BATHURST COURIER - 1849 - 1850.
supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.
Transcriber’s note: See also earlier transcriptions, the births, deaths, marriages recorded here are only the ones I missed earlier.
Married, on the 25th inst., at Burn’s Town, McNab, by Rev. Mr. Mann, Mr. Donald Carmichael to Miss Margaret McGregor, daughter of the late Peter McGregor of Horton.
Married, on the 7th ult., by Rev. J. H. McDonagh, Mr. Christopher Flanagan of Niagara to Miss Bridget Kerr, daughter of Mr. Daniel Kerr of Perth.
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 2nd January, 1848
Assault and Battery:
Peter McIlduff, 5 shillings
William Balance, 5 shillings
Philip McRae, 1 shilling
Trespass:
David Fisher, 10 shillings
William Balance, 5 shillilngs
Timothy Rahely (the elder); Timothy Rahely (the younger) and Michael Rahely, 10 shillings
Assault:
John Neil, 5 shillings
Driving Over the Bridge Faster Than a Trot
A. H. Wiseman, 5 shillings+
Married, on the 11th (?) 14th(?) inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Alexander McLean to Miss Catherine Lawson both of Ramsay.
On the same day, by the same, married, Thomas Shillington to Miss Catharine Leonard of Bathurst.
Married, on the same day by the same, George Palmer, to Miss Elizabeth Allan, both of Burgess.
Birth, on Tuesday last, 16th ult., Mrs. Joseph Sharp of a son
Married, on the 2nd inst., by Rev. Mr. Harris, Rector of Perth, Mr. Joshua Rothwell to Miss Isabella Scott, both of Drummond.
Married, on the 24th by the same, Mr. Joseph Hughes of S. Sherbrooke to Miss Elizabeth Ledger of Bathurst.
Married, on the 24th by the same, Mr. William Lucas to Miss Elizabeth Griffiths, both of Montague.
Married, on the 26th by the same, Mr. Thomas Noble of Kitley to Miss Margaret Burrows of Perth.
List of Letters at the Post Office as of 30th Jan., 1849
Allan, William
Allan, Andres (2)
Armstrong, A. & D.
Armstrong, Mrs.
Andison, William
Anderson, William
Adams, Armstrong
Beveridge, James
Bothwell, James
Byrns, Edward
Brady, Patrick
Bourk, Thomas
Buchanan, Alexander
Buchanan, George
Burns, George
Bryce, William
Barrie, James
Barrie, George
Budd, Helen
Brush(?), A.M.
Burnes, Michael
Burnes, Patrick
Boyd, Robert
Brewester, Thomas
Bailey, Thomas
Boyles, John
Burke, William
Christlaw, Malcolm
Cameron, Robert
Cameron, Neil
Cameron, John
Cameron, Catherine
Cameron, Thomas
Cameron, Ewen
Cameron, John
Clendenin, William
Cotter, Michael
Condie, James
Campbell, Robert
Campbell, James
Campbell, Duncan
Campbell, Peter
Cowie, Robert
Conners, John
Clarke, John
Crosgrave, Joseph
Crawford, Samuel
Carson, Robert
Comrie, Peter
Carmichael, Alexander
Castle, Rev. Joseph
Chambers, Moses
Couch, Richard
Crawford, John
Dorcy, John
Connelly, Patrick
Donnelly, Arthur
Doyle, Mrs. James
Dayton, Isaac
Deacon, James
Devlin, Patrick (2)
Dopson(?), William
Dowdall, Samuel
Dowdall, Patrick
Derew, Richard
Dowsan(?), William
Doran, John
Devlin, Michael
Donaldson, John
Davidson, Ralph
Dudgeon, William
Douglas, Robert
Drew, Elisha
Drew, Benedict
Enright, Timothy
Ennis, John
Ervine, John
Earle, John
Ever, Andrew
Flood, Mrs.
Flood, Owen
Ferrier, Abram
Ferrier, John
Finch, Benjamin
Fisher, Malcolm
Fisher, John
Ferguson, John (C.D.)
Ferguson, John (Dd.)
Ferguson, Alex
Ferguson, Henry
Flintoff, John
Ferguson, Stephen
Ferguson, James (2)
Flemming, Michael
Fiddler, Samuel
Gallagher, Thomas
Gallather, John
Greer, John
Graham, John
Gunnis(?), Elizabeth
Gould, George
Gould, John
Graham, Richard
Gamble, J.W.
Gracie, James
Hogan, Simon
Hogg, David
Hargrave, John
Harkness, Edward
Hederman, John
Hill, Thomas
Higginbotham, Thomas
Hederman, Michael
Hughes, John
Hunt, Patrick
Harrell, Thomas
James, John
James, Henry
James, Benjamin
Jack, James (or James, Jack?)
Jordan, Robert
King, Patrick
Karr or Carr, Patrick
Kippen, Andrew
Kelly, Thomas
Kelly, Darby
Labron, Thomas
Lain, William
Lee, John
Liddell, John
Levingston, Simon
Let, Ralph
Lillie, William
Likely, Mrs.
Labourer, Thomas
Laurie, James
Murphy, Michael
Morrison, Irwin
Morrison, Alexander
Morrison, John
Montgomery, William
Morris, Thomas
Malloch, Donald
Martin, Thomas
Mullan(?), Michael
Mulligan, Thomas
Murphy, John
Murphy, Christopher
Murphy, Peter
Mahoney, John
Montgomery, Jane
Mulvihill, Michael
Mulvihill, Daniel
Madden, John (2)
Masterson(?), Hugh
Miller, William
Miller, George
Manis(?), James
Moodie, James
Moodie, Thomas (2)
Mills, John
Myers, John
Monroe, George
McClenaghen, John
McNaughton, Malcolm
McKinly, Thomas
McKim, Robert
McLingham, Nathaniel
McCollum, James
McCallum, John
McTavish, Neil
McCue, George
McLellan, Samuel
McGilvery, Mrs.
McPartlan, Bernard
McParland, Michael]
McParland, Thomas
McNamara, Dennis
McIntosh, Duncan
McTavish, John
McTavish, Randall
McDonald, Mrs. M.
McDonald, Henry
McNie, Peter
McNie, Duncan
McIntire, John
McDonald, John
McDougall, John
McGilvery, Lachlan
McCan, Michael
McCan, Peter
McDonnell, John
McInnes, Archibald
McMillan, William
McCallum, Daniel
McCallum, Malcolm
McNaughton, Daniel
McLellan, Angus
McLellan, James
McEwen, Duncan
McEwen, John
McViety, James
McCarroll, James
McMullan, Richard
McLean, Thomas
McLean, Alexander
McLean, John
McKay, George
McPherson, John
McLaren, William
McLaren, Robert
McLaren, James
McInery, Patrick
McNee, Duncan
McCann, Thomas
McCann, Michael
McDonald, Angus
McCarrell, Peter
McLenaghen, Charles
McFarlane, Alexander
McFarlane, Peter
McLean, hector
McLean, Donald
McGinnis, Michael
McEwen, Peter
McEwen, Duncan
McCudden, Mary
McIlquham, James
McMillan, James
Nishel(?), William
Neagle, Michael
Nelson, Dr. Joseph
Niven, Andrew
Noiseur, Charles A.
O’Brien, James
O’Harra, George
Oliver, Thomas
O’Neil, Bernard
O’Brien, Patrick
O’Brien, John
Oliver, George
O’Neil, Patrick
Polk, Robert
Porter, William
Papa, George
Power, John
Patterson, John
Perkins, George
Penney, Louis
Quigley, Phillip
Quigley, Thomas
Quigley, Peter
Rowatt, William
Rowatt, David
Robertson, John
Robertson, Alexander
Ryan, Thomas
Ross, Alexander
Richardson, Joseph
Robeson, John
Ryan, William
Russell, Patrick
Richy, William
Reilly, Daniel
Scoot & Gracie
Snider, Joseph
Smith, James
Sherman, Prince
Stapleton, Thomas
Stephens, Richard
Stone, Robert
Stewart, Alexander
Smith, Robert
Smith, George Hoff
Sinnley(?), Lawrie
Stapleton, Thomas
Strachan, Thomas
Stanley, Matthew
Stuart, George
Taylor, William (2)
Taylor, Duncan
Thompson, William (2)
Thompson, Benjamin
Tovy, William
Taren, Bernard
Tunker, Patrick
Thornton, John
Tetlock, Samuel
Vance, Henry
Weatherhead, W.L. (2)
White, Henry
Whelan, Sophia
Woddle, James, Sr.
Weir, William
Waddle, James, Jr.
Watson, John
Weagant, John
Weatherhead, Alexander
Welsh, John
Watt, Jessie
Watts, John
White, Mrs.
Warner, James
Wilson, Robert
Wilson, John, Jr.
Young, James, Sr. (3)
Young, Archibald
Young, James (S.S.)
Young, James, Jr., S.
W. F. Berford, Esq., has been appointed agent and J.D. McDonald, Esq., medical referee for the Canada Life Assurance Company in the Bathurst District to whom intending assurors will please apply. Hugh C. Baker, President, Hamilton
Bankruptcy notice: Edward Bellamey, Ramsay, a miller.
To Be Sold: Valuable property known as “Bellamy’s Mills” Lot 22, 2nd Concession Ramsay.
For Sale: House
and blacksmith shop village of Pakenham. Simon
Roach
Bathurst Courier, Feb. 9, 1849
Died, at Vankleekhill on the 14th Jan., at the
residence of her son, George Buchanan, Esq., in the 74th year of her
age, Ann Buchanan, relict of the late Rev. George Buchanan.
Bathurst Courier, Feb. 16, 1849
On Wednesday evening last the Lanark Soiree came off. The attendance was large and the arrangements for the convenience of the audience were good. Some disappointment was experienced for the want of speakers from whom speeches were expected. The Rev. Mr. Fraser, however, addressed the audience on the importance of politics, agriculture and mechanics which seemed to take very well. Mr. Scott conducted the vocal and Messrs. Campbell and McFarlane the instrumental music which was executed in a manner highly creditable to all parties. Mr. McFarlane’s performance on the bells was a novelty and was well received. It appears there were a number of forged tickets presented for admittance. Those who would be guilty of this kind of conduct deserve to be made examples of.
Married, on Thursday, 25th ult., at the residence of the bride’s father, Drummond, by Rev. Mr. Fraser(?), Mr. Gerrard McCrea to Miss Elizabeth McIlquham.
Married, on the 2nd ult., by Rev. Mr. Melville, Portage du Fort, township of Ross, Mr. William McLeese, millwright, late from Bushmills(?)< County Antrim, Ireland, to Miss Catherine McLaren, youngest daughter of Lt. John McLaren, late of Cushervachan, Perthshire, Scotland.
Died, at Carleton Place on Monday, 12th inst., much and sincerely regretted, Elizabeth Drynan, wife of Robert Drynan, leaving an affectionate husband and two children to mourn her loss.
Birth, on the 13th ult., Mrs. Duncan Campbell (Ferry), of a daughter.
Bathurst Courier,
March 2, 1849
On Saturday, 24th Feb., an inquest was held before Dr. Jas. Nichol, Coroner, Perth, on view of the body of one George Renolds. The verdict of the jury was that the “deceased came to his death from the effects of intemperance and cold”. He had his feet frozen some time before.
Birth, on the 23rd inst., Mrs. George Holliday of Burgess of a daughter.
Birth, on the 25thinst., Mrs. James Whalin of a daughter.
Married, on the 23rd Feb., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. William Harrison to Miss Lois Smith, both of S. Sherbrooke.
Married, on the 20th inst., by Rev. Mr. Harris, Rector of Perth, Mr. Lewis Blackburn to Miss Mary Ann Robinson, both of Bathurst.
Married, on the 27th inst., by the same, William Code of Drummond to Elizabeth Hicks of Perth.
Married, on the 28th inst., by the same, Mr. William James Bromley to Miss Anne James of Lanark.
Bathurst Courier,
March 9, 1849
An inquest was held on Wednesday last before Dr. J. Nichol, Coroner on view of the body of Thomas Gamble who was found dead that morning in the jail (he having been supported there at the expense of the district on account of his indulgence) when the jury returned a verdict of “died by the visitation of God.”
Married, at Chatham (C. E.) on the 21st ult., by Rev. William Mair, Mr. James S. Bangs of Bytown to Miss Agnes French, third daughter of John Wilson, Esq., merchant, formerly of Montreal.
Married, on the 8th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Ewen Cameron, Bathurst to Miss Elizabeth Ann Norris of S. Sherbrooke.
Died, on Tuesday last 6th ult., Archibald Campbell, son of Mr. Peter Campbell, Esq., Bathurst, of scarlet fever, aged 2 years and 6 months.
Farm For Sale: Lot 2 4th Concession of McNab, 200 acres 6 cleared. Also a mill site close by the main road from Pakenham to White Lake. Alexander Stewart
Farm For Sale: 100 acres, NW ½ Lot 13, 8th Concession Ramsay, situated one half way between Carleton and Snedden’s and is an excellent stand for a tavern. Hugh Rea
Farm for Sale: that fine property belonging to John McKay situated on the Scotch Line one half mile from Perth. A good dwelling house and barn are thereon.
Bathurst Courier,
March 16, 1849
Married on Monday, 5th inst., by Rev. S.C. Frazer, A.M., of the Free Church, McNab, Mr. William Moffatt of Pembroke to Miss Isabella Kennedy of the same place.
Cheap and Fashionable Tailoring
Gore Street Next Door to A. J. Cameron’s Store
Bathurst Courier, March 23, 1849
On Monday night last John Montgomery of the 1st Line Drummond was drowned in the River Tay nearly opposite the burying ground. He had a double team and wagon with him at the time and is said to have gone about a mile out of town on his way home but returned for his wife (as is supposed) whom he had left in town. Instead of crossing the bridge to come into town it would appear that he took the ice on the edge of the river with the wagon and got into deep water. He was heard crying for assistance and several persons were hastening across the bridge to him with a torch light when it went out. They went to a shanty nearby and got it lit but before they could render any assistance he was gone.
Bathurst Courier,
March 30, 1849
A young man named William Hicks, wagon maker, of this town, was suspected to have drowned off the long bridge from the circumstances of his being missing and foot marks seen at the side where a part of the rail was broken away. We regret to say that the suspicions were well founded. On Monday last the river was searched for him and in a short time his remains were dragged out and laid on the wharf. He had been drinking in one of our taverns on Friday evening and had not been seen until his remains, all swollen—a frightful sight—were drawn from the water. About half an hour after this John Montgomery, whose fate we recorded last week, was also found although fruitlessly searched for up to that time. His remains were also laid on the wharf. What a sight!! What an awful warning—to see the remains of two victims of intemperance laying side by side. Dr. Nichol, the coroner, held inquests on the bodies. The verdict of the jury in the case of the first was that he came to his death by drowning while in a state of intoxication and that the other from being under the influence of liquor and from the darkness the night had lost his way and was drowned.
Bathurst Courier,
April 6, 1849
To Let: At the south end of Perth, the house known as the “White House” and three acres of land well fenced. Mrs. McLean
Yesterday about 2:00 p.m. James McLaren one of the oldest settlers of the Scotch Line went to Charles Gordon’s tavern in this town and asked for liquor which was denied him. He then solicited something to eat and some bread and beef was given to him. When he had about concluded he began to cough, leaned back his head and expired. It is supposed that the meat stuck in his throat and choked him. An inquest at the time we write is about being held. We understand that he was partly in the use of liquor at the time and has been since Tuesday more or less in that state. This is another warning – who will be the next victim?
Bathurst Courier, April 13, 1849
Return of Convictions for the Quarter ending 3rd April, 1849
Assault and Battery
Robert Roale, ten shillings
F.G. Sache, one shilling
Anthony Finegan, five shillings
John McFarlane, ten shillings
Thomas Brooke, ten shillings
Misdemeanor
Arthur Fegan, ten shillings
Assault:
John McGillivray, two shillings, six pence
Holmes Mair, one pound
Trespass:
David Fisher, 15 shillings
Bathurst Courier, May 4, 1849
About a fortnight ago a man named John Bain broke through the ice on Chatis(?) Lake nearly opposite Sand Point and was drowned. He formerly resided in Ramsay. He left a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Valuable Farm For Sale: Front ½ of Lot 10 1st Concession North Sherbrooke, situated in the central part of the township one mile from a grist mill, 60 acres improved, 50 of which are free from stumps and stones. A good square log house 36 x 26 feet; well watered by a creek and two living springs. Francis Davies, North Sherbrooke.
Birth, on the 5th ult., Mrs. James Allan (postmaster), of a daughter.
Birth, on the 26th ult., Mrs. Charles Miller of a daughter.
Birth, on the 28th ult., Mrs. James Laferty of a son.
Bathurst Courier, May 11, 1849
We are informed that on the 3rd inst., a man named John Code, Ramsay, was drowned by falling out of a canoe into the Mississippi Lake. He is said to have been drunk at the time. Another person and deceased but in a separate canoe was attempting to cross the lake and also was drunk and we are told were it not for a little girl who was in the canoe with him he would also have drowned.
Bathurst Courier,
May 18, 1849
Died, on the 15th March, at his residence in New York, aged 51, William Toshack, ship builder, eldest son to the late John Toshack, Ramsay, leaving a wife and family and a large circle of acquaintances to deplore the loss of an affectionate father and of a kind and sincere friend.
Sheriff’s Sale of Land—Writ of Fieri Facias—against the lands and tenements of John Minzie at the suit of George Kerr, West ½ of Lot 7, 1st Concession Bathurst, 100 acres.
Sheriff’s Sale of Land—Writ of Fieri Facias—against the lands and tenements of Edward Hopkins at the suit of the Bank of Britain, N.A., East ½ of Lot 2, 12th Concession Lanark, 100 acres.
Bathurst Courier,
May 25, 1849
Birth, here on the 23rd inst., Mrs. T. M. Tomson, of a daughter
Birth, on the 20th inst., Mrs. John McKerracher of a son.
Bathurst Courier,
June 1, 1849
Birth, at Otterglen, Ramsay on the 6th May, the wife of Stephen Young, barley miller, of a son and heir.
Birth, on the 25thinst., Mrs. Andrew Sym, of a son.
Married, on the 15th May, by Rev. R. A. Fyfe, Mr. Peter McArthur to Miss Nancy Stone, all of Perth.
Married, on the 20th May, by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Philip Mairs to Miss Ann Donahue, both of Bathurst.
The subscriber begs to say that as his woolen factory is now pretty well known in this section of the country and as the old story got up by interested persons, viz., that cloth manufactured by machine does not give general satisfaction, is fast dying a natural death, he would merely call the attention of farmers and others who whish to have their wool manufactured by the yard that he is prepared to do so on the shortest notice and on reasonable terms. He has on hand a large quantity of superior cloth consisting of plain and fancy cashmere, satieties, blankets, flannels, tweed, tartan, etc., which he will sell at unusually low prices. James Rosamund
Bathurst Courier, June 8, 1849
On the 30th ult., a man named John Murphy, Drummond, who was working on John Flintoff’s raft, fell into the River at Tesky’s bridge and was drowned before any assistance could be rendered.
On the first inst., a man named Thomas Dennison, Scotch Line, got his leg broke while working on the same raft.
Died, at Cornwall, after a lingering illness, John Carter, for many years a publisher and proprietor of the Cornwall Observer. His death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Valuable farm for sale—Lot 18, N.E., 1st concession Drummond, 50 acres, 40 under cultivation. There is a new barn, log house and orchard on the premises. It lies about four miles from Perth. John McCallum
Bathurst Courier,
June 15, 1849
We owe an apology to Mr. Rosamund for not noticing editorially his Woolen Factory before this. Our readers may have seen his advertisement lately in our columns. We are glad to know that Mr. Rosamund has his woolen factory in operation on an extensive scale and that he has brought it to a high state of perfection so that cloth fit to grace the back of the most exalted man in the land can be procured there. Home manufacture above all else should be encouraged and he is a not true friend to this country that will not do so. It keeps wealth in the country and affords employment to labor and capital. Mr. Rosamund not only deserves credit but support and encouragement in his enterprising undertaking.
Birth, on the 21st inst., Mrs. John Deacon, Jr., Esq., of a daughter.
Birth, on the 21st ult., Mrs. John Hart of a son.
Died, at the residence of Judge Buell, town of Gates near Rochester, on Tuesday morning, 19th June, at an advanced age, Louise Buell, relict of the late Bemelee(?) Buell formerly of Elizabethtown. Mrs. Buell was a sister of Adele(?) Sherwood, Esq., of the Johnstown District and daughter of the late Thomas Sherwood, Esq., and was among the earliest settlers of this portion of Canada.
Birth, on Tuesday, 10th inst., Mrs. William O’Brien of a son.
Birth, on Friday, 6th inst., Mrs. William Chalmers of twin daughters.
To Lease for a Term of Years: That well known tavern well situated in McNab’s Township at Burnstown, Madawaska Bridges at present occupied by Dougald Stewart, the proprietor. The stand is valuable to a person entering into the business from the greatly increasing traffic on the Madawaska River.
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 3rd July, 1849
Assault and Battery:
Patrick Smith, four pounds, seven shillings and three pence
Patrick Murphy, four pounds, seven shillings and three pence
James Mitchell, five shillings
John Paris, one pound
John McNamara, five shillings
Robert McCudden, five shillings
Trespass:
Michael McMahon, two shillings, six pence
George Cann, five shillings
Forcible Entry of House
David McNab, one month in jail
Married, at the rectory, Franktown on Wednesday morning, 25th inst., by Rev. Michael Harris, A.M., Perth, Joshua Adams, Jr., Esq., to Miss Ann Padfield, eldest daughter of Rev. James Padfield, superintendent of education for the Bathurst District.
Birth, on Wednesday last, Mrs. John Rogers of a daughter.
Birth, on the same day, Mrs. Walter Hunter of a daughter.
Married, on the 7th inst., by Rev. W. Bain, Mr. Donald McPhael, farmer of Drummond, to Miss Christina Thompson, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Thompson, Perth.
Married, on the 13th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. John McLean to Miss Sarah Grant, both of Drummond.
For Sale: Lot in the Village of Ramsayville containing about 18 perches on which there is a good frame house eligibly suited for an enterprising tradesman carrying on business. For particulars apply to John Gemmell, merchant, Ramsay, the proprietor
Valuable Property in Perth For Sale: Alexander McEathron will sell his large stone dwelling house (covered with tin) and premises adjacent embracing ¾’s acre of land on which are a blacksmith’s shop and other valuable out houses all in good order. ALSO the house and lot nearly opposite David Hogg’s cabinet shop.
Birth, at Perth on the 26th August, the lady of John G. Malloch, Esq., district judge, of a son.
For Sale: 3rd Concession Drummond, 2 acres of excellent land in a high state of cultivation with a brick cottage, barns, etc. Also, the Park Lot #2, SW ½ 25 acres excellent land ten of which are cleared. William Richards
Sheriff’s Sale of Land—Writ of Fieri Facias against the lands and tenements of Samuel Croskie, deceased at the time of his death on the suit of John G. Malloch, Esq., Lot 12, 7th Concession Bathurst.
Valuable Property at Perth—will be sold at public auction 2nd October at noon those large and elegant cut stone buildings with dwelling houses above and commodious back store adjoining forming a corner of Main Street in Perth and the Market Square formerly occupied by Messrs. W. & J. Muir as a general store. The property will be put up at the low upset price of 750 pounds. John Armour
Married, by Rev. Mr. McMorin, Mr. Thomas Cavers of Beckwith to Miss Margaret Campbell, daughter of Mr. David Campbell, Esq., Ramsay.
Writ of Attachment against William Lock, an absconded or concealed debtor at the suit of Margaret Campbell, 105 pounds 7 shillings and 9 pence.
Died, at Ramsay Manse, C.W., on the evening of the 27th September, Jane Creighton, wife of Rev. W.G. Johnstone, after a painful and protracted affliction which she bore with singular fortitude, faith and patience to the admiration and joy of all Christian friends who visited her. She was one rooted and grounded in the truth, indeed as seeing Him who is invisible and possessed a great degree of that faith which is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. She had a lively hope of a glorious immortality and could read her title clear to the celestial inheritance and everlasting rest that remains to the people of God. (transcriber’s note, much more follows, not transcribed here, mostly of a religious nature.)
Birth, at Montreal on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. William Sache, of a son.
Married, on the 27th Sept., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Robert Richmond to Miss Jane Milne, both of Drummond.
Married, at Lanark on the 1st inst., by Rev. Thomas Fraser, Mr. John Caldwell, Esq., to Miss Mary Proby(?) McKenzie, third daughter of the officiating clergyman, all of Lanark.
Married, on the 9th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Israel Bolton to Miss Joanna Ward, both of Carleton Place.
Caution—I hereby forbid any person against giving credit to my wife Hannah Grady on my account as I will not be answerable for any debts contracted by her after this date. James Seward
We regret to learn that Rev. Mr. Fyfe has closed his connection with the Baptist congregation at this place and goes to another field of endeavor. During the short period of the rev. gentleman’s ministry here, he has been the means of doing much good and leaves the congregation in a prosperous and thriving state. The affection towards him of the people he is leaving is most ardent and is manifest by the deep sorrow that is felt at his departure.
Birth, on he 13th inst., Mrs. Edward Connelly of a son.
Birth, on the 14th inst., Mrs. J.K. Fairbairn of a daughter.
Birth, on the 14th inst., Mrs. Charles Patterson of a daughter.
Birth, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Duncan Campbell (Dru.) of a daughter.
Birth, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Nichol of a daughter.
Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Pakenham on the 16th inst., by Rev. J. McMorin, Mr. Daniel Hilliard, Esq., to Miss Jane Dickson, second daughter of Mr. A. Dickson, Esq., Sheriff of the Bathurst District.
Married, on the 12th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. David Calvert to Miss Ann McDonald, both of N. Sherbrooke.
Married, at Lanark on the 5th inst., by Rev. Thomas Fraser, Mr. James Baird to Miss Ann Cameron, second daughter of Mr. Adam Craig, of Craigie-lu.(?)
Dissolution of Partnership “Dobbie and James”, James Dobbie and Lett James, by mutual consent.
Information Wanted: Patrick Ferry, a native of Ireland, when last heard of he was at Chilburn, Vermont. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his brother John Ferry of Perth.
Birth, on Tuesday morning, 23rd ult., Mrs. Patrick Campbell of Bathurst of a son.
Birth, at Kemptville on the 19th inst., Mrs. (Rev.) Jas. Cooper of a daughter.
Birth on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. T. M. Radenhurst, Esq., of a daughter.
Birth, on the 27th ult., the wife of Dr. Wilson, of a son.
Married, on the 9th ult., by Rev. Mr. Harris, Rector of Perth, James Little to Mrs. Willis both of Drummond.
Married, on the 9th by the same, Mr. Hugh Craig to Miss Mary Jacob, both of Beckwith.
Married, on the 17th by the same, William Taylor to Margaret Orr, both of Elmsley.
Married, on the 26th inst., by the same, Mr. Joseph Publow to Miss Ann O’Donnell both of Perth.
Married, on the 30th by the same, Mr. John Publow to Miss Christina McCoy, both of Perth.
Married, on the 23rd ult., by Rev. William Bain, Mr. John Robertson of Elmsley to Miss Jane McLaren of Drummond.
Married, on the 26th ult, by the same, Mr. Robert Thomson of Drummond to Miss Isabella Miller of Glasgow, fourth daughter of the late Alexander Miller, Dunbarton, Scotland.
Married, on the 1st Oct., by Rev. W. G. Johnstone, Jameson Stewart of Bristol to Miss Margaret Stewart, daughter of Mr. John Stewart, blacksmith, Ramsay.
Married, on the 25th ult., by Rev. Mr. Duncan, Mr. J.S. Coombs, druggist, to Miss Ann Miller McLean, both of Perth.
Married, on the 25th (?) ult., by Rev. J. H. McDonagh, Mr. Peter Larken (?) to Miss Madden, eldest daughter of Mr. John Madden, mason, Drummond.
Married, at Huntley on the 22nd ult., by Rev. Jonathan Loverin(?), Mr. William Pittman Lett, Esq., editor of the Ottawa Advocate, Bytown, to Miss Maria Hinton, second daughter of Mr. Joseph Hinton, Esq., of Richmond.
Land for Sale—SW ½ Lot 10, 5th Concession Dalhousie, 100 acres. Robert Porteous
Married, on the 7th inst., by Rev. William Bell, John McIntyre of Drummond to Miss Jane Lett of Lanark.
Birth, on the 11th inst., at Renfrew the wife of Mr. George Ross, P.M., of a son.
Valuable Farm for Sale: NE ½ lot 18 1st Concession Drummond, 50 acres, 40 cultivated. Good new barn, log house and orchard on the premises. It lies four miles from Perth. John McCallum, Innkeeper, Perth
To Let: Large and commodious brick store at the end of the stone bridge on Main Street, Perth. Also the forge near the mills. John Haggart
Bathurst Courier, November 30, 1849
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 20th November, 1849
Assault:
Thomas Tyndle, five shillings
John Kayley, five shillings
William Moore, ten shillings
Jas. & Catharine McGregor, entered bail to keep the peace
Assault and Battery:
Thomas Fitzpatrick, two pounds
Robert Knox, two pounds ten shillings
Samuel Pittard, five shillings
P. White, S. White, P. O’Neil, no disposition given
Thomas Ennis, one shilling
Alexander Spalding, five shillings
Patrick Copeland, imprisonment one month
Patrick Queen, one pound
Bernard Burns, five shillings
Cutting and throwing a side fence
Duncan Ferguson, 1 shilling
Selling Spirits Without a License, 5 pounds
Alvin Rose, five pounds
G.W. Young, five pounds
Charles Chitters, five pounds
Left His Master’s Service
Patrick Tannen, one pound
Trespass
Susan Nevins, two shillings, six pence
Patrick Nevins, one shilling
Riding Violently on the Highway and Causing Horse to Run Away and Breaking Wagon
John Radwell, one pound, five shillings
Married, on the 13th November by Rev. T. Fraser, Lanark, at the residence of the bride’s father, Thomas Lamond to Miss Elizabeth Blair, second daughter of Mr. R. (?) R. Blair.
Married, at the same time and place, Mrs. Isabella Crawford to Mr. Robert Healey, both of Drummond.
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 1 January, 1850
Assault and Battery:
James McGregor, five shillings
John Rose, five shillings
John Telford, five shillings
Assault:
Justus McThomas, two shillings six pence
Peter Clement, bound over to keep the peace
Leaving Plaintiff’s Service
G. Graham, one pound
Trespass:
James May, two pounds
William May, one pound
Agnes May, one shilling
Mary Cameron, one shilling
Threats:
James Bathfield, bound over to keep the peace
Married, on the 15th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. George Avery to Miss Lucy Scott, both of Bathurst.
Birth, on the 23rd inst., Mrs. George McMullen, of a son.
First Quarterly Return of Licenses Lanark/Renfrew
Tavern
Franktown
James Burrows
John Hughton
James Jackson
Smith’s Falls:
Arthur F. Wall
Henry B. Hoffendon
James Armstrong
William Ferguson
Ross:
George Laylock(?)
Pike Falls
Montague:
Alvin Rose
David Rose
Renfrew:
Sampson Coombs
Henry Graves
Bathurst:
John King
Benjamin Bolton
McNab:
John F. Moore
James Hardney(?)
David Leckie
John Smith
James Klock
William Henry Burleigh
Nathaniel Wright
Perth:
Patrick Dooher
John Stewart
Charles Gordon
William Wordie
Gavin W. Young
John McCallum
William Glascott
Michael Stanley
Charles Nichols
George Barrie
Drummond:
John Preston
James McCaffrey
William Code
Charles Holliager
James Jackson
Robert Doyle
Ramsay:
Alexander Snedden
John Wright
James McAllister
Edward Houston
James Coulter
Pakenham:
Robert Ramage
Adam Currie
Beckwith:
Archibald Gillis
Donald McFarlane
Carleton Place:
Bagot:
Edward McCru
Jas. Wilson
Lanark:
Joseph Lamont
Ann Wark
Samuel Buffam
Shop:
Perth:
William Campbell
James Hicks
Matheson & Co.
James Kerr
John McLaren
John Doran
John Kerr & Co.
Milford
Pembroke:
David Bell(?)
Lanark:
Ramsay:
Andrew Geddes
Thomas Leckie
Smith’s Falls
White Lake:
Still:
James McLaren, Perth
Thomas Findlay, Lanark
Ale & Beer
Robert Farr, Smith’s Falls
Edward Bourk, Smith’s Falls
Married, on the 25th ult., by Rev. James B. Duncan, Mr. John McLaren, to Miss Ellen Ferguson, both of Bathurst.
Married, on the 18th ult., by the same, Mr. Thomas Davidson to Miss Margaret Wilson, both of Bathurst.
Married, on the 25th ult., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. William McLaren to Miss Jessie McLaren, both of Perth.
Died, at his residence at Nevis Cottage near Perth, on Sunday, 27th Jan., aged 68, Col. Alexander McMillan, formerly Captain in the Glengarry Light Infantry Regiment. He was a gallant soldier, an honest man and a sincere Christian—was present at most of the actions in Upper Canada in the War of 1812—was wounded in 1814 on which occasion Lt. General Sir Gordon Drummond issued a general order to the army in Upper Canada lamenting that the gallant officer Capt. McMillan was wounded—the bullet he then received he carries in his body to the grave. The funeral is today at noon.
Married, on the 1st inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. James Shanks of Dalhousie to Miss Janet Anderson of Bathurst.
Land for Sale: That lot of land on Darcy Street, Perth, between the Baptist Chapel and the subscriber’s own dwelling. It would be a very beautiful situation being central for the erection of a public building for general purposes. James Robertson
Land for Sale: Lots 13&14, 8th Concession Beckwith, 300 acres, 120 cleared. There is a house, barn, etc., on the premises. John McEwen
Birth, at the Granite Cottage, Perth, on the 19th inst., Mrs. William O. Buell, of a son.
Married, on the 6th inst., by Rev. M. Harris, A.M., Rector of Perth, Mr. John Elliott of Pakenham to Miss Margaret Kerr of Perth.
Married on the 19th inst., by the same, Mr. William Hicks to Miss Eliza M. Likely, both of Perth.
Married, on the 18th inst., by Rev. William Buell, Mr. George Castle to Miss Margaret Cairns, both of North Crosby.
Married, by the same on the same day, Mr. Peter Guthrie to Miss Mary King, both of Perth.
Bathurst Courier, March 8, 1850
On Friday, 22nd Feb. last, an inquest was held by Robert Muirhead on the body of Thomas Wolf, a blacksmith in Lanark. It appears that the deceased was on a visit to his uncle Thomas Downey, in said township, and went with him into the woods to assist him in chopping. Verdict “that the deceased came to his death by the falling of a maple pole upon his forehead accidentally which caused instant death”.
Married, on the 19th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. William Whelen to Miss Elizabeth Dean, both of Drummond.
Married, by the same on the same day, Mr. John Robinson to Miss Mary Ann Donnelly, both of Bathurst.
Land for Sale: SW
½ Lot 22, 9th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres, 60 cleared.
Good barns, stables, and dwelling houses.
Michael Foley.
Straw Bonnets
Miss C. Gillies would respectfully inform the ladies of Perth that she has commenced the straw bonnet business in the house lately occupied by A. & J. Cameron, merchants, where she will be ready at all times to attend to those who may favor her with their custom.
List of Letters Remaining at the Post Office, Perth
Andison, Isabella
Arnott, John
Agnew, Henry
Adams, Alexander
Bedars, Abraham
Mrs. Brown
Brown, John (Dal)
Buchanan, Alexander
Butler, James
Bowes, Thomas
Bell, Matthew
Brown, John (Bur.)
Brady, Patrick
Bishop, William
Bell, William
Cuddie, Thomas
Campbell, P.
Crosby, Samuel
Caswell, Andrew
Conner, James
Clarke, Ephraim
Charles, Kenneth
Chisholm, Daniel
Campbell, Jeanette
Cairnwith & Morris
Carrie, Hugh (2)
Campbell, Daniel
Crawford, John
Collins, Edward
Coyle, William
Curry, Isaac
Cain, Jas. & Nancy
Colter, Johanne
Doyle, Mrs. James
Davies, William
Dickson, Jane
Dickson, Samuel
Doby, James
Dogherty, Thomas
Donald, John
Dowdle, Mary Anne
Dowdle, Samuel
Enright, John
Elliott, William
Egan, Thomas
Ferguson, Sandy
Foley, Michael
Farmer, Cornelius
Fraser, Mary
Flanigan, Mary
Ferguson, Mrs. Alexander
Ferguson, Stephen
Ferguson, John (2)
Fisher, John
Findlay, Rev. Jas. (2)
Flintoff, John
Fiatt, Mary
Freeman, James
Fraser, Donald
Farrell, George
Gardner, George
Gardner, John
Gilmour, James, Jr.
Gunnis, Charles
Gallagher, John
Higgins, Edward
Hederman, Michael
Hall, Nicholas
Hamilton, George
Harkness, Mary
Judge, Charles
James, Lett
Keriwin, Peter
Keys, Nancy
Kean, John
King, John
Keane, Patrick
Lowther, William
Leyden, John
Lynch, John
Lashley, George
Livingston, John
Manion, Thomas
Mererdith, John
Montgomery, Henry
Menzies, Catherine
Mrs. Mitchell
Morrow, Malcolm
Madras, Samuel
McMullen, Richard
McLean, Alexander
McGregor, Archibald
McLaren, Duncan
McNamara, Dennis
McLachlan, Rev. Jas.
McDonald, James
McCullough, David
McGregor, Duncan
McInnes, Andrew
McKerracher, John
McKenzie, John
McDonald, John
McGregor, Duncan
McCormick, John
McDonald, Thomas
McNaughton, Catherine
McFarland, James
McClernin, James
NcNine(?), Mrs.
McVietie, Simon
McVean, Mrs. Neil
Nottery, Thomas
O’Brien, William (2)
Plant, Capt.
Pollack, Jennett
Parks, Andrew
Paul, James
Pye, James
Robertson, Donald
Rudd, John
Ruddy, Michael
Robertson, Thomas
Rothwell, Samuel
Ryan, John or Peter
Smith, Robert
Sonte, Robert (3)
Sharp, Annie
Stedman, Benjamin
Struthers, Andrew
Strong, William
Thornton, Moses
Thompson, John
Thompson, Robert
White, Miss Mary
Warwick, Caroline
Willis, John
Ward, Mrs. Anne
Ward, Patrick
Young, J.S.
James Allan, Postmaster, Perth
List of Letters Remaining at the Post Office, Lanark
Alcorn, Simon
Arnot, John W.
Bowes, James
Bowes, James
Bailey, Gavin
Currie, John
Cummings, Paul
Campbell, Joseph
Clayton, John
Dayton, Charlotte
Davis, Mrs. William
Ennis, Mr.
Flemming, Robert
Foster, Alexander
Francis, Thomas
Grehen, John
Graham, Joseph
Huriney(?), Jones
Henderson(?), George
Halfpenny, John
Hamilton, Ebeneezer
Hall, Miss Hellen
Hastie, William
Horn, George (2)
Hanna & Lambis
James, William
Jamieson, John
Inwright, Michael
Kay, John
Krowls, Hugh
Locheed, William
Leckie, John
McCallum, Neil (2)
McMullen, George
McNab, Donald
McCarter, James
McDonald, Archibald
McNeil, Robert
McLaughlen, Peter
McCallum, Alexander
McIntyre, Hugh
McNeil, Donald
Magice(?), George
Maxwell, Alexander
Mathers, John
Muckleroham, John & Walter
Maher, James
Pellant, Felix
Percy, James
Ralston, John (2)
Stewart, Allan
Stoughton, Alexander
Souleh(?) Scotch(?), Francks
Scouler, James
Smith, James
Seally, Mary
Urquhart, Miss Annie
Wallace, James
Weeds, Henry
Wilson, Thomas
Youill, William
Yuill, John
John Hull, Postmaster, Lanark
Birth, on Friday, 12th inst., Mrs. Malcolm McPherson of a son.
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 2nd April, 1850
Assault and Battery:
John Morris, one pound
Freeman R. Ward, 2 shillings 6 pence
John Beckwith, 5 shillings
Bryan O’Laghlin, 1 shilling
P. Cosgrove, 10 shillings
Assault:
John McMarow, Eva Edwards, Sr., William Edwards, Sr., Uva Edwards, Jr., Thomas Edwards, Edward Edwards, Richard Pleuver, Joseph Jackson, John Jackson, William Edwards, one pound
Thomas Jackson, 5 shillings
Bernard Morgan, defendant bound to keep the peace
Assault and destroying master’s property:
Andrew Sullivan, 2 pounds, 10 shillings
Misdemeanor:
Refusing Statute Labor
James Morris, Jr., 7 shillings, 6 pence
Peter Frowlay, 10 shillings
Trespass:
John Clarke
Thomas Burton, 15 shillings
Henry Armstrong, 7 shillings, 6 pence
John Beckwith, 7 shillings, 6 pence
P. Devline, 1 shilling
P. Foy, 1 shilling
John Wilson, 5 shillings
Rose LaMab(?), 5 shillings
Andrew Kidd, 1 shilling
William Beare, 5 shillings
Edward Halbrook, 2 pounds, 10 shillings
Thomas Conn, 1 shilling
John Rogers, 10 shillings
Philip McGowan, 1 shilling
Bernard McGowan, 1 shilling
Michael Hogan, 1 shilling
Hugh Mitchell, 1 shilling
Patrick Brady, 1 shilling
Misusing and Refusing to Pay Wages:
Died, at Portage du Fort on the 28th ult., A - - - McLaren, 18, native of Comrie(?), Perthshire, Scotland
Caution: As my wife Mary Hodgart has left my bed and board without any just provocation I do hereby forbid any person from giving her anything in my name as I shall not be responsible for any debts contracted by her . David Baillie, Dalhousie
On Wednesday, 22nd inst., a man by the name of John McIntyre committed suicide by hanging or rather by strangling himself in his father’s stable in the township of Darling. From the evidence which was adduced at the inquest held on the body before Robert Muirhead, Esq., Coroner on the 23rd it appears that the deceased left his own place of residence on the afternoon of the previous Tuesday without stating to his wife or family where he was going and that he went a short distance to the house of a neighbor from whom he wanted to borrow a gun for the purpose, he said, of shooting a dog. The neighbor, however, declined him the gun at which he seemed somewhat disappointed, remarking at the same time “that he supposed he would have to hang the dog if he could not get him shot”. Having stayed at this neighbor’s house through the night he went on the following morning. To his father’s residence some three or four miles off and was last seen by some of the family about 9:00 of that morning but as no suspicion of his intentions to destroy himself had occurred to any of them no attention was paid to his disappearance as it was supposed he had gone home to his farm on which he had been engaged on the previous day. About 4:00 in the afternoon some of the family, having occasion to go to the stable, he was found in a half suspended state, his feet and legs resting on the ground in such a manner as to show that he may have been possessed with the most thorough determination to effect his objective with belt or strap which he had used for the purpose pressing only on the front without leaving any mark whatever on the back part of his neck. The evidence which was chiefly that of his own relations went further to show that he had been living very unhappily with his wife and family for some years past and had on some former occasions threatened and even attempted to destroy himself from this cause. The verdict of the jury was to the effect “that the deceased John McIntyre hanged himself in consequence of a continually troubled mind caused by a constant disagreement with his family”. No evidence was shown that he was in any way deranged in mind; one of the witnesses on the contrary testifying that he had conversed with him on the previous Sabbath and that he appeared to be quite calm and collected. That he must have been in a bad state of mind and nursing feelings of misanthropy and hatred towards those who it was his duty to nourish and cherish there can be no doubt; and it is indeed a sad recollection that an accountable being should dare to rush into the presence of the Maker in such a frame of mind and with such an excuse as an apology for a deed the very though of which chills the blood and makes it feel as if it would curdle in the veins.
For Sale: The property occupied by Mrs. Mary Quail as the Temperance House. There are stables and sheds attached, a good well and garden suitable either for a public house or private dwelling.
The long talked about match between the Perth and Ramsay Ploughmen took place yesterday on the farm of Andrew Cochran, lot 22, 7th Concession Ramsay. The names of the ploughmen were:
Perth:
John Clarke
James Cameron
Peter McEwen
James Cameron
Ramsay:
William Young (son of Robert)
William Young (son of Peter)
Robert Steel
James Black
Robert Tosh
The judges were:
Thomas Thomson and Andrew Hope from Perth and Peter Sym and John Naismith from Ramsay
The field which was equally divided and each land numbered each ploughman drawing his number by lot. A great deal of interest was taken in the match and though it was a busy time with farming about 400 persons were on the ground most of whom appeared to be quite as anxious about the result as the ploughmen.
The work having been finished the judges after a thorough examination decided that the following five persons were the best.
#1 William Young (son of Robert), Ramsay
#2 William Young (son of Peter), Ramsay
#3 James Cameron, Perth
#4, Peter McEwen, Perth
#5, Robert Steel, Ramsay
Ramsay having the 1,2 and 5 out of the 5 best, the ploughing on the whole being excellent and might have been shown with credit in any part of the Province.
After the business of the day having been got through, over 100 persons including the ploughmen sat down to an excellent dinner at Mr. Cochran’s. Sheriff Dickson occupied the chair at the head of the table. The cloth having been removed excellent speeches on agricultural subjects were made by Mr. Dickson, Mr. Duncan of Carleton Place, Messrs. Scott and Wallace of Ramsay and others. The result of this shows that young men who have been brought up in Canada can compete successfully with old country ploughmen.
Land for Sale
SW ½ Lot 22, 9th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres. 60 acres cleared, good barns, stables and dwelling houses. Michael Foley
For Sale:
A few eligible building lots on the new line of road out
through the village of Carleton. Also,
the house and premises occupied by the subscriber in the town of Perth.
F. R. Jessop
Farm For Sale: West ½ Lot 7, 8th Concession Ramsay within three miles of the village of Carleton Place 100 acres excellent land, 70 acres cleared. There is a good stone house, frame barn, sheds and stables on the premises, also a large orchard. It is well adapted for a tavern or other public business. Elizabeth Johnstone
Birth, at Lanark, on the 1st inst., Mrs. J. R. Gemmell of a daughter.
Married, at the Catholic Church, Perth, on the 1st inst., by Rev. J. H. McDonagh, Mr. Simon McEachen of Beckwith to Miss Margaret McDonnell of the same place.
Married, on the 2nd (?) inst., by the same, Mr. James O’Callaghan to Miss Ellen Lappin both of Burgess.
Married, on the 19th inst., by Rev. Angus McColl at Thornberty College in the County of Kent, at the residence of Mr. George Wade Foots(?), Esq., Huntley, Mr. Brodie Mackay, Esq., Chatham, to Miss Mary Maxwell McDonald, eldest daughter of Mr. Gilbert Gordon, Esq., of Whitby and late of Rosshire, Scotland.
Married, by Rev. James Armstrong, Perth, on the 27th June, at the Township of Horton, Rev. William Montgomery Pattyson, Wesleyan minister, Richmond, C.W., to Miss Sarah McDowell, Clarindon, C. E., sister to Rev. David C. McDowell of Bytown.
Birth, on the 19th July, Mrs. George Barry of a daughter.
Birth, on the 20th July(?), Mrs. John Moore of a son.
Birth, on the 23rd July(?), Mrs. James McLaren, Scotch Line, of a daughter.
Married, at Pakenham on the 16thinst., by Rev. A. Henderson, Mr. David Bodger, High School, Montreal to Miss Mary MacFarlane, eldest daughter of the late Mr. James MacFarlane, Esq., Williamstown.
Died, at Lanark on the morning of the Sabbath, the 21st, after a protracted illness which she bore with remarkable patience and resignation Mrs. Elizabeth Gemmill, widow of the late Rev. Dr. John Gemmill, in the 59th year of her life.
Died, on Tuesday, 18th inst, in Bathurst, John Lever, aged 4 years 8 months.
Died, on Friday, 12th July, at his residence in Campbelltown, Pembroke, David Campbell Dunlop, Esq., 43. In the death of Mr. Campbell, Pembroke loses one of its most respected and enterprising citizens and all those connected with the trade of the Ottawa have lost a friend whose disposition to oblige and assist them under peculiar circumstances in which, from the nature of the trade, they are frequently placed. Ottawa Argus
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending July, 1850
Assault:
Thomas Baggs, 10 shillings
James Rudd or Budd, 1 pound, 5 shillilngs
Uri Rose, 5 shillings
Ellen Laughran, 2 shillings, 6 pence
Assault and Battery:
Robert Caldwell, 1 shilling 3 pence
Andrew Kidd, 1 pound
William G. Tully, 10 shillings
Daniel Wilson—parties allowed to settle on payment of costs
Daniel Walker, 5 shillings
William A. Loucks, 5 shillings
A. Adams, Thomas Donnelly, John Ottoway and Thomas Brown, allowed to settle on payment of costs.
Trespass
William Cusick, 5 shillings
John Davis, 5 shillings
John Murphy, 1 pound, 10 shillings
Owen Curry, 1 shilling
Martin O’Hose(?), 1 shilling
Thomas Farrell and Peter Cormeck, parties allowed to arrange the matter
Unlawful Driving
David Mahoney, 10 shillings
Disagreement of Contract
Anthony Wynn, 1 shilling
Profane Swearing
Bridget Blamick, 2 shillings
Assault and Battery and Trespass
C. McManus and J. Torones, 10 shillings
Assault and Trespass
William Tuffy and J. Tuffy, parties allowed to settle on payment of damage and costs.
Letter from California from Josiah Davies, Jr.
When I last wrote I was in California waiting for my letters. I left San Francisco on the 26th April and arrive back in the mines on the 30th. By the time I got back, Uncle Neil had made $1,000 and had worked his claim out and was prospecting for another place to work in and I along with the rest prospected for two weeks, during that time went over to McCallonry, Upper Bar, Lower Bar and Middle Bar, etc., but found nothing there and came back to the old spot—worked round and made as much as cleared expenses. Uncle Neil went up in the volcano diggings about two weeks ago and stayed three days and came down and was going back but he and another one thought they would sink a hole above the place where he took out so much and see if they could find the lead. They did so and found it and are doing well. They measured off their claim of 30 feet for two, 15 each; and I struck in above them and have done very well. My claim is rather richer than theirs. I work by myself and made the best week’s work I ever made in my life. I commenced my claim on Monday, 27th May. I have made $290. When you see this you must not think that I make this always. For the very next week I may not make my board and then again I may make as much as last week; others coming into the mines from the States working the next claim to mine can hardly make their board. It takes about a year to learn the way to work it. There is an old Dalhousie farmer left this place on the 1st June for Oregon with $28,000 which he made since last June; his name is Cosgrove his father-in-law’s name is Sheridan. He told me to tell you when I wrote to tell Mr. Sheridan that he and his family are well; and that he would like to tell him to come out to Oregon to live.
For Sale
Ground rice, mace, macaroni, anchovy paste, pickles, mushroom ketchup, lemon and orange peel.
For Sale:
Salt in bags and barrels
English and Scotch Iron
Grass and Scythes
Casteel Axes
Cod Oil
We learn with feelings of deepest regret that Alexander McEathron, formerly of Perth, died suddenly at the village of Elgin near Chicago under the following circumstances: his son Stephen remained here all last winter for the purpose of settling his father’s affairs and collecting his debts. He left this place in the month of June last to join the family and it appears Mr. McEathron started with a wagon to meet him expecting to fall in with him at Chicago. On his arrival at that place with two of the children who were left at their grandfather’s in Nepean he found that cholera was raging very badly there. He took the stage for his father’s residence after making the necessary inquiries without further delay. On a stage stop at a tavern near Elgin the thought struck him that it might be as well to inquire if his father had been there. He was shown into an adjoining room where a man lay in the last stages of cholera and was asked “if this was your father”. There indeed lay the object of his inquiry. His father was speechless but recognized his son and the other two children. A few more hours ended his sufferings. His son got a coffin made and had the remains of his late father put into it and started with the wagon for the home which but a short time before Mr. McEathron had left in good health and high expectations. At the residence Mrs. McEathron inquired what had become of his father. Pointing to the coffin the young man said “here is all that remains of him”.
What a trying moment!
Mr. McEathron during a long residence in this place was highly esteemed as an honest, industrious man and we doubt not that this announcement will raise in those who were acquainted with him here similar feelings of regret which we experienced when we heard of his melancholy end. Mr. McEathron removed from Perth last fall to settle in the State of Wisconsin.
For Sale: That valuable property occupied by the subscriber as a place of business. Clyde Mills, 3rd Concession Lanark is well known as the most public as well as the most central place for business in the township and is now offered for sale in order to wind up the affairs of the late firm of Thomson and McDonnell. T. M. Thomson
Information Wanted on Thomas McNamara, mason, from Kilkee near Limerick, Ireland supposed to be near Perth, Canada West. His wife has tried to find him and is now living at Ballston, New York. His nephew James Connally is in Montreal.
Land for Sale: NW ¼ Lot 28, 10th Concession Montague and SW ½ Lot 28 10th Concession each parcel 60 acres. Ellen Budd
Married, on the 3rd inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Duncan Ballantine to Miss Margaret Ross, both of Lanark.
Married, on the 10th inst., by Rev. William Bain, Thomas Hunter, blacksmith, Perth to Helen Fraser of Drummond.
Died, at her father’s residence on the 9th inst., at Drummond, Jane Gemmell, daughter of Robert Gemmell aged 10 years 4 months.
Bathurst Courier, Sept. 20, 1850
To Sell or To Let: Granite Cottage and garden—several town lots to buy or to let one to ten years, the above cottage on Gore St. William Buell
Sheriff’s Sale of Land—Write of Facias Fieri against
the land and tenements of William Brooke at the suit of Marjory
McIntyre administrator of the estate of the late Findlay McIntyre.
Sheriff’s Sale of Land—Write of Facias Fieri against the land and tenements of Thomas Brooke and William Brooke at the suit of John Bournes.
Married on the 20th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Charles Walker of Ramsay to Mary Richardson of N. Elmsley.
Married, at Carleton Place on the 20th inst, by Rev. P. Gray, Mr. William McNaughton Stanley of Huron County to Miss Jane Paul, daughter of William Paul of Ramsay.
On Sunday last a child of a person named James Moore of this town met with death under the following circumstances: it appears that the mother, having had occasion to leave home for a short time, left the child alone in the house. During her absence the child, having gone too near the fire, allowed the flame to catch her clothes. In this painful condition she ran out of the house for relieve but before assistance could reach her she was so burned as that death in two hours from the occurrence ended her sufferings. She was about five years of age. Such accidents as this are too frequent occurrences and ought to be a warning to parents.
Married, on the 2nd inst., at St. James Church, Perth by Rev. M. Harris, A.M., Rural Dean, Mr. F.W. Stayner, Esq., to Miss Anna Maria Berford, second daughter of Mr. W.R.F. Berford, Esq., Clerk of the Peace of the United Counties of Renfrew and Lanark.
Married, on the 2nd inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Thomas Prettie of Bathurst to Miss Sarah McCulloch of Drummond.
For Sale: The property adjoining the dwelling house of Francis Hanna belonging to W.& J. Moir, late of this place, cheap for cash. Also, 9 ½ years lease of the property on the SE side, of Mr. McCallum’s Hotel belonging to Thomas McNaughton. J. McKay
The subscriber wishes to inform the inhabitants of Lanark and Renfrew that he has again opened his old house in the village of Pakenham for the accommodation of the public and earnestly wishes his friends to call upon him. William McAdam
Married, by Rev. William Bell, Mr. William Allan of Ramsay to Miss Jane Benson of Perth.
Birth, at Meadow Bank, Drummond on the 23rd inst., Mrs. John McLaren of a son.
Farm To Rent: The subscriber’s well known farm in the township of Ross containing 400 acres, good land, 130 cleared and 8 acres of newly cleared land for spring—to be leased for a term of five years. D. R. McLaren
Married, on the 31st ult., at St. James Church, Perth, by Rev. Mr. Harris, A.M., Rector and Rural Dean, Mr. John Dewe(?) Esq., of Kingston, P.O. Surveyor to Miss Clara Alicia Nelles, daughter of Henry Nelles, Esq., of Grimsby, C.W.
Married, by the same on the 30th ult., Mr. George Graham to Miss Ann Morrison, both of N. Elmsley.
Died, at Renfrew on the 28th (?) Oct., Caroline Watts, second daughter of Mr. William Watts, formerly of this place, aged 6 years 2 months.
Died, on the 3rd November, Ellen Watts, eldest daughter of the same, aged 8 years, 4 months.
Birth, at Pine Grove, Pakenham on the 16th inst., Mrs. Walter Wood of a son and heir.
Birth, on the 17th inst., Mrs. William Fraser of a son.
Married, on the 15th inst., at Franktown by Rev. T. Mylne of Smith’s Falls, Mr. Robert Douglass of Montague to Miss Isabella Scott of Beckwith.
New Hotel
Patterson’s Hotel
The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and
the public in general that he has leased that large and commodious hotel
formerly known as Matheson’s Hotel being situated very pleasantly and within
one minute’s walk of the court house. The
house has been thoroughly renovated. The
subscriber flatters himself from his thorough experience in the business to give
general satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.
James Patterson
To Be Sold: Lot 27, 1st Concession Bathurst contiguous to the town of Perth, 100 acres (excepting so much of said lot of which deed was granted to the late Dr. Thom). John Mason, Esq., late Captain in H.M. 24th Regiment. Apply to William F. Coffin, Esq., Sheriff, Montreal
Married, on the 25th inst., by Rev. M. Harris, A.M. Rector and Rural Dean, John Palmer to Jane Gamble both of Bathurst.
Married, by the same on the same day, Mr. Charles Cathcart to Miss Susan McLaren, both of Perth.
Married, on the 25th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Edward Donnelly to Miss Agnes Murray, both of S. Sherbrooke.
Land for Sale: Lot 15, 11th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres. Widow Smitherman
A frame building occupied by Archibald McDougall of this town was on Friday evening last destroyed by fire. It is not known how it occurred for when discovered the stove was quite cold and the fire out. It is thought, however, that it must have arisen from a spark, the candle coming into contact in passing with clothes hanging up in the upper flat of the building. The inmates were not at home at the time it occurred. We believe almost all of the household furniture, etc., were saved with the exception of a few bags of flour in the garret. The premises belonged to the Hon. W. Morris and were, we understood, insured. Had the town possessed an efficient fire engine the building might have been saved except for very slight damage.
Married, on the 5th inst., by Rev. William Bell, Mr. Thomas Fleming to Mrs. Jean Johnstone both of Drummond.
Return of Convictions for the Quarter Ending 19th November, 1850
Violent Assault and Battery:
Barth Hart, 2 pounds
James Furlong, one pound
Michael Furlong, 15 shillings
Mary Copeland, one pound
Assault and Battery:
Francis Jessop, 5 shillings
William McCudden, one shilling
Stephen Flanagan, one shilling
John Armstrong, ten shillings
Thomas Lawrence, bound to keep the peace
Jas. McArthur, Joseph McArthur and J. Sutherland, one shilling each
David Whyte, ten shillings
Thomas Laverette, five shillings
Jonathan McDonald, five shillings
Not Having Sufficient Apron on Mill Dam
S. K. Shipman, ten pounds
Trespass:
Alexander Walker, one pound, 7 shillings, 6 pence
John Malone, 5 shillings
Thomas Morris, one shilling
James Morris, Jr., one shilling
Catharine Wc.Ganverine, one shilling
Assault:
James Morris, Jr., one shilling
Profanation of the Sabbath:
James Fowler, five shillings
Not Having the Words “Licensed to Sell Wine and Other Liquors Over His Door
Alvin Rose, five shillings
Assault and Trespass
Jas. Craig and A. Sutherland, five shillings each
Leaving Service:
John Gilvray, five shillings
Sheriff’s Sale of Lane—Writ of Fieri Facias against the lands and tenements of Michael Blake at the suit of Roderick Matheson East ½ Lot 7, 9th Concession Pakenham, 100 acres
Sheriff’s Sale of Lane—Writ of Fieri Facias against the lands and tenements of William Lock, an absconded or concealed debtor, at the suit of Margaret Campbell, 105 pounds, 7 shillings, 9 pence.
Sheriff’s Sale of Lane—Writ of Fieri Facias against the lands and tenements of James McPherson at the suit of Patrick O’Donnell, N. ¼ NE ½ Lot 27, 10th Concession N. Elmsley.
Sheriff’s Sale of Lane—Writ of Fieri Facias against the lands and tenements of Thomas Madden the younger at the suit of John Gemmill East ½ Lot 11, 12th Concession Ramsay.
Bathurst Courier, Dec. 13, 1850
Joshua Adams, Jr., Esq., has been appointed Returning Officer for the town of Perth.
The following communication was crowded out last week, it appears that we unintentionally gave offence to Mr. McDougall by the means in which we noticed the fire, particularly our statement it “might have” occurred from a “spark of the candle”. It seems that there had been “neither candle, lamp of any other use of light in the upper flat for at least 24 hours previous to the break out of the fire”. We do not know what dictated the snappish ill natured effusion.
Dissolution of partnership: Cameron and McIntosh, chair makers, by mutual consent.
O’Kain J. Cameron
Donald McIntosh
Birth, on the 8th inst., Mrs. Robert Thompson of Drummond of a son.
A little girl aged 6 years of Mr. Churchill of Ennisville we regret to say, was drowned in the Mississippi River on Friday last under the following circumstances: it appears that she, in company with her little brother, left the house to meet their parents who had gone a short distance from home. In crossing the ice below Innes’ mill, it gave way and both fell into the water. The little boy was saved by a person who observed them at the time they broke through the ice; but the attempts to save his companion were fruitless.
Perth Whip Factory
The subscriber having engaged the services of an experienced whip and thong maker will be able to supply those who may favor him with their custom with a very superior article. Cash paid for all umbrella whalebone. Cash paid for timothy seed. D. Holliday, Long Bridge, Perth
On the morning of the 18th inst., David Baillie—a person who some years ago lost his eyesight by an injury received by the felling of a tree, and who latterly has been residing in Dalhousie, there keeping a kind of inn as a means of subsistence, was found dead in his own bed. As he had become very intemperate in his habits it was at first generally considered that indulgence in liquor was the primary cause of his death but as there were some marks of injury on his head and some suspected that these were caused by foul play or some cause not properly understood it was considered expedient to hold an inquest on the body so that the circumstances of the case might be properly ascertained. This was done by Robert Muirhead, Esq., Coroner, on the 20th and after a careful examination of the body, Dr. Wheatley and the evidence of other witnesses given, the verdict was “the deceased came to his death through excessive drink”. There were some slight bruises on the body but it appeared that these were the effects of falls received while in an intoxicated state.
Whereas my wife Jane Kelly having left my bed and board with no justification, I hereby forbid any person from trusting her on my account as I will not be answerable for any debts so contracted. Thomas Murphy
Posted: 15 July, 2004