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Standard
Jan 19, 1848
St. Andrews and Woodstock Railway
We understand that Earl Williamson the Chairman of the London Board of this Company, has intimated his intention to give further support to the undertaking, and has requested the Company to state on what terms they will undertake to receive one thousand families, and settle them in the vicinity of the railway line.
During the past season, Earl Fitzwilliam has sent 1200 persons from his Wicklow estates to Canada, where they were provided for, and many of them located at his lordship's sole expense. At the present time his lordship appears to be exerting himself very successfully in Ireland, as appears from the London Daily News of the 11th of December. . . .

Standard
Jan 19, 1848
Total Abstinence Society
The first semi-monthly meeting of this Society took place on Monday evening last in the Town Hall. Several excellent addresses were delivered to a large and attentive audience, by Capt. William Meloney and others. We have seldom if ever, seen so large an assemblage at the Society's meetings. The cause is rapidly gaining ground and is becoming more popular every day. Capt. Meloney will deliver his second address before the Society at his next meeting.

Standard
Feb 16, 1848
Communication
Mr. Editor,
In the last "accidental" half sheet of the "Charlotte Gazette," I noticed a very unnecessary sneer at Mr. Boyd for his conduct regarding the appointment of special constables in this town. It is not my purpose to defend Mr. Boyd, for he is amply able to take care of himself, but the worthy Editor takes so much credit to himself, for his exertions towards putting down the rioters who have troubled us, that I feel really desirous of knowing what he has done. As a native of this Town I am not willing that he should any longer traduce the character of its youthful people as he had done, without contradiction. The boys of this place are with few exceptions neither better, nor worse than the boys of other places, and when I hear the Editor accusing them of riots, of robbery, and of foul indecency, I am constrained to say I believe the charge to be false. They would not be worth contradiction, but that the Gazette unfortunately for us, has a small circulation where its editor is not known, and may therefore possibly have some little influence abroad.
This much the editor has hope for the preservation of order in this town, —he has by harsh strictures in his paper, by foul abuse in the streets, and by the publication of untruths, goaded on the boys to retaliation, and fearing the consequences, has endeavoured to bully the Magistrates into encouraging him in such conduct. There are a few however, who know their duty, and do it, caring little for the "brutum fulmen" of the Charlotte Gazette.
It has been well said that virtue is never in so much danger as when vicious men praise her. So morality and order are badly off for supporters when disorderly persons begin to uphold them. If the editor would devote more attention to making his paper useful and interesting, and less to misrepresentation and abuse of those who have never injured him, it would be better for the community and himself.
Yours, Juvenis

Standard
March 8, 1848
Died
At. St. Andrews, on the 5th inst., Helen Rebecca Parker, daughter of David Mowat, aged 9 years.

Standard
May 10/1848
Communication re slavery and prejudice in St. Andrews. .

Communication, for the Standard
Mr. Editor,
A copy of the Eastport Sentinel of the 3d inst. having been sent to me, I noticed the following editorial remarks, which if founded on fact, were deservedly severe, but if not, require to be confuted. Now sir, I, as a resident of St. Andrews, am not willing that any incorrect statement or wholesale slander, respecting our town, should be sent abroad, without being refuted, and have taken some pains to ascertain the true version of the affair. The following paragraph is from the Sentinel of Wednesday last: —
St. Andrews Magnanimity.
We learn that a respectable citizen of this town was refused a dinner at a public house at St. Andrews recently, because our common Father and Creator was pleased to create him with a dark skin. He had been busily engaged with his customers about the house, (Railroad Hotel?) and being much fatigued and hungry, requested to be provided with a luncheon—his own delicacy preventing him from wishing a seat at the general eating table; and he was answered only by a gaping stare of some dirty servants. What we once heard of a runaway slave is strictly true: that people at the north need not fear to be overrun by the black in case they should be emancipated by the South, for the cold weather would half kill them, and prejudice would half kill them, and so halves make a whole. Refuse brother man a dinner merely because he is black? O, free and equal bluenosedom! Tell it not in Gath! Mr. Crawford is a man we should be happy at any time to have seated with us at our table.
The above is the statement given to the Sentinel, and a more willfully false and malicious report has seldom been circulated. But what are the facts? A decently dressed coloured man (the Eastport barber I am informed) called at one of our hotels, during the sitting of the court in this town, between one and two o'clock in the afternoon. He was met in the hall by one of the attendants, a clean neatly attired girl, and asked for a luncheon. He was shown into the public sitting room, where he was shortly after met by some of the gentlemen who returned from dinner, and asked them if he could get a lunch. The reply he received was that they would see, and immediately informed the landlord, who at once ordered a dinner; he then went to see "the respectable citizen of Eastport," but learned he had gone out, leaving word that he would return in a few minutes. The dinner was kept waiting upwards of an hour, but he "hungry man" did not return. This is the true version of the affair. A word more and I have done. Your brother editor of the Sentinel, in his notice, has cast a reflection upon the whole inhabitants, based upon Crawford's false report; perhaps he may yet find out—that the Bluenoses are truly free, and that they hail every honest man be he ever so dark skinned, as a brother. We have neither slaves nor slaveholders amongst us, nor are we living in slavish fear.
Yours,
Fair Play.

Standard
May 31, 1848
Arrival of Emigrants
The ship "Star" Capt. Baldwin, from New Ross, arrived on the Ballast ground on Sunday last, with 383 passenger emigrants from Earl Fitzwilliam's estate. We regret to learn that ten of the passengers died previous to the arrival of the vessel, and that there are twenty-six now lying sick from Ship fever. The invalids are to be landed at Hospital Island, where they will continue to receive medical attendance. We understand that James Boyd Esq. has been directed by His Excellency to take charge of these passengers, as Emigration Officer. We learn since the above was written that one more of the passengers has died, and ten more are added to the sick list.

Standard
May 31/1848
Ad for St. Andrews Foundry. Franklin stoves, Hall stoves, fire Frames, Plough metals, Cart Boxes. "Will cast at the shortest notice all descriptions of Iron Work and Composition for Ships, Mills, etc. James W. Street agent for John Aymar.

Standard
June 7/1848
A large number of immigrants who came out in the Star, have been discharged from Quarantine Island, and are now in town, where they have been provided with lodgings. We understand that houses are in course of erection for them, near the line of the Railroad, which are to be completed by Monday next, when, we are informed, the labourers will commence working on the road.

Standard
June 21/1848
We have much pleasure in stating that the labourers on the Railway are making satisfactory progress with the work. Little more than a week has elapsed since they commenced, and a good road has been already made some distance from the Bar road toward the Point at Katy's Cove. It is also gratifying to hear those sons of the Emerald Isle expressing themselves satisfied with the treatment and speaking in warm terms of commendation of the Directors of the Railroad Company. While viewing the work the other day, we were forcibly struck with the regularity with which each department was carried on—the willingness with which the men worked, and even the youth from 14 years upwards seemed to vie with each other in the endeavour to give satisfaction—and it is a pleasing sight to witness the perfect harmony which pervades the whole. Could the wealthy Irish landlords, see the labourers sent out by Earl Fitzwilliam, at work on the Railroad, and hear, as we have, their expressions of contentment we feel confident they would not hesitate in following the noble example of the Earl. While speaking of the Railroad we would call attention to an able article on Colonization in our columns copied from the London Railway Record—one of the most respectable and ably conducted Railway Journals in England.

Calais Hotel. New Hotel. Formerly Washington Hotel. Bates and Bellows.

Standard
June 14/1848
Ref. to Mr. Bradford's Temperance House. Bradford Hotel?

Standard
June 21/1848
New steamer Commodore, owned by James Whitney, to start for Boston soon. Capt. W. G. Brown.

Standard
June 14, 1848
Obituary
Lost by shipwreck, during a very heavy gale in the Bay of Blane Sablons, near Conquest, on the coast of France, on the 5th of March last, Capt. Jacob Paul, of this Town, in the 54th year of his age. Capt. Paul sailed from Boston in the brig "Ino" of Halifax, N.S., bound for London, and he together with the whole of his crew, were drowned and their bodies washed ashore near the place of shipwreck. Capt. Paul was a native of this County, and in early in life settled in St. Andrews, and was at the time of his death one of the oldest shipmasters belonging to this port. He was universally respected and esteemed by all who knew him as an honest man—"the noblest work of God." He has left a widow and four children, to lament the loss of a kind and affectionate husband, and an indulgent and loved parent.
It affords us a melancholy satisfaction to be able to state, that the bodies of Capt. Paul and his crew were found, and the rites of Christian burial performed over their remains, under the supervision of the consul of the United States at Brest.

Standard
June 28, 1848
We are informed that several of the Emigrants have been discharged from Hospital Island and O'Neill's farm, during the present week. Dr. McStay remains on the Island where he has been stationed for some time, for the purpose of attending the sick. We are happy to learn that he continues to enjoy good health.
We regret to state that Mr. Boyd Emigration Officer, and Dr. Gove continue very ill of fever. The only physician now in town, Dr. E. Bayard, has his hands full, and we regret to state, that he is now confined to his room.

To Our Subscribers
This number of the Standard concludes the first half year of the present volume, (15) and we would urge upon those indebted to us—the propriety of paying our Collector, at once, when they are called upon. Many are indebted for three or four years, subscription, to such we say plainly that unless they pay up immediately their bills will be placed in the hands of a magistrate for collection.

Standard, Or Railway and Commercial Record
Oct 11, 1848
New smaller format—four small pages but published Wednesday and Saturday mornings by A. W. Smith.

Standard
Oct 18/1848
Asiatic cholera may have made an appearance in St. Louis.

Standard
Oct 25, 1848
General Inspection
The 1st battalion of the Charlotte County Militia, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Boyd, were ordered out for drill and general inspection on Saturday last. The day being fine a large number of persons were present to witness the "training." The men assembled at the Western Blockhouse, and marched through Water Street to the parade ground, where they went through the various manoeuvres to the satisfaction of the Colonel, who, ever since his connection with the battalion, has taken much interest in the Militia. The force was not so strong as we have seen it in former years, owing, perhaps, to the removal of many of the men from the province, and a number of absentees. Col. Boyd is a strict disciplinarian. The "absentees" will, no doubt, be called upon to pay their fines. On the whole the inspection passed off well; there was not single person seen intoxicated, as formerly was the case in the streets.

Standard
Nov 1/1848
Samuel Cochran, sail maker, at Aymar's wharf.

Standard
Nov 15/1848
45 cholera fatalities in London and deaths in isolated parts of country. No great amount, it is felt.

Standard
Nov 22/1848
Cholera making inroads in England.

Standard
Dec 2, 1848
Died
At Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 14th of October last, after a long illness, which he bore with Christian resignation, Adam Smith, Esq., leaving a widow and numerous circle of relatives to lament their loss. His remains were interred in the new and beautiful cemetery at Warriston, accompanied by the Salisbury company of Archers, of which he was for many years Secretary, and a large number of friends. Few cases have occurred of a death so generally lamented, on account of his usefulness in business—his kindness as a relation—his social qualities as a friend—and his exemplary conduct as a member of Society. The practitioners of the Law, without exemption, respected him highly while living, and now sincerely deplore his loss.
Mr. Smith was brother of George N. Smith, the former publisher of this paper, and uncle to the present proprietor.

Standard
Dec 9/1848
Cholera cases in England have reached 1039, 532 fatalities.

Standard
Dec 13/1848
New electric light produced in England. Article. Trade between Boston, New Brunswick and NS much increased of late.

Standard
Dec 16/1848
Cholera has reached NY via packet ship New York from Havre. Standard published bi-weekly.

Standard
Dec 20, 1848
How much longer do delinquent Subscribes expect us to wait for the amounts due us for the last four or five years? We beg to inform them that after the present week they must expect to receive no indulgence.

Standard
Dec 23/1848
Cholera in New Orleans.

Standard
Dec 23, 1848
A fine ship of 1000 tons, called the Jessica was launched on the 9th inst., from the shipyard of Henry Eastman, St. Stephen, by whom she was built and is partly owned. She is said to be very good judge of naval architecture; the finest and most thorough built ship ever launched at that place.

Standard
Dec 27, 1848
Obituary
The melancholy duty devolves upon us this week, of announcing the death of one of the oldest and most respectable inhabitants, the Honorable Thomas Wyer, which took place at his residence on Saturday last, the 23d inst., in the 69th year of his age. Col. Wyer was deservedly esteemed and respected, not only in this, his native County, but through the province, generally, wherever he was known. He was for many years one of the Representatives for this County in the House of Assembly, and for the last six years a member of the Legislative Council, a Justice of the Common Pleas, and for some time presided on the Bench of that court. He was also a Director of the C. C. Bank, Lieut. Col. Of the 2nd Battalion, C. C. Militia, and held several other offices of trust. He has left a widow and large circle of relatives and friends, to lament their sudden bereavement.
The funeral will take place this day at 3 o'clock from his late residence, when friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

Expedition under way in search of Franklin, who sailed in 1846.

Standard
July 5, 1848
Melancholy Accident
On Monday evening last just before the Steam Mill was closed, some little girls went into the ground floor of the mill where the lath machine is erected, and were amusing themselves, when one of the girls clothes caught in the machinery—and she was carried round several times on the shaft which drives the machine, and we regret to add was mangled in a most shocking manner, instantly depriving her of life. The little girl was aged about 12 years and was the oldest daughter of the widow Lahave, whose husband was killed last December.

Pleasure Party
Yesterday afternoon the steamer Admiral with a numerous party from St. John, having called at Eastport, and taken on board a number at that place, touched here, and remained nearly half an hour. She then steamed up the river as far as Douches [sic] Island and returned to Eastport where she was to remain until after the display of fireworks, and then return to St. John.

Standard
July 15/1848
Exhibition of war statuary at Town Hall titled "Last Supper." (which war?)

Standard
July 14, 1848
A Cash Market
Persons in the country desirous of finding a ready market, and cash sales, we are informed, can do so by calling at Minister's Island bar, where they can dispose of their farm produce, to the people employed on the railroad, who with their families number about 300. No harm to try it, the distance from the main road being short.

Wax Statuary
The exhibition of Wax Statuary in the Town Hall is worth inspection. The subject is, the "Last Supper," from the celebrated painting of Leonardo de Vinci. The figures are large as life—and are the work of Mr. Pelby an American artiste. The Hall is open every day—and will be opened after service on Sabbath afternoon, to enable Sabbath School Children to attend.

Standard
July 19, 1848
New Arrangement
Passage to Boston, Eastport and Saint John three times a week each way. Steamers Admiral, Capt. Thomas Rogers, Senator, Capt. Seymour, will leave Boston and Saint John from and after Wednesday, the 19th instant, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the above places; returning will leave Eastport for Boston on the above mentioned days, at 2:30 pm, via Portland Railroad; or Cabin Passengers may continue on in the boat to Boston, at the same price at their option. The boats leave Boston, direct for St. John, on the above days, touching only at Eastport. Passengers being in Portland, bound to Eastport, can obtain tickets of the Agent of this line in that city, for $4, over the Railroad, and take the boat in Boston. The boats leave Eastport for St. Jon at 11 o'clock, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week. Passengers will be ticketed through to Saint John by the steamer, Nequasset for Steamer Admiral and Senator.

Standard
July 19/1848
Telegraph from Portland to Calais, from thence to Halifax, under construction.

Standard
July 26/1848
Two steamers now plying between Saint John and Boston. Senator and Admiral—thrice weekly, touching at Eastport. Steamer Maid of Erin once a week to Portland. Commodore twice weekly to Digby, Annapolis, Windsor. Herald to Halifax touching at Yarmouth, Liverpool, etc. Steamers every morning between Eastport, St. Andrews and Calais returns every day.

Standard
July 26, 1848
The steamer Nequasset runs regularly between Eastport, St. Andrews and Calais and returns every day.

Standard
Aug 2/1848
Huge fire destroys Ropewalk and other buildings. . "the whole establishment, extending from Water Street to the shore near the Lighthouse, was immediately in a blaze."

Destructive fire—great loss of property.
We have the melancholy task this week of announcing an awful visitation to St. Andrews—the destruction by fire of one of our largest and most valuable properties, viz. the Rope Walk and building owned by Messrs. J. and R. Jarvis—with their new Ship, nearly ready for launching, and two Dwelling houses, with the furniture, etc., one owned by Captain Peter Smith, and occupied by . . ., the other owned and occupied by Mr. William Jarvis, who, we are sorry to say, has lost everything. The fire was discovered by one of Messrs. Jarvis' apprentices about half past 2 o'clock on Monday after noon last. It appears that some tar, which was boiling for the purpose of tarring rope, boiled over, and a lad attending it threw some water on the flames, which spread to the side of the building situated at the lower end of the Rope Walk, near the water's edge, and within a few yards of the new Ship. Several barrels of tar were in the building, which immediately ignited and the whole establishment, extending from Water Street to the shore of the harbour near the Light House, was immediately in a blaze. The alarm was given. Church bells rang, and the appalling cry of Fire resounded through our streets. The fire engines, and, we may add, the whole male population of the town, were early to the spot, but the flames had made such progress, that even the workmen employed in building the vessel had not time to save their working tools. Such was the rapidity with which the fire spread, that the boys employed in the "Walk" were obliged to save themselves by jumping out of the windows and doors.
The heat was so intense that the houses on the western side of the Rope Walk were frequently on fire, large pieces of lighted shingles etc. were scattered over the town, and it was with difficulty that the fire was prevented from spreading.
Much credit is due to the Fire companies, and the inhabitants generally for their exertions to save the property. The military under Lieut. Wells also did good service. Great praise is due also to our neighbours in Robbinston who came over in boats to the number of 50 persons and employed themselves usefully in assisting to removed furniture, carrying water, etc.
We learn that Messrs. Jarvis loss including the Rope Walk, rope, several suits of new sails, new ship, etc., is estimated at 10,000 pounds; no insurance on the Rope Walk, etc., and only 1,000 pounds on the vessel. We in common with the whole community deeply sympathize with these gentlemen whose labours for years have been destroyed—their hopes blasted—and their families ruined. Thus in a few hours, have these industrious, honourable, and enterprising gentlemen been deprived of everything—a large number of persons thrown out of employment, and the town suffered a loss which will not soon be made up.

Standard
Aug 2, 1848
Gaol Breaking
About a fortnight ago, two prisoners, named McMains and Rill, accused to stealing coffee from the Brig Fellowship, made their escape from our Gaol, and, on Wednesday night last, three others got out and made off. One of the latter, named Slater, for whose apprehension a reward of 10 pounds has been offered, is the thief who was caught in the chimney of the Bank of New Brunswick last march.

Standard
Aug 5, 1848
Errata
In our hurried notice of the late destructive fire, we were in error in stating that it originated from "the boiling over of some tar." We have since ascertained that some wood and chips, which were placed under the furnace for the purpose of drying, caught fire, and that the lad who attended the tar boiler threw a bucket of water upon it to extinguish the fire, which, most unfortunately, swelled the blaze to the rope yarns above, and, owing to the combustible materials in the building, the whole place was on fire in a few minutes.
We are also informed that the Messrs. Jarvis' loss will fully amount to 10,000 pounds, and that Mr. William Jarvis' loss is set down between 350 and 400 pounds. We heartily wish that these enterprising men may speedily be enabled to commence again, knowing, as we do, that they possess the confidence of all who have had business transactions with them.

Standard
Aug 12/1848
L. R. Danow of NY in town to confer with residents on a spur line of the Portland/Halifax Telegraph line to St. Andrews. Telegraph beginning to criss-cross eastern US and Upper Canada.

Standard
Aug 12, 1848
New Brunswick Magnetic Telegraph
We take pleasure in announcing the arrival of L. R. Darrow, of New York the agent of the Telegraphic enterprise, who visits St. Andrews for the purpose of conferring with the inhabitants upon the propriety of establishing a depot of the main line from Halifax to Boston and New York at this place. We consider it almost impossible to over-estimate the advantages arising from the establishment of a method of instantaneous communication with all the principal cities and towns of the United States and the Provinces. A minute detail of the advantages to be derived, and the modus operandi, would require more space than we can spare at present; but it is presumed that our enlightened business men fully understand the great importance of a telegraphic communication with all the principal ports and markets of this continent, thus bringing them as it were within speaking distance of each other; enabling the ship owners, merchants, and business men to receive from, and give order to, their correspondents, without loss of time, not only saving expense, but also relieving a suspense which is always disagreeable, and often painful.
The completion of this line from Halifax to Portland will connect all the principal towns of the coast and the interior, through the whole range of North America. Mr. Darrow informs us that the lines of telegraph are now completed from Portland to New Orleans. Another great line leaves New York for Buffalo, at the foot of Lake Erie; another leaves Buffalo for Milwaukee, far upon the west side of Lake Michigan, taking in all the principal cities and towns in its route. All this great extent of country has been connected together within an extraordinary short space of time. Friends, thousands of miles apart, greet each other as though they were present—business correspondents exchange views, and give orders in and from every point of the land, and govern their operations as though they were themselves present at the several places.
We understand from Mr. Darrow that the question with us now is—whether this town will have depot or not. Who is there in this community who will not come forward and cheerfully render the ? demanded by the agent of this grand enterprise, to enable this second town in the province to take its place in this great chain of electric connections?
Our neighbours in Canada have got the start of us in this matter—Quebec, three Rivers, Montreal, Coburg, Hamilton, Toronto, and other points, have been for some months connected by telegraph with New York, via Buffalo; and now another line is completed from Montreal to New York, via St. John's through Vermont.
We learn that a public meeting will be held at the Town Hall this afternoon, when Mr. Darrow will explain the object of his visit., and a subscription paper will be opened for the purpose of receiving subscribers. Mr. Darrow comes here, warmly supported by letters, and the personal introduction of influential gentlemen.
Since the above was written, a meeting was held in the Town Hall. The Hon. Colonel Hatch was called to the chair, and Wellington Hatch to act as Secretary. Mr. Darrow explained the object of his visit. After a few observations from some gentlemen present, a committee was appointed to obtain subscribers' names. The following gentlemen compose the committee: G. F. Campbell, G. D. Street, and William Whitlock.

Standard
Aug 15, 1848
Parish Accounts
Under this heading, the "Charlotte Gazette" of Wednesday last contains its usual quantum of personal invective and misrepresentation against some of the Magistracy and the Clerk of the Peace. We would not, even at this late period, have noticed these vile attacks, did we not know (and any person who will call at the office of the Clerk of the Peace can inform themselves) that these accounts have been audited by a committee of Magistrate quite as well qualified as the disappointed ex Magistrate, even in his sober moments. The Parish accounts are voluminous and would cost the county a round sum semi-annually for their publication. This we suppose the reason why they are not published, as the Magistrate do not wish to swell the amount of taxes, merely to gratify the ostensible Editor of THE COUNTY paper—a man who panders to the prurient and depraved tastes of the merely excitement seeking class of newspaper readers. Let him or another printer publish these accounts gratis, and we feel confident they will be permitted to copy them for that purpose. There are not in the province more honorable, attentive, and obliging County officers than those of Charlotte. The Justices have nothing to fear from an investigation into their conduct. But we would enquire, who is it that has brought sweeping charges against them? —a DISAPPOINTED man, who pompously sets himself up as a dictator in our County affairs, whose gross misconduct warranted his dismissal from the Magistracy! Are the people of this County asking him for advice? Do they look to HIM as a model of virtue, uprightness, and integrity? We trow not. His career for the last eighteen years is too well known. His scurrilous attacks upon many of our most estimable inhabitants, from the highest officer in the County to the lowest, have been of the most vindictive and virulent nature; and in ONE instance, in particular, gratitude alone should have induced him to have adopted another course. But his malicious shafts have fallen harmlessly—no thanks to him; they were hurled with all the venom he possessed at men in every respect his superior. Now, can our readers guess the secret of all this spleen on his part? We will tell them: it was not the public good, but his own aggrandizement—that fact is, he did not get all the public advertisements, and County printing to do. This is the secret of the whole matter. Persons advertising in BOTH papers were not his friends. Selfish man! Is he vain enough to suppose that people will leave an office they have patronized for fifteen years, merely to gratify him.
His uncalled-for attacks upon us and our paper for many months are unworthy of notice. We may, perhaps, at another time, let him know why we receive a better advertising patronage; and remind him of a certain communication, which we suppressed in 1834, which the former editor of the Standard never saw, but which is still in our possession. Does he forget that? Or thanking us, at the time, in the most grateful terms, for our kindness!
Let him beware! He has furnished us with a rod; and, when opportunity offers, we will use it. "People who live in GLASS houses should never throw stones."

Standard
Aug 23, 1848
Fatal Accident
We regret to learn that on Saturday last, while Mr. Mark Young, Jr., was engaged in the lathing machine at Chamcook, sawing laths, one of the bolts of the saw became loose, flew off, and struck him on the left side with such force, as to leave him speechless for a short time. He was conveyed to his residence, and remedial aid procured; but every exertion proved fruitless; he lingered in a state of great pain until Monday morning, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Young was an industrious, honest young man, and only in the twenty-eighth year of his age.

Standard
Aug 26, 1848
The Charlotte Gazette Again
We feel that we would be recreant in our duty, were we to pass unnoticed in the column and half article in the last Gazette, notwithstanding the threat held out of "furnishing a picture of ourself, which we would consider anything but flattering, although perfectly true."
The mountain was in labor, and brought forth a mouse—in other words, the writer in the Gazette has ransacked his brains, or what is left of them, for a whole week in order to meet a short, plain, and correct statement which we made respecting the Parish Accounts. Has he answered us—no; he has "blinked the question," and in his usual pompous clap-trap style endeavored to divert the attention of the public, from the unpalatable truth which he is compelled to swallow. The very heading of his tirade of abuse bears the stamp of willful misrepresentation. The writer would fain have the public believe that the article in the Standard, was directed against the publication of the Parish Accounts. We deny the assertion—we are as desirous to see them published as the writer in the Gazette—but we cannot afford to publish them gratis. When we penned the few lines respecting this matter, we were aware that the accounts had been published in the Gazette two years ago, consequently the conductor of that paper, if it has any such person, must have known that they were voluminous.
We deny coming out as the "doughty champion" of any man, or body of men. We stated facts which he has not controverted. Such epithets as "ready made publisher to do the dirty work of a faction"—"miserable tool of an arrogant faction, etc.," are not arguments, they do not refute the statement of "gross misconduct having relieved him of the appendage of J. P. to his name."
He asks what connection his affairs have with the Parish Accounts? What a silly question! Who said there was any connection? Bah! He cannot mislead the people. It won't do. They know him too well. We did not find fault with his endeavours to have these accounts published; it was his wholesale abuse and scurrilous attacks upon respectable persons, which we condemned, actuated as he was by a desire to gratify private pique, and person animosity. We never possessed a feeling of jealousy nor any desire to injure our contemporary, we had no bad feelings to gratify, or we should have published two letters sent us at the time of his uncalled-for attack upon the C. C. Agricultural Society, and another which we received not four weeks since. But he has mistaken our forbearance for fear. He will learn before we have done with him, that we neither fear him nor his correspondents. And further, that there is no person, "Making us say" what appears either in our last or present numbers. We, alone, edit our paper, and own the establishment—we do not require a cover on our printing office, to shield us from paying an honest debt! Neither can we be purchased for a glass of brandy to do good, much less evil. Our time will not permit of entering further into this matter, today, but we shall follow it up, giving a graphic history of the Gazette-man, which will be "anything but flattering." People who live in glass houses, etc.

Standard
Sept 2/1848
Piece from London Railway Journal on Railway colonization of British North America. St. Lawrence/Champlain RR still only one. St. Andrews/Quebec project praised. Continued Sept. 9

Standard
Sept 6, 1848
Launched at the Ledge on the 31st ult., a splendid new ship of 525 tons, called the "Alan Potter," after a highly respectable merchant of that name in the Indian trade out of Liverpool, a trade for which we understand this fine vessel is intended. Mr. Owen Hinds, the builder of this ship, has long ben favorably known as a first-rate naval architect, and in this instance, he has well sustained his reputation, for a handsomer or better vessel, we are told by competent judges, does not sail out of the province. With the exception of the naval timbers and flooring, she is altogether composed of the finest growths of hacmatac—is copper fastened and was coppered on the Stocks; She is owned by our enterprising neighbours Messrs. James Porter and Co., of St. SStephen. —harlotte Gazette

Standard
Sept 9, 1848
The Harmoneons
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings last, we were gratified with an extraordinary treat in the musical way. The Harmonizes gave two concerts to large and respectable audiences. With their performance everyone appeared to be delighted; and had another concert been given, we have no doubt it would have been attended more numerously, than those at which we had the pleasure of being present. The Harmoneons are no ordinary singers. Their voices are all good and have been cultivated with unusual skill and care; so that they sing difficult music with perfect ease and sing together with such astonishing precision and accuracy that at times it seems as if one voice only could be heard. They are all excellent in their different parts—indeed we can scarcely tell whether to admire most, Mr. Pike's falsetto, Mr. Lynch's baritone, or the Messrs. Power's tenor and alto.
The Negro melodies were beautiful, and the style of performance unexceptionable. The "Grand Overture" of "De Railroad Line" was inimitable; and the solo on the Tambourine as a feat of manual dexterity, puts Sig. Blitz's celebrated dance of the dinner plates to the blush. The Ethiopian songs were interspersed with piquant negro stories and racy anecdotes and conundrums.
The performance on the whole was one of the most agreeable, we have witnessed for a long time and well calculated to cheer up the drooping mind in these hard times, when business is dull and prospects unfavorable. The Harmoneons have by their performances here triumphantly sustained the reputation acquired in other places; and we trust that if passing this way again, they will not forget to give us a call. It seems unnecessary to wish them success, as they are quite certain of securing that wherever they may exhibit.

Launched at the Ledge on the 4th instant, a beautifully modeled and thoroughly finished brig of 168 tons named the Brazilian," built by Mr. William Hinds for our enterprising friends, Messrs. James Porte and Co., Merchants St. Stephen. This vessel we learn is a perfect specimen of naval architecture—was coppered on the stocks and is intended for the South American trade.

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Sept 13, 1848
Article from Saint John Courier on large scale emigration to US from New Brunswick of young people looking for work. "We have heard many reasons assigned for the evil days which have fallen upon us, but we believe that a variety of causes have combined to produce the distress which at present exists. First, there is the decline of the Timber trade in all its branches; then, the check to Ship building; next, the failure of crops during the last three seasons, and the discouragement thereby given to agricultural pursuits. These causes, added to the great want of capital in this Province, and the absence of all public works, leave no opening for profitable employment of any kind, and, as matter now stand, no prospect of a change, or of any improvement, for a long time to come."

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Sept 20, 1848
Reference in notice of Common Pleas to failure of the potato crop and injury to wheat crop.

The Harmoneons gave their farewell concert last evening to a numerous and delighted audience, and as usual were rapturously applauded. The dancing of "Miss Fanny," and Mr. Lynch, was inimitable; and we are happy to have it again in our power to pay them a tribute they so richly deserve. They have our best wishes for the success, wherever they go, and we hope they may often feel "Such friends as cheer their little band, / For the homes they have left behind."

September Sessions, 1847
Whereas great irregularity has existed in the issuing of Tavern and Retail licenses, owing to improper persons applying to the Sessions when only a few Justices are present, and often unacquainted with the character and abilities of the applicants, Therefore Ordered, that in future all persons applying for a license must file in their applications with the Clerk of the Peace, on or before Tuesday the first day of the Term, and c copy of such ? of applicants to be given to the Grand Jury, to enable them to furnish the Court with any information they may possess, and that no License be issued until the last day of the Session.

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Sept 20/1848
Survey for Halifax/Quebec RR finished.

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Sept 23, 1848
Encourage Local Industry
We beg leave to direct the attention of merchants and ship owners to the advertisement of Mr. Samuel Cochran, who has commenced the business of sailmaking in this place. He is a young man of industrious and sober habits—a native of this Town—a good workman and deserves encouragement.

Samuel Cochran, Sailmaker
Aymar's wharf, St. Andrews
Respectfully informs the Merchants, Ship Owners and Ship Masters, in this County, that he has taken the Sail Oft on Aymar's Wharf, where he is prepared to execute at short notice, all orders in his line of business that may be entrusted to him, with fidelity and on moderate terms. Having been brought up in Mr. Jarvis's establishment, he trusts that his work will give satisfaction.

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Sept 27, 1848
Expected Visit of His Excellency
We are authorized to state for the information of all concerned, that His Excellency Sir Edmund Head, Lieut. Governor, intends leaving Fredericton tomorrow, Thursday, for the purpose of visiting Saint Stephens and Saint Andrews. He will be at St. Stephens about 5 o'clock on Thursday, and at St. Andrews, about the same hour on Friday. He will be accompanied by his Aide-camp Col. Hayne, and will remain here until Monday, when he will proceed to St. John. No doubt everyone will feel disposed to show him every mark of respect. When this tour is completed, his Excellency will have visited almost every part of the Province, already during the short time he has been in it, and examined with his own eyes, many scenes only described to other Governors, and made the acquaintance of persons, unknown to his predecessors.

Public Meeting
His Excellency the Lt. Governor purposing, to visit St. Andrews on Friday next, a Public Meeting of the Inhabitants is requested at the Town Hall, at 11 o'clock, in the morning, for the purpose of submitting, for their approval, the draft of an Address to be presented to him.

Post Office at Milltown
In the Courier of Saturday last, appeared a plain, sensible, and well written communication from Milltown, setting forth the claims of the inhabitants to a Post Office, being established in that thriving village, numbering as it does, nearly 1500 inhabitants. It is really a matter of surprise, and much to be regretted—that neither the House of Assembly nor the Post Office, authorities have paid any attention to the petitions from the people in that important and flourishing part of Charlotte—when for the small sum of 10 pounds the mail would be carried there. It is to say the least treating the enterprising people of that place with neglect and injustice. We do not know of a village in the province, containing half the number of inhabitants without hits Post Office, and shall it be said, that a place possessing the capabilities, business and population of Milltown is to remain any longer without any postal communication, nearer than two miles, or a Post Office of its own? We trust not. Let our friends in that quarter not relax their efforts to obtain their rights, but personally address his Excellency the Lieut. Governor, who it will e seen, is to be at. St. Stephen tomorrow, Thursday, lay their claims before him, and we feel sure that their reasonable and just request will be granted.

Launch—the large vessel now on the stocks, at e and j Wilson's shipyard, will be launched tomorrow at 12 o'clock.

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Sept 30, 1848
Visit of His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor, to Charlotte County
On Thursday evening last our highly esteemed Lieutenant Governor arrived at St. Stephen, accompanied by Col. Hayne. On Friday morning, he was waited upon by a number of the Inhabitants and presented with an Address, to which his Excellency was pleased to make a reply. During the morning the Lieut. Governor and Col. Hayne visited Milltown, Ledge, etc., and we learn expressed himself pleased with the appearance of these places which are rapidly growing in population and business.
On Friday afternoon, about five o'clock, His Excellency and Col. Hayne, A.D.C. arrived here, at Pheasant's Hotel. In the evening His Excellency entertained a large party of gentlemen at dinner. This morning His Excellency after having visited the Grammar School, with which he expressed himself much pleased, proceeded to the Court House where a large number of the Inhabitants were assembled to present him with an Address—the address having been read by Col. Wyer and replied to, the Lieutenant Governor held a Levee, in the Sessions Room, when a number of gentlemen were introduced to him. We understand that it is His Excellency's intention to visit the Railroad, Chamcook, etc., this afternoon, and to proceed to Saint John on Monday.
The Address . . .

Launched
From the building yard of Messrs. e and j Wilson, on Thursday last, a beautifully modeled, thoroughly finished, and substantially built ship of 844 tons, which on entering her future element was named the Salacia. The day being fine, a large number of persons assembled, to witness the launch of this noble vessel, which glided gracefully into the water, amidst the cheers of the spectators. She is principally built of the best hackmatac and pitch pine, and copper fastened. The following are her dimensions, length on deck 151 feet—breadth of beam 33 feet 9 inches—depth of hold 21 feet 8 inches. This vessel has been pronounced by competent judges to be a perfect specimen of naval architecture, and one of the most faithfully built ships in the province; adding another laurel to the well-earned name of the Messrs. Townshends' as builders. She is owned by those enterprising merchants Messrs. Edward and Joseph Wilson, of this Town.

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Oct 4, 1848
His Excellency's Visit
Notwithstanding the Lieutenant Governor's limited stay in this County, we understand that he has gathered all the information respecting its trade and natural resources, that could be obtained in so short a time; and we are gratified to learn, that he expressed himself much pleased with its beautiful scenery, and the many advantages it possesses.
On Saturday afternoon, Sir Edmund head, accompanied by some of the Directors, visited the line of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad at present in course of construction, and was pleased to observe the rapid progress which had been made by the men on the difference sections, now nearly graded to Chamcook, the picturesque scenery of which place His Excellency admired. On Monday morning His Excellency left for St. John, in the Hon. Col. Hatch's carriage, accompanied by Col. Hayne, ADC; the High Sheriff; Capt. Robinson, R. N.; Lieut. Wells, [must be Frederick Wells] and other gentlemen, and arrived at Maguadavic about 9 o'clock. After viewing the Mills at 10 o'clock a deputation consisting of the Rector, Wardens and Vestry of the Parish of St. George, presented him with an address, to which he made a impromptu and appropriate reply; after which, all who wished to be introduced were presented to him, and met with a kind an affable reception. His Excellency then, attended, by many gentlemen of the place, viewed its romantic scenery, from Wetmore's hill; and departed about half past ten for Saint John amidst the cheers of the inhabitants and salute from the artillery company.

St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad
It gives us much pleasure to announce, that the labourers who have been at work on the line of Railroad at present in course of construction, have been re-engaged for the winter months, and that the work will be carried on with vigour. We are also informed that the buildings which were erected for them, are being fitted up in such a manner as to contribute much to the comfort of the occupants. In fact, the Directors of the Company are resolving to do everything that lies in their power to forward the work, and make the men employed, happy and contented.
[section here on Railroad Company's agents in England, among whom John Wilson]
the Company's plan of emigration, vis. Of affording certain employment to the emigrants on their arrival for a time, until the men shall have overcome the first difficulties of their new position, is exciting much interest and attention in Great Britain, and has entitled them to be considered a Colonizing as well as a Railroad Company. [there has been much attention to "Colonizing Railroads" in the Standard last year]
We may safely say that the work now in progress on the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway will be carried on most extensively in the ensuring spring.

Admiral Owen visits from his seat on Campobello. Has many friends in St. Andrews.

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Oct 7/1848
Teetotalism and cholera: piece from the Teetotal Times and Essayist: "Far be it from us to say that teetotalism will preserve a man from the attacks of cholera. But this we may boldly affirm that of three classes of persons, the drunkard, the moderate drinker and the teetotaler, the chances of escape or recovery are vastly in favor of the latter."

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Oct 7, 1848
Launched at the Lower Falls, St. George, from the building yard on Thursday last, a splendid ship of 912 tons, O. M. named the El Dorado, built by Mr. William Townshend for Daniel Gilmore. She is pronounced a well-built , well finished, handsome ship, and reflect great credit upon the master builder.

Zachary Taylor
12th President of the United States
(March 5, 1849March 5, 1849 to July 9, 1850)
Nickname: "Old Rough and Ready"
Born: November 24, 1784, near Barboursville, Virginia
Died: July 9, 1850, in Washington, D.C.