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Standard
Jan 16, 1850
Electric Telegraph
It is reported that the Telegraph wires are to be extended to this town, and that in the course of a short time the posts will be placed on the line. We give the report as we heard it, and trust it may prove correct.

Standard
Jan 23, 1850
St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad
We have much pleasure in stating that the survey of our Railway is progressing rapidly. Several sections on the line between this town and Woodstock, are now located and marked, ready for operations as soon as the spring opens. A large number of men are at present employed under the direction of the Engineers. The cut or excavation at the eastern end of the town, will be finished by the latter end of the week.
We are happy to observe, that our contemporaries in Saint John have, in a great measure broken down the wall of prejudice, and that they are now aware of the fact of the railway being in actual process of formation, In the "New Brunswicker," which has always been favorably disposed towards the undertaking we notice an able article on our Railway from the pen of an intelligent correspondent which we intend copying.

Standard
Jan 30, 1850
New Ship for Sale
For sale a ship on the stocks, at Chamcook, near St. Andrews, of about 630 to 700 tons, old measurement, built by Messrs. John and Robert Townshend. This ship can be made ready to launch in four weeks. Her length on deck is 142 feet; her breadth of beam is 32 feet 9 inches, and her depth of hold 21 feet 4 inches. She is essentially copper fastened; has a half poop, round, and forward house, and a topgallant forecastle. The masts, spars, blocks, etc., and iron work for the rigging and spars together with a set of copper fastened boats, will also be furnished. The terms of payment will be liberal, on approved security. For further particulars, apply to the builders, Messrs. John and Robert Townshend, Chamcook, or to Dimock and Wilson, St. Andrews. Jan.15th, 1850.

Ship building.
On our first page we have copied an admirable letter, published in Liverpool, by William Pope, Surveyor to Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign shipping, on the subject of shipbuilding in British America. The letter contains information and practical hints which may be of service to ship builders in this country.

Standard
Feb 5, 1850
Remarks on the subject of a line of railway from St. Andrews to Woodstock, on the River St. John, in New Brunswick, and thence to Quebec in Lower Canada, British North America.
Considering it necessary to lay before the public, some account of the advantages that will probably result from opening a line of railway from St. Andrews to Quebec, I submit the following statement, which I believe from the information derived from numerous enquiries, to be correct.
This line has been in contemplation since 1836, and was surveyed by Major Yule, of the Royal Engineers, under appointment of the British Government. The operations of that officer commenced at Point Levi, crossed the head waters of the Saint John, passed the Allegash, and down the Aroostook to its mouth, thence to Mars's Hill, and through the valley of the river Saint John to Woodstock and Eel river, and thence to the termination at Saint Andrews; the whole distance, according to this survey, being about 260 miles.

The most part of this extensive line intersects a remarkably fine country, both in respect to the growth of timber, and soil for cultivation; and it is worthy of remark, in reference to this railroad, that no tunnelling will be necessary, very few rivers to cross, and even those can be bridged at a comparatively trifling expense; besides, it is found that no grade will required over 39 feet in a mile, as reported by Major Yule.
By the Ashburton treaty, al the lands from the Canada line to near the mouth of the Aroostook, over which Major Yule surveyed the line, have been ceded to the United States, and consequently a British line of direct connexion between Canada and the lower Provinces is broke, and thus the projectors of the line in question have been forced to abandon that route, and explore a new line, which proceeds from the original line at the mouth of the Aroostook, crossed the Saint John at the Grand Falls, continues by Tamisquata to the Saint Lawrence, and following it margin reaches Point Levi or may terminate at the river Du Loup. (At this latter point the distance from Saint Andrews to the river St. Lawrence, would be 230 miles).

This latter route to Quebec, has been found perfectly practicable, but it increases the distance about 90 miles further than the other, and requires expensive bridges at the Grand Falls and Madawaska.

It is stated that capitalists in the United States have pledged themselves to construct the road from the mouth of the Aroostook, up the valley of the river and across the Allagash to the Canadian Frontier, and also to procure a Railway Act of the State of Maine, and an Act of Congress, to allow British goods and mails to pass duty free, or at the same rates as through British territory, provided the like privileges were conceded to them, so that there would be a connecting Railroad between Quebec and Saint Andrews of 260 miles, as originally intended. Were either of these lines completed the flour and goods of Canada, could be brought from Quebec to St. Andrews, for one cent per ton, per mile, less than 1s 3d per barrel. But suppose that charge were double, its advantages are still apparent, when we consider the great demand which exists for Canada flour for the whole Bay of Fundy, and the intermediate country from St. Andrews to Quebec; the present price of flour in St. Andrews and other sea ports in the Bay of Fundy is $6 to $6 ½ per bbl., at Quebec it is $4 to $4 1/2 ; at Saint John and St. Andrews oats is 2s to 2s 6d per bushel; in Canada in winter 9d to 1s, and all other goods . . . would find immediate opportunities of shipment in England. It should also be considered what a large market would be opened to the West Indies for Canadian produce which could be shipped from the mild climate of St. Andrews at all seasons, but which cannot be done by the St. Lawrence, where the voyage is usually long and dangerous. It therefore becomes a question, which of the two is the preferable route, the shorter one through the State of Maine, or that by the Grand Falls keeping within British territory. An examination of Greenleaf's map will give the enquirer more correct information than the can obtain from any description.

That the unfavourable character attributed to the Bay of Fundy is untrue, would appear by the following facts. In the year 1847, it is proved by Custom House entries, that between Cape Sable and Eastport, 5000 registered vessels entered the Bay of Fundy. For the last ten years the loss by shipwreck have not averaged thirty sail, whereas nearly that number have been lost in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in one storm, although the amount of tonnage of the St. Lawrence is far less than that of the Bay of Fundy. The Bay of St. Andrews is of great beauty, capacious, and perfectly safe for shipping, and is free from ice at all seasons of the year. St. Andrews is the most westerly seaport in New Brunswick. It is 12 miles from Eastport; is 40 miles lower down the Bay of Fundy than St. John, and consequently so much nearer England and the United States.
The Upper Saint John and its tributaries produce the large pumpkin or soft pine in abundance, which no other country furnishes of the same quality. The great staple of this country is lumber. Upwards of 130,000 tons of pine timber from the upper country, is annually sent to St. John, its transmission attended by great loss and delay before it reaches the market. The expense of driving, the loss of a portion from bruises and other causes, and consequent reduction from necessary re-shoeing and resurveying when received in the ponds, is estimated at about 33 1/3 percent. Boards, shingles, clapboards pine timber, etc., from the Aroostook and numerous rivers, are floated in great quantities to Saint John for the United States market. These articles also are subject to many of the casualties attending the transmission of timber, and the expense of transportation is 50 percent more than it would be by Railway to St. Andrews, without actual loss of any portion.

Boston is principally supplied with cord wood and hemlock bark from Nova Scotia, which occupies fully one quarter longer voyage from St. Andrews. There is no limit to the quantity of wood, bark clapboards, shingles, timber, deals, ship timber, that could be furnished by this railway.

The Iron works at Woodstock are now in active and successful operation, and possess every element necessary to their becoming an extensive and important establishment. The same argument with respect to the transportation of timber, etc., equally applies to the exportation of their iron, and to the importation of supplies for their workmen.
Our staple fish and lumber both for British and United States markets, cause a great importation of bread stuffs and supplies particularly for the lumbermen, which are chiefly imported from Boston. These goods pass by Eastport to Saint John 50 miles as before states, and carried thence to Fredericton 84 miles, thence to Woodstock 75 miles by water, making 209 miles. As the Saint John River is frozen up from 5 to 6 months of the year, and not navigable from drought to Woodstock during a part of summer the expense of supplying this upper country is a great drawback to its prosperity, which would be obviated, were the contemplated Railway in operation. Woodstock is only 80 miles from Saint Andrews, so that the cost of transmitting imports and exports by the proposed scheme, would probably be three fourths less than the present rates, attended by the great advantage of possessing an uninterrupted communication.

The supply of goods for the American side of the boundary, for Houlton, the Aroostook, Fish river, Madawaska, and other places I principally carried from Bangor to Houlton by sleds in winter, a distance of 117 miles. Bangor is situated on the Penobscot 50 miles from Deer Island at the mouth and is frozen up to 5 to 6 months of the year, consequently most of the merchandize for the upper Country is deposited at Bangor during the summer for winter transportation. These goods would find their way by the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway under the facilities given by the boarding system, free of duty.

The enormous quantity of goods required for the upper country exceeds belief. In 1845 fully 300,000 ? went up for both sides of the line at an average cost . . . could be carried by Railway from St. Andrews to Woodstock through Houlton for one shilling.

Passengers could be conveyed from Houlton and Woodstock to St. Andrews in four hours, thence to Portland in 12 hours, at a cost of seven dollars, whilst as they now travel via Saint John the fare is about double, and it often requires four days to accomplish the journey.

The lands at Houlton, Woodstock, Aroostook, and for hundreds of miles in the interior, are proverbial for richness of quality, and when cultivated their produce is superabundant.

It is through the river St. Lawrence that the extensive Canadas are supplied with West India goods, and it should be borne in mind, that the ships so employed pass near Cape Sable in the Bay of Fundy and that during winter these goods are deposited at Halifax; in Spring they are transshipped to Quebec, and Montreal, incurring heavy charges. The distance from Cape Sable through the Gulf and river St. Lawrence being about 1200 miles, this voyage can only be performed in safety during 5 months of the year.

The distance from Cape Sable to St. Andrews is 130 miles, from thence to Quebec 260, taking Major Yule's route, making in all 390 miles, consequently there is a saving of nearly 800 miles; in transmitting West Indian produce to Quebec. It is known that the freight of a cask of sugar from the West Indies to St. Andrews is $2 to $2 ½ whilst the same from West Indies to Quebec is $5 to $6 and sometimes $8. The West India vessel obtains no return cargo from Quebec, and has to encounter an increased length of voyage, extra insurance, etc., whereas at St. Andrews the most suitable and assorted West India cargoes of fish lumber etc., can always be procured; from the above, and the fact that goods can be imported into St. Andrews throughout the year, and immediately forwarded to Quebec;, it is evident that were the Railway finished all this immense traffic could be directed by this route to Canada.

Since ships from England arrive at St. Andrews in all seasons of the year, how important and advantageous would it be to the fancy dry goods and other Merchandise of Quebec and Canada West, to have spring goods in February or March. It is difficult to anticipate the great trade that would flow along this line, from Canada East and West. Instead of flour and provisions for the lower British Provinces being imported from New York and Boston, and there paid for in cash, they would undoubtedly come from Canada and be paid for in West India and other goods. Fresh fish, which are taken at all seasons of the year in the Bay of Fundy, as well as cured, would be an important and large item of traffic of all the upper Saint John and Canadas, the transmission of which would be a source of revenue to the Railroad.
The Mails from England to Halifax, have been brought from the City to Annapolis in 12 hours, thence to St. Andrews by water, the distance is 55 miles or 59 miles, which can be run by steam at all times in the year in 4 or 6 hours, and thence to Quebec by Railroad in 12 hours, making 29 hours, or at furthest 36 in all; this fact of itself is of paramount importance.

An Act of Incorporation has been obtained from the Railroad through New Brunswick, to the Canada line, on the most favourable terms, with the privilege of extending lines in any part of the Province. The Legislature of New Brunswick have guaranteed an interest of 6 percent on 100,000 pounds for 25 years, on the completion of the Railway to Woodstock. It has also granted five miles deep of Crown Lands on both sides of the line from St. Andrews to Woodstock, which comprises at least 200,000 acres of the most valuable Crown Lands in British North America. The proprietors of lands through which the line passes, have nearly all given their right of way, and little expense has yet been incurred by the Company, the preliminary survey being defrayed by the British Government and the services of the Directors hitherto gratuitous
The wood required for superstructures and bridges, will be procured at a very trifling expense, as the Company's land produce it in abundance.
It is contemplated, to finish the first operations to the completion of the line, from St. Andrews to Woodstock, for which the larger amount of Stock is subscribed in England, and New Brunswick.

In 1836 the Government of Canada passed resolutions to extend to any Railway, that should hereafter be built, from opposite Quebec through Canada, to meet the St. Andrews line, facilities on equal terms with New Brunswick, and there is no doubt that this will be honorably redeemed by the present Government.
It may fairly be asked, will this Railway pay the proprietors? It is my opinion that it will, and that its returns will be more remunerative than those of any line of Railway on the continent of America, I sustain this opinion for the following reasons:

1. In the construction of the road, there is no outlay for the first surveys, as the British Government explored the line and paid all costs attending to the same.
2. The Act of Incorporation, was procured at a very trifling expense, as already stated and the right of way has been nearly all given to the Company by individuals.
3. The Provincial grant of 200,000 acres of land, as before mentioned, will pay a large portion of the cost of the line.
4. Iron is now less than one half what it cost, in former years being now 5 pound 10 per ton in England, and very little duty on it here.
5. Labour never was so low as at present, so that the line can be constructed at one half less than it would have cost four years ago.
6. The wood for superstructures would cost comparatively nothing, the company's land containing sufficient growth as above stated.
7. The remunerative traffic which must necessarily be conveyed by it, as already detailed in the forgoing statement, is a conclusive reason for forming and maintaining this opinion.

The Railroad Company are honoured by having the following distinguished personages on the London Board, gentlemen who have largely subscribed to its stock, and express a most lively interest in its success.

The Right Hon. The Earl Fitzwilliam, Lord Ashburton, Capt. J. M. Laws., Benjamin Sharpe, Col. Tyldon, R. Engineers; Francis Edwards, Barrister, J. N. Featherstone.
The following gentlemen compose the Board of Directors in St. Andrews: Admiral W. F. W. Owen, Hon. H. Hatch; Capt. P. Shortland, George J. Thomson, A. Carman, Hon. George S Hill, C. Connell, MPP; George D. Street; John Wilson; Capt. J. J. Robinson, Edward Wilson; H. H. Hatch; A. L. Reade.

Remarks on the St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad. We have devoted the first page of this weeks' impression, to a lengthy article from the pen of our highly respectable townsman, John Wilson, President of the Railroad Company. Mr. Wilson points out, in a clear and concise manner, the advantages that would result to the Province generally from the opening of this Railway and from a number of statements and certificates from the most authentic sources, proves that the Railway will be one of the best paying lines on this Continent We are happy to learn, that several miles of the line are located, and the survey is progressing as rapidly as the weather will permit. Much reedit is due to Fielding Neil, the Engineer in chief, for his persevering and zealous exertions in prosecuting the survey over which he is placed. The Company have been fortunate in securing the services of an Engineer so well qualified, and so devoted to their interests, a gentleman who, during the short time he has been amongst us, has won the esteem of the inhabitants.

Deaths
On Friday last, Andrew Neale, aged 20 years, a native of the County of Wicklow, Ireland. His death was caused by injuries received from the caving in of a bank under which he and some others were working on the Railroad, on the 25th ult. He was a young man much liked by his employers, and we regret to add, has left a young wife, and aged mother, with numerous relatives to lament their loss.

Standard
Feb 20 missing

Standard
Feb 27, 1850
Letter from Sacramento, California, detailing state of mining industry. A
Major boom town at this time.

Poem published in Carleton Sentinel, on future of railway with this extract:
But louder still I 'spect the noise will be,
When steaming from St. Andrews merrily,
Louis clear the track! Resounds from hill to hill
"Good morning, sir," our agent says a bill—
Of lading sir, our vessel is in port,
Freighted for Woodstock, West India goods in sort,
The shingles, clapboards, staves and other wood,
From Carleton sent were sold at once, —"that's good."
And now the steamer take and down you go,
And drive a trade as best you can below.
These goods are scarce, their market stands at par,
While Jamus slept, Jove learn't the art of war
Down to the cars I forthwith go in haste
For time is money, and misspent is waste,
Your mistress tell young man, I dine at five,
By the return car I will then arrive,
Oh dear! I've just awoke from pleasing dreams,
And meteor-like delightful thoughts on steam
Have crossed my brain, which will come true,
Arise ye men of Carleton, wake up, do.

Standard
March 6, 1850
Gesner's Patented Kerosene Gas
Dr. Gesner has obtained a patent for his discovery in the United States, and as we understand is now proceeding with the British Provinces and England. It is only a few days since this new gas light was first publicly exhibited in New York, where the leading Journals and men of science have pronounced high commendations in its favour. It is stated to be admirably adapted to the illumination of single buildings, on account of its cheapness and the simplicity of its manufacture. One of the New York editors states "that it requires no more skill than to boil a teakettle." The Doctor has proposed that in winter the gas shall be made in the furnace used to supply hot air, where hot air is employed. In other cases, the heat necessary to produce the gas may be distributed through houses by the stove pipes in common use. The gas itself may be made in the first of the kitchen range. Light and heat are produced by the same process of manufacture. If these are not the true application of science, we are mistaken. Dr. Gesner has already ordered a retort and gasometer to be made in this city. The public may therefore expect to be further enlightened on this subject soon. At this we rejoice, for we believe that the time is at hand when we shall have cheaper gas and more light. —Halifax Colonist.

House of Assembly
The letter, of our Fredericton correspondent and condensed reports taken from the New Brunswicker and other sources, will furnish our readers with a summary of the proceedings of the Legislature. Little business has yet been done—notwithstanding upwards of thirty days of the Session have passed, at an expense of about 70 pounds per diem to the province. Much of this waste of time could be avoided by the adoption of Municipal Corporations and the surrender of the d? of Money votes to the Government, and other salutary charges—On the 25th, the House was engaged with the Consolidation Bill; the Attorney General stated that he had prepared articles in accordance with the views of the Select Committee, making the appointment of parish Officers elective. "He had left out Constables, as he had though their appointment might better, perhaps, be left with the Sessions." Mr. Boyd was opposed to their omission altogether; he said "that in these appointments, the voice of the people should be heard. He himself knew of Constables who were appointed from year to year, who, when a riot or disturbance occurred, would not lift their finger to put it down. The Magistrates themselves were obliged, at the risk of their lives, to interfere and should they happen to be victorious, the Constables were as bold as you please and bustled about as if they were good for something; but until the disturbance was pretty well quelled, they generally speaking took care not to interfere. He could not therefore agree to their being excluded from the article unless by a vote of the House. The people wanted good men for Constables, and if they had them of their own choosing, they would take care that none but good men were appointed."
In justice to the inhabitants of this County, we assert, without fear of contradiction, that a more peaceable body of people, are not within the limits of the Province. During a residence of 20 years in this County we never heard of any riot having taken place, and nothing of any disturbance, unless an ebullition of feeling in anticipation of an election, may be called such; and this Mr. Boyd knows well. Such statements should not pass unnoticed.
After some further conversation the articles passed without any division, constables being included among the officers to be elected by the people. (These elections are to take place on the Tuesday next preceding the sittings of the General Sessions. The ratepayers are the electors, and the Parish Clerk is ex officio Secretary to the meeting and certifies the list of officers which the people have chosen to fill the respective Parish Offices. The Sessions are required to sustain such nominations, when make and to fill the vacancies, of any, or appoint, as at present, in cases where the people neglect to meet in and choose their own office.

Standard
March 20, 1850
Mr. Editor,
The editorial remarks in your least paper would seem to imply that you considered Mr. Boyd's observations relative to the appointment of Parish Officers as a slander upon his constituents.
I do not think this is putting it fairly. Mr. Boyd's observations were evidently applied to the Constables of the Parish, in which he resides, had no reference to the County generally, and cannot be so distorted as to leave any room for the inference that he intended to represent his constituents as riotous quarrelsome persons.
Neither is it fair to assume that by the term riot, anything like a Parisian emeute, or a New York demonstration was meant. The work with us means simply a street row or accidental disturbance accompanied by a breach of the Peace. Or else the noisy and tumultuous assemblage of those popularly known among as the rowdies.
Are we free from such in St. Andrews? Does your 20 years' experience furnish you with no recollections of such thing? Is it 20 years since our streets were nightly patrolled by a gang of rowdies, insulting persons and destroying property? Or all the editorials of your contemporary to go for nothing? Is it quite 20 years since the redoubtable "skin and hair" and his mates paraded the town, willing and anxious for a bating? Or was it as a testimonial of our orderly and peaceable conduct in this town that their Worships the Justices two years ago, appointed thirty special constables for our superintendence?
I hope your 20 year's experience has made you better authority on other matters than you seem to be on this, and am
Yours truly,
J.K.B.
St. Andrews, March 12th, 1850

Communication for the Standard
Mr. Editor,
Your kindness in publishing a few of my observations in August last, relative to the Farmers of their County giving more attention the growth of the turnip, induces me again to claim your indulgence, and if you consider the following reflections and suggestions of a working Farmer on the important subject of our Agriculture, worthy of a place in your valuable Journal, I shall feel flattered but if not lay it aside and I shall not be disappointed.
The results that I anticipated at the time above mentioned, in reference to the Turnip Crop of this Country, I am happy to say have been fully realized, and many farmers are now acknowledging with gratitude, the inestimable advantages they have derived the first season, from the introduction of the growth of this valuable root into the Country, and not farmers only but the poor of the County, who have been enable do obtain on the most reasonable terms what has been to them an important item of food.
That very great advantages have already been gained by the culture of this root, and other improvements in agriculture in this County is unquestionable, yet much very much more is required to be done, before we arrive at that position of agricultural prosperity and independence that I fully believe the province is destined to hold.
Eight or nine years ago might have been heard in the Country a common cry, not yet extinct but I am happy to say becoming fainter and fainter, that this country was not never would be a farming country. In despite of the predictions of these sordid croakers, we find, that wherever, even slight attention is given to agriculture, farmers are well remunerated, look for instance at the Parish of St. Andrews, in one single article—(Turnips) the growth of which at the time of before mentioned was comparatively unknown amongst us, has the past season raised 100,000 bushels—estimating these at 6d per bushel we have the sum of 2,500 pounds per annum that our parish is richer than it was eight years ago, from the growth of one article, nor is this all, we have 200 acres of land on which the above were produced in prime order for the succeeding crops.
Then consider the increased cultivation fo the carrot, beet, mangold Wurtzel, etc., and our improving condition is apparent. We can now keep, and well keep, our stock of cattle, without which we can have no manure, and without manure we cannot expect grain.
But when we reflect that the Parish of St. Andrews contains fully 6000 acres of tillage land, exclusive of wild pastures and waste, the conclusion is evident that our improvements are only in their early infancy, and so long as one acre of land is to be found in that state, which I am sorry to say many hundred may now be found in this parish, designated meadows, with no right to that name, save that of possession and antiquity, which some have held for time immemorial, now producing nothing but weeds and moss. So long as one barrel of flour or bag of meal is imported into our County, so long is there abundance of room for improvement, and I sincerely trust what has already been accomplished, will be an incentive to renewed exertion on our part, and that we will go on, taking advantage of the information and experience of other countries, and endeavour to keep pace with the forward march of improvement, until our country ranks, I will not say among the first agricultural countries, but this I will say, use it as other countries are used, and it will stand surpassed by few, and unequalled by many.
A brighter day is dawning on the agricultural interests of New Brunswick, our government t is now about giving that attention to this subject which its importance merits, and much good may be expected from the Report of Professor Johnston, and the action the Legislature seem disposed to take in reference thereto. One of our principal requisites, is the introduction of a thorough, efficient system of husbandry, based on a methodical rotation of cropping, which no doubt, Professor Johnston will recommend, as best adapted to the circumstances of the country; and I trust that we, the farmers of New Brunswick, will shew our willingness and determination to carry out the suggestions and recommendations contained in the repot, as far as we possibly can, well knowing that our individual interests are inseparably connected with the development of the agricultural resources of our country.
Yours, truly,
A Charlotte Farmer
March 13

Standard
March 27, 1850
Communication for the Standard
Mr. Editor,
In your paper of the 20th last, I observed a communication signed "J.K.B." which I expected you would have noticed. I assure you his production adds nothing to the ? of your paper, and I respectfully suggest that you examine more carefully in future, the hearing of such communications as "J.K.B."—One of the People

(In reply to "One of the People," we can only say that he following remarks were unavoidably omitted in our last.)
In giving insertion to the communication of J.K.B., We have been actuated with a desire to hear both sides. Our remarks were conceived in a proper spirit and conveyed in mild but firm language. Mr. Boyd's observations are before the public. We drew no inference as to what he means and only copied from the published debates what he said; merely denying that the people of the County were riotous, which we again repeat without fear of contradiction. We did not assume that the word riot meant anything more than "sedition or uproar," neither did we question the correctness of our contemporary's observation on the "noisy boys" or any other matters of public importance. It is true, that some of the Justices appointed 20 Special constables to keep these lads quiet, it is also true that Mr. Boyd gave it as his opinion that the Magistrates had no authority to make such appointments and that there was no necessity for their doing so. We in common with nine tenths of the community believe that Mr. Boyd's remarks were calculated to throw a stigma upon the inhabitants, notwithstanding our authority is questioned by J.K.B. We have now done with this matter.
Ho
iShi

Standard
April 3, 1850
Fire
Last night about 10 o'clock, the inhabitants of this town were awakened from their slumbers by the ringing of bells and appalling cry of fire which resounded through our streets. The fire was discovered issuing from the barn in rear of Mr. A. Sloan's house between Messrs. Dimock and Wilson's and e and j Wilson's stores. The barn was totally destroyed before the engines began to play, and the rear of the house one sheet of blaze but owing to the exertions of the firemen and the inhabitants generally, among whom we observed a number of the fair sex pumping and carrying water, the fire was extinguished, not without having done considerable damage to the house. A new wagon and some hay in the barn were consumed. Owing to the night being calm and a plentiful supply of water the fire was prevented spreading down the front street. The origin of the fire is unknown.

Deaths
At Chamcook, on the 30th ult., William Rueben, second son of Mr. Robert Townsend, aged 10 years and 10 months.

New Ship for Sale
For sale a ship on the stocks, at, Chamcook, near St. Andrews, of about 650 to 700 tons, old measurement, built by Messrs. John and Robert Townshend.
This ship can be made ready to launch in four weeks. Her length on deck is 142 feet; her breadth of beam is 32 feet 9 inches, and her depth of hold 21 feet 4 inches. She is essentially copper fastened; has a Half Poop, Round, and Forward House, and a Topgallant Forecastle. The Masts, Spars, Blocks, etc., and Iron work for the rigging and pars together with a set of copper fastened boats, will also be furnished.
The terms of payment will be liberal, on approved security.
For further particulars, apply to the builders, Messrs. John and Robert Townshend, Chamcook, to Dimock and Wilson, St. Andrews.
Jan 15th, 1850

Standard
April 17, 1850
St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad
We have much pleasure in announcing that the spirited Directors of our Rail Road have accepted a tender from Mr. Myers of the firm of J. G. and L. W. Myers and Co., of Portland, Maine, for the grubbing, grading etc., of ten miles of the line from Indian Point, at the eastern end of this Town to Waweig, being the heaviest portion of the whole line. From the high standing and experience of the Contractors, who have been extensively engaged in Railroad making and other public works in the United States, we are satisfied that the work will be carried on with vigour. Operations will be commenced on 1st of May or as soon after as the ground will admit; we understand that subsequent contracts for the remaining sixteen miles of the 26 offered, will be entered into this season. We do not speculate in reference to this important work, as our information may be relied on as official. We congratulate our indefatigable and persevering friends on the bright prospects which are dawning on their efforts.

Standard
April 17, 1850
Rare Investment
On the 1st May next, there will be offered at Public Auction, if not previously disposed of at private sale, the building at the corner of King and Water Streets, facing on the Market Wharf, at present occupied as Barristers offices, Printing room and Tin ware Manufactory. The above building forming without exception the best stand for business in the Town plat, is too well known to need further description.
Terms at time of sale,
C. J. Briscoe, Agent
St. Andrews, Feb. 5th, 1850

Standard
April 24, 1850
Circuit Court
The Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery and Nisi Prius was opened here on Tuesday last. His Honor, Mr. Justice Parker, presiding. In his honor's charge to the Grand Jury, he paid a high compliment to the inhabitants of this County, whom he said were the most peaceable and best conducted people in the province. He also remarked that there was not a single cause on the Criminal Calendar—only 8 causes were entered on the docket for trial. What a falling off;, two years ago there were 34 causes entered for trial, and now just a fourth of that number.

Sealed Tenders will be received, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon of Saturday next, at the store of Mr. R. Ker, for the lease of the Poor House, the farm attached, the Stock and implements for one year, from the 1st of May next, at a rent of 35 pounds, quarterly. Person tendering to say at what sum per week, they will Board and Clothe each pauper that may be sent o the Poor House by the commissioners; what sum per week they will Boar said Paupers, without Clothing, and also, what they will clothe said Paupers for according to a specification that may be seen on application to any one of the commissioners. The conditions of the Lease, and other particulars, may be seen on application to any of the Commissioners.
By order.
Robert Ker, Secretary
21st April 1850

Wanted
At this office, two boys from 12 to 16 years or age, to learn the printing business.
Standard Office, April 23rd, 1850

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May 1, 1850
Removal
S. T. Gove, Surgeon, etc.
Has removed his Shop, and residence to Treadwell's building, partly occupied as the Custom House, and nearly opposite the store of Mr. Thomas Turner.
St. Andrews, April 30, 1850

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May 15, 1850
Notice to Contractors
St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad
Tenders will be received at the Engineer's Office, St. Andrews, until the 24th May, instant, for the erection of 10 miles of fencing, on either side of the railroad from St. Andrews to Leonard Bartlett's. The fencing to be erected at such places along the line, as the Engineer from time to time may designate. The whole to be completed during the ensuring summer.

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May 29, 1850
Annual Report of the Directors of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway by John Wilson

300 men wanted as labourers by Myers and Company for Railroad. For excavating earth 3 shillings 9 pence per day; for rock, 4 shillings 9 pence per day. Shanties will be provided by the road for the accommodation of labourers at 10 shillings per week including food.

Removal
D. Laughlin, blacksmith, has removed to Wyer's Wharf, where he continues his business. Draining tools, Carriage Work, Farming implements, Horse shoeing, and ship work executed with fidelity and despatch on liberal terms.
May 1, 1850

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June 12, 1850
Arrival of Troops
On Wednesday evening last, the steamer Commodore, Brown, arrived here from St. John, with Lieut. Harrence, and 20 men of the 97th regt., to relieve Lieut. Wells and the men of the Royals regiment which were stationed here. Among these men were a number of volunteers who were quartered in this garrison for upwards of six years, and this with pleasure we state, that not one of them were brought before the Civil power for any offence against the laws of the country. Lieut. Wells and men carry with them the good wishes of this community.

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July 3/1850
St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad
We are happy to notice that this important undertaking is really "going ahead." The indomitable perseverance and energy of the contractors, the Messrs. Myers, overcome every obstacle, no rock is too hard to too large, they disappear like magic before their powerful agents—in fact to use a homespun phrase, these gentlemen are the right sort of material! Possessing the knowledge, skill and means to carry on a great work. From the point at the lower end of the Town to Chamcook a beautiful level road has been made, and between Chamcook and Bartlett's the line is now nearly cleared and, in many places, graded. We expect that the ten miles contracted for will be completed within three months, and we hope to be able in the course of a few weeks, to lay before our readers some further important and satisfactory information respecting this work. In the meantime, we heartily congratulate our friends on the bright prospects before them.

Millard Fillmore
13th President of the United States
(July 9, 1850 to March 3, 1853)
Nickname: "The American Louis Philippe"
Born: January 7, 1800, in Locke Township (now summer hill), New York
Died: March 8, 1874 in Buffalo, New York

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Aug 7, 1850
We have waited patiently for several persons who employed us to execute their work and promised to pay at a certain time. Now, we cannot wait any longer, and give those indebted to understand, that unless they pay their bills, this week, for printing on a late occasion, we will try what effect publishing their names with their bills, will have accompanied by a few interesting comments.

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Aug 21/1850
Aymar's Iron and Brass Foundry has undergone thorough repair. News concerning meeting in Portland re lien to Halifax.
Turnip Culture
Now that the Blight has again attacked the potatoes, and that it just be evident to al that no confidence should be placed in that crop, so long as it is subject to a disease so destructive and prevalent, our farmers should turn their attention to the cultivation of turnips, for feeding and fattening cattle, and endeavour by so doing to keep up that necessary rotation of crops so much recommended by practical agriculturalists in Great Britain. they should be convinced, by this time, that so long as they adhere to their present system of tillage, they cannot expect to progress onward, or "hold their ground" with the advancing spirit of the age. They should therefore abandon, at once and for ever, that delusive self-sufficiency and confidence in their own knowledge, which has hitherto kept them poor, and learn the true genius of husbandry from the agricultural experience of England and endeavour by imitating as far as practicable the example of farmers in that country, to change their present prostrate and miserable condition, as a body, to one of prosperity and happiness.

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Sept 11/1850
Bridge at Katy's Cove to be finished in about a month.

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Sept 25/1850
35,000 pounds subscribed by Saint John towards building the ENA. A pittance to what Maine spending.

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Oct 23/1850
Bridge at Katy's Cove under construction. RR to Woodstock may be finished by fall of 1851, to Quebec by 1852. Superintendent John Treadwell of bridge construction. Site for Depot, stores, houses, wharves, etc., selected; plans finished.