Affairs at the Capital in Ottawa Amid Premier's Illness
Ottawa is the focal point as Parliament sits and political plans mature. Delegates from Red River and Father Richot attract attention while the Governor-General hosts them. Rumors swirl about Premier Sir John A. Macdonald's health and overwork, with some alleging drunkenness, though others defend his absence as due to fatigue and duties. The nation suffers from the Premier's absence as discussions continue.
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Ottawa
Red River
Father Rich
Riel
Ottawa News
Sir John
Dominion
John
North West Question Settles Manitoba Settlement Debate
The North West dispute edges toward settlement as a Manitoba government bill is introduced proposing a new province with limited initial boundaries. Critics argue Portage la Prairie should be included. proponents note the territory is vast and easier to extend than curtail. The ministers face scrutiny over timing and evidence, urging reliability in statements about government actions.
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North-West
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Red River settlement debated over government bill
The discussion centers on the Red River affair and a government bill. Critics demand proof before belief, deny petty partisan gain, and stress the aim to settle matters justly while restoring tranquility and protecting those involved.
Correspondence from the Brentwood area on floods and local improvements
The writer thanks the paper for a subscription and notes bad roads, deep snows, and floods submerging flats. Improvements are under way with Cooper Brothers’ residence, Bush’s hotel expansions, and new stores. A stranger named William Breckenridge was murdered near Brentwood, with his body found near a rail fence. no arrest yet.
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Brentwood
Ile
Messrs. Cooper Brothers
J. L. T. Bush
An Tassel
A. C. Thompson
Barrie
William Breckenridge
Captain Caddy to Auction Ten Water-Color Drawings
Fine Arts announces Captain Caddy of Hamilton offers ten water-color drawings after the Art Union style. Each two-dollar subscriber gets a chromo lithograph and ten drawings will be awarded among two hundred subscribers. Scenes are Canadian and Highlands of Scotland with Captain Caddy’s reputed high execution. The works include “The Thousand Islands” and “Loch Mara” and reflect close study of nature.
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Captain Caddy
Hamilton
Scotland
Thousand Islands
Loch Mara
Nature
Prize Fight in New Orleans Ends With Mace Victory
New Orleans May 10. Mace defeated Allen in ten rounds lasting 44 minutes in a well attended excursion fight. Betting favored Mace at 3 to 2 as the crowd watched from a distant field after a long train journey with orderly conduct. Allen weighed 178 pounds to Mace's 168. Mace scored the first blood and the first knockdown, with the fight described as a clean, quiet event through the end.
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New Orleans
x—Mace
Allen
Jackson
Metropolitan District
Kennerville
Mace
Red River Expedition at the Crystal Palace
The Crystal Palace hosts a bustling Red River Expedition day with clothing and arms distribution to barracks troops. Ontario and Quebec battalions receive boots, knapsacks, overcoats, water proofing, and personal gear while barracks show uniformed, trained appearance. sales of clothing to civilians surge as soldiers depart in uniform.
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Crystal Palace
King
Yonge
Queen Streets
Ontario Battalion
Collingwood
Qeubec
James Ward
Queen Street
Ontario
Jackson
Brockville
Globe
Red River Tensions and Flag Disputes Near Fort Garry
Special correspondent reports from Georgetown dated May 9 recounting events at Red River up to April 24. Riel moves to hoist the Union Jack over Fort Garry alongside the Fenian flag, while Donoloe and others protest, leading to a brief quarrel and the fleur de lis and Union Jack displayed together. Riel grows loyal, possibly under threat of punishment or belief Canada terms will end the affair. some followers remain less loyal as the Union Jack was once trampled in mud. The New Nation urges calmer Canadian press tone and calls for forgetting past hostilities as settlers and "strangers" part ways, with editorial remarks about respect for the flag and awaiting governmental action.
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Georgetown
Red River
Riel
Tache
Fort Garry
O, Donoloe
New Nation
Globe
McLane
Fortarry
Bishop Tache
O'Donohoe
Hartz
Thos. Spencer
Assiniboine
Canada
Dr J Briggs remedies touted for neuralgia and feet
An 19th century ad touts Dr J Briggs remedies including Allevantor for neuralgia and headaches and a Modern Curative for corns bunions and nails. It promises instant relief from piles and other conditions and lists Toronto and New York addresses and a Barrie Ontario drug store.
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Dr. J. Briggs & Co
Broadway
N.Y
King Street
Toronto
King’ Street
West
Canada
Dr. J. Briggs
J. Briggs’ Allevantor
Red River Fort Garry unrest and Union Jack sighting
Mr McLane returns from the Settlement with Fort Garry news. Riel’s flag display and the torn Union Jack episode prompt editorials in The New Nation praising unity and condemning reprisals. Col Rankin offered filibusters to Riel, Rankin ordered to leave the Settlement, and a storm on the 15th delays Red River farming. James McKay reports Sioux and Chippewa Indians: many have left, others remain peaceable.
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Col. Rankin
Red River
New Nation
James McKay
Neutrality in Winnipeg A Glance at Canal Policy
From the Cincinnati Gazette the piece argues the United States should avoid provocative moves over Winnipeg and potential uses of the St Marys canal. It warns that shutting canals to Canadian trade would provoke reciprocal closures on the Welland and St Lawrence routes, harming lakes regions and border communities.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Great Britain
Dominion
Canada
United States
Winnipeg
Oéfer
Reges
St. Mary’s Ship Canal
Lake Superior
Upper Lakes
Oswego
Ogdensburg
Welland
St. Lawrence
Canadian Dominion
St. Mary’s Canal
Chicago
Zachariah Chandler
Senate
Special Despatch From Telegraph Commissioner Report
Report from Sacci Ste Marie notes Algoma arrival and canal passage to block British munitions shipments to Canadian troops. American authorities ordered vigilance at Sault Ste Marie to hinder Canadian or British moves against Red River rising. Portage route to Algoma readied for troops to Fort William, with Red River campaign expected to last forty to fifty days. Proclamation by Riel calls distant brethren to rally to the cause as Winnipeg settlement remains quiet.
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Sacci
Sault
Red River
Fort William
Algoma
Fort Garry
McFarland Trial Verdict Not Guilty Shocks Courtroom
New York May 10 Twenty fifth day of the McFarland trial ends with a Not Guilty verdict after a lengthy hearing. District Attorney Garvin urged fairness and argued about insanity and motive as the jury weighs the case. The crowd erupts in cheers as McFarland rises pale but relieved, while supporters and onlookers crowd the aisle.
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McFarland
New York
Garvin
Richardson
Sackett
Mr. McFarland
Fenian Brotherhood Centres Hold Secret New York Convention
In Manhattan a convention of Fenian Brotherhood Centres discussed grave issues with secrecy. They condemned Gen. O’Neill’s Senate conflict and pledged support if he pursues war, signaling unity among Circles despite the political strain. Also mentions various local ads and notices from Barrie to Lindsay, including medicines and household goods.
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New York
Fenian Brotherhood
Manhattan
Mrs Partington on Weddings and Matrimony
Mrs Partington muses on weddings and matrimony in a church setting. She contrasts romance with the solemnity of marriage and recalls a memory of a ring gesture from a dry goods store proposal, noting the limited worldly gifts imagined.
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Mrs. Partington
Paul
Pianos-H. Fraser and Farm for Sale among Listings
A compact recap of varied local notices and ads. Names include Pianos H Fraser, Farm for Sale by J McLean, Building and Loan Assn of Toronto, Cabinet Lawyer Jas Edwards and A V Palmer Co, Peruvian Syrup, Weather Protectors Johnston Co, and others such as Steamers Emily May and Simcoe, Bourne & Byrne, Leeds Brown & Wair, Corns Dr Briggs Toronto, showing a typical 19th century classified page with business names and services.
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Emily May
Simcoe
Bourne & Byrne
Leeds
Brown & Wair
H. Fraser
J. McLean
Building and Loan Ass. of
Toronto
A. V. Palmer & Co
Dr. Briggs
Johnston & Co
Fall Wheat and Market Prices in 1870 Examiner
The May 12 1870 Examiner lists prices for fall wheat spring do and other grains, meats, dairy, produce and goods from Buroners Straits stores and farmers wancoxs. It records beef mutton veal pork poultry lard butter cheese eggs onions turnips potatoes apples and hay along with hides and skins prices and units across multiple vendors.
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Buroners
Straits
Wancoxs
Rees
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Prince Arthur
Dominion House
Bannockburn
Bank OF Toronto
B. Hinds
Northern Railway
Breadfore
Bennlone
T Lefroy Bramley
Barrie Wee Eens
Allandale Harrisons
New
le Brayner
Batteaux
County OF
Official
the County
Darrie
Angus Village
Quantum
Augus
Red River Expedition
Paumer & Co’s
New Drug Store
McWatt
Carlton
Darley
St. Clocp
Minn
Telegraph” Commissioner
St. Paul
Mixy
Natal
Lower
Saskatchewan
Mackenzie River
Telegrapil
Johnston
T. Foley, and Co
Lindsay
Ont
Corn
London
Parmer & Co
Wistar
Cook
Ingersoll
Suspension Bridge
St. Thomas
Windsor
Clarks
Richardson—Rose
Robert Richardson
Tiny
Melissa A. Rare
North Gwillimbury
Halifax
N.S
Burne & Byrne
Owen and
Macdonald Streets
D. Bourne, Barrie
E. Byrne
Oro
John McLean
Sitcor
Bell
Bell Ewart
Orillia
Isaac Y Ay
IST
Enwon
PEST
Edwards
Buevine and Loan Associatiny OF
S. M. Sanford
Avryy
Dixon Brothers
A. Arnall
Queen’s
J. K. Falconbridge
Bradford
West of England
Eugland
Sherbrooke
Melton
P.S
Barrie Commercial Report
O- Pe Ao
Vair
Dunlop Street
Henry
Fraser
Owen Street
Exewance
Hortet
Paris
B. Sher Ida
OLD Curiosity Shop
Meeking
Hyson
Japan
Best
Tess
Seth W. Fowle & Son
Boston
A. V. Patner & Co
Loca
Brecken
Willian
Arrivin
William Breckenridy
Brackenridy
Daniel Lane
Creemore
Whettla & Wilfal
Sons
C. C
In Dent
James
Vic Bishop
Ayerst
Magonic
Orillia Lodge
Ab Ing
Corinthian Lodge
Nuper
Arnall
Ramsay
Ramiti Coe
Wil
Ste Wd
James Parchment
Fmt
Newmurkey
Hensy
Tod James Richardson
Ontarioton
Stowe
Muskoka
Tailway
Thilieve
Andrew Wilse
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