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IN pursuance ofthe Act ofthe General Assembly of

of His late Majesty King , or [3177 'ng 3“ _ , . . by publicly notify the Owners or Occupiers of Land Within iliis Island, for which the Annual Assessment charged thereon by the ’said recited Act, for every Hundred Acres ofwilderuess or unimproved Lands cott- ‘tnined in lhe several Townships, and the several Islands belong- 'ing thereto, ‘ofcultivaied or itnproved Lands in the said several Townships and Islands as aforesaid; and the sum of Four Shillings for each *and every uncultivated or unimproved Town ‘Cnmmoti Lot and \Vater Lot, granted in the Town arid Royalty -nf Charlottetown; and the sum ofTwo Shillings for each arid ‘every cultivated or improved ‘tcr Lot as aforesaid ; pence for each and every granted in _ , town; and the sum ofOne sliilluig and four-pence for each and every cultivated or improved Town, granted in the said iii proportion for n acre oti each and every acre the Royalty of Georgetown, called reserved Lands; and the sum of Toto-pence per acre on each and every acre ofsnch Lands as inav be deemed uncultivated or unimproved Lands, is payable, -iha-t unless the Assessment for the current year be hands, or the hands of my Deputies, ‘ofDecember, 1843, I sliall,::n the last day ofthe next IIilary Term, at Charlottetown. make then be iti nrrear for uon~ptiyineiit ofthe sums charged thereon, agreeably to the directions

'within this Island, I have appointed the following persons to be :Recetvers of the said Assessment:

'The Hartford and Protection Fire Insurance Companies

‘ person

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LAND ASSESSMENT. ’

Treasurer's Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 30th May, 1843.

thib Island, made and passed in the Seventh year ofthe Reign William the Fourth, intituled flu Act Asst: ssmeet on all Land: in this Island—I do here-

of Four Shillings, lawful money Ofthis Is and,

and the sum ofTwo Shillings for every Hundred acres Lot, Pasture Lot,

'I‘owu, Pasture, Common, and \Vu- and the sum of Two Shillings and eight- ’l‘owti Lot, Pasture Lot and \Vuter Lot, the 'I‘owrts and Royalties of Georgetown and Prince-

Pasture and \Vater Lot, last mentioned Towns and Royalties, and so less quantity; and the sum ofOne penny per ofcultivated or improved Land in

and Muslin for Ladies’ Dresses; Binck, blue and coloured Clotlis,l Gsinbroons, Bolunos, Doeskins and fancy 'I‘weeds, Satin Velvet if and Cashmere Vestings, Printed Cottons and Cambrics, \Vhite, striped and grey Shirtittgs, Grass bleached Irish Linen and Long Lawn, Linen Drill; Modeua, Rice, Tuscan and Dunstahle Bonnets; Silk and Cotton Fringe; a rich assortment of Shawls,

‘Gemlemcn’s Kid arid Lisle Gloves, in njsoflnieutqf Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Silk and Satin Stocks and Scarfs, and a variety of Small \Vares.

Chocolate; London double refined LoafSngar, superior Porto RICO Sugar; boxes, half-boxes arid quarter-boxes Raisins, ; Zanta Currants and Jamaica Ginger; Soap and Candles; Martell‘s Brandy, Gin, Jamaica Spirits; Port, Madeira and Sherry “’iiies; London Porter and Brown Stout; the whole of which Will be I sold at unprecedented low prices for Cash on delivery.

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CHARLOTTETOWN, SATU RD

“0- 1. QUEEN smut. Lydiard & Finlayson

HAVE RECEIVED, per late arrivals, a large and

well assorted Stuck of BRITISH AND FOREIGN MERCHANDIZE, suitable for the season, consisting of, viz :— Orleans Cloth, Mouslin de Laines, Balgerines, Printed Lawn ‘

Aremuse and Drawing Silk for Bonnets, Handkerchiefs and Rib-

great variety; 3 large tidia Rubber Braces,

ALSO,

llyson, Soncliong and Congo Teas; green and ground Coffee, capitulatc the principal points. The original grantees for- feited their titles by non-fulfilment ofthe terms of their grunts. They subsequently sold to laml Speculators aware of the liabilities ofthcir purchases. wet'elgrante'd in 1816, but they Were ticver litlfilled.

June 1843. l I

aid into my wentv-first

on or before the Proclamation of all such Lands as shall

ofthe said Act. J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

Treasurer‘s Office, Isi July, 1843.

N compliance with the provisions of the Act of the

. General Asspttibly, for lcvvtng an Assessment on all Lands

Prince County.

Joseph Popc, Bedeqne. Thomas C. Compton, St. Eleaitor's. James Yen, Port llill. John Cambridge. Allan Fursylh, Cascumpeqite. Robert Hyndtnati, Princetown.

Queen’s County. James I’igetln, New London. 'I‘Iinmas’Fttirbatrn, Sable, monion Desbrisnv, Charlottetown. Allan M‘Dougall,Belfast.

King’s County. Joltn Jzirdiiiv, St. Peter's. Alr-xundcr M-Donaltl. St. Margaret’s. \Villiam Mtii‘gowun, Souris. Hugh Mai-dotiald, Three Rivers. James Richards, Murrav Harbour.

J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE. TIIE Subscriber ltas been appointed Sub-Agent of

the following}list-rancc Companies, viz: The National» Loan f

Fund Life Assurance Society 0 London.

The New Loan Fund Life Insurance Company of New York.

of Hartford, Connecticut.

And as he is furnished with blank Forms iiprplicntion, and in possession of all the inforitiation which may be desired by 5 who wish to effect Insurance, he will be happy to re-

ages of3 & 4 dozen.

DRAPER Y, GR OCERIES, 6‘0. .—

HE Subscriber has just received, per CYGNET and SPECULATION, a constderable addition to to his previous

LINEN' and IVOOLLEN DRflPER Y, HARDWflRE, j GROCERIES, PAINTS, OILS, dcc. &c. Bottled PORTER and l.eith ALE, (a prime article,) in pack~ ' Prime Huvtintia CIGARS. ALSO, 100 Sides SOLE LEATHER. JOIIN DAVIS,junior. Charlottetown. 26th June, I843.

“,ivce applications and transmit the satire to the Agent at Ilali 2 x l ' to “" mm” "PM HENRY PALMER.

Ween—muANDFIREINSIKANCECOMPANY. OF LONDON.

CAPITAL £5,000,000, STERLING. PREJIIUM—MODERA TE. CHARLES YOUNG, Agent. Charlottetown, P. E. I. June 6, 1843.

ONCE—Whereas William Stewart, Of Lot or Township No. 47, Trader, by Deed of Assignment, duly executed, hearing date the Sixth day of July, instant, hath assign- ed, transferred, and set over unto John F. Muncey, ol Halifax, Nova Scotiu, Merchant, all outstanding Debts whatsoever, due, owing or belonging to him in this Island, together With his Books of Account and Books of original entry :. 'Now,‘I do here- bv notify all persons indebted to the said William Stewart, to come forward without delay, and pay to me the amount oftheir respective debts—my receipt alone being a legal discharge to

them for the same. JOuN LONG‘voRTH’

Attorney ofJ. I“. Muticey. Charlottetown, 31st July, 1843.

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'THE Subscribers having been duly appotnted‘the sole Awents of DAVID STE\VART, Esquire, for his Estates on Lots oi? Townships Nos. 7, 10,12, 27, 30, 40, 47, and Lennox Island, beg to intimate, that they are prepared to ,lease lands, with a liberty of purchasing, and to sell on the most liberal terms; .and that all pcrsonsindcbted to thatgentleinan, forrentor other- wise, are hereby required to make immediate payment of the same.

All persons found trespassing on any ofthe above properties. either by cutting Timber, or in any other respect, Will be pro-

- ' ll t tri our ofthe Law. iecuted th1t :8 u mos g H. D. MORPETH’

PETER EMERY. December 10th, 1840.

To SHIPOWNERS AND OTHERS. . ATSON DUCHEMIN, Pump and Blockmaker, ‘ I returns thanks to those who have, for_ manyyears pasj, ~fttvored him With their pationage and support in his line of busi- ,neu- and begs to intimate, that he has noyv on hand a large « utiuiit of SHIPS' BLOCKS, of all descriptions .and sizes, :DEAD YES, and all other materials in his line required for the \ontfitnf Vessels. He has also on hand a few Mahogany and

S. ' ' EELS CAPSTANS 6w. . _ BlScliipzllPluinps, iind Pumps for’Wells not exceeding ]00 feet In

' ' ‘ k with ease. tlen ih made on an im roved principle t9 war I Agll descriptions of ' urning in brass, tron or wood, executed

~.With taste and dispatch, and on moderate terms.

table lad from the country, about 14 have business. Inqurre at Wharf, or at the Block-

[ff WANTED, it respcc - ears of age, as an Apprentice to the 'I atbe \Vorksliop, head of the Queen 5 smelting Establishment, Prince Street.

Charlottetown, llih May, 1843. new runny sour. , _ THE Subscriber's new, fast-sailing and. suostantia Boat CHARLES will ply between the Queen s.\Vharf and Warren Farm, every Wednesday and Saturday. during the pre- .gent Season.

' The CuasLns is twenty~six feel and wall furnished with sails, oars, &c., and when not employed as above stalled, will be plated at the disposal of parties ofp cil- will be available fur any other pun-use. for which she may cd,antl for which the charges will be moderate.

WILLIAM HUBBARD.

keel,is handsomely painted

.Iuremr .be requtr

tCharlottotowlh M?! 333343- , , ,1‘,

I I IIIE unexpired Term of’I‘hirteen Years of the Lease of Edward Kickham, situate in Dorchesler Street, and fronting the Store of A. Duncan, Esq. ness.

modation for a respectable family.

her next. For particulars, inquire Of

ated in Queen's Square, now in the occupation ofthe Subscriber.

FOR SALE, OR TO LET,

ofthe HOUSE and Premises at present in ilie occupation It is an excellent stand for busi- Or, the Subsnriber will let, for a term of years, his new Build—

rtg in Kent Street—there is a Store iii it, and sulIicicut accom-

Possession of either can be given on or before the let Septem-

ED\VAI{D KICKHAM. Charlottetown, July 315i, 1843.

VI‘O BE SOLD, a Leasehold Ittterest for the residue

ofthe unexpired term of 15 years, with a right of purchase, in and to that eligibly situated Brick House and premises, situ-

I’ossession to be given on the lat day of November next. .1. SIDNEY UEALEY. Charlottetown, 6th July, 1843.

VICTORIA HOTEL. '

CHA RLO 'I'TE T0 IVN, P. E. ISLAND.

H E Subscriber, in returning thanks for the very liberal patronage bcstchd upon him while conducting his establishment at St. John, N. B, begs leave to notify the Inhabi- tents of Prince Edward Island, the neighbouring Provinces, and the public generally, that be has removed to Charlottetown, and taken that large and pleasantly situated House in \Vnter Street, near the Queen's \Vharf, which he has furnished in a neat style, and hopes, by unretnitting attention, to obtain a share of piii-ltc

support. . ISRAEL FELLOII S. P. S.-—An excellent SraaLa and COACH IIOUSE attached to

the premises. . Charlottetown, 27th June, 1843.

Trenton House, (PRIVflTE BOARDING HOUSE),

iters was undertaken for the purpose ofascertaining the duty of our Representatives iii their last Session,

, etter concluded with this inquiry. .to consider it. “ who live in pleasure, their industry, cry to Heaven forjnstice. a similar system here, before our complaints shall be deemed worthy of attention? Admirnble advocate of freedom mttst the man be who would sniictiou such a proposal!

to both parties concerned—the proprietors and the mummy. Let it not be itiiagiued, Sir, that while I advocate the inter- l’”“si Mull. Bimk, Jitcimel und bordered Muslim; Lildles' and mittl ol the out-3,1 would sacrifice those ofthe other. The point I would ascertain is—hnving a due regard to the rights of both parties—What measures should the “case have adop- ted, and recommended to the British Government?

have not, on either occasion, instituted any proceedings for the recovery ol the lands. British eriiigratits, at high cash rents, which they were un-

Smck 0,. plile to liquidate. They have been reduced to poverty by law

wards of £200,000, over and above their outlays—which is

mutually draining lrom tlic teuautry near £17,000, equivalent to about ten per cent. at the yearly proceeds of the Colony. The efl'ects oftliis system are, the pecuniary embarrassment, domestic destitution, social debuseinent and political subjec- tion ofthe tenantry.

—1. escheat them is productive ofthe worst consequences to the Colony. 3. tnged by the present system,

aware objections are raised. These it will he btit just to

AY, OCTOBER 21, 1843.

Corrtgfionmutt'. No. 4.

To THE EDITOR or was Cotonou. HERALD.

of illustrating things by compare our conditiott

demonstratively prove, done, have no grievances! pressive terms ofleusehold in Great Britain, and its disas-

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ADVERTISER.

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[No. 330.

comparison, that he did not at once with that of the serfs of Russia, and as his men assertion would have that becallse we are not quite so badly ofi‘as they, we Who does not know the awfully op-

Sm; The investigation contained in tWolast previouslet- trous effects in so reducing wages and raising the price of

, itt regard to the rtcvances endured by the ietiantry of this Island. My lost In this I shall endeavour

This question, of course, involves the principles Of equity

To make the answer to this question easy, 1 shall just re-

'I‘o these itidulgcticcs Thus he lands were a second time forfeited to the Crown. Yet he Government, although frequently petitioned to do so by be people, their representatives, ntiil the local authorities,

The lauds have been settled by proceedings, or ejected from their possessions. The pro- irietors have received, for rents and sales, since 1800, up-

iearfive times the amount oftlieir purchases. They are now

the following things are evident: The lands are liable to escheat. 2. The failure to

From these statements,

The proprietors are the only parties advan- he ing extensive gainers iii a mere speculation involving the comfort and liberty ol'lat'ge numbers of Her Majesty’s subjects. To all these points lain

consider.

To the liability ofthe grants to eschent, it is objected, that “the original terms of settlement were impracticable.” Al- though in a Court of Law such a plea as this would not avail, because. however difficult the liabilities which a per- son assumes, the law will yet hold them obligatory,or cotn- pel the surrender of the thing given itt consideration, yet, as equity and leniency are the constitutional characteristics ofthe British Throne, this objection, if true, has force. But Why were those terms impracticable? German Protestants were demanded. At that period, and later, these were enti- grating to Nova Scotin and the United States, inabunduncc, oftlicir own accord. Now, why could they lint—IMHO been induced to come here as Well us go there, particularly when here they had it prospect ofiintitedititc settlement on good lands, mid tltere the lands are poorer and settlement was less certain? Were they less easily persuaded than Irish and Scotch? But I challenge any proprietor to shew Where an effort had been made to bring one Foreign Protestant to this Island. Again, was the payment ofthe quit-rents itn— practicable? Every lot 0f20,000 acres had to pay £30 att- tiually, lor the first twenty years, and £60 annually alter that term. Now, a Lot settled according to the terms ofthe grant, with one hundred settlers, will yield, at the average rate ofi'etit used iii this Island, since its first settlement, £500 a-yenr. Thus one year’s rent would pay nearly seventeen year’s quit-rent. And even when the quit-rents came to the highest, one year’s rent would pay upwards ofeighl years’ quit-rent. ll, then, the poor tenant can afford to pay, ottt of his hard earnings, £5 a-yenr, how cart it be impracticable for the landlord to spare less than one-sixteenth ofthis sum to

Corner of Pownal & Water Streets.

’l‘RANSIEN'I‘ Visrrons or PERMANENT Boannens will find here a “snug hostelry, combining Comfort and quiet," The House is pleasantly situated on the water side, within three minutes’ walk of the Public \Vharf, and commanding a full view of the Harbour, adjacent Rivers, &c. dzc.

J. PARKIN.

Charlottetown, 23d July, 1843. OR. SALE—About 18 or 20 ’acres of excellent

Land, situate in Charlottetown Royalty—one half cleared and in a high state ofcultivation. ’I‘bere are_a good Draw-well and some small Buildings on the premises, which are wttliin three and a halfmiles of Charlottetown, and halfa mile from the St. Peter's Road. It is bounded on one side by the road leading from the St. Peter's to the Princetowri Road, and in front and rear by roads coming Olll to the St. Peter’s Road; on the other side by a ditch. Apva to JOHN \VHEALAN, on the premiSt-s, or to EDWARD KlCKII.-\bl, Charlottetown.

GENERAL AGENCY AND CO MIIIISSION OFFICE,

No. 18. Cornhill, London, opposite the new Exchange.

To Merchants, Commercial News Room, Public Libraries

Agricultural Societies, Oflicers of the United Services, Printers Publislws of Newspapers, and Colonial: generally.

L. SIMMONI)S. General Agent and Commission 0 Merchant, in offering his Services to his friends, and the Colonial Public in general, begs to acquaint them that he is ready to receive orders for supplies of any kind and quantity, and goods of every description oflirst-rilte quality, at the very lowest market prices of the day, and to transact business upon the most liberal terms, provided he is previously furnished wrtli funds or drafts, at either long or shortdates, or a reference to some London or Liver. pool House for payment. I I .

P. L. Stantost will receive consignments ofnny description of Merchandizo, to be sold on commission, and accept bills for two-thirds ofthe amount, on receipt ofthe bills of hiding. Con- signments entrusted to his care will meet with every possible des- patch in their disposal, and sales be conducted Wit the greatest attention to the interests of the dis our. An extensive know- ledge ofgencral business, acquired uring a long residence in the West Indies, and subsequent extensive courses of business With all the British Colonies, the experience ofseveral years iii Lon- don as in Colonial Agent, coupled with proruptttudet atteption, and judgment, will, he trusts, enable him to give satisfaction to those who mav favour him with their commands. ‘

N. B.—Pardnil sendiri home their children for education may with confidence entrust drew to the care of Mr. Simmonds, who will undertake to see them placed in first-{pic and yespectable establishments, where every attention shall be paid to their hellib, morals,improvement and general comfort.

trons LET. BY THE SUBSCRIBER, and immediate posses-

sion given, that cninmodious and pleasantly situated [louse

1 to which a good Stable and Gard

in Water Street,formerly occupied by James D. Macdunnell, Esq, en are attached.

eligible BUILDING LOTS, in

Also, several valuable rind ‘ Street.

\Vster Street, King Street and Eustts

support the Government? Are not the terms ofthe ten- ant’s li-nses far more impracticable than the conditions of the proprietors’ grants?

It is again objected, that an csclieat would ‘be ttnjttst, be- cause the proprietors “have expended large sums of money, aitd have, as yet, received no remuneration for these outlays.” This Objection was raised by the Proprietary Association, and by Mr. Hill. Now, it is denied that tiny ofthcse per- sons‘ever were at expense in. settling their lands. 0t Mr. Hill it is notorious that he bought his lands for one penny half- pemty per acre,- tliat iti 1833 they had only one-fourth ofthe number Ofsettlors required in 1780; ntid that he never set- tled these, two-thirds ofthem being squatters; and, lumber, that they were seduced here by his promises, and brought to beggar-y by his treatment. But, to speak more generally, the proportion of tenants brought to this Island by proprie- tors has been exceedingly small; and it is strongly doubted that one penny has been expended, either iii their exporta- tion here, or in providing for themafierwards, which has not been refunded, often with large interest. Let the contrary be proved. But the proprietors have already received, iii addition to all this, a sum not less than £150,000. Is this “no remuneration?”

It is objected again to escbeat, that the tenantry have un- dertaketi their liabilities deliberately, and soletnnly engaged to fulfil them. But how detestable does such an objection sound iii the mouth ofa proprietor, who has ltitnselt'viola- ted his solemn contract with the Crown! Surely, if it be iii- itocent to defraud the Crown, it is much more so to break faith with a perfidious speculator. These objectors forget that the person who, having received remission ofobliga- tions, refuses to grant the same boon, is justly liable to pay the Uttermost farthing. But the objection is false and force- leSs;—-false, because the tennntry were allured here by false representations, or driven by necessity, and in these circum- stances, unaware ofthe difficulties they wore encountering, they took leuses;—nnd forceless, because a man must not be allowed to languish, because, through ignorance or necessi- ty,' he has exposed himself to suffering.

In opposition to the position, that the proprietary system is injurious to this Island, it is objected, that settlements on land can be obtained more advantageously here than in the neighbouring Colonies. How glaringly false this assertion is, is well knewn to all acquainted with the tenure of lands there. For a long period, lands were granted there for pay- ment of office-lees. And now I am bold to assert, (correct me, Sir, if 1 am wrong.) that the average price is not above jive shillings an acre. Here, in a country with fewer natu- ral or artificial advantages. the average price is about fifteen shillings, and the annual rental from one shilling to eighteen pence an acre.

Another sage objection, Which has lately found the light through the giant labour: of the mountain of the blunder, and which, for size and importance, very much resembles the inanimate carcase ofa still-born mouse, is, that the majority of our tenauiry enjoy better terms'ihan the leasehold far- mers of England, Wales and Scotland ; why did he not

com that the poor labourers can but barely exist in the low- est indigence! Scripture, “ rich men oppress them,” and the tinreqnited toils ~ of“ the labourers who have reaped down the fields” of those

There, Sir, to use the pathetic language of