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and on his nose he wore « pair of gil- entahng ee Dunean was short sighted. ‘So Denes came tothe rescue for ninety and three gays, and dewit in the City, and sat himself down at the arge feet of John the Publisher, for the twenty and ten
~~ John the Publisher was exceeding glad because of Duncan the Battering Ram, whom he called the Sub, fae Joun was no writer and his paper was barren, and he
not to Duncan. ' Mini! rita unto thee, O Examingr, thou purifier of
ae {nstitutions of the Country, and ask thee to print it pa the pages of thy record. ort ier EBENEZER.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1850.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
@a Monday afternoon and evening the House of As- sembly again went into Committee of the whole on the sate of the Colony. After several hours spent in de- pate, the following Resolutions were reported to the House, and adopted :—
(Moved in Committee by Mr. Corns)
Waereas the last House of Assembly came to the following Resolutions:
“ Resolved, as the opinion of this Committee, that the evercharge of five shillings sterling for Marriage Bonds, mm the account of Fees submitted to this House by the Golonial Secretaryas Private Secretary’s fees, is a charge ve” authorized by the Law of the Island; and that the
rge of five shillings for Tavern, Pedlar, Ferry Li- yaces, and retained by him, ought to have been paid
9 the Treasury of this Island.
Resolved, that the copies of the Blue Books laid be- ‘p this House during the present Session for the years 5, 1846, and 1847, being the first ever submitted to ~s House, are inaccurately tilled up—defective in bine instances in point of fact, and wanting in many mportant particulars necessary to enable Her Majesty’s ‘vlonial Minister to form a full and correct judgment the affairs of this Colony, and particularily of the ount of Salaries received by some of its Public offi- rs, inasmuch as certain fees drawn by the gentleman ding the office of Private Secretary and Accountant aera) in Chancery, are inno wise referred to in ser of the sani islue Books, and that the fees or ein- ments given to the same gentiemen, who holds and ivrms by deputy the office of Clerk tothe Legislative ancil, do not appear; andunder the leturn of the ttorney General, no fees for Crown Prosecutions ap- arin either of tie said Blue Books: and that under
ehead “Returns of Jails,” &c. question No 20,
fich asks, “[s there any imsane person in confine- ent?” it is answered by the then Sheriff, “ Aber- nabie Willock. conjined by attachment for non pay- at of Costs, is non compos mentis, and should be re- edtoa Lunane Asyinm;” whereas it has never
tbeen determined by any competent authority that the aid Abercrombie WV ilock 1s of unsound mind. Resolved, farther, That it is Ue opiuion of this House, that if the Blue Books covtinue to be drawn up in the same care-
less and inaccunie style us those referred to, they are calculated greatly to iis) ad, instead of informing the mind of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.” Resolved, As tue opirion of this Committee that the foregoing Reso wtious be adopted. Resolved, Vict as iis Excellency has been pleased te decline furnish ag to this House, im conformity with
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(Moved in Committee by Mr. Spraxen)
Resolved, That the terms on which Wilderness Land in this Colony have been generally leased, are such as seriously to retard the prosperity of the Colony, and therefore to call for the intervention of the Legislature.
Resolved, That the House of Assembly in 1839 came to the Kesolution that the Assessment of Wilderness Land is not by any means adequate to make the pro- prietary claimants reduce the price or rent of Wilder- ness Land, becatse such tax then was not over one twenty fifth part of the rent generally demanded by them for Wilderness Land, and that the truth of that Resolution is proved by the experience of the last eleven years, as the rents demanded by the Proprietors have not, save in some very few instances, been reduced.
PROROGATION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Yesterday, at half-past two o’clock, the Houses of Legislature were Prorogued till the 25th of April, the House of Assembly having requested to be prorogued at that time, as, in conformity with their Resolution, they couid transact no further business with the Lieut. Governor. His Excellency was received at the entrance of the Colonia! Building by a guard of the 97th Regi- ment, and was accompanied to the Legislative Councii by his Aides-de-Camp, several Members of the Execu- tive Council, the Officers of the Gulnare, the Honorable Judze Peters and the Rev. Doctor Jenkins, in their robes, together with many other gentlemen of the Town. The following Speech was delivered by His Excel- lency :—
Mr. President, and Honorable Gentlemen of the Legis- lative Counc ; Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Assembly ;
It has been intimated to me by the Speaker of the Assembly that it is the wish of the House to rise this day, alleging that under present circumstances they can do ne further business.
‘The Journal of the Assembly inferms me that the House has passed a series of Resolutions, from which it appears that it supposes I am fully authorized to pat into immediate practice the principles of Responsible Government.
The Assembly is mistaken in this supposition. | have no such authority.
The Despatches from Her Majesty’s Secretary of Siate for the Colonies, which have been laid before you since the cominencement of the Session, point out that while his Lordship has not expressed any determination to advise Her Majesty to refuse the concession of Re- sponsible Government, if it should appear that it is the real wish of the inhabitants of the Colony in general, certaia permanent provisions and establishments must precede its adoption.
Her Majesty’s Government feel it their duty not to assent to any terms which shall involve substantia! in- jury to existing hoiders of Office. It is impossible to surrender the Crown Revenues unless the Nalary of the Chief Justice be secured to him by permanent Law, so long as he shall continue in office, and I am happy to understand, that on this point, an arrangement satisfac- tory to all parties has been agreed upon.
Be* there are also other Officers whose emoluments have been hitherto partly derived from Imperial funds, whose claus must form a necessary part of ihe compact. It is obvious that the claims of each individual to a con- tinutnce of the emolumenjs of his office, must be af- fected by the greater or less length of the period for which he may have held it, apd by the circunstance of his having sacriliced any othet advantage, profession or occupation, for the purpose of accepting it, or otherwise,
their request, conies of certain Documents relating to the Public Service. and a return of Fees drawn by cer tain Officers of Government, the House of Assem are unable to proceed in their contemplated inves#g tion of the unauino zed retention of Fees by the /Om- cer acting in the dou'le capacity of Colonial and Pri- vate Secretary, aud that a Committee be appointed to prepare an Addres# to the Queen, praying Her Majesty will cause the wishes of the House of Assembly to be complied with in this respect.
(Moved in Committee by Mr. WHELAN.)
Resolved, ‘That it be recommended to the House to eppoint a Committee to report on the practice of Land Ageuts or other persons giving Leases and Deeds, as wei! for Land that is mortgaged or bound by Judgments 6 the Supreiwe Court, as for Land that has been seized and levied upon by the Sheriff under Writs of Execa- von from Her Majesty’s Supreme Court of Judicature, with power to send for persons, papers, and records,
Resolved, That it is expedient to appoint a Comimittee to prepare an Address to the House of Commons, direct- ang the attention of that Honorable Body to the Addr forwarded by this House to Her Majesty the Queen, reference to the question of Responsible Government sad to the suspension of Business of this House with His Excetieucy the Lieutenant Governor, and soliciting the powerful! influence of the House of Commons with Her Majesty’s Governinent ia Britain on behalf of the lain put forth by this House to a full participation in ell the Political Rights of their fellow Subjects in the ether Colonies ar? 9 Britaie
The adjustment of these details has been left by Ler jesty’s Government to my discretion. fter mature consideration, | have come to the con- usion that it is only necessary to make permanent provision for three of these gentlemen, in the event of their relinquishing their offices, namely, the Attorney General, the Colonial Secretary and Registrar of Deeds, and the T'reasurer ; whose services extend over periods ranging from thirty five to twenty two years. I think that the whole charge to be burne by the Colonial KRe-
£600 currency per annum.
“B@Had the Assembly, instead of prematurely calling upon me to change the whoie of the Executive Council, complied with these preliminary conditions, I should then have been enabled to report to Her Majesty’s Go- vernment, that the obstacles which existed to the sur- render of the Crown Revenues, being removed, the time had in my opinion arrived, when the control of the Re- venues of the Creswn should be transferred to the Colo- ny ; and further, to recommend that ! should be autho rized to take the necessary steps for the introduction of the system of Responsible Government into this Island,
coufse, and refused to grant the Supplies the Govetnment of the colofy, abandoning harge of jiis legislative duties at a time attegs of high importance, not only\to this Island, but to/the British North American route on
. I sincerely regret this, becauge I fear that
lony may eutfer deep and lasting injary from these
procéed:
venue for their pensions need not exceed the sum of
ssembly has ‘however thoughwfit to pursue aj
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THE PROROGATION,
Before this sheet can reach our country subscribers the news of the prorogation of the Legislature will be known in every settlement of the Island. The cause of that singular proceedure will likewise be partially, if not generally krown. It will be our business, however, to explain it thoroughly—to enquire how far the Assembly has been right in the part it has taken to bring about this momentous crisis in our Joca) affairs— and to see the public be not misled by unfair represen. tations and unjust aspersions, whether they come offi cially or otherwise, which we have reason to apprehend will be freely circulated against the Representatives of the People. On this business we do not now purpose to enter. The explanation and enquiry are of that im portance which makes it necessary on our part to bring to the task calmer feelings and a cooler judgment thao the heat of party controversy will now permit. Al! that we will at present suffer ourselves to utter is, that we believe the House of Assembly have pursued the only course which a due regard for their honour, indepen- dence, and the public interests, will be found to war rant. They are before the bar of public opinion-—when their cage shall be fairly stated, we do not doubt that an approving verdict will be given them at that tribunal,
THE MAILS.
The Courier, with the English, Colonial and Amen- can Mails, arrived in Charlottetown at half past eleven o'clock last night. The Niagara, the first March Steamer from England, arrived at Halifax on Thursday last. The following are the only items of news we have noticed worth copying.
Lord {‘enman resigned the office of Chief Justice of the Qneen’s Bench, on the Ist instant, and Lord Camp- bell has been appointed his successor.
The question of Voting by Ballot was moved in the House of Commons by Mr. H. Berkeley, on the 7th in- stant, but was lost on the division by a majority of 55—for the motion 121; against it 176. Although defeated, the triends of the Ballot were so pleased at the result, that they received the announcement of the numbers with cheering.
Parliament will adjourn for the Easter holidays from the 26th instant to the 8th of April.
The Earl of Carlisie is appointed the successor of Lord Caimpbelt,as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Her Majesty has offered a reward of £20,000 to any one who shall effectually relieve the crews of Sir John Franklin’s ships, the Erebus and Terror ; £10,000 te any one who shall relieve any of the crew, or who shali convey such intelligence as shall lead to the relief of such crew ; and £10,000 to any party or parties who shall first succeed in ascertaining their fate.
Unirep Srates.—Dr. Webster was put on trial for the murder of Dr. Parkman, at Boston, on Tuesday. he prisoner pleaded not guilty. It is supposed the trial will last severai days.
A Steamboat called the “Orline St. John” took fire in the Alabama River, on the 5th instant, and about 50 lives, with property to the amount of $600,000, were lost in Consequence.
MATURUET
At Cardigan, on the 5th instant. by the Rev. Hugh Ross, Mr Ebenezer M-Donaid, to Miss Flora Ferguson, both cf that lace.
t the Manse, Belfast, on the 12th instant, by the Rev Hugh Ross Mr. Donald M Leod, to Miss Catherine M'Donata, bothjof Murray Harbour Road.
At the Manse, Belfast, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. Hagh Ross, Mr. Norman M’Pherson, of Wood Islands, to Miss Ann M Donald, of Orwell.
On tne 13th ultimo, by the Rev. W. H. Cooper, Mr. John Campbell, of Enmore River, to Jane Etien, daughter of Mr John Robinson, Jate of Charlottetown, now of Lot 12.
NOTICE. LL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, either by
Note of Hand or Book Account, are requested to pay the same without delay, or proceedings will be taken
against them without distinction of persons. JAMES O’RIELLY March 27. 3 in.
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Te be Sold by Auction, on WEDNESDAY the 10th day of April next, at the Old COURT HOUSE
harlottetown, at TWELVE o'clock noon, if not previously #isposed of, by private Contract, the FARM of
MEADOWBANK,
at Elliot River, Lot 31, comprising 320 acres of excelient Lang, about 30 of which are in a high state ef cultivation, with Dwelling House, Barns, Threshing Machine, &c., thereen aow in the occupation of the Subscriber.
Fora Pian of the Property, and other particular, enquire at the Office of James Peake, Esquire, Charlottetown.
- JAMES B. COOPER Meadowbank, Lot 31, March 20, 1850.
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