British American Journal: Recent submissions
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-09-24An announcement from the publisher that the St. Catharines Journal will soon be printed, the print press and types were purchased from the British Colonial Argus; several advertisements for the sale of Crown lands and Clergy Reserve lands;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-09-10Several ads for sale of Crown lands and Clergy Reserves; the Farmers’ Joint Stock Banking Company will be issuing bills beginning in October; a new newspaper named the British Canada by Samuel Heron has begun circulating in Niagara; Royal assent received to increase the number of bills in stock at several local banks;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-08-13Several ads for sale of Crown lands and Clergy Reserves; an article on the extensive sale of Indian Lands near the Grand River; the Grand River Navigation Co. will launch their new steam boat that will travel from Dunnville free of charge; the Transit steam boat has commenced running between Toronto and Niagara every Sunday;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-08-06Several ads for sale of Crown lands and Clergy Reserves; the Earl of Gosford has been appointed Royal Commissioner to settle the differences in Lower Canada; the Farmers’ Bank held a general election to determine their Board of Directors;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-07-23Several ads for sale of Crown lands and Clergy Reserves; the Cayuga Glass Company has been established; a former slave family from the Southern States had run away to Upper Canada to hide, and were kidnapped, the Black population of Niagara took pursuit of the kidnappers and two were tried (John Henderson and Henry Craig); a bill has passed in New York for the enlarging of the Hudson and Erie Canal the whole length of the line;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-06-25Stocks continue to be sold for the new Farmers’ Bank; an article on the increase in banking and paper money; an update on the annual Cattle Show of Niagara; an ad for the return of a runaway indented apprentice;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-06-04The letter from the editor considers the operations of the Welland Canal; Pelham’s Youth Temperance Society was held, officers listed for the present year; new Ministers announced in London; a list of the elected Directors for the Welland Canal Company;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-05-21The first monthly report of the Welland Canal Company is printed; an advertisement for the New Farmers’ Bank in Toronto
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-05-07An address by Lieut. Gen. Lord Aylmer to the Royal Commissioner; an article regarding Lower Canada’s opposition to Great Britain; an address from the publisher noting the printing year has completed; Sir Robert Peel brought in a Dissenters’ Marriage Bill; Matthias the Prophet was deemed not guilty by a jury; several brief articles of farming tips;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-04-30An update from the House of Assembly regarding paying Mackenzie and O’Grady; lists of Acts passed by both Houses of Parliament during the last session; the King of England’s speech before the House of Commons; the Welland Canal reopens for the season
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-04-23Coverage of the debate on the Clergy Reserve Question from the House of Assembly; Mr. Rykert’s Speech on trade before the House of Assembly; a list of bills passed by the House of assembly during the first session of the 12th Provincial Parliament; a dispute between Ohio and Michigan regarding border territory; a history of the territory of the Grand River
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-04-16A copy of Mr. Merritt’s speech on provincial banking before the House of Assembly; provincial Parliament to be prorogued, a list of bill that have passed the lower House are noted; part two of a letter to the editor regarding the editorial on banking;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-04-09Updates from the Upper Canada House of Assembly, the Committee on Trade’s Resolutions; financial statement of the Agricultural Bank’s assets in relation to an inquiry regarding their practices; census of Grantham Township; several articles related to the state of the Agricultural Bank;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-04-01Updates from the Upper Canada House of Assembly; General Statement of the Affairs of the Bank of Upper Canada; a list of the seats in the new House of Commons in the Imperial Parliament; Toronto’s contested election is decided in favour of the sitting member, Mr. Small; part one of a letter to the editor regarding the editorial on banking; several articles relating to the banking system in Upper Canada;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-03-19A lengthy update on the Leeds election; the Committee on Grievances for the House of Assembly made a report regarding Bishop McDonell’s use of government funds; Louth Harbour Company has begun work to create a harbour; significant Church Reform planned in London by Sir Robert Peel; an article on the importance of teaching children to value hard work on the farm;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-03-05Extract of a despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, addressed to the Lieutenant Governor; Extracts from the Report of the select committee appointed to examine and report on the expediency of establishing a Provincial Bank within the province; an update from the House of Assembly; election in Leeds contested, the election to be set aside;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-02-26Several letters from T. Spring Rice regarding several pieces of correspondence submitted to the House of Assembly of Upper Canada, including one regarding loan forgiveness for the Welland Canal; a continuation of the debate on Hume’s letter in the House of Assembly; from the United States, an article notes that a “nest of land pirates” was discovered in New Jersey; a letter from Egerton Ryerson to the Attorney General regarding the connection of the Methodist church and the Wesleyan Methodist church in England;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-02-12A letter (and response) from John B. Robinson to Sir John Colborne; a debate on Hume’s letter in the House of Assembly; the grist-mill owned by Messrs Beckette on 12 Mile Creek burned down completely due to an accidental fire; Toronto City Corporation voided the election and a new election to be completed; an article arguing the legislature should endeavour to educate the people through popular education; a letter from the Hallowel Free Press noting they must shut down due to lack of punctual payment; an article on the importance of bathing and keeping clean;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-02-05A letter (and response) from John B. Robinson to Sir John Colborne advocating for changes to the legal system; an article on the York currency and its inefficiencies; a list of the new British Cabinet Ministers; Princess Victoria is betrothed to Prince William Alexander Constantine; the first report of the Grand River Navigation Company;
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British American JournalHiram Leavenworth, 1835-01-15An article on a dinner conversation with the Earl of Durham; an update on the Toronto City election; minutes of the St. Catharines Temperance Society’s annual meeting; an advice column for farmers;
