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Standard
March 10/1858
Large Town Hall needed. Plenty of vacant lots.
Standard
April 21/1858
Rising property values attributed to RR.
Standard
April 7/1858
At public meeting agreed Bank property adjoining Square should be purchased by Town to enlarge Market Square and eventually erect a south Market Wharf, when trade requires.
Standard
April 28/1858
New Buildings
On Friday last, the frames of three new buildings were raised, two on Water Street on the "burnt district"—one of them a large two story frame for a store, owned by Mr. Jas. Boyd, the other for a smaller store adjoining Bradford's Hotel, and owned by Mr. John Breen; Mr. Edward Stinson owns the third frame which is intended for a Swiss Cottage and is situated on Harriet Street near the old hay scales.
Mr. Bradley is also preparing to erect a building for a store and dwelling, at the corner of Water and William Streets, which for size, proportion and architectural design will be an ornament to the town. Dr. Gove is also erecting a private dwelling House at the corner of Montague and Princess Royal streets, on the block on which the Court House stands.
Several new wharves are also in, course of erection; and we may safely add these indications of prosperity were long and patiently looked for. Such events may appear small in themselves, but they involve no inconsiderable expenditure of money; and we feel it is no less a pleasure than a duty to chronicle such events.
Hotels—We are informed that a large number of persons will visit St. Andrews about the latter part of July, provided they can be accommodated with suitable apartments. Coming from large cities they cannot expect a St. Nicholas, Rever, or a Donnegani—but they can be comfortably located. Persons having accommodations for private families will please inform us at an early date in order that we can furnish the information required.
George Boyd has removed from former premises at Steamboat Wharf to South side of Market Square, "within a few feet of the new road" (RR extension).
Standard
May 25, 1858
Encourage Domestic Manufactures is one of the first principles of Political economy, and we do not know of any country which has prospered, that has not adopted this sound policy. There are numerous articles imported into the Province, which could and would be manufactured by its artisans, equally as cheap and in some cases of better quality, were they encouraged to do so; but the inordinate desire of purchasing abroad, has become so prevalent, that it is not surprising that our imports exceed our exports, thereby leading to a depressed state of business. From published return we notice there were imported into the province during last year 203 carriages and sleighs, at a cost of 279 pounds; now why import these vehicles while there are good workmen, natives and British subjects idle in our midst; it is but a day or two since we saw at Stentiford's Carriage Factory, a neat, substantial and well finished Top Buggy, (so called) with all the modern improvements, built by Mr. Henry Stentiford, which reflects much credit upon his taste and workmanship, and to our mind is superior to imported carriages of the same description, the price of which we understood him to be 60 pounds, while similar vehicles imported from Boston and New York, cost here from 75 to 100 pounds. Why then import such articles, when the materials and workmen are to be found at our very doors. There are several other articles imported which could be as well made in the province and thereby give employment to our mechanics and manufacturers, such as edge tools, agricultural implements, boots and shoes, ale and porter, peas and beans, etc. Are there not in the province, mechanics, brewers and land? Why then not encourage the foundries, blacksmiths, cordwainers, brewers and farmers. Large quantities of barley are annually consumed in the manufacture of beer and ale; cannot this grain be raised and keep the money in the province; and why send away for ale and porter, when there is just as good made in St. Andrews. St. John, and other places in New Brunswick. It is really to be regretted that there are not more of that class of politicians called protectionists—for they are truly the mechanics, traders and poor man's friends. Whatever can be raised and manufactured in the province, should be most extensively used by all who desire to see the country prosper.
Standard
June 2, 1858
We beg to remind Subscribers that we have bills to meet and request them to pay without delay. Many owe us for 4 and 5 years.
Ambrotypes
Persons requiring a good likeness can obtain one by calling at A. Y. Paterson's Rooms, equal to any to be had in the province; besides, Mr. P. is a native; he also attends to Watch and Clock repairing, jewellery, etc.
Standard
June 23/1858
Money scarce and business dull. Editor does not feel St. Andrews has done better than rest of province in this "long continued depression."
Why was Pharaoh's daughter like a stockbroker? Because she got a little prophet from the rushes on the banks.
Standard
June 30/1858
Watson's Iron Foundry—Messrs. A. and J. Watson whose establishment at Indian Point near the railway station, we have heretofore noticed, have within a short time erected a commodious machine shop, and imported a superior lathe for turning iron. It is their intention to add to their already large stock of machinery in order that they may be prepared to manufacture all kinds of work required in the Province; their castings are fully equal to those imported; and their blacksmith work has long been favourably known. As workmen they are not excelled. We trust that they may receive that patronage which their skill and enterprise so deservedly merit.
Standard
July 6/1858
Another new railway engine. Now have 5: Pioneer, Earl Fitzwilliam, Manners-Sutton, Rose, Thistle. Expect Shamrock soon. Tenders for grading last 25 miles to Woodstock. "We have always had strong faith in this Road being the Grand Trunk line, and the more we see, the more convinced we are that there are good grounds for the opinion."
Market Square—The lot adjoining the Market Square, recently purchased by the magistrates for the purpose of enlarging the Square is being filled up, the burnt logs removed, and a substantial block built. It not only adds to the appearance but very materially increases the size of the Square.
Standard
July 14/1858
P. Starkey
Saddle and Carriage Maker
Respectfully announces to his friends and the public in general, that he continues to manufacture Carriage, Wagon and Cart Harness, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Riding Saddles, Bridles, etc., he is also prepared to trim and decorate carriages in the latest style.
Thankful for the patronage he has received since commencing business, he trusts by attention and a desire to give satisfaction, to merit a continuance of the same.
Shop adjoining Mr. Butler's Water Street, nearly opposite the "British House."
Hair Dressing and Shaving Saloon
The subscriber, thankful for the patronage which he has received since he commenced business, begs to announce that he has removed to Mr. Berry's new building in William Henry street, where he will be happy to wait upon those who require his services in the lien of his profession; and hopes by attention and an endeavour to please to receive a continuance of custom. Gentlemen wishing a cup, soap and brush for their own use, can have them on payment of 1s3d. He also offers for sale an assortment of the best perfumery, hair tonics, etc.
T. G. Bounds
May 26.
Dr. N. G. D. Parker
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Residence at Mr. Alexander's corner of King and Queen Streets. Office in Mr. Aymar's building in Water Street, formerly occupied by Mr. Walton.
An addition has been made to the railway extension which for the present terminates at Hatch's Wharf, the next above the Market Wharf. The advantages of the extension as well as the benefits resulting from the construction of the railway, are so apparent even to those old goers who were so skeptical, that it is almost unnecessary to allude to them—We may however mention that the new ship lying at Hatch's wharf is being loaded with deals brought down by rail from the Dam—and that Mr. Cameron is loading his vessel in part, with excellent timber, cut on the Company's Lands and brought down by the Railway and which will in a few weeks be landed on London. Large quantities of hemlock bark, firewood, cedar poles and sleepers are also brought down the line, the farmers also living near the Line and on the Ridges have availed themselves of this economical and speedy mode of transport and have brought their farm produce to market in much better condition, and at less cost and loss of time, than by horse and wagon. The traffic is but in its incipient stages and can hardly be overestimated.
Standard
Aug 11/1858
H. Harrison has completed arrangements for running a stage between Howard's settlement and Woodstock, completing the line from St. Andrews. Woodstock's inclines too great to bring the RR directly into town.
Standard
Aug 18/1858
Celebrations in town to mark completion of transatlantic telegraph from Nfld. to Britain. To officially open Sept. 1.
Standard
Sept 1/1858
Standard now has telegraphic news dating back to Aug.27 only. Sept. 1 proclaimed public holiday. Fireworks and public dinner in St. Andrews. Day denominated "The World's Holiday," and will be kept throughout British Empire.
Standard
Sept 8/1858
Ref. to Atkinson's Hotel, decorated with "its hundred lights," as part of the holiday celebrations connected with Sept. 1.
Standard
Sept 15/1858
Another call for new Town Hall. Concert of bell-ringing Peal family crowded and ill-ventilated. Bldg. also needed for Mechanic's Institute.
Standard
Oct 13/1858
Saint John and Fred papers trying to persuade Govt to connect Saint John with New Brunswick and Canada Railway, lest they lose all up-river traffic to St. Andrews. Shediac line was a wrong priority.
CC Agricultural Society holds annual dinner at Pheasant's hotel.
Standard
Oct 20/1858
Paupers from the United States
For some years past, our neighbors "over the Line" have been in the habit of shipping from their Poor Houses large number of paupers to this province; in some instances, a schooner load has been landed on our shore, who, from the destitute condition, have become a Parish charge. So late as Friday last, a whole family, the majority of whom were helpless children, were sent by the Overseers of the Poor at Eastport, by steamer to St. Andrews, their father having been lodged in Machias jail for some misdemeanor, and the family consequently unable to support themselves became a town charge; but the Eastport Overseers determined to relieve themselves of this tax upon the town, and sent them here to be supported, and they become a Parish charge. The commissioners have more now than they can support, and it behooves the people to stir in the matter, and obtain an Act of the Legislature to put a stop to this growing evil by passing a law to prevent the landing of indigent emigrants from a foreign country and to make the owners of vessels landing paupers liable to pay for their support. The United States laws are stringent enough on this point, and our Legislators at the next session should pass a similar act.
Standard
Nov 3, 1858
The Eastport Sentinel has quoted our remarks respecting the pauper family recently sent here by the Overseers of Poor of that Town, and among other statements says that the family came there "a year or two since from Perry, to which place they came from St. Andrews." And also states that "during a considerable portion of the time they have resided here they have been in whole or in part supported by the town" and adds that "they were citizens of the British Empire, and as St. Andrews forms part of that empire, and was their last place of residence in the Empire, they were sent "home." We have given the principal paragraphs relating to this affair, as our contemporary is desirous of dealing honesty and fairly with the subject; but as the Sentinel appears to labor under a misapprehension with respect to its "citizens" we beg to inform him that the children according to their mother's statement were born in the United States, and were consequently subjects of that Republic, are entitled to its support, and should not be thrown on the cold charity of strangers. Their mother we are aware is a native of this province, and she, poor woman, can support herself, but is unable by her own exertions to maintain a large family of young children, deprived as they are of their natural protector by the laws of their native country. They consequently became a town charge and should not have received the "cold shoulder" from their countrymen. The province, we believe, has not in a single instance ever shipped its paupers to the United States. John Bull has more regard for his subjects than to ship them off to a foreign country to experience the cold neglect of strangers. When "Uncle Sam" ships British subjects to the provinces, he sends them back "to their own," and they are received and cared for. A law such as the Sentinel recommends would be offensive to the Colonies. We trust some of our Legislator will move in the matter during the next Session; until then there is no remedy for the evil. Public attention has been aroused upon the subject, and the end is accomplished. Our Eastport contemporary, we are happy to notice, deals with all matters, whether political or otherwise, in a mild, conciliatory, and proper manner—and does not indulge in personal invective or coarse abuse, as many of his coadjutors are in the frequent habit of doing.
Standard
Nov 3/1858
Local Improvements
It is a pleasure at all times to us, to record the progress of the Town. During the year nineteen new buildings have been erected for private residences, warehouses, etc. We can only notice one or two of the most prominent—Mr. Bradley has erected a large brick building at the corner of Water and William Henry Streets, on the old site of what was formerly known as "Happy Corner." The building presents an attractive appearance, and when finished will be an ornament to the Town. It is intended for the double purpose of a private dwelling and dry goods establishment; the store will be finished in a superior style with all the modern improvements and is the largest of the kind in the place. The brick work was erected under the supervision of Mr. Murray of St. John and reflects the greatest credit upon his workmanship. The building is 56 x 60 feet.
Mr. C. M. Gove has also erected a building of large dimensions, 65 x 42 feet, near the Railway Station at the foot of Water Street, which is intended for a Flour Store and Warehouse; this large building presents an imposing appearance and has been nearly finished—reflecting credit upon the contractors, Messrs. A. Campbell and F. Godfrey. We understand that Mr. Gove intends commencing business in his new establishment nearly this month.
Standard
Dec 1/1858
New Brunswick and C RR opened to Howard Settlement. Account of ceremonies.
1859: International Steamship Company opens for business. See fc18c5 58380.1