1854

Memorial of inhabitants of Hunt's Point and White Point asking for the appointment of a magistrate in their district. Asks to be set off as a separate district as they live some distance from Liverpool (29 signatures).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 109

13 January 1854

Memorial, inhabitants of St. Mary's complaining of the monopoly of offices held by Hugh McDonald, Sherbrooke. MacDonald claims he earns only œ16 a year from his offices. Simply a matter of disgruntled Tories.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 110

13 January 1854

Memorial, inhabitants of St. Mary's complaining of the monopoly of offices held by Hugh McDonald, Sherbrooke. MacDonald claims he earns only œ16 a year from his offices. Simply a matter of disgruntled Tories.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 111

23 February 1854

Petition, Queens County, David Kempton and John Kempton Jr., concerning a land dispute.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 112

29 March 1854

Petition, William Palmer, Lents Head, stating that in September 1853, the 'Tweed' was wrecked. Says he bought the ship and repaired it. Asks for registry. Customs people demanding proof of purchase, no mortgage, etc.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 113

29 March 1854

Petition, William Palmer, Lents Head, stating that in September 1853, the 'Tweed' was wrecked. Says he bought the ship and repaired it. Asks for registry. Customs people demanding proof of purchase, no mortgage, etc.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 114

24 April 1854

Petition, Richard Stephens, Digby, complaining of the conduct of Edward Hogan, J.P.. He is a 'drunkard' and has been selling liquor illegally. Hogan actually resigned in October 1853.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 115

16 June 1854

Petition, Andrew Barclay, Shelburne, stating that he purchased William Power's land, east side Roseway River. His claims are rejected by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 116

20 June 1854

Petition, Thomas C. Millett, Lieutenant, 4th Battalion, Chester Regiment, Lunenburg County Militia, complaining about a deserter who escaped from jail. B. Zwicker, Mahone Bay, gives details of the escape.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 117

20 June 1854

Petition, Thomas C. Millett, Lieutenant, 4th Battalion, Chester Regiment, Lunenburg County Militia, complaining about a deserter who escaped from jail. B. Zwicker, Mahone Bay, gives details of the escape.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 118

6 July 1854

B.H. Norton, U.S. Consul, Pictou to Lieutenant Governor, discussing the need to establish a Public Hospital for the accommodation of invalid seamen at Pictou.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 119

1854

Memorial, William Kidston and William Jones, J.P.'s, Victoria County, and Robert Christy, merchant, Baddeck, complaining that Sheriff Duncal NacDonald refused to provide some guard against Neil McLean, Washabuck, accused of break and enter (copy of complaint attached).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 120

22 August 1854

W.A. Henry, Antigonish, gives details on a recent trial for murder at Sydney.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 121

1854

Alen Thom, encloses a draft of a report on the official establishment in Nova Scotia for publication in the Irish Almanac and Imperial Official Directory. Asks that any necessawry corrections be made.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 122

15 September 1854

Captain Robert Spurr, 'A' Co. Militia, Annapolis County, protests the removal of three brass field pieces from Annapolis Royal to Halifax. Claims they have been used by the militia and asks that the removal be stopped.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 123