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The following are miscellaneous shipping notes, including notices of vessels launched, and of disasters at sea from P.E.I. newspapers from 1824 to 1871. This page will be updated from time to time to include more records, so check back every once in a while. Gary Carroll [GC] has also submitted a number. Entries not marked were transcribed by Christine Gorman - Those transcribed by others are marked as such.
PAPEI RG 6 Supreme Court Cases Thomas Rhodes Haszard vs W Townshend 1786/1787:
This is a bit of a difficult document to classify. It was found in the PAPEI RG 6 Supreme Court cases. Though it doesn't contain names of passengers, this is an interesting document showing the travels of the Schooner "Rising Sun" travelling east coast ports, including Halifax, Mirimachi, Rhode Island, and Jamaica.Outward:
30 June, 1786 - Schooner "Rising Sun" Capt. J. Townsend, for Halifax
24 Oct., 1786 - "Rising Sun" Capt. W. Young, for Rhode Island
26 June, 1786 - "Rising Sun" Capt. Benjamin Rous, for Merrimichie
25 July, 1787 - "Rising Sun" Capt. Benjamin Rous, for Rhode IslandInward:
04 Sep., 1786 - "Rising Sun" from Providence
15 June, 1787 - "Rising Sun" from Jamaica
24 July, 1787 - "Rising Sun" from Merrimichie[GC]
PAPEI RG 6 Supreme Court Cases Samuel Street Plaintiff and James Parke Defendant 1795:
Island of Saint John in the Supreme Court Between Samuel Street Plaintiff and James Parke DefendantSamuel Street of Charlotte Town in the Island of Saint John, Master Mariner maketh oath and saith that James Park of Charlotte town aforesaid Gentleman is justly indebted unto this deponent in the sum of Twenty five pounds for the purchase of a schooner called the Rising Sun made by the said James Park of the said Samuel Street at the Island of Cape Breton as the said vessel lay stranded in the month of December last past.
Sworn before me at Charlotte Town
May the 20th 1795 in the absence
of the Judge in the Supreme Court
Thos. Desbrisay J.P.Samuel Street [GC]
PAPEI RG 6 Supreme Court Cases 1795:
To the Honourable Peter Stewart Esquire His
Majestys Chief Justice for the Island of Saint John
the Petition of Archibald McPheeThat on Saturday the twenty ninth day of August last past your petitioner was taken into custody by James MacDonald commanding and having charge of the schooner "Royal Fuzilier' now lying in Charlotte town Harbour and by him ordered on Board the said schooner where he has ever since remained under confinement but for what course your petitioner is a stranger
Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Honor will be pleased to allow His Majestys writ of Habeas Corpus to be directed to the said James MacDonald that your Petitioner together with the cause of his committment and imprisonment may be brought immediatly before your Honor there to receive such further order as your Honor shall see meet.
And your Petitioner will ever pray &c.
Archibald McPhee
by Peter MacGowan
his Attorney
September 1st, 1795Let a Habeas Corpus be made out in favor of the Petitioner returnable before any of the Judges of the Supreme Court immediatly
[GC]
Peter Stewart Ch. J.
Issued 1 September 1795
C. Stewart
Royal Herald 16 Jan, 1805, Page 3:
Cascumpec - JOHN PERRANT, ship carpenter (a native of Canada) having left the service of Patterson and Meggison, to whom he is bound until their Ship is launched; he likewise left a balance against him in his account.-- This is to give notice that if any person may employ the said J.P. that they will be dealt with according to law. [GC]
Royal Herald 30 May, 1805:
Five Guineas Reward! WHEREAS a most daring Out RAGE and ROBBERY was committed on the night of the 27th instant, by a Strong Party of Sailors (as is suspected) from His Majesty's armed Brig, the Vixen, which were seen, about midnight, to break into and rummage the Stable of the Subscriber near the Barrack Gate. They then with a Lantern proceeded along the Street leading to his Barn in the vicinity of the Town, frequent ly discharging Fire Arms, to the great terror and annoyance of the helpless women and children whose houses they forced themselves into in their progress. The same party are sus pected to have proceeded to the Barn where they forced open two very strong Doors by breaking the Locks and forcing the Hinges. From thence they took and carried away a valua ble black polished powder Flask, mounted in Brass, with green Cord Slings; a large cloth of Ticking, be ing part of the inside walls of an Of ficers Marquee; some carpenter's tools and several articles of less value. The farming utensils, &c. in the Barn, they broke and threw about in the most wanton manner. The above Reward shall therefore be paid to any persons who will discover the Officer who commanded the Party, or any one or more of the Perpetrators of the said OUTRAGE and ROBBERY, so that he and they may be prosecuted to conviction, and receive that Reward which the Law prescribes and which an Offence so Atrocious justly merits. ROBERT GRAY. Charlotte-Town, May 28. N.B. The Vixen, Commanded by Lieutenant Crook had left this Port befopre the Robbery was discovered. [GC]
Royal Herald Thurs., 6 June, 1805:
By the arrival of His Majesty's armed Brig, the Vixen, yesterday morning from Pictou, verbal intelligence is brought of the demission of Lord Melville (First Lord of the Admiralty) from office. We look for a more perfect detail of this intelligence by the Packet, which is hourly expected. The Vixen sailed yesterday at 6 P.M. for Halifax. [GC]
Royal Herald 13 June, 1805:
Entered 11 June, schr. Nancy, Church, from Tobermory, NB, 27 days
Cleared 5 June, 1805 schr. Hibernia, Ryan, for Ramsheg
10 June, Peggy, Doucet, for Quebec
11 June, Nancy, Church, for Halifax [GC]
Royal Herald 20 July, 1805:
We feel much pleased in having to state, that the new ship Eliza, Capt. Beatson, was launched safely afloat on Friday the 12th inst. having received no damage whatever during her stoppage on the launch way. [GC]
PEI Executive Council Minutes Vol 2 Folio 80 7 July, 1807:
"Read a memorial from Harry Compton Esquire praying that a Pilot and Harbor Master be appointed for the Harbour of Bedeque. When His Excellency was pleased to appoint Alexander Campbell and George Green to act in that capacity jointly and severally, and for which they were to be allowed the same pilotage as at Pictou, Nova Scotia viz. 2/ pr foot Draught of Water." [GC]
Weekly Recorder 13 Oct., 1810
FINE FALL HERRINGS
JUST arrived in the schooner Alpha from Chaleur Bay, for sale at the store of Edmund Waters
Charlotte-Town, October 1, 1810 [GC]Weekly Recorder 6 Nov., 1810:
ADVERTISEMENT. LOST, from the BRIG PHOENIX in Charlotte-Town Harbour, TWO BOATS, the one a SKIFF, the other a LONG BOAT. The Skiff had on the outside of her Stern "Phoenix, North Shields," and "W. AIREY," on the Inside; the Long Boat had on her Stern, "Phoenix, of Sunderland." Whoever will bring them to Mr. JAMES KENNEDY, Merchant, Charlotte-Town, shall be handsomely rewarded. Nov. 5, 1810. [GC]
Weekly Recorder Sat., 16 March, 1811, page 101:
The following extract of a letter appeared in the Chronicle (a London Paper) of the 10th Nov., 1810, which has since found its way to this Island.
"The following is an extract of a letter from Charlotte Town, Prince Edward Island, dated 20th Sept.":
"We have four [prob. "Catherine" "Phoenix" & "Adamant" & ?] out of five vessels from Scotland, with emigrants already arrived, and for the sake of humanity, I hope the fifth may not -- as independent of the late period at which they must arrive if they do come, the scantiness of our crops arising from a long continuation of hot and dry weather will render it a very difficult matter for them to make out sufficient sustenance for the winter. --- In short it is a most infamous traffick in the way it is carried on. The poor ignorant wretches are deluded by false and exaggerated accounts of the Island to quit perhaps comfortable situations at home and come here paying for the least child £10. Sterling, and such as have not the money to pay down are induced to give their obligation (Notes) payable on demand, which have been put into the hands of an Attorney the day after they have landed; and those who have no friends to advance the money or to go bail for them, are cast into prison tho' they declare that they were Solemnly promised they should not be called on until it was perfectly convenient for them to pay. Add to this they are turned out on a BEACH without a place to shelter themselves in, except an old Windmill, which is used by Government as a Telegraph, and is pervious to every blast. As it has been the theme of much public conversation for some days past, without being seen but by very few, we publish it for the satisfaction of our readers. We decline making any comment upon it at present, as we have seen the substance of a letter which we have understood is in reply to a communication of His Excellency the Lt. Governor to some of the Magistrates of this Colony to obtain their information on the subject. This letter is the production of Doctor M'Aulay, Justice of the Peace, who it appears has been active in collecting information on this head. In it he pledges himself to adduce proof to what he asserts as facts in vindication of the extract in the Chronicle, and proceeds in a commendable manner to state the friendly and hospitable treatment those people met on their arrival, and not only by individuals and people of different classes, but by the Colony's highest source of patronage. These are the facts which are well known to every individual who have resided for any time within the limits of this town. In noticing the benevolence which is stated in Doctor M'Aulay's letter, and which is generally known to have been evinced, to the poor people who have from perhaps a too flowery description of the country been induced to come to it, yet we cannot, in using our opinion conceive that none but those concerned in the traffick, can be deemed responsible, and when the credit of the country or the Government is brought into question we trust that such authentic statements will be produced, as will attach any odium which may exist to its proper object. We are in expectation of receiving a copy of Doctor M'Aulay's letter, when we shall publish it in a pamphlet for the gratification of the publick. [GC]Weekly Recorder 26 Oct., 1811:
SPANISH DOLLARS will be received at five shillings and sixpence, currency, in prompt payment for goods at the store of Edmund Waters; who has just imported in the ship Princess of Wales, Brig Roberts and Schr. Alpha, the most extensive and cheapest Assortment of Goods ever offered for sale on this Island, the whole of which will be ready for the inspection of the Public in a few days. Further particulars in a future notice. Oct. 18 [GC]
Weekly Recorder Sat., 8 Aug., 1812, page 159:
ESCAPED, FROM the Jail in Charlotte-Town, on the evening of the 31st ult. SAMUEL WRIGHT, (belonging to the brig Elizabeth) who had been imprisoned in said jail for having Ranaway from said vessel some time previous thereto. He is about 19 years of age, five feet six inches high, of a fair complexion, has blue eyes, light coloured hair, a scar on his right foot, and says he is a native of America. This notice is to forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing said deserter, and any person delivering him up to the Subscriber, or into the hands of the keeper of the jail in Charlotte-Town will receive an extra allowance for their trouble in addition to that allowed by law. August 8. JAMES GRANDISON, Master. [GC]
Weekly Recorder Sat., 5 Sep., 1812, page 176:
Captain Driver (of ship ----, armed with ten carriage guns) arrived at this place, yesterday morning from Hull. -- Capt. D. informs us that the news of a positive Declaration of War had not been received in England when he left, but that he received that information on the Banks of Newfoundland from a fishing vessel, which also informed that several British vessels had been captured near the Banks and burnt. -- Capt. D. also stated that on the 27th ult., when between Cape Ray and Cape North he was followed by an American privateer schooner for two days, but he kept out of the reach of his guns -- that on the next day, he saw her chase a brig which she captured and sunk. [GC]
PAPEI RG6 Supreme Court Cases 1813:
George Birnie of Charlotte Town agent of Alexander Birnie owner of the bark Princess of Wales maketh oath and sayeth that Thomas Dyke a mariner hired to proceed to England with the said vessel but now residing in Charlotte Town is justly indebted and owing to the said Alexander Birnie in the sum of six pounds eighteen shillings and ninepence for cash advanced to the said Thomas Dyke and for goods sold and delivered to the said Thomas Dyke in advance of his wages as a hired mariner on board the said Bark and at his desire and request
George Birnie
Sworn before me
at Charlotte Town
this 9th day of June 1813
C Colclough
Ch. J. [GC]
Edinburgh Advertiser (Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland), Jan 21, 1817, page 6:
PLYMOUTH, Jan. 16.--"Arrived the John, CARR, from Prince Edward's Island for Falmouth, in 22 days; Captain CARR says, that the Mary which sailed the day before the John, bound to Falmouth, was reported to have gone on shore and totally lost in the Bay of Antigunsia, together with a brig, name unknown. [Michael Rennie]
Edinburgh Advertiser, Jan. 21 1817, p. 7:
FIRST SPRING VESSEL
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FOR HALIFAX, PRINCE EDWARD'S ISLAND, AND MIRAMACHI
The fine fast sailing Brig MARGARET Two Hundred Tons Register, JOHN WILL, Master, well known in the Trade, will lay on at Leith about the middle of February, and sail the first week in March.
The Margaret has excellent accomodation for passengers, ho may rely on every attention being shown them by the Master and Supercargo, who offers his services to the connexions of his numerous friends in Nova-Scotia.
For freight or passage, apply to Mr. SMITH at Mr. Brysson's, 172 High Street, Edinburgh, or Messrs RAMSAY, WILLIAMSON, and Co. Leith. Edinburgh, Jan. 16, 1817. [Michael Rennie]
PEI Gazette 5 Nov., 1818. page 3:
FOR SALE - The fine staunch and fast sailing Schooner JANE, burthen about 60 tons, she is well found, and can be sent to sea without any expense, For further particulars apply to James Cousins New London, October 28th.
PEI Gazette 15 March, 1819
The Schooner Hope, belonging to Messrs. Jos. & Thos. Robinson, of this Town, which was driven from the mouth of Squaw Bay, by the ice, is now forced up as far as Crappo River, -- some of the Settlers there, we are informed, are using their best exertions to secure her from her perilous situation.
For Sale, an excellent well built SHALLOP, of about 17 tons burthen, with sails ?, and has good cabin accomodations, - she lies at Wilmot Creek, Bedeque. Apply to Alexander Campbell, Esq. Bedeque, or to Mr. Palmer. Charlotte Town. March 9. [GC]
PEI Gazette 27 April, 1819
Arrived on Saturday last, (off the harbour) the brig Norfolk Hero, Kerton, from London. This vessel left London upon the 1st April, and is consigned to Messrs. D. McKay & Co.
Arrived Schr. Hope, Robinson. [GC]
PEI Gazette Tues., 29 Feb., 1820, page 3
FOR NEWFOUNDLAND & ENGLAND, The Brigantine SUSANNAH, burthen 101 tons, now lying at Mr. Rolling's Point loaded; she is well found and will be ready for sea as soon as the Navi- gation opens - a few passengers can be ac- commodated - for particulars apply to Westlake & Tanton Also for Newfoundland, The Schr. Mary Ann, well found, will be ready for sea as soon as the Naviga- tion opens, for freight or passage apply to R.S. Westlake Feb. 20. [GC]
PEI Gazette 1 July, 1820:
A Boat with three persons on Board whose names are Michael Sullivan and two McKenzies, was lately found sunk in St. Peters Bay and the persons perished. We understand that one of the Bodies has since been found. [GC]
PEI Gazette 28 April, 1821:
Nothing interesting either of domestic or foreign intelligence has come to hand since our last. Several vessels (from Europe) have been seen passing the North coast of this Island. - The arrival of several are expected daily, when we look for news of a recent date. [GC]
PEI Gazette 12 May, 1821:
By the Margaret, London, intelligence has been brought to the 1st ult. which we have been politely favoured with. We have extracted such articles as appear most interesting. [GC]
PEI Gazette 24 May, 1821:
SALT. The Subscriber has just received per the schooner Ferona, David Hughes, Master, a cargo of Fishery Salt, which he will sell cheap for Cash or good Wheat. James Reilly. May 8th, 1820. [GC]
PEI Register 7 June, 1821:
By the Packet from Pictou, Halifax papers are received to the 29th ult. and contain London dates to the 21st April via Newfoundand. [GC]
PEI Gazette 22 April, 1821:
A melancholy accident lately took place at Richmond Bay, two persons fighting on board a vessel, and in the scuffle they came in contact with the railing, it gave way, and they were precipitated into the deep, when one of them was drowned. [GC]
PEI Gazette 8 Sep., 1821:
Passenger in the CharlotteTown packet from Pictou, on Wednesday last, ----- STRAHAN, Esq. Inspector Gen. of Hospitals. [GC]
PEI Gazette, 22 Sep, 1821:
For Liverpool, G.B. The Ship THOMAS, burthen 435 tons, copper bottomed, now lying at Bedeque, and will be ready to sail in about five weeks. She is well calculated for carrying Passengers having been fitted out for the East India trade and has excellent accomodations. She has two cabins, the after one would be let entirely to a family if required. For further particulars apply to Mr. S. Desbrisay, or the Captain on board. [GC]
PEI Gazette, 13 Apr, 1822:
FOR QUEBEC, The fast sailing Shallop MARY, Fermin Blanchard, Master, in the course of June next, provided Twenty passengers should offer --- For further particulars apply to RICHARD ROLLINGS, J.N. LePAGE, or Jas. PETERS. Grand Rustico. 2d. April, 1822.
PEI Register, 26 July, 1823:
By the schr. Revenge, from St. John's, Nfld. we are informed 2 schooners were cast away in a gale on the 22d ult. in Trepassy Bay, --- one said to belong to Mr. Dawson, Bay Vert. --- The R. brought back part of her cargo of potatoes. [GC]
PEI Register 2 Aug., 1823:
For Richibucto and Miramichi, the new Schooner STRANGER, Simon Dodd, Master, will sail on Tuesday next, -- for freight or passage apply at the Ship Inn. [GC]
PEI Register 9 Aug., 1823:
The Subscriber, Has in his possession a parcel, received by the Sampson from Bristol, to be delivered to Mr. S. Balston, who he supposes, resides on this Island. Thomas Owen.
PEI Register 16 Aug., 1823:
We are sorry to say that the Small Pox gains ground in the city. A Common Council held on Thursday last, decreed that the Law of the Province respecting infectious distempers, be executed to the utmost rigour against Thomas Bryson, master of the ship Marcus Hill, in which that noxious disease was imported.
PEI Register 4 Oct., 1823:
We stop the Press to announce the arrival of the Packet Boat from Pictou, with the English August Mail. -- The Papers contain nothing later from Europe than before received. [GC]
PEI Register 11 Oct., 1823:
For St. John's, Newfdld. The Schr. WELLINGTON, will sail on or about the 15th instant, for freight or passage, apply to SAMUEL NELSON. October 11, 1823. [GC]
PEI Register 25 Oct., 1823:
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 5, 1823. -- The Hannah, Wardle, from Prince Edward Island was abandoned on the 15th ult. in lat. 49 lon. 20.30 having been run foul of by the George IV, of Waterford, Thomas, from Waterford to Quebec, which vessel put back to Waterford 29th, with loss of mainmast, topmast and bowsprit. [GC]
PEI Register 01 Nov., 1823:
A schooner belonging in Arichat, from Ramsheg, bound to Quebec, with oysters and grindstones, was totally wrecked in the late gale on the North Cape of this Island -- one person died with cold and fatigue. [GC]
PEI Register 08 Nov., 1823:
LAUNCH.- On Tuesday last, a fine brig was launched from the Yard of Messrs. D. McKay & Co. - A great concourse of ladies and gentlemen were present, and we are happy to say, she glided into her destined element to the delight of the spectators and the satisfaction of those enterprising gentlemen and their builders. [GC]
PEI Register 29 Nov., 1823:
The weather has been remarkably unfavorable to persons engaged in rigging and loading vessels. So much snow has not fallen at this season for many years, and together with the late heavy winds, we have reason to apprehend many disasters.
PEI Register 29 Nov., 1823:
Two head of cattle drifted on shore at Orwell, supposed to have been from some vessel recently wrecked.
We have also heard that a copper-bottomed ship from Quebec homeward bound, is wrecked near Souris, on the south side of the Island.
The schooner Dolphin, belonging to C.W. Townshend, Esq. has been lost with a cargo, from Halifax.
The barque Relief belongoing to Alexander Campbell, Esq. is said to be on shore at Richibucto. One o'clock - A signal for a ship, which we are happy to be informed is the Relief.PEI Register 6 Dec., 1823:
It is with much pleasure we announce the arrival of the Schr. Revenge, belonging to Messrs. Sims' of this town, on Thursday last from Pictou. Some weeks since, she sailed for St. John's. Newfdld. but from contrary winds put into Arichat, C.B. where her cargo was disposed of for fish, &c. on her return home, she struck on the Indian Rocks, near Wood Islands, where she was left by the Captain and crew, who deserted her. The tide having risen during the night she cleared the Rocks
and drifted off to sea, and was said to be in two fathoms water, off Cariboo, when she was picked up by a vessel bound into Pictou, from whence Mr. Sims received information of the fact and immediately proceeded over in the Packet to that place, and found her but little injured. The salvors demanded an unconscionable price for the little trouble they had been at in securing her, but they at last agreed to take £ 50.
The report which was in circulation on Thursday morning we have the satisfaction to contradict by the safe arrival of the Schr. Stranger, Capt. S. Dodd, from Halifax, 14 days out, with a full freight. - Passenger Mr. E. Holland.
The Schr. Dolphin, reportd in our last, we are sorry to be informed is totally wrecked on Cape Mabou, C.B. and only two puncheons of rum have been saved. It was apprehended in Nova Scotia that all hands had perished, but they left the vessel when she went on shore at Bay Fortune, from whence she drifted on the rise of the tide, till she was again brought up by Cape Breton.
The ship Commerce, (lately Messrs. Cambridges) from Quebec bound to Liverpool, is said to be cast away at Surveyor's Inlet East Point of this Island. She appeared off New London a few days since water logged, was boarded by Capt. Campbell of the snow Bacchus, bound to Bideford, Eng. The Captain and 10 men went on board the Bacchus, who promised to tow them to a harbour if possible; the wind having sprung up they could not render them any assistance, nor the boat with safety get back to the ship, and the B. proceeded to the Gut of Canso, where she landed the captain and men of the Commerce, who returned here in a vessel from that place; the fate of the remainder of the crew who were left on board the Commerce we have not heard.PEI Register 20 Dec., 1823:
The ship Commerce supposed to be on shore at Surveyor's Inlet is not the case, she is said to be cast away on Cape Breton, all hands saved.
The Schr. Annabella, Young from Halifax for this port, is on shore at Malignant Cove, where she will be obliged to remain all winter; she is not much damaged, and the goods on board have all been landed safe at that place.
It is reported that 24 sail of vessels have been wrecked on the neighboring coast.PEI Register 17 Jan., 1824:
The Schr. Glantaneur, lying at Three Rivers was broken open and robbed, during the last month of the following articles, viz. A large roll of Twist Tobacco, nearly the whole of a cask of Negro-head tobacco, 2 pair of blankets, 1 rug, a bundle containing Knives and Forks, Cotton, Muslin, and a number of other small articles, amounting in the whole to about £ 30. A Reward of Five Pounds will be paid to any person who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders. James Campbell. New London, January 17.
PEI Register 27 March, 1824:
Communicated. Three Rivers, March 24. The gale of the 2d of March has been severely felt; a small vessel was carried to sea by the rise of the tide and wind off shore, where she had been dismantled for the winter. the weather has been more variable than almost ever known; about ten days ago Mr. McDonald went to the head of Sturgeon River in a boat, and three days since, went the same distance in his carriole on firm ice.
PEI Register Sat., 10 April, 1824:
First Vessel for HALIFAX, The Schr. STRANGER, She will be ready for sea the 20th April, and will take produce or passengers on moderate terms. Apply to Simon Dodd. April 10.
APPOINTMENTS. - George R. Goodman, Esq. Acting Controller of H.M. Customs. John Spencer Smith, Esq. Acting Waiter and Searcher. [GC]
PEI Register, May 14, 1824:
Arrived, Judge Haliburton, and Lieut. Dixon of the 81st Regt., to relieve Ensign McDonald in the garrison.
PEI Register, May 22, 1824:
Stop the presses to announce arrival of Brig Carron, Capt. Strachan,44 days from London; Hon. Thomas Haviland, Miss Haviland and John Brecken, Esq.
PEI Register Sat., 12 June, 1824:
The Fair Lady spoken by the Relief, arrived in Halifax on the 29th ult.- She spoke on the 9th May, brig John, from London, for this Island, dismasted. The ship King David, sunk in Orwell Bay, on Monday last; while in the act of hoisting in a stick of timber the tide turned, a breeze of wind struck her at the same moment, which threw her on her beam ends, and she immediately filled.
The brig Argus, Jamson, from Plymouth, sailed 4th May, spoke on the banks the Mint of London, and near Cape Breton, the Isabella of Sunderland for Quebec - all well. Observed a large ship on shore on Scatari Island, unrigged and the crew living on shore - wind blowing hard could not take them off.
St. John's, Nfld. May 24. - Entered schr. Success, Deagle, and schr. Jane, Stewart, from P. Ed. Island. The brig Hope, J. Westcott, master, from Teignmouth, was abandoned on the 5th May, after experiencing the most disressing privations - the crew and passengers were taken on board the brig Ranger bound to Richibucto - fell in with the brig Paris, bound to Carbonear, when 16 passengers were kindly taken from the Ranger for that place.
PEI Register Sat., 26 June, 1824:
For Falmouth, For orders, to discharge in the Channel or London, The Ship EDDYSTONE, now lying at Bedeque has superior accomodations, and can take 12 passengers, apply to the Master on board, or Messrs. Way & Curtis. June 26.
CORONER'S INQUEST. - An inquest was held before Fade Goff, Esq. on Thursday last, on the body of GEORGE LACEY, who it appears, fell from a vessel, and was drowned - Verdict, Accidental Death. He arrived but 3 or 4 days since from St. Johns, Newfld. in the schr. Renown. [GC]
PEI Register, Sept 11, 1824:
Passenger in the schr. Swallow, Capt Kelly, St. John's Nfld, Mr. Joseph Ball.
PEI Register, October 2, 1824:
Passengers in the schr. Snow Brisk, Halliday, to Richibucto, Mr. Kempts.
PEI Register 25 Sep., 1824:
Lieut. Colonel Harris, Inspecting Field Officer of Nova-Scotia, arrived here on Tuesday, in his Yacht, the Charming Molly, to hold a survey of Ordinance
Stores. We understand he returns direct to Halifax, as soon as the weather permits, and from thence proceeds to hold a similar survey at St. John's, N.B. [GC]PEI Register 2 Oct., 1824:
For Bristol, England, The barque MARY, Capt. Elsdon, has superior accomodations for passengers; will sail on the 5th October. Apply to Messrs. L. & A. Cambridge, or the Master on board, at Orwell. September 17.
FOR LONDON, The barque ANTEUS, Capt. William Ayres, will sail from Richmond Bay, on or about the 20th inst. Has excellent accommodations for passengers, having a poop on the deck. Apply at the Printing office, to Col. Stewart, Malpeque, or the Master on board. October 1.
For the benefit of the Underwriters and all whom it may concern. To be sold by Auction, On WEDNESDAY next, 6th October instant, at 10 o'clock, A.M. THE HULL, Cargo and Materials, of the BRIGANTINE TRUE FRIEND, Samuel Walker, Master, of the burthen of 114 tons, where she now lies wrecked on the Flat Rocks, below Messrs. Angus McIntyres', lot or Township No. 47, nearly seven miles west of the East Point, on the North shore. She is a new vessel, copper fastened, on her first voyage, and all the Materials quite new. The Cargo as follows, or as much as may have been saved. 681 barrels Flour, 294 quintals of Bread, p20 bushels Pease, 23 kegs butter, 15 barrels Pork, 50 ditto Beef, 7 casks Cocoa, 4 cast iron Stoves, which will be put up in lots to suit purchasers. Also, a patent chain Cable. Terms, Cash in Halifax currency, or approved bills. ROBERT PYKE, Broker. October 1st, 1824. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 21 Oct., 1834:
PASSENGERS.
In the Steam Packet - The Hon. Joseph Cunard, of Miramichi, 5 soldiers of the 83d Regt. and 3 others.In the Britannia from London - Daniel Brenan, Esq. and Mr. James Ritson. [GC]
PEI Register Sat., 30 Oct., 1824:
MEDICINES, A Valuable NEW SUPPLY, just landed from the JANE HATTON from Liverpool. Apply at Dr. Mackieson's Surgery. N.B. An Apprentice wanted for the Medical profession. October 29. [GC]
PEI Register Sat., 11 Dec., 1824:
The Schr. Oak, Capt. Spratt, from Murray Harbor bound to Pictou, was stranded at Little Harbor, 5 miles to the S. Pictou on Saturday night last in a severe snow storm -- Crew saved. We understand she is likely to be got off in the Spring. [GC]
PEI Register, December 24, 1824:
Messrs Sims' Schooner, 122 days from Nfld(?) Messrs. Joseph Higgins, John Robinson, Capt. Kelly, and 8 others.
PEI Register, 13 May., 1825:
The brigantine Experiment, Nelmes, of this port was left at Demerara by a vessel lately arrived at Halifax; was to sail in 14 days after. [GC]
PEI Register, 03 Jun., 1825:
Passengers in "Victory", Capt. Burke, for Halifax - Mrs. Gainsford, Miss Callbeck, Miss LeGyt & a number in the steerage. [GC]
PEI Register, June 10, 1825:
Arrived in the packet from Pictou, on Friday, June 3, His Honor the Chief Justice and family.
Lieut. Smith arrived May 31 to take charge of the Detachment of the 81st Regt. in this garrison in place of Lt. Douglas.
Passengers in the packet which went to Pictou on June 7: Thomas Tremlett, late Chief Justice of this Island, and Lieut Douglas 81st Regt.PEI Register, June 17, 1825:
Schooner William and Ann, Capt Stephens of this Island, lost in a gale; also on board, the owner, William Farquharson, leaving a wife and 5 children.
PEI Register 16 Aug, 1825:
The barque Mary, Capt. Henzell, which sailed from hence on Saturday for Falmouth put back on Sunday, having carried away the head of her foremast off the Wood Islands. [GC]
PEI Register, May 9, 1826:
First ship: in the Thistle, Warren, for Baie Verte. The Rev. Messrs. Burt and Jackson with their families.
PEI Register, May 16 1826:
On May 12, on Schr. Mary, Walker, to Halifax. Drunk and fell overboard, drowned, Michael Breen, publican, Charlottetown.
PEI Register, May 30, 1826:
In the Hannah for Quebec (May 27) Mrs. Dalrymple, Lieut. McDonald, Tracadie.
PEI Register 4 July, 1826:
A brig built for Mr. McGregor of this town, registering 230 tons, copper fastened and finished to a superior style was launched on the 21st ult. at Grand Rustico. [probably the "Ann Comer"] [GC]
PEI Register, 11 Jul., 1826:
A barque of 347 tons, called the Elizabeth, was launched from the Ship-Yard of Mr. Nathan Davies at Orwell Bay, on Saturday last. [GC]PEI Register, 11 Jul., 1826:
FOR SALE, The Shallop GRAND PREE, burthen per register 44 tons, sails and rigging nearly new; stows well for her tonnage. For particulars apply at this Printing Office, or to James Irving. Murray Harbour, June 26. [GC]PEI Register, 08 Aug., 1826:
A fine Schooner of 90 tons was launched at Orwell Bay, for Mr. John McIsaac on Thursday last. [GC]
PEI Register, 22 Aug., 1826:
Passengers in the Pretty Lass, 40 days from Plymouth, Messrs. Peake, Hodge, and Winslow. [GC]
PEI Register, 29 Aug., 1826:
Passage for Miramichi, The fast sailing Pilot Schooner HANNAH, of 47 tons burthen will take steerage passengers, or a small quantity of freight for Miramichi, to sail on Thursday next. Apply to SAMUEL WADDLETON on board, who has for sale a second hand set of sails for a vessel of about 48 tons, also a spy-glass. August 29. [GC]
PEI Register, 12 Sep., 1826:
A Correspondent complains, and we think with reason, of the code of signals at present used for reporting vessels at the Block-house and George's Battery. Great pains seem to be taken to throw an air of mystery and obscurity over the whole operation, whether the arrival of a square rigged vessel from a foreign port or a shallop of 15 tons from Pugwash is to be announced. He recommends the adoption of signals similar to those in use at Halifax, St. John's, N.F. and other places where they are rendered really serviceable to the public. [GC]
PEI Register, 26 Sep., 1826:
A fine Brig of 236 tons named the Dungallon, was launched at Rustico on Tuesday last, for Mr. E. Cameron. [GC]
PEI Register, 07 Nov., 1826:
Mr. HENRY PALMER having served his articled clerkship to his Father, but not yet having attained 21 years of age, which prevents his admission as an Attorney, intends to take his passage for England by the ship Atlantic, now at Westmoreland Harbor, Lot 29, and to return by some of the earliest Spring Ships; he will be happy to execute any Commission at London or Liverpool, and requests early intimation of such addressed to him at his Father's Offices, Charlotte Town. Recess, Oct. 28th, 1826. [GC]
PEI Register, 07 Nov., 1826:
The William & Thomas, Redmore, from hence for Plymouth, was spoken with on the 3d. Oct. by the Clio arrived at St. John, N.B. [GC]PEI Register, 05 Dec., 1826:
We learn by the Halifax papers that the brig Dungallon, Capt. McCann, belonging to Mr. Ewen Cameron, which sailed from Rustico on the 10th ult. for this port, and for whose safety fears were entertained, was blown over on the Cape Breton shore, but by carrying a press of sail cleared the North Cape of that Island and arrived at Sydney, where she was waiting a fair wind to proceed to Charlotte Town. [GC]
PEI Register, 26 Dec., 1826:
The brig Dungallon, bound for Liverpool is fast in the ice.
PEI Register, 09 Jan., 1827:
Sailed on Thursday last the brig Dungallon, J.W. James, master, for Liverpool. [GC]
Arrived on Wednesday the 3d inst. the schr Jessie, Williamson (late Kennedy), master, from Antigua and Halifax. This, we believe, is the only instance of an arrival in this harbour in the month of January. Sailed on Thursday last the brig Dungallon, J.W. James, master, for Liverpool. In our last paper we announced that the ice in the harbour, and in the contiguous rivers had broken up, from which fortunate circumstance the Jessie was enabled to get in, and the Dungallon to proceed to sea. Since that time there has been a steady frost, with fine clear weather. The ice has again formed and numerous passengers have crossed the rivers on it in safety. There is not a particle of snow on the ground. Mr. Smith left town with the mails on Thursday for the Wood Islands, to make another attempt to cross from thence to Pictou. The master of the Jessie, which touched at Pictou reports that they found the strait clear of ice, but before Mr. Smith can reach clear water he will have to drag his boat over the icy barrier which surrounds the coast like a zone, and to which pieces of drift ice are continually adhering. This difficulty conquered, a similar obstacle will present itself on the opposite coast to retard his landing there. It is upon the whole, a difficult and fatiguing service, attended with no inconsiderable degree of risk. The Jessie did not bring a single newspaper, so that we have nothing novel to communicate in the shape of foreign intelligence. We hear, however, that the English November mail for this Island, was in Pictou. [GC]
PEI Register, 17 Apr., 1827:
The mails will be made up this evening, and dispatched for Pictou by the Messenger packet to-morrow morning, being her first trip this season. The straits are said to be clear of ice.
A small vessel from Bay Verte arrived here on Friday, being the first that has entered our harbour this spring. It will be recollected that a schooner from the West Indies arrived here on the 4th January, so that our harbour was closed last winter little more than three months --- an unexampled circumstance. Last year the first arrival was on the 20th April. [GC]
PEI Register, 12 Jun., 1827:
LAUNCHES.-- On Monday, the 31st ult., the William Dodd, a fine copper fastened brig of 140 tons, built for Mr. Simon Dodd, was launched at Pinette.
The Norval of 359 tons, built by Messrs. Pope, was launched yesterday, at Brighton on the York River. Precisely at eleven o'clock, the preparations being completed, she glided majestically off the stocks into the briny flood amidst the cheers of the gay assemblage of spectators attracted from Charlotte-Town by the fineness of the day, who manifested a lively interest in the animating spectacle. [GC]
PEI Register, 26 Jun., 1827:
A correspondent expresses disapprobation at a reported alteration of the time of dispatching the packet to Pictou, which it is understood is intended to be detained until Wednesday in order to wait the return of the proposed Inland Mails. He is apprehensive if the packet is detained later than Tuesday evening, that very often she will not reach Pictou in time to ensure our letters going by the Halifax mail; neither is this apprehension without foundation, as it frequently happens, even under the present arrangement, that she does not reach Pictou until Friday, the day on which the mail leaves that town for Halifax -- so uncertain is the passage in the light winds and calms of the summer months. To our certain knowledge she was too late for the Halifax post twice last summer, a very serious consideration.
LAUNCHED.-- At Three Rivers on the 11th inst., the Marshal Macdonald, a barque of 340 tons, from the Yard of Messrs. A. & H. Macdonald -- a very superior vessel.
At Bideford, Richmond Bay, on Saturday the 23d inst., the Collina, a fine copper fastened brig of 156 tons, belonging to T.B. Chanter, Esq. [GC]
PEI Register 10 July, 1827:
A brig called the Thomas Fox, of 166 tons was launched on Saturday from the Ship Yard of Mr. Simon Dodd, York River. [GC]
PEI Register 11 Sep, 1827:
FOR WATERFORD, IRELAND, THE new brig PANDORA, burthen 154 tons; will sail in about a fortnight from Richmond Bay - can accomodate a few passengers. For particulars apply to Mr. Matthew Stewart, Prince-Town, or to John Morris. Charlotte-Town, September 8, 1827. [GC]
PEI Register 09 Oct, 1827:
LAUNCHED.-- On Tuesday last from the Yard of Messrs. A. & T. Owen, Three Rivers, a fine brig called the James, 222 tons. -- This vessel does much credit to the builders, and we understand, will run regularly between this Port and London.On the 17th of August the West India Islands were visited by a hurricane which did considerable damage. At Antigua two vessels upset at their moorings, and fourteen were driven on shore, chiefly small craft belonging to the Island. The Eliza, Nelms, of Prince Edward Island rode out the storm. [GC]
PEI Register 23 Oct., 1827:
FIRST SHIP FOR LIVERPOOL. The fine new barque NANNA will call off Charlottetown on or about the 10th of November - has excellent accomodations for passengers. Apply to N. LePage & Co.
PEI Register, Jan 8, 1828:
The George Canning, James, to Liverpool from Three Rivers on Sunday, Ec. 30, 1827: Ewen Cameron, Esq., and James Peake.
PEI Register 29 April, 1828:
Of the number of vessels cleared out this spring, none has yet sailed from this Island owing to the gulph being full of ice. The same cause has proved an insuperable obstacle to vessels arriving here, although the winds have been favourable. The weather still continues chilly for the season and a considerable quantity of rain has fallen during the last week. [GC]
PEI Register 06 May, 1828:
The Thomas McCulloch packet will take the next mails to Pictou, being her first trip for the season. [GC]
FIRST ARRIVAL.- The Adelaide, from Pictou arrived here yesterday - Passengers, His Honour the Chief Justice, Mr. T.B. Tremain and Mr. McNeill. [GC]
PEI Register, May 20, 1828:
In the Maria, Graham, at Pictou from Liverpool, Mr Frederick Le Page.
In the Benjamin Shaw from Waterford: Mr John Morris and 189 steerage passengers.
From Ch'town, May 17, Harriett, Minchin Master, to the Gut of Canso: Mr. Haire and family.
The Patriot from Pictou, brought newspapers.
PEI Register 3 June, 1828:
The Isabella, a remarkable fine ship of 277 tons, built by Mesrs. J. & A. Macgregor, at Car Point, about eighteen miles up the Hillsborough, was safely launched on Thursday last. [GC]
In the Thorntons, (June 2) from Liverpool: Angus McDonald, Esq, of Three Rivers.
From Liverpool, via Pictou: Lieut, Roderick McDonald, 99th Regt. (He came re Lots 35 and 36, the ads said he was of the 30th Regt....not 99th.)
PEI Register 10 June, 1828:
DIED At Three Rivers, Capt. John Atkinson, of the barque Star, of Lancaster, aged 42. He went to bed, apparently in good health, on Saturday night, and was found dead next morning. [GC]
In a violent gale, 2 June, the schooner Marie Venus from Quebec to Pugwash, was driven onto New London Beach, now lies a complete wreck. Mr James Sharkey, a passenger, informs us the cargo has escaped damage and is now transshipping.
From Eng: Mr. T. B. Chanter, Esq., Mr. Chappell, Mr and Mrs. Benbow.
Colonial Patriot (Pictou) 11 June, 1828:
ARRIVED, Tuesday, brig Caroline, Capt. Rea, from P.E.Island.
SAILED, Thursday, brig Caroline, Capt. Rea, for P.E.Island, with a detachment of is Majesty's 52d. Regt.
Colonial Patriot (Pictou) 23 July, 1828:
ARRIVED, this morning, schooner Pomona, from P.E. IslandSAILED, Saturday, schooner Pomona, for P.E.Island.
PEI Register, June 24, 1828:
Arrived in the packet from Pictou, June 21: Chief Justice, Mr and Mrs. Archibald,
Mr Wilkinson of the Halifax Bar.
June 19, brig Hannah, Colleton, from Wexford, via Nfld - 45 passengers.
PEI Register, July 1, 1828:
On June 23, the Thomas Fox, Simon Dodd Master, from London to Ch'town struck during a thick fog. Crew and 19 passengers effected a landing on some of the small islands in the neighbourhood. Nothing of consequence was saved but the boats (and passengers, I guess)
PEI Register, July 15, 1828:
Arrived, ship Isabella, Capt Harper to Liverpool: Dr Henderson, R. N.
Passenger for Jamaica via Halifax: Lieut. Hodgson, 84th Regt.
PEI Register, 5 Aug., 1828:
AT AUCTION TO BE SOLD at Fishery Island, Richmond Bay, on Wednesday the 20th day of August, at 12 o'clock precisely, The Schooner GLEANER, about 60 tons, with her Tackle, Apparel and Furniture, as she now lies. Also the whole of the FISHING ESTABLISHMENT consisting of a large Store, Shed to cure Herrings, Herring Nets, and a large quantity of Herrings; two Boats, and about 50 or 60 puncheons well seasoned to cure Herrings in. N.B. This Sale takes place for the purpose of closing a Co-partnership. Fishery Island, August 1st, 1828. [GC]
PEI Register 19 Aug., 1828:
On Wednesday last, was launched at the Ship-Yard of Messrs. Campbell & Cousins, New London, the schooner Trial of 80 tons burthen, intended, we understand, for the Fisheries. The Horatio Nelson, Nelms, of this port, sailed from Bermuda, on the 14th ult. for Barbadoes. Sailed from Three Rivers on Saturday, the Mary MacDonald for Liverpool. Passengers - Edward Worrell, Esq. and Dr. Macdonald. The Navarino, Kemp, now here, will sail this week for London. [GC]
PEI Register, August 26, 1828:
Arrivals from Halifax: Capt Stewart R. A. and family:
From London: Mr L'Estrange, Barrister at Law
From Antigua: Mr and Mrs. T. H. Hyndman.
Sailed on August 21, the Navarino, Kempt Master, to London: Lemuel Cambridge, Robert and Hamilton Gray, Mr. J. E. Carmichael, Esq., Lieut. Roderick Macdonald of the 30th Regt., Misses Elizabeth and Stukely Gray, and Mrs. Kempt. "Two Indians also took passage on the Navarino...They carried with them a birch-bark canoe, in which, we make no doubt, they will, in due time, make their debut on the Serpentine River, to the no small gratification of the Cocknies."
PEI Register, Sept 2, 1828:
Passenger, Thomas Dawson, on Aug 28; on the brig Hope (new) Way, to Liverpool at Richmond Bay.
PEI Register, Sept 9, 1828:
Arrivals from Miramichi: Mr and Mrs Street, Miss Hubbard.
From Yarmouth, NS: Rev Mr. Grantham and Miss Grantham and Miss H. Townshend.
From Halifax: Col. McDougall.
PEI Register, Sept 23, 1828:
Entered harbour: schooner Elizabeth, Blathway, Antigua: J. A. Wood.
PEI Register 30 Sep., 1828:
ARRIVED this day, the brig James, Peake, 33 days from Liverpool - brings no papers. The Isabella from hence arrived at Liverpool in 23 days.
The barque Nanna, of this port, is lost on the Florida reefs. [GC]PEI Register 14 Oct., 1828:
The barque Three Brothers, Samuel Long, master, from Liverpool, bound to Cocagne, New-Brunswick, went on shore on the Ledges at Point Prim on Wednesday morning, at 4 P.M. - cargo, Salt, Coals, and Dry Goods. We understand she has since got off. [GC]
Packet to Pictou last week lost a passenger overboard: Patrick Donovan, a labouring man.
PEI Register, October 18, 1828:
Chief Justice Jarvis, Chief Justice, arrived Oct. 25, 1828,.
PAPEI ACC 2685/24 Ellis & Beer agreement, 23 Oct. 1828:
I herby engage and bind myself to William Ellis Ship Builder of Prince Edwards Island that I will Return to his Yard on or before the first day of June 1829 if possible and to work for him as a shipwright or any other legal occupation I may be directed until the brig ? building for Thos. B. Chanter Esqr is lanched and completed and the said William Ellis agrees to pay or cause to be paid four pounds for every Callander month that I shall actively work. In witness our hands this 23 day of Octr 1828.
William Beers mark
In presence of Thos B ChanterPEI Register 04 Nov., 1828:
On Tuesday last, during a violent gale of wind, a large Boat with four hands, was observed by the Schooner Dart, Campbell, off Cape St. George, apparently making for that vessel, but when within a short distance of the vessel, she went down, and as no assistance could be rendered, all hands perished. [GC]
PEI Register 11 Nov., 1828:
During the Gale on Thursday evening, Messrs. Websters schooner the Eliza, a fine new vessel of 90 tons, which left this harbour the same day for Newfoundland, with a cargo of Island produce, went on shore on Governor's Island. The crew and passengers with difficulty affected a landing. Some part of the materials has since been got off the wreck, but the vessel and cargo are entirely lost.
Sailed this afternoon, the brig James, Capt. Peake, for Plymouth.
In the Palemon to London, Nov. 9: the Hon William Pleace and Miss Hodgson.
In the Packet, Nov 4, John McGregor, Esq., en route to England.
PEI Register, Nov 18, 1828:
Arrival from England via Halifax: Fade Goff, Esq.
Departure for Halifax; Wm. Pope, Esq, and family.
PEI Register 02 Dec., 1828:
The Schr. Speculation, Angus McDonald, master, and part owner, from Halifax, bound to P.E. Island, was wecked at Broad Cove, Cape Breton on Tuesday, 7th November. Crew saved.
PEI Register 09 Dec., 1828:
By the arrival of the Ann, in 32 days from Plymouth, our London dates have been brought down to the 27th October.
PEI Register 16 Dec., 1828:
Charlotte-Town, December 13th, 1828. I Do hereby give Notice to Messrs. John Crisp, William Crawl Ellis, or to whomever it may concern, that there is now in my House a locked Trunk (or key to it), and a small bundle tied up in a handkerchief; the trunk containing (as I suppose), some articles belongling to Captain John Atkinson of Ulverston, Lancashire, England, late master of the barque Star, deceased, that I intend giving them up to Robert Pyke, Esq. Notary Public, to hold or dispose of them, as he may think fit; the person claiming, and proving his right to receive said property, paying the expence of the Advertisement. NB. I have no demand or claim to the above property. John Howell. [GC]
Passengers in the Horatio Nelson to the Barbados, Dec. 10; Messrs. William Macgowan, Robert Holland, George Rankin and Thomas Nelson.
In the Gleaner for Antigua: Mr Robert Hyndman, Prince Town.
PEI Register 23 Dec., 1828:
THE Owners and Consignees of the Brig Trial and Schooner Margaret & Polly beg leave to return their sincere thanks to all those who so promptly and voluntarily assisted in endeavouring to extricate these vessels from the ice. To Captain Moorsom and the Detachment of the 52d Regt. and Artillery, they are particularly grateful, for their great though unavailing exertions during the intense cold of yesterday, December 23. [CG]
In the Hibernia to Bristol: Mr James Peake, Mr. John Campbell, and Mr. Ellis on Dec. 18, from Three Rivers.
PEI Register 30 Dec., 1828:
SETTLERS from Scotland and the North of England, who have acquaintances desirous of emigrating, may confidently inform them, that one, and probably, two vessels, will sail from Maryport or Whitehaven, for this Island, in the Spring, to call at Annan in Dumfrieshire. Further information may be obtained from Mr. Worrel of St. Peter's, Mr. McDonald of Tracadie, or Mr. Hill of Cascumpec. [GC]
PEI Register 06 Jan.., 1829:
The Only Son, Simon Burke, Master, sailed from Halifax on the 25th ult. arrived off Souris on the 27th, and soon after got into Bay Fortune where she is laid up for the winter.
The St. Anne, Macdonald, from Halifax got into Three Rivers last week.
PEI Register 10 March, 1829:
SHIP-NEWS.-- The Auspicious from hence, arrived at Topsham, 8th December. The Ulysses from hence, at Whitehaven, 21st November. [GC]
PEI Register 24 March, 1829:
SHIP-NEWS.-- The Sir Edward Codrington and Palemon from hence, have arrived at London. [GC]
PEI Register 31 March, 1829:
SHIP-NEWS.-- The Breakwater and New London have arrived at Plymouth. [GC]
PEI Register 7 April, 1829:
SHIP-NEWS.-- Brig Horatio Nelson, Nelmes; schr. Warwick, Nelmes, hence, at Barbadoes, 30 days. -Schr. Gleaner, hence, at Antigua, 44 days. [GC]
PEI Register 28 April, 1829:
SHIP-NEWS.-- The schooner Catherine & Margaret, McKinnon, arrived here yesterday from Newfoundland; left St. John's 12th December, was three times in sight of the Island of St. Pierre, and again driven off, put into Trepassey, where they remained the winter, sailed from thence the 25th March, and in order to avoid the ice had to put into Liverpool, N.S. on the 7th inst.
The following vessels from hence have arrived at Bristol: -- William Henry, Warner, Jan. 26th. Sir Walter Scott, Richards, Jan. 28th. Hibernia, Jan. 29th. [GC]PEI Register, May 5, 1829:
Schooner Harriett is temporarily fitted out as a packet between this port and Pictou. It sailed to Pictou, Wed last, April 29, Capt. James : Passengers: Capt Stewart, R. A.. Capt. Moorsom, 52nd Regt; and Mr George Clark,
Barque Felicity, May 5, from Bristol: Mr John Campbell, Capt. Younger and several in steerage.
PEI Register, May 12, 1829:
Sailed on Thursday, Brig Trial, Dobson, to Liverpool: Hon George Wright.
PEI Register 19 May, 1829:
A brig is on shore near the Wood Islands, with four feet water in her hold. She is called the Alexander, and is from Sunderland bound to Miramichi. [GC]
In the James for Plymouth: Messrs. Peake, Sharpe, Duchemin, and Davis.
In the Pandora, from Waterford: Mr. R. Goff. May 19, 1829.
The Benjamin Shaw, Goalbraith, and Pandora, Baldwin, from Waterford, have arrived with settlers.
In the Packet from Pictou: Dr. De St. Croix, Mr. A. Davidson, Mr. Fanning of Nantucket and several others.
P.E.I. Register 26 May., 1829:
The Alexander, Robinson, stated in our last to be on shore near the Wood Islands, got off, and has since put into Pictou, with damage.
The Thetis, from Greenock, was stranded on the 4th inst. on Cape Winchester (Island of Cape Breton), and went to pieces.
PEI Register, June 2, 1829:
84 immigrants including women and children arrived here last Sunday (May 31?) from the Isle of Skye via Cape Breton Island on the ship Mary, Kennedy Master. They have 12 months provisions and ample stock of warm clothing----going to the Belfast area where they have relatives.
PEI Register 9 June, 1829:
The Amelia, 31 days from Liverpool, was spoke going into Orwell Bay. [GC]
In the Calypso from Liverpool and Bideford: Mr Charles Ready, son of His Excellency, Lt Gov'r; Mr and Mrs. Chanter, Miss Hodgson, and Miss Griffiths.
In the Albion from Bermuda (at Georgetown): Mr and Mrs Gilbert.
In the Success from Halifax: June 8, Mr and Mrs. Brown.
In the Packet from Pictou: Rev Albert Desbrisay, and William Temple. Capt Moorsom, 52 Regt. Messrs. Wilson, Reddin, Ramsay and Martin.
PEI Register, June 16, 1829:
In the Amaryllis from Antigua: Rev. Mr. Gerald, Mrs. Gerald, Miss Locker, Mr. Ormsby, Mr. Hyndman, Capt Moyse, June 11.
In the Horatio Nelson from Bermuda: Mrs.J. Nelms, Mrs. Darrel, Mr. W. Macgowan, Mr. Darrel, and Mr. T. Nelson. June 15.
June 12 in the Albion from Bermuda: Miss Butterfield.
In the Minerva, from Yarmouth, England - 12 settlers.
PEI Register 23 June, 1829:
DEPARTURES FROM THE ISLAND.-- The Rev. William Temple and family for Parrsborough, N.S. and the Rev. Alexander T. Fitzgerald, for Portugal.
ARRIVAL.-- The Rev. Matt. Richey, Methodist Missionary, and family, from Shelburne, N.S. [GC]June 19: Brigantine Hannah, Culleton, Newfoundland....16 settlers.
June 22, Schr. Nancy, Simpson, from Liverpool,32 settlers, lately from the county of Kent.
PEI Register, June 30: 1829:
Departures in the Packet to Pictou: Capt Stewart, R.A, Lady and family; Rev. Messrs. Douglas, Patterson and Dunbar.
In the Collina, Martin, from London: Mr Edward Holland, Mr. Hele (?) On June 20
PEI Register 28 July, 1829:
Arrived on Saturday last, Capt. Gethin, Lieut. Nugent, and 48 men of the 96th Foot to relieve Capt. Moorsom and the detachment of the 52d Regt. in this garrison. The latter sailed that same evening for Pictou, on their route for Halifax, to join the head quarters of that regiment. [GC]
PEI Register 25 Aug., 1829:
Th Sir Georg Murray, Dodd, from Richibucto, bound for Liverpool, called off this Port on Friday, and sailed the day following. The Sybilla, of 375 tons, was on Wednesday last launched from the Ship-Yard of Messrs. J. & A. McGregor, at Car Point, on the Hillsborough. Colonial Secetary's Office, August 6, 1829.
TENDERS will be received at this Office on or before Saturday, the 29th August, instant, for building a WHARF at Prince-Town according to a plan and specification to be seen at this Office.
FOR FREIGHT, TO HALIFAX, The good Schooner F, burthen 50 tons - will be ready to take in a cargo on the 1st October. For particulars apply to James Irving, Murray Harbour, August 20, 1829. [GC]
PEI Register 3 Nov., 1829:
SHIPWRECK. - The brig New London, John Redmore, master, of and from Plymouth, 32 days out, bound to St. John, N.B. was cast-away on Monday night, the 19th October, at 8 o'clock, on the Half Moon Rocks, near Barrington. Immediately after going on shore, in consequence of a heavy sea running, the crew were forced to take to the boats next morning, at 10 o'clock -- they were picked up by the schooner Britannia and taken to Barrington. [GC]
PEI Register 15 Dec., 1829:
The schooner Yacht, W. Townshend, Master, is wrecked at Point Misgow, near Miramichi. The report of the loss of the schooner Jane, McFadyen, of this Island, with all the crew, near Halifax, on the 31st of October, we are happy to say, turns out to be unfounded. The vessel has returned to the Island.
PASSAGE FROM WATERFORD AND DUBLIN. WILL sail on or about the 1st of April, 1830, from DUBLIN for Charlotte-Town, the fine coppered and copper fastened Ship QUEBEC TRADER, burthen per register 340 tons - has excellent accomodations for passengers. ALSO, A VESSEL from WATERFORD will sail on or about the 20th April, next, for the same Port. Persons in Prince Edward Island desirous of having passages secured by the above opportunities, may know the terms on application to Henry Cowley: Who has on Sale, a quantity of best English square and flat IRON, BLISTERED STEEL, and prime PORT WINE. Application for passages must be made before the 1st February. Charlotte-Town, November 13, 1829.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CONCERNED. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At New Chepstow Ship Yard, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of January next, at 12 o'clock noon. THE HULL of the new ship ALBION, of the burthen of 498 tons, or thereabouts, as she now lies partly on her ways and partly in the sand, abandoned, by not going off when launching. Also, the whole of her MATERIALS, as imported expressly for her, consisting of Chain and Hemp Cables, Anchors, Standing and Running Rigging, Sails, &c. &c. complete, well worth the attention of Ship Owners and Builders. Robert Pyke, Broker. Dec. 15, 1829. [GC]
P.E.I. Register 22 Dec., 1829:
PEI Register 22 Dec., 1829 - Our harbour is now clear of shipping. The Collina, the last vessel for Europe sailed this afternoon. The Sir Walter Scott, Sutton for Cork, sailed on Thursday, and the Horatio Nelson, Salmond, for Barbadoes on Saturday.
PEI Register 19 Jan., 1830:
Our readers may recollect a paragraph which appeared in the Register some time ago respecting an assault committed on board a brig at Three Rivers, on the mate by one of the seamen, who was subsequently indicted for the offence, but the bill was ignored by the Grand Jury. A great deal more was made of the matter at the time, we believe, than its importance claimed; and our reason for alluding to the subject again is, to contradict one part of the statement which appeared in our paper, wherein it is stated that a magistrate at Three Rivers had refused to issue a warrant for the man's apprehension. That part of the story, we believe, from what we have since heard, was altogether a fabrication of the Ship Master's, and raised with no other design, that we can imagine, than that of wounding the feelings of the gentleman whose conduct was referred to. [GC]
P.E.I. Register 30 Mar., 1830:
On Wednesday last, Thomas Lawler, an aged man, was unfortunately killed at the launch of a small Vessel belonging to Mr. Thomas Robinson. In launching, the Vessel was placed on rollers, which were set in motion by horses. He fell in the act of leading one of the animals, and, before the vessel could be stopped, it passed over him, and bruised him so dreadfully, that he died in half an hour afterwards.
Royal Gazette 27 Apr., 1830:
On Saturday the Packet arrived from Pictou being her first trip this season. The English March Mail was received by her, but little interest was excited by the circumstance, as London dates twenty days later had been previously received. [GC]
Royal Gazette 08 Jun., 1830:
The Margaret, Duke from Halifax, arrived this morning with a cargo of Potatoes, which she carried from hence, and was unable to dispose of there, although offered for 8d. a bushel. They have ben in demand here for the last month at 1s. 3d. to 1s. 6d. per bushel -- so she will bring her cargo to a fair market.
Royal Gazette 28 Dec., 1830:
The schooner Elizabeth from Halifax bound for Bedeque, put into Three Rivers on the 20th inst., in a leaky state, and has been obliged to discharge her cargo there. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 14 June, 1831:
CUSTOM HOUSE. ENTERED:
Brig Baltic, Eabbage, Yarmouth; passengers. Minerva, Somerville, do; do. Schooner Endeavour, Ramsay, Miramichi; produce (returned). Elizabeth, Morrison, do.; goods. St. Anne, McDonald, Newfoundland; ballast. Nancy, Dingwell, do.; goods. Nancy, Harper, Liverpool, N.B.; 240 brls. Alewives. Magnet, Wriston, Newfoundland; produce. Christy, Campbell, Dalhousie, N.B.; fish. Lark, LeBlanc, Fox Island; ballast. Betsey, Wood, Halifax; goods. Providence, Bouchet, do.; do.
CLEARED:
Schooner Adelaide, Barrett, Bristol; 1090 bushels Wheat, 4779 do. Oats.
Brig Baltic, Eabbage, Quebec; 60 passengers.
Minerva, Somerville, do.; 56 do.
Schooner Woodbine, Hayley, Arichat; ballast.
Endeavour, Ramsay, Miramichi; do.
Active, LaVache, Halifax; do.
Elizabeth, Morrison, Bay Chaleur; do.
St. Anne, McDonald, Newfoundland; do.
De la Aide, LeBlanc, do.; do.
Nancy, Dingwell, do.; do.
Novelty, Higgins, do.; do.
William & Ann, Kelly, do.; do.
Mary, Blanchard, Fishing Voyage.
Lark, LeBlanc, Halifax; produce.
Sloop George, Wood, Miramichi. [GC]Royal Gazette 12 July, 1831:
The brig Rock, of Whitehaven, J. O. Cannon, Master, from Richibucto, with a cargo of Timber for England, struck on the Reef off North Cape on the inst. where she now lies with seven feet water in her hold. The Caledonia, Auld, from the Baie de Chaleur, lumber loaded, ran on shore on the Magdalens on the 17th ult., and there is no hope of her getting off again.
PASSENGERS. In the Packet from Pictou - Capt. Deedes, 34th regt. Ensign Atty, 52d do. Mr. and Mrs. Barker and son, M. George Townshend, Mr. Beaton, Mr. Finnerty, Mrs. Munro.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER, THE Schooner JANE, burthen 35 tons, strong built and well found. For particulars apply to John Mckay New-London, July 11th, 1831.
TO BE SOLD, BY AUCTION, on Friday, the 15th July instant, at 12 o'clock noon, at the North Cape of this Island, the Hull and Materials of the BRIG ROCK, of Whithaven, 163 tons burthen, John Oswald Cannon, Master, where she now lies stranded on a reef off the said Cape - Also, the CARGO of the said Brig, consisting of 220 tons of Timber. - Conditions made known at the time of Sale. Patrick Cody, Auctioneer. Kildare, P.E.I., July 7th, 1831. [CG]
Royal Gazette Tues., 24 April, 1832:
On Saturday we had an arrival in our harbour, being the first for the season. The vessel was the Leander, P. Gerrior, Master, from Arichat. In this vessel came passengers several young men belonging to this Island, who had gone to Newfoundland late in the Fall of last year, and were prevented from returning in consequence of the severity of the winter there, which had set in much earlier than usual. They left St. John's on the 6th inst. in a vessel for Arichat, at which place they embarked for this port in the Leander [GC].
Royal Gazette Tues., 3 July, 1832:
PASSENGERS:
In the Amity, from Bristol - Mrs. Cambridge, Mr. and Miss Wright, Rev. Mr. Walpole, Messrs. Walpole, Sen & Son, Mr. George Wright, jun., Capt. Pierce and 20 in the Steerage. From New Brunswick - The Right Rev. Aeneas McEachern, R.C. Bishop of Charlotte-Town.
In the Pocahontas, Steamer, from Pictou - The Rev. Mr. Croscombe (Wesleyan Missionary), and Mr. Morrow, of Halifax. The detachment of the 8th foot, which has been doing duty in this garrison for
the last twelve months, sailed for Pictou, in the Pocahontas, Steamer, on Thursday. The Officers accompanying the detachment were Capt. Machen and Lieut. Clarke. Custom HouseENTERED:
Brig Amity, Andrews, Bristol; Goods.
Schooner Margaret, Gallant, Halifax; Goods.
Equity, Murray, do; do.
Ranger, Salmond, Boston; Ballast.
Jane, Schurman, Miramichi; Goods.
Union, Silliker, Halifax; do.
Industry, McDonald, Miramichi; Ballast.
Maria, Bishop, Halifax; do.
Two Farmers, Pickering, Miramichi; do.
Margaret and Sally, McFadyen, do., do.
Jane, McFadyen, do.; Coals, Salt, &c.
Mary, Chessong, Halifax; Goods.
Elizabeth, Carr, Miramichi; do.CLEARED:
Brig Amelia, Davies, Plymouth; Timber, &c.- by N. Davies.
Schooner Marmion, Stewart, Halifax; 550 bus. Potatoes, 4 brls. Flour, 12,000 Shingles.
Theresa, McIsaac, Newfoundland; 30 head Cattle, 60 Sheep, 12 Pigs, 1 Horse.
Jane, Schurman, Miramichi; 7 Cows, 3 Horses, 100 bus. Potatoes, 50 do. Oats, 30 brls Flour, 12 Sheep.
Union, Silliker, Nova Scotia; ballast.
Maria, Bishop, Halifax; 20,000 feet Boards and Planks, 40 qtls. Cod Fish.
Two Farmers, Pickering, Fishing Voyage.
Jane, Burhoe, Pictou; 309 bus. Oats.
Ranger, Salmond, Newfoundland; 3,000 feet Plank, 18,000 feet Boards.
Jane, McFadyen, Halifax; 400 bus. Potatoes, 150 do. Oats.
Mary, Rochfort, Miramichi; 300 bus. Potatoes, 100 do. Oats, 5 head Cattle.[FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CONCERNED.]
ON THURSDAY next, the 5th inst. at 12 o'clock, on the King's Wharf, WILL BE SOLD, a quantity of Sheet COPPER, taken off the Barque Quebec Trader. S. DESBRISAY, Auctioneer. July 2d, 1832 [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 14 Aug., 1832:
The Steam Boat from Pictou arrived yesterday - brought no mail. Passengers, Messrs. Lockyer, Fleigher, and Mitchell, of Halifax, Mr. Mabey and others.
On Friday, the Rev. Mr. Martin, of Halifax arrived in the Pocahontas.
The brig Thomas Hanforth, from New York arrived at Pictou on Saturday last. She was riding at quarantine when the Steamer left [GC].
Royal Gazette Tues., 16 Oct., 1832:
FOR PLYMOUTH THE fast sailing Brig MARY JANE, S. Pile, Master, will sail from Three Rivers about the 25th instant. Has good accomodations for passengers. For further particulars, apply to the Master on board, or to JAMES PEAKE.
PASSAGE FROM PLYMOUTH NEXT SPRING. THE Barque ROYAL WILLIAM, 342 tons register, Thomas Peake, Master, will leave Plymouth for Charlotte-Town, P.E. Island, on or about the 25th March next. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Owners, PEAKE & SON, Plymouth, or James Peake, Charlotte-Town, P.E. Island. October 16th, 1832 [GC].
Royal Gazette Tues., 23 Oct., 1832:
The shallop Agricola, Burke, of Arichat, from Sydney for P.E. Island laden with coal was lost on the Warren reef, at the entrance of Merigomish harbour, on Monday, the 15th inst., about 2 o'clock p.m. There were on board, as nearly as can be ascertained, four men and one woman, and all perished. Every exertion on the part of the inhabitants of Merigomish was made to render them assistance - but all to no purpose. On Tuesday morning the inhabitants turned out unanimously, to make search for the dead bodies, but without success. The anchors, cables, and part of the materials were found; a lady's work basket containing a few trinkets has also been picked up.
A CARD
CAPTAIN SANDERSON, late Master of the Brig Sultan, avails himself of this opportunity of returning his most grateful acknowledgements to Mr. & Mrs. __ McCray of the North Cape, for the kindness and hospitality shown to him and his crew, after being unfortunately wrecked on that desolate part of the Island, on the 3d of September, last. Charlotte -Town, 23d Oct., 1832 [GC].
Royal Gazette Tues., 4 Sep., 1832:
By the Brig Pandora, 35 days from Waterford, which came to anchor at the Quarantine Ground yesterday afternoon, we have been favored with a London paper to the 23d, and a Waterford paper to the 25th July [GC].
Royal Gazette 6 Nov., 1832:
PASSENGERS IN THE STEAM PACKET. Mr. James Ritson and Son, from London, Mr. John McNeil, from Halifax.
A Sloop from Malpec bound to Miramichi, loaded with produce, was driven on shore on Friday last on Peter's Island, Rustico - crew and cargo saved.
The Hero, England, of Bideford, bound to Miramichi, was totally lost on the east end of the Magdalen Islands, on the 4th ult. The Captain and crew arrived at Miramichi on the 22d, with part of the materials. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 13 Nov., 1832:
FOR PLYMOUTH THE fast sailing copper fastened Brig Amyntas, John Matthewson, Master - will call off Charlotte-Town Harbour on or about the 20th November. She has good accomodations for passengers. For Freight or Passage, apply to T. BILLING, Esq. New London, or to Mr. J. PEAKE, Charlotte-Town.
FOR FREIGHT FOR ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, The fast sailing Schooner EARL GREY, now lying at the Kings Wharf, and ready to take in a cargo. Apply to J.W. JAMES, Prince Street, or to the Master on board. Wanted to purchase, Potatoes, Oats and Oysters.
LOST - Belonging to the Ship Bardaster, on the night of the 16th October last, from her moorings at Carr Point, a LONG BOAT. Whoever will bring her to the said ship, or give information where she may be found, shall be rewarded for their trouble.. S. LACEY, Master. November 5th, 1832. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 20 Nov, 1832:
Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Royal Gazette dated Halifax, Nov. 12 1832.
"During this last week we have had several arrivals from the Island with Produce, all of which has been rapidly bought up, so that there is not a single cargo for sale at our wharves. Potatoes have fetched readily 1s. 6d. and been carried off as fast as they could be landed; Barley brings 4s. and is wholly sold; and Oats are rather advancing in price. At first they brought 2s. 4d. wholesale, but, owing to the small quantities which the vessels contain this fall, compared with those of former years, the three last arrivals on Friday and Saturday were purchased greedily at 2s 6d. They belonged to Mr. Wetherby, Mr. Lord, and Mr. McDonald of Three Rivers. The two first of these gentlemen usually brought hither cargoes of 1,500 or 1,700 bus. Oats but they have had only about 500 each. All the others that have yet arrived at Halifax have had only about 200 or 300, so that the supply is vastly below the demands of the market. So far as I can judge, the whole quantity of oats yet offered for sale will not amount to more than 4,000 bushels; whereas in former seasons about this time, I have known 15,000 or 16,000 at our wharves. This town, every fall, can easily absorb 20,000 bushels of oats; and more would have been needed this year, as hardly a bushel could be found in store when the first vessels arrived from the Island. Unless much larger cargoes come in horses will suffer this winter from the absolute scarcity of forage. What prices the cargoes will command that will arrive during this week, I shall not take it upon me to determine; but sure I am, that without supplies greater in number and quantity, quotations will advance. Under these circumstances, your farmers should make every exertion to thrash out their Oat crop and forward it to market, although late, because they are now certain of a fair remunerating price - whilst it may happen, that the very grain if kept back till spring, and now worth 2s. 6d. may not command above half the money.With several, it may be an object to send their schooners here with a fall load, although they should remain in this harbour all the winter. That is a risk dependant on the weather, for if next month should prove open till the 15th or 16th, they may return in safety to their own ports. In 1829 they were here at our wharves as late as the 16th December, for I myself by looking back, purchased at that date. In 1830, I again got Oats from your caraft on the 6th December; and although last winter set in early - about the 28th November - there is no reason to believe that we shall have a course of such disastrous seasons. With a little vigour on the part of your farmers, this market may yet be moderately, though there is no hope of its being abundantly, supplied this fall." [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 4 Dec., 1832:
The schooner Marmion of this port, Sutherland, master, belonging to Mr. LePage, from St. Pierre's, was driven on shore in a gale of wind, about 3 a.m. on Sunday last, on Graham's Point, at the entrance of the harbour of Three Rivers. Hopes were entertained of saving the cargo, consisting chiefly of dry and pickled Fish. The crew and passengers got all safe on shore.One of the passengers by the Marmion informs us, that the Victory, Terrio, from hence for Halifax, with produce, was lost, with all the crew, at the entrance to Arichat harbour, about a fortnight ago.
The brig General Phipps, from Pugwash, bound for London, is on shore, on the beach, near Maubau harbour, Cape Breton.
The Jemima, Jallote, from hence, was spoke with, within 30 miles of Halifax, on the 30th ult. by the Priscilla, Warren, which arrived here yesterday. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 5 March, 1833:
KING'S WHARF. Colonial Secretary's Office. 5th March, 1833. TENDERS will be received at this Office on or before SATURDAY, the 16th inst., for the building an additional BLOCK and BRIDGE to the King's Wharf, according to a Plan and Specification to be seen at the Store of Mr. James Peake. J.P. COLLINS. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 2 April, 1833 :
FOR SALE. THE STANDING amnd RUNNING RIGGING complete for a vessel of about Forty Tons. Enquire of ALFRED LEPAGE. Charlotte-Town. 26th March, 1833.
FOR SALE - Three Cwt. of OAKHAM, and Two Barrels PITCH. Apply to RONALD McDONALD, St. Margarets, or Mr. N. MARQUAND, Charlotte-Town, March 30th, 1833. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 23 April, 1833:
Our harbour is now clear of ice, and the stir upon the wharf, where several vessels are loading with grain, &c. is already considerable. on Friday last, a vessel arrived from Pictou, and another from Tatamagouche, being the first which entered our harbour this spring. The Pocahontas, Steamer, was fitting out at Pictou, and, it is expected, will commence plying betweeen that place and Charlotte-Town early in the month of May. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 30 April, 1833:
CUSTOM HOUSE.
ENTERED:
Schooner Fortitude, Cumming, Pictou; Ballast.
Lucy, Jones, Pugwash; Goods.CLEARED:
Schooner Argyle, Kenniment, Richibucto; 25 bls. Pork, 13 do. Oatmeal, 40 bags Bread, 150 bus. Wheat, 250 do. Oats.
Earl Grey, James, Pictou; 84 bls. Pork, 2,200 bus. Oats, &c.
Harriet, McKay, Miramichi; 200 bus. Oats, 500 do. Potatoes.
Princess, McDonald, Halifax; 300 bus. Barley, 800 do. Oats, 200 do. Potatoes.
Swift, Webster, Newfdld; 2000 bus. Potatoes, 1500 do. Oats, 130 do. Wheat.
Sloop George, Wood, Miramichi; 300 bus. Potatoes, 220 do. Oats, 60 cwt Flour, 30 do. Oatmeal. [GC]Royal Gazette Tues., 4 Aug., 1835:
PASSENGERS.
In the Steam Packet - Mr. and Miss Watts, (St. Andrew's, N.B.) Rev. Mr. Grantham and Mrs. Grantham, Yarmouth, N.S., Mr. Mrs. Purvis, Rev. Mr. MacDonald, Messrs. Alayne, Blanchard, Ross and Lippincott; Misses Davidson and H. Lawson, and two in the steerage.In the Carib, Rev. George Macdonald, Baptist Missionary.
From Scotland, via Miramichi - Mrs. and Miss Mary Campbell.
SHIPWRECKS. _ The schooner Sea Flower, Thomas Hamilton, Master, from Quebec, bound for the Bay of Fundy, went on shore between Richmond Bay and Cascumpec, on the night of Saturday the 25th ult, and will not be got off. The crew, together with the cargo, consisting of Flour, Beef, &c. saved. The barque James, Pettingell, of St. John, N.B. bound from Philadelphia for Quebec, ws wrecked on Shag Island, coast of Newfoundland, on the 20th June, in a gale of wind and thick weather. Crew saved. The James was a new ship on her second voyage.
The brig Greenock, Flockhart, from Montego Bay, Jam. out 26 days, with a cargo of sugar and rum, bound for Quebec, struck on the west side of Pennant Point, on the morning of the 26th July, and soon after bilged. The crew and part of the cargo saved.
On Saturday the 25th ult., a handsome copper fastened brigantine, 145 tons register, called the Echo, was launched from the shipyard of Messrs. Macgowan, Souris. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 25 Aug., 1835:
LAUNCHES
The brig Magnes, 188 tons burthen, built at Rustico, by Messrs Joseph Dourant & Co., and the barque Castalia, built at Cardigan, by Messrs. A. & T. Owen, both for Mr. James Peake, of Charlottetown, were safely launched during the past week. [GC]
Royal Gazette, Nov. 4, 1835:
The Chart, Thomas Nelson, Master, sailed from this port for Newfoundland, on Sunday, the 26th of October; on the day following, with the wind easterly, beating for the Gut of Canso, sprung a leak. Finding the leak to increase, bore away for Charlottetown; when off Pictou Island, the wind changed to the westward, blowing with great violence–for the purpose of getting anchorage, ran for the Prince Edward shore. Made Cape Bear, by which time the leak had gained so upon them that she was only nine inches out of the water. Struck on a shoal, about half a mile from the shore, where she now lies bilged, and full of water. Her cargo, consisting of 2,500 bus. potatoes, besides oats, turnips, &c. will be totally lost. The riggings and materials have been landed.
The schooner William & Henry, 63 tons burthen, belonging to Mr. John Hayden, of St. Peter’s, struck on the bar, going into Rustico, on the 27th ult. She has since beat over the bar, and now lies on St. Peter’s Island. She will be got off, it is expected, with little damage. A brigantine of 130 tons, called the Cumberland, built for Mr. J. W. James, of Charlottetown, was, on Saturday last, launched at De Sable. An attempt had been made to launch her last spring tides, which failed, in consequence of her falling through her launch ways, fortunately, however, without sustaining any injury. The charge of getting her off was entrusted to Mr . Neil McFadyen, who has acquired much credit for the manner in which he successfully performed this critical operation. The arrangements are described by a spectator as having been admirable; notwithstanding the number of hands employed, all was conducted without noise, without confusion, and, stranger still, without Rum! "
Registration data for the Cumberland follows, courtesy the "Ships and Seafarers of Atlantic Canada" Cd:
Registration Number
1835011
Length (ft)
68
Official Number
Width (ft)
21
Depth (ft)
12
Builder Surname
James
Gross Tonnage
129
Builder First Name
John William
Registered Tonnage
Where Prev. Registered
n/a
Year Registered
1835
Year Prev. Registered
n/a
Official Closure year
1836
Place Constructed
Desable, PEI.
Reason For closure
Transferred to new port
Year Constructed
1835
Place of Closure
Whitehaven
No. of Decks
1
Actual Closure Date
1836
No. of Masts
2
If foreign sold, where?
n/a
Type of Vessel
Brigantine
Horse Power
n/a
Royal Gazette Tues., 31 May, 1836:
H.M.S. Rainbow has been ordered to cruise for the summer on the coast of Newfoundland - the Champion has been cruising in the Gulf of St. Lawrence for some weeks past.
ENTERED:
Schooner Betsey, Burhoe, Miramichi; Ballast Sophia, Keenan, Sydney; 24 Chaldrons Coals. Ann, Van Enbury, Pugwash; Ballast. Elizabeth, Dwyer, Pictou; do. CLEARED. Schooner Sovereign, Wood, Cocagne, 30 bls. Bread, 3 do. peas, 20 do. Pork, 2 do. Beef &c. Ann, Van Enbury, Bay Chaleur; 1000 bus. Oats, 400 do. Potatoes. Harriet, Le Jeune, Bathurst; 1200 bus. Oats, 500 do. Potatoes, 1 Cask Ale, 3 bls. Oatmeal, &c. Brothers, Sutherland, Newfoundland; 1000 bus. Potatoes, 40,000 ft. Lumber, 20,000 Shingles, 6 head Neat Cattle &c. Elizabeth, Dwyer, Pictou; 330 bus. Oats, 200 do. Potatoes. Sophia, Keenan, Sydney; Ballast. Triumph, Barry, Miramichi; 1000 bus. Oats, 320 do. Potatoes, 28 bls. Oatmeal, 28 bags do. 40 sides Leather, &c.
PORT OF RICHMOND BAY - ENTERED: Schooner Elizabeth, Harding, Miramichi; Goods. Ploughboy, Yeo, Bathurst; do. Brothers, McKay, Miramichi; do. Margaret, Pillman, do. do.
CLEARED:
Schooner Two Brothers, McKay, Miramichi; 860 bus. Oats, 150 do. Potatoes.
Commerce, Holland, Bathurst; 977 bus. Oats, 100 do. Potatoes, &c.
Mary, Cochrane, -- 600 bus. Potatoes, 100 do. Oats.
Fame. Thomson, Miramichi; 227 bus. Potatoes, 185 do. Oats, &c.
Brothers, McKay, do; 375 bus. Potatoes, 120 do. Oats.
Elizabeth, Fraser, do.; 646 bus. Oats, 390 do. Potatoes. PASSAGE FOR IRELAND. THE fine new Brigantine SHANNON, Simon Dodd, Master, now loading at Cascumpeque, will sail from Charlottetown for Cork, on or about the 2d of June next. For Passage only (having good accomodations), apply toD. BRENAN Charlottetown, 28d May, 1836. [GC]
Royal Gazette 28 March, 1837, page 3:
TEXAS
THOSE Persons who intend emigrating to Texas with Mr. John Willock, are requested to give information of such their intention to that gentleman, to Daniel Brenan, Esq. Charlottetown, or to Mr. Donald Graham, Murray Harbour Road, on or before the First day of May next. Charlottetown, 21st March, 1837. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 24 Jan., 1837:
ARRIVALS:
AT CARDIFF, Nov. 5 - Minerva, Truscott, from Prince Edward Island.
AT CORK, Nov. 15 - Thomas, Hanford, ditto.
AT LIMERICK, Nov. 6 - Spy, Taylor; and on the 4th Dec. the Ant, Cherke, both from ditto.
AT PLYMOUTH, Dec. 6 - Castalia, Pile, do. in 19 days.
AT BIDEFORD, Dec. 7 - Bellona, from do.
AT BERMUDA, Dec. 10 - William, Nelmes, do. [GC]Royal Gazette Tues., 21 Mar., 1837:
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. To a Port in Great Britain. A BARQUE of about 430 tons Register, building at Brudnell Point, will be ready to take on board a cargo in the month of June next. For particulars, application to be made to the Subscriber, at Brudnell Point, or in Nova Scotia to Messrs. S. Cunard and Co. Halifax. ANGUS MACDONALD. 10th Feb., 1837.
FOR QUEBEC. THE Schooner Happy Return, 50 tons burthen, will sailfor that Port, as soon as the Navigation opens, provided a sufficient number of passenger offers. For further particulars, apply to MICHAEL CLARK.
FOR QUEBEC. TO sail as soon as the navigation opens, the fast sailing Schooner Aurora, now lying at the Kings Wharf, Charlotte-town. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or at the Royal Exchange Hotel. JOHN BROOKS, Master. Charlottetown, 18th March, 1837.
WANTED TO CHARTER. TWO VESSELS, from Eighty to One hundred Tons burthen each, to proceed, early in May, to St. John's, Newfoundland, with Lumber. Apply to NATHAN DAVIS. Charlottetown. March 20, 1837.
WANTED TO CHARTER. TWO Vessels fro 60 to 80 tons, to proceed from the Bay Verte with cargoes of Lumber and Staves, to St. John's, Newfoundland, immediately upon the opening of the navigation. Apply to JAMES H. DOWN. Charlottetown. March 21st, 1837. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 16 May, 1837:
PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN
ENTERED:
Schooner Superb, Smith, Halifax; Goods.
CLEARED:
Sloop George, Wood, Fishing Voyage.
Royal Gazette 1 Aug., 1837, page 3:
Boat Kingfisher, Wetherby, do. [GC]
Passage to Van Dieman's Land and New South Wales
THE new Schooner TRIAL will sail from Bedeque on or about the 10th of October. Has good accomodations for Passengers. For particulars, apply by letter, (post paid), to JAMES BARCLAY Bedeque, July 27th, 1837. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 15 Aug., 1837:
PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN
ENTERED:
Schooner Isabella, Kennedy, Pictou; Coals.
Betsey, Burhoe, Halifax; 126 bls. Flour, Goods, &c.
Lady Harvey, Robinson, Newfoundland; Goods.
Albion, Vigneau, St. Pierre; Ballast.CLEARED:
Schooner Sarah, Webster, Newfoundland; 25,000 feet Lumber, 30,000 Shingles, 10,000 Laths. 8 head Neat Cattle, 5 Sheep, &c.
Isabella, Kennedy, Pictou; Ballast. Rambler, Campbell, St. John's, Newfoundland; 20 head neat Cattle, 30 Sheep.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, TO NEWFOUNDLAND or elsewhere, The staunch new Schr. CLARINDA, burthen 80 tons, is now ready to take in a Cargo. Apply at the Royal Gazette Office, or to WM. WHITE. Elliot River, August 14. [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 14 Oct., 1837:
LAUNCHED on the 2d inst., from the shipyard of Mr. Thomas Richards, Murray Harbor, the Schooner Hope, of 173 tons, for Messrs. Hope and James. At Covehead, on the 25th ult., the Schooner Minerva, of 141 tons register, for Messrs. Cornelius and William Douglas. At Souris, on the 30th ult. a Barque called the William & Elizabeth, 482 tons burthen, for James Peake, Esq.
PASSENGERS: In the Steam Packet, from Miramichi, (on Tuesday) - Messrs. Ross and Layton, of Pictou - Pollard, Flanagan, Theos Desbrisay, jun., Arthur Owen, and Angus Macdonald, Esq. In the Victoria, from London - J.P. Collins, Esq., Lady, and two children; Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf, Mrs. Abel, Capt. Hubbard, Mr. Benjamin Davies, and three in the steerage.
The Ship Isabella, Auld, from Pictou for Greenock, went ashore on the 30th September, at Sandy Point, Isle Madame - vessel bilged and will be lost, cargo and materials expected to be saved [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 4 Nov., 1837:
LAUNCHED, on the 28th ult., from the Shipyard of Mr. Kembal Coffin, St. Peter's, the schr. British Queen, of the burthen of 132 tons, built for Mr. H. Webster.
On the 31st ult., at New Glasgow, a superior vessel called the Mary, of 193 tons, built for Donald Macdonald, Esq., Charlottetown. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 11 Sep., 1838:
The British Lady, Yeo, from Prince Edward Island, at Bideford, July 8.
H.M. Brigantine Charybdis, the Hon. R. Gore, Lieutenant Com., arrived here on Friday evening last from a cruise.
The steamer Pocahontas arrived here on Saturday morning, with the English Mail, with London dates to the 1st of August.
H.M. Steam ship Medea, Capt. Nott, arrived here on Friday evening from Halifax, having on board the deputation from Nova Scotia, appointed to proceed to Quebec, to be examined relative to the plan proposed by the Earl of Durham for the future governance of the North American Provinces. The deputation is composed of the Hon. J.W. Johnston, the Hon. J.B. Uniacke, William Young and M.B. Almon, Esquires.
The Commissioners for this Island, viz. the Hon. T.H. Haviland, George Dalrymple, and Joseph Pope Esqrs. embarked on Sunday forenoon at Eleven o'clock, and in half an hour afterwards the Medea took her departure. Thomas Owen, Esq. was also named as one of the deputation, but was prevented by his other engagements from accepting the appointment.
The steamer Cape Breton with passengers, arrived here late on Friday night, from Pictou - so that, after the arrival of the Pocahontas on Saturday morning, we had three Steamers in the harbour at one time - rather an animated sight for Charlottetown harbour. The Cape Breton proceeded to Miramichi on Saturday, where she will undergo some necessary repairs previous to her return, which cannot therefore be looked for this week. The Pocahontas sailed for Pictou on Sunday morning.
His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, accompanied by his two sons, and J.P. Collins, Colonial Secretary, embarked this morning on board of H.M. Brigantine Charybdis, and sailed for Pictou. It is his Excellency's intention we understand, to proceed from Pictou, in H.M.S. Pearl, Lord Clarence E. Paget, Commander, (now in that harbour) to the Magdalen Islands, on a visit of inspection. There is a probability, we understand, of those Islands being attached to this Government.
LAUNCHES. - On Wednesday last, at the Shipyard of Mr. W. Paul, Elliott River, a fine schooner of 177 tons, called the Catherine, for Capt. Morrison.
Also, on Friday last, from Milford Ship-yard, a fine copper fastened schooner, of 172 tons, called the Syren, for Mr. Benjamin Davies.
PASSENGERS.
In the Cape Breton, from Miramichi, on Thursday last - Mr. Mrs. and Miss Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Hockins, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, R. Brown, Esq., Sydney Mines, Messrs. Dickson, Johnston and McInnis, Rev. Mr. Hudson, Mrs. McGrath, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Prowl, Miss Lowden, and 12 in the steerage.
In do. from Pictou, on Friday last - Sir Edward Baker, Bart., Hon. Mr. McNab, Capt. Brockman, 85th Regt., Mr. and Mrs. Macgill, Mrs. Leslie and son, Mrs. Tobin, Mrs. Macleod, Messrs. Allan, Maclenan, Young, Derany, Smith, G. Coles; and 10 in the steerage.
In the Medea for Quebec, Sir Edward Baker, Bart., Edward Cunard, Esq.
In the Pocahontas for Pictou, Hon. Samuel Cunard, George R. Young, Esq.
FOR LONDON. THE fine new copper-fastened Schooner SYREN, Joseph Coward, master, will sail for the above port, from Charlottetown, in about 12 days; can accommodate one or two passengers, by immediate application to BENJAMIN DAVIES. [GC]
Royal Gazette 18 Sep., 1838:
Schooner "Agenoria" Capt. Edward Wood, went aground 13 Sep., at Cape Traverse. [GC]
Colonial Herald 26 Jan., 1839:THAMES POLICE OFFICE, London, Sept. 12. - Yesterday John Byrne, the mate of the ship Charles, from Prince Edward Island, was brought before Mr. Greenwood for final examination on a charge of stealing 27 sovereigns and a tin box, the money and property of George Foot, the carpenter of the same ship. Mr.
Greenwood after a long examination said he believed the prisoner had stolen his shipmate's money while he was in a state of intoxication and fully committed the prisoner to Newgate for trial. [Is this the same John Byrne (or Burns) that was tried in this Island on a charge of piracy in the year 1836? Ed Col. H.]SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE:
Charles, Nance, from hence, at Plymouth. 10th November, in 24 days.Ono, Roberts, from do. at do. 3d Dec., in 30 days.
Raven, Hogan, fom hence at Limerick, in 23 days.
At Kilrush, 6th Dec., Alarm, from P. E. Island with loss of bowsprit, &c.
At Limerick, 11th Dec., J. Weavel, P. E. Island. [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 20 April, 1839:
The brig British Union, belonging to the Hon. Joseph Pope, sailed from Bedeque for Plymouth in November last, and has not since been heard of.
The British Lady, Yeo, was advertised to sail from Bideford for this Island, the 10th April, with goods and passengers. Thirty berths had been engaged.[GC]
Colonial Herald 11 May, 1839:
Mr. Wightman, of Three Rivers, P.E.I. has been presented with a handsome tea and breakfast service, by Capt. E. Harvey, and the officers of the Malabar. The services have the following inscription: - "Presented to Mr. Joseph Wightman, by Capt. E. Harvey and the officers of H.M. Ship Malabar, for the important service he rendered to that ship, when in danger on the rocks, off Bear Cape, Prince Edward Island, 9th October, 1838."
LAUNCHES:
On the 10th ult., from the Shipyard of Messrs. Anderson & Dingwell, St. Peter's, a schooner called the William, 90 tons burden, old admeasurement, and 66 tons new.
On the 29th ult., at Rollo Bay, a schooner of 29 tons new, and 43 tons old admeasurement, by Mr. S. Deagle.
On the 1st inst., at New London, a schooner called the Amanda. 24 tons new and 40 tons old admeasurement, by Messrs. McKenzie & McLeod; and a schooner called the Amendment, 26 tons new, and 40 do, old admeasurement, by Messrs. Pillman & Campbell.
On the 2d inst., at St. Peter's, a schooner of 129 tons old, and 98 tons new admeasurement by Messrs. Sanderson.
PASSENGERS:
In the Cape Breton, from Pictou, yesterday --- Dr. Henderson, Messrs. J. Cameron, C. McKenzie, McIntosh, Samuels, Mrs. McKenzie and 2 children.
The schooner Barbette, from Halifax bound for Quebec, put in here on the 9th inst. with her pumps chocked. After remaining a few hours, she proceeded on her voyage.
The British Lady, Yeo, 35 days from Bideford, arrived at Richmond Bay on the 4th inst. with goods, and 41 passengers.
The barque Castalia, which was stranded in Bedeque Bay last fall, with a cargo of 400 tons of timber on board, was caried off by the ice on the 18th ult. After having drifted in a field of ice twenty miles to the westward of West Cape, she was brought into Charlottetown on the 8th inst.
Cleared at Halifax for P.E. Island, April 30th, George Henry, Shelnut; May 3d, Anna Barbara Logan; Sailed May 7th, Charles, Boudrot.
The Symmetry, College, was loading at London, April 1, for this Island.
The brig James Dennistoun, Robson, from Falmouth, bound for Miramichi, was in the ice off the West Cape, on the 2d inst. [GC]
Entered:
ENTERED. "Ono" schooner, Capt. Roberts, from Plymouth, with goods to J. Peake. [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 1 June, 1839:
Launched:
At St. Peter's, on the 2d ult., a schooner called the Ann, 129 tons old measuremant - 98 do. new, for Messrs. Saunderson.
At New London, on the 4th ult., a schooner called the Relief, 39 tons old measurement - 22 do. new, for Messrs. Graham.
At Rustico, on the 10th ult., the Emma, 186 tons old measurement, built by Messrs. Joshua Durant & Co. for the Hon. J. Peake.
On the 29th ult., the Hero, 162 tons, built by Messrs. J. Gallant & Co., for do.
On the 29th ult., a brig called the Alice, 240 tons old measurement, built by Messrs. J., R. & M. Orr, for do.
Passengers:
In the Symmetry, Capt. Jackson, and 6 others.
In the St. George, Mr. A. Duncan, and 3 others.
In the Agitator, from Belfast, Mr. Dalglish. [GC]
Colonial Herald 31 Aug., 1839:
H.M.S. Andromache returned from her cruise round the Island yesterday. His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, as we intimated in our last, embarked on board of her, and was accompanied by the Hon. T.H. Haviland. Besides touching at various parts on the coast, His Excellency also went on shore for a short time at Richibucto, on the opposite coast of New Brunswick. Several American fishing vessels were boarded by the Andromache, one of which refused to come to until she had been repeatedly fired at. These vessels were all in search of Mackerel, but none of them had succeeded in procuring any. The weather was delightful, and the excursion, altogether, was, we understand of a highly interesting character. The Andromache manned her yards, in compliment to His Excellency, on his leaving the ship yesterday.
PASSENGERS.
In the Cape Breton, Steam Packet, from Miramichi, on Thursday - The Right Reverend B.D. Macdonald, R.C. Bishop of Charlottetown, on his return from an Episcopal visitation to New Brunswick; Mrs. Duffus and son, of Halifax; Messrs. Wood, Matheson, and Smith, and 10 in the steerage.
In ditto, from Pictou, yesterday; Rev. Richd. Knight, Chairman of the Nova Scotia Wesleyan District; Rev. A.W. MacLeod, of Guysborough; Rev. Jeremiah Jost, of Wallace; Mrs. Wilson, child and servant; Misses Nelson and Macowen;, Mrs. Sutton; Messrs. Brown and Newcomb; Mr. Fuller, and a company of performers for the Magical Theatre.
Colonial Herald 7 Sep., 1839:
LAUNCHED.
At Cavendish, on the 21st ult., a schooner called the Ann, of 129 tons, new measurement, for Messrs. James & Alex. Simpson, of that place.
At Murray Harbour, on the 27th ult., a schooner called the Ann, 174 tons new measurement, for D. Brenan, Esq.
At Vernon River, on the 31st ult., a schooner called the Sultana, 199 tons, new measurement, built by Mr. T. Richards, for Mr. A. Davidson.
PASSENGERS.
In the Cape Breton, Steam Packet, from Miramichi, on Thursday - Messrs. Ritchie, Naismith, Davis, Hockins, Gossip, Stymer, Findlater, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Grant, and 18 in the steerage.
In ditto, from Pictou, yesterday; Mr. Sol, Gen. Peters, Mr. J.D. Haszard amnd son; Capt. Rice, Mr. Morton and son; Mrs. Maclean and 2 children, Mr. G. Coles, Mrs. Twining and son, Miss Thresher, Lieut. Tennant, 85th Regt., Mr. D. Wilson, and 10 in the steerage.
Sailed on Thursday, H.M.S. Andromache, Capt. Baynes, on a cruise.
Arrived on Thursday, H.M. Steamship Medea, Capt. Nott, from Halifax and Sydney.
The Grecian, Flaherty, sailed on Thursday for Bedeque, to take in a cargo of deals for Waterford.
Colonial Herald 14 Sep., 1839:
LAUNCHED.
At New Glasgow, on the 14th ult., a Schooner called the Ballina Lass, 112 tons new admeasurement.
At Elliot River, on the 24th ult., a Schooner called the Eliza & Ann, of 170 tons.
At the same place, on the 31st ult., a Brig called the Helen Stewart, of 258 tons; and
At New Glasgow, on the 3d. inst., a Schooner called the Mary, 119 tons - all built for Mr. Andrew Duncan, Charlottetown.
At Brudenell Point, on the 10th inst., from the Shipyard of Angus Macdonald, Esq. a copper-fastened Barque called the Edward, 438 tons new measurement; and
At Cardigan River, on the 12th inst., from the Shipyard of Messrs. A. & T. Owen, a copper-fastened Barque called the Margaret, 536 tons, - both built for the Hon. S. Cunard & Co. Halifax.
PASSENGERS. In the Cape Breton, from Miramichi, on Thursday - The Hon. S. Cunard, Messrs. Dunn, Samuels, Barry, Houston, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Roibinson.In do. from Pictou, on Sunday, - Rev. J. Geddie, Mrs. Geddie, Mrs. Waddrell, Mrs. Johnston, Misses Smith, Stevenson and Rankin, Messrs. D. Macdonald, Douse, Ritchie, J. Montgomery.
Sailed on Wednesday, H.M. Steam frigate Medea, Capt. Nott, for Halifax.The Schooner Two Brothers, LeBlanc, laden with dry fish by Messrs. McDonald & Walker, was stranded on a reef at the entrance of Colville Bay , on the night of the 31st ult. - all the cargo damaged - the vessel lying there still and waterlogged.
The Schr. Woodbine, Robinson, belonging to this Island, was driven from her moorings in Kouchebequack harbour, during a gale on the 31st ult., and is a total wreck.
The Schr. Emily, Cameron, from Rustico for Cascumpeque, anchored off Stanhope yesterday, and rode out the gale without sustaining any damage. The Captain and crew, consisting of five seamen and two French labourers, having left the vesel this morning, with the intention of landing on the beach, the boat upset, and melancholy to relate, the Captain three seamen were drowned - the others succeeded in effecting a landing by clinging to the boat.
ARRIVALS. At Plymouth, on the 17th July, from hence, the Hero, Brockenshaw, in 24 days,; and on the 4th ult., the Alice, Barret, in 31 days.The Schr. Lewis, Brummage, from Rustico, came in yesterday (Sunday) morning with loss of bower and stream anchors, On Friday, during the gale, she came to an anchor under Point Prim, but was driven across the Strait, to the Nova Scotia shore, where, in ten fathoms water, she held on by her second bower, until the wind shifted.
POSTSCRIPT. MONDAY MORNING, Sept. 16. - The publication of our present paper has been unavoidably delayed owing to the non-arrival of the Steamer until 8 o'clock yesterday morning, in consequence of the gale which was experienced on friday - a gale which has unroofed, and in some instances, thrown down houses, and prostrated trees and fences in all directions, besides doing various other damage on shore. We fear its effects at sea will be found to be still more disastrous. [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 21 Sep., 1839, page 3:
The schooner Three Brothers, of Belfast, State of Maine, was wrecked on Peter's Island, Rustico -- crew saved.
Colonial Herald 28 Sep., 1839:
LAUNCHED.
On Saturday the 21st inst. from the Shipyard of Messrs. Callbeck, Tryon, a Brig of about 200 tons, old admeasurement, called the Eliza. This vessel has been built for the Hon. Joseph Pope, is copper-fastened, and for model, workmanship, and superior fastenings, is equal to any vessel of her class built on this Island.
A remarkably fine vessel, both in respect of model and workmanship, called the Ambassador, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. R. & F. Longworth, at Fullerton's Marsh, on Tuesday last, in presence of a large concourse of spectators. She is barque rigged, and admeasures 300 tons.
At New Glasgow, from the Shipyard of Messrs. J. & J. Lawson, on the 25th inst., a Schr. called the Jessie, of about 160 tons, built for Messrs. Johnston & Caie, Merchants, Miramichi. The Jessie is allowed by all experienced persons who have yet seen her, to be one among the handsomest modelled, and best finished vessels that has ever been built on this Island, reflecting the highest credit on her builders, whose vessels are now becoming so celebrated, both for model and workmanship, as to draw the attention of Merchants in the neighboring Colonies. We wish them every success in the credit they have established.
PASSENGERS. In the Cape Breton, Steam Packet, from Miramichi, yesterday - Mr. and Mrs. Roderick, Mr. and Mrs. Tullige, Mrs. Welsh, Messrs. Gillis, Hutchison, Pike, J. Coffin, Campbell, Murray, Swim.
FOR LONDON. THE fine copper-fastened Brig Eliza, 200 tons, R. Jackson, Master, will sail from Bedeque for London, about the 25th October - can accomodate a few cabin passengers, if an early application be made to the Master on board, or to JOSEPH POPE. Bedeque, Sept. 24th, 1839. [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 18 July, 1840:
PASSENGERS: In the Cape Breton, Steamer, from Miramichi, on Thursday - Rev. J. McCurdy, Mrs. McCurdy and 2 children; Rev. Mr. Egan; Messrs. Macdougall and Forbes; Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Brimer, Miss Desbrisay- 20 in the steerage. In do. from Pictou, yesterday - Messrs. Scott, Hamilton, McDonald; Mr. and Mrs. McCully, Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs. McDonald - 10 in the steerage.
LAUNCHED: On Tuesday last, from the Shipyard of Messrs. R. & F. Longworth, Fullerton's Marsh, Hillsborough River, a superior copper-fastened schooner, called thew Perilla, 183 tons old and 160 new admeasurement. Sailed on Thursday last from Rustico, the Mary Caroline FitzRoy, for Plymouth. Port of Charlottetown.
ENTERED:
Schooner Isabella, Buskirk, Pugwash; 10 tons Limestone, 130 bls Lime. Angler, McMillan, Halifax; Goods. Jessie, Macdonald, Dalhousie; do.
Trial, Macdonald, Miramichi; Ballast.
Star, Roy, Pictou; Coals.
Lark, Howatt, do; do.
Brothers, Turnbull, Sydney; do.
Sally, Gillis, Restigouche; Goods.
CLEARED:
Schooner Christy Ann, Weeks, Bay Verte; Produce.
Edward, Wood, Arichat; do.
Trial, Macdonald, Miramichi; 545 bus. Potatoes.
Mayflower, Weatherbie, do.; 300 do. do.
Providence, Campbell, do; 500 do. do.
Mary Caroline Fitzroy, Snell, Plymouth; 14 tons hardwood Timber, 210 do. pine do., 5 cords Lathwood - by the Hon. J. Peake.
Star, King, Arichat; Ballast.
Isabella, Buskirk, Pugwash; do.
Lady, LaVache, Sydney; 38,500 ft. Boards.
Duck, Carver, Richibucto; 50 bus. Potatoes.
Brothers, Turnbull, Sydney; Ballast. [GC]
Royal Gazette Tues., 28 July, 1840:
PASSENGERS:
In the Cape Breton, from Miramichi, on Thursday - Henry Cunard and Lemuel Cambridge, Esqrs., Angus Macdonald, Esq. (Three Rivers); Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis, jun., and son; Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, Mrs. Costin & son, Misses Dixon& Patterson; Messrs. W. Abrams, P. Williston, S. McKay,. H. McKay, Jas. Simpson, W. Duchemin, J. Campbell, G. Lowden, Heuston, G. Kerr, H. Gray, R. Murray - 15 in the steerage. In do. from Pictou, on Friday - His Excellency Sir Charles Augustus FitzRoy, Lieut. Governor of this Island, the Hon. Thomas H. Haviland, Lieut. Seymour, R. N. on a visit to His Excellency, Messrs. George and Arthur FitzRoy, Henry Cunard, Esq. Lady and daughter, Miss Ellen Stewart (from London), Mr. and Mrs. Macgregor, Mr. & Mrs. Williston, Mr. and Mrs. Cassels, Mrs. Costin & child; Mrs. Muncey, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Jackson and child; Capt. James Marshall, Messrs. B. Clark, J. Weir.
PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN.
ENTERED:
Betsey, Burhoe, Halifax; Goods.
Defiance, Stewart, Halifax; Goods.
Lively, Gillis, do.; do.
Active, Gillis, do.;do.
Regulator, Hayley, do.; do.
Lady Clements, Pine, Newfoundland; fish.CLEARED:
Sally, Gillis, Arichat; do.
Robert, Enman, Miramichi; do.
Happy Return, Welsh, do.; do.
La Reine Blanche, Terrio, Sydney; do.
Hibernia, Mutch, Newfoundland; Boards and Cattle.
Cousins, McRae, Pugwash; Ballast.
Edward, Wood, Arichat; do.
Commerce, Fougere, do.; Boards and Cattle.
Acrive, Gillis, Pictou; Ballast.
Catherine, Smith, Miramichi; 50 bls. Oatmeal.LOST, supposed to have been taken on shore by mistake from the Cape Breton Steamer, on her arrival from Pictou on Friday evening last, a Black Leather TRUNK, with Iron handles, about three feet long, and one foot high. The owner will feel grateful if the person who has it will send it to JOHN McKINNON, Tailor, near Doctor De St. Croix's. July 25th, 1840.
Royal Gazette Tues., 4 Aug., 1840:
LAUNCHED:
On the 14th ult., from the Shipyard of Joseph Dingwell, Esq., Bay Fortune, fully rigged, a schooner called the Elizabeth. She is considered, by competent judges, to be a very handsome vessel, and of superior workmanship. [GC]
Royal Gazette, Sept 15, 1840:
LAUNCHED A fine copper-fastened Schooner, of 200 tons burthen, called the Matilda, built for the Hon. James Peake, was launched from the shipyard of Messrs. Durant & Co., at Rustico, on Thursday, the 10th inst.
A fine Schooner, called the Garland, of 156 tons burthen, built for Mr. Nelson, of Charlottetown, was launched at Elliot River, on Saturday last.
A handsome Brig, called the Evelina, was launched at St. Peter’s, on the 10th inst. She was built for Capt. Pearce.
FYI: At St. Peter’s on Saturday, the 5th inst., a Lad of about 15 years, fell from a pair of shears, which had been erected for the purpose of hoisting in the rudder of the Brig Evelina, then on the Stocks, a height of upwards of sixty feet, and was killed on the spot.
Colonial Herald Sat., 19 Sep., 1840:
At St. Peter's, on Saturday the 5th inst., a lad of about 15 years of age, fell from a pair of shears, which had been erected for the purpose of hoisting in the rudder of the Brig Evelina, then on the stocks, a height of upwards of sixty feet, and was killed on the spot.
LAUNCHES
A fine Schooner, called the Garland, of 156 tons burthen, built for Mr. Nelson, of Charlottetown, was launched at Elliot River on Saturday last.
A handsome brig, called the Evelina, was launched at St. Peter's, on the 10th inst. She was built for Capt. Pearce.
On the 16th inst., from the Shipyard of Messrs. Simpson New London, a fine schooner called the Eliza, 207 tons old measurement.
On the 12th inst., a fine copper-fastened ship of 643 tons, new measurement (524 old) called Dahlia, was launched from the shipyard of the Hon. Joseph Pope, Bedeque, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. The noble looking vessel glided into her destined element in the most majestic style, amidst the firing of cannon and the cheers of the assembled multitude. She is chiefly built of white oak and juniper and in point of model and mechanical execution will bear comparison with any vessel heretofore built in this Island.
PASSENGERS
In the Unicorn, steamer, on Sunday, for Quebec, via Pictou - Major General Sir James Macdonell, Sir George F Seymour, Bart. Lieut. Seymour, R.N., Lieut Col. Chaplin, Coldstream Guards, and Lady and George Birnie, Esq.
In the Cape Breton, steamer, from Miramichi, on Thursday - Mrs. Wiswell and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Macewen; Messrs. Johnston, Watson, Williston, Nicholson, Gillis.
In do. from Pictou, this morning - Daniel Brenan, Esq., Capt. Baldwin, Messrs. Nevin, Benjamin Davies (from London) and Franklin; Mrs. Miller and daughter.
In the Ambassador, from Liverpool, Mr. Lawrence Maclaren, Surgeon.
H.M.S. Ringdove, the Hon. Capt. Stewart, arrived here on the 16th inst. from a cruise in the Gulf.
The brig Helen Stuart, Stuart, partly laden sailed this morning for Miramichi, to take in the remainder of her cargo, for Ireland.
Arrived at Kingston, (Ireland) Aug. 20, from P.E. Island, the Ann, White - 24 days.
At London, from do. 1st September, the Prince Albert, O'Neal.
At Plymouth, from do. 12th Aug. the Mary Caroline Fitzroy, Snell, 27 days.
The Lady Wood, Salmond, sailed from London for Georgetown, Aug. 9th in ballast.
The Huzza, Hall, with a general cargo for Charlottetown, was to leave London on the 7th Sept.
Royal Gazette, Sept 22, 1840:
LAUNCHED On the 16th inst., from the shipyard of Messrs. Simpson, New London, a fine schooner called the Eliza, 207 tons old admeasurement.
On the 12th inst., a fine copper-fastened ship of 643 tons, new admeasurement (524 old), called Dahlia, was launched from the shipyard of the Hon. Joseph Pope, Bedeque, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. The noble looking vessel glided into her destined element in the most majestic style, amidst the firing of cannon and the cheers of the assembled multitude. She is chiefly built of white oak and juniper, and in point of model and mechanical execution will bear comparison with any vessel heretofore built in this Island.
On Friday, the 17th inst., a superior Schooner of 130 tons, built for Mr. R. Macdonald of St. Margaret’s, was launched from his ship-yard at that place. She went off the stocks in beautiful style with all her sails set. She is named the Castle Tioram.
On Saturday last, from the ship-yard of the Hon. Charles Worrell, a fine copper-fastened Brig, of 191 tons, old and 201 tons new admeasurement, called the Countess of Westmorland.
Royal Gazette, Sept. 29. 1840:
At the St. Peter's shipyard of Messrs, D McEwen & Sons, Sept. 15, a brigantine of 171 tons, AMELIA, for Mr. John Davis.
On Sept 9, at the shipyard of Mr. Robert Orr, New Golasgow, a schooner, ROBERTS, about 155 tons, for Messrs. Johnson & Caie, Miramichi.
On Sept. 25, 1840, from the shipyard of Mr Kemble Coffin, Morell, a Brig, AMERICAN LASS, 182 tons, for Messrs. Webster & Coffin.
Royal Gazette, October 6, 1840:
Launched, Oct. 3, from the shipyard of Mr John McIsaac, Orwell, a schooner, called SPEE, 150 tons, for Mr. Welsh.
On Oct. 3, from the shipyard of Mr. W. Paul, Elliot River, a barque, NINIAN, 300 tons for Mr. A Duncan.
At Orwell Bay a few days since, a Brig of 200 tons, OCEAN QUEEN, built by Mr. McLEod for Thomas B Tremain, Esq.
Colonial Herald Sat., 10 Oct., 1840:
At the time of our going to press (eleven o'clock) there is no appearance of the STEAM PACKET. She left this for Pictou on Thursday afternoon. [GC]
PASSENGERS In the Cape Breton, from Miramichi, on Thursday - Rev. G. MacDonald; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins and family; Messrs. Gossip, Bignell, Marr, Muirhead; Mrs. Chambers, and five children; Mrs. Graham and child; Miss Mulhill. - 15 in the steerage.
LAUNCH At Orwell Bay, a few days since, a fine Brig of 200 tons burthen, called the Ocean Queen, built by Mr. MacLeod for T.B. Tremain, Esq.
H.M. Brig Ringdove sailed from Charlottetown on the 4th inst. for Pictou, where she arrived the same day. The day following she arrived at Georgetown, where she at present remains.
The barque British Queen, Yeo, sailed from hence on the 6th inst. for Bedeque, to load for England.
The Minerva, Heard, 41 days from Bideford, arrived at Murray Harbour on the 3rd inst. [GC]
Royal Gazette, Oct 13, 1840:
Launched yesterday, from Fullerton's Marsh, a superior copper-fastened Barque, of 360 tons old measurement, and tons new measurement, called the Northumberland, for Messrs. R. & F. Longworth, of this Town. [GC]
Royal Gazette, October 20, 1840:
Launched, a few days since, in Tyron, at the shipyard of B & T Webster, a schooner, HENRIETTA, about 109 tons.
In the CAPE BRETON from Pictou, Hon E. J. Jarvis, Chief Justice, and Lady; D. Poole and Lady, G. Burnie, ESQ,. Messrs.Wright and Ameraux.
Royal Gazette: Nov. 3, 1840:In the WILLIAM BROMHAM to Plymouth: Mrs. Smardon and two children; Miss Mary Binns, and Master James Gardiner.
Royal Gazette: Nov. 10, 1840:In the Royal Mail Steamer BRITANNIA from Liverpool; Rev. A McIntyre, recently appointed to the Church of Scotland, Ch'town.
In the Pocahontas, on Sunday morning last - Messrs. C. Welsh, W. Nelson.PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN ENTERED.
Schr. Abeona, Praught, Halifax; Goods.
Brigantine Swan, Lamzed, do. do.CLEARED.
Schr. Caroline, Bassett, Bridgewater; Timber, Deals, &c. - by James Yeo.
Schr. Reform, Hewitt, Halifax; Produce.[GC}
Royal Gazette Tues., 29 Dec., 1840:
WRECKS
The Schr. Governor Reid, Captain Tynes, arrived at Bermuda, on the 14th inst., 13 days from Prince Edward Island, with loss of deck load - experienced a tremendous hurricane on the coast of Bermuda, which lasted nearly 4 days - wind N.E.; during this time the crew was obliged to keep themselves in the cabin, or else they would have been washed overboard - for three days without any sustenance except bread and cold water. She received considerable injury. Much credit is due to the Captain for his good management in such a time of need.
The schr. Ariel, Spence, from P.E. Island, bound to Limerick, out 28 days, was fallen in with on the 28th Nov., by the brig Eliza Moore, which arrived at Westport, England. The Ariel was in a horrible condition, having been struck by a heavy sea which carried away the bowsprit, fore and main topmast, bulwarks, boats, binnacle and tiller, and had the decks swept. Was supplied with provisions, and left standing in for Galway Bay.
The brig Collina, of Devonshire, from P.E. Island for Bideford, was drove ashore near London, about 16th ult. - the whole of the crew, except two, were drowned.
SPOKEN.- By the Rival, on the 36th (sic) Nov., lat. 44 20, lon 40, brig Minerva, from P.E. Island, bound to Bideford.[FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CONCERNED.]
THE Sale of the Brig ARDENT, Sails, Rigging, Anchors, cables, &c. ALSO The CARGO of said Brig, Advertised to be Sold at Auction, on the 15th instant, will positively take place on Wednesday, the Sixth January, 1841, at the hour of 10 o'clock, a.m. at McWilliams Mills, Lot 7. JOSEPH HIGGINS, Broker. Egmont Bay, 22d Dec., 1840. [GC]Colonial Herald Sat., 16 July, 1842 :
LAUNCHED:
On the 8th inst., from the Ship-yard of Messrs. D. Lawson and Sons, Covehead, a fine Schooner of 150 tons, old measurement, called the Margaret, of superior mould, said by competent judges to be, in strength and fastening, as good a vessel as the Island can produce.
On the 9th inst., from the Ship-yard of Mr. Henry Marquand, Murray Harbour, a superior built Brig, of 270 tons, new measurement built for Mr. John Davis, jun., Charlottetown, called the Sir Henry Huntley. [GC]
Royal Gazette 18 Oct., 1842:
Arrived on Sunday last, H.M. steam-ship Columbia from Shediac.
LAUNCHED. - At Royal Cove, Souris, on the 16th Sept. by Mr. James McGillvray, a first rate built brigantine called the William Gay Black, of 174 tons, o.m., for Messrs. L. & A. Macdonald, Merchants.
Launched from the Ship Yard of Messrs. Joseph & Samuel Robinson on the 6th inst. a schooner called the Nelson, 118 tons. She was built for Messrs. S. Nelson & Son, and is said to be a superior vessel.
On the 5th inst. from the Ship Yard of Mr. W. White, Elliot River, a brigantine called the Elizabeth.
Passengers. In the Pocahontas, from Pictou, on Tuesday last - James Primrose, James Purvis, and J.W. Davis Esquires.
In the Albion, from do. on Friday - Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Fraser, Mr. Trimmeran. [GC]
Edward Nash, a passenger in the Ann Kenny, was unfortunately killed last night, about 9 o'clock, by falling between that vessel and the Queen's Wharf. He came here with a view of providing a home for his family, which he left in England. The deceased was formerly a Steward on board of an East Indiaman.
FALL GOODS JUST received per barque Ann Kenny, from London, a large and general assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season, which will be sold wholesale and retail, at very reduced prices, for Cash only. D. REDDIN. Oct. 17, 1842.
PASSAGE TO LONDON, THE fine fast sailing copper fastened barque ANN KENNY, John Baldwin, Commander, will sail from Three Rivers, for London about 10th November next, has superior accommodation, for Cabin Passengers. Apply on board, or to DANIEL BRENAN. Charlottetown, 17th Oct., 1842. N.B. - The Ann Kenny will sail from London, positively on 25th March next, weather permitting, with Goods and Passengers, direct for Charlottetown. Persons desirous to avail themselves of so desirable a conveyance, will please apply in London to Messrs. John Barelli, & Co. No. 11 Castle Street, Holborn; or to Charles Walton, Esq., Newman's Court, Cornhill.
FREIGHT OR CHARTER FOR ST. JOHN'S, N. F. - The Brigantine ELIZABETH, now lying at North River Point, will sail for St. John's, Newfoundland, on or about the 25th inst. For Freight or Charter apply to Mr. Jonathan Percy, on Board. A few cabin Passengers can be accommodated. [GC]
Colonial Herald Sat., 3 Dec., 1842:
The Steamer St. George left Georgetown, on Wednesday morning last, for Pictou, with the Mails for England, &c. but owing to the extremely boisterous and wintry state of the weather since that time, has not yet been able to return. In consequence of this detention, we have nothing new to lay before our readers. We have, however continued our extracts from late English papers, which we trust will prove interesting. Should an English mail arrive prior to our next publication - which we anticipate will be the case - we shall issue an Extra containing a Summary of the latest news.
The Schr. Isabella, Wm. Martin, master, sailed from Miramichi, on the morning of the 20th ult. On the evening of that day, she experienced a heavy gale, which threw her on her beamends, and on the following morning, about 5 o'clock, she was driven on the S.W. reef of St. Peter's Island, where she now lies dismasted - the tide rising and falling in her - Crew saved.
The Shr. Waltron, Moore, from Halifax, for this Port, was wrecked at the entrance of Little Harbour, near Mergomish, on the 22d ult. - Crew and cargo saved [GC].
The ship Orient, Captain Leuty, from Quebec, bound to London, with a cargo of Timber &c. after experiencing heavy weather in the Gulph, sprung a leak, and being off the harbour of Three Rivers, on Saturday morning, requiring assistance, the steamer St. George, Captain Matheson, took her in tow, and succeeded in bringing her to an anchor, where she now remains in safety, off Georgetown, with six feet of water in the hold [GC].
Colonial Herald Sat., 10 Dec., 1842:
The Steamer St. George has ceased plying for the season and we are happy to learn that the affairs of the Company to which she belongs exhibit a far more gratifying appearance than it was generally anticipated they would present at the close of the year. The difficulties inseparable from the first establishment of an undertaking of this description, together with the unprecedented depression in business, both here and elsewhere, during the past summer, have been such as to render the state of things extremely gratifying to all concerned. A full and, we trust satisfactory statement of the proceedings of the Company will shortly be laid before the public [GC].
Colonial Herald 17 Dec., 1842:
The ship Orient, of Falmouth, J. Leuty, master, which was towed into the harbour of Three Rivers by the Steamer St. George, on the 26th ult., with six feet of water in her hold, after being partially discharged and having undergone considerable repairs, has again been got ready for sea, and will proceed on her voyage to London on Monday or Tuesday next, weather permitting. The expedition with which the business has been dispatched at this advanced period of the season, reflects the highest credit on all parties concerned. The harbour of Three Rivers is still, we understand, entirely free from ice [GC].
Royal Gazette, Jan 17, 1843:
Ships sold in Nfld:
"The Schooner Mayflower, owned by Mr. H. Webster; Symmetry, owned by Mr. S, Mutch and others; Jane Dalrymple, owned by Mr. B. Webster; Dolphin, owned by Mr Joseph Dingwell, Bay Fortune; Kate, owned by Mr. B Davies; and two vessels belonging to Messrs. G & W. Saunderson, St. Peter's."Colonial Herald 13 May, 1843:
NEW FERRY-BOAT.-- Mr. Hubbard's new Ferry-boat, the CHARLES, commenced plying between the Queen's Wharf and McKie's Cove, near the Warren Farm - a distance of about two miles and a half - on Wednesday last. The CHARLES is decidedly the handsomest, most substantial, and commodious Ferry-boat we have hitherto had plying upon our harbour; and we sincerely trust she may prove amply remunerative to her spirited proprietor. At present the CHARLES is intended to ply on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. As soon, however, as a more frequent communication may be found requisite, she will run at shorter intervals, and ultimately, we have no doubt will ply daily. The fares are extremely moderate, and the undertaking is, in our opinion, ever more worthy of the warmest encouragement from the public. [GC]
The Islander, May 19, 1843:
Launched from the shipyard of Hon P. S. Macnutt,