Morning chronicle and commercial and shipping gazette, 27 mai 1873, mardi 27 mai 1873

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TVX«D.HIRJC.\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022»* \u2022KPAiSS piamm COMMERCIAL AND SHIPPING GAZETTE.sdd that the Crown Prinro of Denmark has had fioinu con versa tiou u uli Uiu Minister for Foreign Affairs respecting the article of the Treaty of Prague which relates to the Duchies.That is a burning question.With the fact of Kaiser William and the Cw»r holding sweet ^converse together in St.Petersburg, so much in evidence just now, there is not much chance of any action ensuing on any amount of words.Art, VOL.XXV11.QUEBEC.TUESDAY.MAY 27.1873.No.10,366* Capital, £2,000,000 Sterling.LIFE DEPARTMENT.AHSURAJiCES EFFECTED ON MOOT FAVORABLE TERMS.1 FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY INSURED AT CURRENT RATES.Louts promptly paid.Policies issued here C.F, CHAMPION.Agent.O0c«\u2014Corner St.Peter and St.Antoine Sts DONE.Street.Weher A C*.».Inst'11*\u2019nit , -1-1 \t\t: Warranted for Fine \u2022;\t*39 \tYears.\t tax\t\u2014\tNotre Notre\tj Tfetf.k.Haines, j\tDam# Dame\tsi -iX Ht\t* ,\t\u2022\t Street.PA\u2014Soto Agent In .\t¦ i * FOR SALE OR TO LET A LOT OF LAND, wKhoot boüdtngs, slin-ated at the same place, opposite the one above described, on the north side of the said road, having a front of 3 acres on a depth of 10 or 31 ; part of It is in a good state of cultivation, \u2022^«*1 tbs remainder covered with magnificent -trees, having an excellent view ef ibe river and very At to be built upon \u2014Terme easy.Apply to the undersigned Notary, PHILIPPE HUOT, No.54 St.Lewis Street.April 33, 1873.________Tf TO MMUFtCTURERS.LIQUIDATION., rIE \u2022 AGRICULTURAL INSTRUMENT Co., of Que bee, at a meeting of shareholder*, held at Quebec, May 15, 187», having named me Assignee for the liquidation of the aflhlra of the said Company, I notify, by these presents the créditeurs of the mid Agricultural Instruments Company, to farnUh me, within one month from this date, me with statements of their claims, direct or Indirect.And, I notify the debtors of the Company, to pay their debts Into nay bands immediately, otherwise Jodie ary proceedings will be taken against them.R.PAMPHILE VALLEE, N.P: Assignee.The Steamer \u201cTIGER,\u201d CAPT.BLOUIW./COMMENCING ON THE 10th INSTANT, Vy will leave St.Andrew\u2019s Wharf every SATURDAY and TUESDAY for Ste.Anne, calling at Chateau Richer, Ste.Famille and St.Français.Returning will leave Ste.Anus on MONDAYS and FRIDAYS, end call at same por a The hour of departure is regulated by the tide For (briber information apply at the office of the St.Lawreuce Tow Boat Company, St.Andrew\u2019s Wharf.A.QABOVRY, Secretary.May a, 1»ta\ta May 30, 187S.Am Fresh.^ Seeds, Season 1873.-\u2014Growth 1872.\u2014AT\u2014 THF.MEDICAL HALL, UPPER TOWN MARKET PLACE.r 06B HAVING FARMS OR GABDENS will find- a -most'wwmpletw Mock of SEEDS of every description, of good quality and low prices.Call for a descriptive Catalogne.RODERICK MCLEOD, Upper Town Market Square.May», 1873.HUMAN HAIR, UST RECEIVED, FOR SALE AND TO be made up In tbe latest style of fashion, n, au assortment of French Perfumery, with a variety of other articles.By WM.HICKMAN, Hair Cutter, Wig Maker and Perfumer No.1, Oarneau Street, Quebec, May #, 1873.\tAm s TEAM ENGINES\u20147, 8, Cf LI SURRA, ready ft » and 10 INCH JtJDSON\u2019S PATENT GOVERNOR\u2014Price 1st and descriptive circulars on application.BARK MILLS\u2014The celebrated Bangor patera.\t_____ TURNING LATHES\u2014Engine Lathee, Screw Cutting Lathes, Brass Finishers\u2019 Lathes, Iron Turning Lathes, Wood Lathee, Ac.LATHS CHUCKS\u2014Independent, Jaw Grand Scroll and Lever, a fu!\u2018 abvk on baud.BOLT CUTWWG or SCREWING MACHINES \u2014Merrlmau\u2019g parent.COPYING PRESSES\u2014AH Uses, new patterns.f to tha trade onlv.l CRACKER >nd BISCUIT MACHINERY\u2014 All tbe latest and most Imuroved Br.ke Machinée, Deogfc Mixers, Man\u2019s Btsealt Machine*, Cutting Machines, Candy Machines, Ac., Ac R.GARDNER A SON, Montreal.December 7, 1872.Renfrew & Marcou, 30 BUÂDE STREET, H*** Fi\u201d.\t¦* CAaEa bf -tBe NEWBOT STYLE» of SILK and FELT HATS, Wram the Beet English Maker*.March 30, 1873.NOTiK.F1RT WARDEN of THE HARBOUR OF QUEBEC, Established 1871, under t control of tbe Quebec Board of Trade, and e-,«>viL.K^4 t>y act of ParStament.Surreys on Hatches, and Cargo attended to when required.On application a copy of the Regulations wifi be furnished to Ship Masters, once In each year.Surveys of wrecked V ease Is and Cargo, promptly attended to.OtBce\u2014Vletorta Chambers, Qcrner of 8t.Paul and St.Peter Streets.Dwelllog 49, St.John Street* without.JOHN DICK.Port Warden.May 3, 1873.\tFm Jmi Mtturnd, u tutl Unt c/ Dining and Drawing-room, Library and Hall Lampe.Patent Bracket Flxtare*.Bronse Table Lamps.Wanging Reflector Lamps, with all the late* t improvements In Burner* and attach-j meats.Gilt Foroslalne Shades Tbe celebrated Favorite, Folding, and other Paper Shades.For sale by MoCAGHEY, DOLBEC A CO., 34 and 26, St.Paul Street.5 Cases Plated Ware, Containing\u2014 Ice Pitcher», (Poroelelns lined).Cruet Stand*, (with \u201c Call Bell,\u2019*) Cruet Stands, (with Fruit Bowl,) Salvers, from 10 to 20 Inches, Butters, (20 different pattern»,) Bread Trays, Wine Stands, Plekle Stands, Mugs.Jjgi.QUEBEC THB-TOWMIim TIE TIMBER-TOWERS OF QUEBEC having formed themselves Into an Association for the purpose of securing a fhlr remuneration for their work, and also for the purpose of binding the members to assist one another, when, in consequence of an accident or otherwise, the property entrusted to the charge of any of the Members of the Association *s in danger of being lost, the following TARIFF OF PRICES has been adopted which will.In no case, be deviated from :\u2014 For Towing Oak from Cap Rouge and Indian Cove, 20 cents per load.Towing Oak on the North Side from Victoria Cove to Commissioners\u2019 Wharf, 124 cents per load; all other Timber Towed from Cap Ronge across the St.Lawrence and St.Chanes River 124 cents per load, except Birch, Walnut, Hickory, Maple and Cherry, which shall be charged 30 cents pea load, except it comes from the boom opposite the mooring berth, when 16 cents per load shall be charged Oak 8 cents per load at the boom.Timber towed to Commissioners\u2019 Wharf and Breakwater, 2 cents extra.Towers not responsible for Umber that do not float.Board Pieces 2 cents extra per load wlU l>e charged.Timber Towed from New Liverpool to North or South side 124 cents.Colls Floating Oak the usual rate of Pine for Towing to ship and returning.Ships taking cargo from the boom at which they load, shall pay 6 cents per load ; 60 cents per Quebec Standard for Deals, or 80 cents per St.Petersburg Standard.From Hamilton A Bros.* Cove to Benson\u2019s Cove, 36 cents per St.Petersburg Standard Deals.Any part under 40 loads, to be charged at from 4 to 6 dollars per Ude, unless the portion so taken forms part of cargo.If from any place outside of tbe ordinary limits, 10 cents extra.All monies to be paid In Bankable Fonds.The undersigned is authorised to oollec all monies due to tbe Timber-towers\u2019 Associa Uon for 1878.JOHN WARE, Secretary.May 17, 1873.GRAND UNION HOTEL SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., will open June 1st, for the reception of Gnests.Prof.J.M.Lander and his superb baud have been engaged for the season Rooms can be engaged at Metropolitan Hotel or Gllsey House, N.Y.Address BRESLIN, GARDNER A CO., at Saratoga Springs, N.Y.May 16, 1873.\tAm HIiaOFBiMOm, mHE SUBSCRIBER HAS THIS DAY RE-X MOVED HIS COUNTING HOUSE and STORES to the Richelieu Company\u2019s Fire Brick Buildings, late GlUenple\u2019s Wharf, imme-| dlately in rear of bis late Warehouse.M.G.MOUNTAIN.May 8, 1873.DULUTH! AT H IN G LONG NEEDED.THIS pamphlet sets forth the location, advantages, resources and the unanswerable argument on which is based expectations of tbe rapid growth and commercial greatness of this Water-Gate of the Northwes».It tells of prices of lots; Wages, Rents, Provisions, Climate, Soli, amount and character of business ; of chances for Investments ; In short answers the thousand questions put by those who desire to invest or live In the West.It also, gives a clear account of the region tributary to the Northern Pacific Railroad.Three valuable maps accompany It; the first shows tbe Railroad and Water courses from the Atlantic to the Pacific ; the second shows the line of the Northern Pacific Railroad with Us locations of Iron, Coal, Timber, Gold, Sliver, Farming and Grazing Lands, the township divisions of Minnesota and the entire Railroad system of Minnesota and Wisconsin.The third shows tbe harbor system of Duluth and Superior, location of e\u2019evator, depot, docks, canal, soundings, with mbctionai.divisions, by which every lot In either city can be designated.Bent free on receiptof 30 cents.Address H.T.JOHNS, Dutatfa, Minn.May 12, 1873.ENGINE AND MiCKIKERY IIIÏERS, TURNERS, BLACKSMITHS AND PATTERN MAKERS Can obtain CONSTANT EMPLOYMENT, and Highest Wages AT The Joseph Hall Works, OSHIWI, ONT.\u2019 APPLY TO F.W.GLEN, President.Break kart,\u2014Epps\u2019s Cocoa.\u2014Gratekul and comforting.\u2014\u2022* By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of Well-selected cocoa, Mr* Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save ns msny heavy doctor»\u2019 bills.\u201d Civil Service Gazette.Made simply with boiling Water or Milk.Each packet Is labelled.\u2014» Jamks Epps & Co., Hoimeopatblo Chemhts, London.\u2019\u2019 Manufacture of Cocoa \u2014 New castle and 8 bed lac, or.lbe up aml t|own ^ lbr.*\u201d and \"HadJI,\u201d between Montreal, Q;jebec and\tU)uchlnK at town, P E.L ** Pictou,\" between Montreal, Quebec sJiid Pictou, touching at other ports, as busl ness may offer.Tbe \" Flam borough,\u201d between Montres! Quebec and Pictou, touching at Chatham, Newcastle and Shedlac.After a few days the s.s.« Georgia\u201d will take her place on tbe route between Montreal and Pictou, touching at Quebec, Father Point, Shedlac and Charlottetown, P.E.I.The « Georgia,\u201d « Secret,\u201d \u201c Mlramicbl \u201d and \u201c Pictou \u201d have excellent accommodation for passengers.Shippers are respectfully requested to put goods in good shipping order, and to mark the consignee\u2019s address In foil.For Freight or Passage apply to W, MOORE, Manager, East India Wharf, Quebec.May 27, 1873.Refined Sugars.NOW R.ICCHlI'VINGr, ex 8JJ.« Hadji.\u201d ritlERCES BRIGHT GLASGOW RE-_L fined Sugar, Bris.XeFles1 English Crashed Da For sal* by GIBB, LAIRD ft CO.May 26, 1878.80 Arracan Rice.NOW LANDING, ex 8.S.*\u2022 Hadji.\u201d 150 B::\u201e\tI\u2014*\u2014 800 Halves,\tRtoe 800 Quarters, j For sale by GIBB, laird * oo.May 26.1871.IS St.Lawrence and Saguenay Line.THE STEAMER St LA.WREN CE, * CAPT.CHABOT, WILL RECEIVE FREIGHT, ALL DAY TO-DAY and TO-MORROW, until 11 A.M.for Rivière du Loup and Rimonski, May 26, 1873.A.GABOURY, Secr tary SL L.T.B.Co.B CHEAPJUSIC ! HVS.C AT HALF PUCK: THE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RECEIVED a large ooaalgnment of NEW and OLD MUSIC from England, with 1 ns true-Uons to sell it at half price.It oonsisU of Songs, Duos, Dance Music, Planofore Pieces, Duets, Overtures, Ac., ftc.AU of which must be cleared out at the above reduced rates.R.MORGAN, Music Dealer, 16, Fabrique Stree .May 26, 1878.\tq STORAGE.F IRST-CLASg STORAGE.Apply to JOSEPH LEPAGE, No.14, St.James Street, Lower Town, Quebec.May 26, 1878.\to Advance made on all consignments.Ry JOS.LEPAGE, No.14, St James Street Lower Town, QuefcMs Msy 26, 1878.\t0 Pork for Sale.200 BX?£SSICAao MESS',1,B\" (In Bond or dnty paid).By WM.CONVEV Ka 1, Paul Street.May $6, 1873.\t0 Coffee &c.INS A Coffee, each 10 and 5ft Tina.T \u201c No.1 Da 10«n each.« Na 2 Da\tlOfta each.\" Cl n&mon.\tlOfta each.Bans A and * Tins Mustard, each life.Da Ground Coffee, each 30fes.Brls.Nutmegs.Now receiving; And for aale by M.G.MOUNTAIN.May 26, 1873 Syrups ftc.0A8E8 OLD TOM GIN, FLASKS.\u201c Old Irish Whiskey, flasks.\u201c Old Scotch Whiskey, \u2022\u2022 For sale by M.G.MOUNTAIN.May 26, 1873.Now Landing.ex 8.8.« Hadji.\u201d jjj ^ (ASES CASOR OIL (In Tins).100 Bzs Belmont Sperm Candies 6*8.60 «\tDa For sale by OIBB LAIRD ft CO.May 26, 1878.BANKRUPT STOCK \u2014OF\u2014 fry Hoods, Beady-lade Cloth- 1*8.&«., amounting to $44,885.92, FOR SALE BY AUCTIOR, AT QUEBEC.rnHE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, BEADY-JL made Clothing, ftc., belonging to the Insolvent Estate of FLORENT GUAY, trading under tbe name of « F.Goar ft Co.,* will bn sold by pabltc Auction, In two lots, on thft premises In Notre Dame Street, Lower Town, Quebec, lately occupied by tbe Insolrentr, cm THUR8D A.Y; The 6tb day of Jane next, at ELEVEN o\u2019clock in tho forenoon.Lot No.1 consists.Readymade Clothing, amounting to.$4,206,25.Fancy Flannel Shirts, Flannel, Lambs\u2019 Wool, Merino and Cotton Under-Shirts, and Drawers Ac., ftc.Lot 2, comprises a ^ner^i assortment ^\t^ 0ood*\u2019 '\u2018Jnlefly Staples, Caps, Ac., ftc., amounting to.$39,386.32.Total, as per Inventory,\t$44,886.92.The Insolvent having been, up till the announcement of bis failure, in extremely good credit, tbe goods have all been bought on the very beet terms, and carefully selected.A large portion of th m were imported direct from Britain within tbe last two months.Terms and conditions will be made known at time of sala.And meantime tbs stock and inventory may be Inspected at the store No.84 Noth* Dank Stkkkt, Lower Town, Quebec, and a copy of tbe Inventory may also be seen, and further particulars obtained at the office of the undersigned.JOHN FAIR, Assignee.96 Francois Xavier street, ) Montreal, 21st May, 1873.j May 23, 187»,\tTd $1,294,35.$5,499.60.CALL AND SEE \u2014THE\u2014 REFRIGERATORS, EAT SAFES, Water Coolers and Filters, IRON BEDSTEADS, Childrens\u2019 Iron Cribs, AND AMERICAN FIREPUCE GRATES, For sals by ANNB «LANK, May 24, l«r« 3, Fabriqua Btreel 58 .MAT 27, 1873.r\u201d LOUAL NEWS.8».Mattwuw\u2019i Ckanl.\u2014Th« Rerd Mr.A»j who ha« been appointed to asaiat the Berd.C.Hamilton at thia Chapel arrived on , R*iaday Mal per aa.Polymnam.Taa 8-nuioa Sr.Lawaavca, Oapt.Chabot, will leave the 9a Andrew\u2019.Wharf, at NOON to-day, for Rjmouski, calling at Murray Bay and Riviere da Loop.St Paul Srasar.\u2014The paving of St.Pad street, the contract for which was undertaken by Mr.Piton, is being proceeded with, and good ptogreaa has already been made.Poa Kawocbaska.\u2014The Steamer Clydt, Lecoun, will leave for Kaaaociaaka, at 7 o\u2019clock, a.mn tomorrow, calling at 81 Panl\u2019g Bay, Eboolemanta, Murray Bay and St.Denis, going and returning.Commas or Dpi .is Qcadbilui \u2014Mr.Morgan has received a «apply of this Quadrille, which has been fovoreWy noticed.The frontispiece contains a handsome likeness oi the amiable Countess.¦ Daownao.\u2014The little sen of Mr.George Mgrcouz, Island of Orleans, was drowned on Sunday white attempting to catch floating tegs with a boat hook.The boy was 7 years old.To OssMTAToerr\u2014During the storm on Saturday night the lightning struck the Observatory and smashed thirty-nine panes of glam.Capt Ashe is of opinion that had any pesaoo been present it would have resulted SSi Taw Noam Shoo Rail wat\u2014We learn that there is every probability of thia enterprise being prosecuted with energy at an early date.Since General Seymour\u2019s arrival in Quebec, matters are said to hsve assumed a tevorable aspect.Jtnukia OaruAN Asylum \u2014The Matron acknowledge* with thanks the receipt of dve and a hal'oosen oranges, from a few English gentlemen of the St.George Society, ss a treat to the orphan children, on the anniversary of Her Majsaty's birth-day.FunaAL\u2014The ftmeral of Mrs.Alex.Logan will be held aft Mount Henuon cemetery this afternoon, at three o'clock.The deceased lady was in her 101st year at the time of her death, and was mother-in-law of Angus MacDonald, of Mudoa Mills PAM.Vienna Exposition\u2014Letters of W.H.Russell.\t\\ Art, Literature, and the Theatre.\\ Miscellaneous.Ac.,\tAc.,\tAc.Mdsicital.-\u2014There are rumors afloat as to the movements of members of the City Council.It is stated that Alderman Weston Hunt intends resigning in conséquence of the action of the Council last meeting in confirming incorrect minutes.Councillor Bosee resigns his seat for St.Lewis Ward, and several gentlemen are named as his successor, among them Mr.Willis Russell.Passesal.\u2014Among the late arrivals at the 8A Louis Hotel are the following : J.W.Hopkins, Montreal ; B.C.Middaach, Detroit ; Mr.Seguin.Paris; J.F, Raphael, Ireland ; Henry Ryan and Lady, do ; W.H.Potter, London; W.Rack burn, do; A.D.Braithwaite, do ; Alex.Ramsay, W.M.Ramsay, Miss Ramsay,and A.8.Ramsay, Endinburgh ; C.Sheehy, Detroit ; Chartes Roberta, London ; P.Beresford Hope, London., Sksvicss.\u2014The Sailors Bible class Apd prayer meetings in connection with the 0117 Mission, this week, will be held, D.V, on board fhe ship Victory, mid-stream, month of the St Charles, this evening at half-past 7, and on board the Confidence, Dnmlin\u2019s wharf, on Wednesday evening, and on board the Zurich, at Hall's booms, on Thursday evening, at same hoar.Ships officers and companies in these localities are invited to attend.Fan Aar ExHimnov.\u2014We understand from Mr.Casey that he is advised of a consignment of a collection of rare and valuable oil paintings, oil chromos\u2014water colours, pastels, Ac.Copies of originals in the British Museum, the u Louvre \" Dasseldorf and other celebrated galleries.The collection comprises over one hundred and fifty different subjects by celebrated European and American astute\u2014 on arrival will be duly advertised, catalogued and exhibited, and sold by auction.Rtxccx »t Lunmaxo\u2014A young man named J.Bte.Le metis, aged 36 yean, of St.Jean, Island of Orleans, was struck by lightning in his house during the storm on Saturday morning, and kilted.Hi» sister was also struck by the electric fluid, but escaped almost without injury.Twoguns hAog\u2019.ug up in the ipom were smashed to pieces.Lemelin was sitting between his father aod mother when be wa£ struck down, neither of whom were injured.Ta» St.Chaalss Backs\u2014The meet advertised to take place on the Queen s Birthday had to be postponed on account of the heaviness of the track.The meeting will take place at the Si.Charles Coures on Wednesday at one o\u2019clock, where good sport may be expected, as the track is In excellent order.There will be a fall field of horses.Prisse will be offered for fiat and hurdle races, the proprietor giving a purse of $80.Entries will be closed at the 8t Louis Hotel this evening at eight o\u2019clock, when the purses will be made known.ACCIDUT raoa Fissabus.\u2014 L'Evénement says t£at on the Queen\u2019s Birthday a firecracker was thrown into the open window of the residence of Mr.Laroche, corner of DesPrairies and Grant streets, St.Roch\u2019s, which exploded in the clothing of * little girl of three yean.The dress of the little thing was set on fire, and it was only with difficulty that she was saved flbm severe if not fatal injuries.Her i>co»ber, however, who strove to extinguish the burning clothing, was severely scorched «bout the bands.It Is time that this firecracker oof sauce were put a stop to, and the sale of the dangerous pyrotechnics interdicted.Poucs Cocar.\u2014Hogh Belanger and Daniel Morency were arraigned on a charge of stealing $45 from one Joseph Dispene.They were discharged, as the complainant was drunk at the time the robbery «ras committed, a»w< was not in a state to give information or swear ftp the accused, aa be did not know what he was doing at the time.Four seamen of the Transit were admonished and sent back on board their ship at the request of the captain.James McDonald aeaman, for refusal to obey lawful orders, was sentenced to four weeks\u2019 gaol.John Smith and Peter Reardon, seamen, the first for desertion, and the second for absence without leave, were sentenced.Smith to six weeks, and Reardon to tour weeks.The case of Francois Menard, for threats made against him by J.Le rati ee, if he sootinasd in the employ of Mr.Barstall, postponed to this day, was heard and taken sa diUbere.Several depositions were taken jmd warranta issued.jjgjoBDsa's Cocbt.\u2014The Recorder's Court iumfs'^ \u2022 gey end festive appearance yesterday, the opening of summer bringing \u2022bout an increase in the troubles of the su-perfiousiy thirsty.There were no less than twenty-three esses to b*' disposed of, and his Hi.nor had his hands fall for a while.The regular habitues of the den smtiad with joy as they observed the overflowing of tbs pen, nod for two brief hours, they revelled in %p-tk-ipstion of the happy aod amusing days to come.The drunks were disposed of thusly : Joseph La vigueur, labourer, $3 or 3 months ; Fad.loch*, do, $l or 1» days ; John drown, fanner, (not the one whose body lies mould-ring in the grave) $1 or 10 days ; Jean Bee.Fiaet blind beggar and general incorrigible, $6 or 4 months ; John Brown, baser, $1 or g days, JohJi Williams, beggar, $5 or f months - Jaa.Taylor and David Kelly, seamen, fa\u2019 or 15 days' ; John Doherte, $1 or 8 days ; Tboe.Fitsgeta^ Jo*»® Poland, labourers, $1 or 8 days ; ***« Ladamme, \u2022errant.Tboe.Rodgers, seamed, YT8- Balao-ger, servant, $3^15 days.William D/ons, Arthur Voceile, John Mclver, John Tierney, Matthew I^yncb and Pataey Jacob, boys, foe firing crackers, squibs, and torpédos on the Queen's birth day, within the city limits, were fined 60 cents each, or 8 days ; Napoleon Mercier, servant, for firing a pistol, was fined $1 and oast or 8 days.Jss.McCormick, lunatic, waa sent to jail for four months, and Patrick Seiily, juvenile loafer, for 8 days.Scickxx.\u2014Yesterday was the first day of \u2022Qouner v* have aa yet had, the first we have had any reason to brag about.The mercury nttained quite a respectable height in the meter, and about noon there was a | rush to get off the remnants ot winter clothing.People thought walks along the country roads, under the arches of leave# which have been built up with almost magical rapidity, delightful, and the umegene-mte swore at the dust in the street.The sidewalks wen burning to the feet, and over Shat miracle of unevenoss in Fabrique street, pedestrians struggled with ill-concealed dis-jmt.There was a \u201ccocuer\u201d in the ice-cream trade in the afternoon, aod judging from experience, w% should say that the stcck of la-MW in town just now is tight.Dainty white dresses of the most charming cut, muslins, prints, piques, battis tea, and all sorts of rammer garments in which comfort loving ladies delight to make themselves bewitching, flooded the streets, superinducing a sensation of coolness where the water-cart waa not.Gentlemen appeared in button hole bouquets and panamas, and wore besides a good deal of persperation and thuraty looks.The representatives of the Chntne raca lay on sunny spots, and blinked lazily at every tt\u2019.ng and every body.The assortment of blind, crippled and imbecile beggars at the corners stood there just aa usual, and offended the sight.As the dhy wove on, the seaside was the theme of conversation, so that the yearly exodus may shortly be expected to commence.Shipping f ntriligttttt.Spécial from Wasps.Qaapk, May 26, 1873.To the Morning Chronicle : The Norwegian bark Betty, has put In here for repairs, having been In coillalon off Ship-bead with an Inward bound «hip.Skip Asmor*.\u2014The ship Philadelphia, 1259 tons register, Capt Rofteon from Genoa, April 4, while on her way to this port In ballast, consigned to Meears Nicoll A Dean, ran on Bird Rocks, daring a nog, on the I5ih Inst., and remains full of water.The mate and 13 men came up yeaterd y In the m Bloodhound, while the captain remains with the ship.The achr Oeoan Melle, Capt McCulsh, goes down to-day to bring up material.Collision.\u2014By telegram from Montreal we learn that the m Medway, of the Te m perley Line, on her way down from that city, and the s* Miteouri, of the Dominion Line, bound up, collided near Varennea, on Runday morning.The Medway bad a bole stove in her bow, and men were engaged yesterday afternoon clearing the wreck.The despatch says the force with which see was struck muat have been tremendous ; several of the crew lo the forecastle at the time of the collision, bad a narrow escape.It La said that 600 tons o> freight will have to be discharged, and thia mainly out of the fore bold.She will ikely be detained three week*.The Missouri waa not, we understand, material y dam ged.The Allan ss Edinburgh Castle, Capt Trocka, from Glasgow, May 13, via Liverpool, arrived In .port at 10.30 p m yesterday, with 709 steer»go passengers, and a general cargo for Quebec and Montreal.Her Qubec manifest will be found In another column.Cspt T, reports having passed the following Inward bound vessels:\u2014May 25th, 6pm barque Victory, of Newcastle, off Plewasse Point May 26th, 1.80 p m bark Loraine, of Quebec, off River du Loup.2.20 pm bark Gibson Craig, off Pilgrims.2 45 p m barks JSgrcmont, of Whitehaven, and Oceana, of Arendele, off Kamouneka.The pilot, Mr Robt Demers, reports 8 vessels off Father Point; 7 between Bie and Basque Island ; 6 between the Pilgrims and Kamounufca ; 4 between -tt Denis and the Traverse ; and 4 at Crane Island, all bound up.The Allan as Corinthian, Capt Scott, from Glasgow, May 12, passed Father Point at 7.15 p m yesterday, with 40 Intermediate, 377 ¦teerage passengers, and a general cargo for Quebec and Montreal She will arrive In port this morning.The pilot of the bark Mangerton, at this port yesterday, reports ship Mew York Packet off Crane Island, wished to be reported.The Allan m St.Patrick, Capt.Stephen, hence on the 10th May, arrived at Glasgow yesterday, the 28th lost.The Allan as NeetorUm, Capt.Watte, arrived from Montreal, at 11.30 a.m., yesterday.She sails for Liverpool, via Haiiikr, this morning.Steamer Canada arrived from Nieolet on Sunday afternoon, with a raft of saw logs for Messrs.B.Bennett A Co., Mill Cove.Steamer St.Charles arrived from Nieolet, on Sunday night, with a raft of saw logs for W G Roes, Esq., St Nicholas.Ship Ante Mme arrived from Montreal, on Sunday afternoon, In tow of steamer Champion, and proceeded direct to sea.In tow of steamer 8t.Andrew.Steamer Contest arrived from below yesterday morning, with ship Jforco Polo In tow.Steamer Albion arrived from Les Score yesterday morning, with a raft of spare and square Umber for Meure Du prat A Legalelt, St.Lawrence Dock.Steamer Boston arrived from La prairie yesterday afternoon, with a raft of square Umber for Messrs Gllmoar A Co., Indian Cove.Steamer Voyageur arrived from Nieolet yesterday afternoon, with a raft of saw logs for G B Hall, Baq , Saolt Montmorency.Steamer Hero arrived from below yesterday afternoon, with bark Mangerton In tow.Montrsal, May 28\u2014The new propeller R W Standtey, of Chatham, was In port on Saturday, oo her first trtp'down.She will carry 18,500 bushels of Corn on ten feet of water, and has extra high between decks Her cost is about $30,000.She is commanded by J C Thompson, formerly of the Dominion gunboat Rescue.Father Point, May 26\u2014Weather clear, bright and warm ; light air from west ; u Edinburgh Castle , arrived at 7.20 a m ; 7 inward and 2 outward vessels this morning ; ss Corinthian arrived at 7.15 p m ; ss Napoleon Ill, arrived at 6 pm.River da Loop, May 26\u2014Weather clear, bright and warm ; 4 vessels at anchor below the Pillars ; 1 ship at the Pilgrims ; steamer Rocket at wharf.Fox River, May 26, 9 p m\u2014Weather clear, bright and warm ; sUffS W wind ; 4 ships and 1 steamer It.wards at 5 p in.Cape Rosier, May 28, 9 p m\u2014Weather clear, bright and cool ; gentle 8 W breeze ; therm 55 ; a three masted steamer with black funnel Inward at 7 p m ; her signals are J N P D, and another 3 masted, Inward bound, at I p m too far out for to see signals.45j Î New York Central, 1001 ; Erie, 621 Harlem, 129i ; L 8 A M 8, 90) ; U P, 30) ; NWj 75; do Preferred, 84) ; Rl, 107) ; M AS P, 541 i do Preferred 73 ; T and W, ; B H A K, 21 ; O A M, 411 ; H and 8t Joe, 351.Gold 18).Naw Yobk, May 26.\u2014Latest Monetary\u2014 Money easier.Govt\u2019s dull and steady ; prices nominal.State bonds quiet.Dullness was the great feature of Wall street to-day ; there was quiet speculation In stocks\u2014no new feature» the market waa steady In tone, though price» were a fraction lower.Closing quotations\u2014 \u201981 reg, 119; coup, 1221; \u2019«2 reg, 1181; coup, 1181; *64 coup, 1161; \u2019«S, H»! ; new, 1191 ; W 131) ; \u201968, 130) ; new 5* 115) ; logo\u2019s reg 113); coup, 114); currency 6\u2019s, 116).Nxw Yokx, May 26.\u2014Cotton 191c.Flour heavy and 6 to 10c lower; receipts 6,000 brls; ¦ales 8,000 bbls, at 5,85 to 6,25 for super state and western ; 6,90 to 8,40 for common to choice extra state, and 6,70 to 8,00 for common to choice extra western.Rye flour unchanged.Wheat quiet and steady ; sales 75,000 bus, at 1,65 for No 2 Milwaukee; 18,000 bus, at 1,55 for No 3 Chicago.Rye dull; receipts 25,000 bus, quoted at 95 to 98c.Corn steady ; re-celpte 62,000 bus; sales 48,000 bus, at 62 to 64 Jc for new mixed western.Barley qnletand unchanged ; receipts 10oo bushels.Oats closed steady ; receipts 20,000 bus ; «aies 28,000 bus, at 51 to 52o for new mixed western; 57 to 581o for new white do ; 49^ to 51c for black do.Pork quiet and weak, at 16,62) to 16,75 for new mess.Lard nrm, at 9 1-18 to 9|c for ¦team, 91c for kettle r6Ddered.Bnttei at 28 to 81c.Cheese at 12 to 15c.Petroleam\u2014crude, 14c ; refined, 16 to 18)c.IMPORTS.May 26\u2014Per ship Yarmouth, Brown, from Bremen\u2014130 pkga to order.1 do to Bellng A La motte.2 cases musical Instruments to E La Rue A co.8 cases porcelaine to W A D Yulle.1 case hdware to J A Langlats.2999 pkga mdse to order.3997 demijohns vinegar to Bellng A Lamotte.\u2014Remainder of cargo for Montreal.Per ship Harvest Home, German, from Londonderry\u2014200 tons pig Iron to John Sharpies, Sons A co.Per bark Confidence, Menstes, from Greenock\u2014400 tons coals to J Barstall A co.Per ship Advance, Morrison, from Liverpool \u20146205 sacks salt to A Gllmour A co.Per s* Edinburgh Castle, Trucks, from Glasgow via Liverpool\u201425 cases to T H Douglas A co.1 do to Hamel A F re res.6 do to Alfred Langlois.1 do to Duquel A co.3 do to Mr Beaudet.1155 sheets iron.15 bags nails to C A W Wurtele.3 cases and 4 bales to McCall, She byn A co.1 box, 1 oase, 1 keg, 4 ctks to N Lemieux A Noel.2 boxes, 1 bale, 3 cases to Robttallle A Plcher.1 cask to N Leraleux A Noel.6 bales, 2 cases to order.300 bbls to Glover, Fry A co.3 cases to P Garneau A F re re.100 bdls bar Iron, 80 sheets do toChlnto A BeaudeL 2 oases to Bellng A Lamotte.3 kegs, 2 cases, 1 cask to Quebec and Gulf Ports 88 Co.1 case to Marshall Wood.1523 rails, 2000 bdls chairs to Coultburet A Macphie.250 bxs to order.5 cases to Stadacona Club.1 do to Miss J Wltbycomb.2 do to J R Bev-endge.3 oases to P Garneau A F re re.1 do Thee Andrews.6 cased qr-csks to Stadacona Ctab.2 eases to 8 J Shaw.20 do to J Emer-10 do to Glover, Fry A eo.7 cases, I bale to Renfrew A Marcou.1 do to C T Cote A ocx 2 do to John Muasoo A co.1 csk, l bale to P 8bee A co.2 csks to C A W Wurtele.\u2014 Remainder of cargo for Montreal.Pax Grand Trtjotc Railway\u2014May 26\u20148 bbds, 1 bdle to N TurcotL 34 hlf-cbeats tea to J Ross A 00.1 car load cans to A Fraser A co.tree to F O Vallerand.24 rolls to W Drum.149 blf-ehests tea to J Ross A 00.10 cases to P Garneau A Frere I do to Belanger A Ga-rtepy.1 bdle to L Parant.60 bxs to Thompson, Cod ville A co.17 cases to R A R M Shaw.case to Sterling, 8 A 00.60 bbls whiskey to Gibb, Laird A eo.1 sack seed to l\u2019Abbe Ver-btst- 200 bdls sythe snaths to Chtnte A Beau-det.800 dry hides to O L Richardson A son.engine to Ed son A Fitch.1 bale to Lemieux A Noel.1 do to H 8 Scott.5 bxs to P Poulin A co.48 bales to Quebec Rubber Co.1 hhd to order.2 bxs trees to A Dupuis.Per ss Polynesian.(From the London Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, from the 12th to the 15th May.] SAILED FOR QUEBEC.Mary Jane, Bodde.Bristol, May 10 Roya\u2019ist, Reed, Portsmouth, May 10 Giant\u2019s Causeway, Watters, Liverpool, May 3 Tangier, Cringle, Liverpool, May 9 Albion, Jolsen, Genoa, May 7 Delta (a), Stephens, London, May 12 Manilla, Andersen, Deal, May 11 Percy, Johl, London, May 12 Zimt, Hatfield, Liverpool, May 9 Elleser, Jorgensen, Swansea, May 19 Gyda, Naas, Liverpool, May IS Northern Light, Tuff; Madeira, May 8 Pieter, Gogstadt, Bristol, May IS Nathaniel, Berg, Waterford, May 13 Hebhurn Hall Stockdals, London, May 13 President HarbUx, Hanson, Cardiff; May 18 J P Smith, Williams, Rochester, Msy 13 El pi, Mareglio, Antwerp, May 10 Veatallnden, Egeceaa, Waterford, May 13 Caroline, Gonsalves, Oporto, May 4 John Wesley, Petersen, 8t Nasalre, May 12 AmtctUa,-, Marseilles, May 13 Lyda, Nap, Liverpool, May 14 SAILED FOR MONTREAL.Coantjr of Pic too, Murray, Glasgow, May 3 Crown Prince, Metchtnaoa, Bremerhaven, May 3 Loveld, Olsen, Swansea, May 12 Viking (aK Barker, Hall, May 14 Erl King (a), McIntyre, Liverpool, May 14 SAILED FOR GA8PB.Cornu copia.Collas, Lisbon, May 6 SAILED FOR PASPEBIAC.Hangar, Serra, Jersey, May 10 ENTERED OUT FOR MONTREAL.Comas, HUI, Newcastle, May 12 Punjaub, Rosewarne, Liverpool, April 26 Gordon, Crosby, Liverpool, May 1 Latooa, Rnsaali, Liverpool, May 9 Palestine (s), Me Ewe ns, Liverpool, May 9 ENTERED OUT FOR QUEBSC.Cycle, Turnbull, Newcastle, May 3 Caroline,-, Newcastle, Slay 8 Harmon Idea, Logie, Liverpool, May 12 Carolus Magnas, Gordon, Liverpool, May 13 ENTERED 0UT FOR THE SAGUENAY.Nlord, Terkelsen, Liverpool, May 14 Tbs following Is the amount of duties collec ted at the Custom House, on the 26th Instant, at the Fort of Quebec\u2014$4711 43.NeweaeUe-ew-Tyne, May IS, 1S73.The peat week has been rather quiet, so far aa homeward business from Quebec Is concerned, and the prospect of fall freights la rather uncertain.In the meentlme, however, the rates are nominally the same as last week.The Lon don deal freight being e trifle firmer.The demand for tonnage from Montreal to River Plate continuas strong, and $27 to $28 Is odkrtfd- Several Teasel* haye been chartered to load coals for QoebëC fit £7 per keel of 21 4-20 tons, as the time for loading has been shorter than for some time peat.We quote the rate\u2014Tyne to Montreal coal £13 per keel, and for goods 18s per ton.Tbe grain rates are firm, and 7s fld per quar ter of 480 %*.for sailing vessels, end 8s per quarter for steamers can still be bad, RENNOLDSON A CAPPER.London, May 26, 6.00 p.m.\u2014Consols and American securities closed unchanged.Erie 46).Frankrort.May *6, 6 pm\u2014Bonds at 96 for Issue of \u20198*.Liverpool, May 26, 6 p.m.\u2014Cotton closed quiet and steady.Sales 12,060 bales.Including 2,000 bales for speculation and export\u2014of tbe sales 6,000 were American.Breadstuflfr quiet.Beef 88s 6d.Spirits of Petroleum lid; refined 14) to Ujd.Nxw Yobk Stock Mabxkt, May 2i.\u2014Exchange\u2014long 106) ; abort 109).Stocks steady.W U Tel, 84) ; American Express, 88 ; P M Chicago, May 26\u2014Flour dull and easier, but not qnotably lower.Wheat quiet, weak and lower; No l spring nominal ; sales of No 2 do at 1,26) cash ; 1,24) bid sellers June ; 1,26] to 1,26) sellers July ; No 3 spring at 1,18] : rejected 1,09.Corn steady; sales of No 2 mixed at 38)c cash ; 39 to 39)c sel\u2019ers June ; 42c Hellers July; 44c sellers August; rejected at 36j to 36)c.Oats In fair demand and higher; sale* of No 2 at 31] to 32c cash ; 32)c sellers Jane; rejected 29)e.Rye dull and nominal, at 69c for No 2.Barley dull and nominal, at 70 to 76e for No 2 foil, according to location.Whiskey steady at tie.Provisions In speculative demand and prices higher.Pork active and higher, at 16^5 on spot; 18,36 sellers June; 16,70 sellers July.Laid In fair demand and higher, at 8,86 to 8,87) on spot or sellers June ; 9,10 sellers July.Bulk meats advanced and In folr demand ; shoulders quoted at 6) to 6jo for loose ; short rib middles sold at 8)c loose.Bacdn steady ; supply light and quotable at 7J for shoulders; 9)e for clear rib sides; and 9]c for clear sides.Sugar cured hams sold at 13 to 14)c.Freights In fair demand, but at lower rates; corn to Buffido 5 cents; wheat 6 cents.Receipts\u20149,000 bbls flour; 45,000 boa wheat; 82,000 bus corn ; 88,000 bos oats ; 5,000 bus rye, and 3,000 bus barley.Shipments\u201410,000 bbls floor ; 54,000 bus wheat ; 4,000 bus earn ; 102,-000 boa oats ; and 2,000 boa barley.Fort of Quebec\u2014 Arrived.May 26\u2014Ship Nordhavet, Myhre, Sklen, April 90, Hans Hagens, bal.-Harewood, Ramsey, Carthagena, March 8, A F A Knight, bal.-Able, Duos, Havre, April 7, C W Wilson, bal.-\tDuke of Cornwall, Martin, Liverpool, Mch 27, Ross A oo, bal.-\tNor, Forgensen, Greenock, April 1, A F A Knight, bal.-\tAdvance, Morrison, Liverpool, April 8, A Gllmour A co, salt.Bark Yarmouth, Brown, Bremen, April 10, Baling A Lamotte, gen cargo.-\tHarvest Homs, German, Londonderry, April \u2014, J Sharpies, Sons A co, pig Iron.-\tConfidence, Measles, Greenock, April 12, J Barstall A do, ooai.-\tMaryborough, Blanch, Carthage na, Apl 8, A F A Knight, bal.-Emily, Riddle, Liverpool, April 9, Coul- thuret A Macphie, baL Scbr Marie Leda, Joooas, Matane, F X Julien A co, wrecked materials.-Marie Anna, Bortean, Labrador (within), H H Sewel\u2019, bal.-Providence, Fournier, Oarleton, C Joncaa, firewood.-\tMarie Ellonore, Tremblay, Marla, Chaa Joncaa, firewood.-\tMaggie H, HaU, Bathurst, NB, WAR Brodle, gen cargo.-\tLady F.igln, Caron, Blc, Geo Sylvain, anchor, Ac.Marco Polo, Owen, London, April 4 Arthur, Urqabart, Sunderland, March 31 Arzllla, Durkee, Bremerhaven, April 20 Mangerton, McNeil, Greenock, April 7 SS Bloodhound, -, St John, Nfld, for Montreal.SS Edinburgh Castle, Pock.Liverpool, May 12, Allans, Rae A co, 709 pass and gen cargo for Quebec and Montreal.Entered for Loading.May 26\u2014Notre Dame de Lonrds, St John\u2019s, Nfld, Demers A Dion, Com wharf.Lord Lyons, Belfast, 0 W Wilson, Martin\u2019s Wharf.Renfrewshire, Greenock, Robertson A co, Com-* mlHsloners\u2019 block.Transit, Bristol, Roberts, Smith A co, New Liverpool.Cambridge, Greenock, R R Dobell A co, Davie's bloek, Maud, Liverpool,\tdo\tSlUery cove.Osprey, Hull,\tdo\tMartin\u2019s wharf Hamburg, Sharpness Point, R R Dobell A co, Hagen\u2019s booms.Magnolia, Liverpool, A F A Knight, Christie\u2019s booms.Cavalier, London,\tdo\tGlblln\u2019s wharf.Com modoro, Aberdeen, do Spencer cove.Tbe Queen, Gloucester, A Gllmoar A co, Indian cove east.Colonist, Liverpool,\tdo\tdo Pool Scar, Barrow, A P A Knight, IfalUs oim.Merrtngton, Gleason Dock, do Spencer coye.Slslre, St Fterre-Mlquelon, H H Sewell, Sew* ell's wharf.Cleared.May 26\u2014Ship Queen of the West, Hartze, London, R R Dobell A co.-Lady Westmoreland, Dunn, Llveipool, J Sharpies, Sons A co.-John, Olsen, London, John Sharpies, Sons A co.Scbr Gooff Intent, Ma be, Gaspe, master.-Marie Lea, Bernjer, St Anne des Monts, T J Lamontagne.-Elisa, Dorlon, St Plerre-Mlquelon, H H SewelL -Elzlre,-,\tdo\tdo Barge Trancbemontagne, Matton, Whitehall, T H Clint.A-ND GREAT CLEARANCE SALE \u2014O F -000- B1 EHAN BROTHERS BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR customers, and the public in general, that having decided to DISSOLVE the present PARTNERSHIP, (and in order to realise the assets as soon as possible), they will sell off their ENTIRE STOCK OF DRY GOODS, Including the large Importation of the present Season.The Stock Consisting of Silks, Woollens, Linens, Cottons, Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, «fcc., &c.\"WORTH OVER *200.000, ( All INewY and in perfect order.) Will afford purchasers a rare opportunity of buying really FIRST-CLASS GOODS at exceptionally LOW PRICES.-000- Sale.The lowest nett Cash Price marked on each article.No Goods entered, or sent on approbation, during the The Store will be CLOSED on SATURDAY, 24th instant, to finish RE-MARKING the Goods.SALE TO C01MEXCE ON MONDAY.26th INSTANT.BEHAN BROTHERS.May 24, 1873.J** Notices of Birtha, Marriages, and Deaths, 60 oents.No exceptions will be made to this rule.BIRTH.At Ottawa, on the 24tb Instant, tbe wife of Henry Carre, Esq., G.E., of a daughtei.DIED.At Windsor Mills.P.Q., on tbe 23rd Instant, in tbe 101st year of her age, Catherine McLaren, mother of Mr.Alex.Logan, Portneuf, and motber-ln-law of Mr.Angtu McDonald, of Windsor Mills.The Interment will take place at Mount Hermon Cemetery, this day, (Tuesday), at 10 o\u2019clock a.m.Friends and acquaintances are requested to attend.At New London Cove, on the 26lh instant, John Alexander, aged 5 months, lufant son of John O\u2019Connell.Notice of Interment In our next Issue.T NOTICE.HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BARGES prepared to freight Lumber and Merchandize to Montreal, Whitehall, Ac.ANDREWS A WALKER, ^Office next door to Montreal Telegraph Co., St.Peter Streeu May 24, 1873.\tF NOTICE.T\u2018 responsible for any debts contracted by tbe Crew of the Barqne ** VIKENQER,\u201d without a written order signed by himself.\u2014 ANTHOMASEsf, Master.May 26, 1873.\tO NURSE WANTED.WANTED.AN EXPERIENCED NURSE, to take charge of a young child.Apply at 23, Esplanade, between the hours of ten and three.Good references required.May 21, 1873.NOTJCE.rrtHE OWNERS OF THE NORWEGIAN J.Bark «LEONTINE\u201d will not be retpon-slale for any debts contracted by the Crew, without a written order from tbe Master.O.KNUDSEN, Master.May 24, 1873.\tO nnHi I responsible for any debts contracted by tbs Crew of tbs Ship « TRANSIT,\u201d without a written order signed by himself.R.H.DIXON, Master.May 24, 1878.\tCp NOTICE.THE OWNERS OF THE SHIP \u201cBRITISH QUEEN\u201d will not be responsible for any debts contracted by the Crew, without a written order from ROBT.H.MASTERS, Master.May 24, 1878.\tC Bafts Arrived at Quebec.May 26\u2014Calvin A Breck, oak, pine, Ac, son- dry coves Gillies A McLaren, white pine, Ac, St Lawrence __________________._______\tDocks.Tide Table.HIGH WATKB AT 4Ufi*aC\u2014CIVIL TIMS\u20141873 Morning.Evening.Monday\t\t\t88\t6 18\t6\t34 Tuesday.\u2014.\t.27\t6 56\t7\t17 Wednesday.\t\t 28\t7 37\t7\t58 Thursday\t\t\t29\t8 16\t8\t35 Friday\t\t\t30\t8 54\t9\t14 Saturday\t\t\t\t\t81\t9 34\t9\t55 Sunday\t.\t.June J\t10 17\t10\t40 The stream of tide runs up 46 minutes after high water.¦OOH\u2019S PBASES.New Moon, Monday, 26tb.4ta.32m.a.m To find tbs time of blgb water at the follow ing places, subtract tbe time opposite to each from that shown on tbs table.H.M.Madam Island.1 00 Pillars.,.! 40 J 14 H.M.Kamooraska.2\t40 Brandy Pots.8\t40 Green Island.4\t12 T.ODONOHOE, St Peter 8L, London Chronometer Dspot NOTICE.NOTICE.T: responsible for any debts contracted by their respective Crews, without written orders signed by themselves.Z.TOBIA8EN, Master Ship « St Lawrence,\u201d E.NEIL8EN, Master Barque « Nora.\u201d May 24, 1873.\tO NOTICE.BE responsible for any debts contracted by tbe Crew of tbe Barque «CONFIDENCE,\u201d without a written order from myself.JOHN MENZIES, Master.Msy 24, 18T3.\tCp WANTED, A STEADY MAN, AS GROOM AND COACHMAN.Good référencés required.Wages liberal.Apply tof MR.CORNRIL, Bawdier.May 26, 1878.WANJED.1 A SMART BOY, TO SERVE IN A Hard-ware Store.Must speak both languages, and write a good band.THOMAS ANDREWS, No.1, St.John Street.May 26, 1878.\tC WANTED.TWO ACTIVE BOYS TO WORK IN BAKERY.Must be fourteen years of age, or older.Apply at HETHRINGTON\u2019S BAKERY, May 24,1878.\tTf WANTED, A JUNIOR CLERK, FOR A WHOL SALE DRY GOODS.STORE.Must be able to speak both languages, and bave, at least two ysars experience of tbe Trade, (In wholesale or retail) ; also, good testimonials as to character, Ac.Apply, by letter, to A.B.Box No.690, Post Office.May 22, )873.®5 Reward.LOST, QN TUESDAY LAST, A GOLD BRACELET.The finder, on leaving the Mime at H, Ursule Street, grill receive gboye reward.May 24, 187$.\tMp NURSE WANTED.JP°R A WALKING CHILD.Apply to Mrs.FRANK ROSS, 6, La Porte Street, Cape.May 28, 1878.\tF WANTED, An invoice clerk, and two message BOYS.Apply to MoOAGHEY, dolbec a CO.May 21,1873.\tp May 21, 1878.WANTED.rjwo ships to load Lumber for Cuba, 500 and 700 tons «acli.R.R.DOBELL A CO.tf Wanted to Charter.A VESSEL OF ABOUT 700 Ton», to load for Cardiff.Apply to May 20, 1878.ROBERTSON A CO.tf \\ FIRST-CLASS MILLINER WILL r\\.find immediate employment, At LEGER A RINFRET.May 10, 1873.: Liverpool Coarse Salt.300 Bioa' 10 TO THE TON.Now receiving ex *\u2022 British Queen.\u201d Forasale by M.G.MOUNTAIN.May 24, 1878.ALBION COAL.The HALIFAX COMPANY P(LIMITKD) Are prepared to contract for the Sale of ALBION MINES COAL.For Analysis, Forms and other particulars, apply to 8.CUNARD A CO., Halifax, ) .\t, HENRY DOBELL, Montreal, J A*®11».May 24, 1873.GRIID TRUNK RII1WH.ON AND AFTER MONDAY NEXT, 26th Inst., The following alterations in the running of Trains will take place, viz.:\u2014 Train for Ronse\u2019s Point, connecting with Steamers on Lake Champlain.fl.OO\tA.M.Local Train for Vaudreull.5.00\tp.m.Accommodation Train for Brock- vllle.6.00\tp.m.Night Express for all pointe West.9.00\tp.m.C.J.BRYDOE8, Managing Director.May 24, 1878.s.s.1 BEAVER.T 311E IRON SCREW S.S.\u201cBEAVER,\u201d GRAHAM, Matter, will leave ATKINSON\u2019S WHARF on TUESDAY evening, at 7 o\u2019clock, for Campbellton and Bathurst, N.B., calling a£ Mont Louis and along tbe Coast, as freight may offer.For fre^bt or passage Apply to 4.FRASER 4 CO., IS, St.Peter Street.May 26, 1878.\t\\jj SPLENDID SELECTION \u2014OF\u2014 Watches and Jewelry.» TTT TAOOT DESIRES TO CALL Hi, el the attention of bis niimer-ou* customer* and the public In general to the magnificent selection of Watches and Jewelry he lias now on exhibition.They are of tbe latent novelties.Imported by him from Paris, Geneva and New York, and amount In value to $18,000, couslntlng of Gold and Sliver Watches, Parure* In Gold, also In Jet Gold Clialns for Ladten and Gentlemen, Brooches and Pendants, Studs, Lockets In the greatest variety.Clocks of all dencrlptionN, and nilver goods.To defy competition E.JACOT offers to sell 25 per cent, cheaper than any other house In town.E.JACOT, Crown 8t., St.Roc lis.May 2.3, 187.3.\tDp NEW BOOKS.Ocean to Ocean.MIDDLETON & DAWSON HAVE JUST RECEIVED: SANFORD FLEMING\u2019S EXPEDITION through CANADA, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with 60 lllnstrntlona.The New Magdalen, by Wilkie Collin»\u201460 cts.Cheap Edition of The Great Lone Land\u2014$2.00, Annual Record of Science and Industry, 1872.Literature and Dogma, by Matthew Arnold\u2014 an Eiisay toward» a belter appreben»lon of the Bible\u2014$2.00.Little Mr.Bouncer and Ids Friend Verdant Green\u201476 cts.Ride» In the Mission Field of South Africa, by Major Malan\u201475 cts.A Vagabond Heroine, by Annie Edwards-75 cts Murphy\u2019s Master\u201425 et».A Key to tbe Narrative of the Four Gospel», by J.P.Norris, M.A.\u201476 cts.A Key to the Knowledge and Use of the Book of Common Prayer, by J.H.Blunt, M.A.\u201476 cts.A Key to the Knowledge and Use of the Holy Bible\u2014same author\u201475 cte.A Key to Christian Doctrine and Practice, founded on the Church Catechism\u2014same author\u201476 cents.A Key to tbe Acts\u2014do.\u201475 cents.A Key to Church History\u2014do.\u201475 cents.\u2014also\u2014 Magazine» and Periodicals of the Month.For sale by MIDDLETON A DAWSON, Foot of Mountain Hill.May 28, 1873.THE QUEBEC IRON WORKS.PROSPECTUS.r|3HE GREAT AND IMPORTANT LINES L of railway communication now being concluded and ondertaken, centering in Quebec and Levis, the Intercolonial with 11» branch from rit.Charles to Levi», tbe Quebec and North Shore, the Quebec and Goaford and Lake St.John, the Levi» and Kennebec, and other branch lines, together with the growing Increase In Steam Navigation, and the extension of Manufacturing Industry, create a demand for railway gear, boilers and engines, and all descriptions of Iron work.At tbe present time Montreal and the West furnish car wheels and axles, and railroad cartings, holding the monopoly of the trade.In order to participate In an Industry which is growing in magnitude ytarly, and who>e remuneration Is certain and most satisfactory\u2014we propose the organization of a Joint Block Company, with a capital of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), with power of Increase to two hundred thousand dollars, for the manufacture of car wheels, axles, and all descriptions of railway castings, as also for the building of engines and boilers for steamships, steamboats, mills and factories.We propose that the cap.Hal shall be divided Into one thousand sliares of one hundred dollars each, of which 60 per cent, shall be paid In five calls of ten per cent, each, cn the first days of Jane, July, August, Heptember, and October next, the balance, or the other 50 per cent., to be paid as may be required by the Board of Directors.Vfc Company will be limited and Innorpor.ated, aa provided for by statute, under the name of the Quebec Iron Works.The Hoard of Directors will be com posed of seven members, not bolding less than ten shares each, to be chosen by the shareholders at a meeting held so soon ss $5^,000 of ,atock shall be subscribed.Stockholders will be entitled to one vote per share.The Board of Directors will select a President and a Vice-President.Tuey will appoint Mr.W.C.Carrier, one of tbe shareholders, as manager, for tbe reasons si t forth below : The Company will take possession of all the assets of the firm of Carrier, La'.ne