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Tys OF TUE PAST MONTH. By An Observer.

In the Old World there have been events

ef great importance during the past month;

and it yA : the next few months, or even weeks, will

scarcely be otherwise than that

be eventful ones. | EUROPE. Austrian Dalmatia,

‘

A little seaport of

—— i . ‘ - with a population about half that of Char-| yjolent members of the Cabinet hate with lottetown, was made the rendezvous of the | the same bitter hatred the Jesuit and the

; a : a a ° allied tleet of the great Kuropean powers. | Tittle Sister of the poor.

The united squadron consists of fifteen ironclads, of which England, France, Italy three each, and Germany one. The ef this gathering is to insist upon Turkey surrendering to Montenegro (in accordance with the unanimous “request” of the powers) the Albanian port of Duleigno. This town isa small one, of about 7,000 many nations

and Austria send

inhabitants; and that so should assemble a great force to give a little town to a petty principality, looks at first sight :auch like shooting a mosquito with a But the principles indirectly or non-cession of

cannoli. involved in the cession the place.are of the utmost importance, as no less a guestion than the relations of the Sultan of Turkey with all the Mohamme- dan populations of the world is at issue. The Sultan of Turkey claims to be not enly the civil ruler of the Turkish Empire, but also to be ‘‘ Caliph’”—that is Moham- med’s successor—and the spiritual chief of the Moslem world. The Caliphate was, as is well known, for some centuries held by Arabian rulers; but the Arabian Empire declined, and the young and vigorous Ot- tomans became the champions of Islam, extended its conquests into Europe, and carried with them from Egypt to Constan- tinople, in 1517, the last of the Arabian Caliphs ; that time the 2’urkish Sultans have claimed the title. While the Turkis) power was at its height, even the

and since

Arabiaas acquiesced in this claim ; bnt for

Russia two, |

immediate cause}

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will be remembered that it was because M. Ferry’s bill was amended by the Senate in the interests of liberty and of the rights of conscience, that the old persecuting laws against the Jesuits wererevived. The mem- bers of that order have been banished from the country, but there are other religious societies who devote themselves to various

‘orks of charity and mercy among the poor The late Premier was willing

W and aftlicted

to make terms with these; but the more

As Gambetta is the representative man of the French fitting that he should throw his influence on the side of inteler- ance; for, of all tyrannies, that of a demo intolerant,—and as

democracy, it 1s

cracy is the most Gambetta is also the Strongest man in the

tepublic, no Cabinet which he opposes can stand. So M. DeFreycinet falls, and it looks as though there mustsoon be a life and death struggle between the Extremists and the Moderates, and the hopes to which the last few months warrant that France might establish a Republic on a basis of sober liberty, seem further from fulfilment than ever.

There have been few stronger instances of the value of the hereditary principle for the sovereignty, than that which Spain has afforded during the past few years. Queen Isabella was as deservedly driven from her throne as was James the Second of England from his; but, after the revolution which made the throne vacant, the country could find no rest either with a Republic or with a brand new Monarchy. The wisest act of King Amadeus’ short reign was his ceasing to reign. But since Alfonso has come to the throne the country has been

gave some

quiet, and is rapidly recuperating from the effects of its long civil strife. But the late Queen Isabella is now causing a little trouble. Having returned to Madrid to be present at the auspicious event of the birth of an heir to the throne, she has not gone

quietly back to Paris, as was expected; but

many years past the title has been undis- | puted only because it was looked upon as | an empty name—the Turkish Sultan acting} merely as the chief ruler of his own Em-| pire.

But the present Sultan, during the very few years he has been on the throne, has though: fit—in view of his declining civil power--to renew his claim as Caliph. In|

the beginning of his reigu, an aunounce-

ment was sent forth by the Grand Counci that the Saltan reigned | as Caliph of the Mussulman world!

and that the ‘‘ Sheraat,” or Mohammedan religions code, was the only law of the Empire. This announcement has not been without effects even so far. In Turkey, a good deal of fanaticism has been aroused. In Arabia, there is a strong feeling of jealousy ; and a decided hope is expressed that the Sultan may fail and the Caliphate be resiored to Mecca. In India and in other parts of Asia the feeling is that of expectation—willing te acknowledge the’ Sultau s revived Caliphate if he succeeds—, But upon the|

to disown him if he_ fails. yielding or not yielding of Dulcigno to Montenegro turns the question of the Sul-' tan’s failure or suecess. Because the Otta- man rulers could defy the whole power oi Europe, end wrest cone country alter another from the infidel, the Mohammedan people hailed them as Caliph. If the present Sultan can also defy Europe suc- cessfully, and in spite of the menace of the Powers and in the very teeth of their iron- clads, will refuse to yield even a petty harbour at the demand ef the infidel, he will give strong proof that he deserves the position he claims, and an outbreak of Mohav medan fanaticism may be expected from tie Nile to the Ganges. Should the

united and insist on the

powers remain cession, then the Sultan’s claim will be made ridiculous; and we shall

probably see one after the other of his tribatary provinces (net Christian alone but Mohammedan ones also) shaking eff the Turkish yoke—while the Mohamme- dans o° india and of Afghanistan, seeing the hopele:sness of expecting help from Con- stantinople, will submit more willingly to British Rule. No country has so deep an interes as England in insisting upon the cession ; and it is thought that even should the otlier Powers refuse te act, the British fleet will operate alone. Turkey has been flooding India with appeals and proclama- tions, to rally around the Caliph. The safest way to neutralize these appeals is to give a practical proof that the Sultan can- not pr: tect even his own immediate Terri- tories. This is really the important ques- tion at issue in Albania. It must soon be decide’, perhaps has been, while this is being written.

M. Ue Freycinet’s resignation is not a good oimen for the French Repubiic. That he has been succeeded by M. Ferry, who was responsible fer the ‘‘ seventh clause” of the edication law, looks as if irreligious in-

; most

has thonght the oppertunity a good ene in which to vex the soul of the Finance Minis- ter by presenting a little bill for crown land The

matter 1s

and arrears of the civil list.

troublesome part of the

dues

that the lawyers are forced to acknowledge that the claim isa just and legal one, and the ex-(Jueen very moderately asks not for payment, but for a recognition of her dues, The

tion isan awkward one, but probably the

which amount to a large sum. situa- King will beable to manage his mother.

There can be alliances within alliances, as there can be wheels within wheels. No one imagines the union between the powers who are pressing upon Turkey to be a very cordial one, and there is plenty of room for special arrangements being made be- tween particular countries. Germany and Austria seem to be drawing close to each other. The latter fears and hates Russia ; the former must, if possible, have an ally ready when the struggle between her anil France—inevitable, however long delayed— begins. Soitmay be that the meeting oi Emperors and statesmen will end in an alli- ance, firm, because based on mutual con- venience.

By a judicious union of severity and leniency, General Melikoff seems to have rendered Nihilism comparatively harmless in Russia itself, though it is credited with an attempt to wreck an English train, in which a member of the Russian Royal family was travelling. The General has been appointed Minister of the Interior, and his dictatorship, having accomplished its object, isatanend. Russia seems also to have got over the difficulty with China without awar. It is expected that a treaty of peace, in which*there are mutual com-

promises, will soon be_coneluded. GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND,

The repeal of the Malt Tax, the enact- ment ot the Burials’ Bill, and of a law for making employers liable in ‘certain cases for accidental injuries to their servants, and a modification—in favour of the ten- ants— of the too stringent game laws, are the chief results of the session just closed, It was the grim resolution which kept the Legislature at work until September, that got this much done. It is forty years since there has been a session prolonged to so late a period as this one. The enormous amount of time wasted by intentional ob- struction and bythe absurd Bradlaugh quarrel, has done nothing to restore the waning reputation of the House of Com- mons asa business assembly. It was cer- tainly an unfortunate time for Mr. Forster to make his the House of Lords. Whether debating power, busi- ness ability, dignified self-respect, or the power of distinguishing between the de- liberate will of the people and mere popu- lar clamor, be adopted as the standard by which to judge a legislative body, the House of Lords need fear no comparison with the lewer branch. Indeed, the Com-

attanic attack

upon

‘free ere this. ‘

of the too prolonged Afghan war.

lieved will turn the scales. ‘tions will take place there on 15th Octo-

scenes not wholly unknown at Washington and Ottawa, but hitherto believed to be impossible at Westminster. The deterior- ation of Parliament, which, it was foretold, would follow the last Reform Bill, seems to have well set in.

If murdering their Jandlords could have emancipated the Irish tenantry from the payment of rent, they would have been True, a question in morals whether a tenant who

might be raised, in a worse

respects another's life is really position than a freeholder who commits murder. But, perhaps, this is too trans- cendental a view to take of the question. However this may be, one mere is added to the long, sad list of Irish agrarian crimes; and there is every reason to fear that the difficulties of recognizing any acknowledged grievances of the Irish people have been greatly increased by this wicked act.

The relief felt throughout England must have been great when the successful result of General Robert’s advance upon Canda har was known. The attempt was a bold ene. For a General to leave his base, and advance with a flying column through a hostile country to meet an enemy whose forces greatly outnumbered his own, is an adventure which success alone can justify. When success does come, the justification is a glorious one. Ayoob Khan has escaped with a shattered force, and no further trouble is feared from him. It is to be hoped that we may now soon see the end

THE UNITED STATES. The result of the Maine election, even

though the Republican Governor shoulé have a small majority, has given the Demo- crats great encouragement. All eyes are now turned upon Indiana, which it is be-

The State elec-

ber; and should they be favorable to the Democrats, the success of that party on the 4th of November will be almost cer- tainly assured. The Democratic party are generally considered to hold more liberal views on the tariff than do their opponents. But after twenty years of protection the mannfacturing influences are tremendously strong; and no real move in the direction of free trade can be expected. The United States are giving a most solid proof that their returning prosperity is well grounded, by showing imports coming nearer to the amount of exports than they did in the long years of depression and loss. With the large demand made upon our own country to pay the interest upon our in- debtedness, we can scarcely hope, for some years to come, to see our own imports greater than our exports. As we see the balance the other way, we must only hope that in our canals and railways, built as they have been to so great an extent with foreign capital, we have an indirect advan tage which more than counterbalances the direct loss shewn by the present condition of our trade. CANADA.

What are the terms that Sir John Me- Donald has succeeded in making about the Pacific Railway is the all absorbing question just now. When the first authorized an- nouncement of the successful issue of the scheme was made, there were probably in not a few minds, mingled feelings—-of satis- faction, that a company had been formed to undertake the work—of dissappbintment that the names of the greatest English Bankers were absent from the list. Much now depends upon the security given, that the work when beguu shall be completed, and the road kept running. If that is suffi- cient, who the financiers are, becomes a secondary matter. So far rumors are favorable; but it is premature, either to approve or condemn until the whole bargain is made public. That it should be kept private until laid before the Governor General in Council is of course in order. But there would not be the same reasons for keeping it back until Parliament meets, whether there be an early session or not. There is little doubt that we shall have all partica- tars as soon as the full Cabinet can author- ize the disclosure.

Exhibitions are the order of the day just now. ‘The Exhibition specially assisted by the Dominion Government was at Mon- treal; and is considered to have been a very successful one. But the Toronto Exhibi- tion, got up by private enterprise, rivals if ' it does not really beat both the Montreal one | and the Ontario official one at Hamilton. There has been, at all, the usual grumbling at the judges.

the Farm shonld vgs, thoroughly To do this would A Province must

the country can afford it,

bo provided with buildi suited for their ; urpose. surely be economy in the end, that wins prizes 4s ours has done, maintain the credit that it gains. Strangers willbe more and more likely to visit the Tuey can be received with

Stock Farin. shown

more satisfaction when they can be not only good animals, but mode) buildings.

The friends of the Canada Temperance Act cannot altogether comgratulate them- selves upon the result of the polling on the 23rd ult. True, their majority was very great, but while ata general election some 6,000 or 7,00) votes @re polled, there wereonly about 1500 cast at the late polling. Stillit must be remembered that where there are no personal questions at issue, it is not easy to awaken very great interest in a cause; and, besides, the absence of any opposition really renders the difficulty of arousing ptiblic opinion much greater than it would have been, had there’ been any one to fight. The great thing now is to have the law carried out where it is brought into force. Nothing but a strong public opinion can do this. Such an opinion does not yet exist, or at least does not show itself ; but there ought not to be much difficulty in arousing or even in creating it.

The obituary of the month contains the name of Sir Robert Hodgson, of whom full have already

and appreciative notices

appeared in the press.

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ST. LAWRENCE HOTEL.

Household Furniture.

" WILLSELL AT AUCTION, at the ‘St.

_ Lawrence Hotel.’ Water Street, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 19th and 20th inst., commencing at 11 o'clock;

All the outfit of the above Hotel, in Draw- ing Room, Parlor, Dining and Bedroom Fur- niture, Carpets, Stoves, Window Furnitare, Walnut and Green Plush Drawing Room Suit, Walnut and Marble Top Cheffonier, do. do, fable, ‘hainot, Register Grates. Gasaliers, Curtain Poles and Rings, Iron and Wood Bed- Drawers, B. R. Tables, Washstands, Toilet Setts, Looking Glasses, Blankets, Sheets and Quilts, Feather and Pillows, Excelsior and Straw Mattrasses, Dining Tables and Chairs, Setts Casters, 3 Dinner Setts, Tea Setts, China and Glassware, Knives, Forks and Spoons, Table Cloths and Napkins, Lamps, a large collection «of Window. Plants, and numerous other articles.

Yerms—Under Fifty Dollars, Cash; over that amount, Three Months’ Credit, on Ap- proved Joint Notes.

steads, Chests of

ne beds

WiLLIAM PODD,

octl—oaw eat & mon Auctioneer.

WELL BRED STOCK.

Valuable Horses, Cows, Heifers, &c.

svsistmaseintleaianlan

Jy AM instructed by the Hox. J. C. Porsz, i to sell at AUCTION, at the ‘‘Kensington Brewery, an TUESDAY, 12th Oct, at half- past 12 o’clock, sharp, the following well- bred Stock :—

i very valuable Thoroughbred Mare (4 years old}, L well-bred Carriage Mare (about 16 hands high, 34 years old), 1 very service- able Carriage Mare (34 years old), 1 Blood Mare, | pair Ponies, 1 superior Cow, 3 well-bred Yearling Heifers, 5 well-bred Yearling Steers, 3 Uxen, 2 Cows, 8 Pigs, l second-hand Boiler (10 horse-power), 1 second-hand Mowing Machine,2 Sleighs, ang other articles.

Terms—Three months credit on approved notes.

Very Superior

WILLIAM DODD, Oct. 2, 1880—s w m llth Auctioneer.

AOAL !

LD SYDNEY ROUND COAL,ONTARIO MINES ROUND COAL, PICTOU NUT CUAL. For sale cheap by F. 8S. HANFORD & CO., 43 Water Street.

To the Stockholders of the Beliveau Albertite and Oil Company :

mae is hereby given that a further Call of two and one-half per cent. on the unpaid Shares of the said Company was made by the Directors of the Company on the twenty-first day of September, instant, pay- = before the twenty-fifth day of October uext,

Oct. 2, ’80—3i

By order of the Board of Directors. Dated at Dorchester, in the County of Westmorland, in the Province of New Bruns- wick, the 22nd day of September, A. D. 1880. K. B. CHANDLER, Treasurer of the Beliveau Albertite and Oil Co. Shareholders in P. E. Island may pay the Call to the Bank of Prince Edward Is!and to the credit ef the Company. EK. B. CHANDLER. [se 27 till date}

FOR SALE OR TO LET,

COMFORTABLE and conveniently situated Dwelling House with large yard, good stablé and coach house attached.

OUR OWN PROVINCE.

The success that our exhibits have met. with at the Montreal Exhibition must. encourage our farmers to still greater | efforts in the improvement of the quality of their roots, grain and stock. The good | effects of the Government Stock Farm are | each year more evident, and itis to be, hoped that even more will yet be done, by | the judicious expenditure of public money,

toleranve is to be the order of the day. It

mons have, this session, been disgraced by

to increase its usefulness. As soon as ever |

Also to Let, near King Square, a Dwelling House with outbuildings in good repair, suitable for a small family. Rentlow. For particulars opply to

LONGWORTH & HASZARD,

Sept. 28, ’S0— im

bbw WEEBKLY EXAMINER. — Per sous having relatives or friends abroad, and desiring to keep them informed concernirg P. E. Island, cannot do soin a better or cheav er way than by subscribing to Tuk Wienus ExaminER. Sent, postpaid, to any address

Great Britain, the United States, oz the

ominien, on receipt of One Dollar,

CLOSING-OUT SALE}

Diy Goods, Crockery, Groceries,

WIL sell at Anction,at the West of Ene. land House, Upper Great George Steed on Wednesday, 6th October, at 11 o'clock,— The balance of the Stock in Trade, consi of Dry Goods, in Cloths, Dress Prints, Grey and White Cottens, Flap. nels, LTowelling, Eabbons, ete., Glassware, Crockery, Kartheuware, ceries, Half-chests and Boxes Teas, Buckets, Brooms, Raisins, Pipes, ke, Shop Vurniture, Show Cases, Lad Desks, Scales, Window Blinds, ete, WILLIAM DODD, Sept. 30, 1880. Auctioneer,

ZION CHURCH BAZAARI

FEXHE Ladies in connection with Zion Church will hold a Bazaar for the

Sale of Useful and Fancy Aces,

—ALSO A—

Tea and Refreshment Table,

ABOUT THE MIDDLE GF DECEMBER NEXT,

iN THE MARKET HALL

The proceeds to be applied to the liquids. tion of the debt on the Church building. President, Mrs. Stronach. Committee-—Mra, Laird, Mrs. Farquharson, Mrs. McLeod (Rey,), Mrs. Alchorn, Mrs. J. D McLeod, Mrs. 8, D, Fraser, Mrs. J. MzLeod, Mrs. T. A. Me Mrs. J. McLean, Mrs. J. Scott, Mra, EL Coffin, Mrs. McPhail, Mrs. Davison, Mrs, Sutherland, Miss McLaren, MRS. ANDERSON, Sec’y of Com,

GRAIN SACKS, —

£37

Oct. 1, 1880 —3i

C. F. Yaa Cor. Water and Pownal Sts,

J. G. ECKSTADT, | surgeon Chiropodist,

Union House, Queen Street. OFFICE HOURS—From 2 to 5 p. m. Corns extracted for 25 cents, * Parties waited upon at their residence, Orders left at Post Office Box 72. Ch’town, Sept. 28, '80—Im

Leaving Charlottetown FOR PICTOU.

I OTICE is hereby given that on and after MONDAY, the 4th day of OCTO- BER NEXT, the Steamers St. Lawrence and Princess of Wales Will leave Steam Navigation Co’s Wharf at ¥ive o’clock in the morning, in- stead of at 7.30 as during the summer months.

By order, F, W. HALES, Secretary Steam Nav. Co’y. Ch’town, Sept, 28, 80 —tf pat ne her 2i

FOR SALE! VHREE PASTURE LOTS in the Reyalty of Charlottetown, each containing 12 acres, being Nos. 288, 302 and 324. For fur- the particulars apply to JOHN ©. GIDLEY,

Mount Edward Road.

Sept. 27, ’50—I]m Staw pat ar lm

Wants, Lost, found, s&°

sax Advertisements under this heading, im space not exceeding half an inch, will be ti for Ten Cents per day.

\ PRAYERS From the owner, on Friday, the 24th September, a Black Newfound. land Pup, about three months old, with small white spot on breast. Any person leaving at the Examiyen Office such information as will lead to his recovery will be handsomely ree warded, oct 2 en : cemeaill ySTRICH FEATHERS, Lady’ Sacques and Gent’s Clothing, &c., &e.* cleaned and dyed—corner Sydney St., near the Convent.—H. Gitmovr, Dyer, &c. Oct, 2 7i 7 AN 'TE2.—A Female General Servant wanted immediately in a small family. Must be a good Cook. oct2 —

ri\® LH E—Two Houses, containing 5 and 3 reoms respectively, Apply ta J4M McLeop, Lower Spring Park Read. [se

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¥ EFT in Post Office last night, a bunch of KEYS (all fiat ones.) The finder will please leave them at ExaMINER office, They are no good te any one but the owner. [se 29 W anted—'I'wo good Coatmakers, and 1 ‘Y Vest maker. Highest price paid, at L. J. Witntam’s, Queen Square. sep 28 tf W AR'RED—A Servant Girl—one from ‘Y the country preferred. Also, at Boy to attend to garden, coach house, ete. Apply at this office. {tf wkly W ANT * D—A first-class carriage build- ' er, Apply to YounKER & OFFER, Upper Queen Street. [se 16 tf

{A3RLS WANTED — Housemaid ané Dining Room Girls, Good wages. Ap’

ply at the ‘* Revere House.” ees: a WV AGSTAFP’S HOTEL, Powna Street, continues to receive transien

and permanent Boarders, {j 31