BATHURST COURIER - 1840 - 1845.
supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.
Transcriber’s Note: While the issues for 1840, 1841, 1842 and 1843 are pretty well represented, 1844 is pretty much limited to Feb-June and 1845 picks up about April and only runs several months.
Married, on the 20th December, 1839, by Rev. Mr. Boswell, O - - - - - Montgomery(?) to Miss Betsey James, both of Lanark.
New Saddler Shop announced—Alexander McDonald
I hereby forbid any person to give an credit to my wife Mary Alexander, or any other person in my name as I will not be answerable for any debts contracted by them. Alexander Alexander
New boot and shoe establishment announced—William Magrath
I hereby forbid any person of buying or accepting any note
of hand given by me to David Pattie for 9 pounds payable February next
having received no value for the same. James
Kent.
Saddler and Harness Maker—John Farrier
On Friday last the brewery of James Kerr, Carleton Place, was destroyed by fire and but few articles saved.
All persons indebted to the subscriber either by notes of hand or book accounts are requested to call and make payment before the 1st of May or their accounts will be placed for collection as the business will not longer be carried on in his name after the 1st of May. H. Graham, Perth, January, 1840
For Sale—Front ½ of Lot 14, 8th Concession Ramsay—J.W. Coon
On Sunday last the wife of Mr. Thomas Scott of Drummond died suddenly from the effect of an apoplectic fit.
On Wednesday morning, an unfortunate old man John McCall, also expired in a fit at A. Ferguson’s inn. He appeared perfectly well the previous evening but in the morning about 6 was found in a convulsive fit which ended his sufferings about 4 hours afterwards. He was a stranger in the place and totally destitute. An inquest was held on the body before C. H. Sache, Esq., Coroner when the following verdict was given: Died “by the visitation of God.”
Writ of Venditione (?) Expenae (?) against the lands and tenements of Daniel McMartin at the suit of John G. Spragge.
On Monday last a fine little girl about 5 years old, daughter of Mr. Michael Tovey of Bathurst in company with another girl a few years older, while on their way tot eh house of Josias Richie, crossing the River Tay, the elder girl broke through the ice, her helpless companion approaching to near the fatal spot and when probably lending her feeble help was herself drawn into the watery grave. Their cries were heard by Mr. Richey in time to extricate the eldest who in her struggles probably kept the other down under the water until the current carried her underneath the ice and we learn there is very little probability of her body being found at present by her afflicted parents.
I hereby give notice that any person having claims against the estate of James Bower, Sr., Ramsay, will present them on or before the 1st June as any claims against the estate after that time will not be accepted. William Bowles
Married, at the Catholic Church on the 2nd inst., by Rev. J. H. McDonagh, Mr. John Murphy of Carleton Place to Miss Catharine McCaffrey of Drummond.
It becomes our melancholy duty to record another instance of almost instantaneous death by the decree of the Divine Ruler in the person of our townsman Richard Rossiter, tavern keeper. On Wednesday evening about 8:30 he was relating a story of some Indians who he refused lodging to a short time previous and had about ended when he dropped dead. He was immediately raised—but a feeble groan and all was over and his earthly debt was paid. He was a quiet, civil and inoffensive man about the prime of life, of correct, sober, habits. He had been in good health and spirits a few moments before the occurrence took place.
Birth, on the 3rd inst., Mrs. R. Douglas of a son.
Married, on Tuesday evening last by Rev. Mr. Harris, Mr. John Richardson to Mrs. Widow William Voss.
Died, on Thursday morning, George Stone of pleurisy, aged 35, a native of County Delray, Ireland.
Licenses Issued Bathurst District, 1840
Shops:
Perth
Henry Graham
Roderick Matheson & Co
Henry Montgomery
John Doran
Lanark:
James Mair
James McLaren
John Hall
Fitzroy Harbor:
William P. Taylor
Thomas McDonald
Richmond:
William B. R. Lyons
Ramsay:
Ewen McEwen
John Baird
Carleton Place
J. McEwen & Co.
H. L. Wilson & Co.
Innkeepers:
Perth:
W. Matheson
Richard Rositer
Alexander Ferguson
William Hogg
T. Thompson
Richmond:
J. B. Lefevre
James McLean
Fitzroy Harbor:
John McDonald
Neil O’Donald
A. McGillivray
Fitzroy:
Matthew Divine
Carleton Place:
Michael Murphy
Manny Nowlin(?)
Ramsay:
David Lakie(?)
Samuel W. Conn
Ewan Cameron
Franktown:
Patrick Nowlan
Peter McGregor
Dr. W. Moore
William Fraser
John Preston
Simon Hogan
Beckwith:
Archibald Gillie
Ann Burrows
Bathurst:
Benjamin Boulton
James Armstrong
Lanark:
Patrick O’Conner
Stills:
George Lyon, Richmond Woods, 100 gallons
Jacob Barney, Carleton Place, 60 gallons
Peter McArthur, Beckwith, copper, 93 gallons
Thomas Finlay, Lanark, copper, 93 gallons
Alexander Ferguson, Perth, copper, 40 gallons
The body of the child which was drowned belonging to Michael Tovey was found the other day by some boys who were spearing.
At Shipman’s Mills, in Ramsay on Saturday, 28th inst., a very honest, industrious man named William Hickey, got some wheat ground and was depending on one of his neighbors (who also had a grist at the mill) for taking it home but who did not get his ground until late in the evening and who in consequence of the very darkness of the night disinclined going home till next morning. Hickey there made up his mind to take his bed at a friend’s house in the vicinity, told those in the mill of his intentions and for that purpose left the mill between 8 and 9 that night. Next morning between 5 and 6:00 his body was found laying nearby down the gangway leading to the mill. When first discovered he was laying on his face, the place where he lay and all around was ice which the heat of his hand had melted leaving its impression one and one half to two inches deep. Information was given to James Wylie, Esq., J.P. who repaired to the spot, had the body carried into the mill, and a coroner’s jury was summoned and at 2:00 pm held an inquest on the body. The following verdict was returned: the deceased, William Hickey came to his death by an injury received in consequence of falling over the gangway at Shipman’s Mills. John Scott, Jury Foreman
Birth, on Friday last, Mrs. Justin Davis of a son.
Birth, on Saturday last, Mrs. James Williams of a son.
Birth, at Grenville on the 17th ult., Mrs. Charles R - - y (Ruey???) of a daughter.
I hereby caution all persons from purchasing a note of hand given by me on January last in favor of John Ramsay for the sum of 25 pounds as I will not pay the sum not having received any value for it. Alexander Maxwell
The subscriber finding that his repeated admonishments to those indebted to him to settle their accounts have been of no avail and as he has heavy bills to pay, dire necessity compels him to place all notes and accounts in the hands of J. G. Malloch, Esq., for collection. David Hogg, Sr.
For Sale: In the township of Horton, 100 acres, Bush Land, west ½ of Lot 15, 7th Concession. William Fraser
A complete assortment of garden seeds raised and put up by those celebrated seedsmen the Shakers—300 papers of onion seed. George Kerr
The undersigned prohibits any person to purchase a note of hand from Andrew Hamilton in favor of James Hamilton to the value of 13 pounds and 10 shillings as no value has ever been received for it. John & Peter McGregor
My wife Elizabeth Craig having left my bed and board without any just provocation I hereby forbid any person giving credit in my name to her as I will not be responsible for it. William Craig
Suit against the estate of William McConnell, an absconded or concealed debtor, at the suite of Joshua Adams, 400 pounds.
The jurors for our Lady the Queen upon their oaths present
that it has been represented before them that the bakers and others dealing in
bread in the town of Perth have been and are still in the habit of charging
extravagant prices for bread and that bread is not of the full weight for it is
sold being deficient to the amount of four ounces—the jurors beg the propriety
of adopting such regulations for the price and weight of the article.
Ewen Cameron
On Thursday last the widow of James McDonald was on her way home from the village of Lanark accompanied by a female neighbor when about at George Arkenson’s farm the latter heard a sudden crack as if a tree was about to fall; admonished of some danger she warned Mrs. McDonald who was rather dull of hearing, not to proceed which unfortunately she did not hear or regard and melancholy to relate a decayed tree under the direction of a wise and inscrutable Providence fell upon her and killed her instantly.
On Saturday last a seizure was made by Patrick Ryan (who it appears has been installed into the office of Deputy Custom House Officer for the detection of smuggled goods) of two wagons laden with goods belonging to James McLaren of Lanark between this and that place, who did not take the precaution of procuring a permit in Brockville at which place the goods were purchased before leaving there. The wagons returned and the goods examined and priced as to value but on finding that the amount of property taken exceeded the jurisdiction of the Commissioners for the trial of such cases here it was left to be tried at Brockville. In the meantime, Mr. McLaren went to Brockville, returned with an order from the Custom House to deliver up the goods which even then was refused to be complied with on the part of Ryan unless he was paid his expenses for his trouble. This placed Mr. McLaren in the situation of a smuggler as well as suffering the loss of sale of those very articles which were procured for the Lanark Fair. Such conduct on the part of Ryan is unwarranted and we believe unauthorized. We conceive it was enough to have put Mr. McLaren to the perplexity of mind that he did, without making it worse still and instead of making amends for injurious aggravation which made it worse. It is a pity such men are placed in situations of the kind where without a substantial redress for a vexatious violation of duty they can work any mischief.
Information wanted on John Miller who left this
place in the fall of 1836 with the intention of going to Buffalo in the U.S.
He is a dark complexioned man, 5’8”, by trade a stone cutter.
This is done in the hope that it will meet his eye and it would give
great satisfaction to his wife to learn where he is.
Christy Miller
Information wanted on Hugh McMillan, who left Perth on the 26th day of April last and has not been heard of since. He is about 50 or 55 years of age, round shoulders and walks stooped with dark brown hair.
Married, in Perth on the 25th inst. by Rev. Mr. Harris, Lt. John Grierson, Royal Navy to Miss Susan Jane Bell, sister of the late Lt. C. J. Bell, Royal Navy.
Patrick Ryan is not authorized to act as Deputy Revenue Officer, his appointment having been cancelled. R.D. Fraser, Collector of Customs
It having been falsely and maliciously circulated that I gave information against John Green and Peter Cameron for selling liquor without a license to relieve my feelings of trouble of mind caused by it I have thus been publicly obliged through the medium of the press to undeceive the public mind at this point as I had no connection with that transaction—conduct which above all others I abhor and condemn. IN conclusion, I hereby challenge any person instead of secretly stabbing my reputation to take the same medium which I have been reluctantly obliged to resort to in order to assert my innocence, to make their charge. Peter Ferguson, Drummond
It becomes our melancholy duty to record one of the most lamentable calamities that has ever fallen to our lot. On the evening of Saturday or morning of Sunday last while Patrick Foley of S. Sherbrooke and wife were absent from home, and the house in charge of their eldest girl about 15 years of age, with 6 children, when by some unaccountable accident the house and children were consumed by fire and nothing left to tell the sad tale but a heap of ruins and ashes and bones. It must be attributed to a want of caution on the part of the unfortunate inmates before retiring to bed—a final rest! There had been a small addition made to the shanty at one end in which the children slept and as the remains were found immediately on the spot where the beds had been it is inferred they slept on, unconscious of the danger—the sleep of death! The bereavement of the afflicted parents is beyond description having their whole family except a suckling babe thus suddenly cut off. It is another awful warning to parents to be ever watchful. Such vestiges of the remains as could be distinguished were collected together and interred on Tuesday last.
An inquest was held on the 17th at the school house adjacent to the premises of G. Breckenridge, Esq., in Bastard at 5:00 in the afternoon by A. Schofield, Esq., and a jury, on the body of Jeremiah Edgely, when after suitable investigation of the painful facts adduced in evidence the verdict was returned: “Died by the visitation of God”. It appears that on the forenoon of the above date the daughter had been ploughing his own land in the vicinity of the school house with a span of horses, two other men being present when one of the horses proving refractory the anger of the deceased was so greatly excited as to prompt him to proceed from harsh words to hard blows and while he was whipping the object of his wrath the unfortunate man was suddenly arrested by the strong arm of death but had just time to call upon one of his companions to catch him while in the act of falling and instantly expired. The individual thus so awfully hurried out of time into eternity was about 40 years of age—the suddenness of his death together with the frame of mind in which he was called to render his God “an account of the deeds done in the flesh” was such as having excited considerable sensation in the neighborhood—bringing forcibly home to the conscientious of all the warnings “be ye also ready” while the intense feelings for the poor widow and three young fatherless children justly excite the commiseration of all benevolent minds.
Several families of Mormons took their departure from Perth in the fore part of this week.
Information wanted on Bridget Henley, who arrived at Quebec in the Spring of 1832 and Mary Henley her sister who came to St. John’s in 1836, will be gratefully received by their disconsolate mother residing at Priest’s Mills in the County of Glengarry.
Information Wanted: Thomas Jayes, a young man of 21 who in the year 1837 emigrated to this country under the charge of Thomas Brydon from the Pertwerth Emigration Society. Shortly before leaving England he was married to Kenzia(?) Hopkins, aged 19 and when reaching here resided at or near Joshua Freeman’s Wellington Square, U.C. Any information will be gratefully received and forwarded to his parents in England.
On Tuesday last Abel Mott of Bathurst was arraigned before Joshua Adams and W.R.F. Burford, Esqs. As being the author and publisher of a document defamatory to the character of Daniel McMartin, Esq., a barrister of this place. Mott acknowledged he was the author. He was required to put in bail for his appearance at the Assizes.
For Sale: 200 acres Lot 10 9th Concession Burgess—Robert Elliott
Died, her on the 18th inst., Janet Morris, infant daughter of Hon. W. Morris, three months.
Died, at London, suddenly on the morning of the 8th inst., Gideon Acland, Esq., barrister and attorney, formerly of this place.
I hereby caution any person against purchasing a note of hand of mine which Donald McMaster accidentally got possession of and which he promised to return before two witnesses—as I will not be accountable for the amount which is between six and seven pounds. Archibald McDonald
Tin factory opened, ad in this issue. D. McDonell
Died, after a few days illness at the Flat Rapids, McNab, on the 27th June, John McIntyre of Kilmahog, Perthsure, Scotland and formerly of the 79th Cameronian Highlanders in the 71st year of his age justly and deeply regretted by all who knew him.
On Sunday last some boys went to bathe in the Mississippi River near Boulton’s Mills. One of them named Robert Beverage not being a swimmer, went out beyond his depth and sank to rise no more before any assistance could be rendered him by his companion.
On Monday last a man named Nathaniel Chamberlain on the macadamized road—about a mile from Brockville—was thrown from his wagon and killed. He was intoxicated at the time and his team having run into the ditch was the fatal cause of his death.
On Monday last at Watson’s Corners a person named William Blackburn was thrown from his horse while (racing??) with another man and shared a similar fate
Birth, in Pakenham on Tuesday last, Mrs. John Shaw of a son.
On the 23rd ult, a daughter of Mr. John Corley of S. Sherbrooke, aged about 9 came to her death by falling into a boiling (illegible word) preparing for potash. It appears that she had been playing about the kettle and accidentally slipped or fell in; she only survived an hour after being taken out.
Original Lines for the Bathurst Courier by ‘A’
Sing again the song you sung yestreen
For O! it did me guid
Ye saw yersel how it fill’d my e’en
Yet I feel it warm’d my bluid
It woke bright scenes now lang gone bye
When life was young and hopes were high.
Weel weel! I mind the auld ash tree
The broom and the birken shawl
That ye’r sang so sweetly tauld about
But now there a aws
An little there’s left O the days that are gane
But just that I find myself alone.
The sang ye sung was written by me
Wha I ne’er ne’er can forget
Puir cheil indeed oe’r meikle O whim
Was in his head O yet
His feeling were warm and his heart was true
And that ilk ane wha knew him knew.
I saw him since t’was only ance,
But yet at the name O Burns
The sang ye sung and thoe youthful days
Withat sang and name returns
Thus memory feels anxious on the past to dwell
The sorrow and pain the theme o’er cast.
Bathurst Courier, September 11, 1840
The undersigned having been duly authorized to collect the debts of John Montgomery, late of the “Ettrick Shephard Inn” and transact all business for him in his absence, requests that those indebted to him by note or otherwise to make speedy arrangements by which their respective accounts may be liquidated for unless they immediately do so they run the risk of being put to unnecessary expense by a suit at law. Peter Thompson, Agent
On Wednesday last as Archibald McNee of this town was taking his gun from the canoe after being on a hunting excursion he incautiously took it by the barrel and it being loaded accidentally went off lodging the contents in his left arm near the shoulder creating an alarming wound. The unfortunate man reached home from where he landed such was the loss of blood that he fainted. It is a pity that such a respected and industrious man should have met with an accident of this kind whereby he in all probability may for life be deprived of the use of that arm but still it is fortunate that it occurred so near home as it did and at this season of the year or it might have been more serious or fatal than it now appears.
Farm for Sale: Lot
25, 5th Concession Elmsley, 230 acres.
This property is the well known farm owned by W.R.F. Berford,
Esq., and has a splendid two story house thereon with barns, stables, sheds,
etc. There is a beautiful garden and
orchard. It is about 8 miles from
Perth on the bank of the Rideau Lake. Duncan
Campbell
List of Letters at the Post Office as of September 8, 1840
Anderson, William
Anderson, James
Avery, Benjamin (2)
Armstrong, William (2)
Armstrong, James (2)
Amelia, Augustin
Buchanan, Daniel
Baile, Daniel
Bowden, James
Bain, John
Bain, Archibald
Baley, John
Barrie, James
Burke, John
Boyde, Robert
Bennet, John
Bare, James (2)
Bragall, William
Beamish, J.
Bolton, -----
Chisholm, Mrs. A. (3)
Conners, John
Campbell, Donald (2)
Campbell, Peter
Caswell, Andrew
Chambers, James
Crosbie, James
Chalmers, Robert
Chaplin, John
Conn, John
Connors, John
Couch, John
Conner, Edward
Crosia, Eliza
Cain, John
Clark, John
Connor, Michael
Colvert, William
Comboy, John
Currie, Isaac
Caswell, James C.
Clark, Robert
Couch, Richard
Cummings, Peter
Casey, Michael
Campbell, Duncan
Conners, Dennis
Cameron, James
Cumming, Robert
Drew, Elisha
Dingwill, Alexander
Dimond, William
Dowdle, Patrick
Dixon, James
Doyle, Terence
Doran, John
Drope, William
Easton, George
Ennis, James
Flood, Miss Agnes
Foley, John
Ferguson, John
Fisher, Samuel
Ferguson, Duncan
Fraser, Ann
Fowley, Michael
Fleming, Michael
Flood, John
Ferrier, Abraham
Ferguson, Robert
Ferguson, Duncan
Game, John
Griffes, Miss Jane
Girrin, James
Gilles, David
Goudey, Samuel
Graham, ----- (2)
Garner, Robert (3)
Higgins, Edward (2)
Hill, Thomas
Hoffsmidt, George
Harvey, William
Hogg, William
Harkness, Matthew
Hince, Miss Eliza
Hughes, Joseph
Hoden, James
Hunt, Coindyes
Harper, Joseph
Hamitis, James
Hedeman, Michael
Jemison, William
Kelly, Francis
Keoh, Peter
Kelloch, Robert
Keikham, Thomas
Kernon, James
Lorrin, Andrew (2)
Levy, Peter (3)
Leonard, James
Lees, William
Lorlandedet, Joseph
Lackie, John
Mitchel, John
Mitchel, Isaac
Murdoch, Charles
McDerwill, Mrs. Robert
McPherson, Ewen
McLean, Archibald (2)
McDiarmid, Duncan (2)
McIlquham, James
McVeity, James
McTavish, Duncan
McBerey, Thomas
McConnick, Robert
McQurrey, Daniel
McCallum, John
McLean, James
McDonald, James
McDonald, Miss Reba
McEwen, Duncan
McManis, John
McCue, George
McMillan, Jane
McGregor, Alexander
McLean, Miss Mary
McDonald, Peter
McGowan, Patrick
McInnes, John
McCaherty, Edward
McLehan, John
McCaffrey, Thomas
McFarlin, Alexander
McCramskey, Peter (2)
Mulvihdt, Michael
Murphy, James
Manary, James
Magwood, John
Mann, Philip
Millican, John
Morris, William
Moore, William
Miller, Robert
Mark, Robert
Neven, Patrick
Nainn, James
O’Williams, George
Pool, William
Prettie, Adam
Peacock, James
Pelkington, Henry
Phelan, James
Parker, Francis
Paget, Alexander
Phelen, Daniel
Rathwell, Samuel (2)
Ross, William
Raven, Miss Mary Jane
Rudd, John
Ralston, John
Robinson, Dan
Rogers, James
Steanson, Andrew
Sharp, John
Sahw, William
Sauster, John
Sheele, Adam
Shepherd, James
Scott, Archibald
Smith, Thoms
Sargent, Robert
Smith, John
Scott, John
Souster, William
Stenson, Carson
Scott, James
Thompson, Mrs.
Twaddle, Robert
Tale, Michael
Tullis, John
Trueman, Samuel
Tuffey, Michael
Thompson, William
Tullis, Alexander
Thom, Charles
Vitsel, Joseph
Vance, Henry
Watson, Thomas
Warren, Joseph
Watson, Daniel
Watson, James
Williamson, John
Wark, Alexander
Wilson, John
Willows, Green
Ward, William
Warner, James
Watts, John
Williams, Richard
Wallace, William
Warren, Thomas
Wilson, Thomas
Willis, John
Westerman, Thomas
Watts, John
Young, Alexander
Young, James
Bathurst Courier, September 18, 1840
Birth, on Friday last Mrs. John Deacon of a daughter.
Archibald McNee died on Saturday morning last from an injury received which caused lockjaw. The deceased has left a widow and two children. He was 37 years old and a native of Balquhdder, Perthshire, Scotland, generally esteemed for honest, sober and persevering habits.
Birth, on Sunday, Mrs. R. Kellogg of a son.
Married, on Friday last by Rev. W. Bell, Mr. Donald McNee to Miss Helen Christie, both of Bathurst.
Married, on the same day by the same, Mr. William Mowett of Brockville to Miss Mary Gilmour, daughter of Mr. James Gilmour of N. Sherbrooke.
Married, on the same day by Rev. T.C. Wilson, Mr. Adam McKinley to Miss Agnes (last name illegible, could have started with an ‘F’), both of the Scotch Line.
Married, on the 23rd by Rev. A. Adams (?), Mr. W. R. Elliott of this place to Miss (illegible first name) Boyne(?) of Ennis (?), (illegible word).
Birth, on Monday morning last Mrs. William Likely of a daughter.
Married, on the 3rd inst., by Rev. J. H. McDonough, Mr. James Manien to Miss Margaret Tovey, both of Bathurst.
Married, on the 14th ult., by Rev. T.C. Wilson, Rev. William McAllister of Lanark to Miss Janet McDonald, second daughter of Mr. Robert McDonald, Esq., Glasgow.
Absconded, James Horton, an indentured apprentice to the printing business on Thursday, 1st October last and having eluded the pursuit of justice any person known to harbor him shall be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. James Thompson
Presbytery of Bathurst (from the Abstract of Minutes of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland held in Toronto in July of this year.)
John Cruikshank, Bytown
Thoms C. Wilson, St. Andrews, Perth
William McAllister, Lanark and Dalhousie
John Smith, Beckwith
John Fairburn, Ramsay
George Romanes, St. Francis
William Bell, Perth
Peter C. Campbell, Brockville
William Smart, Brockville
Robert Boyd, Prescott
John Gemmell, Lanark
Joseph Anderson, S. Gower
------ Mann, Fitzroy Harbor
I hereby forbid any person from purchasing a note of hand granted by me in favor of Alexander McDonald, for 25 pounds payable on the 13th October, 1840 as the said note is paid and now lies in the hands of James Mair of Lanark who refused to get it up before witnesses. William McDonald
Notice left in the pound of the subscriber, a horse said to belong to Richard Bennet of Lanark. The owner is requested to call and pay the charges and take away the horse otherwise he may be sold as soon as the law directs. B. Boulton, Pound Keeper
Notice, I hereby forbid any person from purchasing a note
of hand having my signature in favor of Thomas Marks granted September
last and due six months after amounting to seven pounds and ten shillings as I
will not be answerable for the said note not having received any value for the
same. Erwin Morrison
Grand Jurors Assembled at the Sessions Tuesday Last
John Richie, Foreman
William Spaulding
William Saunders
John Flood
John W. Adams
Thomas - - uddie
John Burne
James Fraser
Archibald Fraser
Thomas Wilson
Michael McCabe
Nathan Judson
William Ritchie
William Robertson
George Gray
John Johnston
John Doran
George Wrathal
John Weagant
John Wilson
Robert Multon
Information Wanted on John McCaffrey and his sister Sarah, married to Christopher Robertson who came to St. John’s N.B. about two years ago. Any person having information on them would assist the cause of humanity by informing the subscriber. Terence McManus, Pakenham
Cash paid for wheat—The subscriber will pay the highest
market price for wheat. John
Haggart
Bathurst Courier, Jan. 20, 184
Birth, on the 19th inst., Mrs. R. Matheson, of a daughter.
Married, at this place on the 19th inst., by Rev. W. Bell, Mr. Peter McLaren, teacher, E. Hawkesbury, Ottawa District, to Miss Ann Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of the late Rev. G. Buchanan of Beckwith.
Birth, on Monday last, Mrs. John Thompson, of a son.
Birth, on the 5th inst., Mrs. McNee, widow of the late Archibald McNee, of a son.
Birth, on the 28th ult., Mrs. H. Montgomery of a son.
Married, at the residence of the bride’s father on the 12th inst., by Rev. A. McAllister of Lanark, Mr. John J. Playfair to Miss Mathilda Lees, youngest daughter of Mr. William Lees of Bathurst.
Notice, any person having a farm to rent in the
neighborhood of Perth with land of a good quality—30 or 40 acres of clearance
in a state of good cultivation with a dwelling house, barn and stables erected
thereon will meet with a tenant on appointment to the subscriber.
George Ellis
Married, on the 19th inst., by Rev. Dr. McDonagh, Mr. Edward M. Barry, Esq., Carleton Place, Lanark Militia (formerly of Limerick, Ireland) to (given name illegible) Tierney, only child of Mr. C. Tierney, Esq., Montague.
Birth, at Perth on Friday last, 19th ult., Mrs. Alexander Tait of a son.
Married, at Lanark on the 4th inst., by Rev. W. McAllister, Mr. William Headrig of Drummond to Miss Sarah Hanna youngest daughter of Mr. James Hanna of Lanark.
The subscriber is taking this opportunity of returning his thanks to his customers for the liberal support he has received since his commencement in business and would beg to inform them and the public generally that he intends during the season to have periodic auction sales at his store in Perth at which he will offer a choice assortment of dry goods, groceries and ready made clothing and hardware, etc., of which due notice will be given. John Doran
All those indebted to the subscriber by note or book account are hereby notified that unless they settle the same on or before the 1st May, the debts shall be handed to attorneys for collection according to the law. Widow Rossiter
Married on the 30th Marcy, at Oliver’s Ferry, by Rev. T.C. Wilson, Mr. Duncan Campbell to Miss Jessie Buchanan, youngest daughter of Rev. Dr. Buchanan of Beckwith.
William Wilson, Surgeon Designate(?) of Midwifery (?) and Glasgow University wishes to inform the inhabitants of Carleton Place and surrounding country that having come to reside among them he has opened apartments in the dwelling of R. Bell, Esq., where he will be ready to wait upon or be consulted on any case requiring medical advice.
Birth, on Thursday last Mrs. John Charles of a son.
Birth, on Tuesday last Mrs. W. Hogg of a son.
Wanted immediately, a boy of steady habits from 15 to 18
years as an apprentice to the cabinet making business.
David Hogg
Warrant of Attachment against James Slatery Estate at the suit of James Johnston.
Farm for sale: NE part of Lot 3(?), 2nd Concession Bathurst John McKenzie
Property for Sale: Lot 21, 6th Concession Bathurst, 50 acres, William Glascott
House for Sale: Opposite the store of George Matheson – apply to George Northgraves, watchmaker, Brockville or Mrs. Imeson, 2nd Concession Drummond.
We regret to announce that a young man named Peter Anderson was drowned on Thursday last about three miles below Smith’s Falls while crossing one of the beams for supporting the planking of the bridge—an outlet to the surplus water of the Rideau Canal. He got dizzy on account of crossing and lost his balance. The deceased was for some time a clerk in the employ of Messrs T. Brooke and Company of this place but lately in company with another young man commenced business in Smith’s Falls. He was a promising young man but the gloomy event is a sad affliction to his relatives and deeply regretted by all who knew him. This is the second melancholy bereavement to the parents of the deceased it being hardly two years since an elder son was cut off suddenly by a kick from a horse.
Birth, at Bytown, on the 20th March, Mrs. Rev. J.J. Cruickshank, of a daughter.
Birth, at Bytown, on the 31st ult., Mrs. G.R. Burke of a son.
I hereby forbid any person against purchasing a note granted by me in favor of Robert Campbell for four pounds due on the 1st July last as I have paid the amount on the same note. George Codd
Birth, at Pakenham, on the 21st May, the wife of Rev. Alexander Mann, of a son.
Birth, on Wednesday morning, 2nd inst. Mrs. William Fraser of a son.
To Let, that fine stand on the south side of Craig Street suitable for either a tavern of store, now occupied by the subscriber as the “King’s Arms Inn” which will be let for a period of years—from one to six—on moderate terms. It is a large and commodious frame building with two good cellars also a good stable and well with a garden attached to the premises. James McMaster
On Saturday last, 5th June, as Andrew Gamble, a wealthy farmer in Bathurst, was on his way home, in crossing a rough part of the road, his horse stumble and fell and from the evidence of the fall was killed on the spot. The unfortunate man had we understand all his ribs on one side broken to the backbone and from the effects of this with other bodily injuries he only survived until Monday evening when he died. On Wednesday the funeral took place and was largely attended.
Land For Sale: SW ½ Lot 26, 1st Concession Drummond, William Spalding, Scotch Line.
To the Temperate but not the Teetotalers
Malt Whiskey for Sale
1,000 gallons very superior malt whiskey is offered for sale by the subscriber in quantities not less than 3 gallons. This whiskey is strongly recommended being manufactured by an expert distiller. Peter McEwen from the Braes of Breadalbane in the Highlands of Scotland who in former years with is drop of “Mountain Dew” over his shoulder played the game of “hide and go seek” with the Gauger with glorious success. From the expertise and ability of the distiller the public may depend upon its being a wholesome article. William Lock, Perth Go It Ye Cripples!!
A fine child of John Morrison of this place, carpenter, was on Friday last so seriously burnt by her clothes catching fire from the cooking stove that in a few hours afterwards death released her form her pain. She was 5 years old and as is usual when such deplorable accidents occur the parents were absent when it took place.
Birth, on the 10th inst., in N. Crosby, Mrs. Aaron Chambers of twin sons.
To Let at Smith’s Falls:
For a long or short period, the house recently known as the St. George
and Crown Inn. There is a good
cellar and shed and can be adapted for a store or private dwelling.
Edward Lane
Birth, on Thursday last Mrs. Malcolm McPherson of a son.
Married, at the Catholic Church, on the 29th inst., by Rev. J. H. McDougle(?), Mr. Edward Hudson to Miss Mary Ann Doherty, both of this town.
Olympic Arena and New York Circus under the management of S. B. Howes, Mabie & Company, advertise in this issue that they are coming to Perth 13th September.
On Seeing the Circus Company Perform Close to a Church Yard
I saw the circus men and women
In gaudy dress with spangles rich abound
And mounted on the well
Trained steed the magic dance go round
I saw the crowds who gathered
There the aged and the young
And beheld the boisterous laugh ascend
At something said or done
And yet although I sat
Among the thoughtless throng
The various scenes impressed me not
I felt I had done wrong.
My thoughts were with the neighboring dead—
The music and the mirth
Disturbed the silence of the place
Where we all return to earth.
Away ye mockers of the dead
With life ye sport as nought
And seek a place if it be
Found, where death is not.
‘U’, Perth, September, 1841
The directors of the Perth Agricultural Society are requested to meet at the court house in Perth at 11:00 Saturday, 11th inst., to decide on the distribution of the seed wheat just arrived. Other matters of importance will be laid before the meeting. Anthony Leslie, President
3,000 bushels of barley wanted. William Wardie—will give 2 shillings 9 pence per bushel for barley (yielding 48 pounds per bushel) delivered at his brewery at Perth.
William Hanafin, who left Ireland, County Kerry, has arrived in Fitzroy and is very desirous to find his sister Margaret Hanafin who left Ireland years since and who married Martin B – s - - han.
Mr. Haggart takes this earliest opportunity of offering to his neighbors and friends, the inhabitants of Perth, his most grateful thanks for their kind assistance in endeavoring to try to save his property from fire this morning. It being owing to their very great exertions that any part of his mill was preserved from destruction. Perth Mills
At about 3:00 on the morning of Friday last our townspeople were alarmed by the cry of fire which was found to proceed from the mill of John Haggart, Esq., in the vicinity of the town. We learn the fire originated in the wood building containing the carding machine and the apparatus for making oatmeal and barley. In consequence of the quantity of oil about the carding department the flames spread very rapidly and soon extended themselves to the large three story grist mill immediately along side when the inflammable part of both buildings was consumed. By very great exertions a fine saw mill was saved as well as a large quantity of boards together with the flour, wheat barrels, tools, etc. from the grist mill. The mill stones and bolt cloth, very costly articles were got out. Mr. Haggart’s loss is undoubtedly great and has happened at a very bad season of the year. We have had the occasion heretofore to regret the want of a fire engine, hook and ladders and the formation of an efficient company. There is but little doubt that the grist mill could have been saved with their assistance.
Perth Agricultural Society appointments for the next 12 months:
Anthony Leslie, President
Vice Presidents:
William Bell, Jr
Alexander Montgomery
Alexander Ferguson
Treasurer: J.G. Malloch
Secretary: Duncan Graham
Directors:
Drummond: Peter Sinclair, James Innes, Thomas Mansfield, William Allan, Thomas Williams, Sr., John McIlquham, Robert Haley, Henry Montgomery, Richard Walker, Alexander Ferguson (Perth), John Haggart, James Flintoff, Thomas Brooke, Dr. Thom
Lanark:
John Hall, John McLaren, John Smith (tanner), James McLaren, William Stead(?), William Yule
Bathurst:
John Clark, Patrick Campbell, William Robinson, William Spaulding, James Bryce, John Hardgrave, John Moderwell, James Nelson.
Dalhousie:
David Smith, Andrew Morgan, George Glair, John Donald
North Sherbrooke: Ebeneezer Wilson, Matthew Miller, John Warner
Horton: Alexander Martin
Elmsley: Ralph Smith, William McPherson, James Waddle, Duncan McTavish
Burgess: William Brooke, Alexander Cameron, Thomas Thomson, John Hartness
I hereby caution the public against crediting any
person—no matter whom—on my account as I will not be accountable for any
debts contracted without my written order. Robert
Greenley
To be sold: A new frame house and shop with out offices, the second house from the store of R. Bell & Co., Carleton Place. Ephraim Tweedy
Mrs. G. L. Corbett, late of Hamilton, begs to announce to the inhabitants of Perth and its vicinity that she proposes upon starting a boarding and day school for a limited number of young ladies.
Drowned on the 17th inst., from off one of the Rideau Canal steamers near Hog’s Back, Joseph Doucet of Drummond, within a few miles of town. We understand the accident occurred while under the influence of liquor. He was returning home after an absence to a now bereaved widow and helpless family. Another warning to the drunkard.
On the same day (Sunday) a man named Gavin Baillie while crossing the Callebega(?) Lake in a canoe was upset and drowned leaving also a helpless and affected family unprovided for.
Warrant of Attachment on James Statery (or Slatery), an absconding or concealed debtor a the suit of James Johnston; the estate seized will be held liable for the claim.
Birth, on Sunday morning last Mrs. Thomas Brooke, of a son.
New leather factory is announced in this issue, ad placed by David Holliday
William Burley, Constable for Division #5, Bathurst District, while on the discharge of his duties in returning home at a late hour on the night of Saturday, 13th, was unfortunately killed by falling from his horse about two miles distant from Fitzroy Harbor on the road to the village of Pakenham. Mr. Burley was an active officer and his bland and conciliatory manner had secured him many friends in the district.
We understand on Thursday the 4th inst., a child of 2 years, 8 months, daughter of William McVicar, Pakenham, was so severely injured by her clothes catching on fire that she only survived about 24 hours, all medical aid proving to no avail. It seems Mr. McVicar had been employed with a fire outside boiling potatoes for pigs and it is supposed the child either came too near to it or was playing with it (as too many children are suffered to do) when the accident occurred which ended so fatally.
Birth, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Francis Holliday of a daughter.
Married, at Montreal on the 2nd inst., by Rev. Mr. Richard, Mr. Samuel McDonell, Esq., County of Clarendon lumber merchant to Miss Elmira Muir, third daughter of the late Major Muir, 41st Regiment.
A man named Richard Ashfield was brought here on Wednesday last from Bytown and placed in confinement on a charge of murder having stabbed a person named William Gillespie on the night of the 7th from the effects of which he died on the 11th inst.
I hereby give notice any person having claims on the estate of the late John Thompson to show and demand also all persons indebted to the late John Thompson are requested to call and settle their accounts. Carr Thompson
My wife Jane Rea having left my bed and board without any justifiable reason I hereby caution any person against trusting her on my account as I will not be answerable for ay debts so contracted. James Rea
Returns of the Members of the District Council:
Drummond: Sutton Frizelle and Thomas McCaffery
Bathurst: Joshua Adams, J.P. and Alexander Montgomery
Lanark: James McLaren and James Hanna
Dalhousie and Lavant: John Robertson
North Sherbrooke: John Warnock
Beckwith: Robert Bell and Robert Davies
Ramsay: John Robertson and Arthur Laing
Pakenham: Andrew
Dickson
Elmsley has returned James Shaw of Smith’s Falls and Duncan McTavish
Burgess: Robert Elliott
Organization of the Perth Fire Department
First Captain: John
Doran
Second Captain: Malcolm McPherson
First Lt.: Alexander
Tait
Second Lt.: Robert Keeloch
Treasurer and Secretary: Duncan Graham
Henry Montgomery
Alexander Ferguson
James Taylor
William Bell, Jr.,
John Bell
Donald Fraser(?)
Francis Holliday
Peter Coyle
William Gill
William Hogg
David Hogg, Jr.
Edward Hudson
James Williams
James Flintoff
Patrick McDonough
Thomas Brooke
Patrick Brady
Robert Moffat
Alexander Spalding
David Holliday
Owen Stanley
John Haselton
John Thompson
James Smith
Robert Shaw
Alexander Stewart
James Templeton
John Hogan
Thomas Tucker
David Tait
James Headrick
William McLeod
James Allan
Robert Allan
Bernard McElroy
John McMaster
George Cox
George Graham
William Brown
Timothy Bourke
Alexander Kippen
William Campbell
William Glascott
John McEntire(?)
John Hattin
John McGinnis
Charles Miller, Sr.
Charles Miller, Jr.
Alexander McEatherun
Patrick Conway
John McDougall
Bernard McSherry
Charles Paterson
Lewey Bisset
William Covean
James Anderson
John Montgomery
William McLaren
John Moir(?)
Moses Thorn – mt – n
Richard Williams
Andrew LaReine
Richard Walker
John Flanigan
Francis Sache
William McCulloch
James Truelove
Francis Hall
Henry Pahllington
Alexander Cuthbertson
John Garrow
John Stacey
Christopher Bell(?)
William Poole
Richard Paterson
William H. Elliott
William Lilly
James Hicks
Bernard Dunn
Joseph Little
James Thompson
William Thompson
John Moor
William Likely
Finlay McLaren
Michael Fennen(?)
On Friday evening last a respectable farmer in Burgess, Robert Sterling, suddenly became seriously ill and died in about half an hour. He was aged 72 and a native of Scotland.
Notice, the partnership heretofore existing between James McCarghan and Robert Clarke as shoemakers has been dissolved by mutual consent.
Warrant of attachment against the estate of John Mason at the suit of John Hall for 153 pounds.
Died, on Sabbath afternoon, Helen Halliday, wife of Francis Halliday, saddler of this place aged 27 years after a lingering illness which she bore with exemplary meekness and submission to the will of her Heavenly Father and although she has left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn her early death yet they mourn not as those who have no hope for as she expressed it she was going to here Jesus whom she loved. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yea, saith the spirit for they shall rest from their labors”. (note, name could have been Holliday.)
On Tuesday last a man named Robert Stewart, a responsible farmer in Beckwith while driving between Richmond and Murray’s Tavern on his way home, his horse, it appears, took fright and suddenly started off. The unfortunate man fell forward against the horse’s heels and when taken up his skull was found to be dreadfully mangled. He was insensible and not expected to survive the incident. He is a man of a large family. We are informed that on the evening of the same day a man in the township of Huntley came to his death in a manner somewhat similar.
On Wednesday last an individual known by the name of Anthony was discovered in the river, having gone through the ice there from intoxication or some other cause and could not extricate himself. It is not known how long he was in, but when taken out showed little symptoms of life. Seasonable restoratives, however, have brought him round.
A person named James Johnston supposed not to be in his right mind, was brought in from Lanark for commitment on Thursday last for breaking in a door with an axe and using threatening language to the inmates.
Married, at Richmond on the 24th Feb., by Rev. James Flood, Mr. James Hubbell, Esq., barrister-at-law, to Miss Mary Eliza Lyon, second daughter of Mr. George Lyon, Esq.
The subscriber some time hence offered 50 pounds reward to anyone who would bring to conviction any person concerned in the robbery of certain property clandestinely removed from his house and having since listed several other valuable articles among which is a single barreled gun, I hereby offer an additional sum 50 pounds making in all a sum of 100 pounds to any person who will convict the parties of this vile robbery which shall be paid in land at a valuation by parties altogether disinterested – one chosen on either part. Josias Taylor
Found, between Oliver’s Ferry and Mr. Lumber’s a lady’s box – the owner can have it by applying to the subscriber and paying for this ad. M. Cardiff
Valuable property to be sold or let—Rear ½ of Lot 12, 5th Concession Beckwith, 100 acres, George Buchanan
Property for Sale: Lot 9, 11th Concession Pakenham, 200 acres, Mrs. St. Ledger
Proceedings of the District Council appointed Superintendents for allotting statute labor:
1. Pakenham, Hugh Dickson, William Forbes, Jas. Scott, Jr.
2. Beckwith, Jos. Rosamund, Peter McArthur, William Devlin
3. Dalhousie and Lavant, Jas. McDonald, William Gardner and Jas. Watson
5. Bathurst, Capt. Adams, Josias Richey, Alexander Montgomery
6. Ramsay, Edward Bellamy, G. Toshack, William Houston
7. N. Sherbrooke, Robert Smith, William Bryce, Sr., Duncan McDougall, Jr.
8. Pembroke, Hugh Fraser, D. C. Dunlap, James McKay
9. Lanark, Robert Fleming, John Dick, John McLachlan
10. Drummond, Alexander Fraser, John Balderson, John Blair
11. Darling, Daniel Pretty, Oswalt Dunt, Peter Barr
12. S. Sherbrooke, John Mulligan, Manual Mulligan, James Young
I hereby forbid any person to purchase a note of hand drawn by me in favor of John Russell for 5 pounds 10 shillings due on the 1st of Feb. next as I have received no value for the same. William Greer
Married, at Richmond on the 19th inst., by Rev. John Flood, William R.R. Lyon, second son of Mr. George Lyon, Esq., to Miss Henrietta Susannah Lewis, eldest daughter of Mr. John B Lewis, Esq.
Perth Auxiliary Bible Society Depository is established in charge of the subscriber from whom Bibles and testaments can be had at the Society’s price. H. Glass
For sale upon liberal terms that one half acre lot in the
town of Perth formerly belonging to David Hogg, Sr., on which is erected
an elegant two story frame building 40’ x 26’ lined throughout with brick
and finished in superior style. Attached
to the house is an excellent double walled cellar built of stone.
Also a good granary capable of holding 1,500 bushels of grain.
Also a good stable and back store house with a good pump well in the
center of the yard. Josias Davis
Died, on Sunday last a daughter of the late Duncan Campbell, Elmsley, from the effects of having fallen into a container filled with boiling sap on the Friday previous. The child was from 5 to 6 years of age.
The co-partnership heretofore existing in Lanark under the firm name James Moir & Co., is now dissolved. H. Glass and James Moir
An inquest was held on Thursday, 21st inst., 9th Concession Bathurst before Thomas Brooke, Esq., Coroner, on the body of Patrick Bowes, farmer. It appears from the evidence taken at the inquest that the deceased was at a house last Wednesday with several of his neighbors and that in the afternoon a dispute arose between Thomas Foley and James Butler about more liquor and that they were going to fight. The deceased interfered to make peace but notwithstanding, he appears to have taken Butler’s part, and then went to fight with Foley, Foley struck the deceased on the left side of the head, which knocked him down and then kicked him. The verdict given by the jury was that “Patrick Bowes came to his death by a blow inflicted by Thomas Foley on the left side of the head and find that said Thomas Foley is guilty of the crime of manslaughter”.
Masonic True Briton’s Lodge, Tuesday, 24th inst. being appointed for laying the foundation stone of the new court house, all members of the True Briton’s Lodge in this place and vicinity are requested to give their attendance in the Lodge Room at 10:00. By Order of the Worshipful Master Donald Fraser, Secretary
Died, at Port Jamaica on the 3rd March, ult., after an illness of three days, David P. Buchanan, Student of Divinity, 24 years, son of the late Rev. George Buchanan of Beckwith. Cut down by death early in years when just about to enter on the work of the ministry of the gospel in preparation for which the last six years of his life had been employed. His loss will be deeply felt by the church to which he was attached and by a large circle of friends and acquaintances to whom he was endeared by his amiable disposition and elevated piety but though they grieve for him yet they mourn not those without hope. He died in the prospect of a blessed immortality having his hopes firmly fixed on the Redeemer.
Died, at Mr. Cobb’s residence in Litchfield, on the 12th inst., James Anderson of Ramsay, lumber merchant, aged 26 years—he was suddenly called away after one week’s illness occasioned by a severe cold which brought on inflammation. Many will mourn the departure of Mr. Anderson who was cut off in the bloom of youth and was universally esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
Died, on the 1st, at the residence of his son-in-law, William McClelland, Bathurst at the advanced age of 84 years, after a tedious illness bourne with pious fortitude and cheered and supported by Christ, John Denison, formerly of County Leitrim, Ireland.
Carleton Place, 6th June, 1842
Tot the Editor of the Bathurst Courier:
Dear Sir:
As you are always desirous of information I daresay you will not take it amiss to be informed of the Militia muster of the 3rd Lanark Regiment composed of the townships of Beckwith and Ramsay who assembled here on Saturday last, the annual day of training. The morning had an inauspicious appearance many thought no training would take place but I must remark here that rain never hinders a soldier from his duty so it was on this occasion—although residing in Perth the veteran major mounted on a grey charger appeared first on the ground the day having cleared a little and the men began to flock in by all the avenues leading to the village. Noon, the hour for muster, having arrived there were present at least 700 good men and true as fine looking fellows as you could wish to see, their appearance was respectable, sober and well dressed all under 50 years of age, indeed a very great majority did not reach 40 and countenances glowing with loyalty—the bagpipes were on the field which had an animating effect among the Highlanders of which there are not a few. The second flank companies might have been doubled by the number of young men wishing to be enrolled. My humble opinion is that if the Province were filled with such men and a hostile attempt to pollute our soil, the country has nothing to fear, the fair and aged might repose in safety. It is true they are inexperienced in the arts of war but with a little training and mixed as they are with a number of officers and men who served in the Peninsular War, and also on this continent, Canada will long remain part of the British Empire. Most of the officers appeared in uniform which had a very imposing effect and the three loud and hearty cheers for the Queen were responded to by the number of spectators and told that loyalty beat in every bosom. After muster Major Frazer marched the Regiment through the village in columns before dismissing them.
An Old Soldier
For Sale: The subscriber offers for sale a comfortable family pleasure wagon designed to go either with one or two horses. It is nearly new and in good condition. J. Currie, Wesleyan Minister
On Tuesday last as three boys (sons of John Currie, miller, Dalhousie) were sailing in a canoe on the lake, it struck a rock by which it overturned and the boys were pitched into the stream. Two of them were rescued but melancholy to relate the youngest boy about seven years old sank to rise no more. The accident has cast a gloom over the neighborhood being the first of its kind in 20 years.
Married, at Richmond on the 14th inst., by Rev. D. Evans, Mr. Lett, Jr., to Miss Hyde, both of Huntley.
John Hart, House Sign and Ornamental Painter, Paper Hanger, and Glazer has commenced business in Perth
An inquest was held on Thursday last in Drummond before Thomas Brooke, Esq., coroner upon the body of a man named Thomas Doyle, a farmer in the township, who was thrown from his horse the evening previous about 10:00 near Simon Hogan’s when the jury found a verdict of “accidental death” having been thrown head foremost upon the end of a pile of rails for fencing—the side of the head of the unfortunate man was dreadfully mangled. He was found in an erect position with his feet uppermost.
To Contractors: Sealed tenders will be received until Tuesday, 5th day of July next at noon for doing a certain part of the finished of the new gaol and court house in Perth. Malcolm McPherson, District Surveyor
The subscriber wished to inform the public especially those who are advocates of temperance that he has opened a house for the entertainment of such of the community and others as may require comfortable accommodations in the house formerly occupied by James McMaster which he has suitably fitted up for the purpose. James Quail
Auction Sale at the stable of Alexander Ferguson, a Berkshire sow and her young pigs—the property of the Perth Agricultural Society.
For Sale: Lot 7, south side of Cockburn Street fronting on Beckwith Street, Perth. John McConnell, tailor.
Warrant of attachment against the estate of John Mason, an absconding or concealed debtor suit by John Hall, 153 pounds.
On the 7th inst., the Synod of the Presbyterian Church in connection with the Church of Scotland met at St. Paul’s Church in Montreal. The Presbytery of Bathurst:
J. Cruickshank, Bytown
T.C. Wilson, Perth
W. McAlister, Lanark
G. Smith, Beckwith
G. Romanes, and Russell Bartless, Smith’s Falls
W. Bell and R. McDonald, Perth
J. Gemmell, G. Easton, Lanark
J. Anderson, S. Gower
A. Man and J. Robertson, Perth
D. Evans, Richmond
On Tuesday last a Coroner’s Inquest was held upon the body of a man named James Barry who was found suspended by a rope from a limb of a tree on the farm of Laughlen McGilvray, when the following verdict was given, that the “deceased, James Barry, put an end to his life in a temporary state of derangement by hanging himself on a limb of a tree”. The unhappy man had gone to McGilvray’s the evening previous and on complaining of illness was allowed to remain overnight. On being asked next morning if he were better he replied “I wish to God I were dead”. Shortly after this—McGilvray having gone out—the unfortunate man, bent on self destruction, took a rope which he found in the house and effected his purpose and was discovered by Mr. McGilvray.
Birth, on Tuesday, 5th inst., Mrs. W. C. Bolleau(?) of a son.
Notice is hereby given that no person whatever is to trust any of my family upon my account without my written order as I will not be answerable for any such debt. Alexander Cameron, Bathurst
The subscriber is willing to let for a term of years to an industrious, sober, married man accustomed to good farming from 30 to 40 acres of land in good condition. Eben Wilson, N. Sherbrooke
It is our disagreeable duty this week to record another instance of the fatal effects of uncurbed angry feelings in the death of William Oliver, an active lumberman by being shot dead by a neighbor named Toomey on Tuesday morning last. The both resided in the township of Elmsley about 8 miles from this town. It appears a dispute took place between the parties about some cattle which caused Oliver to strike one of Toomey’s. He followed them down from where the dispute took place to their house; and on seeing them approach one of them went and got his gun which was loaded and told Oliver to keep back; but he persisted in his purpose and tried to take the gun from Toomey when he shot him (as we are informed) through the heart which produced almost instant death. On Wednesday morning an inquest was held upon the body before W. P. Loucks, Esq., Coroner, when the jury returned the verdict of “manslaughter” against William and John Toomey the evidence being contradictory as to which of the brothers had committed the deed. We understand they were sent to Brockville to await trial.
Married, at the township of Clarendon on the 9th inst., by Rev. A. Addison, Mr. James McKay, Esq., of Pembroke to Sophia Ann Grims, widow of the late Capt. John Grims, formerly of the U.S. Army. The happy pair left immediately to enjoy the honeymoon and their cottage on the banks of the romantic Savao(?).
Married, on Tuesday last by Rev. W. Bell, Mr. John Wright to Miss Sarah Jones, both of Lanark.
For Sale, an excellent farm situated on the 3rd Concession Lanark, 100 acres. William Wilson, Surgeon, Carleton Place
Mr. Kay being about to leave the place, wishes to dispose of his stock of firewood upwards of 30 cords, an excellent cow, ½ acre of potatoes, a garden of vegetables and sundry other articles.
P. Gray intends to open an elementary school for English writing, arithmetic and geography.
Ellenor Blowney, fancy baker of confectionary and cordialist, late of Dublin, has commenced business in Perth.
On Saturday last in Bathurst an old man named William Torry for 15 years in the employ of Peter Campbell, was killed by the falling of a tree. An inquest was held on the body by Thomas Brooke, Esq., Coroner and the verdict was “accidental death”.
I hereby forbid any person from purchasing a note of hand
granted by me on the 13th Aug. to James Gilmour for 20 pounds
as I have received no value for it. Thomas
Paterson
List of Magistrates for the Bathurst District 8-10-1842
Perth:
John G. Malloch
C. H. Sache
Henry Graham
Henry Glass
Thomas Radenhurst
John Haggart
William Bell, Jr.
John Doran
John Porter
John Bell
Alexander Thom
John Ferguson
Alexander McMillan
James Wilson
Josias Taylor
Roderick Matheson
Alexander Fraser
Anthony Leslie
Ramsay:
Edward Bellamy
William Wallace
William Wylie
Alexander McVicar
John Hutchinson
James Rae
Dalhousie:
John McIntyre
North Sherbrooke:
Ebeneezer Wilson
Lanark
John Hall
William McGee
John Smith
James McLaren
Donald Fraser
George Tennant
Matthew Leach
Bathurst:
Joshua Adams
Patrick Campbell
John Ritchie
Elmsley:
W.P. Loucks
William Weatherhead
James Shaw
William Simpson
Abel Russell
Montague:
James Maitland
Peter Shields
Charles Vandusen
Burgess:
William Brooke
Pakenham:
Andrew Dickson
Smith’s Falls:
John Drysdale
Carleton Place:
Robert Bell
Drummond:
Joseph Legary
Thomas McCaffrey
Darling:
John Murphy
Birth, on the 13th inst., Mrs. William Hogg of a daughter.
Birth, on the 17th inst., Mrs. John Thompson of a son.
Birth, on Sunday, 25th ult., Mrs. James Williams of a son.
Birth, on the 28th ult., Mrs. John Hazelton of a son.
Died, on Sunday morning last William Robert Pagan Graham, of consumption, eldest son of Col. The Hon. Henry Graham of this place.
Married, at her father’s residence, Laprairie, on the 17th ult., by Rev. Mr. Girdwood, Rev.. R. Fyfe, Baptist Minister of Perth to Miss Jane Thomson, youngest daughter of Mr. James Thomson, Sr., Esq., merchant, Perth.
For Sale with immediate possession, that eligible inn near the Presbyterian Church, Smith’s Falls. Edward Lane, Brockville
I hereby forbid any person giving credit to any member of my family on my account without my written order as I will not be answerable for any debts otherwise contracted. Alexander Alexander
Land for Sale: East ½ Lot 22 2nd Concession Lanark. W. O. Buell
Bathurst Courier, June 10, 1843
I understand that after a careful investigation of the complaints which have been made against John A. H. Powell, Esq., Sheriff of the District of Bathurst his Excellency the Governor General has deemed it necessary to sanction the removal of that gentleman from office. The vacant shrievality has been offered to Andrew Dickson, Esq. of Pakenham Mills, a gentleman of high respectability in the District.
Farm For Sale: that farm owned by the heirs of the late John Drysdale—front part of Lot 19 and a part of the front of Lot 20 in the 2nd Concession Bathurst immediately adjoining Capt. Adams’ Mills. There is a frame house and frame barn on the premises and the land consists of 94 acres. John Drysdale
I hereby caution the public against purchasing two notes of
hand granted by me in favor of Thomas Hughes, 10 pounds each as I have
received no value for the same notes. George
Garrett
100 acres for sale within one and three quarters mile of Perth. C. H. Sache
The barns of Mr. Ketchum on the Brockville Road were set fire to on Thursday night last and burnt to ashes. His horses were gotten out but all else that was with was lost, being produce. Mr. Booth’s was also set fire to but saved. We hope the villains may be found and brought to justice.
We take the liberty of calling the public attention to the Temperance House kept in this place by Mr. Quail. We believe the public have to a great extent overlooked this establishment which certainly deserves encouragement and support at the hands of the well disposed and peaceable portion of the community. A friend of ours who had occasion to visit the house lately has remarked to us that it was quite respectable and comfortably kept. The fare was pronounced good, the hostess accommodating and attentive. We hope the friends of temperance when they come to town will give Mr. Quail a call and see for themselves.
Birth, at Capt. Adams’ Mills on the 14th inst., the wife of Rev. J. Carroll of a daughter.
Birth, on the 20th inst., Mrs. T. M. Radenhurst, of a daughter.
Died, at Kingston on the 20th inst., after a painful illness, Oliver Alexander Mowat, eldest son of Oliver Mowat, 17 years and 9 months.
Andrew Walker, tailor, sets up business in Perth.
For Sale: East ½ Lot 15, 11th Concession Ramsay, 100 acres. John A. Gemmell
Henry W. Sache, Attorney at Law, Perth.
Robert Harper, tailor, late of Manchester.
For Sale: Comfortable new frame house and shop with out office set in the thriving village of Carleton Place. Ephraim Tweedy
Land for Sale: Farm—SE ½ Lot 7, 7th Concession Lanark Robert Muirhead
Land for Sale: 100 acres, 10th Concession Drummond NE ½ Lot 11. Finlay McIntyre
Died, at Perth, on Thursday morning, 20th inst., John Ambrose Hume Powell, Esq., late Sheriff for the Bathurst District, eldest son of the late Col. James Hamilton Powell, sincerely regretted by his sorrowing relatives as well as by a large circle of friends. He was a man not less distinguished for the honorable fulfillment of every public duty than for his exemplary conduct in all the relations of his private life. From his gentlemanly demeanor, urbane manner and warm and genial disposition; he was greatly deservedly esteemed by all. His numerous acts of kindness exercised without ostentation towards those whose misfortune in the exercise of his public duties but too often brought him in contact with; will long be cherished and treasured in many a grateful breast throughout this district. Distress or misery of any kind readily found an open path to his warm and liberal heart that never was appealed to in vain when the suffering of his fellow creatures were to be either righted or relieved. Mr. Powell represented this country at one time where he manfully maintained the true interests and Colony and warmly supported and stood forth the bold advocate of the British principles and uncompromising loyalty. The loss of such a man would cause a blank in any society. Suffering from the painful effects of a malady without complaint or murmur he viewed his approaching end with calmness and resignation in the full hope of the promise given in the Gospel to all believers who humbly and devoutly rest their faith on the merits of a dying Savior pointing out to those around him the necessity of a Christian and well regulated life. His parting leave of his family was affecting and instructive after which he not only forgave those who had endeavored to injure him but supplicated Heaven in their behalf. Peace to his ashes—his memory will long be cherished.
Land for sale: Part of Lot 1, SW ½ 2nd Concession Drummond, 6 acres at present used as a pasture belonging to the late Archibald McNees. Also, 6 acres known as the brickyard opposite to Col. Leslie’s NW ¼ Lot 3 in the SW ½ Lot 2, 2nd Concession Drummond. All within a few minute’s walk of town. James McLaren, Duncan McNee Executors to the estate of the late Archibald McNee
Married, on Friday last, Rev. Wm. Bell, David Holliday, Perth, to Christian Sinclair of Drummond.
Alexander McEathron, finding it necessary to insist upon payment of a long list of notes and accounts too long outstanding, has placed them in the hands of W. O. Buell, Esq., Attorney at law for collection.
R. Matheson, Esq. and lady were passengers on the Hibernia from Liverpool and they arrived here on Wednesday last.
Land for Sale: SW1/2
Lot 23, 9th Concession Bathurst, 135 acres, 70 cleared.
House, barn and stable on the premises.
Francis White
Information Wanted on Hugh McKinnon, a native of Glasgow, Scotland who left Dalhousie about 15-16 years ago. He was last heard from in 1831. He was then working at Lancastertown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Any information regarding him will be gratefully received by Henry McKinnon, Dalhousie
Perth Society Ploughing Match
The day appointed is Thursday, 26th Oct., next and the place is a field belonging to Peter McPherson on the Scotch Line. The judges are requested to meet a day or so before the time and complete the arrangements. Intending competitors please hand in their names to H. Glass, Esq. one week before the appointed time. William O. Buell, Secretary
Birth, on Wednesday evening last, Mrs. Duncan Campbell, Elmsley, of a daughter.
Died, at Perth on the 30th ult., William Cowan, third son of Robert Me-tat, 5 years.
Married, on the 12th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. David - - - to Miss Clarissa Wilson, both of Perth.
Married, on the 15th inst., by Rev. T. G. Wilson, Mr. Robert Stone to Miss Elizabeth Leonard, both of Perth.
Birth, on Sunday last, Mrs. Francis Holliday of a son.
Strayed or stolen from the pasture of Col. Taylor a
dark brown mare dock tailed. George
Barrie.
Married, on Tuesday morning last, 17th inst., by Rev. Mr. Harris, Rector of Perth, Augustus Randall Patton, Esq., Castleford to Miss Ellen Hamlen, third daughter of Mr. Thomas Hamlen, late of Devizes, Wiltshire, England.
Caution—I hereby forbid any person from purchasing a note
of hand granted by me in favor of William Stoddard for 17 pounds as I have
received no value for the same. James
Hunt.
Miss Gardiner, from Edinburgh, begs to inform the ladies of Perth she has commenced dress and stay making business in Perth in the house on the corner west of the shop of D. Hogg, cabinet maker.
Stove pipes well made and riveted will be sold at Mr. McDonell’s tin and sheet iron factory, Perth.
Caution—I hereby caution any person against trespassing upon the lot 26 in the 4th Concession Bathurst as I will prosecute any person found so doing. John Lees, Sr.
Married, on the 10th inst., by Rev. Wilson, Madeline Taylor to Neal Campbell, both of Perth.
Groceries: G. C. B. Roberts, Perth
For Sale Lot 14, 2nd Concession Drummond, 150
acres, 80 cleared. Aaron Chambers
To emigrant farmers for sale or to let: valuable farm of 200 acres, 40 cultivated with best quality farm, 8 miles from Perth on the road to Carleton Place, 3 ½ miles from Innisville where there is a grist mill and saw mill and carding mill. NE ½ Lot 16, SW ½ Lot 17, 6th Concession Drummond. There are on the premises a dwelling house, barn and sheds for cattle. Mrs. Catherine Sinclair
Birth, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Thomas Brooke of a daughter.
My wife Mary Hammond, having left my bed and board
without any just provocation, I hereby caution any person against crediting her
on my account as I will not be answerable for the same.
William Hammond
Many of our readers will learn with sincere regret that Dr. Wilson who has been for 20 years a resident of this place has left and taken up residence in Brockville. Although Dr. Wilson is privately held in much esteem the loss will be more felt professionally than otherwise. Great confidence was placed in the doctor which we believe was not misplaced and his acquaintance with the diseased peculiar to the country made him successful.
The hardships which the subscriber has undergone in this settlement during 22 years have rendered him no longer capable of discharging the duties of his profession especially when called to a distance from town without serious injury to his health. He is therefore induced to retire to a field where his labors may be less serious; he takes this opportunity of thanking the inhabitants of this district for the patronage they have extended to him and begs leave to request all those indebted to him to call and settle their accounts. James Wilson, Surgeon
Birth, at Carleton Place on the 22nd inst., Mrs. James Bell, of a son.
Married, on the 23rd, by Rev. Wm. Bell, Mr. John Black to Miss Catherine Duncan, both of Carleton Place.
Appointments of Superintendents of the Common Schools
Patrick Campbell, Bathurst
Rev. James Padfield, Beckwith
John Thompson, Burgess
John McIntyre, Dalhousie and Lavant
James Guthrie, Darling
William Sommerville, Drummond
James Shaw, N. Elmsley
John McNab, Horton
Robert Dick, Lanark
James Telper, Montague
George Ellis, Pakenham
Ephraim Olmstead, Ramsay and Ross
James Smith, N. Sherbrooke
John Milliken, S. Sherbrooke
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 2nd April, 1844
Assault and Battery:
Jeremiah Sullivan, 5 shillings
William Cowan, 1 shilling
Isaac Mitchell, 6 pence
John McArtern, 5 shillilngs
Norman Shipman, 5 shillings
Patrick Conlon, 1 shilling
Edward Burrows, 10 shillings
Moses Thornton, 5 shillings
William Doole, 2 pounds, 10 shillings
James Holbrooke, one pound
Profane Swearing:
Archibald McGregor, 3 shillings
The subscriber having left the town of Perth, all persons indebted to him are respectively requested to pay their accounts to Mr. Lock. Thomas Thompson
Married, on the 19th December last by Rev. M. Harris, Rector of Perth, Samuel Herbert of Drummond to Miss Mary McKeller, daughter of the late Eller McKeller, gardener, Aughlander, Crawford’s Dyke, Greenock.
Married, on the 12th inst., at her father’s residence, by Rev. George Romanes (?), Mary Bakier Maitland, daughter of Mr. Jas. Maitland, postmaster, Kilmarnock, C. W., to Alexander Clark, merchant, Smith’s Falls.
Died, at Fitzroy, on Friday, 21st June, at the advanced age of 85, William Dickson (father of Andrew Dickson, Sheriff of this district), formerly from near Edinburgh. He was one of the first settlers of that township.
Land for disposal, SW ½ Lot 18, 7th Concession Bathurst. Peter McDiarmid
The co-partnership existing for the last three years between Henry Glass, Esq. and the subscriber has been dissolved and the business hitherto conducted at the subscriber’s premises under the firm name of George Kerr & Co. will be in the future carried on under his own name.
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 7th Jan., 1845
Selling Spirituous Liquors without a license, Patrick Murphy, 7 pounds
For Sale, the subscriber who intends to leave this part of the province offers for sale Lot 13 in the 12th Concession of Dalhousie situated on the Mississippi River. There is a grist mill with two runs of stones and a saw mill on the property with a dwelling house and other buildings. John Currie
Bankruptcy declared Thomas McIntire, John Paris, assignee.
All persons indebted to William Likely, tailor, are requested to call and settle their accounts with the subscriber without delay. William Likely
For Sale: Village lot ½ acre with a good dwelling house and out houses Ennisville, Joseph Harper
Will be sold by auction, the store of John McKay, Perth
The funeral of Mrs. Elisha Drew will take place this afternoon at 2:00 when a funeral sermon will be preached by Rev. Mr. Goodson in the Methodist Church.
All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to call and settle their accounts with John Deacon, attorney. George Holmes, surgeon
Bankruptcy, John McWhinnie
Bankruptcy, John Glass Malloch, Esq.
Married, at Ramsay by Rev. W. G. Johnstone, on the 14th ult, David McArthur to Elizabeth Craig, both of Ramsay.
Married, on the 28th ult., by Rev. Mr. Harris, David Crooks of Perth to Mary Leshley (or Leskley) of Dalhousie.
Alexander Snedden, Bankrupt, real estate to be seized and sold for debts:
West ½ Lot 25, 9th Concession Ramsay, 100 acres
Frame built tavern
Greater part of East ½ Lot 25, 9th Concession Ramsay, Grist and Saw Mill
East ½ Lot 26, 9th Concession Ramsay, 100 acres
Lot 23, 2nd Concession Ross, 200 acres
Lot 5, 1st Concession Pakenham, 200 acres
West ½ Lot 7, 1st Concession Pakenham, 100 acres
East ½ Lot 24, 10th Concession Huntley, 100 acres
East ½ Lot 1, 4th Concession Fitzroy
Married, on the 18th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Philip Johnston to Lilins(?) Leggatt, both of Bedford Township
Married, at Ramsay on the 19th inst., by Rev. Mr. Smith, Mr. J.A. Gemmell, merchant, Carleton Place to Jannet Cannon, second daughter of the late Mr. William Cannon, Esq., Surgeon, R.N.
Bankruptcy announcement Robert Duncan
Whereas my wife Charlotte Miller having left my bed
and board with no just provocation I hereby caution any person from extending
credit in my name as I will not be answerable for the same.
George Miller
Dissolution of Partnership, Thomas Ryan and Patrick Hartney.
Died, on the 21st inst., of scar Latina, William McGillis, infant son of Dr. Donald McGillis, aged 1 year, 3 months and 16 days.
List of Letters at the Post Office, May, 1845
Armstrong, Richard
Burns, Thomas
Bothwell, Causland
Bain, John
Burns, John
Bailey, Ellen
Boyce, John
Burnes, John
Burnes, Thomas
Benton, Ann
Christian, William (2)
Cameron, John
Cameron, Duncan
Connot, Miss Eleanor
Campbell, Miss Mary
Campbell, John
Campbell, Donald
Cram, Miss Catherine
Campbell, Miss Jane
Cameron, Thomas
Campbell, Dougald
Clark, Mary Ann
Caswell, James
Dale, Thomas
Dobie, John
Dougherty, Thomas
Dougherty, John
Dougherty, Michael (2)
Dodds, James
Duncan, Henry
Dolan, William
Dressor, A.
Doolin, Michael
Ewart, Thomas
Forman, Sarah
Fitzsimons, Thomas
Feran, Bernard
Farrell, Bernard
Fraser, Angus
Ferguson, -----
Goldsmith, Rev. Thomas (2)
Greener, James
Geddie, William
Gourley, George
Glascott, Susan
Gray, Henry
Gallithar(?), John
Hossie, Thomas
Handlon, James
Hughes, Andy
Hutton, James
Hogan, John
Hamilton, Margaret
Hamlin, Mrs.
Halfpenny, Jacob
Healy, Denis
Hunt, Edward
Hunt, Patrick
Hogan, William
Hughes, Thomas
Isbell, Richard
James, Jack
James, Thomas
King, Miss Mary
Kelly, Bernard
Liddell, James
Lollin(?)l Robert
Lafferty, John
Merriman (?), A.
Moore, Mrs. Ann
Moor, George
Martin, John
Miles, George
May, John Jr.
Morrison, John (2)
Mills, Robert
Milliken, Emmanuel
Moore, William
Mudan(?), Mary
Mescal, James
Murphy, Ellen
McKane, Robert
McDonald, Henry
McCahn, Michael
McConnell, John
McCurdoch, Peter
McLean, Widow Charles
McKerron, Mrs.
McComiskey, Henry or Patrick
Mackey, Miss Margaret
Mckegney, Michael
McDougal, Duncan
McInnis, William
McGregor, Donald
McKenney, Mrs. Jane
McNee, Duncan
McDiarmid, John
McLachlan, John
McPherson, John
McLaren, Robert
McDonnell, Patrick
McKenzie, Mary
McKeller, Archibald
Oliver, John & W.
O’Bryan, Thomas
Preston, John
Paterson, Thomas
Patterson, John
Prittie, Adam
Publow, Joseph
Pearson, Henry
Pounder, Mrs. Mary
Park, Joseph
Quinn, Patrick (2)
Ryan, Andrew
Rossiter(?), John
Rice, David, Richmond, John
Stacey, Miss E.
Smith, David
Toal, William
Taylor, William
Thompson, Tomas
Tullis, David
Treanor(?), James
Wilson, John
White, Stephen
White, Philip
Weaguat(?), John
Wilson, James
Wilson, Thomas
Ward, Patrick
James Allen, Postmaster, Perth, 1st May, 1845
Posted: 14 May, 2004.