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Standard
Feb 16/1839
Extracts from Dr. Gesner's first Report on the Geological Survey of the Province of New Brunswick. Part One. Geology of St. Andrews area described. Other parts follow. Part 2 Feb. 23/1839. Oak Bay etc. Part 3 March 2/1839. St. Stephen. Islands in Passamaquoddy Bay.

Standard
March 8/1839
From Nova Scotian—New Brunswick has to all extents and purposes been invaded by Maine. Resolutions concerning mobilization of military.

Standard
May 4/1839
S. Cunard contracts with British govt. for conveyance of mails between England and America. Leave twice each month for Boston, calling at Halifax. "I am building powerful boats; they will be equal to any other built in this country. They are 1100 tons and 420 horsepower. I shall have all the passengers from Boston, and to the eastward of Boston. I hope to make the passage to Boston, calling at Halifax, in 12 days."

Standard
March 9, 1839
S. T. Gove
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons London
May be found at the residence of Mr. Whitlock
S. T. G. will in a few days open a Drug Establishment in the shop formerly occupied by Dr. Frye.
St. Andrews, March 9, 1839

Americans talking of war with Great Britain.

Standard
April 20, 1839
Letter from Patrick Clinch a few issues back re about his candidature for the upcoming election

To Correspondents
We regret that the article on loyalty by C. D. is deferred until next week for want of room, caused by the large sized type we are still compelled to use; it will not suffer by delay . . .
[last half dozen issues are mainly in overly large type, with small mixed in]

Standard
May 4, 1839
We understand that a Boat Race will take place on Monday next, starting from Mr. Rait's wharf, rowing round the Block and returning to the Wharf. Considerable bets have been taken and a close contest is expected.

Standard
May 25/1839
Lack of accommodation in Fredericton now met by two hotels owned by Mr. Jackson and Mr. Seger. From Fred to Boston in 3 days—Woodstock coach every other day to Houlton and Bangor, then steamboat to Boston. "We are quite satisfied that there will be a considerable influx of travelling now that suitable accommodation can be obtained; and the delightful sail on the river Saint John will form an attraction when known, which will ensure remuneration to those individuals who have devoted their means to the accommodation of the public."—Sentinel

Standard
July 20, 1839
Obituary
Died at St. Andrews on Tuesday, the 18th instant, after an illness of only 3 ½ hours, Mrs. Amy Campbell, wife of Colin Campbell, Esquire. Sheriff of the County, in the 55th year of her age, leaving a bereaved husband, a numerous family of children and grand-children, and a widely extended circle of relatives and friends to mourn their irreparable loss—by which may be truly added that by this sudden and afflicting dispensation of Providence, the Kirk has been deprived of a pious and exemplary member, and the poor, of a benevolent, though unostentatious friend.

Standard
August 17, 1839
To Our Readers
In consequence of being disappointed in getting our supply of Paper, we are under the necessity of publishing this week upon an inferior quality, which our readers will more readily excuse, as there are no reams to be had either in St. John, Eastport, or Calais; but as supply is daily expected at St. John, we hope to be able to print our next issue upon better quality.

Standard
Sept 21/1839
Plate and Sheet Iron Manufactory. William Gibb. Purchased stock from late Mr. Ames. Plumber work done for homes and ships. Ad for Jackson's Hotel, Fred.

Standard
Oct 5, 1839
No. 3 St. Stephen [third in a series of items on St. Stephen from St. Stephen contributor—tiny type, almost illegible]
The following is a list of Vessels now owned in, and sailing out of Saint Stephen, with the amount of tonnage, number of men, and the names of the respective owners.

Ships
Charles Humberston, 640 tons, 20 men, Henry Eastman owners
Joseph Porter, 482, 18, William Porter

Brigs
Sarah Henrietta 252, 10, Nehemiah Marks
Hester, 232, 9, N. Marks
Gertrude, 229, 8, W. and I. I. Andrews
Martha Ann, 216, 7, Frink and Benson
Eliza Ann, 191, 7, R. and N. Lindsay
 Robert , 185, 9, F. H. Todd
Maria, 176, 8, William Porter
Elizabeth Porter, 167, 9 J and G. M. Porter
Eliza Gillis, 155, 8, J. Gillis and J. Grimmer
Hebe, 130, 3, Alexander Grant
Blue Nose, 159, 7, Todd and McAlliser
Helen Marks, 159, 8, Jno. Marks
Cadwallader, 156, 8, Jno Marks
Sarah Lovett, 145, 7, F. H. Todd

Brigantines
Esperanza, 149, 8, Todd and McAllister
Unity, 126, 6, W. and F. L. Andrews
Maria, 118, 5, R. Watson
Orient, 103, 2, F. M. Todd and others
Flotilla, 108, 6, Peter Thompson
Emeline, 106, 5, F. H. Todd
Jennet Grant, 105, 5, Alex. Grant
Corsair, 104, 7, J. and G. M. Porter
Ophelia, 84, 5, J. D. Andrews

Schooners
Spray, 58, 3, J. McKenzie and others
Douglass Clarke, 31, 2, Thomas Armstrong

Barque
Junius, 375, 15, R. M. and F. H. Todd
On the stocks—say 57, 16, R. and N. Lindsay

Ad by James Boyd offering himself for seat in upcoming provincial election on promotion of Thomas Wyer to seat in Legislative Council.

Standard notes it is the only paper in Charlotte County; therefore impartiality especially important in upcoming election.

Boys Wanted
Two boys are wanted, about 15 years of age, who can read and write well; as apprentices to the Printing business. Those from the Country would be preferred.
            Standard Office, Oct. 4, 1839

Standard
Oct 4, 1839
St. Stephen No. 4
[this one readable]
Four bridges cross the St. Croix from St. Stephen, the lower bridge at salt water cost 2,000, and like the others, is owned by a company incorporated in the State of Maine. The stock is divided into eighty shares of 25l. each, the annual dividend is from 15 to 20 percent. Two bridges cross from Mill Town, and the other from the Upper Mills; the latter three cost about 1500l. each.
            Milltown, a thriving village, is situated two miles from the head of salt water; there, in consequence of the adaptation for waterpower for the purpose of propelling them, are situated a large number of sawmills, and other machinery. In this village there is an Episcopalian church, and a Methodist and Catholic chapel; each building is creditable to the denomination by whom it has been erected. Two extensive and costly sluices are connected with the mills at Milltown, about a mile and a quarter in length; these convey the lumber along the bank of the river, past several rapids with which it abounds, to where it can be safely rafted.
            The manufacture of different kinds of lumber on the St. Croix may be estimated in round number as follows, viz:
            Boards, plank, deals, etc.
            40,000,000 sup. Feet, 100,000 pounds
            Laths, 50,000,000, sup. Ft. 12,500
            Clap boards, 100,000, 400
            Shingles, 40,000,000, 20,000
            Pickets, staves, etc., ?,000,000, 1,600

Launch
On Tuesday last a very handsome Brig of 232 Tons old measurement, copper fastened, was launched from the building yard at Indian Point, which received the name of "St. Andrews," on her entrance into the element destined for her future career. She has been built by Mr. Patterson for the spirited firm of William Babcock and Son of this town, and is without exception a fine specimen of naval architecture combining as we understand beauty of model, with strength of build and superior finish. The day being very fine a number of spectators assembled, who by many a cheer and the waving of handkerchiefs expressed their gratification at the sight. We heartily wish her enterprising owners the best success.

Launched
On Friday last at Saint Stephen, a Barque fully coppered and copper fastened, of the burthen of 357 tons, new measurement called the Ninian Lindsay, after the father of the enterprising owners, Messrs. R. and N. Lindsay. The workmanship materials and model of this fine vessel are of the first description. She well sustains the credit of that excellent mechanic, Mr. Owen Hynds, the master builder.

Standard
Oct 12/1839
Pt. 4 in series of small descriptive pieces of St. Stephen/Milltown. .

Standard
Oct 26, 1839
Typography at Fault
In the maritime announcement of a New York paper, not far from the Mirror office, we observed it stated, that sundry vessels "were prevented putting to sea by frogs and clams." On asking for an explanation of this unusual impediment of maritime movements we were directed to read "fogs and calms.'

Launches
Launched at the building yard at Digdeguash on the 9th inst, a splendid Barque named the Madonna, 570 tons new measurement copper fastened, built for the Hon. James Allanshaw. She is pronounced by competent judges to be the finest vessel ever built in this Country.
            Launched at Walker's shipyard on Wednesday last a fine ship called the John Campbell, of 560 tons built for James Rait.
            Launched on Thursday last, from the shipyard at Chamcook, a fine ship called the Coronet, 870 tons new measurement, copper fastened, built by Mr. R. Townshend, for John Wilson
            Launched this day from the same yard a handsome ship called the Provincialist, 890 tons, new measurement, copper fastened, built by Messrs. J. and J. Townshend, for Messrs. E and J Wilson.
            These two splendid ships are said to be the largest ever built in this County, and for beauty of model superior finish and strength of build, are not surpassed in the Province.

Standard
Nov 9, 1839
Fire
On Wednesday morning last about half past six o'clock, the inhabitants of this Town were roused by the cry of "fire," and the ringing of the bells, which was found to proceed from a Barn on the farm of the Hon. T. Wyer, adjoining the Barracks, and occupied by Mr. Trenholm; the engines were immediately brought to the spot but efforts to save the building or its contents were unavailing. Mr. Trenholm has lost a quantity of grain, and all his hay, which is scarce. We regret to add, that it supposed to be the work of an incendiary; and is the second barn burnt within a few weeks by the same means.

Standard
Nov 23/1839
Opening of Mansion House, St. George. Formerly house occupied by John Rogers. John B. Henderson. Nov. 16/1839

Standard
Nov 30, 1839
On Thursday last immediately after one o'clock Mr. [Patrick] Clinch finding that further opposition would be fruitless, the votes then standing for Boyd 759 clinch 455, after thanking the High Sheriff for his strict impartiality during the election, and expressing himself in the handsomest manner towards his opponent, retired from the contest. Mr. Boyd then stated that he cordially reciprocated the good feelings manifested towards him by Mr. Clinch, and extended his hand to that gentleman, which was readily accepted, as a pledge of that mutual esteem which no circumstance during the election had tended to diminish. Mr. B. at the same time expressed himself well pleased at the honourable impartiality manifested by the conduct of the Sheriff during the contest.
THE POLL THEN REMAINED OPEN ONE HOUR AS required BY LAW, WHEN James BOYD WAS publicly proclaimed TO BE DULY ELECTED TO SERVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY OF Charlotte.
            At the steps of the Courthouse a chair was in readiness, handsomely decorated for the purpose, and the member elect was carried through the streets preceded by music, amidst the loud cheering of a large assemblage of freeholders.

Standard
Dec 14, 1839
As the Standard will complete its sixth volume on the 28th inst., we shall call upon all our subscribers who may be arrears for the amount of their respective accounts.

Mr. Boyd takes this method of informing his constituents, that he is ready to attend to any business that may be entrusted to his charge at the next Session of the General Assembly of this Province, and more particularly to the interests of those who consider themselves without a local representative. Gentleman John's section shall meet with particular attention.

Standard
Dec 31, 1839
We copy the following communication from the Saint Jon Observer of the 17th instant.
To the Editor of the Observer,
Sir, The Friday Lectures of the Mechanics' Institute were commenced on the 13th inst. By Mr. George N. Smith, with a discourse on 'the influence which the cultivation of the Arts and Sciences has exerted on the condition of Society."
            This discourse was delivered to a numerous and most respectable audience in the Long Room of the Saint John Hotel, and the learned and accomplished lecturer excited the delight and admiration of all who head him, by such extent of research, such an exhibition of talents, and such display of eloquence as reflected honor upon himself and luster upon this community. Crowded however as the Room at the Hotel was, the surprised and attentive auditory who heard Mr. smith's Lecture, constitute but a small portion of our population; allow me therefore to express a hope that by committing his lucubration to the press, he will secure to himself a more permanent fame than can be achieved by an oral publication, and communicate to the whole reading public of the Province, that information by which the Members of the institute were at once delighted and benefited.
            I happened to know that he Lecture delivered on the 13th, forms only the first of a series on the same subject, and as it seems to have given as general satisfaction as any of the discourse hitherto addressed to the Institute, it is surely incumbent on the president and Directors of that Society to endeavour to gratify wishes which have been so unequivocally expressed, and make such arrangements with Mr. Smith as will induce him to finish the course of lectures which has been so auspiciously begun,
            I am etc,
            A. B.