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BATHURST COURIER - 1862 - 63

supplied by Christine M. Spencer of Northwestern University, Evanston, Il., USA.

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Please verify any dates by other means…also see previous transcriptions for this period, below are only births, deaths and marriages I missed the first time.

Perth Courier, January 3, 1862

Return of Convictions for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1861

NOTE:  Prosecutor means the person who is bringing the charges

Absconding Apprentice

Henry Duncan, prosecutor John Dougall, ordered to return to employer

Assault and Battery

John Sargent, prosecutor Robert Thompson, ten shillings

Michael Harty, prosecutor Alexander Carmichael, five shillings

John McMunagle, prosecutor Jas. MacPhie, fifteen shillings

William Cusick, prosecutor Elizabeth Herron, ten shillings

Neil Campbell, prosecutor M. Campbell, ten shillings

Assault

Bridgett Maloney, prosecutor Jas. Schalard, five shillings

E. Sharar, prosecutor T. Nesidle, one shilling

J. Carmichael, prosecutor John Smith, one pound, five shillings

John David, prosecutor William McCahon, one pound

Robert Kelley, prosecutor Jas. C. Guthrie, five shillings

J. Black and F. Johnson, prosecutor Jas. W. Caswell, ten shillings

T. Disleaw, prosecutor Moses Larock, ten shilling

Nonpayment of Statute Labor Tax

Ed Pierce, Thomas Graham, T. Laboring, R. Crozier, W. Richards, J. Finan, ten shillings each

Selling Liquor Without a License

Joseph Gravelle and A.P. Lesperance, five pounds each.

Alexander Carmichael and Henry Duncan, complaint not proved

Firing a Gun at Plaintiff’s House

Oliver LeRose, prosecutor Martin Dowsly

Trespass

Pierce Mail, prosecutor Godfrey Blair, six pounds

James Brindell, prosecutor M. Provost, ten shillings

Michael Henrigan, prosecutor Jas. Kearnie, one shilling

Michael Lynch, prosecutor Jas. Kearnie, one shilling

Catharine James, prosecutor P.E. Burrows, one shilling, three pence

Liquor to Indians

Thomas Murray, one pound

Nonpayment of Wages

William Martin, prosecutor Wilson Brown, three pounds, two shillings, six pence

Deserting Employment

Antoine Langlois, prosecutor J.P. Bostwick

Non Payment of Statute Labor

Alexander Fraser, Esq., one pound, fifteen shillings

Obstructing Highway

Joseph Mitchell, one pound, five shillings

Drunk and Disorderly

Patrick O’Brien, five shillings

L.B. Boyce and Emma Gordon, one pound each

John White, case dismissed

Thomas Clarke, six shillings

J. Lewis, one pound

Obstructing a Highway

Joseph Mitchell, one pound, five shillings

Vagrancy

Emma Gordon, 21 days in jail

William Mitchell, sent to jail

P. Curley, one month in jail

Insanity

Bridget Jacks, sent to jail

Profane Swearing

William Cusick, two shillings

On Friday evening last about 10:00 an alarm of fire was given when it was found that the large frame building in Caroline town fitted up as a distillery by Hugh Ryan was in flames.  The fire engines and firemen and a large concourse of citizens were speedily on the grounds and every exertion was made to subdue the flames but the building being of wood and a high wind blowing at the time, the devouring element got too much headway and the building and contents were consumed.  There was a considerable quantity of grain in the buildings; a valuable steam engine also, which were destroyed.  The property consumed was worth some $4,000 to $5,000 and there was no insurance so Mr. Ryan’s loss was a severe one.  There was no doubt but that the fire was the work of some fiendish incendiary.  The town council has offered a reward of $500 for the discovery of the incendiary.

Perth Courier, January 24, 1862

Reeves for 1862

Perth:  John Haggart and John Murray

Drummond:  A. Code and J. McLean

Montague:  J. McG. Chambers and J. Shield

Ramsay:  D. Galbriath and Mr. Houston

Smith’s Falls:  A. McDougall

North Elmsley:  Jas. Shaw, Jr.

Bagot: Felix Devine

Lanark:  The councilors elected are Messrs. Peter McLaren, Archibald Campbell, John Ryan, W. Robertson and Francis Ireton.  John Ryan has been elected reeve.

Perth Courier, January 31, 1862

(Letter Not Transcribed In Full)

Letter from the seat of war:

Having nothing to do in the line of duty, I seize the opportunity for a purpose far from distasteful viz holding communication with friends at home—with those who were my companions in the happy past and who as I lay me down on my soldier’s bed when all is still and the hum of camp life has ceased, I share my thoughts.  And though an American soldier, I often wander in my imagination to where the Union Jack waves over a happy and free people.  With my own loved country in view this land of boasted liberty, where so many shrines are erected in honor of this, sinks into nothingness and I sigh for means of transport to where our own institutions can be enjoyed and where friends can sympathize with and understand our thoughts.  But from reveries like this we are suddenly awakened by the drum and bugle calling assembly for duty.  We are encamped near Alexandria, Virginia…….We have just left the house and tomb of the great Washington at Mt. Vernon.  We stood at length beneath the shadow of the magnificent tree which surrounds the hero’s tomb with subdued feelings and uncovered heads.  Here, the heart of every American swells with emotion and here ever soldier dedicates his life, his all to liberty……..I have heard or read that was brutalizes those among whom it is…..This I have discovered to be true…….I have seen much of American society since coming to this land of great enterprise and great humbug and I have seen many of the fair ones who shine as stars in the firmament of folly and fashion.   But, Mr. Editor, believe me I often sigh for the fair maids of dear old Canada and I must say that they are not eclipsed by anyone who has yet crossed my path.  Alexander Tait

Perth Courier, February 7, 1862

We are sorry to hear that Shipman’s Mills at Almonte burned down last Tuesday.  The loss is said to be $6,000.  No insurance.

Perth Courier, Feb. 14, 1862

We understand that a man named Cathcart, employed at Mr. Haggart’s saw log shanty, while driving across Bob’s Lake on Tuesday last, the horses broke the ice and both driver and horses were drowned.  The team belonged to Mr. Haggart.  No further particulars at this time.

Perth Courier, Feb. 28, 1862

Arthur Innes of Bathurst was on Saturday last, found lying dead on a load of shingle wood which the horses were drawing homeward.  Deceased had gone to the bush during the forenoon and was on his way home when suddenly summoned away.  The features were much discolored and it is supposed he died in a fit of apoplexy.  Deceased was under forth years of age and leaves a wife and small family.

Perth Courier, March 7, 1862

On Wednesday last as an old man named Wilson was crossing the street opposite Mr. Meighen’s store, a team that was passing furiously came against him and knocked him down.  When raised up he was found to be insensible and it was quite a time before consciousness returned.  He was removed to Barrie’s Hotel where Dr. Nichol examined him and it was found that the old man had sustained injuries which are likely to prove fatal.  Really, something ought to be done to prevent a repetition of such accidents for it has struck us that it is miraculous that more accidents have not occurred as a consequence of the furious manner in which teams are driven through the streets of Perth.

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction against the lands and tenements of Smith Coleman at the suit of George Wilson

Part of East ½ Lot 16, 9th Concession Lanark

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction against the lands and tenements of George Gourley at the suit of Francis Hall

Lot 23, front of John Street, Village of Arnprior

There is an original poem in this issue of the Courier, written by a local, John Oliver, it is not reproduced here, but is entitled “Lines On Tippling, Etc.”  Any descendent of John Oliver might want to look for it.

Perth Courier, March 14, 1862

Birth, at Lanark, on the 5th inst., the wife of H. Mair, Esq., of a son.

Perth Courier, March 21, 1862

We understand that on Tuesday morning last the dwelling house of John Mitchell, miller, in Sherbrooke, was burned down.  Very little of the furniture was saved as Mr. Miller and his men were away drawing saw logs.  The fire originated from a stove pipe passing through the roof and into the house.

Assizess 

Queen Versus James Price—Prisoner charged with assault on one Martin with intent to kill and murder him; the third count charged him simply with assault.  Martin was found not guilty on the first and second counts but guilty on the third.  Sent to pay a fine of five pounds and costs.

Queen Versus Honora Downes—Larceny in stealing a cloth cap.  Pled guilty, three months imprisonment in gaol.

Queen Versus June McMullen alias Meg Robinson—Larceny in stealing an article of clothing.  Pleg guilty, three months imprisonment in gaol.

Queen Versus Alexandrina St. Louis—Concealing the birth of her child.  Verdict guilty, six months in gaol

Queen Versus Catherine McIntosh—Larceny, stealing articles of clothing; pled guilty; one month imprisonment in gaol.

Queen Versus Jackson Weir—Larceny, stealing a watch and fur cap; pled guilty, two years imprisonment in the penitentiary.

Queen Versus Jeremiah Coleman Moore—Larceny, stealing a watch; verdict guilty, three months in gaol. 

Perth Courier, March 21, 1862

Local Superintendents of Education:

Bathurst, J.A. Murdoch

Beckwith:  Rev. John McMorin

Drummond:  J.A. Murdock

Ross:  John Morton

Pakenham:  Rev. Alexander Mann

Pembroke:  Dr. Clendinnen

Pembroke Village:  Dr. Clendinnen

S. Sherbrooke and Dalhousie:  J.A. Murdock

Darling:  J.A. Murdock

Montague:  Rev. Mr. Milne

Elmsley:  J.B. Worrell

Burgess:  Michael Stanley

Perth Courier, April 4, 1862

For the Courier:

To Miss What’s Her Name

Perth, March 16, 1862

Last week Monday came a maiden

Tripping down the streets of Perth

And I met her at a crossing

And her eyes looked glad with mirth

Who can tell me who this maiden

Is, who glanced at me so arch

When she met me at the crossing

On last Monday, 10th of March

She is not too tall or slender

Nor too clumped, thick and stout

Just about the kind of woman

You delight to see about

Oh! Her cheeks were charming rosy

Oh! Her eyes were azure blue

Who can tell me who this maiden

Is; whose phantom I pursue?

She is not too bold or forward

Not too bashful, coy or shy

Something in her, something of her

Something good, something shy

It is not in taste or fashion

But the thing was neatly done

On last Monday at the crossing

Was a lover lost and won.

Who can tell me where this maiden

Lives, who glanced at me so arch

When I met her at the crossing,

On last Monday, 10th of March

She I mean of graceful carriage

Fairest, dearest girl of earth

That I met last Monday morning

Coming down the streets of Perth.

Last week John D. Kellock, son of R. Kellock, and James Nichol, son of Dr. Nichol, both of this town, passed examinations before the medical faculty of Queen’s College, Kingston.  The former passed with honors, the latter for degrees.

Perth Courier, April 11, 1862

We are informed that the stone house of Alexander Horn, Esq., township of Lanark, which was destroyed by fire on the night of the 7th isn’t., had a loss estimated at $500 and was partially insured.  It is not known how the fire originated.

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction against the lands and tenements of John Taplin of Beckwith at the suit of William Simpson

Plot 10 in Lots one and two 4th Concession Elmsley

30 acres of lots 19 and 20 in the 5th Concession Montague

75 acres Lot 6(?) 5th Concession North Elmsley

45 acres east end lot 10 10th (?) Concession Bromley

20 acres of the front lot 16 1st Concession Westmeath

49 acres south side south one half lot 10(?) 2nd Concession Ross

49 acres north part lot 18(?) 1st Concession Westmeath

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction against the lands and tenements of Thomas Laubin at the suit of Daniel McMartin

NW ½ of the West ½ Lot 18, 8th Concession Ramsay, 50 acres

Perth Courier, April 18, 1862

For the Perth Courier

Perth, April 4, 1862

To Miss What’s Her Name

I saw her again one day last week

And from the smile on her lips and the flush on her cheeks

And the flash of her eyes seemed to say

I saw what the Courier said today

Then I blushed for it looked so ill

Beside the warm gushing thoughts I will

For my muse is dull and my pen is weak

To tell what the heart and tongue should speak

I know where she lives and what’s her name

And her modest life and her spotless fame

But I do not know if her heart is free

Nor whether, if so, it would welcome me.

I know she is loved and ‘tis oft confessed

That the boldest and worst may win the best

And I stand aloof tho’ I love her more

Than all who crowd to her cottage door.

Oh tell me dear maid if your heart is free

And whether if so it would welcome me

And I will come, I will come for the bliss in store

For a welcome kiss at the cottage door.

Sale of Household furniture at public auction John McParland, Jr.

Perth Courier, May 23, 1862

On Friday last John McMaster, an old resident of this town, was drowned in the river near the burying ground bridge.  He was in a wagon with another man returning from work when the man driving the team drove the team into the river to water the horses.  One of the horses stumbled and fell when both became somewhat unmanageable and got into deep water when the deceased was thrown out and carried downstream into deep water where he sank to rise no more.  The teamster had great difficulty saving himself and the horses.  The deceased was about 50 years of age—was an honest and industrious man and bore an excellent character.  He has left a widow and several children to mourn his untimely end.

The Queen’s Birthday

The Queen’s birthday will be celebrated in the usual manner.  There will be excursion trains to Perth from Brockville, Almonte, Smith’s Falls and intermediate stations.  On arrival of the trains there will be a procession of firemen in full regalia.  In the afternoon a cricket match will be held, a race after a “porker” with a greased tail, climbing a greased pole, sack races, and other field sports.  In the evening there will be a grand torch light parade of “Frizee Eggs” and “Perth Terribles” in masks and all sorts of fantastic dresses—the band carriage to be drawn by a hippopotamus from Barnum’s Museum in New York, which is expected to arrive by telegraph in the afternoon.  On the whole, it will be a great day and those who want to see lots of fun should not fail to visit Perth tomorrow.

Perth Courier, May 31, 1862

While John McNab of the township of McNab, residing near White Lake, was watching a fire that was running near his fence, he was severely injured by a tree falling and striking him on his side thereby breaking several of his ribs and otherwise injuring him so that he expired on the 22nd  after much suffering.  Mr. McNab was the only son of Duncan McNab who was among the first settlers in the township and has always borne personally a good character.  Carleton Place Herald

Perth Courier, June 20, 1862

Letter From The Seat Of The War

(Not Transcribed in Full)

New Bridge, Virginia, June 8, 1862

Dear Brother and Sister:

I suppose all my friends there will be pleased to hear how I am prospering so you can show this letter to all you think best.  I suppose the Canadian people have had accounts of all the battles fought in the peninsula by General McClellan…….a week ago Thursday, 27th May, this division went to Hanover Court House, a distance of 15 miles, and fought three different battles and destroyed a railway bridge, and telegraph, cutting off all supplies between Richmond and the enemy in front of McDowell at Fredericksburg.  It was a bad day’s work and the ground was well contested but we drove them and their loss is more than four times ours.  Our losses will not exceed more than 200 in killed and wounded while the enemy left 141 dead upon the field of battle where I was engaged and pwards of 60 wounded.  Besides the killed and wounded we took 576 prisoners including a major, three captains, seven lieutenants and 39 non commissioned officers.  By their own account the number of Rebels engaged was 20,000 and ours did not exceed 12,000…..Our rifles told dreadfully upon them several of the dead had the tops of their heads entirely shot off, their breasts and pieces of flesh hanging in the trees and taken altogether it was the most horrid sight I have ever seen.  They left dead in the woods and 25 upon the open field.  Another fight took place a week ago yesterday and today at the Seven Pines but this regiment was not there.

Chester C. Catlin

On Monday, 26th May, the barn, granary and other outbuildings of Thomas Webb, Jr., Innisville, were totally destroyed by fire.  They were totally destroyed by fire.  There were about 70 bushels of wheat consumed besides many farming implements.  The origin of the fire was not known.  The loss was very heavy.

Perth Courier, June 20, 1862

For Sale:  The house and lot on Gore Street (West end).  Robert Menzies

Valuable Farm For Sale:  The east ½ of Lot 11, 3rd Concession Drummond, only four miles from Perth, 100 acres, 60 cleared and under cultivation.  Dwelling house, good frame barn on the premises; farm is well watered.  James Patterson

Perth Courier, July 4, 1862

House and Lot for Sale on Herriott Street adjoining the Union Engine House.  It is suitable for a large dwelling or would make a good stand for any kind of business.  Mrs. McIlduff

Perth Courier, July 18, 1862

The cornerstone of the county buildings for the County of Renfrew was laid on the 5th inst., at Pembroke by John Supple, Esq.  The occasion was made a source of great rejoicing and the day was observed as a general holiday.

Perth Courier, July 25, 1862

It is satisfying to note that we have at last a good constable who is determined to do his duty in carrying out and enforcing the municipal bylaws.  A short time ago a number of youths were brought before the mayor and fined for bathing on Sunday within the corporate limits and in sight of people proceeding to places of public worship; and the offence has not since been repeated.  A few days ago three or four lads were hauled up and fined for obstructing the sidewalks in the evening and using slang talk to passers by.  The fine and costs amounted to $4.50 each.  Many of the young lads of this town have got into quite a habit of congregating in crowds in the evening on the street corners and on the foot bridges to the annoyance of passersby and it is satisfactory to know that such assemblages will not be permitted in the future.  Our Chief Constable George Corry is deserving of credit for his prompt action in these matters.

The Street Improvement Committee have awarded the work of sinking a town well in the market square to Thomas Brooke and it is to be commenced forthwith.  This will be a great boon to the people in the vicinity of the market as well as the public at large.

Perth Courier, August 1, 1862

We fine the following obituary notice in the Berlin Telegraph of the 18th July.  The deceased formerly resided in Middleville where his parents still reside.  He was a promising young man of considerable talent and was on occasion a contributor to the Courier both in poetry and verse.  “It is with feelings of sincere regret that we announce in today’s issue the decease of Alexander Campbell, a young gentleman favorable known to the people of this town and vicinity during his connection with the Central School.  The deceased was a young man for whom we, in common with all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, entertained a very high respect.  Ambitious, and endowed with great perseverance, Mr. Campbell, by the careful cultivation of an uncommon natural ability, gave promise of a career long successful and useful.  By those to whom he was intimately known, he was esteemed by his amiability of disposition, his unblemished character and his unswerving integrity of principle.  We are sure that to all his friends and acquaintances the melancholy intelligence at his passing far from home with few comforting friends in his last moments will be no less painful than the thought that so worthy a young man, flushed with ambitions, hopes and in the vigor of what promised to be a prolonged and honorable life, should have been so untimely called away.

Thus pleasures fade away

Youth, talents, beauty thus decay

Perth Courier, August 22, 1862

A correspondent informs us that an alarming fire broken out on the premises of James and William Stewart, 5th Concession Dalhousie, about the hour of midnight on Saturday, 16th inst., and the family having gone to bed the work of destruction was soon complete.  The property destroyed was a barn and shed.  The barn contained about ten tons of hay, a cart and farmer’s cradles, scythes, forks, rakes, besides 13 sheep having been penned up were consumed to ashes.  The loss sustained is estimated to be not less than $400.  It is not known how the fire originated.  The family are poor but very industrious and deserving and are entitled to the sympathy of a generous public.

Perth Courier, August 29, 1862

Challenge!

To Duncan McDonald, Bathurst:

Sir:

Having heard from certain parties that you have circulated reports prejudicial to my skill as a plasterer, and regarding all such statements as false and to show the public that they are so, I hereby challenge you to a trial of skill with me in such work as you are acquainted with being perfectly well aware that there are branches of plastering that I am master of that you know nothing about. 

John Coffey

Perth Courier, August 29, 1862

Died, at Perth, on the 26th inst., Henry James Armstrong, infant son of William Armstrong.

Died, on Saturday, 24th inst., at Drummond, Catharine Legerwood, third daughter of John Legerwood, aged 30.

Died, at Chicago, Illinois on the 26th ult., William Maxwell, engineer (a native of Biggat(?), Lancashire, Scotland), aged 40.  Deceased was an elder brother of S.P. Maxwell, of Perth.

Perth Courier, September 5, 1862

To John Coffee of Perth

Sir:

In your uncalled for challenge to me you unjustly charge me with speaking against your skill as a plasterer.  Now, sir, I am not aware of having said anything with desire to inuring you as a person of some skill in your trade.  You say much of what you can do.  I would advise you to say less and do more.  Being somewhat practiced, I would call your attention to what I have done rather than what you can do.  Being employed in Perth and the neighborhood for the last 30 years and having done my work both as regards to its execution and durability in a way superior to anything of the kind you have done in Perth, I would recommend you to try and imitate the example I have given you and if you should prove successful in your efforts I will then give you another example of skill for your further emulation; and until you succeed in establishing something superior to what I have done you cannot expect me to concede to your request.  Any further correspondence from you I will treat with silent contempt.

Duncan McDonald

Died, in the township of Bathurst on Monday, 1st inst., after a long illness which she bore with Christian fortitude, Anne Richey, wife of Josias Richey, Esq., aged 55.

Died, at Franktown on the 24th inst., Hugh Nesbitt, son of G. Nesbitt, Esq., M.D., aged 30.

Died, at Toronto on Tuesday, 26th ult., in the 61st year of his age and 30th of his ministry, Rev. Joseph Stinson, D.D., ex-president of the Wesleyan Conference.

Died, at Brockville on Monday morning, 1st Sept., William Albert Buell, five and one half months, son of J.D. Buell,Esq., barrister.

Died, at Brockville on Sunday, 31st ult., William Evans, aged 61.

Letters remaining at the Smith’s Falls Post Office as of September 3, 1862

Ballantyne, Mrs. James; Baxter, Wiliam; Brown, William; Cane, Tom; Code,Thomas; Code, William, Jr.; Delaney, John; Doyle, Patrick; Ferguson, Miss Catherine; Giluly, Patrick; Gilmer, Marcus; Gibson, Miss M.; Gibson, J.M.; Graves, Miss Mary; Griffith, John; Hartigan, John; Healy, Patrick; Healey, Peter; Heatley, John; Hutchinson, H.G.; Johnston, James; Ireland, Miss Sarah; Kernaban, Robert; Leech, William; Leamey,George; Lyle, Robert; McDonald, Miss M. Jane; McArthur, William; McEwen, D.; Maguire, Miss Jane; McGregor, Mrs. Eliza A.; McArthur, Miss Minerva; Phillips, John; Roche, John; Shirley, John; Smith, Michael; Stephens, Thomas; Taylor,John; Trembley, Miss L.; Walt, John; Walkinson, Charlotte; Wynne, Edward; Wynn, William

James Shaw, post master

Perth Courier, Sept. 19, 1862

While two young boys, sons of J. K. Fairbairn, of this place, were carelessly playing with an old pistol loaded with powder and buckshot, one of them named William met with a rather severe accident.  The pistol having no stock or lock, the boys were trying to set it off by exploding the cap on the nipple by striking it with the head of an axe.  While one of the boys was thus engaged the other stood at a distance to watch the effect but foolishly, directly in front of the muzzle of the weapon.  When it went off it lodged one of the buckshot in the region of the knee.  The attending physician has not as yet been able to extract the shot as he cannot discover its whereabouts.  The wound is not considered to be of a serious character.  This is another warning which parents should take and prohibit their children from the use of old firearms.

Sheriff’s Sale of Lands at Public Auction, the lands and tenements of Robert Sigimund Henderson at the suit of William McCracken and Ralchel Alvina Shipman

SW ½ Lot 16, 10th Concession Ramsay, 100 acres

Part of Lot 15, 9th Concession Ramsay, village of Almonte

For Sale:  100 acres of land, East ½ Lot 14, 7th Concession Bathurst (on the main road from Perth to Doran’s Mills South Sherbrooke and Oso) 50 acres cleared and under cultivation.  Good house, new stable and barn, several good springs of water. 

James Brogan, Sr.

Married, at Perth on the 15th inst., by Very Rev. J.H. McDonagh, V.G., Mr. M. McNamara of Perth to Miss Gertrude Helen Murphy, eldest daughter of Mr. Michael Murphy, Esq., Carleton Place

Married, at St. James Church, on the 15th inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Rector, Mr. George Devlin of Perth to Miss Annie Marshall of Drummond.

Perth Courier, October 10, 1862

New Furniture Shop  Henry Philp

Farm For Sale or Let:  Lot 16, 3rd Range, Clarendon

There is erected on it a good log house, barn, etc.; between 30-40 acres cleared; timber chiefly hard wood suitable for potash making on a large scale; the soil is of the best quality; only four miles from the village of Portage du Porte.

Rev. Andrew Melville, Westport

Perth Courier, October 17, 1862

Mr. J. Fields, well known in this place as an artist of much ability, has been afflicted with insanity and is now confined in the Perth jail.  He will be forwarded to the asylum in Toronto in a few days.  His case is considered hopeless.

Perth Courier, October 24, 1862

Died, on the 12th isn’t., at his residence on the 2nd Line Lanark, Robert Fleming, at the age of 77.  He was born in the parish of Cavanagh, County Londonderry, Ireland; he went to Scotland when a boy and sailed from Broomalew(?) in 1820; he was one of the first settlers in Lanark.  He died after a lingering illness as those alone can die who live in the fear of the Lord.

Perth Courier, October 31, 1862

An Old Maid’s View of Modern Husbands

Little knowing, whiskers growing,

Top-lip greasing, nature feasting,

Gold rings wearing, fob chain glaring,

Tailor waiting, hatter rating

Opera going, debts still owing,

Oyster dining, midnight chiming,

Wife a weeping, late watch keeping,

Children lying, Bread! Bread! Crying,

Cold wind sighing, shawl defying,

‘Four’ slow ringing, home him bringing,

Upstairs reeling, groping, feeling,

Cursing, blaming, wife ill naming,

Tears dispensing, wrong surmising,

Fast horse driving, never thriving,

Money spending, money lending,

Betting, losing, wife refusing,

Nought for wearing, most despairing,

Never knowing how world’s going,

Needle plying, deeply sighing,

He’s out walking, sporting, talking,

Life enjoying, stomach cloying,

She home staying, patient, praying,

Love still knowing, he false growing,

Pleasures smiling, poor wife filling

Up her measure, not with pleasure,

But with sorrow brought each morrow

With dreadful lives, the patient wives.

We understand that a man was murdered on Wednesday last between Merrickville and Irish Creek.  A farmer was proceeding along the road in a wagon when he overtook a man named Ward and asked him in to take a ride.  When let in the wagon, Ward struck the man on the head with a stick and then cut his throat with a knife.  He then robbed him of about $50 in money and having thrown him out of the wagon, drove off in it.  When found, the man had sufficient life in him to tell who it was who had perpetrated the deed but expired shortly after.  Ward, we are informed has since been apprehended.

To Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Allen and the other ladies they represent:

Permit me dear friends in this the only way at present open to me to do so in the name of Mrs. Duncan for your very valuable, handsome and most useful gift.  In itself it is indeed valuable and as an expression of consideration and kindly feeling its value is advanced ten fold in my estimation and is better in my estimation than if your kind feelings had taken the shape of some gift to myself and to my better self as well.  In this persuasion I now give and pray you to accept our hearty thanks

James B. Duncan

P.S.  The present is a very handsome sewing machine.

Perth Courier, November 14, 1862

Married, on the evening of the 6th November, by Rev. A.E. B - - - , Mr. W.

M - - - - - - - - -  to R. Edmunds, both of Perth.

Birth, (date and place illegible), the wife of James Mair, Esq., of a daughter.

Perth Courier, November 28, 1862

Birth, at Beckwith on the 27th November, Mrs. David Cram of a son.

Perth Courier, December 5, 1862

Died, at Drummond on Thursday, 27th ult., Richard C - - - - - (or G - - - - - ), aged 81.  Deceased was one of our oldest settlers, having come to Perth in 1816, before which time he had served in the Royal Artillery.

Perth Courier, December 12, 1862

Birth, at Carleton Place on the 29th November, Mrs. Jas. Poole, of a daughter.

Birth at Greenlaw, Township McNab, on the 26th November, the wife of James Morris, Esq., Registrar, of a son.

Married, on the 27th ult., by Rev. George Beynon(?) at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. Robert Hicks, Esq., Ferguson’s Falls, to Miss Margaret McNiece, of Drummond.

Perth Courier, Dec. 12, 1862

Died, at his residence in Bathurst on Friday, 5th inst., William Keays, aged 75.  He was a native of Kilkenny(?), Ireland.

Perth Courier, Dec. 19, 1862

The Assizes

Queen Versus George Diehl—Larceny—broke into the store of J.P. Miller, Village of Pembroke and stole $129 and a canister of gunpowder.  Pled guilty, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.

Queen Versus Herman Riecken—Larceny—broke into the store of Thomas Murray of Pembroke and stole $230.  Pled guilty, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.

Queen Versus Ezra Cook—Larceny—Received a portion of the money stolen by G. Diehl above knowing it to be stolen, also for staling apples from the store of Thomas Murray.  Pled guilty, sentenced to eight months hard labor at the Reformatory prison.

Queen Versus Edward Burke—Larceny for stealing a horse from Patrick Cusick for stealing a bag of oats form a man named Needham of Pakenham. Verdict, not guilty

Queen Versus James Murray-Larceny, for stealing a horse from Patrick Cusick in Montague.  Prisoner rode horse to Perth and was on his way back to Smith’s Falls when apprehended.  Admitted to taking the horse but said he intended to return it.  Verdict, guilty, two years in the penitentiary.

Queen Versus Joseph Rodgers—Larceny, stealing watch.  Pled guilty, three months in jail at hard labor.

Queen Versus James Murray—Larceny.  This is the same person who stole the horse above.  It appears that after he rode the horse bare back for about six miles he entered the stable of a man named White and stole a saddle.  Verdict, guilty, two years in the penitentiary.

Queen Versus Daniel Ridden—Larceny-stealing a watch in Renfrew Village.  It appears the prisoner went to the watchmaker’s shop in Renfrew Village to get a watch he had left there for repair.  The prisoner alleged that he had left two watches which the watchmaker denied and handed him back one watch.  When his back was turned the man took another watch belonging to Mr. Miller and it was this latter that he was charged with stealing.  Verdict guilty, ten days common jail.

Birth, at Perth on Saturday, 13th inst., the wife of Mr. Carr Thompson, of a son.

Perth Courier, Jan. 2, 1863

Birth, at Drummond, on Sunday, Dec. 21, the wife of Thomas B. Moore, of a son.

Married, by Rev. William Bain, on the 24th inst., Benjamin Wright, carpenter of Perth, to Miss Ellen Croskery, youngest daughter of Mr. Robert Croskery of Perth.

Perth Courier, January 9, 1863

We have to announce to our readers a change in the proprietorship of this journal—Mr. Rice having retired from the business and Mr. G.L. Walker having become the purchaser and who is now and will continue to be editor and proprietor.

Birth, in this town on the morning of Tuesday (no date), the wife of Mr. Thomas Cairn, Sr., proprietor of the Expositor, of a son.

Died, at Perth on the 4th inst., Mary Ryan, daughter of Mr. Hugh Ryan, Esq., aged one year, eight months.

Perth Courier, Jan. 15, 1863

Last week Capt. John Murray of the Fountain Fire Co. was presented with a beautiful wrought silk purse, the work of Miss Farmer, being an expression of the company’s good will and esteem and a testimonial of the high regard which its members entertain of him during the many years he has had the honor to command them.  The article presented the late captain is worthy of the taste and skill of the maid whose fingers formed it.  There is something in the purse—gold in one and silver in another.  The money concealed within its folds we understand, was $25.  In retiring from the office which he has so long ably and so efficiently filled, Capt. Murray will have the satisfaction of knowing that his zeal, urbanity, suavity and ability were appreciated by every member of the Fountain Fire Company.  Mr. Farmer, an old and well tried member of the company, will take the place of the late captain.

Wanted:  A precenter for St. Andrew’s Church, Perth

John Hart

To Rent or To Sell:  Commodious premises on Wilson Street opposite the property of Rev. J.H. McDonagh (formerly the Leslie property).  There is a good frame house on the lot with out buildings and there is one half acre land

Peter McFarlane

Village Lot For Sale:  One acre on Main Street, Village of Lanark, on which there is a good frame house, back kitchen and wood shed, carriage house and stable, together with an excellent workshop

James Baird

Perth Courier, Jan. 30, 1863

Farm and Saw Mill for Sale or to Let

Lot 17, 7th Concession North Elmsley, better known as the Weatherhead property; there is a new saw mill with two up side saws in good and complete working order and about 150 acres land under cultiviation.  Apply to Mrs. George Weatherhood on the premises.

Died, at Smith’s Falls on Monday night last, Ebeneezer Frost, Esq., Sr., partner of the firm Frost and Wood, who for several years past have carried on a large and extensive business in the foundry and manufacturing of agricultural implements.  Mr. Frost was very much respected  and leaves behind him a large circle of friends who will severely mourn his loss.

Perth Courier, February 9, 1863

Appointments to the Volunteer Militia Co. of Infantry, at Perth

To be Captain, John Haggart, Esq.

To be Lt., John Ryan, gentleman

To be Ensign, Donald Fraser, Jr., gentleman

To be Captain, William John Morris, Esq.

To be Lt., George Alexander Koefer, gentleman

To be Ensign, Thomas Scott, gentleman

3rd Battalion, Lanark

To be Lt. Col, Capt and Major James Thompson from the 1st Battalion Lanark, vice Sache, deceased.

Died, in the village of Renfrew on the morning of the 2nd inst., Orange Wright, aged 42, much and deservedly esteemed.

Died, at the township of McNab on Tuesday, 27th Jan., James Morris, Sr., County of Renfrew, an old and respected resident, aged 81(?).

Perth Courier, Feb. 13, 1863

Married, on Tuesday last, 10th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. William Bain, assisted by Rev. J.B. Duncan, G.L. Walker, Esq., editor, Perth Courier, to Hannah Allan, daughter of William Allan, Esq., Drummond.

Perth Courier, Feb. 27, 1863

First Battalion Lanark

To Be Captain, Lt. John Deacon, vice J. McKay, left limits

To Be Lt., Ensign James Allan

To Be Ensign, Duncan Kippen, gentleman

Perth Courier, March 13, 1863

Died, in the township of Fitzroy, on the 1st March, John Richey, Esq., in the 78th year of his age.

Perth Courier, March 20, 1863

The Assizes

Queen Versus Sabrina Connors—Larceny—The prisoner is an old woman residing in Burgess and stole a bundle of cotton yarn from the store of Messrs. Mair in this town.  Verdict Guilty, three months in the common jail.

Queen Versus John Costello—Assault with intent to ravish.  The prisoner was indicted for committing an alleged assault on the daughter of Colin Campbell of Eganville.  The alleged assault was committed in the sitting room of Mr. Campbell’s hotel and was a most brutal affair the details of which are not fit for publication.  The jury were out all ten of whom were for bringing in a verdict for the capital offense but two maintained that they could not go beyond the indictment; they finally brought in a verdict of guilty.  Six months in common jail.

Queen Versus John Jones, Jr.—Larceny—Stealing a cheese from the tavern of Mr. Cole in Smith’s Falls.  The cheese was taken from the dining room where a number of people were present at the time; and as the evidence went to show that it was done more in the way of a lark than with any intention of stealing it, the verdict was returned of not guilty.

Queen versus John McInnis—Malicious stabbing—It appears that the prisoner had been drinking at Mr. Horn’s tavern at the Clyde Bridge, Township of Lanark and fell asleep on the bank when Horn poured some cold water over him.  He started up and struck Horn and having a jack knife in his hand at the time with which he cut tobacco, the knife penetrated Horn’s side, inflicting a dangerous wound.  As the act appeared to have been done on the impulse of the moment without premeditation, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

Queen Versus John Leach—Forcible Entry—Indicted for breaking open a stable door and taking out horses and using them.  The stable and horses were claimed by the widow of the late Thomas Leach who, with his father, lived and worked on the same farm.  The farm belonged to the old man and he made over one half of it to his son on which half the buildings stood.  The son died a few months ago and the widow claimed possession of the half lot and all the personal property and ordered the defendant, another son of his to break open the stable door and take out the horses.  The question for the jury was whether the old man or the widow was rightfully in possession of the stable.  Jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction—Lands and tenements of Henry Little at the suit of Alexander Fraser—West ½ Lot 12, 7th Concession Westmeath

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction—Lands and tenements of John Munro at the suit of David Robertson, George Easton and James M. Lowder

Lot 26 West side of Raglan(?) Street

Lot 26, east side of Argyle Street

Village of Renfrew

Westerly part of the East ½ Lot 14, 2nd Concession Horton

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction—Lands and tenements of Patrick Byrne at the suit of Martin Byrne

East ½ Lot 10, 12th Concesion Ramsay

Sheriff’s Sale of Land at Public Auction—Lands and tenements of John Shean at the suit of Peter Henderson and Thomas Coulter(?)

Village Lot 5, north side of Sherbrooke Street

Village of Clayton, Twp. Ramsay (formly called Clifton)

Perth Courier, March 27, 1863

Died, at Wabashaw, Minnesota on the 26th ult., after a short illness, caused by inflammation of the lungs, R.L. Corry(?), late of Perth, aged 31.

Perth Courier, April 10, 1863

Died, at Drummond on the 5th (?) inst., Mrs. Catharine Legerwood, wife of John Legerwood, aged 70(?) 76(?)

Perth Courier, May 1, 1863

Died, at Westmeath, on the 21st inst., Caleb Strong Bellows, Esq., aged 57(?).  Mr. Bellows was a resident of the township of Westmeath for upwards of 20 years; he was an intelligent, upright and honest man and was known and respected throughout the Ottawa country.  Pembroke Observer

Perth Courier, May 8, 1863

Died, on Friday, 1st May, Robert Richey(?) late in the employ of H.D. Shaw, Esq.  He was very much respected and esteemed. His remains were removed last Saturday morning to Belleville for interment.  The Volunteer Company, one of which he was a member of, escorted the body to the railway depot.

Perth Courier, May 15, 1863

Married, on the 13th inst., by Rev. J.B. Duncan, minister of the Free Church, Perth, Mr. James Bell, farmer, 6th Line Bathurst to Ellen Forsythe of the same place.

Perth Courier, May 22, 1863

About daybreak on the morning of Sunday last the saw mill belonging to Duncan Ferguson of Horton’s Mills, Renfrew County, was discovered to be on fire and was totally burned down.  Also, a quantity of sawed lumber which had been piled adjacent to the building was lost.  How the fire originated is a mystery, the sawyers having left the mill seemingly save on the previous evening.

Perth Courier, May 29, 1863

Died, at his residence on the Scotch Line, on the (illegible date) inst., Peter McKinley, Esq., aged 76.

Died, at Bathurst, on the 24th inst., Jennet McNee, wife of John McNee, Jr., aged 35.

Perth Courier, June 19, 1863

Farm For Sale:  NE ½ Lot 25, 2nd Concession Bathurst, lying between the farms of John Thompson and Josias Richey, Esq., 70 acres, 50 cleared and under cultivation.

James Flett

Perth Courier, June 26, 1863

On Monday and Tuesday last the pupils attending the Perth Separate School were examined by the V.R. Vicar General McDonagh in reading, writing and grammar, ancient and modern history, algebra as well as the high departments of geometry, Latin and Greek reading and translation.  Much pleasure is expressed by a number of reverend gentlemen and others present at the satisfactory state of the school and proficiency attained by the pupils under the training of Mr. Mangan and Miss Lyons.  On the following day (Wednesday) a picnic on a large scale was gotten up by a committee of ladies which was intended for the double purpose of recreation to the children and as a birthday complement to their pastor.  A bountiful spread was provided for nearly 300 who assembled on the beautiful grounds of Father McDonagh, formerly owned by Capt. Leslie.  On a spacious platform erected under the shade of the spreading balsams sweet music was discoursed by Messr. DuMouchel accompanied by songs from Miss and Master O’Brien, Miss Ferland and Miss Kerr.  A dramatic performance by Miss Lyons and her pupils entertained the company for a length of time and displayed the talents of Miss Annie Kennedy, Miss Tierney, Miss Pinder and a number of other young ladies in a manner very creditable to themselves.  Various other amusements were indulged in according to the tastes and inclinations of the participants until dark when the party broke up and all wended their way home well pleased with the entertainment of the day.

Married, on the 18th inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Mr. Thomas Sprouls of the city of Ottawa to Miss Rebecca Watson, third daughter of Mr. Henry Watson of Drummond.

Perth Courier, July 3, 1863

We have to thank our old friend Patrick Campbell of Bathurst for a present of some fine strawberries this week.  They are the largest we have ever seen any place and while regaling ourselves of their fine flavor we were inwardly conscious of the merits of Highland cheer.  Doubtless the prestige of Mr. Campbell’s find old Irish name gave additional impetus to this hospitality but however that may be, there can be no doubt of his liberality in dispensing the fruits of his care and skill to those who we hope know how to appreciate both.

The concert intended for the benefit of St. James Church came off in the court house on Friday evening last. A great want of room was the only inconvenience the place being jammed to its utmost capacity; but this was soon forgotten once the performance began.  The lady performers were Mrs. H.D. Shaw, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Morris, Miss Sache, Miss Matheson, Miss Haggart and Miss Berford.  Miss Haggart and Miss Berford executed their appointed role on the piano forte.  The vocal part of the entertainment appeared to be the best relished by the audience and long and loud were the cheers and encores which followed the deliverance of some of the beautiful songs and ballads.  Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. H.D. Shaw and Miss M. Sache were frequently encored by the audience and as often responded to their solicitation.  Mr. Bates with his cheerful face and fine voice kept the audience in good humor and fun with comic songs and a style of singing particularly suited to him.  We were glad to see so large and respectable an audience present on this occasion and by this means the ladies must have secured to their church a considerable sum.

Birth, on the 29th June, at Perth, the wife of Mr. James Doran, merchant, of a son.

Birth, on Thursday, 2nd July, the wife of David Holliday, of a daughter.

Farm For Sale:  Lot 25, 9th Concession Elmsley, 200 acres, 100 cleared and under cultivation; well fenced; commodious stone house, good barn and stables; 1 ½ mile from Perth.

Thomas Nichol

We regret to have to record a fatal accident from the lightning which accompanied the storm Saturday night last.  The wife of John McCue of Drummond was struck dead from its effects and Mr. McCue himself was knocked out and rendered senseless for some time.  The lightning came down the chimney and entered the cooking stove and in making its exit struck the unfortunate woman between the shoulders killing her instantly.  She had been married about five years and leaves two or three children.  We also learn that a man was killed by lightning in the township of Lanark on the same night but we have not learned his name.

Married, at Briston on the 1st inst., by Rev. Wardrope, George Smith, Esq., M.D., to Miss Dorn Evans, only daughter of the late Samuel Evans, Esq., of Quebec.

Perth Courier, July 17, 1863

We regret to state that an accident occurred on Monday last by which a man named John Huddleston lost his life.  The unfortunate man who lived in the vicinity of Port Elmsley, on the cars arriving at the place, attempted to get off before the train had completely stopped but in doing so lost his footing and fell back his neck striking one of the rails.  The cars stopped almost at the same moment that the wheel touched his neck.  On being taken up and brought into the cars, it was found his neck was broken causing instant death.  The body was taken to Perth where a coroner’s inquest was held the same evening and a verdict returned in accordance with the above facts.  He was very much under the influence of liquor at the time of the lamentable accident.  He deceased was a respectable young man and well liked in the community where he lived and his untimely and painful end will be regretted by those who knew him.  His funeral took place on Wednesday last to the place of interment in Perth.

Joshua Bates, Esq., Smith’s Falls, has shown us a sample of a new kind of wheat which he has introduced into this part of Canada.  It is said to be the most prolific description of wheat known in Canada.  Mr. Bates has no name for this wheat; he procured it from a farmer on the north shore of Lake Huron.  All he could purchase of it was one bushel.  The product of this he intends to dispose of in small quantities to the farmers in this neighborhood this fall.

Perth Courier, July 31, 1863

The rifle match, the termination of which was briefly mentioned in our last issue, came off on the 23rd inst., on the farm of James Glenn near this town, the target having been erected on his property.  The prize contended for was the first class “seven shooter” worth $30 given by Capt. Morris to the best shot in the whole company and besides this a prize of $3 was awarded to the second best and $2 to the third. The ranges were 200, 300 and 500 yards.  The highest number of points was made by Private Archibald Jamieson who was therefore declared the winner of the revolver.  Sgt and Private Allan Brown and Moses Neilson were found to be ties for the remaining prizes where each fired three rounds to decide it and the second and third prizes were carried by the two former respectively. 

Died, on the 28th inst., in Drummond, Thomas Bothwell, in the (illegible age, might have been 68???) an old and respected resident.

Farm for Sale:  Mrs. David McKay, Lot (illegible number), 8th Concession North Elmsley

Perth Courier, August 21, 1863

Mr. Milne has retired from the editorial department of the Smith’s Falls Review.  Mr. W. M. Keith will hereafter conduct that journal.

We learn as we go to press that Mrs. Cockfield wife of Mr. Cockfield, superintendent of the railway workers in this town, burst a blood vessel in her lungs and before its progress could be stayed this estimable lady bled to death.

Perth Courier, August 28, 1863

A shooting match came off on Monday last between the members of the #2 Volunteer Infantry Company, on the farm of J. Glenn,  near Perth.  The prizes offered were two revolvers—one given by Capt. Haggart and the other by Lt. John Ryan.  The ranges were 200, 300 and 500 yards.  Private George Graham was the winner of the revolver given by Capt. Haggart valued at $30 and Private Thomas Cosgrove was the winner of the Lt’s prize valued at $15.

Perth Courier, September 4, 1863

Died, suddenly of apoplexy on Wednesday morning, 2nd inst., John Murray, 45.  The deceased gentleman has been for many years a resident of Perth and at one time was a prosperous merchant of the firm Murray, Morris and Company.  His energy and abilities were recognized by his townsmen who elected him to represent their interests on the Council for many years; he was also reeve of that town for some time.  Few men have made so many endearing friends in the time that they live as he has.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  His remains were taken yesterday afternoon at 4:00 and consigned to their last resting place having been buried with Masonic honors as he was a member of that order; he had also been connected with the Fountain Fire Co., the members of which, together with members of the Union Fire Co joined by an unusually large number of other citizens, formed one of the largest funeral processions ever seen in Perth.

Married, on the 2nd inst., at St. John’s Church, Smith’s Falls, by Rev. J. B.(?) Worrell, M.A., Rural Dean, Mr. H.C. Rodger, Peterborough, second son of Mr. J.C. Rodger, Esq., Grafton, to Miss Maria(?) Burritt, eldest daughter of Dr. W. H. Burritt, Smith’s Falls.  No cards

On Tuesday, 18th inst., a sad and fatal accident happened on the farm of Alexander Steele of Ramsay.  He and Alexander Cochran, son of Andrew Cochran, were busy burying a large stone and had, it appears, somewhat uncautiously undermined it too far and as Alex Cochran was in the act of throwing out some loose earth which he had just dug from under it, the stone fell in and crushed him against the opposite bank.  Mr. Steele was present but unable to relieve him.  He had therefore to run for help and it was ten or fifteen minutes before he could be gotten out.  He was taken to his father’s house and Dr. Mostyn(?) was soon in attendance when it was found that he had received very serious internal injuries and his life was despaired of from the very first.  He endured great agony with but few intervals until Tuesday night, the 25th ult., when death put an end to his suffering.  He was about 21 years of age and of an excellent character.  Carleton Place Herald.

List of Letters remaining at the Perth Post Office as of 9-1

Axelrod, William; Anderson, Jennie; Andison and Bell, Misses; Anderson, William; Baird, William; Bain, Alexander; Beattie, Walter; Blacksil(?), Thomas; Blacksil(?), John; Brogan(?), Mary; Burns, Catharine(2); Burns, Patrick, Campbell, Duncan; Canpbell, Ann; Campbell, John; Cameron, Thomas; Consitt, Mathilda; Couch(?) Conch(?), Eliza Jane; Couch, Mrs.; Corry, John; Corbett, Mary; Croskery, William; Crain, James; Cumming, John; Darosa(?), Edward; Darou, Eliza; Delany, John; Davine, John, Sr.; Dawsen, Elizabeth; Donnelly, Arthur; Ennis, Mary Ann; Erts(?), Eris(?), Henry; Fenley(?), George; Foley, Thomas; Frizell, Richard; Gassett, Charles; Gillis, Thomas; Good, Henry; Harvey(?), Henry; Hargrave, John; Henery, Thomas; Hogan, james; Keys, John; Killeen, John; Leonard, Sgt. Major; Lyle, Miss Sarah Ann; Love, Sarah; Matheson, Adam; Magugen(?), Daniel; Marten, Thomas; Middlebrook & Co.(2); Monrow, George; Morrison, Rebecca; Morris, William (2); Morgan, Hugh; Marese(?), James; McDonad, Nicholas; McDonald, Patrick; McDermid, Neil; McConnitt(?), Patrick; McCalton, Mrs. John; McDougal, George; McKerr, Isabella; McKirkham, Bridget; McLeod, George; McPartland, Patrick, Jr.; McQuelan(?), Felix; Newlan, Miss Margeret; O’Brien, Bridget; Parker, Mrs. Henrietta; Pettycrew, Matthew; Quinn, Owen; Ross, Mrs. Margaret; Root, William; Ross, M.A.D.; Roberts, James; Shirley, Hannah; Smith, Robert; Steinberg and Fiedler; Taney(?), Darby; Truman, Margaret; Williams, Miss Mary; Wilson, Samuel; Young, Andrew; Young, David

Perth Courier, September 11, 1863

On Sunday morning last about 4:00 an alarm of fire was given and the premises in Caroline Village owned by Jas. Murdoch, Esq., were found to be enveloped in flames.  The two engines were soon on the spot but the scarcity of water and the comparative uselessness of one of the engines prevented the extinction of the flames before the sheds and all were but a mere shell of what was formerly there.  The furnishings and valuables were saved.

Perth Courier, Sept. 18 1863

On the afternoon of Friday last a lad named Michael Cuddy, about 16 years of age, employed as an apprentice on the estate of Mr. O’Brien, boot maker, met with a very sudden death.  As he was coming down stairs to the show room, the unfortunate lad burst a blood vessel in the lungs and bled to death in about ten minutes.  It was piteous to hear the poor lad’s cries of terror when he realized the dreadful fact that he was bleeding to death without any prospect of relieve and he continued thus in his heart rending cries until the crimson flood shut out utterance and strangulated him.

Perth Courier, September 25, 1863

Birth, at Perth, on Sunday, 20th inst., the wife of William Morrison, of a son.

Perth Courier, October 2, 1863

The Pembroke Observer which has for some time been defunct, again makes its appearance—Mr. E. Neilson who first started it having again assumed proprietorship.  The Observer is considerably improved in appearance and is now respectable looking as a journal.  In politics it came out on the Tory side and opposes the present Reform ministry—a very bad beginning by the way—which those who elected Mr. McIntyre will know how to appreciate.  The County of Renfrew should be able to support a Reform journal if some enterprising printer would attempt it.

As our readers were informed through the columns of the Courier, Dr. Cameron visited Perth at the prescribed time.  During his stay he performed many cures on patients suffering from eye and ear diseases.  Among some of the operations performed we may mention three or four.  Miss Margaret Ferguson, daughter of James Ferguson of Bathurst, had an operation performed for strabismus or cross eyes with entire success—her age was eleven.  Miss Christina G. Bell, 18, daughter of John Bell of Ramsay, submitted to a similar operation with like success.  Another well known young lady of Perth, was also operated on for this same thing.  All these skillful operations were performed with very little pain to the patient each occupying something less than one minute of time.  The doctor performed another operation which deserves special mention.  Andrew Baird, Esq., of Lanark had been suffering from a growth or tumor on his eye which was looking to totally destroy that organ.  Mr. Baird consulted Dr. Cameron and the doctor informed him that he could remove the tumor and in the course of two or three months effect a complete cure.  Dr. Cameron was assisted in the above operations by Dr. Horsey, resident practitioner.

Married, at Agher Church, September 2, by Rev. Robert Lauder, L.L.D. rector of the parish and brother of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. Robert Johnston Weatherhead, A.M., brother of the bride, the Very Rev. William Bernard Lauder, L.L.D., Dean of Ontario and Rector at Kingston, to Sarah Janet Weatherhead, daughter of the late Andrew Weatherhead, Esq., M.D., H.(?) E.I.C.S.

Corn Starch 12 ½ cents a package at William Morrison’s

Fine oatmeal 12 ½ cents a package at William Morrison’s

Raisins fifty five cents a box at William Morrison’s

Perth Courier, October 9, 1863

The Autumn Woods of Canada

There is something indescribably beautiful in the appearance of the Canadian woods at this season of the year especially when the light of the rising or setting sun falls upon them.  Almost every imaginable shade of green, brown, red and yellow may be found in the foliage of our forest trees, shrubs, and creeping vines as the autumn advances; and it may truly be said that every backwoods home in Canada is surrounded by more gorgeous colors and richer beauties then the finest mansions of the nobility in England.

Birth, at Drummond on the 4th inst., the wife of Donald McLaren, of a daughter

Married, at Perth, on Friday, 2nd inst., by Rev. Thomas Henderson, Mr. Thomas Scott, of the Perth Expositor to Margaret McPherson second daughter of Robert Kellock, Esq.

Perth Courier, Oct. 16, 1863

Died, on the 15th inst., Alexander Caldwell, infant son of Boyd Caldwell, Esq., 8 months.

Perth Courier, Oct. 23, 1863

Birth, at Ottawa on the 11th inst., Mrs. William Bell, of a (the word following has been “whited” out, it cannot be determined if this was a son or daughter.)

Birth, at Pembroke on the 13th inst., the wife of William Durrell, Esq., of a son.

Birth at Aylmer, C.E., on the 1st inst., the wife of William McGuire of twins, one son one daughter.

Married, at Ottawa, by Rev. Thomas Wardrope, Mr. Hugh(?) Buchen, L’Orignal, to Ann Burns, eldest daughter of John Burns of Nepean.

Married, at Ottawa on the 15th inst., G. Beach(?) to Miss Emily Dyde(?), second daughter of Mr. S.W. Dyde(?), all of Ottawa

Farm For Sale:  That parcel of land known as the “Campbell Farm” situated on the Port Elmsley plank road, Elmsley, 100 acres of good land, a large portion of which is cleared and under cultivation. H.B. Wright

Died, at Gananoque, on the 11th inst., in the 37th year of his age, Rev. James Richard Rossiter for many years the zealous and faithful pastor of that place.  On Wednesday, His Lordship the Right Rev. E.J. Horan(?) Hogan(?), celebrated Mass for the repose of his soul and delivered a discourse highly eulogistic of the zeal, piety and energy of the deceased.

Dr. J.D. Kellock, in company with his brother, has purchased the drug business of Alexander Allan and Co.

Perth Courier, Oct. 30, 1863

Birth, at Pakenham, Sunday, 11th inst., the wife of Dr. Fowler, of a son.

Birth, on the 21st inst., the wife of M. Harvey, of a son.

Birth, on the 25th (?) inst., Mrs. Richard Thompson, 9th line Ramsay of a daughter.

Birth, at Carleton Place on the 27th inst., Mrs. James Dunlop of a daughter.

Married, by Rev. W. Tomblin, on the 19th inst., James Hamilton, Jr., of Stafford, to Miss Ann McLaren, second daughter of Mr. J. McLaren of Westmeath.

Married, in this city, on Tuesday, 6th Oct., at the residence of J.W. Mills, by Rev. J. Elliott, Mr. H. A. Palmer of this city to Miss Mary Thompson of Montreal.

Married, at Christ Church, Ottawa, by Rev. J.S. Lauder, Lt. T. Merritt, Royal Canadian Rifles, Kingston, to Miss Ann Eliza Ward, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Ward, Esq., of Ottawa.

Died, at Aylmer, on the 22nd inst., George Edward Cumming, second son of Capt. T.A. and Kate Cummong, three years, one month and 23 days.

Perth Courier, November 6, 1863

Married, by Rev. W. Tomblin at his residence in Campbeltown, Pembroke on the 29th inst., Andrew Orr Smith, Lake Nipissing, to Miss Mary McCallum of Alice.

Married, by Rev. George Washington, B.A., Wesleyan minister at the parsonage in Beachburg on the 26th inst., John Holmes of Ross to Miss Mary Wark, daughter of Mr. James Wark of the same place.

Married, by the same on the 27th inst., Mr. Charles Lourineau of Buchanan to Miss Agnes Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. Harry Jones of Westmeath.

Married, at Ottawa, on the 31st ult., E.W. Hillman, merchant to Mary Edwige, third daughter of Mr.J. B(?) Richer(?) Richey(?), Esq.

Married, at Christ Church, Sorol(?), C.E., on the 29th ult., by Rev. W. Agar Adamson, D.C.L. Mr. J. Colborne VanKoughnet, Esq., of Toronto, 4th son of Col. The Hon. Philip VanKoughnet of Cornwall, to Miss Annie Norman, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Arthur Norman.

Married, at Ottawa on Thursday morning, 29th Oct., by Rev. Mr. Lawler,  J. Armstrong to Miss Margaret Riley of Richmond.  (Note, for the groom’s name I used the initial J. but the name was actually spelled out, it looked like Jessie, I was not sure)

For Sale:  NE ¼ Lot 8, 3rd Concession Bathurst, 71 acres, Patrick McInernay

Perth Courier, November 13, 1863

Birth, at Carleton Place on the 3rd Nov., the wife of Andrew Whyte, Manager of the Ramsay (illegible word) Mine, a son.

Died, on the 24th (?) inst., at the residence of her brother, William Dickson, Upper Pakenham, after two days illness, Miss Mary Ellen Dickson, third daughter of Mr. James Dickson of Clayton, 19 years, 6 days.

Died, at Cedar Hill on Tuesday, 29th Oct., James Dickson, eldest son of Samuel Dickson, Jr., in the 3rd year of his age.

Perth Courier, November 20, 1863

Dr. Cameron will again visit Perth on the 24th November and will remain twelve days.  We might mention dozens of cases of treatments for eye and ear disorders but our space is limited this week and will not allow our noting more than one or two.  Mr. D. Campbell of Bathurst, a well known and respected farmer, was afflicted with inflammation of the eye for the last ten years but under the treatment of Dr. Cameron has completely recovered.  Miss Gill, daughter of William Gill, Esq., Perth, was completely cured by Dr. Cameron on the first visit for a defect in her eyesight.

Some three weeks ago a widow woman named Jane Campbell who was residing with her son-in-law George Watts in Dalhousie, started in the morning to pay a visit to her son Alexander Campbell who resided some distance.  Not having returned home that night and not having visited her son’s place, a search was made for her the next day and towards night her body was found lying in a hollow on a road next to her son’s farm.  An inquest on the body was held before Dr. Nichol, coroner, when a verdict was returned that she came to her death at the hand of some person or persons unknown.  The body when found was much bruised on the head, legs and face and hands and the ribs of both sides were broken.  It was at first supposed the old woman had been attacked by a ram but further investigation showed that a ram could not have inflicted these types of wounds.  Suspicion was then attached to her grandson George Watts, Jr., in whose possession the old woman’s pocket book and finger ring were found and who left home the same morning and did not return until three days after.  The case was investigated in this town a few days before James Young and Henry Moorehouse, Justices of the Peace who committed the young Watts to his trial at the next Assizes.  The elder Watts was also arrested on suspicion but there being no evidence against him he was discharged.

Birth, on the 15th inst., the wife of Rev. William (Bain?), of a daughter.

Birth, at Lanark Village on the 6th inst., Mrs. H.(?) Mair of a son.

Married, at Greenlaw(?), township McNab, by Rev. George Thompson, A.M., James Graham, Esq. of Ottawa to Miss Mary Wright, eldest daughter of William Morris, Esq. (not sure on this one, Wright might have been the “second” or “middle” name of the bride)

Married, at Aylmer on the 9th inst., by Rev. J. Johnston, Mr. William Ryan Th - - - - - , Esq., Provincial Land Surveyor, Ottawa, to Louisa, eldest daughter of the late John Egan, Esq., Aylmer, C.E.

Married, at Ottawa by Very Rev. Mr. Dand- - - - - , Mr. John McAntoch(?) McAutour(?) to Miss Joanna S - - now, both of that city.

Died, at Carleton Place on the 11th(?) 14th(?) inst., Mrs. L. Bancroft(?), 53, of a lingering disease which she bore with Christian fortitude.

Died, at Almonte, on Thursday evening, (date illegible) inst., after a short but painful illness, Norman Shipman(?), aged 37.

Perth Courier, November 27, 1863

Married, at St. James Church, Perth on Wednesday, 11th inst., by Rev. R.L. Stephenson, Lachlin McCallum to Anne Douglas, both of Carleton Place.

Died, on the 4th November at the residence of her son-in-law Josiah Davies, in the 91st year of her age, Mrs. Matthie(?), relict of the late James Matthie(?) of Brockville.  In her early years, Mrs. Matthie(?) as she often stated with much gratitude and pleasure, was made sensible of her guilty, needy condition as a sinner and of all the sufficiency of Christ as her savior.  From that time to the day of her death she continued a humble, steadfast, loving and devoted follower of the Lord.  (note, this was not transcribed in full, what followed was of a religious nature, did not further detail this woman’s life.)

Perth Courier, December 11, 1863

The family of Abial Marshall, Esq., formerly of Kitley and now residing in Ramsay received a very trying dispensation of Providence on Monday morning November 30 in the loss of their youngest children within a few hours of each other with scarlet fever:  Abial, aged 8 and Charlotte Ann, aged 5.  They were two fine, promising children and it was extremely painful to their affected parents to have them both taken away in one morning.  They were both sensible to the end and died with great calmness.

Perth Courier, December 18, 1863

Birth, at Aylmer, on the 26th ult., the wife of John Kean, of a son.

Married, at Aylmer on the 3rd inst., by Rev. J.L. Gourlay, S.N. Lasher(?) of Newburgh to Eliza Ann Smith, eldest daughter of Thomas Smith of Carp, Huntly, C.W.

Married, on the 1st inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Clarendon, by Rev. J. Evans, A.M., W. Peter Wheeling to Margaret Barr, third daughter of the late David Barr.

Married, on the 5th inst., by Rev. W.C. Clark, at the residence of the bride’s father, James Affleck, Esq., James Stewart to Margaret W. Affleck both of Middleville

Died, at Kemptville on the 27th ult., of scarlet fever, Sarah Ann Wolfe, third daughter of John Wolfe, aged 3 years, 3 months.

Died, at his residence in S. Gower, on the 29th November, Joseph McCarger(?), Esq., in the 41st year of his age.

Died, in the township of Marlborough on the morning of the 9th inst., Mary Anne Mills wife of James Hill, Esq., who emigrated to Canada in 1822(?) and was for the last 41 years a resident of the County Clarendon.  She leaves a numerous family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to deplore her loss.

Died, at Prescott at her residence on the morning of the 5th inst., Eunice(?) Crane, relict of the late Samuel Crane, in the 61st year of her age.

Died, at Ramsay on the 5th December, William Deno - - - , aged 47.

Perth Courier, December 25, 1863

Died, on the 21st inst., at his residence on Gore Street of dropsy, Edward H. Brown in the 51st year of his age.  There are few in Perth or the area surrounding who will not read this with feelings of sadness or regret mingled with the remembrances of the time when our deceased colored townsman was in the vigor of his health and strength, civil and courteous in his manner to all with whom he came into contact; a friend and benefactor of the young and an obliging and general favorite with all.  He came to Perth about twelve years ago from the southern states and started his noted “variety store” near his present stand which he kept constantly full of all sorts and kinds of useful “knickknacks” which could be obtained nowhere else in town and which were a great convenience to people.  He had been ailing for several months back and about two weeks ago was obliged to keep to his bed from weakness.  His death, however, was quite unexpected and struck all his numerous acquaintances with sorrow when they came to hear of it.  We here that the effects and property of the deceased will fall to his mother a resident, we believe, of Baltimore, Maryland.  Mr. Brown’s remains will be interred in the English Church burying ground this afternoon (Christmas) at 3:00.

Farm for Sale or To Rent:  Well known property, known as the Tait property, consisting of a blacksmith shop and dwelling house with one acre of ground attached, situated at Armstrong’s Corners on the macadamized road leading from Perth to Lanark.  W.C. Weatherhead

Sheriffs Sale of Land: Sale at Public auction the land and tenements of Donald McNab at the suit of William McKay, West ½ Lot 22, 3rd Concession McNab

$100 Reward

I will pay $100 to any party who will give information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who burned down my saw and shingle mills in the township of Sherbrooke on the evening of the 3rd inst.  John Mitchell

Farm For Sale  Dennis Doyle—North ½ Lot 9, 5th Concession Bathurst, 100 acres. There is on the premises a good dwelling house, two good barns and it is well watered and well fenced.

Farm For Sale:  John Doran—100 acres, East ½ Lot 6, 2nd Concession Drummond.  The above lot is situated about one half mile from Perth.

Posted: 08 August, 2005.