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1783.-1883.
OR,
Incidents in Early History
OP
NEW BRUNSWICK.
"Its Days should Speak, and Multitude op Years Teach Wisdom."

BY
J. W. LAWKENCE,
Corresponding Member New England Historical and Genealogical Society.
Honorcury Member Quebec Literary and Historical Society.
Honorary Member Worcester Society of Antiquity.

SAINT JOHN, N. B.:
J. & A . McMillan, 98 Peince William Street.
1883.

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To Joseph W. Lawrence, Esq.,
President New Brunswick Historical Society :
Sir, — Feeling that the publication of your paper on "Early Incidents of
Saint John History," with suggestions for a series of celebrations in 1883, the
Centennial year of the landing of the Loyalists at the mouth of the Biver
Saint John, would give an impetus to your suggestions, we, the undersigned,
respectfully request that you will consent to its publication in suitable form.
(Signed) S. Jones, Mayor.
J. C. Allen, Chief Justice.
G. E. King, Judge Supreme Court.
John Boyd, Senator.
Isaac Burpee, M. P.
Wm. Elder, M. P. P.
G. M. Armstrong, Eector St. Marks.
D. D. Currie, Minister Centenary M. Church.
David S. Kerr, Q. C.
LeB. Botsford, Pres't Natural History Society.
Ward Chipman Drury, Beg'str Deeds & Wills.
A. A. Stockton, M.A., LL.B.
St. John, N. B., December, 1881.

Entered according to Act op Parliament, in the Year 1883,
By J. W. LAWRENCE,
In the Office op the Minister op Agriculture.

Introduction

BY
A. A. Stockton, M.A., LL.B.

" Incidents in Early History of New Brunswick," it is understood
is but the forerunner to other works on kindred topics from the same pen.
No more appropriate introduction, therefore, could be prefixed to the follow
ing pages than a short biographical sketch of the author.
Joseph W. Lawrence, the President of the New Brunswick Historical
Society, was born of Scottish parentage in the City of St. John, N. B., the 28th
of February, A. D. 1818. His father was a furniture manufacturer, and for
fifty-one years the son followed the same business. The educational advan
tages of the Province, half a century ago, were small indeed, compared with
the present. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, Mr. Lawrence, by dint of
close application and study, rose superior to them, and from early boyhood
evinced a decided taste for general reading and public debate. He was among
the first to organize (in 1835) and to sustain the St. John Young Men's
Debating Society, of which he was a prominent member. In 1846 he was
married to Miss A. C. Bloomfield, of the city of New York. For over twenty-
five years, continuously, he was a Director of the Mechanics' Institute ; and as
President, in 1849, introduced the late Hon. Joseph Howe, and in 1850, the
Hon. Sir Charles Tupper to St. John audiences. The latter, two years ago,
addressing a public meeting at the Exhibition building, gracefully referred to
the fact. Mr. Lawrence is himself a strong platform speaker, having a clear,
ringing voice, and the happy faculty of arresting and holding the attention
of his audience.
He has always taken a deep and lively interest in political affairs, and was
twice elected to represent his native City in the Legislature of New Brunswick
prior to Confederation. In the memorable Session of 1857, he held the floor
of the Assembly for over an hour, when His Excellency, Sir J. H. T. Manners-
Sutton, came down to dissolve the House.
When the question of Confederating the British North American Provinces
into the Dominion of Canada became a vital one in practical politics, he gave
it his determined opposition, and continued to do so until the Union was
finally consummated. The electorate of New Brunswick, in 1865, pronounced
against the proposed Union, and upon the change of Administration in that
year, the Chairman of the European and North American Bailway Commis-
(v)

vi INTR OB UCTION.
sion (the late Eobert Jardine, Esq.) having resigned that position, Mr.
Lawrence was appointed to the vacancy. The Administration, led by the
Hon. Sir Albert J. Smith, suffered defeat at the polls in 1866, on the question
of Confederation, and the new Government insisted upon the displacement of
Mr. Lawrence from the Chairmanship of the Eailway. His Excellency, Sir
A. H. Gordon, for months resisted the demand, but finally yielded, reluctantly,
as he was on the eve of leaving the Province, and wished the difficulty
removed before the arrival of his successor.
After the accomplishment of Confederation, the route of the Intercolonial
Eailway became an absorbing question to the people of New Brunswick. A
Eailway connecting the Confederated Provinces, by the terms of the Imperial
Statute, had to be built; but its location was left for future determination.
Mr. Lawrence was foremost in the discussion. He published a very able
pamphlet, advocating the route by the valley of the St. John. He presented
its advantages so clearly, that the Hon. Wm. MacDougall, then Minister of
Public Works of Canada, became its firm advocate and supporter.
The next public question of importance to engage Mr. Lawrence's atten
tion, was the Baie Verte Canal. During the Administration of the Hon.
Alexander Mackenzie, a Commission, composed of the Hon. Sir Wm. Howland,
Toronto ; Hon. John Young, Montreal ; Peter Jack, Esq., Halifax ; and Mr.
Lawrence, was appointed to collect information and report upon the practica
bility of that work. The three gentlemen first named reported adversely to
the proposed undertaking ; but Mr. Lawrence prepared and published a very
valuable and able minority report, which was laid before Parliament.
Of late years he has devoted his time almost exclusively to the collection
and arrangement of data concerning the history of this City and Province.
No person more suitable could be found for the work. He possesses in an
eminent degree the aptitudes of an antiquary ; his self-imposed task is, conse
quently, a labor of love. For many years he has been considered the authority
on Provincial History, and applications for information from all quarters are
numerous. Mr. George Stewart, Jr., in his book on " The Story of the Great
Fire in St. John, N. B.," acknowledged his indebtedness. He says : " Before
taking leave of my readers, I must publicly thank Mr. Joseph W. Lawrence
for his splendid aid which he gave me in furnishing the data and historical
information about old churches and other edifices."
In the present work, Mr. Lawrence has made no attempt to weave his
many interesting facts into the warp and woof of a completed whole. They
would not admit of such treatment. As we, this year, celebrate the comple
tion of our first " Centennial," he has opportunely pointed out some of the
"Foot-Prints" which mark the pathway of the Province through the first
century of its history.

Incidents in 3E*xrli| fii$toti|
OP
NEW BRUNSWICK.

Q^TANDING on the threshold of New Brunswick's first
^V centennial year, it is a fitting time to consider the days
of old and the years that are past.
%nw ||opIts(s at Tjtitw moth.
At the close of the American Eevolution, Sir Guy Carleton,
Commander-in-chief at New York, was waited on by the Eev.
Samuel Seabury, D. D., and Col. Benjamin Thompson, King's
American Dragoons, on behalf of Loyalists desirous of going to
Nova Scotia, when it was agreed —
1st. They be provided with proper vessels to carry them,
their horses and cattle, as near as possible to the place appointed
for the settlers in Nova Scotia.
2nd. That, beside provision for the voyage, one year's pro
vision be also allowed, or money to enable them to purchase.
3rd. That allowance of warm clothing be made, in propor
tion to the wants of each family.
4th. That an allowance of medicine be granted.
5th. That pairs of mill-stones, necessary iron work for grist
mills, and other necessary articles for saw mills, be granted.
d)

2 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
6th. That a quantity of nails, spikes, hoes, axes, spades,
shovels, plough irons, ancl such other farming utensils as shall
appear necessary, be provided for them ; and also a proportion
of window glass.
7th. That tracts of land, free from disputed titles, and con
veniently situated, be granted, surveyed and divided at public
cost, as shall afford from three hundred to six hundred acres of
land to each family.
8th. That over and above, two thousand acres in every
Township be allowed for the support of a Clergyman, and one
thousand acres for the support of a School, and these lands be
unalienable forever.
9th. That a sufficient number of good muskets and cannon
be allowed, with proper quantity of powder and ball for their
use, to enable them to defend themselves against any hostile
invasion.

^g*nis diosutt bg tht |£agalisfs.
Lieut.-Colonel Benjamin Thompson.
Lieut.-Col. Thompson, Massachusetts Loyalist, at close of the war went
to England, received half pay, and was Knighted. At Munich, attained mili
tary distinction, and was created Count Eumford. In 1800, returned to Eng
land, and founded the Eoyal Institution of Great Britain. Count Eumford
died in France 1814, bequeathing a handsome sum to Harvard College, Mas
sachusetts.
Lieut.-Colonel Edward Winslow.
Edward Winslow was a Massachusetts Loyalist, and at the evacuation
of Boston, 1776, left for New York, when he was appointed Muster Master
General of the North American regiments, — a position held to close of war,
when he went to Halifax as Secretary to the Commander-in-chief, General
Campbell. On the organization of New Brunswick, was one of the twelve
Councillors. Col. Winslow settled in York, and was made Surrogate General
of the Province ; and, although not a member of the Bar, was, on the death of
Judge Allen, appointed to his seat on the Bench. In 1808, on the death of
Hon. Gabriel G. Ludlow, he succeeded him as President and Commander-in-
chief. Judge Winslow died May 13, 1815, aged 69 years.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 3
Major Joshua Upham.
Joshua Upham was one of the Members of Council, and one of the first
Judges of the Supreme Court. He resided above the French Village, Ham
mond Eiver, Kings County. While in England, seeking an increase of salary
for the Judges, died November 1st, 1808, aged 67 years.
Eev. Samuel Seabury, D.D.
Eev. Samuel Seabury returned at close of war to Connecticut, and was
chosen by his brother Clergy for the office of Bishop. In 1784 he received
consecration in Scotland. On his return to the United States, he stopped at
St. John and preached. His daughter Abigail was the wife of Colin Camp
bell, Clerk of the Supreme Court of New Brunswick. Bishop Seabury died
1796, at the age of 68 years.
Eev. John Sayre.
Rev. John Sayre, when the war commenced, was Rector of Trinity
Church, Fairfield, Connecticut. He drew lot 36 Dock Street. He removed
to Maugerville, on the Eiver St. John, and died August 5th, 1784, in his 48th
year. His daughter Esther married Christopher Eobinson, and shortly after
left with him for Upper Canada. Mr. Eobinson was appointed Deputy Sur
veyor General of Crown Lands. He was the father of Sir Beverly Eobinson,
Chief Justice of Ontario, and grandfather of Hon. John Beverly Eobinson, the
present Lieutenant Governor of that Province.
Amos Botsford.
Amos Botsford, at close of war drew lots in Parr Town. He settled at
Sackville. At the first elections, 1785, was returned one of the Members for
Westmorland, and at the opening of the Legislature at Parr Town, 1786, chosen
Speaker, — position1 held continuously to death at St. John, March, 1812, then
in his 70th year. His son William, afterwards a Judge, the Eepresentative of
the County, and three years later was Speaker.
James Peters.
James Peters, resident at Gagetown, and for many years one of the
Eepresentatives of Queens. He drew lots 11 and 54 Parr Town, the latter in
family to this day. The more prominent of his sons were, Hon. Thomas H.
Peters, long a resident of Northumberland ; the Hon. Charles Jeffrey Peters,
twenty years Attorney General ; James, a merchant of St. John ; William
Tyng, a member ofthe Bar, and Clerk of the Legislative Council ; Benjamin
Lester, at his death, 1852, at the age of 63 years, Police Magistrate of St. John.
The last survivor of the second generation, Hon. Harry Peters, of Gagetown,
many years a merchant of St. John, and from 1 820 to 1827 one of the Eepre
sentatives of the City, and three years Speaker ; and afterwards Member of the
Legislative Council. He died at Gagetown, 1870, aged 82 years.

4 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Jtrriual off ihe Wogalisfs at parr fjuwm.
In April, 1783, the first fleet left New York for the Eiver St.
John* with Loyalists. There were about three thousand men,
women and children. The landing was the 18th of May, ou the
present Market Square, from the Camel, Capt. Tinker; Union,
Capt. Wilson ; Aurora, Capt. Jackson ; Hope, Capt. Peacock ;
Oder, Capt. Burns ; Spencer, Capt.  ; Emmett, Capt. Eeed ;
Thames, Capt.  ; Spring, Capt. Cadish ; Bridgewater, Capt.
 ; Favorite, Capt. Ellis; Ann, Capt. Clark; Commerce, Capt.
Strong ; WiUiam, Capt.  ; Lard Townsend, Capt. Hogg ;
Sovereign, Capt. Stuart : Sally, Capt. Bell ; Cyrus, Capt.  ;
Britain, Capt.  ; King George, Capt.  . Vessels con
tinued arriving through the summer. In the month of October
the fall fleet arrived with twelve hundred. These, with numbers
before, found shelter in log houses and bark camps. Transports
with troops and stores arrived as late as December. The troops
tented through the winter under canvas on the Barrack Square,
Lower Cove. Parr Town and Carleton, at the close of 1783,
had a population of 5000.
* The first exploration of the Eiver St. John was made by a party from
Massachusetts, 1761, led by Israel Perley. They proceeded to Machias by
water, and on through the woods to Oromocto, descending to the Eiver St.
John. Of the Maugerville settlement, Mr. Perley was the founder. He died
in 1813 in his 74th year. The same year, Fort Frederick (old Fort Latour)
was garrisoned by a Highland regiment, and a survey made of the Harbor of
St. John by Captain Bruce, of the Eoyal Engineers. The 28th of August,
1762, James Simonds, James White, Jonathan Leavitt, Francis Peabody, and
Hugh Quinton arrived at the mouth of the St. John River from Newburyport.
On the evening of the day of arrival, James, son of Hugh Quinton, was born
in Fort Frederick, western side of the harbor. Mr. Simonds erected his dwell
ing on the ruins of an old French fort, Portland Point. At the Upper Cove
(Market Slip) Jonathan Leavitt built a schooner as early as 1770, and named
her the Monneguash, the Indian name of the Peninsula, afterwards Parr Town.
Messrs. Simonds, White and Leavitt married daughters of Francis Peabody,
who settled at Maugerville on the Eiver St. John. His will was proven and
registered the 25th of June, 1773 : James Simonds, Judge of Probates ; Benja
min Atherton, Registrar.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 5
The garrison at Fort Howe, at this time, was commanded by
Major Gilfred Studholm. Parr Town and Carleton was laid out
by Paul Bedell,* under his direction. The former, named after
Governor Parr, of Nova Scotia ; the latter, after Sir Guy Carle
ton, Commander-in-chief at New York.
The Loyalists received a lot, with five hundred feet of boards,
shingles, and bricks. Most of the erections, at first, were log
houses ; the lumber for roofing. The distribution was under the
direction of Major Studholm : 1,664,110 feet of boards, and
1,449,919 shingles were given. After the lines of the streets
were run, the trees were cut ; the stumps, iu many places, were
not removed for years. Carting between the Upper and Lower
Cove was along the shore : provisions from the beach had to be
carried to the dwellings on the back. The only article to hand
was firewood, from the lots and streets.
The British Government allowed the Loyalists and their
families provisions for the first year ; two-thirds for the second ;
and one-third for the third year.

x Paul Bedell drew lot 32, 50 feet on Dock Street, with frontage on the
Market Square, to Prince William Street ; as his brother Joseph drew lot 33,
behind it, with 50 feet on Dock and Prince William, it must in this case have
been by selection, and not chance. Paul Bedell died in 1798.

INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY

PEOVINCE OF NEW BEUNSWICK.
The 16th of August, 1784, the County of Sunbury, Nova
Scotia, was established as a Province, with Thomas Carleton, late
Colonel 29th regiment, brother of Sir Guy Carleton, as Captain
General and Commander-in-chief of New Brunswick, Nova Sco
tia, and Canada.
In the fall of 1784, Colonel Carleton and family arrived at
Halifax from London, after a passage of 56 days. Jonathan
Odell, Provincial Secretary, and Ward Chipman, Solicitor Gen
eral, were passengers. Sunday afternoon, November 21st, they
all arrived at Parr Town from Digby in the sloop Ranger, Capt.
Hatfield, after a passage of six hours. As they passed the Lower
Cove, a salute of 17 guns was fired, and on landing at the Upper
Cove, the same number from Fort Howe. The Governor and
family proceeded to the house of George Leonard, corner of Dock

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 7
and Union Streets. The day following, His Majesty's commis
sion was read, when Thomas Carleton took the oath required by
law, and administered the same to George Duncan Ludlow,
James Putnam, Abijah Willard, Gabriel G. Ludlow, Isaac Allen,
William Hazen, and Jonathan Odell, they being of the number
nominated in the King's instructions to be of His Majesty's
Council for New Brunswick. The others named were Beverly
Eobinson, Sen., Edward Winslow, Daniel Bliss, .Joshua Upham,
and Gilfrcd Studholm.*
Heads of Departments.
Provincial Secretary, Jonathan Odell.
Surveyor General, George Sproule.
Eeceiver General, Andrew Eainsford.
Province Treasurer, Eichard Seaman.

THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN.
The Charter of St. John was a Eoyal one, prepared by the
acting Attorney General, Ward Chipman. The following refers
to the Charter :

* Major Gilfred Studholm was in command of Fort Howe at close of the
war. He drew two lots on the west side of Prince William Street, adjoining
Gilfred, also one adjoining the present City Hall. He also drew a large tract
, of land at Sussex, Kings County, and removed there. On the division of that
Parish, over half a century after, it was named Studholm. His last attendance
at Council was at St. John 23rd April, 1787 : he was the first of the Council
lors who died.

8 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
"Sir,— " The draft of the Charter of the City has been so long
delayed, and is of so great length, that I have taken the liberty
to send the enclosed without postponing it so long a time as
would necessarily take to have a fairer copy made out.
" When the Governor and Council shall have approved of
any part of the draft, and filled up the blanks, if they think pro
per, such sheets may be taken off and be engrossed on parchment,
while the remaining parts shall be under consideration.
" I humbly submit whether the City should not be called the
City of St. John, instead of the City of St. John's.
" I am, with great respect,
your most ob't,
and very humble servant,
"Ward Chipman."
" Hon. Jonathan Odell, Esq.,
" Secretary of Council."
The suggestion to call the City (now the oldest in the British
Colonies) the City of St. John, iu place of St. John's, was ad
opted, aud though nearly a century has gone, and all the actors
then on life's stage have passed away, the happy suggestion on
the part of Ward Chipman should be named to his praise.
The 18th of May, 1785, the second anniversary of the laud
ing of the first Loyalists, Parr Town and Carleton, with a section
of land north of Union Street, the property of Simonds, White,
and Hazen, with Navy and Partridge Islands, and the three
Islands in the Falls, were incorporated as the City of St. John.
The First Mayor of St. John.
"Halifax, January 13th, 1785.
" My dear Sir, —
" I cannot express how highly and sincerely I am gratified
at your first secret respecting Col. Ludlow, of all things possible
the most fortunate in my opinion, — a character so dignified, so
perfectly unexceptionable, must give dignity to the office.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 9
" The moment the idea of a City was suggested, I cast about
to find a man calculated to commence operations as Mayor; there
was not, among my many extensive connexions, an individual
who was not iu some respect or other to my mind exceptionable.
Interest, party, ignorance, temper, imperiousness, indolence, were
traits that distressed and embarrased me.
" I dare not think of our friend seriously, for fear that such
a circumstance would rather offend than please. The more I
considered the business, the more the perplexity increased, and
I at last ventured to express my sentiments to the Governor and
Mr. Odell.
" I know of no duty that is so irksome and unpleasant as that
of giving an opinion of individuals, and yet it is very important.
" The Judge named several persons to me, some of whom I
declare I love sincerely, but I was sure that the consequence of
either of their appointments to that office would have been un
fortunate for themselves, and an injury to the public, and to him
I stated my reasons without restraint.
" I have never been an enthusiast for towns and cities, but I
declare if this event takes place in all its parts, and Mr. Hardy *
is induced to accept the other appointment, I shall expect to see

* Elias Hardy was in New York at close of war, practising his profession.
In New Brunswick he was known as the London Lawyer. At the election of
members for the first House of Assembly, Mr. Hardy was returned for Nor
thumberland, although not residing there. In the second, for St. John. In
the celebrated slander trial, 1790, Benedict Arnold vs. Monson Hait, Hardy
was Council for Defendant, the Plaintiff retaining Attorney General Bliss and
Solicitor General Chipman. In 1790 he was appointed Common Clerk. In
the inventory taken after his death, 1799, his library was appraised at Eighteen
Pounds. Mr. Hardy married a daughter of Dr. Peter Huggerford, Surgeon in
the New York regiment raised by Col. Beverly Robinson. Dr. Huggerford
drew a lot in Studholm Street. Like many other leading Loyalists, he early re
turned. Mr. Hardy, at his death, resided in King Street, third lot south side,
east of Germain. Mrs. Hardy, several years afterwards, returned with her
family to New York. In 1804 Mrs. Hardy sold one half of lot 417 King Street
(Fisher lot, opposite Waverley) to William Melick for £15, and in 1820, the
other half to Crookshank & Johnston for £100.

10 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Halifax evacuated by the most respectable of its inhabitants, and
Shelburne totally eclipsed, and this immediately 
"Your's,
" Ward Chipman, Esq." " Edw" Winslow.

Hon. Gabriel G. Ludlow,
was a New York Loyalist, and through the war commanded one
of the Loyal American regiments. At its close, with other lead
ing Loyalists, he went to England ; after remaining there a short
time, he came to Parr Town with his brother, Judge Ludlow.
He drew three lots in Carleton, a spot formerly used by the
French as a garden ; for many years it had a fine orchard.
Col. Ludlow was appointed a member of the first Council,
and at the incorporation of the City of St. John, Mayor. On
the organization, 1787, of the Court of Vice Admiralty, although
not a member of the Bar, he was appointed Judge.
In 1795 he resigned the office of Mayor, and in 1803, when
Governor Carleton* left for England, Col. Ludlow, as senior
Councillor (after Chief Justice), was sworn in at St. John, Presi
dent and Commander-in-chief, residing at Carleton, except dur-

* Thomas Carleton, after a continuous residence in New Brunswick of
nineteen years, left with his family for England, intending to return at the
end of two years. He remained to his death, retaining the office. In the
interim there were eight Administrators, two dying in office. The only an
nouncement of his demise in the New Brunswick press was :
"Died — At Eamsgate, England, on the 2nd of February, 1817, General
Carleton, aged 81 years."
The death of others, hardly less influential, was often as brief. The follow
ing shows Governor Carleton, as well as his contemporaries, to have been men
of great liberality : " Fredericton, N. B., July, 1798.
" VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
in the County of York for carrying on the just and necessary war against all
His Majesty's enemies.
"N. B. — The whole of the subscriptions are annual during the war.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 11
ing the meeting of the Legislature. The residence of Col.
Ludlow is standing, and known as the "Old Government
House."

Army currency.
£ s. d.
His Excellency Lieut.-Gen. Carleton, Lieut.-Governor, 555 11 1
Hon. Chief Justice Ludlow,  55 11 1
Major Eobinson's 2nd Batt. Eoyal Artillery,  95 10 4
King's New Brunswick Eegiment,   214 5 8
Eev. George Pidgeon, Eector of Fredericton,  55 111

Hon. Jonathan Odell, Provincial Secretary, 

33 6 8

George Sproule, Surveyor General, 

33 6 8

Lieut. Col. Elligood, 

22 4 5

Wm. Hazen, Jr., 

26 15 8

Robert Hazen, Lieut. 60th Eegiment, Aid-de-Camp,

26 15 8

David Brown, Assistant Surgeon, 

37 10 0

John Murray Bliss, Captain,  

r> 0 0

Alexander Black, Lieutenant, 

25 0 0

William F. Odell, Lieutenant, 

5 0 0

Edward Miller, Sergeant, 

5 0 0

Peter Frazer, 

15 0 0

James Bell,    

5 0 0

Andrew Eainsford, 

5 0 0

YORK COUNTY MILITIA.

Hon. Brigadier Isaac Allen, 

30 0 0

Col. Eichard Armstrong, 

15 0 0

Lieut. Col. John Barbarie, 

10 0 0

LIGHT INFANTRY.

Brevet Major Jarvis' company, 

47 10 0

Capt. Smith's " 

20 10 0

Brevet Major Campbell's "  

20 0 0

Capt. Hallett's " 

35 7 0

Capt. Griffith's " 

30 0 0

Capt. Davidson's 

51 13 0

Capt. Lawrence's 

29 8 0

Capt. Thompson's 

40 0 0

Capt. Willis' " 

19 11 6

Capt. Phair's 

16 0 0

Capt. Cooper's 

11 17 6

Joseph Waven, Black Drummer, 

2 0 0

Five black men attached to Capt. Davidson's comp'y,

2 15 0

St. John and other Counties loyally followed in time."

12 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
In the graveyard, Carleton, is a stone inside of an iron rail
enclosure, with the following inscriptions :

IN
MEMOEY OP THE
HONORABLE GABEIEL G. LUDLOW, ESQ.,
Late President and Commander-in-Chief
qf this Province.
Born April 16, 1736.
Died February 12, 1808.

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN LUDLOW,
Eelict of the late Gabriel G. Ludlow.
Born Oct. 11, 1743.
Died Dec. 13, 1822.
In Trinity Church, St. John, at the time of its burning, June
20th, 1877, was a tablet to the memory of Col. Ludlow; on it
was recorded:
"He avas Truly a Good Man."
Banyer Ludlow, of Westchester, New York, Honorary mem
ber of the New Brunswick Historical Society, wrote the President
Nov. 15, 1881: "You say I should be present at your Centen
nial, 1883. If I am alive, and able to travel, I shall be most
happy to avail myself of the opportunity of visiting the home
and resting place of my great grandfather, Colonel Gabriel G.
Ludlow."

OF NE W BR UNS WICK. 1 3
The First Common Clerk.
Bartholomew Crannell, the first Common Clerk of St. John,
was called Father Crannell, from being the first admitted to the
Bar of New Brunswick. In 1744, Mr. Crannell married Miss
Van Kleek, of Poughkeepsie; their daughter, Frances, married
Thomas Lawton, a merchant of St. John, and Deputy Common
Clerk; another married the Eev. John Beardsley, the second
Eector of Maugerville. Mr. Crannell died 24th May, 1790, in
his 70th year. Among other bequests was Twenty-five Pounds
to Trinity Church, St. John.
New Brunswick's First Attorney General.
"Halifax, January 14th, 1875.
" My Dear Chipman.
"You will have heard, before this reaches you, that Governor
Parr has made me Attorney General here. I am now in the
full execution of the office. The warrant has not yet arrived,
but I have letters from Sir William P., of the 4th September,
acquainting me that Mr. N. was to write me at once.
"Nothing is said respecting my successor in New Brunswick,
but as Matthew's warrant for Louisbourg was forwarded by the
same opportunity, I think it probable he is not the man. I wish
you may be. In the meantime, would it not be well to get an
order from your Governor and Council for you to do the duty,
and let it be known in England that you are doing it. It will
be necessary to have such appointment when grants are to be
made, for the King's instructions require the Attorney General's
fiat. I will furnish you with the form whenever you want it.
"And now my dear Chip., how are you settled? Have you
comfortable lodgings, and are you contented? Do you find busi
ness enough ? How do you like your Province and its prospects?
Can I be of service to it or you here ?
" Present my compliments to Mr. Odell ; let me be remem
bered to the Chief Justice and his brethren. Write me often,

14 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
and believe me always truly yours. The ladies, with me, desire
compliments.
"S.S. Blowers.*
"Ward Chipman, Esq." "Bristol, February, 5th, 1785.
"My Dear Chipman.
"I have just time to acknowledge the receipt of your letters
of 6th and 16th of November, from Halifax. Jonathan Bliss,
who, I suppose you are apprised, is appointed your Attorney
General, is now going to London to prepare for his embarka
tion for New Brunswick in April next. I intend to send Jona
than out under his care, if in the meantime I receive no letter of
discouragement from you. It has been a strange business about
your Attorney Generalship. Bliss knew nothing of his appoint
ment till he saw it in the Court Register. "Yours,
" Jonathan Sewell."
Writing Thomas A. Coffin, April 27, 1785, at Halifax, Mr.
Sewell says :
" A few days ago I received a letter from our mutual friend
Chip. I grieve for the disappointment of his hopes when he
received the intelligence of thc appointment of Jonathan Bliss
as Attorney General."
* Samson Salters Blowers graduated in 1763, at Harvard, with Jonathan
Bliss. They studied law together in the office of Lieut. Governor Hutchinson.
At the evacuation of Boston, 1776, he went to England, and, after a time, to
New York, and from there, in 1783, to Halifax. In 1785 he was elected one
of the members to the Legislature, — the same year, Jonathan Bliss and Ward
Chipman were elected for St. John. In 1799 Attorney General Blowers was
appointed Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, with the Presidency of Council. In
1809, Jonathan Bliss attained to the same offices in New Brunswick. In 1833
Chief Justice Blowers resigned office ; and in 1842, in his 100th year, died,
leaving his wealth to William Blowers Bliss, the second son of the late Chief
Justice Bliss of New Brunswick.

OF NE W BR UNS WICK. 1 5
Attorney General Bliss at Halifax.
Edward Winslow, the 29th April, wrote Ward Chipman:
"Two days ago, Jonathan Bliss, young Sewell, Capt. Sproule,*
Mrs. Putnam, daughter and son arrived here in thirty days from
London. Yesterday I dined with Bliss and Sewell, f who is one
of the finest lads I ever saw. I shall pay every possible atten
tion to him. He is extremely anxious to get to New Brunswick.
I regret I shall not be able to set off with him. I hope he is to
make one of your family."
From the Father of New Brunswick's First
Law Student.
" To all you say about my dear son Jonathan, I have only to
answer, that every line drew from me a tear of pleasure. Fond
fathers, you know, (or will know soon, for I hear you are in the
road to matrimony) are fools. This moment I have received
yours of the 7th of July, and have shed another tear of parental
joy. Jonathan's and your's, both serve to convince me that he is
happy. I long to be with him and you ; I am certain I shall
be happier when I join you than I have been for ten years past,
not to go farther back.
"My wishes, which hitherto have been humble, have now
grown ambitious, and terminate in nothing short of a set down
at St. John; and, thank God, I can now say that, He willing,
* George Sproule, the first Surveyor General of New Brunswick, died at
Fredericton 30th November, 1817, aged 76 years, holding the office till his
death. f Jonathan Sewell was born in Boston, 1766. At evacuation, 1776, he left
with his parents for England, and was there to after close of war. He was
New Brunswick's first law student. After admission to the Bar he practised
for a year at St. John, and then removed to Quebec, where he met with great
success. In 1793 he was Solicitor General ; 1795 Attorney General and Judge
of the Court of Vice Admiralty ; in 1808, Chief Justice. In 1838 he resigned,
receiving from the British Government a pension of £1,000 stg. per annum.
He died at Quebec November 12th, 1839, in his 74th year. In the question
on the boundary at issue between Ontario and the Dominion Government,
the latter largely rely on a decision in 1818 of Chief Justice Sewell.

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including the chances of life, health, wind and weather, I shall
positively embark for your New World in April or May next.
My difficulties are removed by a niggardly grant of four hundred
and eighty-six pounds, on a claim for six thousand ; however, it
answers my purpose of getting out. I want to spend the remain
ing days of my pilgrimage in the newest New Jerusalem — the
City of St. John.
"1 am pleased you are so hurried in business; it looks well
for you and me also, for I am a derelict here. I have nothing
for it but your Bar.* " Yours,
"Jonathan Sewell.
"Ward Chipman, Esq."
Jonathan Sewell, a graduate of Harvard in 1767, was At
torney General of Massachusetts Bay. Having resigned that
office before the war, was appointed Judge of the Court of Vice
Admiralty. At the evacuation of Boston, 1776, he went to
England with his wife and two boys, remaining there to his
leaving for New Brunswick. Mrs. Sewell was a sister of the
wife of John Hancock, the first signer of Independence. Mr.
Sewell died at St. John, 1796, at the age of 68 years.
The AYards of St. John.
The City of St. John, at its incorporation, had four Wards
on the East side, and two on the Carleton side of the harbor, the

*"The upper and the lower mill
Fell out about their water ;
To war they went — that is to law,
Resolved to give no quarter.
"A lawyer was by each engaged,
And hotly they contended ;
When fees grew slack, the war they waged,
They judged were better ended.
"The heavy costs remained still,
Were settled without pother,
One lawyer took the upper milt,
The lower mill the other."

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 17
former occupying angles with the dividing streets, Duke and
Sydney. Several of the streets east of Sydney had names at first
different from the streets west. The prolongation of Duke was
Morris; Princess, St. George ; St. James, Stormont; King, Great
George street.
Consequent on the depopulation of Duke and Sydney Wards,
fronting on the back shore, the Ward divisions in 1803 were
changed, giving each a frontage on the harbor, with King, Duke
and St. James streets the dividing lines.
NAMES OF THE WARDS.
The Wards on the East side were, King, Queen, Duke and
Sydney. Why not have chosen Prince, in place of the latter? as
better harmonizing with the other names.
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
As the appointment to the Provincial offices were in the gift
of the Colonial Secretary, who held the office at this time the
following tells :
" To our trusty and well beloved Ward Chipman, Esq.
"We have thought fit hereby to authorize and require you
forthwith to cause Letters Patent, under the Seal of our Province
of New Brunswick in America, constituting and appointing him,
the said Ward Chipman, our Solicitor General of and in our said
Province ; to have, hold, exercise and enjoy the said office of our
Solicitor General unto him the said Ward Chipman during our
pleasure, and his residence within our said Province, together
with all and singular the rights, salaries, allowances, fees, profits,
privileges and emoluments thereunto belonging or appertaining ;
and for so doing this shall be your warrant, and so we bid you
farewell. "Given at our Court of St. James, the nineteenth day of
August, 1784, in the 24th year of our reign.
"By His Majesty's command,
" Sydney."

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The AYards on the A\rest side were, Guy and Brook, named
after Guy Carleton, Commander-in-Chief at New York, and
Brook Watson, head of thc Commissariat department. At the
evacuation of New York, 25th November, 1783, Brook AYatson
left for London, and early attained distinction. In 1786 the
British Government secured him, for three lives, a pension of
£500 stg. per annum.
Jonathan Sewell, Sen., wrote AYard Chipman from Bristol,
1785: "Brook Watson, who is an Alderman for London and a
member of Parliament, and still rising to greater importance,
had asked two favors, — one for G. Brindley, and the other I
forget who. I cannot think their interests could have been in
jured by Mr. Watson speaking a word for me and another for
you. I had no kind of claim on Mr. AA^atson, beyond the merit
of my cause, and therefore have no cause for complaint, — only
for lamentation."Gregory Townsend, of the Commissariat department, wrote
Ward Chipman, April, 1785 :
"With respect to the appointment of Attorney General, your
doubts and fears are at an end long ere this. As to the Advocate
Generalship, I wish you had it with all my heart; but how I
can be instrumental in procuring it for you, I do not at present
foresee. Mr. Watson, you know, is the only person to whom I
can have any recourse on such an occasion ; but such have been
the delays and impediments thrown in the way of his applications
in behalf of the Commissariat folks, that lie will not ask any
thing more at present."
Province Agent, — London.
At the meeting of the Legislature, 1786, Brook Watson was
appointed Agent for the Province at London, a position held to
1794. At the Session of that year, the following was
"Resolved, This House, taking into consideration the neces
sity of having an Agent residing in England, and His Majesty's

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 19
service having required the attendance of Brook Watson, Esquire,
late member of Parliament and Agent of this Province, with His
Majesty's forces on the Continent;
"Resolved, That the thanks of this House be communicated
to Brook Watson, Esquire, late Agent of this Province, for his
past services."
Brook Watson was extensively engaged in commercial pur
suits with William Goodall and John Turner, under the firm of
Brook Watson & Co. They had extensive relations for years
with New Brunswick. In 1801, a St. John merchant failed,
owing the house £5,522 sterling.
Before the war, Brook Watson was a merchant of Boston,
and in 1763, with others, obtained from the Nova Scotia Gov
ernment the grant of the Township of Cumberland, Nova Scotia.
Through the war, Brook Watson was known as the AVooden
legged Commissary. In 1774, he was a passenger from Boston
for England. Among others was Copley, the celebrated portrait
painter. To him he related the following :
"When a youth he was bathing in the harbor of Havana,
and the leg was taken off by a shark ; it returned for another
attack just as he was rescued by a boat from the shore."
In 1778, Copley painted a picture of the scene, representing
Watson at the moment of his rescue.
Watson enjoyed relating the following:
"At an inn, the servant, in taking off his boots, was warned
that if he pulled too hard he would bring the leg with it. To
the inexpressible horror of the man, he found leg as well as boot
in his hands. Eecovering from the shock, and finding thc leg
could be replaced, 'he begged to know how the gentleman had
lost it?' Watson promised to tell him, on one condition, — that
he would not ask a second question. Assenting, 'Boots' heard it
was bit off; at which, rubbing and scratching his head, he ex
claimed, 'How I wish I could ask one more.'"
But for his timely rescue, there would have beenjio Watson
Street, and no Brook's AYard in Carleton, for there would have
been no Brook Watson in 1783 with the ear ofthe Government.

20 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Streets of St. John.
The northern boundary of Parr Town was Union Street, first
named Gilfred. All north to the Kennebeccasis was claimed by
Simonds, Hazen, and White, under the grant of 1765 from the
Nova Scotia Government. At the Incorporation of the City of
St. John, 1785, the land to tlie present City Eoad was included
in the Charter, with the ownership as before. The names of the
streets north of Union differ from those south. The continua
tion of Dock Street is Mill; Germain, AYellington Eow; Char
lotte, Coburg; Sydney, Waterloo.* To 1816, the latter was called
the Old Westmorland Eoad. After this, Brussels Street was laid
out. All the land from f Waterloo Street to Courtenay Bay,
north of Union, belonged to James Simonds. The events of the
early years of the century on the Continent of Europe left their
impress for all time in the names of Wellington, AYaterloof and
Brussels Streets.
Dock Street.
Of the Parr Town streets, Dock was the only one not at right
angles, as it had to follow the shore. Lot number one, at its
north-west corner, extending to the water, was drawn by Thomas
Leonard. On it was "York Point," the northern bound of the
* A public meeting was held at the City Hall, Market Square, 11th De
cember, 1815, in behalf of families of killed and wounded in the Battle of
Waterloo. The Hon. Ward Chipman in the chair. Committees were appoint
ed, and £1,472 15s. 6d. collected. The subscribers of £20 and upwards were :
William Pagan, £50 ; Hugh Johnston, Sen., £50; Henry Gilbert, £50; Ward
Chipman, £30; William Hazen, £30; Ezekiel Barlow, £30; John Robinson,
£30; William Black, £30; John Coffin, £30; Thomas Millidge, £25; James
Codner, £20 ; William Donald, £20 ; Robert Parker, Sen., £20 ; Ward Chip-
man, Jun., £20 ; John Ward, £20 ; John M. Wilmot, £20 ; Munson Jarvis,
£20. A subscription like this in St. John before the close of its first third of
a century, is an honorable record. The first of the subscribers who died was
William Hazen, Sheriff of St. John and Province Treasurer, February 14th,
1816, aged 48 years. The last, Henry Gilbert, at the age of 84 years July
11th, 1869.
tThe stairs at the end of the South Wharf — the Ferry landing to 1838 
was named Waterloo ; the North Wharf stairs, Trafalgar. The street opened
west of Dock, early in the century, was named Nelson in 1817. The four City
Engines were, the Wellington, Waterloo, Nelson and Smyth.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 21
Upper Cove. On the "Point" the "Victoria" AYarehouse
stands, erected since the fire of 1877. Lot number thirty-nine
was opposite number one, extending halfway up Union to Prince
William Street. It was drawn by George Leonard; * the adjoin
ing one, thirty-eight, was drawn by his son.f On the two lots
a fine residence was built, and the grounds tastefully laid out.
The house stood back from Dock Street, with a lawn and terrace
in front. For many years it was the fashionable section of St.
John. On the arrival of Governor Carleton, 1784, the Leonard
House was prepared for him. At the death of General Smyth,
1823, it was his city residence.
First Marriage at Parr Town.
On a tombstone, Sussex, King's County, is the following:
in memory of
LIEUT. ANDEEW STOCKTON,
Born at Princeton, New Jersey, January 3rd, 1760, and Died at
Sussex Vale, May 8th, 1821.
Also, HANNAH, his Wife,
Born in the State op New York, and Died in Kings County,
October 1, 1793,
Aged 25 years and 4 months.
LIEUT. STOCKTONJ
was married in the City of Saint John, then called
Parr Town,
The 1th April, 1784, by
The Hon. George Leonard,
which was the first Marriage in the Town.
*Hon. George Leonard was born at Plymouth, New England, 28th No
vember, 1742. After a short residence at St. John, he removed to Sussex,
King's County, where he had a large tract of valuable land. For many years
he was a member of the Council. Mr. Leonard died the 1st of April, 1826.
t George Leonard, Jun., his son, was an Attorney-at-Law at St. John. He
removed to Sussex, and was drowned in the Creek, falling from a log while
crossing, 14th October, 1818.
% Lieut. Andrew Stockton has living in New Brunswick 14 grand-children,
43 great grand-children, and 54 great great grand-children ; besides descend
ants living in Ontario, Australia, and the United States.

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King Street.
King Street, one of the chief thoroughfares of St. John, has
a breadth of a hundred feet. To this, the preservation of the
northern portion of the city was due the afternoon of the great
fire, June 20th, 1877.
The old two story building at the corner of the Market
Square and King Street, was erected shortly after the landing of
the Loyalists by Charles McPherson,* and known as the Coffee
House. For nearly half a century it was the centre of fashion
able gatherings, festivities and meetings, political, social, and
moral. The name best known in connection with it was "Cody."f
The Coffee House, J for nearly seventy years, passed through perils
* Charles McPherson was a Highlander. When the war commenced, he
arrived at New York with a Scotch regiment : at the peace came to Parr Town.
Married, September 19th, 1811, by the Bev. Dr. Byles, Rector, Daniel
Leavitt to Catherine, daughter of Charles McPherson.
Married, April 16th, 1814, by the Rev. Roger Veits, Assistant Minister,
Capt. Francis Leavitt to Mary, daughter of Charles McPherson.
Married, November 5, 1814, by the Rev. George Pidgeon, Rector, John
Fairclough, merchant, to Annabella, daughter of Charles McPherson.
Mr. Fairclough died on passage from West Indies, 1818.
Married, May 31st, 1820, by the Rev. Robert Willis, Rector, Capt. Am
brose Perkins to Mrs. Amelia Fairclough, daughter of Charles McPherson.
Mr. McPherson died at his residence, corner of King and Cross Streets,
July 26th, 1823, aged 70 years.
fWilliam G. Cody purchased the Coffee House and commenced business
May 18th, 1803, continuing for over twenty years. Having the contract for
the erection of the Soldiers' Barracks, Lower Cove, he sustained a great loss
consequent on its being blown down the night of 31st December, 1819, in the
storm in which the brig Mary, Capt. Bell, was lost on Partridge Island. Mr.
Cody removed in 1824 to Loch Lomond, and erected the house known of late
years as the " Ben Lomond House." The following is one of the family inci
dents of the year the "Old Coffee House" was opened : Married, October 21st,
1803, by the Rev. Dr. Byles, Rector of St. John, Mr. Richard Whiteside to
Jane, daughter of William G. Cody. Mr. Cody died at Loch Lomond, August
25th, 1840, aged 70 years.
I Editorial, 2ith October, 1786. — " Those gentlemen who wish and intend to
encourage the Rev. Mr. Frazer to settle in this City, are requested to meet at
the Coffee House, to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock, lt is expected every person
thus inclined will not fail to attend, that it may be known, with certaintv
what salary will be promised Mr. Frazer."

OF NEW BRUNSWICK.

25

by fire. In 1853 it was taken down, and the Imperial Buildings
erected by the late John Gill is, Esq.

^tsj«twj w..^*a-.«.*Jt*

THE OLD KIKK.

It was not until 1814 anything was done. That year the two Germain
Street lots were bought for £250, granted by the House of Assembly. Build
ing Committee : William Pagan, Hugh Johnston, Sen., John Thomson, James
Gregor, John Currie, William Donaldson, and Alexander Edmunds; Laugh
lan Donaldson, Secretary. The first settled Minister of the Church of Scot
land was the Rev. George Burns, D. D., who arrived at St. John Sunday

26 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
morning, 25th May, 1817, and in the evening preached in the "Kirk," — of
late years known as St. Andrew's Church, from the text, " I wasglad when they
said unto me let ns go into the house of the Lord." In the fire of 1877 the
first and oldest Presbyterian Church in New Brunswick was swept away.
Dr. Burns, in 1831, returned to Scotland. He died in Edinburgh, Febru
ary 5th, 1870, in his SOth year.
The opposite side of King Street, facing the Market Square,
for two-thirds of a century, has been known as " Barlow's Cor
ner." In 1789 the lot with the erections was bought by Judge
Putnam for £350. In 1814, his son James sold the same to
Ezekiel Barlow for £2,000 in Mexican dollars, — the purchaser
wheeling the money in two loads to the office of AYard Chipman.
"Labor omnia vincit." The old buildings were removed, and the
one seen in the view of King Street completed in 1816 for a
residence, with office and stores for its owner. In the spring of
1838 Mr. Barlow died, at the age of 79 years. He was asso
ciated in commerce with his sons Thomas and Ezekiel.
On the lot where the Eoyal Hotel stands was the Mallard
House. In it the first Parliament of New Brunswick was
opened February, 1786.

OF NEW RRUNSWICK.
Historic Building.

27

(MLLAf

John Porteous drew lot 406, corner of King and Cross Streets,
and erected the building in which from 1787 to 1791, General
Benedict Arnold lived. After Arnold's return to England it
was purchased of the agent of Mr. Porteous by Attorney General
Bliss for £350. In the deed it is stated as lately occupied by
Benedict Arnold. It was the residence of Mr. Bliss* until his

*ln 1790, Attorney General Bliss married a daughter of the Hon. John
Worthington, of Springfield, Mass. ; she died at the King Street residence
April 19th, 1799, in her fortietli year, leaving four sons, all born in the old
historic dwelling. Their eldest son, John Worthington Bliss, died there Jan.
6th, 1810, aged 19 years, and, with his mother, was buried in the "Old Grave
Yard." Lewis, the second son, died in London September 7th, 1882, in his
89th year: In early life he was in the counting house of John Black & Co.,
St. John. William Blowers, the third son, resided in Halifax, and at his
death, March 16th, 1874, in his 79th year, was a Judge ofthe Supreme Court.
Hon. W. H. Odell, Bishop Binney of Nova Scotia, and Bishop Kelly, formerly
of Newfoundland, married daughters. Two sons are Clergymen, and reside in
England. Henry Bliss, the youngest of the sons of the late Chief Justice, was
a member of the Bar , and for half a century resided in London ; and for
many years agent for New Brunswick : He died July 31st, 1873, in his 76th
year. The Chief Justice died at Fredericton October 1st, 1822, aged 80 years.
Although in no family burial plot, where side by side they rest, their names live
in New Brunswick history on the costly Memorial Window in Trinity Church,
St. John, placed there by the last of the second generation, Lewis Bliss.

28 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
removal to Fredericton, after his appointment of Chief Justice.
In 1811, it was purchased by Charles McPherson. In later
years it was converted into stores and offices, and known as the
Bragg Building. Like the old Coffee House, for over seventy
years it escaped the peril of fire, and was taken down to give
place to brick stores.
Another of the historic spots was the corner of King and
Charlotte Streets: there, the 28th day of September, 1816, the
corner stone of the Masonic Hall was laid with Masonic honors
by Thomas Wetmore, Grand Master. It early passed into the
hands of Israel Lawson, the Masons meeting there until its sale
to the St. John Hotel Company, 1836.
The hotel was opened by Cyrus Stockwell, of Boston, Nov
ember 27th, 1837. In its long room, concerts, lectures and balls
were given for many years, superseding the old Coffee House.
Town Lot Ticket.
This may certify that Thatcher Sears is the rightful owner of
Lot No. 397 in Parr Town, being forty feet by one hundred, —
having complied with the terms of receiving it.
By order of the Directors * of the Town
at the entrance of the Eiver,
Oliver Arnold.
In the view of King Street, the flag shows the residence of
Thatcher Sears.

*The Directors were: Rev. John Sayre, George Leonard, William Tyng,
James Peters, and Gilfred Studholm. The Secretary, Oliver Arnold, shortly
after settled at Sussex Vale. In 1792 he was ordained by Bishop Inglis of
Nova Scotia, and appointed Rector of Sussex, holding it until his death in
1834, at the age of 79 years.
William Tyng in the war was a Commissary. In the laying out of Pan-
Town he received ten lots, north side of Princess Street (first called Tyng
Street), from Prince William to Germain Street. He was the second Sheriff
of Queens. He early returned to the United States, and died at Gorham,
near Portland, December 10th, 1807, aged 70 years.

l'UBLIC DI1INKIM: FOUNTAIN.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 31
The first child born at Parr Town was a daughter of Thatcher
Sears, at the time living in a tent on the Market Square. *
The following refers to the young lady :
HyjMENEAL. — Married, at Trinity Church, Monday, February 10, 1823, by
the Rev. Robert Willis, Rector, Samuel Bagshaw, Esq., merchant, to Nancy,
second daughter of the late Thatcher Sears, Esq.
Prince AYilliam Street.
In early years, Prince William was the fashionable street for
residences, and later, for business, merchants residing over their
stores. The oldest building in St. John is the Crookshank house,
in that street, erected by John Colville, one of the first mer
chants. He died there, November 7th, 1808, aged 70 years.
His wife was a daughter of Capt. George Crookshank, a Scotch
man, who sailed out of New York through the war. The late
Eobert AY. and Andrew Crookshank were sons. He died at St.
John, 1797.
Of the officials who resided in Prince AVilliam Street, and
died in the last century, was Abraham DePeyster, Province
Treasurer. From the first, to the great fire of 1877, Prince William
Street was the head-quarters of the Newspaper Press. At No.
59, Lewis & Eyan issued the first newspaper at Parr Town :
'"public drinking fountain.
William Macara Sears, son of John, and grandson of Thatcher Sears,
was brought up to the drug business, succeeding John M. Walker on his
retirement. Other engagements requiring his attention, he early left it. On
the death of Mr. Walker, he was one of his Executors. The 18th May, 1882,
Mr. Sears became a Life Member of the Historical Society. At the celebra
tion of the 99th anniversary of the landing of the Loyalists, held at the
Mechanics' Institute in the evening, he was present. The last act of his life
was the presentation to the City of the Drinking Fountain on the Market
Square, where the first landing of the Loyalists was made. The Cartmen, as
a mark of appreciation, had an Address and Testimonial to present him on
the afternoon of the 23rd September, but, being ill, he was unable to receive
it. The day following he died, at the age of 32 years.

32 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Vol. I. THE ROYAL No. i.
ST JOHN s GAZETTE,
AND NOVA-SCOTIA INTELLIGENCER:
THURSDAY, December 17, 1783.
Sheffield Street.
The original name of Sheffield was South Street, a name
suggestive from being the southern of the Parr Town streets.
The land south of Sheffield Street was outside of the bounds
of Parr Town, and reserved by the Government. From 1820 to
the removal of the troops, it was occupied by them.
After whom was Sheffield Street named? In 1781, John
Baker Holroyd was raised to the Irish Peerage, as Baron Shef
field of Dunamore; in 1802, was made a Baron of the United
Kingdom; and in 1806 advanced in the Irish Peerage to the
Earldom of Sheffield.
Earl Sheffield a Citizen of St. John.
At a Court of the Mayor, Aldermen and Assistants of the
City of St. John, in Common Council assembled, at the City
Hall* ofthe said City, Friday, the 15th March, 1805, Present:
*From 1797, for nearly one third of a century, the building on the Market
Square was called the City Hall; the basement at first was a general store;
the first flat, with entrance from King Street, was occupied as the City market ;.
the upper story, with a platform the length of the building, was used for the
Courts and the Council Chamber, to their removal to new Court House, King
Square, 1830. In 1837 it was taken down to give place to the brick building
burnt in the fire of 1841. In this the Civic offices were in the second story ;
the lower portions being occupied by butchers and as a Country market, with
a section of the basement as a Lock-up.
The last trial for a capital offence in the old Court House was at the Jan
uary Term, 1828, Hon. Judge Chipman presiding :
Patrick Burgen, a, boy of 18 years, was placed at the Bar, charged with
entering the dwelling, in the night, of his master, John B. Smith, manufac
turer of ginger beer, corner of Union Street and Drury Lane, and robbing the

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His Worship the Mayor, William Campbell.
Aldermen: Gilbert, Assistants: Miles,
Johnston, Wetmore,
Garrison, Harding,
Whitney. Ketchum, LlNGTHWAITE.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Corporation be given to
the Eight Honorable Lord Sheffield for his Lordship's exertions,
by his late as well as former publications, in support of the
British Navigation Laws, on which the prosperity of the Empire
at large, ancl more particularly of this and His Majesty's other
North American Provinces, so greatly depends.
Resolved, That the Freedom of the City be humbly presented
to His Lordship, in a box to be made of the wood of this country,
till of one quarter of a dollar. He was arrested the day after, by John Mc-
Arthur, constable.
The prosecuting officer, Clerk of the Crown, John Thomas Murray, Esq.
The Court assigned William B. Kinnear Counsel for the prisoner, as to ques
tions of law, not being allowed then to refer to questions of fact, or address
the Jury. petit jury.
John Cunningham, Foreman. Gilbert T. Ray, Isaac Flewelling,
William Cormick, M. J. Lowrey, Nehemiah Vail,
Amos Robertson, Wm. Stout, George Hutchinson,
David Schurman, James Rankin, William B. Cox.
As tlie evidence of guilt was clear, no other course was open to the Jury
than a verdict of Guilty, — with this was a recommendation to mercy. Yet,
the Judge, in sentencing the prisoner to be executed, told him there was no
hope for mercy, and he should lose no time in preparing for death.
A petition was sent to the Lieut. Governor, Sir Howard Douglas, asking
the interposition of the Prerogative in behalf of the prisoner. Yet, notwith
standing the recommendation of the Jury, and the Coronation oath of the
Sovereign, requiring " His Majesty to cause Law and Justice in Mercy to be
executed in all his judgments," the law was allowed to take its course, and
Patrick Burgen, the 21st of February, 1828, was executed from the second
story window of the " Old Gaol." The executioner was Blizard Baine, an
Englishman, undergoing sentence of two years for robbery. In addition to
release from prison, he received from Sheriff White Ten Pounds. Baine lost
no time in leaving the city. — From Manuscript: The Early Lawyers and Old
Judges of New Brunswick, and their Times.

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and that a picture from an engraved likeness of His Lordship,
presented to this Board by the Honorable George Leonard, Esq.,
be enclosed in a suitable frame and hung up in the City Hall, in
grateful remembrance of his public services.
Resolved, That the Eecorder of this City be requested to
transmit the foregoing Eesolutions in such manner as may be
most respectful, requesting His Lordship's acceptance of the
gratitude of this Court.
A Portrait of Earl Sheffield.
In 1806, a full size portrait of His Lordship was received
from England, and placed behind the Speaker's Chair, where it
remained to the summer of 1820, in which year a Coat of Arms
was purchased for the House of Assembly by the Province Agent
in London. On its arrival, by order of Governor Smyth, it took
the place of Earl Sheffield, who was removed to Government
House. THE HOUSE VS. HIS EXOELLEjNCY.
House of Assembly, Wednesday, January 31st, 1821.
Mr. Ward Chipman moved the following order:
Ordered, That the Portrait of Lord Sheffield, which has been
removed from its former place over the Speaker's Chair, be forth
with restored to the same.
On the question, the House divided, Yeas, 12; Nays, 11.
Saturday, 3rd February, 1821.
On motion of Mr. Chipman,
Resolved, That the Portrait of Lord Sheffield, instead of
being restored to its former place over the Speaker's Chair, as
directed in the resolution of Wednesday last, be placed in such
other part of the House as the Speaker may direct.
On the return of the portrait to the Province Hall, it was
placed by the Speaker, William Botsford, in the Speaker's room,
leaving the Eoyal Arms behind the Chair.

KARL SHEFFIELD.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 39
Shortly after the arrival of Sir AVm. Colebrook to assume the
Governorship, 1841, His Lordship, at the request of Sir William,
was sent to Government House, where the picture was nearly
ruined by his boy's having made a target of it for shooting arrows
at. After Sir William left the Province, the Hon. E. L. Hazen,
on learning its state, had it sent to Boston and repaired. On its
return, it found a place until the night of the fire, 1880, in the
Legislative Council Chamber in the Province Hall.*
Earl Sheffield was three times married; the last Countess
was Lady North, daughter of the second Earl of Guilford. His
Lordship died in 1831, aged 86 years, at his seat, Sheffield Park,
Sussex, leaving one son and one daughter.
City Festivities.
On the evening of the 24th October, 1821, Lieut. Governor
Smyth gave a Ball in the Madras School Eoom, King's Square,
St. John, in honor of the Coronation of George IV. Upwards
of 200 ladies and gentlemen were present.
The day following, being the 38th anniversary of the land
ing of the Loyalists from the fall fleet, it was deemed an era
justly consecrated to Loyalty and Patriotism. That all ranks
might participate in the joy, three tables were spread on King
* OTHER PORTRAITS.
Message from His Excellency tlie Lieutenant Governor :
"Fredericton, 11th February, 1822.
" The Lieut. Governor is much gratified to have it in his power to present
to the House of Assembly full length portraits of their late Majesties' — King
George the Third and Queen Charlotte — feeling assured, from the loyal prin
ciples which instigated the vote of the last Session for providing the King's
picture, that such portraits will be acceptable to the House."
THE ROYAL ARMS.
In the Journals, 1821, is the following : " To Thomas Bonner, Esq., the
Provincial Agent, London, the sum of Thirty Pounds, sterling, being the bal
ance due him of the amount for procuring the Royal Arms."
The fine, full length oil painting aver the Speaker's Chair in the "Old
Province Hall," was the portrait of Lord Glenelg, Colonial Secretary, 1837.

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Square, and at one o'clock, an Ox, roasted whole, was conveyed
to each, amid the shouts and acclamations of the people.
In the evening, a grand dinner was given in the School
Eoom, Governor Smyth* being present, with Col. Drury f in
the Chair. Salutes were fired, rockets sent up, and the band of
the 74th regiment played. His Excellency ordered roast beef
and plum pudding for the prisoners in gaol.
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Landing of the
Loyalists.
The 18th May, 1833, was ushered in at St. John by the firing
of cannon. In the evening a dinner was given by the Corpora
tion in the Masonic Hall, head of King Street. The chair was
taken by the Mayor of the City, John M. Wilmot, Esq. On his
right was the Lieut.-Governor, Sir Archibald Campbell; on his
left the Father of the City, the venerable John Ward, Esq.
The speakers were: Judge Bliss, Judge Chipman, Attorney
General Peters, Solicitor General Parker, Col. Turner, Inspect
ing Field Officer, Major Graves, Hon. John Simcoe Saunders,
Stephen Humbert, Aldermen Harding and Van Horne. When
the toast, "The day we celebrate," was given, a salute of fifty
guns was fired by the City Artillery from King Square.
To the toast, "The Chief Justice, their Honors the Judges of
the Supreme Court and the Professional gentlemen of the Bar;
may they ever maintain and support the principles of Justice and
Honor," Solicitor General Eobert Parker replied.
the toast of the day.
"The land our ancestors left, and the land we live in; both
inhabited from one common parent, and enjoying, though under
* Major General George S. Smyth, the second Lieut.-Governor, died at
Fredericton during the sitting of the Legislature, after an illness of ten days,
aged 56 years, March 27, 1823.
fCol. Charles Drury, in his early days, was an officer in the British Army.
Marrying a daughter of Hon. William Hazen, led to his settling in New
Brunswick. For many years he held the office of Postmaster at St. John and
Registrar of Deeds and Wills. Col. Drury died at his residence, Newlands,
two miles from the city, October 24th, 1836, at the age of 53 years.

OLD GERMAIN STREET METIInDIsT CHURCH.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 43
different governments, the blessings of freedom; may old ani
mosities be forgotten, and the present good understanding con
tinued." His Worship the Mayor provided roast beef and plum pud
ding for the prisoners in gaol.
The Centennial of Methodism.
The 100th anniversary of the founding of the Methodist
Church, by John Wesley, was celebrated the 17th August, 1839,
in the old Germain Street Methodist Church,* St. Johu, when a
subscription of five thousand eight hundred dollars Was made.
The day following, the Centenary Church, St. John, was opened
for service. THE SACKVILLE ACADEMY.
The Mount Allison Academy, Sackville, took form that year. The follow
ing tells the history of its birth, in " thoughts that breathe and words that
burn " : — St. John, N. B., January 1th, 1839.
Rev. and Dear Sir : — My mind of late has been much impressed with
the importance of that admonition of the wise man, " Train up a child in the
way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
The establishment of schools in which pure religion is not only taught but
constantly brought before the youthful mind, and represented to it as the basis
and groundwork of all happiness which man is capable of enjoying here on
earth, and eminently calculated to form the most perfect character, is, I think,
one of the most efficient means, in the order of Divine Providence, to bring
about the happy result spoken of by the wise man.
It is, therefore, under- this impression, connected with a persuasion of my
accountability to that gracious being, whom I would ever recognize as the
source of all the good that is done in the earth, that I now propose through you
to the British Conference, and to the Wesleyan missionaries in the Provinces
of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to purchase an eligible site and erect
suitable buildings in Sackville, in the county of Westmorland, for the estab
lishment of a school of the description mentioned, in which, not only the
*The 24th September, 1791, John Abraham Bishop arrived at St. John
from England, and shortly after organized a Methodist Society, at the house
of Mr. Kelly, corner of Princess and Charlotte Streets. Christmas Day, 1791,
service was held in the building until that time used by the Church of England.
On Christmas Day, 1808, the Rev. William Bennett opened the Germain
Street Church, which was swept away in the fire of 1877.

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elementary but the higher branches of education may be taught, and to be
altogether under the management and control of the British Conference in
connexion with the Wesleyan Missionaries in these Provinces.
If my proposal should be approved of, and the offer I now make accepted,
I will proceed at once to make preparation, so that the buildings may be
erected in the course of next year ; and I will, as a further inducement, by the
blessing of God, give towards the support of the school, one hundred pounds
per annum for ten years. I shall be glad to hear that my offer is accepted;
and to have the earliest information of your decision on the subject, and am,
Rev. and dear Sir, Yours sincerely, C. F. Allison.
Rev. W. Temple.
At a meeting at St. John, May, 1839, the historic year of Methodisn, tht;
offer was accepted, and a committee appointed to act with the donor.
On the 9th of July, 1840, the corner stone was laid by Mr. Allison.
" The foundation stone of this building, I now proceed to lay, in the name
of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost; and may the education
ever to be furnished by the Institution be conducted on Wesleyan principles,
to the glory of God and the extension of His cause. — Amen."
Monument in Sackville graveyard :
In memory of
CHARLES F. ALLISON, ESQ.
He fell asleep in Jesus,
November 20, A. D. 1858, aged 63 years.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the
Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
" In all the relations of life he eminently adorned the doctrine of God his
Saviour by a blameless and beneficent character, which reflected with peculiar
lustre the meekness and gentleness of Christ, firmly attached to the principles
and connexion of Methodism. He was also a lover of all good men, and
rejoiced in the spread of the religion of Christ by whatever agency achieved,
having lived to see the noble institution founded by his munificence occupying
a high position, and exercising a wide and salutary influence."
In 1851 thc Government of New Brunswick appointed Mr.
Allison to a seat in the Legislative Council,* a position he de
clined.

*The last act of Governor Smyth was the offer of a seat in the Council to
the late Thomas Millidge, Esq., of St. John. It was declined. Mr. Millidge
died 21st August, 1838, aged 62 yeare.

CHAELES F. ALLISON, ESQ.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 47

ffltiv IRrunswiclt .*; ^Tentcmtial $5 car.
In the City founded by the Loyalists, and where they landed
in 1783, a Hall for a Public Library, Reading Room, Museum,
and Art Gallery, and for the preservation of historic papers and
relics, would be a fitting memorial, the windows to illustrate the
progress of the century in Arts, Science, Commerce and Manu
factures. While a memorial to the founders of New Brunswick,
and to the century, the work within would be eminently intel
lectual, social and moral.*
On the Government of the Province it has unquestionable
claims, for while local in its habitation, its work will permeate
every corner of New Brunswick. The corner stone should be
laid the 18th May, 1883, and as the centennial of the City of St.
John (the oldest iu the British Colonies) will be the 18th May,
1885, the Hall should be completed by that time in all its ap
pointments. " Every one helping his neighbour, and every one
saying to his brother be of good courage ; the carpenter encour
aging the goldsmith, and he that smoteth with the hammer him
that smote the anvil, saying: It is ready for the soldering and
the fastening of nails."

* This is a grand idea, and not to be classed as practical in the utilitarian
sense. Such a movement would appeal to all the finer and higher feelings of
the citizens. — Halifax Herald.
We certainly wish the scheme every measure of success ; it is practical,
and we should think necessary, in a City like St. John, which is so represen
tative of culture, enterprise and refinement. — Quebec Chronicle.
" It is now nearly a century since that patriotic band of men left their
all for a home in British land, and came hither to build up what has become
a prosperous commonwealth, and it has seemed that for nearly a hundred
years nothing but the opportunity was wanting to bring into full play those
noble sentiments of our people that have lingered ready to show by some
spontaneously generous act their love for the memory of the founders of the
country." — St. John Common Council, 1882.

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St. John and Portland.
The centennial of the City should be celebrated by the union
of St. John with Portland. The former, instead of ranking the
seventh city of the Dominion, should be fourth, in the prestige
of which Portland would share. The isolation of a century has
worked to the injury of both.
The Farmers and the Centennial.
In no way can the farmers of New Brunswick better honor
the memory of its founders than in setting out fruit and other
trees, thus keeping green the incidents of a century, doing good
to themselves, as well as to those who come after.
Arrival of the Fall Fleet.
The 4th of October, 1883, will be the 100th anniversary of
the arrival of the fall fleet from New York in the harbor of the
St. John Eiver. This would be a fitting day to open the Do
minion Exhibition, and lay the corner stone of a passenger dep6t
worthy a railway ere long to span the Continent; honored, it is
hoped, by the presence of Her Eoyal Highness the Princess
Louise and the Governor General.
The Army of Canada.
The interest in the Exhibition would be increased if the Do
minion Army camped on the heights of Carleton, overlooking
the historic ground where stood " Fort Latour," and where, in
1665, Lady Latour died.
On the Carleton heights stands the " Martello Tower," erected
during the war of 1812. In proximity is "Fort Dufferin," at
Negro Point. Should the exigencies of the country ever call for
a Naval Academy, or the removal of the Military Academy to
the seaboard, the historic ground of Carleton has strong claims
for selection.
The North American Fleet and the Centennial.
Her Majesty Queen Victoria would do a graceful act to the
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order the squadron on the North American station to St. Johm
during the Exhibition season, and join Fort Dufferin in a salute-
to the "American Flag," for the honor done the British the 16th
October, 1881, on the historic field of Yorktown.
Of that day, an American wrote: "Beyond the famous field'
of history — the field of the cloth of gold — will be the renown of
the plain of Yorktown. For there, when France and the United
States, with the friendly aid of a German veteran, stood in hos
tile array against England, on the hundredth anniversary of the
battle, the flags of France, Germany, England and the United
States floated gracefully together, hostile no longer. Finis coro
nal opus. The salutation of the English flag at Yorktown was
the noble and worthy crown of all the long series of centennial
revolutionary celebrations. It was the symbol of the extinction
of the traditional enmity of the two countries, an earnest of that
federation of the world to which the hope and faith of Christen
dom forever points."
Actions like these are hostages of peace, and do more to
cement friendship than Treaties or Acts of Parliament.
May the press of New Brunswick, as with a bugle blast, call
on the North, to give up; to the South, keep not back. Let
the sons and the daughters of New Brunswick from far and near
come in 1883 on a pilgrimage to the graves of their fathers — the
home of their childhood, for in this auspicious year in New
Brunswick history —
"Something remains for all to do or dare ;
Even the oldest tree some fruit may bear,
For age is opportunity no less,
Than youth itself, though in another dress ;
And as the evening twilight fades away,
The sky is filled with stars invisible by day."
Crowning of the Centennial Column.
As the 100th Anniversary of the last of the Loyalists leaving
New York, and the flag of England floating over the old thirteen
Colonies the last time, will be Sunday, '25lh November, 1883,
D

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there should be commemorative sermons, of a century surpassing
in material progress the eighteen preceding ones.
" Its days should speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom."
As the curtain drops on its last minutes, and two centuries
blend in one, let there go forth as the voice of many waters to
the tune of Old Hundred, " A song in the night as when a holy
solemnity is kept:" " Praise God from whom all blessings flow ;
Praise Him all creatures here below ;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."
As the young men and maidens, old men and children, re
turn to their homes in that historic midnight hour — memorable
in Colonial history — may the chimes of " Trinity Church" peal
forth Jubtlee notes of Peace and Good Will. "For the
earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof, the world and they
that dwell therein." He alone can crown the Centennial with
His goodness, and cause " the clouds to drop fatness ; to drop
upon the dwellings of the wilderness, and make the little hills
rejoice on every side; make our garners full and plenteous with
all manner of store, and our sheep bring forth thousands and ten
thousands in our streets. Make our oxen strong to labor, that
there be no decay, no going out, and no complaining in our
streets. Happy are the people who are in such a case; yea,
blessed are the people who have the Lord for their God."
The reading ofthe paper was followed by Mr. A. A. Stockton,
one of the Vice-Presidents, calling upon Chief Justice Allen, a
grandson of one of the first Judges.
Chief Justice Allen spoke briefly. He thought that all must agree that it
was a duty to do something to celebrate the landing of the Loyalists. There
was but little time to do it now, and he trusted some one would take the matter
in hand. No one was more capable of doing this work than Mr. Lawrence.
He was full of knowledge in regard to the history of the Province, and most
of his time was devoted to the work of historical research. He was preparing
a book on the early judges and lawyers of the Province which he hoped soon
to see in the press. He felt certain this work would be read with great interest.
He had had the good fortune to hear some of the chapters of Mr. Lawrence's
book read. He trusted that the very able and interesting paper which had

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 51
just been read would be published, in order that every man in the Province
should be able to see what the early history of St. John was.
Judge King also spoke. He had been much interested in Mr. Lawrence's
paper. The circumstances connected with the early history of St. John were
of great interest to us, who had been born in St. John or had come from other
places to live here. He had been born in St. John, and the smallest details of
its early history had great value to him. The more we can connect the people
of the place with its local traditions and history the better it will be for us all.
Any thing which tends to draw people together strengthens them. In a new
country like this we lose a great deal that old countries possess, and therefore
the labor of a Society like this does a substantial good. He closed by expres
sing his interest in the prosperity of the Society.
Senator Boyd, on being called on, made a short speech. He thanked the
President for his interesting paper. He paid a high compliment to Judge
King and also to Mayor Jones. The Hon. Josiah Jones, who was buried in
Weymouth, was the grand-uncle of the Mayor. He, himself, was not a son of
the Loyalists, but in no Loyalist's veins did more loyal blood run than in his.
It was settled that the Dominion Exhibition of 1883 would be in St. John, and
the grand railway terminus for St. John would be opened the same year.
While so much was being said about the Northwest, he wanted to see more
interest taken in the Northeast. We want before the centennial year a full
history of St. John, got up by Mr. Lawrence and published by the citizens of
St. John, and we must have an oration from Mr Lawrence on that centennial
occasion. He concluded by moving a vote of thanks to Mr. Lawrence for his
admirable paper, which was seconded by the Mayor, and carried unanimously.*
Mr. Elder, after thanking the chairman for his invitation to be present,
spoke in praise of his eloquent and stirring address, and joined in the wish
that it may be spread broadcast over the Province to stir up all to do their
part towards the approaching Centennial. Though not a Loyalist, he felt that
the terms Canadian and Loyalist were identical, and that all true Canadians
would throw themselves into the celebration. He enlarged on the importance
of the history of a country being preserved and cherished. It was not mere
physical attractions, however grand, that endeared a people to a country; it
was the association of deeds of human interest with portions ofthe earth;
when such deeds were done they should be made to live on the page of history.
He felt that the Historical Society was doing well to take up this matter,
although the time was short. But if the gentlemen present here would throw
their energies into this matter they could do much to achieve success. The
programme which had been presented was an extensive one, but it was well
to aim high, and what the Province failed to do the City would probably make
*The orator of the 18th of May, should be one eminently representative, as
Hon. Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, K. C. B., Minister of Finance and M. P. for
the City of St. John ; Hon. R. D. Wilmot, Lieut.-Governor, or the Hon. John
C. Allen, Chief Justice of New Brunswick.

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up. He heartily seconded the remarks of Senator Boyd — that a history of St.
John should be written. He hoped that all would co-operate to make the
Centennial a success, and to place St. John, which ought to be the fourth city
of Canada, in a proper position before the world.
Mayor Jones said he feared he had got into a mutual admiration society.
The reason Senator Boyd had piled it on to the Joneses was that he owned
one of them; he was praising his wife over his (the Mayor's) shoulders. He
greatly admired the paper read by the President ; it should be published in
proper form and he would aid in doing it. He would do all he could, both as
a citizen and a member of the Common Council, to further the interests of the
Society and of the proposed Centennial celebration.
Mr. D. S. Kerr on being called upon, thanked Mr. Lawrence for the very
able address he had given. He was the son of a Loyalist, here he had settled,
and here he was determined to die. Whatever he could do to forward the
purpose the Society had in view he would do. New Brunswick was a country
possessing great advantages. There was no portion of America with greater.
Referring to the New Brunswick Society, he only regretted that the objects of
the Society had not been carried out. He hailed with joy the discovery that
there was still a living sentiment here in favor of the Loyalists. He regretted
the lack of taste and regard for outside appearance in this Province. He
concluded by saying that something must be done to keep our people in the
country, and lamented that we had lost so many of our people already.
Mr. John Sears said that the present was one of the most pleasant social
gatherings he had ever attended. The paper read was of great interest and
must have involved a great deal of research. It was very desirable that from
2,000 to 3,000 copies of the paper should be published. Some of the facts
mentioned in the paper were in his recollection. He remembered the corona
tion of George IV. and the roasting of the oxen on the square. This Loyalist
celebration is one that should be taken part in by all citizens whether of
Loyalist descent or not. He referred to the strong feelings which had been
created by the war, now softened by time, but the acts of the Loyalists deserved
recognition. He would like to see the President of th e Society better paid for his
labor than merely by thanks. He would like to see a resolution passed for the
publication of the paper and a subscription opened to that end at the proper time.
Senator Boyd said that the Governor General, as soon as he returned from
England, intended to establish a Literary Association, and historical research
might be affiliated with it. Should this be done, and Mr. Lawrence put for
ward as the representative of the Society, he could be placed in a position
where his useful historical labors would be properly rewarded.
Dr. Botsford hoped to see the interest which was now being manifested
taking actual shape and form, and going beyond mere words. He expressed
his strong sympathy with the objects and aims of the Society.
This closed the proceedings of the evening, which were of a very interest
ing character, and produced a most favorable impression on all who had the
good fortune to be present.

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OF NEW BRUNSWICK.

Abraham DePeyster.

His ancestors held a high position in France during the days
of Huguenot persecution, when they fled to Holland. From
there Johannes DePeyster came to New York the middle of the
seventeenth century. The DePeysters from the first have been
distinguished in New York city for wealth and character. When
the war broke out, 1775, they sided with the Crown, and their
property was confiscated. Abraham DePeyster, at the battle of
King's Mountain, 1780, was a Captain in the 4th or King's Ameri
can Eegiment. In 1783 he was a grantee at Parr Town, having,
shortly before leaving New York, married Catherine, a daughter
of John Livingston, Esq. On the organization, 1785, of New
Brunswick into Counties, Col. DePeyster was appointed Sheriff of
Sunbury. On the retirement, 1792, of Eichard Seaman from the
Province Treasuryship, Col. DePeyster succeeded him, and re
moved to St. John. In February, 1 798, he died, at thc age of 45
years. His residence was on Prince William Street, the first
north of the late Eoyal Hotel, opposite the Custom House,
afterwards the residence of Thomas Wetmore, Esq.
As the relatives of Mrs. DePeyster were in New York, she
removed there with her family on the death of her husband.
Among the relics taken was the "Piano," appraised at ten
pounds. The heirs on the male side of Col. DePeyster are all
dead.

ut) o-._ " Maugerville, 10th July, 1792.
"I thank you for your answer to mine of the 27th ult., and
its contents. "At a meeting of our Church Wardens and Vestry, it was
agreed that Mr. Daniels should be employed to make a ball, and
Mr. Clarke to make a spindle and weathercock for our steeple,
to be put up before the Eight Eeverend's visitation here, which
we expect will be the last of this or the beginning of next month.
" It was also concluded in Vestry to secure the steeple against
the rain, for wliich purpose is wanted a barrel of tar and 10 lbs.
of oakum. " We are likewise in want of a two quart pewter christening
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they will be required by the Bishop. If the cup could be had of
block tin I should prefer it.
" These, if you will be so good as to procure, and charge to
the Church account, and send them by the first opportunity, and
engage the boatman, whoever he is, to be punctual in leaving
them at my house, it will much oblige your friends here, and
none more so than, dear Sir,
"Your most obedient, humble servant,
"John Beardsley.*
"Colonel DePeyster.
" N. B. — Family compliments wait on Mrs. DePeyster and
the dear children."
A Purchase of Two Slaves by Abraham DePeyster
at St. John.
"Know all men by these Presents, That I, Munson Jarvis, of
the city of St. John, New Brunswick, for and in consideration
of Sixty Pounds to me in hand paid, on and before the sealing
and delivery of these Presents, by Abraham DePeyster, of said
city and Province aforesaid, the receipt whereof I do hereby
acknowledge, have bargained, sold, and by these Presents do
bargain, sell and deliver unto him, the said Abraham DePeyster,
one negro man named Abraham, and one negro woman named
Lucy. I, the said Munson Jarvis, my heirs and assigns, from
and against all persons shall and will warrant and defend by
these Presents, the said negro man and negro woman.
"In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
the fifteenth day of July, 1797. In presence of us.
"John Ward. "Munson Jarvis.
"E. M. Jarvis."
The Loyalists were dependent for help on slaves, or others
of color.
* Rev. John Beardsley was a grantee of Parr Town. He married a daugh
ter of Bartholomew Crannell, the first Common Clerk of St. John. After the
death of Rev. John Sayre, 1784, he succeeded him as Rector of Maugerville.
In the war, he was Chaplain of Col. Beverley Robinson's Regiment. He died
at Kingston, King's County, 1810, where he resided from 1802, receiving a
pension from the British Government.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 57
A Slave in Court.
In 1800, a test case was before the Bench, Fredericton;
George Duncan Ludlow, Chief Justice ; Judges Allen, Upham,
and Saunders. Counsel for the Master: Counsel for the Slave:
Jonathan Bliss, Ward Chipman,
Thomas Wetmore, Samuel Denny Street.
John Murray Bliss,
Charles J. Peters,
William Botsford.
All the Counsel addressed the Court. The speech of Jona
than Bliss was divided into thirty-two heads. Ward Chipman's
covers eighty pages of foolscap. The two are extant, as well as
correspondence on the question between Chief Justice Blowers
of Nova Scotia and the latter. The Bench divided, the Chief
Justice and Judge Upham supported the Master's right ; Judge
Allen and Judge Saunders decided against the sufficiency of the
return. As no judgment was entered, the master took back his
slave. From this time, slave property depreciated, some masters
entering into an agreement for a fixed period on wages.
One result of the trial was a challenge from Stair Agnew to
Judge Allen to fight a duel, carried by John Murray Bliss.
The challenge was not acccepted; at that time a more courageous
act than to fight. Agnew and Bliss were indicted.
Consequent on some words spoken at the trial, Agnew* and
S. Denny Street f (one of the Counsel for the slave), fought.
* Stair Agnew was a Captain in the Queen's Rangers. His residence in
New Brunswick was opposite Fredericton, where he died, 1821, aged 63 years.
For over 25 years he was one of the members for York.
t Samuel Denny Street, in 1781, was on service at Fort Howe, mouth of
St. John River. At the organization of the Courts, he was admitted to the
Bar, and settled in Sunbury County. He was the father of William H., John
Ambrose, George Frederick and Denny Lee Street. He died 11th December,
1830, in his 79th year.
On leaving Court at Fredericton, words passed between George Frederick
Street and George Ludlow Wetmore, which led to a challenge. The seconds
were Lieut. R. Davis, of 74th Regt., and John H. Winslow. They met on

58 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
They were indicted, with their seconds, Bliss and Anderson.
Neither of the indictments came to trial ; they stood over, and
were ultimately quashed for irregularity.
At the St. John Circuit, September, 1798, Judge Allen* on
the Bench, Luke Hamilton, a slave of Judge Upham, f was tried
for the murder of the girl West. Luke was returning on horse
back to the residence of his master, Hammond Eiver, when he
Maryland Hill, Oct. 2nd, 1821. Shots were exchanged, when Mr. Wetmore
was struck in the head and only survived a few hours. An offer of £30 was
made for the apprehension of Messrs. Street, Davis and Winslow, or £10 for
any one of them. They went to Robinstown, opposite St. Andrews, and after
a few months returned to Fredericton and gave themselves up. The 22nd of
February, 1822, they were tried before Judge Saunders, with Solicitor General
Botsford prosecuting officer. As the evidence was unable to identify posi
tively the prisoners, the Jury through their foreman, Mark Needham, brought
in a verdict of not guilty.
* Judge Allen, at close of war, was Col. of 2nd Battalion N. J. Volunteers.
On his appointment to the Bench of New Brunswick, with a seat in the Coun
cil, he obtained a grant of 2,000 acres, above Fredericton, 500 being an Island,
called " Isle Sauvage," in the St. John River, which had been granted some
years before to Francis Xavier and three other Indian Chiefs, for the use of the
Milicite Tribe. The place was called "Aukpaque," or "Okpaha," beginning of
swift water, or head of tide. Judge Allen purchased from the Indians their in
terest in the Island. The first Baptist preacher at Fredericton was one known
in later years as Father Manning. Judge Allen was asked for a warrant for his
arrest. His answer was, " I will hear him for myself." The Judge, unable
to get into the house, stood outside, unknown to Mr. Manning. The text was,
" Behold the Judge standeth at the door." After service, he said to those who
asked for the warrant : " God forbid I should lay hands on that young man. I
would there were more like him in the country." The Judge died 1806, aged
65 years. His son John, for over 25 years one of the members for York, died
29th April, 1875, aged 91 years. The old homestead at "Aukpaque" is in
possession of the grandson of the Judge, the Hon. John C. Allen, Chief Jus
tice of New Brunswick.
t Judge Upham was a Massachusetts Loyalist, and at the close of the war
Major in the Dragoons. His residence in New Brunswick was at Hammond
River. At the organization of the Province he was a member of the Council
and one ofthe Bench. In 1806, at the request ofhis brother Judges, he went
to England to ask an increase of salary, from £300 to £500 stg. In this he
was successful. On the eve of returning, he died, November 1, 1808, at the
•age of 67 years. A daughter of the Judge was tlie first wife of the Hon. John
W. Weldon.

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met the girl picking berries, two miles from the city, near the
Old Westmorland Eoad. He was convicted from the marks on
the ground of the horse-shoes, near where the body of the girl
was found. Luke was executed.
First Ejectment Trial in New Brunswick.
The Governor of Nova Scotia made a grant to Bryan Finu-
cane, Chief Justice of that Province, only a month before New
Brunswick was formed, of " Sugar Island," eight miles above
Fredericton, on the Eiver St. John, — an island of 500 acres.
In 1785, the Chief Justice died, when his brother Andrew
claimed it, as heir at law. The Island at this time was divided
into 10 acre lots, held by disbanded troops.
"Halifax, March 27, 1785.
" My dear Chipman :
" The Chief Justice's grant of Sugar Island was indisputably
included in the general location of land to the Provincials, drawn
for, and in the actual possession of particular corps, and under
the sanction and permission of the Governor of Nova Scotia.
Integrity blushes at the recollection of it and other grants, and
the most intrepid friend to Government will shudder at the con
templation of such iniquity  I hope Col. Allen and
all the parties Avill dispute it by inches.
"Your's, Edw. Winslow."

=?

"Fredericton, 6th July, 1786.
" Dear Sir :
"Mr. A. Finueaue has arrived : what reception he will meet
with I cannot at present understand. Col. Allen has publicly
expressed himself, 'That he will not receive him at his table, as
the character he appears in is so disagreeable to all ranks of peo
ple in this part of York. Of this he will inform him when he
meets him. Should Mr. Finucane venture, in propria persona,
upon the premises, to display his courage, it may chance to be
cooled by a species of discipline ill suited to his years.'
" Thus much for Sugar Island, Gu-enim Island ; the latter
would be an excellent substitute for an Indian name, and would
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60 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
antiquarian to prove the affinity between the Latin and the
Indian language. Mr. Finucane has just published a flaming
advertisement, forbidding all depredations or improvements on
Sugar Island, as the offenders will be prosecuted as the law
directs. 'Bravo,' Mr. Finucane. Col. Allen says, 'Bravissimo,'"
" Your most obedient,
" Ward Chipman, Esq." " Jonathan Sewell, Jun.
Finucane vs. Stelle.
The trial came on at Fredericton, 1787. On the bench, Chief
Justice Ludlow, Judges Putnam and Upham ; Counsel for the
Plaintiff, Jonathan Bliss ancl Elias Hardy ; for the Defendant,
William Wylly* and Ward Chipman. The Plaintiff was non
suited. Ward Chipman wrote Judge Allen on the eve of the trial :
" There occurs to me after the laborious task I have had in
investigating this business, a good old adage which, reversed,
will stand thus : Qui sentit onus sentire et comodium. If we can
get rid of this iniquitous grant, I think we should have some
thing for our trouble, and that we shall is, beyond every doubt,
certain. "Adieu, my dear Sir,
" Your most devoted friend
and humble servant,
"W. Chipman."
The First Appeal Case.
At the February Term, 1793, Finucane brought an action
for Ejectment from Sugar Island against Frederick DePeyster ;
Judges Upham and Saunders on the bench. Elias Hardy for
Plaintiff; Ward Chipman for Defendant.
* William Wylly was a Southern loyalist, and the first King's Counsel and
Registrar of Court of Vice- Admiralty in New Brunswick. Mrs. Wylly was
a daughter of Mr. Mathews, the last Mayor of New York, under the Crown.
In 1787, Mr. Wylly left with his family for the Bahamas, and the year after was
Solicitor General and Surrogate of Court of Vice- Admiralty . In 1804 Mr. Wylly
was appointed Advocate General of Vice- Admiralty Court. In 1812 he was
Chief Justice, and exchanged in 1814 with the Attorney General. In 1822 he
was appointed Chief Justice of St. Vincent. Mr. Wylly died in Devonshire,
Eng., 1828, aged 71 years, leaving -four sons and four daughters.

OF NE W BR UNS 1 1 rlCK. 63
The evidence of Michael Finucane, father of the Plaintiff',
taken under a commission in Ireland, to prove the heirship of
Andrew, was offered in evidence, and objected to as inadmissible,
as the father was an interested party, being next of kin to the
Plaintiff. Judge Upham thought it admissible, Judge Saun
ders contra; it, however, was received. Mr. DePeyster's Counsel
tendered a bill of exceptions to the ruling of the Court, and
brought a writ of error, which was argued before the Court of
Appeals (the Governor and Council), which reversed the judg
ment of the Court. Finucane appealed to the King in Council
from the judgment of the Court of Errors; its judgment was
sustained, and the occupants of Sugar Island retained possession.
Aaron Burr on Sugar Island.
« jS'ir .• " New York, 28th May, 1794.
" I have perused with much pleasure the cause of Finucane
and DePeyster which you transmitted to me at Philadelphia.
It has not been in my power, by reason of pressing [public
engagements, to examine attentively the authorities, much less to
attempt any further elucidation of the subject. Indeed, the in
dustry and ability displayed by the Defendant's Counsel leave
little room to hope that new light can be thrown upon it.
" I am clearly in opinion with the Court of Errors in their
reversal of the judgment of the Supreme Court, and think that
the cause before the King in Council may, on the part of the
Defendant, be safely trusted to the arrangement and authorities
contained in the case you have submitted to my,'perusal.
" I am, respectfully, dear Sir,
"Your humble servant,

" Capt. DePeyster."* ^rezew^- " <%&%&>
Frederic DePeyster, a brother of Abraham, at the close of
the war, was a Captain in the King's 3rd American Eegiment.
In swimming a river on horseback, a rifle bullet passed through
both legs, killing his horse. In 1783 he was a grantee of Parr
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64 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
which he was a Magistrate. In 1792, he was at New York,
engaged in business.
Captain DePeyster was so thin when in the British service,
that not one of his sons, when grown up, could get on his uni
form coat, and when sixty was so large there were few such to
be met. His first wife was a daughter of Commissary General
Hake ; his second, a daughter of Gerard G. Beekman, and grand
daughter of Lieut.-Governor Van Cortland t. Capt. DePeyster
died of apoplexy, 1830, aged 70 years. He walked from his tea
table to his death-bed, having never had a pain nor an ache in
his lifetime, throughout which he never touched a drop of spirits.
He never renounced his allegiance to the British Crown.
His son, Frederic, died at his country seat, Duchess County,
New York, I8th August, 1882, in his 86th year, leaving a son,
Gen. J. Watts DePeyster, noted for his interest in historic matters.
In the Southern rebellion three great grandsons of Frederic
DePeyster, a grantee of Parr Town, took part; two died from
exposure in the war. Johnston DePeyster (now Col.) hoisted,
3rd April, 1865, the first Union flag on the Capitol of Eich
mond. The Christmas following, the city of Xew York tendered
to him (then in his 18th year) the thanks of the city for giving
New York this historic honor.
The descendants of Abraham and Frederic DePeyster to
day hold a first place in New York.
The Mallard House
was a plain two story building, on the North side of King Street,
where the Eoyal Hotel stands. At the first election of members
for the House of Assembly, it was the head-quarters of the Gov
ernment candidates — Jonathan Bliss, .Ward Chipman, Christo
pher Billop,* William Pagan, Stephen Hoyt, John McGeorge.
* Col. Billop, when the war commenced, was a member of the New York
Legislature, representing Staten Island, where lie resided, and Colonel of the
Militia. The following is an incident in his history :
" To the Keeper of the Common Jail for the County of Burlington. Greeting :
" You are hereby commanded to receive into your custody the body of
Colonel Christopher Billop, prisoner of war, herewith delivered to you, and

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 65
The card of the candidates closed as follows : " If we have
the honor to be elected, we will not directly nor indirectly, receive
any pay, reward, gratuity or allowance for our time, or attendance,
or service as representatives in the General Assembly."
The poll opened Monday, the 7th of November, 1785. In
the first issue of the Royal Gazette * after, was the following :]
having put irons on his hands and feet, you are to chain him down to the-
floor in a close room in the said jail, and there to detain him, giving him
bread and water only for food, until you receive further orders from me, or
the Commissary of Prisoners for the State of New Jersey.
" Given under my hand at Eliz'th Town, this 6th day of November, 1779.
" Elisha Boudinot, Commissioner Pris., New Jersey.
»gIBj — Sorry I am that I have been put under the disagreeable necessity
of a treatment towards your person that will prove so irksome to you ; but
retaliation is directed, and it will, I most sincerely hope, be in your power to
relieve yourself from relaxation of the sufferings of John Leshier. It seems
nothing short of retaliation will teach Britons to act like men of humanity.
" I am, Sir, your most humble servant,
" To Col. Chbistopher Billop." " Elisha Boudinot, Com. Prisoners.
John Leshier had murdered a Loyalist, whom he had waylaid. In 1797,
Col. Billop was appointed to a seat in the Council. The Hon. Wm. Black,
and the Bev. Dr. Willis, Rector of Trinity, married daughters. His residence
was in King Street, the next below the present Waverley House. Col. Billop
died in his 90th year, 28th March, 1827.
* Christopher Sower was born at Germantown, near Philadelphia, January
27th, 1754, and worked at the business of printing. From 1778 to the close
of the war he was in New York. At the evacuation he went to London to
get compensation. In addition to an allowance in money, he was granted a.
pension, with the offices of Deputy Postmaster General and King's Printer of
New Brunswick. Mr. Sower arrived in the Province in the fall of 1784. The
first printing office, with the post office, was in Dock Street. In 1790, Mr.
Sower bought of Monsieur Tabideau and others, at French Village, Hammond
River, 1,400 acres of land. He named his place "Brookville'' (now Govern
ment Stock Farm). Mr. Sower built a two-story double log house for his
residence and printing office. The Royal Gazette and Journals of the Legisla
ture were printed at Brookville. At the election, 1792, Mr. Sower was an
unsuccessful candidate. In the spring of 1799, he went on a visit to Phila
delphia and Baltimore, and had completed arrangements with his brother
Samuel for a co-partnership in a type foundry, when he was stricken with
apoplexy, and died July 3rd, 1799, at the age of 43 years, leaving a widow,
one son and four daughters. The son, Brook Watson Sower, learned the
business of printer with his uncle at Philadelphia. He died in Virginia
E

6 6 INCIDENTS IN EARL Y HISTOR Y
"Wednesday evening last, a mob collected at McPherson's
Coffee House, where the poll had been held the first two days,
and proceeded a little after dark, armed with sticks, clubs and
bludgeons, to Mallard's, where a number were quietly and peace
fully collected. The mob, after the most violent threats against
those who were in the house, wounded several gentlemen who
defended the passage at the door, and made a general attack upon
the house with stones and brick-bats, demolishing all the win
dows. The gentlemen within, fearing immediate destruction to
themselves, returned the stones and brick-bats upon the mob,
who began to grow very violent and outrageous. By this means,
and the seasonable interposition of the troops from Fort Howe
in aid of the civil magistrate, the mob was dispersed. Several
that were concerned were apprehended and confined.
"The rioters were admitted to bail for their appearance at the
next Supreme Court, and in the meantime to keep the peace and
he of good behaviour.
" A number of merchants and others met at Mallard's imme
diately after, to consult on the best means of continuing the
election. Attorney General Bliss, in a speech of considerable
length, clearly stated the present position of public affairs, and
the necessity of making choice of proper persons to represent the
City and County of St. John in the General Assembly ; he took
notice of the unjust clamor raised against the agents for the loca
tion of lands and distribution of supplies, and others in whom
the Government have confidence."
The poll continued to the end of fifteen days, when the Gov
ernment candidates were elected.
Trial of the Eioters.
A Supreme Court of Judicature opened at St. John 2nd
May, 1786.
On the Bench:* The Hon. George Duncan Ludlow, Chief
Justice; Hon. James Putnam, Hon. Isaac Allen, Puisne Judges.
1866, at the age of 82. A son and namesake is living in Philadelphia, the
oldest representative of the first King's Printer and first Deputy Postmaster
General of New Brunswick.
* When two or more Judges sat on the Bench, it was called " Trial at Bar."
The last at St. John was in 1788. They were continued at Fredericton many
years. When the Judges differed, each charged the Jury. — From Manuscript:
"Early Lawyers and Judges of New Brunswick and their Times."

OF NEW BR UNS WICK. (J 7
The leading rioters — John Jenkins, John Mullin, Jeremiah
Cane, William Eeily, James Higgins, and Charles McConnell —
were placed on trial.
Sheriff Oliver, one of the witnesses on the part of the Crown,
said :
"After the poll for the day was over at Carleton, went to
McPherson's; the house was full. At dusk, saw a great number
at the the corner with clubs, crying, ' let us go up.' Dissuaded
them; they appeared quiet; afterwards endeavored to quiet the
mob at Mallard's; told them he was the Sheriff, and commanded
peace, but to no purpose; the brick-bats drove them off; they
endeavored to rally; said they lost Tool; endeavored to get him
out." The Jury returned Jenkins, Eeily and Higgins guilty, on
which they were fined Ten Pounds each, with three months im
prisonment to Eeily and Higgins, and to find security in Fifty
Pounds each for their good behaviour for three months, and to
stand committed until their fines and fees were paid.
The 3rd day of January, 1786, the first Session of the Legis
lature met at the Mallard House.
JIEMBEES ELECTED.
St. John: William Pagan, Jonathan Bliss, Christopher Billop,
Ward Chipman, John McGeorge, Stanton Hazard.
York: Daniel Murray, Isaac Atwood, Daniel Lyman, Ed
ward Stelle.
Westmorland: Amos Botsford, Charles Dixon, Samuel Gay,
Andrew Kinnear.
King's: John Coffin, Ebenezer Foster.
Queen's: Samuel Dickinson, John Yeomans.
Charlotte: William Paine, James Campbell, Eobert Pagan,
Peter Clinch.
Northumberland: Elias Hardy, William Davidson.
Sunbury : William Hubbard, Eichard Vandeburg.
Speaker: Amos Botsford ; Clerk: William Paine.
The returns were made to the Provincial Secretary * by the
following Sheriffs :
* Hon. and Rev. Jonathan Odell, through the war, was Chaplain to a loyal
New Jersey Regiment. In 1782, colors were presented to the King's Ameri-

(58 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
St. John: Wm. S. Oliver; York: John Murray; Westmor
land: Ambrose Sherman; King's: Crosby Hunt; Queen's: John
Eobinson; Northumberland: Benjamin Marsten; Charlotte: Tho
mas Wyer; Sunbury: Abraham DePeyster.
First Dramatic Performance in New Brunswick !
FOR PUBLIC CHARITY,
On Saturday, 28th of March, 1789,
at Mallard's Long Eoom, King Street,
will be performed,
THE COMEDY OF
THE BUSY BODY!
To which will be added :
WHO'S THE DUPE?
"The doors to be opened at half-past Five. To begin pre
cisely at half-past Six o'clock.
"Tickets at three shillings each, to be had at Mallard's.
"No money will be received at the door, nor any person ad
mitted without Ticket."
" Editorial. — Saturday evening last, was presented before the most nume
rous and polite assembly which has appeared in this Town, ' The Busy Body,'
with 'Who's the Dupe?' by a company of Gentlemen. Mallard's Long
Room on this occasion was converted into a pretty Theatre. The scenes, the
decorations and dresses were entirely new, and in a very fine style. The parts
of the Drama were, in general, well cast, and the characters supported with
great life and humor. Some* ofthe Company displayed comic talents which
can Dragoons at New York, in the presence of Prince William Henry, when
Mr. Odell delivered an address. At the organization of New Brunswick, he
was appointed Provincial Secretary, with a seat in Council. Mr. Odell died
at Fredericton, 25th of November, 1818, in his 82nd year. He was the last of
the Council of 1784. His son, William Franklin, named after the last loyal
Governor of New Jersey, was born there, 1776. He studied law in the office
of Ward Chipman. To him the honor belongs of designating Maks Hill,
the N. W. angle of Nova Scotia. In the office of Provincial Secretary he
succeeded his father. He died November 25th, 1844, at the age of 68 years.
The chief representative to-day is Hon. William H. Odell, one of New Bruns
wick's Senators.
-At a performance at the Bristol Grammar School, England, Jonathan
and Stephen Sewell took part. One of the tragedians present was Mrs. Sid-

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 69
would have done honor to a British Theatre ; and it is justice to say that all
exceeded the expectations of the most favourable of their friends. The ap
plauses of the assembly manifested the highest gratification in this the first
dramatic exhibition in this Province." PROLOGUE.
******
Here, too, in honored loyalty's retreat,
Where citizens from every clime have met,
Distress is found — distress that knows belief —
Distress that asks, and that requires relief.
* * * * x *
A humane band of citizens, 'tis true,
Have done much good, but much is yet to do ;
Their scanty fund with conscious joy we know
Hath oft relieved variety of woe.
Their reverend Patron, who with steady zeal
Urged every measure for the public weal ;
Too soon they lost — in early age he fled,
With all the honors of a hoary head.
His words, his actions, with peculiar charm,
Made selfish vice the liberal pleasures try,
And stoics owe the glow of charity.

dons. She was so much pleased with Jonathan that she sent to him the
following complimentary lines from her pen:
" The world is dull, and seldom gives us cause
For joy, surprise or well deserved applause;
Young Heaven-taught Sewell ; * behold ! in thee
Sufficient cause for all the three.
Thy rising genius managed Cato's part
To charm away and captivate the heart ;
'Tis rare for boys like thee to play the man —
There are but few in years who nobly can ;
But thou, a youth of elegance and ease,
In Cato's person, to perform and please,
Hast common youth and manhood both outdone,
And proved thyself dame nature's chosen son."
* Jonathan Sewell, in 1808, was Chief Justice of Quebec. In 1838 he
resigned on a pension from the British Government of £1,000 stg. He was
born at Boston, June 6th, 1766, and died at Quebec, November 12th, 1839.
Mrs. Sewell, a daughter of William Smith, the last Chief Justice of New York
Hnder the Crown, and the first of Quebec, died at the age of 74 years, 29th
May, 1849. Of 22 children, 12 survived her.

7() INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Benedict Arnold.
Benedict Arnold, on joining the British service at New York,
1780, received six thousand guineas, with the command of a
regiment and the rank of a General. In January, 1781, he was
in command of the forces at Virginia, remaining there until his
return in June to New York. He was succeeded by Lord Corn
wallis, who, on the 19th of October, surrendered to General
Washington. From the "Chesapeake" prize money Arnold received £2,068.
On the 15th of December, 1781, Arnold left New York for
England with a fleet of one hundred sail. He was on board the
ship Robust; the other passengers in her were, Lord Cornwallis,
Gen. Tarleton, Cols. Dundas, York and Lake, Major Eoss and
Capt. Sterling.
After being out eleven days, a gale arose, so violent that the
Robust was so much injured that she had to bear away for the
West Indies. Lord Cornwallis, with others, went on board
the Grey Hound, and Gen. Arnold and Capt. Sterling on board
the Edward. Arnold, after a residence in England of less than
four years, returned to America. While there the British Gov
ernment gave Mrs. Arnold a pension for life of £500 sterling,
with pensions of £100 to each of her children.
» Dear Chipman : " Hai™> ^v. 22, 1785.
 " Will you believe General Arnold is here from
England, in a brig of his own, as he says, reconoitering the
country. He is bound for your city, which he will of course
prefer to Halifax, and settle with you. Give you joy ofthe ac-
<lnisition- "S. S. Blowers."
Arnold arrived at St. John, and purchased lot 1329, Main
Street, Lower Cove, and on it erected a store. In May, 1786, he
purchased of Nehemiah Beckwith a vessel on the stocks at Mau
gerville, river St. John. He named her the " Lord Sheffield."
Arnold went on a trading voyage to the West Indies in her, and
from there to England, leaving his business at St. John with his
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OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 73
England he effected insurance on the Lower Cove building of
£1,000; on stock, £4,000; and on stock in the King Street store,
£1,000 sterling.
Arnold returned to St. John in the ship Peggy, arriving there
with his family July, 1787.
On the night of the 11th July, 1788, the Lower Cove store,
with its contents, was burnt. The General's son, Henry, was
sleeping there, and narrowly escaped with his life.
Nearly two years after the fire, Munson Hayt, from whom
he had separated, charged Arnold with setting fire to the build
ing, on which the General brought an action for slander, claiming
£5,000 damages, retaining Attorney General Bliss and Solicitor
General Chipman. Hayt's Counsel was Elias Hardy. The trial
came on at the September Court, 1790, before Judge Allen and
the following jury : Thomas Suvenur, Adam Henigar, Edwin
Ewar, Daniel Leavitt, Stephen Humbert, Tredway F. Older,
James Gaynor, Thomas Mullin, John Whitman, James Hart,
William Clarke, Charles McPherson.
The jury gave the plaintiff twenty shillings damages.
Benedict Arnold Leaves New Brunswick.
" Public Auction, at the house of General Arnold, King
Street, Thursday, 22nd September, at 11 o'clock, if fair weather,
if not, the first fine day :
A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
comprising excellent feather beds, mahogany four post bedsteads,
with furniture; a set of elegant Cabriole chairs, covered with
blue damask, sofas and curtains to match ; Card, Tea and other
Tables, looking glasses, a Secretary desk and book-case, fire
screens, girandoles, lustres, an easy and sedan chair, with a great
variety of other furniture.
"Likewise: An elegant set of Wedgewood Gilt Ware, two
Tea table sets of Nankeen China, a variety of glassware, a Ter
restrial Globe. Also a double Wheel Jack, and a great quantity
of kitchen furniture. Also, a Lady's elegant Saddle and Bridle.
"John Cha loner,
"St. John, Sept. 6, 1791. "Auctioneer."

74 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Arnold in England.
DUEL WITH LORD LAUDERDALE.
Of the duel, Mrs. Arnold wrote a son of the General's by his
first wife:
"I was greatly distressed by your father being concerned in
a duel; but it has ended so safely and honorable to him, I am
happy it has taken place. The Earl of Lauderdale cast some
reflections upon his public character in the House of Lords, for
which your father demanded an apology, which his Lordship
refused to make. On Sunday morning, July the first, they went
out a few miles from London, with their seconds, Lord Hawke
your father's, and Charles Fox Lord Lauderdale's. Lord Lau
derdale received your father's fire, but refused to return it, saying
he had no enmity to him. Your father, declared he would
not quit the field without an apology. His Lordship made
a very satisfactory one. Your father has gained very great credit
in this business, and I fancy it will deter others from taking
liberties with him."
"Dear Sir  " London, August 16, 1792.
"We feel ourselves much obliged to you and Mrs. Chipman
for the kindly concern you expressed for the sufferings on the
voyage to England, and for your good wishes. We have the
pleasure to assure you that we enjoy tolerable health, and find
this country full as pleasant as St. John, though we much regret
the loss of the little friendly society we had there.
" I have taken the liberty to send you a small parcel, con
taining flannel hose, socks and a pair of gloves, which I beg you to
accept. Should you again be attacked with the gout, you will
find them serviceable ; I most sincerely wish it may be the case.
I certainly would not, had I the power to transfer the disease to
some of my good friends at St. John. There is a small parcel in
your's that I will thank you to send to Mr. Bliss.
" Mrs. Arnold joins me in best wishes to you and Mrs. Chip-
man, and in sincere wishes for your health ancl happiness. Mas-

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 75
ter George* and Sophia unite in love to Master Chip.f We beg
to be remembered, to Mr. Hazen's family.
" I am, with great regard,
"Dear Sir, yours,
"Ward Chipman, Esq., St. John." " B. Arnold.
"London, 30th August, 1793.
" Dear Sir :
" I intended writing by our friend Eobert Parker, J but his
attention was so much taken up with the ladies when in Devon
shire that he did not let any of his friends know when or where
he embarked. I hear he is married to a very pretty and agree
able lady, and that they embarked in the August packet for
Halifax. "I hope soon to have the pleasure of hearing from you. I
received a letter from Jonathan Bliss, of July : he was then so
much elated and so happy on the birth of a second son § that he
did not mention any news  "Sincerely your's, B. Arnold."
* Master George was born at the King Street residence, St. John, Septem
ber 5, 1787. He died November 1, 1828, in India, Lieut.-Col. in the Bengal
Cavalry. He was named George after George Washington, his father's early
friend, and George III., his later friend.
t Master Chip, was born at St. John, July 10th, 1787. He died 26th
November, 1851, aged 64 years, having held a seat on the Bench nearly 27
years. J Robert Parker was -a, Massachusetts Loyalist. On the peace, he was
appointed Comptroller of Customs and Ordnance Store-keeper at Saint John,
holding both offices to his death in 1823 at the age of 74 years. Mrs. Parker
died at the age of 84, October, 1852. Hon. Chief Justice Parker, who died at
St. John, Nov. 1865, aged 69 years, and Hon. Neville Parker, one of the
Judges of the Supreme Court, who died at St. Andrews, August, 1869, aged
71 years, were sons.
\ The son of Jonathan Bliss was Lewis, the donor of the Family Memorial
Window in the Chancel of Trinity Church, St. John. He was the last of the
four sons, and died 7th September, 1882, aged 89 years, and, with his brother
Henry, was buried in Kendal Green Cemetery, London.

76 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
General Arnold in the West Indies.
"Dear Sir: "Martinique, 14th Jan'y, 1795.
" A few days ago I had the pleasure of receiving letters from
Jonathan Bliss and Ebenezer Putnam,* who informed me my
friends are all well, among whom I rank you and Mr. Parker.
You will all, no doubt, be glad to hear that, after the variety of
scenes I have passed through in this country, and some of them
very hazardous, I not only escaped, but am in the enjoyment of
good health.
" You seem placed in a corner of the world where you are
free from the alarms and misfortunes of war, which is a great
blessing. I expect to embark for England in April, consider
ably improved in fortune and infinitely more in health than when
I left England ; and though I have experienced the distress of
burying two-thirds of my acquaintances in these Islands since I
came out, I scarcely had an hour's sickness.
" I hope you have been fortunate to collect the few debts of
mine left with you, and remitted to Mrs. Arnold.
" Sincerely yours,
" Ward Chipman, Esq., " B. Arnold.
((j^ . o- . "St. Pierre, Martinique, 4th May, 1795.
" I have been detained here longer than I expected, but hope
to embark in few days for England  While I have
made money in this country, I have lately met with a loss of
nearly £3,000 at Grenada, which makes it necessary for me to
collect as many of my old debts as possible. I beg you will
presents my best respects to Mrs. Chipman and to all friends.
"I am, with great regard, your's,
"Ward Chipman." "B. Arnold.
* Ebenezer Putnam was the second son of Judge Putnam. He was a mer
chant at St. John, an Alderman and Registrar of Deeds. He died, 1798, at the
age of 36. He left three sons: Francis, who died at St. Andrews, 1836, aged
39 years ; Charles, who died at Fredericton, 1837 ; and John, who died at
Boston. The representative of the family, John Millidge Putnam, a son of
Charles, for many years has resided in England.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 77
Mrs. Arnold to Ward Chipman.
London, Queen Ann's Street, East, ")
uSir: 4th June, 1795. )
" Mr. Bobbins having sailed some time ago for America, I
take the liberty of enclosing you the protest. The bill shall go
through the regular form, and be returned to you to take pro
ceedings. General Arnold is not yet returned to England, but
I expect to see him in the course of a month. You have no
doubt heard of the many wonderful escapes he has had, some of
which could only have been effected by his uncommon exertions.
" With respect to politics, I am a miserable croaker, and
ought not, perhaps, to touch them.
" The desertion of our allies places dear old England, in my
opinion, in a very critical situation ; and the late unpopular
measure of bringing the Prince of Wales' debts before Parlia
ment, added to the heavy taxes that must unavoidably be paid
for the prosecution of the war, creates great uneasiness at home.
But at present, we certainly could not make peace upon hon
orable terms.
" I hear much of the gaiety of your little city, but find party
spirit, especially among the ladies, still rages with violence. I
shall always regret my separation from many valuable friends,
among the first of whom I shall always reckon Mrs. Chipman.
Please have the goodness to make my best compliments to her,
and believe me, with much esteem, " Yours, &c, M. Arnold."
Their son, James Eobertson Arnold, an officer in the Eoyal
Engineers, was at St. John 1819. On visiting the old home, he
wept as a child. In 1830 William IV. appointed him one of
his aides-de-camp.Benedict Arnold died at London, June 14, 1801, in his 62nd
year. By his first wife he had two sons, Eobert and Henry.
They settled in Upper Canada on a grant from the British Gov
ernment of 13,000 acres to their father in 1798 for his services
at Guadeloupe.

78 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
General Arnold married, April 8, 1777, for his second wife,
a daughter of Edward Shippen, the last Eoyal Attorney General
of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Arnold died at London, 24th August,
1804, in her 45th year, leaving four sons and one daughter. Of
her an American lately wrote : " In the difficult positions she
occupied, as the wife of General Arnold, she bore herself with a
dignity and grace, and with a modesty, sincerity and truth, of
which any people might be justly proud."
The First Eector of St. John.
The following Ecclesiastical intelligence is from the Royal
Gazette, August 1, 1786 : " Last Sunday morning the Eev. Geo.
Bisset, lately arrived from England, preached in the Church in
this City, and in the evening Messrs. Moore and Gibbons, of the
people called Quakers, the former from New Jersey, the latter
from Pennsylvania. The whole gave great satisfaction."
Mr. Bisset's ministry was short, for he died 3rd March, 1788,
leaving a widow and one son. Before the war he was Eector of
Trinity Church, Newport, Ehode Island.
The Church was on lot 121 Germain Street (east side), be
tween Duke and Queen Streets, used also for the Court Eooms
and Common Council Chambers.
The corner stone of " Old Trinity Church" was laid by the
Eight Eev. Charles,* Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia, 20th Au
gust, 1788, followed by a charge to the clergy and administration
of confirmation to a large number.
The Eector of St. John at the opening of Trinity Church
was Mather Byles, D. D.,f last Eector of Christ's Church, Bos-
*Rev. Charles Inglis, D.D., was the last Rector of New York under the
Crown. In 1781-2 he was Chaplain to 1st Batt. New Jersey Volunteers. At
evacuation, 1783, Dr. Inglis went to Halifax. In 1787 he went to England,
and the 12th of August that year he was consecrated at Lambeth, the first
Bishop of Nova Scotia, with jurisdiction over the other North American
Provinces. He was the first Colonial Bishop of the Church of England. Dr.
Inglis died at Halifax, 24th February, 1816, in the 82nd year of his age, 58th
of his ministry, and 29th of his consecration.
fDr. Byles died at St. John, 12th March, 1814, in his 80th year.

m.

CHARLES INGLIS, D.D.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK 81
ton. In a report to the S. P. G. Society he wrote : " The new
Church was opened Christmas Day, 1791, when he administered
to sixty communicants, and on the following Easter to eighty.
In the year he baptized fifty-five, married forty, and buried
twenty. A bell was presented by William Thompson,* a promi
nent merchant of the place, and a very elegant crimson furniture
for the Communion table, pulpit, and desk by Mr. Whitlock.
At a vestry meeting, 8th December, 1791, it was
"Resolved, That the old Church be sold, price £200. The
bell, organ, and King's Coat of Arms f be removed to Trinity
Church." Until 1811 the Church had no steeple, only a belfry, with
Venetian blinds on the four sides.
Trinity Church.
" To be built by contract, and completed in the course of next summer':
A Clock Story and Spire upon the Tower of Trinity Church, in the City
*William Thompson, from 1792 to 1796, was one of the members for the
County of St. John. He died at the age of 56 years, March 14th, 1802. Mrs.
Thompson died at the age of 75 years, October 24th, 1824. Miss Annabella
Thompson, their daughter, and the last of the family, died February 29th,
1880, aged 93 years.
« J. W. Lawbence, Esq. t Boston, Dec. 9th, 1876.
" My Dear Sir : I have read your letter reciting the evidence you have
collected relating to the origin of the Royal Arms in Trinity Church, Saint
John, and I have not the shadow of a doubt that a little more than a hundred
years ago, on the 17th of March, 1776, they left their home in the Councill
Chamber of the Old Town House, Boston, and sailed out of the harbour with
their friends. Edward Winslow's letter to Ward Chipman, 1785, places the
matter beyond any reasonable doubt.
" What place the Royal Arms occupied on the walls we cannot say ; but
they probably were between the portraits of King Charles II. and King James
II., of more than full length, and in a splendid golden frame.
"Now that we have traced beyond a question the Royal Arms to their
early home in the Council, it may be that other facts of their yet earlier his
tory may be brought to light  "I am, dear Sir, your's very truly,
"Edmukd F. Slafteb."
Rev. E. F. Slafter, of Boston, is Corresponding Secretary of the " New Eng
land Historic Genealogical Society." He married a daughter of Charles
Hazen, Esq., a son of Hon. William Hazen, of Portland Parish, St. John.
F

82 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
of St. John, agreeably to a model thereof, to be seen by applying to Hugh
Johnstok, Sen., Esquire, in the said City.
" Any person or persons desirous of undertaking the above work, will de
liver, or cause to be delivered, to the said Hugh Johnston proposals, in
writing, for that purpose, on or before the 14th day of October next, to be laid
before the Vestry of the said Church, under whose direction the said work is
to be completed. Further particulars may be known by applying to the said
Hugh Johnston.
St. John, llth August, 1809.
Mr. John Venning, while at work on the tower, 2nd of No
vember, 1810, fell to the ground and was killed. In 1811 the
Church was enlarged at the chancel end; and in 1812 the first
clock in St. John placed in the tower. Until that time the bell
was rung every evening at 9 o'clock ; the last in that service was
"Jack Cooley," receiving from the City Corporation two pounds
quarter!)'. On the night of the 26th of February, 1849, the cupola of
the Church ignited from a spark from a fire on the north side
of King Street. To save the Church the cupola had to be cut
down. The Sunday evening after, the Eector, Dr. Gray,* preached
from Psalms xlviii. 9 : " We have thought of Thy loving kind
ness, O God, in the midst of Thy Temple."
" Another building you might have had, but not the building where your
fathers had worshipped ; another structure, more stately perhaps, more spa
cious and more ornamental, but not the structure which reared its head amid
the trees of the forest, and first invited the loyal sons of the infant Colony to
worship within its walls. No doubt there are hearts here this evening to
which these recollections are dear ; yes, dearer far than the pillars and the
dome and the turrets of the most splendid edifice that could have occupied
the place where Old Trinity Chuech has stood. As, then, your ordinances
and the blessings which attend them, and your Holy House where your
fathers have worshipped, are still preserved to you, lift up your hands in the
Sanctuary and bless the Lord ; yea, say with the Psalmist, ' We have thought
of Thy loving kindness, 0 God, in the midst of Thy Temple.' "
*Rev. I. W. D. Gray died while on a visit to his son at Halifax, February
1, 1868, in his 70th year. For 16 years he was assistant to his father, Rev. B.
G. Gray, D. D., and for 28 years Rector.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK.

85

In 1856, Trinity Church was enlarged, with a new front,
tower and steeple, and occupied the old historic ground until the
fire of 1877. The Eoyal Arms, which passed through the perils
of the Eevolution, were saved, and have a place in " New
Trinity," consecrated 9th of December, 1880, by the Eight Eev.
John Medley, D. D., Metropolitan of Canada. The preacher was
the Eev. Dr. Binney, Bishop of Nova Scotia. The last Eector of
"Old Trinity," and the first of "New Trinity," is the Eev.
Canon Brigstocke, of Jesus College, Oxford.

St. John and Pobtland Chueches — Fibst Half Centuby,
Opened : Preacher :
1791. Trinity Church, 
1808. Germain Street Methodist Church, .
1815. St. Malachi's Chapel*

Rev. M. Byles, D. D.
Rev. William Bennett.
Rev. Father Ffrench.

*St. Malachi's Chapel. — In the summer of 1813, the Rev. Chas. Ffrench
held the first service of the Roman Catholic Church in St. John. It was in
the City Court Room, Market Square. At a meeting on the 21st of August,
1814, it was
"Resolved, That the thanks of the Catholics of the City of St. John be
returned to the inhabitants, and' to Halifax, for their liberal subscriptions

86 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Opened. Preacher.
1817. St. Andrew's Kirk  Rev. Geo. Burns, D. D.
1818. Germain Street Baptist Church,f ... Rev. Thomas Griffen.
1822. St. George's Church, Carleton, J ... Rev. Abraham Wood.
1824. St. John Church, Wellington Row, ... Rev. George Best.
1824. Asylum Chapel, King Square, ... Rev. James Priestly.
1829. Methodist Church, Portland, ... Rev. Richard Williams.
1829. Grace Church, Portland,  Rev. B. G. Gray.
Until Christmas Day, 1791, the Church of England held services in the
little Church, Germain Street. From that time the Methodists occupied it to
Christmas Day, 1808 ; and from 1810 it was used by the Baptists until the
opening of the Germain Street Meeting House, 1818.
John Ward
was born at Peekskill, Hudson Eiver, 1752. Sir Wm. Howe,
in 1777, appointed him an Ensign in Col. Beverley Eobinson's
regiment. In 1778 he received a Lieutenant's commission from
Sir Henry Clinton. When Major Andrg, 1780, went to West
Point in the sloop of war Vulture to meet Arnold, the escort was
under command of Lieut. Ward. On her return to New York,
Arnold, and not Andr6, was on board. The latter having left
towards building a Catholic Church, amounting to nearly Eight Hundred
Pounds." And in further testimony of their gratitude, it was
Resolved, That the names of the subscribers and donations be alphabetically
written on parchment, and framed, and hung in the Church, as justly entitled
to the prayers of the congregation while the Church exists.
John Tool, \ Church
Bernard Kiernan, J Wardens.
St. John, N. B., 21st August, 1814.
•(-"New Baptist Meeting House will be opened for the worship of
God, on Lord's Day next, when appropriate hymns will be sung and sermons
preached. Collections will be made towards the expense of building. Ser
vice at 11 a. m., and 6, evening.
" St. John, July 8th, 1818."
% On lots 124 and 125 Carleton, St. John's Chapel was built early after the
Loyalists arrived. Occasional service was held by the Rector of Trinity, also
by lay readers, the most historic was John M. Smith, Teacher, receiving from
Trinity £20 per annum. His last service was Christmas Day, 1805. June
Term, 1806, Mr. Smith was tried before Judge Upham, and ordered to hold a
levee in front of City Hall, foot of King Street, in the pillory.

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OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 89
by land was taken prisoner. One of his captors, Paulding, mar
ried a sister of Lieut. Ward's.
The last ofthe troops that left New York for Parr Town were
under his command. The landing was at the Lower Cove. As
shelter could not be found, Lieut. Ward with the troops camped
under canvas through the winter on the ground long known as
the Barrack Square. The tents were trenched around and cov
ered with spruce, brought in the boats of the transports from
Partridge Island.
Lieut. Ward drew lot 412, King Street, and shortly after
removed to Sussex, King's County. Ward's Creek was named
after him. Eeturning to St. John, he entered on a successful
business career.
First Steamboat in New Brunswick.
The General Smyth, the first steamboat in New Brunswick,
was launched from the yard of John Lawton, Portland, April,
1816. Her owners were, John Ward, Hugh Johnston, Sen.,
Lauchlan Donaldson, J. C. F. Bremner, of St. John, and Eobert
Smith, Fredericton. The second steamboat, the St. George, 204
tons, was launched April, 1825, from the yard of Owens & Law-
ton, and owned by John Ward & Sons and Hugh Johnston &
Co. This boat had a copper boiler, and, like the General Smyth,
made one trip each way in the week.
The pioneer steamboat in the Bay of Fundy trade was the
St. John. In her was placed the machinery of the General Smyth.
In 1827 the boat was sold to James Whitney.
In 1831 the steamer John Ward was placed on the Eiver,
followed in 1835 by the Fredericton. In the latter was placed
the machinery and boiler of the St. George. The owners of the
River steamers were, John Ward & Sons and John M. Wilmot.*
* John M. Wilmot, the father of Hon. R. D. Wilmot, Lieut.-Governor of
New Brunswick, for many years one of the representatives of the County of
St. John. In 1833, the year of New Brunswick's Semi-Centennial, Mr. Wilmot
was Mayor of the City. On retiring from business, he removed to Belmont,
Sunbury County, and died, 1847, aged 72 years.

90 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
The Royal Tar was the first New Brunswick steamer be
tween St. John and Boston, Thomas Eeed, commander. Her
principal owners were John Hammond and Daniel McLaughlin.
The boat was burnt in Penobscot Bay, 20th October, 1836. On
board was a caravan. Thirty-two passengers were lost.
The steam ferry boat Victoria, the first in the harbor, com
menced running between St. John and Carleton 5th Sept., 1839.
steam saw mill.
The pioneer steam saw mill in New Brunswick was on the
Straight Shore, Portland, Allan Otty and E. W. Crookshank, Jr.,
proprietors. It was started for the first time 29th July, 1822,
in the presence of Sir James Kempt, Lieut.-Governor of Nova
Scotia, and General Smyth. The first shipment of deals from
St. John was to Cork, 1822, in the schooner Amelia, Captain
Spencer, by E. Hamilton, Son & Co. They were end by hand.
From 1809 to 1821 Mr. Ward was one of the members for
the County of St. John.
Mr. Ward had two grand sons (Barton and Newton Wallop)
living with him. On the 13th June, 1818, their uncle Charles,
after returning from militia duty, left in his room two horse pis
tols. The boys, not knowing they were loaded, began playing
with them ; and Barton, then 10 years of age, fired one from the
window at an old man, Daniel Davoust, standing on the King
Street sidewalk, when he fell to the ground dead.
The father of the boys, Barton Wallop, was Naval officer at
St. John, and married a daughter of Mr. Ward. She died at
Newfoundland. Mr. Wallop died at his residence, Prince Wil
liam Street, 27th January, 1824, in his 43rd year. He was a
grandson of the 2nd Earl of Portsmouth. Barton, his son, for
many years has lived in England.
On the 60th anniversary of the landing of the Loyalists, 18th
May, 1843, Major Ward was presented with the following ad
dress from the officers of the artillery :
" Sir : " Saint John, May 18th, 1843.
"Assembled for the purpose of celebrating the Sixtieth Anniversary of
the landing of the Loyalists in this Province, and the Fiftieth of the formation

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 91
of the first (or Loyal) Company of Artillery, now embodied in the New
Brunswick Regiment of Artillery, We, the Officers of that corps in St. John,
gladly avail ourselves of the occasion to express the sentiments of high respect
entertained towards you by our Regiment, and in which we feel assured every
member of this community participates.
" Deservedly beloved and esteemed as you have ever been by all around
you throughout the course of a life already extended beyond the ordinary
span allotted to mortals, we claim you with pride as one of the first officers of
the corps to which we have now the honor to belong ; and we hail you at the
same time as one of the few survivors of that gallant band, who — surrendering
all save the undying honor of their sacrifice — followed the standard of their
Sovereign to these shores, and whose landing we this day commemorate.
" That health and prosperity may yet long be yours, and that the evening
of your days may be as free from a cloud as your past life has been unspotted,
is the sincere desire of the corps in whose behalf we have the honor to sub
scribe ourselves, « with great respect, Sir.
"Your obedient servants,
" T. L. Nicholson, William Hughson,
" Major N. B. R. A. Captain.
" Jas. Wm. Boyd, Charles J. Melick,
" Capt. and Paymaster. Captain.
" Stephen K. Foster, Wm. Weight,
Captain. 1st Lieutenant.
" Edw. B. Peters, N. W. Wallop,
" Lieut, and Qr.-Master. Lieutenant.
" Chas. C. Stewart, 1st Lieut. Lewis W. Dubant, Lieut.
" To John Wabd, Esquire, J. P., Major, &c."
Major Ward died the 5th of August, 1846, aged 92 years. Two sons sur
vived him: John, who died January, 1875, in his 93rd year; and Charles, Jan
uary, 1882, aged 91 years.

The New-Brunswick Courier.
Vol. 1. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1811. No. 1.
"TO THE PUBLIC.
" The subscribers have this day published the first number of a Periodical
Paper, under the title of " The New Brunswick Courier," and solicit the patron
age of the public in general.
" The New Brunswick Courier (for the present) will be published at Jacob
S. Mott's office, Prince William Street, where subscriptions, advertisements,
etc., will be thankfully received and punctually attended to.

92 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
" 1. The New Brunswick Courier will be published every Thursday morn
ing, on good paper and fair type, for 12s. 6d. per annum to each subscriber,
payable half yearly.
" 2. Subscribers living in the City, on the East side of the River, will have
their paper as soon as issued from the press, and it will be forwarded to those
living on the West side by the ferry boat, and to the remote parts of the
Province and elsewhere with all possible dispatch.
"Henry Chubb & Co."
First Marriage Notice.
" Married, at Fredericton, 2nd April, 1811, by the Rev. George Pidgeon,
Rector, Capt. Robeet Moodie,* of the 104th Regiment, to Miss Frances,
third daughter of Hon. George Sproule, Surveyor General."
Obituary.
Died, at Fredericton, 21st December, 1811, in the 53rd year of his age,
the Hon. William Balfour, Major General, and lately President and Com
mander-in-Chief of New Brunswick.
When Col. Carleton assumed the Government, 1784, Captain Balfour was
at Fort Howe.
The War of 1812.
In the war of 1812 with the United States, privateers were
fitted out to assist the vessels of war in the Bay of Fundy, and
on the New England coast.
The General Smyth, October 1812, brought into port the
American brig Reward, with flour, from Salem to Spain. The
cargo was valued at $14,500.
The ship Jane, Donaldson master, from St. John to Glasgow,
was captured by the ship John, and carried into Boston.
The "Plumper."
The brig of war Plumper, from Halifax to St. John, was
wrecked 5th December, 1812, near Dipper Harbor, in a snow
storm. Her commander, Lieut. Bray, with thirty-six of the
crew and seven passengers, were lost; midshipman Hall and
twenty-eight of the crew were saved. On board was $70,000 of
specie for the Commissariat.
*Capt. Moodie removed to Upper Canada, and during the rebellion of 1837
was proceeding to give information of an intended attack, and was stopped
by a guard placed by William L. McKenzie four miles above Toronto. Capt.
Moodie fired a pistol, on which one of the party shot him dead, the first who
fell in the rebellion.

HENRY CHUBB.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 95
His Majesty's schooner Breem, Lieut. Charles Hare,* July
13, 1813, brought in the American packet, of New York, with
flour, the Fox, of Portland, with flour and corn, bound for East-
port, and the Dispatch, from North Carolina, with flour and
naval stores. "By Authority.
" All persons now residing within the limits of the City, and its vicinity,
who consider themselves citizens of the United States of America, are required
forthwith to report themselves at the office of Police, held at the Recorder's
office, Prince William Street, where they will receive directions for the future
government of their conduct.
" Every stranger will, upon his arrival, immediately report himself at the
same office, and apply there for permission before his departure from the city.
"St. John, 19th June, 1813." Volunteer Seamen.
"Two hundred volunteer seamen having arrived to be forwarded to the
Lakes, the Commander of the Naval Force on this Station begs to solicit the
assistance of the inhabitants, who are proprietors of sleighs and sleds, in for
warding these brave fellows on their way to Fredericton.
" St. John, 24th January, 1814. H. Fleming Senhouse."
" On the 29th, at 8 a. m., the Brave Tabs destined for Canada landed,
and, with the band of the 8th Regiment.f proceeded to Queen Square, where
*Married, at St. John, August 11th, 1813, by Rev. Roger Viets, Assistant
Minister, Lieut. Charles Hare, Commander of H. M. schooner Breem, to Miss
Mary Stewart, daughter of the late John McGeorge, Esq.
Mr. McGeorge was one of the St. John members in the first Parliament.
He was lost at sea 1795. In 1797 his widow married John Black, agent for
the British Government in the shipment of masts.
f When the war of 1812 commenced, the 104th, or King's New Brunswick
Regiment, Col. Halkett, was at Fort Howe. After leaving for Canada, the
8th Regiment took its place, succeeded by the 102nd Regiment, followed by the
98th Regiment, Col. Daniell. In 1818 the 74th Regiment, Col. French, was at
Fort Howe, the military station at St. John from 1777 to 1821. Sergeant
William Cobbett — afterwards a member of Parliament— arrived there with
a detachment of the 54th Regiment, in 1785. When only one Regiment in
the Province, a wing would be at St. John. The 74th Regiment was the last
at Fort Howe and first at the Lower Cove barracks. In 1823 the 52nd Light
Infantry, Col. Rowen, was at St. John, followed in 1827 by the 81st Regiment,
Col. Creigh. In 1830, the Rifle Brigade, Col. Eeles ; 1833, the 34th Regi
ment, Col. Fane ; 1836, 43rd Light Infantry, Col. Booth ; 1838, 85th Regiment,
Col. Maxwell; 1839, 11th Regiment, Col. Goldie; 1841, 69th Regiment Col.

96 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
the sleighs were in readiness to receive them. At 9 o'clock they set out on
their journey, amid the acclamations of a large concourse of citizens."
"FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
" By Ceookshank & Johnston :
" The remaining part of the wreck of H. M. S. Plumper, now lying at
Dipper Harbor, with guns, rigging, and unrecovered part of $70,000. Terms
at sale. " R. Edwaeds, Deputy Commissary General.
"St. John, 6th July, 1815."
" Hymeneal. — Married, at Trinity Church, July 21, 1816, by Rev. George
Pidgeon, Rector, Henry Chubb, proprietor of the New Brunswick Courier, to
Jane, daughter of the late Peter Lugrin, Esq."
Chesapeake Negroes.
A large number of slaves took refuge on board the British
ships of war in the Chesapeake, and were taken to Halifax and
Bermuda. The Romulus arrived at St. John 25th May, 1815,
with 371 from Halifax. The negro settlement at Loch Lomond
was founded by them.
In 1835, the "John Gape" letters appeared in the Courier,
on the Crown Land Department, increasing the subscription list
from 1,000 to 1,500.
In 1840, the proprietors of the Courier were, Henry Chubb,
Samuel Seeds, and Henry J. Chubb, the latter a son of the
founder. He died at New York 26th June, 1846, aged 28 years.
In 1850 Mr. Chubb was appointed to the Mayoralty of St.
John, the last by the Government. He died 29th May, 1855,
in his 69th year.
The New Brunswick Courier from the first was a commercial
success, yielding only at last to changes inevitable from the in
troduction of the Telegraph and Ocean steam navigation.
Monins; 1842, 36th Regiment, Col. Maxwell; 1843, 30th Regiment, Col.
Ormond ; 1845, 33rd Regiment, Col. Whannel ; 1848, 1st Royals, Col. Deane ;
1850, 97th Regiment, Col. Lockyer; 1851, 72nd Regiment, Col. Murray; 1854,
76th Regiment, Col. Gardner; 1858, 62nd Regiment, Col. Daubeny; 1864,
15th Regiment, Col. Cole (succeeded by Col. Grierson) ; 1868, 60th Rifles,
Col. Hawley ; 1869, 78th Highlanders, Major Warren. This Regiment, with
the 22nd, Col. Harding, at Fredericton, were the last Regiments in New
Brunswick.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK.

97

Two Graduates of the " Courier " Office.
The two first one cent newspapers in America, the Sun and
the Trahscoipt, were printed at the job office, New York, of
Anderson & Smith. The third, the Herald, was issued from the
same office, 6th May, 1835, with Bennet, Anderson & Smith,
proprietors. The business manager and editor was James Gor
don Bennet. Consequent on the burning of the printing office
a few months later, the paper was continued by Mr. Bennet.
Henry Anderson was born at St. John, and learned the printing
business in the office of the Courier. He died at New York in
his 31st year, 28th October, 1838.

ROBERT SHIVES.

In 1827 Robert Shives entered the Courier office, graduating
in 1834. His father was a grandson of Dr. Robert Kilgour,
Bishop of Aberdeen, one of the consecrators of Dr. Seabury, the
first Bishop in the United States.
Married, at Parish of Portland, Sunday evening, 14th, July, 1811, by
Rev. Oliver Arnold, Rector of Sussex, Mr. Robert Shives, Merchant, of St.
John, to Martha, daughter of Mr. John Wiggins, of said Parish.
G

98 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
While on a visit to Scotland, their son Robert was born. Mr.
Shives died at St. John 30th December, 1824, aged 37 years.
In 1866, Robert Shives was appointed Emigrant Agent for
New Brunswick, and retired from the Press. He died at the
age of 64 years, 7th January, 1879.
The New Brunswick Newspapers the First Half Century.
First
Issue. Publisher.
1783. The Royal Gazette and Nova Scotia Intelligencer, ... Lewis & Ryan.
1784. The Royal New Brunsw'k Gazette & Gen. Advertiser, "
1785. The Royal Gazette and Weekly Advertiser,  Christopher Sower.
born 1756 ; died 1799.
1785. The St. John Gazette and General Advertiser, ... John Rvan.
born 1761 ; died 1847.
1799. The St. John Gazette and Weekly Advertiser, ... Jacob S. Mott.
born 1773; died 1814.
1799. The Royal Gazette and New Brunswick Advertiser, John Ryan.
born 1761 ; died 1847.
1804. The New Brunswick Chronicle,  Michael Ryan.
born 17S4 ; died 1829.
1806. The Fredericton Telegraph,  Michael Ryan.
born 1784; died 1829.
1807. The Royal Gazette and New Brunswick Advertiser, Jacob S. Mott.
born 1773; died 1814.
1808. The Times and True Briton,  Wm. Durant & Co.
born 1780 ; died 1832.
1811. The New Brunswick Courier  Henry Chubb & Co.
born 1787; died 1855.
1811. The City Gazette,  Wm. Durant & Co.
born 1780; died 1832.
1815. The Gazette and New Brunswick Advertiser,  Ann Mott.
born 1774; died 1861.
1815. The New Brunswick Royal Gazette, Fredericton, *George F. Lugrin.
born 1791 ; died 1835.
1819. The Star and Commercial Intelligencer, ... Reynolds & Younghusband.
born 1787; died 1853 ; born 1798 ; died 1850.
1819. The St. Andrew's Herald^  John M. Cochren.
1825. The Miramichi Mercury (changed to Gleaner), ... James A. Pierce.
born 1804; died 1865.
*In 1822 Mr. Lugrin retired from the Press, and was succeeded in the
office of King's Printer by John Simpson, who died 1863, in his 64th year.
f The St. Andrew's Herald, was the property of a Company. Its editor,
John Cochren, early retired, and was succeeded by David Howe, brother of
Hon. Joseph Howe. In 1822, Peter Stubbs, a merchant of St. Andrews, pur
chased the Herald; his foreman was John H. Story. In 1831 he sold it to his
son John ; the paper shortly after was discontinued. From 1820 to 1827, Mr.
Stubbs was one of the members for Charlotte. In 1832 he returned to Scot
land, and died 1840, in his 57th year.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 99
FirstIssue. Publisher.
1827. The British Colonist,  John Hooper.
born 1791 ; died 1869.
1828. Tlie Weekly Observer  Cameron & Seeds.
born 1799 ; died 1858 ; born 1806 ; died 1864.
1830. The St. Andrew's Courant,  Colin Campbell.
born 1783 ; died 1843.
1833. The Fredericton Watchman,  George F. Lugrin.
born 1791 ; died 1835.
1833. The St. Andrew's Standard, George N. Smith.
bom 1789 ; died 1854.
The Commercial News and General Advertiser, the first tri-weekly penny
newspaper in the British Colonies, was issued at St. John September 16, 1839,
by George E. Fenety, now Queen's Printer.
The First New Brunswick Telegram.
"St. John, 30th April, 1851.
"By Telegraph from St. Andrews.
" To Db. William Bayaed.
" Being the first subscriber to the Electric Telegraph Company, I am hon
ored by the first communication to your city announcing this great and
wonderful work God has made known to man by giving us control of His
lightnings. " Signed. John Wilson."
GOVEENOBS AND AdMINISTRATOBS OF NEW BRUNSWICK.
Born. Appointed. Title. Died.
1736 1784 Thomas Carleton, Gov.-General B. N. A.,  1817
1736 1786 Thomas Carleton, Lieut-Governor,  1817
1736 1803 Hon. Gabriel G. Ludlow, Administrator,  1808
1745 1808 Hon. Edward Winslow, "  1815
1758 1808 Gen. Martin Hunter, "  1847
 1808 Lieut.-Col. G. Johnston, " 
1758 1809 Gen. Martin Hunter, "  1847
1758 1811 Gen. William Balfour, "  1811
1758 1811 Gen. Martin Hunter, "  1847
1767 1812 Gen. G. Stracy Smyth, "  1823
1760 1813 Gen. Sir Thomas Saumarez, "  1858
1767 1814 Gen. G. Stracy Smyth, "  1823
1752 1816 Lieut.-Col. Wm. Harris Hailes, "  1819
1767 1817 Gen. G. Stracy Smyth, Lieut-Governor  1823
1754 1823 Hon. Ward Chipman, Administrator  1824
1771 1824 Hon. John Murray Bliss, "  1834
1777 1824 Sir Howard Douglas, Lieut-Governor,  1861
1770 1829 Hon. William Black, Administrator,  1866
 1831 Sir Archibald Campbell, Lieut-Governor,  1843
1778 1837 Sir John Harvey,  1852
1787 1841 Col. Sir Wm. M. G. Colebrooke, "  1870

100

INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY

Born. Appointed. Title. Died.
1805 1848 Sir Edmund W. Head, Lieut. Governor,  1868
1814 1854 Hon. H. T. Manners Sutton, "  1877
1829 1861 Hon. Sir Arthur Gordon, " 
1805 1866 Sir C. Hastings Doyle, Administrator,  1883
1805 1867 Sir C. Hastings Doyle, Lieut.-Governor,  1883
 1867 Lieut-Col. F. Pym Harding, " 
1809 1868 Hon. L. Allan Wilmot, "  1878
1818 1873 Hon. Samuel Leonard Tilley, " 
1798 1878 Hon. Edward B. Chandler, "  1880
1809 1880 Hon. Robert Duncan Wilmot, " 

Chief Justices of New Brunswick.
George Duncan Ludlow was born at Long Island, New York
1734. In early life he was an apothecary, but left it for the

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 101
law. In 1769 Governor Colden appointed him to the Council,
with a seat on the Bench. On the death of the Chief Justice of
New York, 1778, Governor Elliott appointed William Smith.
To conciliate Judge Ludlow, he gave him the Master of Rolls,
£300 salary, with fees, also the office of Superintendent of Po
lice, with 365 guineas salary and perquisites. At the close of
the war Judge Ludlow, with his brother Gabriel (the first Mayor
of St. John), went to England, and was appointed Chief Justice
of New Brunswick, with a salary of £500 sterling. On their
arrival at St. John they were joined by their families from New
York. The wife of the Chief Justice was a daughter of George
Duncan, whose house took fire in 1757, at a time Mrs. Duncan
with eight of their children were in the third story. Before the
fire was discovered, the stairs were in flames and escape cut ofl.
As the ladders were not long enough, beds were placed on the
ground, and Mrs. Duncan entreated to throw the children out
and jump herself. Frances, the eldest, in her 20th year, only
escaped. A year later she was married to Mr. Ludlow, and her
father resided with them to his death. The Chief Justice ob
tained a grant on the River St. John, above Fredericton, and
named it Spring Hill, after the residence of Governor Colden.
He had one son and two daughters ; the eldest married Richard
Harrison, a Councillor of New York; the other, John Robinson,
afterwards Mayor of St. John and Province Treasurer. The son
was a member of the firm of Ludlow, Frazer & Robinson, Fred
ericton. After the death of his father, he returned to New York.
The Chief Justice died November 13, 1808, in his 75th year.
Mrs. Ludlow died at the residence of her son-in-law, St. John,
1824, in her 88th year. Dr. E. G. Ludlow, a grandson of the
Chief Justice, died recently at New York in his 83rd year, the
last in the male line of New Brunswick's first Chief Justice.

Born. Appointed.

Died.

1734 1784 George Duncan Lndlow, 

 1808

1740 1809 Jonathan Bliss, 

 1822

1754 1822 John Saunders, ¦  ....

 1834

1787 1834 Ward Chipman, 

 1851

1805 1851 James Carter, 

 1878

102 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
Born. Appointed. Died-
1796 1865 Robert Parker,  1865
1813 1865 William Johnston Ritchie * 
1817 1875 John Campbell Allen, 
Born. Appointed. ASSISTANT JUDGES. Dled_
1725 1784 James Putnam,  1789
1741 1784 Isaac Allen,  1806
1747 1784 Joshua Upham,  1808
1754 1790 John Saunders, vice Putnam,  1834
1746 1807 Edward Winslow, vice Allen,  1815
1754 1809 Ward Chipman, vice Upham,  1824
1771 1816 John Murray Bliss, vice Winslow,  1834
1788 1822 Edward J. Jarvis, nice Saunders,  1852
1773 1823 William Botsford, vice Jarvis,  1864
1787 1825 Ward Chipman, vice Chipman  1851
1805 1834 James Carter, nice Chipman,  1878
1796 1834 Robert Parker, vice Bliss,  1865
1796 1845 George Frederick Street, vice Botsford,  1855
1809 1851 Lemuel Allan Wilmot, vice Carter,  1878
1798 1854 Neville Parker.t (additional Judge),  1869
1813 1855 William Johnston Ritchie, vice Street, 
1817 1865 John Campbell Allen, vice Parker,  
1805 1865 John Wesley Weldon, vice Ritchie, 
1808 1868 Charles Fisher, vice Wilmot  1880
1820 1870 A. Rainsford Wetmore, vice N. Parker, 
1817 1875 Charles Duff, vice Allen,  1882
1820 1879 Acalus L. Palmer, (additional Judge), 
1839 1880 George King, vice Fisher, 
1829 1882 John J. Fraser, vice Dun", 
Judges Court of Vice-Admibalty.

Appointed.

Appointed.

1787

Gabriel G. Ludlow.

1833

Neville Parker.

1803

William Botsford.

1838

Wm. B. Kinnear,

1808

Charles J. Peters.

1846

Robert L. Hazen.

1828

Robert Parker.

1875

Charles AVatters.

Provincial Secretaries.
App'd. App'd. App'd.
1784 Jonathan Odell. 1856 R. D. Wilmot. 1871 G. L. Hatheway.
1812 Wm. F. Odell. 1857 S. L. Tilley. 1872 John J. Fraser.
* Chief Justice Supreme Court of Canada.
f In 1838 the Master of Rolls was created, Neville Parker, Master. In 1852
it was abolished, and Mr. Parker made Judge, with rank next Chief Justice.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK

103

App'd.1844 1845
1848 1854
App'd. 1784
1785 1809 1828
1828
'1848 1851

Alfred Reade.
John S. Saunders.
John R. Partelow.
S. L. Tilley.

App'd. 1865 18661867

A. H. Gillmor.
S. L. Tilley.
J. A. Beckwith.

App'd. 1878 Wm.Wedderburn.
1882 Pierre Landry.
1883 William Elder.

Ward Chipman.
Jonathan Bliss.
Thos. Wetmore.
Robert Parker.

Attorneys General.
App'd. 1854 Charles Fisher.
1856 John H. Gray.
1857 Charles Fisher.
1861 Albert J. Smith.

Charles J. Peters. 1862 John M. Johnston.

L. A. Wilmot.
John A. Street.

1865 John C. Allen.
1865 Albert J. Smith.

App'd. 1866
18671870 1878
1882
1883

Charles Fisher.
A. R. Wetmore.
George King.
John J. Fraser.
Ezek'l McLeod.
And'w G. Blair.

App'd. 178418091816
1823 1825 1828

Ward Chipman.
John M. Bliss.
William Botsford.
Ward Chipman, Jun.
Charles J. Peters.
Robert Parker.

Solicitors General.*
App'd. 1834 George F. Street,
1846 Wm. B. Kinnear.
1854 J. M. Johnston.
1856 John C. Allen.
1857 Charles Watters.

App'd.1866 Edw'd Williston.
1867 Chas N. Skinner.
1879 J. H. Crawford.
1882 F. E. Morton.
1883 Rob't J. Ritchie.

Advocates General.
App'd. App'd. App'd.
1887 Ward Chipman. 1825 George F. Street. 1846 Wm. Wright.
1809 Ward Chipman, Jun. 1834 John Simcoe Saunders. 1865 Wm. Jack.

Clerks op the Crown in the Supreme Court.

App'd.

App'd.

App'd.

1785

Colin Campbell. 1822 Wm. H. Minchin.

1851

.Andrew Barbarie.

1796

Thos. Wetmore. 1825 Charles S. Putnam.

1858

A. R. Wetmore.

1804

William F. Odell. 1837 George F. Berton.

1865

Charles Watters.

1819

Henry Bliss. 1843 John A. Street.
Mayors or Saint John.

1867

W. H. Tuck.

Born.

Appointed.

Died.

1736

1785 Gabriel G. Ludlow, 

 1808

1742

1795 William Campbell, 

 1823
1762
1816 John Robinson, 
 1828
1770
1828 William Black, 
 1866
1786
1829 Lauchlan Donaldson, 
 1873
*The Solicitor General's office was not filled in 1865. From 1869 to 1879
it was abolished.
104

INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY

Born. 17701775 1789
17981799 1803
'1770 17861796 1798
1809 1787

Appointed. 18321833 18341835183618371840 184318471847
1849 1850

Born. Elected.
1786 1851
1804 1852

Born. Elected.
1816 1854
1804 1855
1811 1859
1795 1863
1831 1866

William Black,
John M. Wilmot,
Benjamin L. Peters,
William H. Street,
John Robertson,
Robert F. Hazen,
William Black,
Lauchlan Donaldson, ..
John R. Partelow,
William H. Street,
Robert Duncan Wilmot,
Henrv Chubb,

Died.1866
1847185218761876
1874 1866
1873 18651876 1855.

Elected by Common Council.
Died. Born. Elected.
Thomas Harding, 1854 1816 1853 • James Olive.
William O. Smith, 1871
Elected by Citizens.

Died.
James Olive.
Wm. O. Smith, 1871
Thomas McAvity.
Isaac Woodward, 1879
Aaron Alward.

Born. Elected.
1827 1870 Thomas M. Reed.
1839 1874 A. Chip. Smith.
1822 1877 Sylvester Z. Earle.
1829 1879 Charles R. Ray.
1831 1881 Simeon Jones.

Ward Chipman.
Ward Chipman was a Massachusetts Loyalist,* and through
the war Deputy Muster-Master General at New York, receiving
from its close to his death a pension of £96 sterling. In addition
to the offices held under the Crown in New Brunswick, in 1796
he was appointed by the British Government Agent before the
Commission to determine the St. Croix of the Treaty of 1783.
On this he was over two years, with a salary of £940 sterling
per annum. In 1816, under the Treaty of Ghent, he was agent
*The fether of Ward Chipman was a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
He died 1768, in his 47th year, leaving a widow, two sons, and four daughters.
One married John Gray, the eminent shipowner of Salem, grandfather of
Judge Gray of the Supreme Court of the United States. Of the family, Ward
alone adhered to the Crown.

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106 INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY
for the Crown to locate the N. W. angle of Nova Scotia. This
he held to his death, with the salary of the former agency.
At the close of the American war, the Company in London
for the Education of the Heathen natives and their children in
English families in some trade, mystery or lawful calling, changed
its field of operation from New England to New Brunswick,
with its Indian College at Sussex. For many years its teacher
was Joseph R. Leggitt, receiving from the Company £30 per
annum. The missionary to the Indians was the Rev. Oliver
Arnold, with a salary of £50 currency. Mr. Arnold often had
four Indian youths in his family, receiving for each £20, and
what service they could give out of school hours. The disburse
ments of the Company in 1823. the last year of Ward Chipman's
Secretary-Treasurship, were £770 ; of this he received as salary
£50 sterling, and Hon. John Coffin,* a half-pay Lieut.-General
in the British army, £125 sterling as Superintendent. Ward
Chipman, 1786, married a daughter of Hon. Wm. Hazen, and
died at Fredericton, 1824, in his 70th year, while Administrator
of the Government. Mrs. Chipman died at St. John in her
87th year, 18th of May, 1852, the 69th anniversary of the
landing of the Loyalists.
Ward Chipman, Jun., (1824) one of the members for the
County of St. John, and Speaker of the House, succeeded, on
his father's death, to his seat on the Bench and in the Council,
as well as to the more lucrative position of Agent for the Crown
in determining the N. W. angle of Nova Scotia. He also suc
ceeded his father as Secretary-Treasurer, holding the office to
the close (1834) of the Company's philanthropic work in behalf
of the Indians in New Brunswick. In 1825 Ward Chipman
was appointed by tlie British Government (and again in 1833)
Umpire to apportion the customs duties between Upper and
Lower Canada, receiving for each service £700. His duties in
connection with the N. W. angle of Nova Scotia, with its salary
of £940 sterling, terminated in his mission, in 1829, to the
J,.* Hon. John Coffin was present at the battle of Bunker Hill. He died at
the Coffin Manor, Nerepis, K. C, 12th May, 1838, aged 87 years.

OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 107
Hague. In 1817, Ward Chipman married a daughter of Henry
Wright, Collector of Customs at St. John, and died at the age of
64 years, 1851. Mrs. Chipman, the last of the family, died,
aged 83 years, the 4th of July, 1876, the 100th anniversary of
American Independence.

Born.1754176S

Recorders op Saint John.
Appointed. 1785 Ward Chipman,* 
1809 Thomas Wetmore, 

Died.
18241828

1773

1810

William Botsford,

1864
1787 1788
18151822
Ward Chipman, Jun.,
Edward J. Jarvis,
1851
1852
1796
1796
1824
1830
Robert Parker,
William B. Kinnear, ..
18651868
1803
1835
Robert F. Hazen,
1874
1796
1836
William B. Kinnear, ..
1868
1808
1846
Robert L. Hazen,
1874
1831
1874
William H. Tuck.
Chamberlains
of Saint John.
Born. 1742
App'd. 1785
Died.
George Leonard, 1826
Born. 1796
App'd. 1827
John R.
Partelow,
Died. 1865
1748
1787
Isaac Bell, 1805
1792
1843
Thomas Merritt,
1869
1754
1793
James Codner, 1821
1820
1861
James R. Ruel.
1755
1801
John Thomson, 1825
1833
1870
William
Sandall,
1880
1758
1818
Thomas Sancton, 1830
1845
1880
Frederick Sandall.
"* Abaca, New Peovidence, 12th Sept.. 1787.
'' My Dear Chipman, —
"We are safe and well, after nearly a month's passage. I have every
prospect of doing well in this country. Two gentlemen who divided the
business at the Bar between them have retired upon their estates. The At
torney General is as lazy a fellow as your's, and is going very fast to the other
world  May you, my dear Chipman, enjoy every blessing your
imagination can figure. I have no doubt but in a few years you will receive
£400 or £500 from your Government. I think your income must increase.
Long, my dear fellow, may you be at the head of your profession 
"No turtles of any size are at present to be got, but are brought every day
into Nassau, and I have given orders for two very handsome fellows to be put
on board the vessel which touches there, for you. I hope they will be deliv
ered to you in high health, and well loaded with green fat and other nice bits,
sufficient for a Recorder's feast to his Cobpoeation.
" William Wylly."
108

INCIDENTS IN EARLY HISTORY OF N. B.

Common Clerks oe Saint John.

Born. App'd. Died. Born.
1721 1785 Bartholomew Crannell, 1790 1809
1746 1790 Elias Hardy, 1799 1811
1772 1799 Chas. Jeffrey Peters, 1848 1818
1800 1823 James Peters, Jun., 1847 1827

App'd. Died.
1847 Jas. Wm. Boyd, 1859
1849 Geo. Wheeler, 1855
1855 W. R. M. Burtis, 1882
1863 B. Lester Peters.

Shebifps op Saint John.

App'd. Died.
1785 William Sanford Oliver, 1813
1792 John Holland, 1806
1797 William Sanford Oliver, 1813
1813 William Hazen, 1816

App'd. Died.
1816 James White, 1858
1847 Charles Johnston, 1858
1858 James A. Harding.

First Government House.
The first Government House, Fredericton, was built in 1787,
and burnt in the fire of 1825. In 1816 it was purchased by the
Province from Governor Carleton, with 50 acres on the River
St. John, for £3,650. A view of this old historic building will
be a fitting close to OE,
New Brunswick's Centennial Souvenir.

4itinntttH parr ^aitm,
17S3.

Allen, William 13
Allen, Isaac 56 57
Allen, Benjamin 377
Anderson, Benjamin 74
Anderson, Wm. 164 1343
Anderson, Henry 1351
Anderson, Peter 973
Anderson, Joseph 1027
Arnold, Oliver 95
Andrew, George 128
Alward, Joseph 188 1408
Alwood, Oswald 300
Alwood, Joseph 343
Alwood, Silas 573
Alstine, Lewis 320
Alstine, Joseph 781
Alstine, David 1007
Albright, John 381
Ashford, William 436
Appleby, Benjamin 688
Atkinson, William 196
Adams, John 703
Allison, William 763
Alger, John 901
Alger, Alexander 914
Alger, James 919
Aymer, Francis 1125
Acrig, Rachael 1137
Atwood, Isaac 1177
Allan, Anthony 1192
Atthouse, John 1288
Aston, Samuel 1295
Armour, May 1323
Arnold, Amasa 66
Arrowsmith, Wm. 1326
Adair, Robert ' 1350
Angus, Robert, 1414
Arnold, Oliver, water lot
Barker, Thomas 2
Bedell, John 7
Bedell, Joseph 8 33
Bell, Jacob 19
Bedell, Paul 32
Brownrigg, John 42 43
Bridgeham, Ebenezer 46

Bean, Thomas 90
Bennison, George 109
Blair, David 122
Bunce, Joseph 129
Bentley, John 130
Beardsley, John 151
Bedell, Stephen
Bell, Isaac
Botsford, Amos 202
Barclay, Thos. 203 204
Beatie, John 207
Blair, George 239
Bruce, David 244
Brown, John 311
Brown, Hugh 322
Butler, Thomas 323
Butler, James 326
Brush, Samuel & R. 333
Bogart, Isaac 337
Bedell, William 338
Beardsley, Paul 374
Bucklaw, Sarah 388
Barry, Lewis 444
Barker, John 464
Bemon, William 478
Boyne, Alexander 483
Blanchvill, Patrick 501
Bellman, William 506
Burtis, William 578
Banker, Abraham 581
Bowen, William 588
Baily, Oliver 593
Barns, John 609
Baily, Joseph 648
Bonsall, Rich'd 672 1413
Burnington, James 695
Bowen, Francis 726
Brown, Adam 727
Burns, -William 765
Burns, Samuel 768
Blakeny, David 770
Blakeny, William 777
Baxter, George 789
Branner, Ezekiel 794
Burden, Thomas 816

Bowland, Nicholas 834
Rostick, Daniel 843
Birmingham, James 833
Brundage, James 850
Brundage, Nathan 650
Brundage, Daniel 856
Barton, Edward 899
Barry, Thomas 902
Beek, Joseph 903
Black, James 909
Barckley, James 962
Barckley, Abraham 963
Barkly, William 964
Baxter, Stephen 968
Brundage, Andrew 969
Branscomb, Arthur 975
Brundage, Joshua 977
Bogle, William 987
Buston, Thomas 1005
Barlow, Thomas 1015
Bookhout, John 1028
Britton, William 1050
Burton, James 1051
Britton, Joseph 1052
Bailes, Edward 1054
Bampton, Paul 1074
Balentine, Alex. 1097
Bowen, Ansell 1109
Bourdett, O. 1118 1237
Buckley, Thomas 1122
Brawn, Charles 1142
Barnes, Thomas 1152
Branson, Ely 1169
Barbarie, John 1191
Barbarie, Olliver 1193
Butler, Michael 1213
Barker, Abijah 1260
Bawn, Samuel 1263
Brawnall, Joshua 1267
Bremerton, George 1271
Bremerton, James 1273
Brinkerhoff, Abr. 1279
Boggs, John 1304
Bostick, Isaac 1313
Brawn, Bostwick 1319
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GRANTEES PARR TOWN.

Bosworth, Thomas 1324
Brawn, Daniel 1328
Bryanth, Seth 1335
Bell, James 1349
Butler, Josiah 1356
Bayle, Richard 1358
Barton, Michael 1359
Blair, James 1363
Brigs, John 1389
Blades, Christop'r 1396
Bourns, John 1406
Beveridge, David 1415
Boyne, James 1422
Burns, Samuel 1438
Butler, Peter 1439
Bell, John 1442
Baxter, Stevens 1446
Britt, James 1455
Burgis, John 1459
Brown, Mary 1256
Clowes, Ger. 9 120 407
Clowes, Timothy 53
Clowes, Samuel 85
Clowes, John 139
Col vill, John 50 159
Camp, John 16 499
Camp, Abia'r, jr. 95 192
Camp, Abia'r, sr. 20 69
Camp, Eldad 641
Camp, John, jr. 935
Campbell, Collin 18 61
Campbell, Walter 177
Campbell, Dugald 426
Campbell, Mary 707
Campbell, Robert 708
Campbell, Robert, jr. 709
Campbell, William 723
Campbell, Laughlan 991
Campbell, Donald 1215
Codner, James 48
Challoner, AValtcr 58
Connor, Constant 64
Connor, John 1011
Carman, Richard 82
Crannell, Barth. 88
Crannell, Francis 428
Crannell, Mary 431
Cluet, John ' 105
Coffin, John Major 112
Coffin, Guy Carleton 141
Cockran, John 113
Cockran, William 916
Clapper, Garret 114
Clayton, Samuel 1 24
Chase, Lydia 171
Chase, William 386
Chase, Shadrack 568

Cullen, Isaac 219
Currie, Ross 225
Currie, Joshua 655
Currie, David 653
Curry, Richard 652
Curry, John 1217
Ohristal, John 227
Cameron, James 247
Cameron, Duncan 927
Cameron, Daniel 1272
Cole, Stephen 292
Cole, William 767
Cole, Richard 918
Cole, David 1185
Coalle, Ishmael 441
Craddock, Thomas 297
Clarke, Joseph 313
Clarke, Nehemiah 314
Clarke, Samuel 784
Clarke, Thomas 1113
Clarke, John 947 1115
do., 1140 1334
Clarke, Alexander 1232
Clarke, James 1255 1340
Clarke, James, jr. 1339
Christopher, Rachael 376
("'able, David 382
Cable, Jabez 1315
Cable, Denbo 1342
Combs, Dennis 410
Combs, Samuel 650
Coomby, 852
Carrington, James 413
Colling, Thomas 414
Cummings, Allen 727
Cummins, Daniel 1278
Crab, James 465
Crab, John 565
Crab, Stephen 646
Crab, John, jr. 647
Chesser, Thomas 481
Corneilanson, John 493
Carre, Henry 505
Carre, William 711
Carey, Thomas 1376
Carns, Robert 697
Cooke, Jordan 511
Cook, Charles 1014
Cook, Robert 1318
Cook, John 1398
Cook, Jacob 1441
Cudnev, Ezekiel 543
Close, David 624
Castin, Benjamin 714
Castin, Isaiah 715
Castin, Thomas 830
Clinton, William 719

Curtis, Andrew 721
Clews, Jonathan 730
Cantwell, Richard 758
Christy, Shadrack 771
Christie, James 922
Crissie, Matthias 875
Cypher, Lodwick 787
Conce, Joseph 799
Cleveland, Katura 805
Cleveland, William 1312
Carlisle, Robert 809
Cunningham, Myles 811
Carl, Jonas 827
Cornwall, William 847
Cornwall, Andrew 1230
Crawford, Thomas 848
Crawford, Jno. 1012 1259
Crawford, Wm. sr. 1316
Crawford. Wm. jr. 1317
Costilla, Francis 884
Connelly, John 895
Connelly, Dennis 1064
Carr, Laurence 896
Card, Elijah 1021
Culvar, Jonas, jr. 957
Cui var, Jonas, sr. 958
Craig, James 983
Craig, Robert 1094
Canby, Joseph 1006
Cunard, Robert 1008
Clements, Peter 1055
Crandy, John 1076
Compton, AVilliam 1104
Chubb, John 1151
Cotter, Michael 1159
Carpenter, Thomas 1165
Coffield, Thomas 1167
Carver, Caleb 1209
Case, Elisha 1250
Case, John 1458
Charles, Claudius 1303
Callahan, Nicholas 1327
Conklin, Samuel 1344
Chittish, Robert 1424
Cuthbert, James 1429
Dibble, Polly 17
Dibble, Fyler heirs 60
Dibble, Walter 116
Dibble, Frederic 117
DePeyster, Ab'm 21 103
DePeyster, Frederic 84
Dunbar, George 49
Dunbar, Elizabeth 1355
Dickinson, Turtulus 78
Dickinson, Sam'l 96 398
Dickinson, Isaac 814
Dickinson, James 164

GRANTEES PARR TO WN.

DeVeber, Sarah 98
DeVeber, Gab'l 99 105
DeVeber, John 100
Deboise, Isaac 132
Dominic, Francis 144
Dolwick, Casper 148
Davis, Elisha 150 782
Davis, John 642
Dove, William 160
Dunham, David 293
Dunham, Isaac 301
Dunham, John 306
Dunham, Daniel 657
Dunham, Ashur 1 116
Dove, John 324
Decker, Henry 699
Decker, Reuben 335
Davidson, Hamilton 1233
Durney, John 405
Davison, James 378
Davison, John 1101
Davison, Thomas 421
Dawson, George 482
Dyer, Henry 475
Dunn, Mary 501
Dunn, William 911
Dowling, Samuel 571
Drew, Joseph 576
Duflee, Samuel 629
Durie, William 638
Dykeman, Garret 660
Dykeman, Joseph 1447
Drost, Peter 712
Dobbs, Zacharia 717
Danin, Patrick 801
Daniel, Timothy 1033
Dunfield, Michael 812
Dan, John 828
Dan, Sillick 1156
Day, Abraham 920
Day, Hendrick 1123
Day, William 1131
Day, John 1135
Demoree, James 921
Demorest, Simon 934
Debaw, James 952
Donald, William 1018
Dillon, William 1019
Downer, Thomas 2060
Drake, Uriah 1071
Devoe, Frederick 1133
DeMill, John 1138
Donherda John 1141
Donaho, Thomas 1184
Daig, William 1210
Dennis Cornelius 1221
Dalzell, Edward 1243

Dingwell, Arthur 1348
Drummond, James 1418
Ellison, Sarah 52
Egbert, Anthony 107
Edwards, Edward 121
Edwards, Richard 121.4
Eccles, James 226
Ellis, James, jr. 237
Ellis, Edward 865
Ellis, Henry 614
Evarts, Luther 312
Everitt, Geo. 1187 1289
Egan, Nicholas 317
Earl, Justice 890
Earl, Philip 1103
Elmston, David 1088
Elms, Thos. 1218 1235
Effa, Casper 1387
Elsworth, William 1453
Frost, Abraham 9
Frost, William 15
Fairchild, James 133
Fairchikl, Gershom 1361
Fulton, James 146
Fnllertnn, Susanna 213
Fullerton, J. 15. 792
Frazier, John 257
Frazier, Lewis 955
Frazier, Michael 1401
Ford, John 309
Fov^ans, William 432
Fowler, Walter 355
Fowler, Aaron 356
Fowler, Thomas 411
Fowler, Cornelius 419
Fowler, James 1026
Fowler, Weeden 1025
Fowler, Thos., jr. 1277
Forsyth, John 502
Ferguson, Robert 504
Ferguson, John 691
Ferguson, Henrv 1274
Ferris, Peter 548
Ferris, Joshua 553
Ferris, Joseph 554
Ferris, John 938
Ferris, George 658
Fairweather, Thos. 802
Fairweather, Jede. 1329
Fairweather, Benj. 1400
Fluellin, Maurice 838
Flewellin, Abel 617
Finch, Reuben 859
Finch, Edward 1307
Freeland, Nicholas 923
Furnell, Noah 1017
Farrell, William 1039

Freeman, Thomas 1047
Forrester, John 1239
Forrester, Joseph 1083
Forrester, John, jr. 1048
French, Charity ' 1286
French, William 1291
French, Thomas 1292
French, James 1293
Fanght, George 1322
Fisher, John 1354
Fitzsimmons, Peter 1416
Gilford, Matthew 21
Gilbert, Bradford 23
Goran, John 30
Goran, Nathaniel 1020
Gun, Peter 136
Gemmil, John 154
Granger, Sarali 286
Greenwood, John 385
Gould, John, jr. 330
Gould, Catherine 340
Gould, Abraham 341
Gaynor, Peter 418
Gaynor, James 579
Gelden, Isaac 485
Gounce, Jeremiah 550
Gamble, John 610 1314
Gardner, Alexander 710
Gardner, Miles 893
Gardner, George 903
Gardner, Henry 971
Gardiner, Jacob 972
Gardiner, Edward 1189
Gerrard, William 761
Gilmore, Joseph 807
Goueh, Joseph 815
Greenough, Moses 819
Green, John 841
Gregory, Richard 826
Gregory, Moses 1091
Green, Joseph 1229
Green, William 1427
Galloway, John 860
Gibson, John 886
Gillis, Daniel 898
Gains, Josiah 1030
Gray, William 1224
Grindley, John 1226
Gerrow, Charity 1200
Glasser, Catherine 1245
Griffin, Obadiah 1374
Griffin, Thomas 1452
Gunn, James 1456
Hallet, S. and D. 3
Hallet, Samuel, jr. 101
Hallet, Daniel ' 208
Hallet, Samuel 209 210

GRANTEES PARR TOWN.

Hallet, Joseph 212
Hallet, Moses 232
Harding, Wm. 5 35
Hawser, Fred'ck 6 34
Hewlit, Richard 12 55
Harrison, James 14
Harrison, Charles 91
Harrison, John 508
Handford, Thomas 186
Hingston, William 62
Hustace, Stephen 75
Hustace, James 636
Hustace, John 1172
Hustace, Lewis 1262
Hubbard, William 165
Howe, Caleb 195
Hatch, Christopher 81
Hatch, Haws 157
Horton, Nathan 120
Horsfield, Thomas 92
Harris, George 131
Horsfield, James 110
Harris, William 823
Harris, Joseph 824
Harris, Thomas 966
Heller, Elizabeth 137
Huggerford, Wm. 147
Huggerford, P., jr. 149
Huggerford, P., sr. 150
Halland, Richard 197
Halland, Jesse 1059
Hatfield, David 1160
Hatfield, Daniel 1161
Hatfield, Abraham 1163
Hatfield, Isaac 1164
Hunt, Samuel 586
Hunt, Casby 949
Hunt, John 1321
Harden, Mary 336
Hadon, James 935
Heddon, Zoph 1388 1437
Humphrey, Wm. 208
Hartshorn, Davidson 291
Hawly, William 315
Halsy, Elisha 1258
Helsy, John 849
Herson, Benjamin 877
Hazen, Joseph 569
Hina, Christopher 369
Hamblin, William 370
Hicks, Robert 396 912
Hipks, John 462
Holt, Moses 228
Holder, Jacob 566
Holder, John 572
Henry, George 1394
Henry, James 1421

Hall, John 1390
Hutchison, Fos'r 439 440
Hughes, Samuel 800
Hughes, John 905
Holdridge, David 796
Helmick, Frederick 560
Hume, Ely 951
Hamilton, John 613
Hamilton, Gorham 1391
Haviland, Auchimas 653
Haviland, Isaac 1155
Hoyt, Joseph 24
Henley, James 217
Horsie, Samuel 803
Harvey, John 818
Hardenbrook, Able 1098
Hays, William 1382
Hitchcock, John 619
Hagamon, John 1449
Hacket, Mary Ann 1257
Howland, Elenor 563
Hatabv, Richard 690
Horsely, 693
Hardcastle, Joseph 651
Harmond, Burney 716
Higgins, Abraham 791
Homes, Absalom 1211
Higby, George 1188
Higby, Jonas 1281
Heslop, John 392
Hayton, William 970
Hull, Sylvester 1022
Haid, Jonathan 1003
Hampton, Abner 1065
Heydecker, George 1075
Hargile, Christop'r 1106
Harned, Nathaniel 1128
Hendricks, Conrad 1134
Herster, Andrew 1148
Hammel, John 1150
Ingham, Isaac 296
Innis, James 399
Ives, David 994
Ingles, Alexander 1222
Jones, Caleb 3 211
Jones, Nahaum 28 77
Jones, Simon 76
Jones, John 906 1380
do. 1457
Jones, Samuel 1168
Jarvis, Samuel 86
Jarvis, Munson 87
Jarvis, Nathaniel 910
Jackson, Basil 206
Jackson, Robert 937
Johnston, Nathaniel 321
Johnston, Robert 936

Johnston, William 1063
Johnston, Cornel's 1066
Joslin, Andrew 372
Jewel, Ezekiel 521
Jewel, Abraham 530
Jordan, Francis 967
Jordan, John 1031
Jordan, Thomas 1032
Jennings, Thomas 997
Judson, Chapman 1114
Jenkins, John 1341
Jones, Hugh 943
Knutton, John 44
Knutton, William 45
Knutton, Joseph 562
Kennedy, Patrick 83
Kennedy, John 1068
Kennedy, John, jr. 1069
Kennedy, William 1070
Kennedy, David 1353
Ketchum, James 94
Kautzman, Cath. 97 561
Kerr, James 142
Knight, Benjamin 182
Kean, William 231
Kain, Hugh 371
Kelly, William, 236
Kent, Stephen 307
Kent, Rachael 325
Kursto, Conrad 364
Kenny, William 487
Kahee, Edward 488
Kav, George 626
Keef, Daniel 766
Keef, James 1013
Kingston, Dorothea 844
Kingston, James 1058
Kirk, John 1234
Kelly, John, 625
Leonard, Thomas 1
Leonard, George, jr. 38
Leonard, George 39
Lester, Benjamin 50
Lester, Benjamin, sr. 93
Lester, Mordecai 415
Lester, Thomas 111
Lester, Jacob 415
Lester, Sarah 904
Lester, Mary 1287
Lewis, William 59
Lyon, John 73
Lyon, Hezekiah 1337
Lawton, Isaac 89
Lawton, Mary 435
Lawton, Thomas 512
Lawton, James 1247
Love, James 218

GRANTEES PARR TOWN.

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Lesserge, Benjamin 788
Lesserge, Andrew 295
Lucas, Clement, jr. 318
Lucas, Clement, sr. 319
Leech, Thomas 373
Loosely, Chas. 400 1284
Laud, Abel 424
Laud, Robert 425
Lumert, Joshua 484
Lumden, John 509
Lawson, Laurence 514
Langden, Samuel 532
Luger, Christopher 540
Lockwood, Samuel 592
Lockwood, George 1299
Lockwood, Samuel 1383
Larton, William 632
Lerong, Peter 694
Lent, John 773
Lugrin, Simeon 808
Lloyd, Andrew 817
Lancaster, Christo'r 820
Lee, Edward 885
Lynch, John 933
Lambert, John 1053
Linthwait, William 1126
Lydecker, Samuel 1129
Leslie, Richard 1166
Lightfoot, Richard 1251
Lounsbery, John 1 253
Lorrain, William 1310
Lounsbery, Sarah 1285
Menzies, Thomas 47
Menzies, G. L. 170
Menzies, John 607
Menzies, Alex. 1336
Menzies, Sarah 1370
Mickea, Daniel 51
MeKee, John 79
McMichael, Richard 104
Murray, Robert 123
Murray, Daniel 135
Murray, Edward 184
Murray, Hugh 442
Melville, David 125
Mount, John 1204
Mascaline, Jane 1202
Mott, Jonathan 1377
Melville, Thomas 298
Moore, Samuel 126
Moore, Thomas 1085
Merchant, Jesse 127
McGill, John 140
McClean, Peter 1 53
McClean, Chas. 567 1352
McClean, Archb'd 1430
McRobert, John 299

McGibbins, Henry 181
McGibbins, Mary A.,
John and David 1264
McCann, Andrew 183
McIntosh, Alex. 480
Mcintosh, Daniel 1173
Mclntyre, Angus 842
McGregor, Daniel 507
McCarthy, Isaiah 392
McCav, Duncan 178
McKay, John 192 1297
McKav, Robert 254
McKay, Henrv 258
McKay, William 260
McKay, Francis 261
McKay, Daniel 430
Munday, Nathaniel 185
Mathews, John 953
Mathews, Charles 1237
Mathewson, Charles 190
McCrea, Creyton 194
McCrea, Duncan 201
McCrea, Robert 1057
McCraw, John 516
Mercereau, John 290
Mercereau, David 498
Mercereau, Paul 1096
Mercereau, Paul, sr. 1102
McKiel, Joseph 580
Mallard, Thomas 495
McLure, David 1261
McLannon, Alex. 199
McDonald, Angus 198
McDonald, Jno. 2451149
McDonald, Jno., jr. 1080
McDonald, David 1153
McElroy, William 242
McGinlev, Hugh 200
McGinley, Charles 696
McDougle, Donald 243
McKenzie, Caleb 229
McKenzie, Donald 248
McKenzie, John 249
McNab, James 250
McLeod, Dan'l 255 256
McLeod, Duncan 1425
McCashill, Finlay 368
McPherson, Wm. 359
McPherson, Charles 402
McPherson, Peter 1119
McPherson, D's., sr. 1395
Mulligan, Thomas 342
Mulligan, Jane 845
McCall, George 605
McCall, John 876
Manning, George 401
Marsh, Cornelius 344

Marsh, John 1371
Marsh, Richard 1385
Melvin, Robert 1417
Mullin, Thomas 403
Mullin, John 1 346
Mullin, Barnard 1405
Madox, Arthur 437
Marks, John 620
Marks, William 1108
Moody, Stephen 976
Montgomery, John 640
Montgomery, Alex. 795
Manwaring, James 467
Mallery, Caleb 999
Moss, Amos 618
Mallows, Samuel 500
McNamara, David 643
McNamara, Patrick 1041
Milne, Alexander 700
Morrison, John, jr. 644
Morrison, Henry 1183
Myers, Jacob 659
Myers, Samuel 1220
Myers, William 1305
Mills, John 829
Miller, William 825
Miller, John 1178
Miller, Andrew 1180
Miller, Thomas, jr. 1338
Mills, William 1079
Murphy, William 944
Murphy, Luke 1207
Margester, Wm. 1110
Morehouse, Noah 1373
Morehouse, James 1078
Mosely, John 1084
McAlpine, Walter 705
McAlpine, Peter 729
McAlpine, John 1444
Melick, William 1110
Maget, Joseph 1181
Morrel, Daniel 510
Major, Edward 1004
McFarland, James 760
McCowan, Patrick 813
McCalf, Peter 882
McLiesh, David 915
Mahah, Hugh 917
McConnel, Charles 980
McShefray, Daniel 982
Martin, John 1195
Marshall, John 1345
McCarnie, Peter 1381
Morton, Alexander 1417
Mitchell, John 1435
McCloska, Michael 1445
Mance, Peter 328

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GRANTEES PARR TOWN.

Narraway, Anthony 68
Noble, John _ 223
Noble, Francis 1157
Norman, Henry 456
Naylor, William 366
Kicklen, Samuel 496
Norton, Elias 836
Nicholas, Samuel 1196
Nelson, Andrew 1198
Newman, David 1276
Neal, Edward 1357
Neal, Henry 1407
Nash, Samuel 1375
Newton, Forbes 1399
Napier, Robert 1420
Nickerson, Joseph 1450
Nickerson, Thos. 1451
Olliver, Wm. S. 27
Olliver, Wm. S.,jr. 70
Oblenus, John 161
Osburn, John 583
Orin, John 757
Olmstead, Aaron 758
Old, Nicholas 1042
Omens, John 1081
Peters, James 11 54
Peters, Thomas 907
Peters, Charles 1034
Peters, William 1330
Proud, James 67
Prout, Thomas 1219
Pagan, Thomas 29 72
Provost, Augustus 119
Peterson, John 536
Peterson, C. John 1016
Patterson, Josiah 1100
Phelps, Edward 215
Partelow, Richard 187
Partelow, Jehiel 1143
Potts, Stephen 230
Pebbles, John 246
Pebbles, George 253
Parker, Jonathan 285
Parker, Timothy 706
Parker, AVilliam 676
Pray, John 327
Pack, George 329
Peck, Timothy 589
Peck, James 1212
Peck, Henry 1402
Peck, William 1403
Putnam, Daniel 329
Potinger, Abraham 379
Porteous, John 406
Potter, Robert 486
Pretty, Jasper 492
Procter, Joshua 497

Procter, Nathaniel 1296
Powel, Stephen 626
Powers, Thomas 1333
Porter, Anna 534
Palmer, Joseph 557
Pearson, Jacob 574
Pryer, Edward 611
Pete, Gilbert 633
Pete, Margaret 1086
Peal, James 1431
Purcell, William 677
Purdy, Gilbert 1154
Purdy, David 839
Philips, James 900
Plantain, John 919
Perrine, William 1099
Paddock, Adino 1132
Pike, Joshua 1216
Paul, John 1231
Picket, John 1269
Picket, James 1410
Prentice, Da v. 1301 1392
Place, Aaron 1372
Place, William 1378
Partelow, Matthew 1442
Quigg, Hugh 577
Quinton, Hugh 584
Quill, Thomas 78
Rouse, David 214
Ryan, John 59
Ryan, William 393
Repley, James 304
Rogers, Fitch 143
Rogers, Nehemiah 145
Rogers, Patrick 390
Rogers, James 857
Rogers, Thomas 993
Rogers, George 1067
Rogers, Richard 1282
Rogers, Henrv 1297
Rogers, Elizabeth 1298
Rogers, Anthony 780
Regan, Jeremiah 409
Robertson, Christo'r 163
Robertson, Daniel 263
Ruland, Joanna 479
Ross, John 191 1237
Ross, Daniel 240
Ross, James 251
Ruthsen, Duncan 680
Ritchie, James 555
Reed, Alexander 404
Reed, James 1347 1412
Reed, William 1440
Reed, Robert 1309
Rupert, Christopher 770
Reynolds, Jesse 961

Raymond, Stent 1090
Raymond, Rice 1249
Randolph, David 990
Renshaw, Thomas 1265
Roome, Wm. L. 1092
Roome, Jacob 1095
Roome, AVm. H. 1300
Rider, Stephen 1386
Robb, John 1426
Robinson, John 722
Sauteevoix, Joshua 71
Sayre, James 4
Sayre, John 36
Sayre, John, jr. 37
Seaman, AVilliam 106
Street, Samuel D. 22 65
Street, Samuel 831
Street, John S35
Secord, AVilliam 138
Studholme, Gilford 40
do. 41 606
Stockton, Andrew 175
Sterling, Jonathan 216
Stephens, Shubal 168
Stephens, Solomon 179
Stephens, Simon 189
Stephens, David 623
Stephens, Andrew 1379
Stephens, John 1404
Swift, Joseph 224
Shortley, William 235
Sutherland, John, jr. 262
Sutherland, Jno. 265 698
Sproul, Andrew 252
Scribner, Joseph 310
Stilwell, Mary 332
Simpson, Drummond 408
Simpson, Moses 443
Slaight, Henry 334
Shepherd, William 363
Springer, William 367
Seelv, Seth 389
Seely, Ebenezer 1332
Stocker, Matthias 383
Shambier, Lewis 384
Suiter, James 394
Stodart, John 395
Sears, Thatcher 397
Squires, Richard 398
Smith, John 63 520 713
Smith, Wm. 515 1171
Smith, Nath'l 517 1146
Smith, John J. 527
Smith, Richard 529
Smith, Samuel 531 1130
Smith, Joseph 590
Smith, George 591

GRANTEES PARR TO WN.

Smith, Jacob 764 1275
Smith, Thos. 1147 1225
Smith, Wm. jr. 1297
Smith, Daniel 981
Smith, James 1043
Smith, Rufus 1061
Smith, Ralph 1062
Smith, Priscilla 1087
Smith, Ichabod 1360
Smith, Shubal 1362
Smith, Robert 1423
Senior, Barthol'w 513
Strayton, Christo'r 551
Speakman, William 556
Spence, James 490
S'pence, Robert 778
Sneeden, Robert 420
Stringham, Wm. 422
Snyder, William 423
Sherwood, Justus 783
Sherwood, Adiah 1158
Sherwood, Jonat'n 1199
Stinson, John 591
Seymor, Thomas 608
Steel, John 649
Shearman, Adrian 657
Stiles, Ashbel 702
Stymerson, Jasper 810
Seaby, William 762
Sivany, Miles 720
Sagurby, Nicholas 837
Spear, John 925
Stewart, Walker 233
Stewart, Jas. 929 1237
Stewart, Isaac 1121
Stewart, John 1411
Stewart, William 1419
Stewart, Peter 1432
Starkey, Mordecai 878
Sharp, John 1093
Scott, Robert 558
Scott, Edmund 612
Scott, James 1433
Switzer, Peter 1144
Schonewolf, Chas. 1170
Sickles, John 718
Sickles, William 840
Sickles, Daniel, jr. 1252
Sickles, Daniel 1320
Sarvenear, James 931
Schofield, Major 945
Supplee, Enoch 1001
Stump, Michael 1009
Shonnard, Peter 985
Shonnard, Fred'k 1023
Sheldon, John 1056
Stoker, Stepher 1179

Strange, Gabriel 1194
Shaw, Moses 725
Shaw; John 806
Spicer, Ebenezer 1236
Schureman, Philip 1266
Stanley, Thomas 1280
Stanton, Benjamin 1311
Stern, David 1393
Spragg, Caleb 851
Spragg, Thomas 960
Spragg, Richard 965
Snowden, Randolph 1397
Stockall, Richard 1436
Sprick, Frederick 1448
States, Margaret 1454
Till, Jacob 380
Thain, James 489
Tuttle, Amos 701
Theal, Charles 176
Theal, Gilbert 1029
Thomas, Henry 9 616
Thomas, Charles 20
Thomas, Samuel 587
Thomas, Walter 615
Thomas, William 628
Thomas, Stephen 793
Thomas, Thomas 804
Tucker, George 704
Townsend, Leven 222
Townsend, Job 1227
Travers, James 814
Taylor, Edward 289
Taylor, Oliver 308
Taylor, John 692
Taylor, James 926
Taylor, Isaac 1246
Taylor, Matthew 1306
Thorp, John 821
Tilton, Thomas 302
Tilton, John 995
Talbert, Osbourn 939
Ting, Wm. 595 596 597
do. 598 599 600
do. 601 602 603
do. 604
Turner, John 959
Thornton, Peter 331
Thornton, John 779
Thornton, Luke D. 1111
Tully, John 978
Tomlinson, Joseph 466
Tomlinson, John 823
Trecartin, Martin 1112
Tilley, James 545
Tilley, Samuel 1201
Tidd, Joseph 1205
Tisdale, Henrv 594

Tisdale, Ephraim 998
Traphagen, Henry 1268
Thorn, Joseph 630
Thorn, William 631
Thorn, Melancthon 1186
Triglith, Peter 1409
Thompson, Mary 1107
Thompson, John 1325
Underhill, William 173
Ult, Mary 627
Urin, Miles 1127
Vanamber, Abraham 539
Veal, Wilmot 174
Veal, Nathan 1105
Vanderwater, F. 582
Vanpelt, Tunis 287
A'anpelt, Sarah 294
Vermilley, William 622
Vanderbilt, Fanny 891
Vanatten, Henry 888
Vanatten, William 889
Vanciver, John 997
Vanwinkle, John 996
Winslow, Edward 80
Whitlock, Thos. 10 158
Weldon, Patrick 31
Waterbury, Peter C. 114
Waterbury, John 621
Woaer, John 264
Wilson, Robt. 118 1308
Wilson, George 1254
Willard, Solomon 108
Walker, Richard 155
Walker, Thos. 846 1208
Walker, Benjamin 1294
AVelsh, Thomas 162
Wynants, Cornelius 303
Wright, J. Watson 166
Wright, Uriah 790
Wright, Elias 986
Wright, William 1000
Wright, Wm. jr. 1002
Wentworth, Joseph 205
Wood, Robert 391
Williams, Jonathan 172
Williams, Chas. P. 241
Williams, Thomas 253
Williams, William 1089
Williams, John, sr. 1227
Williams, John, jr. 1228
Williams, Reuben 1283
West, William 429
Whitehedd, James 494
Wiggins, Charlotte 375
Wiggins, John 634
Wiggins, Daniel 1145

GRANTEES PARR TOWN.

Wray, John 433
Webster, Elizabeth 503
Whitney, Sylvanus 387
Whitney, Nathan, jr. 666
Whitney, Nathan 675
Wick, Zapher 528
Woodley, George 575
Webb, Sarah 645
Webb, William 1206
Wooley, Elihu 683
Whaley, Thomas 684
Whoathin, Morris 689
Ward, John 412
Ward, Daniel 1162
Ward, Usal 1364
Whiting, William 769

Waters, Abraham 585
Waters, Abijah 832
Waters, Daniel 854
Wheaton, James 775
Watty, Philip 928
White, Henry 220
White, Peter 238
White, Thos. 385 956
White, Andrew 559
White, Wm. 570 655
White, Vincent 954
White, John 1010 1182
do. 1240
White, Peleg 1331
Woolard, John 979

Wagstaff, Thos. H. 984
Wheeler, George 988
Wheeler, Rynard 989
Waddington, Boi^s 1040
Worden, Jarvis 1072
Worden, Jeremiah 1270
Warner, Christop'r 1120
Warner, James 1223
Warner, John 1302 1428
Watt, John 1197
Young, Thomas 221
Young, George 637
Young, Francis 1124
Younghusband, G. 1117
Younghusband, R. 1136

rantecs <Jparlctt»u,
17S3.

Andrew, George 26
Andrew, Robert 168
Austin, Caleb 28
Adams, James 159 170
Adnett, 209
Armstrong, Richard 233
Ambrose, Michael 332
Ambrose, Margaret 355
Anderson, James 245
Allen, John 363
Brothers, Joseph 8
Brothers, AVilliam 417
Brickley, James 36
Bowman, Andrew 41
Beaty, Edward, jr. 70
Beaty, Edward, sr. 71
Beaty, Polly 72
Beaty, Joseph 129
Beaty, William 130
Brawn, Richard 89
Blair, David 109
Britton, John 135
Byles, Mather, jr. 137
Bonel, Joseph 163
Brundage, John 171
Brundage, Jer. 256 257
Bunce, Joseph 181 182
Boyce, John (heirs) 204
Barden, Peter 270
Bean, John 407
Burtis, William 286
Blume, John L. 408
Blackee, James 305
Brook, Jesse 317
Barchus, John 318
Bliss, Jonathan 341
Bull, Richard 376
Bought, John 380
Bullerworth, Moses 390
Bucket, William 418
Clarke, William 120
Colden, Thos. 121 122
Corey, Gideon 162
Camp, Hiel 161
Camp, Neil 303

Cox, William 163
Crowel, Thomas 24
Crowel, Sarah 377
Crowel, Jos. 378 395 396
Chew, Joseph 193
Cathran, Alexander 194
Chipman, Ward 195
Campbell, Richard 29
Campbell, Collin 100 101
Campbell, Walt. 124 606
Campbell, Don'd 160 172
Campbell, Chas. 173
Campbell, Hugh 444
Campbell, Doug'd 604 605
Cooper, Joseph 202
Cooper, Edward 438
Coffin, Wm. 30 285
Coffin, John 223 224 242
Coffin, John 243 602
Coffin, Jonathan 241
Coffin, Isaac 244
Coffin, Thomas A. 281
Coffin, Nathaniel 246
283 384 385 386 603
Cock, John, jr. 205
Cock, John, sr. 206
Cock, Sarah 212
Cock, William 437
Cock, Kelah 507
Clayton 210
Carpenter, Wm. 347 309
Cougle, Jno. 249 611 612
Craft, John 266
Cully, John 298
Cozens, Samuel 416
Drummond, Jacobina 81
Drummond, Ann 82
Drummond, Alex. 105
Drummond, Ann 106
Davis, Burrow 111 112
Duffell, James 127
Duffell, Edward 320
Dowling, Lawrence 153
Dominick, Francis 169
Dowling, Abraham 216

Davison, J. 239 424 425
Dickenson, Nat'l 428 436
Dickenson, Hannah 548
Ellis, Jesse 126
Erskin, Chas. 132 133
Esk, John L. 150
Eccles, James 315
Fennernore, Richard 55
Fay, Henry E. 92 93 94
95 138 139
Frink, Nathan 110 123
250 251
Forester, Mary 131
Freeman, Lewis 190
Frazer, William 337
Frazer, Lewis 380
Frazer, Oliver 351
Frazer, James 426 427
Faulkner, John 441
Forbes, James 44
Gilles, Archibald 1 613
Gerean, Barnett 22
Gerrard, William 69
Glazier, Bearmsly (heirs
156 157
Glover, Andrew 213
Hutchinson, Wm. 13 106
Hutchinson, John 44
Holland, John 113 114
Holland, Richard 57
Holland, Hannah 59
Holland, Rich'd D. 68
Holland, Joseph W. 134
Halliblade, Peter 42
Horn, Peter 74
Hamilton, George 87
Hoyt, Stephen 107
Hoyt, Stephen J. 333
Hoyt, Joseph Z. 334
Harris George, 118
Harris, William - 125
Hales, Harris W. 140 141
Hill, John 174
Henderson, John 200
Howser, Jacob 208
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10

GRANTEES CARLETON.

Hewlett, Richard 234
Hanford, Thos. 3rd 256
Hanford, Thos. 227 273
Hewstis, Philip 262
Hazen, John 280
Haines, Mathew 298
Hampton, Andrew 338
Hampton, Abner 339
Hunsinger, Philip 365
Higby, Uriah 392
Howard, John 413
Hunt, Crosby 608
Hemlocke, Thos. 609 610
Tsler, Henry 415
Joslin, John 99
Jeffray, Astion 158 180
Jones, Simeon 238
Jones, Edward 445
Jacksoa, Harry 276 277
James, Benjamin 284
Jobs, Samuel 323
King, Luke 85 83
King, David 84 236
Knox, Thomas 225
Knapp, Moses 258 259
Keating, Ann 331 256
Kilberbrook, Godf'y 372
Kerley, Richard 429
Leonax, Alexander 5
Lawton, James 16
Lawton, John 17
Lawton, Elizabeth 37
Lawton, Isaac 479
Lawton, Thomas 480
Lewis, John 32
Lewis, Thomas 90
Lazenby, Ralph 43
Lane, Geo-ige 75
Lane, James 77
Lane, Edward 78
Lovett, Jonathan 46 47
48 49 50 51 53 60 61
62 63 64 65 66 67 52
601
Lovett, Dan. 108 142 143
Long, John 96
Lingley, Joseph 151
Loveday, Thomas 435
Ludlow, Gabriel G. 196
197 198
Lawson, John 338 352
Lawson, Elizabeth 336
Lacy, William 30.3
Lamorceaux, Jesse 268
Lamorceaux, Daniel 269
Laffan, Michael 274 275
McKenzie, Malcolm 6

Munro, John 459
Marston, Abraham 14
Marston, Benjamin 254
Myers, Reuben 142
Mungee, James 187
Munro, William 449
McNeil, Neil 215
Murray, Daniel 235
Murray, John 440
Merritt, Caleb 263
Merritt, Robert 264
McDonald, Jas. 328 330
McDonald, Sarah 357
McDonald, Donald 451
Mance, Mary 349
Mabe, Frederic 401
McFarland, John 455
McBean, John 443
McBean, Angns 454
McLean, Donald 442 443
McLaggan, Peter 448
Mcintosh, Malcolm 450
McKinnon, Gregor 452
McKay, Hugh 549 550
Masewell, Andrew 607
Nase, Henry 4
Ness, John 329
Ness, Ann 358 359
Olive, William 12
O'Brien, Robert 136
Osborn, Charles 166
Odell, Jonathan 191
Ogden, Rachael 261
Ogden, Benjamin 312
Plamart, Francis 15
Peel, Robert 18
Peel, Humphrey 20
Puddington, William 35
Peabody, Francis 45
Place, James 56
Parker, Jonathan 102
Preston, Thomas 175
Putnam, James 192
Putnam, James, jr. 214
Paddock, Adino 237 304
Proser, Benjamin 319
Provost, Aug. 387 388
Quinton, Hugh 432
Ruckle, Francis 15
Roswell, John 11
Rodgers, James 27
Robie, Thomas 31
Roden, Wm. sr. 38 40
Roden, Wm. jr. 39
Racey, Philip 354
Reve, Anthony 315
Roome, Wm. L. 430

Redding, William 152
Redding, Henry 207
Robinson, Laurance 423
Rumbold, Thomas 217
Richards, Jonathan 322
Rawrison, D. B. 544
Small, John 2
Small, Thomas 23
Shaw, George 3
Shaw, Aenias 154 155
Stretch, Samuel 54
Stackhouse, Joseph 76
Stackhouse, Robt. 97 98
Strickland, Edward 86
Shanks, James 340 341
Strange, Seth 119 166
591 592
Sherwood, Andrew 404
Snyder, Martin 149
Sealy, Juston 310
Stone, John 382
Sewell, Jonathan, jr. 231
Sewell, Jonathan, sr. 232
Sewell, Stephen 252
Shew, William 447
Shannon, Daniel 453
Upham, Joshua 240
Urquhart, Donald 543
Taylor, Edward 25
Taylor, Abel 88
Terry, Zeb, sr. 58
Terry, Zeb, jr. 128
Tomlinson, Isaac 248
Townsend, George 282
Trebblecock, Thos. 306
Turnbull, Jos. 353
Tabor, Jesse 369
Vail, Robert 73
Vanpelt, Samuel 307
Whitlock, William 7
Whitlock, Jonathan 508
Whitlock, John 509 510
Wort, Conrad 21
Witch wise, Peter 117
Worden, John 147
Wilcox, Robert 148
Wilbourn, William 167
Woolsey, Benjamin 201
Winslow, Edward 202
Winslow, Hannah 226
Winslow, Penelope 227
Winslow, Sarah 230
Wheeler, Sarah 260
Wallace, John 389
Wetmore, David B. 265
Wetmore, Timothy 267
Wetmore, Tim. T. 269

GRANTEES CARLETON.

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Wetmore, Luther 295
Wetmore, Thomas 311
Wetmore, John 368
Wetmore, William 367
Watson, John 278
Williamson, Geo. 279
Wright, Thomas 283
Wright, Alexander 321

Wilson, Jacob 300 301
Ward Jacob 313
Ward, John 314
Willard, Abijah 345
Wood, Joseph 346
Welling, William 393
Welling, Peter 394
Weaver, George 419

Weaver, Frederick 420
Young, William 9
Young, Henry 33
Young, Peter 34 80
Young, Abraham 79
Years, Thomas 103
Yeomans, Ely 327

A LITERARY AND MUSICAL FESTIVAL
WAS HELD AT THE
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, MAY 18, 1882.
99th Anniveesaby op the
LANDING OF THE LOYALISTS!
Under the auspices of the New Brunswick Historical Society, %n behalf
of a Memorial to the Loyalists.
His Worship the Mayob in the Chair. Mr. Peilee presided at the Piano .
PEOGEAMME. Band of the 62nd St. John Fusiliers.
Rev. Geo. M. Armstrong.
President N. B. Historical Society.
Sullivan.
Hon. John Boyd and James Harris.
Pinsuti.Rev. D. D. Currie and Dr. Botsford.
Benedict.
By the Band of the 62nd Fusiliers.
Thorne. Wm. Elder, Esq., M. P. P.
Pinsuti.Judge AVeldon and D. S. Kerr, Esq.
Pinsuti.
Hon. Isaac Burpee ; S. K. Foster, Esq.

Hail to the Chief,  
Collect for the Queen,  
Address, 
Music, Song of Peace, 
Resolution, 
Music, The Watchword,  
Resolution,   
Music, Old May Day, 
" Grand Selection from Lurline,
" _ The Dream of Home, 
Address,   
Music, Parting,  
Resolution,   ......
Music, Good Night, 
Resolution, 

National Anthem.
CIRCULAR.
The Ladies' Centennial Hall Commission, appointed 18th May last, will
meet the Lieut.-Governor, His Worship the Mayor, and Committees of the
Historical and Natural History Societies, at the Natural History Society
Rooms, Monday next, at 3 p. m.
Miss Skinnee, Secretary. Mes. Jones, President.
St. John, N. B., ISth November, 1882.
The meeting was held, with the Lieut.-Governor in the Chair. The
speakers were : His AVorship the Mayor, A. A. Stockton, Dr. Botsford, David
McLellan, M. P. P., Rev. G. M. Armstrong, AVilliam Elder, M. P. P., M.
Chamberlain, and J. W. Lawrence. Convebsazione.
The ladies held a Conversazione December 1, the Chief Justice in the
Chair. His Worship the Mayor, Hon. Charles N. Skinner, and Silas Alward,
addressed the meeting. Hon. John Boyd and Dr. Coleman gave readings.