28 January 1851

Petition of Committee of Trustees for Dartmouth Common. Lieutenant Governor agrees to appoint a tribunal to look into the present dispute concerning the Trustees.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 34

7 March 1851

Letter from J. McNeill, J.P. St. Mary's Bay, complaining about his dismissal.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 35

31 March 1851

Petition from Richard Pence, fisherman, asking for his release so that he can fish. Supported by Archie Hutcheson of the Penitentiary (released).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 36

1 April 1851

Memorial from John Hatch, Halifax, requesting the release of his son, John from the penitentiary. His son is in danger of losing an arm and his wife is bed ridden as a result of losing a leg.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 37

3 April 1851

Petition of Alexander Grant, North West Arm, Sydney, confined for attempted rape. Asks release so that he can support his mother (pardoned).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 38

17 May 1851

Petition of Daniel Mullowny, inkeeper, Kentville, who has been refused a liquor license. Request for renewal refused.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 39

27 June 1851

Memorial of John Fraser, teacher, Maitland Township, Richmond County, an unsuccessful applicant for position of census taker. Asks for reconsideration.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 40

31 October 1851

Petition, John Patterson, Amherst, County Jailer, complaining he has not been paid for providing lodging and board to insolvent debtors. Also complaints the Sheriff tried to evict him (numerous documents attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 41

1852

Letter concerning investigation of charges against Thomas Wheelock, Magistrate, County of Annapolis.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 42

10 March 1852

Petition of Richard Stephens, Digby, stating that Magistrate Edward Hogan assaulted him and a young girl. Charges Hogan's public and private conduct are deplorable. Hogan denies all charges.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 43

25 March 1852

Samuel P. Fairbanks to Colonial Secretary concerning his dismissal from the public service.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 44

29 March 1852

Memorial of Samuel P. Fairbanks, former Provincial Secretary concerning his dismissal in 1849. Asks that he receive just compensation.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 45

30 March 1852

Memorial, John Morse, River Philip, Justice of the Peace for 30 years. Asks for an impartial tribunal to determine why he was removed from his position.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 46

29 April 1852

Colonial Secretary acknowledge receipt of memorial from S.P. Fairbanks and promises 'to bear his case in favorable recollection whenever the Provincial Government shall think fit to recommend him for an appointment.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 47

13 June 1852

Petition of George R. Grassie, Annapolis, complaining that Israel Williams Ruggles, J.P., assaulted his fourteen year old son. Ruggles denies charges including one that he attempted to bribe the jury.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 48