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tion, an event which occasioned a general convulsion on the continent of Europe.

The attention of the assembly was called to the evils which resulted from elections taking place in the island on '(litt'el‘ent days, which presented an opportunity to the evil,- disposed to attend in various districts, and create a disturb- ance of the public peace. A measure was accordingly introduced and passed, which provided for the elections taking place in the various electoral districts on the same day,

an antidote to disorder which has operated admirably, not only in Prince Edward Island, but in all places where it has been adopted.

During summer, the governor—in order to become ac- quainted with the state of the country paid a visit to the various sections of the island, and was well received. He was entertained at dinner by the highland society, and the

whole eeltie population rejoiced in the appointment of one of their countrymen to the position of lieutenant-governor.

In January, 1849, a public meeting was held in Char- lottetown, for the purpose of forming a general union for the advancement of agricultural pursuits. The chair was occupied by Sir Donald Campbell, and resolutions were adopted, and a subscription begun to carry out the object of the meeting.

Earl Grey transmitted a despatch to the governor in January, 1849, stating the reasons why the government did not accede to_ the desire, so generallyexpressed, to have responsible government introduced. He stated that the in- troduction of the system had, in other cases, been postponed until the gradual increase of the community in wealth, numbers, and importance appeared to justify it. He referred ‘to the circumstance that Prince Edward Island was com,- parativel y small in extent and population, and its commercial