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Jan 2/1861

Died

On Wednesday, 19th ult., in the 93rd year of her age, "Mehetable," relict of the late David Mowat, Esqr., daughter of the late Doctor John Caleff of this town.

[Captain David Mowat seems to have died 1810]

Largest hotel in world Lindell House, Missouri. 272 by 227 by 112. 500 rooms. 1200 guests.

Died

On Wednesday, ult., in the 93rd year of her age, Mehetable, relict of the late David Mowat, Esq., daughter of the late Dr. John Caleff, of this town.

January, 1861: When Abraham Lincoln, a known opponent of slavery, was elected president, the South Carolina legislature perceived a threat. Calling a state convention, the delegates voted to remove the state of South Carolina from the union known as the United States of America. The secession of South Carolina was followed by the secession of six more states — Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas — and the threat of secession by four more — Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. These eleven states eventually formed the Confederate States of America.

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Jan 9/1861

Henry Osburn manager of New Brunswick and C RR. Frye Wharf foot King Street.

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Feb 6/1861

Disastrous Fire. On Friday morning last about half past one o'clock, the inhabitants were wakened from their slumbers, by the ringing of the bells and the appalling cry of fire. Flames were discovered issuing from the roof of the house, owned by John M. Owen's in the centre of the lower black of buildings on the Market Wharf. The Engines and populace were early at the scene of conflagration; the tide was up, and the firemen and inhabitants worked with energy and determination to prevent the flames from spreading but their resolute efforts were unavailing, for in a short time the whole block of seven houses was one sheet of flame, and the heat was so intense, that no one could pass up or down the Wharf. The furniture was saved but in a damaged state.

The following is a list of the sufferers: Mrs. Sharkey two houses insured for 250 pounds; Charles Stevenson one—insured 100. J. M. Owens one—insured 150. E. Pheasant two—insured 400. John Dougherty one—insured 250.

The fire is supposed to have originated from a defective chimney; no exertion was spared to try and save the adjoining buildings. This was the most disastrous fire which has occurred here for many years.

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Feb 13, 1860

Friday last, was the coldest day ever experienced in this place; the thermometer even in a sheltered spot, indicated 36 degrees below zero, at half past 6 o'clock. The north-west gale which commenced the previous night continued to up noon on Friday; and several of the pedestrians who ventured out, were frost bitten. Saturday was very cold but not so intense as the previous day. The weather moderated on Sunday, since which time it has rained and a thaw set in.

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Feb 13/1861

An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the St. Andrews Water Company. Be it enacted, by the Lieutenant-Governor, Legislative Council, and assembly as follows: 1. that Benjamin f. Milliken, John Aymar, William Whitlock, B. R. Stevenson , James W. Chandler, and their associates, successors and assignees, be and they are hereby constituted and declared to be a body corporate by the name of "The St. Andrews Water Company," and shall have the powers and privileges made incident to a corporation by Act of Assembly of this Province, for the purpose of supplying the inhabitants of the said Town of St. Andrews with water, and for carrying on and managing the necessary works therewith connected."

William Whitlock selling Albertine oil and fluid lamps, Gass chimney's, lamp wicks, barrels of Albertine oil.

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Feb 27/1861

Ref. to "the old steam mill on the Market Wharf." Julio Thompson defends location of, curves of, and presence of the railroad extension across the waterfront. 1. Eliminates the need for large depot grounds at RR terminus. 2. For rehandling by cartage. Contracted at 1,250 pounds. 3. Has induced merchants such as Gove, Street, Whitlock, Boyd and Hatch, to extend their wharves, "and thereby provide shipping accommodation, as well as piling room for lumber." Low water land only available. NO one would have allowed line to cross own property. 4. Curves no worse than on railways generally. (There was an accident on the Market Wharf.) St. Andrews needs a proper shunting Engine, as in England. A deep-water extension, out past old steam mill, would have been too expensive, and would have shut in Market Wharf.

Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the United States
(March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865)

Nicknames: "Honest Abe"; "Illinois Rail-Splitter"

Born: February 12, 1809, in Hardin (now Larue) County, Kentucky Hardin (now Larue) County, Kentucky 
Died: April 15, 1865, at Petersen's Boarding House Petersen's Boarding House in Washington, D.C.

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March 13/1861

Piece on number of blacks in Canada, esp. Toronto. Fugitive slaves. Chatham on the Thames has over 2,000 in population of 6,000.

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April 17/1861

The Southern Rebellion—the southern confederacy has commenced hostilities against the northern states. The news is astounding—will have the effect of paralyzing business in the States and to so extent in the Provinces. President's imbecility regrettable. Had he reinforced Fort Sumter, confederacy would have been awed into terms. "As it is now, he has jeopardized the Union, and it is not probably that the States will ever again be united into one common bond of brotherhood."

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April 24/1861

Traffic on St. Andrews RR seems to be increasing. On Sat 30 cars with ship timber, lumber and cordwood from Canterbury and intermediate stations.

Spring RR arrangements—morning train every day for Canterbury; evening train to St. Andrews. Not Sunday.

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May 29, 1861

The Railway

Amidst the turmoil of an Election, and the exciting reports from the neighboring Republic of the civil war which is at present distracting, and injuring trade of that great country, it is pleasing to turn to a great public work such as the New Brunswick and Canada Railway, which is rapidly opening up and developing the resources of this port of the province, as well as being a safe and rapid means of transit to and from the upper Country, in addition to which it will become at no distant day the great highway connecting the Upper and Lower provinces. We are happy to announce that there is every prospect of the work on the line being resumed in a short time. The English shareholders have advanced a large sum, and the debts of the Company are paid off. Mr. Osburn, the company's manager, has devoted his whole energies to put the work on a firm basis, by having the liabilities paid off, keeping the trains running, economizing the funds, and forwarding the interests of the Company, and also arranging for an early completion of the work to within a few miles of Woodstock this season.

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June 5/1861

Excursion by RR to Woodstock via Canterbury to see Prince Alfred who is to be in Woodstock.

Trip to Boston down to almost 13 hours.

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Aug 7/1861

Through Route from Boston to Houlton—passengers and freight may now pass direct from Houlton and Woodstock to Portland and Boston via arrangement with International Steamship Co. Leave Boston morning arrive Woodstock next evening. Saint John River trip would take three days "of a tedious and sometimes unpleasant journey." Steamer Queen Capt. McAllister, waits at wharf for down trains from Canterbury 10:30 am WF. Cars run directly to Steamboat wharf. Steamboat wharf not as good as could be, especially at low water (boats not afloat). Gove's wharf at entrance of harbour should be extended, or new wharf built at Stinson Landing where deep water.

New RR manager Henry Osburn.

Ad for International Steamship Company's tri-weekly line. For Portland, Boston and Saint John. Steamers New Brunswick and Eastern City leave Saint John MWF morning 8 am, Eastport 1 pm. Leave Boston same days at 7:30 am. Connect for passengers and freight from NY, all stations on Grand Trunk RR. Queen connects for passengers and freight at Eastport, St. Andrews and Saint John and Calais.

William Whitlock St. Andrews Agent.

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Aug 14/1861

Bangor Whig and Courier advocates rail connection with Maine to Houlton and New Brunswick and C RR. Line to Woodstock not yet complete; last section not being worked on. Editor hopes New Brunswick and C will still become Grand Trunk to Canada.

Montreal—unusually high mortality in last few weeks. Attributed to "defective drainage, aggravated by unusually wet weather."

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Aug 21/1861

Steamer NY a great favorite with public. 24 hours from Saint John to Boston, including stops at Eastport and Portland. (Previous ref. to 13 hours a personal best, not a standard time. Standard time about 16 hours.)

Army worm making ravages.

Sturtivant House, Boston, an agreeable and excellent hotel. Host Mr. Drew of Nahant House.

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Aug 21/1861

Ad for Steamer NY: The Grand Consolidated Route. Leaves Saint John Monday, returns from Boston Thursday. Built expressly for this route. 2.50 to Boston; 1.50 to Saint John from St. Andrews. Built of white oak, copper fastened, 1,000 tons. C. E. O. Hathaway, St. Andrews, agent.

House formerly known as Western Inn on Water Street, formerly McGee House, for sale.

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Aug 28/1861

Boston/Woodstock through Route—leave Lincoln's wharf, Boston, MW 7:30 am, Portland 5 pm for St. Andrews via Eastport. From St. Andrews 2:30 train for Canterbury. Return trains every WF 5:50 am arriving St. Andrews 4:55 pm. 11:00 am steamer daily for Eastport to Portland, Boston. New Brunswick and C and International Steamship Co Boston-Canterbury 6.25.

LG: Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon (1829-1912) Born in England. Appointed 26 October 1861 at age 32 until 30 September 1866.