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but reasonable. The interchange of offieials

especially those filling the higher offices —

Ehe (Weekly Examiner ' from one Provinee to another ia, we think, AND ISLAND ARGUS.

MAY 6, 1881.

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Mr. Blake and the Tariff.

“When we do lay a tariff upon an article eapabis of being produced in the country, a rotection is given to the manufacturer. That , heen our experience ever since there was a tariff in Cunada ct all; it has been so increas- ingly, ana it will no doubt continue to be the

any readjustment of the tariff uty be the duty of any political udertake, regard must be had to the f the country, and to the opera tariff which, in 1878, the people tiry determined they would try for themselves, and which for two years te come they are going to have the benefit of. (Hear, hear).——-Ms. BLAS E'S SPEECH AT TORONTO.

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Commenting on this utterance ef the Leader of the Opposition, the Monetary Times (an independent journal) says :-— Mr. Blake practically gives up anything like wholesale opposition to the existing tariff. He starts by giving, in the most general terms, his views of what free trade is, and then he proceeds to the question of how far it ia politic, in the actual circumstanees of this country, to apply those prineiples. Far from saying that we must make the principles of free trade paramount te every other consideration, he distinctly takes the ground that ‘‘in the political application of these principles to our conditions, we must look st what our circumstanees have been, are, and sre likely to be; and,” he added with emphasis, ‘‘ I say to you that these conditions are to be practieal ruling considerations.” When he comes te con- sider what these are, he finds some things about which there ean be nodoubt. We have, and shall continue to have, a large revenue to raise, entailing ‘‘a very bur- densome amount of taxation.” Nor is he any more in doubt about the way the greater part of this revenue—‘‘almest the whole,’ are his exact words—must be raised. For that purpose, we must con- tinue to make indirect taxation our great resvurce. And now he reaches the marrow of the questien, ‘“‘A very large portion,” he clearly sees, ‘‘ must be levied upon articles which are eapable of being

roduced in the country.” We eannot, ike Eagland, raise our revenue from a few articles; no Finance Minister has been able to do so iv the past, and no Finance Min- ister will be able to dosoin future. And here, sueh is the importance of the admis- sion, it is well to quote Mr. Blake's exact words: ‘‘I say it will be absolutely necessary *o continue in the future,asin the past,tolay the burthen of the tariff,upon a very considerable number of articles, in erder to raise a revenue at all, and that amongst them there will necessarily be a large number of articles which are capable ef production within the limits of our own eountry. Of course it fellows, and we know it, that when we do lay a tariff upon at article »spable of being produced in the country, a protection is given to the domes- tic manufacturer.” In this way, Mr. Blake proves that protection is an inevit- able incident of our tariff; he insista on the point as fully as any accredited advocate of the N. P. bas ever done. Nor aces Mr. Biake pretend to see the time when this state of things will pass away ; he has ‘‘ no doubt” that this controlling necessity will eontinue.

The question remains: will Mr. Blake be able to carry out the views he has announc- ed? Wethink he will. A section of the

ress on which he counts for support, has ‘or some tie been looking in the same direction ; and another section may, by and by, find it necessary to take refuge im silence. Campaign speeches and eampaign lterature will have to be pitched in a new key. The first effort over, the new music Will sound quite aswell as the old. The original advocates of the N. P. will clair their patent rights ; but it will probably be discovered, as a matter of recerd, that Mr. Mackenzie was one of the first public men in Canada t» declare in favor of incidental protection.

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The Dead Meat Trade.

A rew days ago we published an article upon the extensive dead meat trade now being opene’ up in Nova Scotia by Mr. Symes. This business is likely to prove very profitable to the farmers of our Island, end our Provincial Secretary, ever on the alert in any matter designed to prove bene- ficial to the class of whom he is a worthy representative, wrote te Mr. Symes the letter which we publish below, together with the reply reesived from that gentle- man. Mr. Ferguson deserves the thanks of the people for his efforts in this matier, and we shall be glad to welcome Mr. Symes whenever he cau make it convenient to visit us: I have read with the greatest satisfaction the report of an interview with you, published ia the Halifax Mail, Prince Edward Island, although limited in extent, will, I trust, prove to you a valuable souree of supply of the cattle you require, « tuated as it is so near te Hali- tax, and posscssing & soil so well adapted for the raising of stock. Our sheep, although capable of beimg greatly improved, are, 1 believe, vearly if not altogether equa! to any en the contineat, and are being raised in late years in increasing numbers. A good deal of atteution is alvo being directed to the improve- ment of the breeds of horned cattle. A steady dewand for good cattle at fair prices will soon eause an abun iant supply. There is at the present time a considerable number of good cattle ia the hands of our farmers which have been fed with the hepe of a shipment beng made to England. but as there is at present no prospect ef any ship- ping accommvdation from this port, their ewuers would welcome a purchaser, I would atrongly advine you to come here, er if that is inconvenient t. you, to put yourself in com mauuication with Messrs. Blake Bros. butchers of this city, who have a better knowledge of the business than any I know of, aud whom you will find men of integrity. If you think of any way in which | can be of any assist- ance te you, please intimate it, and you may e@ommand my services.”

Hatirax, N.S., April 30th, 1581. Hor. DoxaLy Ferevsoy, , Prince Edward Island.

Dean Str, -I have much pleasure in acknowledgin, the receipt of your kind letter, ani the receip: of books which will be of great service to me.

All being well, it will afford me great pleasure to vinit Prince Kdward Island some “ime in June, and to speak in public on the tepica of matter in reference to the dead fresh meat trade, and its outlet, and mode and means of development from your Prevince, in like manner as 1 am doing through these Provinces. :

Should it lay in your power to asuist both mw znd the cattle raisers and fatters, I would esteem it a favor for you to bring the matter of helding some meetings with your rieul tura) Societies in severai centres on the Island, at dates as mey be fixed from Zist te 30th Jane, which | will arrange te attend, as 1am about to do in Nova Scotia.

N. #.—Meavtime | am ready to purchase good cattle ani sheep.

l am, Dear air, Yours most respectfully, Eomunp Symes.

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Promotion Declined.

Weare informed that Mr. W. W. McLeod has declined to accept the position of Assist- ant P. O. inspector in Manitoba ; and that he does so on the ground that the addition proposed to be made to his salary ($400) is not suflicientiy large to make up for the ditierence of removing from this Province, where he is se‘tled, and knows his field of duty thorouglly, to Manitoba, where the eost of living 1» much greater, and where he knows no person or locality. It is said that some two years ago, Mr. McLeod was offer- ed # position in Manitoba, and that he would thenjbave accepted the offer, if the salary incident to the position were made equal to that «: the other inspectors on the wairland. But this has not been done ; and as Mr. Mcleod is admitted to be one of the very best ofticials of his class in the employ of the Government, it seems as

his refusal of the proffered honor is

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right; but care should be ,taken they be

laced on an equality as to salary. An Tsland official is entitled to receive just as much for his services as a Nova Scotian or an Ontarian. We must insist en fair play.

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Exports.

We are indebted to E L. Lydiard, Esq., Customs Broker, for the following state- ment of produce experted from Queen’s and King’s Counties fer the month ended 30th April, 1881;—

RUSH, VALUE, Potatoes, colonial, 16.500 $ 4,195 « fereign, 60,520 15,205 $19,400 Oats, colonial, 5,27 2,171 ** foreign, 5,139 2,297 4,468 Miscellaneous, colonial, 8,877 7 foreign, 8,342 17,119 BNE GE Ain w'enc cece nesdonss $40,987

Cash receipts for same time, $15,790.63 de for April 1880, 6,028.30

Exeess, April 1881....... $9,762.83 ~~"

The Presbytery.

May 4.

This morning the Presbytery resumed the censideratien of the first count in the libel against S. G. Lawson. Rev. James Allan was appcinted to assist Mr. Lawson in his defence. The following witnesses were ex- amined for the defence, viz:—Rev. 8. G. Lawson, David Lawson, Esq., and Mayor Daw ven.

In order to facilitate the fullest inquiry into the matter at issue, Mr. Wm. D. Stewart was requested te assent to the asking of the Cashiers of the Unien and Summerside Banks te appear befere this Court, and furnish what- ever evidence they may have in their poases- sion, bearing onthe case before the Presby- te

ry.

Mr. Stewart granted his assent en the fel- lowing eonditiens, viz. :—lst, That he ex- amine and cross-sxamin< any wituesses pro- duced by Mr. Lawson; 2ad, That he be per- mitted to address the Court before the case eloses ; and 3rd, That Mr. Neil 8. MeKenzie, the sontidential clerk ef the firm of Pidgeon & Stewart, be brought before this Court, and his evidence taken in the case.

The Presbytery accepted Mr. Stewart's conditiens, and instructed the Clerk to cite Messrs. KR. MeC. Stewart, of Summerside Bank, George McLeod, of Union Bank, Char- lottetown, and Mr. Neil 8. McKenzie, of West River,

All the witnesses having been examined on the first count, Rev. Mr. Allan was heard in defence of Mr. Lawsen. Mr. Lawsen was also heard in his own defemee, and was speak- ing at the hour of adjournment.

The Presbytery then adjourned, to meet at 2.30 p. m., when Mr. Lawson will resume his

defence. May 5.

Yesterday afternooa Mr. Lawsen finished his defence. The Court was then addressed by Messrs. McLennan and MeKinnen, on behalf ef the prosecutors. The address of Mr. McLennan was ene ef unusual elequence and power. The pleadings being all finished, the parties were remeved from the box, and the Presbytery proceeded to adjudicate upon the case, when, after carefully weighiug all the evidence, a vote was taken, and, bya unanimous vote, the first count in the libel, namely, ‘* Covenant breaking,” was deelared proven. Four members ef the Presbytery declined voting, and these who had been engaged in the presecutien aud defence were disqualitied from voting.

The Presbytery then entered upon the con- sideration of the second count, vwiz.: ‘That on several eccasions, in his paper, Mr. Lawsen had published charges of dishonesty and eem- plieity in fraud against Mr. Wm. V. Stewart, and that netwitbstanding repeated oppor- tunities given him in suits instituted against him in the civil ceurts, by said Win. D. Stewart, he had failed te advance any evi- dence in support of said charges.”

Mr. Lawson pleaded that owing te a variety of eircumstances, such as the absence °f important witnesses, and the indispesition of his attorney, he had then failed te support his charges, but that he was prepared todo so now, and ealied on Mr. Wm. Roeme as a wit- ness in the case.

Mr. Roome was sworn, and stated that he had accepted a number of drafts and bills of exchange from Pidgeon; that these decu- ments were all signed by James M. Pidgeen, and net by the firmof Pidgeon & Stewart ; that all his correspondence in regard to the business was with Pidgeon; that he saw, however, one of their bills of exchange placed te the credit of the firm of Pidgeon & 2tewart.

Mr. Roome was cress-examined by W. D. Stewart. In this examination it appeared that all their transactions were condueted, not by the tirm of Pidgeon & Stewart, but by James M. Pidgeon in his own name. ® Shortly before the Presbytery took re- cess, Lt.-Col. McGill requested leave to say afew words. Leave having been granted, he briefly called attention to the desperate condition of evicted tenants in the Isle ef Skye and in Caithnesshire. He suggested that the delegates te the Syned be instruet- ed to take action, with a view to the trans: ference of these poor people from Scotland to Canada, by the aid of Government, on the samg, terms as the evicted tenants ef Ireland are to be transferred. The sug- gestion was warmly adopted, and the thanks of the Presbytery were tendered the gallant Colonel.

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The Supreme Court.

May 3.

Tus Easter Term of the Supreme Court opened this morning. The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Peters presiding. There is a very small docket, consisting of seven appesis, and a few motions for new trials.

In the case of Larkin vs. Bernard and others, trustees, the court gave judgment making the rule absolute fur a new trial.

In the case of Cushing of Montreal, vs. Coombs, the court raade the rule absolute for a new trisl.

In the case of J. R. McLean, appealant, vs. James Dunphy, respondent, tried at Georgetown, the judgment below was reserved with eosta.

Messrs. Spence, McAulay, Howatt and Dunsford, jorymen in the Lawson-Stew- art libel case, appeared at court to-day. McAulay, Howatt and Dunsford severally addressed the Court, and expressed con- trition of heart and spirit. Spence did not aay anything himself, but Mr. Hodgson, his counsel, said tha: all the conversations had between Spenee and Pollard, were eora- menced by the Deputy Sheriff. The Chief Justice then admonished them and dis- charged the rule. Arbing not having ap- peared, a bench warrant was ordered.

May 4th,

In the case of Larkin vs. Bernard and ethers, trustees, the verdict was set aside, and a non-suit entered instead of a new trial, as stated Lpemneene

The case of Kennedy, appellant, vs. Mug- ford, an appeal from the County Court of Queen's Co., was dismiased by consent without costs,

Mr. Hodgson obtained a rule returmable on Saturday next, to quash the certiorari issued to return certain proceedings under the Canada Temperance Act.

The ease of Stewart vs, Gates is now be- fore the Court.

May oth.

In the case of D. Hodgson vs. Wm. Mc- Rae, a new writ was ordered to be issued and the land resold.

After hearing argument in the case of Stewart vs. Gates, the Court adjourned until Saturday.

The uneasiest head that ever yet worea crown is certainly that which is now en- circled by the imperial diadem of the Rus- sias. His bedroom is fhermetrically closed and guarded by scores of soldiers ; it com- municates by electric bells with all the guardrooms in the palace, and a private subterranean passage leads from it to the stables, where horses are always standing ready saddled and bridled. Yet, in spite of these and other precautions, the Nihil- ists have found their way into the preeincts of the palaee, as is evideneed by the dis- covery of a quantity of dynamite in the courtyard, where it had been introduced in a load of hay.

The ex-Empress Eugenie has gone to

Milan to be avy at the unveiling of a statue of the late Emperor Napoleon 11),

Local and Other Items, |

—=—— a - —— _ — Go to W. P. Colwill’s fer good Olover and Timothy Seeds, [a i4

Wrare indebted to John Ings, Esq, for late English papers.

Ir 18 sarp that Island Park Hotel will be opened this summer.

River prtvixne has commenced on all the smal! streams of New Brunswick.

Paersonat.—From thia date Dr. Conroy will be found at the ‘* Revere House” after ettiee hours.

A rine let of herses were abigged to the State of Maine, on Monday, by Mr. W. 5S. McKie, of New Glasgow.

J. H. Carnrar, Esg., returned from England on Monday evening. We are pleased to see him looking so weil.

Toomas Wark, convicted ef stabbing An- drew Lawson reeently, was, on the 3ist ult., senteneed te twe and a half years in Vorches- ter Penitentiary.

Masonic Fuserat.—The funeral ef the Jate Charlies McFarlane, which took place Wednesday, was attended by the Masonic Ledges ef this city, in regalia.

Garpex Srxps, just arrived, warranted good and fresh, the best yeu ean get. Call and get them at the ‘‘Family Grecery.”— R. K. Brace. [dy wky— may5

Amerioam Flour. —Messrs. Owen Connolly & Ce. imported, per schra ‘‘ Laura” and Bonnie Bell,’’ which arrived Wednesday from Boston, twe thonsand barrels ef flour,

Pansonat.—\Ve understand that Dr. Taylor leaves for Kurope on Saturday next. He will be absent for three months. Inatractions re- garding his patients will be left at his effice.

Mx. Cuares FE. Hiacins passed a credit- able examination, and was to-day admitted to atudy law in the office of Messrs. Davies Sutherland & Weeks. We wish him suc- cess.

Eeas, Eoos.—Farmers and Pedlars, we would advise you to take all your Eggs to R. K. Brace, Queen Square, if you want the highest price ani the best satisfactien.

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“Tur ‘Royal Hotel” just opened by Mr Raymond, on King Street, is ready for the reception of guests.—S¢t. Join Telegraph.” The Proprietor Mr. Raymond, is well and favorably known te all Islanders who visit St John. In fact it seema quite the style for ‘‘our felk’ to ask for ‘‘ Blacha's Coach, aud go to the Royal.”

Maxine Examination. —At the examin ation just concluded, Lemuel Gordon, Georgetown ; Lauchlin McLain, Little Sands; Wm. Oliver, Charlcttetown, passed very satisfactory examinations for masters’, and Charles McDougall, Belfast, for mate's certificate of competency.

Wes were most happy last Tuesday te wel- come Col. McGill, who returned from Boston last evening, via Halifax, after spending the winter im the United States. We are glad to observe that he is mach improved in health, and we leek forward to several years of use fulness frem the gallant Colenel, whe has always been te the frous in every measure ealculated to advanoe the interests ef the people,

WE have received a copy of tha ** Report onthe Water Supply forthe City of Char lottetewn, by Gilbert Murdoch, Eaq., Chiet Engineer Water Werks,St. John,N. KB.’ The main repert eccupies 73 pages of the pamph- let, which, including appendices, consists ei 116 pages. We shall eudeavor, in a day or two, to lay before our readers the substance of Mr. Murdoeh's Repert, which is both inter- esting and valuable.

Ayotner Suppen Deatx.— Wednesday a little boy, six years old, son of Mr. James Mack ee, yardmaster at the Railway Station in this eity, was sitting on a sofa, after having eaten his breakfast, when he sud- denly threw up his hands, ana exclaimed— ‘*Oh! father, I’m dead,’ and within a few minutes expired. It is not known what was the eause cf death. We deeply sym

athize with the bereaved parents in the oss of their child.

Tue steamer ‘Prince Edward,” Robert Fraser, commander, arrived from Liverpool on Saturday, with a cargo of genera! mer- chandize. She had a fine passage. Keports that in 46 04 N, ana 43 44 W, she passed the ship ‘‘Red Jacket,” and in 57 02 N, and 14 04 W, she passed the barque ‘‘Itlyan,” of Mait land, N. 8. She did not encounter aay ice until she passed Canso ; but reperts much in the Bay and Straits. Master Hemry Jenkins, ova of Dr, Jenkias, was the enly passenger by

er.

Tus market Tuesday was very fair. Prices as follows: Beef (small), 6 to 12 comts; do (quarter), & to 8 cts; Mutton, 7 to 12 eents; Lamb, 5 to 9 cents; Geese, each, J@ to 60 centa; Jurkeys each $1 to $1.50; iucks 25 to 30 cents; Butter, fresh 20 to 25 cents; Butter, tub 17 te 19; Eggs Ll to 14 cents; Hay 45 to 59 cents; Oats 45 to 48 cts; Seed de, 50 ta Hu eents ; Potatoes 25 to 30 cents; Flour $2 80 to $3.00; Oatmeal $3.25 te $3 50; Fowls, 20 to 30 cts.; Pork (carcass) 64 to 7; do (email). 7 to 10 sents.

From the Canada @azette of the 30th April, we learn that Lt.-Col. Taylor will, in addition to his duties as Deputy- Adjutant General for §District No. 9, take over the duties ef D. A. G. for Districts Nos. 8 and 12, with headqnarters at St. John, N. B., instead of at Halifax, N.S

Brigade Major Freelaud, of District No. 12, will cease to discharge the duties of D. A. G., for this Distriet, and will report to D. A. G. Taylor.

Appointment—Te be Major : Captain and Adjutant Elijah F. Purdy, Q F. O. 82nd Battalion, from 26th May, 1874.

Taek steamer ‘ Carroll,” Captain Wright sailed for Beston on Tuesday evening with a large cargo of produce (see shipping list) and the following passengers :—Mr Wellner, VW

Wellner, John Condon, P Steele, A McSwain. F Smith, Jas Morrow, J McMahon, Miss McDonald, F H McDonald, D McKin non, C W Sheiduw, D McDonald, C McDen- ald, Mise McLean, Miss Robinser, F H Brooks. D MeLellan, f Niekerson, J Carroll, B Trainor, KR McLeod, J MeLeod, P Colwill. J Tearney, W Connolly, A McDonald, Jehn Power, F W Hughes, J Evans, W Hennessey, E Perry, Mrs Wm Harris, W T Pillman, Wm Deuse, R White, L Arthur, Miss Barrett, 8 Sterns.

A Haxspsome Presexr.—We were shown lately, by Mr. E. W. Dawaon, a magnificeat Besson E. flat electro silver gold-mounted cornet, which is to be presented to Wr. Robert Galbraith. It is one of the hand- somest cornets ever imported into this Pro- vince. On itis the follewing inscription :-—

PRESENTED TO

Rk. GALBRAITH, ESQ., B. M., $2xp Barraton, Errsorive Miuirra,

By his ‘friends in Charlottetown, P. E. L, For his many years’ services as Bandmaster,

1881.

Joust before the close of the late sessien of the Legislature, the Legislative Council passed a reseiution, which appeared in our columns, sympathizing with How. Joseph Wightman in his illmess. This reselution was duly ferwarded tothe homorable geatleman, who hes acknowledged its receipt ina letter to Mr. Ball, the Clerk of the Council wherein he cordially thanks his fellow Councillors for their kind wishes. Althengh Mr. Wight. man’s bodily health continues peer, his facul- ties, judging from the letter which he wrote, remain «inimpaired, and we sincerely trust that a kind Previdence may restore him enee more to take part in the Counsilsof eur Pre. vinee.

Brio L. J. Westaway Spizep.—Havre ad- vices of April 16th, are as fellows: The brig “LL, J. Westaway,” whieh sailed frem Koven some days ago for Charlottetown, P. E. |., was towed back to that port on the 15th, un- der the follewing cirenmstances: On her ar- rivalfat Rouen some weeks back the brig came in contact with, and cansed some to, the steam crane lying sunk there, and pro- ceedings were commenced against Captain McLeod befere the Tribunal of Commerce. The brig, after discharging, cleared at the Custom House, weighed anchor and pro- ceeded down the river without a tug or pilot, stopping at Caumont te take im bailast, On this the adverse party caused the papers of the brig to be seized. The vessel, in the meantime, having shipped her ballast, pre- ceeded on her way without vapers and with | out tag. The following night she grounded | above Duclair, but floated on the tide, and | arrived off the latter place. There she was | overtaken by a tug authorized to tow her back to Rouen, and she is now at that port awaiting the docision of the Tribunal.

Local and Other Items.

Tux Empress of Russia is reported to be

| seriously ill.

Portace La Prareik, is to be the terminus of the North Western Railway.

Tax Ship Laborers of St. John are on strike. They demand $2.50 per day.

Tur brigt. A. McLeod, McLeod, master, arrived at St. Domingo, 14 days from New York—All well.

Raw Sucar.—The sale has been made of 200 hhds. of Porto Rico on p. t., but said to by at 6jc.—Montreal Gazette, 28th,

Tre best varieties of Seeds for Farm and Garden at Groncs Carter's. Call and get his catalogue. :

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A urerce bey named Clooney residing at the east end of the City was attacked by a vicious rooster recently. Jt flew at him several times, pieked and the little fel- lows eyes #0 badly, that he is now partially blind.

, Mn. Feancis Bett has been appointed by the Department of Agriculture to take charge of the cattle lately imported in the “ Prinee Edward” while in quarantine at the Stock Farm.

Owen Connotty & Co., are showing a large and varied stock of English and Am- erican staple and fancy Dry Goods, Cloth- ing, Hats, Caps, &c., which they are selling at prices apecially low. m5 2i

Tux Citizens of Halifex are taking active measures towards making successful, the Reyal Canadian Art Exhibition, to be held there early in July next. His Excellency the Governer General and the Princess Louise will epen the exhibition.

W. Wes, Esq., and wife, returned last Thurséay from an extended tour in Great Britain and the United States and Canada After all, Mr. Welsh likes the Island as well as most places. We are glad to note that he is looking remarkably weil,

Biake’s sTaLt, in the market, Friday, contained seme extra fine beef. The car- cass of asteer, fed by Hon. John Long- worth, weighed (live) 1,605 lbs.; dead, 990 ies., and a heifer reared by Hon. J. H Peters, three years old, gave 670 los. of splendid meat.

A CORRESPONDENT reports that Stanley Bridge is impassable, aud wishes us to ¢all the atteution of the Commissioner ef Public Vorks to the necessity of seeing that there is no delsy in the execu'ion of the contract. Che public, it is said, are put toa very great jaconvenience, and there should be ne un- necessary delay in completing the work.

Tue Scott Act seems to have no effect in Summerside. notice of Father McGillivray’s lecture, the Pioneer says: *‘ As there has been for some time a reguiar wave of drunken revelry passing over the town, we hope those who chawpion the cause of temperance will see that meetings are keld with the view of re- tarding the current in this direction.

Fresu Garden and Field Seeds at W. P. COLWILLs. {a 14

Tue steamer ‘* Edgar Stuart’’ sailed last Saturday, fail leaded, as fellows:—Pork hams Bacon and Lard, by Mesers. Wright and Mc Nutt, and George J. Wright, for Halifax. Lot ef sele and upper leather by William Boyle, for st. John’s N’fld, potatoes in barrels aud bags by Chas. J. Haszard, Capt. R Mc- Mullan, 5. H. Brown, Donald Farquharson, F. i. Newbery, for the New York market, This steamer will be on berth at this port again om ‘ihursday next.

Con victioxs.—On the 27th April, at Mill View, Lot 49, before James H. Bourke, Sand James Hayden, J. P.s John Mcleod was ceon- victed aud fined in the sum of 25 cents and eosts for au assault upon Charles Nicholeen, Orw.il. Daniel McLeod war cenvieted aad fined in the sum of 25 cents and costs, for an assault on Cha:les Nicholson, Orwell. Donald Gillis, Archibald Gillis and Maicolm MeLeod, were summoned tur throwing steves, sticks, ete., in the shop of Charles Nicholson, Urweli, costs divided.

Persoxat,—We learn that L. Arthur, of the firm ef Arthur & Toombe, of this city, left ior Boston last Tuesday, for the pur pese of carrying on & general eonmiesion business there, in our Island produce; he bas give: general satisfaction to those whe hare cousigeed to him last seasou while in con- vection with J. F. Hutchinson & Co, and we predict fer him a large trade this season, as his intimate and personal acquaiatanse with tue principal preduce dealers of Feston, place nim ia @ position to obtain highest market prices, while on the other hand in buying goods fer this market, his knowledge of the requirements here, will be ef benefit to those whe place their orders in bis hands.

Oxrrvary.—On Friday our obituary column contained the death of dir. Peter Deas, -Ir, ot St. Jeha, a gentieman well kuown and highly esteemed in this Province Kegercing his sadden demire the St. Joun Telegraph says : **Theugh ouly 38 years ot age, Mr Dean Li long been a foremo-t wholesale dealer i: meats, and a pieneer im the purchaseuf cattic in other markets. When the city market was opened in 1876, he went inte the retail trade, and has de e much te impreve the quality of cut meats effered for salein St. John. He was a general favorite with the trade, and his death 1s deeply deplered.’’ The butchers held a meeting ou the 27th inst., and passed rese- lutions of condolence with the widow of the deceased.

We have had the pleasure of examiping ‘+The History of the Mvrison or Morrison Family,’ by Leonard A. Moriison, publishe by A. Wiliams and Co., of Bostun, Mass. Is is @ handsomely priated velume, of sowe 470 pages, and contains most of the tradi- tious of the Morvisons,(Clan MacGhillembuire) Hereditary Judges of Lewis, by Capt. F W. L. Themaa, of Scotland, and a record of the descendants of the Hereditary Judges to 1880;-a cemplete history of the Morison Settiers of Londonderry, N. H., of 1719, and their descendauts, with genealogical sketches; alao of the Brentwood, Nottingham and hSap- bornten, N. H., Morisona,and branches of the Morisons who settled in Delaware, Pennsy| vania, Virginia, and Nova Scotia, and des- catidants ot the Merisons of Preston Grange, Sevtland, and other families. The work, which is most interesting, and exceedingly well arranged, is the resultof nearly three years labor, snd during its preparation, the author wrete more thaa twenty-five hundrea letters, and travelled more thau ten thousand miles, Our esteemed feliew citizen, J. W. Morrison, Esq., belougs to the Edinburgh branch of this extensive family.

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Fire Investigation.

April 29,

The investigation into the fire at Mr. E. W. Smith’s boet stere, Queen street, was continued yesterday evening. After the examination of Mrs. Smith, J. J. Davis, Firewarden, and Thomas Flynn, City Mar- shal, were examined.

Mrs. Sate, (sworn).—-I could say noth ing about the shavings. The firat alarm I heard was the fire bell. I then called the women in the house. They went to it, but I did not ge. Last summer two keys were lost, tied together. The key of the door loek was found the nextday. In the mean- time, the key ef the stable was used. The padiock that supplied the missing key can- not be found. If eannot aecount for the origin of the fire in any way. I did not notify the police that Mies Jennings lost the keys er money on the night of the fire, atl thought it best to be quiet. 1 was searee- conscious of what I did that night I was so il. I could not swear to the key of the

dloek produeed. I could not say that

he big key was the key of the shep. I could not swear the padleck produced was the same that we had.

J. d. Davis, (sworn) stated that after ite engine was done playing, he passed tureaygt the building, and saw the kerosene cask with oil running frem the tap, He shut off the tap. There was a lot of oil on the floor.

The City Marshal’s evidence did not throw any light on the matter, and was generally unimportant.

The following opimicn wae then arrived at : ‘* The opimer of the Beard cf Eng’ neere

respecting the fre at Eavarad W. Smiths shop which ceewred «cp the 21st April inst., is that it was set «n fire Ly ecme person or persons onknewn.” A. N. Lazer, bee Chet kygineer. Ch’'to , April 28, 1661.

In closing a complimentary |

, MARKETS.

CANADIAN FLOUR, The Montreal flour market was quiet on the 30th ult., but despite the limited en- quiry values were not allowed to sag. The quotations are :

Superior Extra.........--++++-+ $5 40 @ 5 45 Extra Superfine................. 525 @ 6 30 Fancy. o-seseeeeveesreeee poovescesese 5 20 @ 52 Spring Extra....c-sssseceseeeeees 525 @5 30 Supertine...ceerersererererenes 480 @ 490 Strong Bakers’. ...---+++ce+ reece 5 76 @ 6 20 Fine «.--cccveocorccsceesereeseosessee 435 @ 440 400 @ 000

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The export of Petatoes frem Queens and Kings Counties, during the past month has been 77,330 ‘bushele, 60,820 bushels of which went into the Awerican market. The U.S. market since the 28th ult., hasa lowering tendency, aud potatoes at latest accounts, showed a decline of from 12 to 15 eouts. Regarding the potate market in Montreal, the Gazette of the 30th ult, says:—-‘*There was a deeidedly easier feeling in potatees, and 65c. ,er bag isthe highest price obtainable fr either E.ry Rese or Chili, owing te ihe « break” in the American markets. A good many potatoes were brought iff yes- terday by the Berthier and Three Rivers from lower river ports. The offerings of white potatoes are large, but shippers do not want them, although they can be bought for 50c. te 5c. per bag.” A good inany potatoes were breught into Char-

lottetown during the past week. The price paid was from 2 to 30. oaTs.

The export of oats from Queen’s and King’s Counties during the past month has been 10,409 buskels—about half of which has gone to the European market. Latest advices from Kinngland state that stnali cargoes there are worth 204. 3d. for direct ports in France ; 19s. 9d. for 304 ibs. is as much as can be obtained, with little de mand, as Irish oats can be bought to better advantage Oats in Montreal on the 30th were quoted at 36 to 38 cents per bushel, while in Chariettetown they are selling in smail quantities for 44 cents.

PORK.

The Montreal Gazette's report of the 2ad iust, says :—‘*Western provisions were steady, pork in Chicago elosing at $17.475 June, $17.55 July, being an advance of 5c. ior the latter option, Lard made a alight gain of 24>. per 100 lbs., closing at $11.20 May, $11.30 June, $11.374 July. ‘the number of hogs packed in Chicage frem March Ist te date is 386,000 head, against 656,000 head for the corresponding period last year. There isJtittle or no change in the Montreal market, meas pork veing quoted at $20.50 for round lets, and $21 tor smaller parcels to meet local require- wents. The high price of lard greatly cur tails its consumptive demand, and dealers ceuiplain of the small amount that is being taken by city buyers. Fairbanks’ lard in pails is quoted at 15c. in round quantities wo arrive, and at 15}c. and 1dsc. on spot.” A despateh of the Sra inst. from New York reports pork a shade firmer; old Meas on the spot, $16.20.

EGGS.

In New York on the 30th ult., the mar- ket was very weak, Canadian eggs selling there at l6c per dozen. In Boston on the sae date, they were quoted at from 16 to 164 cents per dozen,

LIVE TOCK.

Business in the horse market ef Mon- treal during the week was not so brisk as for several weeks previeusly. American dealers there purchased 140 good horses, chiefly from Ontarie, ata eost of $15,000, and shipped them to the Eastern States. A god demand still exists, and many Ameri can buyers remaia over fer next week's market.

THE PRICE OF TEA.

The Telegraph of the 4th inet., says: Au English house having an ageney in &t. John bas ordered a sight advance in prices on account of tea yuing up a half-penuy on the other side,

AMERICAN COAL.

The committees ef the Lehigh and Schuylkill Coal Exchanges met on the 30th ult., and resolved te make no change in the line, city and harbor prices of ceal fer the month of May. The Reading Coal & Iron Company's supply of all grades at Port Richm« nd is only 45,000 tons, ail sizes, excepting egg, being short. The combined anthracite coal interests have” agreed to suspend wining on three days in each week during the remainder of the month of May.

Charlottetowr, May 3, 1881. MEAT. Beef, (smal! pieces), per lb $0.06 te 0.12 Beef, per tb (by the quarter) 0.05 te 0.05 Ham, per lb 0.10 to 0.2 Lamb, per lb 6.00 to 0.00 Mutton, per lb 0.67 to 8 12 Pork, (sma’l pieces), per Ib 9 07 to 0.10 Perk, per lb (by the carcass), 0.064 to 0.07 Veal, per ib 0.03 to 0.08

POULTRY. Chickens, per pair 0.09 to 0.00 Dueks, (each), 9 25 to 0 30 Fowis, (each), 6 20 to 0 30 Geeve, (each), 6.50 to 0.60 Partridges, (each), 0 09 to 0.00 Tarkeys, (per pair), 1.90 to 1.50 Brant, (per pair), 0.00 to 0,00 BREADSTUFES. Buckwheat Flour per lb 0.03 to 0.03 Flour, per bbl : 7.00 to 9.00 Flour, per 100 Ibs 2 80 to 3.00 Vatmeal, {per 100 lbs 3.25 to 3.50 FISH. Cedfish, per qti 2.00 to 4 Herring, per vb) 3.50 to 6 Mackerel, per doz 0.30 to 0 BOARDS. Hemlock, per 100 feet 0.81 to 1, Pine, do 1.62 to 2. spruce do 0 80 to 1. Shingles, per M 1.50 to 1 MISCELLANEOUS,

Apples, per bushel

Bariey, per bushel

Butter, (fresh), per Ib

Butter, per lb by the tub Calisking, per lb

Cheese, (new milk), per Ib

Egg: per dozen

Hay, per 100 lbs

Hides, per Ib

Honey, per lb

Homespun. (men’s wear). per yd Homespun, (women’s wear), do Homespun flannell, per yard Lard, per lb

Oats, per bushel

Oatmeal, per cwt

Pear! barley, Potatoes, per bushel Sheepskins, (each) Tallow, per lb Tornips, per bushel Wool, per lb

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A few years ago ‘* August Flower’ was dis covered to be a certain cure fer Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, a few thin dyspeptics made known to their friends how easily aud quickly they had been cured by its use. ‘The great merits of € een’s August Flower became heralded through the country by one sufferer to another, until, without advertising, its sule has become immense. ists in every town inthe United States are selling it. No pores suiiering with Sou. Stemach, Sick