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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ADVERTISER.

‘ . a. New Seams] CHARLOTTETOWN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1841, I . [Na

Of 1200 Tons burthen 440 Ham 120,“, m], Under Contract with. the “Lords of the Admit-any."

ACADIA, Captain EDWARD C. MILLER; BRITANNIA, do. Ricno. B. CLELAND ; CALEDONIA, do. , ‘

COLUMBIA, do. C. H. E. Juoiuivs;

Will rail from Boston and Liverpool, calling at Halifax,as follows

1841.

Fm. Boston. l Fm. Halifax , Fm. LiverpOol. “Columbia” March lst. March 3d "Caledonia" March 4th. “ Britannia" March 16th March 18th “Acadia” , March 19d) “Caledonia” April 1st April 3d “ Columbia” _ 7 April 4th “Acadia” April 17 April 191h “ Britannia” April 20th “ Columbia” May lst May 3d “ Caledonia” May 4th “ Britannia” May 16th May 18th "‘ Acadia” May 19th “Caledonia” June lst June 3d “ Columbia” - . June 4th “Acadia” June 10th June 18111 “Britannia” June 19th “Columbia” July 1st July 3d “Caledonia” July 4th “ Britannia” July 17th Jilly 19th “ Acadia" ' July 201i! “Caledonia” August 1st August 3d " “ Columbia” ‘ ’ August4tli “ Acadia" August 16th August 18th ' “Britannia” August 19th

‘lessage Money, £25 Sterling, from HalifaxtoqLivcrpool. from Halifax to Boston, $20. ' ‘ . These Ships curry experienced Surgeons. TthNICORN plies between Pictou and Quebec, in con- viection with this place. i S. CUNARD 61. CO. Halifax, Feb. 22, 1841.

. HALIFAX, doe. will leave Charlottetown as follows:

LAND ASSESSMENT.

TREASUREn‘s OFFICE, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 1st June, 1841.

IN pursuance of the Act of the General Asselnbly of

this Island, made and passed in the Seventh year ofthe Reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled fln Jict for levying an flssessment on all Lands in this Island—I do. here- by publicly notify the Owners or Occupiers of Land within this Island, for which the Annual Assessment charged thereon by the said recited Act, of Four Shillings, lawful money of this Island, for every Hundred Acres of wilderness or unimproved Lands contained in the several Townships, and the several Islands be- longing thereto; and tile sum of Two Shillings for every Hun- dred Acres of cultivated or improved Land in the said several Townships and Islands as aforesaid; and the sum of Four Shil- lings for each and ever uncultivated or umimproved Town Lot, Pasture Lot, Common 0t and Water Lot, granted in the Town and Royalty of Charlottetown; and the sum of Two Shillings for each and every cultivated or improved Town, Pasture, Com- mon and Water Lot as aforesaid; and the sum of Two Shillings and Eightpence for each and every Town Lot, Pasture Lot and Water Lot, granted in the Towns and Royalties of Georgetown and Princetown; and the sum of One Shilling and Fourpence for each and every cultivated or improved Town, Pasture and Water Lot, granted in the said last-mentioned Towns and Royal- ties, and so in proportion for a less quantity; and the sum of One Penny per acre on each and every acre ofcnltivated or improved Land in the Royalty of Georgetown, called reserved Lands ; and the sum of Twopence per acre on each and every acre of such Lands as may be deemed uncultivated or improved Lands, is pay- able, that unless the Assessment for the current year be aid into my hands, or the hands Of my Deputies, on or before the wenty- first of December, 1841, I shall, on the last day of the next Hilary Term, at Charlottetown, make Proclamation of all such Lands as shall then he in arrear for non-payment of the sums charged thereon, agreeably to the directions of the said Act.

.1. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer. '

Treasurer’s Office, June lst, 1841.

IN compliance with the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly, for levying an Assessment on all Lands within this Island, I have appointed the following persons to be Receivers ofthe said Assessment:

Prince County.

Joseph Pope, Bedcque;

Thomas C. Compton, St. Eleanor’s; James Yeo, Port Hill;

Allan Forsytll, Cascumpeque.

Queen’s County. James Pidgeon, New London; Thomas Fairbnirn, Sable; Solomon Desbrisay, Charlottetown; Allan Macdougall, Belfast.

King's County. John Jardinc, St. Peter’s; Alexander Macdonald, St. Margaret’s; William S. Macgownn, Souris; Hugh Macdonald, Three Rivers;

For Pictou direct. For Pictou, ria Georgetown. On Saturday, May 15. ,

. ' On Monday, May 17,. Saturday, May 22. > Tuesday, May 25.

Saturday, May 29. , Monday, May 31. Saturday, June 5. Tuesday, June 8. Saturday, June 12. " ‘ Monday, June 14. Saturday, June 19. 'Tuesday, June 22. Saturday, June 26. , Monday, June 28. SSaturday, July 3. ‘ Tuesday, July 6. Saturday, July 10. Monday, July12. Saturday, July 17.‘ ‘ ' Tuesday, July 20. Saturday, July 24. Monday, July 26. Saturday, July 31. V . ' 7 “Tuesday, August 3. Saturday, August 7. . _ . Monday, August 9. Saturday, August 14. Tuesday, August 17. Saturday , August 21. Monday , August 23. Saturday, August 28., Tuesday, August 31. Saturday, Sept, 4. , Monday, Sept. 6. Saturday, Sept. 1}. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Saturday, Sept. 18. _ Monday, , Sept. 20. Saturday, Sept. 25. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Saturday, Oct. 2. H Monday, 0ct.4. Saturday, Oct. 9. ‘Tuesday, Oct.,11. Saturday, Oct. 16. Monday, Oct. 18. Saturday, V Oct. 23. “Tuesday, ‘ Oct. 26. .Saturday, Oct. 30. , Monday, Nov. I. Saturday, Nov. 6., ' “Tuesday, Nov. 9. Saturday, Nov. 13. , Monday, Nov. 15. Saturday, Nov. 20. ‘ Tuesday, Nov. 23. , Saturday, Nov. 27. "Monday, Nov. 29.

'flj’T-he} Mails will close each day, at Ten, A. M.

INLAND MAILS. The Mails for Georgetown, &c. will be made up every Wed mesday and Saturday, at. Eight, A. M. . V The Western Mails every Tuesday, at 9, A. u. The Eastern Mails, every Wednesday, at 11, A. M. . JOHN ‘WILLIAMS, Postmaster. Post Ofliee,*Charlottetown, May 14th, 1841. ‘

TACKET BETWEEN BEDEQUE AND slimline.

HE swift-sailing Packet DOLPHIN will leave Bedeque, for Shediae, every Thursdo , and return every Manda , from Shediac to Beds no, or the season, Miner permitting. ' ‘his Packet is well filte up for the comfort 01' passengers. Persons going from Charlottetown, or any other part ofthe Island,.will find their way to Riehibucto, Miramichi, “91 Olly part of New Brunswick or Nova Seotia,’tvvice every week "—Tllursdays and Sundays to St. John, N. B. and Halifax; and 0“ Mondays and Fridays to Miramichi, Bathurst, doc. Fuss : . » tCabin Passengers, 7s. 6d. Steerage do. 59. 'Horses and. Cattle, 73. 6d. Every attention will be paid to the comfort of passengers.

ANTHONY SIMPSON. Winn . _

' FOR SALE

. Haggai: of the Honourable the House of flasembli V; noun «chi? H‘LLSBOBOUGH BAY and the H31!- ’ IT‘TW’F—S'CHART of CARDIGAN AY ed ‘ . ‘i lctoria cap. y t e on. madam:weer": G’eor. eve’acoek Es w- " 8, ‘EP Offi'c “fer the sat Act. Said C arts EgyZI‘CagstteaCffiibe ahdtheeSt‘brnudg fif‘fiym (general, aélthe . . . , l ‘ . cnr t _ “Batman, and at the Custom House, Three Rivyersamper’ m

James Richards, Murray Harbour. J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

T A MEETING held at the house of the Hon.J. H. Peters, the following Prospectus, for the formation ofa Society to encourage Emigration from Great Britain to Prince Edward Island, was agreed on :— 1. That a fund shall be raised, to defray the expenses ofthe undertaking.

be entitled to select from Emigrants consigned to the Society,- two Servants, male or female, of the following description, viz: domestic servants, as grooms, gardeners, &c., or one farlning bailiff or cook. '

3. That every person, on paying Two Pounds Tell Shillings,

- shall be entitled, in the some manner, to one servant; but in the

cases of farming bailiff or cook, Five Pounds must be paid.

4. Three farming labourers will be considered as two domestic servants, and aid for accordingly. ’

5. Two ma 0 servants or labourers, under 18 years of age, and two women (not cooks), to be considered as one adult man servant. -

6. An Agent will be appointed in London, with several correspondents in the country, to transact the business of the Society, in respect to forwarding Emigrants, and affording them necessary information.

7. This Agent shall be authorised to advance, in part payment Ofpassage, £2 for every adult, and £1 for every person under'l4 years of age, and of age to be- employed.

8. The Society will forward to their Agents instructions ap-

licable to every class of Emigrants, whether designing to take

and, and whether possessed of small or larger capital; like- wise, the necessary information for artisans, and all others; and with any parties the Society will be happy to correspond; and

passage ofall descriptions.

9. A particular Register will he kept by the Agents respecting the wants ofthe Colony, ill all particulars-‘21s to Emigrants; but no pecuniary aid will be given by the Society to any other classes ofpersons than those before enumerated. Openings for particular occupations will be particularised.

Edward C. I-Iaythorne, and William Swabey, Esqrs., will afford any further information and receive subscriptions.

The number of subscribers is already considerable. AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETY. THE Committee of the Bible Society have received

which are now on sale at their Depository, Mr. 11. Stamper’s Book-Store, Queen Street. - June 3’, 1841.

ALLIANCE COMPANY. ' THE SubsCriber has removed his Office to the pre-

mises lately occupied by Mr. JAMES H. Down, near to the Catholic Chapel, where the assured in the above Company will please apply to have their Policies renewed, and where persons can have Fire Insurance effected at moderate rates of premium, on Buildings, Furniture, Stock in Trade, and Ships on the Stocks—A share of the profits allowed to the assured. The Subscriber is empowered to settle losses in all ordinary cases,

without reference to London. , . . ‘ CHARLES YOUNG, Agent. Charlottetown, June 29th,1841. '

" GEORGETOWN STAGE. HE Subscriber most respectfully informs the public, that he continues to proceed from‘ Charlottetown to Georgetown with his STAGE on Wednesdays and Saturdays as usual, at! Eight o’clock in the morning, returnmgou Thursdays and Mondays,” formerly. .He also takes an Extra Mall and Passe“. gersgfor Georgetown on the Monday of the arrival there of the

Steamer from Pictou, leaving the following day for Charlolle-

town. .~ . .

To those who have kindly encouraged liisestabllshmentfiie

returns his sincere thanks, and refersthe public 10 “mm for [he efllciency of his carriages and cattle. Dinners, Breakfasts, Refreshments, doc. to be had, on Temper- ance principles, at his House, eight miles from Charlmleiown F 'nd twent -on frOln’Geor etown.

my' a y e g SAMUEL LANE.

His House of call in Charlottetown is the Commercial In"; and in Georgetown, Mr. Charles M‘Laren’s. 7

NE or Two APPRENTICES iWAlv'raD t0 the ‘. Pump and Blookmaking business. Apply to ‘

‘ WATSON DUCHEMIN. February. 19th, 184.1. . ,

2. That every person subscribing the sum of Five Pounds, shall 3

it will be their particular aim to contract for and facilitate the‘

from London a small supply of large and elegant Bibles,

, FOR SALE - HA 1‘ valuable well-known FREEHOLD FARM

belonging to the Subscriber, consisting of One hundred and three acres of Land, forty ofwhich are in a high state ofcultiva- tion, With or Without the crop on the ground. The uncultivated part of the farm is covered with solid wood of the very best des- cription, both for fuel and farming purposes. The crops which the Subscriber has raised on it for a succession of years have equalled in quality and quantity any farm of the same extent in the whole Island. There is on the premises a cemfortable DWEL- LING House, With a good Barn and Stable. The Garden, which is in the highest order, is planted with English and American Fruit Trees of the best quality, and gooseberry and currant bushes in great variety. There is besides a beautiful stream of water runnlpg close by the premises, in which, when the tide is m,a good Sized boat can come within a hundred vards of the door. The farm is surrounded on every side by quiet and obli- glng neighbours. Ill short, a more desirable farm can seldom be lnet wlth fora person of industry and moderate capital, and the Subscriber's only motive for parting with it is an intention of returning in the decline Oflife to his friends and relatives in Eng- land. An indisputable title can be given, and possession of the premises _ns soon as the stock and crop are disposed of. For par- ticulars, (ifby letter, post paid,) apply to

GEORGE ROBERTSON. Newtown, Belfast, July 16th, 1841.

FOR SALE, THE Leasehold Interest of that eligible FARM,

situate at Crapaud, and at present occupied by the subscri‘ ber, comprising 144 acres of excellent Land, 50 of which are in a high state of cultivation. About 30 acres more may be mabe ready for the plough at asmall expense,and the remainder is well wooded. There is an excellent Mill-site on the Farm; the shore furnishes a supply ofsca manure, and Lime may be obtained at a moderate rate from a Kiln adjoining the premises. The dwelling‘ house, to which ls attached a Shop or Store, has recently been thoroughly repaired and considerably enlarged, so as to afford every convenience for the accommodation oflt respectable family. It has a frost~proofcellar underneath, and a never-failing well of water at the door. '

These premises—plesantly situated, on the banks ofthe river Westmorland, in the midst ofa thriving and populous settlement, and within 15 chains ofthe public \Vharf—-—afi‘ord an opportunity for investment, both for agricultural and commercial purposes, seldom to be met with.

For Terms of Sale, and other particulars, apply to Mr. John Davis, jr., Merchant, Charlottetown, or to the Subscriber, on the premises, who is about to leave the Island.

ROBERT CRANFORD.

N. B.—A new Barn,50 ft. by 34 ft. llnsjust been completed.

FREEIIOLD FARDI FOR SALE. VALUABLE Freehold FARM, situate on Wilmot

Creek, Lot 25, containing 117 acres, including five acres of superior marsh. There is about 40 acres nearly all free from stumps, in aJliglI state of cultivation; the remainder is well covered with legs, hardwood and fencing stuff. A constant stream runs through the centre, with good banks and plenty of water for a Grist and Saw Mill. The probable yield of hay this year will be 25 or 30 tons upland, and 8 tons marsh. The crop, about 3 acres potatoes, 3 acres wheat, and 6 acres cats, will be sold with the farm, if required. For particulars, apply to the preprietor, on the premises.

BENJAMIN READ. Retreat Farm, Lot25, May 181b, 1841.

Valuable Freehold Form. , OR. SALE—A valuable FREEHOLD FARM,

situate on Rustieo Bay, Fourteen miles from Charlottetown, containing about120 Acres of excellent Land—upwards of 50 of which are in a high state ofcultivation. A goodvtwo-story Dwel- ling House, 37 by 24 feet, a stone Barn, 47 by 24 feet, and other suitable Buildings, together with a Well of most: excellent IVater, and a Pum ) therein, are on the remises. The Crop will also be disposed of. For further particu are, apply to W. Cundall, Esq., Charlottetown, or to the Proprietor, on the premises.

W.F. COLLINGS. Rustico, June 8, 1841.

VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM. OR SALE—That valuable FARM, situated on the

St. Peter’s Road, about three miles and a half from Char- lottetown—containing thirty-six acres of excellent land, in a high state of cultivation, and surrounded with a dike fence—and also the Dwelling and Out Houses'thereon. For further particulars, apply to ' '

RICHARD FAUGHT. Charlottetown, North-side Queen Square, May 12th, 184].

To be Sold, and immediate possession given,

A FREHOLD FARM, about 1% mile from Char-

lottetown, frontin on the Princetown Road, as well as that leading to the Chief ustice’s. This Farm consists of Sixty Acres ofexcellent Land, Thirt -six of which are under cultiva- tion. The Crop, consisting of heat, Oats, Potatoes and Hay, will be also be disposed of, either with or without the land. For

further particulars, apply to JAMES COLLINGS. Princetown Road, July 2,1841.

THE Subscribers having been duly appointed thesole' Agents ofI)AVID STEWART, Es uire, for his Estates on Lots or Townships Nos. 7, 10, 12, 27, 3 V, 46, 47, and Lennox Island, beg to intimate, that they are prepared to lease lands, with a libert of purchasing, and to sell on the most liberal terms; and that al persons indebted to thatgentleman, forrentor other- wise, are hereby required to make immediate payment of the same. . All persons found trespassing on any Ofthe above pro erties, either by cutting Timber, or in any other respect, will he pro- secuted with the utmost rigour of the Law. H. D. MORPETH, PETER EMERY. December 10th, 1840.

THE Subscriber having been appointed receiver of the rents and profits of those parts of Lots Eight and Fifty-two, conve ed by the late General Fead, of the Royal Artillery, to the ate Andrew Macdonald, requests the Tenants residing thereon to pay all rents and arrears of rent to him With-

‘out delay.

DAVID ROSS, Receiver in Chancery. Hillshorough River, May 1st, 1841. ,

HE Subscriber, Proprietor of Townships Nosr9, 16,

22 and 61, in this Island, has, by Deed Poll, hearing date >

the 24th da of February last, and duly Registered in the Regis- trar Office or this Colony, revoked and made null and void a certain Letter of Attorney,.heretofore granted, by him to Joirlv LEWELLIN annrmis, Esquire, of Woodley Grove, ’in this Island, as his Agent, over and for the said Townships.

' ' LAURENCE SULIVAN- March 27th, 1841. .

TO FARMERS.

MR. IRVING having procured Tradesmen 'from

Scotland,iicquaimed with the construction ofthe most approved Implements of Husbandry, including Drill Machines for sowing Grain, Turni 5, Hanna, and Mange] Wurtzel, Scuff- lers and Cultivators, C off and Turnip Cutters, Winnowing Machines, Horse Rakes, &c. &c., begs to inform the Farmers of Frinee Edward Island, that Mr. Maegowan, Secretary to the Agricultural Society, has kindly offered to receive and_ transmit orders for any ofthe above articles, and that on application to

i LYDIARD 6L FINLAYSON beg leaVe t'o

FRESH IMPORTATION AGAIN. ‘ I

T HOW respectfully announces his return from the . . Halifax Market, with a general stock o-rnitvcoons, suitable to this season; also, a large stock of Tea, Sugar,&c.‘&c. The proprietor having personally selected the stock, feels con- fident oftlle, quality being good, and having purchased low, can offer it to the public at very reduced prices. .4 3H. returns thanks for‘the liberal support he'has already received, and hopes, by unremitted personal attention to'busihed, to merit aconllnuance of the same. ' ' »- ' " ’ ' l’. S.—A general assortment of Bar Iron, Ironmongery, and Ships Stores always on hand. 1 Upper Queen Street, July 30,1841. NEW', CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE GOODS, ' For 1841. "

GEORGE HEARD begs leave mOst respectfullylo

inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Charlottetown, and the Island in general, that he hasjustreceived, ex’ Barque Em. B. Heard, it chOlce and well-selected assortment of

_ inmost) farmhouses, _ which has been selected by the proprietor‘s father, in the best English markets, and which is now ready for inspection, at‘the Store lately occupied by Mr. White, Printer, Queen-street, the

'door above Mr. Gates’, Saddler, consisting of— , .

Mouslln de Laines, best London Prints, Saxnnys, Silk, Satin, Crape, Gauze and Cotton Handkerchiefs and Shawls, Simister’s Patent wove elastic Stays and Gentlemen’s Braces, Merinos, Or- leans,l.asting, silk, cotton and kid Gloves, ladies’ and gentlemen's silk and cotton Stockings, French Parasols and Artificials, Lace Veils, ladles’ dress and bonnet Caps, Straw, Dunstable, Le horn, Velvet, Silk and other Bonnets, Bod Furniture Cottons, Eining Cottonsof various colours, Christy’s London Hats and Ca s, ofall descriptions, gentlemen’s Cravats and Stocks, Silk Ve vet, of yarlous colours, Doeskins, Moleskins,‘Brond Cloths, Beaverteen, I‘rlmmlngs of almost every sort, Book Muslin Handkerchiefs. French Lawn do., Book, Milli, Jaconet and Figured Muslins, a rare assortment of French Worked Collars, Capes, Habit Shirts, Bodies for Children’s Frocks, Toys of every sort, a few superior Silver-keyed German Flutes, a few dozen cane-seatLondon Chairs; Le alher, consisting of Sole, Calf, Cordovan, Sheep,‘Morocco and Sea}, Skins, Steel Pens, Black Lead Pencils, Blanketing, Sergei, Paint Brushes, Oils and Paints of all sorts, Groceries ofall des- cr ptions, Bar Iron ofall sizes, a large assortment of Ironmongery, Cullery, a few superior Turkey Oil Stones still Oil hand, and a varlety ofother articles, too numerous to mention. The whole will be sold Cheapr Cash.

Charlottetown, 23d’June, 1841..

. ' NEW STORE. '

inform

the Public that they have commenced a general business in the establishment lately occupied by Mr. Alexander Davidson, where they have” now on Sale an extensive

STOCK OF GOODS,

consisting of Linenand Woollen Drapery, Haberdashery, Bon- nets, Ribbons, HardWai-e, Groceries, Liquors, Stationery, a great variety ofsm'nll Wares, &c. &c., which are all offered at ex- treme y low prices, for cash only.