July 24, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteForged Bank NotesWithin these few days several strangers have been taken into custody, charged with circulating forged bank notes and counterfeit gold coin. The…
July 19, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteKingston [sic] Palace, May 24, 1819This morning, at a quarter past 4 o’clock, the Duchess of Kent was happily delivered of a Princess. Her…
Editor’s note: Articles from the archives are reproduced with the original vocabulary, spelling and punctuation. Explanatory notes may be added as necessary.July 9, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteLondon - Yesterday…
July 4, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe SeasonSince the 22nd ult., till today, there has fallen more or less rain daily. Principally uncommonly heavy showers, following one another in quick…
June 25, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleSt. Jean Baptiste – The Society of St. John the Baptist celebrated the festival of their patron Saint yesterday with a procession of unusual…
June 19, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleAn Unlicensed Chimney Sweep – A young lad residing in the suburban part of this city made a wager yesterday with one of his…
June 11, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleIn the Senate, Mr. Mitchell moved … “An act respecting masters and mates of ships and shipping of seamen.” … The bill had not…
June 7, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteLachine CanalMontreal – We hear with pleasure that shares in the Lachine Canal are sought with avidity, from the estimate of its probable proceeds,…
May 31, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleFire destroyed the chapel of the Grey Nuns and a large part of their convent. This was the second time the nuns had experienced…
May 25, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteVaccinationSome accounts have been published by Dr. Albin, of Constantinople [Istanbul], and Dr. Lafond, of Salonika, to show that vaccination has the power of…