12 March 1850

Correspondence concerning Mr. Robertson, of the Customs Department, who is accused of having drunk a toast to George Washington. Robertson denies that any such event happened at Pictou.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 18

6 April 1850

Petition of Thomas Smith, St. Margaret's Bay, fisherman who committed larceny while drunk. George Boutillier agrees to employ Smith. Mayor Pryor agrees to release if Smith will stay out of Halifax for six months (pardoned).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 19

8 May 1850

Petition of Edward Noiles, Nappan River, reporting that due to famine many in the area have had to turn to fishing shad at the mouth of the Nappan and Maccan Rivers. Local fisherman have attempted to drive them away. Asks some part of the fishing grounds be set aside for them.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 20

10 June 1850

Petition of William Skinner, Halifax, who came to Nova Scotia from Britain in 1817. Has lost the papers which proved he was entitled to land in Canada. Now asks for land in Nova Scotia. A tailor by trade.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 21

27 June 1850

Petition of Charles R. Pearson, proprietor of the 'principal Hotel in Truro,' asking for a licence to sell liquor.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 22

17 June 1850

Inhabitants of Onslow complaining about the delivery of mail on Sunday (29 signatures).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 23

26 July 1850

Petition of John W. and David S. Fairbanks, fish merchants, Arichat, complaining that the inspector was so slow in coming to inspect their fish that the catch was in danger of spoiling. John F. Fuller, inspector, replies that he was prompt in his service. Claims that the fish were improperly packed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 24

29 October 1850

John Hill, Wallace, Controller of Customs, asks for a leave of absence to visit his native country, England, and recommends Stephen Fulton as his replacement.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 25

13 September 1850

David Whelan, Sydney, in jail for not paying rent. Says that his family of seven was starving and that he could not raise the money.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 26

2 November 1850

Petition of Thomas Brown, cooper, Port Medway, complaining of actions of Philip Carten, J.P. James Mitchell, constable, Mille Village says some of the suits are false (lengthy series of correspondence attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 27

1850

Petition of residents of Pope's Harbour, Spry Harbour and adjacent harbours complaining about a petition presented by Edward Middleman, J.P. Most of the 200 signatures were children (signed by 270 names).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 28

12 November 1850

Letter from M. Gordon, late Controller of Customs at Cumberland County, stating that he has written England concerning his salary.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 29

13 November 1850

S.P. Fairbanks enclose a letter which he wishes forwarded to Colonial Secretary.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 30

4 November 1850

Petition of Sarah Grant, North West Arm, Sydney, whose son is on jail for assault. Asks his release so that he can support her (supported by 123 names).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 32

24 January 1851

Letter of recommendation for James Beddo, Windsor Road. Nine petitions with 700 names solicit his release from jail.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 33