Oath to Constitution and Canadian Emigration Discussed
The article notes moves to compel bishops to take the constitution oath in Spain, broad political ferment, and a rising focus on emigration. It reports on a Toronto postage stamp fraud ring, heavy cold in Russia and surrounding regions, and English colonial trade dynamics. It mentions a Toronto safe built by J. & J. Taylor for Rice Lewis & Sons, and local promotions at the Canadian Bank of Commerce. It covers immigrant labor inquiries across municipalities, and a London meeting of the Canadian and Emigration Company noting a 5 percent per share dividend, with road improvements and Harcourt Township development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
New York
Canada
Gallex
Toronto
Montreal
St. Petersburg
Aple
Russia
Poland
United States
England
Messrs. J. & J. Taylor
Rice Lewis & Sons
Me. T. W. Nisver
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Woodstock
Nesbit
Bank of Commerce
Henry Nisbet
Samoa
Thomas Nisbet
Joseras McDermott
Garafraxa
Far West
Uncle Sam
Ms. Cantrxe
Carling
Canadian and and Emigration Company
London Tavern
Bishopsgate Street
London
Eng
Kennaway
Katana Cvux
Couny
Sie Beard
Harcourt
Ing
News of Ship’s Safe Arrival and St Patrick Day Rites
On March 19 1870 communities faced snow and a rumor of the City of Boston’s safe arrival, then disbelief when contradicted. A snowed drill shed roof collapsed delaying defence drills and sparing lives. St Patrick’s Day events saw a thousand Irishmen march to St Michael’s Cathedral with sermons highlighting Irish history and a call for unity and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weing
Boston
Sone
St. Michael’s Cathedral
Conway
Israel
St. Patrick
England
America
United States
Power Street
Pat. Boyle
Hibernian Society
James Murphy
John Davey
Ireland
Canadian Expositor laud and news in restored Record
J G and Raymond P O send a dollar for the Lixpla Expositor praising it as Canada’s best local paper. An exchange notes a new History of Canada up to 1870. Fengus Noves Record office fire delayed its return. J and R Craig shown energy and the News Record improves post fire. The proprietors vow to publish a first class local paper despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G
Raymond P. O
Canada
Dominion
Oxxx
Fengus Noves Record Office
Messrs. J
City Council Adopts By Law On Queen's Square Lease
Monday council session with Mayor and Reeve plus members Thirkell Bell Spratt Leary Crandell. A Carling immigration note read. Accounts listed for advertising charity and services with Fire Department updates. Finance Committee declined Burt liquor payment. clerk ordered $15 to Burt for morning fire refreshments. By law 162 discussed. committee adjourned after partial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Thirkell
Bell
Bell’s
Board of Emigrant
Wm. Stanton
Mr. Burt
Leary
Dir. Crandal
W. Burt
Reeve
Queen’s Square
Repaw Progress
Cave
Yancil
Sherwood Street
Boyd
Bobcaygeon
Mariposa Coucert
Broad
J. Naylor
John Thornton
R. Adam
J. L. Whiteside
Elias Vinson
Thomas Paley
M. Deane, Esq
P. L
Little Britain
Oakwood
Burwick
Woodtock
Mariposa
T. Broad
John Miller
Reach
John Anderson
Scheol
A. Seamon
J. Dillman
Messrs
Dennison
James Black
Concession A
Lot 17
Con. A
J. Breene
Con. Aon
J. Emmerson
James Emmerson
Wim. Jackson
Wm. Jackson
Mark
J. F
Victoria Spring Assizes and Local Church News
Victoria spring assizes closed with rulings on a horse distraint for rent and an accounting suit. Dr Duncan Cameron inducted as minister of Lochiel congregation with Sabbath School anniversary and charity collections. Building activity expected to rise. Division Court to sit on the 26th. A mail robbery between Riviere du Loup and Quebec cited with $460 stolen. Kingston granted a $66,000 bonus to the Kingston and Mattoc railway last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Eilis
Riviere du Loup
Quebec
Antioritiss
Rto
Kuxastox
Kingsta and
Ma-toc
Fire Company practice and county notices in Victoria region
Victoria fire company members trained Saturday evening while ads and letters fill local columns. Notes include a coroner appointment, an insurance agent's card, a fatal fire with loss, street naming suggestions, police and council actions, theatre plans, Sunday law effects, a suspect arrest, mission updates, and municipal bids and road beat changes in Mariposa and Lindsay areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Fire Company
G. H. Reeve
Inwis
T. W. Poole
Lindsay
Victoria
Fearers Wratty
Niagara District Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Exposrtor
Tar Warder
John Bailey
Head Lake
Cranx
Anderson
William
Henny Heenes
Crysler
Montreal Télegraph Company
Fenelon Falls
Bobcaygeon
Connesi
Archibald Bowie
J. C. Rodden
Wood
Maine
T. Foley
Tux Lindsay Amateur Theatrical Company
Mrz. Dovarass
Hugh McGillvary
Portage Road
Cannington
Charles Fry
Woodville
McGillvray
Fry
Sidney McKenzie
E. R. Trish
Escl
Archdeacon Fuller
Emily
Josura Bowne
Butson
Bowie
Drs. Unl Mt
North Victoria Agricultural Society shows growth and challenges
The North Victoria Agricultural Society reports a strong harvest and doubled grain returns from 1868, but notes failures in Fall Wheat and potatoes in certain ridings. Directors cite lack of meetings, issues with seed quality, and plan improvements to show facilities and livestock exhibitions for the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Victoria E. D. Agricultural Society
Portage Road
North Riding
Victoria
Publi
Eldon
Feneton
Kirkfield
Victoria Road
Kird
Lkely
John McKenzie
Ontario Poultry Association
Woodville
Fenelon
Bureau of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Association of Agriculture and Arts
John Walton
Peterborough
Jousx MecTacoart
Locxuarn
Muskoka District Bill under Fire in Provincial Assembly
A report by A P Cockburn outlines the Muskoka District Bill to add four reeves and form a junior county with Simcoe, the debate over taxation powers, railway influence, and the path forward including deputations to next session. The piece notes opposition from W Lount and discusses committee doubts, provincial railway focus, and the district’s ambitious growth prospects.
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A. P. Cockburn
Lp.p
United
Tororo
O , Macaulay
Muskoka
Munich
W. Lount
North Simcoe
Fe On
Simcoe
Lount
Bracebin
J.D. Edgar
Toronto
Victoria
Sincoe
Severn River
Lake Nipiasing
Musoka
Simcooe
Toronto and Nipissing
Messrs
J.S. Macdonald
Cameron
Blake
Boyd
Craig
Russell
Eyre
Em — Monteith
Scott
Grey
Smith
Middlesex
Watt
Umphrey
Contem
Lindsay
Humphrey
Ontario
Muskoka Railway dispute stalls Toronto bylaw
Opinions argue it is unlawful for Toronto to fund the Muskoka line as the Nipissing and Muskoka projects face legal hurdles. Local editor laments Toronto’s bylaw weakness, notes Nipissing precedent, and reports on municipal refusals to grant 340,000 tied to Oro Township's 330,000 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taly
Beaverton
Port Hope
Toronto, Simcoe and Muskoka
Muskoka Railway
Barrie
Toronto
Toronto Bones
Muskoka Company
Nipissing Company
Glake
Muskoka
Midland
Partie
Oro
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T Beall
Hmaker and Jeweler
Wat
Byron
Lady Byron
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Aet Wa
Wesleyen Hymn Books
T. Beall
Eric Findlay
Hearta
the Press
Town Council Proceedings
Victoria Spring
Cam
Edwards
Phi
Cameron & Dormer
Pitt
C. Patterson
P. S. Martin
Stevenson Rx
Collins
Phf
Pd.nnistoun
Hudspeth
The
North Victorias Agricultural Society
Proeuier
Port Rowan
Whitby
East Whitby Agricultural Society
Brooklin
Maxwell
Jane Alger
Mrn Alger
Lee Eee Toasen
Auseoea
Mackenzie
Allan
Millbrook
Burt
Minden
Paterson
Cause of Missions
Macfarlane
Wastell
Saweath Scuoon Conventrox
Peterboro
Beadle
Millard
Church
Feadle
St. Catharines
Burns
Omemee
Dr. Hamilton
Raikes
Scotland
Jr. Wm. Graham
Mcnell
Peterboron
Perth
Baily
Rome
Eeetate Grisea
Burron
Post
Cockburn
Bringa Mk
Rter
A. P
Eut
Mr. C
Mr. Richards
Hue
Peter Mare
Viccorn
House of Commons
A Mezicin
Sonia Iaw
Orillia
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