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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1870
Page
2
In the North West expansion we debate routes from Fort William and Neepigon to Red River. Mr Dawson advocates a Canadian corridor while rivals question costs and feasibility. The Ottawa confrontation over territorial transfer and the Red River dispute threatens government stability and raises questions about Howe and McDougall's actions.
A contested discussion over a transport route via Fort William and the Kamanistaquia pits claims of navigable water connection against a sand bar blockage. Mr. Dawson and Mr. Simpson clash over route viability with reports to Government to resolve whether a direct land or river path is feasible and whether troops can move spring supplies.
The writer urges patience awaiting Commons action to resolve the affair with McDougall cleared of charges until proven. Suspicion lingers over correspondence claims, while the Red River situation risks escalation. Government may deploy troops to Fort Garry, though a peaceful settlement is preferred.
Ottawa correspondent notes heated debate over Sir Francis Hincks banking plan and John A. Macdonald election bill, predicting substantial discussion before passage. Describes deputations on steamers, northern routes, and river transport, plus damper on Northwest matters as illness sidelined Mr. McDougall.
The City of Boston notes no tidings on a missing steamer yet. Inman Line authorities express faith the vessel may reappear, echoing old proverb about ocean hope. A French journalist quips on double standards of punishment and poison.
Correspondence reviews the Ninth Division Court sessions starting 1865 with 63 suits in 1866 rising to 159 in 1869 and 46 at the Feb 1870 session. Judge A A Strathy, of Barrie, presided over the latest term with Messrs Fraser, Plewes, Brock and others in attendance. Walter Keating of Barrie and X Thompson of Penetanguishene managed their assigned cases creditably.
Nelly Brydon, 24, wife of Andrew Brydon of Chicago formerly of King Township and third daughter of Wm Graham Esq of Barrie, died February 17 at her father's residence of consumption.
A compact OCR fragment lists firms and items in a municipal directory: Newing Machines Bowman Willson Co Court of Revision Geo Sneath Land Plaster T W Coleman Sole Leather Thorne Bros Canadian Dominion Directory Peruvian Syrup By Law No 116 Oro Corns Bunions Dr J Briggs Weather Protectors Johnston & Co.
Prices listed for Spring Wheat Barley Oats and Hay with yields and per unit values. Beef Pork Mutton Hides and Butter noted per 100 pounds or per pound with small changes in figures. Market snapshot shows commodities and their rates on that Wednesday edition.
Halifax markets report Ontario price increases affecting local trade. No.1 Super sales not above 5 dollars, little first-hand stock remaining, and receipts declining. Quotations: No.1 5.00-5.20, Fancy 5.55, Extra 5.50-5.60, Rye 44-45 cents, Corn Meal Yellow Kiln Dried 4.62-4.75, White 4.00-4.50, Fresh Ground 4.40-4.40.
The council enacts a bylaw to assist the Toronto Simcoe and Muskoka Junction Railway Company by providing a twenty thousand dollar bonus funded by debentures. Debentures, sealed and signed by the Reeve, mature in twenty years and bear six percent annual interest, paid semiannually in Toronto.
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