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Standard
Jan 14/1846
Meeting in St. Stephen to promote RR from Quebec to Passamaquoddy Bay. D. Sullivan one of the committee members, right next to William Todd no less. Also G. S. Hill, MPP, James Brown, MPP, Hon. H. Hatch, Nehemiah Marks, Dr. R. Thomson, MPP, James Boyd, MPP, J. H. Whitlock, Alex Campbell, John Wilson.

The Halifax/Quebec ideas haven't gotten to British parliament, though it has been brought to the attention of Robert Peel.

Standard
Feb 11/1846
Editorials have begun to appear on the RR question for the last few months.

Forceful editorial for St. Andrews as RR terminus to Canada. Descries warmongering politicians, who would plunge us into another war with US. Emphasizes ties with US, rather than conflicts. Commerce should supersede all else. Only St. Andrews line could compete with lines projected in Maine and Mass.

Standard
Feb 25/1846
L. L. Copeland will reopen St. Andrews Hotel in April, "the present occupant's lease expiring at that time."

Standard
April 15/1846
"New stores are fitting up, old ones repaired and altered. The streets are unusually dry and in good order for the season."

Conditions in Ireland increasingly deplorable. Oregon question much in news.

Standard
April 22, 1846
For the Standard
Mr. Editor,
As the time is fast approaching, when "statute labour" is to be performed in this town—perhaps it would be as well to draw public attention to the state of the streets. In some places I notice that pipes from "sinks" are laid above the ground on the side walks, and empty themselves into the "gutters," not only presenting an unsightly appearance but a very unpleasant odour; in others, the cellar drains empty in the same manner. This, Sir, ought not be permitted, and should be attended to at once before the warm weather comes. I would also beg leave to draw attention to the state of the burying grounds which are situated in the centre of the town; they are but imperfectly drained, not having common sewers in most of the streets, running at right angles from the harbour—and even in the streets where there are any, they do not run far enough up. The consequence is that the wells in the vicinity of these grounds are becoming impure and unfit for use, my own is so bad, that it is dangerous I conceive to use that water.
             I would also beg leave to draw the attention to encroachments on the streets in the shape of fences, sheds, etc. In Carleton St., opposite the residence of Mr. Brearcliffe, the fences encroach on the street over ten feet—on the corner of Elizabeth and prince of Wales streets, opposite the Barracks, and occupied by Mr. Odgherton, the fence is something like five feet on the street—at the corner of Prince of Wales and William, streets, there is a large shed attached to a house, occupied by the Commandant, which is wholly on the street; but time would fail me in enumerating the numberless encroachments. These nuisances should not longer be permitted to remain, and I trust that the Grand Jury will present them. I shall advert to these matters again, when time permits.
            Yours,
            A Taxpayer

Standard
April 29, 1846
Married, In St. Andrews, on the 26th inst., by the Rev. M. Pickles, Mr. Alexander Watson, to Miss Louisa Christy, both of the above place.

Standard
May 6/1846
Total abstinence societies seem to have superseded temperance societies here and in St. Stephen. Alex Campbell of St. Stephen a member.

British home government has ordered a survey from an Atlantic port to Quebec.

Standard
May 6, 1846
Potatoes
Several eminent farmers recommend to persons who intend planting potatoes this season to put them in the ground whole, unless they are very large, in which case they may be cut once—two sets or whole potatoes in a hill, or if in drills or beds full sixteen inches apart. New land is also recommended, from the fact, that in every instance where they grew last year on this description of land, the potatoes were sound, not having been visited by the rot. A more extensive cultivation of the turnip and common white bean is urged, they being good substitutes for the potato, and easily cultivated.

"Charlotte Gazette"
We unintentionally omitted to notice in our last, that the Prospectus of a paper under the above title, to be published in this Town, has been issued by Mr. McLachlan. It is to be devoted to the leading interests of the County—and unconnected with any party. "We wish the talented Editor much success."

Standard
May 20/1846
Thomas Sime opens broom factory. Weekly stage between St. Andrews and Fred. Leaving St. Andrews Friday 10 am, Fred. Wed. 10 am. Books kept at Segee's Hotel, Fred., Ross and Copeland Hotel, St. Andrews. Joseph Leavitt.

Standard
June 3, 1846
Eight square rigged vessels arrived here on Sunday last, which with those loading in the harbour, gives our Town a brisker appearance than it has worn for many years. Our streets are thronged with passengers from Great Britain and strangers and persons from the country. The stores are filled with new goods and appear to be "driving a good business." All is life and bustle—may it long continue so—and our trade flourish and increase. We have not despaired of having a railroad to Quebec or at least a branch; and trust there are better thing in store to St. Andrews, than the "Croakers" imagine.

Standard
June 10, 1846
Broom Factory
We would direct attention to the St. Andrews Broom Factory. The proprietor, Mr. T. Sime, Junior, has at much expense, put this establishment into a state of perfection fully equal to anything of the kind, even in that land of corn brooms, the United States. The brooms here manufactured are of a quality fully as good and substantial, and we believe from the specimen with which he has kindly presented us, superior to those imported. They can and will be manufactured in quantities to supply all demands—As a domestic manufacturer, Mr. Sime deserves liberal patronage, which we have no doubt the public generally will be disposed to bestow.

Charlotte Gazette
The first number of a new paper under the above title was issued here on Tuesday. The typographical execution is neat, and the amount of matter large. We hail with pleasure the appearance of this sheet, which forms a respectable addition to the periodical literature of the province.

Standard
June 10/1846
Yellow fever raging in Mexico. Broom factory—"As a domestic manufacturer Mr. Sime deserves liberal patronage." Charlotte Gazette appears.

Standard
June 17/1846
We are informed that the brig Pero from Cork, with passengers, which arrived here last week, had two cases of smallpox among the emigrants. The vessel was ordered to Hardwood Island, the Quarantine station, the sick removed to hospital and the brig is being ventilated. The Board of health will, no doubt, observe every vigilance, lest communication be had with the mainland. If this dreadful disease should once gain a footing in our County, its spread could hardly be prevented at this time of the year, and its effects we have every reason to believe, would be fearfully disastrous. We learn by private advices from Boston, that this scourge is prevalent in that city at the present time.

Standard
June 24, 1846
More emigrants.
Our streets for the last day or two have presented quite a lively appearance, from the additional number of those sons and daughters of the Emerald Isle, which have arrived. Their appearance is healthy. Some of them with whom we have spoken, informed us, that they were desirous of obtaining land and settling; others again, with simple earnestness, were enquiring "the way to Boston." Many of them may be seen in groups, in the streets, discussing the appearance of "America." The seductive legends of the West have been wafted over the Atlantic, and these people are fast hastening to that land which has been erroneously pointed out as a place where they can pick up "dollars on the silvery shores." Every encouragement should be held out to these people to remain, and clear our forest, where they will find land as fertile as any in the State, and where they can live under a government which will extend to them equal rights and privileges.

Standard
June 24/1846
Society formed in England to complete Great National railway in five years. Oregon boundary question settled. See previous issue.

Standard
July 1/1846
Huge fire in Saint John's Nfld. Details.

Standard
July 1, 1846
Died
At his residence at Chamcook, on Thursday, the 25th ult., Mr. John Townshend, ship builder, aged 65. Mr. Townshend was born in the town of Mary-Port, England, and came to this country about 30 years ago, with the late George Thomson, of St. John, which eminent shipwright he assisted in building the first vessel that scientific man built in this province. Mr. T. ranked high in his calling, and as a man was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He has left an affectionate wife and a numerous family, with a large and respectable circle of other relatives and friends to mourn over their bereavement.

Standard
July 8, 1846
An inquest was held in St. George, before Patrick Clinch, Coroner, on the body of Timothy Harrigan, who was drowned on the morning of the 2ith ult in the Mill pond of George Mckenzie, and a verdict of "accidental death" returned.
            The deceased was a young man, a native of Ireland, and had been for twelve months in Mr. Mckenzie's employ. He was a steady, well-behaved man, a bore a good Character.—Gazette
[this the first quotation from the Charlotte Gazette]

Standard
July 15, 1846
His Excellency Sr. William Colebrooke, his Lady and family, together with A. Reade, private secretary, and Lady, arrived here on Thursday morning last in H. M. Steamer Columbia, hon. Capt. Owen. The healthiness of St. Andrews as a place of residence during the warmer summer weather, has induced His excellency to make this visit, that Lady Colebrooke's health which at present is much impaired, may be improved by the salubrious atmosphere of our town. We fully hope that the pure sea breezes which fan our shores, may be instrumental in restoring her Ladyship's health. The distinguished visitors were met on the wharf, by his Lordship, the Bishop of Fredericton, and the leading gentlemen of the town. We are happy to see the advantages of St. Andrews over every part of the province, for a summer residence, are about to be appreciated, by inducing visitors from the Northern and Western portions of the Province to enjoy its healthful air. Excellent opportunities for bathing are not among the least of its inducements, to those who are desirous of invigorating a weakened frame by that healthy exercise. Should public baths be constructed, we have no doubt that many such would visit our town to enjoy the benefit of saltwater bathing.

Accident
We regret to learn, that Master George Colebrooke son of His Excellency, when visiting the Steam Mill yesterday morning, met with a severe accident, by falling fro the slip and fracturing his leg; he was immediately conveyed to the hotel, and medical aid procured; we have the most favourable hopes that the accident will not result in any permanent injury.

New potatoes
We were presented yesterday morning, by Mr. Thomas Johnson, of this parish, with a sample of new potatoes raised on his farm. They are of very fair size, and good quality—and are the first we have seen in town. Green peas have been in use for the last ten days.

Standard
July 22, 1846
ON Thursday last a very valuable mare, belonging to Mr. William Gilmore of St. Patrick, in the at of turning in the wagon, broke through the covering of the wharf, owned by Hon. Thomas Wyer, and received such injury in the fall—the tide being down—as compelled the unfortunate owner to shoot her on the following morning. Mr. Gilmore is a worthy man and is much to be pitied for the loss he has sustained, which he can ill afford. —[Gazette]
[second quotation from the Gazette]

Standard
July 29, 1846
His Excellency Sir William Colebrooke left town on Monday morning last for Fredericton, via the old road.

Launched on Saturday, from Indian Point, a well-built Schooner of 100 tons, called the "Mechanic," Messrs. Gelley and Jarvis, owners.

Standard
Aug 5, 1846
Potato Rot
We regret to notice by the Courier of Saturday last, that the Potato crop in the vicinity of St. John, is beyond a doubt, diseased. By latest papers from the United States we also perceive that the crops are affected but much lighter than last year. We have made enquiries of farmers from several parts of this County, and are much gratified to learn, that the potato crop never looked better, or promised a larger yield; and in this neighborhood the vines yet remain healthy.

Standard
Aug 12, 1846
Thunderstorm
A fearful thunderstorm passed over this town on the 5th inst. About 2 o'clock. Thick clouds of terrifying blackness darkened the heavens; the rain, falling in torrents, flooded the streets; the flash of the electric fluid, darting like thought across the sky, illumined the gloom, and dimmed the eye; the thunderings of heaven's artillery deafened the ear; the wind blew in strong and frightful guests; the whole presenting an exciting scene of the most terrific grandeur. The proximity of the lightning, which, calculating the velocity of sound at 1142 feet in a second of time, and the very brief internal which elapsed between the flash and report of the electric explosion, must have been at a very short distance, and added much to the terror of the storm. But fortunately, it did little harm, one house only being struck, and though occupied by several families none received injury, but one little girl, who, dimmed and bewildered by the flash, fell upon her forehead, but happily escaped with a slight injury. The house (that of Mr. S. Getty, at the corner of Water and Princess Royal streets) was somewhat shattered. The fluid appears to have been communicated by the chimney, to the garret, passed down a rafter which it split; descending to the second story, it tore the casing from the door, and cut a piece of some three feet in length from the molding with all the smoothness of a mechanic's plane; passing still downward, it reached the ground room, breaking the lathing and scattering the plaster across the room—here it passed from a window pane in an opening which it cut of about a bullet's size; luckily no person was in this room, though it had been left but a minute before. The storm must have damaged the crops, its extreme violence flattening the grains, and beating down even the potato stalks.

Alexander Grant, Esquire, Collector of H. M. Customs of this Port, Lady and two children, arrived at St. John, in the ship "Avon" from Liverpool on Thursday last. Gr. Grant arrived here on Tuesday evening.

His Excellency Sir William Colebrooke, our highly esteemed Governor, and his family have favored St. Andrews with a visit of more than a fortnight. During his short residence in this Town he has had an opportunity of becoming to some extent, acquainted with our County, its trade, agriculture, and other resources. We have always considered His Excellency to be a straight-forward, sincere man, not hardened by the corrupting influence of politics, but desirous of promoting the true interests of the Province, and exerting his utmost efforts for that object. Sir William left here on Monday morning for Canseau via St. John, where he would meet the Railroad and Boundary Commissioners, and confer with them. We are informed that his Excellency will return here on Saturday, and on Monday next, leave with Lady Colebrooke and family for Indian Town, in the Steamer Nequasset, which has been engaged to convey them to that place, where the steamer New Brunswick will be in readiness to take them to Head Quarters. We wish His Excellency and family a safe return to their Home and hope to see them here again next year.

Standard
Aug 19, 1846
Accident
We regret to state that Capt. Jacob Paul had his leg fractured on Monday last, at the Steam Mills Wharf, by the falling of a tier of deals, while inspecting them. He was immediately conveyed to his residence, and medical aid procured. We learn that he is doing as well as can be expected, under his severe injury.

The following "Caution to the Public" has been handed us for insertion:
To the Editor of the Standard
Sir,
Being called upon the other day to witness the difference between a load of Hay, weighted at the "Upper Scale" (so called) and the same at the public or Lower Scale (which has been proved correct), I saw that there was one hundred weight in eight—consequently near three hundred weight in the ton. The attention of the proper authority should be called to this imposition on the public.
Yours,
Justice

Our spirited townsman, John Wilson, is at present making improvements at Dark Harbour, which will be of great utility to the fishermen and other small craft.

Standard
Aug 12, 1846
Lunatic asylum to be located in Saint John.

Standard
Aug 19/1846
Long editorial on St. Andrews/Quebec RR. If the Boston-Portland line, constructed at great expense between cities regularly connected by steamship services, could turn a handsome profit, how much more a cheap wooden RR from St. Andrews to Quebec.

Standard
Aug 26/1846
Know-it-all editorial on the advantages of wooden railroad rails.

Standard
Aug 26, 1846
Departure of His Excellency
Sir William Colebrooke, his Lady, and family, have returned home. Her Ladyship, who on her arrival was quite an invalid, has been so far restored to health as to be able to depart to land route, which she did on the 23d inst. This happy improvement in her health is no doubt owing in a great degree to the salubrity of St. Andrews. On Monday Sir William, with his son, Master George, (who has not yet wholly recovered from the injury received by his fall) left here for Fredericton in the steamer Saxe gotha, via St. John. On his departure from the wharf, he was saluted both by loud and hearty cheering from the townspeople and by the guns from the fort. During their stay, our worthy Governor and his excellent Lady, have deeply ingratiated themselves in the favor of all with whom they have associated. Sir William's courteous and agreeable deportment has here gained him much esteem and popularity, while her Ladyship's benevolent heart cannot but insure her the respect of all classes. Sir William has, during his residence in St. Andrews, had an opportunity of becoming more fully acquainted with Charlotte County, her importance and resources, and it is reasonable to suppose, that, now she is known, her claims will be more favourably listened to both in Council and House.

New Vessel
Another splendid and substantial specimen of Naval Architecture has been added to the Mercantile Marine tonnage of St. Stephen, in the ship Elizabeth Bibby of 720 tons. This fine vessel is owned by Messrs. John, George M. Joseph N. and James Porter, and was built, we believe, by Mr. Owen Hinds, the builder of the "Joseph Porter," the ship that on her voyage to Halifax beat H. M. Frigate Pique—Gazette

Standard
Sept 2/1846
More on wooden rails.

Standard
Sept 9/1846
Editorial: annually 200,000 tons of timber rafted from Grand Falls to Saint John, distance of 140 miles. RR much better for all parties—except Saint John, if line came to St. Andrews from Grand Falls.

Standard
Sept 9/1846
Excursion to St. George on Nequasset to see militia 4th battalion. "Our townsmen who have never visited the romantic scenery of SG, will be amply repaid by the visit."

Standard
Sept 16/1846
Editorial: 200,000 barrels of flour and pork taken up Saint John River to lumbering districts. RR would also encourage settlement and trade in every territory it passes. West Indies/Quebec trade would also be encouraged.

Drought has dried wells in town.

Standard
Sept 19, 1846
Scarcity of Water
Much inconvenience is felt by the inhabitants of this Town, owing to the great scarcity of water, the wells having become dry, during the long drouth

Launched, On Monday last from Messrs. Grant and Walkers, Ship yard, a new ship called the Sea Bird of 492 tons. She is owned by F. A. Babcock and is to be commanded by Capt. P. Morrison.

Obituary
Mr. William Hetherington, whose death we noticed last week, we understand, was of Alston, in the County of Cumberland, England. He enlisted, when very young, into the Militia of that County, and volunteered from it into the regular army in 1913. He served with Her Majesty's 74th regiment in Spain and was present at the celebrated battles of the Pyrenees, Orthez and Tolouse, in France, in 1814, with that distinguished corps, besides being engaged in many skirmished with the light companies of his brigade; for which services he received a silver medal. At the conclusion of the war in 1815, he returned with his regiment to England, and came with it to this Province, in 1818. Shortly afterwards he purchased his discharged and settled with his family in this town, where, through the recommendation of his Colonel, the Hon. Sir Robert Le Poer Trench, he was appointed to the situation of Tide-Waiter; an office which he held until taken ill by the sickness which occasioned his death. He was a man of a very amiable disposition, and great uprightness of conduct, and was esteemed and respected by all who knew him for the many good qualities which he possessed. His funeral was numerously attended; the officers of H. M. Customs of the port, were present, the principal inhabitants and his friends.

Artillery Notice
It being proposed to reorganize the Artillery Company, of this place, and equip the same in Uniform;—all Persons enrolled under the present command, and those desirous of joining, will on or before the 1st day of October, next, give in their names to the Captain or Lieutenant of the present company, who have made arrangements for a plain and suitable uniform, similar to the undress of the Royal Artillery—Those of the old Company whose names are not furnished by the above date, will be handed over to the Clerk of the Battalion.—Thomas B. Wilson

Standard
Sept 23, 1846
Mutiny on Board the Ship "Sea King"
We learn that the ship Sea King, Hutton, Master, sailed from New Orleans for Liverpool on the 10th of August, and after being several days at sea, was obliged to bear up for Havanna, in consequence of the mutinous state of the crew. Six of the ring leaders were taken charge of by the British Consul, and would be sent to England in irons, by the next steamer. The Sea King was ready to leave Havanna on the 25th of August, having shipped other men in place of those sent to prison.
            The Sea King is owned by Messrs. e and j Wilson of this place.

New provincial elections, in which James Boyd will once again stand for office. He has served 7 years.

Standard
Oct 7/1846
Meetings here and in St. Stephen on proposed line to Grand Falls, Woodstock.
New steam engine at Ropery of J. and R. Jarvis. C. A. Babcock has decided to set a steam Grist Mill in operation. Bldg. adjoins rope walk.
Article on British ideas to ban capital punishment. Smith on-side.

Capital Punishment
By the English papers we learn that the abolition of capital punishment is still exciting the attention of the philanthropic and humane. Certainly, it is a subject of paramount importance to every inhabitant of civilized countries. There is something indescribably awful in taking away the life of a fellow being, something that makes the hand tremble, and the heart recoil, although the act is sanctioned by the letter and spirit of the law. Why should the executioner do what the prisoner is punished for doing? If it be wrong to kill, what human enactment can make it right? If it be wrong to destroy our own life or that of our neighbour, except in extreme cases of self-defense, how can any man or body of men acquire the right to do this thing, even for the good of society as it is alleged, and though sanctioned by human laws? Who would wish to be the intimate friend of an executioner? The murderer is to all an object of horror, but the executioner is scarcely less so. We shall revert to this subject at a future opportunity.

Launched at the building yard at Chamcook, on Saturday last, a beautifully modeled and substantial built copper fastened vessel, named the Ocean Queen, of 450 tons, news measurement. This ship was built by Messrs. J. and R. Townshend, for William Whitlock, Esq. and others, and adds another laurel to the fame of the Messrs. Townshends as ship builders. She was immediately afterwards towed into the harbour by the Steamer Nequasset.

Ropewalk
It gives us pleasure to notice that our spirited townsmen Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis have, within a few days, put up a new Steam Engine at their Ropery, by which their work will be greatly facilitated. Such enterprise will meet with the reward which it justly merits.

Grist Mill
We have happy to learn, that C. A. Babcock, Esq., has made arrangements to set a Steam Grist Mill in operation immediately. The building which adjoins the Rope Walk is, we learn, ready to receive the machinery. The want of a mill of this description, has long been experienced, and there cannot be a question of its proving great convenience and benefit to the farmers generally in this neighbourhood. We understand that the mill will be adapted for grinding wheat and other grain.

Standard
Oct 7/1846
Meetings here and in St. Stephen on proposed line to Grand Falls, Woodstock.
New steam engine at Ropery of J. and R. Jarvis. C. A. Babcock has decided to set a steam Grist Mill in operation. Bldg. adjoins rope walk.
Article on British ideas to ban capital punishment. Smith on-side.

Launched at the building yard at Chamcook, on Saturday last, a beautifully modeled and substantial built copper fastened vessel, named the Ocean Queen, of 450 tons, news measurement. This ship was built by Messrs. J. and R. Townshend, for William Whitlock, Esq. and others, and adds another laurel to the fame of the Messrs. Townshends as ship builders. She was immediately afterwards towed into the harbour by the Steamer Nequasset.

Ropewalk
It gives us pleasure to notice that our spirited townsmen Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis have, within a few days, put up a new Steam Engine at their Ropery, by which their work will be greatly facilitated. Such enterprise will meet with the reward which it justly merits.

Grist Mill
We have happy to learn, that C. A. Babcock, Esq., has made arrangements to set a Steam Grist Mill in operation immediately. The building which adjoins the Rope Walk is, we learn, ready to receive the machinery. The want of a mill of this description, has long been experienced, and there cannot be a question of its proving great convenience and benefit to the farmers generally in this neighbourhood. We understand that the mill will be adapted for grinding wheat and other grain.

Standard
Nov 18/1846
Whale with a pair of boots inscribed with name Jonah towed into Rockport, Mass.

Standard
Dec 2/1846
At RR meeting recently held: Mr. Chadburne of Eastport, among other objections refuted, "Think not should this route be adopted, and St. Andrews become the terminus, that your town will be overstocked with travelers, or burthened with lumber without a means of getting rid of either: ships will be in readiness to carry your lumber, and we (the Americans), will meet you with a Portland Railway, and take up your first passenger the moment he steps from your train, and carry him to Boston, NY or N Orleans, should he wish to go, without waiting half an hour."

Standard
Oct 21, 1846
The election
Close of the Election
The candidates returned to serve in General Assembly for this county, were openly declared in the Court House on Tuesday at ten minutes to three o'clock. The state of the Poll in the different parishes of the county will be found below upon the High Sheriff declaring that James Brown, Robert Thompson, William Porter and B. R. Fitzgerald had a majority of votes—Mr. Boyd then demanded a scrutiny of Mr. Fitzgerald's votes; it was decided that the scrutiny should commence on Thursday (tomorrow). Mr. Robinson also requested a scrutiny of the whole votes, and S. G. Andrews as Mr. Hill's representative, also demanded a scrutiny on the part of that gentleman.

[the parishes are as follow:
St. James, St. Stephen, St. David, St. Andrews, Digdeguash, Rolling Dam, St. George, Pennfield, West Isles, Grand Manan.
Boyd won in St. Andrews but had only 736 votes total as opposed to 963 for Thomson, 607 for Hill, 983 Brown, 599 Chandler, 8940 Porter, 747 Fitzgerald, and 693 Robbinson.]

Standard
Nov 4, 1846
After the scrutiny requested by Boyd, he is returned with a majority of five.

All of the candidates lost by the scrutiny, from 30 to 80 votes.
Smith favors a registration law, to overcome corruption in the voting system.

Standard
Nov 25, 1846
Launched on Saturday last from the building yard of Messrs. e and j Wilson, a noble ship, which on entering her native element, was named the Loudiana? . . . and 752 old measurement. She is principally built of hackmatac and pitch pine, copper fastened, and reflects credit upon her builder, Mr. George, Gelly. We wish her enterprising owners, Messrs. e and j Wilson, success.

Standard
Jan 6/1847
Editorial on past year: "In our own Province, little of importance has transpired. But the tide is flooding—industry has taken the place of supineness—activity has supplanted indolence—an impetus (slight though it may be) has been given to commerce—and a spirit of enterprise pervades our community, and good results must follow. After comparing present prosperity to our past depression, we augur better times."

Electric telegraph in New Brunswick—from Halifax to Montreal. May not wait for RR. Eastport and Woodstock favorable to St. Andrews/Quebec RR.