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Standard
Jan 6, 1847
The Past Year
Time flies—and how rapid its flight--another year has fled never to return. How appropriate then at this time, to pause and look back upon the past. A retrospective view alone will tell us whether it has been profitably spent. We should ask ourselves whether our respective duties have been faithfully discharged? Whether our time has been honestly and usefully employed! Whether we have fulfilled the golden rule of doing to others as we would be done by? Whether our talk and conversation have been such as become the Christian and the immortal soul. Alas! How few can congratulate themselves upon an affirmative reply—who is there among us that can lay his hand upon his heart and solemnly declare that such is his happy case. On the contrary, hour after hour of our precious time has been misspent and trifled away. May we not see that we have done many things that we ought not to have done, and have left undone many we were called upon to do; this is the melancholy truth. Let the past then admonish us, so to employ the present that when another year shall have finished its course those of us who shall be permitted to see it close, many, in recalling the past, find less to regret, and more to gratify, than the retrospect of the past affords. It is only by availing ourselves of past experience, that we can ever become great or good.
The year so lately departed, has witnessed some of those vicissitudes which invariably mark the lapse of time. How many schemes has it seen defeated—how many airy castles diminished—how many reverses of fortune—how many did it find in poverty and leave in wealth—how many did affluence and leave in want—how many that it first saw in health and strength, has it seen impaired and invalid—and how many blanks has it left in the family circle. How many individuals who hailed its coming with delight, vainly imagining that many days of health and happiness awaited their enjoyment, have passed to the "bourne whence none will return"—and how many promising flowers has it seen nipped in their budding, by the icy hand of death.
Other changes of much importance have likewise occurred. In Great Britain the helm of political affairs has been transferred to other hands, and we who a few months ago beheld with admiration the mighty workings of Peel's gigantic mind, now see that mind quiet and inactive, settled late the retirement of private life, while another guides the ship of state along "time's boisterous gulf."
Within the same period, we have been American ministers plunge their nation into a lawless and unholy war—a war discountenanced by the people's voice, and which if successful, will but tarnish the glory of the United States and prove a blot on their escutcheon—in which justice, blood, and treasures, are sacrificed to gratify an unjustifiable "lust of dominion."
In the neighboring provinces changes have also taken place. Canada has been deprived of an excellent Governor and a pious man, by the relentless king of terrors—while the no less relentless king of discord and party strife has driven Lord Falkland from Nova Scotia.
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 be has been given to commerce—and good results must follow. After comparing present prosperity to our past depression, we augur better times.
Standard
Jan 13/1847
Mr. Pheasant (and friends from Eastport) will give vocal and instrumental concert in Paul's Hall.
Standard
Jan 29, 1847
Died of disease of the heart at her residence, in Saint John the 11th inst, after a short illness, Mary, wife of Cavalier H. Jouett, in the 50th year of her age leaving a deeply afflicted husband and family, with a numerous circle of relatives and friends to mourn this dispensation. Her parting words gave full assurance that her end was peace, and that she relied solely upon a crucified Saviour for acceptance in a world to come.
New Ship—a fine new ship, of over 900 tons Register Tonnage, was launched on the 2nd inst., from the Shipyard of Henry Eastman. St. Stephen. She is named the Christia Anna, and built by Mr. Owen P. Hinds for Mr. Eastman—Unusual pains have been taken, and no expense spared in the selection of Materials for this noble vessel; and she is pronounced by persons well qualified to judge in such matters, and who have had an opportunity of seeing her in every state of her building to be in every respect unsurpassed by any one of the magnificent fleet of ships now owned in the Province. We heartily wish her enterprising owner many profitable voyages of his gallant vessel.
Another fine ship of over 1200 tons has been in progress of building at the Ledge for some weeks. She is building for Messrs. William Joseph and James Porter, who have already by their enterprise contribute largely to the growth of the Mercantile Marine of the County—Charlotte Gazette
Standard
February 10, 1847
Valuable Property for Sale
That well known establishment in St. Andrews called "Copelands Hotel," at present occupied by the subscriber.
The house if 50 feet by 40, with cellars, and kitchen and woodshed attached; there is stabling for 20 horses with barns, coach houses, spacious yard and other conveniences. No situation can be better adapted for the purpose of a respectable Hotel, being central, and close to the Steamboat landing, and adjoining the public square.
The business of the House had been gradually on the increase and will necessarily advance on the completion of the contemplated railroad from St. Andrews to Quebec.
Should this property not be sold by the last of April next, it will be to let for term of years.
The terms of Sale will be moderate and liberal. For further particulars apply to James W. Street Esq., or he Subscriber.
Samuel Copeland
St. Andrews, Feb. 10, 1847
New Brunswick. Copelands Hotel being offered for Sale is therefore closed for the present but will be reopened for the accommodation of the public on the 1st day of May next when due notice will be given.
Notice
The subscriber will receive tenders up to 1st of march from persons disposed to fit the rigging of the new ship at Chamcook. The rigging to be received in the coil at the rigging loft as may be wanted from Messrs. J. S. and R. Jarvis' Rope Factory; the standing rigging and stays to be wormed by the rope maker. The rigging to be fitted, and hip fitted for sea and sails bent. The rigging to be taken to the ship by the rigger from the rope loft, all the tar parceling etc. found.
Also—tenders will be received for making a complete suit of sails; Canvas twine and points found by the subscriber. John Wilson
Feb 3, 1847
Standard
March 3, 1847
Communication
To the Editor of the Standard
Sir,
In the Charlotte Gazette of 18th inst., I observe a communication signed "Spectator," whoever the writer is it appears he feels annoyed by the account given in a former Gazette of formation of a Farmer Society in this quarter. I agree with Spectator as to the inaccurate account given of the meeting, for neither of the three persons named in the communication of Locator spoke the words ascribed to them, but I must differ very much with him in stating that the Secretary allowed Locator to draw out the proceedings of the meeting; Spectator had better ascertain who Locator is and if not the Secretary before he makes such a glaring mistake as he made, I do not know to a certainty who Spectator is but I trust when he writes again to make case or brief short or not to allow his Sermons be too long.
Fair Play
St. George, Feb. 23, 1847
Registration bill defeated in Assembly, though supported by Boyd and one other from Charlotte. "During the last election in Charlotte, and doubtless in other Counties here, hundred so bad votes were polled, the offer of which a Registration Act would have prevented."
Standard
March 10/1847
Legislature will grant Crown land to St. Andrews/Quebec RR and make gift of 20,000 acres. Guarantee of 5 percent per annum interest on 100,000 pounds for 10 years as well. Road must be built, even failing support from Britain.
Telegraph to connect Montreal and Toronto.
Standard
March 24, 1847
Deals
The import this year is one fourth more, than last year. The stocks are more than last year by 713,000. The estimation of New Brunswick Deals is increasing to the almost total superseding of Baltic, which is stated to be mainly owing to the attention paid in this Province, to the make and dimension of our deals. Saint John with cargo were sold from 2 ¼ to 2 ½ d.
Standard
May 3, 1847
St. Andrews Hotel
William Ross
Thankful for the patronage he has received, would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the house lately occupied by B. R. Fitzgerald, which has undergone a thorough repair, and is now fitted up for the reception of travelers and others. The situation is central being in the immediate vicinity of the Market Wharf. The manager pledges himself that no effort on his part shall be wanting to give satisfaction to all those who may favor this establishment with their patronage, hopes to merit a continuance of that patronage so liberally bestowed up him since his commencement.
Standard
May 5, 1847
Communication, To the Editor of the Standard
[a Mountain, labored, and brought forth a Mouse]
Mr. Editor, Sir,
Having observed a Burlesque, in the columns of the St. Andrews Gazette, of the 22nd inst., signed Thomas Burgess, commenting on an article, which appeared, in the "Standard" of the 14th inst., Now if Mr. E. Spinner, the writer, of the article, in the Standard had put forth falsehood, or invented anything which was not true, he would have been censurable; but as this has not been the case, we would ask T. Burgess, why has not Mr. E. Spinney a right to address the public, through the medium of the press, as well as he, who plainly shows by his discordant nonsense, that he is totally ignorant of the effects produced by natural causes.
But, conspicuity, in newspaper writing, seems to be the ruling passion of our "village"; and as such, I am sorry to see the literary effusions of T. Burgess stoop so low.
Perhaps, the appellation of Dickens, or "Boz" might be more acceptable to the ambitious, and far-famed Burgess.
For the benefit of the public, I subjoin the following beautiful sentiments by our modern "Boz":
"Vibration of the cannonading in Mexico, between old Rough and Ready," "Santa Anna," "hypotheses," "Artillery of Nature," "antecedent to the artillery of nature, artillery of Taylor, their doubt may be refuted by the theory—that coming events cast their shadow before. Now I leave the public to gape in astonishment at the far-fetched eloquence of this our modern "Boz."
Ebenezer Spinney
St. George, April 26, 1847
Charlotte Assizes
Phillip Ward, a young lad, was indicted for larceny, and found guilty for stealing a piece of cloth, the property of Justus Knight sentenced to six calendar months confinement in the Penitentiary, with hard labour.
John Dixon, of Grand Manan, was indicted for feloniously assaulting John O'Grady of the same place; it appeared in evidence, that this was one of the most brutal attempts to injure O'Grady without any apparent provocation, as could possibly be conceived. Coming up behind O'Grady knocked him down, jumped on him, and in the struggle, cut off a piece of his nose--tore off the shin of one of his hands with his teeth, and in fact it was providential that he had not killed O'Grady, which would seem from his violent actions, to warrant the intention—sentenced to eighteen calendar months in the Penitentiary with hard labour.
Standard
May 19, 1847
Launched On Thursday last from the shipyard at Chamcook, a beautifully modeled and substantial built ship called the Alice Wilson, measuring 1020 tons new measurement. She is owned by our enterprising townsman John Wilson Esquire, and is constructed of the best materials; her stem, stern post, main transom, binding streaks, apron and windlass bit are white oak, wails, top timbers, breast hooks and knees, hackmatack. Her sealing from the Kelson to the floor timber heads—pitch pine—long spruce timbers 14 inches square, bolted through the floor timbers, and clinched before planked.
She has been pronounced by competent judges to be one of the best constructed and faithfully built vessels ever launched in Charlotte and from her model, will no doubt be a fast Sailer. She is commanded by Capt. John McBean.
Standard
May 26, 1847
Emigrant Agent
It is evident that a great number of Emigrants will arrive at St. Andrews, during the present season. Multitudes are leaving Ireland and other parts of the British Empire for America, and we learn by the last steamer that many of those destined for the United States, will be landed in New Brunswick, owing to the stringent regulations respecting Emigrants adopted by the United States Government. An unusual number will no doubt find their way to this port, and we fear that our population is not in the best possible state to receive them, either as regards rendering them assistance, or finding them employment.
Now there is one thing to which we desire to call public attention, vis. The want of an Emigrant Agent at this port; and it is a matter of some surprise, and more regret that means have not been adopted for the appointment of this necessary officer. We do not pretend that the mere services of such Agent would completely remedy the difficulties and hardship necessarily attending the arrival of large numbers of Emigrants without means or any knowledge of the soil and climate or of the best method of projecting a livelihood in a poor and thinly settled country. But we do contend that a proper agent would be most useful. He would naturally make himself acquainted with everything necessary for the Emigrant upon his arrival to know, and could thus furnish the requisite information at the shortest possible notice; and any assistance practicable could be rendered in a regular and systematic manner, and with a chance of doing good. The appointment of an agent here is therefore highly necessary, and we trust that representation to that effect will be made in the proper quarter, and the accomplishment of this desirable object obtained.
Still they Come
Since yesterday morning, says the New York Evening Post of the 15th inst. 2,272 passengers have arrived at this port from foreign countries.
Grist Mill
The Subscriber is now erecting a Grist Mill, adjoining Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis' Rope Walk, which will be in operation about the first week in January next. This Mill will grind from 150 to 160 bushels of Oats per day, or other grain in proportion, and will have in connection with it a well-built Kiln, with improved tile head. Persons bringing grain to this establishment, may rely upon having it ground in a superior manner, by a capable and trustworthy Miller.
St. Andrews, Dec. 2, 1846
C. A. Babcock
Standard
May 26, 1847
Daguerreotypes!
Mr. Henry E. Seelye
Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of the Town of St. Andrews, that he will for a short time, take Daguerrian Portraits in the highest perfect of the art. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call at his Rooms, in the House of Mr. James Stevenson, corner of William and Queen Streets, and examine specimens.
Price from 12s 6d to 22s 6d
St. Andrews, 26th May 1847
Grist Mill
The Subscriber is now erecting a Grist Mill, adjoining Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis' Rope Walk, which will be in operation about the first week in January next. This Mill will grind from 150 to 160 Bushels of Oats per day, or other grain in proportion, and will have in connection with it a well-built Kiln, with improved tile head. Persons bringing grain to this establishment, may rely upon having it ground in a superior manner, by a capable and trustworthy Miller.
St. Andrews, Dec. 2, 1846
C. A. Babcock
Standard
February 10, 1847
Valuable Property for Sale
That well known establishment in St. Andrews called "Copelands Hotel," at present occupied by the subscriber.
The house is 50 feet by 40, with cellars, and kitchen and woodshed attached; there is stabling for 20 horses with barns, coach houses, spacious yard and other conveniences. No situation can be better adapted for the purpose of a respectable Hotel, being central, and close to the Steamboat landing, and adjoining the public square.
The business of the House had been gradually on the increase and will necessarily advance on the completion of the contemplated railroad from St. Andrews to Quebec.
Should this property not be sold by the last of April next, it will be to let for term of years.
The terms of Sale will be moderate and liberal. For further particulars apply to James W. Street Esq., or he Subscriber.
Samuel Copeland
St. Andrews, Feb. 10, 1847
New Brunswick. Copelands Hotel being offered for Sale is therefore closed for the present but will be reopened for the accommodation of the public on the 1st day of Ma next when due notice will be given.
Notice
The subscriber will receive tenders up to 1st of march from persons disposed to fit the rigging of the new ship at Chamcook. The rigging to be received in the coil at the rigging loft as may be wanted from Messrs. J. S. and R. Jarvis' Rope Factory; the standing rigging and stays to be wormed by the rope maker. The rigging to be fitted, and hip fitted for sea and sails bent. The rigging to be taken to the ship by the rigger from the rope loft, all the tar parceling etc found.
Also—tenders will be received for making a complete suit of sails; Canvas twine and points found by the subscriber. John Wilson
Feb 3, 1847
Standard
May 3, 1847
St. Andrews Hotel
William Ross
Thankful for the patronage he has received, would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the house lately occupied by B. R. Fitzgerald, which has undergone a thorough repair, and is now fitted up for the reception of travelers and others. The situation is central being in the immediate vicinity of the Market Wharf. The manager pledges himself that no effort on his part shall be wanting to give satisfaction to all those who may favor this establishment with their patronage, hopes to merit a continuance of that patronage so liberally bestowed up him since his commencement.
Standard
May 19, 1847
Launched On Thursday last from the shipyard at Chamcook, a beautifully modeled and substantial built ship called the Alice Wilson, measuring 1020 tons new measurement. She is owned by our enterprising townsman John Wilson Esquire, and is constructed of the best materials her stem, stern post, main transom, binding streaks, apron and windlass bit are white oak, wails, top timbers, breast hooks and knees, hackmatack. Her sealing from the kilson to the floor timber heads—pitch pine—long spruce timbers 14 inches square, bolted through the floor timbers, and clinched before planked.
She has been pronounced by competent judges to be one of the best constructed and faithfully built vessels ever launched in Charlotte and from her model, will no doubt be a fast sailer. She is commanded by Capt. John McBean.
Standard
May 26, 1847
Railway Travelling and its Effects on the Human System
The very important question of the medicinal effect of traveling by railway has lately engaged the attention of the most eminent physicians, and it is some satisfaction to know that those who are said proverbially to disagree are at least in this respect unanimous. Even to the passengers of the third class, exposed to all the elements, railway traveling has been pronounced the harbinger of health and the greatest opponent to disease. Dr. James Johnson, no mean authority in these matters, has written in glowing terms of the advantages derived; as "if it be a dead calm, we cleave through the air as though we are running against a brisk gale—and if the breeze be adverse, we are sailing right in the wind's eye against a furious hurricane. This the way to undergo a thorough ventilation—a sensory purification from the mephitic atmosphere of London, impregnated with all the poisons issuing from Pandora's box. It is in the 'main top' of a flying train like this that we can most effectually take practicum from our persons and cleanse those noxious vapours that have emanate from at least one hundred millions of living things; besides the incalculable masses of dead animal and vegetable matter in the transit of decomposition from a solid to gaseous form of existence." Rather strong language this; but the assertions are confirmed by everyday experience. He further adds, that the oscillatory motion of a railway carriage is not only more salutary than the swinging, jolting motion of a stage coach, but that bids fair to be a powerful remedial agent in many ailments to which the metropolitan and civic inhabitants are subject, and that to thousands of valetudinarians a railway ride of twenty miles would prove a means of preserving health and prolonging life more powerful and effectual than all the drugs in Apothecaries Hall." Others speak in similarly glowing terms of its effects in equalizing the circulation, tranquillizing the nerves, and causing a sound, healthy, and invigorating sleep during the succeeding night. Conscious, therefore, that apart from its physical benefits, the salubrious influence exercised over the mind by change of a scene and air, must materially tend to make railway rambles a pleasurable source of health and recreation during he coming months of summer, we shall from time to time indicate some of the most alluring spots that fall within a day's trip from town, and by so doing hope to materially enlarge, the stock of innocent pleasure to which our little "Miscellany" aims especially at contributing.—Traveller's Miscellany.
The Mexican American War (deplored by the Standard against the Americans) and the emigration both to America from Ireland and from the East Coast to Oregon much in the news.
Standard
June 9, 1847
Instructions of turnip culture.
Emigrants
By our exchanges we notice that Passenger vessels are almost daily arriving at St. John, and other neighboring ports, most of which contain disease, and in some instance the mortality during the voyage has been great. There has but one vessel arrived in our port with passengers, the Elizabeth Grimmer, but more are daily expected. The vessel and passengers were ordered to Hardwood Island where they are now staying in order to recruit themselves. We understand an order was passed this morning permitting them to land.
Distress Among the Emigrants
The Quebec Gazette of Monday last says: "the latest reports from the Quarantine station at Grosse Isle are unfavorable. There are thirteen hundred sick, and about thirteen thousand in forty vessels at the stations. According to all accounts, death and starvation are nearly as bad at Grosse Isle as in Ireland. The number of orphans is now about a hundred."
Standard
June 16/1847
Vessel arrives in Miramichi with many sick, dead of typhus fever. 467 passengers en route from Dublin, 117 dead.
Oatmeal now being ground at C. A. Babcock's Grist Mill. 150 bushels per day.
Mr. Henry E. Seeley, taking daguerreotypes next four days.
Mr. E Forest holding singing school at James Stevenson 's Hotel.
New packet: Schooner Spray—running between Saint John, St. Andrews, St. Stephen. John Balson, Master.
Standard
June 16, 1847
More on the cultivation of turnips.
We have frequently ventured to predict the evils which must result from the abuse of one of the noblest resources with which any Country was ever blessed; we mean that mad and ruinous speculation in Lumbering, which annually drains the Province of its circulating medium, and lays waste the most "fair and fertile" portions of the Country. When hired labour is raised to a pitch which precludes the cultivation of the Soil, nay, when the very owners of the soil leave their comfortable homes and rich farms, to speculate in the woods in winter, and in the very planting season to follow the course of their logs and timber along the river, what can be excepted but destitution and poverty? Houses forsaken, land laid waste, farms mortgaged, families ruined, these are a few of the effects of the lumber mania, and all attended with the unfortunate circumstances that from the injury sustained by the deluded operative, no direct benefit is reaped in the province; our money—the fruit of our labor-all passes into the hands of strangers.
During the present spring when all the energies of our farming population should be roused to the importance of their calling, we fear little has been done in the upper sections of the Country in cultivating the soil. The farms are literally deserted, and should another year like the last, drain the American Market for the population of Europe, heaven only knows whether we may not be called upon to suffer under a similar manner with our fellow subjects on the other side of the Atlantic.
A gentleman who left the Grand Falls a few days ago informs us, that during the whole route from that station to this City he saw only one man employed in agriculture ! the whole male population were employed in rafting, milling, and steam-driving! What a picture in a Country which has few to excel it in fertility on the face of the Globe!
—Fredericton Reporter
Signs
When will signs and wonders cease? Not till the destroying angel shall clip the threat of time, and the heavens be rolled together as a scroll."
It is a good sign to see a man enter our sanctum with a friendly greeting: "Here's two dollars to pay for my paper."
It is a bad sign to hear a man say he's too poor to take a paper—then to one he carries home a jug of "white-eye" that cost him half a dollar.
It is a good sign to see a man doing an act of charity to his fellows.
It is a bad sign to hear him boasting of it.
It is a good sign to see the color of health in a man's face.
It is a bad sign to see it all concentrated in his nose.
It is a good sign to see an honest man wearing his old clothes.
It is a bad sign to see them filling the holes in his windows.
It is a good sign to see a man wiping the perspiration from his face.
It is a bad sign to see him wipe his chops as he comes out of a cellar.
It is a good sign to see a woman dressed with taste and neatness.
IT is a bad sign to see her husband sued for her finery.
It is a good sign for a man to advertise in the paper.
It is a bad sign for the Sheriff to advertise for him.
It is a good sign to see a man sending his children to school.
It is a bad sign to see them educated at "evening schools," on the corner of the streets or on the public square.
Standard
June 30/1847
Stevenson's Hotel
The subscriber begs to intimate to the public, that he has opened a hotel, strictly on abstinence principles, at the corner of William and Queen Street, St. Andrews, where every attention will be given to make those who may visit this establishment comfortable. The house has been fitted up for the accommodation for travelers and permanent boarders, and is situated in a pleasant part of the town only a short distance from the steamboat landing. Good stabling. James Stevenson, June 23, 1847.
Ad listing New Brunswick Directors of St. Andrews/Quebec RR Company. .
Standard
July 7, 1847
Singing School
Mr. E. Forest respectfully informs the inhabitants of St. Andrews and it vicinity, that he has opened a school for the instruction of vocal music upon the highly approved and analytic system of Pestalozzi. Having been for several years a student in the Boston Academy of Music, under Professors Mason and Webbe, during which time he acquired an intimate knowledge of the elementary principles of the science, combined with experience in teaching; he trusts that he ill be able to afford the highest instruction to those who may favour him with their patronage. The Parish School house has been engaged for the school—Hours of attendance from 7 till 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Music set and arranged for the piano forte, etc. For terms etc. please apply at Mr. James Stevenson 's Hotel.
June 9, 1847
Standard
July 14, 1847
Prospectus of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway issued in London by the delegates of the road. Very detailed.
It affords us much satisfaction in giving to the Public, the earliest information respecting the encouraging prospects of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway, and as stated in another column of the certainty of its being commenced during the present season. And it is with pleasure we refer to the fact of our humble sheet, being the first, and indeed for some years the only paper in the province to advocate the construction of Colonial Railways. In the month of September 1835, G. N. Smith, the former editor of the Standard, now a resident of Saint John urged upon the attention of the Inhabitants of this County, the necessity of a railroad from Woodstock to this place as the nearest Atlantic port, and pointed out the many advantages that would follow from the construction of such a railway. During the same year, he also published a series of articles upon the construction of a railway to Quebec—the idea was then ridiculed by many—but how differently received now! We look forward with confidence to the speedy fulfillment of his prediction, "that we will before twenty elapse travel by Railway to Quebec."
Boundary dispute settled by Ashburton treaty of March 1847.
Standard
July 21, 1847
The Madras School to be opened on the 20th.
Standard
July 28/1847
Saint Andrews Hotel
[sounds like this is the new Railroad Hotel]
William Segee
Begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has leased the premises well known as the St. Andrews Hotel, lately in the possession of L. L. Copeland, which he has now fitted up in comfortable style for the reception of travelers and visitors wishing to spend a short time in St. Andrews. The St. Andrews hotel is pleasantly situated opposite the steamboat landing, and in the immediate vicinity of the Market Slip, and the subscriber flatters himself that his long experience in business will enable him to secure such a share of public patronage as he is determined to endeavour to merit. There is excellent stabling on the premises, and a first-rate groom in constant attendance.
July 27, 1847
Standard
Aug 4, 1847
New York Circus
By an advertisement in our columns, it will be seen that this celebrated troupe of equestrians will exhibit here on Wednesday next the 11th inst. This renowned establishment in addition to other attractions secured the services of many artists of acknowledge celebrity and invented several new and pleasing scenes which are so innocent and instructive. See advertisement
Standard
Aug 4, 1847
Pay the Printer
Mock Sermon on this the most heinous of sins by Dow, Dr.
When the cold storm howls round the door,
And you by light of taper,
Sit closely by the evening fire,
Enjoying the last paper—
Just think of him whose work thus helps
To wear away the winter;
And put this query to yourself—
Have I paid the printer?
From east to west—from north and south,
From land beyond the water,
He weekly brings you "lot of news," From every nook and quarter.
No slave on earth toils more than he,
Through summer's heat and winter.
How can you for a moment, then
Neglect to pay the Printer?
Your other bills you pay,
Wherever you do go, sir—
The butcher for his meat is paid,
For "sundries" is the grocer.
The tailor and the shoemaker,
The hatter and the vintner—
All get their pay—then why neglect
To settle with the Printer?
—anon but perhaps Mr. Smith?
New Vessel
Launched at Magadavic on Thursday last, a brigantine named the Wetmore, of 179 tons old, and 130 new measurement. She was built by Mr. John Billings for our enterprising townsmen Messrs. Ross and Wren and is pronounced by judges to be an excellent vessel in every respect.
Shipping Journal
Arrived
August 3, Brig Bluenose, Thornton, St. John—ballast
New York Circus
By an advertisement in our columns, it will be seen that this celebrated troupe of equestrians will exhibit here on Wednesday next the 11th inst. This renowned establishment in addition to other attractions secured the services of many artists of acknowledge celebrity and invented several new and pleasing scenes which are so innocent and instructive. See advertisement
Standard
Aug 11/1847
Editorial on RR: names of British directors, praises economic potential, and foresees within ten years between here, Calais and NY, a RR through St. Stephen and Saint John to Halifax, "thus opening an uninterrupted communication from the US to the principal seaports in this and the adjoining provinces."
Standard
Aug 18, 1847
Launched
On Wednesday last from the building yard of Messrs. Grant and Walker, a beautiful ship of 540 tons old and 598 tons news measurement, called the Laconic. She reflects much credit upon her builders and is owned by Messrs. R. Walton and John S. Jarvis of this Town.
Standard
Aug 18/1847
Praise in Eastport Sentinel for St. Andrews/Q RR. Hopes Portland Montreal line will also be realized. "It would be the means of speedily creating a commendable spirit of public improvement and progress, of energizing and rousing the public mind, and of thus removing occasion for the now oft-made remark of visitors from abroad, that New Brunswick in most of the great improvements of the time is a century behind the age.
Stevenson's Hotel. June/1847. Strictly on abstinence principles. Corner William and Queen. Only a short distance from the steamboat landing. (this apparently before the steamboat wharf at the Point)
Standard
Aug 25/1847
Piece on St. Andrews/Q RR from London Railway Record, July 24/1847
Editorial: "A bright day for St. Andrews fast approaching, and we see in anticipation its glorious results. The busy hum of men will gain be heard in our streets, and soon all will be life, and activity, and joy."
Magnetic Telegraph lines now perfect between Toronto and Montreal.
Standard
Oct 6/1847
3 divisions of St. Lawrence and Atlantic RR in progress in Maine. Hon Judge Preble and Mr. Poor in Montreal on related business.
Standard
Oct 13/1847
Mr. Gough
This celebrated and eloquent advocate of the cause of temperance lectured on Monday and Tuesday evenings last, before two of the largest, most respectable, and attentive audiences, we ever saw assembled in the Town Hall. Mr. Gough feels the force of his subject, and we believe, makes his hearers feel it also. To attempt a description of Mr. Gough, as a speaker, is no easy matter, we shall content ourselves, by stating that he deals more in facts, than arguments—avoids personalities, and depicts the evils of drunkenness in a masterly style. We have heard many lectures on the evils of intemperance, but never so forcibly illustrated before.
On Tuesday afternoon, according to previous announcement, Mr. Gough addressed the youth of the Town and explained the nature of the "Cold Water Army." A large number of the children signed the pledge, and we are authorized to state, that a meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next, at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of organizing and appointing office bearers in the juvenile "cold water army."
Also a daughter of temperance society in next issue or two.
St. Andrews/Q RR explored and surveyed as far as Soldier's Brook, Waweig.
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Sept 1, 1847
Some reports of disease among the potato crops this year but fairly minimal.
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Sept 15, 1847
Died
On the 6th inst. After a short illness, which she bore with Christian meekness, Mrs. Mary L. Hanson, wife of Capt. John Hanson aged 39 years, leaving a sorrowing husband and family to lament their severe loss. Mrs. H. was a native of N. S. but resided in this Town for a number of years, where she was universally beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
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Sept 29, 1847
Launched on Thursday last, from the shipyard at Indian Point, a well-built and splendid barque named the Ivy Green, of 272 tons, built by Mr. G. Gelly for F. A. Babcock Esq.
It is our painful duty in this number, to record the decease of Dr. Frye. He was a man, the loss of whom must be deeply and sincerely deplored by all classes of the community. In him were united a sound judgment, a benevolent heart, an amiable disposition, and an irreproachable character. From our childhood we have been accustomed to look up to him as to a parent, and his kind advice and friendly admonitions, we have often had the good fortune to receive. We view his loss as the bereavement of a near and valued relative; and sure we are, that everyone who has had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and who is not devoid of the ordinary feelings of humanity, will entertain a like sympathy. Whether in his family, in the social circle or in public life, the same unvarying kindness of disposition, gentleness of deportment, and rectitude of principle, were manifested.
It is seldom a man has pursued a public course for so long a period, with firmer friends or fewer enemies. His duty as a man and a Christian was faithfully discharged—his life was spent in benefiting his fellow creatures, his death is unfeignedly lamented, and his name and memory will be long and gratefully cherished.
We sincerely sympathize with his bereaved family, in their present affliction.
Died
At his residence in this Town, on Monday morning last, the 27th instant, Samuel Frye, M.D. in the 61st year of his age, deeply lamented by a large circle of relatives and friends. Educated at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, of which he became a Graduate, he soon after applied himself in the study of Surgery and Physic. Having completed the usual preparatory course, he removed to St. Andrews in the year 1810, and from that time till his death, a period of nearly thirty-seven years, he continued in the exercise of his professional labours. Possessing a sound judgment, a benevolent disposition, and a great experience, he was eminently qualified for the discharge of those duties in which he had been so long engaged. In his last illness he exhibited no querulousness or impatience but was calm and resigned agreeably to the even tenor of his previous life, and met death with the pious submission of a Christian.—Com.
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Oct 6, 1847
St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railway
The Hon. Judge Prebles and Mr. Poor, of Maine, arrived at Montreal on Tuesday, on a mission in reference to the St. Lawrence and Atlantic railroad. Three divisions of the road of about fifty miles in extent, are in progress in the State of Maine, and this portion will probably be completed before the termination of the present year. A special meeting of the board was held at Montreal on the 20th Sept., when it was resolved that interest at the rate of six per cent be allowed upon all moneys that are or may be vested in shares of the capital stock; the interest to be made up to the 1st, of January next, and after that time to be paid half yearly.
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Oct 13/1847
Died
On Friday last, the 8th inst., in the 33rd year of her age, after a short illness, which she bore with Christian resignation, Mary Disbrow Segee, beloved wife of Mr. William Segee, leaving a sorrowing husband and two children, to lament their sever bereavement and a numerous circle of relations and friends to mourn their loss.
[William Segee the new owner of the St. Andrews Hotel, formerly Copelands hotel, later Railroad Hotel. Still no mention of the Railroad Hotel by name.]
Mr. Gough
This celebrated and eloquent advocate of the cause of temperance lectured on Monday and Tuesday evenings last, before two of the largest, most respectable, and attentive audiences, we ever saw assembled in the Town Hall. Mr. Gough feels the force of his subject, and we believe, makes his hearers feel it also. To attempt a description of Mr. Gough, as a speaker, is no easy matter, we shall content ourselves, by stating that he deals more in facts than arguments—avoid personalities and depicts the evils of drunkenness in a masterly style. We have heard many lectures on the evils of intemperance, but never so forcibly illustrated before.
On Tuesday afternoon, according to previous announcement, Mr. Gough addressed the youth of the Town and explained the nature of the "Cold Water Army." A large number of the children signed the pledge, and we are authorized to state, that a meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday next, at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of organizing and appointing office bearers in the juvenile "cold water army."
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Oct 20, 1847
St. Andrews Juvenile Cold Water Army
In pursuance of public notice previously given, a large number of the youth of both sexes, together with many adults assembled at the Town Hall, on Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of organizing a juvenile total abstinence society, to be known as the "cold water army." Several individuals present addressed the meeting in a manner highly interesting to their youthful auditors; and well calculated to impress upon their minds the necessity and importance of forming habits of temperance, morality and industry in the springtime of life. A large number enrolled their names, and the list now contains upwards of 180 members. The following officers' bearers were chosen for the ensuring six months, vis.
Clements Hatheway, president
J. Thompson, J. Sherlock Vice Presidents
Daniel Wetmore, Treasurer
William Aymar, Secretary
Committee: Messrs. R. Stevenson, John Wren, William Knowles, J. Wren, B. Stevenson, Mel Jack. B. Hatheway, H. Stevenson, M. Elliott, W. Coldwell and F. Stevenson .
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Oct 20/1847
St. Andrews Juvenile Cold Water Army formed. Total abstinence society.
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Oct 27/1847
Three possible RR routes proposed by James Laurie, Civil Engineer—2 terminating at lighthouse passing though Katy's Cove; other from Joe's Point through Brandy Cove.
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Nov 3/1847
Piece from Cincinnati Chronicle on RR's as way of future, listing miles completed in US between 1830 and 1847: 30-155; 31-17; 32-29; 33-151; 34-86; 35-287; 36-316; 37-237; 38-57; 39-340; 40-279; 41-183; 42-277; 43-509; 45-410; 46-484; 47-205. Total: 5740
Editorial on above piece: demonstrates utility, importance and benefits resulting from the construction, "of these great moral instruments." Chamcook, K Cove, Lighthouse route selected. Ground to be broken in next few days.
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Nov 17/1847
Railway line being cut and levelled on Col. Wyer's and H. O'Neill's farm.
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Nov 17, 1847
The Railway
It gives us much pleasure to announce that this great work, has fairly commenced, a number of men are now employed cutting away and leveling on the line in the rear of the town, on Col. Wyer's and Mr. H. O'Neil's farms. We have not been informed whether contracts for the line as far as it has been laid out, have as yet been taken. We understand that a number of proposals are in course of preparation.
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Nov 17/1847
St. Andrews Iron Foundry—The new Foundry, recently erected in this place, by our spirited townsman, Mr. John Aymar, is now in operation. Several beautiful castings of stoves, wheels, etc., have just been executed at this establishment, which would do credit to any foundry. Let us encourage our own manufactures. There was not one steam engine in operation in this place in June, 1844, there are not less than 5 at present, in daily use,—one in each of the under mentioned establishments, viz.—the Steam Mills and Manufacturing Co., Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis Rope Walk, R. Stevenson 's Tannery, C. A. Babcock's Flour Mill, and J. Aymar's Foundry—all of which are in active operation.
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Dec 1/1847
Letter from F. S. A.: "The election is between railroads and poverty. . . . The present condition of the wood trade strikingly illustrates the necessity of opening up new avenues to industry. Lumber is our only staple of exportation, —when this fails, all fails—the county has no other resources of trade—no props to support itself.
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Dec 8/1847
Cape Breton Spectator says prepare for a new round of Asiatic cholera, already making its way towards Europe. Following same track as 1838; already outside Moscow. If it reaches England, we're in for it. Should prepare by rigid sanitation in streets, yards and houses.
Bldg. known as Old Poor House fitted up as an orphan asylum for children of emigrants. Already has received 163. Alderman Smith and Henry Chubb manage it. "The children are exceedingly clean and comfortably clad in new garments of homespun cloth."
LG: Sir Edmund Walker Head (1805-1868) Born in England. Appointed 11 April 1848 at age 43 until 28 September 1854.
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Dec 1, 1847
The Highland Society, of St. Andrews, held its annual meeting at Pheasant's Hotel on Tuesday for the election of officers and transacting other business connected with the Society. The following officers were elected for the ensuring year:
James Boyd, President; James Brown and John Mann, Jr., Vice presidents. Jacob Paul, Treasurer, Thomas Watt Co-Secretary, Thomas Sime, Jr., Rec. Secretary.
Directors: George McKenzie, George McKay, M. Hannah, Thomas Berry, Duncan Stewart, Hugh Morrison, Jos. Walton, John Rodger, Hugh Matthewson.
In the evening a large number of the members and others sat down to a dinner prepared for the occasion, at Pheasant's Hotel. After the cloth was removed a number of loyal and patriotic toast were given, and songs sung, and the party separated at an early hour pleased with the entertainment.
[this is the first reference to Pheasant's Hotel]
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Dec 8, 1847
Emigrant Orphan Asylum
The building known as the Old Poor House has been recently fitted up as an orphan Asylum for the children of emigrants, and already 163 poor children, some of very tender age, have received is friendly shelter. The arrangements are excellent, and highly creditable to Alderman Smith and Henry Chubb, to whom the general care and management of the Institution has been confided by the Lieut. Governor. We would earnestly request all benevolent persons to visit this Asylum where they will find a most interesting and gratifying spectacle.
The children are exceedingly clean and comfortably clad in new garments of home spun cloth. In order to provide extra clothing for some of the children who many need it, a subscription has been opened under the patronage of lady Colebrooke, who has headed the list with the sum of five pounds. About 28 pounds had been collected yesterday, and we understand that a preliminary meeting of ladies took place yesterday at the Asylum to ascertain what was required, and it was agreed that a meeting of all ladies disposed to aid in the good work should be requested at the Temperance hall on Monday next at 11 o'clock, to assist in the making up the requisite garments. Donations of money, clothes or materials will be thankfully received at the Hall by the Rev. Edmond Quin.
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Dec 15, 1847
Reference to Capt. Edwin Gatcomb of the schooner Mary Ellen, from Grand Manan.
An inquest was held on Friday last by Dr. S. T. Gove, Coroner, on the body of James Lahaff, resident of this town, which was discovered lying on the beach, on the North side of the Market Wharf. The body was conveyed to the Town Hall, and after a patient and lengthy examination of twenty-two witnesses, which lasted nearly seven hours the Jury returned the following verdict: Found drowned at the rear of the Market Wharf, with a large wound on the back of the head, with extensive fracture of the skull, but whether received accidentally or otherwise, there is no evidence before the Jury.
The Jury cannot separate without expressing their astonishment at the dereliction of duty on the part of the authorities, in not causing the lamps, on the Market Wharf to be lighted regularly—as in the present occasion, although the night was very dark, not one of the lamps were lighted, rendering the passage up and down the wharf very unsafe.
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Dec 22, 1847
Launched at Chamcook on Tuesday 21st from the building yard a substantial built and well finished Barque called the "Strang," of 418 tons new measurement. This vessel reflects credit upon her builders Messrs. J. and R. Townshend. We wish her enterprising owners Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis success.