Descriptions of Convict Labor and Life in New South Wales
A Sydney letter from a supervisor outlines convict intake at Hyde Park barracks, division of labor between military and convict works, harsh discipline, rations, clothing, and living conditions. It notes tickets of leave, length of service required for freedom, and transport to Norfolk Island or Moreton Bay for serious offences, with Captain Maclean as chief superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wa
Bid Eod
Sydney
Petraary
New South Wales
Hyde Park Barracks
Sullivan
London
Brown
Hees
Irene
Hyde Park
Stockades
Peramatta
Aiade Bey
Patata
Norfolk Island
Moreton Bay
Ander
Maclean
Advice to Foreigners on Speaking Abroad
The text warns against praising one’s homeland in another country as it offends locals. It argues affection for one’s native land is natural but should not be expressed where it contradicts foreign opinion. Respect from wise people comes from talents and good conduct, reflecting credit to one’s country.
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Joseph Roy
Montreal
Rolland
Queen’s Bench of
Bedard
Panet
Vallieres
St. Marie de Monnoir
Francis ‘Terroux
Court House
Tory Hicket
Messrs
Cardinal and
Duquette
John Colborne
Lewis T. Drummond
Sir John
Mr. Duquette
Cardinal
Nasher
Lady Colborne
Office Seekers Target Immodest Political Knaves
A critical editorial denounces persistent office seekers as unprincipled and intrusive, praising modest merit over self aggrandizement. It warns both parties to examine themselves for tendencies to thrust forward for public honors, noting numerous unnamed individuals across factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiensell
Montreal notables in 1839 reform era list
A detailed long list of Montreal figures, mainly lawyers, merchants, and officials, labeled as reform or Tory supporters. Profiles include Hughes Heney, Joseph Bourret, Benjamin Delisle, Le Blanc, Joseph Masson, and others with remarks on politics, loyalties, and past conduct amid the 1837-38 troubles. The piece also mentions suppressed documents about executions and a letter from a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lafontaine
Hughes Heney
Judge Foucher
Montreal
House of Assembly
Executive Council
Joseph Bourret
Maton Fire Insurance Company
Toussaint Peltier
Bourret
Benjamin Delisle
A. M. Delisle
Joseph Duqquette
C. A. le Blanc
How
Tumbkey
Powlett Thomson
Victoria
le Blanc
Joseph Masson
Terrebonne
Legislative Council
van Dieman
Jean Baptiste Masson
Sandwich
U. C
Assembly of Upper Canada
Elliott
Prince
Reynolds
Theller
Detroit
Michigan
L. C
Masson
F. Menecher de Morochon
X. Mathiot
F. X. Mathiot
St. Charles
Queen Vic
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Worth
Swanton
Gov. Thomson
Charen Monnzambert
Toussaint Powlive
North Weet Company
Mashnonge
Tsp
Exoglish
Poulett Thomson
Fred. A. Quesnel
Jules Quesnel
Kent
Chambly
Lord Gosford
Jules
Star Chamber
Lewis Drummond
Joly
Washington
Friads
Dean Frreno
Finn
Willei
Low
Canada
Honor
J Colborne
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