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Standard
Feb 26/1851
For years now the local news has been dominated by the St. Andrews/Q RR—mainly concerning stops and goes in funding, with some small reports of material progress in actually building the line.
Standard
March 5/1851
Found—Picked up between Nigger Point (Saint John) and Partridge Island, a small anchor and chain. Apply at the Standard Office. Nov. 19/1850
Inland route to Boston by RR and Steamboat. Creole leaves Saint John Tues 7 am for Portland, touching at Eastport and intermediate points. Passengers by rail to Boston; freight by steamer.
Donald Clark is importing general food goods. Dec/1850
Standard
March 12/1851
St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad
. . . In addition to this satisfactory [financial] state of affairs we have the pleasure of announcing the safe arrival of the Barque "Avon" with the Locomotive and iron rails, etc, for the St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad. Capt. Curry had a rough passage, but the locomotive, rails, etc., are in good order. The Avon's arrival in our harbour yesterday was hailed with cheers, and firing of cannon, she being the pioneer railway ship to these colonies. Our mechanics and labourers, who are the bone and sinew of the country, will soon be as busy as bees.
We never doubted the truth of that popular saying "there's a good time coming boys." We encouraged them in perfect good faith to "wait a little longer," and trust the brilliant rays of the rising sun of our prosperity are shedding their luster on our efforts; let us then be united, and we may all take a trip by rail to Woodstock ere the close of 1852.
Accompanying column here on the Facility Bill.
US pop 23 million. Of 31 states, 15 hold slaves. In SC and Miss slaves outnumber free citizens. Total slaves population 3 million.
Calais House again open—1850.
Stickney's sells not just clocks, jewellery and cutlery, but a wide variety of household implements—scissors, jugs, toilet seats, keys, trays, razors, telescopes.
Standard
March 19/1851
Our Railroad
The Avon commenced discharging her cargo at the Market Wharf, on Monday last, and already a large number of the iron rails have been deposited along the line of Railroad. The locomotive will be set up immediately by an Engineer, in the Engine House at the terminus, Eastern end of the Town. The rails will be laid as soon as the snow is off the track, which from present appearances will be in a few days, when the "Pioneer" the name given by the manufacturers to our locomotive, will be set in motion.
We perfectly agree with a Fredericton contemporary who says "that the activity and energy manifested by the people in Charlotte, merit the most unqualified approbation of the Country at large, and we sincerely wish that more of the same spirit were infused throughout every county in the province."
Standard
May 26, 1851
Column on passage of Railway Facility Bill in Legislature.
The European and North American Facility Bill also passes Legislature. All Charlotte County members vote for it.
Disaster
The ship "Eldorado", 977 tons, owned by D. Gillmore, England, while taken out of the harbour on Friday last, ran ashore on Indian Point near the Light House. The vessel having a large cargo of deals on board and lying at the edge of the channel listed over, when the tide left her, and was so much injured as to be condemned. The vessel and cargo were insured. The hull and materials are advertised to be sold on Friday next by the benefit of all concerned.
Ad for sale of Eldorado lists cargo as being 720 M. superficial feet of deal.
Standard
April 2, 1851
Railroad facility bill passes Council. Long column.
Standard
April 9/1851
Portland less than half the pop of Saint John yet has pledged much more to assist the RR. ENA bill already passed its legislature and council.
Standard
April 16/1851
The Common Lands
We observe with pleasure that our friends residing on these lands, have some encouragement to bring their farms under a better state of cultivation, and make such improvements as will at once enhance their value, and benefit themselves. Petitions were presented to the Justices in Session, praying extension of the leases, and a committee from that body was appointed to take the subject into consideration, and report at the September Session. We congratulate the inhabitants occupying these lands on the prospect of their obtaining long leases, as we feel assured, that without them they never would improve these valuable lands, which with some means, and a little taste might be turned into gardens.
10,000 miles of RR in States.
Temperance Soiree for Charlotte Division No. 4 of Sons of Temperance Society to be held in Long Room of bldg. formerly known as the Custom House, owner Thomas Watt.
Standard
April 23/1851
Telegraph poles being erected. Line to be in operation by end of month.
Standard
April 30/1851
The Telegraph
We are happy to announce, that St. Andrews is now in communication with Saint John, Halifax, Calais, and almost all the principal cities of the United States. The line was opened last evening at 8 o'clock, when a telegraphic report of the English news by the steamship Niagara, which arrived at Halifax at 7 o'clock, as passing through. The office here is under the direction of William Craickshank, a competent operator, who will be found at the telegraph office, front room of the Market House, which has been fitted up for the purpose.
Standard
May 28, 1851
The unfortunate emigrant, William Desmond, who arrived here last fall in the ship Susan from Cork and lost his hand in the sawmills at Chamcook the other day, was sent here on Saturday last by the Overseers of the Poor for the parish of St. Patrick, and placed under the charge of the Emigration Officer for this Port. Desmond is an honest, and industrious poor man, with a wife depending on him for support; we trust that he may speedily recover under the care of the humane Emigration Officer, whose attention and kindness to the emigrants since their arrival, is universally acknowledged by them.
Attempt to Rob
D. W. Jack, Deputy Treasurer at this Port, informs us that an attempt to rob his office, was made on Thursday night last. The sash of a back window in his building, which was nailed down, was broken, but the door leading from the room to the office having been securely locked and bolted, thereby frustrated the intention of the thief, as the room which was entered contained no article of value. It may serve as a caution to the people to fasten the windows and doors of their place of business at night.
Standard
June 18/1851
Quarantine regulations. Esp. concerned about small-pox, yellow fever and Asiatic cholera.
Great deal of railroad discussion in these issues.
Standard
July 9/1851
Smallpox
We are informed that some cases of the Smallpox made their appearance on board a vessel loading at the Ledge. The unfortunate sufferers were brought down on Saturday night last, and placed in the hospital on Quarantine Island, where they are under the care of the visiting physicians.
Standard
July 23/1851
In the Charlotte Gazette of Tuesday, we notice a paragraph headed "Strange Management," which requires explanation; and in order to place the matter in its true light, we made the necessary enquiries at the Railroad Office and now give the result.
The President of the Calais and Baring Railroad, having run short of rails for the branch which connects Milltown on the British side with the main Railroad applied to the St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad Company, either to loan or sell iron rails sufficient to lay half a mile of track, which would amount to 33 tons. The reasonable request was complied with, as there are to be more iron rails piled on our road than will be required this summer. This constitutes the falsely, so called "Three cargoes!" With respect to the "wonder and excitement" in St. Andrews, we have yet to learn that anyone evinced the most distant disposition to find fault. The act of loaning or selling the rails, was nothing more than any Company would have done, and we view it as one of reciprocity and good feeling, and would have noticed a refusal of the favor, as a piece of narrow-minded and selfish conduct on the part of any Company, which we are proud to add, our Railroad Company have not nor would be guilty of.
Continuing accounts of ENA and Grand Trunk from Halifax to Detroit (through British territory). Neither actually under construction yet, though Mass has subscribed to ENA.
Copy of Facility Bill dated March 28, 1851, front page.
Standard
July 30/1851
We notice an editorial in the Charlotte Gazette of Tuesday; our remarks in last week's impression already answered it by anticipation. We have only now to add, that there is no foundation whatever for the paltry insinuation that the article was not written by ourselves. We derived our information from a quarter we could rely upon; and after having satisfied our own mind on the incorrectness of the statements put forth by our contemporary, should not have replied to them at all, had it not been for the sincere interest we taken in the progress and welfare of the Railroad, and our disgust at seeing it so unjustly and maliciously maligned. We disavow being the apologist for the Railroad Board, and nothing but a sense of duty to the community, and a desire to give correct information, led us to take any notice of the uncalled-for remarks in the Gazette.
Our streets—We observe that several men are employed paving the channels and otherwise improving Water Street, when so much labour has been expended on it for the past ten years. The bridges at the crossing In Montague and Parr Streets are now substantially built; but we observe that nothing has been done on Edward St., leading to the Barracks, which is now in want of repair, as no money has been expended on it for the past three years; the water tables are filled up, and every heavy rain forms channels across the street, leaving it uneven.
Grocery and Provision Store, John. B. Balson, "next Pheasant's Hotel." June 17/1851 (Ross's Hotel is described as "centrally located, in the immediate vicinity of Market Wharf." Formerly B. R. Fitzgerald owner.) March 24/1847
Standard
Sept 17/1851
Editors visit St. Stephen. Pronounces it a thriving town. Same re Milltown. "The inhabitants display great taste, their houses are really handsome, and to add to the appearance of them, trees are planted along the sidewalks, giving the village a rustic air."
Standard
Oct 15/1851
Daguerreotypes
Mr. P. Babain
Would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this Town and vicinity, that he has taken rooms (for a few days only) next door to Mr. D. Clarke's shop. Mr. Babain would invite the attention of all in want of Miniatures to call immediately, as he will remain but a very short time.
Mr. Babain will be happy to have al call and examine his specimens, whether they wish for pictures or not. No charge will be made unless satisfaction be given. Pictures taken in cloudy as well as fair weather, except children, who should be brought in fair weather about the middle of the day. Instruction given with all the late improvements, and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.
N. B. Mr. Babain will also teach sketching on a new system, specimens to be seen at his rooms.
October 13, 1851, St. Andrews
Standard
Oct 29/1851
St. Stephen Academy to open in November. Madras School, St. Andrews, to open next week.
Deaths
Monday morning, Mr. George Gibson, in the 99th year of his age, Mr. Gibson was the oldest inhabitant in the Parish of St. Andrews and was much respected. He has left a numerous circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
Madras School
We beg leave to direct attention to the advertisement of Mr. G. W. Scribner, principal of the Madras School. Mr. S. brings with him the best testimonials as to character and success in teaching.
Madras School, St. Andrews
The subscriber having been appointed Principal of the above school, begs to inform the public in general that the school will open on Monday next, Nov. 3rd. the Subscriber hope by a strict attention to his duties to merit the approbation and support of the public. Terms of tuition (which are moderate) may be known on application to the Local committee, and free Scholars admitted by an order from the Rector or either of the church Wardens.
G. W. Scribner, Oct. 29. 1851
April 25/1904 Mary Gove to Nell Mowatt. Reel 0253, 7-218, ref. to Indian mounds at O'Neill's farm.
Standard
Nov 5, 1851
Inquest
An inquest was held on Monday last, before Dr. Gove, Coroner, on view of the body of John Fitzgerald, aged 46, laborer, who came into town that morning, and dropped dead while walking down Water Street. Verdict of the July – "Died by visitation of God." We understand the deceased has left a wife and family in Ireland, whom he was preparing to send for.
Singing School
We are happy to learn that Mr. G. W. Scribner intends shortly to open a school for instruction in Vocal Sacred Music. Mr. Scribner's acknowledged abilities as a successful teacher of Vocal Music, will we doubt not ensure him a large School. Such a teacher is much required here.
Concerts
On Thursday and Saturday evenings, Mr. and Mrs. Krollman gave two of their pleasing musical entertainments. They were not so well attended as might have been expected; but those who were present were much pleased. Krollman is without doubt a splendid performer on the violin, and Mrs. Krollman sings very well.
Montreal and Quebec
The Quebec Chronicle states two facts of some interest, in relation to the St Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad. This road it will be recollected was lately opened from Saint Hyacinth in Richmond, a distance of 71 miles from Montreal, and which is to be pressed forward without delay, to the American boundary on the route to Portland. One is, that the Directors of the Quebec and Richmond Railroad, by which, when completed, a continuous line of railway will be opened between Quebec and Montreal, forming also a double Canadian terminus to the Atlantic and Saint Lawrence Rail road, have made a contract for the building of their road with Mr. Morton, who has been authorized by parties in Portland to take stock to the amount of £62,500. The contract is to be signed, and the work commenced this fall, if the corporation of the city of Quebec afford the aid to the enterprise which is anticipated from them.
The other fact is, that the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Company has made an offer to carry the mails during winter, between Montreal and Quebec, by means of four horse stages, to run between the latter city and Richmond. This offer, if accepted, will probably lead to the opening of a winter line of communication by the same route between Quebec and Boston. —Boston Weekly Mess.
Standard
Nov 12, 1851
Winter has now fairly set in; the weather for the last week was cold; on Monday we had an old-fashioned snowstorm, which continued during the night, making tolerable sleighing. The ground, however, is not yet frozen hard, and farmers generally have their turnip crops mostly secured.
Standard
Dec 3, 1851
Contract
Tenders will be received by the subscriber at the Office of Messrs. Dimock and Wilson, until the 5th December next, for the repairs of the Light House wharf, at Indian Point, St. Andrews, viz:
To remove the top of the wharf from the Light House Block to the shed, two logs deep, and to rebuild the same three logs high; with good sound logs not less than 13 inches diameter at the top end, and to be covered with cedar ballast poles, 20 feet long, not less than 6 inches at top end with sufficient stone ballast on the same; to be fastened with 1 ¼ inch iron bolts, and Hacmatac treenails.
The work to be completed to the satisfaction and approval of the Commissioner by the first of January next.
Information will be given to the contractors by the Commissioner on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock am at the Light House.
John Wilson, Commissioner
St. Andrews Nov. 29, 1851