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Jan 19 and 26, 1837
Accounts of a great fire in Saint John. In St. Andrews a relief committee formed.
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Feb 9, 1837
At a Public Meeting of the inhabitants of the town, of St. Andrews, held at the Court House on Saturday the 4th day of February, 1837, the High Sheriff in the Chair, the Secretary of the former meeting having read several communications received by him from the May or Saint John relative to the money remitted to him, for the relief of persons, left destitute by the late fire in that city, On motion of John Wilson, seconded by James Rait, Resolved, that as it appears from the communications now read, that the number of persons left in a destitute condition are so few, as to render it unnecessary to make use of the money subscribed by the Inhabitants of this town for their relief, the Treasurer of the committee appointed at the last meeting, be requested to receive the same from his Worship the Mayor of St. John, and return to the Subscribers the amount of their several subscriptions.
George D. Street
Secretary
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Feb 23/1837
Piece in French on new use of sugar beets, in addition to sugar.
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March 23/1837
From Berwick Advertiser:
St. Andrews/Quebec RR Corporation incorporated with capital of 750,000 pounds in 30,000 shares of 25 pounds each. Similar to act to be passed in Lower Canada for 250,000 pounds.
The RR "will convey the whole trade of the St. Lawrence in a single day to the Atlantic waters,—cutting off a navigation of 1,200 miles down the river St. Lawrence and round the shores of Nova Scotia. Thus the timber, provisions and other exports of the provinces may be brought to the Atlantic not only with more speed, regularity and security, but with the great additional advantage of a navigation open at all seasons of the year, the harbor of St. Andrews being deep, capacious, and never closed in the winter season, whilst the St. Lawrence is unmanageable from ice, from the month of November to May."
Letter on deplorable condition of both St. Andrews-Saint John road and St. Andrews-Fred road. p. 2.
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April 27/1837
Steam navigation across the Atlantic about to be consummated.
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May 11/1837
Temperance House: "a house of Entertainment, on Water Street, opposite the Church block, where travelers can be accommodated on the temperance system." John Bailey
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May 18/1837
Commercial Hotel: Charles McGee. "Genteel boarding house and stabling" also retail store—liquor, pork, beef, oatmeal in barrels from Belfast, fish groceries, flour meal.
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June/1837
Articles on Maine/New Brunswick Boundary Dispute more frequent.
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June 18/1837
Conflagration in Saint John. In Quebec 1836. In New York year or so before.
For the last year there has been mention only of a Belfast-Quebec railway. Portland seems to have been dropped.
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Aug 17, 1837
Proclamation of Queen Victoria
We have received numerous accounts of the loyal and enthusiastic manner in which the Queen has been Proclaimed in Great Britain and Ireland, in our sister colonies and in this province, but our space is so limited and the proceedings have been so nearly alike in all places, that we must confine our narration to what took place here.
In obedience to a commission from his Excellency the Lieutenant Governor to Colin Campbell, High Sheriff, the necessary steps were taken for proclaiming Her Majesty in this County. Monday last being fixed on for the ceremony, the morning was distinguished by the tolling of the Church bells and by the flags at the Fort, at the Stores and of the vessels in the harbour being hoisted half mast, in honour of the memory of his late Most Gracious Majesty William the Fourth. At 11 o'clock the Militia Artillery commenced firing minute guns at Fort Tipperary for one hour, at the expiration of which, a procession was formed in King Street which moved to the Court House in the following order, the Band playing a dead march. [list here]
Having halted in front of the Court House, the Troops presented arms and the Herald, William Garnett, read aloud the following proclamation the population spontaneously remaining uncovered.
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The Herald having finished, three cheers were given, the music playing the National Anthem and the Military firing three feux de joie and at the same time all the colours were hoisted to the mast head. The roll of the proclamation was then taken to the Court House and signed by the Sheriff, Magistrates, etc.
The procession then proceeded to the Custom House, the Fort, the Treasury, and Indian Point, where the proclamation was successively read with similar honours, and returned to the Court House, when a Royal Salute was fired by the Artillery, the band playing God save the Queen, after which the ceremonies ended with three hearty cheers.
A number of gentlemen who had borne the fatigues of the day, repaired to Mr. James Driscoll's large room on the Market Wharf and partook of a collation which had been prepared for the occasion. Colin Campbell took the Chair, and Col. Wyer acted as Vice president. The Herald and his supporter occupied the center seats. The reception over, the Chairman gave the following toasts:
The Queen Victoria—drank with cheers without number.
The memory of William IV—in solemn silence.
Her Majesty's Representative Sir J. Harvey—3 times 3
By the vice President: Lord Hill and the Army, 3 times 3
A great number of volunteer toasts suitable to the occasion were given, from which the following are selected:
By Captain Boyd—the Casual Revenue, may the Country send good men to the assembly to dispense it—great cheering.
By Ward, A closer union of Great Britain and her Colonies, and among them may New Brunswick, be particularly distinguished.
By Thomas Watt, the integrity of the British empire. This toast was received with loud and continued cheering.
By G. N. Smith—Sir Francis Bond Head, hearty cheers, 4 times 4
By Capt. Jenkinson—May every true Briton be as faithful to the Petticoats as he has been to the Breeches. Much cheering and mirth.
Many excellent songs were sung, and the following one was happily adapted to the occasion and sung with great spirit and effect by Mr. James B. Brown.
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The meeting was agreeably surprised by the appearance of Noel, Lieutenant Governor of the Passamaquoddy Indians in full costume, accompanied by Pial Sabatus, his cousin, and Walian, A Woolastook Indian who acted as interpreter. The Governor made a solemn and energetic address in his own language, which was explained to say, that he came to congratulate us on the occasion of our new queen, and wished to carry the news of the proclamation to his tribe, who would rejoice along with us.
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Aug 24, 1837
About 11 o'clock on Thursday night last, Henry Price and others who live at the mainland end of the bar leading to Chamcook Island, were roused from their sleep by shrieks and cries of distress. Price and another lad speedily launched a skiff and used every exertion to reach the person in jeopardy, whom they descried near the further end of the bar, but when within a few yards of him he sank and remained below. All endeavours to find him proved ineffectual, until next morning when the tide ebbed and he was discovered a little to the north of the bar. He was identified to be John Rohan, who has lived as farm servant for sometime with Mr. William Douglass of the Island. He was decently interred in the Kirk Yard here, and Mr. Douglass requests us to express his thanks to H. Price for his inhuman exertions to save a man who had conducted himself with honesty and propriety while in his employment.
Next to the pleasure of meeting an old acquaintance from whom time and space have long dissevered us, is the satisfaction of revisiting a place which conjures up kindly recollections and calls forth the best feelings of our nature. Four years have elapsed since we saw the town of St. Stephen, until the present visit which we have just paid to it. The great improvements which have been accomplished in that interval, are strikingly evident to an eye well acquainted with the former position of the place, and delighted to trace from point to point the streets which have been opened and the buildings that have been erected within that period. A grand improvement has been effected, and a sure foundation laid for extensive future operations, by the continuation of the street passing the property of James Frink and through that of Messrs. Marks, Porter and Lindsay. It is further proposed to carry a road across the Mohannes towards Spragues' falls, which will be a prolongation of the street line. Mr. Lindsay has also laid out a handsome street from the River side Highway at right angles to the Upper Street. The fine erections and wharfs in front of Mr. Abraham Marks, Major Marks, Mr. John Marks, and Mr. Robert Lindsay's residence for a prominent feature at the business part of the Town, and the numerous vessels lying alongside, give a spirit and activity to the scene which is truly gratifying. On a commanding situation above Libby's Cove, the frame of a Presbyterian Church has been raised, which when finished will be one of the most interesting objects that can enhance the beautiful scenery which is seen everywhere around it.
When we crossed the Bridge to the Calais side, our attention was arrested by the progressing work of the Railroad from Milltown, the grading for which is now nearly completed and prepared for receiving the rails. By this week, Merchants will be enabled to ship lumber without its touching the water from the Mill to the hold, but owing to the scarcity of money, stock in this undertaking has been selling at the balance to be paid in: that is, minus, the first installment. Calais has greatly increased in buildings since we formerly saw it, but we must soften down the glowing colours of the description in proceeding with the account. Instead of the wharves being crowded with taut-masted schooners, and the quays thronged with the life and bustle of the business, we saw but a vessel or two, and the streets showed all the quietude and desertion of at morn. The people too appeared to have lost much of their buoyancy and spirit, and stalked about something like the well-fed but dull and heavy Capons in an Englishmen's barn yard, while their friends on the British side possess all the ardour and energy of Chanticleer himself, unshorn of his honours, and conscious of his felicity and success. It is to be hoped that the reviving confidence and better condition of mercantile affairs in the United States, will give a new fillip to the affairs of Calais, and that it will enabled to renew its wonted energies and progress in that march of prosperity which has raised it to its present extent in a comparatively short period. From either side of the River the views are very beautiful, and from a short way down steam, looking upwards, both towns appear as one connected whole, with the spires of the Churches relieving the outline, the cultivated farms heightening the interest of the scene, and the wooded hills in the distance altogether combining to produce an effect which would equally delight the eye of the merchant, the mechanic, the farmer, and the Philanthropist.
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Aug 24/1837
Anecdote on cure for intemperance and smoking—Indian chief by name of Glover slew another Indian and was sentenced to death. Asked as last favour that he might be allowed to drink one more glass of liquor and smoke one more pipe of tobacco. Execution stayed until he might do so. Then informed he never intended to do either again. Promise a promise—sacred to Indian honor. Execution postponed indefinitely.
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Aug/1837
Boundary dispute heating up: militia Battalion orders for Charlotte County Militia occasionally published.
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Sept 7/1837
Sir J. Harvey, Lieutenant Governor visits Charlotte County. In St. Andrews. Entertained by Harris Hatch. Speech at Court House. Reply by Harvey. Purely ceremonial. Various addresses and replies.
Colin Campbell has removed to office at King/Queen, formerly occupied by Whitlock and Jack. Sheriff Charlotte County.
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Oct. 21/1837
Navy Bread—The subscriber has just received per the schooner Emily Driscoll Master from Boston a quantity of best Navy Bread in Barrels, which he offers for sale cheap for cash. W. McLean
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Oct. 28/1837
State of stage, steam connections between Maine, New Brunswick and NS. . p. 3. btm left.
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Nov 4, 1837
The Supreme Court was opened here on Tuesday last, on which occasion his Honor Justice Carter presided. The following gentlemen form the Grand Jury:
Thomas Watt, Foreman
Peter Brown, James Brennan, John Blyther, John Bailey, S. L. Blake, Melet Calkins, James Hutchinson, John Lochary, George McCulloch, James Maxwell, John McKenzie, William McCurdy, John McCurdy, Donald Morrison, D. D. Morrison, James Russell, Philo Seelye, Robert Spence and Thomas Turner.
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The Judge commented in strong terms on the decayed and dangerous state of the Court House, and we trust the grand Jury will take steps to bring this subject before the County. We have witnessed, with pain the inconvenience and suffering which the venerable judges who have visited us for some years past have endured; on many occasions sitting from morning till midnight, oppressed with heat, exhalations, and sudden draughts of air in summer; and either shivering with cold in winter, or flushed with an occasional glow from the stoves, attended with smoke and the cold from open doors, producing the miserable alternative of another period of freezing. The room in which the courts are held is too low; badly arranged and quite insufficient for the requirements of the County. The magisterial bench suffer equally at the Sessions; and the Barristers as well as their clients, must have often experienced the difficulty of communication when the lapse of a few minutes might materially affect the causes before the Court. At the late election, the Sheriff wisely abandoned the Court House and occupied the elevated portico which is ascended by flights of crazy steps almost as moveable as the willow "whose silver lining to the breeze upturns."
Some of our friends have expressed themselves (as we are told) rather coolly in favour of any presentment; arguing that a proportion of whatever surplus over a provincial allowance, which should be required for a new erection, would be levied on those parts of the present county which in a short time is expected to be erected into a separate County, and that this would be subjecting them to a double contribution. Without saying a word against this comitial division, we should hope that there will exist beyond the period of that event, a better state of feeling that such calculations would indicate, and that a total estrangement is not to take place between the old mother Shiretown and her daughter, after the latter may be declared of age. Should any length of time elapse before the separation takes place, an assessment must inevitably be made and at a time perhaps when the public purse may not be so well plenished as it is at present to afford us general assistance.
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Nov 11, 1837
Notice
All persons having any legal demands against the Estate of Mr. John Wren, late of St. Andrews in the County of Charlotte, Block and Pump maker, deceased, are requested to present their accounts, duly attested, within three months from the date hereof, to either of the Subscribers, for adjustment; and those indebted to the said Estate are desired to make immediate payment to the same.
Thomas Wren, Administrator
Isabella Wren, Administrix
St. Andrews, Nov. 11, 1837
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Nov 18, 1837
"Interesting"
The writer of the communication on our first page who ensconces himself behind the parapet of abcedary initials, has thought fit to ridicule our use of the term "interesting" in referring to the account of the dinner given to Mr. Brown, by a number of his constituents, at the house of Tristram Moore. We do not think it was wise in A. B. C. to open his battery on us with one random shot and two flashes in the pan, leaving us unscathed and ready to repel his covered attack. If he thought that in passing through the Standard to assail his nobler foe he was in an enemy's country, it had been better policy to gain permission to advance by conciliation, than to contemn all authority by a sneer.
We do not hesitate to maintain that the epithet "interesting" is applicable to the account of the dinner, and in spite of the wit and waggery of A. B. C. we shall assign our reasons for considering it correct. . . .
Launched
On Tuesday last a fine ship, of 762 tons, new measurement, was launched from the building yard of Mr. Isaac Garcelon, head of Oak Bay, with her tower standing rigging, lower masts and top masts all standing. She was built, under Mr. Garcelon's contract, by Mr. David Eastman, for Messrs. Parkinson and Robert of this place by Whom she was named the Queen Victoria, the first compliment of the kind to her Majesty that has yet been observed in the Provinces.
Also, on Wednesday last from the shipyard of John Wilson at Chamcook, a beautiful Ship built by the Messrs. Townshend for Messrs. Edward and Joseph Wilson of this town, named the "Wilson," her register according to the new mode of measurement being 565 tons. The "Wilson" was launched into the capacious Wet Dock which forms part of the extensive establishment of Chamcook, and afforded an interesting spectacle to a numerous assemblage drawn together, to witness this sight amongst such picturesque scenery.
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Dec 9, 1837
An inquest was held before Patrick Clinch, coroner, St. George, on Wednesday the 24th of November, on view of the body of William McKenzie, who was found lying dead on the rocks under high-water mark, about half a mile below the public landing. I appeared that the deceased left the Portage about eight o'clock on the previous evening to return home, but owing to the darkness of the night, he mistook his way, and fell over the high and almost perpendicular rocky bank of the river. He was cut and bruised in a shocking manner. Verdict: accidental death by falling of a precipice.
[is this the Patrick Clinch of the Provincialist?]
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Dec 9/1837
Desc. of new steamboat Nova Scotian for Saint John —St. Andrews—Eastport—Partridge Island. . p. 1. In summer Saint John —Annapolis; Saint John —Eastport. Capt. T. Reed.
Piece on Belfast-Quebec Railway. Bill passed delaying further surveying of line until state funds available. "The great rival of our intended rail line to Quebec." "If ever a RR extend from the Atlantic waters to those of the St. Lawrence, it must be that from St. Andrews to Quebec."
St. Andrews/Saint John Mail Stage
Leaving St. Andrews M/W/F at 6:00 am; Carleton T/R at 7 am.
One-day service. See previous article.
One-way 25 shillings.
Leaves St. Andrews at Mrs. McLeavy's Hotel. (Railroad Hotel?)
This line connects with the US mail line at Robbinston. L. L. Copeland.
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Dec 16/1837
Mr. Morris, Portrait Painter
McLeavey's Hotel.
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Dec 23, 1837
Temperance meeting at Methodist chapel in St. Andrews.