breadth of the Island. to record their votes, at this im- portent crisis in the history of Colonial affairs. as be‘ comes intelligent frecmen. One felee step at this im- portant juncture may place us forever in hopeless servi- tude. and render us in reality bondsmeu to Canadien tesk masters. Our present Executive are striving for this. Rendered desperate by defeat. end the prospect of loss of piece and power. they strain every nerve to bend the Colony over to Canada that they may receive for their treechery life-emcee and honors at Ottawe. But now is the time for the people to defeat lbesc

echemers. So long as they have a Government—no matterby whet perty name it may be known—pied ed to resist Confederation. their liberty is secure; an if corruption or misgovernment be practised. e change can at any time be effected. This is the rest privilege for which the people should contend. an by standing all to- gether. rheulder to shoulder. they will triumph without trouble or the shadow of a doubt. By remembering the sentiment of tho poet. end acting upon it. that those “ Who would be free. Themselves must strike the blow,“

all will be ecu. Remember a. 91stof‘ February. 1867!

Tris Luna-r laws-manor: or Govnnnusxr Eco- noun—Mr. W. Ii. Pope receiving £50 for in: acting the Victoria Barracks. Charlottetown. while sent in the West Indies and Brazil! This is equal totho a ropriatiou of £30 for his Parliamentary services. although he arrived home from the tropics onlyzon the very day on which Parliament was prorogued. othin g like retrenchment and economy!

Ir is rumored about that John Yco. Esq.. is going tocontest tho Third District of Prince County against the Hon. J nines War-hurton. and that Mr. W. H. Pope is going to offer for Mr. Yco‘s seat in the Second District. We hope both these schemes will he do- featod. Iftho people are alive to their dearest interest; they will defeat them. as it is now well known that Mr. Pope‘s creatures. the Government. have expressed to the Colonial Minister their willingness to 0 into Con. federation. and should he succeed. he w 1 force his scheme into operation.

'I‘rm Drill Shed in Charlottetown was opened last night by Hie Excellency the Lieutenant Governor. The Shed was brilliantl ' li bind. and the assemblage was pretty numerous. ' hefiloluntocr Band discours- ed its choicest music on the occasion. and altogether the affair passed off very successfully. We may give further particulars in our next,

Tna lest Patriot contains a leading editorial. and also a letter from the Hon. K. Henderson. on the " new Policy “ of our Confederate Government. which has the ring of the true metal about it. A few more vigorous kic s and the tow Canadian lotters who have usurped ' the Executive Board will go sent s lnnin into the " cool sequestered vale"of private do. w ere they will have ample time to meditate upon their political sins and their shattered hopes.

Poe Sale at the Kent, Street Book Store. “Tm: Priceless illaoazms" for January. containing 60 pages of choice reading matter. Price only 6d.

Tits: Summerside Progress announces that the Hon. 8. F. Perry is goin to offer for the representation of the First luloctoral istrict of Prince County.

The Supreme Court proceedinvs. and also the reports of Ik‘nblic Meetings. are unavoi ably crowded out this wee .

9' WI see by an advertisement in another column that the Charlottetown Amateur Dramatic Club intend opening their Second Season on Wednesday evening the 30th lust. With new scenic effects. and a winter‘s experience. we have no doubt but the ' will make a much better appearance than hereto ore. We wish the Club every success.

rr Tn Hon. Kenneth Henderson has resigned his seat in the Government. and it is rumored lllttt. James hum-nu. Ea . in shrine to follow his tin-mph. If the lion. John Longworth consulted his own dignity and good name. he would also resign.

Merto.-Lst night auroral colonial and foreign mails. ‘vvhich had accumulated at Cape Tormentine during the past ten days. were ioceivcd at the General Post Office.

Chief Justice Youn Rogers of Chatham. the 8rd instant.

Our readers must excuse us for the paucity of our News columns, seeing that no mail from abroad has been received during the week. Last night’s Tele-

srn hints that Hon. S. L. Tilley has been made a

eronet. We suppose the next thing we shell hear of will be Sir W. H. Pope. The Confederates. no doubt, if the scheme is cerried will receive their re- ward. Let the people note these things.-—Pct.

of Nova Scotiu. and Bishop . 15.. left Halifax for Europe on

[1' The Annual meeting of the Charlottetown Literary and Debating Society will take place in the Lower Temporaneolfnil. on Friday evening next. at 8 o'clock. As questions respecting the continuance of the Society will be brought before the meeting. a full and punctual attendance is requested;

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N 36s EQ‘TLI‘éiEgEAEh. ‘ New Yonx, 8th—Stephens indignant at recent ec- tlon of Centres, and denies dosertiug the Fenian or- uizetion. Ile refuses to be deposed. end means to ulfll his premium—Gold 13“.

Sr. Jonx. N. 8., Jan. 9, p. m.—London Times of the 8th instant says British minister at Washington instructed to ascertain whether United States will eubmit Alabama claims to arbitration, provided cer- tain points were previously agreed on.

Sr.Jomt. Jan. 11,p. m.—-It is now considered that Confederation is a sure end fixed fact. Further reports say that Tilley has been made Baronet with prospect of higher honors. No news by Cable worth reporting.-—Gold 132i.

‘ St. John. Jan. 14.

A Toronto despatch any; several Fenian prisoners. including Lynch and Mc ehon, have bed their sen- tences commuted to twenty years imprisonment in the Kingston Penitentiary.

New York Herald says that Secretary Seward's application for copies of the papers connected with the Fenian trials, was indignantly rejected.

Particulars of Confederation unknown, but said will give satisfaction to ell Parties. Not a word about P. E. Island.

Roun.Jen 11th.——Interdict laid upon continuance religious services Scotch Protestant Church this city. They threeten step service in American Chapel.

Gold 131.

[chleok upon the above despatch from Rome as a vile misrepresentation of truth. for an unworthy purpose. There is no such Church in Rome as a Scotch Protestant Church, nor yet an American Chapel. unless a private one connected with the

American Embassy. And it is absurd to suppose that the euthorlties of Rome would interfere with that ; a few days will demonstrate the bogus charac- ter of t is dcepetch.-En. Hanan]

London, Jan. 8.

Rumours again in circulation of changes in British Cabinet.

“Times” editorial to-day. says it rests with the United States Government to accept the principle of arbitration; thinks the Law stileers of tile two len-i tries should meet, and would frame satisfactory case of arbitration in a few hours,

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BY CABLE.‘

Northampton. Dec. 26. e. m- Tho yacht “ Henrietta" arrived at the Needles off the Cows. at 5. 45 last evening : and the “ Vesta" at 3. 30 this morning. The Board of Admiralty gave orders that every facility should be tendered the yachts by the officers on duty in the English Channel. The members of the Royal Yacht Club extended a magnificent and cordial reception to the crews of American Yachts,-—men being invited to visit the Queen et Osborne House. “Henriette” won race in 18 days and 2 hours; “Fleetwiug” lost four men in a gale. Owner oi “ Henrietta" challenges any yacht in Europe.

Cows. Dec. 28. p. m. The Yachting party visited Osborne House. one of the residences of the Queen. this morning and were courteously received by Major General Seymour, who conducted them about the palace and grounds, after which a sumptous lunch was served for the art .

friends, will dine with Lord Lennox. in marine sporting matters, will be present.

Console 90 5 5-20's72l. New York, Dec. 29.

She brings advices to the 16th inst. the sufferers by the colliery explosions.

snbsiding.

lion two hundred and eighty thousand francs, which

for ships of war.

people of Spain to rise and revolt. Gold 183.

Papal Cabinet agree that the appointment of Bishops shall be made by the Pope, and receiving

sanction of Emperor of Italy. St. John, N. 13., Jan. 7. a. to.

outstanding difficulties with the United States.

St John. N. B., Jan. 8, p. in. The London despetch of the 7th says Greet

Russia interferes. Gold 185.

a desperate plot to assassinate the Em eror Napoleon has been discovered. Frustrated by c cials.

“ Minnie—babe." arrived in Britsin.--Gold 135.

minim C” wit.

Anarvan at Georgetown. Jen. 9. 1867. the scheoner Gar- land. from Halifax. and another schooner. Capt. Anderson.

from Newfoundland. IIerbor still open. ice. I‘crrv boat still running—Com.

Gannon-owl. Dec. 30. 1866.——Sniled for Glasgow. Scot- land. llrigt. Athoi. J. Gordon. Master. Cargo, 60 tons Birch Timber. and 16.000 Iluebels Oete.

’l‘ne Qurcssa-r I’aseaos or run Snooze—The Ilrigt. Fannie Gordon left Ceneo on the 2d December. and arrived at Liverpool on the 19th. making the run home in 18 days. This. we think. is the quickest passage made this season to Liverpool.

On Friday lea . a vocal lathe- wieh- pruihucu. cream rroiu Sonris for Hal Georgetown. Souris. end the ports on the Eastern side of the Island. are. vrc learn. still open.-—Pat.

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Medical Notloel.

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Not a particle of

Hollowav's Pills—Pumd Tounge. Tainted Kremlin-No personal disadvantages can be more annoying than these dis- eable nii‘ictions. which are quickly removed by 110110- wey's I‘ille. Their powerful cleansing propensities will soon rectify impaired digestion and take away all its vexetious symptoms. When the constitution. from climate excess, or other causes. is enfeebled. nrcguletod course of this medicine will effect a complete chenge throughout the system. and re- store to the worn-out invalid that ease and stren th which he had thought had flown forever. so long had e been a stranger to both. An occeeionel course of these Pills is rc< commended to all feeling U ill at ease." who indeed. can rarely point out thefon in or seat of their morbid sensetions. Brown's Bronchial roches. when allowed to dissolve in the month. have a direct influence to the affected parts; the soothing effect to the mucous lining of the windpipe alleys Pulmonary irritation and gives relief in Coughs. Colds. and the various Throat ed‘sctions to which public speakers and singers are liable.

The mother can rely upon Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to give rest and health to her child. It not onl relieves the child from pain. but regulates the stomifch and well. cures wind colic. softens the gums. reduces inflammation. and will carry the infant safely through the critical period of teething

richer bifvrs' vaonrani’a PAIN-KILLER.

after a thorough trial. by innumerable living witnesses has proved itself the Medicine of the age. Althou h there have been many medicinal preparations broug t before the public since the first introduction of Perry Davis‘ Vegetable Pain Killer. and lar a amounts ex- pend din their introduction. the Pain {illcr has con— tinn to steadily advance in the estimation of the world as the best Family Medicine evcr introduced. It is an internal and external remedy. One positive proof of its efficacy is. that the sales ave constantly increased. and who] y upon its own merits. The effect of the Pain Killer u on the etient. when taken internally

cases of Col . Coug . Bowel Compliants. Cholera Dysentry. and other affections of the system. has been trul wonderful. and has won for it a name among met ical preparations that can never be forgotten. Its success in removing pain. as an external remedy. in cases of Burns. Bruises. Sores. Sprafns. Cuts, Sting of Insects. and other causes of euflering. has secured for it such a host of testimon . as an almost infallible re- med . that it will be ban ed down to posterity as one of t c greatest medical discoveries of the ninteenth

centu . 1” 'Z‘IIEO. DuBRlSAY. General Agent for P. E. Island.

Curannnn oftcrrleok pale :nd sick nb-otdi-Z' cause than having worms in the stomach. Brown's

“ Vssmruon Counts" will destroy worms without in-

Jury to the child. Children having worms require im-

mediate attention. aa neglect of the trouble often causes prolonged sickness.

Married.

At Boston. Mess. on the 16th December last. by the Rev. Kr. Hesktna. Cent. Ronald Benton. of East Point. to Me- tilde. second dau hter of Capt. Roderick McDonald of Sous-is. P. 8. Island.

Jan. 91m

DIED. In Charlottetown. on Wednesday morningi the 2d January 1867. Ann. the beloved wife of Mr. James after a short illness. aged 84 years. On the leih December. at lead of St. Peter's Bay. Ellen. the beloved wife of William McEwen. aged 43 years. On Tuesday. the 8th inet.. after I short illness of 6 days. James Garland. a native of the city Armegh Ireland in the 68th year of his age. 1...... . . ~ a . c . - . , ,, W , u. I Wanted Immediately. JOURNEYMAN SIIOEMAKEIL. e good workmen, of gum] ntrslly habits. Liberal wager given. .lt)li.\' KELLY, Georgetown lioed. Lot 66. Januar; 15, HOT. liri

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Second Season of the Charlottetown Amateur Dramatic Club.

err. winnmvv-s HALL. .

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and

Stage: of t e public on the open»: the Club would beg leave to intimate that they have spared

UB willo n their Second Season on \VEDNESllAY EVENINOS. JANUARY so and 31. when they will appear before the public with new Pleyl.

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’l‘he llrick wil require to be well burned. end of the best description. so as to an inspection. and suitable

Scenery, Dresses. etc.. etc.. lnaoiicitin the patronage for exterior work. and will ave to be completed on or

g of this. their

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On Wednesday Evening the 80th. they will Ippcsr in the great Moral Drama of

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to he followed by the stun-erurrrao MIC! of

This evening the Commodore of the New or Y. Club. Capt. Bennett. and their yachting BINKS’ THE '

His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, who manifests great interest

The Steamship Australasian, which has been Storm bound in the lower bay a couple of days. reached her dock at an early hour this morning.

The Queen had subscribed £200 for the relief of No more Fenian arrests had been made, and the alarm was

The United States had brought an action in France against Mr. Armeud, for the restitution of two mil-

it claims as the price paid by the Confederate agents

The French police had seized a proclamation, said to have emanated from Gen. Prim, calling upon the

The London “ Times" of January 4th urees upon the Government a speedy and amicable adjustment of

Britain end France mutually agree not to to inter- fere between Greece and the Sublime Porte unless

Pants, 14“. Jm,_Rumo.-cd, but not confirmed, that also the only edition in the Island bearing the approbation of

“ Bravo." “ Celt.“ “ Curlew." “ Daybreak.” “ Favor- ite." “ Jove." “ Jennet.” “ Talba." “ W. W. Lord.“

cLeod, Tailor. "‘

An entire change of Programme on ’I‘hursde hvening.

Price of Admission—Reserved Seats 6s. ; a’clt. ls. 6d.

Doors open at 7; o'clock; Performance to eommenee at 8 o'clock precisely.

A STRING BAND will be in ettendence.

For particulars see small Bills.

Tickets to be had at the tom of Hon. P. \Velhcr. W. It. Watson. Esq.. W. II. Wilson. Esq.. and at the Kent

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Also on hand. Bibles. hfiasels. Prayer Books. Holy Week Iiooka. Historical. Religious. Controversial. Biographical l’octicsl and Scientific Works by the best authors; choice Light Literature in abundance. School Iiooka. Stationery. Blank. Mom. and Cop Books. Ledgers and Day Iiooka. Slates. I’epet Blinds. Ileeds. Crosses and Medals; and a variety of other goods. Give in e cell and we will give you value for your money.

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