tk

- the expediency of making the mail arvange- Beat nr t» the people of the

ny crash of the infantry and te deep

toned bellowing of the artillery wer heacd | no wore. The smoke lifted, and tuere was silonee,—a silence that will not be broken | here formany a long year, perhaps never) aviin, by the sounds of battle. GHAZI OSMAN SURRENDERS.

: ae

When tae General is about a sunered | yards from the bridge the crush is so great |

+ rt we can advance no further, and in.eed do not wish to, for it is in this little ‘ase overlooking the road that Osman | Gazi lies wounded. Generals Ganetsky, S -.<otf and some others have gon2 to see hin. Iwas unable to get In owing to the The conference did not last more The terms of capliu- arranged. The surren- Osman consented at be expressed that he suddenly agreed, it is te that he could do no thing else. In order to attempt a sortie, he had to abandon all the} posi jons in which he had detied the Rus- sians so long, and to concentrate his army down on the Vid. These positions once lost were lost forever, because the Rus- ns oceupied them alinost a5 soon as he

C'v wd. than a few minutes. lation were easily

der is unconditional. ones. If surprise shoull have 80

oaly necessary to stu

sin left them. He wasdown m the valley ; they on the surrounding hills, with an aravy three times as large as his. He had

to surrender without delay, for they were drawing the cirele tighter every moment. His position was like Napoleom 3 at Sedan. Tho disparity Im number was greater, and he had not even the shelter of the village. S» Osman Ghazi surrendered uncondition- ally the gallant army with which he had heid this now famous stronghold for 50 long, and with which he upset the whole Russian plan of campaign, and with which he defeated, in three pitched battles, Rus-

gia’s Gnest armies.

‘oe DAILY EXAMINER,

JANUARY 4. 1878.

“Winter Mail Arrangements.

(Wr have had two daily mails. On Wed- nowlay evening we received a foreign mail ; and Thursday evening we received another. Yet Thursday was one of the most tempes- tuous and diagreeable days of the season. But it was necessary to get into the tri- weekly arrangement again, and a “ big push” had to be made. The result proves that daily communication with the main- land is perfectly feasible—except when storms prevail.

Our readers will remember, that under the present stupid arrangement, all our im uls and passengers for the Dominion and te Unised States are de'ayed at Truro gv 2NCY-TWO AND THREE-QUARTER HOURS, and that all mails and passengers for this Island avo delayed at Pictou, as follows :— Monday’s Wednesday’s and

Friday’s, Tuesday’s and Thursday's, — Saturdays, . *

Commenting upon this scandalous ar-

sangement, the Patriot says :-—

‘The arrangements made for winter com- munication are not as good as they might be. * * * "hey should be remedied in some way. Those charged with the management of the Government railways, steamboats, and mail service, should do all in their power to help forward this winter navigation experi- ment. These defects io the arrangements operate very pre,udically to the successful ac- complishment of such an undertaking, and we hope measures will be adopted at an early day to put all these matters in good working or2e-:.”

The Argus speaks out as follows :—

‘* SVhoever is responsible for the arrange- ments now in force tor the conveyance of the

ails between this Province and the mainiand, has been guilty of a piece of bungling of which any person clothed with authority to act in tho matter should be heartily ashamed. ‘The arrangements are about as stupid and ill-coa- ceived as any that could have been made; and in justification of their adoption not even the shaiow of an excuse can be offered, that we can see or imagine. This new order of things is iv direct opposition to the progressive tend- ency of the age. Instead of being a step for- ward in the path of progress, it isa giant stride in a backward direction.”

The Argue maintains, with us, that, in order to be able to keep up winter commu- nication with the mainland, every opportu- nity that presents itself for effecting a cross-

20 hours

' procuring

itaz2 to both the

tv the people of Sours tie certainty Ol

previsi us at cdelinite

; ? nececea times and at a detinite paw liscd by salutary compeno

er would plove au great wavan-

suaded that town and

l esnntes Cortiius ye

mn £6: iP > &--

! 7 i Ctiaal ‘er ia hel ces ata Ths Refom Cub Convention anc Demonstration. Earty in the morning, the Charlottetown Retoria Ciub House presented a gay and busy appearance. Outside, tae ags ol dif- posite side of the streets, and inside the

clatter of the dishes and the merry hum of

gave ample evidence of both the ** way and the will” with which they were determined to carry matters successfully through to the | end. About 12 o’clock, the tables were all | beautifully laid owt, and an immense lot of meats and pies, tarts, &., cut up and di- vided, waiting for the Souris train. . Over a hundred from Souris sat down at the first table; and large crowds from 56. Peter's . Bay, Morrell, Summerside, Princetown, Brackley Point, amd Georgetown, were continually passing in for refreshments. After dinner, they scattered themselves over the building, amusing themselves in divers manners—some playing billiards, others bowling in the alley—whether smo- king, talking, arguing or listening. ‘The greatest tun and thorough enjoyment per- } vaded through the whole building. At3 o'clock the amusement rooms were emptied of their contents, and all moved up to the ‘¢ Convention Hall.” The delegates from the different clubs had already taken seats on the platform. The President of the Charlottetown Club took the chair, anda Secretary was appuinted, and business be- gan.

Mr. James W. McKechnie, the esteemed and popular President of the Cuarlotte-

town boys, said he was _— sorry that more were not present; but it

was more of a meeting of delegates than any thing else. They were gathered togeth- er to learn about the good that has been done, and is intended to be done, and to hear of the individual working of the differ- ent Clubs, and that some of our ‘ hardest cases” in town will now really be the hardesé workers and the most efficient members of our Club. Ee spoke generally of the good that had been done by the Charlottetown Reform Club,

Mr. Capron, President of the Souris Club, also thought that perhaps more of the influential men might be present on this day. He thought the Convention too hastily convened. He himself, on looking at matters in a true light, came to the un- biased conclusion that he ought, for his own sake, for the sake of the people around him, for anexamplein the community ,to throw in his lot with the temperance moveinent. He would like to hear the opinions of the vet- erans in the cause, and particularly alluded to the St. Patrick's Temperance_Society, as this convention was especially called to lay down rules for the better guidance and gov- ernment of Clubs and Socieiies.

James E. Morrissey, a representative from the Summerside Ciub, told how mat- ters were going on with them. They num- bered now between five and six hundred. They had rented a building for $650 per annum. He deseribed the fitting up of the building. He would like to hear more ex- perienced men, as he himself was quite an infant in Temperance as yet.

A. A. McDonatp, Esq., President of the St. Joseph’s Temperance Society, thanked the Reform Club for their kind invitation to the Convention. He was dis- appointed in seeing so few. He disclaimed being a veteran in the Temperance cause ; but following the good example of the Ro- form Club, they organized a society in con- nection with the Catholic Church,—the one he belonged to. Judging from the men he saw around him on the platform, he thought that great good would arise from the Temperance Societies. All were en- gagod in the same good cause, no matter what order, church or club they belonged to. All can bear witness to the good work in our midst, if only on New Yer’s day. The old social practice of offering wine, &-., on that day, was almost totally abplished. in fifty visits that he made, only five had wine on the tables, and only one had spirits. There was nothing in the law to prevent the sale of liquors. ‘The question arose, how long this would last/ He thought we

ing ei be seized and turned: : ing either way must should try and have them so chgnged that

to the best account. The Northern Light must not be allowed to remain in port while she should be ploughing the open waters of the strait (as is the case at. present), or cut- ting her way through the icy barrier which wilj soon obstruct her passage, To render that service to the colony which our people have a ect right to expect, the boat must endeavor to effect a crossing every day that it is possible for her to doso, It won't do to have her lying jdje in port when the weather is fine, waiting for her regular day of sailing, as at present, and when that comes it may be accompanied by a storm so! violent as to detain her in her quarters for some time. Every day that is favorable for the work must be taken advantage of, if those having charge of the undertaking aim at success. Come, gentlemen, if the best you can do is to give us three mails in each week, by all means withdraw the Northern Lighi from the service, and give us instead the iceboats of old. Tur Summerside with — ‘« The Charlottetown papers are crying out inst the present mail arrangement. The; s* Patriot and the “ Argus” had good articles ; in their Jast ‘gmes on this subject. We sin- cerly hope that the postal authorities will see

Journal chimes in

than it ig #b present.”

no liquor would be allowed to be sold, and educate public opinion to the idea that it was altogether unecessary to them in any way, and it would be a happy day when no liquor would be sold in the community. Individual sympathy, exertion and preser- verance, are the best ways to try and do| good, and bring others into our socicties, | if a man falls, deal gently withhim. Avoid | the disgrace and formality of a trial. Me. | McDonald offered some very excellent re- | marks full of advice, &c. J. J. Chappell, G. W. P. of S. of T.,| said they were now in the twenty-ninth | year of their organization; were rather fall- | ing back and allowing the Reform Clubs to) take their places, and that both the Catho- lic Society and Reform Club should have a warm support at their hands. Their door would not be closed to any of them. The} S. of T. have changed their strict rules a| little, having found it better to be less se- vere with erring brothers and bring them back again, Their platform is now pro-| hibition, and that is the only effectual rem- | edy for this great evil. All should grapple | with this question of legal prohibition, and | if supperted by the Reform Clubs and other Societies, they would get the support ef all’ classed in the Island. Myr. Chap; eli thanked |

'

he Club 9a behalf of the Society he repre- |

, at prices regu- }Case3, too. Tich. We are per- |

surrounding | hundred. a ie

ferent nations were strung across to the op- | perance cause. : [for a Maine Liquor Law for this tsland.

Clab.

ly changed. Liv

now, an 1 si . , , ’ 4 1 them iia/ve Vi0laibet

lenty members Le pret y hard fone of ' their pledge; all are interes eG mn ib, an 1 at

+ io MM bver one

ithe nextiuceting they expect | o They havea hail htted up. MP. | Anderson was giad to sev so Many ,resci.| 4g ; eT ’ . > i> ‘ ‘ a 1. i arGuinaso-t, Sud f-y | EE Se Pe St sole of tae

? ‘ ‘ ; Bi ti,at lottetown Club, thougns thas older teiperance Mist

and he would ask theu by Raue

. : aA ; 4c e-hw thay ware

| inecting on ii0nca’ iigat wihy tiley were SO conspicuols by tue avselee. Livery man (ig @uilty who Goes not heip his neigavor, lbut he was morally bound to he.p bly He would go in svrongly

Mr. McNutt, Princetown Club, said he ectting Information.

the voices of the Ladies Temperance Union, |came for the purpose of g 5

The Princetown Club have held three meet- ings, and number two hundred strong. Some came five miles to attend. The work has taken a firm hold, and the Club,are de- ther till every man mM

termined to stick toge the giori-

the community is enrolled under ous blue banner of temperance.

W. Hooper Morell Club have held three meetings and numbers 69. He hiin- self knew the evils of intemperance, as he had been engaged in the business. ‘Thinks it better for the people to do away with it themselves than have any Liquor Law pro- hibiting ; and would like to see houses like this Charlottetown Reires accommodation houses along with all kinds of temperate reireshmenis.

Rey. Mr. Laird, Princetown :—Thoug it it unnecessary for him tosay much. ix- pected some “tabled resolutions. Thought that they might have another Convention in the summer time. ‘here were diflicul- ties in the way of prohibition. He wished the Club God-speed in their glorious cause, and gave notice of a resolution,

Ssnator Haviland thought his was a convention of officers ite was merely a humble member of the rank and file. We have a fearful enemy to contend against —one that hurls death and destruction on the human race, mortally and i:mmortally. The present liquor law is a great improve-

hment Room, 4.e., the roads,

8 only.

ment on the old one ; but still itis 1uper- fect and could beamended. The great evil is in the liquor establishments where liquor is sold by the two gallons. This evil entails destruction on many a family. He recog- nized “drinking” as the evil of the day, and hoped and trusted that the next gener stion would be like (he might almost say) the Rechabites of old, ignorant of the very taste of it. He went right into the cause heart and hand. Te:uperance speeches were something new to him. If tomy perance goes on with the same zeal as at first, we wil! soon be able to point to our many happy homes.

Mr. A. McNeill, Charlottetown Ciub, spoke very eilectively about the practice of some of our great temperance men signing the papers for the grog sellers, and thought the Secretary should publish the na nes of all those who sign the papers for a license, and moved a resolution to that effect. Alter an animated discussion, it was thought that although all approved of this idea, it was more a matter for the local Club at its alar business meeting than one that con- cerned the whole Island; so Mr. NeNeill withdrew his resolution. Mr. McNeill’s remarks were straight to the point, and no doubt the cap fitted more than one man in that room—saying one thing and doing another, preaching temperance one day and signing a rum seller's license papers another.

Mr. A. McKenziz, V. P. of the Ch’- town Club, explained about the convention, how it was called, what was intended at first to be done, and settled things satis- factory to himself and every one else.

The Rev. Mr. Laird then moved the fol- ey

fowing resolution, seconded by I. McDonald,

Sec’y of the Souris Club :—

rag V5

That this Convention, deeply impressed with the vast importance of the temperance reform- ation, and gratefully recognizing the opportun- ity for progress now so auspiciously presented, earnestly and affectionately recommend all temperance organizations to put forth increased and immediate efforts for the enlargement of their societies, and the establishment of new ones in adjacent communities. —Carried.

Moved by Mr. Campion, President of Souris Club—

Seconded by J. Morrissey, of Summerside Club,

Whereas, This Convention has been calizd to consider some efiectual means for the sup- pression of the liquor traflic and its conse. quences, and whereas, in the opinion of this Convention, it would be premature, owing to the small representation of the diiferent tem- perance societies of this island at this Meet- ing, to take any conclusive action tis evening,

Therefore Resolved, That a Committee be} appointed by this Conveation to draw up a| series of resolutions in reference to this mat-

‘ter, to be submitted at a future Convention,

to be held in the City of Charicttetown, of which due notice shall be given.

Moved by Mr. Campion, that a Commitice of five be appointed. Seconded by A. A. | McDonald, isq.—Carvied.

CommirrEE—Hon. Senator Haviland, Char. lottetown Club; J. Campion, Esq., President | of Souris Club; J. E. Morrisey, of Summerside | Club; James McKechnie, President of Char- } lottetown Clab; Wiliiam Hooper, of Morel

Moved and seconded that this Convention | be now adjourned.— Carried.

8S. D. FrrzGzratp, Sec’y to Con. [Island papers please copy. | |

7. ow + o

Tue export of fresh fish from the Mari- | time Provinces to the United States and} Ontario—which was growing to some pre- | portions—seems likely to be nipped in the} bud owing to the care!assness of the Inter-! colonial Railway officials. Some fish re- cently sent from Halifax were twelve da;s

on the road; and, ot course, spoiled,

, AT THE

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CES

THE GREAT

CASH SALE

Advertised during the months of November and December, which has given such univer- sal satisfaction in town and country, we kave decided

from the beginning of

to continue

the year, offering still Greater Attractions to

those who wish to buy.

A Choice Lot of ENGLISH TEAS, by chest and small package, marked very low.

ee ee ee

GREAT

INDUGEMENTS

the Cloth Department, and

Are offered in parties in want of Suits! or Single Garments, can have them made up at the

notice, and in the best

shortest

style.

The latest Insialment of NEW GOODS just received by “Northern Light,” via Halifax.

GEO. DAVIES & 60.

; | 4 s

the 5th inst.,

eS Se _ ——— ce aaa ea - = —— , OME a we ea ™ . rr - Siete alin ot a ae ated ~~ a... ae. RO — — a a aaa _— ew. REE ————— fe ome il ‘1 o : ; Mir lorson. St. Peter’s Club, sait 1€y | : : ; 1 Hut ' T for Souris. |} Jvit. Anderson, be FOU ome oat dE ady in the see of the Russians—but of | A Market | a nad formed a Club there, {they all pretty | #nan Pasha and his army. _ ep 1; ton lwall kenw thet, celts ey Vee |} SovrRis 1s tast rist™Z into the dimensions! Ws i 7 wt Pa TY cis: but, | . » _ : IN BROKER. ' o or mer ae : : ei brate or ita dari ing prope sities; rT \ SILENCE THAT WILL REMAIN UNBROKER- ® of 4 town of no smal importance. One of | brated 1 : Tt mentions Of | E of . . a . a ; a : ee tet House, ;througna tne cv smMeNnaaveYS GAUSS i 7 About twelve oO clock the fire beg n to ci- its cnier requ pow os is oe = KCU 4 ik nals Gillis ondieFarherts adil the ; hana] | + on both sides, as if by muvum aa regular market days. Such an ise Sg ead | some private parties | —:0 mina ; . : vo r yy » 4 tits WW auld yoviate tiie nec 2381 bY of p ddlin yr; Was tein] erate, DUL Sidis OVE =~ 5 : | — a rrooment. Then it 5 opped entire j- Loe | ou i iO. i, te the neces: 2! ne a Leold it i Nine the -witéle ylase has thorough: | a " .- } proluce from dvor to duor; and Would give Si on ae ' a | wer , . y . Club numbers about sev-| Lwe Will Offer on saturday Next }

| THE BALANCE

‘

OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF

L oncon “LOUSE Black and Colored Dress Goods,

should be present, |

as tile |

Cashmeres, French Merinoes, Persian Cerds, Paramattas, kepps, Poplins, Serges, Lustres, Coburgs, ete., at cost.

A SPECIAL LOT OF

FANGY DRESS GOODS,

at half price.

Balance ef Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, at half price.

Balance of All-Wool Shawls, at cost. A Special Lot Selling at half Priee, Balance of Ladies’ Wo . Clouds, Breakfast Shaw, Slew

less Jackets and S2cques, at nate PRICE,

A Lot of Ladies’ Hoisery |

AT COST.

THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS

—AND—

WATERPROOW MANTHRS

AT HALF PRICE,

THE BALANCE RAILWAY RUGS

AT COST.

SPECIAL LOT, IN-o r=

BED QUILTS!

5 ets., 65 cis. and $1.00 each.

Tha Balance Red, White and Fauc Fianuels at Cost, : .

Balance All-Wool. Blankets,

at the following rates :— ate Pairs for $4.25 worth $5.50; $4.59. worth aes 35.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 worth TH!!! BALANCE OF CLOTH RUBBER OVERSHOES?

a

‘Mens’ Plain, $1.10 per pair; Fancy, $1.20 per

pair; Ladies’ Plain, 85_ cts, r. pair Hancy, $1.00 per pair. vy. a.

300 BOZ. TOWELS!

Special Lines,—4 cts,, 8. cts., 12 cts., 25 ets. each. A decided bargain, ~

SHEETINGS AT GOST!

igthing Department.

The Balance of Men’s Reefers, Top Coats and Uisters, AT THE FOLLOWING RATES:

Reefers for $4.00, werth $4.75 werth $6.60; $6.09. S476 5 Bh Fon * ote for £375: ee

ede 2s 2 fe W t + '° worth $1 1.93. “ slide aia

Ulsters for $7.59, worth $9.00; $8.56, werth $10; $10.50, worth $12.60.

The Balanes of Boys’ Clothing AT A GREAT BARGAIN, A LOT OF MEN'S ALL-WOOL FLANNEL SHIRTS,

For $1.25, worth $1.75.

THE BALANCE OF

Buffate and Wolf Robes, Coon Skin (oats, Ladies’ Fur iinfis and Mantiles,

AT COST.

‘ack & Golorad Silks, at Cost,

A LOT OF

FANGY & JAPANESE SILKS! AT BALF-PRICE.

The Balance of the 7,060 YARDS OF CAR- PE‘, advertised during the month of December, in '

RICH BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, WOOLS, FELTS, &C.

We only ask an inspection of the

CARPET DEPARTMENT

and are confident the prices will give sa- tisfaction, and so with every other de- partmentof the house, as the stock

is unrivalled for its valae GEG,

&C,

and extent.

DAVIES & C0,

January 3rd, 1878,