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Standard
Jan 7, 1842
Temperance Procession
Pursuant to notice and according to announcement in the last number of this paper, the procession of the members of the Catholic total Abstinence Society took place on Saturday last the Instant. It was a glorious sight, well-timed, commencing with the New Year, and well deserving of the warmest approbation of the philanthropist, and every well-wisher of humanity. It was a glorious sight we repeat, to see some hundred or so persons of all ages and sexes, an indication and guarantee, that hundreds upon hundreds will follow their brilliant example, to see them by a most public act in the face of the world, ratify the promise they had previously made, ever to abandon the use of intoxicating spirits, the great source of evils and abuses.
After the celebration of High Mass in the Catholic church, the members of the Society retired into the new and commodious School House, and having suspended their medals, appointed the flag and banner bearers, and ? on the line of route, they were drawn out into line and marched in the following order:
Band of Music
The solders of the Garrison, being members, with a blue and union flag,
Male juvenile Members of the Society, two deep, with Medals suspended from green and blue ribbons,
Females, two deep.
Banner with a full-length portrait of the Apostle of Temperance, in the act of administering the Pledge to a number of postulants
Male adults, two deep, who composed a formidable body of well-attired and respectable men.
After the procession had gone through the appointed route (the principal streets in the town) at several of the most public place they were met by groups of respectable inhabitants, who to show approbation, and good feeling at the strange, but happy scene which they witnessed greeted them most cordially. The procession returned in the same manner and re-entered the Church. Owing to the excellent arrangements made for the return of the members of the Society, and . . . occupying the galleries of the Church, comfortably accommodated. When the noise and hubbub had subsided, and everybody had taken their places the Rev. Quin ascended the pulpit and in his usual free, but animate and persuasive style, entertained the crowded audience for nearly an hour and a half on the all-absorbing and important subject of temperance.
In the evening the juvenile Members of the Society, male and female, under the superintendence of Mr. and Mrs. Daly, who preside over the Parochial School, enjoyed themselves by partaking of a temperance repast, which in joyful and innocent merriment with sentiments, speeches, and songs, they prolonged to a late hour, when they separated, highly delighted with the entertainments.
We did ourselves the pleasure of visiting them, and shared fully in their hilarity, and although the occasion was one of joy, it was to us one of serious thought;—the dangers and perils, and the wreck of virtue and fortune, from which many a youth before us were perhaps rescued by the happy circumstance which gave rise to the festive scene we were witnessing, fleeting across our mind; and whilst we envied them, for the propitious stars under which they were born, we could not help congratulating them on the happy, prosperous and unsullied life upon which they were just entering, and with these commingled feelings we returned to our home having completed one of the most interesting and we hope instructive days of our lives. [The editor at this time is A. W. Smith]
Standard
Jan 28, 1842
We have the melancholy duty this week of announcing the death of Captain Horatio N. Mowat of this Port, which took place at sea on the 21st Dec. of fever, on the passage from Jamaica to New York. Capt. Mowat was well known in this town, from his childhood; he was universally and deservedly esteemed for his integrity, urbanity, and skill as a navigator, by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. In common with the whole community, we deeply sympathize with his afflicted relations in their loss.
[this is the son of Col. David Mowat who along with the son of Ruben Alexander was christened Horatio Nelson after Nelson's victory in 1799. July 14, 1799]
Reverend Andrews Daybook
Horatio Nelson, son of Black Rubin christened. Reverend Andrews Daybook
Oct 27, 1799
Reverend Andrews Daybook
Sarah daughter of Mr. William Stewart christened.
Dec 23, 1799
Reverend Andrews Daybook
Horatio Nelson, son of Mr. David Mowatt, christened]
Standard
Feb 18, 1842
Died
On Sunday last, the 13th instant, Rose, wife of Mr. John Lochary, Merchant, of this town. She was a sincere, though unaffected Christian, and died as she had lived in the odour of sanctity. She has left an afflicted husband, with a large family to mourn her premature death.
Standard
March 11, 1842
Too Good to Be Lost
Two gay companions driving towards the pretty little town of ——— on a fine morning a few days ago espied a well-dressed female walking some little distance before them on the road. One of them, (who we shall call X) says to the other, "I know that person well, she is a d—d fine girl—I am very intimate with her." "Who is she? who is she?" inquired his friend Y, just as they were about overtaking the lady in question; who, looking round at the moment, discovered an African countenance of the deepest hue! Y's laugh was in no way measured—while X, exclaimed, "laugh d—n you laugh will you?" And many a good laugh has Y and his friend at X, and his intimacy with the lady of colour.
Standard
March 11/1842
Steam notice: James Whitney to run steamer once a week between Digby, Annapolis and Saint John; and once a week between Saint John, St. Andrews and St. Stephen.
Contract: the undersigned are desirous to contract for the building at Chamcook of a stone "Chapel of Ease." To commence April 15.
Standard
March 11, 1842
A Night Among the Wolves
Possible pattern for Armstrong's "Fought with Wolves." A girl eaten alive. Story takes place in New England.
Standard
March 25, 1842
Disgraceful Conduct
On Wednesday night last, some evil disposed persons broke the minute hand from the Town Clock, carried away the lamps from the Market Wharf, and committed several other disgraceful acts which we forbear to mention. For some time, groups of boys, (not very small ones either) are collected every evening near the Post Office corner and about the Market Wharf, and several inoffensive persons have been insulted who were passing along quietly. These gangs have been organized for some months, and their sole object appears to be to molest quiet persons and destroy property. Not long since several panes of glass were broken in the windows of the Methodist Chapel, some shop windows were broken and a juror was severely beaten; and the infamous perpetrators of the acts of Wednesday evening last, should be punished severely. Mr. Hutchinson erected the Town Clock solely at his own expense, and it has been admitted by the whole community to be a great convenience—the lamps at the Market Wharf are town property—and surely the magistrates will not allow these flagrant offences to pass by without taking steps to bring the offenders to justice. We sincerely hope that their Worships will appoint active special constable who will do their duty without fear or affection—if the law is not put in force, there is no knowing the amount of injury that may be done.
Standard
April 1, 1842
Launched on Tuesday last, from the shipyard of Messrs. Briggs and Brewer, Brandy Cove, a beautifully modeled and superior copper-fastened Ship, of 891 tons register, named the Anne Armstrong. This vessel has been pronounced by the most competent judges, to be one of the handsomest as well as the strongest ships ever built in this province, being built throughout of Live Oak from the Southern States. A number of persons from town, went to see this splendid vessel enter her future element. We are informed that she was built for Capt. Robert Long of Liverpool—making the second launched this season by Messrs. Briggs and Brewer, for this gentleman.
Standard
April 29, 1842
Communications
For the Standard
Mr. Editor,
An unfortunate Lunatic of the female sex, called "Crazy Betsy" has been for the last four years either quartered upon a few of the charitable portion of the Inhabitants of this town, or wandering about the streets. I am not aware whether the poor creature has a home or not, but think a person in her state, should be taken charge of by the proper authorities. It is a shame to see an Idiot miserably clad, roving about exposed to the searching blast of winter, while we support an asylum in Saint John where proper care is bestowed upon such persons. I hope this hint will be sufficient.
I am sir your obedient servant, A. B.
April 29, 1842
[is this Betsy Ross; cf. 1871 census:
David Ross, 86, Bermuda, Episcopal, African, barber, Illiterate, pauper
Betsy [Elizabeth], 52, African, New Brunswick, simple—caused by being burned]
The Eastport Orphean Band have kindly consented, upon invitation, to visit this Town on Friday next, for the purpose of entertaining our inhabitants, by giving a Concert on that evening. From the sentiments which we have heard expressed, there is no doubt but that it will be well and fashionably attended. The hour and place of meeting, etc., will be made known during the week.
Standard
May 27/1842
18 immigrant ships have left Cork, with 3,690 persons: 1542 land at Saint John, 1211 in Quebec, 733 New York, 204 in St. Andrews. More extensive emigrations than ever before. Fire at Indian Point in building owned by H. O'Neill and occupied by emigrant families.
Ginger Beer Fountain and Temperance Boarding House. No. 2 King St., Russell Mott.
Standard
June 3, 1842
Chamcook Chapel of Ease
The corner stone of this Chapel was laid on Friday last the 26th ult. Divine service was previously celebrated, and an appropriate sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Alley, Rector, from the 127th Chapter of Psalms and 1st verse. After the service, the ceremony of laying the corner stone was performed which was laid by John Wilson, the Rev. the Rector offered a prayer. We regret our inability to give the proceedings in full this week.
Standard
June 11/1842
Chapel of Ease cornerstone laid May 26.
Dickens visits America.
Various complaints about groups of boys harassing and intimidating—also breaking things.
Generic ads grow ever more popular.
Boundary question regular news item.
Standard
June 17, 1842
Improvements—We notice that the lower part of the old Jail is undergoing repairs, for the purpose of converting it into a Market House; the room used formerly for holding the Courts in, is also to be repaired and fitted up for a Public Hall. The partitions and floors of the old jail were lined with iron bars about six inches apart and double planked over timber, notwithstanding which several places can be seen where we are informed persons have cut through and made the escape out of holes barely a foot square. The iron and spikes appear to be good and may be disposed of to advantage.
Ginger Beer Fountain and Temperance Boarding House
The subscriber returns his sincerely thanks to his friends and the public generally, for the liberal patronage which he has received in his line since he commenced business, and respectfully informs them that he has taken the commodious and central House No. 2 on King Street, owned by Mr. B. McGeary, which is being fitted up for the accommodation of transient and permanent boarders, and trusts by attention to business to merit a continuance of public patronage.
A few steady Boarders can be taken immediately.
Ginger and Spruce Beers will be supplied to Inn Keepers in the town, and country at a very liberal discount.
Russell Mott, 18 May 1842.
Standard
July 1, 1842
Please Notice
The present number constitutes the half year of the ninth volume of the Standard (no. 26, vol., 9) and although we dislike the system of dunning, through the medium of our columns, we cannot in justice to ourselves adopt any other course. We would feel very much obliged to our friends who have been or may be presented with the accounts up to this date, to be prepared to meet our collector, who will call on them immediately. We have delayed presenting our bills as long as possible, but it becomes imperative on us now to appeal to our friends, which appeal we trust will not be made in vain. We cannot purchase paper and ink without cash, and unless we have these requisites we cannot print. Those who are indebted to us for two and three years; if they cannot pay the whole amount, will oblige us by paying part. To those persons throughout the county, who have paid us regularly, we tender our thanks.
Standard
July 1, 1842
Mr. Editor—
I wish to draw the attention of the guardians of the public peace to the conduct of persons in the habit of assembling near the Practice rooms of the Amateur Band, whose object appears to be to offer insult to the performers, and to prevent any of the very large assemblage of respectable persons who nightly attend to listen, from deriving any pleasure; and when I look round and see that the mob is composed almost entirely of boys, and see no means taken to prevent the annoyance, I cannot help applying censure to those who should and could so easily take measures to put down such a disgraceful nuisance; and it is certainly very far from being complimentary to those who have devoted so much time and expense, for an object so calculated for public gratification, that they should be so completely thwarted in their endeavors to please, and subjected to insult. If the parties are thus quietly allowed to annoy, the public may rest assured that it will operate as a direct license to all the unruly boys of which our community is already unfortunately too full, to insult with impunity. And I feel confident that it will be admitted, that they are sufficiently versed in all that is bad, without thus granting such a bounty of blackguardism, as to allow them to accomplish their design, of obliging spectators to retire with disappointment and disgust. It is about a short time since their worships were under the necessity of appointing a nightly watch to preserve order in our streets and it is now a matter of surprise that with so much more cause they tacitly permit the continuance of misconduct, which could at once be put down by the presence of a single constable.
Yours,
Good Order.
[Editorial] We are informed that since the arrival of the late passenger vessels, our Poor House is nearly filled with poor emigrants, many of whom we are told, have had their passage paid by some charitable individual at home; and many of them on their landing here, had not as much money as would purchase a meal of victuals. What is to be done in such circumstance? We are told that the Parish is in debt to the full amount of the advances made of the support of the Emigrant last year. The Banks, we are told, will not make advances on the Government warrants. The Treasury Debentures will not be received in payment of duties—there, what are they worth:" How then are these poor people to be supported—they are chiefly women and children whose fathers and husbands have left them in search of employment, and this we fear, in the depressed state of thing, is a vain pursuit. Who, we would ask will, in the present state of business, make advances for an indefinite period? It has been said that the Commissioners are obliged to support them, and the poor emigrant is told this on his arrival, and in many cases they demand it as a right; and in a majority of cases the husband leaves his family under this impression: then we would ask, what are the Commissioners to do? We know of no law to compel a public officer to advance money for public purpose. Here are a multitude of people cast on our shores in a starving state, and no labor for them. We would gain ask, what is to be done? The poor stranger cannot be allowed to starve—humanity forbids it—our better feeling revolt at the idea of the poor innocent child calling for food, and not being supplied, it cannot be--they must be fed. We are told that under the late Board of Health law, they were empowered to draw, to the amount of two hundred pounds for each county in any one year, even in anticipation of their wants; but the Commissioners of the Poor House it appears, must first make the advances, render their account on oath—petition, and run the risk of having the amount refused, as was once partially the case, after laying out of it one year. Such a state of things appears to us inexplicable. Are the commissioners or overseers entrusted with the management of the poor less to be trusted with the expenditure of public money, than the gentlemen composing the Board of Health? It has been said that the emergency is not so great, as the preservation of the public health demand that immediate steps be taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases; but we ask, how long will the healthy remain so, if not fed; and is not the present a sufficient emergency to call for some extra steps to be taken, where so many of our fellow creatures are cast upon us destitute of the means of support, deluded by the designing people at home, with the prospect of immediate employment on their arrival here. They land with empty pocket and empty stomachs, and must be fed. We again reiterate--what is to be done?
Standard
July 29/1842
Copeland Hotel. St. Andrews Amateur band to play there. Also Paul's Hall.
People's Steamboat and RR Line to Boston.
Steamer Nova Scotia, Capt. John Leavitt, from Saint John to Eastport; steamer Huntress Capt. Thomas Jewett, from Eastport to Portsmouth, NH; Eastern RR from Portsmouth to Boston.
Leaves Saint John 7 am Monday, Eastport 2 pm Monday, Portsmouth 12 to 1 pm every Tuesday, Boston 5 pm Tuesday for New York train, arrives New York 7 am Wednesday. Two full days. Approx 6 to 8 dollars to Boston.
Standard
Aug 12, 1842
At a Special Session held at the Court House, in Saint Andrews, pursuant to Notice on Wednesday the 27th day of July 1842:
Resolved, the opinion of the meeting, that the general distress prevailing in the province, affects this County very materially, but the Magistrates not having any funds at their disposal, are unable to grant relief to individuals who are at present in a state of destitution, they would therefore respectfully suggest for the consideration of His Excellency, the great good that would result from the immediate issuing of the Bye Road and other Warrants for this County. The expenditure of which amounts, would greatly alleviate the suffering that now exists.
And further resolved,
That no artificial means in our opinion, will remove the existing distress, which arises from causes and circumstances entirely beyond the control of this meeting. The heavy burdens now to be born, in supporting the local poor, being very great, this meeting view their continuance with much anxiety and alarm,
Thereupon Resolved,
That a communication be addressed to the Secretary of the Province, in reply to his Circular, enclosing the foregoing Resolutions.
Extracts from the Minutes,
W. Hatch
Clerk of the Peace
Standard
Aug 12/1842
Steamer North Americana will resume regular direct trips to Boston. James Whitney. Leave Wed return Saturday.
Mrs. Jackson has opened a select boarding house in Fredericton, opposite Commissariat Office in King St., 2 minutes from steamboat landing, barracks, public offices. June/1842.
Standard
August 19, 1842
Mackerel
Immense quantities of these fish have been caught within a few days—our Bay being literally swarming with them, a small boat with three hands, from this town, having in the space of a few hours, caught 600 on Tuesday last. Herrings we are informed are also plenty.
Standard
Aug/1842
Edward Stentiford hires out and sells gigs, carriages, wagons, sleighs, etc.
Standard
Sept 16/1842
Steamer Huntress ("low pressure") leaves Eastport Tues touching at Belfast destination Portsmouth and Boston. "This route gives travellers an opportunity of passing through a number of cities, and a most delightful part of the country, surrounded by beautiful scenery."
News of ailing economies in Britain, US and Canada.
Boundary dispute settled. Sept. 30/1842
Standard
Sept 23, 1842
Brig "Susan Watt"
For sale the superior Copper fastened new brig "Susan watt," 159 tons, N. M., together with boats, spars, water casks, etc., now lying at the Wharf of Mr. T. Watt in St. Andrews, this vessel having been built by special contract, expressly for the Jamaica Trade, great pains has been taken in her workmanship and she is considered a thoroughly built vessel in every respect and a superior model: apply to Messrs. Street and Wardlow Saint John or to the subscriber, J. W. Street.
St. Andrews, Sept. 13, 1842
Standard
Oct 14, 1842
New Market House
The Butcher's stalls in this building were sold by Auction on Wednesday last, until the 1st of May next, and from the active competition which existed a handsome rent will be realized.
Public Notice
Is hereby given, that on Monday the 17th instant, the butchers will move into the new market house, when, all persons concerned, are requested to be governed by the annexed rules and regulations.
William McLean
Clerk of the market
St. Andrews, Oct. 13, 1842
September Sessions, 1842
Ordered, that from and after the first day of October next, the following rules and regulations for the government and management of a market, to be kept in the building in St. Andrews formerly occupied as a Court House and Gaol, be and remain in force until others are made in their stead.
First, that the Market House shall be closed on Sunday under a penalty of not more than five pounds.
Second, that the Market House shall be opened from Sunrise to sunset (except on Saturday) and then to be open until 9 o'clock in the evening.
Third, that the stalls in the market House be leased to the first day of May next.
Fourth, that each person having stalls in the said Market House, shall keep the same clean and neat, under the penalty of not more than five pounds.
Fifth, that any unwholesome meat, or other articles that shall be exposed for sale in the said market shall be destroyed by the Clerk of the Market, and the Person offering or having the same shall be liable to a fine not more than five pounds.
Sixth, that the Clerk of the Market, shall have charge of the same, under the direction of three Magistrates appointed this Session and see that the above Rules and Regulations are obeyed, and that he shall receive such compensation as the Justices may think proper at their next General Sessions.
Seventh, that the above Rules and Regulations shall be printed, and posted up in the said market.
Standard
October 21, 1842
To Our Subscribers
Those persons who are indebted to us for the Standard will please pay our collector who will call on them during this month. We do not ask Subscribers for payment in advance, but we surely have a right to expect that at the termination of six months, or a year at furthest, we should receive some return for our paper—which cannot be printed without labour and expense. He who compels us to wait over a year for payment is doing us an injustice—we cannot afford it—paper, ink, wages, rent, etc., must be paid for; promises and apologies are very well in their places, but we cannot live upon them any longer, we just have something more substantial—and it is now absolutely necessary that we should be paid punctually as we have engagements to meet, which must be fulfilled. Subscribers who are indebted to us over 12 months will save much trouble by paying us immediately.
To those subscribers who pay us regularly, we tender our grateful acknowledgement—and hope they will excuse our allusions to this subject—-which we are obliged to make by a number of our patrons being so remiss. It is a very unpleasant task for us, and one we dislike.
[The St. Andrews Amateur Band has been much in the new these last few months.]
Standard
Nov 25, 1842
Fire
About ten o'clock on Wednesday morning last, the alarm of Fire resounded through our streets, which was soon discovered to proceed from a barn in the rear of Mr. S. Getty's House opposite the residence of James Boyd. The barn being full of combustible matter was immediately in a blaze, and it required very great exertion to rescue the adjoining houses from the devouring element, but the engines being on the spot without loss of time, and a good supply of water obtained, the damage was confined to the building where it originated. The fire is supposed to have caught from a "pipe" which a man was seen smoking a short time before on the premises. The Officers and crew of H. M. Steamer Columbia were soon on the ground bringing an engine and long hose with them, which was of essential service, furnishing a full supply of water. The Commandant and men of the Garrison also rendered themselves of great service. Much credit is due to the Fire Companies and the inhabitants generally for their promptness and attention. But we must say there was want of cooperation among some of the Firewards, which might have led to serious consequences, as the orders were frequently contradictory, and some of them appearing without any bade of office, rendered their authority rather questionable, particularly strangers, who are not supposed to know any man as a fire ward, except having their staffs or some other insignia of office.
We regret to learn that one of the Firewards in reply to a suggestion of one of the officers of the H. M. S. Columbia, was very uncourteous.
Standard
Dec 2, 1842
Capt. Meloney of the brig St. Andrews reports that the Yellow Fever was making great ravages among the shipping at Demerara; he also states that his vessel experienced a succession of heavy gales. It is a singular coincidence this vessel should arrive on the evening of St. Andrews Day and that while the Highland society were celebrating their anniversary, and after the toast of Scotland's patron Saint, having been drunk the St. Andrews fire a gun answering the double purpose of doing honor to the toast, and announcing her arrival.
James Boyd was magistrate and M. P.