Kj^ .0^ ^ „f^ '^{f^ ^U / ^.7 SESSIONAL PAPERS VOJLUME 7 FIRST SESSION OF THE TENTH PARLIAMENT OP THE DOMINION OF CANADA SESSION 1905 VOLUME XXXTX '< ^, 5 Edw. VIL Alphabetical ludex to Sessional Papers. A. 1905 ^See also Numerical List, page 5. Ai^PHABETICAL INDEX OF THE SESSIONAL PAPERS OF THE PARLIAMENT OF CANADA FIRST SESSION, TENTH PARLIAMENT, 190 5. Adulteration of Food 14 Agriculture, Annual Report 15 Agriculture Committee 100 Alberta Postal Business Aliens, Emploj'ment of Aluminum Anthracite Coal Arbitration-Intercolonial vs. G . T . R . Archives, Canadian Auditor General, Annual Report . . . . Autonomy in Xorth-west R Bait Freezers Banks, Chartered Banks, Unpaid Balances in. Benrier, J. P Blair, Hon. A. G Bonds and Securities Branch Royal Mint British Canadian Loan and Investn)ent Co. Cables of the Empire Canada -Cape Breton Accident , 6;" Canada Eastern Railway Canadian Cattle Canadian Loan and Investment Co Canadian Pacific Railway : — Business with Interior Department Lands sold by Caplin and Paspebiac Railway Chartered Banks . . Chateau-Richer .... Civil Service : — Appointments and Promotions 69, Examiners , Insurance List Superannuations 1 73 36c 86 113 50 18 1 53 108 6 7 o8d 54 45 125 84 , 65rt 101 56 84 51 52 124 6 63 132 31 42 30 39 C Commercial Agents 77, 77^ Coombs, Henry F 145 Criminal Statistics 17 Customs Tariff Amendment 67 D Dividends unpaid in Banks 7 Dominion Coal Co 142 Dominion Lands 48, 49 131 Dominion Police., 44 Dorchester Election 68 Drummond Counties Railway 120 Dumping Clauses Qj Election Forms 59 Election of 1904 37 Electric Light, Inspection of 13 Emigration to Canada 139 Esquimalt Defences 128 Estimates 3 to 5a Exchequer Court iqq Experimental Farms ig Exports to United States 114 F Federal District gg Fisheries, Annual Report 2J Fishing Bounty 46, 105 Fort William Harbour 119 Fort William Telephone System 104 Fruit Marks Act 37 G Gas, Inspection of 13 General Election, 1904 37 Geographic Board 21a Geological Survey Report 26 Georgian Bay Islands 141 5 E-hv, VII Alphabetical Index to Sessional Papars. A. 1905 G Graham, W.M., Rei>ort of 140 Grain Survey Boards 123 Grand Trunk Pacific liailwaj' : — Commissioners and Staff <>2 Construction Commission (J2a Em])l()yment of Aliens Siia Interior Report, Transcontinental Com- missioners <)2c Liability incurred by Canada Ill Grazing Leases, N.W.T 143 Greene, George S 00a H Halifax and^Esquimalt Defences 128 Halifax Fishery Award 109, 109a Harbour Buoys 82 Harbour Commissioners 23 Homesteads, North-west Territories 131 Hudson's Baj' Exploration 14<3 I Imports frora"'United States 114 Indenture, Dominion Coal Co 142 Indian Affairs, Annual Report ». . 27 Inland Revenue, Annual Report 12 Insurance, Abstract 9 Insurance, Annual Report ... 8 Intercolonial Railway : — Arbitration with G.T.R 50 Box and Flat Cars 74 Compensation 'Claims 79 Odbur White 58 Transport of Hay 76, 7(ja Interior, Annual Report 25 Isle Bizard . 92, 115 Italian Immigration ... 366 J Joliette Railway Survey (52i Justice, Annual Report 34 K Kaministiquia River 119 King's Regulations for Militia 43 Labour, D.^partm'^nt of, Ann'inl Report. . , 3G Lands in North-west GC<, Gfia Lands in Provisional Districts 80 Lawson, Henry'Curtis 58e Library of Parliament, Annual Report .... S3 Lighthouses ... . 137 Lot 4438- A., Quebec 144 Lyall, P. & Sons CO Macdonald Voters' Lists 11 2a Manitoba Boundaries 102 Marine and Fisheries, Contracts 95 Marine and I'^isheries — Lighthouses 137 Marine, Annual Report 21 Marquette Voters' Lists 112'/ Matheson, Mr., Report of 105 Measures, Inspection of 13 Medal, South African War 129 Memorandum of Militia Council 130 Meteorological Service . . 71 Militia and Defence, Annual Report 35 Militia Regulatic.ns 43 Mint in Canada 125 Montreal Harbour Sheds S3, 90, 90a Montreal Turnpike Trust 91 Moodie, Superintendent J. D 138 Mounted Police 28 Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association. . .127, 127a N North Atlantic Trading Co. North-west Territories : — 139 Autonomy . . 53 Grazing Leases 143 Lands C), 66a Mounted Police 28 Provisional Districts 97 School Lands 135 School Ordinances 98 Voters' Lists 112 Water Rights 117 O Ottawa, Fedei-al District Over-rulings of Treasury Board. 96 38 Paris Exhibition 145 Patent Medicines 85 Penitentiaries, Annual Report 34 Pere Marquette Railroad . SGr, 36rf Police, Dominion 41 Police, North-west Mounted 28 Port Arthur Harbour 119 Port Arthur Telephone System 104 Postmaster General, Annual Report 24 Pound Net Licenses 110 Prince Edward Island : — Additional Subsid.y 134 Branch Railway Lines 13G Charlottetown Station 103 Grand View Station 118 Railway 79 Rules of Supreme Court 61 Village Green 125 Winter Communication 89, 116 Provincial Subsidies 99 5 Edw. Vir. Alphabetical Index to Sessional Pa[)ers. A. 1905 p Public Accounts, Annual Report 2 Public Buildings 121 Public Printing and Stationery 32 Public Works, Annual Report 19 Q Quebec, Lot 4438- A 144 R Railway Accidents 75 Railway Commission.. 57, 57a, 626 Railwaj's and Canals, Annual Report 20 Rebellion of 1885 47 R'^venue in North-west Territories 60 Ritchie, Jame? 586 Royal Mint 125 S Secretary of State, Annual Report 29 School Lands in Xorth-west 135 Shareholders in Chartered Banks 6 Shfelburne Postmaster 58a Shipping, List of 216 Shakin, Ivan 107 Sorel Shipyard 70 South African War Medal 129 Steamboat Accidents 75 Ste. Genevieve 92 Submarine Signal Co., Boston 72 Subsidies to Provinces 99 Subsidies to Railwaj's and Canals Ill Surveyor General, Report of 25a T Telephone System 104 Thermograph Records 93 to 936 Thessalon Post Ottice 122 Trade and Commerce, Annual Report 10 Trade and Navigation, Annual Report ... 11 Transcontinental Railway, see G.T.P.R. Treasury Board Over-rulings 38 Unclaimed Balances in Banks 7 Unforeseen Expenses 40 United States, Imports and Ex|>orts 114 V Vegetables from United States 55 Verdun, Floods at 81 Vessels, List of 216 Voters' Lists 78, 112 to 1126 W Weights, Measures, etc 13 Welland Canal 94 Yukon : — Orders in Council 147 Ordinances 41 Telegrams in re Election 64 u 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 See also Alphabetical Index, page 1. LIST OF SESSIONAL PAPERS Arranged in Numerical Order, with their titles at full length ; the Dates iclieu Ordered and when presented to the Houses of Parliament ; the JVame of the Senator or Member ic/io moved for each Sessicnal Paper, and whether it is ordered to be Printed or Not Printed. Volume II. Fourth Census of Canada, 1901. Natural Products. Presented Kith .January, 1905, by Hon. S. A. Fisher Sec Vol. B., Sessional Papers of 1904. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1. (This volume is bound in two parts.) 1. Report of the Auditor General, for the fiscal year ended 30th .Tune, 1904. Partial report presented 23rd .January and 30th .January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier ; also on 20th February, by Hon. S. A. Fisher ...... Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 2. 2. Public Accounts of Canada, for the fiscal year ended 30th .June. 1904. Presented 16th January, 1905, by Hon. W. Paterson Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 3. Estimates of the sums required for the services of Canada, for the j'ear ended 30th June, 1906. Pre- sented 18th .January 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Ija-urier.. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 4. Supplementary Estimates for the year ending 30th .June, 1905. Presented 17th May, 1905, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 4a. Further Supplementary Estimates for the year ending 30th .June, 1905. Presented 4th July, 1905, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 5. Supplementary Estimates for the year ending 30th June, 1906. Presented 4th July, 1905, by Hon. W. S.Fielding Priiited for both distribution and sessional papers. oa. Further Supplementary Estimates for the year ending 30th June, 1906. Presented 12th July, 190-5, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional paj^ers. 6. List of .Shareholders in the Chartered Banks of Canada, as on 31st December, 1904. Presented 12th April, 1905, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribtition and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 3. 7. Report of dividends remaining unjjaid, unclaimed balances and unpaid drafts and bills of exchange in Chartered Banks of Canada, for five years and upwards, prior to December ."1, 1904. Presented 9th June, 1905, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 8. Report of the Superintendent of Insurance, for the year ended 31st December, 1904. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 9. Abstract of Statements of Insurance Companies in Canada, for the year ended 31st December, 1904. Presented 17th April, 1905, by Hen. W. S. Fielding. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 5 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME 4. 10. Report of the Department of Trade an'i Commerce, for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Pre- sented 31st January, 1905, by Hon. W. Patersoi: , . Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 5. 1 1. Tables of the Trade and Navigation of Canada, for the fiscal yaar ended SOtli J\ine, 1904. Presented IGtIi January, 1905, by 'Hon. W. Paterson P7-intcd for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME G. 12. Inland Revenues of Canada. Excise, etc., for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented IGth January, 1905, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 13. Inspection of Weights, Measures, Gas and Electric Light, for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented Kith January, 1905, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur. Printed for both distribution and sessional paptcrs. 14. Report on Adulteration of Food, for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 7th April, 1905, by Hon. L. P. Brodeur Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 15. Report of the Minister of Agriculture, for the year ended 31st October, 1904. Presented 31st January, 1905, by Hon. S. A. Fisher Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 16. Report of the Director and Officers of the Experimental Farm.,s, for the year 1904. Presented 11th May, 1905, by Hon. S. A. Fisher Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 7. 17. Criminal Statistics for the year ended 30th September, 1904. Printed for both distriJmtion and sessional papers. 18. Report on Canadian Archives, 1904. Presented 31st May, 1905, by Hon. S. A. Fisher. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 8. 19. Report of the Minister of Public Works, for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 9th February, 1905, by Hon. C. S. Hyman Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 20. Annual Report of the Department of Railways and Canals, for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 13th February, 1905, by Hon. H. R. Emmerson. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 9. 21. Report of the Department of Marine and Fisheries (Marine), for the fiscal year ended .30th June, 190 i. Presented 23rd January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 21a. Fifth Annual Report of the Geographic Board of Canada, containing all decisions to .30th June, 1904, Presented 7th February, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Printed for both distribution and sessioncd papers. 216. List of Shipping issued by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, being a list of vessels on the registry books of Canada, on the 31st December, 1904. Presented 5th June, 1905, by Hon. J. R. F. Prefontaine Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 22. Report of the Department of Marine and Fisheries (Fisheries), for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 16th March, 1905, by Hon. J. R. F. Prefontaine. Printed for both distribution and sessional pjapers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 10. 23. Report of the Harbour Commissioners, etc., 1904. . .Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 24. Report of the Postmaster General, for the year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 17th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for both distribution arid sessional papers. 25. Annual Report of the Department of the Interior, for the fiscal year ended 30th June, 1904. Presen- ted 2nd February, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 6 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 COIiTTENTS OF VOLUME 11. 25a. Revolt of the Survejor General orDrminion;_Laiids for the year ending 30th June 1904. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 26. Summary Report of the Geological Survey Department for thecaleudar year 1904. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 27. Annual Report of the Department of Indian Affairs, for the fiscal year ended 30th June 1904. Pre- sented 23rd January, 1905, bj- Sir Wilfrid'Laurier. .Printed for Jioth distribution and sessional pa per?. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 12. 28. Report of the Royal N. rth-West Mounted Police. 1904. Presented 21st*March, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for[both distribidion and sessional papers. 29. Report of the Secretary of State of Canada, for the year ended 31st December, 1904. Presented 4th May, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for'Jjoth' distribidion and sessional papers. 30. Civil Service List of Canada, 1904. Presented l(3th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Printed for both distribution and sessional pajiers. 31. Report of the Board of Civil Service Examiners, for the year ended 31st December, 1904. Presented 4th May, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Printed for bothldistribidion and sessional papers. 32. Annual Report of the Department of Public';Printing_and Stationery, for the year ended 30th .June, 1901. Presented 19th April, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Printed for both dislribution and sessional papers. 33. Report of the Joint Librarians of Parliament for the year[1904. Presented 12th Januarj', 1905, by the Hon. The Speaker Printed for sessional papers. 34. Report of the Minister of Justice as to Penitentiaries of ^Canada, for the year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 30th January, 1905, by Hon. C. Fitzpatrick. Printed for both distribution and setsional ptapers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 13. 35. Report of the Department of Militia and Defence of Canada, for the year ended 31st December, 1904. Presented 14th April, 1905, by Sir Frederick Borden. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 36. Report of the Department of Labour, for tiie year ended 30th June, 1904. Presented 17th Januarj% 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier ... Printed fir both distribution and sessional pap ers. 36«. Report of the commissioner and other documents, in the matter of the royal commission to inquire into the alleged employment of aliens in connection with the surveys of the proposed Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Presented 1st March, 1905, by Sir William Mulock. Printed for both distribidion and sessional papers. 366. The royal commission appointed to inquire into the immigration of Italian labourers to Montreal, and the alleged fraudulent practices of employment agencies. — Report of the commissioner and evidence. Presented 19th May, 1905, by Sir William Mulock. Printed for both distribution and sessional pa})ers. 36c. Report of the commissioner on the investigation into the alleged employment of aliens by the i'ere Marquette Railroad Company. Presented 19th May, 1905, by Sir William Mulock. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 36(?. Minutes of Evidence, Perc Marquette Railroad Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. CONTENTS OF VOLUME 14. 37. Return of the Tenth General Election for the House of Commons of Canada, held on the 27th day of October, 1904, and the 3rd day of November, 1904, followed by a Return of the By elections held during the Ninth Parliament. Presented 23rd .June, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 38. Return of over-rulings by the Treasury Board of the Auditor General's decisions between the sessions of 1904 and 1905. Presented 16th January, 1905, by Hon. W. Paterson ^ot ptrinted. 7 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME 14— Continued. 39. Statement of superannuations and retiring allowances in the civil service during the year ended 31st December, 1004, showing name, rank, salary, service, allowance and cause of retirement of each person superannuated or retired, and also whether vacancy filled by promotion or by new appoint- ment, and salary of any new appointee. Presented 16th January, 1905, by Hon. W. Pater.son. Ifot printed. 40. Return showing the exjjenditure on account of unforeseen exjjenses from the 1st July, 1004, to the 11th Janviary, 190.5, in accordance with the Appropriation Act of 1904. Presented IGth January, 190.5, by Hon. W. Paterson Not printed. 41. Ordinances of the Yukon Territory for the year 1904. Presented 17th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier JVot printed. 42. Statement in pursuance of section 17 of the Civil Service Insurance Act, for the year ending 30th June, 1904. Presented 17th January, 1905, by Hon. W. Paterson Not printed. 43. The King's Regulations aud Orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada. Presented 17th Jan- uary, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 44. Report of the Commissioner, Dominion Police Force, for the year 1904. Presented 17th January, 1905, by Hon. C. Fitzpatriek Not printed. 45. Detailed statement of all bonds and securities registered in the Department of the Secretary of State of Canada, since last Return, 23rd March, 1904, submitted to the Parliament of Canada under sec- tion 23, chapter 19 of the Revised Statutes of Canada. Presented 24th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier , Not printed. 46. Statement of fishing bounty expenditure for the year 1903-04. Presented 24th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 47. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 9th May, 1904, showing all papers, letters, petitions and resolutions in reference to payments of claims for losses arising out of the rebellion of 1885, in the North-west Territories. Presented 25th January, 1905. — Mr. Davis Not pjrintcd. 48. Return of orders in council which have been published in the Canada Gazette and in the British Columbia Gazette, between 1st January and 31st December, 1904, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of section .38 of the regulations for the survey, administration, disposal and manage- ment of Dominion lands within the 40-mile railway belt in the province of British Columbia. Pre- sented 27th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 49. Return of orders in council which have been published in the Canada Gazette between 1st January and 17th December, 1904, in accordance with the provisions of clause 91 of the Dominion Lands Act, chapter 54 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, and its amendments. Presented 27th January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 50. Papers in relation to the Arbitration: Intercolonial Railway vs. (irand Trunk Railway Company. Presented 31st January, 1905, by Hon. C. Fitzpatriek Not printed . 51. Return (in so far as the Department of the Interior is concerned) of copies of all orders in council, plans, papers and correspondence which are required to be presented to the House of Commons, under a resolution passed on 20th February, 1 882, since the date of the last return under such resolu- tion. Presented 31st January, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier . Not printed. 52. Return of all lands sold by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, from the 1st October, 1903, to the 1st October, 1904. Presented 1st February, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 53. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, for copies of all corres- pondence between the goverment of Canada, or any member thereof, and the government of the North-west Territories, or any of its members, in reference to the granting of provincial autonomy to the said territories, since the date of the last prorogation of parliament. Presented 8th February, 1905. — Mr. Monk Printed for sessional papers . 54. Retviru to an address of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, for a copy of the letter of re-signation of the Honourable A. G. Blair, as Chairman of the Board of Railway Commissioners, and of all correspondence in reference to the said resignation. Presented 9th February, 1905. - Mr. Monk Not printed. 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessioual Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME U—Continuecl. 55. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 30th January, 1905, showing the value of vege- tables imported from the United States, and entered at the ports of Montreal and Toronto, during the fiscal year ending the 30th of June, 1904 ; giving separately the values for the first and the last six months of said j'ear. Also a statement showing the value of canned, preserved or dried vegetables entered at said ports for said fiscal year ; and the amounts of duties collected at both ports in the above cases. Presented 9th February, 1905. — Mr. Monk Not printed. 56. Report of the Committee of the Honourable Privy Council of the 18th January, 1905, relative to the embargo on Canadian cattle. Presented 10th February, 1905, by Hon. S. A. Fisher. Printed/or sessional papers. 57. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 1st February, 1905, giving the names of all officials, clerks and employees on the pay-roll of the Board of Railway Commissioners for Canada, on the first of January, 1905, with the amount of salary in each ease. Presented 13th February, 1905. —Mr. Perley Printed for sessional papers. 57a. Report of the Board of Raihvay Commissioners for Canada: Part I. Report of proceedings of Board, February 1st to June 30th, 1905. Part II. Report of proceedings of Board, July 1st to December 31st, 1904. Presented 22iid May, 1905, by Hon. H. R. Emmerson I^ot printed. 58. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th January, 1905, for copies of the letters of Mr. Tiffen, general traffic manager, and J. E. Price, general superintendent, of the Intercolonial Railway, reporting Odbur White, station agent at Frederiction, N.B., as not qualified for his po- sition ; and of all other correspondence in the possession of the Government or the department of railways and canals, relating to the dismissal of said Odbur White. Presented 13th February, 1905.— Mr. Crocket ' ^ol printed. 58a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence, between the government or any minister, and any party or parties, concerning the dismissal of the postmaster at Shelburne, Ontario, on or about the 7th of March, 1903. Presented 28th Feb- ruary, 1905.— Mr. Barr Not printed. 586. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th March, 190.5, for copies of all corresixin- dence had with the minister of railways and canals, or any officer in his department, in reference to the dismissal of James Ritchie, inspector of masonry on the Trent Valley Canal, Gamebridge, and the appointment of his successor. Presented 5th April, 1905. — Mr. Foster Not printed. oSc. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence, papers, letters, recommendations, reports petitions, &c., in posse.ssion of the government or any member or official thereof, relating to the dismissal of Henry Curtis Lawson, as postmaster at Stanhope, Prince Edward Island, and the appointment of his successor. Presented 1st May, 1905. Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed. 58d. Return to an order of the House of Commons dated 20th February, 1905, for copies of correspon- dence between the government, or any minister, and any party or parties, concerning the dismissal of the postmaster at St. Claude, Manitoba, Mr. J. P. Benrier, on or about the 1st day of November, 1904. Presented 28th June, 1905.— Mr. Staples Not printed. 59. Return to an order of the House of Commons d-.vted 8th February, 1905, for copies of all forms and in- structions issued to the returning officers in the several provinces and territories for use in the recent general election for the house of commons. Presented 15th February, 1905.— Mr. Barker. Not printed. 60. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, showing the amount of revenue collected, (1) by the department of inland revenue ; (2) by the department of customs, during each of the past ten years ; and also in the aggregate during the same period, at the following points in the North-west Territories, VIZ. : Edmonton, Strathcona, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Maple Creek, Lethbridge, Coutts, Cardston and Macleod Presented 15th February, 1905.— Mr. Roche (Marquette) ^ot printed. 61. Copy of the rules made by the supreme court of judicature of the province of Prince Edward Island, pursuant to section 5.33 of the Criminal Code, 1892. Presented 16th Febriiary, 1905, by the Hon. The Speaker ^ot printed. 62. Return to an order of the Hou.se of Commons, dated 13th February, 190.5, showing the respective dates of appointments of the commissioners and working staff of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Commission ; and the total amount expended thereon to December 31, 1904, under the heads, (a) salaries of commissioners ; (t) salaries of staff ; (c) expenses ; (d) rental of quarters. Presented 17th February, 1905.— Mr. Foster . . .■ Printed for sessional papers. 9 5 Edw. VI f. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME U—Conlinucd. 62a. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 27th February, 1905, showing the total num- ber of officers, civil engineers and other employees now engaged in the surveys of the Transconti- nental Railway, and vvoi-ks connected therewith, under the Transcontinental Railway Construction Commission; the name and place of residence of each of the above persons at the time of his ap- pointment; and the functions and salaries of each of the above. Presented 9th March, 1905.— Mr. Gcrvais Printed for sessiomil papers. 626. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th March, 1905. for a statement showing : 1. The names of the civil engineers and others, who were employed by the railway commission to make a survey for a line of railway in the county of Joliette in Quebec province, dui-ing the months of Octo- ber and November, 1904. 2. The salary paid to each of said engineers and assistants for the work already performed in the said county of Joliette. 3. The number of days during which each of said engineers and a.ssistants was employed. 4. A copy of instructions given to said engineers ; also a copy of report with plan or other detailed information which said engineers have made. 5. A state- ment showing the expenses (other than salary or salaries) entailed for the completion of said work and survey thus made in the said county of Joliette. Presented 23rd March, 1905.— Mr. Monk. Not printed. 62c. Interim report of the Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway. Presented 22nd May, 1905, by Hon. H. R. Emmerson Printed for both distribution and sessional papier s. 63. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 23rd January, 1905, for a statem.jnt showing the amount of money spent by the government, or any department thereof, in the parish of Chateau- Richer, county of Montmorency, for building wharfs, piers, docks, breakwaters, etc., or for remov- mg boulders or rocks from the beach in front of said parish, or for any other public works, from the 1st of September, 1904, to the 15th of November of the same year. Presented 17th February, 1905. — Mr. Morin Not printed. 64. Copies of telegrams in connection with the late election in the Yukon Territory. Presented 17th February, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 65. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 1st February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence, telegrams, etc., which passed between the minister of marine and fisheries, or the deputy mmister of marine and fisheries, or any other official of the said department, and Captain R. Sal- mon, former wreck commissioner, in the matter of the Canada-Cape Breton investigation and the resignation of Captain Salmon from his position as wreck commissioner. Presented 20th February, 1905. — Mr. Ames Not printed. 65«. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated Gth March, 1905, of the "statement of the case" in the Canada- Cape Breton accident, as served by Captain Reid, of Montreal, upon witnesses whose certificates or license was liable to be dealt within connection with investigation regarding said casualty. Presented 4th April, 1905.— il/r. Ames Not pjrinted. 66. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, showing the total number of acres of public lands undisposed of in the several and respective provisional districts of the North- west Ten-itories of Canada. Presented 22nd February, 1905. — Mr. McCarthii {Calrjary). Printed for sessional papers . 66a. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 25th January, 1905, for copies of all orders in council, reports of the minister, recommending and authorizing the sale of Government lands in the North-west Territories during the years 1903 and 1901. Also a return of the lands sold, if any ; the rates and terms at which they were sold, and the persons to whom they were sold. Presented 9th March, 1905. —Mr. Foster Not printed . 67. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 8th February, 1905, for copies of all circulars or instructions, regulations and rulings made by the customs department together with any orders in council, relating to section 19 and subsections thereto of the Act to amend the Customs Tariff, 1897, assented to August 10th, 1904, commonly known as the "dumping clauses." Presented 23rd Feb- ruary, 1905. — Mr. Kemp . : Not printed. 68. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence had with the government or any member thereof, or any official under the government, relative to the appointment of returning officers for the county of Dorchester, Quebec, for the general elec- tion of 1904, and relative to the resignation of any one so appointed. Presented 23rd February, 1905. —Mr. Morin Not pirinted. 10 6 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 COiS' TENTS OF VOLUME U— Continued. 69. Return of the names and salaries (if all persons appointed to or promoted in the several departments of the civil service, during the calendar j'ear 1904, Presented 23rd February, 1905, by Sir Wilfrid Laurier Not printed. 70. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February 1905, showing the total amount expended in wages to men employed at the Sorel shipyard, from the 30th June, 1904, to the 1st February, 1905 ; indicating separately the amount so expended for each month. Also the total amount expended in purchases for the same shipyard during the same period. Presented 27th Feb- ruary, 1905.— ilfr. Monk N^ot i^rinted. 71. Retvirn to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, showing the names of all persons added to the pay-roll of the meteorological service, permanently or temirorarily, since June 30, 1904. and the amount received by each to date. Presented 27th February, 1905.— ilfr. Monk. Not printed. 72. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence between the minister of marine and fisheries and the Submarine Signal Company, of Boston, U.S.A , including all contracts or agreements which may have been entered into between the afore said parties. Presented 27th February, 1905. —Mr. Monk Not printed . 73. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, showing a statement of the business done during each of the past ten years, and also in the aggregate during the same period, in connection with the transmission of mail matter ; and with the issue and payment of money orders and postal notes at each jxjst office in the provisional district of Alberta. Presented 28th Feb- ruary, 1905.— ilfr. Roche (Marquette) Not printed. 74. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th February, 1905, showing the number of box and flat cars added to the equipment of the Intercolonial Railway for each year from 1900 to 1904, inclusive ; the total number on January 1, 1900, and on January 1, 1904, respectively ; and the num- ber in use on roads ofit the Intercolonial Railway on January 1, 1900 and 1904 respectively. Pre- sented 1st March, 1905.— 3/r. Foster Not printed. 75. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, showing the number of railway and steamboat disasters in Canada in 1904. The number in which investigation for cause was made, such cause, and the cause given. The n'eans, if any, employed by the projier authorities to prevent the recurrence of such accidents, wherever due to any preventable cause. The methods adopted in England where railway accidents are so rare, and any other information which maj' lead to the safeguarding of the lives and property of Canadians obliged to make use of these public facilities. Presented 1st March, 1905. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed. 76. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 30th January, 1905, for copies of all circulars or advices issued by the Intercolonial Railway governing the transport of hay, under the free transport order in council ot 1904, and of all certificates signed by municipalities or individuals to whom hay was delivered thereunder. Presented 1st March, 1905. — Mr. Foster Not printed. 76a.. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 25th January, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence had with the government or any member thereof, or with any official of the Intercolonial Railway, in reference to the transport of hay during the year 1904, from points in Ontario and Quebec to points along the Intercolonial Railway, including the railway in Prince Edward Island, Also the report of the minister to council and the order in council, if any was passed, reconmiending or authorizing a rebate or reduction in the rates for carrying the same. And the names of the par- ties to whom rebates or reductions in the rate of freight upon hay were made, and the quantities shipped to each. Presented 31st ^[arch, 1905. — Mr. Foster Printed for distribution. 77. Partial return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 1st February, 1905, showing the names of all the commercial agents of Canada ; where located ; previous location, occupation and qualifica- tions ; amount of salary of each ; other expenses connected with their positions ; class of product the}- are chiefly interested in placing on the market ; procedure in the different locations ; results, specific and general. Presented 1st March, 1905. — Mr. Martin (Queen's). Printed for sessional papers. 77a. Supplementary return to No. 77. Presented 2Sth April, 1905 Printed/or sessional papers. 78. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, for a copy of all corres- pondence relating to the order in council of 25th August, 1904, providing for the preparation of voters' lists in the unorganized territories of Ontario, together with a copy of such order in council, and 11 6 Edw. VIl. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS CF VOLUiVIE U— Continued. all correspondence relating to the voters' lists prepared tinder or pursuant to such order in council ; and especially all correspondence between any of the ministers or their deputies or officers in any of the departments, and the following persons, namely : His Honour P^dward O'Connor, Junior Judge of Algoina, W. A. Quibell, Police Magistrate, Sault Ste. Marie, W. H. Carney, Sheriff of Algoma, J. J. Kehoe, Clerk of the Peace of Algoma, Jacob Stevenson, Sault Ste. Marie, and all other per- sons, relating to the preparation or revision of such voters' lists. Also for copies of all instructions sent, issued or delivered to any of the said persons, or to any other persons, relative to the prepara- tion or revision of such voters' lists, or any of them. Presented 1st March, lU05.--7l/r. Boijce Not printed. 79. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 1st February, 1905, showing : 1. The amount of money paid by the Intercolonial and Prince Edward Island Railways, between June 30th, 1904, and January 1st, 1905, arising out of claims for damages and refunds of all kinds ; also compensations for injuries. 2. The nature and amount in each case. 3. The name of the person or persons, firm or corporation to whom the same was paid. 4. The dates in each case on which the claims tor dam- ages, refunds or compensations for injuries were filed. 5. The dates of payment of each. Presented 3rd March, 1 905. — Mr. Kemp jV'ot printed. 80. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, showing the acreage in each township in the provisional district of Alberta, and in those parts of the provisional districts of Sas- katchewan and Assiniboia lying west of range 13, west of the thii-d meridian in che Dominion lands system of survey, that has been disposed of in each of the following ways : (a) acreage patented, either as homesteads or on sales ; (h) acreage not patented, but held under homestead entry or by purchase ; and (c) acreage patented or reserved for railway land grants. Also the number of home- stead entries made to date in the following land agencies : Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary. Leth- bridge, and so much of Battleford and Regina as lies west of range 13, west of the third meridian. Presented 3rd March, 1905.— Mr. Roche (Marquette) Not printed. 81. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 2nd February, 1905, for copies of correspondence exchanged between parties in the town of Verdun, county of Jacques Cartier, and the Montreal Harbour Board, or the department of marine and fisheries, respecting protection against floods at Verdun, along the shore of the St. Lawrence River. Presented 3rd March, 1905.— Mr. Monk. Not printed. 82. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, showing all contracts which have since July 1st, 1903, been made or renewed by the department of marine and fisheries, with any person or company, lor the placing, maintenance or care of harbour buoys ; giving in each case the name of the approved contractor, the annual amount of his contract, and time of its expiry ; and further indicating in what instances public tenders were not called for, and in what instances the lowest tenders were not accepted. Presented 3rd March, 1905.— Mr. Ames Not printed. 83. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 8th February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence exchanged since the 1st of October last between (a) P. W. St. George, Government Superin- tendent Engineer, Montreal Harbour sheds, and the Honourable Minister of "jVIarine and Fisheries, and between (h) the Honourable Minister or the Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries and the Harbour Commissioners of Montreal, regarding the plans, specifications or contracts for the new sheds in the port of Montreal. Presented 3rd March, 1905.— Mr. Ames Not printed. 83a. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 25th January, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence between the Board of Montreal Harbour Commissioners and the Department of Marine and Fisheries in regard to the erection of permanent sheds upon the wharfs in the harbour of Montreal and of the correspondence had between the Government and the Federation of Shippers ; and en- gineers' reports in the possession of tlie government upon the same subject ; also copies of corres- pondence between the Department of Marine and Fisheries and F. D. Monk, M.P., upon the same subject. Presented 7th March, 1905.— Mr. Monk Not printed. 84. Statement of the affairs of the British Canadian Loan and Investment Company, for the year ended 31st December, 1904. Presented (Senate) 14th February, 190.5, by the Hon. The Speaker. i\''oth February, 1905, for a statement showing the amounts expended from the 30th of June, 1902, vp to the 1st of February, 19;)5, upon the two wharves and approaches at Ste. Genevieve and Isle Bizard, in the county of Jacques Cartier ; also letters addressed to the minister of public works during the year 1904 in reference to the said expenditure, with estimates and statements connected therewith. Presented 16th March, 1905. — Mr. Mo')i,k Not printed. 93. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 27th February, 1905. for copies of all thermo- graph records of temperatures taken on board Atlantic steamships during the calendar year 1903, stating: (1) name of steamship; (2) date when thermograph was put in chamber; (3) date when the steamer left the port ; (4) whether chamber was (a) cold storage ; {h) cool air ; ('■) mechanically ventilated : {d) ordinary, or whether the record was taken on deck or other place where the natural temperature of the air would be i-egistered, unexposed to the sun's rays ; (5) wi)ere i)racticable, in what part uf the chamber the thermograph was placed. Presented 17th March, 1905. — Mr. Hender- son Not printed . 93((. Return to an ordei- of the House of Commons, dated 20th March, 1905, of all the thermograph records used in the transportation of perishable products from Canada, in cold storage or ventilated storage, or cool air coir.partments. Also a copy of all contiacts entered into between the govern- ment and any steamship company whereby the company receives a subsidy for installing cold storage or cool air ventilation or ventilated storage. Presented 17th May, 1905. — Mr. Armstrong. • Not printed. 93/^. Supplementary return to 9.3«. Presented 6th June, 1905 Not printed. 94. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th March, 1905, showing all leases of water power granted on the Welland Canal, not included in the return made to an order of the house dated 3rd April, 1901 ; the names of the lessees ; the quantity of power granted in each lease ; the consideration named in each lease, together with the length of the term granted, and the amount of rental reserved in such leases unpaid, if any. Presented 17th March, 1905. — Mr. German. Printed jor sessional papers . 95. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, showing what contracts for public works, or for supplies, have been awarded since July 1st, 1903, to other than the lowest tenderer, in the department of marine and fisheries, by the authority of the governor in council, in the manner set forth in clause 6 of the Act 55-56 Victoria, chapter 17. Also for the names and offers of all unsuccessful tenderers in every such case, and for the reasons why any such lowest tenderer was passed over. Presented 17th March, 1905. —il/r. Lewis Not printed. 96. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 1st March, 1905, for a copy of all correspondence between the government and the Ottawa corporation, relative to the formation of a federal district. Pre- sented 17th March, IQOo.— Hon. Mr. Bernicr Not printed . 97. Statement showing areas of the provisional districts of the North-west Territories. Presented 20th March, 190.5, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Printed for both distribution and sessional papers . 98. School ordinance. North-west Territories, being chapters 29, 30 and 31, passed 1901. Presented 20th March, 1905, by Hon. W. S. Fielding Not printed. 99. Sumniary of legislation relating to subsidies to provinces. Presented 20th March, 1905, by Hon. ^V. S. Fielding Not printed . 14 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME U—Coniimied. 100. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1!)05, showing the number of witnesses who appeared before the agriculture committee, whose expenses were paid by the govern- ment, for each year from 1800 to 1904 inclusive ; the amount paid to each such witness ; the name of each ; where each came from when their attendance was reciuired ; and at whose instance each such witness was brought. Presented 22nd March, IdOo.— Mr. Wil.son (Lennox and Addmgtjn). Not printed. 101. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 9th February, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence had between the government, or any department or member thereof, and the Alexander Gibson Railway and Manufacturing Company, or any other corporation or corporations, or person or persons, not included in the return brought down on tlie twenty-ninth day of .July, 1904, in refer- ence to the purchase and taking over by the government of the Canada Eastern Railwa)^ ; and of all other papers in the possession of the government, or any department thereof, not included in the said return of July, 1904, in reference to the purchase and taking over of the said railway, and the cost thereof. And also showing (1) the number of officials and employees in the service of the said railway at the time of its transfer to the government, with their names and their respective salaries or wages ; (2) the number of officials and emploj'ees now in the service of the said railway, with their names and their resjiective salaries or wages ; (3) the cost of the operation of the said railway from the date of its transfer to the government until the first day of February, 1905, and the gross earn- ings of the said railway during the same period. Presented 23rd March, 1905. — Mr. Crocket. Not printed. 102. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated (3th March, 1905, for copies of all petitions, memorials, and resolutions from the legislative assembly of Manitoba, the executive of that province, and any correspondence relative to the extension of the boundaries of Manitoba to the west or north. Presented 3rd April, 1905.— Mr. Roche (Marquette J. Printed for both distribution and sessional )xtpers. 102'(. .Supplementary return to No. 102. Presented 5th April, 1905. Printed for both, distribution and sessional papers. 103. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th .January, 1905, of copies of all correspon- dence had with the government or any member or official thereof, in reference to the building and location of a railway station in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island ; also report or reports or memorandum of any minister or official of the government, with reference to delegations from the province of Prince Edward Island, asking for the construction of such work. Presented 22nd May, 1905 — Mr. Martin ( Queen'' s) Not printed. 104. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, for copies of all corres- pondence and documents relating to an application to the Board of Railway Commissioners, and relating to an application lately before the said board, by the towns of Port Arthur and Fort William, to obtain access for their municipal telephone system into the offices of the stations of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the two towns. And for copies of all correspondence between the said towns of Port Arthur and Fort William, and the officers thereof, with the government, with refer- ence to such application, or prior or subsequent thereto. Also copies of any report or recommenda- tion, decision or order made by the railway commissioners with reference to such application or applications, or incident thereto. Presented 5th April. 1905. — Mr. Bouce Not printed. 105. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 27th February, 1905, for a copy of the report of Mr. Matheson relating to the alleged fraud in payment of fishing bounties. Presented 5th April, 1905 — Mr. Ganonfj Not printed. 106. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 27tli February, 1905, showing the business done in the exchequer court of Canada, under its admiralty jurisdiction, since the Admiralty Act of 1891 came into force ; giving by districts, (1) the number of actions instituted ; (2-r() the number of inter- locutory applications, and (6) trials ; (3) the amount involved. Presented 0th April, 1905. — Mr. Clarke (Essex) . . Printed for sessional papers. 107. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th3Iarch, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence between the Department of Interior and Robert Buchanan, Peter Veregin, Simeon Rieben, and the Dominion Lands Office at Yorkton, or others, relative to the claim of Ivan Shukin to the patent for the northwest quarter section 23, township 31, R. (5, to 2iid M. ; and to any cancellation proceed- ings in connection with the said land. Presented 7th April, 1905. — Air. Lake Not printed. 15 5 Echv. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME 11— Continued. 108. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated tith March, 1905, showing the number and loca- tion cost and earnings, of the cold storage establishments called " Bait Freezers," of Maritime Canada ; together with the returns, dulj' certified, of all such institutions, since 1900 ; the names and the salaries of all superintendents, officials and keepers of same ; and the amounts in pounds of the different kinds of fish therein stored ; the amount of bait from them used by bona fide fishermen, and the names of the same ; together with all such information as may permit of the thorough examin- ation of the question of government assisted refrigerators. Presented 11th April, 1905. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) ^ot printed. 109. Return to an address of the Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, for copies of all correspondence, telegrams, reports, writings, documents, memorials, oi'ders in council, memoranda, or written or printed information of any kind not already dow! , which passed between the government of Canada, or of any minister or official thereof, and the government of Prince Edward Island, or of any meniber or official thereof, in any wise relating to the claim of the province of Prince Edward Island to a share of the Halifax fishery award. Presented 12th April, 1905.— il/r. McLean (Queen's). Not printed. 109a. Supplementary return to No. 109. Presented 10th May, 1905 Not jwinted. 110. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, for copies of all corresjxjn- dence between the Department of Marine and Fisheries and Mr. A. E. Dyment, M.P. ; and also between the Department of Marine and Fisheries and the late Commissioner of Fisheries for Ontario, the Honourable Mr. Latchford, during the past four years, regarding the granting of pound net licenses east of Little Current, Manitoulin Island, to Mr. T. H. Jackman, of Killarney, Ontario. Presented 12th April, 1905.— Mr. Crocket Not printed. 111. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13tli February, 1905, for a statement showing the amount of money expended by the Dominion government since the first day of July, 1873, for constructing, equipping, and subsidizing railways and canals, separatelj% in Canada ; adding thereto . the value of land given as subsidies, on the basis of one dollar value per acre ; and adding further thereto the total estimated liability incurred by Canada on account of the building of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Also a statement showing separately the part of such expenditure made or to be made as above, on railways and canals separately in each province of Canada, and the North- west Territories, deducting any sums that niay have been charged any of the provinces or the North- west Territories in their debt account with the Dominion of Canada. Presented 12th April, 1905. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Printed for sessional papers. 112. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th February, 1905, for a return of all lists of voters, as prepared by the enumerators, for the several polling subdivisions of the respective electoral districts in the North-west Territories, and used in the recent general election for Ihe house of commons. Presented 17th April, 1905.— ilfr. McCarthy (Calgary) Not p>rinted. 112a. Return to an order of the House of C >mmons, dated 8th February, 1905, for a copy of the voters' lists for the constituency of Macdonald, Manitoba, supplied to the clerk of the crown in chancery prior to the general electiims of 1904. Also for copies of the voters' lists supplied by the clerk of the crown in chancery to the returning officer for Macdonald constituency for the same elections. And for copies of voters' lists supplied to the various deputy returning officers by the returning officer in the constituency of Macdonald. Presented 27th April, 1905.— il/r. Staples Not printed. 1 126* Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 19th January, 1905, for a copy of the original list of the electors of Marquette supplied the clerk of the crown in chancery ; also a coi)y of the list as sent to the returning officer ; and for copies of the lists supplied by the returning officer to the various deputy returning officers. Presented 27th April, 1905 — ilr. Roche (Marquette). Not printed 113. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, showing the quantitias of anthracite coal used in the several departments of the government of Canada, in the province of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, in the years 1900, 1901. 1902, 1903 and 1904. Also of the total expenditure per year for said coal for each of the said provinces during said years ; and separately, the names of the parties to whom paid, and the price per ton paid to each. Presented 17th April, 1905.— Afr. McLean {Queen's) Not printed. 16 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers, A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME lA:^ Continued. 114. Retura to an order of the House of Commons, dated 27th March, lf)05, showing^ the imixirts hy provinces into Canada for home consumption from the United States ; and the exports of the same from Canada to the United States ; and the duty on the same, giving Canadian duty and the United States duty, for the years 1903 and 1904, on the following articles : pork, all kinds ; apples, corn, beans — raw, canned and otherwise ; tobacco, raw leaf ; cattle, horses,Cwool, hides, sugar beets, hay, eggs, butter, fowls. Presented 25th April, 1905. — Mr. Clements Not printed. 115. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th March, 1905, showing in detail the various amounts expended during the past two years upon the whaif and abutments situated at Isle Bizard, in Jacques Cartier county, Quebec. Piesented ."Tth April, 1905. — Mr. Monk Not printed. 116. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th March, 190.5, for copies of all correspon- dence, telegrams, reports, estimates, and all other documents or information which passed between any minister or official of the government and engineers or others, with reference to the investigating or taking of soundings, or any other work for the purjwse of ascertaining the best plan and place for the building of a pier or breakwater, in the vicinity of Carleton Point, or Cape Traverse, P.E.I. , to establish and facilitate communication between Prince Edward Island and the mainland, winter and summer. Presented 27th April, 1905. — Mr. Lefurgei/ Not printed. 117. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, for copies of all reports made by Mr. Burley, or any other officer, in regard to reservations of water rights for stock pur- poses in the North-west Territories during the last five j'ears. Presented 27th April, 1905. — Mr. Roche {Marquette) '. . Not printed. 118. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated, 27th February, 1905, for copies of all corres- pondence, letters, reports, petitions, memoranda, in possession of the government, or any member or official thereof, relating to the location and erection of a railway station at Grand View, on the Murray Harbour branch of the Prince Edward Island Railway. Presented 28th April, 1905. — Mr. Martin (Queen's) Not printed. 119. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, showing the sums of money spent by the Dominion government since 1896 upon each of the following : («) Port Arthur harbour ; [h] Fort William harbour; (c) Kaministiquia river; classified into (1) dredging ; (2) breakwaters ; (3) other purposes. The quantities of each of the following to be excavated during 1905-6 in each of the three locations above named : mud and sand, clay, hardpan, rock. The dates and terms of the contracts entered into with those engaged in dredging at the aforesaid points in 1903-04 and 1904-05. The said contracts. The horse-power, tonnage and dimensions of each of the dredges engaged in said work. The cost of dredges newly built, similar to those engaged at the above three points. Presented 28th April, 1905. — Mr. Hughes (Victoria) Not printed. 120. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th March, 1905, for each of the fiscal years from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June, 1904, of the expenditure on capital account upon the Drummond Counties Railway, and of the descriptions of work and materials for which such expenditure was made. Presented 9th May, 1905. — Mr. Foster Not printed. 121. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 20th February, 1905, showing in tabular form the amounts first voted for public buildings in towns in Canada of not more than 5,000 inhabitants ; the year in which the first amount was in each case voted ; the total amount expended to complete each building ; the year in which it was completed ; the revenue derived from post office, customs and inland revenue, separately, for the year in which the first vote was taken, and the rentals paid for the buildings in use for the above services during the same year, and the population of each town for that year ; said return to cover the period from January, 1888, to February, 1905, inclusive. Presented 19th May, 1905. — Mr. Foster Not printed. 122. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 26th May, 1905, of copies of correspondence, etc., in relation to the Thessalon post office. Presented 26th May, 1905. — Sir Willicm Midock. Not printed. 123. Return to an address of the House of Conmions, dated 27th February, 1905, for copies of all peti- tions and correspondence between the boards of trade of Toronto and Montreal respectively, and the governor in council, in reference to the appointment of grain survey boards, under the autho- rity of the Grain Inspection Act, at Toronto and at Montreal; and for copies of the orders in coun- cil whereby the aforesaid appointments were made. Presented 6th June, 1905. — Mr. Ames. Not printed 2 17 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME U— Continued. 124. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 27th March, 1905, of the following docu- ments in respect of payments made on account of the subsidy voted in 1901 for a line of railway between Caplin and Paspebiac : 1. Copy of authority to act, together with full instructions issued to Commissioner Mothersill. 2. Report and findings of Commissioner Mothersill. 3. Sworn evi- dence of claimants who appeared before Commissioner Mothersill, as taken down by Stenographer Roy. 4. Copy of authority to act, and full instructions to Commissioner Langelier. 5. Report and find- ings of Commissioner Langelier. 6. Sworn evidence, if any, of claimants appearing before Com- missioner Langelier. 7. Affidavits presented to Commissioner Langelier and subsequently. 8. Copy of resolution or order in council adopting report of Commissioner Langelier. 9. A statement giving each of the several payments made by the government since July 1st, 1901, on account of the sub- sidy voted in 1901 for a line of railw.iy between Caplin and Paspebiac ; showing in respect of every such payment to whom, by whom, on what date, in connection with part of the road, the date of original filing of claim, and on whose recommendation each payment was made. 10. All corres- pondence #hich may have passed between the Department of Railways and Canals, or any person connected therewith, and Commissioner Langelier, in respect of the investigation and pay- men*; of said claims. Also all correspondence betweea the member for the county of Bonaventure and the department, and between said member and Commissioner Langelier on this subject, as well as by the trustees of the Atlantic and Lake Superior Railway, C. N. Armstrong, T. C. Casgrain, H. C. J. Gilendez or any other person on their behalf and the department. Presented 15th June, 1905. — Mr. Ames Not printed. 125. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th March, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence, letters, petitions, etc., in possession of the government, or anj' member or official thereof, relating to land damages claimed by Thomas Curley, Charles Mitchell and others, of Village Green, Prince Edward Island, for lands expropriated for the Murray Harbour branch of the Prince Edward Island Railway. Presented 30th June, 1905.— Mr. McLean (Queen's). Not printed. 126. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, for copies of all corres- pondence and despatches between the government of Canada and the Imperial government, in regard to the establishment of a branch of the Royal Mint in Canada. Presented 4th July, 1905. — Mr. Monk Not printed. 127. Copy of the account of the counsel and the expert witness as certified to by the chairman of the select special committee appointed last session to investigate the position of the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York in Canada. Presented (Senate) 28th June, 1905, by Hon. R. W. Scott. Not printed. 127a. Letter from C. J. Coster to the Clerk of the Senate, acknowledging a receipt of a cheque for S500 on account of counsel fees in connection with the special committee on the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York, and also a letter from A. Power, acting Deputy Minister of Justice, referring to a number of accounts submitted to the Department of Justice for taxation in connec- tion with the investigation of the said committee. Presented (Senate) 29th June, 1905, by Hon. R. W. Scott Not printed. 128. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 13th March, 1905, for copies of all corres- pondence, orders in council, agreements, reports, etc., in connection with the taking over by the Dominion government of the Halifax and Esquimalt defences. Presented 7th July, 1905.— Mr. Foster Printed for both distribution and sessional papers. 129. Return to an order of the House of Commons, date'? 27th March, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence, telegrams, papers, memoranda, etc. , between the government and members of the Canadian militia, in regard to the granting of the King's South African medal to Canadians doing 18 months' South African war service Presented 10th July, 1905.— Mr. Worthington Not printed. 1 30. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 10th July, 1905, for a copy of the memorandum from the members of the Militia Council to the Minister of Militia and Defence ; and also a copy of the memorandum of the Minister of Militia and Defence relating to the militia estimates. Presented 10th July, 1905. — Sir Frederick Borden. . Printed for both distribution and sessio7ial papers. 131. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 6th March, 1905, showing the names of resi- dents in the North-west Territories, not entitled to a second homestead, for whom the sanction of the department has been given, allowing them to purchase additional quarter sections, subject to ordinary cultivation conditions; the dates upon which such sanctions were given; the lands which 18 6 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1906 CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1^— Continued. have been purchased by such settlers in consequence of this authority, with the price agreed upon, and the sum paid down; also the form in which the authority to make the sale was made known to the local agents of Dominion lands. Presented 10th July, 1905. — 3fr. Lake Not printed. 132. Partial return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th March, 1905, showing: (1) the number of permanent appointments, male and female, respectively, made to the civil service (inside division) in Ottawa, since July Ist, 1896 ; (2) the present strength of the civil service in Ottawa (inside division) permanent staff, specifying whether male or female ; (3) the number of temporary employees, male or female, on the pay-list for the inside divisien of the civil service at Ottawa for January, 1905 ; (4) the number of temporary employees, male and female, appointed since July 1st, 1896 ; (5) in addition to the permanent and temporary clerks at present employed in the public ser- vice in Ottawa, the number of artisans, labourers, or other workmen employed at Ottawa during the month of January, and showing to which department these men are attached. Presented 10th July, 1905.— itfr. Sproule Not printed. 133. Rules of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island in criminal cases Presented (Senate) 10th July, 1905, by The Speaker Not printed. 134. Return to an address of the House of Commons, dated 27th March, 1905, for copies of all correspon- dence, telegrams, letters, memoranda, orders in council, reports, etc., in possession of the govern- ment, or any member or official thereof, in connection with the granting of an additional subsidy to the province of Prince Edward Island, in 1901, of S30,000 a year, and the basis on which the said subsidy was agreed to be paid to the province. Presented 11th July, 1905.— Mr. Martin. .Not printed. 135. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 6th July, 1905, showing : 1. The amount (acreage) of school lands sold in the North-west Territories since the union. 2. The amount of principal (if any), and also the amount of interest paid over to the Territorial government. 3. The amount (acreage) of lands sold, and the average price per acre in each year for which such lands were sold. 4. The amount at present standing to the credit of the school fund. 5. The amount owing on sales to be carried to the credit of said fund. Presented 12th July, 1905.— ^Toii. Mr. Lougheed Not printed. 136. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 13th February, 1905, for copies of all cor- respondence, petitions, resolutions, reports, memoranda, in possession of the government, or any member thereof, relating to the survey and construction of branch railway lines ia the province of Prince Edward Island. Also the number of surveys made in the province since 1900, the routes surveyed, and the cost of each. Presented 14th July, 1905.— ilfr. Martin (Queen's J Not x>rinted. 137. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 14th July, 1905, for a copy of the details of the third item of Resolution 107 of the Supplementary Estimates, 1905-6 : Construction of lighthouses and aids to navigation, including apparatus, §675,000. Department of Marine and Fisheries. Pre- sented 14th July, 1905.-^071. J. R. F. Frefontaine Not printed. 138. Return to an order of the House of Commons, dated 14th July, 1905, for a copy of the report of Superintendent J. D. Moodie, on service in Hudson Bay, per ss. Neptune, 1903-4. Presented 14th July, 1905.— Hon. J. E. F. Frefontaine Printed in Sessional Paper No. 28. 139. Extracts of reports of committees of the honourable the privy council, approved by his excellency on the 31st May, 1902, and 20th September, 1904, respectively, relative to the carrying out of a certain propaganda in certain Euroj^ean countries to i^romote emigration to Canada by the North Atlantic Trading Company of Amsterdam, Holland. Presented 19th July, 1905, by Hon. F. Oliver. Not printed. 140. Report of W. M. Graham, inspector of Indian agencies in the Assiniboine agency, and also in the Moose Mountain agency. Presented 19th July, 1905, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed. 141. Correspondence respecting the sale of certain disputed islands in the Georgian Bay, south of Moose Deer Point. Presented 19th July, 1905, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed. 142. Copy of an indenture between His Majesty King Edward the Seventh and the Dominion Coal Company, Limited. Presented 19th July, 1905, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed. 143. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 7th July, 1905, for a return of the number of closed graz- ing leases granted since 1897 by the government of the North-west Territories, together with the following information relating thereto : The number of acres in each lease, the date when, and time for which granted ; the parties to whom granted, and by whom at present held ; the rental per acre, and the township and range in which situate. Presented 14th July, 1905.— ^on. Sir Mackenzie Bowell Nof' printed. 19 5 Edw. VII. List of Sessional Papers. A. 1905 CONTENTS OF VOLUME U—Concluded. 144. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 6th April, 1905, for copies of all despatches, letters, tele- grams and other correspondence and communications received by the department of public works, or any officer thereof, or by any department of the government, or by any officer thereof, from the Honourable Senator Philippe Auguste Choquette in any way relating to lot 4438-A of the official plan and book of reference of Montcalm Ward, of the city of Quebec, and to the purchase thereof by His Majesty King Edward VII, and of all despatches, letters, telegrams and other correspondence and communications sent by any and all such departments and officers to the Honourable Senator Choquette relating thereto ; also copies of all plans, if any, filed for the purpose of expropriating said lot in the registration division wherein said lot is situate, and copies of any othi-r expropriation proceedings authorized or required by law to be followed in connection with the expropriation of lands for public purposes and which in any way relate to the lot aforesaid ; copies of all appoint- ments of valuators regarding said lot ; copies of all applications for the appointment of such valuators, and of all correspondence, letters and telegrams relating to such appointments ; and copies of any valuations of said lot made by any valuators ; copies of all orders in council relating to said transactions and to the purchase of said property ; copies of all deeds, powers of attorney, reports and orders in council executed, made or passed relating to the purchase or acquisition of said lot by His Majesty King Edward VII, Presented 18th July, 1905. — Hon. Mr. Landry Not printed. 145. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 16th May, 1905, for copies of all correspondence between Henry F. Coombs, of St. John, N.B., and the department of agriculture of Canada, or any officer thereof, relating to articles forwarded by the said Henry F. Coombs to the Paris exhibition, in 1900, and his claim for expenses in connection therewith and for payment to him for articles damaged or not returned. Presented 19th July, 1905. — Hon. Mr. Landry Not printed. 146. Return to an address of the Senate, dated 14th June, 1904, for: 1. A statement showing, in so many distinct columns, the names and surnames, the age, rank, the domicile, the origin, of all the officers, sub-officers and men of the crew of the ship sent in 1903 to explore Hudson's Bay. 2. The name of the ship chartered for this expedition, its tonnage, the name of its owner, the price assigned for its service, the duration of this service. 3. The term of service of each of the men (officers, sub- officers, sailors, etc.) who composed the crew of this vessel. 4. All the correspondence relating to this expedition, including therein the instructions given. 5. A copy of each report made by the authorities on toard from the commencement of this expedition. Presented 18th July, 1905. — Hon. Mr. Landyy Not printed. 147. Orders in council passed since last session, submitted for the approval of parliament, in accordance with provisions of section 5 of chapter 34, of the Statutes of Canada, 1902. Presented ]8th July, 1905, by Hon. F. Oliver Not printed. 20 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 APPENDIX TO THE REPORT OF THE MINISTER OF AORICULTrRE FOR THE YEAR 1904 CRIMINAL STATISTICS YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1904 PRINTED BY ORDER OF PARLIAMENT ANNEXE AU RAPPORT DU MINISTRE DE L'AGRICULTURE POUR LANNEE 1904 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE L^AISTT^EE EXPIREE LE 30 SEPTEMBRE 1904 IMPRIME PAR ORDRE DU PARLEMENT OTTAWA PRINTED BY S. E. DAWSON, PRINTER TO THE KING S M(JST EXCELLENT MA.JESTY 1906 [No. 17—1905.] 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page'IY. Appendix I. — Indictable offences : Comparative table of convictions from 1883 to 1904. . . „ XXXVI. Appendix II. — Summary convictions ; Comparative tableof offences from 1883 to 1904. „ XLVI. Appendix III. — Comparative table from 1883 to 1904 by groups of offences m LYI. Table I. — Indictable offences n 2 and following to 161 Class I. — Offences against the person. . , n 2 i. . 69 Class II. — Offences against property with violence u 66 n 8-5 Class III. — Offences against property with- out violence n 82 n 121 Class IV. — Malicious offences against pro- perty n 118 „ 129 Class V. — Forgery and offences against the currency n 130 ir 137 Class VI. — Other offences not included in the foregoing m 134 n 161 Table II. — Summary by classes and province.'', with totals of each province and Canada. ... n 164 n • 171 Table III. — Summary convictions n 174 !i 233 Table IV. — Number of persons fined and amounts of fines n 236 .. 240 Table V. — Summary convictions and cases subject to trial by jury m 242 n 247 Table VI. — Showing the number of convictions and the number of persons to each conviction by groups of offences, from 1895 to 1904 for each province and Canada ir 250 n 255 Table VII. — Pardons and commutations . n 258 n 279 Index — Indictable offences n 280 Index of Districts — Summary convictions, n 282 and 283 ii 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE DE3 MATIERES Appendice I. Appendice II. Appendice III. Tableau I.- Tableau II. — Tableau III. — Tableau IV. Tableau V. Tableau VI. Introduction Page V. -Delits justiciables d'un jury ; Tableau com- paratif depuis 1883 a 1904 „ XXXVI. -Condamnations sommaires ; Tableau com- paratif depuis 1883 a 1904 „ XL VI. -Tableau comparatif depuis 1883 a 1904 par groupes de delits u LVI. ■Delits justiciables d'un jury . n 2 et suivantes a 161 Classe I. — Outrages centre la personne. i< 2 fi 69 Classe II. — Delits avec violence contre la propriete m 66 ti 85 Classe III. — Delits sans violence contre la propriete << 82 ir 121 Classe IV. — Dommages malicieux a la propriete n 118 i- 129 Classe V. — Faux et delits par rapport a la monnaie rr 130 if 137 Classe VI.--Autres delits non compris dans les classes prece- dentes m 134 u 161 Recapitulation par classes et par provinces, avec totaux de chaque province et du Canada ,,164 „ 171 Condamnations sommaires ,,174 ,• 233 Nombre de personnes mises a I'amende et montant des amendes ,, 236 n 240 Condamnations sommaires et delits justi- ciables d'un jury ,, 242 n 247 Indiquant le nombre de condamnations et le nombre de personnes pour chaque con- damnation par groupes de delits depuis 1895 a 1904, pour chaque province et le Canada Tableau VII. — Pardons et commutations „ 2.50 „ 258 _ „ „ 281 „ 282 et 283 255 279 Index — Delits justiciables du jury Index des districts — Condamnations som- maires 17 — aI iii 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 CKIMINAL STATISTICS OF CANADA ieo4. These statistics are collected under authority of the Act respecting Criminal Statistics, Revised Statutes of Canada, Chapter 60. The annexed report is composed of indictable offences and summary convictions, the former including all cases tried by police and other magistrates with the consent of the accused, under the acts respecting speedy trials, summary trials by consent and juvenile offenders, while the latter is made up of cases disposed of by justices of the peace out of sessions under the Act respecting summary convictions. INDICTABLE OFFENCES. The indictable offences are divided into six classes, namely, offences against the pei'son, offences against property with violence, offences against property without violence, malicious offences against property, forgery and other offences against currency, and other offences not included in the foregoing classes. The number of charges in the several provinces during the year 1904 was 9,901, against 9,642 during the previous year ; the acquittals for the same period numbered 3,089 in 1904 and 3,042 in 1903; the cases detained for lunacy numbered 10 in 1904 and 15 in 1903; while 48 cases in 1904 and 44 in 1903, for such ca.uses as nolle prose- qui, jury disagreed, bail forfeited, etc., received no sentence, leaving the number of con- victions at 6,754 in 1904 agaitjst 6,541 the year previous. The following table shows the number of charges and convictions with percentage of convictions to charges by provinces : — CHARGES ANI> CONVICTIONS. 1904. P.c. of convictions to charges. 1903. P.c. of Provinces. Charges. Convictions. Charges. Convictions. to charges. Quebec Manitoba British Columbia P. E. Island Nova Scotia Ontario New Brunswick 2,139 611 529 41 664 4,701 213 1,003 1,738 489 379 28 434 3,034 122 530 81-25 80 03 71-64 68-30 65-36 64 54 57-28 52-84 2,086 476 803 53 672 4,451 243 858 1,676 381 516 38 444 2,884 155 447 80 80 64 71 66 64 63 52 34 04 26 70 07 80 80 in Canada 9,901 6,754 68-21 9,642 6,541 67 S4 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLK DU CANADA 1904. Cette statistiqne est recueillie en vertu de FActe concernant la Statistique criminelle, Statuts revises du Canada, chapitre 60. Le rapport ci-joint se compose d'offenses ou delits justiciables d'un jury et de con- damnations sommaires, les premiers comprenant tous les cas expedies par les magistrats de police ou autres juges de paix, du consentement des accuses, sous I'autorite des actes concernant les proces expeditifs, les pro es sommaires et les jeunes delinquants ; tandis que les dernieres ne contiennent que les cas expedies sommairement par les juges de paix en dehors des sessions, sous I'autorite de I'Acte concernant les condamnations somnaaires. • DELITS JUSTICIABLES d'vS JURY. Les delits justiciables dun jury se divisent en six classes, savoir : outrages contre la personne, delits avec violence contre la propriete, delits sans violence contre la pro- priete, dommages malicieux a la propriete, faux et delits par rapport a la monnaie, et autres delits non compris dans les classes precedentes. Le nombre d'accusations dans les differentes provinces durant I'annee 1904 s'elevait a 9,901, contre 9,642 I'annee pi'ecedente ; celui des acquittements etait de 3,089 en 1904 et de 3,042 en 1903; celui des cas d'emprisonnement pour cause de folic etait de 10 en 1904 et de 15 I'annee d'avant ; tandis que, pour des raisons telles que nolle prosequi, non accord du jury, defaut des cautions, etc., il n'y a eu aucune sentence de prononcee dans 48 cas en 1904 et dans 44 en 1903. Ceci reduit par consequent le nombre des condamnations a 6,754 en 1904 et a 6,541 I'annee precedente. Le tableau suivant donne le nombre d'accusations et de condamnations avec la proportion pour cent des dernieres aux premieres, par provinces : ACCUSATIONS ET CONDAMNATIONS. Provinces. 1904. P.c. des condamna- tions aux accusations . 1903. P.c. des condamna- Accusations. Con- damnations . Accusations, damnations. tions aux accusations . Quebec Manitoba ColombieBritaniiique. , . . lie du Prince-Edouard . . . Nouvelle-Ecosse . Ontario .... 2,139 611 529 41 664 4,701 213 1,003 1,738 489 379 28 434 3,034 122 530 81-25 80-03 71-64 68-30 65-36 64 54 57-28 52 -84 2,086 476 803 53 672 4,451 243 858 1,676 381 516 38 444 2,884 155 447 80 34 80 04 64-26 71-70 66 -07 64-80 Nouveau- Brunswick Les Territoires 63-80 52 -10 Canada 9,901 6,754 68-21 9,642 6,541 67-84 vi CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 By the foregoing table it will be seen that the nuiiil)er of convictions has increased in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Territories, while it has decrea ed in the other provinces, more especially in British Columbia. It will also be seen that Quebec and Manitoba, during the last two years, have held the same position, in relation to the number of charges that were changed into convictions, while Prince Edward Island has lost her third place to British Columbia, New Brunswick showing the larger decrease in this column during the same period. The next table gives the number of convictions with their ratios according to popu- lation, for the several provinces, in the order of criminality for 1904, compared with 1903. NUMBER AND RATIO OF CONVICTIONS BY PROVINCES. 1904. 1903. Provinces. Number of convictions . Ratio per 10,000 of population. Number of convictions. Ratio per 10,000 of population. The Territories 5.30 19-43 447 17-72 British Cohimbia 379 17-46 516 25-28 Manitoba 489 16-00 381 13 18 Ontario 3,034 13-75 2,884 13-11 Quebec 1,738 10 19 1,676 9-93 Nova Scotia 434 9-38 444 9-62 New Brunswick .... 122 3-65 155 4-65 Prince Edward Island 28 2-76 38 3-72 Canada ... 6,754 12 05 6,541 11 83 As illustrated by the geographical aspect of the above columns of ratios, crime appears to be more prevalent, relatively to population, in the West than in the East, the ratio figures representing the criminality of the western provinces being in every case higher than those from the East. Out of the total number of persons convicted in 1904, 377 or 5'58 per cent were female offender.s, as compared with 406 or 6'18 per cent the year before ; 167 of the 377 were from Ontario, 103 from Quebec, 45 from Nova Scotia, 33 from Manitoba, 21 from the Territories, 5 from New Brunswick, 2 fi'om British Columbia and 1 from Prince Edward Island. Out of the 406 female offenders for 1903, 204 were from Ontario, 113 from Quebec, 23 from Nova Scotia, 22 from Manitoba, 19 from the Territories, 16 from British Columbia, 9 from New Brunswick and none from Prince Edward Island. A large decrease is also seen in the number of offenders under 16 years of age, the figures for the present year being 697 against 1,038 the year before, or a decrease of 38 "SS per cent. The decreases by offences were as follows : larceny from 810 to -546, house and shop breaking from 85 to 54, burglary from 24 to 14, shooting and stabbing from 8 to 3, and other offences from 91 to 54. Out of the 697 young offenders, 389 •were from Ontario, 124 from Quebec, 81 from Manitoba, 66 from Nova Scotia, 14 each from New Brunswick and British Columbia, 7 from the Territories and 2 from Prince Edward Island ; and out of the 1,038 young offenders in 1903, 540 were from Ontario, STATISTIQUE CRIMIXELLE — 1904. vii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 On voit i^ar le tableau qui precede que le nombre de condamnations a augraente durant I'annee dans Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec et les Territoires, tandis qu'il a diminue dans les autres provinces, plus particulierenient dans la Colombie-Britannique. On voit de plus que les provinces de Quebec et Manitoba ont conserve durant la derniere annee la meme position qu'elles occupaient I'annee d'auparavant par rapport au nombre d'accu- sations qui sont devenues condamnations ; tandis que I'lle du Prince-Edouard a cede sa troisieme place a la Colombie-Britannique : la plus grande diminution dans cette colonne se trouve dans le Nouveau-Brunswick. Le tableau qui suit donne le nombre de condamnations avec les moyennes propor- tionnelles par provinces, dans I'ordre de la criminalite pour I'annee 1904 comparee a 1903. NOMBRE ET PROPORTIOX DES COXDAMNATIOXS PAR PROVIXCES. Pi-ovinces. Les Territoires Colombie-Britannique . Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nouvelle-Ecosse Nouveau-Brunswick . He du Prince-Edouard Canada . . 1904. 1903. Nombre I P''°P°nnn°V ^^ombre decondam- i^'^rlJ;^ de condam- nations. *' Y- nations, tion. 530 379 489 3,0.34 1,738 434 122 28 6,754 19-43 17 46 1600 13 75 10 19 9-38 3-65 276 12 05 447 516 381 2,884 1,676 444 155 3S 6,541 Proportion pan 10, 000 de la popula- tion. 17 -72 25-28 13-18 13 11 9 93 9-62 4 65 3-72 11-83 Tel qu'illustre par I'aspect geographique des colonnes proportionnelles ci-dessus, le crime en general semble avoir une plus forte prise sur les populations de I'ouest que sur celles de Test, les chiffres representant la criminalite des provinces de I'ouest etant dans chaque cas plus eleves qu'ils ne le sont pour celles de Test. Du nombre total de personues condamnees en 1904, 377 ou -5 .58 pour cent appar- tenaient au sexe feminin, comparativement a 406 ou 6 18 pour cent I'annee precedente ; 167 des 377 etaient d'Ontario, 103 de Quebec, 45 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 33 du Manitoba, 21 des Territoires, 5 du Nouveau-Brunswick, 2 de la Colombie-Britannique et 1 de rile du Prince-Edouard. Des 406 femmes condamnees en 1 903, 204 etaient d'Ontario, 113 de Quebec, 23 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 22 du Manitoba, 19 des Territoires, 16 de la Colombie-Britannique, 9 du Nouveau-Brunswick et aucune de File du Prince-Edouard. II y a aussi une diminution considerable dans le nombre des jeunes delinquants ages de moins de 16 ans, les chiffres pour I'annee 1904 etant de 697 contre 1,038 en 1903, soit une reduction de 38 • 8-5 pour cent ; les diminutions par debts sont : larcin, de 810 a 546 ; bris de maisons et de magasins, de 85 a 54 ; vol avec effraction, de 24 a 14 ; usage d'armes avec intention, de 8 a 3, et autres debts, de 91 a 54. Des 697 jeunes delin- quants, 389 venaient d'Ontario, 124 de Quebec, 81 du Manitoba, 66 de la Nouvelle- Ecosse, 14~ chacune des provinces du Nouveau-Brunswick et de la Colombie-Britannique, 7 des Territoires et 2 de I'lle du Prince-Edouard; et des 1,038 jeunes delinquants pour viii CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 279 from Quebec, 73 from British Columbia, 63 from Manitoba, 51 from No^a Scotia, 24 from New Brunswick, 6 from Prince Edward Island and 2 from the Territories. The number of female offenders under 16 years of age was 31 in 1904 against 33 the year before. Of these, 19 were from Ontario, 7 from Manitoba, 6 from Quebec, and 2 from Nova 8cotia in 1904, as compared with 21 from Ontario, 8 from Quebec, 2 from Manitoba and 1 each from New Brunswick and British Columbia in 1903. INDICTABLE OFFENCES BY CLASSES. The number of convictions in class I, offences against the person, including murder, manslaughter, rape, assaults, etc , has been reduced by one during the year, the figures for 1904 being 1,605. The provinces showing decreases are: British Columbia from 152 to 83, New Brunswick from 62 to 36, Prince Edwaid Island from 28 to 15 and Nova Scotia from 194 to 179; while those showing increases are : Quebec from 345 to 429, Manitoba from 53 to 73, Ontario from 662 to 670 and the Territories from 110 to 120. There wei-e 27 charges and 14 convictions for murder in 1904, against 26 charges and only 8 convictions for the same crime in 1903. Out of these 14 convictions, 8 were from British Columbia, 2 from Quebec, and 1 each from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and the Territories, Of the 8 convictions for 1903, 2 each were from Nova Scotia, Quebec and the Territories, and 1 each from Prince Edward Island and British Columbia. For attempt at murder, 15 persons were charged and 7 were convicted in 1904, against 6 charges and 2 convictions for the same crime in 1903. Three of the 7 con- victions were from Quebec, 2 from British Columbia, and 1 each from Ontario and the Territories, and of the 2 for 1903, one was from Ontario and the other fi'om Nova Scotia. There were 29 charges and 19 convictions for manslaughter in 1904, as compared with 33 charges and 14 convictions the year befoi'e. Of the 19 convictions, 6 were from Ontario, 6 from Quebec, 3 from Nova Scotia, 2 from British Columbia, and 1 each from Manitoba and the Territories, and out of the 14 convictions for 1903, 12 were from Ontario and 1 each from Nova Scotia and Quebec. There were 241 charges and 104 convictions for rape and other crimes against decency in 1904, against 245 charges and 129 convictions the year before. Of the 104 convictions, 51 came from Ontario, 13 from the Territories, 12 from Quebec, 10 from Manitoba, 9 from Nova Scotia, 7 from British Columbia, 2 from New Brunswick and none from Prince Edward Island ; while 79, out of the 129 convictions for 1903, came from Ontario, 18 fi"om Nova Scotia, 14 from Quebec, 6 each from Manitoba and British Columbia, 5 from the Territories, 1 from New Brunswick and none from Prince Edward Island. The highest figure in this class is for assaults of all kinds, for which there were 1,176 convictions in 1904, or 73-27 of the whole, against 1,196, or 74-47 of the whole, the year previous. These are distributed iDy provinces in the following order : Ontario, 431 in 1904 against 419 in 1903 ; Quebec, 369 in 1904 against 285 in 1903 ; Nova Scotia, 145 in 1904 and 147 in 1903 ; the Ter- ritories, 86 in 1904 against 94 in 1903 ,; British Columbia, 51 in 1904 and 128 in 1903 ; Manitoba, 50 in 1904 and 39 in 1903; New Brunswick, 29 in 1904 and 58 in 1903 and Prince Edward Inland, 15 in 1904 and 26 in 1903. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. ix SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 I'annee precedente, 540 venaient d'Ontario, 279 de Quebec, 73 de la Colombie-Britannique, 63 du Manitoba, 51 de la Nouvelle-Ecos e, 24 du Nouveau-Brunswick, 6 de File du Prince- EdoLiard et 2 des Territoires. Le nouibre des jeunes delinquantes de moins de 16 ans etait de 34 en 1904 centre 33 I'annee precedente. 19 des 34 etaient d'Ontario, 7 du Manitoba, 6 de Quebec et 2 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse ; tandis que 21 des 33 etaient d'On- tario, 8 de Quebec, 2 du Manitoba, et 1 chacune de la Colombie-Britannique et du Nouveau-Brunswick. DELITS .JUSTICIABLES d'uN JURY PAR CLASSES. Le nombre de condamnations dans la classe I, outrages contre la personne, com- prenant le meurtre, I'homicide non premedite, le viol, les voies de fait, etc., indique une reduction de 1 durant I'annee, les chifFres etant de 1,605 en 1904. Les provinces mon- trant des diminutions dans cctte classe d'ofFenses sont : la Colombie-Britannique de 152 a S3, le Nouveau-Brunswick de 62 a 36, I'lle du Prince-Edouard de 28 a 15 et la Nou- velle-Ecosse, de 194 a 179, et celles qui montrent des augmentations sont: Quebec de 345 a 429, le Manitoba de 53 a 73, Ontario de 662 a 670 et les Territoires de 110 a 120. En 1904 il y a eu 27 accusations et 14 condamnations pour meurtre, contre 26 accusations et 8 condamnations seulement pour le meme crime I'annee d'auparavant. De ces 14 condamnations, 8 venaient de la Colombie Britannique, 2 de Quebec, et 1 chacune des provinces de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, du Nouveau-Brunswick, d'Ontario etdes Territoires. Des 8 condamnations en 1903, 2 chacune appartenaient a la Nouvelle-Ecosse, a Quebec et aux Territoires, et une chacune a I'lle du Prince-Edouard et a la Colombie-Britan- nique. II y a eu 15 accusations et 7 condamnations pour tentative de meurtre en 1904, contre 6 ac^-usations et 2 condamnations I'annee precedente ; 3 des 7 condamnations appartenaient a Quebec, 2 a la Colombie-Britannique et 1 chacune a Ontario et aux Ter- ritoires ; tandis que des 2 condamnations en 1903, une venait d'Ontario et I'autre de la Nouvelle-Ecosse. Le nombre d'accusations pour homicide non premedite etait de 29 et celui des con- damnations de 19 en 1904, compare a 33 et 14 respectivement I'annee d'avant. Six des 19 personnes condamnees etaient d'Ontario, 6 de Quebec, 3 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 2 de la Colombie-Britannique et 1 chacune du Manitoba et des Territoires, tandis que 12 des 14 condamnes de 1903 appartenaient a Ontario et une chacune a la Nouvelle-Ecosse et a Quebec. II y avait 241 accusations et 104 condamnations pour viol et autres outrages a la pudeur en 1904, contre 245 accusations et 129 condamnations pour le meme crime I'annee precedente. Svir les 104 condamnes de 1904, 51 venaient d'Ontario, 13 des Territoires, 12 de Quebec, 10 du Manitoba, 9 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 7 de la Colombie- Britannique, 2 du Nouveau-Brunswick et aucun de I'lle du Prince-Edouard ; tandis que sur les 129 condamnes de 1903, 79 etaient d'Ontario, 18 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 14 de Quebec, 6 chacune du Manitoba et de la Colombie-Britannique, 5 des Territoires, 1 du Nouveau-Brunswick et aucun de I'lle du Prince-Edouard. Le chiffre le plus eleve dans cette classe de delits est celui des voies de faits de toutes sortes, qui comptaient 1,176 condamnations ou 73 27 pour cent de la classe entiere en 1904, contre 1,196 ou 74 47 pour cent de la classe entiere I'annee precedente, par province dans I'ordre suivant : Ontario, 431 en 1904 contre 419 en 1903 ; Quebec, 36y en 1904 contre 285 en 1903 : la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 145 en 1904 et 147 en 1903 : les X CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OFFENCES AdAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. In class TI, offences against propei'ty with violence, including burglary, house and shop breaking, etc., the number of convictions shows an increase of 9 during the year, the figures being 552 in 1904 and 543 in 1903. The provinces showing increases in this class of offences are : Ontario with 216 convictions in 1903 and 286 in 1904, New Brunswick with 6 convictions against 11, and the Territories with 15 against 18. The other provinces show decreases, the larger being in Manitoba where the figui'es fell from 53 to 22, in Nova Scotia from 59 to 40, in Quebec from 159 to 147, in British Columbia from 35 to 28. Prince Edward Island returned none foi' both years. The highest per- centage in this class belongs to house and shop breaking with 474 charges and 356 con- victions in 1904, as compared with 437 charges and 335 convictions in 1903, representing 85'89 per cent of the total charges and 64-50 per cent of the total convictions in this class for 1904, against 80-48 and 61-70 respectively in 1903. Out of the 356 convictions for 1904, Ontario comes first with 169, Quebec second with 107 and the other provinces in the following order: Nova Scotia 29, Manitoba 16, British Columbia 16, the Terri- tories 12, New Brunswick 7, and Prince Edward Island none. Out of the 335 convic- tions for 1903, Ontario had 134, Quebec 106, Nova Scotia 42, Manitoba 22, British Columbia 16, the Territories 11, New Brunswick 4, and Prince Edward Island none, OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. Offences against property without violence, class III, includes larceny, horse and cattle stealing, embezzlement, fraud and false pretences, etc. It shows an increase of 230 in the number of convictions during the year, 3,739 in 1903 against 3,960 in 1904. The increases are in Manitoba with 245 in 1903 and 339 in 1904 ; in the Territories, 207 in 1903 and 325 in 1904; in Nova Scotia, 143 in 1903 and 182 in 19Q4 ; in Ontario, 1,791 in 1903 and 1,802 in 1904 ; in Quebec, 1,002 in 1903 and 1,026 in 1904 ; while decreases are to be found in the three other provinces : British Columbia from 272 to 228, New Brunswick from 69 to 63 and Prince Edward Island from 10 to 4. This class represenled 58-76 per cent of the total convictions for indictable offences in 1904, against 57-16 per cent the year before, the highest figure being for larceny, with 3,504 convictions in 1904 against 3,316 in 1903, or 88-28 per cent of the total number of convictions constituting this class in 1904 against 88-68 per cent the year before. Manitoba shows the largest increase in the number of convictions for larceny during the year, with 319 in 1904 against 223 in 1903, the Territories with 222 against 153, Quebec with 943 against 908, and Nova Scotia with 157 against 131 ; while in British Columbia larceny decreased during the year from 212 to 191, in Ontario frorn 1,616 to 1,608, in New Brunswick from 63 to 60, and in Prince Edward Island from 10 to 4. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. xi SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 Territoires, 86 en 1904 contie 94 en 1903; la Colombie-Britannique, 51 en 1904 et 128 en 1903; le Manitoba, 50 en 1904 et 39 en 1903; le Nouveau-Brunswick, 29 en 1904 centre 58 en 1903, et I'lle du Prince-Edouard, 15 en 1904 et 26 en 1903. DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTKE LA PROPRIETE. La classe II, delits avec violence contre la propriete, comprenant le vol avec eflfrac- tion, les bris de maisons et de magasins, etc., indique une augmentation de 9 dans le nombre de personnes condamnees durant I'annee, les chiffres etant de 552 en 1904 contre 543 en 1903. Les augmentations dans cette classe de delits se trouvent dans les provinces qui suivent : Ontario, 216 contre 286; le Nouveau-Brunswick, 6 contre 11, et dans les Territoires, 15 contre 18 ; tandis que les autres provinces accusent des diminu- tions, la plus considerable se trouvant dans le Manitoba, ou les chiffres sont tombes de 53 a 22 ; dans la Nouvelle-Ecosse, de 59 a 40; dans Quebec, de 159 a 147 ; dp.ns la Colombie-Britannique, de 35 a 28. L'lle du Prince-Edouard n'a fait rapport d'aucun delit appartenant a cette classe durant les deux annees. Les chiffres les plus eleves dans cette classe sont ceux qui representent les bris de maisons et de magasins, pour lesquels il y avait 474 accusations et 356 condamnations en 1904, contre 437 accusations et 335 condamnations I'annee precedente, soit 85 • 89 pour cent des premieres et 64 50 pour cent des dernieres de la classe entiere en 1904, contx'e 80 48 et 61-70 pour cent respectivement I'annee precedente. Des 356 condamnations pour 1904, Ontario en comptait 169; Quebec, 107; la Nouvelle-Ecosse, o9 ; le Manitoba, 16; la Colombie- Britannique, 16; les Territoires, 12; le Nouveau-Brunswick, 7 et File du Prince- Edouaid, aucune. Des 335 condamnations pour 1903, Ontario en comptait 134; Quebec, 106; la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 42; le Manitoba, 22; la Colombie-Britannique, 16; les Territoires, 11 ; le Nouveau-Brunswick, 4 et l'lle du Pi'ince-Edouard, aucune. DELITS CONTRE LA PROPRIETE SANS VIOLENCE. La classe III, delits contre la propriete sans violence, dans laquelle se trouvent les cas de larcin, de vol de chevaux et betail, de detournement, de fraude et faux pre- textes, etc., indique une augmentation de 230 condamnations durant I'annee : 3,739 en 1903 contre 3,960 en 1904. Les pi'ovinces ayant des augmentations sont : le Manitoba, avec 245 en 1903 contre 339 en 1901; les Territoires, 207 contre 325; la Nouvelle- Ecosse, 143 coutre 182 ; Ontario, 1,791 contre 1,802 ; Quebec, 1,002 contre 1026 ; tan- dis que les diminutions se trouvent dans les trois autres provinces : la Colombie-Britan- nique, de 272 a 228 ; le Nouveau-Brunswick, de 69 a 63 et l'lle du Prince-Edouard, de 10 a 4. Cette classe representait 58 '76 pour cent du total de toutes les classes de delits justiciables d'un jury en 1904, contre 57 ■ 16 pour cent I'annee precedente, et les condam- nations pour larcin s'elevaient a 3,504 en 1904 contre 3,316 en 1903, soit 88-28 pour cent du total des condamnations constituant cette classe en 1904, contre 88 - 68 pour cent I'annee precedente. Des provinces qui ont augmente le nombre de leurs condamna- tions pour larcin durant I'annee, Manitoba vient en premier lieu avec 223 en 1903 contre 319 en 1904, et les autres dans I'ordre suivant : les Territoires, 153 coi: ■ ' 2; Quebec, 908 contre 943 ; la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 131 contre 157. Les provinces montrant des diminutions durant I'annee sont : la Colombie-Britannique, de 212 k 191 ; Ontario, de 1,616 a 1,608 ; le Nouveau-Brunswick, de 63 a 60, et l'lle du Prince-Edouard, de 10 a 4. xii CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The following table shows the number of convictions for larceny with ratios accord- ing to population, by provinces and in the order of criminality for 1904, compared with 1903. LARCENY IN 1903 AND 1904, WITH RATIOS. Province?. Manitoba British Columbia The Territories Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island. 1904. Number of convictions . Ratio per 10,000 of population. Canada . 319 191 222 1,608 943 157 60 4 3,504 14 34 ■80 •14 •29 •53 •39 •79 •39 1903. Number of convictions. 625 223 212 153 1,616 908 131 63 10 3,316 Ratio per 10,000 of population. 7 02 10 36 606 7 35 5 38 2 84 189 0 98 6 00 The position held in the above table by the several provinces, relatively to the ratios for 1904, is the same as that held by each in the table giving the same ratios for general convictions, with the exception that Manitoba, which comes first in larceny and third in general convictions, takes the place of the Territories, which held first place in gen- eral convictions and third in larceny. MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. In class IV, malicious offences against property, are comprised arson, malicious injury to horses and cattle, and other wilful damage to property. The number of con- victions for this class of offences has been reduced by 28 during the year, from 128 in 1903 to 100 the year after. Thirty-five persons were convicted for arson in 1904 against 33 the year previous, and of the 35, 17 were from Ontario, 8 from the Territories, 6 from Nova Scotia, 2 from Quebec, and 1 each from New Brunswick and British Colum- bia, and none from Manitoba and Prince Edward Island ; while 22 out of the 33 in 1903 were from Ontario, 7 from Nova Scotia, 3 from Quebec, 1 from British Columbia, and none from Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba and the Territories. Malicious injury to horses and cattle shows a decrease of over 30 per cent during the year. Out of the 65 persons convicted for that offence in 1904, 21 were from Que- bec, 20 from Ontario, 10 from the Territories, 5 from Prince Edward Island, 4 from British Columbia, 3 from Nova Scotia, 2 from Manitoba and none from New Bruns- wick, and out of the 95 convicted in 1903, 26 were from Ontario, 23 from Quebec, 19 from British Columbia, 13 from the Territories, 9 from Nova Scotia, 3 from New Brunswick, 2 from Manitoba and none from Prince Edward Island. FORGERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST CURRENCY. Class V, forgery and offences against the currency, has increased from 120 in 1903 to 152 in 1904, the increase coming principally from Manitoba, British Columbia and STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 190i. xiii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 Le tableau suivant donne le nombre tie condamnations pour larcin avec les chiftres proportionnels relativement a la population dans I'ordre de la criniinalite pour 1904 et 1903, par provinces : LARCIX EN 1903 ET 1901, AVEC PROPORTIOXS. Provinces. Manitoba Colombie-Britannique. Les Territoircs Ontario Quebec Nouvelle-Eeosse Nouveau- Brunswick . . lie du Prince-Edouar'l Canada . . 1904. 1903 de condam- P^^i^'*^,*^?,^^ de condam- nation». ! ^^1°^^^^' nations. 319 191 222 1,608 943 157 60 4 3,504 ■34 ■80 •14 ■29 53 39 •79 •^9 223 212 153 1,616 908 131 63 10 625 3,316 Proportion par 10,000 de la popula- tion. 02 ■36 06 .35 ■38 ■84 •89 0 98 600 La position occupee par les difFerentes provinces dans le tableau qui precede, rela- tivement aux chLffres proportionnels de 1904, est la meme que celle qu'elles occupaient dans le tableau donnant la totalite des condamnations generales, avec cette difference que le Manitoba, qui se trouvait le troisieme dans le tableau general, occupe la premiere place dans celui-ci, tandis que les Territoires, qui venaienten premier lieu dans le tableau des condamnations generales, occupent la troisieme place dans celui-ci. DOMMAGES MALICIEUX A LA PROPRIETE. Dans la classe IV, dommages malicieux a la propriete, comprenant le crime din- cendie, les dommages malicieux aux chevaux et bestiaux, et autres dommages volontaires aux proprietes, le nojabre de personnes condamnees indique une reduction de 28 durant I'annee, savoir, 100 en 1904 contre 128 I'annee precedente. Trente-cinq personnes ont ete condamnees pour crime d'incendie en 1904, comparativement a 33 I'annee prece- dente, et de ces 35 cas, 17 etaient d'Ontario, 8 des Territoires, 6 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 2 de Quebec, 1 chacune du Nouveau-Brunswick et de la Colombie-Britannique et aucune du Manitoba et de I'lle du Prince-Edouard ; tandis que sur les 33 cas de 1903, 22 appartenaient a Ontario, 7 a la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 3 a Quebec, 1 a la Colombie-Britan- nique et aucun a File du Prince-Edouard, au Nouveau-Brunswick, au Manitoba et aux Territoires, II y a une diminution de 30 pour cent dans le nombre de condamnations pour dommages malicieux aux chevaux et bestiaux durant I'annee, savoir, 65 en 1904 contre 95 en 1903. Des 65 personnes condamnees pour ce delit, 21 etaient de Quebec, 20 d'Ontario, 10 des 1'erritoires, 5 de I'lle du Prince-Edouard, 4 de la Colombie-Britan- nique, 3 de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 2 du Manitoba et aucune du Nouveau-Brunswick ; tandis que sur les 95 condamnations de 1903, 26 appartenaient a Ontario, 23 a Quebec, 19 a la Colombie-Britannique, 13 aux Territoires, 9 a la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 3 au Nouveau- Brunswick, 2 au Manitoba et aucune a I'lle du Prince-Edouard. XIV CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 th3 Tei-ritories, as shown by the following figures : Manitobx had 25 in 1903 and 42 in 1904; British Columbia, 2 in 1903 and 10 in 1904; the Territories, 7 in 1903 and 22 in 1904 ; Nova Scotia, 2 in 1903 and 4 in 1904 ; Prince Edward Island had none in 1903 and 1 in 1904 ; Ontario, 54 in 1903 and 57 the year following ; while New Bruns- wick had none in 1904 against 5 in 1903, and Quebec 16 in 1904 against 25 the year before. OTHER OFFENCES. In class VI, other offences not included in the foregoing classes, comprising the carrying of unlawful weapons, conspiracy, violation of the electoral act, oflfences against gambling and lottery acts, perjury and subornation of perjury, etc., the number of con- victions has been reduced by 9 during the yeir, 385 in 1903 against 376 in 1904. The • provinces showing increases in this class of offences are : Prince Edward Island from none in 1903 to 3 in 1904, Ontario from 113 to 182, Manitoba from 3 to 11, and New Brunswick from 10 to 11 ; while decreases are found in the Territories from 75 in 1903 to 27 in 1904, in British Columbia from 35 to 25, in Nova Scotia from 30 to 20, and in Quebec from 119 to 97. The number of persons convicted for perjury and subornation of perjury was 20 in 1904 against 21 the year before, by provinces as follows: Ontario 6 in 1904 and 8 in 1903, Quebec 5 in both years, British Columbia 4 in 1904 and 1 in 1903, the Territories 4 in 1904 and 3 in 1903, Nova Scotia 1 in 1904 and 4 in 1903, while New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had none in both years. More than three-fourths or 78-40 per cent of the total indictable offenders were convicted for the first time, 12'48 per cent for the second time, and 9-12 per cent were recidivists or habitual criminals in 1904, as compared with 7937, 11*62 and 9-01 respect- ively the year before. SENTENX'ES. Sentences. Sentenced to jail with the option of a fine 11 for under one year 11 for one year and under two to penitentiary for two years and under five . II for five years and over II for life to death , to reformatories Other sentences 1,302 2,454 367 501 156 14 232 1,728 1903. 1,263 2.267 270 434 173 1 8 325 1,800 According to the above statement 19 '28 per cent of the offenders were sentenced to jail with the option of a fine in 1904, as compared with 19-31 in ] 903 ; 36-33 per cent were sentenced to jail for less than one year in 1904, against 34-36 the year before ; 5*43 per cent were sentenced to jail for one year and under two in 1904, against 4-13 the year before ; 7-42 per cent were sentenced to penitentiary for two years and less than five and 2-31 per cent to five years and over in 1904, against 6-63 and 2-64 respectively in STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. XV 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 FAUX ET DELITS PAR RAPPORT A LA MONNAIE. Cette classe de delits comptait 120 condamnations en 1903 et 152 en 1904 ; I'aug- mentation durant I'annee venant en yrande partie du Manitoba, de la Colombie-Britan- nique et des Territoires, comme I'indiquent les chiftVes suivants : le Manitoba, 25 en 1903 et 42 en 1904 ; la Colombie-Britannique, 2 en 1903 et 10 en 1904 ; les Territoires, 7 en 1903 et 22 en 1904; la N'ouvelle-Ecosse, 2 en 1903 et 4 en 1904 ; He du Prince- Edouard, aucune en 1903 et 1 en 1904 ; Ontario, 54 en 1903 et 57 en 1904 ; le Xouveau- Brunswick, 5 en 1903 et aucune en 1904 ; Quebec, 25 en 1903 ei 16 en 1904. AUTRES DELITS. Dans la classe VI, autres delits non compris dans les classes precedentes, compre- nant ; port darmes illegal, conspiration, infractions a la loi electorale, in!"ractions aux lois defendant le jeu et les loteries, parjure et subornation de parjure, etc , le nombre de condamnations a ete reduit de 9 durant I'annee, soit 376 en 1904 contre 385 I'annee d'avant. L'^s provinces montrant des augraentat;ions dans cette classe de delits durant I'annee son t : I'lle du Prince Edouard, 0 en 1903 contre 3 en 1904; Ontario, 113 contre 182 ; Manitoba, 3 contre 11, et le Nouveau-Brunswick, 10 contre 11 ; tandis que les diminutions se trouvent dans les Territoires, 75 contre 27, dans la Colombie Bri- tannique, 35 contre 25, dans la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 30 contre 20, et dans Quebec, 119 contre 97. Le nombre de personnes condamnees pour pirjure et subornation de parjure etait de 20 en 1904 contre 21 I'annee precedente, par provinces dans I'ordre suivant : Ontario, 6 en 1904 et 8 en 1903 ; Quebec, 5 pour chaque annee ; la Colombie-Britannique, 4 en 1904 et 1 en 1903; les Territoires, 4 en 1904 et 3 en 1903 ; la Nouvelle-Ecosse, 1 en 1904 et 4 en^l903 ; tandis que le Nouveau-Brunswick et I'lle du Prince-Edouard n'ont pas rapporte un seul de ces cas durant les deux annees. Plus des trois-quarts, ou 78-40 pour cent, des delinquants etaient condamnes une premiere fois, 12 48 pour cent une deuxieme fois et 9-12 jDour cent etaient des recidi- vistes en 1904, contre 79-37, 11*62 et 9-01 respectivement en 1903. SENTENCES. Sentences. Condanines a I'option entre la prison ou I'amende , . . a la prison pour moins d'un an If un an et moins de deux an penitencier pour deux ans et moins de cinq. H cinc^ ans et au-dessus M la vie a mort . . • aux ecoles de reforme . . Autres sentences 1903. 1,263 2,267 270 434 173 1 8 325 1,800 D'apres le tableau precedent 19-28 pour cent des delinquants ont ete condamnes a Toption entre i'amende et la prison en 1904, comparativement a 19 "31 I'annee d'aupara- vant ; 36-33 pour cent ont ete condamnes a la prison pour moins d'un an en 1904 contre 34*36 pour cent I'annee precedente ; 5-43 pour cent ont ete condamnes a la prison pour xvi CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1903. No life sentence was passed in 1901 and only one the year previous, while there were 11 death sentences in 1901 against 8 in 1903. The sentences to reformatories repre- sented 1-97 per cent of the total convictions in 1901, as compared with 3-13 the year previous. Other sentences, representing respectively 25-58 and 2 7 '51 per cent of the total offenders for 1904 and 1903, are made up of such cases as were bound to keep the peace, sentence deferred, etc. CLASSES OP PERSONS CONVICTED. The occupations of persons convicted are shown in per cent ratios by classes in the followinii table : — Classes. Agricultural Commercial Domestic i Industrial Professional Labourers Not given Relatively to the number of convictions i-eturned by each province in 1901, the New Brunswick offenders occupy the first place in the agricultural class of occupations, followed by Manitoba and Ontario, while Prince Edward Island comes the last. In the commercial class Manitoba comes first, followed closely by Quebec and British Columbia with Prince Edward Island again the last. In the domestic class Quebec is first, fol- lowed by Nova Scotia and Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island still the last. In the industrial class the Prince Edward Island offenders occupy the first place, with Mani- toba, Quebec and Ontario following in the order named, while New Brunswick comes the last. The first place in the professional class belongs to Nova Scotia, with Quebec a close second, while New Brunswick and Manitoba have only one each and Prince Edward Island none. The labourers furnish the larger number of offenders from every province, and in this class Prince Edwai'd Island comes first followed by New Bruns- wick, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and the Territories, in the order named. CIVIL CONDITION OF THE OFFENDERS. Out of the total number of persons convicted, 21-86 per cent were reported as mar- ried, 1-77 as widowed and 62-11 as unmarried in 1901, against 23-56, 1-59 and 62-79 respectively in 1903. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. The educational status of the offenders is about the same for both years. In 1904 the illiterates represented 9-75 per cent of the total convictions ; those having an elemen- tary education, 75-83 per cent, and those having a superior education, 2-12 per cent ; as compared with 1011, 75-23 and 2-17 respectively the year before. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 1904. X^ii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 un an et au-dessous de deux en 1904, contre 4-13 pour cent I'annee precedente : 7-42 pour cent ont ete condamnes au penitencier pour deux ans et moins de cinq et 2-31 pour cinq ans et plus en 1904, contre 6-63 et 2*64 respectivement I'annee precedente. Au- cune sentence a vie n'a ete prononcee en 1904 et une seulement en 1903, tandis qu'il V a eu 1 4 sentences de mort en 1904 contre 8 I'annee d'auparavant. Les sentences aux maisons de reforme s'elevaient a 4-97 pour cent du total des condamnations en 1904 contre 3-43 I'annee precedente. Les autres sentences, representant respectivement 25-58 et 27-51 pour cent du total des condamnations en 1904 et 1903, se composent des ess tels que tenus de garder la paix, sentences remises, etc. CLASSES DES PERSONNES CONDAMNEES. La profession ou occupation des personnes condamnees est donnee en pi-oportiou.s pour cent, par classes, dans le tableau suivant ; — Classes. 1904. 1903. 4 .S8 379 12 4 10 0 41 25 94 04 76 65 38 85 12-38 Domestique Indnstrielle 2-95 9-69 064 37 -67 32-88 Relativement au norabre de condamnations dont chaque province a fait rapport en 1904, les delinquants du Nouveau-Brunswick occupaient la premiere place dans la classe agricole, suivis de ceux de Manitoba et d'Ontario, tandis que ceux de I'lle du Prince- Edouard etaient les derniers. Dans la classe commerciale la province de Manitoba vient en premier lieu, suivie de pies par Quebec et la Colombie-Britannique, avec File du Prince- Edouard la derniere. Dans la classe domestique Quebec est la premiere, suivie de la Nouvelle-Ecosse et du Nouveau-Brunswick, avec I'lle du Prince-Edouard encore la derniere. Les delinquants de I'lle du Prince-Edouard occupent la premiere place dans la classe industrielle, et Manitoba, Quebec et Ontario suivent dans I'ordre nomme, tandis que leNouveau-Brunswick vient en dernier. La premiere place dans la classe profession- nelle appartient a la Nouvelle-Ecosse, suivie de pres par Quebec, tandis que les pro- vinces du Nouveau-Brunswick et de Manitoba ne comptent qu'un seul delinquant cha- cune dans cette classe et File du Prince-Edouard aucun. Les journaliers comptent le plus grand nombre de delinquants dans toutes les provinces, File du Prince-Edouard venant en premier lieu dans cette classe et les autres pi'ovinces dans I'ordre suivant : Nouveau-Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Colombie-Britannique, Manitoba, Nouvelle-Ecosse et les Territoires. 6tat civil des personxes condamnees. Un quart a peu pres, ou 24 - 86 pour cent du total des condamnes ont ete rapportes* commeetant maries ; 62.1 1 pour cent comme non maries et 1-77 pour cent comme etaut en veuvage, en 1904, contre 23 ■ 56, 62 79 et 1 59 respectivement en 1903. 17— B CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. AGES OF THE CONVICTED. 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 Provinces. Under 16 years. 16 to 21 years 21 to 40 years. 40 years and over Not given. Males. 2 64 14 118 370 74 14 7 Females Males Fern. Males. Females Males. Females Males Fem. Prince Edward Island. . Nova Scotia New Brunswick 2 19 4 61 8 365 519 78 38 31 "'5' ie 32 12 18 149 51 848 1,318 222 181 122 1 13 2 63 71 6 5 3 45 14 239 426 34 51 54 866 8' 3 17 31 4 5 68 "76 30 65 234 48 93 295 "17 ""1 Ontario Manitoba i British Columbia . . . 14 4 1 9 Canada 663 34 1,104 65 2,909 164 835 46 1!)03. Prince Edward Island . . 6 2 26 3 1 51 23 1 72 , 14 1 2 164 39 a 43 13 3 1 91 . 57 2 New Brunswick 5 Quebec 271 8 264 20 780 65 203 20 45 Ontario 519 21 460 48 1,015 83 377 34 309 is Manitoba 61 2 36 9 ]77 5 48 3 -37 3 Briti.sh Columbia. 72 1 40 5 281 7 65 3 42 The Territories 2 1,005 18 91 4 181 35 2 282* 13 Canada 33 906 85 2,573 787 66 864 41 The offenders belonging to the group of 21 to 40 years represented 4-3 -07 per cent for males and 2-43 per cent for females of the total convictions in 1904, against 39-33 males and 2-76 females in 1903. The next higher group belongs to the offenders of 16 to 21 years, showing 16-34 per cent for males and 0-96 per cent for females in 1904, against 13-85 and 1-30 respectively in 1903. The third higher group belongs to the offenders of 40 years and over, with 12-82 per cent for males and 1-01 per cent for females in 1904, as compared with 12-03 and 1-01 re.spectively in 1903 ; the group of young offenders under 16 years of age is the lowest for 1904, although the second highest for males the year before, representing 9-39 per cent for males and 0-50 per cent for females in 1904, as compared with 15-36 and 0-50 respectively the year previous. USE OF LIQUORS. In 1904, 60-48 per cent of the total number of persons convicted used liquor mo- derately and 27*02 per cent were immoderate drinkers, as compared with 58-52 and 29-37 respectively the year before, the balance for both years representing the non- drinkers and the ' not given.' As was pointed out in previous reports it is again urged that officers in charge of criminal records should see that every column of the schedules sent out to them from this office are properly filled with the required information. If this was done fewer cases of ' not given ' would appear in the report, and its statistical value would be thereby greatly enhanced. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 1904, DEGRE D INSTRUCTION. Le degre d'instruction des personnes condamnees est a peu pr^s le meme pour les deux annees comparees. En 190-4 les illettres representaient 9 • 75 pour cent du cotal des condamnations ; ceux ayant une instruction elementaire, 75-83 pour cent, et ceux ayant une instruction superieure, 2-12 pour cent, compares a 10-44, 75-23et 2 17 respectivement I'annee d'auparavant. Le nombre de ceux dont le degre d'instruction n'a pas ete rapporte etait de 12-30 en 1904 et de 12- 16 en 1903. AGES DES PERSONNES CONDAMNEES. 1903. Provinces. ^" J^aiT '^'^ 16 ^ 21 ans. 21 a 40 ans. 40 ans et au- dessus. Non donnes. H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F. He du Prince-Edouard. . Nouvelle-Ecosse .... 6 51 23 271 519 61 72 2 i' 8 21 2 1 2 72 14 264 460 36 40 18 ""i ■ 2 20 48 ? 0 26 164 39 780 1,015 177 281 91 .... .^. 65 83 5 7 4 3 43 13 203 377 48 65 35 3* 1 20 34 3 3 2 1 91 57 45 309 37 42 282 2 Nouveau-Brunswick 5 Ontario Manitoba Colombie-Britannique . . Les Territoires 18 3 is 1,005 .S3 906 85 2, .573 181 787 66 864 41 1904. He du Prince-Edouard . Nouvelle-Ecosse Nouveau-Brunswick. . . . Quebec Ontario Manitoba Colombie-Britannique . . Les Territoires 2 64 14 118 370 74 14 7 2 6 19 1 4 61 8 365 519 78 38 31 ' ie' 32 12 18 149 51 848 1,318 222 181 122 1 13 2 63 71 6 1 7 3 45 14 239 426 34 51 54 8 3 17 31 4 5' 70 30 65 234 48 93 295 "17 "1 14 4 1 9 Canada 663 34 1,104 65 2,909 164 866 68 835 46 Les delinquants appartenant au groupe de 21 a 40 ans representaient 43-07 pour cent du sexe masculin et 2-43 du sexe feminin, du total des condamnations en 1904, contre 39-33 et 2-76 respectivement en 1903. Le groupe le plus considerable en nombre venant ensuite est celui des delinquants de 16 a 21 ans, indiquant 16-34 pour cent chez les hommes et 0-96 chez les femmes en 1904, contre 13 85 et 1-30 res- pectivement I'annee precedente. Le troisieme groupe en nombre est celui de 40 ans et au-dessus, representant 12*82 pour cent chez les hommes et 1-01 chez les femmes en 1904, contre 1203 et 1-01 respectivement I'annee d'avant. Le groupe des jeunes delin- quants au-dessous de 16 ans etait le moins eleve de tous en 1904, bien qu'il fiit le deux- ieme en nombre chez les hommes I'annee precedente, representant 9-39 pour cent chez les hommes et 0-50 chez les femmes en 1904, contre 15-36 et 0-50 respectivement en 1903. CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. PLACE OF BIRTH. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Out of the total number of persons convicted in 1904, 65 per cent were born in Canada, 11-68 per cent were Bi'itish born outside of Canada, and 12-39 per cent were born in other countries, leaving 10-93 per cent whose places of birth were not given, as compared with 65-83 per cent Canadian born, 10-59 per cent British born outside of Canada, 11-55 per cent born in other countries and 1-2-03 per cent not recorded in 1903. According to the last census, the Canadian born represented 87 per cent of the total population, the British born outside of Canada 7 -50 and the foreign born 5-18. PRINCIPAL DENOMINATIONS. The following table shows the position occupied during the last ten years by the principal denominations in relation to crime. PER CENT RATIOS OF OFFENDERS BY RELIGIONS. Anglicans, Methodists, p.c. I p.c. Presby- terians, p.c. Baptists, p.c. 1895. 1896. 1897. 1898. 1899. 1900 1901. 1902 1903. 1904. 0 8- 5 7' 2 6 8 7- 9 7 5 7 6 7 2 7 6 7 7 8 Roman Catholics, p.c. This table shows an average for the ten years of 16-4 for Anglicans, of 9-8 for Metho- dists, of 7-5 for Presbyterians, of 2-9 for Baptists and of 40 for Roman Catholics. Accord- ing to the last census, the position held by each of the above denominations relatively to the total population was as follows : Anglicans 12-50 per cent, Methodists 17-07, Presby- terians 15-68, Baptists 5-90, and Roman Catholics 41-50. URBAN AND RURAL OFFENDERS. Of the 6,754 persons convicted in 1904, 5,042 or 74-65 per cent were urban and 1,056 or 15-63 per cent rural offenders, as compared with 4,729 or 72-30 per cent urban and 1,058 or 16-17 per cent rural offenders of the 6,541 pei'sons convicted in 1903, — the balance in both cases being not given. SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. These offences consist of assaults, breaches of the peace, cruelty to animals, infrac- tions of various laws such as liquor licence acts, fishery acts, game laws, masters and servants acts, railway acts, municipal and revenue laws, and such other offences as vagrancy, keeping and frequenting bawdy houses, drunkenness, loose, idle and disorderly conduct, etc. STATISTIQUE CRIMIXELLE 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 USAGE DES BOISSONS. Du total des personnes condamnees en 1904, 60"48 pour cent faisaient un usage modere de boissons enivrantes et 27*02 pour cent etaient des buveurs immod^res, com- pare a 58-52 et 29-37 respectivement I'annee d'avant ; la balance pour les deux annees represente les temperants et les non-donnes. Comme on I'a deja fait remarquer dans des rapports precedents, il est important que les officiers qui ont la garde des regis- tres criminals voient a ce que les colonnes des formules de rapport qui leur sont adresses de ce bureau contiennent tous les renseignements demaiides. Si cela se faisait notre rapport contiendrait moins de cas de ' non donnes ' et sa valeur statistique serait par la nieme de beaucoup augmentee. ' LIEUX DE NAISSAXCE. Du chiffre total des delinquants en 1904, 65 pour cent sont nes au Canada, 11-68 pour cent sont nes en territoire britannique. en dehors du Canada, 12-39 pour cent sont nes en pays etrangers et 10-93 pour cent ne sont pas donnes, contre 65-83, 10-59, 11-55 et 12-03 respectivement en 1903. D'apres le dernier recensement la proportion des Canadiens de naissance etait de 87 pour cent du total de la population ; celle des per- sonnes nees en territoire britannique, en dehors du Canada, de 7-56 et celle des personnes nees en pays etrangers, de 5-18. RELIGIONS PRINCIPALES. Le tableau suivant indique la position occupee par les differentes religions durant les dix dernieres annees par rapport a la ci'iminalite. PBOPORTIONS POUR CENT DES DEI INQUANTS PAR RELIGIONS. Annees. Anglicans, Methodistes Presby- teriens. 1 Baptistes, Catholiques romains, p.c. p.c. P- 8 c. p.c. p.c. 189.0 16 6 17-5 100 3 1 2.9 39-7 1896 .- 9 5 ( 6 41 8 1897 171 9 2 6 4 2 3 41 0 1898 16 1 9 8 7 5 2 8 41 o 1899 17-2 9 9 7 5 3 1 42 5 1900 • 15-6 9 5 7 1 ! 3 2 38 8 1901 177 10 6 7 4 2 9 39 1 1902 16-2 10 2 7 6 2 9 37 1 1903 151 9 6 7 1 2 6 39 2 1904 15- 6 9-7 8-0 2 8 391 Ce tableau donne pour les dix annees une moyenne de 16-4 pour les anglicans, de 9 ■ 8 pour les methodistes, de 7 ■ 5 pour les presbyteriens, de 2 • 9 pour les baptistes et de 40 pour les catholiques romains. D'apres le dernier recensement, la proportion pour cent des principales religions nommees ci-dessus, par rapport au total de la population, etait de 12-50 pour les anglicans, de 17-07 pour les methodistes, de 15 68 pour les presbyteriens, de 5 90 pour les baptistes et de 41 50 pour les catholiques romains. DELINQUANTS DES DISTRICTS URBAINS ET RURAUX. Des 6,754 personnes condamnees en 1904, 5,042 ou 74-65 pour cent venaient des districts urbains et 1,056 ou 15-63 pour cent des districts ruraux, et des 6,541 condam- nations en 1903, 4,729 ou 72 30 pour cent appartenaient aux populations urbaines et 1,058 ou 16 -17 pour cent aux populations rurales : la balance dans les deux cas etant non donnee. XXU CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The following table gives the number of summary convictions for the years 1903 and 1904 :— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS IN 1903 AND 1904. 1904. 1903. Males. Females. Totals. Males. Females. Totals. Manitoba 4,535 8.142 3;870 2.527 399 18,346 2,265 3,580 355 1,520 254 97 22 1,437 604 239 . 4,890 9,662 4,124 2,624 421 19,783 2,869 3,819 2,505 6,879 3,329 2,134 380 17,492 2,567 4,225 177 1,389 245 144 20 1,620 519 237 2 682 Quebec The Territories New Brunswick Prince Edward Island . . . Ontario British Columbia Nova Scotia 8,268 3,574 2,278 400 19,112 3,086 4,462 Canada 43,664 4,528 48,192 39,511 4,351 43,862 From the above it will be seen that the number of summary convictions has increased by 4,330 or 9*87 per cent during the year, the increases being in Manitoba 82-32 percent, in Quebec 16-86, in the Territories 15-39, in New Brunswick 15-19, in Prince Edward Island 5-25, and in Ontario 3-51, while a decrease of 14-63 per cent is to be found in JSova Scotia, and one of 7-03 in British Columbia. There were 4,528 females summarily convicted in 1904 against 4,351 the year previous, or an increase of 4 per cent. The province showing the largest percentage of female summary convictions is British Colum- bia with 21-05 per cent in 1904, against 16-81 in 1903, and the province showing the lowest percentage is Prince Edward Island with 5-22 per cent in 1904 against 5 in 1903.- The following table shows the summary convictions according to poj^ulation by provinces : — NUMBER AND RATIO OF SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY PROVINCES. Provinces. Manitoba The Territories British Cohmibia Ontario Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Prince Edward Island. . Canada 1904. 1903. o 000 No. of Summary Ratio per 1,000 of No. of Summary Rat] per 1, convictions . population. convictions . population. 4,890 16 00 2,682 9-28 4,124 15 12 3,574 14 17 2,869 13 21 3,086 15 09 19,783 8 97 19,112 8 70 3,819 8 25 4,462 9 61 2,624 7 85 2,278 6 83 9,662 5 67 8,26S 4 90 421 415 400 43,862 3-92 48,192 8-60 7-93 It will again be noticed in the above table that the percentage figures for the West are greatly in excess of those from the East. On looking over the returns of summary convictions received from the several provinces it is found however that some of them SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. COXDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Ces delits consistent en voies de fait, perturbations de la paix, cruautes envers les animaux, infractions aux lois di verses, telles que lois des licences de boissons, lois des pecheries, lois de chasse, lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs, lois des chemins de fer, lois municipales et du revenu, eb autres delits tels que vagabondage, tenant, habi- tant et frequentant des raaisons de desordre, ivresse, conduite dereglee, etc. Le tableau suivant donne le nombre de condamnations sommaires pour les annees 1903 et 1904 par provinces : CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES EN 1903 ET 1904. 1904. 1903. Provinces. Hommes. 4,535 FemuiPS. Totaux. Hommes. Femmes. Totaux. Manitoba 355 4,890 2,505 177 2,682 Quebec 8,M2 1,520 9,662 6.879 1,389 8.268 Les Territoires ... 3,870 254 4,124 3,329 245 3,574 Xouveau-Brunswick .... 2,527 97 2,624 2,134 144 2,278 He du Prince-Edouard 399 22 421 380 20 400 Ontario 18,346 1,437 19,783 17,492 1,620 19,112 Colombie-Britannique 2,265 604 2,869 2,567 519 3,086 Nouvelle-Ecosse 3,580 239 3,819 4,225 237 4,462 Canada 43,664 4,528 48,192 39,511 4,351 43,862 On remarquera que ie nombre de condamnations .sommaires a augmente de 4,330 ou de 9 • 87 pour cent durant I'annee, les augmentations se trouvant dans le Manitoba, 82 • 32 pour cent ; dans Quebec, 16-86; dans les Territoires, 15-39; dans le Nouveau- Brunswick, 15-19; dans I'lle du Prince-Edouard, 5 25 et dans Ontario, 3 51 : tandis que la Xouvelle-Ecofese accuse une diminution de 14 63 et la Colombie-Britauuique une de 7 03 pour cent. II y a eu 4,528 femmes condamnees sommairement en 1904, contre 4,351 I'annee precedente, soit une augmentation de 4 pour cent durant I'annee. La province montrant la plus grande augmentation proportionnelle dans le nombre de femmes condamnees est la Colombie-Britannique avec 21 05 pour cent en 1904, contre 16-81 en 1903, et la province montrant la plus faible augmentation est I'lle du Prince- Edouard, avec 5 22 en 1904 contre 5 pour cent I'annee precedente. Le tableau suivant montre les condamnations sommaires par rapport a la popula- tion, par provinces : NOMBBE ET PROPORTION DES CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR PROVINCES. Provinces. Manitoba Les Territoires Colombie-Britannique . Ontario Nouvelle-Ecosse Nouveau-Brunswick . . Quebec ... lie du Prince-Edouard Canada . 1904. Nombre i Proportion de condam- ! par 1,000 nations de la sommaires. population. 1903- Nombre I Proportion de condam- ' par 1,000 nations de la sommaires. , population. 4,890 16 00 2,682 9 28 4,124 15 12 .3,-574 14 17 2,869 13 21 3,086 15 09 19,783 8-97 19,112 8-70 3,819 8-25 4,462 9-61 2,624 7-85 2,278 6-83 9,662 ' 567 8,268 4-90 421 415 400 3-92 48,192 8-60 43,862 .. 7-93 xxiv CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 are not as complete as they might be ; none, for instance, being furnished by a certain number of small towns where such i"eturns are generally found. This would, to a certain extent, account for the comparatively low rate of summary convictions in some of the eastern provinces. Measures will be taken in future to obtain the fullest returns pos- sible from every province. DRUNKENNESS. Of the total number of summary convictions, 18,895, or 39-21 per cent were for drunkenness in 1904, as compared with 16,-5.32, or 37-70 per cent in 1903, by provinces as follows : — NUMBER AND RATIO OF CONVICTIONS FOR DRUNKENNESS BY PROVINCES. Provinces. 1904. 1903. Number. P.O. ratio. Number. P.c. ratio. Prince Edward Island New Brunswick 288 1,676 2,344 2,505 1,288 3,986 1,343 5,465 68 63 61 57 44 41 32 41 87 38 22 90 25 57 274 1,458 2,726 1,466 1,356 2,931 1,278 5,043 68 64 61 54 44 35 35 50 00 09 Manitoba ... British Columbia Quebec The Territories 66 00 45 76 Ontario 27 62 26 38 DRUNKENNESS ACCORDING TO POPULATION. In Manitoba the number of convictions for drunkenness stood 8-19 for every 1,000 of the population in 1904, as against 5-07 the year before ; in British Columbia, 5-93 in 1904 and 6-63 in 1903 ; in Nova Scotia, 5-06 in 1904 and 5-90 in 1903 ; in New Bruns- wick, 5-01 in 1904 and 4-37 in 1903 ; in the Territories, 4-92 in 1904 and 5-06 the year before ,; in Prince Edward Island, 2-84 in 1904 and 2-68 in 1903; in Ontario, 2-47 in 1904 against 2-30 the year before, and in Quebec, 2-34 in 1904 against 1"80 in 1903. The average for Canada was 3-37 in 1904 and 2 99 in 1903. It is thus seen that the ratios of Quebec, Ontario and Prince Edwai-d Island are lower than those of the general average. Increases in the number of convictions for drunkenness have taken place during the year in Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, the Territories and Prince Edward Island, and decreases in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Out of the total number of summary convictions for drunkenness 1,425, or 7 "50 per cent were female offenders in 1904, as compared with 1,177, or 7*12 per cent, the year previous. Accord- ing to population, the females conA-icted for drunkenness are thus represented by pro- vinces : For every 10,000 inhabitants, British Columbia had 5 in both years, Manitoba 3 in both years, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and the Territories 2 each in both years : while New Brunswick had 1 in l904 and 2 the year before. Prince Edward Island had 1 for every 34,000 inhabitants in 1904 against 1 for every 50,000 the year before. BREACH OF STATUTES AND BY-LAWS. The next offence in number on the list of summary convictions is breach of muni- cipal acts and by-laws, for which 5,692 convictions were repoi"ted in 1904 against 6,269 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. XXV SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 On remarquera encore que les chiffres proportioimels les plus eleves dans ce tableau appartiennent aux provinces de I'ouest. En examinant les rapports des condamnations sommaires recus des difierentes provinces on decouvre cependant qu'ils ne sont pas aussi complets qu'ils devraient I'etre dans quelques unes d'elles ; aucun, par exemple, n 'ay ant ete recu d'un certain nombre de petites villes qui fournissent generalement ces rapports. Ceci expliquerait jusqu'a un certain point le chiffre relativement peu eleve des condam- nations sommaires dans quelques unes des provinces de Test. Des mesures seront prises a I'avenir pour obtenir des rapports aussi complets que possible de chaque province. Le nombre de condamnations pour ivresse s'elevait a 18,895 ou 39 21 pour cent du total des condamnations sommaires en 1904, contre 16,532 ou 37 • 70 pour cent I'annee precedente, par provinces, dans I'ordre suivant : NOJIBEE ET PROPOKTION DES CONDAMNATIONS POUR IVRESSE. Provinces. 1904. 1903. Nombre. Proportion pour cent. Nombre. Proportion pour cent. 288 1,676 2,344 2,505 1,288 3,986 1,343 5,465 68 1 41 274 68-50 Nouveau-Brunswick Nouvellp-Ecosse 63 61 57 44 41 32 27 87 38 22 90 25 57 62 1,458 2,726 1,466 1,356 2,931 1,278 5,043 6400 61 09 54-66 Colombie-Britannique 4400 Quebec _. Les 1 erritoires ' Ontario 35.45 35 -76 26-38 IVRESSE PAR RAPPORT A LA POPULATIOX. Dans le Manitoba le nombre de condamnations pour ivresse relativement a la popu- lation etait de 8' 19 par 1,000 en 1904, contre 5 07 I'annee precedente; dans la Colom- bie-Britannique, de 5-93 contre 6 63; dans la Kouvelle-Ecosse, de 5 • 06 contre 5 • 90 ; dans le Nouveau-Brunswiek, de 5 01 contre 4 37 ; dans les Territoires, de 4-92 contre 5 ■ 06 : dans File du Prince-Edouard, de 2-84 contre 2 • 68 ; dans Ontario, de 2-47 contre 2 • 30 et dans Quebec, de 2-34 contre 1 ■ 80. La moyenne pour le Canada etait de 3 37 en 1904 contre 2 99 en 1903. On voit done par ce qui precede que les chiffres proportionnels de Quebee, Ontario et I'lle du Prince-Edouard sont au-dessous de la moyenne generale. II y a eu des augmentations dans le nombre de condamnations pour ivresse durant I'annee dans Quebec, Manitoba, Nouveau-Brunswick, Ontario, les Terri- toires et rile du Prince-Edouard, et des diminutions dans la Nouvelle-Ecosse et la Colombie-Britanniq ue. Du nombre de condamnations pour ivresse 1,425 ou 7 • 50 pour cent appartenaient au sexe feminin en 1904, contre 1,177 ou 7 12" pour cent I'annee precedente. Proportionnellement a la population le nombre de femmes condamnees pour ivresse est ainsi represente par provinces: pour chaque 10,000 habitants, la Colombie-Britan- nique avait 5 delinquantes dans chaque annee ; le Manitoba, 3 dans chaque annee ; Ontario, Quebec, la Nouvelle-Ecosse et les Territoires, 2 dans chaque annee : tandis que le Nouveau-Brunswick en avait une en 1904 et deux lannee d'avant : I'lle du Prince- XXvi CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 the year before. Of these, 6420 per cent came from Ontario, in 1904, compared to 66*98 in 1903 ; 12-57 to 6-47 from Manitoba ; 10-45 to 8-67 from Quebec ; 4-97 to 5-98 from the Territories ; 3-27 to 3-48 from Nova 8cotia ; 3-21 to 6-75 from British Columbia : 1'09 to 1-21 from New Brunswick, and 030 to 0-46 from Prince Edward Island. ASSAULTS ox THE PERSON. Assaults come next on the list, for which 3,611 convictions were reported in 1904, against 3,394 the year previous, by provinces in the following order : — NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS FOR ASSAULTS. Ontario (Quebec The Territories Nova Sootia Manitoba New Brunswick British Columbia Prince Edward Island Provinces. 1904. 1903. 1,6'Jl 1,601 806 891 416 369 250 230 204 105 122 134 113 49 9 15 As shown by the above figures, increases in the number of convictions for assaults are found in all the provinces except Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. OFFENCES AGAINST LIQUOR LICENSE ACTS. There were 3,018 convictions for offences against the liquor license acts and other liquor laws in 1904, as compared with 3,031 the year before, as follows. CONVIGTIONS FOR OFFENCES AGAINST LIQUOR LAW. Provinces. 1904. 1903. Ontario 1,028 583 375 371 347 133 122 59 1,051 Quebec 660 New Brunswick 294 Nova Scotia. . . . 422 309 British Columbia . 169 Manitoba . . 76 Prince Edward Island .50 The above statement shows, increases in the number of offenders against the liquor laws in New Brunswick, the Territories, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island, while Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia show decreases. VAGRANCY OFFENCES. There were 3,847 convictions for vagrancy in 1904, against 3,261 in 1903, of which 566 in the former and 536 in the latter year were females. Out of the above number STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 1904. XXvii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 Edouard avait une delinquante pour chaque 34,000 habitants en 1904 et une pour chaque 50,000 en 1903. CONTRAVENTIONS AUX LOIS MUNICIPALES. Le delit venant ensuite est celui des contraventions aux lois municipales; pour lequel 5,692 condamnations ont ete rapportees en 1904, contre 6,269 I'annee prece- dente. De ce nombre 64*20 pour cent venaient d'Ontario en 1904 et 66 98 I'annee precedente ; 12 • 57 et 6 • 47, du Manitoba ; 10 ■ 45 et 8 ■ 67, de Quebec ; 4-97et 5 • 98, des Territoires ; 3 • 27 et 3 • 48, de la Nouvelle-Ecosse ; 3 21 et 6 75 de la Colombie-Britan- nique : 109 et 1*21, du Nouveau-Brunswick et 0 30 et 0*46 de I'lle du Prince- Edouard. VOIES DE FAIT. Le nombre de condamnations pour voies de fait s'elevait a 3,611 en 1904 contre 3,394 I'annee precedente, par provinces, dans Tordre suivant : NOMBKE DE CONUAMNATION8 POUR VOIES DE FAIT. . Province.s. i 1904. 1903. Ontario , 1,(591 «606 416 ; 250 204 ! 122 1 113 ' 9 1,601 Quebe. „ . 82| II IV. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. . .. 4 II V. Faux et delits par rapport a la monnaie 3,446 I, VI. Autres delits non compris dans I-V 4,253; . .Totaux des delits justiciables d'un jury et des condam- nations sommaires. * Delits justiciables d'un jury et condamnations sommaires. a. "Dommages malicieux et autres contre la propriete" des condamnations sommaires, inclus. h. " Menaces et langage injurieux " des condamnations sommaires, inclus. f. Toutes les condamnations sommaires, moins *, «, h, inclus. CRIMINAL STATISTICS 1 904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 INDICTABLE OFFENCES. Comparative Table from 1883 to 1904. NEW BRUNSWICK— NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK. O OFFENCES. I Abducrion I Abortion and atteniiit at IV Arson I Assaults, aggravated . . I *Assault and battery I Assault, &c., on peace officer I Assaults, indecent I Assault on females I Bigamy Ill Bringing stolen property in Canada II Burglary and having burglar's tools I Carnally knowing a girl of tender years or an imbecile. VI *Carrying unlawful weapons I Concealing birth of infant and deserting child VI Conspiracy VI Election Act, violation of the Ill Embezzlement, fraud and false pretences I (Endangering safety of pas.sengers on railways IIIjFeloniously receiving VI Forcible entry V Forgery and offences against the currency VI III II I VI III III III I IV I I I VI VI I VI II I I I III VI I VI Gambling Acts, breaches of Horse, cattle and sheep stealing. . . . House, shop, warehouse breaking. . Incest, rape and attempt at Indecent exposure. *Larceny .1 from d wellmg 11 H the person Libel...... . (o) Malicious injury to horses, &c Manslaughter Murder 11 attempt at Perjury Prison breach, escape, &c *Refusing or neglecting to support family. *Revenue Laws, breaches of Robbery Seduction Shooting, wounding with intent Sodomy and bestiality Stealing letters, &c Suicide, attempt at {b) Various offences against the person. . . . ((■) II other misdemeanors NuMBEK of Convictions. Average — Moyenne. 1883-92. 10 yrs. 0 2 0 5 2()3 20 1 6 2 4 4 0 0-5 0-6 0.1 0-9 1893-97.11898-02. 5 yrs. 5 yrs. 0-2 30 0-3 1-3 0-9 0-7 1-2 5-8 194-6 24-2 1-4 0-8 0-6 2-2 0-2 0-5 01 0-2 4-8 0.9 0-5 43-8 0-2 0-2 01 36-2 0 7 0-3 0-2 01 1-6 0-2 0-6 2-2 0-2 1-2 0-2 5-2 0-4 2-2 .50-4 0-2 300 0-4 0-4 1-8 0-3 • I 1-71 O-li 0-2 0-8 04 1-8 .33- 1 5-3 0-4 0-2 30-2 4-2 Total. 430-2i 364-8 0-2 1-6 8-2 168-4 23-4 20 0-4 0-2 16 2-4 10 0-6 1-4 1903. 0-8 4-6' 0 4i 2 6 3-4 72-0 0-4 0-4 29-8 0-6 0-2 0 2 3 0 0-2 16 0-2 1-4 25-2 0-2 3.58-6 24 326i 1904. ■ i 10 0 138 120 41 19 2 3 1 6 60 21 1 30 2 .306 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY CLASSES. Class I. Offences against the person 1 1. Offences against property with violence III. 11 11 without 11 IV. Malicious offences against property . . . V. Forgery and offences against currency . VI. Other offences not included in 1-5 329 6 46 36 0 1,863 261-4 5-6 .53 0 31-2 0-2 1,933-8 231 4 75 31 0 1,975 Totals of indictable offences and summary con- ! 2,2832 2,2858: 2,319-2 victions. J ' 202 6 73 24 5 2,123 188 11 63 22 2,462 2,433 2,746 * Both indictable offences and summai-y convictions. a. " Malicious and other damage to property" of the summary convictions, included. b. " Threats and abusive language" of the summary convictions, included. c. All summarj- convictions less *, a, b, included. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 190i. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 DELITS JUSTIC TABLES D'UN JURY. Talbleau comparatif depuis 1883 jusqu'a 1904. QUEBEC. NOMBRE DE COXDAMNATIONS. Average— M oyenne. ! 1883-92. 1893-9 r. 11898-02. lOans. oans 5ans 0-3 1 -0 1 -2 0 1 0 2 2-9 6 8 5 -4 70 5 52 •4 46 -0 838-3 670 6 668 4 148-0 241 0 163 -6 8-4 7 2 10 -4 21-3 33 0 26 0 0-6 1 6 1 0 10 1 2 0 6 15-7 20 6 34 8 1-3 2 4 1 4 26-5 27 4 21 0 1-0 1 0 1 2 1-6 2 8 3 4 1 6 1 •7 37-4 39 4 .35 8 1-2 1 8l 2 s: 10-5 20 0\ 17 81 0 21 0 6 9-1 10 8| 20 0 13-5 18 6 75 6 11-4 10 0 9 0 321 66 4 97 0 2.1 3 2 3 2 25-2 35 4 36 2 635 0 854 8 905 4 4-8 0 8 6 4 17-4 16 2 14 4i 1-3 0 2 1 0 182-9 204 4 192 6 1-5 1 2 2 8 0-8 0 2 2 4 1-1 1 2 1 6 1.6 3 0 3 0 3-9 7 4 4 0 18-5 19 2 11 6 11-8 40 4 33 6 15-5 12 0 27 6 0 4 1 4 10-3 13 0 14 6 1-2 1 0 1 0 3 4 2 8 1 ^\ 1-6 0 2 6 2 56-2 55 2 67 4 16-3 27 2,542 8 5-2| 2,265-1 8 2,587 8'. 1903. 3 3 50 927 163 10 30 1 41 25 72 4 106 2 57 915 1 20 5 259 1 2 4 4 137 2 3,038 1904. 2 2 44 932 179 9 20 1 58 3 15 1 16 144 10 107 2 50 964 il 1 237 6 2 3 5 7 17 5 21 4 122 3 DELITS. Enlevement Avortenient et tentative d' Incendie par malveillance Voies de fait graves *Agres.sion avec voies de fait Voies de fait sur un officier de paix. Attentat a la pudeur Voies de fait sur f emmes Bigamie ' Effets voles apportes au Canada Vol avec effraction Commerce charnel avec une fille en bas age ou une alienee *Port d'armes illegal Suppression et desertion d'enfants Con.spiration. Infractions a la loi electorale Detournement, fraude et faux pretextes Exposant au peril les passagers sur les chemins de ier.. . . Recel Entree forcee Faux et delits par rapport a la monnaie "Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu Vol de chevaux, bestiaux et moutons Bris de maisons, magasins, entrepots Inceste, viol et tentative de *Expo.sition indecente *Larcin Vol dans des maisons habitees sur la personne Libelle (a) Dommages malicieux aux chevaux, etc Homicide non premedite Meurtre II tentative de Parjure Bris de prison, evasion, etc *Refus ou negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la fainille Delits contre le revenu de FEtat Vol O I I IV I I I I I I III II I VI I VI VI III I III VI V VI III II I VI III III III I IV I I I VI VI I VI II Seduction . . i I Usage d'armes avec intention | I Sodomie et bestialite ' I Vol de lettres chargees, etc ; III Suicide, tentative de i VI (6) Outrages divers contre la personne I (c) Divers autres delits VI 3,073 Totaux. DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UX .JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR CLASSES. 1,184-0 1,106-8 1,029-2 1,374 1,358 63-3 990 159-4 159 147 720-9 945-2 991-2 1,030 1,058 ia5-8 211-2 198 0 262 239 9 1 10-8 200 25 16 6,507-5 8,287-4 7,391 8 7,094 8,582 8,670-6 10,660-4 9,789-6 9,944 11,400 Classe I. Outrages contre la personne II II. Delits avec violence contre la propriete.. II III. M sans II 11 II IV. Dommages malicieux a la propriete . . . 11 V. Faux et delits par rapport a la monnaie. 11 VI. Autres delits non compris dans I-V . . . . .Totaux des delits ju.sticiables d'un jury et des condam- nations sommaires. * Delits justiciables d'un jury et condamnations sommaires. a " Dommages malicieux et autres contre la propriete" des condamnations sommaires, inclus. b " Menaces et langage injurieux " des condamnations sommaires, inclus. c. Toutes les condamnations sommaii-es, moins *, a, b, inclus. CRIMINAL STATISTICS 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 INDICTABLE OFFENCES. COMPAKATIVK TaBLE FROM 1883 TO 1904. ONTARIO. O I I IV I I I I I I III II I VI I VI VI III I III VI V VI III II I VI III III III I IV I I I VI VI . I VI II I I I III VI I VI OFFENCES. Abduction Abortion and attempt at. Arson Assault — aggravated * Assault and battery Assault, &c., on peace officer Assaults, indecent Assault on females Kigamy Bringing stolen property in Canada Burglary and having burglars' tools ... Carnally knowing a girl of tender years or an imbecile * Carrying unlawful weapons Concealing birth of infant and deserting child Conspiracy Election Act, violation of the Embezzlement, fraud and false pretences Endangering safety of pass, on railway Feloniously receiving Forcible entry Forgery and offences against the cm-rency * Gambling Acts, breaches of .• Horse, cattle and sheep stealing House, shop, warehouse breaking Incest, rape and attempt at. . * Indecent exposure * Larceny II from dwelling II 11 the person Libel........ (rt) Malicious injury to horses, &c Manslaughter Murder . ... M attempt at Perjury Prison breach, escape, &c * Refusing or neglecting to support family * Revenue Laws, breaches of Robbery Seduction Shooting, wounding with intent Sodomy and bestiality Stealing letters, &c. . , . , Suicide, attempt at (b) Various offences against the person (c) II other misdemeanors Number of Convictions. Average — Moyenne. 1883-92. 1893-97 1898-02. 10 yrs. 5 yrs. 5 yrs. 1 0 10 97 2,2f)8 99 ■.;o 13 6 5 30 2 70 3 0 0 75 .5 24 1 23 58 23 73 9 61 1,233 4 5 0 408 7 2 0 2 11 20 7 28 1 56 1 2 3 257 49 1903. 2 2 17 93 1,835 75 30 10 9 3 52 7 46 2 1 1 118 16 34 2 39 92 31 170 8 66 1,657 6 26 0 .300 6 3 0 8 20 36 29 41 5 52 3 2 6 250 16 Totals I 5,094-0 5,2456 .5,218-0 3 3 17 126 1,743 79 28 14 7 3 41 5 46 4 1 1 100 8 38 6 43 60 30 144 10 78 1,736 3 29 0 356 5 2 0 10 16 57 20 18 4 56 4 3 7 221 14 22 148 1,762 93 53 17 17 2 26 11 79 4 4 3 115 8 29 3 54 131 29 135 9 84 1,691 12 388 12 12 210 12 5,431 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY CLASSES. I I Class I. Offences against the person ! 2,875 11 II. Offences against property with violence . ..■ 132 II III. II 11 without violence. : 1,376 II IV. Malicious offences against property ! 419 II V. Forgery and offences against currency j 23 I. VI. Other offences not included in I-V ' 14,890 Totals of indictable offences and summary con- 19,717-8 16,931-2 18,102-8 victions. ! * Both indictable offences and summary convictions. a. " Malicious and other damage to property " of the summary convictions included. h. " Threats and abusive language" of the summary convictions, included. c. All summary convictions, less *, a, b, included. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 1904. xli SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY. Tableau comparatif depuis 1883 jusqu'a 1904. MANITOBA. IS ^OMBRE DE CONl)AMNATION.S. DELITS. Average — Moj^enne. 1903. 1904. Qi 1883-92. 10 ans. 1893-97. 5 ans. 1898-02. 5 ans. 01 0-2 Enlevement I Avortemeiit et tentative d' .... T 01 30 75 4 4-8 0-8 6-1 03 0 8 4-4 56-2 4-4 2-6 0-4 0-2 0-2 4-2 76-2 3-8 2-8 6-4 ]2 2 5 1 8 218 23 S 5 Incendie par uialveillance Voies de fait graves * Agression avec voies de fait Voies de fait sur un officier de paix Attentat a la pudeur Voies de fait sur f emmes Bigamie Efitets voles apportes an Canada Vol avec effraction . . . Commerce charnel avec une fille en bas age on uiie alienee. * Port d'armes illegal Suppression et desertion d'enfants Con.spiration Infractions a la loi electorale Detournement, fraude et faux pretextes Exposer au peril les passagers sur les chemins de fer .... Recel Entree forcee Faux et delits par rapport h la monnaie * Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu Vol de chevaux, bestiaux et moutons. . . Bris de maisons, magasins, entrepots Inceste, viol et tentative de ■* Exposition indecente * Larcin Vol dans des maisons habitees M sur la personne . Libelle IV I I I I I I TIT 11 01 6 9 i-6 0-8 1-6 2-4 0-8 70 0 4 26 1 18 1 I 31 II I VI T VT 0-4 5-8 3-2 VT 3 1 0-2 08 01 130 0-4 3-6 16 4 14 2 6 III 2 3 16-4 15 40 i'-9 590 0-4 5 0 20 0-8 10-2 1-8 2-b 124-4 0-4 10 0-2 18-6 0-2 0-6 6-8 14-8 0-2 14-4 0-8 4-8 154-0 25 20 2 22 3 9 232 42 5 ie 1 19 319 1 5 V VI III II I VI III ITT 0-8 2-0 0-2 19-4 1-0 1-2 2 III T 12-6 0-4 0-3 33 59 1 («) Dommages malicieux aux chevaux, etc Homicide non j^remedite Meurtre 1. tentative de Parjure . Bris de prison, evasion, etc * Ref us ou negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille * Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat Vol IV I I T 01 6-2 3-4 0-4 0-2 1-6 0 6 30 2-4 3-4 VT 0(5 0-2 2 2 VI T 0-3 14 i 5 6 5 VI IT Seduction Usage d'armes avec intention Sodomie et bestialite T 1-4 01 3 2 0-2 0-2 1-8 2 7 I T 03 0-2 3 31 2 841 TIT Suicide, tentative de {h) Outrages divers contre la personne VT 8-5 02 60 0 6 266-2 13-2 0-2 359-8 28 1 599 I VT 209-6 Totaux DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'lTN JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES PAR CLASSES. 95 6 66 12 2 1,282 -4 81-6 109-8 ■5 13-4 20-2 •2 135-8 173-0 ■7 19-4 19-6 •3 50 6-8 ( 1,038-2 1,470-8 181 53 256 33 25 2,515 305 22 345 59 42 4,606 1,465-8: 1,293 4 1,800 2 3,063 Classe I. Outrages contre la personne II II. Delits avec violence contre la i^ropriete „ III. ., IV. V. .. VL Dommages malicieux a la propriete. . Faux et delits par rapport a la inonnaie, Autres delits non compris dans I-V 5,379 . .Totaux des delits justiciables d'un jury et des condam- nations sommaires. * Delits justiciables d'un jury et condamnations sommaires. a. " Dommages malicieux et autres contre la propriete " des condamnations sommaires, inclus. b. "Menaces et langage injurieux" des condamnations sommaires, inclus. c. Toutes les condanmations sommaires. moins *, a, b. inclus. xlii CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 INDICTABLE 0+^FEXCES. Comparative Table from 1883 to 1904. BRITISH COLUMBIA— COLOMBI E-BRIT ANNIQUE. Number of Convictions. Abduction Abortion and attempt at. . . , Arson Assaults, aggravated *Assault and battery Assault, &c., on peace officer. Assaults, indecent Assault on females OFFENCES. O I I IV I I I I I I III II I VI I VI VI III I III VI V VI III II (House, shojj, warehouse breaking I Incest, rape and attempt at VI *Indecent exposure Ill *Larceny Ill II from dwelling III M If the person T Libel..... ... IV (a) Malicious injury to horses, &c I Man.slaughter I Murder I I M attempt at VI Perjury. .. . VI Prison breach, escape, &c. . . , I ^Refusing or neglecting to support family. VI "Revenue Laws, breaches of II Robbery I Seduction , I Shooting, wounding with intent I Sodomy and bestiality Ill Stealing letters, &c . . . VI I VI A verage — Moyenne. 1883-92, ' lOyrs. 01 Digamy Bringing stolen property in Canada Burglary and having burglar's tools Carnally knowing a girl of tender years or an imbecile.. . *Carrying unlawful weapons Concealing birth of infant and deserting child Conspiracy Election Act, violation of the Embezzlement, fraud and false pretences E ndangering safety of passengers on railway Feloniously receiving Forcible entry . . . . Forgery and offences against the currency *Gambling Acts, breaches of Horse, cattle and sheep stealing 0-3 7-8 49 1 8-5 0-7 0-3 01 0 7 1-3 01 43 6-6 0-2 1-7 11-9 10 4-2 0-6 2-2 49-5 0 9 1-5 01 10-5 21 2-2 11 0-3 2 4 01 2 3 2-2 0-6 Suicide, attempt at {b) Various offences against the iierson . (c) .1 other misdemeanors 01 2-5 18-4 Total . 207-6 1893-9 5 yrs 1 1.5 103 8 1 0 14 0 3 26 2 11 0 13 133 2 2 0 22 1 1 0 0 7 1 11 3 '1898-02 5 yrs, 0 0 0 19 149 9 2 1 0 451-6 0 0 lO 0 23 0 9 148 2 16 1 20 196 0 4 "39 1 1 1 0 9 3 10 1 0 737-4 1903. 1 45 109 19 1 4 4 27' 2 220: 16, 19 210' 3 '26 "1 'i 5 12 8 10 1' 18 1 832 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY CLASSES. Class I. Offences against the person .... 81-8 153-8 219-2 219 204 .. II. Offences against property with violence. . . ■7-7 23-2 24-8 35 28 III. " .1 without 11 63-5 163-6 238-0 273 236 .1 IV. Malicious offences against property 10-8 23-2 400 27 32 .1 V. Forgery and offences against currency 1-7 3-8 9-4 2 10 II VI. Other offences not included in I-V 731-1 896-6 1,213 0 1,580-6 2,369-8 3,046 2,7.38 Totals of indictable offences and summary con- 2,901-2 3,602 3,248 victions. * Both indictable offences and summary convictions. a. ' Malicious and other damage to property ' of the summary convictions, included. h. ' Threats and abusive language ' of the summary convictions, included. c. All summary convictions less *, «, b, included. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLK — 1904. xliii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY. Tableau compakatif depuis 18S3 jusqu'a 1904. THE TERRITORIES-LES TERRITOIRES. NOMBRE DE CONDAMNATIONS. A\erage — Moyenne. 1883-92. 1893-97. 1898-02 10 ans. 5 ans. 5 ans 1903. 1904. DELITS. 0 12 36-3 1 1 0-5 0-5 2 i 0-7 0-2 11 20 1-2 3 6 110-6 90 1-4 20 0-4 0-4 10 0-4 5-8 0-4 2 3 01 1-7 0-8 80 0 2 2-2 0-2 1 5-3 1-8 0-5 0-3 330 ' 6'i 01 7-6 0-6 1-9 0-3 0-4 0-8 0-3 40 16 8 8 2 4 0-4 50 948 0-2 0-6 0-2 180 1-4 0-6 1-4 3-8 0-4 0-6 0-8 0-6 2-6 0-2 2-2 5-9 0 6 0-4 110 0-8 1L6-5 315-2 0 5 167 10 1 3 0 0 2 1 11 0 7 417 33 8 10 466 20 3 6 paix . 0 14 0 2 0 4 294 14 / 160 0 1 7 79 27 12 3 70 229 22 79 55 12 7 17 382 4 109 r92-o 1,151 Enlevement Avortement et tentative d'. . Incendie par malveillance. . . Voies de fait graves *Agression avec voies de fait Voies de fait sur un ofiicier d^ Attentat a la pudeur Voies de fait sur f emmes Bigamie Etfets voles apportes au Canada Vol avec effraction Commerce charnel avec une fille en bas age ou \me alienee *Port d'armes illegal Suppression et desertion d'enfants Conspiration I nfractions a la loi electorale Detournement, fraude et fau.x pretextes Exposant au peril les passagers sur les chemins de fer . . . Recel Entree forcee Faux et delits par raf)pDrt a la monnaie *Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu Vol de chevaux, bestiaux et iiioutons Bris de maisons, magasins, entrepots Inceste, viol et tentative de *Exposition indecente *Larcin Vol dans des maisons habitees II sur la personne Libelle (a) Dommages malicieux aux chevaux, etc .■ Homicide non premedite Meurtre ti tentative de . . . . Parjure Bris de prison, evasion, etc *Refus ou negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille *Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat Vol .. Seduction Usage d'armes avec intention Sodomie et bestialite Vol de lettres chargees Suicide, tentative de (b) Outrages divers contre la personne (c) Divers autres delits 1,357 Totaux. I I IV I I I I I I III II I VI I VI VI III I III VI V VI III II I VI III III III I IV I I I VI VI I VI II I I I III VI I VI DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES PAR CLASSES. 46-6 145-4 214-6 501 569 2-5 4-2 10.6 16 18 44-5 117-4 195 0 289 491 8-3 19-2 34 0 109 98 0-2 1-6 4-2 7 22 173 9 765-2 2,193-8 3,099 .3,456 276 0 1,053 0 2,652-2 4,021 4,654 Classe I. Outrages contre la personne. .. II. Delits avec violence contre la propriete. M III. M sans II II i other misdemeanors No. OF Convic;tions-No. de condamnations A verage — Moy enne. 1883-92. 10 yrs. TotaLs 1 0 16 189 !,787 295 33 39 8 9 54 4 115 4 2 0 126 9 46 1 38 103 43 129 14 94 !,1.58 12 26 2 695 13 8 3 5 22 41 28 49 1 78 4 6 5 383 98 1893-97 5 yrs. 5-2 2-6 30-4 183-6 3,193-8 421-0 46-6 52-4 13-6 6-T) 90-6 120 94-6 50 5-2 4-8 184 0 19-8 77-4 2-8 62-6 150-2 .56 0 280 0 160 131-4 3,035 6 10-6 46-6 1-6 636-4 11-8 6-4 2-4 14-6 50-2 59-6 86-6 60-8 6 4 80-2 5.4 7-6 13 414 66 1898-02 5 yrs, 5 4 27 219 3,214 353 50 47 11 4 97 10 109 8,817-71 9,764-8 10,726 6 6 3 178 16 91 7 89 600 59 300 19 158 3,382 12 52 1 724 14 10 4 19 49 79 78 53 7 92 8 6 15 399 21 1903. 4 4 33 315 .3,759 446 74 72 19 117 19 199 8 15 7 255 12 86 5 120 525 68 346 26 259 3,509 14 58 5 918 14 8 2 21 63 90 42 81 10 110 5 10 23 484 37 12,302 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY CLASSES. Class I. Offences against the person M II. Offences against property with violence . . . 11 III. 11 11 without violence. 11 IV. Malicious offences against property 11 V. Forgery and offences against carrencj- II VI. Other offences not included in I-V Totals of indictable offences and summary con- 35,316-4j 36,9.32-0|40,850-6| victions. 4,925 233 2,430 711 38 26.976 4,560-0: 4.577 431-4' 451 3,423-8, 3,787 666-8 751 62 6 89 4 27,787 -4 31,193 5,486 544 4,005 951 120 39,297 50,403 54,946 * Both indictable offences and summary convictions. fl. 'Malicious and other damage to property ' of the simimary convictions, included. b. 'Threats and abusive language' of the summarj- convictions, included. f. All .summary convictions less % a, b, included. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 APPENDIX II.-SUMMAPY CONVICTIONS. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF OFFENCES FOR EACH PROVINCE AND CANADA, FROM 1883 TO 1904. APPENDICE IL- CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIPES. TABLEAU COMPARATIF DES DELITS POUR CHAQUE PROVINCE ET LE CANADA DEPUIS 1883 JUSQU'A 1904. xlvi CRIMINAL STATISTICS 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. COMPAKATIVE TaBLE FROM 1883 TO 1904. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-ILE DU PRINCE-EDOUARD. OFFENCES. Adulteration of food Breach of peace Contempt of court Cruelty to animals • Disturbing religious and like meetings. . Fishery Acts, offences against Game Laws « .... Liquor License Acts, offences against. . . Breach of Canada Temperance Act. . Selling liquor during prohibited hours. II without license Violation of Indian liquor law Masters' and Servants' Acts, offences against , Medical and Dentistry Acts h Militia Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day ... Railway Acts, offences against Seamen Acts h Statute Labour, offences relating to ■ Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Insulting, obscene and profane language. Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof.. . Loose, idle, disorderly . , Weights & Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals. Number of Convictions. A verage — Moyenne. 1883-92. 1893-97. 1898-02. 10 yrs. 5 yrs. . 5 yrs. 2-4 11 2-5 17-8 63-9 0-2 0-3 0-4 49-4 0-3 2-5 3-6 7-9 1 4-7 11-6 296-7 2-4 3-2 68 479-4 1-6 06 2-2 7-2 3-4 740 0-2 6-6 1-6 3-6 5-2 30 20 1-2 3 0 198 0 1-4 9-6 2-2 0-2 0 4 1.4 4-2 1903. 180 4-4 0-4 0-2 13-6 1-2 0-4 3-4 50 18 0-81 0-6 5-4 281-2 2-2 0-2 4-6 324-4 3450 274 2 "ll 373 1904. 59 25 i 4 288 2 ' li 405 CASES TRIED SUMMARILY AND TRANSFERRED TO INDICTABLE OFFENCES IN " APPENDIX I." Assaults Carrying fire arms and unlawful weapons . Gambling Acts, offences against Larceny Malicious and other damage to property . Neglecting to support family Revenue Laws, offences against Indecent exposure, &c Threats and abusive language Totals . Grand totals of summary convictions 34-8 0-5 0-5 1-5 3-7 0 3 0-1 2-2 43-6 523 -0 32-4 0-8 0-2 0 2 9-4 0-2 2-6 0-6 5-6 520 376-4 24 Oi 1-0 0 2] 0-2; 4-8! 0-4 0-4l 2-6! 33-6 378-6; 400 • 16 421 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Tableau comparatif dkpuis 1883 jusqu'a 1904. NOVA SCOTIA— NOUVELLE-ECOSSE. XOMBRE DE COXDAMXATIONS. A verage — Moy enne. 1903. 1904. OFFENSES. 1883-92. 1893-97. 10 an?. 5 ans. 1898-02. 5 ans. 0 2 0 ? 53 0 6 14 0 0 0 8 3 2 6 9 90 1 6 15 4 8 2 8 2 2 140 2 ""' 9-6 10-4 11-8 10 67-6 79-8 3-8 30-2 0 2 1-6 274 2 25 6 28 2 92 246 84 217 3 10 13 28 64 245 1 • 61 Perturbation de la paix. Mepris de cour. Cniaute envers les animau.x. Perturbation de reunion.^ religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. 60 11 3 7 0 0 7 1 5 1 94 28 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 M 11 des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Ventede boissons durant les heures defendues. M sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sau vag-es. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. Infractions aux lois concernant les medecins et les dentistes. Infractions aux lois de la milice. Divers petitsdelits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rap. aux cheniins publics. Inf. aux lois concernant les pharmacien.s. Profanation du dinianche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. 11 11 maritiines. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 1 i 1 2 144 9 8 25 1 13 32 1 4 12 9 1 5 1 0 4 1 0 176 16 5 41 0 8 4 6 8 6 i-2 0-6 178-6 140 3-6 18-2 3 3 154 11 6 47 11 2 29 1 5 3 5 1 21 0 6 2 7-2 8-6 15 2 3 39 42 2 17 9 3 50 619 18 21 49 0 8 2 5 36 9 1,322 8 168 9 16 2 106 6 1 8 0 6 8 2 2 0 4-8 32-8 1,388-8 127 0 14-6 95-2 4 69 2,726 96 13 69 8 66 2,344 85 19 23 0 0-8 1 3,405 1,032 3 2,224-6 2,267 4 4,046 Totaux. CAUSES JUGEES SOMMAIREMENT ET TRANSFEREES AUX DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY DANS "L'APPENDICE I." 182-9 1-6 0 9 29-2 26-9 1-7 1-9 2-6 19-3 171-4 2-2 0-6 6-6 31 0 0-8 1-4 4-6 41 2 191-4 4-6 1-6 10-0 42-4 1-2 2-6 5 6 38-4 230 14 2 25 65 5 2 13 60 250 8 1 6 73 9 12 55 Voies de fait. Port d'armes illegal. Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu. Larcin. Dommages malicieux et autres a la propriete. Negligence de pour voir aux besoins de la famille. Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. Exposition indecente, etc. Menaces et langage injurieux. 267 0 259-8 297-8 416 414 Totaux. 1,299-3 2,484-4 2,565-2 4,462 3,819 . . . Grands totaux des condaninations sommaires. xlviii CRIMINAL STATISTICS 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. COMPARATIVB TaBLE FROM 1883 TO 1904. NEW BRUNSWICK— NOUVEAU-BRUNSWLCK. OFFENCES. Adulteration of food Brea(th of peace Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, oflEences against Game Laws << Liquor License Acts ir Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours II without license Violation of Indian liquor law Masters' and Servants' Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts n Militia Acts, offences against. • Miscellaneous minor offences Mnnicipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Pharmacy Acts, offences against . . Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Seamen Acts n Statute Labour, offences relating to Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Insulting, obscene and profane language Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof.. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against . . . Insanity . Totals . Number of Convicttons. Average— Movenne. 1883-92 . 1893-97 . [1898-02 10 yrs. I 5 yrs. 5 yis. .59-2 12-3 8-8 36 0-2 60 9 105 0 8-9 20-9 10 0-3 48-8 0-8 3-6 13 0 97 238 0 172 29-6 20 11-91 53 -sl 1-8 2o 8-2 0-2 6-3| 13-41 26-8 10 40-8 5-2 0 6 9-4 0-4 30-2 ,353-5 30-7 8-4 17-2 0-6 1,853 0 2-6 170 9-8 59-2 4-2 5-2 11-6 10-2 38-8 271 0 5-4 6-8 1-6 0-2 0-2 54-2 6-6 16 80 6-4 11-2 13-4 0-6 58-2 ,252-6 25-6 222 140 '2-6 1,921-0 4C-4 1,3100 31-8 38-4 120 0-2 60 1,960-6 1903. 74 5 18 239 2 34 1 35 5 22 14 2, 24 28; 1,458 50: 34 18 1904. 9 11 18 4 358 8 45 14 23 14 1 89 1,676 41 35 3 10 5 2,107! 2,440 CASES TRIED SUMMARILY AND TRANSFERRED TO INDICTABLE OFFENCES IN "APPENDIX L" Assaults Carrying fire arms and unlawful weapons Gambling Acts, offences against Larceny 222-0 2-7 0-1 26-1 31-4 185-6 2-0 1-2 20 29 4 163 0 2 4 4-4 2-0 27-8 134 3 1 4 21 122 3 ^Malicious and other damage to property Neglecting to support family 21 Revenue Laws, offences against .... 0-8 2-0 29-8 1-6 2 2 250 """2 6 4 Indecent exposure, &c Threats and abusive language 0-5 330 4 30 Totals 315-8 252-8 228-4 171 2,278 184 Grand totals of summary convictions 2,168-8 2,173-8 2,189-0 2,624 STATISTIQUK CRIMIXELLE 1 904. xlix SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 CONDAMXATIOXS SOMMAIRES. Table.\u comparatif depcis 1S83 a 11>04. QUEBEC. NOMBRE DE CONDAMNATIOXS OFFENSES. Falsification des substances alimentaires. Perturbation de la paix. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuseset autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. M M de ebasse. II i> des licences de boissons. Contravention aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heuresdef endues. II sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sau vages. ^ Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. medecins et les dentistes. 1. de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rap. aux chemins publics. Inf. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. II II maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 6,405-5! 8,117-6| 7,2018 6,906 8,327 Totaux. CAUSES JUGEES SOMMAIREMENT ET TRANSFEREES AUX Dl^LITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN.JURY DANS L"'APPENDICE I. ' 770-5 641-8 632-2 891 806 Voies de fait. 18-5 21 6 17-4 15 29 Port d'armes illegal. 8-5 6-8 48-6 2 73 Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu. 90 7-8 38-2 28 32 Larcin. 169 -6j 200-8 180-2 236 216 Dommages malicieux et autres a la propriete. 0 91 3-6 8-2 11 8 Negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. 9-5' 32-8 25-6 12 0 Delits contre le revenu de TEtat. 21-9 22-2 26-8 40 51 Exposition indecente, etc. 46-8 45-8 57-8 127 115 Menaces et langage injurieux. 1,055 2 983-2 1,035-0 1,362 1,335 ....Totaux. 7,460-7: 9,100-8 8,236-8 8,268 9,662 Grands totaux des condamnations sommaires. CRIMIXA STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 SUMArARY CONVICTIONS. Comparative Table from 1883 to rj04. ONTARIO. Number ob' Convictions. OFFENCES. Adulteration of food Breach of peace Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings . . Fishery Acts, offences against , Game Laws i. , . . . Liquor License Acts h Breach of Canada Temperance Act. . . Selling liquor during j^rohibited hours . If without license Violation of Indian liquor law Masters' and Servants" Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts .> Militia Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Seamen Acts .i Statute Labour, offences relating to Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Insulting, obscene and profane language Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measiires Acts, offences against Insanity Totals , Average — Moyenne. 1903. 1904. 1883-92, 1893-97. 1898-02. 10 yrs. 5 yrs. 0 yrs. 34-6 45 0 26 2 4 13 578 6 232 0 243 8 282 260 6 2 5 6 7 0 7 11 191 2 210 6 144 6 165 281 165 4 86 4 54 2 65 34 39 t 106 2 65 0 38 61 30 8 87 2 58 4 31 61 749 9 688 4 535 6 757 691 546 7 7 6 3 2 134 7 179 8 147 4 170 204 139 6 69 4 71 2 96 73 26 0 35 0 26 8 28 60 209 9 279 4 271 8 282 241 22 0 27 4 30 8 25 30 0 1 7 8 10 6 1 3 86 3 10 8 11 0 2 3 1.943 4 2,102 8 2,951 2 3,717 3,102 51 3 76 2 108 8 107 85 53 3 60 0 80 6 61 36 198 7 179 6 148 6 314 431 10 5 9 8 5 2 4 2 67 0 121 8 120 2 157 171 82 8 173 6 159 2 304 576 1 1 1 •2 S4 0 6 0 14 4 0 30 5 7 4.59 6 515 0 564 8 722 704 1,171 9 1,407 8 1,324 0 1,083 1.261 5,748 6 3,055 0 3,299 6 5,043 5.465 598 5 394 4 388 6 430 386 293 0 196 0 411 6 633 451 873 6 1,231 2 1,523 6 1,954 2,112 16 6 10 4 14 4 8 10 571 46-8 62 4 70 48 14,623 •8 11,685 •6 12,884 8 16,565 16,873 CASES TRIED SUMMARILY AND TRANSFERRED TO INDICTABLE OFFENCES IN "APPENDIX I". Assaults Carrying fire arms and unlawful weapons Gambling Acts, offences again.st Larceny Malicious and other damage to property Neglecting to sui)port family Revenue Laws, offences against Indecent exposure, &c Threats and abusive language Totals Grand totals of summary convictions 1.922' 46- .51 ■ 143- 355' 10 6- 59' 227 ,739-6 372 60-4 104-2 284-2 15-8 27-6 55-6 228-2 2,822-51 2,552-8 17,446-3i 14,238-4 ,622-0 39-8 450 119-4 334 4 29-6 17-2 63-4 207 0 2,477-8 15,362-6 ,601 64 116 115 362 23 12 69 185 1,691 75 117 138 394 23 16 67 389 2,547 19,112 2,910 19,783 STATISTIQUE CKIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 CONDAMXATIOXS SOMMAIRES. Tableau Comparatif deplis 1883 a 1904. MANITOBA. XOMBRE DE C'OXnAMXATIONS. Average- -Moyenae. 1903. 1904. OFFENSES. 1883-92. 10 ans. 1893-97. 5 ans. 06 1898-02. 5 ans. 01 Falsification des substances alinientaires. 20 0 0-2 02 20 06 1 3 Pertnrbation de la pai.\. Mepris de cour. 2 4 2 4 3 0 2 2 i-0 6 4 13 4 3-2 2-2 0 2 2-8 15-2 11 16 2 Cruaute en vers Iss animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. 1-7 16 4 6 21 3 40 „ >r de chasse. M 1. des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 10 8 9-2 2-0 64 9 13-8 7 0 6-8 650 6-4 11-8 8-6 800 1-4 0 2 '238-2 8-6 23-8 12 4 0-4 3-6 10-4 7 2 46 131 20 25 37 201 1 Vente de boissons durant les heures defendues. 11 sans licence. Contraventions a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. Infractions aux lois concernant les medecins et les dentistes. 05 6-2 76-6 15-2 34-8 16 0 '6-6 12-8 50 Infractions aux lois de la mil'ce. 4-2 73 3 12-4 26-4 12-3 0-4 13 0 4 01 305 7 41 53 i2 6 "491 14 65 142 '231 58 Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur Fhj'giene publique. Delits aj^ant rapport aux chemins publics. Infractions aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. ,. II maritiraes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. 0.2 35 0 792 1 6-6 137-6 17 7 13 50 63-6 565-2 0-6 49-6 54 -0 12-8 71-6 764-4 1-4 78-8 79-4 9 109 1,466 14 75 139 32 167 2,505 14 318 152 Empietenient. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Langage insnltant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 40 2-4 3 1 Alienation mentale. 1,2.56-2 1,027-2 1,440-4! 2,464 4,538 Totaux. CAUSES .JUGEES SOMM.-VIREMENT ET TRANSFEREES AUX DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY DANS L' "APPENDICE I." 62-1 5-2 16-4 3-7 10-8 01 48-8 1-4 20 0-8 17-4 ' '" 6-2 20 5-6 73-4 7-0 14-6 4 2 18 6 1-6 4-6 12-8 105 18 20 11 31 204 31 0 6 57 Voies de fait. Port d'armes illegal. Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu. Lai-cin. Donimages malicieux et autres a la propriete. Negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Delits contre le revenu de TEtat. Exposition indecente, etc. Menaces et langage injurieux. 0 3 1-9 8-2 1 9 23 6 15 28 352 108-7 78-2 1,105-4 136-2 1,-576 -6 218 Totaux 1,364-9 2,682 4,890 . . . Grands totaiix des condamnations somniaires. lii CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. Comparative Table from 1883 to 1904. BRITISH COLUMBIA— COLOMBIE-BRITAXNIQUE. OFFENCES. Number of Conviction.s. Average — Moyenne. 1883-92. 1893-97 10 yrs. 5 yrs. Adulteration of food . Breach of peace Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Game Laws n Licfuor License Acts u Breach of Canada Temperance Act. . . Selling liquor during prohibited hours ti without license Violation of Indian liquor law 11-4 0-8 20 0-8 1-9 50-4 Masters' and Servants' Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts u Militia Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences . Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railwaj' Acts, offences against Seamen Acts m Statute Labour, offences relating to Trespass . . Vagrancy Drunkenness Insulting, obscene and profane language Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. . . . Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences asrainst .... Insanity 0-3 2-3 61-6 0-5 01 01 7-9 03-8 10 2-8 4-9 0-4 11898-02. 5 yrs. 1903. 240 0-4 20 1-4 40 .53 4 10 5-9 0-9 52-2 397-9 3 7 11-8 1-3 01 ]-2 0-2 1-2 89-2 1-4 I'O 0-6 0-2 69-6 90 38-2 20-8 0-2 3-4 0-8 182 35-2 0-6 12-4j 1-8 0-4' 20} 20-4 19 0-6 50 128 0 1-2 0-8 1-2 290-6 21-6 48-4 70 0-2 4-4 0-6 29-8 108-8 602 -81 '•2, 65 Oj 5-6' • 0^4^ 3-6 188-8 1,090-2 12 4 223 6 32-2 0-6 0-2 1 149 1 335 1904. 36 1 13 11 6 4 1 122 79 4 32 68 1 13 24 Totals 689 -0^ 1,129 0 2,103-8 3 . 230 1,356 81 393 [ 28!. 21 249 1,288 13 513 2, 770 1 2,482 CASES TRIED SUMMARILY AND TRANSFERRED TO INDICTABLE OFFENCES IN "APPENDIX I." Assaults Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons . . Gambling Acts, offences against Larceny Malicious and other dama§fe to property. . . Neglecting to support family Revenue Laws, offences against Indecent exposure, &c Threats and abusive language , Totals Grand totals of summarv conviction 41 6 3-7 11-7 3-3 8-4 0-1 2-3 2-2 1-5 74-8 r63-8 890 5-2 17-4; 30' 18 0' 1-4 10-4: 11-4 12-6 168-4 1,297-4 84 8 49 9 0 8 111 8 214 4 0 1 23 0 7 0 8 5 6 2 12 15 0 7 13 8 13 268 4 316 2,432-2! 3,086 113 13 190 8 27 3 13 15 5 387 2,869 STATISTIQUE CRIMIXELLE — 1904. liii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 CONDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES. Tableau compar.\tif depuis 1883 a 1904. .THE TERRITORIES— LES TERRITOIRES. NOMBKK DE CONDAMNATIONS. Average — Moyenne. 1 1883-92. 1893-97. 1898 02. 10 ans. 0 ans. 5 ans. j 0 2 7-4 24 0 51 0 01 1 8 2 4! 1-7 11 0 16 0 0 1 0 8 2 0 . 1 8 4 0 2-4 9 4 13 4 200 15 2 36 8 1 6 10 6 7-3 4 6 17 6 7-9 37 0 80 4 110 41 0 242 8 0 6 3 2 0 4 0 2 4.4 0 8 1 6 10-3 106 4 174 8 20 5 8 11 2 0-4 4 2 47 4 0-3 4 8 8 0 01 0 6 0 2 0-8 3 4 17 2 0-6 73 4 67 0 0 2i 2 4 \ 1 4 1-0 7 0 8 4i 12-6 102 2 143 4 53o 233 2 745 0 03 3 8 9 2 4-5 10 6 95 4 4-9 7 2 17 8^ 0-4 2 0 0 4' 5-5 21-8 31-8 159-5 737 8 1,860 2j 1903. 1904. 1 101 159 7 7 29 33 6 11 42 28 40 88 103 9 32 180 209 5 287 18 59 20 "'33 361 1 15 28 201 210 6 9 1 222 17 21 13 4 21 123 1 OFFENSES. 4 166 1,278 24 133 48 34 281 1,343 39 158 72 57 2,870 94 3,297 Falsification des substances alimentaires . Perturbation de la x'aix. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les aniniaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. n 1 de chasse. M 11 des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heuves defendues. M sans licence. Conti'avention a la loi relative a la vente de bois.son aux Sau- vages. Infractions aux lois concernant les maltres et serviteur.s. M medecins et les dentistes. M de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers' etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rap. aux cheniins publics. Inf. aux lois concernant les phannaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. II 11 maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Empietenient. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des mai.sons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. Totaux. CAUSES JUGEES SOMMAIREMENT ET TRANSF:^REES AUX DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY DANS L"'APPENDICE I." 33 6 1046 146-8 369 416 1 Voies de fait. 10 50i 10-2 42 38, Port d'armes illegal. 20 8-4. 294-0 69 79 Infractions aux lois defendant le jeu. 2-4 140 27-6 70 166 Larcin. 4-6 12-6 30-4 96 80 Dommages malicieux et autres a la propriete. 01 0 4 10 2 1 Negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. 31 0-6 8-4 2 2 Delits contre le revenu de TEtat. 1-3 3 6 5-8 40 13 Exposition indecente, etc. 21 10-8 160 0 12-2 536-4 14 704 32 Menaces et langage injurieux. 50-2 827 . . .Totaux. 2097 897-8 2,396-6 3,574 4,124 . . . Grands totaux des condamnations sommaires. liv CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. Comparative Table from 1883 to 1904. CANADA. OFFENCES. Number of Convictions. Average — Moyenne. 1883-92. 10 yrs. Adulteration of food 37 Breach of peace 999 Contempt of court 11 Cruelty to animals 2.54 Disturbing religious and like meetings 20.5 Fishery Acts, offences against 51 Game Laws h 43 Liqu6r License Acts m 1,200 Breach of Canada Temperance Act 734 Selling liquor dui-ing ijcohibited hours 256 M without license 335 Violation of Indian liquor law , 100 Masters' and Servants' Acts, offences against ; 309 Medical and Dentistry Acts m \ 22 Militia Acts, offences against 8 Miscellaneous minor offences , 197 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of I 2,732 Exercising various callings without license. I 161 Health By-laws, offences against j 113 Highways, offences relating to . 266 Pharmacy Acts, offences against 13 Profanation of the Lord's day 95 Railway Acts, offences against 108 Seamen Acts h 122 Statute labour, offences relating to i 30 Trespass j 473 Vagrancy . . ! 2, 310 Drunkenness ' 12,207 Insulting, obscene and profane language j 748 Kei'ping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof . . ! 742 Loose, idle, disorderly ] 1,471 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against 20 Insanity 113 1893-97. 5 yrs. 1898-02. 5 yrs. 1903. Totals 26,498-7 51 700 10 353 143 143 120 1,076 .393 271 302 170 402 30 12 14 3,069 286 162 329 12 146 299 82 26 543 3,687 11,329 651 664 1,589 14 74 27,167-2 28 721 13 318 100 116 106 905 370 247 388 249 608 38 14 10 4,498 355 213 235 6 161 272 113 14 612 3,344 12,123 .599 1,306 1,907 16 104 976 38 366 111 100 111 1,104 535 276 705 411 650 35 10 5 5,240 265 224 540 30 227 428 227 5 774 3,276 16,532 644 1,799 2,296 11 143 30, 124-0 1 38,101 1904. 17 978 25 476 114 140 150 1,012 062 3.53 .563 428 676 42 13 6 4,562 249 177 704 22 425 1,093 134 7 812 3,862 18,895 593 1,984 2,429 16 148 41,767 CASES TRIED SUMMARILY AND TRANSFERRED TO INDICTABLE OFFENCES IN "APPENDIX I". Assaults ... Carrying fire arms and unlawful weapons. Gambling Acts, offences against Larceny Malicious and other damage to property . Neglecting to support family Revenue Laws, offen(?es against . . . . . . Indecent exposure, &c .... Threats and abusive language Totals 4,737-8 Grand totals of summary convictions I 31,236-5 3,270 0 3,013 2 2,937 79 9 75 4 91 91 3 97 0 520 218 9 138 6 205 610 4 602 8 661 13 0 22 2 42 23 5 76 4 62 90 0 102 0 123 340 8 379 6 369 4,507-21 5,013-6 31,674-4 35,137-6 3,394 165 424 254 823 46 41 180 434 5,761 43,862 3,611 197 465 .356 870 44 46 177 659 6,425 48,192 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 APPENDIX III. INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS, COMPARATIVE TABLE FOR EACH PROVINCE AND CANADA, BY CxROUPS OF OFFENCES, FROM 1883 TO 1904. APPEXDICE III. DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY ET CO.NDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES TABLEAU COMPARATIF POUR CHAC^UE PROVINCE ET LE CANADA, PAR GROUPES DE DELITS, DEPUIS 1883 A 1904. Ivi CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 APPENDIX III.-APPENDICE III. INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY ET CONDAMNATTONS SOMMAIRES. CoMPAR.vTivE Table from 1883 to 1904 by (i roups ok Okfe.n-ces. Tableau comparatif depuis 1883 a 1004 par groupes de delits. Murder and attempt at ; Manslaughter ; Shooting, Stabbing and Wounding. Meurtre et tentative de ; Homicide non premedite ; Usage d'armes avec intention. YEARS. ANNEES. P. E. Island. He duP.-E. Nova Scotia. Nouv.- Ecosse. New Bruns- wick. Nouv.- Bruns wick. Quebec . Ontario. Mani- toba. 21 4 0 40 2 8 British Col- umbia. Col.- Britan- nique. 11-2 6 0 120 11 21 N.-W. Ter- ritories. Les Terri- toires. 3 5 4-6 6-8 10 5 Canada . Average. IS^S-O'? 10 years. 0-7 1-4 10 2 3-3 3-8 9-8 21 20 2-9 2-6 2-4 2 5 13 7 15-6 21-4 13 23 66-3 62-8 64-2 73 69 103 7 1893-07, 5 M 1808-02, .5 m 1903 1904 100-8 121-6 134 151 Offences against Females, comprising :— Assault on Females ; Attempt and Carnally Knowing a girl of Tender years or an Imbecile ; Incest ; Indecent Assault ; Rape, and attempt at, and Seduction. Outrages centre la femme :—Voies de fait sur femmes ; Tentative et commerce charnel avec une fille en bas age ou avec une alienee ; Inceste ; Attentat a la pudeur ; Viol et tentative de viol et seduction. Moyenne. 1883-02, lOans 1-8 5-0 2-4 331 47-5 0-9 1-7 1-7 941 1893-07. 5 H 30 5-6 3-2 46 2 62-4 5-6 2 6 4-8 133-4 1898-02, 5 .. 1-6 7-4 2-4 42-4 62-8 4-4 60 7-4 134-4 1903. 23 11 t 44 32 96 66 11 15 10 8 13 19 201 1904 154 Aggravated Assaults ; Assault and obstructing Peace Officer ; Assault and Battery. Voies de fait graves ; Voies de fait et faisant obstacle a un offieier de la paix ; Agression avec voies de fait. Average. 1883-02, 10 years. 1893-97, 5 „ . 1898-02, 5 n . 1903 1004 481 226-5 289 0 1,056-8 2,464-6 83 2 65-4 38-6 38-4 251-6 224-6 964-0 2,004 0 es'-o 127 -6 123-2 31-8 283-8 200-0 878-0 1,949-0 84-2 178-4 182-6 41 372 189 1,146 2,003 139 173 457 24 393 150 1,155 2,107 249 163 496 4,272-2 3,798-4 3,787-8 4,520 4,737 Various other Offences against the Person comprising :— Abduction ; Abortion ; Bigamy ; Concealing the Birth of Infants ; Deserting Child ; Endangering the Safety of Passengers on Railways ; Libel ; Refusing or Neglecting to Support Family ; Sodomy and Bestiality ; Threats and Abusive Language and various other offences against the person. Divers autres outrages contre la personne, comprenant :— Enlevement ; Avortement ; Bigamie ; Suppres- sion d'enfants ; Desertion d'enfants ; Exposant au peril les passagers sur les chemins de fer ; Libelle ; Refus oil negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille ; Sodomie et bestialite ; menaces et langage injurieux et divers autres outrages contre la personne. Moyenne. 1883-92, lOans .. 1893-97, 5 .. .. 1898-02, 5 t- .. 1903 1904., 2-4 25 0 35-3 80-4 297-3 9 2 3-5 2-8 6-4 47-4 310 81 0 324 2 70 17-6 12-8 2-8 470 26-4 87-4 312 2 17-2 228 17-8 6 73 7 171 299 20 25 21 5 69 30 148 531 33 12 49 455-9 ,527-4 .533-6 631 877 STATISTIQUE CEIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. CoMP.^RATivE Table from 1883 to 1904 by Groups of Offences. Tableau comparatif depuis 18S3 a 1904 par groupes de di6lits. Arson ; Burglary ; House, Shop, Warehouse and Freight Car Breaking ; Malicious Injury and other Damages to Horses, Cattle and other Property ; Robbery and Demanding with Menaces. Incendie par malveillance ; Vol avec effraction ; Bris de maisons, de magasins, d'entrepdts et de wagons de fret ; Dom mages malicieux et autres dommages aux chevaux, bestiaux et autres propri^tes ; Vol et demandes avec menaces. YEARS. ANNEES. P. B. Island. He duP.-E. Nova Scotia. Nouv.- Ecosse. New Bruns- wick. Nouv. - Bruns- wick. Quebec. Ontario. Mani- toba. British Col- umbia. Col.- Britan- nique. N.-W. Ter- ritories. Les Terri- toires. Canada. Average. 1883-92, 10 years 1893-97, 5 1898-02, 5 1903 ._ 1904 5 4 140 90 5 7 46-7 53-2 73-8 140 122 42 8 36-8 35 8 30 33 249 1 310-2 357-4 421 386 5.52-1 581-4 577-6 626 717 19-2 32-8 39-8 86 81 18-5 46-4 64-8 62 *60 10-8 23 4 44-6 125 116 944-6 1,098-2 1.202-8 1,415 1,522 Bringing Stolen Property into Canada ; Larceny from the Person, from Dwelling Houses, of Post Letters, of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs or Timber ; Larceny and Feloniously Receiving. Effets voles apportes au Canada ; Vol sur la personne, dans des maisons habitees, de lettres chargees, de chevaux, bestiaux, moutons, chiens ovl bois ; Larcin et recel. Moyenne. 1883-92, lOans .. 1893-97, o M ... 1898-02, 5 m ... 1903 1904 12 1 96-9 45-4 683-5 1,300-4 63-1 60-2 42 2 19-8 102 4 53-4 90.-.- 8 1,762-2 130-0 156-8 109 4 13 0 153-4 74-6 955-4 1,845 0 160 0 227-8 180-2 10 163 73 960 1,791 240 246 267 4 176 60 1,000 1,832 331 216 462 2,303-8 3,239-8 3,609-4 3,750 4,081 Embezzlement, Fraud and False Pretences. — Detoumement, fraude et faux pretextes. Average, 1883-92, 10 years. 1893-97, 5 „ 1898-02, 5m. 1903 1904 0-7 0-2 0-4 3-0 5-2 2-6 5 12 1-3 0-2 10 37-4 39-4 35-8 70 58 118-4 100 4 115 108 3 1 5-8 130 16 I 14 I 3-3 6-8 10 2 27 20 2-3 8-0 14-8 22 29 126-8 184 0 178-2 255 244 Drunkenness. — Ivresse. Moyenne 1883-92, lOans . 1893-97, 5 „ . 1898-02, 5 M , 1903 1904 296-7 • 619-9 1,353-5 2,944-9 5.748-6 792 1 397 9 53 5 198-0 1,322 6 1,252-6 4,100-2 3,055 0 565-2 602-8 233 2 281-2 1,388-8 1,310-0 3,243-8 3,299-6 764-4 1,090-2 745-0 274 2,726 1,458 2,931 5,043 1,466 1,356 1,278 288 2,344 1,676 3,986 5,465 2,505 1.288 1,343 12,207-1 11,329-6 12, 123 0 16,532 18,895 Various Offences against the Liquor License Acts. Infractions diverses aux Lois des Licences de boissons. Average. 1883-92, 10 years 1893-97, 5 M . 1898-02, 5 M 1903 1904 17-E 81-9 . 84-4 196-7 478-8 1,596-9 38-9 114-6 35-2 77-4 181-4 384-0 348-0 980-2 410 144-0 58-4 22-8 181-6 323-6 507-4 784-2 42-0 154 0 145-4 50 422 294 660 1,051 76 169 309 59 371 375 583 1,028 122 133 347 2,627-4 2,214-4 2,161 0 3,031 3,018 % Iviii CRIMINAL STATISTICS- -1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. DELITS JUSTICIABLES D'UN JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Comparative Table from 1883 to 1904 by Groups of Offences. Tableau comparatif depuis 1883 a 1904 par groupes de delits. Vagrancy ; Breach of the Peace ; Disturbing Religious and like Meetings ; Insulting, Obscene and Pro- fane Language ; Loose, Idle, Disorderly ; Indecent Exposure of the Person ; Keeping, Frequenting and Inmates of Houses of Ill-fame, and Insanity. Vao'abondage ; perturbation de la paix, de reunions religieuses et autres ; langage insultant, obscene, profane^; conduite dereglee ; exposition indecente ; tenant, frequentant et habitant des maisons de desordre, et alienation mentale. YEARS. ANNEES. Average. 1883-92, 10 years 1893-97, 5 M 1898-02, 5 M 1903 1904 P. E. Island. He duP.-E. Nova Scotia. Nouv.- Ecosse. New Bruns- wick. Nou V.- Bruns- wick. Quebec. Ontario. Mani- toba. British Colum- bia. Col.- Britan- nique. 29 0 18-4 16 4 21 27 210-5 439-8 428 6 543 439 161-6 180-8 202-4 220 268 2,140 1 2.766-2 2,394 0 2,412 2,631 3,799-7 "3,660-8 4,086-8 4,601 4,662 225-2 175-2 240-2 350 678 84-6 225 4 515 0 752 826 N. W. Terri- tories. Les Terri- toires. 35-6 175 4 357-6 605 820 Canada. 6,686-3 7,642 0 8,2410 9,504 10,351 Offences against Fishery ; Gambling ; Game ; Medical ; Militia ; Masters and Servants ; Pharmacy ; Railways ; Seamen ; Weights and Measures ; Adulteration of Food ; Electoral and Lord's Day Acts ; Municipal By-Laws ; Carrying Unlawful Weapons ; Cruelty to Animals ; Offences against Statute Labour ; Trespass and Miscellaneous Minor Offences. Infractions aux lois des pecheries ; defendant le jeu ; de la chasse ; concernant la medecine ; de la milice ; concernant les maitres et serviteurs ; concernant les pharmaciens et dentistes : des chemins de fer'; maritimes ; des poids et mesures ; des falsifications de substances alimentaires : electorales ; des pro- fanations du dimanche ; municipales ; port d'armes illegal ; cruaute envers les animaux : ayant rapport a la corvee ; euipietement et divers autres petits delits. Moyenne. 1883-92, 10 ans.. 189.3-97, 5 .. .. 1898-02, 5 „ .. 1903 1904 72-9 122-9 144-8 903-6 3,663-4 225-2 105-9 38-2 32-2 289-2 108 4 985-4 4,190-4 252 -2 204-2 289-4 26-4 282-6 135 0 1,188 0 4,893 4 419 8 588 6 923-2 29 386 144 1,043 6,160 619 743 862 31 275 132 1,355 6,085 1,290 461 914 5,276-9 6,351-4 8,457 0 9,986 10,543 Forgery and Offences against the Currency ; Offences against Revenue Laws ; Es3ape and Attempt to Escape from Prison ; Attempt to Suicide ; Perjury and Subornation of Perjury ; Conspiracy ; Contempt of Court ; Forcible Entry and other Felonies and Misdemeanors. Faux et delits par rapport a la monnaie ; delits centre le revenu de I'Etat ; evasion et tentative d 'evasion de prison ; tentative de suicide ; parjure et subornation de parjure ; conspiration ; mepris de cour ; entree forcee et autres delits. Average. 1883-92, 10 years 1893-97, 5 M 1898-02, 5 M 1903 1-8 2-8 1-4 8-8 13-4 18-2 32 21 7-5 8-2 5-6 12 11 49-2 98-4 78-6 73 42 105-3 129-4 127-6 138 148 3-6 9-6 11 2 29 53 26 2 40-4 31-4 28 40 11-6 10-4 26-8 52 54 214-0 312-6 300-8 364 1904 .•• 4 373 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE 1904. lix SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 GRAND TOTALS.— GRANDS TOTAUX. INDICTABLE OFFENCES— DELITS JUSTICIaBLES D'UN JURY. YEARS. ANNIES. P. E. Island. He duP.-E. Average. 1883-92, 10 years 1893-97, 5 M 1898-02. 5 M 1903 1904 30-5 35-6 29 -2 38 28 Nova Scotia. Nouv.- Ecosse. 153-6 231-2 212-4 444 434 New Bruns- wick. Nou V.- Bruns- wick. 114-4 1120 130-2 155 122 Quebec. Ontario, 1,209-9 1,559-6 1,552 S 1,676 1,738 2,271-5 2,692-8 2,740-2 2,884 3,034 Mani- toba. 100-9 188 0 223-6 381 489 British N.-W. Col- Ter- umbia. ritories. Col.- Les Britan- Terri- nique. toires. 132-8 66-3 283-2 155-2 469 0 255 6 516 447 379 530 Canada. 4,079-9 5,257-8 5,7130 6,541 6,754 SUMMARY CONVICTIONS— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Moyenne. 1883-92, 10 ans.. 1893-97, 5 „ .. 1898-02, 5 >, . 1903 1904 523 0 1,299 3 2,168-8 7,460-7 17,446-3 1,364-9 763-8 209-7 .S76-4 2,484-4 2,173-8 9,100-8 14,238-4 1,105-4 1,297-4 897-8 378-6 2,565-2 2,189-0 8,236 8 15,362-6 1,576-6 2,432 2 2,396 6 400 4,462 2,278 8,268 19,112 2,682 3,086 3,574 421 3,819 2,624 9,662 19,783 4,890 2,869 4,124 31,236-5 31,674-4 35,1.37-6 43,862 48,192 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. DELITS JUSTICIABLE D'UN JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Average. 1883-92, 10 years 1893 97, 5 M 1898-02, 5 M 1903 1904 553-5 1,452-9 2,283-2 8,670-6 19,717-8 1,465-8 89G-6 276-0 412-0 2,715-6 2,285-8 10,(;60-4 16,9,31-2 1,293-4 l,.580-6 1,053 0 407-8 2,877-6 2,319-2 9,789-6 18,102-8 1,800-2 2,901-2 2,652-2 438 4,906 2,433 9,944 21,996 3,063 3,602 4,021 449 4,253 2,746 10,400 22,817 5,379 3,248 4,654 35,316-4 36,932-0 40,850-6 .50,403 54,946 NUMBER OF INHABITANTS FOR EACH CONVICTION. N OMBRE D'H ABIT ANTS POUR CHAQUE CONDAMNATION. Moyenne. 1883-92, 10 ans . . 1893-97, 5 „ .. 1898-02, 5 „ .. 1903 1904 197 308 141 170 104 97 90 309 258 167 142 146 126 145 80 92 258 164 143 167 120 140 60 58 233 94 137 170 100 94 57 63 226 109 122 149 97 57 67 59 133 136 131 110 102 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No, 17 A. 1905 TABLE I. INDICTABLE OFFENCES. TABLEAU L Di^LlTS JUSTICIABLES E>U JURY 17—1 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDOUARD VII, A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- De- tenues d 'accu- sations quit- tes. cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam- dam - nes nes une deux fois. fois. rated. Plus de2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRI80NNi:S. With the option of a fine. Sijr option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- \ One der year one ! and year, j over. Moins! Un d'un ; an et an. plus. MURDER. Cape Breton, N.S 1 1 1 "'i' " 1 King's, N.S Carleton, N. B 1 -'- 1 ] Montreal, Que 1 2 1 I 1 Ottawa, Que Terrebonne, Que 2 1 1 — Totals of Quebec 4 2 2 2 .... 1 ...... Brant, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "i" Carleton, Ont 1 ■fi Middlesex, Ont Prince Edward, Ont Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . 1 " "i Totals of Ontario 5 3 fi 1 1 Cariboo, B.C Victoria, B.C 1 5 2 3 •• 5 ■■■5' Westminster, B.C 2 Yale, B.C 1 1 '.::: 3 3 Totals of British Columbia. . 11 2 8 8 Alberta Northern, N. W.T Saskatchewan, N.W.T 3 1 1 1 ml 1 1 Totals of Canada 27 10 ml.fl 14 13 1 MURDER, ATTEMPT AT. Halifax, N.S 1 1 Beauharnois, Que 1 2 1 a2 1 2 1 1 Montreal, Que 1 Ottawa, Que Terrebonne, Que 1 1 — 1 . Totals of Quebec 6 2 3- 2 1 - Kent, Ont 1 2 1 1 2 1 Leeds and Grenville, Ont 1 Thunder Bay and Rainy River, 0. . . 1 1 Victoria, B.C 1 2 .... 1 1 1 1 j Westminster, B.C .... Yukon 1 1 1 1 . . Totals of Canada 15 7 1 7 6 1 ; i a 1 JVoUe vrore'iui. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE L SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. ncestii" trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'n plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage.. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq me. rales. MEURTRE. 1 1 1 1 1 1 *1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 ■ '*i ... 1 1 1 .... i 1 i ■•• 1 1 *«5 ] i ... 1 i 2 3 2 *3 3 8 1 1 1 ! 5 3 2 1 ■■••••|''----|------ 1 1 14 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 1 6 1 1 4 MEURTRE, TENTATIVE DE. 1 • 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 3 : i ' i .'.'.. '..\ J 1 1 ... 1 1 fcl ; 1 .5 1 1 J 1 1 4 i 2 5 .. . ! ] *1-*a4. Death .'^eiitt^nce commuted to life imprisonment — Sentence de mort commuee en emprisonne- ment a vie. b. Handled over to children aid society, subject to further order of the court — Remi.s entre les mains de la societe de secours pour les enfants, sujet a un autre ordre de la cour. 17— 1| CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE T. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH. OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca pable de lire oud'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere MURDER. Cap-Breton N -E 1 King's, N.-E.. '...!!..'. 1 - 1 1 1 1 — C-irlf-tnn N -B 1 1 -. 1 — 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 — — 1 1 1 — Stonn't, D'daset Gleng'ry, 0. . . 1 1 1 1 1 — — 1 — — Caribou Col -B ' 3 Victoria, Col.-B 2 3 2 ... .... 4 1 Yale Col -B . 3 3 - 3 1 2 — 4 2 3 1 - Alberta Nord T du N -0 1 1 Saskatchewan T du N -0 — 8 Totaux du Canada 3 8 5 6 3 3 MURDER, ATTEMPT AT. Halifax N -E — 1 1 -- 1 1 2 1 2 Ottawa, Que — 2 1 -- 1 3 2 - — Kent Ont "i 1 "i Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv., O. . . i ~ 1 Victoria, Col. -B 1 ;:::■ 1 — 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 Totaux du Canada 1 5 !..., 3 STATISTIQUE CR IMIN ELLE— 1 9 0 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE L BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Other $ o Iles Bkitanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- rs u Uni- ted Coun- tries. PO*!- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. >■ K Eng- ses- lics. dists. tions. 1 o land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a i and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H "E — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o 00 . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- i Sa terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- CO ce u et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. GaUes gers. ques. o rt MEURTRE. MEURTRE, TENTATIVE DE. 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 . . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "'i' ■;:;:'i "3 1 " 3' 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 M 1 3 2 1 1 1 ■ ' 1 1 1 - 5 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 '2 1 5 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 9, 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 ... !,.-.... 1 1 ... |- . . 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 2 1 2 ... 1 6 4 2 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETJfc COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- me'de No Option. Sans option Un- der one year. Moins d'un an. One year and over. Un an et plus. MANSLAUGHTER. Cape Breton, N.S 1 1 2 1 .... 1 1 1 1 1 .... Halifax, N.S ..j . .. 1 Hants, N.S i Queen's, N.S ... — Totals of Nova Scotia 5 2 3 2 1 1 Beauharnois, Que 1 3 1 1 3 1 3 1 "l 1 2 1 " "l' 1 1 1 Quebec, Que 1 2 Terrebonne, Que Totals of Quebec 9 3 6 5 1 2 — Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Northumberland & Durham, Ont . . 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Perth, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Wellington, Ont York, Ont 1 — 8 1 2 6 6 1 — Manitoba, Eastern 1 1 1 — Cariboo, B.C 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 W^estminster, B.C 1 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T. . . . 1 1 1 Saskatchewan, N.W.T 1 1 — Yukon 1 1 — Totals of Canada 29 10 19 17 1 1 3 3 SODOMY AND BESTIALITY. Halifax, N.S 1 1 - Ottawa, Que Quebec, Que 1 1 1 1 1 ... . - Waterloo, Ont 1 1 Wentworth, Ont Victoria, B.C 1 1 1 Yukon 1 1 — 8 6 2 2 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMIM ELL E— 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Pexitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencikr. mit- ted to Refor- Other Two years ma- Senten- and J^'ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — _ — De En- Autres — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et pnson cul- mer- teurs. dns- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de R«for- libe- cmq. me. rales. HOMICIDE NON PREMEDITK. 1 1 "l 1 1 1 1 ■••• 1 2 1 2 1 2 ■ 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 "'l' . 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 2 4 1 al 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 ^ 3 3 1 j 1 1 . . 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 [ 1 1 4 8 i 1 3 2 2 11 8 11 SODOMIE ET BESTIALITE. 1 1 1 1 ""i' 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L' OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire oud'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- nien- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L M. H. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. M. H. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. USE OP LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEUB8 Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere MANSLAUGHTER. • Cap-Breton, N.-£ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Halifax, N.-E 1 1 Hants, N.-E Queen's, N.-E i — 1 2 1 — 3 "2 1 Totaux de la N.-Ecosse. . . . 3 — — Beauharnois, Que 1 2 1 1 Montreal, Que 1 1 1 2 1 Ottawa, Que Quebec, Que Terrebonne, Que 1 - 2 1 3 - 1 4 1 Totaux de Quebec 1 5 '>, — Muskokaet Parry Sound, Ont. . ""i Northumberl'det Durham, 0. . . 1 1 Perth, Ont 1 1 1 1 "2 1 Renfrew, Ont 1 1 "i' 1 Th'der Bav et Rainy Riv., 0 1 1 1 1 Wellington, Ont York, Ont ! - 4 1 Totaux d'Ontario 3 3 - 3 2 1 1 1 '?, Manitoba, Est 1 Caribou, Col.B 1 1 Westminster, Col. -B - 1 1 — Assiniboia, Est, T. du N. -0 Saskatchewan, T. du N.-O. . . . 1 1 1 — — Yukon t — 3 7 7 1 — 14 Totaux du Canada 6 12 1 5 SODOMY AND BESTIALITY. Halifax, N.-E. Ottawa, Que. Quebec, Que Waterloo, Ont . . . Wentworth, Ont. Victoria, Col.-B Westminster, Col.-B. Yukon Totaux du Canada , 2 .. . STATISTIQUE CRI MIX ELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE 1. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Deno- S Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- mina- r:i U Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. > Eng- 1 ses- lics. dists 1 a land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- — p 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- « Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H — — i — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- con- T3 Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- tS as terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. © ^g et lando se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. u P Oalles gers. ques. 6 P3 HOMICIDE NON premedit:^. 1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 ""2 1 1 "i' 1 1 1 2 1 1 t 1 1 : . 4 2 ... 3 1 1 1 4 2 ""l 1 ' 1 2 1 " 1 1 "'i' "2 1 1 1 ;::::: 2 1 1 3 3 ..... 3 1 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ... M .... ... 1 * i 1 1 1 . .. 1 1 1 10 9 9 I 1 1 2 1 5 11 8 SODOMIE ET BESTIALITE. 1 1 i 1 1 ■::.i::: ; 1 .. . 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 j 1 ' ' ' i 1 .. 2 2 1 1 10 CRIMINAL ST ATI STIC S— 19 04. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED, DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ET^ COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour caufse de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Reite- rated. Total, Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRISONNiS. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU Ta- rn'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- One der year one { and year, over Moins! Un d'un I an et an. plus. RAPE. Cape Breton, N.S Halifax, N.S . . 1 1 1 'i 1 1 1 Yarmouth, N.S -' Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que 1 1 2 "2 1 1 1 1 :.:■: 1 Terrebonne, Que Carleton, Ont Halton, Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . York, Ont 1 3 " "3' 1 - Totals of Ontario 7 3 4 3 1 Victoria, B.C 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 Westminster, B.C Alberta, Northern, N.W.T 2 2 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T - Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T.. .. Totals of Canada 23 14 9 8 1 1 RAPE, ATTEMPT AT Pictou, N.S 1 a\ 1 1 Victoria, N.B 1 1 Montreal, Que Terrebonne, Que 1 1 1 - Carleton, Ont 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 ..... ""1 1 1 Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Northumberland & Durham, 0 Waterloo, Ont Wentworth, Ont York, Ont 1 - 1 1 Totals of Ontario 10 5 2 1 1 5 1 9 6 2 1 1 2 Alberta, Northern, N.W T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T 1 " i 1 Saskatchewan, N.T.W 1 Totals of the N.W.T 8 6 2 2 1 1 Totals of Canada 22 9 12 9 2 1 2 2 a Accessory to rape — Complice de viol. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 11 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencieh. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires de Refor- libe- cmq me. rales. VIOL. 1 1 1 [ . ■:::•::::■:!;:;:. 1 1 1 1 ... . 1 . i "3' ■•■ 2 1 1 ' 1 j 3 1 3 1 1 2 2 . .. . 4 2 . 1 2 1 1 4 4 _ . 1 . ! 2 5 8 VIOL, TENTATIVE DE. 1 1 1 1 .... 1. .. ... j ... 1 1 ai 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 ..... 1 "i 1 1 ul ...... 1 1 ... 2 1 3 1 ■"• 2 3 6 3 G 1 1 1 1 '1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 7 3 1 8 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 12 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQCORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ]6tE COMMISE. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire oud'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. M. F H. F 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de 21. M. F. H. F. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. M. F. H. F. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. M. F. H. F. Not given. Non- donne. M. F H. F Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere RAPE. Cap- Breton, N.-E 1 1 Halifax, N.-E Yarmouth, N.-E 1 1 — 1 Ottawa, Que Terrebonne, Que . 1 1 Leeds et Grenville, Ont Musk oka et Parry Sound, 0. . . York, Ont ... 1 3 — ' i 1 1 2 3 .... - 4 - — Victoria, Col.-B — 1 1 — 1 Alberta Nord, T. du N.-O . . , 2 Assiniboia, Est, T. duN.-O Assiniboia, Ouest, T. du N.-O Totaux du Canada 3 1 6 4 .5 .... 2 RAPE, ATTEMPT AT. Pictou, N.-E 1 1 — 1 - Victoria, N.-B — Montreal, Que Terrebonne, Que 1 — 1 1 "l' 1 — 2 1 1 1 1 2 8 Carleton, Ont 2 ..... 1 1 2 Mu-skoka et Parry Sound, Ont. . . Northumbei'l'd et Durham, 0. . 1 1 Waterloo, Ont Wentworth, Ont 1 2 York, Ont 1 1 4 2 3 1 — Totaux d 'Ontario 1 7 1 1 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O "' i Assiniboia, Est, T.du N.-O Saskatchewan, T. du N. 0 1 - 1 1 5 1 1 10 1 1 - Totaux des T. du N.-O 1 ": 2 3 Totaux du Canada 1 1 9 1 1 1 1 8TATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 13 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE L BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Deno- -e Iles Bbitanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- mina- tB 'E Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists byte- rians. tions. >. Eng- 1 « land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- — s 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- ^ -2 Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- con- ■o Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- fe Q:^ terra Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. to -^g et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. '■S (-' O Galles gers. ques. o fi VIOL. 1 j 1 ! i 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 .:.:.;:.::::,•.::■■ 1 1 ! ' ""2 ""i 1 .... 1 "i" 3 2 1 ! 1 2 2 . . ■ i 2 1 1 4 .. . . 1 1 ■;::.; 1 2 ! 1 2 2 l__ _ 2 1 5 3 1 1 1 . . . . () 3 VIOL, TEXTA nVE DE. i 1 1 1 1 1 1 i ■■ j . . .! 2 j . .1. . . 1 1 2 "'"1' 1 3 1 "i" 1 """i' "' i 1 1 .... 2 .. . 1 1 2 ; 7 1 ... . 2 2 3 1 1 1 7 2 i 1 1 . . . . 1 1 .... 1 li ...| ...j... :.... ij 1 {.. .. 3 s 2 3 3 1 1 1 !. ■1 u CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 190i. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- ' victed Reite 2nd. rated. SENTENCE. COMMITTEn TO JaIL EMPRISONNfe. Con- dam- nes deux fois. With I No OPTION. the I — option I Sans option. of a I fine. Plus de2 recidi- One Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde Un- der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. ATTEMPT AND CARNALLY KNOWING A GIRL OF TENDER YEARS. Halifax. N.S Yarmouth N S 3 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 — Montreal, Que 2 1 1 1 1 1 Brant, Ont Bruce, Ont Carleton, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 I 2 1 2 al 1 al 3 1 1 1 'i "2" "i "3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Kent Ont Lincoln, Ont 1 Nipissing, Ont Victoria, Ont Welland, Ont York, Ont 1 1 '""1 1 16 10 4 4 2 — Manitoba, Eastern 3 2 1 1 — 9 1 . . . . 2 2 ] /A Albprtn Northern N W T 1 3 3 1 2 9 1 1 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Saskatchewan. N.W.T - 1 1 c3 j 1 Yukon Totals of Canada 37 1 19 14 13 1 1 4 CARNALLY KNOWING AN IMBECILE WOMAN. 1 1 1 1 . . [ Wentworth, Ont Totals of Ontario & Canada . 2 1 2 ..! 1 DESERTING CHILD AND CONCEALING BIRTH OF INFANT. Pictou, N.S 2 1 1 dl 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 2 2 11 1 3 ""2 2 1 1 1 1 _ J 2 1 1 1 Hastings, Ont 2 2 1 1 1 Wentworth, Ont York Ont 1 1 _ 4 1 1 .... Totals of Ontario 7 : 7 j 5 Alberta Northern N W T I 1 2 1 1 2 1 17 t ^ 11 1 11 7 a Jury disagreed— Les jures ne se sont pas accordes. b And IGO lashes— Et 160 coups de fouet. c 2 .lury disagreed, Cro^\^l stayed proceeding— 2 Les jures ne s'etant pas accordes la Couronne a arrete les procedures. d Discharged on account of illness and death of her child— Acquittee par rapport a la ma- ladie et la mort de son enfant. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 190-t. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 15 TA BLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — - — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional fa Drers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Cinq inort voy es Senten- En ans ans A vie k la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- veu- Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. vage. ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. TENTATIVE DE COMMERCE CHARNEL AVEC UNE FILLE EN BAS AGE. al 1 1 2 1 . 3 1 1 1 1 ... '" i bl ci' ' 1 . . . 1 1 1 1 "'i' 1 1 1 1 1 2 ! 1 1 - 2 dl 1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 i : 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 . .- . 5 1 2 1 1 2 1 4 4 i 2 10 COMMERCE CHARNEL AVEC UNE FEMME ALIEXKE. L DESERTION ET SUPPRESSIO> r D'ENFant. 1 [ . . . 1 — i 1 1 ci' ol' 1 2 . .. .... i 1 i ... 1 1 ""'i' 1 2 1 1 ...... 2 j 1 3 1 1 4 .... 3 1 • ■ ! 1 1 : 2 1 2 1. ... , 2 i 2 , ... i 4 j. . . 1 1 " 7 1 4 a And two whipping— Et h etre fouette deux fois. h And 24 lashes— Et 24 coups de fouet. c Sentence suspended — Sentence suspenduf. d And 25 lashes — Et 15 coups de fouet. 16 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. EDUCATIONAL USE OF STATUS. AGES. LIQUOES. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. USAGE DE IN WHICH LIQUEURS Un- Under 16 years 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to Ifi and and 40 years Not read Ele- years. under 21. under 40. and over. given. Im- or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- DISTRICTS JUDI- de et moins et moins et plus. donne. rate rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE — — — 16 ans. de21. de40. Inca- Ele- Supe- A ETE COMMISE. pable de lire oud'e- men- taire. rieure M. F M. F. M. F. M. Jb'. M. F Mo- Im- dere mo- dere crire. H. F H. F. H. F. H. J^'. H. F ATTEMPT AND CARNALLY KNOWING A GIRL OF TENDER YEARS. Halifax, N.-E "Varmnnt-li N -W. 3 1 » ... 3 1 1 1 — 1 — 1 — Brant, Ont Carleton, Ont "* j 1 1 1 1 1 1 TTpnt Ont, 1 Lincoln, Ont 1 1 Nipissing, Ont Victoria, Ont Welland Ont . . . "i' York Out 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 1 — 4 .... 1 — 1 - 1 - .... 1 Westminster Col -B 1 1 — Alberta Nord T du N -O 1 1 . 1 1 — 1 — Yukon 1 1 2 5 — 10 Totaux du Canada 12 1 ... 1 4 2 2 CARNALLY KNOWING AN IMBECILE WOMAN. 1 ....!.... — ••■•• — Totaux d'Ont. et du Canada 1 .. . ...-1.... DESERTING CHILD AND CONCEALING BIRTH OF INFANT Pictou N -E • 1 |. . . i . 1 1 — — 1 1 2 1 1 "i 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 i Victoria, Ont , ... i 1 York Ont 1 1 2 1 1 . 1 6 1 2 V) Totaux d'Ontario 1 5 1 1 Alberta Nord T du N.-O 1 1 Saskatchewan, Ter. da N.-O. . . 2 1 ..., 1 .... Totaux du Canada •^ i 7 i 1 1 2 1 ^ '^ 9 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. — RELIGIONS. RESI- LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. DENCE. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- a "E Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- mina- !> Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians, tions. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- 1 Wales nada. — Autr's tants H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's T a> . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. thoh- d'An- tho- byte- con- c C52 terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- s n et lande. 86. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. Galles gers. ques. Q & TENTATIVE ET COMMERCE CHARNEL AVEC UNE FILLE EN BAS AGE. . 1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 .... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 ■ ■• 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 3 1 6 1 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 8 4 COMMERCE CHARNEL AVEC UNE ALIEKEE 1 1... - DESERTION ET SUPPRESSION D'ENFANT. 1 . . 1. ■■• i 1 1 1 .. ..1 ' '.' 2 2 1 1 1 2 "i' 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 i '1 .... 7 12 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 11 1 4 1 ?. 1 3 3 8 17—2 18 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. N ombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed I 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- der year one and year. over. MoinSi Un d'un an et an. plus. INDECENT ASSAULT. Halifax, N.S 6 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 Pictou N S Carleton N B 1 1 •6 1 1 1 King's, N.B St. John, N.B - 2 2 Bedford, tjue 1 5 3 1 1 4 15 1 3 3 1 3 3 "2 3 2 Ottawa, Que • Pontiae, Que 1 1 1 1 1 "i' 1 St. Francis, Que 3 6 - 9 9 1 5 1 — Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont 1 1 10 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 1 2 a3 3 4 1 2 2 17 1 1 6 "3 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 ""2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 "2 1 1 1 Grev Ont 1 Haldimand, Ont "i' 1 "i' 2 "i' Lambton, Ont Middlesex, Ont ""i '2 Northumberland & Durham, 0 . . . 2 1 Oxford Ont 2 2 2 ... ^ "1 "2 ""3 Perth Ont 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 6 1 1 1 1 2 1 6 Simcoe, Ont Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . Thunder Bay & Rainy River, Ont . . Welland Ont '2 1 Wentworth, Ont York Ont 1 11 — "i 64 35 28 28 5 12 6 — 1 10 1 1 3 "6 1 7 1 1 4 1 1 - Totals of Manitoba 12 4 8 7 1 4 2 Victoria, B.C 1 (3 1 8 '2' 1 R 1 4 1 4 1 ""'i' Yale, B.C 5 5 1 1 a 1 Nolle prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMIJS^ELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 19 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years C'll- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five, iover. — De En- Autres — — — — — — — , — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et vie. prison cul- raer- teurs . dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de Re- teurs. §ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. dp form e. libe- cinq. rale?. ATTENTAT A LA PUDEUR. 1 ' ' «1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 • ■ -•! , 1 2 ■•• •] 2 2 1 1 1 al al 1 3 3 1 1 2 3 :::::: ...... 1 1' 1 1 2 1 8 1 1 7 .'.'.'... ' 1 "i 1 1 "1 ..... ......... .... 1 1 al 1 al al 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 ... ^ 1 2 1 1 2 1 al «1 ' "i 1 1 '"2 ""2 1' i' 1 1 1 1 4 5 2 1 1 5 12 3 2 16 "4 4 " 1 al 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 4 4 4 62 al' .... ....^ " "i' 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ .. ; 2 a Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. 6 i to receive 30 lashes— 1 a recevoir 30 coups de fouet. 17-2^ 20 CRIMIKAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. OP EDUCATIONAL USE STATUS. LIQUORS. AGES. — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. - USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH Un- Under 16 years 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to read Ele- 16 years. and under 21. and under 40. 40 years and over. Not given. Im- or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- — write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- de et moins et moins et plus. donne. rate rate DISTRICTS JUDI- Inca- Ele- Supe- 16 ans. de2L de40. CIAIRES OU L OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. pable de lire ou d'e- men- Laire. rieure M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F Mo- dere Im- mo- dere crire. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F INDECENT ASSAULl Halifax, N.-E Pictou, N.-E 2 1 — 1 1 . . . . i . - - 1 1 2 1 j . . . .- — Carleton N -B. Sf .Tpnn N -H 2 1 1 1 Bedford, Que Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 ] :::: 1 2 "i 4 . . .1 1 1 1 2 2 1 Quebec, Que . . 1 .... 1 1 3 2 5 4 3 6 — 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 i ] firev Ont 1 Haldimand, Ont ... Kent, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lanark, Ont Lincoln, Ont Middlesex, Ont . i 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 North umberl'd et Durham, 0. . . 1 2 Perth, Ont ' i 1 1 1 1 1 5 'l" " i' 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Thunder Bay et Rainy Riv., O. Welland, Ont Wentworth, Ont York Ont '"'i' 1 1 1 3 1 2 5 3 18 1 — 4 9 6 8 ~ 16 5 1 6 1 1 j"i 4 2 ; 6 1 1 Totaux de Manitoba 1 7 1 - 1 1 4 2 1 1 7 1 1 2 t Victoria Col -B i 1 2 2 1 "V 1 « Eng- land Ire- Scot- tries. ses- sions. lics. dists Pro- mina- tions. 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- ? Wales nada. — Autr's tants H ■E — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o a Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- c« S:^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- -32 et Oalles lande. se. etran- gers. tanni- ques. terre. tes. sions. o ATTENTAT A LA PUDEUR. 1 1 1 "i 1 1 2 1 • • ..,-•-.■• 1 "i' "'i' ■■"2 ! 1 1 1 1 .3 2 " i 1 1 1 3 2 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 S 1 3 6 i 1 "i 1 1 1 1 1 1 " l' 1 1 1 "i 1 "i 1 1 I "l 1 1 2 "l 1 1 1 "i 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 "i "i 1 " i ' 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 4 1 ... "3' "i 1 2 16 1 1 1 7 6 2 2 3 12 9 1 1 1 { 4 1 2 ! 4 1 1 2 6 1 1 1 5 2 4 2 2 6 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 22 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. PROVINCES. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- victed 2nd. Con- dam- Reite- rated. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. Plus de2 nes recidi- deux fois. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. One Un- der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. , plus. INDECENT ASSAULT- Concluded. LIBEL. Alberta, Northern, N.W T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T 2 2 1 2 7 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 ... 1 1 1 Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T.. .. • ■ Saskatchewan, N.W.T 1 i 1 Totals of the N.W.T 3 3 1 1 — Totals of Canada 118 59 58 56 2 12 20 8 INCEST AND ATTEMPT AT INCEST. Yarmouth, N.S 1 1 1 Montreal, Que — Kent, Ont Lennox and Addington, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0 a\ York, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 - Totals of Ontario 3 3 1 1 Manitoba, Central 1 Manitoba, Eastern Manitoba, Western 1 Westminster, B.C t Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T 1 1 \ T "i 2 " i 2 Afsiniboia, Western, N.W.T Totals of Canada 16 9 7 7 1 1 ABORTION AND ATTEMPT TO PROCURE ABORTION. Montreal, Que 3 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 i' 2 - 2 2 1 . . . . Leeds and Grenville, Ont I Middlesex, Ont .;:.■;: v.." Oxford, Ont i 1 Wentworth. Ont York, Ont .-::. Westminster, B.C .... i 2 1 I j Totals of Canada 13 8 1 4l 2I 1 1 Halifax, N.S 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 Montreal, Que 1 .. 1 1 Alberta, Southern, N.W.T - Totals of Canada 6 5 1 1 1 a And 3 whipping of 15 lashes eaoh — Et a etre fouette trois fois, 15 coups de fouet chaque. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 9 04 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 23 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS Penitentiary. Com- OCCUPATIONS. ETATS CIVILS. P^NITENCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. AVORTEMENT ET TENTATIVE D'AVORTEMENT. ATTENTAT A LA PUDEUR-i?'; n. i' 1 1 1 1 1 8 ' 10 5 2 1 6 31 9 3 35 INCESTE ET TENTATIVE D'INCESTE. 1 t ....| .... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 " al i 1 1 2 5 2 ..... 2 \ 4 1 1 ... 1 1 6 .... 62 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 .... 1 2 2 .. . i 1 1 2 LIBELLE. 1 1 1 1 a And 3 whipping of 25 lashes each — Et a etre fouette trois fois, 25 coups de fouet chaque. h Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. 24 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUOKS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire oud'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- nien- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de21. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CI AIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere INDECENT ASSAULT- —Concluded. Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O 2 .. 1 Assinibo'ia, Est, T. du N.-O.. 1 1 1 12 1 32 — 2 14 - Totaux des Ter. du N.-O.. . 1 — 11 19 Totaux du Canada 10 37 2 14 INCEST AND ATTEMPT AT INCEST Yarmouth, N.-E — — Kent, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 Th'derBay etRainy Riv., Ont. . York, Ont 1 1 - Totaux d 'Ontario 2 1 2 — — Manitoba, Centre Manitoba, Est Manitoba, Ouest ... 1 1 1 — — Westminster, Col.-B — — Alberta Sud, T.du N.-O Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.-O.. . . 1 "2 6 Assiniboia, Ouest, T. du N.-O. . 2 1 1 — Totaux du Canada 5 3 3 1 ABORTION AND ATTEMPT TO PROCURE ABORTION. Montreal, Que 2 2 2 Leeds et Grenville, Ont Middlesex, Ont Oxford, Ont Wentworth, Ont York, Ont — W^estminster, Col.-B 2 9 — 9. — '>, Totaux du Canada 2 LIBEL. Halifax, N.-E . . 1 1 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O. . . — 1 - — — 1 Totaux du Canada . 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- RELIGIONS. DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Other Fo- ; Bri- R. Other OJ o Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- Deno- > a Uni- Coun- T>"=- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. mina- Eng- ted tries. ses- lics. dists tions. i Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- G 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — r, Wales nada. — Autr's tants H bi — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's 'V 2 • Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. thoh- d'An- tho- byte- con- S "2 terra Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- ?. ■^2 et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions . -u 3 u GaUes gers. ques. O P3 LIBELLE. ATTENTAT A LA PUDEUR- -Fin. .. i "i '.'.'.'.'.'.\" i 1 1 1 1 3 2 35 1 5 2 21 9 6 3 3 28 19 INCESTE ET TENTATIVE D'INCESTE. .... 1 1 1 "'l' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 i 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 i.... 2 4 AVORTEMENT ET TENTATIVE D'AVORTEMENT. 1 2 2 2 i 1 1 2 . ... 1 2 2 1 ......... 1 1 1 . .. 1 1 26 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4^5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS .JUDL- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETi COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam - nes une fois. Con- victed 2nd. Con- dam - nes deux fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option eutre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- 1 One der year one , and year. over. Moins d'un an. SHOOTING, STABBING AND WOUNDING WITH INTENT. Ji^ape Breton, N.S Cumberland, N.S 4 1 2 1 7 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 7 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 5 ' i 2 1 .... 1 ""'i' 1 Digby, N.S 1 Guysborough, N.S Halifax, N.S 1 1 Lunenburg, N.S 1 Pictou, N.S Queen's, N.S 1 Victoria, N.S 1 Totals of Nova Scotia 20 1 2 3 6 3 16 14 1 1 2 2 Albert, N.B 1 2 1 1 2 1 ! 1 St. John, N.B 1 Westmoreland, N.B 2 2 - Totals of New Brunswick.. . 4 4 . 1 1 Montreal, Que 9 2 3 1 2 17 2 5 13 3 2 6 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 13 1 6 1 1 2 1 8 34 3 "i' 6 I 2 1 2 3 I 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 ..... 2 1 Ottawa, Que 1 Quebec, Que ""2 St. Francis, Que Three Rivers, Que 4 2 3 4 1 Totals of Quebec 12 7 2 3 2 6 1 Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont Brant, Ont '"'2' H 3 2 5 "1 ""2 6 1 1 4 i '2 1 1 ■ ' i 2 "a3' 3 "4 Carleton. Ont 3 Elgin, Ont Frontenac, Ont 1 Grey, Ont Haldiniand, Ont 1 2 Halton, Ont Huron, Ont 1 1 2 i 1 Kent, Ont Lanark, Ont " 1 Leeds and Grenville, Ont Lincoln, Ont 1 '" 9 1 3 1 ""2 '■"3 22 1 "■'9' 1 1 1 '2 '"'2' 22 Nipissing, Ont 2 1 4 3 "i' "i' 5 11 Norfolk, Ont Perth, Ont r 1 Peterborough, Ont 1 Renfrew, Ont 1 " 1 1 Simcoe, Ont 1 1 Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . Victoria, Ont '" 1 "i Welland, Ont Wentworth, Ont 1 5 18 1 Totals of Ontario 110 44 61 .54 6 1 11 31 3 Manitoba, Eastern 9 2 7 7 2 2 a One both jail and $20 fine— Un, la prison et $20 d 'amende. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELL E— 1 9 0 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 27 TAliLP:AU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Pi;NITENCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Eive D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- vears cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Singl( five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort. voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Ceh- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires de Refor- libe- cmq. me. rales. USAGE D'ARMES AVEC INTENTION. 1 1 1 1 "l 'e' r 1 1 1 1 1 i' 1 1 \ 1 1 I ao 6 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 . . . * 1 1 1 5 2 5 3 1 2 [ 9 4 .. 11 al 2 2 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 5 2 i 4 j 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 10 2l 1 9 2 4 2 1 3 ... al al "'i' "i' ' "i 2 1 " l" 3 "i 5 2 1 fil 1 2 2 al 1 1 i i 1 1 1 :.::."::: a2 1 4 3 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 a3 a2 2 1 22 2 6 \'. '.'.".'. 1 16 1 1 14 2 2 11 1 1 1 41 22 1 2 37 1 1 al 1 1 \ 1 4 1 1 6 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 28 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DK LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 . years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo dere Im- mo- de- rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere SHOOTING, STABBING AND WOUNDING WITH INTEN T. Cap-Breton, N.-E Cumberland, N.-E .... 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 Digbv, N.-E. 1 1 1 1 1 Halifax, N.-E 1 5 1 M 4 1 Pictou, N.-E Queen's, N.-E Victoria, N.-E "2 1 8 1 2 13 1 2 1 — 1 — 4 Totaux de la N. -Ecosse 3 11 1 •' 2 Albert, N.-B 1 2 3 St. Jean, N.-B 2 1 Westmoreland, N.-B 1 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 1 4 — Totaux du N. -Brunswick. . .... i 3 — 2 3 Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que Quebec, Que 1 ! 5 1 9. 1 2 1 9. St. Francois, Que Trois-Rivieres, Que 1 1 1 1 2 6 ? — 2 4 — 4 Totaux de Quebec 3 9 .... 8 Algoma et Manitoulin, Out. . . . Brant, Ont 2 5 3 2 5 1 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 9 Carleton, Ont 1 1 4 2 1 4 9 Elgin, Ont 1 Frontenac, Ont 1 Grey, Ont 1 2 1 Haldimand, Ont Halton, Ont 1 1 1 Huron, Ont .... Kent, Ont Lanark, Ont Leeds et Grenville, Ont Lincoln, Ont 1 1 1 Nipissing, Ont Norfolk, Ont Perth, Ont 1 7 1 3 1 "2 1 2 3 3 1 4 5 Peterborough, Ont 1 Renfrew, Ont 1 1 1 1 3 1 Simcoe, Ont Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv.,Ont . . Victoria, Ont 1 1 1 1 Welland, Ont Wentworth, Ont i 3 21 "e 1 12 2 4 1 15 9 York, Ont 7 3 57 1 1 12 30 1 16 1 - 38 6 ?3 Manitoba, Est r- 1 1 4 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 90 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 29 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Other "S Eng- tries. ses- lics. dists tions. [ S land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o m . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- cS P 3 terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- " -^2 et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. N GaUes gers. ques. O P5 USAGE PARMES AVEC INTENTION. 1 "'i' 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 6 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 10 2 2 3 5 2 4 1 12 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 .... i 1 2 1 2 1 1 4 ■ 2' " 1' 1 5 1 6 , ... . 1 1 1 " i' 1 1 1 2 1 2 •7 2 1 1 8 1 1 9 1 1 ..... 2 .... 11 1 .... "i' 4 1 2 .5 1 1 2 "i' 3 ""2 1 1 3 ... ■- • ■■., 1 5 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 "i' .1 1 1 1 1 "'i' "i 1 " ..... . 1 1 1 1 1 8 ""i 1 3 1 I 2 2 7 ■3' 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ""2 .... 1 1 1 3 1 9 ' "9' 2 1 ... 3 21 1 15 1 1 1 2 1 1 5 4 39 3 9 3 22 16 4: 5 10 1 52 9 1 3 i 2 1 1 .. ..4 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 30 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE L OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCES COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. Number of Charges Ac- quit- ted. De- tained for Lu- nacy. Nombre d 'accu- sations. Ac- quit- tes. De- tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite rated. Plus de2 recidi ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn£s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- ni'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- der one year. One year and over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. SHOOTING, STABBING AND WOUNDING WITH INTENT-Concluded. 6 7 2 2 4 5 4 1 2 1 Westminster. B . C - 5 • • • 1 1 Totals of British Columbia. . l.S 4 1 2 1 63 9 9 1 3 2 Alberta Northern N W.T 2 3 1 181 1 1 1 1 Alberta, Southern, N.W.T. . .. Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T 7 Totals of Canada ... 111 97 9 5 1 19 44 7 ABDUCTION. Carleton, Ont Haldimand, Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont. Middlesex, Ont Simcoe, Ont Welland. Ont Totals of Ont. and Canada. SEDUCTION. 1 1 1 1 - Algoma and Manitoulin. Ont ' Elgin, Ont Haldimand, Ont Huron. Ont Kent, Ont 2 «1 hi 1 c2 2 1 1 1 1 dl dl 2 17 1 3 23 2 i' I 1 1 1 ' 'i ""'i Lanark, Ont Middlesex, '^)nt Oxford. Ont Perth, Ont «. . ' "i 1 .... 1 "2" 9 1 2 14 York, Ont 3 3 1 Westminster. B.C . - Assiniboia, Eivstern, N. W T 1 1 Totals of Canada 4 41.... 1 ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS ON RAILWAYS. Hants, N.S a Case withdrawn — Plainte retiree. 6 Acquitted, having married before trial — Acquitte, s'etant marie avant le proces. c One acquitted, married in court — Un acquitte, marie dans la cour. d Acquitted, having married plaintiff — Acquitte, ayant marie la plaignante. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 31 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASS E I. SENTENCE. CIVIL OCCUPATIONS. CONDITIONS Penitkntiaby. Com- ETATS CIVILS PiNITENCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and live D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. oial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. ov r. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants, triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. ENLEVEMENT. Sl^DUCTION. USAGE DARMES AVEC INTENTION— i^-m 2 1 '.'.'.'."... I 1 2 I 1 2 1 1 ..1 3 4 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 .... ; 7 1 i 1 1 1 .... 13 1 21 7 5 5 15 1 69 31 3 75 "i ■ ■ 1 " i' «1 .. 1 1 1 1 ai ... . i i' 1 "i' 1 1 — -- 2 ! 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 EXPOS ANT AU PERIL LES PASSAGERS SUR LES CHEMINS DE PER. a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 32 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASSE I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DK LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- inen- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de21. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere SHOOTING, STABBING AND WOUNDING WITH INTElsT—Conchided. Victoria Col -B 1 3 2 I 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 1 2 4 2 6 Westminster, Col.-B 2 |.... - 1 1 - 2 Totaux delaCol.-Britann. . 1 5 2 !.. . 2 1 i 1 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N. 0. ... 1 1 Assiniboia, Est, T. duN.-O — 68 Totau.K du Canada 11 93 4 3 21 5.3 1 27 1 5 38 ABDUCTION. 1 1 1 Welland, Ont 1 - 1 1 1 - 1 ] 1 SEDUCTION. Bedford Que i 1 1 St. Fran9ois, Que ••• • 1 1 ... ^ - .... : Elgin, Ont ' i 1 1 Oxford Ont Perth, Ont 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 York Ont — 3 — 1 Totaux d 'Ontario 3 9 — Westminster Col -B . — 1 1 — Assiniboia Est T du N. -0. . — 3 — 1 Totaux du Canada i 3 2 ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS ON RAILWAYS. Hants, N.-E. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 33 TABLEAl J I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE L BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Other $ Iles Britaxniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- •s Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- Bap- tists. Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. > Eng- ses- lies. dists. tions. i S land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — S Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'C — . — * Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's •o « . Angle Etats tres sions tistes . thoh- d'An- tho- byte- con- ^ Q^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- -^2 et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. •43 >:; 3 Galles gers. que. 0 p? SEDUCTION. USAGE D'ARMES AVEC INTENTION- -Fin. 1 ' I 1 1 1 2 1 ! . . . 1 1 i 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 3' 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 •2\ 1 6 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 ' ' 1 9 7 1 i C>2 10 18 6 44 21 9 9 12 ; 3 89 20 ENLEVEMENT. • ! 1 i 1 1 .... j 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 .... . •••• ! ■ . . . •! .... 1 "i 1 1 "i 1 "i 1 :::: 1 i 2 1 1 i 1 ij... 1 2 ! 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 i 1 1 1 0 EXPOSANT AU PERIL LES PASSAGERS SUR LES CHEMINS DE FER. 17—3 34 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES Otr L'OFFENSE A et:6 commise. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenue^ pour cause de folie. M. F convictions, condamnations. Total. Con- Con- victed victed Reite- 1st. 2nd. rated, Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- ] Plus dain- de 2 nes recidi- deux 1 ves. fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisoxn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- One der one year and year. over Moins Un d'lm an et an. plus. ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS ON 1 RAILWAYS — Concluded. Montreal, Que Three Rivers, Que 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 ~ ■Carleton, Ont 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 "i' 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 Middlesex, Ont ^. ::;■!•;:■ "i Oxford, Ont PppI Ont 1 1 3 1 1 "3 "i' Renfrew, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy Rivei-, 0. . . Waterloo. Ont Welland, Ont Wentworth, Ont York, Ont 1 1 - mi 2 . ;. 1 i 2 20 2 l! 17 13 2 2 4 2 3 Manitoba, Eastern 2 2 2 2 ' — 3 1 2 2 — 1 Alberta, Northern N. W.T Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T 3 o 1 2 2 1 1 1 -' 2 2 Totals of Canada 34 1 5 . 1 1 28 24 2 2 8 5 3 BIGAMY. Cape Breton, N.S H■^lifa\- N S 1 1 1 1 1 — Charlotte, N.B.... Kind's N B al bl , — Ottawa, Que 1 1 1 — 1 Algoma & Manitoulin, Ont ii 4 1 1 2 2 2 10 2 1 1 1 ; 1 1 1 3 1 1 Frontenac, Ont .... Orey Ont . 1 1 . 4 3 1 1 . . . . 1 Haldimand, Ont Lennox and Addinpton, Ont Northumberland & Durham, 0 Oxford, Ont Prescott and Russell, Ont Wentworth, Ont York, Ont 2 "i' 1 1 '2 1 1 ... 1 1 • ••• 1 1 J. 9 9 ; .. 5 Totals of Ontario 30 4 1 25 23 i 2 1 14 2 .Jury disagreed— Les jures ne se sont pas accordes. 6 Jf^olle vroseqiti. STATISTIQUE CKIMINELLE— 190t. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 35 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitextiaey. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitexcier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and »^'ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- d'ls- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. trielg. sions liers. vage. taires de Refor- libe- cmq me. rales. EXPOSANT Al ^ PERIL LES PASSAGERS SUR LES CHEMINS DE FER — jFm. i- al 2 1 1 1 ■"iT..';:' ! 1 1 1 rtl 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' al 3 3 ' 1 1 1 fll 1 1 2 2 al 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2! 4 3 8 1 13 1 1 2 1 1 . .. a2 1 1 1 ■••i|:::::: " i' 1 1 i i 1 2 3 1 . ... 1 2 ! 7 2 4 11 4 1 17 BIGAMIE. a Sentence su.-^ijeuded — Sentence suspendue. 17—3^ 1 .. . 1 ! • 1 1 ! •••• 1 1 .. . 1 1 1 1 1 2 al al "i 3 .... 2 ..:::. :::::: al al 1 1 1 2 a2 1 4 9 ! ■ 3 6 2I 1 li 4i . ... 8 25 36 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE T. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca pable de xii 6 oud'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS ON RAl'LW AYS— Concluded. Montreal, Que 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Carleton, Ont 1 1 " 1 1 1 1 Essex, Ont 1 "i" 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 Oxford, Ont Peel, Ont 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Th'derBay et Rainy Riv., 0. . . . .'. . 1 1 Welland Ont 1 2 1 1 1 W^entworth, Ont 1 ?, York, Ont i - 2 1 6 2 3 — 7 2 1 2 14 Totaux d'Ontario 2 1 12 1 4 7 Manitoba, Est .. 1 2 .. . 1 2 1 ■■ Westminster, Col.-B j 1 — 1 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O . . . . 1 2 Assiniboi'a, Ouest, T.du N.-O. . . 1 9 1 3 ■■ 5 6 — Totaux du Canada 2 ; 20 5 8 BIGAMY. Cap-Breton. N.-E Halifax, N.-E Charlotte, N.-B King's, N.-B - Ottawa, Que 1 1 1 I 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont. . . . 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 2 1 1 ■; 1 'i' Frontenac, Ont 2 3 1 2 Haldimand, Ont 1 Lennox et Addington, Ont .... "i "i Northumberl'd et Durham, 0. . . Oxford, Ont 2 .... Prescott et Russell, Ont Wentworth, Ont , York, Ont 8 1 4 1 3 1 1 8 1 Totaux d'Ontario 24 1 13 1 7 ?, 3 21 ' 4 STATISTIQUE CR IMINELLE— 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 37 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other K Fo- Bri- R. Other Oi O Iles Britanniques. reign ! tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- ;" U Uni- Coun- Pos- ted tries, i ses- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. mina- >■ K Eng- lics. dists. tions. i r^ land Ire- Scot- States; sions. Pro- o 1 and land. land. Ca- — . — — — — — — tPS- — o Wales nada. Autr's tants H is Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- Sg terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- rians. fes- ?> 1^ et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. '£ Sd Galles i gers. ques. O tf EXPOSANT AU PIiJRIL LES PASSAGERS SUR LES CHEMINS DE FER— Fin. 2 ..... 2 "l I 1 i ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 «i 5 4 ; 1 2 i 2 5 9 5 2 1 i 1 2 ^^ ■ ' 1 1 "'i' ""i 1 1 1 2 2 .... J 1 2 13 1 6 8 ! 2 2 4 6 16 6 \ BIGAMIE. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "i" "i 1 1 1 1 4 3 ' i 2 4 1 1 1 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 1 1 ........... 1 i 1 2 1 1 I 6 2 1 6 1 1 9 2 20 3 3 8 9 4 1 19 6 38 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 190S TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- .for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- ' Con- victed victedjReite 1st. 2nd. rated. Total. Con- dara- nes une fois. Con- Plus dam- i de 2 nes recidi- deux j ves. fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisoxn^s. With I the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No option. Sans option. Un- ] One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. BIGAMY— Concluded. Alberta, Northern, N. W.T al [.... 3fi 1 6 [ 1 1 Totals of Canada 1 . .. 26 24 . 2 i . . . 14 1 2 ASSAULT ON FEMALES. Halifax. N.S 3 1 1 1 .... 1 2| 2 1 Northumberland, \. B 2 1 1 1 .... 1 Montreal, Que 27 5 9 2 17 3 14 2 3 10 1 .... 2 bZ Three Rivers, Que 32 11 20 16 3 1 , 10 5 Grey, Ont 1 1 5 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 4 1 . . i 1 1 . .. 1 Haldimand, Ont 1 ""i 1 Kent, Ont 1 4 1 2 2 "3' Lanark. Ont Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . .... 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Waterloo, Ont 1 3 1 York, Ont - 2 1 1 Totals of Ontario 16 1 15 13 1 1 8 4 — Manitoba, Central 4 2 1 2 1 3 1 1 3 2 2 "'1' 1 1 62 Manitoba, Eastern 1 1 - W^estminster, B.O 1 1 Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T i 3 1 3 1 ... ! 1 1 Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T.. .. 2 1 Saskatchewan, N.T. W 1 Totals of the N.W.T 7 67 1 16 6 6 4 2 Totals of Canada 50 41 6 3 ^n 15 1 — «- AGGRAVATED A.SSAULT AND INFLICTING BODILY HARM. Queen's, P.E.I 1 i.... 1 1 1 Antigonish, N.S 1 1.... 1 2 1 1 14 2 1 1 i 2 . .. 2 1 ""1 Cajje Breton, N.S clO 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1.... 3 Colchester, N.S Cumberland, N.S 1 Digby, N.S 1 7 1 1 '"'3' I 4 Halifax, N.S Pictou. N.S 22 ' 8 2 i 4 Yarmouth, N.S 1 ... 3 Totals of Nova Scotia 40 14 22 14 1 4 4 3 2 4 a Failed to apnear, bail estrexted— N'ayant pas comparu le cautionnement fut forfait. b 1, both jail and fine— 1, la prison et I'amende. c 1, jury disagreed— 1, le.s jures ne .se sont pas accorde.s. S T A T T 8 T I Q U E C R I M I X E L L E — 1 9 0>. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 39 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. Penitentiary. — ■ Com- Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two years ma- and Five D'th. tories. un- years der and Life. — — five. over. — — — De En- Deux Cinq mort voyes ans ans A vie k la et et prison m'ns plus. de de Refor- emq. me. Other Senten- ces. Autres OCCUPATIONS. Agri- Com- In- Pro- cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- ! tural. cial. mestic trial. sional Agpri- Com- Servi- In- Prc- cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- ; teurs. 9ants. triels. sions libe- rales. La- 1 borers ' Jour- na- liers. CIVIL CONDITIONS. ETATS CIVILS, Mar- 1 Wi- ried. dowed — En Ma- veu- nes. vage. Celi- ba- taires. I ilGAM IE-Fin. ••■ •' -••■: i ' i--- 1 1 1 1 ' 1. . . i 3 6 1 2 1 1 4 .... .1 9 26 VOIES DE FAIT SUR FEMMES. al 1 1 1. 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 • ■ ■ • 1 1 .... a4, 61 1 2 '■ 1 1 1 1 11 14 H 1 3 5 1 1 2 2 2 ' 12 17 3 1 1 .... 1 . .. 1 -.. J.. ..::: al,h2 1 1. 1 3 1 1 ■.■■■ 1 1 l" 1 j '.'.'.'.'.' " 1 .■::: ■ ':':: 3 , . . 4 6 2 3 2 2 ; 1 . . . 1 1 1 1 1 - ■■ ■ 1 . ' 1- ::::; ::.: i.:::;' i .... 1 9 1 4 3 1 9. 4 ! 1 Ifi 9,7 VOIES DE FAIT GRAVES ET Ll^SIONS CORPORELLES. 1 1! i- ■ 1 1 1 ! 1 1 i--- • i •• al a2 ' 2 "9 1 1 3 9 1 5 IT 4 2 2 1 1 1 i 1 10 I... 3 i 2 2 1 1 I i 7 6 i 9 a Sentence suspended — Sentence snspenduf . c onduite. h Bound to good behaviour — A tenir une nieilleure 40 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A tTE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- ; able to read | Ele- or men- write. I tary. Supe- rior. Inca- Ele- Supe- pable men- rieure delire taire. oud'e-[ I crire. AGES. Under: 16 years ' 21 years ! 16 j and j and j 40 years years, under 21. under 40. and over. Moins 16 ans 1 21 ans ' 40 ans de et moins et raoins et plus. 16 ans. de 2L de 40. Not given. Non- donne. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQCEUE8 Im- Mo- mo- de- i de- rate rate Mo- Im- dere mo- dere BIGAMY- —Conclvded. \lberta, Nord T. du N.-O 1 14 7 2 21 Totaux du Canada ' 25 1 3 5 ASSAULT ON FEMALES. Halifax N -E . i r 1| 1 1 1 1 - M 1 1 - — 1 11 2 13 1 1 5 1 6 4 4 2l 1.5 1 13 Trois-Rivieres, Que 3 1 1_1 3 — Totaux de Quebec 2 18 16 Grey, Ont 1 1 -1 4 1 1 1 1 2 11 2 , Storm't, D'daset GlengVy, 0. . . Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv. O. 1 1 "i' "'i' 2 1 2 1 1 1 York, Ont 1 - 1 2 1 1 .... 2 "i" — ' 1 3 9. - 2 2 9, - .... 1 ' ( ; ••'-• \lberta Sud, T. du N -0 1 1 1. .:.... 1 i..'.. . A.ssiniboia, Est, T. duN.-O. . . . ... 3 1 ■.v;:: — — Totaux des T. du N. -0 6 ...... 1 — 18 1 9 Totaux du Canada 3 26 . .. L. 22 1.. 1 10 20 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND INFLICTING BODILY HARM Queen's, I. du P.-E 1 1 1 1 1 1 — — 1 1 Cap-Breton N -E 2 Colchester, N.-E 1 Cumberland N.-E 1 9 1 1 1 1 1 6 2 1 11 Digby, N.-E Halifax, N.-E 1 1 6 2 1 11 5 5 1 1 2 .... 3 Pictou N.-E. 1 i ... 1 2 .... 2 z 1 Totaux de la N.-Ecosse. . . 2 13 t 4 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE— 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 41 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Other ? V Iles Britanniques. Uni- reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- u ted Onnn Pos- Bap- tists. tho- Eno-- tho- byte rians. > X Eng- States tries. ses- lics. land. dists. tions. i ri l.'ind Ire- Scot- sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — — tes- — ^ Wales, nada. Autr's tants H *n — Etats- Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's TS K Angle ; Unis. tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- i Q>< terre Ir- Ecos- pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- m -^^ et lande. 88. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. b ^ Galles gers. ques. O ^^ BIG A'SLIE—Flu. 1 1 .. .. |.... I..J 1 1 2 21 i 3 1 4 8 9 4 .. 1 19 7 A^OIES DE FAIT SUR FEMMES. • • 1 1 _ _ . _ 1. . . _ . ., 1 1 .... 1 .... 1 i 1 ! 17 ■ ... 14 1 '\ 16 1 .■? 3 1 2 ■ ■ ■ 1 ! 20 ... 1 1 17 1 2 17 1 3 1 1 1 1 .1 1 . j i 1 ] 1 ' i 1 '"'i' 1 "i' '"'i' '" l' "i' ... ^ 1 1 1 1 1 1 .... .....1 3 1 1 .... 12 1 4 .... 1 .. .. 2 . ,• ■ • i , 1 I ■ 1 2 "2 3 1 . . 1 1 1 1 .. . i 1 ..... ■ 1 1 1 1 ' I 1 \ i 1 1 I.. . 25 2 1 2 19 3 3 2 ': 1 i 2 24 6 VOIES DE FAIT GRAVES ET LESIONS CORPORELLES. 1 ( 1. ... 1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 1 1 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 4 1 "i 12 1 2 1 4 1 ... 11 .. 1 .. i lie 5 1 2 1 15 3 42 CRIMINAL S T A T 1 8 T I C S — 1 9 0 4 . 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE T. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS T. Number of Charges N ombre d'accu- feations De- tained for Lu- nacy. De- tenues pour cause de folie. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. SENTENCE. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS Ac- quit- ted. Ac- quit- tes. COMMITTKD TO J AIL EMPRISONNiS. IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes une foia. Con- victed 2nd. Con- dam - nes deux fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou Ta- rn'nde No Option. Sans option DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE Un- der one year. Moins d'un an. One year and over. Un M. F plus. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND INFLICTING BODILY HARM- Continued. King's N B .... 4 1 3 8 2 1 54 3 2 1 9 4 3 79 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 St. John, N.B Westmoreland. N.B i 1 2 1 2 Totals of New Brunswick. . . 5 3 2 1 3 Arthabaska, Que Beauharnois, Que 2 1 23 1 1 1 1 1 "l5 a3 1 2 1 '27' 4 1 21 3 2 2 3 1 Ottawa, Que 3 2 " 1 2 5 1 1 2 1 31 4 St. Francis, Que 7 Terrebonne, Que Three Rivers, Que 3 3 1 Totals of Quebec 44 38 3 3 24 12 3 Algoma and Manitoulin. Ont 5 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 5 2 1 3 4 3 1 7 2 4 3 2 8 2 3 6 4« 118 1 4 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 1 3 2 1 2 5 1 ' 1 1 2 ""i "'3' 1 " '2 Carleton, Ont Elgin, Ont. . "'i' Essex, Ont Grey, Ont i' 2 3 2 T 1 2 1 1 2 2 5 1 2 2 Kent, Ont 4 2 1 5 Lanark, Ont ■ • _ • • • • • i 3 2 4 2 1 5 '"'i' "3 ... ^ 3 2 4 2 1 5 Middlesex, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Nipissing, Ont '""2 "1 1 2 2 2 Perth, Ont 2 '"'3 Renfrew, Ont 4 2 2 5 2 2 b 19 58 4 2 1 3 2 2 5 19 55 1 1 2 "l 1 25 56 i Stormont,D'das & Glengarry.O. . . Thunder Bay and Rainy River, 0 . . 1 1 4 5 26 1 2 2 1 3 Waterloo, Ont 2 Welland, Ont 1 Wentworth, Ont 2 4 7 6 14 2 York, Ont 3 Totals of Ontario 256 2 12 2 104 145 133 7 5 1 43 47 15 Manitoba, Central 2 5 1 2 5 1 1 4 1 I 7 1 Alanitoba, Western — Totals of Manitoba 16 8 8 8 1 6 1 « 2, both jail and find — 2, la prison et I'amende. b 3, Nolle prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 43 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS PfclTENCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestii" trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- ries. veu- ba- m'n plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage.. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq me. rales. VOIES DE FAIT GRAVES ET LESIONS CORPORELLES- Suite. al 1 1 . 1 3 1 1 I ! 0 1 1 4 2 ! 3 2 "io 2 "13' 1 2 2 1 1 2 al ..... 6 10 •1 2 " 1 61 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 2 2 ^^^^^•i t 1 3 2 ; 4 6 1 8 2 18 22 1 22 a2 3 1 3 . j 3 1 1 '■"i' 1 1 2 3 2 1" 1 2 1 1' 2 •? "i' i ......... ....^ ! 3 I 3 2 " i 1 1 '' 2 aZ 1 3 1....:. 1 i 1 1 1 "i' 2 al, bl It. ... 2 '"'"1 "i 1 1 2 0 «3 2 ""r 1 5 ■■"3 .... 3' 1 1 3 2 3' 9 23 1 .... 1 a2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 al 2 2 5 12 56 9 " 'i' "'i' ai, bi ""'i' "e .'.'... 10 al7 35 2 1 1 36 ! n 11 14 99 60 1' 77 i 1 1 4 al 1 .... j 1 ] 1 4 1 2 1 5 2 1 i a Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. b Bound to keep the peace— Tenus de garder la paix. 44 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190-t. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. EDUCATIONAL USE OF STATUS. LIQUORS. — AGES. — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. - USAGE D« LIQUEDRa IN WHICH Un- Under 16 j'ears 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to 16 and and 40 years Not read Ele- years. under 21. under 40. and over. given. Im- or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- DISTRICTS JUDI- de et moins et moins et plus. donne. rate rate — — — 16 ans. de21. de 40. €IAIRES OU L'OFFENSE Inca- Ele- Supe- A ETE COMMISE. pable de lire oud'e- men- taire. neure M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. .M. i^' Mo- Im- dere mo- dere cnre. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F ACiGRAVATED ASSAULT AND INFLICTING BODILY HARM- —Continued. King's, N.-B 1 1 1 9 1 1 1 1 3 1 St Jean, N.-B 1 1 Westmoreland, N. -B 1 - 1 1 ....! 1 ....| 1 3 — 1 Totaux du N. -Brunswick . 1 4 4 — Arthabaska, Que 1 1 1 2 1 9 2 1 2 1 20 "i" 4 1 3 3 . . . . 6 1 9 2 1 14 Ottawa, Que Quebec, Que 1 2l 1 2 1 .... 1 1 6 1 2 4 3 2 12 1 3 3 3 21 4 4 Terrebonne, Que 1 Trois-Rivieres, Que ... o 1 - 5 -- 2 21 2 3 1 1 1 .... Totaux de Quebec 9 35 2 23 Algoiha et Manitoulin, Ont .... 1 3 Brant, Ont 3 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 3 1 Elgin, Ont 1 1 Essex, Ont 2 Orey, Ont 2 2 1 4 3 1 Hastings, Ont 2 1 1 Huron, Ont 1 Kent, Ont 4 4 3 4 Lanibton, Ont 1 Lennox et Addington, Ont .... 1 3 1 1 1 1 5 1 2 i 1 1 1 1 3 1 Lincoln, Ont .. ^ Middlesex, Ont 1 Muskoka et Parry Sound, Ont . . 1 Nipissing, Ont 1 1 1 4 2 Ontario, Ont 1 Perth, Ont 1 3 2 Peterborough, Ont Renfrew, Ont 4 2 1 4 2 2 5 19 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 7 16 2 2 2 Storm't, D'das et Gleng'ry,0. . . Th'der Bav et Rainy Riv., 0. . . 1 1 1 4 2 2 3 9 39 1 1 4 1 Victoria, Ont Waterloo, Ont Welland, Ont 1 1 6 3 11 35 2 Wentworth, Ont 10 York, Ont ; 58 1 19 . 1 Totaux d 'Ontario 5 133 1 1 1 1 10 83 1 42 1 6 2 90 49 Manitoba, Centre 1 4' 1 Manitoba, Est 5 2 3 1 4 1 Manitoba, Ouest . . . . " 1 1 .. ., — 2 2 — Totaux de Manitoba 5 2 5 2 8TATISTIQUE CRIMIXELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 45 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONXE. CLASSE L BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. — ■ RELIGIONS. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Other Other . I - — Fo- Bri- R. Deno- S -g Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- mina- 'S Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- tions. !> "S Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- s 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — ■ — tes- 1 Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H ■s — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Egliae Me- Pres- con- T) ^ . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- ^ Q2 terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. S -5 g et lande. se. stran- tanni- terre. tes. C 5 Galles gers. ques. o tf" VOIES DE FAIT GRAVES ET LESIONS CORPORELLES— 6«»7e. 1 1 1 3 1 i 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 2 1 1 5 1 .... 1 ' 1 2 I 1 2 3 2 2 1 17 3 2 ■■> 3 3 1 2 1 15 2 2 ■■■5 3 " i 5 .:;::•!.■•:.■■ i 1 23 2 2 4 1 3 1 1 " i 1 1 3 4 2 3 ::;.■■' '.:. 1 3 3 : 3 1 33 ! 2 ! 5 34 3 7 31 13 i ; ' 3 1 ' • ■ ' 3 1 2 2 ""2 1 l 2 1 4 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 "'i' .... 3 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 "i' 1 I 2 "i" 1 i 1 "l "i .... :;:::Y"3' ! 4 1 1 1 ■ 1 3 2 "'i' 1 5 ""2 1 2 2 2 1 1 r 1 ' i' 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 "i i 1 1 1 1 "i' .. ^. I " i "i 3 1 3 "i 1 2 2 "i' 1 3 3 4 3 1 ..... . 2 1 1 ... 1 1 i 1 4 1 2 2 4 10 17 ■•••4 17 2 ■■■2' 2 19 58 1 1 " 2 3 5 1 2 1 12 1 ' 3 1 3 6 •" , 43 6 , 15 6 1 13 G ! 97 8 8 1 4 51 32 16 1 27 5 ' 4 IIG ! 24 ] 1 4 1 4 ; j 2 4 1 1 i 1 ..._ 1 . . 1 I ■■ •• 1 ! 1 ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 5 5 I 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 46 CRIMINAL S T A T I 8 T I C S — 1 9 0 4 . 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I, OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ET6 COMMISE. De- tained Number of Ac- quit- for Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- j Con- victed \acted Reite- I 1st. 2nd. rated, SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. Total. ' Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- dam- nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi- ves. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- nie'de No Option. Sans OPTION One Un- der year one and year. over. Moins j Un d'un j an et an. j plus. ASSAULT AND OBSTRUCTING PEACE OFFICER. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND INFLICTING BODILY HA RM- Concluded. Victoria B C 14 5 9 3 1 1 11 4 8 10 3 7 .. 1 1 ' i 1 1 5 62 2 a3 1 1 Yale, B.C — Totals of British Columbia. . 28 5 23 20 2 1 7 7 2 \lberta Northern N W T 3 1 I 1 3 1 ? 62 Alberta' Southern N W T 1 Assiniboia, Western, N. W.T Saskatchewan N W T 1 1 1 i 1 \ ""i Totiils of the N W.T G • 6 6 3 1 15 Yukon 7 3 4 4 2 2 Totals of Canada 441 167 258 227 1 16 15 86 78 25 Queens, P.E.I. Anti^onish, N.S.. . Cape Breton, N.S. Cumberland, N.S. Halifax, N.S Inverness, N.S. . . King's, N.S Lunenburg, N.S. . Pictou, N.S Queen's, N.S Shelburne, N.S. . . Yarmouth, N.S . . Totals of Nova Scotia. Northumberland, N.B. St. John, N.B Victoria, N.B. Totals of New Brunswick . Arthabaska, Que. Bedford, Que Kamouraska, Que Montreal, Que .... Ottawa, Que Quebec, Que. .... St. Francis, Que . . . Three Rivers, Que Totals of Quebec . 71 2 c21 1 24 1 1 1 156 2 23 2 2 188 2 23 1 30 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 68 19 1 1 1 148 2 22 2 2 179 32 12 23 1 1 1 140 2 15 2 1 103 10 13 13 59 16 139 2 22 1 2 167 a2, 61, both jail and fine— La prison et I'amende. c 1, Nolle frosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMIMELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 47 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSOXNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Pexitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — tural. cial. mestic trial, sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — Deux Ciaq mort voyes Senten- ans 15 4 S 88 ASSAULT AND OBSTRUCTING PEACE OFFICER. Queen's, I. du P.-E 5 — 1 4 1 2 1 8 2 1 7 s 1 16 Antigonish, N.-E Cap-Breton, N.-E Cumberland, N.-E ' "i 1 7 1 9 1 4 1 Halifax, N.-E 1 1 18 2 3 2 10 King's N.-E 1 i' i 1 1 Pictou, N.-E.. 1 1 1 1 1 Shelburne N.-E.. 1 : 1 Yarmouth, N.-E 1 14 1 5 43 2 3 19 Totaux de la N. -Fcosse. . . 21 3 3 « St. Jean, N.-B Victoria, N.-B. . 12 1 13 1 2 1 1 1 15 13 1 14 1 2 1 2 2 15 — Arthabaska, Que 1 1 1 -..1- - 1 1 i3 Kamouraska, Que Montreal, Que 1 2 2 22 1 1 142 30 3 81 6 19 6 133 Quebec, Que 1 1 "i' 15 1 Trois- Rivieres, Que 2 2 22 1 30 3 83 6 6 28 — Totaux de Quebec 5 147 1 .. 137 STATI8TIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 49 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles.. Other Fo- Other Bri- R. Other Deno- OJ f. Iles Bkitaxxiques. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- mina- ^ 'S Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists byte- rians. tions. >■ "m Eng- 1 S land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- — c 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- g Walts nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- con- T3 Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- c« rA terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- rians. sions. -^f. et lando se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. ii?, GaUes gers. ques. o P5 VOIES DE FAIT GRAVES ET LESIONS CORPORELLES-i^j;!. 1 8l....i 2'. ..,|... . 1 ! 2 ' ' . . . . 1 10 1 11 2 ... . 3 2 1 .... 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 « ^1^^ 12 3 3 1 2 2 3 12 1 22 1 , 1 I i 1 1 i . . .' .w.:.' . 1 1 : 1 1 ! .....\ .... 1 i 1 i... 1 ' 1 ! 1 1 1 3 1 i 2i 1 1 2 2 16 16 6 164 i 14 • 22 1 i 6 102 42 24 1 30 27 1 5 i 197 47 VOIES DE FAIT ET FAISANT OBSTACLE A UN OFFICIER DE LA PAIX. ! i ■'' . . . 1 . . - . 5 ' 5 1 1 4 1 4 ""■3' 1 4 1 7 1 7 1 10 1 2 .. . 1 5 3 1 i. ... 1 1 1 1 1 1 -- 1 1 1 "i '.'.'.'.::\""i ... ) ! ' 1 ... . 13 8 1 14 3 1 1 3 22 1 ...... ..^^. ...^. ...^. "i' . . "15' i' 1 i .... 17 14 1 1 1 i 1 15 2 1 1 " '3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 128 2 ""3" 1 117 2 ......j..... .... •■3[-7 ... 1 2 25 1 145 2 "'1' 1 2 I "i 2 1 '"Vl" " ' i" 2 1 3 7 2 136 3 3 i 123 . ... 1 1 2 i 27 1 1 149 6 17—4 50 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- Con- victed 2nd. Con- dam- dam- nes une fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 nes Irecidi deux ves. fois- SENTENQE. Committed to Jail Emprisonnes. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- : One der I year one j and year. over. Moins Un d'un , an et an. I plus. ASSAULT AND OBSTRUCTING PEACE OFYICF.R- Concluded. Carleton, Ont Frontenac, Ont Grey, Ont Haldimand. Ont Hastings, Ont Kent, Ont Lambton, Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont Middlesex, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . Nipissing, Ont Norfolk, Ont ,. . . . Northumberland & Durham, O . . , Ontario, Ont Oxford, Ont Peel, Ont... Perth, Ont Renfrew, Out Storniont, D'das & Glengarry, O. . Thunder Bay & Rainy River, Ont . Victoria, Ont Waterloo, Ont Welland, Ont Wentworth, Ont York, Ont Totals of Ontario. Manitoba, Central . Manitoba, Eastern . Victoria, B.C Westminster, B.C. Yale, B.C.. . . Alberta, Northern, N.W.T. . . Alberta, Southern, N.W.T. . . , Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T. . . Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T.. Saskatchewan, N.W.T Totals of the N.W.T Yukon Totals of Canada . 11 4 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 7 4 2 8 14 35 119 16 1 3 al 21 459 29 10 11 4 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 4 2 2 2 4 "l' 2 1 7 4 2 6 12 31 109 84 16 8 15 13 18 427 17 339 30 58 7 12 11 24 335 i 48 REFUSING OR NEGLECTING TO SUPPORT FAMILY. Halifax, N.S 13 1 1 6 2 10 "i — 3 3 1 1 1 5 2 1 1 5 2 St. Francis, Que St. Hyacinthe, Que i i a Nolle prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELL E— 1 9 0 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 51 TAliLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS PiNITKNCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and I'lve D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- vears cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial-. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — D'ux Cinq mort. voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Ser\'i- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. VOIES DE FAIT ET FAISANT OBSTACLE A UN OFFICIER DE LA PAIX-i^m. 3 1 1 3 4 4 2 ""'i' 1 1 ""2 i 2 1 J- I al i 1 a3 1 1 2 i' 1 1 2 al al a2 .... 2 1 1 ""2 2 1 1 2 a2 2 - " 1 1 1 a2 "3 1 8 30 1 3 10 1 9 ■• !•-■ 1 o6 21 1 1 18 2 1 4 1 8 61 25 1 52 2 2 6 9. 6 4 3 5 10 1 1 """i '2 1 al 1 ; 1 2 1 al, 61 1 1 1 j 1 34 8 42 6 48 3 177 100 5 191 REFUS OU NEGLIGENCE DE POURVOIR AUX BESOINS DE LA FAMILLE. a2 2 1 3 1 t al al a5 "1 2 ■ ,• 1 1 3 1 1 5 2 1 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 17—41 h Bound to keep peace — Tenus de gardet la paix. 52 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASSE I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Supe- rior. Un- able to read El.;- or write. men- taiy. Inca- pable dt lire ou d'e- Ele- men- taire. ciire. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years 21 years 1 16 and and 40 years years. under 21. under 40. and over. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans de et moins et moins et plus. 16 ans. de2L de40. M. F M. F. M. v. M. F. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. Not given. Non donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Mo- de- rate dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere ASSAULT AND OBSTRUCTING PEACE OFFICER- Concluded. 11 1 10 6 5 3 1 Grey, Ont .... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1' 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 Kent, Ont Lambton, Ont 1 Middlesex, Ont 2 1 1 9 2 ' i' 1 1 "2 "i' 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Norfolk, Ont. 1 1 '? Oxford, Ont 4 Peel, Ont .... Peith, Ont 1 "i 1 1 2 9 2 "2 2 1 2 10 23 62 1 Storm't, D'das et Gleng'ry, 0. . Thunder Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. 1 5 2 1 4 29 6 2 2 2 1 1 6 27 54 2 11 AVaterloo, Ont 1 i - - Welland, Ont 2 12 1 Wentworth, Ont "1 1 2 2 7 2 2 1 ' R York, Ont 31 - 5 8 4 Totaux d'Ontario 4 7^i ^4 Manitoba, Centre 2 14 Manitoba, Est 1 13 4 — "3' — Victoria, Col.-B 1 ! 1 Westminster, Col.-B Yale, Col.-B — 1 1 "i' 2 — i' Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O 1 1 1 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.O 1 1 7 5 2 5 14 1 126 1 Assiiiiboia, Ouest, T. duN.-O. . . Saskatchewan, T. du N. -0. . 1 6 1 106 1 - 2 1 l!t3 7 1 42 Totaux des Ter. du N.-O.. 1 2 9 — Yukon ... 1 1 — 42 3 Totaux du Canada 17 279 1 1 1 190 REFUSING OR NEGLECTING TO SUPPORT FAMILY. Halifax, N.-E 3| ■ • 1 1 2 3 — Bedford, Que ! 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 St. Fran5ois, Que 2 St. Hyacinthe, Que 1 3 2 1 1 1 4 1 9 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 53 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. ( Other Other ^ — Fo- Bri- R. Other Deno- 0) u Iles Beitanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- ■u Uni- ted States Coun- tries. Pos- ses- sions. Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists byte- rians. > 1 CO a m Eng- land Ire- Scot- Pro- mina- tions. % and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- t Wales [nada. — Autr's tants H ■s — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- s Q=! terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- n -ss et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. ^? Galles gers. ques. o f4 VOIES DE FAIT ET FAISANT OBSTACLE A UN OFFICIER DE LA PAIX-f m. 11 , 81 1 1 1 11 1 2 ""i 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 "2 1 2 1 "i' "3 "i 1 1 .... '■'3' i "1" 2 "'i' 2 1 1 1 2 j 1 "1' L \.... 1 2 1 2 i 1 i 2 2 ' 1 2 i 2 2 ""3 15 2 I . . 1 1 "1 '"'i' 3 8 ■■■■■■■■ 1 1. 1 8 .... 25 1 2 1 4 7 2 1 I ■ 12 . . . 2 31 , . 6 7 58 7 ! 1 27 23 9 12 3 3 74 ! 5 ! 1 8 '"'3' 7 . . . . 2 .. .. "1 1 7 1 "i 6 2 2 3 2 1 9 6 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 i 1 1 1 2 A 1 1 1 1 1 j 2 1 JL 1 2 1 1 1 1 13 14 2 1 242 1 el 27 3 193 32 14 16 35 5 284 22 REFUS OU NEGLIGENCE DE POURVOIR AUX BESOINS DE LA FAMILLE. 2 1 1 2 |--- • 3 \ " i' 3 2 1 ""'1' 3 1 5 1 2 2 2 2 54 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L PROVINCES. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- ])e- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folic. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. SENTENCE. I Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. Total. Con- [ Con- victed victed Reite- 1st. 2nd. rated. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- dam- nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi- ves. With the option of a line. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. REFUSING OR NEGLECTING TO SUPPORT FAMILY — Concluded. Brant, Ont Essex. Ont . 3 2 1 3 7 2 2 2 12 2 3 1 1 1 1 22 64 "2 3 3 1 5 1 1 1 5 2 2 1 1 1 8 "i 2 1 j. ■■■■i\. (• 1 i Frontenac, Ont 1 1 5 1 1 2 5 2 3 1 1 1 "■7 8 Grey, Ont 2 2 1 1 Hastings, Ont. Kent, Ont I Lambton, Ont Lennox and Addington, Ont. ..... Middlesex, Ont 7 "i' " i "i .... i ■ 1 Nipissing, Ont Northumberland & Durham, 0. . . Ontario, Ont . . Peterborough, Ont ! i Waterloo, Ont W^entworth, Ont 1 15 55 ' i York, Ont 1 1 2 129 86 42 38 2 2 3 5 s Victoria, B.C al 1 1 ^ 1 Alberta Northern, N.W.T 1 ' Totals of Canada 154 98 54 50 2 2 5 6 3 ASS A ULT AND BATTERY, Prince, P.E.I Queen's, P.E.I 1 15 1 6 "■'9' "9 "q '" 3 Antigonish, N.S 62 3 51 1 2 9 1 4 73 1 1 3 3 c2 10 14 1 2 1 3 36 1 1 6 1 4 i 3 32 1 1 4 1 3 1 2 "1 21 1 "5 Cape Breton, N.S Halifax. N.S King's, N.S 15 3 i 3 1 Lunenburg, N. S '2 ...... ;:;■ 1 1 1 Pictou, N.S Queen's, N.S Yarmouth, N.S 18 1 Totals of Nova Scotia 53 4G 6 1 6 32 Carleton, N. B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "1 " "1 Charlotte, N.B King's, N.B Northumberland, N.B "2 3 Victoria, N.B 5 9 "2 4 4 2 — Arthabaska, Que 5 3 2 5 Beauharnois, Que Gaspe, Que .... ml a Bail estreated —Cautionnement forfait. h 1 settled v?ith informant— Regie avec le poursuivant. c 1, Jury disagreed — 1, les jures ne se sont pas accordes. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 1 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. iriit- ted to Refor- Other Two years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres Deux Cinq niort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- ^t et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- einq. me. rales. REFUS OU NEGLIGENCE DE POURVOIR AUX BESOINS DE LA FAMILLE- .Pm. 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 ai b-i 'l' '"2 2 "'1' 4 1 "1' 5 1 1 2 5 2 3 1 1 1 "i 1 e2 ai cl a3 dl al al 2 1 3 1 1 "i 1 ■■■ '1 ai, el, fl 06 2 1 1 1. ... 1 4 6 7 8 1 30 1 ' 1 8 26 41 ! j j-..-.. .J 1 39 1 7 1 12 ' . . . i 31 i .53 1 AGRESSION AVEC VOIES DE FAIT. " i" '2 ".'.'.'. '3 ....^. 2 5 ■ • ■ ■ 1 1 1 5 ■ 3 1 11 ■■■■4 1 1 1 2 alo 1 1 11 1 ' 2 1 15 1 ""2 i i . 15 2 6 3 4 1 3 17 16 20 al 1 1 1 1 al 1 "i " i' 2 2 1 3 1 . '.'. 1 4 1 4 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 6 Bound to be of a good behaviour — Tenus de tenir une meilleure conduite. To pay— A payer, c .§3, e $5, /.$2, weekly— par semaine. d Case reserved — Cas reserve. 56 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190^. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IX WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS .JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire OU d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- nien- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rienre Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de21. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CI AIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H, F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere REFUSING OR NEGLECTING TO SUPPORT FAMILY- - Concluded. 3 3 1 ?. Essex Ont .... 1 Grey Ont . ... 1 1 1 Hastings, Ont Kent, Unt . ... 1 4 5 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 4 "2" 1 2 Middlesex Ont. 5 1 3 :::;■■ ::': 1 2 1 5 Nipissing, Ont 1 2 3 1 1 1 Peterborough, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 Waterloo, Out ;::'::r:: Wentworth, Ont ... 7 5 4 24 2 4 17 4 4 20 ?, York, Ont 7 1 1 - 4 ■ — Totaux d'Ontario 3 37 1 1 ^1 - Victoria, Col.-B - 29 1 23 1 - 24 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O. . . . 1 Totaux du Canada 7 45 ! 1 29 ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Prince, I. du P.-E Queen's, I. duP.-E 1 6 ; 2 2 4 1 2 4 5 - Aiitigonish, N.-E .. .. 1 2 24 17 3 1 1 Cap- Breton, N.-E Halifax, N.-E 1 2 "i' 2 "4' 1 6 '4 1 26 1 1 2 1 1 King's, N.-E Lunenburg, N.-E "3 1 "2 Pictou, N.-E 1 2 Queen's, N.-E Yarmouth, N.-E 2 2 6 1 32 1 "i' Totaux de la N.-Ecosse. . . 7 29 i . ... 1 3 1 25 2 4 1 11 4 Carleton, N.-B ] Charlotte, N.-B 1 1 "i 1 King's, N.-B 1 Northumberland, N.-B Victoria, N.-B 1 1 2 4 1 3 3 — 1 1 1 ....- - Totaux du N. -Brunswick . . 1 3 I — Arthabaska, Que 2 3 2 Beauharnois, Que Gaspe, Que STATI8TIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 57 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA TERSONNE. CLASSE L BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other . — Fo- Bri- R. Other a> Iles Britanniqces. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- Deno- ."73 ^ Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- Bap- ses- tists. Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. >■ ffi Eng- lies. dists tions. 1 « land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- — ^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H H — — — Au- posses 1 Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's T3 Angle Etats- tres sions ; tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- eS «^ terra Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- at lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions . f- S ■GaUes gers. ques. ' O tf REFUS OU NEGLIGENCE DE POURVOIR AUX BESOINS DE LA FAMILLE-Z^iri. [ 1 3 1 2 ... 1 3 1 5 1 1 2 3 1 3 1 1 1 "3' 1 1 1 2 1 .:.::.! 5 1 ■ ••• j 1 2 1 0 2| "2' 2 3 5 .. . 1 1 ' 1 1 3 3 i i 1 i 1 1 '3 3 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ .. .^. 2 1 • -o' ! ■■'i' 3 6 1 1 ""l ".'.'.'. 1 1 1 1 ... .1 7 .... 1 8 4 1 32 2 2 8 1 8 11 3 9 2 37 4 1 - ] 1 i 1 . j 1 : j till 6 1 42 2 2 .... 15 10 11 1 3 1 12 ! 2 46 7 AGRESSION AVEC VOIES DE FAIT. 1 1 1 .. 1 7 1 4 : 1 8 t 1 1 1 .. . i 1 1 1 1 ll ' 1 5 1 .... 17 1 1 1 2 1 5 1 1 7 11 1 - "2' ...-.' 2 1 1 25 -2 1 1 1 1 4 1 3 4 i . . . . 1 1 1 ••• . I 1 5 1 1 .... : 25 4 1 ; 5 11 12 2 1 4 1 1 ; 34 ' 1 : I ! 1 1 1 .. 1 1 ::'■■■ ■■■' i 1 1 ..... 1 1 i : • ■ [ 1 • ...- I .... 1 1 1 1 4 ■ 1 ' ! 1 : 2 2 i ' 5L .. .... 5 ■:':: i ■:::■ 1 58 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L .JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCES COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- Con- victed victed Reitf^- 1st. 2nd. rated. Con- i Con- ■ Plus dam- ; dam- ] de 2 nes I nes recidi- une deux i ves. fois. fois. ! SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- ni'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- i One der i year one year. Moins! Un d'un j an et an. plus. ASSAULT AND BATTERY— Continued. Iberville, Que 1 1 70 4 1 7 53 3 4 5 1 1 65 4 1 4 . 37 3 4 1 1 1 Gl 4 1 4 32 3 4 1 1 j. . . . Joliette, Que Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que ... . . Quebec, Que '4' "2 16 i i 1 !. i ' \\'''^. 3 . . 3 4 41 3 Rimonski, Que 3 30 1 St. Francis, Que 4 1 St. Hvacinthe, Que Terrebonne, Que Three Rivers, Que 4 2 Totals of Quebec 166 16 4 1 4 7 3 5 1 13 2 al6 1 3 9 3 12 3 9 8 2 4 15 5 4 1 7 2 6 3 24 11 4 .55 37 ml 126 115 10 1 83 32 1 ■ Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont Brant, Ont 16 2 1 4 1 3 5 1 5 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 4 2 4 14 4 4 16 2 1 4 1 3 5 1 5 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 3 2 ""s ' 4 4 14 ' 1 3 1 2 2 [ Bruce, Ont Carleton. Ont "g i Elgin, Ont Essex, Ont 3 '"2 '3 1 '1 1 ""2 ■' 2' "9' 3 "3 2 36 Frontenac, Ont Grey, Ont 4 ! 1 i Hastings, Ont 7 1 6 "i 1 2 10 "5' 3 1 '2 Huron, Ont . . .'. 1 Lanark, Ont "2 Leeds and Grenville, Ont Lennox and Addington, Ont Lincoln, Ont Middlesex, Ont 1 i . .. Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Nipissing, Ont Norfolk, Ont i 3 1 2 ... ""'2 4 1 ' 2 2 1 .. . Ontario, Ont 3 Oxford, Ont 1 1 i' 4 1 2 1 19 1 1 4 3 ' Perth, Ont 1 i .. . Peterborough, Ont 4 ! ... . Prescott and Russell, Ont " 1 "'i' 1 Simcoe, Ont 3 X 4 2 3 7 3 50 3 1 3 2 3 7 2 49 1 Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . 2 1 1 Welland, Ont Wellington, Ont Wentworth, Ont 2 3 2 York,- Ont 1 10 io ■■ Totals of Ontario 256 3 13 16 SO 1 1 2 162 148 9 5 90 46 [ Manitoba, Central.. 2 12 2 11 2 10 Manitoba, Eastern 1 2 Totals of Manitoba 14 IS 1 12 2 1 a 4, Nolle prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 59 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penifextiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and live D'th. tories ces. A^i- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. ov r. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- Ube- cinq. ~ me. rales. AGRESSION AVEC VOIES DE FAIT — Suitt " 1 ••■■20- 9 "1 «2, h\ 9 1 3 1 28 3 24 9 1 "\ 1 2 18 " 'i 1 " "z 1 "1 1 3 1 1 1 9 22 2 1 2 3 i 1 3 15 2 1 1 ... 1 a\ 1 • 11 23 14 5 6 1 49 51 1 51 a2 "a\ a\ 6 ...... 9 3 1" 2 1 3 ! i.s 2 2 1 . . |-- • • ■■'2 1 1 3 "i 1 "■"3" 1 3 i' 1 3' 3 2 ""i 3 1 '" i' 1 1 63 . 2 1 i' 1 ■•.:;■ ':::■■ 1 1 1 a\ 1 "i 2 ■.:': :. : ... . "'3 3 2 2 6 ] 3 ai ci a2 "'\' 1 1 "'i' 1 3 4 e ""i d2 ""\ "" Eng- lics. dists tions. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- •■a 1 and land, land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ -2 Wales nada. — Autr's tants H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o OB . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- § Q s terre Ir- Scos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- rians. fes- X ^ S3 e3 t- et laude. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. '3 ^ki GaUes gers. ques. O P5 AGRESSION AVEQ VOIES DE FA.IT-Suite. ..... 1 - - "i " 1" "3' "45 2 2 1 39 3 1 4 1 1 30 4 1 4 21 3 4 1 4 ""'4 4 .^.5 1 1 16 IG 3 3 21 3 4 1 i 1 2 3 95 2 2 79 4 1 1 19 68 36 ifi 2 1 3 1 2 i 1 9 2 1 4 2 2 "3' 1 1 1 1 4 1 4 "'i' "1 2 14 ... 1 . - - - 2 1 1 "i" .:::::!:;;.:■ 3 "'i' 1 '"'i' 1 1 9 ' 1 2 i .... I 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 ■■■■ 1 1 ■ ■"• 1 1 1 1 i 1 1" 1 1 1 1 1 1 ^ ..... i 2 1 3 1 ■■■■4 "2 1 3 3 1 3 s 4 1 1 1 "4 ""' i 3 10 3 ■■'i 2 2 1 3 "'"1' 1 2 '2" 1 11 ■■■3' 1 . 3 ■3 1 ""2 1 2 2 1 5 1 1 3 1 . ... 1 2 2 2 1 18 .... "3 1 5 3 41 1 5 "3 2 ■ 2 i ! 35 fi 1 2 3 116 2 4 1 45 1 40 IG IG 11 2 102 33 1 9 ■■■■4 2 1 2 i 0 5 2 2 1 6 6 5 1. .. 1 7 i 4 2 .. 1.. ..1 5l 2 2 3 1 1 7 62 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS . Total. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux 1 fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de 2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. ASSAULT AND BATTERY- Concluded. 7 8 10 "2' • 1 1 14 7 6 10 7 5 7 5 1 2 4 9 Westminster, B.C Yale, B.C~ "3 1 Totals of British Columbia. . 25 39 18 25 17 15 2 19 7 22 10 10 23 19 3 1 6 15 Alberta Northern N W T 20 11 3 7 4 20 10 3 6 4 8 " 1 al2 10 3 5 3 Alberta' Sou them,' N. W. T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T Saskatchewan, N.W.T i " "1 Totals of the N.W.T 114 23 699 68 18 237 45 43 2 9 33 5 2 3 5 Totals of Canada ml 441 399 34 8 214 168 VARIOUS OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON Queen's, P.E.I 1,.... 1 • •■•| Cape Breton, N.S Cumberland N.S 2 1 "'i' ' "i 1 — 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 " 1 "4 1 Iberville, <,>ue i' 1 - Quebec, Que St. Francis, Que Totals of Quebec 9 2 2 hi 4 28 9 2 2 1 7 7 5 Algoma and Manitoulin. Ont "i 1 1 1 1 1 1 "i" 1 1 "i 1 "3 11 4 1 1 1 1 2 Grey Ont 1 1 Hastings, Ont Kent Ont "i 1 3 1 2 i Welland, Ont 1 14 4 22 3 11 5 Wentworth, Ont York Ont 3 3 Totals of Ontario 52 26 23 3 10 6 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Westminster, B.C 2 1 i a One, both jail and fine — Un, la prison et I'amende. accord es. b Jury disagreed — Les jures ne se sont pas S T A T I S T I Q U E C R I M I N E L L E — 1 9 0 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 63 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiaky. 1 Com- 1 1 OCCUPATIONS. ETATS CIVILS. Penitexcier. mit- ted to IRefor- 1 Two 1 Other years 1 ma- Senten- and Five D'th. , tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years 1 cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — ' — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional loers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A ^la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et vie. prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- ra'ns pluj. de Re- teurs . 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de forme. libe- cinq. rales. AGRESSION AVEC VOIES DE FAIT-^-m. _ 1 1 . 5 1 4 al al 2 " l' 2 6 1 2 3 5 2 ! 2 1 13 4 12 I 2 1 1 2 i al 1 1 I 2 al «1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 ' 1 1 •• . 3 4 ' 2 1 4 7 1- •• • -■■■ i 2 1 1 4 1 1 .59 1 51 45 1 11 27 6 170 146 4 1 17(1 DIVERS A1 1 1 JTRES 01 JTRAGES C ONTR E LA PERS ONNI .... ' "l l' 61 al 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 4 2 6 2 4 l' 1 1 1 ..... .... 1 1 1 1 • . 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 ol, 68 2 2 7 4 7 «1 1 1 1 2 1 3 10 1 4 3 16 11 14 j al al 1 1 1 i 2 1 ... .1 ! a Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. 6 Bound to keep peace — Tenus de garder la paix. 64 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — ] 904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- Ele- men- Laire. crire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 vears 21 years 1 16 and and 40 years years. under 21. under 40. and over. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans de et moins et moins et plus. 16 ans. de 21. de40. M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Mo- de- rate Im- mo- de- rate Mo- Im- derelmo- dere ASSAULT AND BATTERY- Concluded Victoria, Col.-B 1. . . _ 7 2 3 12 16 10 3 3 1 33 1 1 i 2 9 5 2 7 14 2 1 "4' 3 1') 3 241 Westminster, Col. -B 4 3 . . 4 5 9 1 1 "3' 9 Yale, Col.-B 1 - 2 2 2 Totaux de la Col. -Britann. . 4 7,.... |.... 2 Alberta, Nord, T. duN.-O "' 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 Alberta Sud, T. du N.-O Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.-O.. . . Assiniboia, Ouest, T. du N.-O. . Saskatchewan, T. du N.-O I i 1 ••i 3 "i' 1 5 4 Totaux des T. du N.-O 3 7 1 — Yukon ... 4 1 Totaux du Canada 47 265 1 11 12 1 37 1 189 12 67 2 111 98 VARIOUS OTHER OFFENCES . \.G AINST THE PERSON. Queen's, I. du P.-E . . 1 . . . . — Cap- Breton, N.-E Cumberland, N.-E 1 1 1 .. . Arthabaska, Que. . Iberville, Que 1 4 .. .... 1 4 1 4 Montreal, Que 1 St. Francois, Que 1 1 6 1 — ... 1 — Totaux de Quebec 1 5 6 Algoma et Manitoulin, Out. . . 1 Brant, Ont 1 1 1 i" 1 Carleton, Ont 1 1 Grey, Ont Haldimand, Ont 1 _ 1 1 1 Hastings, Ont 1 1 1 Kent, Ont 1 1 1 Peterborough, Ont 1 1 Simcoe, Ont Welland, Ont i ! 2 3 6 2 16 2 5 4 14 '2 1 11 5 — 2 1 3 "i' 1 3 4 fi York, Ont 1 1 1 1 — 1 Totaux d'Ontario 2 24 ^9. _. Manitoba, Centre 1 2 1 I - — J i STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 65 TABLEAU 1. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. BIRTH PLACES. — RELIGIONS. RESI- LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. DENCE. British Isles. Other Other ~ — Fo- Bri- R. Other ^ Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- rS 'C Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- mina- > Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. tions. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — tes- ^ -2 Wales nada. — Autr's tants ^ — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's T! 2 • Angle Etats- tres- sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- C Q s terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- 13 f^ et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. ^ s Galles gers. ques. O P5 AGRESSION AVEC VOIES DE FAIT- Fin. 2 ... .| 5 1 1 . . .!..._. 1 ' 5 2 2 1 '"'5 1 7 3 ! 5 .... 10 4 1 5 8 8 2 2 "'i' 3 1 1 "i" 2 1 2 ; ; ; ; ; 1 ; . ; ; 1 "i' 1 "' 1 1 ""i" 2 3 4 1 5 6 1 1 3 2 2 ... ! 2 1 1 2 2 14 6 3 265 11 27 2 11 155 1 Gl 21 21 40 10 233 99 DIVERS AUTRES OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 4 3 4 1 1 1 1 2 4 3 1 3 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .. i 1 1 . ..^.| 1 "1' 1 1 1 . . . i 1 1 1 ""6 4 1 2 1 1 3 2 3 .... 2 1 4 "'" 2 1 3 11 4 1 ' 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 4 4 1 , 7 4| 7 3 2 1 23 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 ....1 17—5 66 CRIMINAL STATISTIC S— 1 9 0 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ET]E COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total, Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Con- Con- dam- dain- nes nes una deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRISONNiS. With the option of a fine. Sur No Option. Sans option. Un- der one One year and option entre la pri- son year. Moins d'un over Un an et OU Ta- rn'nde an. plus. VARIOUS OTHER OFFENCE& AGAINST THE TERSOIs — Concluded. Alberta Northern, N.W.T 2 1 1 Alberta Southern N W T 1 3 3 3 1 1 1 Assiniboia Eastern, N.W.T 3 1 "i' "l 2 3 2 2 ■■■■3' 1 Saskatchewan, N.T.W 1 J5 Totals of the N.W.T 12 3 85 5 32 _ G 5 1 1 1 4 1 Yukon 3 3 1 2 Totals of Canada ... 1 4r) 41 1 3 2 13 18 1 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS II. BURGLARY AND HAVING BURGLARS' TOOLS. Die'bv N S 1 9 1 11 1 1 1 12 3 3 • 1 7 1 1 5 1 1 Halifax, N.S. 2 1 1 2 — 9 / 1 1 Beauce, Que Bedford, Que 1 1 1 11 3 2 1 1 7 3 2 "1 ""1 "3 1 ■ Joliette, Que Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que 1 1 2 — Totals of Quebec .21 2 19 14 2 3 3 - Algoma & Manitoulin, Ont 4 7 10 1 3 2 2 1 12 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 8 6 4 7 9 1 1 2 2 1 8 3 1 2 4 5 7 "i' 2 2 1 7 \ \ '■"2 "i' ""'•2,' "2 3 1" Elgin, Ont 5 2 Grey. Ont. . '"'1' " i 1 Halton, Ont 4 5 2 3 1 Leeds and Grenville, Ont. ... . 1 Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. "2' 3 2 Peel, Ont Simcoc, Ont 2 5 4 ""2 1 3 Wentworth, Ont 3 2 ...... 4 "1 York. Ont - 72 17 55 42 7 6 12 10 10 — Manitoba, Eastern 1 1 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 67 TA BLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE I. SEJiTENCE. ^ CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitenciek. mit- ted to Refor- Other ^ Two years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tui al. cial. mestic trial. sionatl borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — De En- Autres — — — - — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- En ans ans A vie k la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- veu- Celi- et et pi son cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. vage. ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. taires. de cmq. Refor- me. libe- rales. DIVERS AUTRES 01 /TRACES CONTRE LA PERSONNE- -Fin. 1 . . 3" 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 { j 14 2 8 1- 5 23 20 20 DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE 11. V^OL AVEC EFFRACTION ET AYANT EN POSSESSION DES OUTILS DE VOLEUR. 1 1 1 .'..'.'.'}'" 3' i "i 1 4 1 1' 1 6 1 1 3 ....!....! 3 3 1 6 1 8 1 ( 1 1 ""1' 3 1 7 3 1 1 i ..... . 1 4 1 a5 11 3 2 I 9. 1 1 2 11 5 1 5 11 3 15 1 1 1 ' 2' 1 3 7 1 1 1 1 2 1 8 1 1 1 2 7 1 «1 '"2 1 J .._.. 1 2 1 1 2 1 '1 3 3 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1. 3 ::■..: . a2' 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 1 a2 1 4 6 11 -... 1 5 4 4 1 4 .27 5 1 47 i ... 1 .... 1 1 1 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 17— 5i 68 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE T. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. CLASS I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. — * DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETB COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read or write. Ele- men- 'tary. Inca Ele- pable men- de ill e oud'e- crire. taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L M. H. 21 years I and 40 years under 40. and over. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Im- Mo- de- 1 de- rate rate Mo- dere Im- mo- dere VARIOUS OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST THE F'ERSON— Concluded. Alberta Nord T du N.-O. I Alberta Sud T. du N. -O 1 1 Assiniboia, Estj T. du N. -0. . . ""i 1 1 1 2 1 1 "i' 1 1 1 1 2 10 1 1 - '>. 2 - Totaux des T. du N. -0 1 2 1 ?, Yukon 1 1 1 1 2 7 1 — ?, ^6 o Totaux du Canada 4 36 1 1 ?1 ^OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS IL BURGLARY AND HAVING BURGLARS' TOOLS. Diebv N -E 1 3 1 6 1 8 Halifax, N.-E 7 1 3 1 1 1 Totaux de la N -Ecosse 8 3 1 1 4 1 1 — 1 1 1 1 1 Montreal, Que 11 2 2 1 6 4 3 8 1 3 Ottawa, Que . . '^1 .... 2 9/ — 9 Totaux de Quebec 16 1 6 8 3 1 9 Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont .... Brant, Ont 3 7 9 "i' 1 1 6 5 3 3 7 9 1 1 Elgin, Ont 2 1 Essex, Ont 1 Frontenac, Ont 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 Grey, Ont 2 1 1 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 Halton Out 1 8 3 1 1 3 ;::.: 5 2 .... 2 1 3 1 'i' 1 1 1 2 Middlesex, Ont 1 9, Peel, Ont . 2 5 4 5 3 1 3 39 1 4 York, Ont . 1 .... — 1 Totaux d'Ontario. . 4 49 10 - 16 .... 23 1 1 2 1 2 14 Manitoba, Est ... 1 8TATISTIQUE CHIMIN ELLE — 19 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 69 TABLEAU I. OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. CLASSE L BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. RELIGIONS. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Fo- Other Bri- R. Other Deno- 9 m Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- mina- ''? Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- tions. > "S Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- P 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- 1 B Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's •E — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- F.glise Me- Pres- con- TS X . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- i QS terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. IC -^g et GaUes lande. se. etran- gers. tanni- ques. terre. tes. o DIVERS AUTRES OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE— i^m. 1 1 ■■■ 1 ' ' 1 "2 1 ] 1 1 1 . . 3 !. .. 1 2 1- 2 ' 1 1 . ... 3 ' .. 1 -1 ! 3 1 1 1 ^ 1 ■ ■■ 1 I 1 ■ . i 1 .. . .. ' 1 1 2 2 ' 1 22 ' 5 10 1 15 1 5 , 7 i 5 6 1 33 8 DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IL VOL AVEC EFFRACTION ET AY ANT EN POSSESSION DES OUTILS DE VOLEUR 1 1 [ 1 1 . . , .' 1 X 7 1 2 1 4 ! 1 3 4 1 . . . . 1 1 1 1 ! 9 1 21 4 1 2 3 6 1 1 1 11 3 1 1 1 1 8 3 2 - "' 1' 1 1 2 11 1 3 1 1 1 2 ' 1 \ 1 1 ■ ■ 1 1 17 16 1 ,... . 2 .. . ... 17 2 1 2 2 7 4 4 1 " "i' 1 ■■■5' 1 1 1 2 "2 1 "1 4 7 9 " i ...'.'.'''...'..'. 7 1 1 1 2 1 ■ 6 3 1 1 3 1 . 2 . 1 -2 ;::;; 1 "g 2 1 ""2 2 "2 "s 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 i . . i 4 1 2 2 2 1 "i 5 3 i ... 3 1 1 3 3 40 7 1 13 ! 6 i 11 4 1 14 4 46 7 .. ., 1 1 1 1 i.'... i.. ..i 1 , .. ^ : 1 i 70 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS IL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- De- tenues d'accu- quit- feations tes. pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- victed Reite- 2nd. rated. Con- dam - Plus de2 recidi- deux ves. fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Siir option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- I One der I year one and year. over. Moinsi Un d'un an et an. plus. BURGLARY AND HAVING BURGLAR S TOOLS— Concluded. Cariboo B C 1 4 al2 1 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 1 8 8 "l" 1 31 i 1 17 1 .3 1 127 7 7 1 1 — Alberta, Northern N.W.T Assiniboia Eastern N W T 1 2 1 2 2 Saskatchewan, N.W.T ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 Totals of Canada 94 74 10 1 10 ! 12 17 11 HOUSE AND SHOPBREAKING. o 12 1 11 4 6 1 7 7 "3 2' 5 1 8 4 3 1 5 2 5 1 7 2 3 1 2 Cape Breton, N.S Colchester, N.S Halifax. N.S Inverness, N.S Lunenburg, N.S. Pictou N.S; "'i' 2 " '3 "i 3 '2 1 2 Varmouth N S 1 Totals of Nova Scotia 44 15 29 23 6 1 4 King's, N.B St. John, N.B 64 7 2 1 2 5 2 5 2 2 Totals of New Brunswick. . . 13 3 7 7 2 Arthabaska, Que Bedford,Que 1 4 116 1 1 3 1 18 "i . . . 1 3 98 1 1 3 1 2 41 1 1 2 39 "i9 1 38 "q Ottawa, Que 1 3 Three Rivers, Que ... Totals of Quebec 127 20 107 48 19 40 42 6 — 6 16 6 2 1 16 12 5 3 12 6 13 6 2 1 11 6 3 2 9 2 6 3 2 1 - 6 2 . 3 2 6 2 4 3 ■■■■4 1 '3 2 3 '"'i 3 Carle ton, Ont .... 3 '5 5 2 1 3 1 2 1 2 Essex, Ont Grey, Ont Halton, Ont Hastings, Ont 1 2 1 1 ... ^ 1 2 Kent, Ont 2 Lambton, Ont 1 Middlesex, Ont a 2m, I 3m Nofle 7 roscqui. STATISTIQUE C RIMIM ELL E— 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 71 TABLEAU T. DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETY CLASSE. IL SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitestiart. OCCUPATIONS. Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- • In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Ciaq mort voyes Senten- ans ■ins A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- ries. ^eu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. VOL AVEC EFFRACTION ET AYANT EN POSSESSION DES OUTILS DE VOL EUR —Fin. 1 1 1 1 1 3 "bi' . . . al 1 4 1 1 i 3 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 5 2 5 1 1 1 1 ■■■■■■■ --^ 12 [ 24 . . 1 i 4 14 5 5 1 10 . . . i 50 1 11 1 77 BRIS DE MAISON ET DE MAGASIN. "i' 2 1 ... 2 2 1 al 2 1 2 3 2 1 0 ; 1 3 1 1 3 2 rtl 1 1 1 2 1 "1" 7 3 3 1 ■ ■ ^2 1 1 1 i 1 5 8 6 6 4 ; 2 2 3 ' 12 1 27 I I j 5 5 \ 1 2 5 1 0 2 2 r 3 53 1 1 '" 16' 1 1 1 ._^ ■3' 3 22 1 «25, rf3 18 1 23 3 81 1 1 "1 .... 1 1 ... .1 . , . ■ 1 1 al 2 3 1 1 26 3 1 29 18 1 ' 23 3 61 17 1 89 aQ al "l 1 6 1 2 2 2 3 1 ! i 12 3 6 al a\ a6 " 1 "i 2 2 1 I 1 1 2 i ! ... 7 4 3 11 6 1 ■3 al al 1 3 1 6 2 ... ^. rt4 . 2 7 a Sentence suspended— Sentence snspendue. h And 60 lashes— Et 60 coups de fouet. c Bound to good behaviour — A tenir une meilleuro conduite. d Bailed —Sous caution. 72 CRIMINAL STATISTICS -1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A, 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS IL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L' OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca- pable de lire Ele- men- taire. oud'e- crire. Supe- rior. AGES, Under 16 years. Moins de 16 a ns. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L M. H. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. M. H. Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEUK8 Im- Mo- 1 mo- de- de- rate rate F |Im- Mo- mo- derejdere BURGLARY AND HAVING BURGLARS' TOO'LS— Concluded. rinril-mn Dnl -B 1 " "4 .... . 1 3 1 5 1 Victoria Col -B 1 1 1 "i' 1 " 2 .. "'l' 1 1 4 2 1 — Totaux delaCol.-Britann. . 1 6 6 - Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O Acoinil-inVn TTIssf T dll N -O 1 SnaVntrVipwnn T An N -O 1 23 41 1 7 1 6 — Totaux du Canada 8 81 14 59 1 30 HOUSE AND SHOPBREAKING. 2 4 "6 4 3 1 4 2 2 ' i' 2 4 '7 3 3 1 5 25 Cap-Breton, N.-E HnlpViPstpr N -E 1 1 1 1 "4' 3 2 1 1 '3' 1 1 9 1 1 Halifax, N.-E 1 1 1 1 Lunenburg, N.-E Pirton N -E Yarmouth N -E 1 3 ^ 1 9 1 1 1 — Totaux de la N.-Ecosse 4 24 8 3 St Jean N -B 5 5 2 2 2 1 '53 1 1 2 2 5 - 1 2 51 Totaux du N. -Brunswick. . 2 7 Arthabaska, Que 1 " 3 82 1 ... ^ "3' "i" 3 33 1 16 "i' 2 9 47 1 Richelieu, Que . ^ ■. . 1 2 1 36 4 1 1 1 58 9 — 56 6 12 5 Totaux de Quebec 20 87 4 51 — Brant Ont 6 13 6 2 2 8 2 4 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Grey Ont 2 1 1 1 Hastings, Ont Kent, Ont 10 6 3 1 6 1 2 ' 1' 3 9 3 1 11 6 3 1 3 1 3 1 1 Middlesex, Ont K 6 STATISTIQUE ORIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IL BIRTH PLACES. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE Bkitish Isles. Iles Britanniques. Eng- land and Wales Angle terre et Galles Ire- land. Ir- lande. Scot- land. Ecos- se. Ca- nada. Uni- ted States Etats Unis. Other ' Other Fo- Bri- reign { t ish Coun- Pos- tries. j ses- sions. Autr's Au- I posses tres sions pays I Bri- etran- tanni- gers. que. RELIGIONS. RESI- DENCE. R. Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Bap- tho- Eng. tho- byte- tists. lics. land. dists. rians. Pro- tes- tants Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres tistes . thoh- d'An- tho- byte- ques. gle- terre. dis- tes. riens. Other' Deno-t mina- tions. I -2 .S - I ^ Autr's con- fes- sions. as o 26 5 13 VOL AVEC EFFRACTION ET AY ANT EN POSSESSION DES OUTILS DE VOLEUR— ^/«. ""2 1 1 2 "2 1 2 4 1 2 . 2 2 9 3 2 fi 1 1 ■ ■ 1 .;:^.:,::-. 1 1 1 6 6 69 1 7 1 1 35 14 12 6 i 16 4 74 16 BRIS DE MAISON ET DE MAGASIN. 17 11 1 3 90 1 1 2 1 2 82 1 1 2 94 "i' 98 6 12 4 2 1 11 6 3 1 9 • 1 89 11 1 95 6 13 3 12 74 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. TABLE I. CLASS II. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ET6 COMMISE. Number of Charges Ac- quit- ted. De- tained for Lu- nacy. Nombre d'accu- sations. Ac- quit- ted. De- tenues ' pour cause de folie. M. F. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- Con- victed victed Reite- 1st. 1 2nd. rated. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- dam- nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRISONNis. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- me'de No Option. Sans OPTION Un- One der j year one and year. ' over. Moins d'un an. HOUSE AND SHOPB|lEAKING — Concluded. Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont . . Nipissing, Ont . Norfolk, Ont 4 .5 1 1 2 2 . 3 3 1 4 7 3 1 19 91 '4' i 4 1 1 "2 2 3 2 1 4 6 2 1 19 62 3 1 1 '"'"i 3 2 1 4 1 1 1 2 52 "1' 1 "i' 1 'i 1 ""1 ""2 "1 1 Northumberland & Durham, 0.. . . Peel, Ont Perth Ont 1 1 1 ' 'i 1 ■■■■4 "17 3 Stormont,D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . Waterloo, Ont . ... Wellington Ont. 1 1 28 1 2 ■ ■ ""2 29 1 Wentworth, Ont York, Ont 4 4 Totals of Ontario 22G 55 169 106 27 36 1 44 21 Manitoba, Central Manitoba, Eastern 2 17 2 1 "ie 7 6 ... ^. '3 19 3 16 7 6 3 3 — Cariboo, B.C 1 3 16 3 23 6 9 .5 2 1 3 10 2 1 2 •7 "'i' 2 1 "1 1 ' "3 Victoria, B.C Westminster, B.C Yale B.C . 6 1 7 2 7 - 1 Totals of British Columbia. . 16 10 4 2 3 1 Alberta, Northern, N. W.T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T 4 2 5 1 4 2 5 1 1 "4 1 Saskatchewan, N.W.T .. 1 2 Tntqls of the N W.T 22 10 12 12 5 11 Totals of Canada 474 113 3.56 213 62 81 1 97 36 ROBBERY- -HIGHWAY. 3 3 1 ! — ! Brant, Ont . . 5 1 2 1 30 5 1 . 2 1 . 14 5 ' i '.'.'.'..'. 1 Welland Ont 2 14' 2 15 1 i 4 York, Ont 1 1 1 5 Totals of Ontario 39 15 23 1 31 1 1 5 8 Totals of Canada 42 18 1 23 i 21 1 il 5 8 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 75 TABLEAU I. DELirS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IL SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Pknitentiaet. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencike. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mesti<" trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over - — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort vo/es Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'n plus. de teurs. §ants. triels. sions liers. vage.. taires. de Refor- libe- cmq me. ' rales. BRIS DE MAISON ET DE MAOASIN— i^*n 1 1 ___l 1 al 1 ""i" 2 1 2 4 3 I 1' 1 1 ■ ■ "i ""'i' ""2 1 1 1 3 2 . al al a2 a20 4 c 6 ' 1 1 1 6 2 "17 27 1 '■■■4* 3 1 '""l 3 1 5 2 6 '"l 15 58 16 12 n 58 1 7 4 14 S3 11 1 153 11 .... a2 2 2 10 1 15 11 2 2 2 10 1 15 1 1 1 . . . 2 1 "i tt2' ""2 '2 3 2 1 3 3 7 1 2 6 3. ... . 1 2 2 2 6 — — - 13 2 2 2 2 .... . 2 c/1 4 2 2 4 76 24 25 97 6 31 7 44 3 176 30 2 305 VOL DE GRANDS CHEMINS. 1 •■•■ 1 1 |--- • 1 1 a5 ... . i 3' ...'.'. 5 1 2 2 ■"'3' . . . . "2 1 1 11 3 2 • 5 ...... 18 3 ... . ^ 20 [ 3 2 i .. . 5 1 1 18 3 . .. 20 a Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. b To pay damage and costs- A payer dommages et frais. 76 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS IL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITrED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ]fiTE COMMISE. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire OU d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Und 16 year Moi de 16 ai M. H. er s. as IS. F F 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de21. M. F. H. F. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. M. F. H. F. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. M. F. H. F. Not given. Non- donne. M. F H. F Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere HOUSE AND SHOPBREAKING— ConcZwded. 3 "i ■ ■ ■ 2 1 3 2 "i 1 3 1 3 Nipissing, Ont ... Norfolk, Ont 1 Northimib?rrd et Durham, 0. . "i' 2 1 1 .... •• "'i' "?,' Peel, Ont 1 i i 2 2 Perth, Ont 1 Peterborough, Ont 1 "l' 9, 4 .... 4 4 Storm't, D'das et Gleng'ry,0. . . 6 2 1 16 61 6 1 6 1 1 ?, 1 Wentworth, Ont 3 22" 1 3 17 46 16 22 70 3 56 115 16 York, Ont 5 1 6 — 5 Totaux d'Ontario 10 155 41 50 Manitoba, Est 16 6 8 2 15 1 16 - 6 8 2 15 1 • 1 — Caribou, Col.-B. .. . . .. Victoria, Col.-B 3 6 1 3 2 1 6 1 2 6 2 10 1 1 1 Westminster, Col. -B "i - 4 4 4 5 3 - 1 Yale, Col.-B... ....' 1 Totaux de laCol.-Britann. . 1 10 1 2 Alberta Nord, T. du N.-O Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 Assinibo'ia Est T .2 Eng- States tries. ses- tions. land Ire- Scot- sions. Pro- S 1 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- ^ -2 Wales nada. Autr's tants — — — Etats- Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's Ti w Angle Unis. tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- § s ><• terra Ir- Ecos- pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- et lande. se. etr an- tanni- terre. tes. sions. . s § ^ Galles gers. ques. o fS^ BRIS DE MAISON ET DE MAGASIN- Fin. 3 .... 1 3 3 :::;■ ... " 1 "2 "i 1 3 1 1 2 2 3 2 1 1 "i 1 i 2 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 6 1 1 19 01 4 ■ 2 2 1 2 2 "2 1 ■ 3 .... 1 1 3 11 17 54 2 2 1 4 10 5 28 6 10 "'2' 2 1 8 4 2 142 8 1 5 42 45 37 18 16 2 147 19 4 9 1 2 3 5 4 2 2 9 7 4 9 1 2 3 5 4 2 2 9 7 1 2 1 2 ' 1 2 1 ■■3' 1 '2 1 1 6 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 6 3 3 1 4 2 2 9 4 1 .:::• ..:.:' "i' 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 21 1 6 ! 2 282 13 ^ 13 9 150 64 47 28 25 10 282 60 VOL DE GRANDS CHEMINS. 1 . . 1 5 1 2 3 5 1 2 1 14 ""2 :;•;; 1 2 - 1 13 1 6 1 4 1 3 1 1 20 2 1 8 7 1 3 3 23 . 1 20 ... 2 ... 1 1 8 7 1 3 3 1 23 i 78 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS IL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- • for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- jam - nes une fois. Con- I victed Reite- 2nd. rated. Con- dam- nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. COMMITTEn TO JaIL EMPRISONNfe. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No OPTION. Sans option. Un- One der year one and year. over. MoinSj Un d'un j an et an. plus. ROBBERY AND DEMANDING WITH MENACES. Halifax, N.S 5 5 - I 1 •••• Beauharnois, Que Montreal, Que 3 21 5 3 3 3 1 1 12 2 2 - 9 3 1 3 3 2 I 4 3 1 .St. Francis, Que Totals of Quebec 32 Hi 16 9 2 1 .5 3 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 7 2 1 !) 12 1 "2" 1 2 2 2 1 4 5 ' "1 Elgin Ont 1 2 1 1 '"'1' ' i Essex Ont 1 Grey Ont ... ^. ■■5' Lambton, Ont 1 "".V Perth Ont 5 i .3 2 2 3 3 York, Ont 1 1 6 6 1 1 40 20 19 12 4 3 10 5 11 6 5 4 1 — 3 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 — Alberta, Northern, N. W T 1 1 1 1 Alberta Southern, N.W.T ■ 1 Yukon 1 1 1 Totals of Canada 94 47 46 30 8 8 14 8 ROBBERY , ASSAULT AND. Cape Breton, N.S Cumberland N S 1 1 1 1 11 1 .... 1 — St John N B 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 Westmoreland N B — 5 1 5 5 2 St. Francis, Que 1 2 1 Grev Ont 3 1 1 2 22 1 " i 1 7 1 "i 6 1 5' i' ' i Thunder Bay and Rainy River, 0 . . Wellington Ont . 1 15 1 York Ont - 2 Westminster, B C 6 4 2 2 — Totals of Canada 47 94 23 21 I 1 1 .__. 10 3 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 79 TABLEAU I. DftLITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRTETE CLASSE IL SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Other Two years ma- Senten- and •^'ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- d'ls- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triek. sions liers. vage. taires de Refor- libe- - cinq me. rales. VOL ET DEMANDES AVEC MENACES. 1 ■ 1 1 ! 1 3 1 1 al al 3 5 2 2 1 1 2 1 3 3 7 3 . ...' 1 ■■■■■■|.. .' 1 1 1 5 4 2 1 .... i 6 ! 9 4 1 11 ; 1 "i' 1 1 1 1 2 - . . . al 5 " 5 • "i 4 5 o a2 ! 2 d 1 3 2 1 C 10 4 .... 15 4 i i ' , ..| 1 1 .... 1 1 .... 2 1 4 1 3 3 1 J i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 8 1 5 1 4 1 13 26 1 ^1 1 1 ^^ ' <^v VOL, VOIES DE FAIT ET. 1 1 ..... 1 1 1 1 " 1 " 1 1 «3 1 2 3 i 1 5 ... 5 1 1 1 ... .... 1 1 1 . 1 i 1 " 3 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 .. . L 1.. .. 3 1 . 1 1 2 1 1 17 0 ] 1.5 a Sentence suspendod — Sentence suspendue. 80 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE CLASS II. EDUCATIONAL USE OP STATUS. LIQUORS. — AGES. — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. USAGE DK LIQUEURS IN WHICH Un- Under 16 years 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to 16 and and 40 years Not read Ele- years. under 21. under 40. and over. given. Im- — or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- DISTRICTS JUDI- de 16 ans. et moins de21. et nioir.s de40. et plus. donne. rate rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE Inca- Ele- Supe- A ETE COMMISE. pable de lire oud'e- men- taire. rieure M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F Mo; dere Im- mo- dere crire. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F ROBBERY AND DEMANDING WITH MENACES. Halifax, N.-E - 2 7 1 1 11 1 — 3 3 2 Beauharn(jis, Que 2 1 9 2 1 Montreal, Que 2 2 6 Quebec, Que 1 1 St. Frangois, Que 1 4 .... 1 — 8 Totaux de Quebec 3 13 8 — Carleton, Ont Elgin, Ont 1 2 1 l' 1 Essex, Ont 2 1 Grey, Ont Hastings, Ont Lambton, Ont Lincoln, Ont 5 1 4 4 1 Perth, Ont ." . . . Peterborough, Ont Wentworth, Ont . . . . . 5 6 1 4 5 14 4 3 4 12 4 2 9, York, Ont 1 1 — 2 — 4 Totaux d'Ontario 19 7 Manitoba, Est ■5 1 1 Westminster, Col.-B 3 2 1 1 — 1 — Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O ' i i Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O 1 - 1 4 1 - Yukon 1 1 .... — 8 32 Totaux du Canada 3 42 1 28 17 ROBBERY, ASSAULT AND. Cap-Breton, N.-E 1 1 1 1 Cumberland, N.-E 1 1 St. Jean, N.-B 1 2 1 1 3 1 Westmoreland, N.-B 1 1 1 3 2 — Ottawa, Que 1 4 F, St. Fran9ois, Que — 1 — 1 Grey, Ont 1 "l 1 7 Nipissing, Ont Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. . . .... 1 1 4 "i' 3 1 10 1 Wellington, Out York, Ont - 1 2 1 5 4 1 1 - Westminster, Col.-B 1 — 3 13 Totaux du Canada 2 1!) 1 1 1 12 STATISTIQUE CR IMINELLE— 1 904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 81 TABLEAU I. DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IL BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. Bkitish Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other a f. Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- r3 W Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. p ho- byte- rians. >• OS Eng- ses- lics. dists. tions. 1 Q lard Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ -s Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'E — — — Aix- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's 13 " . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- § Q^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- " -i^S et lande. se. stran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. '-3 5ie2 Galles gers. ques. O tf VOL ET DEM ANDES AVEC MENACES. j 1 1- 3 8 3 1 3 8 3 I 3 ...... 1 1 1 9 3 1 1 1 15 1 14 1 1 1 16 1 1 1 ' ;..'!""! 1 1 1 2 1 1 ... 1 . .. 2 3 3 2 5 1 4 5 2 2 2 2 "i 1 i . . 5 6 1 ! 1 ... 1 2 i 9! 1 i 14 1 1 7 5 2 3 . 19 .... li 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 ! 4 1 1 1 1 ....1 li I 1 1 1 1 2 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ... , . 1 1 1 4 3 1 '1 5 1 1 1 1 24 1 8 1 3 1 4 2 1 1 41 1 4 VOL, VOIES DE FAIT ET. 1 1 1 .. ..I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 '"'i' 1 2 1 1 3 3 i ... 5 5 i 2 3 . ■ • ■ ""2 1 1 1 1 ... 1 i 2 4 1 1 5 j 1 .. -. 1 1 7 1 ... 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 ., . 1 2 18 1 1 1 1 13 4 2 1 1 ' .... 1 18 1 4 17—6 82 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS XL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCES COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folic. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam - dam - nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reit*^- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With ] No Option. the — option Sans option. of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- ni'nde Un- der one year. Moins d'un an. One year and Un an et plus. WAREHOUSE AND FREIGHT CAR BREAKING. Essex, Ont Hastings, Ont. . . Nipissing, Ont . . Renfrew, Ont . . . Totals of Ont. and Canada. , 10 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III- BRINGING STOLEN PROPERTY INTO CANADA. Stomiont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . Wentworth, Ont 2 2 ' i 2 1 2 "'1' 1 Yale B C. 1 1 1 1 — Alberta, Northern, N.W.T 1 2 3 1 1 1 "3' Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T 2 "i 2 1 Apsiniboia, Western, N.W.T 1 — Yukon j — 1 13 6 7 6 1 2 EMBEZZLEMENT. St. John N.B 1 1 1 — Ottavra, Que 2 2 2 2 1 2 al 2 8 1 Yictoria, Ont Saskatchewan, N.W.T 2 2 1 1 1 5 5 1 2 FALSE PRETENCES Queen's, P.E.I 1 1 — ■Cape Breton, N.S 2 1 G 2 2 1 4 2 1 1 3 2 1 "'"1 1 " "1 ■Cumberland, N.S "2 Halifax, N.S 1 Lunenburg, N.S - Totals of Nova Scotia 11 2 9 7 2 1 2 la Nolle. prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE— 1 9 04 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 83 TABLEAU I. DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETJG. CLASSE II. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. PKNirENTIARY. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Other Two years ma- Senten- and Pive D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single 6ve. ov r. — — — De En- Autres — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teiu-s. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. BRIS D'ENTREPOTS ET DE WAGONS DE FRET. 1 1 2 3 i 6 1 1 1 1 3 1 9 DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIfiTE. CLASSE IIL EFFETS VOLES APPORTES AU CANADA. 1 i "'l' 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 1 5 DETOURNEMENT. al 1 1 2 2 61 2 3 3 FAUX PRETEXTES. 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 al al 1 2 4 9 2 ... i 2 1 2 1 2 2 4 3 6 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. b To remit and pay cost — A remettre et a payer les frais. 17—61 84 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. TABLE L CLASS IT. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CI AIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire OU d'e- Ele- i men- j Supe- tary. rior. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years j 21 years j and ' and j 40 years under 21. under 40. and over. 16 ans ' 21 ans 40 ans et moins et moins j et plus, de 21. de 40. | M. H. F. M. F. H. F. M Not given. Non- donne. F. ' H. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEUK3 Mo- de- rate Im- mo- de- rate Mo- Im- dere mo- dere WAREHOUSE AND FREIGHT CAR BREAKING. Essex, Ont . . . . Hastings, Ont. Nipissing, Out. Renfrew, Ont . . Totau.K d'Ont. et du Canada 10 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLA.SS III. BRINGING S TOLE N PROPERTY INTO CANADA. Storm't, D'dasetGleng'ry, O. . . Wentworth, Out 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 — Yale, Col.-B 1 ... 1 1 — Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O Alberta Sud, T. du N.-O 2 1 1 2 Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.-O.. . . Assiniboia, Ouest, T. du N.-O. . .... 1 - Yukon ; : " 1 5 .... 1 " 5 Totaux du Canada 5 1 1 EMBEZZLEMENT. St.-Jean, N.-B. Ottawa, Que. . Brant, Ont . . . Victoria, Ont Sa.skatchewan, T. duN.-O. Totaux du Canada . . . . FALSE PRETENCES. Queen's, I. du P.-E : i — 1 1 1 2 5 1 2 "4' 2 8 Cap-Breton. N.-E Cumberland, N.-E I 4 2 2 .... i Halifax, N.-E 1 1 2 2 Lunenburg, N.-E. . 1 " Totavixde la N.-Ecosse. . . . 7 2 .... 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 85 TABLEAU I. DELITS AVEC VIOLEXCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IL BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other « » Iles Britaxxiques. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- Deno- ^ U Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. mina- tions. >. Eng- lies. dists 1 S land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- __ — — — — — — tes- — ^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'u — — An- jwsses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's •o w . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- dAn- tho- byte- con- ^ QA terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- OS -sS et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions . ■-S b P GaUes gers. ques. o fli BRIS D'ENTREPOTS ET DE WAGON S DE FRET. . . .. i? ij.... 2 2 " l' ... . 1 3 ... 6 i 4 6 .. . .... 1 1 . 9 1 ... !.-. .| 5 1 4 10 DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETY. CLASSE IIL EFFETS VOLES APPORT^S Ai; CANADA. 2 1 1 1 1 "i' 2 1 1 ; 1 1 i 2 1 1 2 1 i .... 1 1 ! 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 DETOURNEMENT. 1 1 1 L._ . I 1 1 ' i""" " ■- 1 2!.... 1 1 2 ■::::-::::;:|:::::. 1 .... ' j •• • 1 i 1 ■■■ ■■ i ... 3 ; ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 FAUX PRETEXTES. 2 1 3 2 1 2 "i 4 2 1 3 ""1 1 1 0 8 1 2 5 1 1 6 3 86 CRIMIISrAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES ACxAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCPL CLASS III. PROVINCES. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. 1 M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPEISONNi;S. With the option of a line. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option One Un- der : year one and year. : over. Moins: Un d'un an et an. 1 plus. FALSE PRETENCES — Continued. King's, N.B St. John, N.B 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 — Totals of New Brunswick.. . 7 5 2 2 1 i Beauharnois, Que 1 1 3 51 3 7 1 1 2 2 15 1 1 1 35 3 7 ""1 2 1 1 1 22 3 6 "2 "i 1 18 2 1 Joliette, Que Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que ""s ■'5' "3 1 1 St. Francis, Que . 1 Terrebonne, Que Three Rivers, Que. , 1 2 1 70 18 51 36 10 5 4 2() Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont Brant, Ont Carleton. Ont G 3 10 1 1 1 7 2 1 7 1 2 17 5 3 1 7 4 2 1 4 4 1 1 7 99 1 1 6 1 5 2 4 '"'i' 1 4 2 1 2 3 2 3 4 2 2 ' "i 1 4 1 ""2 ""2 3 1 3 '4 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 ...... "i 2 1 1 Essex, Ont Frontenac, Ont Hastings, Ont. "3 "i 3 1 2 "1' "1 1 "'i' 3 Kent, Ont Lambton, Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont I "1 ' "i 2 "1 1 Lincoln, Ont Middlesex, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Nipissing, Ont Northumberland & Durham, 0.. . . U 3 "i' 1 1 1 Oxford, Ont Peel, Ont "1 2 ' 1 '"2 2 "i Perth, Ont 6 ■ 3 1 1 3 3 1 Peterborough, Ont 1 Renfrew, Ont Simcoe, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Welland, Ont Wellington, Ont 1 1 "i 3 43 - Wentworth, Ont York, Ont 4 3 1 Totals of Ontario 56 43 9 4 8 18 1 Manitoba, Central.. 6 3 14 "3" 2 5 3 1 5 3 1 2 1 3 '"'1' Manitoba, Eastern Totals of Manitoba 9 9 3 4 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE— 1 90 4 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 87 TABLEAU. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE in. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitenciek. mit- ted to Refor- Other Two years ma- Senten- and Eive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vde a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En CeU- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- ries. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cmq. me. rales. FAUX PRETEXTES— 5'Mi<«'. 1 1 1 al 1 1 2 2 i 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 15 1 1 14 2 3 "■3 1 al2 2 8 1 4 3 9 1 3 ""i 18 a6 4 1 2 2 2 1 18 13 3 14 20 21 3 26 a3 al a2 4 2 1 1 ' "l' 2 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 bl ci al 1 I 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 "i 1 1 1 1 2 3 a2 al 1 1 ""l" 1 ai 1 5 3 6 2 al 1 1 1 1 1 al a2, cl cl ' i 2 1 l' 3 2 2 a2 4 2 2 5 24 4 8 9 23 13 2 32 1 3 1 2 a2 'i' 1 1 1 1 2 ... . 2 1 1 1 4 3 4 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. c Acquitted on making restitution — Acquitte 6 Whipped — Fouette. en faisant restitution. CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS IIL TABLE I. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- Ele- men- taire. cru-e. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 21 years and under 40. 40 years and over. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 ans et moins de40. 40 ans et plus. M. F. M. F. M. F. H. F. H. F. H. F. Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUOE8. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Mo- de- rate Mo-^ dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere FALSE PRETENCES— ConimMCC?. King's, N -B. 1 1 1 1 St Jean, N.-B 1 — 1 1 1 - 1 2 1 — 1 1 'si' 1 6 "1' "2 "5 "i 1 1 18 1 Joliette, Que . Montreal, Que 1 4 1 24 2 5 2 7 2 1 11 1 1 1 4 1 9. Terrebonne, Que 1 2 1 2 27 3 1 — 5 i' 2 3 10 1 1 2 1 — 2 35 2 2 3 6 43 1 2 15 Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 2 2 "'4 "3 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 "2' Kent, Ont 1 1 'i Lincoln, Ont 1 1 3 4 1 Muskoka et Parry Sound, Ont. . . 2 "i' 2 2 1 'i 1 2 Northnmberl'd et Durham, 0.. . '3 Oxford, Ont Peel Ont Perth, Ont 6 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 4 3 1 '1' 2 1 4 Peterborough, Ont 2 Renfrew, Ont . 1 ' 1' i 1 1 2 1 1 Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv. ,Ont . . Welland, Ont i' 2 1 1 1 1 1 York, Ont 4 2 2 4 1 Totaux d 'Ontario 4 39 4 6 26 2 11 11 1 31 16 Mani toba. Centre 4 Manitoba, Est 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 Manitoba, Ouest . . . 1 1 4 1 Totaux de Manitoba 3 1 1 STATISTIQUE CHIMIN ELLE — 1 904 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 89 TABLEAU I. DfiLITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IlL BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCP]. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. Bbitish Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other Deno- 01 Iles Bbitanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- •c Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists byte- rians. ^ 01 Eng- mina- tions. Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- C 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- ^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H •r" — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o ■s Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. thoh- d'An- tho- byte- a Qi^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- " eg u et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. •+3 ^? Galles gers. ques. O Pi FAUX PRETEXTES —Suite. 1 1 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 ""'i' 32 1 1 1 1 1 25 3 7 "i 1 1 '"2' "'1' "i .'.".'. ""3 1 35 3 2 1 1 2 ""'5' ! 1 1 1 1 1 46 1 2 40 3 1 4 ! 3 44 7 1 3 2 2 3 1 "i' 1 4 1 4 1 1 2 2 j 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 "i" 1 1 1 i 1 2 1 . .... 1 ' i' .::.:: "i ■■3" 1 ""3 ' 1 2 "2 3 1 1 3 1 ' i 1 i 1 2 ; 1 1 2 2 1 ..'... ■ '3' ... ^ ■■"2 ""]' 3 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 ■■■'l' 3 1 1 1 } • 1 1 2 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 34 7 1 4 18 1 9 7 1 8 36 12 1 2 ""1' "i' "i' "'i' " i' 2 3 1 3 ' i 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 90 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Norabre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. I M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS . Total. Con- Con- | victed victed; Reite- 1st. 2nd. rated. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- dam- nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Empbisonn^is . With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. FALSE PRETENCES Conclxided Victoria B C 5 al6 1 5 9 1 3 2 1 1 4 1 3 5 8 1 Westminster B C 6 1 Yale, B.C — Totals of British Columbia. 22 15 6 5 4 14 1 Alberta Northern N.W.T 618 9 5 2 7 41 6 6 1 ■'3' 16 10 3 4 2 4 10 2 3 2 4 "1 1 1 1 7 2 3 1 Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T Saskatchewan, N.W.T 1 2 Totals of the N W.T 23 21 2 2 14 2 2 3 Yukon 4 269 2 98 Totals of Canada 1 165 124 28 13 18 79 4 FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING AND IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY. Cape Breton, N.S Digby, N.S King's, N.S 4 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 2 " i " 1 1 2 3 7 1 1 4 1 1 1 i Totals of Nova Scotia 16 17 6 1 cl 1 26 5 8 11 9 2 3 2 9 5 1 4 5 1 2 3 2 4 t^uebec. Que * . . . St. Francis, Que 1 9 1 Totals of Quebec 15 10 2 3 2 4 Algoma and Manitoulin. Ont Brant, Ont 1 8 3 1 3 4 1 1 2 1 2 5 3 6 2 1 4 1 "2 2 2 1 1 "' i 1 1 ""2 1 i 1 Elgin, Ont ... 1 2 4 "i' 1 1 "'i' 1 Grey, Ont Haldiniand, Ont Huron, Ont '"2 2 1 3 6 1 6 1 1 4 Middlesex, Ont 1 1 ' 3' ""1 1 Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Nipissing, Ont 1 a Nolle prosequi. h Im, Escaped— S'est evade, and one case withdrawn on paying .$40 and costs-— Et un cas, plainte retiree sur paiement de §40 et les frais. c Im, Extradited to U.S.— Renvoye aux E.-U. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 91 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETY. CLASSE III. SENTENCE. Penitentiary. Penitencier. Two years and un- der five. Five j I years! and Life. A vie. D'ux Cinq ans ans et et m'ns de pluj. cinq. D'th. De niort Com- mit- ted to! Refor- Other I ma- ! Senten- tories ces. En- I Autres voyes Senten- a la ces. prison ! deRe-j forme. OCCUPATIONS. Agri- Com- In- Pro- cal- mer- Do- dus- fes- tural. cial. mestic trial. sional Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- teurs. 9ants. triels. sions libe- rales. La- lorers na- ilers. CIVIL CONDITIONS, ETATS CrVILS. Mar- ried. Ma- ries. Wi- dowed En veu- Singla Celi- ba- vage. taires. FAUX PRETEXTES— Fin. 1 3 3 1 •• ly.::: 4 1 8 ... ! 1 1 5 6 1 1 !.... 1 13 1 ol 1 I i 3 3 .... • 1 ^ al ... 62 : 1|.... ..■ 1 1 4 4 ]^ 1 1 •••• ■ • i ^ 10 1... . . 3 51 1 6 34 1 5 30 53 42 1 5 90 RECEL ET EN POSSESSION D'OBJETS VOLES. 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 a2 "l 2 ■;:::. ■■■■!■ 3 1 1 1 ' ' 4 2 ; 1 ... 2 6 5 1 a2 ao al 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 3 3 5 2 . . . . • 1 1 1 1 8 8 3| .. . : 2 8 5 1 ""aiibl "i ""i' 1 ""i ' i 1 1 i 1 2 1 i ai "i 2 1 1 1 1 "■■■■: 2 al a2 al 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 a Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. b Acquitted on making restitution — Acquitte en fai- sant restitution. 92 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 19 0 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS IIL EDUCATIONAL USE OF STATUS. LIQD0E8, — AGES. — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. - USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH Un- Under 16 years 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to read Ele- 16 years. and under 21. and under 40. 40 years and over. Not given. Im- or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- DISTRICTS JUDI- Ele- Supe- rieure de 16 ans. et moins de21. et moins de40. et plus. donne. rate rate CIAIRES OU L OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. pable de lire men- taire. M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. • M. F Mo- dere Im- mo- OU d'e- dere crire. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F FALSE PRETENCES- -Concluded. Victoria, Col.-B Westminster, Col.-B 4 8 1 ""'i 3 1 9 1 11 1 3 1 3 9 12 1 3 '2" 1 Yale, Col.-B 3 1 7 "4 - 1 Totaux de la Col. -Britann. . 13 1 9, 2 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O. . . . 1 . . . . 2 3 9 Alberta, Sud, T. du N. 0 Assiniboia, Est, T. duN.-O Assiniboia, Ouest, T. du N.-O. . . 2 2 Saskatchewan, T. du N.-O 4 15 - G 2 — 6 Totaux des Ter. du N.-O.. . 1 5 2 9 Yukon 15 5 78 5 24 1 34 1 95 Totaux du Canada.. 11 112 11 2 S8 FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING AND IN PO.SSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY. Cap-Breton, N.-E 1 3 2 1 2 2 ".'.'. 2 3 3 1 1 10 6 5 .... 1 Digby, N.-E 1 King's N.-E 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 Lvmenburg, N. -E Yarmouth, N.-E 2 1 4 - Totaux de la N.-Ecosso . . 4 7 1 Montreal, Que 1 7 5 3 3 5 2 1 •7, Quebec, Que Richelieu, Que 1 St. FraD§ois, Que Trois-Rivieres, Que — 3 8 2 2 11 Totaux de Quebec 1 12 9 Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont i 2 1 Brant, Ont 1 2 2 "i" 2 1 Carleton, Ont 1 Elgin, Ont Essex, Ont 1 1 Grey, Ont Haldimand, Ont 1 1 1 Huron. Ont 1 1 1 2 '■"1' 1 1 Kent, Ont 1 1 Lambton, Ont Leeds et Granville, Ont i' "i' 2 2 2 1 Lincoln, Ont Middlesex, Ont ... . 1 3 Muskoka et Parry Sound, 0. . . 6 Nipissing, Ont 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 93 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE COXTRE LA PROPRIJilTE. CLASSE III. BIRTH PLACES. — RELIGIONS. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Deno- a ^ Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- mina- Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- tions. >■ Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- 1 and laud. land. Ca- — — — — — — ■ — tes- > B Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H 'u — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- con- T3 X . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- hyte- fes- C hS terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. -^f. et lando se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. •2 s 2 Galles gers. ques. O PS FAUX PRETEXTES-is-m. 1 1 4 1 '"3 3 1 1 3 4 8 1 1 1 1 2 i 1 2 .. .. ... 6 3 4 4 3 3 1 13 1 1 . . . . 2 .... I-. - 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 i 2 2 "i 2 "2 1 '" 1 'i' '"'i' i 1""" • i 2 2 .... ' 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 ... ^ . . . 9 5; 1 100 13 9 .... 8 69 18 14 7 11 4 112 1 29 ! RECEL ET EN POSSESSION D'OBJETS VOLES 1 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 :. . 3 3 1 1 1 1 .... 1 • • • j 9 2 2 6 3 .... 4 7 1 7 .5 1 6 5 2 8 1 5 1 12 1 11 2 8 5 2 1 '"'i' "1' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 .... '"'i' 1 I ""2 1 "" 1' 1 1 0 "3' "'1' 2 2 '"'i' " i' • 2' 1 1 1 1 1 94 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam - nes una fois. Con- victed 2nd. Reite- rated. Con- Plus dam- de 2 nes recidi- deux fois. ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- der one year, over, One year and Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING AND IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY- —Concluded. 3 1 2 2 6 5 6 19 3 1 ...... 6 4 6 9 3 1 1 6 I 7 '"3 1 '" 1 Oxford Ont . . Peel, Ont i 1 1 "i 2 6 "6 Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . Welland Unt 1 "8 2 5 York, Ont 2 2 b7 7 1 ^0 2 52 40 7 5 18 7 4 5 5 1 1 - ^1 1 21 2 12 9 2 6 2 1 2 8 2 Yale B C - Alberta Northern N W T C 7 9 2 2 5 2 3 1 1 1 "'i' 1 Alberta Southern N W.T.. 5 5 2 1 4 5 2 1 1 3 1 Assiniboia Western, N.W.T . . . . 1 Saskatchewan, N.W.T. , 1 1 7 Totals of the N.W.T 26 ISO 11 69 14 13 1 1 4 1 Totals of Canada 109 86 13 10 21 29 8 FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD. Cape Breton N.S 5 5 3 3 2 1 2 1 Halifax N.S ".'.' 1 1 1 Beauharnois, Que 1 «5 1 1 8 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 Quebec, Que * ... 1 1 2 — 5 5 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 16 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 i Elgin Ont Grey, Ont ""'i' 12 2 1 ""i 12 1 1 4 3 2 1 . . c Im, Jury disagreed — 1, les jures ne se sont pas accordes. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELL E— 1 9 0 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 95 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE COXTRE LA PROPRIETE CLASSE IIL SENTENCE. CIVIL OCCUPATIONS. CONDITIONS Penitentiary. Com- ETATS CIVILS P^NITENCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- vears cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — , — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort. voyes Senten- ans ar.s A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Ceh- et '^t prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. ' me. rales. RECEL ET EN POSSESSION D'OBJETS VOLES —Fin. 63 al 3 3 "i 1 "s 2 1 6 4 4 3 3 3 1 a4 2 3 5 6 1 1 15 4 8 4 4 13 12 31 1 1 al al 2 2 1 1 1 3 1 al "i 9 1 3 al al al al 1 3 4 1 1 1 1 2 4 3 4 1 1 1 3 G 1 15 1 I 32 4 20 5 9 1 22 33 2 1 55 FRAUDE ET CONSPIRATION DE FRAUDE. 2 ai '.'.'.'.'.'. " i 2 2 1 ai "3 1 2" ...... 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 ' 2 ! a2 1 1 ;;:;; 3 al al a3, c2, d2 1 4 1 11 " 1' 3 2 2 1 1 2 2 ai 1 o Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. b Acquitted on paying costs — Acquittes en payant les frais. c Ordered to pay for stone— Ordre de ]iayer pour la pierre. d Acquitted on miking restitution — Acquittes en faisant restitution. 96 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 19C5 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DK LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire oud'e- crire. El(!- men- tal y. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de21. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non donne. Mo- de- rate Mo^ dere Im- mo- de- rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING AND IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY— Concluded. Ontario, Ont 3 3 3 Oxford, Ont 1 Peel, Ont Peterborough, Ont 1 6 4 3 5 "i 1 1 6 2 3 8 31 4 1 8 "5 Simcoe, Ont 6 Storm't, D'das et Gleng'ry, 0. . Welland, Ont '""3 2 4 6 6 27 4 9 - "i' 2 3 York, Ont 1 1 1 9 — 4 1 Tot.aux d'Ontario 7 34 2 9 1? Manitoba, Est 5 1 Manitoba, Ouest 1 .... — 1 7 1 1 1 - W^estminster. Col. -B 8 1 1 Yale, Col.-B 1 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O '""3 2 ... ^ "3" '2" "2 1 Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.O "'i' .... 4 i' 6 19 1 1 1 ^.ssiniboi'a, Ouf"■ -^ Eng- ses- lics. dists 1 S lanl Ire- Scot- States ions. • Pro- a 1 ana land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ to Wales nada. — Autr's tants H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -o .2 .J Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- fe Q ^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- M C3 h et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. ■-S u a GaUes gers. ques. o &'' RECEL ET EX POSSESSION D'OBJETS VOLES-i^-m. 3 2 1 3 .'.'.'.'. 1 1 G ' "'3 1 "3 2 1 1 ■■'4' 6 9. 6 6 4 ■"■3 "'3' 4 4 "'i' "2 "'i' " 6 4 1 1 I 25 7 i 5 3 10 8 4 6 10 2 26 17 1 .... 1 1 1 ( 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 . . . . 7 1 2 3 . 1 8 1 1 •■• •! 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 ! 3 1 4 2 1 3 1 2 1 4 , 1 5 ' 1 2 60 10 10 2 5 35 10 6 7 17 5 53 37 FRAUDE ET CONSPIRATION DE FRAUDE, 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 ! ""2 1 1 i 3 3 1 1 1 1 .■:":.i-:::; 4 1 2 3 3 2 1 3 1 3 3 "i 11 2 1 '""i' 1 1 11 2 1 2 1 1 10 1 1 98 TABLE I. CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS IIL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. NomBre Ac- De- d 'accu- quit- sations tes. pour cause de folic. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- I victed Reite- 2nd. rated. Con- dam - nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. COMMITTEn TO JaIL EMPRISONNilS. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- j One der year one I and year. I over. Moins I Un d'un an et an. I plus. FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD — Concluded. 8 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 7 78 3 1 3 1 1 ..] .... 5 3 ..... 1 2 1 2 2 Peel, Ont Prescott and Russell. Ont '" i 1 2 1 ' " 1 " i Simcoe, Ont Stormont,D'das & Glengarry,0. . . Thunder Bay and Rainy River, 0 . . 1 "'i' 8 1 Wplland Ont 1 "5 55 1 i ".'.'.'.. 1 1 20 1 1 19 ""1 Wentworth. Ont York, Ont. 3 5 1 Totals of Ontario 134 77 52 46 6 6 15 2 Manitoba, Central 2 4 4 4 1 1 4 1 2 '2 2 1 '3 — Victoria B C 4 1 1 1 1 2 4 1 -- Alberta, Northern, N. W.T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Assiniboia Western N W T 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 "2 2 ""2 1 1 "'2 2 6 Yukon Totals of Canada 176 95 . . 74 03 7 4 12 25 2 HORSE, CATTLE AND SHEEP STE.A.LING. CajDe Breton, N. S 2 1 1 1 ""i 1 1 — 1 4 1 3 1 t 2 'i 2 1 2 1 4 2 1 2 1 1 "i . 1 1 2 1 Three Rivers, Que 1 - 14 4 10 7 1 2 1 1 Bruce, Ont Elgin, Ont 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 i' "'i' 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ""1 1 Frontenac, Ont . . . . 1 Halton, Ont STATISTIQUE C R 1 MINELLE — 1 90 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 99 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE III. SENTENCE. Penitentiaby. Penitencier. Two years and un- der five. Five years and Deux ans et m'ns de cmq. Cinq ans et plus. Life. A vie D'th. De mort Com- mit- ted to Refor- ma- tories. En- voy es a la pi ■son de Refor- me. Other Senten- ces. Autres Senten- ces. OCCUPATIONS. Agri- cul- tui al. Agri- cul- teurs. Com- mer- cial. Com- mer- 9ants. In- Do- j dus- mestic trial. Servi- In- teurs. I dus- triels. Pro- fes- sional Pro- fes- sions libe- rales. La- borers Jour- na- liers. CIVIL CONDITIONS. ETATS CIVILS. Mar- ried. Ma- ries. Wi- dowed Single En veu- vage. Celi- ba- taires. FRAUDE ET CONSPIRATION DE FRAUDE— i^'tn. a3 al al alO 27 17 a2 31 26 19 24 30 1 11 23 29 VOL DE CHEVAUX , BETAIL ET MOUTONS. 1 "i i' 1 1 "i 1 "i 1 4 2 1 1 1 2 ' i' ai ' i' 1 ""2 3 6 1 1 1 7 2 7 "l "i l' 1 1 al 2 1 1 al 1 al 1 100 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT V^IOLENOE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L' OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca- pable de lire ou d 'e- Ele- men- taire. crire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 1.6 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. M. H. USE OP LIQUOK?. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Not given — Mo Non- de- donne. rate M. H. Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD- Concluded Middlesex, Ont 5 2 2 1 5 Peel Ont . . 1 1 Storm 't, D'das et Gleng'ry,0. . . Thunder Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. i' "1 1 2 ? 1 1 Welland Ont I Wellington Ont 1 1 8 1 1 15 30 1 1 17 43 Wentworth, Ont York, Ont ""2 8 1 3 9 1 2 5 1 - 1 — 2 2 Totaux d'Ontario 3 34 10 2 4 I 3 4 1 4 3 — 4 — Victoria Col -B 4 1 — Alberta Nord T du N -0 2 Alberta Sud T duN -0 Assiniboia Est T du N -0 2 — — 5 2 36 2 15 1 11 — 55 Totaux du Canada 5 48 10 2 8 HORSE, CATTLE AND SHEEP STEALING. Cap-Breton, N -E 1 - 1 1 1 Cumberland, N.-E 1 1 1 1 1 ■ i 2 — 1 1 1 Quebec, Que Richelieu, Que , . St. Francois, Que "i 3 2 "i" 2 .... 1 1 3 "i" 1 2 _ 4 Totaux de Quebec 4 4 - 3 5 1 1 5 .... 2 1 1 Elgin Ont. , . 1 1 1 1 " i 1 1 Essex, Ont. . 1 1 1 Halton, Ont i 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 101 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IIL BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. — RELIGIONS. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Eo- Other Bri- R. Other Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. tions. 1 9 land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- S3 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ -2 Wales nada. — Autr's tants H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's t; Angle Etats- tre& sions 'tistes. tholi- d'An tho- byte- con- a c3 Q^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- -pg et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. ■J3 ii?, Oalles gers. ques. o Pi FRAUDF ET CONSPIRATION DE FRAUDE -Fin. 4 1 5 3 „ "" i 1 "l' 1 '■"i' ""i '"2 '"'i' 1 ' i' "i' "i" 1 "i' 1 1 5 "' 1" "'i' 16 1 19 1 7 1 7 2 33 3 2 1 3 1 10 6 8 19 42 6 ""2 1 4 2 2 1 1 4 4 4 1 ' 1 \ 1 1 13 2 ! 39 1 3 5 1 1 10 15 8 19 3 57 8 VOL DE CHEVAUX, BETAIL ET MOUTONS 1 1 1 1 1 1 .. . .[ 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 1 " 1' 1 2 4 1 ' j 7 1 5 1 3 4 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ 1 1 1 :.. 1.::::; 1 " i' 1 1 102 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. I90& TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY W [THOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — Con- Con- jL&m- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail. Emprisoxn£s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No OFriON. Sans option. Un- der one year, over, One year and Moins Un d'un an et- an. plus. LARCENY. HORSE, CATTLE AND SHEEP STEALING —Concluded. Hastings, Ont 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 5 4 2 ' 1 .... 1 2 ... 1 1 1 1 1 Huron, Ont 2 Kent, Ont 1 Lambton, Ont 1 1 3 "'i' 1 1 ■ ■ i' Lanark, Ont 1 Lennox and Addington, Ont 1 1 2 Lincoln, Ont 3 Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . 1 Oxford. Ont Perth, Ont ' 1 Peterborough, Ont 1 "1 Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . 1 2 2 2 ""2 1 2 Victoria, Ont 1 1 Welland, Ont Weiitworth, Ont York, Ont 1 2 1 Totals of Ontario. 39 14 25 16 6 3 4 8 -' Yale, B.C 4 1 3 2 1 3 Alberta, Northern, N. W.T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W T 25 40 19 13 7 14 18 11 2 4 11 22 8 11 3 10 15 8 8 3 1 6 ""i 2 2 4 3 1 1 1 Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T.. 3 Saskatchewan, N.W.T 1 Tot Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- 7Z Uni- Pos- Bap- tists. Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. > te Eng- ted tries. ses- lies. dists. tions. Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — 0 Wales nada. — Autr's tants H i- — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's '2 Angle Etats tres sions tistes . thoh- d'An- tho- byte- con- ci QS terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- fp =s h at lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. +s 3 S •Galles gers. que. o r^ LARCIN. VOL DE CHEVAUX, BETAIL ET MOUTONS -i^-m. 1 1 2 "i 2 1 "'i' " 1 1 2 2 2 1 "i' 1 1 1 1 1 " ' ' ' 1 1 1 1 1 "i' 1 2 ' "i 3 1 .. .. 1 :::■■ ""i "i' 1 i 2 2 1 2 2 ;::".. 1 1 1 1 1 1 19 2 .. . 1 7 3 7 6 1 ^. . 10 14 1 3 3 3 1 "' i 6 13 5 8 3 7 3 2 1 4 "'s' "2 6 5 22 3 1 3 4 1 1 ■ ■ ..... 1 1 1 22 i 14 1 10 4 6 1 11 2 6 32 1 1 3 2 ' ] 53 17 1.. 2H 8 14 ! 7 15 1 2 22 55 4 2 2 2 2 13 "" 8' 3 52 1 .... 2 1 1 8 1 2 2 37 4 3 16 7 ■■■3 1 'i2 4 '"2 1 "i' 1 1 2 3 ■■3' 1 2 3 4 3 3 1 1 2 10 3 71 1 1 3 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 7 2 2 32 2 1 2 2 "is' 2 11 6 6 25 7 5 3 3 125 5 4 2 28 65 16 12 8 20 4 132 18 106 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETJ& COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. SENTENCE. Total. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Moins j Un d'un an et an. plus. LARCE NY— Conimuerf. Albert, N.B 1 5 2 al3 4 54 15 hi , 1 2 1 Carleton, N.B "k' 2 2 2 2 2 .35 6 3 Charlotte, N.B ■■.; . 2 Kent, N.B 2 2 3 "3 5 2 King's. N.B 9 2 15 7 3 3 2 38 7 3 1 ••■2 Northumberland, N.B St. John, N.B 1 1 1 1 2 . . . Westmoreland. N. B York, N.B 2 Totals of New Brunswick . . . 103 39 60 54 3 3 2 15 Arthabaska, Que 7 1 3 15 1 3 4 1 880 16 c5 87 9 fi 23 11 5 6 2 5 1 3 13 1 2 3 1 764 15 1 79 8 5 16 10 2 3 2 1 3 9 1 2 3 1 480 14 1 69 5 5 12 10 2 3 1 ' "1 " 141 1 "e 1 2 "3" ' i43 2 "i33' "1 2 2 6 1 2 2 1 349 12 '34 4 2 8 10 2 3 Beauce, Que . . . Beauharnois, Que 2 i Bedford, Que Chicoutimi, Que Gaspe, Que ... Joliette, Que i Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que Pontiac, Que Quebec, Que 109 1 1 8 1 1 t 1 3 3 7 i 11 1 1 Rimonski, Que St. Francis, Que St. Hyacinthe, Que 2 2 9 1 1 '5 Terrebonne, Que Totals of Quebec 1,083 140 932 623 153 156 136 438 13 Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont 24 e81 7 115 2 22 74 43 16 10 2 44 8 51 31 7 26 12 24 8 10 6 43 1 10 6 3 3 2 15 68 1 67 1 12 67 39 13 8 2 24 8 30 23 6 23 9 20 14 58 1 48 1 9 58 36 12 8 2 22 s 15 20 6 19 5 17 1 7 "6 '2 9 3 1 "'i3 i 4 22 "io "9 5 3 26 1 20 1 4 21 20 8 1 1 7 1 19 I I 11 Bruce, Ont Carleton, Ont , 4 Elgin, Ont 2 Essex. Ont 1 1 7 Frontenac, Ont 1 Grey, Ont Halton, Ont 1 Hastings, Ont 19 '26' 7 1 3 3 3 i 1 ml 1 '"q 3 "i 2 1 1 "9 ""3 2 2 ""i 2 Huron, Ont Kent, Ont 5 Lambton, Ont Lanark, Ont 2 Leeds and Grenville, Ont Lennox and Addington, Ont Lincoln, Ont 2 mi a One, skipped to U.S— Un, sauve aux E.-U. accoi-des. c 2m, Nolle prosequi. h One, jury disagreed — Un, les jures ne se sont pas STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 107 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE CLASSE III. SENTENCE. CIVIL OCCUPATIONS. CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and ^ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. trials. sions liers. vage. taires de Refor- libe- cinq me. rales. LARCIN- Suite. 1 1 1 2 2 'i ""i' '"2 1 ' 2 1 1 3 1 2 4 2 2 1 a28 2 5 1 2 1 1 17 5 1 7 31 7 1 1 1 2 10 2 3 28 3 6 3 4 1 26 9 49 1 a2 4 1 4 I 2 1 «3 "i "16 3' 3 1 1 10 1 2 1 1 352 5 1 28 5 2 9 1 .... ^. 1 208 2 '15* 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 "25 1 1 ... . 1 1 iie' 2 "'i3' 1 1 1, 40 5 34 2 al79, 613 4 167 81 2 ■■■'5' 528 13 5 ii a2G, c3 a2 a2 «5 ■ 3' ■'3 " i' 1 "9 2 1 64 2 5 3 1 •• 1 2 2 14 8 "'i' 1 1 2 2 1 49 6 55 235 13 181 90 135 5 423 213 26 660 2 1 rt5 al8, (12 1 2 '4 " i' 1 8 1 1 '1' 3 ! 15 7 '"5 '.'.'.'.'.' 3 5 1 1 9 38 '35 1 10 29 12 4 3 2 17 20' ....^. 12 51 1 I 1 a30 10 "■■9 5 1 '4' 1 2 4 43 1 2 1 "3' 1 2 a2 a28 aS, el o3 ai, (11 2 5 5 1 1 '"'i' 3 1 1 4 11 9 5 3 ....^. 8 52 30 1 8 5 1 1 1 a9, db ab «3 al7 «3 al4 a2, rfl ab, 61 3 10 2 11 8 5 11 5 7 17 '■ 9. 7 1 1 ' 2 3 1 ■■■■4" 8 4 1 fi 2 5 1 "2 21 1 ""2 " '2 19 4 2 15 3 1 7 3 3 3 6 4 15 a Sentence suspended — St-ntence suspendue. b Bound to good behaviour — A tenir une meilleure conduite. c Acquitted on paying costs — Acquittes en payant les frais. d Acquitted, having made restitution — Acquittes, ayant fait restitution. e Whipped — Fouettes. 108 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1<*05 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. EDUCATIONAL USE OF STATUS. LIQUORS. . — AGES. — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH Un- Under 16 years 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to read Ele- 16 years. and under 21. and under 40. 40 years and over. Not given. Im- or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- DISTRICTS JUDI- de IGans. et moms de21. et moins de40. et plus. donne. rate rate CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE Ele- Supe- rieure — — — A :6te commise. pable de lire men- taire. M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F Mo- dere Im- mo- OU d'e- dere cnre. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F LARCENY— Continued. Albert, N.-B 1 1 1 1 Carleton, N.-B. . . ... 2 . Charlotte, N.-B 1 . . . 1 2 3 2 31 7 3 2 . . 2 . 2 . 3 . 2 . 19 . 5 . 3 . 36 5 . 1 . 3 . 8 1 2 2 1 1431 . 8 Kent. N.-B 1 1 ; "3' 1 2 12' 3 3 Kings, N.-B. Northumberland, N.-B 7 2 . 8 . 1 . "2 St. Jean, N.-B... Westmoreland, N.-B 3 1 12 . 14 York, N.-B Totau.x; du N. -Brunswick . . 8 50 13 . . 5 . 1 22 3 2 3 1 14 . 17 Arthabaska, Que 5 1 . 1 . 2 . 2 . Beauce, Que Beauliarnois, Que. . 1 3 10 1 1 1 1 . 3 Bedford, Que . Chicoiitinii, Que 3 6 "i' 1 2 1' 1 5 1 . Gaspe, Que 1 2 1 160 4 1 21 4 3 8 2 1 1 .... 1 . 1 Montreal, Que 597 10 4 1 63 3 . 4 212 1 10 1 349 H 1 32 5 1 13 1 1 2 422 33 2 84 1 7 1 330 Ottawa, Que 7 Pontiac, Que 1 Quebec, Que 57 4 2 8 8 2 2 1 15 1 . '2 '. 8 . 1 . 1 22 1 "i' 7 2 2 1 . 48 . 3 5 . 7 . 9 . 1 . 3 1538 . 10 . 52 . 1 . 48 1 . 7 . 49 . 16 . 6 . 8 ; is' . 5 . 28 . 17 . 2 . 13 5 . 12 31 5 . 2 St. Francois, Que St. Hyacmthe, Que. . .... 9 1 1 Terrebonne, Que ■ "1 5 243 11 1 Trois-Rivieres, Que 1 37 101 9 3 Totaux de Quebec 216 707 6 100 391 Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont Brant, Ont 4 10 68 1 57 1 12 64 33 13 6 1 21 6 29 22 5 22 8 18 '"2 4 . 2 . 7 "1 '. 12 . 11 . 1 . 4 . "e" '. 2 . 8 . 6 . '3' ; "2 '. 2 . 1 :ii . "2 . 17 . 5 . 2 1 ; '3' . 3 8 7 . 2 . 7 1 4 "2 "i "i 6 46 ■37' 1 8 27 15 6 1 1 7 2 7 6 3 8 6 10 "2 "2 "2 "i 2 4 "5' i 11 7 4 2 "8 "g 3 "3' 1 2 "i' "i' "i' '. "1 '. 1 . "i '. 4 16 Bruce, Ont Carleton, Ont Dufferin, Ont 10 19 Elgin, Ont 5 Essex, Ont 3 5 ' 2' 18 Frontenac, Ont . Grey, Ont Haldimand, Ont Halton, Ont 23 7 r 1 1 6 2 Kent, Ont 1 Lambton, Ont ' 1 6 Lanark, Ont 3 Leeds et Grenville, Ont Lennox et Addington, Ont Lincoln, Ont 1 1 2 10 4 8 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE — 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 109 TABLEAU I. OELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETY. CLASSE III. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE RELIGIONS. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other % Ilks Bbitanniques. Uni- reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- "S ted States Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists. by te rians. ■ ^ Eng- tions. s land Ire- Scot- sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — tes- ^ ^ Wale* nada. Autr's tants ^ — — — Etats- Au- po?ses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's T) 4J Ang Unis. tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- g S X* terre Ir- Eoos- pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- m " 3 et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. ■_p 2 2 Galles gers. ques. Q 1^ LARCIN- -Suitt .r 1 i 2 3 2 28 5 1 '"'1' 1 1 1 1 3 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 '" 2 ""1 ""'i' ""h 4 1 2 12 1 1 "4 1 1 • •; 2 32 5 3 'e 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 2 43 3 1 12 16 7 10 5 1 44 14 5 1 3 12 1 1 3 1 697 14 1 74 6 5 13 10 2 3 5 1 2 6 1 2 3 1 574 11 1 74 6 4 1.1 10 2 3 1 1 6 2 "'1' "i' 1 738 9 1 1 "io' "1 1 13 1 2 2 "i3 "i3' "1 "2 21 1 56 34 52 23 4 20 23 6 9 2 1 ""2 1 ' i 2 2 1 2 64 6 2 10 9 1 3 15 2 2 1 5 3 6 1 1 27 10 7 852 16 16 1 2 717 61 34 53 42 20 847 83 ' 3 13 61 1 59 1 "2 i' 9 6 2 2 1 3 "2 2 13 65 1 2 1 1 1 53 2 3 1 2 1 1 "i "3' 2 3 i 1 1 "3 2 1 1 53 .. ^. 19 16 1 1 5 1 3 5 2 5 66 1 8 45 34 9 5 1 19 1 24 19 5 18 2 17 1 ""2 3 3 1 '""i' i '3 10 44 33 7 7 1 20 7 27 16 3 14 9 11 1 19 "1 3 24 1 2 3 1 4 4 11 10 2 3 5 5 2 11 "2 1 ""2 ""i 1 5 " i 3 2 16 2 1 "is' '"'1' 1 'i 4 22. 5 4 3 1 2 1 1 " 2 2 1 4 "■3 5 1 1 1 6 1 4 1 6 6 5 1 .... 7 2 ' i 7 4 ] 7 3 6 1 2 5 4 1 3 "i 5 3 3 3 no CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAIISST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS IIL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETjfe COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Cqh- victed 1st. Con- dam - nes une fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRISONNi;S. Con- victed Reite- 2nd. rated. Con- Plus dam- de2 nes reci di- deux ves. fois. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre a pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- One der I year one i and year, over Moins Un d'un [ an et an. plus. LARCENY— Concluded. Middlesex, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont . . Nipissing, Ont Norfolk, Out 87 33 49 19 20 24 15 5 41 43 4 4 12 22 9 36 14 32 39 23 179 988 18 1 9 7 9 6 3 1 12 11 1 1 2 12 1 9 2 8 14 5 68 281 3 1 3 1 66 31 40 9 10 18 10 4 27 32 3 3 10 10 8 27 12 24 23 17 101 659 40 26 39 9 8 12 6 4 22 24 3 1 10 10 6 26 12 17 19 16 71 546 12 2 14 3 1 1 ■ "3' 21 12 20 '"4 4 2 12 4 5 Northumberland & Durham, O Ontario, Ont 2 4 4 7 "2 1 1 6' 3 Oxford, Ont Peel, Ont 2 2 Perth Ont Peterborough, Ont Prescott and Russell, Ont 2 1 3 ...... 2 ■"'4' 7 12 "'2' 5 2 3 18 4 7 7 3 31 349 1 1 Prince Edward, Ont , . ... Renfrew, Ont 1 "2 1 1 Simcoe, Ont Stormont, D'das & Glengary, 0. . . 2 Thunder Bay & Rainy River, Ont . . Victoria, Ont Waterloo, Ont 2 1 10 48 84 6 4 2 1 13 77 3 2 7 1 Welland, Ont Wellington, Ont Wentworth. Ont York, Ont 17 36 '"2 \2 30 Totals of Ontario 2,297 629 m2 1,580 1,286 179 115 85 669 94 Manitoba, Central . . . 42 281 50 8 40 6 34 235 44 33 161 40 I 40 2 "'34' 2 9 30 10 10 56 22 1 Manitoba, Eastern Manitoba, Western 9 6 4 4 2 2 Totals of Manitoba 373 54 313 234 43 36 49 88 10 Cariboo, B.C 5 36 al69 28 i 48 2 5 35 115 26 4 29 103 17 ""2 9 6 1 4 3 3 ....^. 4 31 81 21 Victoria, B.C 1 Westminster, B.C 7 Yale, B.C 2 Totals of British Columbia. . 238 51 181 153 17 11 7 137 10 Alberta, Northern, N.W T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T 81 35 84 60 53 31 13 35 22 20 48 22 47 38 33 46 21 47 35 30 1 1 "3 1 1 39 15 40 26 25 3 3 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T 2 Saskatchewan, N.T.W 2 3 2 4 Totals of the N.W.T 313 60 4,727 121 32 188 179 6 3 3 145 10 Yukon 28 20 5 3 15 1 i;« Totals of Canada m2 3,443 2,C78 429 336 286 1,558 142 a Im, If, Nolle prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIxMIMELLE — 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 111 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE, CLASSE III. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and J^'ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — Deux Ciaq mort voyes Senten- ans ins A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En CeU- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. LARCIN— Fm. 3 2 3 1 1 1' 1 a26 al2 al al rt6 al a3 a^.hl a 17 al2, e3 6 13 3 12 2 5 " '3 2 3 ""s 8 "i 16 2 26 5 3 7 2 2 9 15 2 2 2 4 5 8 6 4 17 2 35 370 14 3 10 2 3 4 3 1 4 1 5 ""2 ""5 "'i' 1 46 17 3 2 1 i ■■■■4 ' i ... ^. 4 1 2 " 1 2 1 ""2 2 i 3 '"■3 1 '"2 3 31 2 "1' "i' 2 1 ""2 1 1 '" 3 22 28 7 7. 9 5 3 22 3 30 3 I ■■:: ::: 2 al a\ a6 o2 a4 a8 al2 a9 al, 63, c9 a55 a218 "'3 1 3 4 2 4 2 "i 1 2 ■ 2 4 g 1 2 s 1 3 2 6 14 17 1 18 10 10 2 2 "i' 2 48 "i" 8 4 6 4 16 106 "4 4 15 13 81 532 35 16 80 601 47 112 64 149 741 297 35 1,190 17 "'5' io' ab, 66. cf3 alOo, c3 a8, el 10 4 4 1 46 1 "'1.3' 2 1 27 3 5 72 IS 10 44 ■■■■j- 18 183 11 3 1 17 5 13 131 18 48 15 31 95 54 1 212 1 4 1 5 1 a2 al3, d2 rt2 I 9 32 4 3 7 9 6 6 39 10 2 21 2 33 82 16 8 19 4 45 10 15 1 55 25 135 3 a3 al al, el 1 2 1 '3 5 6 6 5 3 1 1* 1 "1 14 4 7 3 1 ""2 8 16 1 Q 18 12 3 5 2 4 22 6 1 44 3 a9 1 6 1 8 5 8 18 167 30 176 1,084 90 433 190 358 7 1,405 676 73 2,420 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. b Acquitted on payment of costs— Acquittessur paiement desfrais. c Bound to good behaviour — A tenir une meilleure conduite. d Whipped by fathers — Fouettes par les peres. e Restitution made, acquitted — Aj-ant fait restitution est acquitte. 112 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905. TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI - CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca pable deiue 'lud'e- Ele- men- taire. crire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years j 21 years I and j and 1 40 years under 21. i under 40. 'and over. 16 ans et moins de21. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. USE OF LIQUORS. US.4GE DE LIQUEURS Im- Mo- ! mo- de- I de- rate rate Mo- dere Im- mo- dere LARCENY — Conclude il Middlesex, Ont 12 2 6 . . . 1 2 i ■ 2 2 3 ""2 2 1 3 53 15 33 9 9 16 7 2 24 29 3 3 5 8 7 17 11 7 18 17 97 628 7 20 2 1 2 "2 1 2 4 8 1 1 2 1 "i i' 26 2 20 5 6 5 4 1 5 6 1 2 2 2 4 12 4 1 15 8 35 231 594 4 107 8 119 2 8 2 1 26 i 51 13 17 8 8 10 4 4 24 27 2 1 3 8 4 14 11 7 16 14 75 549 14 Muskoka et Parry Sound, Ont . . Nipissing, Ont 4 i 3 "2 0 2 2 .... 1 7 2 1 5 1 1 6 2 '>?, Norfolk, Ont 1 Northumberl'd et Durham, 0. . Ontario, Ont 1 2 8 Oxford, Ont Peel, Ont 2 4 Perth, Ont Peterborough, Ont 1 8 14 i 1 2 3 5 Prescott et Russell, Ont 1 9, Renfrew, Ont . '" 3 1 2 2 'i 1 "i 2 1 3 4 4 3 4 1 ? Storm't, D'das et Gleng'ry, 0 . . . Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. . . . Victoria, Ont 4 3 2 2 3 4 5 1 9 " i' 2 'iY 26 "s' 2 10 4 •• 9 1 15 2 2 Welland, Ont 3 '2 29 47 "4" 1 4 13 69 191 2 16 5 '"9 4 41 109 i 3 Wentworth Ont 4 4 ''6 York, Ont 10156 15 326 1 11 17 '3' 21 81 15 13' 23 5 3 18 10 6 92 81 1415 17 274 9 1168 346 i 3 ~3 1 Manitoba, Centre Manitoba, Est 1 22 1 10 211 3 ""2" 1 9 50 10 "5 2 7 2 42 8 52 13 206 11 233 is' 49 12 79 11 5 1 28 1 4 18 3 Totaux de Manitoba 24 230 3 69 30 Caribou, Col.-B ■ Victoria, Col. -B 11 23 78 9 1 9 2 '6' 4 18 13 60 12 "i' 15 12 3 • .*• • 17 W^estminster, Col.-B 9 Yale, Col.-B 6 5 Totaux de laCol.-Britann. . 17 110 12 7 22 85 1 30 — - 36 33 12 47 24 25 141 1 312 31 Alberta, Xord, T. du N.-O 2 2 14 8 5 4 6 3 '2 1 1 6 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O 3 Assiniboia, Guest, T. duN.-O. . Saskatchewan T. duN.-O 1 2 12 5 3 1 6 4 7 20 8 1318 1 2 i 4 ^0 17 3 36 20 2247 4 28 15 1 G93 49 3 2 105 4 12 369 1 33 Totaux desT. duN.-O... .. 7 39 3 1 3 516 13 Yukon 5 20 1 7 Totaux du Canada 371 2701 49 848 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 19 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 113 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRI^TE. CLASSE IIL BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. — RELIGIONS. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Islks. Other Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Deno- ^ Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- mina- 'E Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- tions. t> ■*fj Eng. ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- s 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- 't 03 Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- F.glise Me- Pres- con- -o ^ . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- eS «^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. S -^f! et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. ^?. Galles gers. ques. O tf LARCIN —Fin 17 45 2 1 9, 21 13 2 28 51 15 20 32 ...^. ."3 ""i 10 27 "4 3 4 "'3' i 20 32 1 4 8 9 2 1 1 5 1 8 1 7 •2 2 3 3 1 1 7 3 1 2 15 3 3 6 6 16 2 1 3 4 3 i 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 "i' 8 1 "3 2 i 20 1 1 0 2 6 3 4 4 23 4 2 29 3 3 6 8 1 14 3 ..... 6 1 8 ""'i' 3 1 28 3 1 7 6 4 "l' 1 2 1 2 2 3 4 1 4 8 10 ■■■4 2 "'i' 7 10 '"'s' 1 6 18 2 5 1 1 1 2 1 5 1 11 7 1 2 "i 6 1 4 2 1 1 12 9 1 1 1 9 . 4 6 1 9 3 1 1 1 3 19 2 1 8 1 1 14 81 1 3 5 6 24 7 15 3 39 1 16 15 101 2 '- 1 86 42 15 437 31 26 2 17 142 246 72 118 30 14 628 30 152 71 25 1124 91 47 2 4S 414 376 256 191 182 35 1364 175 1 1 26 2 2 2 5 16 18 40 16 13 79 14 73 ii 89 56 22 22 2 33 194 41 10 21 3 9 5 10 0 8 2 34 10 51 16 14 126 19 82 11 94 68 27 24 15 35 244 69 2 7 " i 1 14 2 10 ""2 4 8 2 1 1 12 9 33 2 10 4 3 33 15 36 6 18 19 6 8 2 1 94 10 2 11 2 2 3 1 3 5 4 12 4 20 6 3 53 21 53 6 33 22 10 9 19 14 1.39 20 2 8 4 5 4 1 2 "i' 4 2 4 1 5 2 1 "2 12 3 "ii" 4 ...^. 1 7 S 2 5 1 3 7 6 1 3 .3 4 X 1 1 1 e 1 11 2 20 12 4 1 13 12 1 8 4 5 1 32 18 1 11 6 , 5 4 6 2 2 8 1 3 17 10 270 109 56 2358 1 172 211 10 108 1360 564 359 302 286 113 2821 409 17—8 114 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. PROVINCES. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed Ist. 2nd. Total. — — . Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRISONNfe. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. j plus. LARCENY FROM TEE PERSON. LARCENY FROM DWELLING HOUSE. 3 1 1 .... 2 1 2 1 ■::;■■ :::: ... 1 1 L... . . 1 i! 1 — Cariboo B C 1 . .. 1 1 1 ! ^ — Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T 2 2 2 a2 2 1 1 ... 1 .... 1 1 — Totals of Canada 10 1 1 .. . 1 9 8 ! 1 : ! 4 2 Cape Breton, N. S 2 1 13 3 1 3 21 2 "Y 1 1 1 10 •• . . .. 1 6 2 '2 1 4 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 C^uebec, Que Richelieu, Que St. Francis, Que 2 1 Totals of Quebec 11 8 1 2 6 1 10 2 4 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 3 1 1 4 4 "2 1 5 2 4 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 ""2 1 3 1 1 Grey.Ont.... 2 r 1 "i' 1 2 "'1' ""2 Lanark, Ont "2 '2 1 Nipissing, Ont Peterborough, Ont Renfrew, Ont 1 ... ^ Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Welland Ont 1 ""2 1 York, Ont 2 . . . 38 12 1 25 19 3 3 1 10 3 4 2 4 1 4 1 1 1 3 1 Victoria, B.C 3 2 G 2 1 2 6 1 2 1 ■■■■5' ' i 2 1 1 Yale. B.C - 3 Totals of British Columbia. 11 2 9 4 5 3 5 a 1, both jail and $100 fine— 1, la prison et SlOO d'amende. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 115 TABLEAU I. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIET:^. CLASSE IIL SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencieb. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. De En- Autres _ _ _ _ _ D'ux Cinq niort voyes Senten- ans ans A kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et vie. prison cul- raer- teurs . dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns pluj. de Re- teurs . 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. dp forme. libe- cinq. rales. VOL DANS DES MAISONS HABITEES. , 1 ; al \ 2 "'l' 2 1 1 1 ,.. . 1 ... 1 i •■■■ 1 1 1 i •2 .... I . . 1 2 1 2 i 2 2 1 3 1 2 i 2 1 1 I t VOL SUR LA PERSON NE. ) ! • •■■ 1 ' ; " 1 ] i 1 3 2 1 2 1 "'i' 4 1 5 2 . 2 1 1 1 1 8 2 9 1 al al 2 ' 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 "'3' 3 2 "i' 2 1 1 1 al ■■■■l" ""i 1 1 2 1 . al 2 a2 " i 1 1 2 2 1 al 1 '1 "'1' . . . 1 1 2 3 1 7 6 1 3 12 i 10 13 1 3 2 0 1 1 1 1 5 1 'i 1 2 al 1 4 1 j 1 1 7 ! 1 1 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 17—81 116 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. TABLE L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- Ele- men- taire. cnre. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 21 years and under 40. 40 years and over. 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans et moins de2L et moins de40. et plus. M. F. M. F. M. F. H. F. H. F. H. F, Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DB LIQUEURS Mo- de- rate Im- mo- de- rate Mo- Im- dere mo- dere LARCENY FROM DWELLING HOUSE. 2 2 9, Middlesex. Ont . . . 1 1 ^ — 1 - 1 2 1 4 1 Caribou, Col.-B — 2 1 2 — Yukon . . 2 2 1 1 7 5 3 .... . 1 4 LARCENY FROM THE PERSON. Cap-Breton, N.-E - 1 6 2 — 1 2 1 1 4 2 1 2 4 1 Richelieu, Que St. Fran9ois, Que 1 2 11 3 1 •? — — 4 5 2 1 Totaux de Quebec 3 3 7 — 1 .... ~~ 2 3 2 1 1 1 3 '"2 1 1 1 ] 2 1 1 Grey, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 "'i' 1 i 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 i' 3 Nipissing, Ont 2 1 1 1 1 2 16 3 9. 1 Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv.,6nt . . Welland, Ont 1 1 1 York Ont 2 13 4 1 1 2 4 7 - 2 i 1 1 4 1 — Totaux d 'Ontario 5 19 1 11 1 3 ] — Victoria Col -B 1 1 0 i' ... 2 4 6 Yale, Col -B 2 - 2 — 1 .... 8 1 9. .... STATISTIQUE CR IMINELLE— 1 90 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 117 TABLEAU I. DEBITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETii;. CLASSE III. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE, LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other 0) o Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- rs a Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. l- ho- dists. byte- rians. mina- tions. >■ a Eng- 1 ft lar. d Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — " — — tes- — ^ •s Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'sZ — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -a ^ . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- fe Qft terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- " -^2 et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. '-5 i^-e Galles gers. ques. O Pi VOL DANS DES MAISONS HABITEES. 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . ' I 1 1 1 .... 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 7 2 VOL SUR LA PERSONNE . , . . . 1 1 1 5 2 "2 1 5 • 2 " 2' 2 1 .... ! i 1 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ i 1 10 10 1 1 10 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "" i' 1 3 , 1 5 2 2 1 1 "'i' 1 1 "1 •::::i::.:: 1 '"'i' 2 1 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 1 "i' 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' "i' ""i .... .... 1 1 2 1 17 6 1 11 2 4 4| 1 1 24 3 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1^11^ 1 ■ ■■■ 1 1 "i "'1' 6 1 2 2 ■3 1 1 2 4 11 4! 3 1 2 4 1 ' 1 ... 7 2 118 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- victed 2nd. Con- dam - Con- dam- nes I nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- ; One der year one and year. \ over. Moinsj Un d'un an et an. plus. LARCENY FROM THE PERSON— Conc^ndci. Alberta, Northern, N.W.T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T . Assiniboia, We.stern, N.W.T.. .. 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yukon 1 1 Totals of Canada 85 32 52 38 9 5 1 21 12 STEALING REGISTERED LETTERS OR OTHER MAIL MATTERS. 1 1 Grey, Ont 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 Peel, Ont Simcoe, Ont 1 — Totals of Ontario 6 6 3 3 .... 1 Manitoba, Central.. 1 1 1 1 1 Westminster, B.C 3 1 2 14 1 3 2 2 1 Alberta, Southern, N.W.T Assiniboia, Western, N.W.T ""2 ""2 ■:::::;:::: Totals of Canada 10 7 3 1 1 ' MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. CL ASS IV. ARSON. Digby, N.S.. . . 1 1 6 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 Halifax, N.S Pictou, N.S 3 '2 1 Shelburhe, N.S - ■ Totals of Nova Scotia 11 5 6 5 1 • •-• I Albert, N.B 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 Carleton, N.B Charlotte, N.B ..... 1 Queen's, N.B ... 1 1 — Totals of New Brunswick.. . 5 1 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRi:\IINELLE — 190 1 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 119 TABLEAU. DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE III. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiaet. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitexcieb. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years f ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — Deux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En CeU- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- ries. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. §ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- emq. me. rales. VOL SUR LA PERSONNE-ii'in. 1 1 1 . . . .1 .. . 1 1 1 1 ■ • 9 1 • ■ j 8 1 8 2 5 1 31 15 1 34 VOL DE LETTRES CHARGEES OU AUTRES MATIERES POSTALES. 1 1. . .. 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 ..... ^^. i 1 ' 4 1 1 1 3 1 1 . .. 6 ! . ! ! ; 2 ! 1 1 • ■ ■ • ! 1 2 1 j 1 : 1 ii !.... 1 i 1 ; 1 2 1 7 1 i .. . 1 ... 1 ; 3 1 4 2 10 1 DOMMAGES MALICTEUX A LA PROPRIETE CLASSE tV. INCENDIE PAR MALVEILLANCE. " i' 1 "3 " i 1 1 1 3 al 1 1 ....... ! 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 ; : _. J i 1 1 .. .. 1 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 120 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS III. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDT- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire OU d'e- ciire. Ele- men- tal y. Ele- inen- t.iire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. 16 years and under 21. Moins 16 ans de et moins 16 ans. de 21. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. M. H. Not given. Non donne. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Im- Mo- mo- de- de- rate rate Mo- dere Im- mo- dere LARCENY FROM THE FI^RSON— Concluded. Alberta, Nord. T. du N.-O 1 I 1 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N. 0 1 1 Assiniboia, Oiiest, T. du N.-O. . I"" — — Yukon 5 37 1 6 2 ~ 30 Totaux du Canada 9 41 1 1 21 STEALING REGISTERED LETTERS OR OTHER MAIL MATTERS. Cumberland, N.-E 3 — 3 1 1 1 6 Grey, Ont 3 1 Lincoln, Ont 1 "i 1 1 Peel, Ont Simcoe, Ont - Totaux d'Ontario 2 4 .... 1 2 3 • - Manitoba, Centre — 2 — 1 Westminster, Col.B 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O Assiniboia, Ouest, T.du N.-O. . . 2 1 1 2 9 — Totaux du Canada 2 7 1 3 6 MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. CLASS IV. ARSON. Digby, N.-E i 1 1 1 1 Guysborough, N.-E 1 3 1 Halifax, N.-E 3 1 2 1 Pictou, N.-E 1 Shelburne, N.-E — 1 3 - 5 Totaux de la N, -Ecosse .... 1 ^i 2 1 — Albert, N.-B Carleton, N.-B Charlotte, N.-B Queen's, N.-B 1 - 1 1 1 i — Totaux du N. -Brunswick . 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 121 TABLEAU I. DlfiLITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE III. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. RELIGIONS. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other Deno- o Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- b Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists byte- rians. ^ Eng- mina- tions. 9 land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — 'tes- 5 -2 Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'S — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's T) "S Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- Q^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- 50 -as et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. H s 3 Galles gers. ques. sions. o ps" VOL SUR LA PERSONNE— Fm. 1 ... . ...^. _ . 1 1 1 1 • .... 1 .... 2 1 35 9 3 1 25 3 10 5 j 4 1 46 1 .5 VOL DE LETTRES CHARGEES OU AUTRE3 MATIERES POSTALES 1 1 3 .... 1 1 ?, ""'i' . .i -^ ' i 1 ""i — 1 "i' 1 ..... 4 .... 2 i 4 1 1 ' 5 1 j 1 1 _ 1 1 , 2 1 1 1 1 _ i 1 2 5 4 1 ; 1 1 ni 1 3 7 1 -^ DOMMAGES MALICIEUX A LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IV. , INCENDIE PAR MALVEILLAXCE 1 1 3 1 ...1 1 1 "■3 1 1 3 1 1 ! 1 ! 6 1 3| 1 ' 1 3 3 _; ;■ ■■■•• j i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 122 CRIMINAL ST ATI STI CS— 1 9 0 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. CLASS IV. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Norabre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenups pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — Con- Con- dam- dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 ■ecidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPRISONNilS. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- One der one year and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. ARSQ-N— Concluded. Montmagny, Que al 2 2 1 ... ^ 1 Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que ... 2 1 1' 1 ••; Three Rivers, Que .. Totals of Quebec 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 63 1 1 1 7 16 38 3 i 'i' 1 1 2 2 2 Bruce, Ont , ml mi' Carleton, Ont Dufferin. Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . . , _ _ _ . . Nipissing, Ont Northumberland & Durham, 0.. . . Ontario, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Perth, Ont Prescott and Ru.ssell, Ont 2 Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Waterloo, Ont .... 1 1 2 7 19 "3' 1 "i 1 Wentworth, Ont York, Ont — 5 9 Totals of Ontario m2 17 13 3 1 2 Manitoba, Western 1 2 1 1 7 9 1 i ■■ ■ 1 i Yale, B.C 1 1 1 , 1 1 — Alberta, Northern, N.W.T * Alberta, Southern, N.W.T 1 7 1 7 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Totals of the N.W.T 1 8 8 ~ Totals of Canada 72 34 m2 35 30 4 1 4 MALICIOUS INJURY TO HORSES, CATTLE AND ( PROPERTY. )THER WILFUL DAMAGE 1 '0 Queen's, P.E.I C 1 2 1 1 (.. 5 5 5 Cape Breton, N.S Pictou, N.S Queen's, N.S — 2 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 Toials of Nova Scotia 4 2 1 1 3 3 2 1 1 2 Charlotte, N.B Northumberland, N. B " 1 Bedford, Que 1 1 Joliette, Que .:::'i ■■3' 3 ::::;;i::::::i.:::; ' i a Security of $200 given for threats of arson — Cautionnement de §200 donne pour menace d'incendie. b 1, Attempted arson — Tentative d'incendie. STATISTIQUE CRIM IN EL L E— 1 9 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 123 TABLEAU I. DOMMAGES MALICIEUX A LA PROPRIETY.. CLASSE IV. SENTENCE. CIVIL OCCUPATIONS. CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. Com- ETATS CIVILS PiNITENCIER. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Fivfi D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- vears cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort. voyes Senten- ans ar.s A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- at et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. ■ de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. INCENDIE PAR MALVEILLANCE -Fin. "l 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 . ..- 1 1 I 1 1 al 1 1 1 1 1 ".3" rtl, ?<2 1 1 1 1 1 9 .. .. 2 ... 3 9 1 5 3 11 1 1 1 1 i 8 1 1 ) 11 4 6 10 4 1 8 9 1 15 DOMMAGES MALICIEUX AUX CHEVAUX, BESTIAUX ET AUTRES DOMMAGES VOLONTAIRES AUX PROPRIETES. , 5 1 4 1 !•;;•; "i' '"'i' * 1 1 ( 2 1 3 a Sentence suspended— Sentence suspendue. b Parents giving bonds for future good conduct- Les parents donnant cautions pour meilleure conduite a Tavenir. 124 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. CLASS IV. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire OU d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- uaire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years.. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 21 years and under 40. 40 years and over. 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans et moins de21. et moins de40. et plus. M. F. M. F. M. F. H. F. H. F. H. F. Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USK OF LIQUORS. USAGK DK LIQUEURS Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere' ARSON- - -Concluded. Montmagny, Que Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que 1 '"'i' 1 1 - 1 1 2 - 1 1 Totaux de Quebec 1 1 — Bruce, Ont .. i Carleton. Ont 1 Dufferin, Ont Leeds et Grenville, Ont Muskoka et Parry Sound, Ont. . . Nipissing, Ont Northumberl'd et Durham, 0.. . Ontario, Ont , 1 1 1 1 Perth, Ont 1 1 1 Prescott et Russell, Ont 1 1 Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. . . Waterloo, Ont Wentworth, Ont 2 9 1 1 4 "'i' 1 1 2 3 3 - 1 9 1 York, Ont 1 7 0 Totaux d'Ontario 2 12 15 Manitoba, Ouest . - 1 — Yale, Col.-B — 'i — "i' 1 18 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O .■ ' l' Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.O 7 7 11 - ^ ~ 1 7 Totaux desT.du N.-O. ... 1 — 1 6 1 Totaux du Canada 4 20 9 6 MALICIOUS INJURY TO HORSES, CATTLE AND OTHER WILFUL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Queen's, I. du P.-E 5 5 5 — Cap-Breton. N. -E Pictou, N.-E 1 1 1 1 2 - 1 Qu^n's, N.-E — .. . 1 1 . . . . Totaux de la N.-Ecosse. . . 1 Charlotte, N.-B Northumberland, N.-B - — Bedford, Que Joliette, Que 3 2 1 3 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 125 TABLEAU I. DOMMAGES MALICIEUX A LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IV. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSAXCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Deno- Qi Iles Bkitanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- mina- f3 *n Uni- ted Onnn Pos- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. finnQ ^ "to Eng- tries. ses-' lics. dists 1 5 land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- — 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — . tes- -2 Wales nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H "c — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- con- T5 m . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- ^ Q^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. § -pg et landc. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. u D Galles gers. ques. o P4 INCENDIE PAR MALVEILLANCE-i^m. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 .... 1 1 :::.: : ■ . '"'i' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 "i' ■ '3 "2 9 1 1 5 1 4 1 3 2 3 8 3 3 6 2 3 ' 11 3 1 .... " ' "i " i ""1' 1 1 1 1 3 17 4 6 9 3 3 9. 1 14 10 DOMMAGES MALICIEUX AUX CHEVAUX, BESTIAUX ET AUTRES DOMMAGES VOLONTAIRES AUX PROPRIETES. 5 1 :.... j 5 51... I i 1 .. . I 1 TTTTT .. .1 1 i 3' .;■ ;. ;;;:;. .;;■; ;;;:;i''3' ".".'. ..".'. .'..'..' '.'.'.'.'.\'.'.'.'.'.'. ..'.'.:" 's 126 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 MALICIOUS OFK'ENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. TABLE I. CLASSE IV. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCES COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- Con- victed ' victed 1st. 2nd. Con- dam- nes une fois. Reit-^ rated, Plus de2 Con- dam- nes jrecidi- deux ves. fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son oul'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- [ One der year one and year. I over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. MALICIOUS INJURY TO HORSES, CATTLE AND OTHER WILFUL DAMAGE TO FROFERTY —Concluded. Montreal, Que Ottawa, Que 9 2 14 2 1 4 7 1 6 1 10 1 1 ■9 5 1 — St. Francis, Que ■■::.| 19 Totals of Quebec 29 8 21 20 1 10 7 i Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 4 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 2 2 42 1 1 1 . 1 DufFerin. Ont .... Essex Ont i 1 ""1 1 "1 1 "k 3 "'2 "' Halton Ont 1 1 2 '"'i' 1 1 ' "3' 3 "2 Lambton, Ont i 1 4 1 "i' 1 1 1 ' i' "i 1 20 Lincoln, Ont Middlesex, Ont ""2 ""i "'2 ""'i' "1 ' "i Nipissing, Ont i 1 Norfolk, Ont Northumberland & Durham, 0 . . . Oxford, Ont Peel, Ont ""1 2 2 1 1 1 '" i 2 ' 1 Prescott and Russell, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . 2 •;•::' 2 i :;. 1 1 1 Welland Ont ' i 1 York, Ont — 20 20 8 6 2 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 Cariboo B C 1 1 a3 1 1 1 1 1 " 1' 1 1 1 Victoria, B.C ""1" 1 Yale, B.C - 6 4 3 1 1 1 — Alberta Northern, N.W.T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T 7 5 1 7 5 25 5 3 1 4 4 17 2 2 '"3 1 2 2 '3 1 i Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T 1 "i Saskatchewan, N.W.T Totals of the N.W.T 8 8 1 1 12 134 9 2 1 1 2 Totals of Canada 64 1 3 65 61 4 26 17 4 a 2m, Nolle prosequi. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 127 TABLEAU I. DOMMAGES MALICIEUX A LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IV. SENTENCE. CIVIL OCCUPATIONS. CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and live D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. ov r. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teiu's. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- Hbe- cmq. me. rales. DOMMAGES MALICIEUX AUX CHEVAUX, BESTIAUX ET AUTRES DOMxMAGES VOLONTAIRES AUX PROPRIETES-J?'(n. 1 «1 1 1 1 2 4 "2 2 5 1 1 1 1 rtl 5 2 1 9 1 2 2 fi 2 1 3 G 11 10 . .> . . . i' .... ^. 1 1 ' i 1 1 1 ai 1 i 1 1 1 1 '"'i' 2 2 2 ' "i .:..:.! ai ' i 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 :^ 1 .^ 3 1 4 i 1 r : .n 1?! al " i" 1 1 1 1 1 1' ' 1 ""l 1 ... ^ 1 1 2 . .'. 1 1 1 1 1 3 o2 ol 1 1 1 1 1 a2 61 2 1 1 6 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 ?, 3 12 13 7 1 .. 1 19 ^1 37 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. h To pay damages and costs — A payer les dommages et les frais. 128 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. TABLE L CLASS IV. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CI AIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere MALICIOUS INJURY TO HORSES, CATTLE AND OTHER WILFUL DAMAGE TO VROVERTY— Concluded. 1 1 2 6 ""s 6 1 Ottawa, Que 1 1 1 10 14 4 10 6 8 — 1 4 17 3 7 — Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont Dufferin, Ont. . 1 1 1 1 1 1 Hastings, Ont " l' 1 1 ,1 1 1 Middlesex Ont 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 .... 1 1 "2 1 Nipissing, Ont Norfolk, Ont Northumberl'd et Durham, 0. . . 1 i "i' 2 Oxford Ont Peel Ont 1 2 1 "i 2 2 1 1 Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv.,Ont. . 1 1 1 1 Welland Ont 1 1 York Ont 1 1 1 5 6 1 1 2 T. 11 1 1 Totaux d'Ontario . . 2 13 2 5! 1 7 1 — Caribou Col.-B Victoria Col -B 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yale Col -B 1 ... 1 2 j 3 1 1 1 1 - 3 2 1 — Alberta Nord, T. du N.-O 2 ■' Alberta Sud T duN.-O. 1 .:.■■ r::: 1 Assiniboia Est, T. du N.-O Assiijiboia, Ouest, T. du N.-O. . . Saskatchewan T. du N. -0 2 1 1 1 1 4 - 2 5 — 1 2 1 Totaux des Ter. du N.-O.. . 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 30 1 1 ?. 1 6 14 1 9 .. 36 Totaux du Canada 8 i 46 2 1 3 21 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 9 0 1 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 129 TABLE AL • I. DOMMAGES MALICTEUX A LA PROPRIETE. CLASSE IV. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Other s> o Iles Bkitaxxiqdes. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- Deno- P3 J3 Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. !> M Eng- ses- lics. dists tions. i P land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- s 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'u — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's '2 "S Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. thoh- d'An- tho- byte- con- a a^ terra Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- T- c3 i et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions . s. GaUes gers. ques. o ?5 DOMMAGES MALICIEUX AUX CHEVAUX. BESTIAUX ET AUTRES DOMMAGES VOLONTAIRES AUX PROPRIETES— J^-m. 1 1 3 9 . . 1 4 1 5 2 7 3 1 .... 9 ■•'i' .::::. "4 7 1 1 1 16 2 1 . ... 1 1.S 2 4 ....... 11 10 :::■ 1 "i 1 . . .^. "i' 1 1 1 "i' i 1 "i 2 2 "i 2 . 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 i 1 2 1 "i' 2 1 ] 1 "' 1 ::: : 1 1 1 13 1 1 8 3 1 1 3 i 1 12 5 1 1^ 1 1 . ..1 1 1 ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j... ... ^. ' 'i' i 1 ... .! 1 i 1 ... i , 2, 11 .... 1 1 1 ....| 1' 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 '"'i' 1 1 ■• - • • ........ 1 ... 1 :.;:;!...'. Ij 1| sl.... 1 1 1 '■ 5 : .... 1 1 2 ■7 •J 2 1 39 1 6 . 5 i 2 1 29 i 10 | 1 i 1 8 ; 2 : 31 : 26 17—9 130 TABLE I. CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 FOKGERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST THE CURRENCY. CLASS V. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- De- tenues iJ'accu- fcations quit- tes. pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam- dam - nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonnes. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- I One der I year one and year. [ over. Moinsi Un d'un an et an. plus. CURRENCY, OFFENCES AGAINST. Grey Ont 1 2 1 1 1 1 — 2 2 2 — Alberta, Northern, N.W T 1 1 1 — Totals of Canada 4 4 4 4 FORGERY AND UTTERING FORGED DOCUMENTS. Prince P E I 1 — 1 1 Digby, N.S Halifax, N.S 1 4 hi 1 1 1 3 1 2 "i al 1 1 - Albert, N.B King's, N.B Westmoreland, N.B 1 1 — Beauce, Que Bedford,C2ue . . 1 1 "2 2 9 1 1 1 ""2 "i 2 2 2 12 1 1 1 2 "2 i 1 . . . - 1 1 2 Ottawa, Que , Quebec, Que St. Francis, Que.. . ... 1 1 Totals of Quebec 20 3 16 11 4 1 4 2 Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont 1 11 2 2 2 5 1 1 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 1 "i 1 11 1 2 2 5 1 1 4 2 ■"2' 1 1 ""2 "g Elgin, Ont Grey, Ont Kent Ont "3 * 2 Lambton, Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont 1 1 Nipissing, Ont Norfolk Ont 2 1 1 Northiimberland & Durham, 0.. . . Oxford, Ont "'i' 1 1 Peel Ont " i PetertKjrough, Ont . . . . , Prince Edward, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy River, Ont . . 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 2 Welland Ont Wellington, Ont a But escaped from constable — Mais s'est echappe de la police. b Im, .Jury disagreed — Ih, les jures ne se .sont pas accordes. STATISTIQUE CRIMINh^LLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 131 TABLEAU I FAUX ET Di^LITS PAR RAJ'PORT A LA MONNAIE. CLASSE V. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — ■ Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Other Two years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic tri 1. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — Deux Cinq mort vo/es Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agn- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'n plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. va^e.. taires. de Refor- libe- cmq me. rales. DELITS P^R RAPPORT A LA MONNAIE. 1 ' 1 ] 1 1 1 1 1 i ! ....1 1 2 2 FAUX ET CIRCULATION DE FAUX DOCUMENTS. 1 - 1 1 \ 2 3 3 ! "V — ; 2 2 1 1 1 2 6 1 2 aZ, 61 "al 2 4 1 ""i' 3 1 1 1 1 5 1 5 2 4 1 1 6 10 6 1 1 2 a9 al 11 1 1 10 9, ""2 "l 2 2 "5' 2 3 a2 al 5 "l 1 1 1 1 1 rt4 1 1 1 4 2 al al al ai' al al "i" 1 ...... "l "i .... ^. 4 1 1' 4 al 1 1 cl "i' ".".'. .\ a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. h Bound to good behaviour — A tenir une meiUeure conduite. c Eight more indictments, sentence suspended— 8 autres accusations, sentence suspendue. 17— 9i 132 CRIMINAL STATISTICS -1904. , 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 FORGERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST THE CURRENCY. TABLE I. CLASS V. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUOKS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire ou d 'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 0 ns. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CIAIRES OU L' OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere CURRENCY , OFFENCES AGAINST. 1 1 ; 1 .......... 1 .... .... 1 .... 1 1 ' . . Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O. . . . ....| 1 '.. 1 — 2 ..,.! 2 1.. Totaux du Canada 1 FORGERY AND UTTERING FORGED DOCUMENTS. Prince, I. du P.-E 1 1 1 '".3" — 1 Digby, N.-E Halifax, N.-E 1 2 .3 Albert, N.-B King's, N.-B ... Westmoreland, N.-B — Beauce, Que Bedford, Que . 2 2 8 2 2 "5' Kamouraska, Que Montreal, Que '"'l' 1 2 2 3 1 1 1 5 4 1 Quebec, Que . .... 1 1 1 St. Fi'ancois, Que 1 8 1 10 1 2 2 3 - 7 1 2 "2 2 5 1 0 2 Totaux de Quebec 2 14 8 Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont 1 9 1 " 2 ""2 Cai'leton, Ont "i' 1 1 Elgin, Ont ■• Grey, Ont Kent, Ont 2 5 1 1 4 2 1 1 •• Lanibton, Ont ?, Leeds et Grenville, Ont 1 Lincoln, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 I Middlesex, Ont Nipissing, Ont •7 Norfolk, Ont 1 1 Northumberl'd et Durham, 0. . Oxford, Ont 1 Peel, Ont Peterborough, Ont Prince-Edouard, Ont 1 '"2 1 1 Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. . . . ....^. 2 2 4 1 Waterloo, Ont 4 Welland, Ont 1 1 Wellington, Ont 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 133 TABLEAU I. FAUX ET DELITS PAR RAPPORT A LA MONXAIE. CLASSE V. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other % Iles Britanniques. Uni- reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- U ted Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- mina- > Eng- States tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists. rians. tions. 1 Q l.and Ire- Scot- sions. Pro- c 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- & iS Wales nada. Autr's tants H 'u — — — Etats- Au- po?ses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's TS rr. Angle Unis. tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- % a y. terre Ir- Ecos- pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- m ^ =1 et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. ■-3 2 2 Galles gers. ques. O k" DELITS PAR RAPPORT A LA MONNAIE. 1 1 1 1 ... L . . 1 —IJl 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 FAUX ET CIRCULATION ] DE FAUX DOCUMENTS. 1 1 1 "'i' .....^ "3 3 1 1 ■;;;!;;;;; ( • I 2 7 1 "i 2 2 C 1 1 1 1 "i ■9' 2 '"'l' " "2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 2 12 1 1 1 1 10 6 1 10 1 . 1 10 1 11 1 2 2 ■ 4 1 1 "i" 1 2 2 2 2 5 1 1 4 2 1 1 ■'3' "" 2 1 1 i 2 1 :;■■: : : : 2 "i' 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 "i 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 i 4 1 .::.:: : 1 1 .. . 1 134 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 FORGERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST THE CURRENCY, TABLE I. CLASS V. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETlfc COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- j victediReite- 2nd. rated. SENTENCE. COMMin'ED TO 7aIL ElIPRISONNilS. Con- dam - nes deux fois. Plus de2 recidi- ves. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- me'de No Option. Sans OPTION Un- One der ' year one ' and year. | over. Moins Un d'un an et an. pins. FORGERY AND UTTERING FORGED DOCUMENTS- Concluded. Wentworth, Ont 7 20 3 10 4 ^ I 1 1 2 1 2 York, Ont 1 9 Totals of Ontario 74 17 1 56 34 9 13 7 4 40 2 40 2 15 2 9 16 3 2 16 - Totals of Manitoba 42 42 17 9 16 5 16 — Cariboo, B.C. 1 1 6 1 9 1 1 5 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 4 1 Victoria, B.C 1 1 Yale B.C . . 1 — Totals of British Columbia. . 8 8 |.... 7 1 Alberta Northern, N.W.T 7 10 2 7 1 2 "2 6 S 2 5 6 4 1 5 Alberta. Southern, N.W.T 2 1 2 1 Assiniboia Eastern N.W T 1 1 — Totals of the N.W.T 26 5 21 16 3 2 2 1 1 3 Yukon 3 183 2 31 j Totals of Canada 148 00 1 26 32 27 24 OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI. CARRYING UNLAWFUL WEAPONS. Queen's, P.E.I 1 1 1 i 1 ... Halifax, N.S 3 2 1 1 1 1 St. Hyacinthe, Que 1 .... "i' "'i' "2 1 1 1 Brant, Ont 4 2 1 1 2 1 26 9 .... 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 "'1' ... ^ 1 ""2 "i 2 "'"i • 26 6 2 "i 1 Elgin, Ont Leeds and Grenville, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . Oxford. Ont Thunder Bay and Rainy River, 0 . . Welland, Ont .,... 26 7 26 4 i - Totals of Ontario 46 4 42 36 5 1 35 5;. ... Westminster, B.C Yale, B.C 2 1 2 1 2 '" 1' ".".'.' \ \. '.'.'.'. ^ STATISTIQUE CRIMIMELLE— 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 135 TABLEAU I. FAUX ET DELITS PAR RAPPORl A LA MONNAIE. CLASSE V. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — — Deux Ciaq mort voyes Senten- ans «1 6 7 3 "2 :::::: 8 ""2 1 1" 7 ' 3 1.5 9, 1 10 2 16 40 13 44 5 61 7 15 3 36 40 2 97 AUTRES DELITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES PRECEDENTES. CLASSE VL PORT D'ARMES ILLEGAL. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 a\ 1 1 "2 ""'i' 26 4 1 1 12 2 14 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 3 35 18 23 a2 1 2 i 1 . . . 1 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 136 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1<*05 TABLE. I. FORGERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST THE CURRENCY. CLASS V. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMIT rED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A :6te commise. Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- men- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Unc 16 year Moi d€ 16 a] M. H, er s. ns IS. F F 10 years and under 21. 16 ans et moins de21. M. F. H. F. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. M. F. H. F. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. M. F. H. F. Not given. Non- donne. M. F H. F Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- , rate Im- mo- dere FORGERY AND UTTERING FORGED DOCUMENTS- Conchidea J, Wentworth, Ont 4 1 7 - 2 1 18 12 1 13 1 2 22 24 1 25 1 2 1 1 8 2 "b 6 1 1 7 42 25 1 26 "i 4 5 5 2 3 York, Ont 1 Totaux d 'Ontario 38 15 11 Manitoba, Est '40 1 15 Manitoba, Ouest 1 - 1 2 2 — Totaux de Manitoba 41 1 16 1 — Caribou, Col.-B "" 3 Victoria, Col.-B 1 1 1 1 Westminster, Col.-B 3 1 1 1 - Yale, CoL-B 1 2 1 Totaux de la Col. -Britann . . 3 3 - 1 2 4 3 8 1 1 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O . . . . G 8 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O 6 Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.-O. . . . 2 1 4 Assiniboia, Ouest, T. du N. -0 . 4 - 2 4 15 - 4 11 Totaux des T. du N.-O 18 7 - Yukon — 35 77 4 16 15 1 96 Totaux du Canada 2 IIG 21 43 OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI. CARRYING UNLAWFUL WEAPONS Queen's, I. du P.-E. 1 1 1 1 — 1 — Halifax, N.-E 1 — St. Hyacinthe, Que 1 1 1 1 — 3 1 1 1 Brant, Ont 4 1 1 S Elgin, Ont 1 1 1 Muskoka et Parry Sound, Ont . . 1 1 Oxford, Ont . . 1 i 22 2 27 1 1 Thunder Bay et Rainy Riv., 0. Welland, Ont ""s i 18 7 1 26 6 38 4 Wentworth, Ont 1 2 5 — 1 1 — Totaux d 'Ontario 9 32 14 Westminster, Col.-B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yale, Col.-B STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 137 TABLEAU I. FAUX ET DELITS PAR RAPPORT A LA MONNAIE. CLASSE V. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. British Isles. Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Other ^ o Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- > a Uni- ted Coun- 'P'^"- Bap- tists. tho- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians mina- m Eng- tries. ses- lics. dists tions. I Q land Ire- i Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land, land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — •S Wales nada. Autr's tants H fe 1 Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's 'C m . Angle Etats- tre& sions (tistes. thoh- d'An tho- byte- con- iS Sy terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- SQ 1^ et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. ^£i Galles gers. ques. O rt FAUX ET CIRCULATION DE FAUX DOCUMENTS —Fin 1 1 1 9 1 1 1 1 ... ^. 1 2 4 8 5 . . .3 1 8 3 2 40 1 1 14 14 8 7 5 5 42 11 22 2 1 1 T> 4 1 1 3 31 1 4 1 1 27 2 13 04 1 12 4 1 1 3 32 4 ?! 29 13 1 ;;■::: "i 2 1 "i' " 2 ...... 1 "'i' 3 1 1 "i 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 1 .... 5 2 1 6 ""1 3 1 '""2 1 "'1' .... 1 "i' "'i' 1 7 "l 1 1 1 5 6 1 2 i 1 1 2 2 8 1 6 1 1 2 2 9 1 2 1 13 5 42 4 3 ■77 9 5 6 33 58 14 i 14 r- 6 102 38 AUTRES DELITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES PRECEDENTES. CLASSE VI. PORT D'ARMES ILLEGAL. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 ""i 2 "'i' 2 2 "i 1 2 1 1 1 25 1 1 1 26 7 1 1 25 5 1 1 4 1 1 ^ 1 ■ . ■ . . 2 1 9 1 28 1 33 2 1 3 1 38 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 138 CRIMINAL, STATISTIC S— 1 9 0 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A et:6 commise. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- qu)t- De- sations. tes. tenues pour caune folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total, Con- Con- victed victed Ist. 2nd. Con- Con- dam- dam - nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the oiJtion of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- One der one year and year. over Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. CARRYING UNLAWFLir- WEAFON^~(:onc/H(Jed. y Assiniboia, Eastern. N.W.T Saskatchewan, N.W.T 2' 2 1 1 - . . . . 1 1 1 Totals of Canada 58 10 48 41) 6 2 38 6 CONSPIRACY. Montreal, Que 3 4 3 4 21 3 - Kent, Ont 4 "5 4 "'■5' a4 ::..:.r'5' Middlesex, Ont Peel, Ont 2 4 16 1 York, Ont 1 1 Totals of Ontario 32 22 9 9 ' 9 . Totals of Canada 35 25 9 9 ! 9 ELECTORAL ACT, VIOLATION OF THE— BRIBERY-PERSON aTION Cape Breton, N.S 1 - 1 1 1 Algoma & Manitoulin, Ont York, Ont 1 3 1 3 1 3 61 1 '2 — Totals of Canada 5 5 5 1 2 2 FORCIBLE ENTRY. Pictou, N.S 1 — 1 1 Ottawa, Que 1 1 1 1 1 — I Carleton, Ont 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 Welland, Ont 1 1 York, Ont 1 1 2 Totals of Ontario 4 11 2 10 2 2 Manitoba, Eastern Yukon 3 2 Totals of Canada 20 14 4 3 1 1 a And $100 each— Et .$100 chaque. e payer .$400. b Committed in default of paying .'3400 — Emprisonne a defaut STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 139 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DlfiLITS NOX COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VI. PRECEDENTES. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Pi;NITKNCIER, mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and >^'ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dns- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- ries. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 5ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. PORT D'ARMES ILLEGAL— i^-w. 36 18 1 28 CONSPIRATION. INFRACTIONS A LA LOI ELECTORALE— CORRUPTION— PERSONNIFIER. ENTREE FORCEE. I rtl «1 «1 uo CRIISriNAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A, 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASS VI. CLASSES. EDUCATIONAL CSE OF STATUS. LIQC0B8. — AGES. — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS INSTRUCTION. U.SAGE DE LIQUEURS IN WHICH Un- Under 16 years 21 years OFFENCE COMMITTED. able to 16 and and 40 years Not read Ele- years. under 21. under 40. and over. given. Im- — or men- Supe- — — . — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- DISTRICTS JUDI- de et moins et nioir.s et plus. donne. rate rate — — — 16 ans. de2L de40. CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE Inca- Ele- Supe- A ETE COMMISE. pable de lire oud'e- inen- taire. rieure M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F Mo; dere Im- mo- dere cnre. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. F CARRYING UNLAWFUL WEAPONS- -Concluded. Assiniboia, Est, T. duN -0 -0 - Yukon " 2 41 3 1 31 Totaux du Canada. 10 36 . 1 1 16 CONSPIRACY. - 3 1 — 4 Kent, Ont 4 Middlesex, Ont Peel, Ont . . . York, Ont 2 3 5 5 5 5 9 9 - 3 3 1 1 Totaux d'Ontario 6 3 • Totaux du Canada 6 3 ELECTORAL ACT, VIOLATION OF THE-BRIBERY— PERSONATION. Cap-Breton, N.-E 1 1 1 - Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont. . . . York Ont 1 2 1 1 .... 1 2 - 2 3 1 3 3 2 1 FORCIBLE ENTRY. Pictou N -E 1 1 1 1 1 — 1 — 1 1 — 1 1 Welland Ont 1 York, Ont — 2 - 2 1 1 — - — 1 — 3 1 3 Totaux du Canada . . . 3 1 1 S T A T I S T I Q U E C R T M I N E L L E — 1 9 0 4 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 141 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DELITS NOX C(.MPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VI. PRECEDEXTES. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DEXCE. LIEUX DE XAISSAXCE RELIGIOXS. British Isles. Other Otlier Fo- Bri- R. Other ^ Iles Britanniqces. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- s U Uni- ted Pos- Bap- tists. Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. > Eng- tries. ses- lies. dists. tions. 1 Q land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- e i and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — Wales nada. — Autr's tants H u Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres Autr's -c a: . Angle Etats tres sions tistes . tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- c3 QS terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. fes- 35 ^ c3 t3 !S et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. •^ S !- Galles gers. que. O f^ 1 i 1' ■ ■ ■ , 2 1 12 4 28 1 35 2 3 5 1 ! 43 4 COXSPIRATIOX. I I 1 .... "i 4 4 4 "l ""i' "'4' " 3' 5 1 7 1 4 , .. 1 4 ^ ! 4 1 7 1 4 1 4 ."SI 4 IXFRACTIOXS A LA LOI ELECTORALE-CORRUPTIOX-PERSONNIFIER. 1 1 . . .. ' 1 1 1 1 . ... 2 1 ""'i' "'i' 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 4 EXTREE FORCEE. 1 1 1 •1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 1 ""1 .... ! 1 i 1. ... ........ 1 1 t 2 1 1 2 .... 1 . 4 2 1 1 1 3 142 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI, JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- jam - dam- nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. SENTENCE. COMMITTEn TO JaIL EMPRISONNfe. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No OPTION. Sans option. Un- One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus GAMBLING AND LOTTERY ACTS, OFFENCES AGAINST. 71 - 71 07 4 70 4 1 (i 1 2 1 10 10 4 I 1 9 "9 7 4 1 6 1 2 "'"'J 7 2 1 6 1 2 2 Essex, Ont Hastings, Ont Lambton, Ont Middlesex, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. Wellington, Ont Vnrlf Ont 1 1 3 9 6 - Totals of Ontario 35 5 30 30 27 2 Yale B C 6 5 ] 5 1 C 5 1 1 4 Alberta, Northern N.W.T Saskatchewan. N.W.T — Totals of Canada 118 11 107 102 5 98 6 INDECE^^T EXPOSURE AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS. Queen's, P.E.I 1 - 1 1 ... 1 .... i| ....|... Halifax N S 5 3 2 1 1 1 1 Albert, N.B 1 1 1 1 "'i' 1 ■" i Beauharnois, Que 1 5 2 1 1 2 3 1 4 4 16 4 "2 1 1 i' 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 '"2 1 1 " "1 1 Quebec, Que • • • - Brant, Ont Essex, Ont • • "i 1 1 1 1 Northumberland & Durham, 0 . . . Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . . Welland, Ont ,. York Ont "3 1 4 2' 3 2 1 2 8 - 1 8 1 1 4 1 1 4 3 1 3 — Westminster, B . C 1 4 41 1 Yukon ... 4 4 3 15 — Totals of Canada 26 19 3 4 13 5 2 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 190 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 143 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DELITS NOX COMPKIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VL PRECEDEXTES SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. _ — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Two Refor- Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tui al. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — — — . — — Deux Cinq mort voy es Senten- En ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- veu- Celi- et et pison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. vage. ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liera. taires. de Refor- libe- emq. ms. rales. INFRACTIONS AUX LOIS DEFENDANT LE JEU ET LES LOTERIES al 55 1 14 1 1 56 I 1«^ ""i 4 1 2 4 1 6 1 2 1 ■ :;:;::;•■ ""2 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 8 ai i •^ 1 3 1 8 .... 1 5 18 ... 11 al i 5 1 1 1 i ; .._. 1 3l ... . 58 1 22 1 5 74 1 29 EXPOSITION INDECENTE ET AL TRES DELITS CONTRE LA MORALE PUBLIQUE. ! . ; . 1. 1 1 ( 1 1 I 1 1 1 ■ ■ ■ 1 ". . . . 1 . . , 1 1 1 1 1 ^ i al 1 ..'..". \ al 1 1 2 1 . . i ! ' ■ " i' 1 2 9 1 j ■ "l 2" 1 1 J- 1 2 1 1.... . 6 3 4 rtl 4 i 2 9. . 1 al 1 .. . 1 .- . ! 3 1 3 2 !... . . . i 4 . 5 11 3 1 .. . 15 9 . .. ' 16 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 144 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. « DISTRICTS JUDI - CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca pable de iiie '>ud'e- Ele- men- taire. cnre. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under . 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 y ears 21 y ears ( and and 40 years under 21. under 40. and over. 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans et moins et moins et plus. de2L de40. M. F. M. F. M. F. H. F. H. F. H, F. Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUORS. CSAGE DE LIQUEURS Im- Mo- mo- de- de- rate rate Mo- • Im- dere mo- idere GAMBLING AND LOTTERY ACTS , OFFENCES AGAINST. Montreal, Que 69 1 59 2 1 4 1.2 2 69 4 1 6 1 2 — — Carleton, Ont 4 1 6 1 2 Essex, Ont Hastings, Ont 2 1 2 Lambton, Ont Middlesex, Ont Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv., Ont. Wellington, Ont 1 S 6 6 1 4 12 6 2 1 10 9 6 29 6 York, Ont 2 2 - — 6 Totaux d 'Ontario 1 28 Yale, Col.-B 6 — - Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O Saskatchewan, T. duN.-O — 6 77 22 2 104 Totaux du Canada 1 10.3 INDECENT EXPOSURE AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS. Queen's, I. du P.-E 1 — 1 1 1 .... 1 — Halifax, N.-E : l| 1 1 Albert, N.-B 1 1 1 Westmoreland, N.-B 1 — 1 Beauharnois, Que 1 3 1 Montreal, Que 2 1 3 Quebec, Que 1 _ Brant, Ont Essex, Ont 1 1 1 1 Nipissing, Ont 1 Northumberl'd etDurham, O. . . Storm't, D'dasetGlengarry.O. . • .... Welland, Ont 3 2 1 1 4 2 1 3 2 6 4 1 16 Yoik, Ont 1 1 — 2 1 — Totaux d'Ontario 7 1 Manitoba, Est 4 4 2 — Westminster, Ccl.-B j i_ 2 2 1.5 ' 2 6 1 Yukon 1 3 3 Totaux du Canada 2 ! 23 .. . .1.... 9 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 145 AUTRES DELIT.S XOX COMPRIS DANS LES GLASSES CLASSE VI. PRECEDENTES. TABLEAU L BIRTH PLACES. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Iles Britaxniqces. Eng- land Ire- Scot- and land. land. Wales Angle terre Ir- I Scos- et lands, i se. Galles I Ca- nada. Uni- ted States Etats- Unis. Other Other Fo- Bri- reign tish Coun- Pos- tries. I ses- Autr's Au- ix)sses tres sions pays Bri- etran- tanni- gers. ques. RELIGIONS. R. Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- tists. lics. land. dists rians. Pro- tes- tants Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- ques. gle- terre. dis- tes. nens. Other Deno- mina- tions. Autr's RESI- DENCE. O el 3 u INFRACTIONS AUX LOIS DEFENDANT LE JEU ET LES LOTTERIES. 1 54 15 51 2 1 15 i 71 [ 1 2 1 G 1 2 9 2 2 2 4 1 6i 1 2 1 2 ... 4 1 2 '>, • 2 3 "2 i 1 9 7 i 1 3 .... 1 : 1 ; 1 1 22 ... i 5 8 3 ; 4 3 6 1 4 30 I \. .. .S 2 1 2 6 ! i 1 i i •■• 107 1 1 79 i 2-1 20 1 . . . 59 3 7 3 7 1 21 EXPOSITION INDECENTE ET AUTRES DALITS CONTRE LA MORALE PUBLIQUE. 1 .... .... 1 i ■. ... 1 M i 1 1 .-! ! i i 2 ... .|.. .. 2 i 1 1 1 1 1 .. .. 1 ' '■'3' i 1 3 1 1 . ... 1 .'.'.'. "X.'.'.'.'.. i 3 1 ■■'l 2 1 1 ! 1 1 i .... 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 .... 4 3 6| 1 I 2 1 2 . 1 1.. .. 1 2 1 4 ' ... 1 1 1 1 : 1 ' 2 1 1 2 2 3 11 16 3 2 i 3 14 2 4I 1 ...,..! 1 19 , « 17—10 146 CRIMINAL S T ATI STICS— 1 90 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOINCJ CLASSES. CLASS VI. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. 1 M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed Ist. Con- dam- nes une fois. Con- victed 2nd. Con- dam- nes deux fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPKISONNfe. With the Reite- option rated, j of a fine. Sur Plus option de 2 ! entre recidi- la pri- son ou Ta- rn'nde No Option. Sans option Un- ] One der year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. . PERJURY AND SUBORNATION OF PERJURY. Queen's, P.E.I 1 j 1 3 3 - ""1 Colchester. N.S King's, N.S Pictou, N.S 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 Toials of Nova Scotia 6 5 1 1 1 Montreal, Que 7-^ 3 3 i 2 10- 1 5 2 2 "2' ' 3 '> 4 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 Totals of Quebec 5 3 2 1 3 Br.ant, Out Elgin, Ont 2 1 1 2 i 1 Haldimand. Ont Kent Ont 1 1 1 Lincoln, Ont 1 i " 1" Ml 1 ! 1 2 ' 2 3 3 1 ..,. 18 12 "i "i Northumberland & Durham, 0. . •#•••' Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Wentworth, Ont York Ont "i — 1 Totals of Ontario 6 5 1 2 1 Manitoba, Eastern 2 2 2 : 1 7 i 4 1 1 10 , 6 1 !.... 2 1 1 1 i 1 2 2 6 4 4 2 ■ • ■• Cariboft B.C 1 3 1 3 1 Westminster, B.C Yale, B.C Tota's of British Columbia. . 4 4 1 Alberta Northern, N.W.T Alberta, Southern, N.W.T A.ssiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Saskatchewan. N.W.T 1 1 1 1 1 Totals of the N.W.T 2 2 Yukon .. . ! 2 2 1 Totals of Canada . . 57 1 37 1 20 17 2 1 i 1 8 1 OFFENCES AGAINST REVENUE LAWS. Carleton, Ont., and Canada fl 5.. 1 4 4l 1 4 . STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 14- TABLEAU I. AUTRES DELITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES PRieCEDENTES. TABLEAU VL SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Other Twoi years ma- Senten- and live D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In-* Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — ' — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. ov r. — — — De En- Autres — — — — D'ux Cinq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie kla ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- Ube- cinq. me. rales. DELITS CONTRE LE REVENU DE L'ETAT. 4 I... 4 : ... PARJURE ET SUBORNATION DE PAR.JURE. 1 1 1 1 1 61 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 al 1 1 \ ... 1 1 1 1 1 ..... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 . . 1 . \ 3 3 1 1 1 1 " " 1 ..... 1 t 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 .5 1 2 3 3 1 1 1 7 9 1 3 0 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. b Bound to good behaviour — A tenir une meilleure conduite. 17—101 148 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. • 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 190& OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. TABLE I. CLASS VI. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. USE OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEUR& IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- Un- able to read or write. Inca- pable delire ou d'e- crire. Ele- men- tary. Ele- njen- taire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. 16 years and under 21. 16 ans '' et moins de21. 21 years and under 40. 21 ans et moins de40. 40 years and over. 40 ans et plus. Not given. Non- donne. Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate CI AIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. M. H. F F M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F. F. M. H. F F Im- mo- dere PERJURY AND SUBORNATION OF PERJURY. Queen's, L du P.-E - Cap-Breton, N.-E Colchester, N.-E King's, N.-E Pictou, N.-E 1 1 1 — 1 — 1 4 1 5 2 Totaux de la N. -Ecosf^e .... 1 — Montreal, Que 4 2 2 Trois-Rivieres, Que 1 - 1 1 1 2 2 - Totaux de Quebec 1 4 — 1 — Brant, Ont 1 "i 1 1 Elgin, Ont Haldiniand, Ont 1 1 Kent, Ont 1 1 Lincoln, Ont Nipissing, Ont Northumberl'd et Durham, 0. . . 1 1 1 Peterborough, Ont Th'der Bay et Rainy Riv.,Ont . . Wentworth, Ont York, Ont 1 1 3 1 4 — 1 2 1 3 - Totaux d'Ontario 5 1 ? - Manitoba, Est Caribou, Col.-B Westminster, Col. -B .... Yale, Col.-B — 4 1 1 Totaux de la Col.-Britann. . — 1 Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O 1 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O . . 1 Assiniboia, Esi, T. du N.O Saskatchewan, T. du N.-O - 1 2 7 1 — 2 2 14 Totaux des Ter. du N.-O.. . 2 - - Yukon 2 — 1 9, 6 4 — • Totaux du Canada . . . 1 1 i 14 1 ? OFFENCES AGAINST REVENUE LAWS. Carleton, Ont., et Canada. 1 1 4 1 1 ... ... 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE — 1 904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 149 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DALITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VI. PRECEDENTES. BIRTH PLACES. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Iles Bbitanniqdes. Eng. land and Wales Angle terra at Oalles Ire- Scot- land, land. Ir- ! Ecos- landa. se. Ca- nada. I Other Fo- reign Uni- I Coun- Pos ted tries States Other Bri- tish Etats- Unis. Au- tres pays etr an- gers, ques. ses- sions. Autr's posses sions Bri- tanni- RELIGIONS. R. Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- tists. lics. land. dists rians. Pro- tes- tants Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- ques. gle- terre. dis- tes. rians. Other Deno- mina- tions. Autr'f con- fes- sions. RESI- DENCE DELITS CONTRE LE REVENU DE L'ETAT. PAR.1URE ET SUBORNATION DE PAR JURE. 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 ■I 1 3 1 .1 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 l' "i' 1 "i 1 1 1 1 I ' "i 1 1 4 ! 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 t 1 1 ... 1 ... . 1 2 2 . ... 1 1 1 1 . . ,1 11 ! 3 .S 2 8 3 1 1 2 8 9 1 1 2 2 4 150 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI. Number of Charges Norabre d 'accu- sations. De- tained for Lu- nacy. De- tenues pour cause de folie. CONVICTIONS. CONDAMN ATIONS . SENTENCE. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS Ac- quit- ted. Ac- quit- tes. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^8. IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- dam- nes una fois. Con- victed 2nd. Con- dara- nes deux fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- ves. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. Un- der one year. Moins d'un an. One year and over, Un 4 M. F an et plus. PRISON BREACH, ESCAPE, ATTEMPT \ND AIDING TO ESCAPE FROM PRISON. Queen's, P.E.I 1 5 G 1 12 4 3 7 1 - 1 1 1 Cape Breton, N. S Halifax-, N S. 4 G 1 4 4 2 6 ] 2 1 Pictou, N.S 1 — Totals of Nova Scotia 11 8 3 8 1 St .John N B 4 3 4 3 ■ 3 - 1 Totals of New Brunswick.. . 7 7 3 1 2 2 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 2 21 1 2 2 1 1 1 .Joliette, Que 2 ■""i' "2 ' "i' 2 Quebec, Que St. Francis, Que — Totals of Quebec 7 1 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Lambton, Ont Lennox and Addington, Ont Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ont. . . " i 2 1 i •2 1 1 1 1 Oxford Ont 1 ""i ""2 "l 2 2 Simcoe, Ont Thunder Bay & Rainy River, 0. . . Welland, Ont Wentworth, Ont York Ont ■ "2 "1 1 3 - Totals of Ontario 18 4 8 6 1 7 1 1 1 7 2 10 5 4 4 4 3 1 1 1 "i 1 1 Cariboo, B.C 1 5 2 1 5 2 .... ! 1 1 Westminster, B.C Yale B C 2 ( 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 — Totals of British Columbia 8 8 5 1 — 4 3 2 4 3 3 1 3 2 4 2 2 Alberta Southern N W T 3 2 1 2 1 3 Saskatchewan N.W.T "" '3 — Totals of the N.W.T 20 4 16 3 10 3 ' 7 8 Totals of Canada . 80 10 ....- 70 9 46 15 1 35 10 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 151 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DELITS NOX COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSED PR^CEDENTES. CLASSE VI. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiauy. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autres — ^ — — ' — — — — Deux Cinq ans mort voyes Senten- ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- ries. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. trie! s. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- einq. ' me. rales. BRIS DE PRISON, EVASION, ' lENTATIVE ET . UDE D'EVASION. 1 1 1 .... " "3 1 3 3 1 3 2 1 4 1 1 2 ' ...".. 3 1 7 5 1 6 1 1 a2, 61 3 3 . 4 2 # 1 3 6 1 9 ' «1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 «1 «1 :::::' ;:::: ,::.::: 1 2 l' 1 1 2 3 6 3 1 3 1 1 . . . . 1 1 1 1 «1 1 "i' 1 " "1 \r 2 2 1 / : " " 1 2 2 1 ai a\, 61 al i 1 ' i i " i 2 1 1 1 2 ■ ■■ 4 1 .... 5 2 1 1 1 8 3 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 . ..! 1 1 1 «i 3 2 2' 3 1 1 5 2 4 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 1 3 i 1 1^ 2 1 1 1 7 2 9 .. . 10 1 1 12 1 3 2 1 1 5 1 41 ; 16 1 43 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. finir son terme. h Sent back to finish his term- Renvoye en prison pour 152 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING TABLE VL CLASSES. TABLE L JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- j able to read Ele- men- Supe- tary. , rior. write. Inca- Ele- Supe- pable men- rieure de lire taire. OU d'e- crire. AGES. Under 16 years 16 and years, under 21. Moins de 16 ans. 21 years and 40 years under 40. and over. 16 ans 21 ans 1 40 ans et moins 'et moins' et plus. de 21. de 40. F M. F H. F. I M. — I — F. i H. F. M. F. H. Not given. Non- donne. M. H. USE OP LIQUOB8. USAGE DB LIQUBUBS jlm- Mo- mo- de- de- rate rate Mo- Im- derelmo- idere PRISON BREACH, ESCAPE, ATTEMPT AND AIDING TO ESCAPE FROM PRISOIS 1 I 1 1 3 5 1 1 1 - 1 3 1 5 3 1 4 1 i 1 1 ! — Cap-Breton N -E 3 6 1 1 ... 3 Halifax \ -E 3 Picton, N.-E .. • - 10 1 9 2 6 St .lean N.-B .... 4 3 ... 1 1 2 2 1 Westmoreland N -B 1 1 2 mi - 7 1 1 3 1 2 "'i' 2 3 — Bedford, Que. 1 ""2 2 "i" i' 2 1 1 1 St. Fran§ois, Que 1 2 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 Totaux de Quebec . . 3 4 4 — — 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Lennox et Addington, Ont Muskoka et Parry Sound, Ont. . . 1 1 2 1 1 1 Oxfoi'd Ont 1 I 1 2 2 2 12 1 1 1 Th'dfer Bay et Rainy Riv.,Ont. . Welland Ont 1 2 9 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 9 1 1 .. 1 1 ^Ventworth, Ont - 1 York Ont 2 . ::: Totaux d Ontario 15 6 1 1 - 1 5 — Caribou Col -B 3 1 3 Yale Col -B 1 2 2 9, — 6 3 3 3 i 3 10 36 1 4 2 Alberta Nord T. duN.-O ■ 2 4 1 1 3 3 1 "2 3 1 Alberta, Sud, T. du N.-O Assiniboia Ouest, T. duN.-O 1 Raskatchewafl T. du N.-O 1 '}. 3 9 37 1 — .... 1 11 6 18 Totaux des T. du N.-O 3 ' 8 1 1 — 4 Totaux du Canada 7 1 51 : 1 23 STATISTlgUE CRIMINELLE— 1904. 153 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DELITS XOX COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VI. PRECEDENTES. BIRTH PLACES. RESI- DEXCE. — RELIQIOXS. LIEUX DE NAISSAXCE. British Isles. Other Other Other Fo- Bri- R. Deno- 9 Iles Bkitanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- nuna- ."t; •c Uni- Coun- ted tries. Pos- Bap- tists. tbo- Eng- land. tho- byte- rians. >• Eng- ses- lics. dists 1 O land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- — a 1 and land, land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- ^ 5 Walfcs nada. — Autr's tants Autr's H — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- con- -c -s . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- fes- i as terre Ir- I Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- riens. sions. ^ 73g et lando se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. 'S u C GaUes 1 gers. ques. o Pi BRIS DE PRISO> ', EVASIOX , TENTATIVE ET AIDE D 'EVASIOX. ... - - - 1- 1 1 1 I [ 1 1 . .. ..; 3 , 6 .. . ; 1 1 ..... 1 2 6 "l 1 ti ■■■ 1 1 i ; 10 1 1 8 1 1 10 1 ' .s i 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 , 1 2 ; 1 ' • I 6 3 1 1 j 1 5 2 1 2 1 1 ..... ^ .... ; i 1 2 2 1 1 1 '" 1' 2 2 1 1 ■■■■ 1 : i 1 6 . . .. ! 1 7 ) 5 2 1 1 ... . 1 i 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 J 1 _■;■;! ; ■ ; ; 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 i 1 2 2 2 2 j 13 : 2 •> 5 4 5 1 13 I 2 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 1 1 1 I"" ■■ 1 ! 1 .... i ... 1 ... . 1 "l 1 1 ' 1 ' i' '.'.'. "'i' ;:;: t .... 2 1 ' . 2 1 .. •-; 4 2 1 2 3 1 ■:•/. !::::.:. 1 2 2 1 "i' 4! 3 i' '1' 1 2 -^ 1 2 1 i 2 2 ... 7 1 1 ■ ■ ■ 5 3 ■ 2 ! 1 1 6 5 3l ; 45 3 5 1 32 ■ 6 7 6 4 45 15 154 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI. .JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCES COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- ®IAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. • De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenu es pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. I Con- Con- [ j victed victed Reit*^ 1st. i 2nd. I rated. Con- Con- Plus dam- dam- de 2 nes nes •recidi- une deux ' ves. fois. fois. i SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. IVith the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son OU I'a- ni'nde No Option. Sans option. Un- One der ! year one and year. over. Moins Un d'un an eir an. plus. RIOT AND AFFRAY. Yarmouth, N.S .... 2 2 2 2 Kirg's. N.B 2 12 2 o 1 4 1 1 14 37 1 - 2 2 . .. i 2 1 Algoma and Manitoulin, Ont Essex, Ont • 11 2 2 '"4 5 13 ""2 ■ 1 1 "id 11 9 2- '3 1 1 13 '2 Grey, Ont Ontario, Out "i' 2 '"2 1 Oxford, Ont Peterborough, Ont Renfrew, Ont Welland. Ont 1 3 — Totals of Ontario 34 17 15 2I 29 2 Manitoba, Central 2 43 2 2 .....,'.... 2 3 " Totals of Canada 40 23 15 2 35 2 SUICIDI A.TTEMPT AT. Montreal, Que 8 1 i 1 1 ' 2 1 1 i 2 1 1 1 2 2 4 3 1 4 3 1 2 Brant, Ont 1 .... 1 "'i' 1 "1 Carleton, Ont . . Essex, Ont 1 Huron, Ont i m2 Kent, Ont 1 ; 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 — > 1 Lambton, Ont , Lanark, Ont Peel, Ont Simcoe, Ont Waterloo, Ont « 2 Wentworth, Ont "i 1 1 4 1 ... 2 York, Ont... ^ 1 Totals of Ontario 19 1 1 1 1 2 12 12 G 1 . . Manitoba, Central 1 1 1 ■ 1 ... 1 1 1 Manitoba, Western 1 Totals of Manitoba 3 1 3 4 — - — 3 3 2 Victoria, B.C .i 1 3 1 1 ""2 ' "i' Westminster, B.C — Totals of British Columbia. . 4 2 2 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELL E— 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 155 AUTRES DELITS XON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE YT. PR:fiCEDENTES. TABLEAU L SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. — Com- ETATSCIVILS Penitkncier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Eive D'th. tories ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- vears cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — ^ tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — — De En- Autre* — — — — — — — — — D'ux Cinq mort. voyes Senten- ans ar.s A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et ft prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. cants. triela. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. 1 rales. EMEUTE ET TUMULTE. .. . 1 ' ' '. ... . .. 2 2 1 1 2 2 a2 .... "' 1 11 1 1 i' 1 11 1 1 ■ 1 j 1 i 1 rtl 1 3 1 l" 2 .:::: \""h' 1 " i .... 1 1 : ■ 1 13 11 1 1 1 .. ,: 3! 1 2 2 ... 1 29 6 i 28 ] 2 ....!.... . '■ 3 3 2 2 33 8 30 ! TENTATIVE DE SUICIDE. I ol,'bl 1 2 3 1 " 1 1 1 " l' 1 1 1 ( 1 1 .. «1 1 1 1 1 al a2 al 1 1 .. ..!- 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 G 1 I 7 2 1 7 . . . 1 - . . . . 1- - - ' i al 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ali «2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 ■ a Sentence susi^ended— Sentence suspendue. h Bailed for future good condxict — Sous caution pour meilleure conduite a I'avenir. 156 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. TABLE I. CLASS VI. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Elft- or write. men- ta y. Inca- pable dt lire oud'e- Ele- men- *iiire. crire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years. Moins de 16 ans. M. F H. F 16 years and under 21. 21 years and under 40. 40 years and over. 16 ans et moins de2L 21 ans et moins de40. 40 ans et plus. M. F. M. b'. M. F. H. F. H. F. H. F. Not given. Non donne. M. H. USE OF LIQUORS, USAGE DE LIQUEURS Im- Mo- mo- de- de- rate rate Mo- Im- dereimo- idere RIOT AND AFFRAY. Yarmouth, N.-E 2 2 2 2 — 2 — King's, N.-B 2 Algonia et Manitoulin, Ont. . . . 11 2 2 5 6 10 1 Essex, Ont 2 2 Grey, Ont 2 ? Ontario, Ont Oxford, Ont 4 1 1 8 1 3 1 1 11 24 1 3 Peterborough, Ont . . . 1 Renfrew, Ont 1 Welland, Ont 5 : 1 7 1 3 — 13 24 28 Totaux d'Ontario 5 29 10 2 - Manitoba, Centre Totaux du Canada 5 33 7 .... 26 5 2 10 SUICIDE, ATTEMPT AT. Montreal, Que 4 2 1 1 2 ? — — Brant, Ont 1 ' "l 1 1 Carleton, Ont Essex, Ont. 1 ....|.... 1 Huron, Ont Kent, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Lambton, Ont 1 Lanark, Ont 1 1 1 Peel, Ont 1 1 Simcoe, Ont 1 1 Waterloo, Ont 1 1 Wentworth, Ont 1 2 1 1 York, Ont ..i 1 i --- 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 Totaux d'Ontario 10 5 i '3 5 1 1 Manitoba, Centre 1 Manitoba, Est 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 Manitoba, Ouest 1 1 — Totaux de Manitoba 2 1 1 !•••■; 1 Victoria, Col.-B 1 3 1 Westminster, Col.-B 1 9 1 1 : — Totaux dela Col.-Britann. . 4 1 •• 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE — I 904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 157 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DELITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VI. PRECEDENTES. BIRTH PLACES. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Iles Britanniques. Eng- land Ire- and land. Wales Angle' terre Ir- et lande. Galles 1 Other Other Fo- Bri- RELIGIONS. Scot- land. Ecos- Ca- nada. reign tish Uni- Coun- Pos- ted tries. ses- States sions. Autr's Au- posses Etats- tres sions Unis. pays Bri- etran- tanni- gers. ques. R. , Ca- Cb. of Me- Pres- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- I byte- tists. I lies. land, dists rians. Bap- Ca- tistes. tholi- j ques. Eglise d'An- gle- terre. Me- tho- dis- tes. Pres- byte- rians. Pro- tes- tants Other Deno- mina- tions. Autr's con- fes- sions. RESI- DENCE. Q Pi EMEUTE ET TUMULTE. 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 11 I ' "i' y ' i' 1 1 1 2 2 "4' 10 1 ... 1 1 "'i' 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 |-- • "'1' 13 1 1 13 ::: 1 ■ 13 1 1 19 1 13 i .... 1 25 3 1 3 2 23 11 2 1 2 r 1 25 1 13 . ... 29 3 1 3 2 25 15 1 TENTATIVE DE SUICIDt 1 3 4 4 1 1 1 i .. ! .... 1 1 1 ■• 1 1 1 1 I 1 ■"■■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 1 : .... 1 .... 1 1 ••• ■ " 1 1 1 ... 1 2 1 2 5 2 ' , ;•■■■ ^ 1 2 1 1 2 1 ! 1 1 1 iT". !!! ! .- - ...^. ...... "'i' l| 1 ! ■ .. .: ■[ 1 ,1 I 0 ' \ 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 I ... 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 2 i 1 1 1 ' 1 I 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 2 ! 2 158 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190-t. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. CLASS VI. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU L'OFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- I victed Reite- 2nd. rated. Con- Con- Plus dam- dam- I de 2 nes : nes {recidi- une deux ves, foiss. fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Empri80nn:6s. With the option of a fine. Sur No Option. Sans option. Un- der one One year and option eutre la pri- son year. Moins d'un over. Un an et ou I'a- m'nde an. plus. SUICIDE, ATTEMPT AT— Conclvded. Alberta, Northern, N.W.T 2 1 1 2 1 '...'.'.. 1 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T Saskatchewan N.W.T.. 11 1 6 1 1 . . . 1 Totals of the N.W.T 4 2 2 2 1 Yukon 2 40 1 Totals of Canada m2 25 22 2 1 1 12 VARIOUS OTHER MISDEMEANORS. Halifax, N.S 1 1 1 2 Montreal, Que 6 1 3 3 2 Algoma and Manitoulin. Ont Grey, Ont 1 1 5 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 "'i' 1 3 "i 1 1 ... ^ 1 2 '""i' 1 1 ' i 1 5 ""i 5 1 1 Lambton, Ont 3 Middlesex Ont Perth, Ont 1 Stormont, D'das & Glengarry, 0. . "3' 1 1 York, Ont Totals of Ontario 23 9 13 7 6 .... 4 5 Alberta, Northern, N.W.T 1 1 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 Assiniboia, JJastern, N.W.T 3 1 1 1 Totals of Canada 32 11 18 12 6 6 1 5 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 159 TABLEAU I. AUTHES DELITS NOX COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VL PRECEDENTES. SENTENCE. OCCUPATIONS. CIVIL CONDITIONS. ETATS CIVILS. Pknitentl\ry. p^nitencier. D'th. De niort Com- mit- ted to Refor- ma- tories En- voyes kla prison de Re- forme. Other Senten- ces. Autres Senten- ces. Two years and un- der five. D'ux ans et m'ns de cinq. Five years and over. Cinq ans et pluj. Life. A vie. Agri- cul- tural. Agri- cul- teurs . Com- merr cial. Com- mer- 9ants. Do- mestic Servi- teurs . In- dus- trial. In- dus- triels. Pro- fes- sional Pro- fes- sions libe- rales. La- borers Jour- na- liers. Mar- ried. Ma- ries. Wi- dowed En veu- vage. Single Celi- ba- taire.s. TENTATIVE DE SUICIDE-Fn . 1 1 : < 1 al 1 ...... 1 1—1 1 . 1 . . . . 1 1 1 ! l.S ! 2 1 2 13 7 2 12 1 DIVERS AUTRES DELITS. «1 r. ... 1 i i al 1 Ij---- 1 2 1 [ 1 1 1 .... 1 ! " 1 1 ""2 . . 1 1 1 4 al ".'.'.'■ «2 1 i" 1 ... 3 1 i' ! 1 ■ 1 1 3 2 7 2 5 2 6 1 •••■ 1 t 8 1 ' 5 1 Q i 1 1- O ! 1 2 7 2 a Sentence suspended — Sentence suspendue. 160 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1 904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE I. OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASS VL CLASSES. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN WHICH OFFENCE COMMITTED. DISTRICTS JUDI- CIAIRES OU LOFFENSE A ETE COMMISE. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. Un- able to read Ele- or write. men- tary. Inca- pable de lire ou d'e- Ele- men- Laire. crire. Supe- rior. Supe- rieure AGES. Under 16 years 21 years ! 16 and and 40 years years, under 21. under 40. and over. Moins ] 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans de '. et moins et moins et plus. 16 ans.! de2L de 40. M. F H. F F. ; M: F. M, F. H. F. H. Not given. Non- donne. USE OF LIQUOKS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS Mo- de- rate Mo- dere Im- mo- de- rate Im- mo- dere SUICIDE, ATTEMPT AT— Concluded. Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O.. Assiniboia, Est, T. du N.-O. Saskatchewan, T. du N.-O. Totaux des Ter. du N.-O. . . Yukon Totaux du Canada 21 2 I 2 11 1 13 VARIOUS OTHER MISDEMEANORS Halifax, N.-E 1 , 1 1 3 — Richelieu, Que 1 2 2 1 — Algoma et Manitoulin, Ont. . . . Grey, Ont 1 5 1 5 1 Halton, Ont 5 Hastings, Ont Lambton, Ont Lanark, Ont 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 Lincoln, Ont 1 1 Middlesex, Ont 1 2 Perth, Ont iStorm't, D'das et Gleng'ry, 0. . Victoria, Ont 1 1 1 1 1 York, Ont ^ . . . — 9 3 1 — 7 Totaux d'Ontario 12 1 fi Alberta, Nord, T. du N.-O . . . 1 As.siniboia, Est, T. du N.-O .... 1 1 • 11 Totaux du Canada 1 15 1 2 9 4 2 6 STATISTI'QUE CR I31IX ELLE— 1 90 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 161 TABLEAU I. AUTRES DfiLITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES CLASSE VI. PRlSCEDENTES. BIRTH PLACES. RELIGIONS. RESI- DENCE. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. British Isles. Other Other — Fo- Bri- R. Other ^ Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- u Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- rho- byte- mina- > "S Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists. rians. tions. 1 o lar d Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a 1 and land. land. Ca- _ — — — — tes- ■% +^ Wales nada. — Autr's tants H _ — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -d "> . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- a c3 Q'^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- rians. fes- -^f. et lande. se . stran- tanni- terre. tes. sions. V 2 s Galles gers. ques. O i TENTATIVE DE SUICIDE-jFm. i 1 1 1 1 ' ... ; 1 ' 1 1 1 ' 1 j i ry 1 3 9 1 1 ... '. 3 ! 5 3 2 3 3 1 17 1 5 DIVERS AUTRES DELITS. I . .... .. . 1 1 . ... 1 1 .... I ...1 3 i 1 2 3 t 1 1 1 1 t 1 3 1 5 .... 3 2 1 1 1... . ""i' L____ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! .^ 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 .... 6 2 , 1 ! 3 4 1 2 2 , 13 4 1 9 3 ... 1 5 i 4 1 4 2 17 17—11 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE II. SUMMARY BY CLASSES AND PROVINCES WITH TOTALS OF EACH PROVINCE AND OF CANADA. TABLEAU n. RECAPITULATION PAR CLASSES ET PAR PROVINCES AVEC TOTAUX DE CHAQUE PROVINCE ET DU CANADA. 17— lU 164 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE II. SUMMARY BY CLASSES AND PROVINCES. PROVINCES. De- tained Number Ac- for of quit- Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- d 'accu- quit- De- sations. tes. tenues pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Total. Con- victed 1st. Con- jam- nes une fois. Con- i victed Reite- 2nd. rated. Con- dam- Plus de2 nes recidi- deux fois. SENTENCE. Committed to Jail Emprisonn^s. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No option. Sans option. Un- One der year one. and year, over, Moins Un d'un an et an. plus. CLASS I.— OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. Prince Edward Island 23 254 59 559 1,152 97 116 220 41 7 66 18 119 435 24 29 110 24 1 6 1 11 31 2 3 55 15 ! 179 ! 36 1 ! 429 2 1 670 73 83 1 105 15 14 123 27 384 593 65 74 100 12 1 37 2 32 50 6 6 4 3 19 7 13 27 2 3 1 8 71 21 390 232 48 18 27 3 45 , 3 : 75 200 1 14 ■ 27 1 53 9,. Nova Scotia 6 New Brunswick ... . Quebec 1 6 Ontario Manitoba British Columbia . 45 1 The Territories 3 Yukon Totals of Canada 2,521 832 4 1,605 1,392 141 72 718 433 ) 69 CLASS II.-OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. CLASS III.— OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITHOUT VIOLENCE. CLASS IV.— MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia 62 20 186 419 31 49 29 1 797 22 6 39 129 9 19 12 236 40 11 147 286 22 28 17 1 32 11 76 198 12 21 17 1 " 'i "'i' 2 3 50 76 1 5 7 4 New Brunswick Quebec 23 40 7 5 48 48 3 2 " 21 8 Ontario . . ' Manitoba Biitish Columbia The Territories 4 [ \ 4 47 3 3 1 Yukon ... Totals of Canada 552 368 82 102 21 144 66 Prince Edward Island 7 297 112 1,224 2,711 409 311 511 70 5,652 3 100 45 183 808 64 76 208 38 15'>5 4 182 63 1,026 1,802 339 22s 295 30 4 145 '57 691 1,458 258 179 272 21 28 3 167 210 43 30 19 5 9 3 168 134 38 19 4 4 1 144 118 55 7 8 2 55 16 479 725 95 171 180 16 Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba 15 2 11 96 6 4 I 142 "'2 6 is 112 15 British Columbia 19 The Territories . 15 Yukon 2 Totals of Canada 2 3,969 3,085 505 379 339 1,739 184 Prince Edward Island 6 15 8 35 80 8 8 34 12 1 6 7 11 39 6 1 18 9 98 5 9 1 23 37 2 5 16 2 5 7 1 22 33 2 4 16 1 ""2 ' "\ 3 '1 "'i' 8 1 io 8 Nova Scotia . . . . New Brunswick Quebec 2 1 7 8 "2 1 Ontario 2 2 2 Manitoba British Columbia 1 The Territories ""2 1 Yukon 1 3 Totals of Canada 206 2 100 91 8 1 26 21 4 STATISTIQUE CR 1 MINELLE — 1 90 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 165 TABLEAU II. RECAPITULATION PAR CLASSES ET PROVINCES. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. _ — Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and J^'ive D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — tuial. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. •" — — — De En- Autres — — _. — — — Deux Cinq mort voj'es Senten- En ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- veu- Celi- et et prson cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. vage. ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. gants. triels. sions liers. taires. de Refor- libe- <;inq. me. rales. CLASSE I.- -OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. 2 18 1 46 47 17 7 5 5 1' 4 5 13 1 3 13 57 9 73 1 9 ■■■■4 4 1 7 53 20 198 373 27 32 7 3 4 37 6 176 273 24 15 17 2 ""8 10 11 19 3 6 1 1 2 " '7 29 7 40 101 5 13 1 8 5 32 42 13 6 8 70 26 9 16 3 7 8 2 3 7 1 2 1 194 300 40 I 8 1 2 2 6 1 2 45 20 9 6G 34 14 9 262 114 148 34 168 le 720 554 18 715 CLASSE IL-DELITS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. ! j 12 6 9 7 2 2 5 19 3 36 5 . 3 5 1 3 1 4 45 7 . ... 1 1 36 20 1 34 3 86 i 24 2 120 ^6 27 .... 1 18 71 5 13 7 25 150 28 2 250 15 i 1 2 3 1 1 3 3 t 13 14 2 2 1 20 10 6 .. .. i 1 21 6 1 1 48 .... 1 2 3!. 6 1 119 30 124 12 41 10 70 1 3 289 60 5 458 CLASSE IIL— DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE 1 53 30 263 683 137 21 31 9 1 "3 13 65 19 5 28 1 1 43 10 281 363 64 28 33 8 ■ 4 "'29' 38 8 5 • 2 3 36 10 •61 1 2 8 23 6 "9 49 27 3 56 84 13 33 9 208 153 53 57 13 13 3 93 77 16 10 12 4 155 172 37 21 2 1 6 4 . . 47 26 451 818 104 68 36 5 124 51 709 57 18 10 1,317 224 171 52 4 ^ 77 3 6 1 10 20 247 183 1,228 135 532, 216 415 18 1,565 831 86 2,696 CLASSE IV.— DOMMAGES MALICIEUX CONTRE LA PROPRIETE "2 ' . 5 2 1 6 10 1 3 4 1 1 "2 1 "2 3 "2 4 1 4 1 "'2 1 2 12 1 8 3 1 2 3 1 3 5 13 8 1 1 3 . ... 10 24 .... 1 1 1 1 2 3 8 6 3 3 .. .j 1 2 12 6 9 22 17 1 7 1 8 i 1 27 30 ... 32 166 CRIMINAL STATISTICS -1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 190& TABLE II. SUMMARY BY CLASSES AND PROVINCES. EDUCATIONAL USE OF STATUS. LIQUOR.S. — AGES, — INSTRUCTION. USAGE DE LIQUEURS- Un- Under' 16 years 21 years able to 16 and and 40 years Not read Ele- years. under 21. under 40. and over. given. im- PROVINCES. or men- Supe- — — — — — Mo- mo- write. tary. rior. Moins 16 ans 21 ans 40 ans Non- de- de- de et moins et moins et plus. donne. rate rat& Inca- Ele- Supe- leans. de21. de40. - pable men- rieure M. F M. F. M. F. M. F. M. h' im- de lire taire. Mo- mo- oud'e- dere dere crire. H. F H. F. H. F. H. F. H. ¥ CLASS I.— OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. He du Prince-Edouard Nouvelle-Ecosse 1 13 6 49 11 12 12 93 26 326 526 57 39 23 10 2 1 "4' 3 13 1 59 02 5 5 (•) "i' '3" 2 9 63 19 209 328 42 1 4 'is' 16 '2' 1 42 2 22 7 72 146 11 10 9 2 281 2 7 8 "2 19 58 7 52 91 12 30 65 4 319 14 93 .. 8 . . 139 3)379 8 14 21 Quebec 3 14 3 2 1 1 8 13 3 5 1 .... 1 1 249 203 Manitoba 'i 4 22 52 44 27 7 756 12 . . . ! 32 ....i 16 15 10 8 726 3 34 2 154 6 Totaux du Canada 1.37 1112 27 535 CLASS IL- -OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY WITH VIOLENCE. Ile du Prince-Edouard Nouvelle-Ecosse 5 1 26 15 34 5 120 265 22 19 4 1 ' "1' 1 11 1 5 63 1 1 82 i 'i • 0 11 1 46 71 6 4 2 141 .... 14' 4 80 131 13 13 2 257 "i' i" 1 5 1 8 .34 3 73 197 20 14 4 1 346 5 S .... 1 15 10 2 3 1 1 33 "i' 73 83 2 Colombie-Britannique 2 2 .... 7 .... 12 1 - 9 2 Yukon 1 Totaux du Canada.. . 51 470 2 34 182 CLASS III.— OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY ^ WITHOUT VIOLENCE He du Prince-Edouard Nouvelle-Ecosse 18 8 231 105 26 20 16 5 3 145 53 778 1568 246 144 86 22 1 8 ■9' 37 4 'I 1 2 47 13 102 287 70 7 3 3 i 5 16 7 1 35 5 254 346 54 27 19 1 1 12 3 117 222 19 36 21 14 4 155 36 598 1309 248 112 77 21 2560 4 'i3 28 11 57 23 476 714 133 116 55 8 1582 9 2 41 52 4 1 1 2 112 6 1 9 20 4 "2 1 8 16 8 108 33 41 189 1 404 3 i 9 4 '5 22 16 18 Quebec 421 402 Manitoba Colombie-Britannique 35 40 22 Yukon 8 Totaux du Canada 429 3045 84 534 29 742 56 445 43 962 CLASS IV.— MALICIOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. 5 6 1 18 25 2 2 5 2 5 1 1 11 10 2 3 2 1 36 5 Nouvelle-Ecos.se 1 2 2 7 1 3 2 6 1 16 20 2 3 6 1 Quebec Ontario 5 4 "i' 9 7 'i' ■■■5" 1 5 12 1 1 'i" i' 2 "2 2 11 Yukon 2 1 7 21 1 20 — .^4 Totaux du Canada 12 66 2 12 27 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 ler TABLEAI 1 II. RECAPITULATION PAR CLASSES ET PROVINCES. BIRTH PLACES. LIEUX DE NAISSANCE. RELIGIONS. DENCE. British Isles. Other Other _^ Fo- Bri- R. Other $ ■s Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch.of Me- Pres- Deno- •c Uni- ted Coun- tries. Pos- ses- Bap- tists. tho- lics. Eng- land. tho- dists byte- rians. • i> Eng- tions. 1 9 land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- a i and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — — tes- — ^ t Wales nada. — Autr's tants fS •E — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's •v «> . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An- tho- byte- con- i Q'^ terre Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- ® -S^ et lande. se. etran- tanni- terre. tes. sions . '-S ^^: Galles gers. ques. o ^ CLASSE I. -OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. 1 1 13 . . . "i7 1 2 "is' 5 10 42 17 296 186 28 13 18 i 6 1 9 75 6 3 ' "1' 4 10 2 62 47 2 12 4 1 144 ' '1' "2 25 7 8 2 14 99 22 304 471 47 46 14 1022 1 13 1 72 31 329 2 27 1 9 148 11 5 5 8 3 4 87 9 4 2 2 12 10 11 13 32 2 1 1 1 2 9 '2 8 18 46 23 21 11 1 78 36 7 6 431 29 22 15 6 26 10 6 6 3 i 11 1 115 25 14 3 22 2 3 2 6 77 51 13 948 61 137 4 32 613 i 209 119 101 45 283 CLASSE II.- DELTTS AVEC VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. 1 1 3 17 2 4 .. 124 8 ! 78 6 8 5 6 67 6 3 2 "3" 1 "6 "22" 5 130 254 14 18 ' 5 2 36 5 135 233 11 9 17 5 1 2 11 1 2 "2 ' i "ii 3 5 1 1 6 3 3 3 2 6 3 14 4 "52' 5 5 7 30 2 3 4 38 "2 .... 5 6 3 " "i 17 27 8 9 4 6 0 ; 2 2 1 65 32 17 ' 3 i 429 27 17 1 13 ' 235 97 43 51 15 448 84 CLASSE III. -DELITS SANS VIOLENCE CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. [ 4 146 1 2 80 16 14 "s 2 24 4 2 147 2 5 3 3 5 5 5 ■ 32 28 3 4 2 45 2 1 13 17 7 10 5 1 46 15 29 11 8 933 18 20 1 2 786 66 35 57 46 28 918 104 173 74 29 1259 117 55 2 57 464 414 285 218 223 38 1510 228 54 17 15 134 20 89 11 101 70 32 26 18 36 263 76 27 6 3 76 28 61 6 46 29 19 10 22 15 174 29 15 3 2 50 34 5 3 27 22 15 6 23 4 51 60 2 11 7 5 4 6 3 2 8 2 3 19 10 308 118 62 2658 231 240 13 124 1529 1 627 412 338 1 360 129 3130 552 CLASSE IV. -DOMMAGES MALICIEUX CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. , . . . i 5 2 4 "i" 2 1 ' i 1 "3 1 ..... 5 2 5 ii' 23 I 21 3 1 1 1 4 3 ' i 4 1 1 4 2 1 1 15 11 "i 1 2 9 2 1 "2 "'3" "'4 12 8 2 1 1 ? 1 .... I '"2 1 3 6 8 2 '. .56 10 5 2 35 19 1 4 4 10 3 45 • 36 168 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE II. SUMMARY BY CLASSES AND PROVINCES. PROVINCES. De- tained Number of Ac- quit- for Lu- Charges ted. nacy. Nombre Ac- De- tenues d'accu- fcations quit- tes. pour cause de folie. M. F CONVICTIONS. CONDAMNATIONS. Con- Con- victed victed 1st. 2nd. Total. — — Con- Con- dam- dam - nes nes une deux fois. fois. Reite- rated. Plus de2 recidi- SENTENCE. Committed to Jail EMPBISONNilS. With the option of a fine. Sur option entre la pri- son ou I'a- m'nde No Option. Sans option Un- I One der j year one and year. over. Moins d'un an. Un an et plus. CLASS v.— FORGERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST THE CURRENCY Prince Edward Island 1 5 3 20 75 42 11 27 3 1 2 3 17 1 4 1 3 Nova Scotia 1 2 New Brunswick Quebec ... Ontario 1 1 16 57 42 10 22 11 35 17 10 17 4 9 9 1 13 16 4 8 5 9 3 2 4 Manitoba 16 British Columbia 1 5 2 i 1 The Territories 3 2 1 Yukon Totals of Canada 187 31 3 152 94 26 32 31 24 CLASS VL— OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES. Prince Edward Island . Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario . . . , Manitoba British Columbia The Territories Yukon Totals of Canada 4 31 1 11 3 20 11 11 115 15 3 97 264 74 6 2 182 24 12 1 11 34 9 25 41 14 20 6 21 6 2 538 148 12 2 376 6 2 82 137 9 13 265 4 1 10 10 81 30 2 1 4 10 2 4 77 9 104 36 5 4 1 12 9 3 1 198 86 20 GRAND TOTALS BY PROVINCES. Prince Edward Island 41 664 213 2,139 4,701 611 529 862 141 12 206 78 370 1502 115 135 373 79 2870 1 21 3 26 140 7 6 9 6 219 '■ i 8 '"'i' 28 434 122 1,738 3,034 489 379 476 54 26 316 98 1,266 2,454 363 301 430 41 2 85 13 232 347 67 52 36 9 33 11 240 233 59 26 10 4 16 80 25 521 483 108 26 35 8 10 116 27 624 1,053 119 226 253 26 Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba British Columbia The Territories 18 1 31 219 35 32 29 Yukon ... 2 Grand Totals of Canada a9,901 10 6,754 5,295 843 616 1,302 2,454 367 a 24, Nolle prosequi ; 10, jury disagreed— Les jures ne se sont pas accordes ; 4, acquitted on account of marriage — Liberes pour cause de mariage ; 5, left the country — Ont quitte le pays ; 2, cases withdrawn — Plaintes retirees ; 2, settled out of court— Regie hors de cour, and 1 sent to U.S— Et 1 envoyeaux Etats- LTnis. STATISTIQUE C R I M IM ELLE— 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 169 TABLEAU II. RECAPITULATION PAR CLASSES ET PROVINCES. SENTENCE. CIVIL CONDITIONS. Penitentiary. OCCUPATIONS. Com- ETATS CIVILS. Penitencier. mit- ted to Refor- Two Other years ma- Senten- and Five D'th. tories. ces. Agri- Com- In- Pro- un- years cul- mer- Do- dus- fes- La- Mar- Wi- der and Life. — — tural. cial. mestic trial. sional borers ried. dowed Single five. over. — — De En- .AUtres — — — — — — — — Dpux Ciaq mort voyes Senten- ans ans A vie a la ces. Agri- Com- Servi- In- Pro- Jour- Ma- En Celi- et et prison cul- mer- teurs. dus- fes- na- nes. veu- ba- m'ns plus. de teurs. 9ants. triels. sions liers. vage. taires. de Refor- libe- cinq. me. rales. CLASSE v.— FAUX ET DELITS PAR RAPPORT A. LA MONNAIE 1 "2 - ■ • ■ 1 . 1 3 3 5 5 29 9 2 1 1 1 2 4 32 3 23 1 . . 1 .5 7 1 1 1 2 6 8 8 5 10 10 17 10 1 2 ""'i' 1 6 7 12 9 35 31 7 15 2 1 44 16 13 40 5 61 7 15 3 38 40 2 f>9 CLASSE VI.- AUTRES DELITS NON COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES PRECEDENTES. 1 4 .. .^. 2 11 10 12 99 2 7 8 5 1 11 1 67 74 2 4 3 1 4' 3 1 1 9 2 2 "'2' 2 12 1 4 1 1 9 10 2 9 1 9 1 22 5 57 18 2 3 17 28 1 "i " i' 23 96 2 2 4 7 3 1 3 1 1 1 ! 1 5 1 3 1 15 2 10 1 5 17 6 1 48 13 85 5 51 3 156 164 175 GRANDS TOTAUX PAR PROVINCES. 1 70 16 2 24 70 8 14 20 2 156 "1 1 2 1 41 4 59 113 14 1 18 122 4*^ 28 92 4 8 1 501 14 2.32 1 1 92 12 44 13 355 54 978 122 156 37 44 13 46 43 12 1 1,728 296 2 57 10 335 266 100 72 19 13 874 1 20 4 114 99 17 12 5 1 273 34 8 267 308 57 30 6 12 15 7 7 132 97 1 60 18 17 769 571 11 ],4oS 763 1 154 103 4 127 51 3 66 58 14 11 44 2,795 1,679 21 246 92 1,062 2,022 321 262 132 37 120 4,195 170 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1?*05 TABLE II. SUMMARY BY CLASSES AND PROVINCES. PROVINCES. EDUCATIONAL STATUS. INSTRUCTION. AGES. Un- able to I read j Ele- or ; men- Supe- write. tary. rior. Inca- Ele- Supe- pable men- rieure de lire ou d'e crire. taire. Under 16 years. Moins de 16ans. 16 years [ 21 years j I and I and 40 years Not under 21. under 40. land over, given. 16 ans 21 ans | 40 ans Non- et moins et moins et plus, donne. de 21. I de 40. M. H. F. I M. F. ! H. M. jF F. ! H. IF USK OF LIQUORS. USAGE DE LIQUEURS jlm- Mo- mo- de- de- rate rate Mo- Im- dere,mo- idere- CLASS v.- FOROERY AND OFFENCES AGAINST THE CURRENCY. lie du Prince-Edouard Nouvelle-i]cosse Nouveau-Brunswick. . . Quebec Ontario . , Manitoba Colombie-Bntannique . Les.Territoires Yukon 14 39 41 3 18 15 1 3 Totaux du Canada . 117 21 1 . 18 . 13 j. 1 I- 2 . 23 25 15 35 16 17 97 43 CLASS VI.— OTHER OFFENCES NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOREGOING CLASSES He du Prince-Edouard Nouvelle-Ecosse Nouveau-Brunswick . . . Quebec Ontario Manitoba Colombie-Britannique. Les Territoires Yukon , Totaux du Canada . 15 28 3 16 11 90 152 8 16 11 312 25 3 11 4 65 112 7 12 11 4 229 41 . . 84 1128 ..| 8 .' 14 , . 13 . 3 1 7 4 11 45 4" 1 3 1272 76 GRAND TOTALS BY PROVINCES. He du Prince-Edouard Nouvelle-Ecosse 1 40 15 318 24 295 96 1 3 2 12 64 14 12 118 74 370 8 74 23 i 14 9 1 4 2 i 3 2 6 19 7 34 4 61 8 365 51^ 78 38 30 1 1104 "5 IG 32 12 65 18 149 51 848 1318 222 181 101 21 2909 1 13 2 63 71 6 1 3 4 164 3 45 14 239 426 34 ^J 35 19 866 8 3 17 ' 4' 1 68 70 30 65 234 48 93 290 5 835 17 1 14 4 1 9 14 304 55 918 2076 356 192 138 32 4085 14 43 Nouveau-Brunswack Quebec 51 769 Ontario 180 i 2575 30 ! 376 35 223 756 Manitoba 65 Colombie-Britannique 69 Les Territoires Yukon 34 6 147 40 42 16 Grands totaux du Canada. . 659 5122 143 j663 1 1825 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 9 04 . 171 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU II. RECAPITULATION PAR CLASSES ET PROVINCES. BIRTH PLACES. LIEUX DE NAISSAXCE. RELIGIONS. DENCE. British Isles. Other Other 1 Fo- Bri- R. Other "S Iles Britanniques. reign tish Ca- Ch. of Me- Pres- Deno- .a •c Uni- Coun- Pos- Bap- tho- Eng- tho- byte- mina- > "S Eng- ted tries. ses- tists. lics. land. dists rians. tions. I 9 land Ire- Scot- States sions. Pro- s 1 and land. land. Ca- — — — — — — tes- — S Wales nada. — Autr's tants H 'S — — — Au- posses Bap- Ca- Eglise Me- Pres- Autr's -c -s . Angle Etats- tres sions tistes. tholi- d'An tho- byte- con- c3 d^ terra Ir- Ecos- Unis. pays etran- Bri- ques. gle- dis- nens. fes- o « c3 et lande. se. tanni- terre. tes. sions. ^n GaUes gers. ques. O Pi CLASSE V.- -FAUX ET DELITS PAR RAPPORT A LA MONNAIE. 1 ... i 1 ■•■ 1 1 :::. I.:::: -is 3 ; 2 41 1 '.... 1 12 ! 1 "i2' 14 3 2 2 1 ■ 2 "l 4 1 1 3 1 14 32 2 9 3 "io' 42 29 5 13 1 8 24 2 1 1 ' i* 1 8 4 ' i' 1 8 2 2 •> "i' 5 5 12 13 1 8 4 6 1 - 3 5 34 42 4 ' 3 78 9 5 (> 58 14 15 7 6 102 40 CLASSE VI.— AUTRES DELITS XOX COMPRIS DANS LES CLASSES PR^CEDEXTES. 3 1 1 16 3 14 1 : 1 3 3 17 2 1 i 3 ; I 10 2 5 74 1 1 2 1 5 92 6 1 75 2 17 2 1 16 5 15 4 2 93 6 52 .... ; 12 85 20 15 16 19 5 147 27 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 7 4 1 1 1 7 6 1 1 3 1 2 i 3 2 15 5 9 8 2 2 1 ■ t 3 i 2 1 ? 1 1 6 3 295 8 1 1 3 2 .... 3 19 8 4 j 221 20 75 .... 16 1 j 193 30 I 25 22 29 25 1 61 GRANDS TOTAUX PAR PROVINCES. 1 26 278 "ii' "23 1 8 52 21 155 1 55 0 44 5 24 291 4 20 5 3 27 15 64 8 5 2 92 2 1 22 43 14 14 7 3 1 78 38 45 28 10 1503 30 64 1 3 1307 84 42 76 118 51 1465 222 250 125 44 2078 171 158 3 88 : 838 672 450 351 335 80 2447 417 92 21 15 192 39 117 14 1 139 124 52 36 21 46 360 128 .38 10 7 120 47 86 6 1 69 41 30 19 41 25 259 60 30 4 3 80 46 24 6 ' 56 41 20 8 29 11 89 103 2 2 1 21 12 7 4 2 11 8 4 11 4 4 29 20 486 200 85 4390 a58 479 18 193 |2639 1040 6?9 523 601 223 5042 1056 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE III. SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. TABLEAU IIL CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. 174 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Province of Pki.nx-e Edward Island. King's. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- Com- [ tion mitted of a without fine. option. Sur Empri- option sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Prince. C9n- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings . . . Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against .... Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours. " without license Violation of Indian liquor law ...... Malicious injury to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity 42 42 Totals. 12 12 47i STATISTIQUE CRI MIX ELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 175 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Provinx'e DE l'Ile Dr Prixce-Edouard. Queen's. TOTA LS— TOTAU X . Sentence Con- %-ic- Con- vic- Op- Com- tions tion mitted De- tions Total of a fine. without option. ferred &c. Total Con- — — — Con- dam - Sur Empri- Re- dam- na- option sonnes mise, na- tions. sans option. etc. tions. M. IF. M. IF. Sentence. Op- Com- i tion mitted i De- of a without If erred fine, option. &c. I I Sur Empri- Re- option sonnes i mise, I sans I etc. I option. I OFFENSES. 44 2.3 15 3 243 340 22 .347 49 23 246 11 44 25 3 285 15 4lr399 22 401 49 25 288 11 11 I , . I Falsification de substances alimentaires. , .'Voies de fait. . Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. . Mepris de cour. , . iCruaute en vers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres . Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. II de chasse. Incorrigible. . Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. if^ bois, arbres, fruits, etc. . Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. 3 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. . V'ente de boissons durant les heuresdefendues . j H sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages.. . Dommages malicieux a la propriete. . Autres dommages a la propriete. . Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. . Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. II de la milice. Divers petits delits. j Contraventions aux lois municipales. . i Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. . Debts ayant rapport aux ehemins publics. . Xeglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. . Profanation du dimancde. Infractions aux lois des ehemins de fer. Delits contre le revenu de FEtat. . Infractions aux lois maritimes. . Delits ayant rappirt a la corvee. jMenaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. 1 1 Vagabondage. . i Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. . Totaux. 176 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Provinx'e ok Nova Scotia. . Annapolis. 1 Antigonish. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam. - na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. !F. M. IF. Adulteration of food . Assaults Breach of peace 4 4 Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible. Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours " ^vithout license 20 20 Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against ISIedical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts '■ Miscellaneous minor offences ]\Iunicipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against - Highways, offences relating to 2 1 2 Neglecting to support family 1 Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts "' Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass * Vagrancy Drunkenness ; 1.5 15 21 21 Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity 1 Totals 19 ... ' 19' 44 ' 43 1 STATI8TIQUE CRIMIXELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. PROViyCE HE LA NoUVELLE-ECOS.SE. Cape Breton. Colchester. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted Avithout option. Empri- sonnes sans De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M; !F. 1 "p""". 1 M. IF. Falsification de substances alimentaires. 50 2 52 11 4 2 1 12 1 ... 11 1 1 n Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 4 9 1 .. . 1 ■■ Incorrigible. 9, 2 ■ ■ Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durantlesheuresdefendues. 157 7 164 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent . " de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Xeglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famiUe. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits centre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Ex{X)sition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. Totaux. 4 4 1 1 2 a2 14 9. 14 2 2 7 4 3 1 9. 1 1 "4 "2 6 :;:. 28 4 11 1 32 1173 2 10 1 9 1165 2 2 1 82 G 87 1 10 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 8 9 1 • - • ■ 1475 27 1499 2 1 107 ml 1 4 « To pay damages — A payer les dommages: 17—12 178 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Provinck of Nov.\ Scotia — Continued. Cumberland. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tiou of a fine. Comi- mitted without option. Sur option Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. DiGBY. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- ' mitted De- without f erred option. I &c. Empri- 1 Re- sonnes sans option. mise, etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against . . Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c. . . " of timber, trees, fiuits, &c. . . . . Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours . " without license Violation of Indian liquor law. Malicious injury to property Other damage to property ... Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against, 19 16 .. Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly ■ • • Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity 20 16 1 121 125 Totals 248 10 251 36 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 179 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province de la S'ovvELhE-'EcossESmte. GUYSBOROUGH. Halifax. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentenc'e. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. - Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. 2 2 70 75 1 4 42 58 96 1 9 16 12 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 9 1 i 9 2 Perturbation de reunions religieuseset autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. "2 "2 Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. 35 15 50 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Ventede boissons durant les heures def endues 1 1 boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et 23 22 1 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent 1 2 106 5 5 7 4 1 2 44 Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. 5 ■4 67 5 5 7 6 2 1 8 1 2 8 4 1 3 Delits ayant rapjxjrt a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 1 1 26 10 14 22 "4 4 14 571 8 53 1 2 5 63 1 9 14 15 589 6 61 5 3 44 3 io 1 1 " 1 2 116 10.35 7 7 174 1,032 61 Totaux. 17-121 180 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Nova Scotia— Continued. Hants. Inverness. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mi.se, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise^ etc. M. IF. M. IF. 13 7 12 7 i 2 3 1 2 3 1 Breach of peace . . Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Liquor License Acts, oiTences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act . . . Selling liquor during prohibited hours . . . 2 2 10 10 Violation of Indian liquor law. . . . Other damage to property 1 1 3 3 Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . Exercising various callings without license. Health By-laws, offences against 1 1 Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Threats and abusive language Vagrancy Drunkenness 20 "l3 7 "io ' io Indecent exposure .... Insulting, obscene and jirofane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and 1 1 inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity Totals .55 46 fl 1<> 19 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 181 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province i>e la Nouvelle-Ecosse— -S'wiYc. King's. LUN'EXBt.RG. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFEXSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. '2 4 5 5 10 2 4 10 Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 1 1 ... 2 2 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecherie.*. " defendant le jeu. '•■ Incorrigible. 1 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 1 ... 15 2 17 ' ' sans licence. de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. serviteurs. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits aj^ant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concemant les pharmaciens. 2 2 1 1 ::::.:: ::.::: 1 1 .... Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietenient. Vagabondage. Ivresse. 1 1 . . . 1 1 8^ 32 35 1 35 1 Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et niesures. 3 3 55 54 1 60 3 62 1 Totaux. 182 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Nova Scotia — Continued, PiCTOU. Quekn's. Sentence. Sentence. OFFENCES. Con- Con- vic- vic- Op- Com- Op- Com- tions tion mitted De- tions tion mitted De- Total of a without ferre Total of a without ferred fine. option &c. fine. option. &c. Con- — — — Con- — — — dam - Sur Empri- Re- dam- Sur Empri- Re- na- option sonnes mise, na- option sonnes mise, tions. sans option. etc. tions. sans option. etc. M. IF. M. IF. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace ..... Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings.. . , Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny . " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against . . Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours. " without license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property . . Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences .... Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive languf ge Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure .... Insulting, obscene and profane language. Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals... 241 15 7 9 132 15 7 5 116 224 26 20 31 26 31 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE— 1 904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 183 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES .JUGES DE PAIX. Province de la Nouvelle-Ecosse— 57»7c. Richmond. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- [ Com- ! tion j mitted i De- of a without f erred fine. I option. Sur Empri- option sonnes j sans I option. &c. Re- mise, etc. Shelburne. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- I Com- tion mitted ' De- of a 'without f erred fine, option. ^e. M. IE, Sur j Ea)pri- option sonnes sans option. Re- mise, etc. OFFENSES. Falsification de substances alimentaires. Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d"armes illegal. Mepris de cour. ' Cruaute envers les animaux. Pertux'bation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissonsdurant les heures defendues " sans licence, contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. " de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la f amille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. ExiX)sition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 1 Totaux. 184 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Nova Scotia— Concluded. Province de la Nouvelle-Ecosse— /'ih. Victoria. Yarmouth. OFFENCES Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. |F. Adulteration of food Assaults 20 1 17 9 1 2 s 11 2 1 Carrving fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court ! . Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against 1 1 27 97 Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c , Liquor License Acts oflfences against . . Breach of Canada Temperance Act 1 1 43 1 35 9 Selling liquor during prohibited hours .... " without license 2 2 Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property .... ^ . . . 6 1 7 INIaster's and Servant's Acts, oflfences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-LawSj breaches of. . 2 2 Exercising various callings without license. Health By-laws, offences against Highwavs, offences relating to 2 2 Neglecting to support family Pharmacj' Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railwaj' Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " 5 .5 Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language 1 1 2 Trespass Vagrancy 2 18 1 "2 1 1 5 2 Drunkenness 11 1 2 Insulting, obscene and profane language . . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity Totals 2 ... 2 139 8 121 18 8 \8TATISTIQUE CRIMIXELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 185 TABLEAU III.— COXDAMNATIOXS SOMM AIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Provixce of New Brunswick. Province du Xoiveai -Brunswick. Albert. C.arleton. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. 1 Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. 1 1 1 1 Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunionsreligieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. '.'.'.'. :::x':. Incorrigible. i " 3 Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. ' ""l i'ii !!! 121 Infractions aux lois des licences de lx)is.sons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heures def endues. " sans licence. "k . de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. aerviteurs. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir avix besoins de la famille. Infrac. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens . Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritimes. .... Delits ayant rapport h la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. ... Vagabondage. ... 46 45 1 Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation* mentale. — 6 G 167 . .'. i 166 1 Totaux. 186 CRIMINAL S T A T I S T I C S — 1 9 0 4 . 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 I'ABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of New BRvy^wiCK— Continued. CH.\RLOTrE. Gloucester. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. |F. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. |F. 7 ' "7 1 1 Fisherj' Acts, offences against GamVjling Acts " 7 7 Breach of Canada Temperance Act 40 40 " without license Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistrj' Acts, offences against. 1 1 , Exercising various callings without license Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family .... Profanation of the Lord's Day ... Revenue Laws " Threats and abusive language 1 1 Trespass 6 93 5 93 1 Indecent exposure . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals 140 ... 139 1 17 .... 17 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 167 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province du Nolveau-Brunswick— 5«(7f. Kent. Northumberland. Sentence. Sentence. Con- vic- OFFENSES. Op- Com- vie- Op- Com- tions tion mitted De- tions tion mitted De- Total of a without fefted Total of a without ferred fine. option. &c. fine. option. &c. Con- — — — Con- — — — dam - Sur Empri- Re- dam- Sur Empri- Re- na- option sonnes mise, na- option sonnes mise, tions. sans option. etc. tions. sans option. etc. M. IF. M. |F. 1 6 .. 10 50 137 1 2 250 10 54 o 1 2 135 1 3 al 249 Falsification de substances alimentaires. Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute en vers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temjaerance du Canada. Vente de bois. durant les heures defendues. " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres donmiages a la propriete. 1; Infractions aux lois concemant les maitres et serviteurs. Infrac. aux lois concernant lamed, et les dent " de la milice. > Divers petits debts. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygriene publique Debts ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Inf. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. . Debts contre le revenu de I'Etat. . Infractions aux lois maritimes. . Debts aj'ant rapport a la corvee. . Menaces et langage injurieux. . Empietement. 1 Vagabondage, ilvresse. . Exposition indecente. . I Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons I de desordre. . ,Conduite dereglee. . Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. AUenation mentale. .Totaux. a Both jail and fine — La prison et I'amende. 188 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY BODICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province ok New BRVsawicK—Concludcrl. St. .John. ' Westmokel.\nd. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a Sne. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re raise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. !F. 52 88 2 44 33 10 5 1 24 22 2l 2 26 22 2 1 1 Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons .... 1 Cruelty to animals 4 4 1 3 1 3 Liquor License Acts, offences against 3 1 3 1 93 6 99 Selling liquor during prohibited hours 8 1 "i 8 2 4 3 1 Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts, offences against. 14 14 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to 14 1 "i 13 1 1 1 14 14 1 3 1 3 Railway Acts, offences against 15 1 13 "ii 14 1 7 1 ""e ' 2 ■ 8 2 8 2 Revenue Laws *' Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language -2 ""ll 60 840 2 39 15 857 12 1 35 21 1 371 2 13 1 378 2 13 Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. 21 19 1 1 16 20 21 1 i3 2 1 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against 3 2 5 1107 Totals 65 1052 33 87 577 17 589 5 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 189 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIOXS SOMMAIRES PAK MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Pkovixce du Nouveau-Brcxswick— i^iin. York. Totals of New Brunswick. Totanx du N. -Brunswick. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- Com- tion mitted De- of a without ferred fine. option. &c. Sur Empri- Re- option sonnes mise, sans etc. option. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted De- without ferred option. &c. Empri- Re- sonnes mise, sans etc. option. OFFENSES. 43 . 1.5 1 13' 2 140, 2 l'... 3 ... 2.57 8 10 42 16 10 134 1 3 245 i 117 74 3 18 3 348 27 1 85 1628 4 39 19 1 4 2527 97 24fi^ 111 69 2 18 3 357 24 1 33 1643 4 39 21 16 Falsification de substances alimentaires. Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuseset autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Ventede boissonsdurant les heures defendues. " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson avix Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et ser\'iteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. " de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pritiquant divers etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'Jiygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la f amille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits centre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. « Infractions aux lois des polds et mesures. Alienation mentale. 45 110 Totaux. 190 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.-SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Pkovin-ce of C^UEBEC. Arthabaska. Beauce. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. C9n- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentance. Op- 1 tion of a fine. Sur option. Com- mitted without option, j -- . 1 Empri - sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- j mitted De- without f erred option. &c. Empri- Re- sonnes mise, sans etc. option. 1 1 M. |F M. IF. 1 1 Contempt of court *' of dogs, birds, &c. . 1 1 Selling liquor during prohibited hours .... "58 "60 1 "l 1 " 1 1 INIunicipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . 1 1 ... " 5 5 11 11 1 1 Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly. Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. 67 Totals 13 12 1 3 69 i! : . STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 191 TABLEAU IIL— COXDAMi^ATrOXS SOMMATRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE Er AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Provixck DE Quebec. Beauharnois. Bedford. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Cot- vic- ons Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- ! mitted De- withoutjf erred option. &c. Empri- Re- sonnes ; mise, sans etc. option. M. IF. M. IF. 1 2 6 3 "i 2 7 3 4 ... 4 Voles de fait. 2 ... 1 1 Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 1 ... 1 2 2 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 6 1 7 '" 1 Incorrigible. 2 ... 1 8 7 1 Infractions aux 1 jis des licences de boissons . Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 12' 1 13 6 1 1 5' 1 . boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages maiicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. 1 1 ser^iteurs. Divers jjetits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygi^ne publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux be.soinsdela famille. Infrac. aux lois concemant les pharmaciens 2 1 2 1 3[... 2 1 :.:: ::: " 1 ... 1 i i Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. ""2 "'"7 5 1 8 ""3 1 Exjxjsition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. .... 1 .... 32 2 29 4 39 7 33 s' 5 Totaux. 192 CRIMINAL ST ATI STIC S— 19 Oi. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III. -SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Province of Quebec — Continued. Chicoutimi. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- '■ mitted De- without ferred option. ' &c. Empri- sonnes sans option. Re- mise, etc. GASPi;. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. M. IF, Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. Contemj)t of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against .... Breach of Canada Temperance Act. .. . Selling liquor during prohibited hours. " without license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous niinor offences Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of.. . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Setynen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent e.xposure Insulting, obscene and profane language . . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insani ty Totals 20 .. 19 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE— 1 90 4, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 193 TABLEAU III.-CONDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province de Qvebec— Suite. Iberville. JOLIETTE. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mi.se, etc. .M. IF. M. IF. • Falsification de substances alimentaires 5 5 1 1 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. ?, 2 Pertiu-bation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. Incorrigible. Larcin. 1 1 1 1 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propnete. Autres dommages a 1^ propriete. :;:: ... 1 1 serviteurs. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infraction.? aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la f amille. Infract, aux lois concemant les pharmaciens. 3 3 1 1 Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. 8 4 6 6 2 19 1 14 al 5 1. . Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 1 2 1 3 1 . . i — ;. . . 1 151 4 13 6 31 1 26 l' 5 Totaux. « Both jail and fine — La prison et I'amende. 17—13 194 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province OF Quebec —Continued. MONTMAGNY. Montreal. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. |F. M. IF. 1 578 12 22 '91 1 ] 611 12 18 17 Assaults . Breach of peace 3 2 1 4 2 41 1 4 Cruelty to animals ^ 105 13 1 3 1 "i 101 15 1 49 1 4 1 65 6 "22 16 6 ""'21 2 31 16 47 H2 64 6 isi 2 4 8 31 '17 70 94 6 "■■i75 4 1 23 Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against 2 86 37 3 1 77 38 12 Exercising various callings without license 6 6 6 2 1 • 3 267 4 72 1 243 4 12 8 57 17 3 1 "2 1 73 22 1207 2687 34 12 349 570 8 32 21 1,100 2,632 35 '" '267 243 5 ^3 Trespass . Vagrancy . . 1 1 1 249 382 2 Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. 206 44 2 267 2 411 38 2 9 6 554 53 2 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals 8 1 7 1 1 5927 1383 5,884 872 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 195 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Provin CE DE QuiBEC- -Suite. Ottawa. PONTIAC. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Siir option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. 16 16 19 5 5 Voies de fait. 19 Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunic ms religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. M defendant le jeu. 1 1 """l 1 4 4 '.'.'. Incorrigible. Larcin. ?i 3 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heuresdef endues 1 1 '}. 6 boisson aux Sauvages.. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres donmiages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. 5 1 1 "is Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de ])ourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. 13 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Emp'etenient. Vagabondagf. 4 "i 10 "i 4 4 8 151 3 3 1 1 A 7 1 1 ^4?, 1 .s Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. ?i 1 222 is' 234 1 11 1 12' Tntaux. Uh 196 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Qvy.bec— Continued. Quebec. Richelieu. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. "'3 1 7 39 1 6 37 50 127 6 3 1 50 128 6 1 2 Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . 2 2 2 2 . i 1 Disturbing religious and like meetings 1 2 2 1 2 6 2 Liquor License Acts, offences against 4 4 1 7 Selling liquor during prohibited hours. . . . 8 48 'si 8 79 5 4 1 2 7 4 1 Other damage to property . Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against o 8 5 8 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against 308 73 10 4 1 14 19 "i 327 73 10 4 1 5 10 Railway Acts, offences against 4 1 4 fll Statute Labour, offences relating to 21 i "22 "8 "5 ""12 58 309 4 7 2 1 1 "5 52 310 4 7 7 66 1 1 Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. 2 2 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against 1077 Totals 65 1120 7 isl 74 lol 78 1 6 a 1, b 3— Both jail and fine — La prison et I'aniende. STATISTIQUE CRIMI N ELLE — 1 9 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 197 TABLEAU III.-CONDAMNATIOXS SOMM AIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province de Quebec — Suite. RiMOCSKi. Saguenay. Con- vic- tions. Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF- M. IF. 48 93 49 82 11 12 . 11 Falsification de substances alimentaires. Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d 'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heures def endues " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois cone ernant les maitreset serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent . " de la milice. Divers i)etits delits. Coniraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famiUe. Inf rac. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens . Profanation du dimanche. Infractions aux lois des chemins de far. Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritinaes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infraction aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. Totaux. 198 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Quebec — Concluded. St. Francis. St. Francois. St. Hyacinthe. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferre &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. 1 7 1 8 8 1 6 1 9 7 Breach of peace 7 Disturbing religious and like meetings 24 24 Gambling Acts " "i 1 " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against .... "'34 "i 34 i Selling liquor during prohibited hours 1 10 "2 1 12 , Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against '"i 1 " 1 1 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against 14 " I 2 3 13 1 1 Profanation of the Lord's Dav Railway Acts, offences against Trespass 2 18 196 2 2 4 • 5 190 9 3 6 3 26 13 3 ... 16 9 11 4 2 Insulting, obscene and profane language. Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity . : 5 2 5 1 1 2 2 Totals 320 12 295 14 23 55 7 45 15 2 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 199 TABLEAU III.— DONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province de Qvebw— Fin. Terrebonne. Three Rivers. Trois-Rivieres. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. |F. ""2 3 1 2 3 1 4 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute en vers les animaux. 2 "2 2::::- .... ^ Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. Incorrigible. Larcin. 1 1 Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. 1 1 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de bois. durant les heures defendues. 53 2 55 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres donmiages ^ la propriete. 1 8 i 8 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. Divers petits deUts. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Inf. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. 1 2 1 2 _ 8 8 1 1 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits centre le revenu de I'Etat. 1 1 Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. 1 1 ?, 2 * 1 21 i 1 22 Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 1 4 1 4 15 12 3 102 6 106 2 Totaux. 200 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Ontario. Algoma and Manitoulix. Brant. OFFENCES. Cra- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. 1 44 6 12 "2 1 46 6 12 Assaults . . . 47 1 47 1 Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court . . 5 5 4 4 Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " 1 1 3 3 ' Game Laws " 8 5 2 1 8 Incorrigible. ... . . ... 5 1 1 Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c 2 1 " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act . . . Selling liquor during prohibited hours " without license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property 23 23 10 1 11 4 3 9 4 3 9 "1 "i '"2 Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, off ences against. Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " 5 23 4 5 23 4 30 7 1 31 7 Miscellaneous minor offences 40 1 6 "i ""41 1 6 Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . Exercising various callings without license. Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to 32 3 32 3 115 13 128 Neglecting to support family . Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day "5 ""5 Railway Acts, offences agains"t Revenue Laws " .... Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass 2 1 31 176 4 10 27 9 "4 1 '21 2 1 24 177 4 10 46 9 3 40 21 333 ' 3 7 2 40 3 339 21 1 Vagrancy Drunkenness 10 1 "l Indecent exposure .... Insulting, obscene and jirofane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly 9 33 "1 9 1 33 2 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity 1 1 2 Totals 469 30 479 15 .5 692 28 695 22 3 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 19 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 201 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. PrOVIN'CE n'ONTARIO. Bruce. Carleton. Sentence. Sentence. Con- vic- Con- vic- OFFENSES. Op- 1 Com- Op- 1 Com- tions tion mitted De- tions tion 1 mitted De- Total of a fine. without option. ferred &c. Total of a fine. wathout ferred option. ', &c. Con- — — Con- — — dam- Sur Empri- Re- dam- Sm- Empri- Re- na- option sonnes mise, na- option sonnes mise, tions. sans option. etc. tions. sans etc. option. M. IF. M. IF. IK. 11 26 .... 200 17 26 192' 151 44 7 1 12 4 29 33 254 8 12 2 38 7 796 94 154 51 7 1 12 4 21 18 281 10 23 17 42 18 840 24 . . . 'Falsification de substances alimentaires. , . . Voie.s de fait. Perturbation de la paix. . . .Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. . . . Cruaute envers les animaux. . Perturbation de reunions religieuseset autres. . . . Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de ohasse. . Incorrigible. . . . Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. . . . Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons . . . . Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. . . . Ventedeboissonsdurantlesheuresdefendues. " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. . . Doinmages malicieux a la propriete. . Autres dommages a la propriete. . . . Infractions aux lois eoncernant les maitres et serviteurs. . . . Inf. aux lois eoncernant la med. et les dent. " de la milice. . . Divers petits delits. . . . Contraventions aux lois municipales. . . . Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. . . Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. . . . i Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. lINeglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. . . Infract, aux lois eoncernant les phaimaciens. [Profanation du dimanche. 10 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. . . . Delits centre le revenu de I'Etat. . . . Infractions aux lois maritimes. . . . Delits ayant rapjxDrt a la corvee. . . 'Menaces et langage injurieux. 10 Empietement. 5 Vagabondage. 1 1 I Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 26 Totaux. J02 CRIMINAL S T A T I S T I C S — 1 9 0 4 . 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of Ontario — Continued. DCFFERIN. Elgin. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- 1 mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. 1 F- M. IF. Assaults . . 4 2 2 10 3 1 ]3 1 5 6 1 Gambling Acts " 1 i '* of dogs, birds, &c. . Liquor License Acts, offences against 1 1 9 1 10 6 1 6 1 "2 3 1 3 1 Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. 2 2 Militia Acts *' . . 1 11 4 2 20 1 9 4 1 19 Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . 5 5 5 1 1 Railway Acts, offences against . 4 2 2 30 23 7 Statute Labour, offences relating to. .* Threats and abusive language "i 1 Vagrancy 8 8 8 101 2 2 1 75 aH 1 28 0 5 Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses anc inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against 10 9 _ _ 1 11 '3 11 3 Totals . . 35 21 IC 4 234 12 ITSl • 9 59 a 3m, If, Destitute children, sent to aid society— Enfants delaisses, envoyes a la societe de secours. STATISTIQUE GRIM I N ELLE— 1 9 04 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 203 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province v'OyrARio— Suite. Essex. Froxtenac. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans De- f erred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. UJJUilJll. M. IF. 71 4 2 71 3 2 1 2 8 1 2 1 1 6 2 1 1 2 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 9, 4 4 1 1 10 1 1 Perturbation de reunions religieuseset autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. 1 in 7 " de chasse. Incorrigible. 1 1 "s "i '9 1 .58 "'3 i 1 61 11 3 4 "' 4 " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. n Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 9, " sans licence. 4 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. 4 1 2 1 2 serviteurs. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concemant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. P, 5 21 1 22 1 9 1 9 "2 '"2 1 1 5 12 ^ 2 2 191 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivre.'^se. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 3 4 "6 "5 "i 2 4 103 11 15 2 24 1 3 8 7 104 1 1 3 12 3 '3 5 "i 1 5 4 2 90 1 • 1 3 10 8 19 1 4 16 97 11 9 10 9 1 1 2 26 2 9 3 194 29 385 18 385 10 8 15 171 9 Totaux. 204 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Provinck of OtsTAiuo— Continued. Grky. Haldimand. OFFENCES Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. |F. Adulteration of food . Assaults . 31 4 29 4 2 13 2 13 2 Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court 1 1 1 1 "1 Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against 4 .S 4 3 1 Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c . . 1 1 " of timber, trees, fruits, &c "2 3 1 1 "2 1 "2 3 1 1 2 1 Liquor License Acts offences against .... Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours .... 16 1 16 1 " without license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property .... Master's and Servant's Acts, ofifences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences .... Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . Exercising various callings without license. 1.^ 15 6 1 6 1 Health By-laws, offences against ........ Highways, offences relating to 9 9 4 4 Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day " i "1 Railway Acts, offences against 13 " i 2 39 13 2 2 13 ■■'4 2 1 13 1 2 Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language 3 11 6 14 1 6 '3 2 "i 1 11 ""u 1 6 2 3 7 2 Trespass Vagrancy 38 i 1 Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language . . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly i 3 3 2 Insanity 1 1 Totals 162 1 122 39 2 82 7 74 11 4 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 205 TABLEAU III.-CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province u'OyiARio— Suite. Halton. Hastings. Cot- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tionst Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. 8 7 1 59 8 3 59 8 3 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers \es animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 3 4 3 4 "1 5 1 5 Incorrigible. 6 5 1 9, 2 20 1 4 20 1 21 1 4 20 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heures def endues. 1 1 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. 19 20 1 1 "27 11 " 2 i9 20 1 '""i4 2 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la raed. et les dent . 1 io 9 " i 1 Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Inf rac. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens . ?. 2 7 1 7 1 2 2 ""5 9 7 1 1 4 ' 2 25 6 29 136 1 8 "7 "3 "7 3 4 2 27 6 4 104 1 15 41 Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. ?, "i 1 11 9 ""2 ' ' "ii 1 1 27 10 14 2 11 33 3 41 2 474 2C. 19 2 r,4 1 4.sl 19 ?. 398 S3 Totaux. 206 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Province of OyrAmo— Continued. Huron. Kent. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com.- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. , 24 8 22 8 2 30 19 1 2 30 21 1 Breach of peace 2 2 4 1 4 1. ... 1 10 1 ::: 10 1 Larceny ^ 2 1 1 2 1 3 . ... 1 Liquor License Acts, offences against 26 2 28 35 3 38 Selling liquor during prohibited hours 6 5 1 7 5 2 2 1 Other damage to property > ... Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against 5 1 5 1 17 7 1 11 7 1 6 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings \Wthout license 33 1 33 1 28 6 1 22 1 23 6 1 22 al 5 Highways, offences relating to 7 7 "5 1 3 1 2 1 "i 1 1 1 17 1 9 10 4 4 5 70 6 22 3 8 2 1 "2 5 4 "'69 6 22 8 2 1 2 17 1 8 10 1 6 1 Indecent exposure. ... Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates the-reof. Loose, idle, disorderly 5 Totals 158 6 1.59 1 4' 318 10 302 12 14 a To pay $3 weekly — A payer $3 par semaine. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 904, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 207 TABLEAU III.— COXDAMN^ATIOXS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRAT3 DE POLICE ET AUTRES -JUGES DE PAIX. Province n'OsTAHio— Suite. Lambtox. Lanark. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- ons Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans De. ferred &c. Ee- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. "28 2 'so "28 12 '3 '36 12 1 Falsification de substances alimentaires. Voies de fait. 3 3 1 ""23 1 4 9 Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Me]3ris de cour. 1 "%h '2 1 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. 4 Q 7 10 ^ 1 Incorrigible. "15 . ... 14[ 1 33 33 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 7 ... 7 16 1 17 1 1 boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages maiicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concemant les maitres et serviteurs. 3 1 2 4 1 1 3 2 2 3 2 2 .... Divers petits debts. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Debts ayant rapport aux ehemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infrac. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens 20 ... 5 ... 20 5 2 9 a2 1 1 1 1 ; 9, 9 10 1 10 2 1 15 8 7 4 1 2 1 Infractions aux lois des ehemins de fer. Debts ayant rapjxjrt a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 2 6 3 2 ' " "i4 201 5 8 38 75 1 7 "3 3 '3 5 5 3 72 7 10 55 215 26 '27 17 38 5 3 ... ^ 11 2 13 12 2 2 2 13 2 1 2 22 '4 20 1 1 4 Totaux. 449 18 390 20 57 289 13' 241 1 47 14 a One to pay .S4 weekly and the other S2— Un a payer $4 par semaine et I'autre S2. 208 CRIMINAL STATISTIC S— 1 9 0 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III. -SUMMARY CONVICTIOJ^S BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Province of Ontario — Continued. Leeds and Grenville. Con- vic- tion& Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option M. IF. Com- I mitted j De- without f erred option. Empri- sonnes sans option. &c. Re- mise, etc. Lennox and Addington. C9n- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option M. IF. Com- [ mitted De- without ferred option. I &c. Empri- { Re- sonnes mise, sans I etc. option. 1 Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c . . . . " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act ... . . Selling liquor during prohibited hours " \vithout license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property . . Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of.. . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language . . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly . . , Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals. 32 18 23 2 9 18 141 2 24 51 433 24 18 1 9 3 142 2 27 4 52 42' al8 25 84 61 85 a 2ui. If. Neglected children, delivered to Children Aid Siciety — Enfants negliges, remis entre les mains de la Societe de secours. h To pay S2 weekly — A payer $2 par semaine. 8TATI8TIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 209 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGTSTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province d'Ontauio- Suite. Ltncolx. Middlesex. • Con- \dc- tions Total Con- dain- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. ' 1 43 9 3 1 4 "4 2 "'5 "41 9 3 1 4 '2 2 1 1 Falsification de substances alimentaires. 13 7 13 7 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 4 4 3 Cruaute envers les animaux. 3 "2 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. 24 i 24 i " defendant Ic jeu. ' ' de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chions, oiseaux, etc. 1 5 6 "28 4 6 '"28 1 5 10 "2 5 12 " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heures def endues. " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et 3 3 3 5 ... 3 2 "3 serviteurs. . Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent . " de la milice. 1 Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. 14 12 2 122 2 117 7 m 4 30 Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. ... Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. 3 3 1 I 3 14 ::. 2 14 1 Profanation du dimanche. 1 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. 1 Delits contre le reventl de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois niaritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. ?. "i 5 2 26 1 64 / 4 31 17 249 2 5 6 54 4 2 2 19 "'9 4 3 30 3 263 2 5 4 55 i 12 5 2 4 Menaces et langage injurieux. 26 7 59 6 1 Empie^ement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Rxposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. 3 8 3 4 1 1 4 Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 2 2 Alienation mentale. 13 221 220 7 7 624 47 603 17 51 Totaux. 17— U 210 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Province of Ontario — Continued. MUfcKOKA AND PaRRY SoUND. NlPLSSING. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF." Op- Com- tion mitted of a without fine. option. Sur Empri- option sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. M. IF. Op- Com- \ tion mitted De- of a without ferred fine, option. &c. Sur Empri- R«- optioni sonnes mise, I sans etc. option. Adulteration of food Assaults 1 jreach ol peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weaix)ns. Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings. . . Fishery Acts, offences against (Gambling Acts " Game laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against . . . . Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor diiring prohibited hours " without license Violation of Indian liquor law . Malicious injurj' to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against. Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Phaniiacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, olDscene and profane language. Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals 326 50 59 47 14 53 284 12 17 3 1 26 146 34 361 22 3 1 14 125 41 316 49 18 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 211 TABLEAU III.- -CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province d'Ontario — Suite. • Norfolk. NORTHUMBERL.'VKD AND Durham. Con- \ac- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. 1 Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. I Op- tion of a fine. .Sur option ' Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. i Empri- ' sonnes sans De- ferred .fee. Re- mise, etc. M. F. M. IF. ! 2 "35 2 35 6 1 2 3 27 5 2 1 27 4 1 2 1 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 4 3 1 4 4 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 1 1 1 8 's 1 Incorrigible. S 3 Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. 4 4 17 2 19 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 5 3 1 3 1 ' boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres serviteurs. 0 1 3 1 3 9 1 3 •■■' 1 6 "i 6 1 ■"2 ... ^ " de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. 8 30 1 4 7 1 27 1 4 . ■ . 7 3 1 9 ""1 ; ■■ 1 "2 ...1 1 :::::::; .... j i 2 10 6 28 101 2 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. [vresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant desmaisons de desordre. ZJonduite dereglee. [nfractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 4 1 1 1 1 "'26 4 2 12 4 1 87 2 11 2G 7 5 25 2 8 6: i 8 3 4 1 16 1 1 1 5 2 13 2I 2 4 1 120 96 8 20 292I s' 238 4ll 21 1 Totaux. 17-14^ 212 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. • Province of OsTARio—tontinucd. Ontario. Oxford. OFFENCES, Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- Nac- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. |F. M. !F. i "is 9 3 ' i ■■■l6 5 3 35 4 1 34 4 1 1 ;i Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons .... Cruelty to animals 1 1 39 39 1 1 2 1 "6 1 ""6 2 10 1 6 5 " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act "h "4 ■■'is Selling liquor during prohibited hours " without license 1 2 1 2 . ... "i 1 1 1 Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property 2 3 6 9 2 3 6 9 Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against 17 6 17 6 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against 18 3 17 3 1 20 6 16 6 4 Highways, offences relating to 23 23 17 17 Pharmacy Acts, offences against : Profanation of the Lord's Day 1 1 43 29 T 7 Threats and abusive language ' 18 6 44 1 7 63 i 25 3 6 6 83 116 2 13 4 4 16 87 1 13 2 37 11 1 2 Trespass 19 31 47 1 7 63 30 Drunkenness Xndecent exposure 18 Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. 39 1 2 "i 26 1 13 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity 1 1 3 Totals 290 256 26 8 457 17 330 59 85 8 T A T I S T I Q U E C R I M I N E L L E — 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 213 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Provixce d'Oxtario— -SuiYc. I Peel. Perth. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- ■ tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without opti(3n. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. |F. M. IE. upwuii. I 1 ii... ii 24 1 25 Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 3 1 3 1 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. 4 4 Incorrigible. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. 8... 8 9 6 6 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. ' 6 , 1 6 3 "2 1 8 3 de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la pi-opriete. Autres dommages h, la propriete. ?. 2 serviteurs. .... Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concemant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. 7 1 7 1 110 110 "4 4 al 2 ■ 1... "2 "5 5 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. 1 3 . "6 7 19 22 90 8 19 22 90 3 ... 6 •••! Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. IJonduite dereglee. [nfractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 1 1 14 4 31 "4 14 8 31 4 4 6 ':^'i:i 50 44 359 8 367 Totaux. a To pay §3 weekly— A payer S3 par seraaine. 2U CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES, Pkovince of Ontario— Continued. Peteuborough. PrESCOTT .^ND RfSSELL. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted, without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. !F. M. IF. Adulteration of food 1 "4 5 1 1 11 3 2 9 11 9 11 Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings 4 3 2 Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible. 1 3 1 1 3 i ....... 1 1 Liquor License Acts, ofiFences against n 10 1 4 4 10 5 10 5 1 1 . . . . Other damage to property. . , Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against 5 6 5 6 54 1 4 28 5 "i Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against 45 1 4 27 10 4 3 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 Neglecting to support family 2 2 Threats and abusive language. 5 2 37 63 1 4 1 2 "3 1 "3 "2 4 2 2 56 1 4 1 al 1 10 10 Trespass . Vagrancy 629 7 7 5 17 1 " " 16 6 Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity 1 1 1 4 1 .5 4 4 Totals 263 10 196 38 39 84 1 .77 6 2 a In default of sureties— A defaut de caution. b 2m. Neglected children, sent to Children's Aid Society — Enfants negliges, envoyes a la societe de secours. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190-t. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 315 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province d'Ontakio— 5'«iris de cour. Cniaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois'des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 3 3 2 2 3 12 3 12 Incorrigible. 4 2 2 1 1 4 4 Infractions aux I'jis des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. 7 3 17 4 7 24 4 3 " sans licence. 1 7 1 8 boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages maiicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. ' serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits aj'ant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infrac. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens 20 9 '"2 20 9 2 ::;:;;;■ 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 ! 1 1 1 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. 3 4 9 40 1 38 1 39 1 2 2 '2 1 2 4 6 5 40 1 40 29 1 1 ""1 «6 i 17 16 1 ■ ■ Fjxposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tf V.QKifQ»if of f.-^-.1lo>^l•aT^<• rloc inaiorino 1 2 '■ de desordre. 12 nnnHnife Hpr^io-Uja i [nfractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 1 1 \"::"'x. 1 " ■ 1 '1 39 ll 35 1 .5, 299 18 295I 8' 14' Totaux. a 3m., 2f. Both jail and fine— 3h., 2f. La prison et I'amende. 216 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III. -SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Pkovinx'E of OiiTARio— Continued. SiMCOE. STOR.MONT, DlNDAS Glengarry. 4ND OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. -r Empri - sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M, |F. 1 20 9 1 1 2 "3 1 21 8 1 1 2 Assaults 43 6 2 1 42 6 I i 2 Breach of peace Cruelty to animals 2 2 Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " 3 5 3 5 Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c 1 5 5 2 " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against 10 10 6 6 Selling liquor during prohibited hours. . . . " without license 3 4 2 3 4 2 15 4 2 1 16 4 Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property 2 Other damage to property ... Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " " 12 6 12 6 4 2 3 4 2 3 Miscellaneous minor offences . Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to 18 2 1 2 1 1 17 2 1 2 1 2 11 3 4 15 3 3 1 3 «1 Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " 4 4 2 2 Seamen Acts " Threats and abusive language 8 7 13 58 1 9 . 7 3 51 4 12 5 44 "2 3 12 " "43 1 Trespass . Vagrancy 9 3 1 4 6 1 Drunkenness Indecent exposure 1 Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly 10 3 11 3 5 4 1 11 11 Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity 1 1 3 1 4 Totals 230 7 211 14 12 174 11 166 9 10 a To pay $10 monthly — A payer $10 par mois. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 21' TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province ^'Ostaeio— Suite. Thunder Bay and Rainy River. Victoria. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. |F. 45 9 44 8 7 1 1 65 10 2 63 10 2 2 Voles de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d 'amies illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers ies animaux. Perturbation de reunionsreligieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 1 1 1 3 1 ■■■■.s 5 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 3 2 2 " ' de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. 4 3 1 2 7 "i 2 8 "2 ... ^ " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons . Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant Ies heures def endues. 7 "3 7 7 10 1 16 6 1 3 1 3 4 11 1 1 9, de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant Ies maitres et 17 1 . 7 7 6 1 1 serviteurs. 1 Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Inf rac. aux lois concernant Ies pharmaciens . Profanation du dimanche. ^0 20 14 1 3 4 13 1 3 4 ?. 2 "ii 4 '7 "is ""1 51 2 3 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 3 ii 4 "'5 131 G 2 3 36 394 1 22 172 55 i 6 19 2 5 1 ""28 193 4 4 13 "12 58 2 3 4 59 602 1 ii 7 19 45 58 25 21 4 4 4 3 1 4 957 161 836 35 247 238 2! 206 13 ' 21 Totaux. •218 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. Provinx'E of OyTARio— Continued. Waterloo. Welland. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. !F. M. IF. Adulteration of food "33 5 1 "i '■"'34 5 1 "46 15 "2 '39 13 9 Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . 2 Cruelty to animals 2 2 1 1 1 3 ""1 1 1 Gambling Acts " 3 1 5 1 ■ 3 1 1 Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c . . . "3 "3 2 Liquor License Acts, offences against 32 32 17 18 Selling liquor during prohibited hours 5 2 2 5 2 2 8 _ 3 8 3 Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against 5 1 5 1 29 2 5 2 24 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against 33 1 2 34 1 1 15 16 1 6 1 6 Highways, offences relating to 7 7 ...... Railway Acts, offences against 38 36 2 75 69 4 2 1 6 25 88 123 1 11 1 5 9 11 117 1 11 Threats and abusive language 2 10 38 17 ■"io 18 15 2 4 37 4 1 Trespass Vagrancy 12 14 6 2 40 Drunkenness 2 Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly 18 2 19 1 55 53 2i 197 5 158 1 43 1 683 51 1 Totals 310 5 285 16 14 9 499 142 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 219 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province d'Ont.\rio— 5«(7f. Wellington. Wentworth. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. » Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sounes sans option. De- ferr-ed &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. "' 18 ... 1 2 Falsification de substances alimeftaires. 18 1 76 2 1 2 2 9 83 2 1 2 2 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d 'amies illegal. 3 3 2' 1 Mepris de cour. Cruaute en vers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieiTseset autres 2 Infractions aux lois des pecherie.«. 6 6 " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. 1 '4 1 "31 6 ::: 3 3 30 16 1 17 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du 9. 2 1 2 1 2 Canada. Ventedeboissonsdurantlesheuresdef endues. ""3 " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative' a la vente de 2 21 ::: 2 18 boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et 1 1 1 1 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. ' ' la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois munici pales. 28 28 2 1 29 14.5 1 8 151 1 2 2 ... ll... Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. 29 . . . 4 4 Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la faniille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. 'i36 1 ""is 85 35 154 1 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritimes. "2 "" 2 1 "'32 • • 1 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. 3 1 1 194 66 55 342 3 5 2 2 7 13 195 67 55 352 7 1 1 "3 3 4 30 4 Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons 1 1 9 7 6 9 102 .n4 .54 95 de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 1 1 4 246 7 248 1 1203 59 1,218 7 37 Totaux. •220 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Province of OsTAmo— Concluded. Province d'Ontario— i^in. York. Con- vic- tions Op. tion Total of a fine. Con- dam - Sur na- tions. option M. !F. Sentence. Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Totals— Tot A Lx. C9n- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- I Com- I tion ' mitted De- of a ' without f erred fine, option. &c. Sur option Empri- sonnes sans option. Re- mise, etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. Contempt of court . Cruelty to animals Disturbing t-eligious and like meetings. . . . Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " ■Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny . " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against .... Breach of Canada Temperance Act . . Selling liquor during prohibited hours . . " without license Violation of Indian liquor law 236 19 124 3 2 16 3 70 Malicious injury to property .... Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . Exercising various callings without license. Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to supix)rt family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language 1917 2 1 3 1 1 134 43 4 Vagrancy ... Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and jirofane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity 6 307 182 902 5 5 27 862 Totals 5002 704 22 18 182 "i7 117 3 2 10 3 87 1537 3 1 3 1 1 71 26 3 2 248 130 1247 4 6 75 663 4534 76 9 1615 245 75 11 281 33 61 117 61 13 109 12 14 636 188 67 60 9 371 240 20 3 3 461 2988 82 36 414 22 2 167 576 16 7 362 683 1113 4996 64 1 340 28 136 233 2041 9 1 39 89 1083 i834e "37 16712 55 12 1559 243 69 11 266 28 59 111 57 204 73 300 232 30 1 2 2573 75 34 429 12 2 101 476 15 351 588 427 .5010 60 380 366 1750 6 15 5 2 84 4 5 2 1 1 528 10 2 15 594 94 4 2 41 19 841 1 130 10 2 15 6 2 6 4 39 60 80 1 36 101 225 361 3 4 44 343 4 48 2180 STATISTIQUE ORIMINELLE— 19()-t SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 221 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province of Manitoba. Province dd Manitoba. Central— Centre. Eastern— Est. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc' Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted De- without ferred option. &c. 1 Empri- Re- sonnes mise, sans etc. option. M. IF. M. IF. '"38 ""2 1 "13 " '6 Falsification de substances alimentaires. 39 "2 1 147 3 26 5 139 3 20 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. 5 5 11 "2 1 9 1 ""2 1 2 1 Cruaute en vers les animau.x. Perturbation de reunions religieuseset autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. 3 .... 3 2 ? Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseau.v, etc. 1 1 2 2 '27 "23 ■ "4 " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. 12 10 1 1 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons . Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons d urant les heures d ef endues. 17 13 2 6 34 170 1 1 "i 2 16 13 2 6 32 172 1 2 " sans licence. 31 4 32 2 1 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente '3 de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieu.x a la propriete. 13 13 23 Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concei'nant les maitres et ^3 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent. " de la milice. '446 9 55 130 "6 '3 ' 4i5 9 53 114 " " 'si " "5 16 Divers jietits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chem ins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les phaimaciens. Profanation du dimanche. 32 1 33 0 5 9 5 q 223 28 6 8 231 19 6 9 2 9 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits oontre le revenu de I'Etat. "3 '3 3 1 155 6 12 3 Infractions aux lois maritinies. "4 3 , . .. 1 '20 28 132 2089 12 4 61 138 80 "97 2 7 13 3 2019 10 2 150 123 -ii 4 "is 16 110 150 2 2 4 17 Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. 11 177 1 6 8 15 1 2 7 Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons 9 3 de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation nj en tale. 29 .3839 228 398 8 3G4 13 3616 45 406 Totaux. •2 -2 -2 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. - Province of Manitob.\ — Goneluded. Province du M.\nitoba— /"i/i. Western— OcEST. Totals— ToTAUX OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted De- without ferred option. &c. Empri- j Re- sonnes raise, sans etc. option. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri - sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. |F M. IF. Assaults 13 13 199 ?. 31 5 190 1 14 Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . 3 2 6 1« 2 '5 3 "6 14 1 3 ""6 2 1 Incorrigible . . "3 '3 " of dogs, birds, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against 1 1 39 1 34 1 5 Selling liquor during prohibited hours 2 11 ' i 2 12 :::::::. 19 24 33 6 49 199 1 1 1 4 "'2 2 18 25 34 6 48 201 1 2 2 1 Other damage to propertj' Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. Medical and Dentistry Acts " 2 6 1 3 6 3 Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . 11 1 ]0 2 483 14 62 142 223 58 6 8 '3 "'8 458 14 60 126 23i 46 6 33 Health By-laws, offences against 2 3 2 3 2 5 Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to supjiort family Pharmacy Acts, ofEences against 16 Railway Acts, offences against 28 27 1 10 "56 18 1 4 Threats and abusive language 4 4 28 31 145 2425 15 14 104 149 '2^ 80 214 3 14 16 5 ,2,328 12 12 310 135 14 ... 1 3 2 16 Vagrancy . . 2 159 2 4 34 8 ii4 1 1 154 2 4 148 9 112 159 Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly 2 2 4 17 Insanity 1 1 1 4535 355 1 Totals .... 298 119 406 5 6 4,386 79 425 STATISTIQUE CRIMIN ELLE — 1 9 04. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 223 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRAIS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Province of British Columbia. Province de la Colombie-Britannique. Cariboo. C9n- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Com- mitted without option. Sur option Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Victoria. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Op- Com- tion mitted of a fine. M. IF. without option. De- ferred &c. Sur Empri- Re- option sonnes mise, sans etc. option. OFFENSES. 13 14 14 3 15 48 9 258 6 23 48 2 265 6 12 2 506 24 505 15 |Falsification de substances alimentaires. 2 Voies de fait. . Perturbation de la paix. . . Port d'armes illegal. . . Mepris de cour. . Cruaute envers les animaux. . . Perturbation de reunions religieusesetautres . Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. . . Incorrigible. . . Larcin. Vol de chiens, aiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. 3 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. . Contraventions aux lois de temperance du I Canada. , jVente de bois. durant les heures defendues. " sans licence. . .Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. . . Dommages malicieux a la propriete. . . Autres dommages a la propriete. * . . 'infractions aux lois concemant les maitres et serviteurs. . . Inf. aux lois concernant lamed, et les dent. " de la milice. . . Divers petits debts. 2 Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique 1 Debts ayant rapport aux chemins publics. . . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. . . Inf. aux lois concemant les phannaciens. . Profanation du dimanche. . [infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Ij Debts contre le revenu de I'Etat. : Infractions aux lois maritimes. . . Debts ayant rapport a la corvee. . . 'Menaces et langage injurieux. . . Erapietement. 1 Vagabondage. . . Ilvresse. . . Exposition indecente. . . Langage insultant, obscene, profane. . Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. . Conduite dereglee. . . Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. . [Alienation mentale 10 Totaux. a In default of sureties — A defaut de caution. 224 CRIMINAL STATISTIC S— 1 9 0 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 T\BLE I[r.-3[JVIVI.\.RV CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Province of British Columbia— Co»icZ?wZcd. Province de la Colombie-Britannique — Fin. Westminster. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- Com- tion mitted of a without fine. option. Sur Empri- option sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Yale. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option M. IF. Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act ... — Selling liquor during prohibited hours. " without license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of.. . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to. Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to . Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy 119 1 52 20 11 Drunkenness Indecent expo.sure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly . Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity Totals . 190 704 23 121 1310 213 1220 117 20 19 738 4 7 129 77 107 2 3fi 4 103 23 34 220 1 5 27 200 435 364 1 330 7 207 1 5 356 709 a To pay .$4 weekly— A payer .$4 par semame. al 3 25 471 43 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 90 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 225 TABLEAU III.-CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. The Territories. Les Territoires. Alberta, Northern — Nord. Alberta, Southern — Sud. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &e. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. Falsification de substances alimentaires. 98 11 1 4 5 "i 100 10 1 4 8 i 3 ' 'l 53 58 6 1 49 49 5 1 5 2 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. 8 4 4 Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. 18 26 16 "25 "i 12 23 16 "is 6 3 ""s 3 2 5 "3 2 1 5 '2 1 1 ' "i 91 ' i 2 16 4 13 "2 3 14 19 1 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons . Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Ventede boissons durant lesheures defendues 5 2 "i 5 5 5 75 3 13 21 1 2 1 7 5 6 49 2 13 3 1 2 25 1 " "8 3 65 2 18 6 40 2 14 13 1 26 1 ■ "ii " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Doramages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. 24 1 18 " de la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infract, aux lois concernant les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. 58 1 1 57 1 1 3 1 1 51 5 4 3 48 5 4 3 2 1 1 4 1 1 9, 1 2 11 1 '2 10 2 2 12 7 1 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. [vresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. IJonduite dereglee. 5 11 ' 2 28 5 1 45 166 2 3 44 1 9 5 48 205 1 10 17 37 "'4 7 17 9 5 12 173 1 10 34 36 1 36 22 '4 17 72 200 2 4 25 45 a\ 2 2 16 1 1 ?,1 4 25 5 687 4 Totaux. 742 60 634 104 61 43 559 103 68 a Both jail and fine — La prison et I'amende. 17—15 226 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A, 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. The Territoeies— Concluded. Assiniboia, Eastern — Est. | Assiniboia, Western — Ouest. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted De- without , ferre option &c. Empri- sonnes sans option. Re- mise, etc. Cra- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. \F Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- I mitted De- without ferred option. &c. Empri- Re- sonnes mise, sans etc. option. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace ..... Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons . . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings.. . , . Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Iiarceny . . , " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against . . . . Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours . . " without license "Violation of Indian liquor law , 45 Malicious injurj^ to property Other damage to property . Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences re lating to Threats and abusive langut ge Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language Keeping, frequenting bawdj' houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against Insanity . . -. Totals 764 4 5 37 266 1 10 10 12 20 66 11 IS 4 2 15 246 1 10 11 12 al 14 650 46 31 9 22 105 258 3 10 20 14 86 805 46 26 9 22 40 217 1 9 45 6261 1 "2 26 1.54 18 71 in.« f^onfiscated — 750 peaux confisquees. b One, both jail and tine — Un, la prison et I'amende. STATISTIQUE CRIMI NE LLE — 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 227 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. Les Territoires— i^i'n. Saskatchewan. Totals of the Territories. Totaux des Tf-rritoires. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. ! 1 61 5 18 1 6o 19 3 1 361 137 31 6 30 15 3 1 1 363 123 26 5 27 13 lOi 7 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres Infraction.s aux lois des pecheries. It defendant le jeu. II de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. 3 1 . 7... 1 4 3 2 2 42 41 39 iio 3 44 74 15 12 176 7 68 164 5 9 1 178 17 16 13 1 1 21 122 1 1 "5 "5 11 "i 1 32 37 37 "'88 3 44 67 15 19 103 4 68 77 6 7 10 4 2 "27 4 ... 4 ... ' IG .v. 1 ... 4 3 ' 14 1 2 14 4 1 4 ""is 7 1 1 ... ^ ""2 2 16 2 4 ... 1 ... 4 6 1 12 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Ventede boissons durant les heuresdef endues ir sans licence. 9 1 1 ... lo .. 74 2 "2 io I 85 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Saiivages.. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. 26 ... .. . ] 19 1 . . 2 1 7 8 Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits aj'ant rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de jfourvoir aux besoins de la famille. 10 ... 10 3 2 4 2i 165 3 ... 17 16 12 2 .. 4 ... ] 1 1 ... ' i 1 2i 84 1 1 5 ... 5 3 Profanation du dimanche. 5 . . . 1 35 4 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits centre le revenu de I'Etat 1 ... 1 Debts ayant rapjxirt a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Lang;age insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. 1 ... 1 ... 143 "S 6 ... ""i 4 125 6 3 6 3 3 6 1 "26 28 34 269 1072 13 37 67 60 "63 "6 29 "2 79 "2.3 27 31 116 927 11 35 140 54 3 143 119 2 1 ""I6 55 3 ... 2 2 4 5 3 ... 3 4 6 2 "•so; "4 Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 3 1 391 25 341 25 50 3389 192 2,810 432 339: Totaux. 17- -151 228 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III, —SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. Yukon. Cot- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tioQS. M. IF. Sentence. Op- Com- tion mitted of a without fine. option. Sur Empri- option sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. GRAND TOTALS BY PROVINCES. Prince Edward Island. Ilf, du Prince-Edouakd. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam - na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- Com- tion mitted of a without fine. option.' Sur Empri- option sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, ofifences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws ^ " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts offences against . . . Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours . " without license Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-Laws, breaches of. . Exercising various callings without license. Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusjve language Trespass Vagrancy . Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language . . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity Totals . 18 12 39 6 220 22 481 62 30 19 «6 2 "i "3 165 353 15 24 44 3 285 175 399 22 15 49 288 "2 11 406 11 a Two, both jail and fine — Deux, la prison et I'amende, STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 . SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 229 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. GRANDS TOTAUX PAR PROVINCES. Nova Scotia. NOUVELLE-ECOSSE. New Brunswick. Nouveau-Bruxswick. Con- vic- tions. Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted De- without f erred option. &c. Empri- Re- sonnes mise, sans etc. option. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. Falsification de substances alimentaires. 241 173 8 9 44 "i 227 190 8 3 10 13 28 1 1 11 22 16 117 74 3 8 11 5 2 "i 111 69 2 " '9 11 11 7 1 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. 3 10 Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. 1? Perturbation de reunions religieuses et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. ?,H 1 " defendant le jeu. 18 18 . " de chasse. Incorrigible. Larcin. Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. U 15 11 "7 6 ""64 234 1 61 49 ■"3 348 8 4 "i 10 "i 3 357 8 5 1 1 " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons . 234 1 11 Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heures defendues .^4 " sans licence. Contravention a la loi relative a la vente 4 r,8 "i 4 65 ■ 4 4 17 1 3 •17 1 de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommapres a la propriete. 1 Infractions aux lois cone ernant les maitreset 1 5 "4 1 ' "'99 9 8 25 6 44 ' 1 2 1 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concernant la med. et les dent . 1 " de la milice. ? Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois municipales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. 139 9 8 M4 2 2 13 1 "i 44 2 2 14 1 ?lfi Delits ayaut rapport aux chemins publics. Neglig. de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Infrac. aux lois concernant les pharmaciens . 5 3 1 1 2 13 Profanation du dimanche. 17 4 23 4 14 22 3 1 i 7 1 6 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits contre le revenu de I'Etat. 9 6 3 Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapiX)rt a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. 40 8 15 ii 87 1 9 15 3 33 8l - . 22 5 29 i 2 27 1 85 1628 4 39 19 3 3 '4 48 "2 16 24 1 33 1643 4 .39 21 3 6 55 2257 11 53 2262 9 84 9 21 8 53 3 ic 16 1 40 26 76 4 20 is 2 1 Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infraction aux lois des ix)ids et mesures. Alienation mentale. 3 2 5 239 3580 3563 144 112 2527 97 2469 45 110 Totaux. 230 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. GRAND TOTALS BY PROVINCES. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. M. IF. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. Contempt of court Cruelty to animals . . Disturbing religious and like meetings. . . . Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " . Game Laws " .... Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c. Liquor License Acts, offences against ... Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours . " without license Violation of Indian liquor law. Malicious injury to property Other damage to property ... Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family Pharmacy Acts, oif ences against Profanation of the Lord's Day .... Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure. Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity Totals 4 706 221 29 1 111 45 8 72 15 90 299 198 23 430 117 13 10 8 14 282 5 84 101 31 1372 3404 43 12 209 54 2 4 742 216 25 1 107 47 9 57 16 18 102 101 368 8 18 193 20 428 11 13 10 3 5 258 4 14 59 32 1,221 3,345 43 13 425 48 2 17 255 251 6 11 8142 1520 8,087 17 56 1 269 390 9 1615 245 75 11 281 :. 33 61 117 61 13 109 12 14 636 55 188 67 60 9 371 240 20 3 3 2988 82 36 414 22 2 167 576 16 54 7 362 683 1113 4996 64 340 136 2041 9 39 625 950 38346 1437 16,762 12 l,5ii9 243 69 11 266 28 59 111 57 687 204 73 55 300 232 .30 1 2 2,573 75 34 429 12 2 101 476 15 351 588 42' 5,010 60 380 366 1,750 6 15 2 15 594 94 4 2 41 19 841 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 231 TABLEAU III.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES PAR MAGISTRATS DE POLICE ET AUTRES JUGES DE PAIX. GRANDS TOTAUX PAR PROVINCES. 1 British Columbia. Manitoba. — Colombie-Britannique. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- 'tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. OFFENSES. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. |F. 5 "190 3 24 199 8 14 108 5 35 1 13'--. 96 29 13 .... 4 17 3 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. Perturbation de reunionsreligieuseset autree Infractions aux lois des pecherie.«. " defendant le jeu. " de chasse. ;^i 1 6 1 1 1 3 16 14 1 2 1 13 ... 5 5 3 6 190 11 183 10 7 1 3 Incorrigible. Larcin. 6 8 5 3 " 3 " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. 39 1 34 1 5 6 3 Infractions aux lois des licences de boissons. Contraventions aux lois de temperance du Canada. Vente de boissons durant les heures def endues. 19 1 1 4 "2 2 18 25 34 6 48 201 1 2 2 1 4 'ii5 2 24 "i 7 ' i 4 1 110 1 24 38 6 10 1 2 1 Contravention a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concemant les maltres et 49 199 3 1 serviteurs. Inf. aux lois concemant la med. et les dent . " la milice. Divers petits delits. Contraventions aux lois munici pales. Pratiquant divers etats sans licence. Infractions aux lois sur I'hygiene publique. Delits ayant rapport aux chemins publics . Neglig. de pourvoir a\ix besoins de la famiUe. Infract, aux lois concemant les pharmacietis. Profanation du dimanche. 483 14 8 "3 458 14 60 126 33 "5 16 74 4 32 67 3 1 5 "1 72 4 28 67 1 1 7 62 142 4 1 2 9.?;?. 8 231 46 6 .58 6 2 10 13 13 24 8 11 5 5 5 2 14 Infractions aux lois des chemins de fer. Delits centre le revenu de I'Etat. Infractions aux lois maritimes. Delits ayant rapix)rt a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empietement. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene, profane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maison.?. de desordre. Conduite dereglee. Infractions aux lois des poids et mesures. 28 31 "i 22 80 3 14 16 5 2,328 12 12 310 135 50 18 1 4 14 16 112 15!) 2 2 4 17 5 2 1 2 145 2425 15 14 104 149 233 1183 15 12 53 16 105 i 460 28 1,211 11 12 497 110 16 4 9 111 61 i 7 4 ... 4 1 1 ...... 1 1535 355 4,386 79 425 2265 604 2,450 167 252 Totaux. 232 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE III.— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES, GRAND TOTALS BY PROVINCES. GRANDS TOTAUX PAR PROVINCES. The Territories. Les Territoire-s. Ydkon. OFFENCES. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Con- vic- tions Total Con- dam- na- tions. Sentence. Op- tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De-* ■erred &c. Re- mise, etc. Op. tion of a fine. Sur option Com- mitted without option. Empri- sonnes sans option. De- ferred &c. Re- mise, etc. M. IF. M. IF. Assaults Breach of peace . . Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons. . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " 361 137 31 6 30 '42 41 39 15 3 1 1 3G3 123 26 5 27 " "32 37 37 16 4 ■' ■ 3 13 7 2 2 "10 4 2 38 17 6 2 2 30 7 2 10 12 4 3 1 2 38 1 14 1 " 24 110 3 44 74 5 "5 88 3 44 67 27 4 3 1 Liquor License Acts, offences against 12 18 6 19 1 4 Selling liquor during prohibited hours 15 12 176 7 68 164 5 9 1 178 17 16 13 1 1 21 122 1 1 "7 11 "i 1 "2 i 15 19 103 4 68 77 6 165 17 16 12 "1 21 84 1 1 9 2 9 8 6 74 2 2 10 1 1 85 1.2 Malicious injury to property . ; Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against 4 43 "3 3 42 1 4 2 1 n 1 ""' 8 Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of . . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against - 39 "5 3 20 22 3 2 Neglecting to support family "3 "" 2 1 35 4 1 1 Threats and abusive language 28 34 269 1072 13 37 67 60 "6 29 "2 79 27 31 116 927 11 35 140 54 3 143 119 2 2 4 6 1 4 3 1 Trespass . Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses anc inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly . . Weights-and Measures Acts, offences against 16 55 "" 2 2 6 220 1 7 5 22 165 70 2 10 10 2 11 9 1 3 63 23 86 7 1 8 Totals 3389 |l92 2,81o' 432 339 481 62 353 15 175 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 233 TABLE III— SUMMARY CONVICTIONS BY POLICE MAGISTRATES AND OTHER JUSTICES. OFFENCES. GRAND TOTALS— GRANDS TOTAUX. Canada. Contictions. Total. Condainnations. M. Sextence. Committed Option of a without fine. option. Sur oprtion. Emprison- nes sans option. Deferred &c. Remise etc. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying firearms and unlawful weapons.. . . Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against. Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Incorrigible Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours. . . . " without licCTise Violation of Indian liquor law Malicious injury to property Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against Medical and Dentistry Acts, offences against Militia Acts " Miscellaneous minor offences Municipal Acts and By-laws, breaches of. . . Exercising various callings without license Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to supix)rt family Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane language. . Keeping, frequenting bawdj' houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights and Measures Acts, offences against. Insanity Totals 13 3,394 908 196 23 474 109 139 464 148 13 271 16 60 911 626 325 460 404 32 801 670 31 13 6 4,400 245 174 685 39 21 412 1,091 46 134 7 599 788 3,281 17,470 165 532 594 2,346 15 113 43,664 4 217 70 1 2 16 3,327 883 169 22 445 106 128 408 142 101 36 28 103 24 1 36 (3 11 162 4 3 19 5 1 13 60 24 566 1,425 12 61 1,390 83 1 3.T 207 16 52 979 640 351 .561 318 26 720 572 42 8 2 3.884 238 164 684 22' 11 355 907 41 28 7 518 676 1,883 17,179 150 577 1,779 2,031 12 20 32 9 1 5 15 19 19 2 1 .52 1 70 2 82 3 18 1,180 565 20 4 92 31 4,528 41,286 2,359 1 264 63 19 2 26 8 12 57 8 14 3 2 1 13 2 117 98 3 3 626 11 13 20 15 11 69 116 3 24 las 118 784 1,151 7 12 113 367 4 148 4,547 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE lY. NUMBER OF PERSONS FINED AND AMOUNTS OF FINES. TABLEAU IV. NOMBRE DE PERSONNES MISES A L' AMENDE ET MONT ANTS DES AMENDES. 236 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE IV. -NUMBER OF PERSONS FINED AND AMOUNTS OF FINES. Princk Edwahd Island. Ilk du Peince-Edohaed. Nova Scotia. NonVELLK-EcOSSE. OFFENCES. 1 No. of per- sons fined. Nom- brede per- sonnes mises kl'a- mende Amount of fines, costs or damages. Montant des amendes, frais ou dommages. No. of pers. eom. to jail in defa'lt to pay fines. Nomb. de per. mises en pri- son ^ d6faut de payer I'am. No. of per- sons fined. Nom- brede per- sonnes mises ^I'a- mende Amount of fines, costs or damages. Montant des amendes, frais ou dommages. No. of pers. com. to jail in defa'lt to pay fines. Nomb. deper. ' Total am'nt. Mon- tant total. Paid. Pay^. Not paid. N^n pay6. Total am'at. Mon- tant total. Paid. Paj-^. Not paid- N7n pay6. en pri- son a d^faut de payer I'am. S $ S $ •S ' 261 191 Assaults 9 3 13 7 9 7 4 3 227 ... . 190 1,615 932 134 42 85 61 J, 039 40 1,354 741 134 42 75 61 1,03'J 40 27 34 Carrying fire-arms & unlawf . weapons Contempt of court / . . 8 3 10 13 28 1 2 2 6 15 12 75 '12 75 15 10 1 Disturbing religious & like meetings. Fishpry Acts, offences against Gambling Acts " Larceny " of dogs, birds, etc 6 ""64 234 1 61 47 1^965 12,991 20 3,743 47 1^890 10,478 20 3,213 53 ■"75 2,513 '530 20 72 " of timber, trees, fruits, &c. . . Liquor License Acts, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act . . Selling liquor during prohib'd hours 11 without license " '2 49 6,300 3,100 3,200 24 39 2 4 65 1 ""99 9 8 25 6 73 1 2 " "25 ' "l 4 4 310| 238 11 Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against. Medical & Dent'y Acts, off. against . . Militia Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences Munic. Acts & By-laws, breaches of . . Exercis'g various callings vvith't lie. Health By-laws, offences against. . . Highways, offences relating to. . . . Neglecting to support family 25 "'sii 41 54 71 105 25 "283 ' 41 34 65 65 ""28 "20 6 40 "235 8 '41 ""8 "194 ' 9 7 i 2 2 2 13 10 37 10 28 Railway Acts, offences £^ainst 9 4 1 5 5 '"l7 6 37 37 ""i5 1 Threats and abusive language Trespass 5 32 33 8 53 2,262 9 84 9 21 55 8 815 7,763 167 47 8 289 6,519 7 8 "526 1,244 160 92 165 7 2 "i9 Drunkenness 288 2,772 633 2,139 124 i 349 6 Insulting, obscene & prof, language Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose idle, disorderly 2 11 30 40 10 7 20 256 164 325 160 73 66 32 4 33 9 2 Weights & Meas. Acts, offenc. against Totals 406 9,548 3,928 5,620 171 3,563 |33,250 27,273 5,977 547 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 9 04 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 237 TABLEAU IV.- -NOMBRE DE PERSONXES MISES A L'AMENDE ET MONTANTS DES AMENDES. New BEnNSwiCK. — Quebec. Nouveau-Brunswick. No. of No. of Amount of per. Amount of pers. No. of fines, costs or com. 10 No. of fines, costs or com. to l)er- damages jail in per- damages. jail in sons — defa'it sons — defa'it fined. Montant des amende?. to pay fines. fined. Montant des amendes, to pay fines. OFFENSES. — frais ou — — frais ou dommages. Nomb. dommages. Nomb. Nom- brede per- sonaes de per. Nom- brede per- sonnes de per. Total Paid, Not paid. en pri- son a Total Paid. Not paid. en pri- son k mises am'nt. d6faut mises am'nt. d6faut kl'a- mende Mon- tant total. Pay^. Non pay6. de payer I'am. ^I'a- mende Mon- tant total. Pay6. Non pay6. de payer ram. S S 8 S { s -s ' '597 3 4 742 47 1 47 4,773 3,069 ij04 ""56 Falsification de siibst. aliinentaires. 11] 1,190 593 Voies de fait. 69 870 406 464 16 216 1,347 612 735 57 Perturbation de la paix. 9 12 12 25 228, 140 88 8 Port d'armes illegal. 1 8 8 Mepris de cour. Cruaute envers les animaux. ' 9 i22 122 107 464 418 46 6 11 76 76 47 9 250 192 98 93 58 5 5 Perturb, de reunions relig. et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jea. 57 1,025' 965 60 is 995 710 285 1 16 3721 .372 " de chasse. 26 1 142' 81 61 7 9 1 Larcin. 7 Vol de chiens, oiseaux, etc. " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. 3 20 20 102 3,988 3,933 55 Infrac. aux lois des lie. de boissons. 357 18,547 18,1>'6 361 6 Contravention aux lois de tempe- rance du Canada. 8 700 700 101 3,405 3,322 83 1 Vente de boiss. dur. les heures def. 0 240 90 150 368 16,465 15,265 1,200 7 " sans licence. ... 8 190 190 Contravention a la loi ralative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. 3 60 60 2 Dommages malicieux a la propriete. 17 101 65 36 193 i,099 679 420 61 Autre s dommages a la projiriete. 20 155 140 15 1 Infractions aux lois concernant les maitres et serviteurs. 4 220 220 Inf. aux lois cone, la med.et les dents. Infractions aux lois de la milice. Divers petits debts. Contravention aux lois municipales. 44 277 204 73 i 428 1,4.32 1,303 129 7 2 15 25 15 20 117 13 600} 580 27 27 20 1 Pratiq. divers etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene pub. Debts ayant rap. aux cheni. pub. 2 5 14 59 51 8 1 10 83 57 26 . 2 3 58 58 3 Negligence de pourvoii- aux besoins de la famille. 5 125 125 Inf. aux lois cone, les pharmaciens. Profanation du dimanche. 22 98 53 45 258 1,357 161 1,196 8 Infrac. aux lois des chemins de fer. 3 27 27 4 350 350 Debts centre le revenu de I'Etat. 1 3 3 14 22 22 Debts ayant rapiwrt a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. 24 128 80 48 7 59 151 1.37 14 1 10 10 32 92; 32 60 Empietejient. 33 329 77 252 18 1,221 7,334! 2,689 4,645 558 Vagabondage. 1,643 7,836 4,255 3,.581 481 3,345 13,792' 5,011 8,781 l,6lr, Ivresse. 4 16 6 10 1 43 703 355 348 21 Exjjosition indecente. 39 204 106 98 11 13 123 96 27 1 Langageinsultant, obscene et profane. 21 1,060 120 940 15 425 12,834 8,709 4,125 76 Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordre. 3 12 12 48 2 266 24 205 24 61 9 Conduite dereglee. luf. aux lois des poids et mesures. 2,469 33,032 26,009 7,023 563 8,087 7.5,656 49,629 24,027 2,514 Totaux 238 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE IV. -NUMBER OF PERSONS FINED AND AMOUNTS OF FINES. OFFENCES. Ontabio. No. of per- sons fined. Nom- brede per- sonnes mises mende Amount of fines, costs or damages. Montant desamendes, frais on dom mages. Manitoba. Total am'nt. Mon- tant total. Paid. Pay^. Not paid. Non pay6. I No. of I pers. com. to No. of jail in per- defa'lt sons to pay fined. , fine. I ! iNomb. jdeper. Nom- I mises brede en pri- per- son ^ sonnes d^faut mises de L^l'a- I payer mende I I'am. Amount of fines, costs or damages. Montant des amendes, frais ou dommages. Tot«l I Paid. am nt. Mon- tant I Pay6. total. Not paid. Non pay6. 1 No. of pers. com. to jail in defant to pay fine. Nomb. deper. mises en pri- son a d^faut de payer I'am. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace .... Carrying fire-arms & unlawf. weapons Contempt of court Cruelty to animals.. .... Disturb 'g religious & like meetings. . Fishery Acts, ofifences against Gambling Acts " Game Laws " Larceny " of dogs, birds, &c " of timber, trees, fruits, &c, Liquor License Acts, ofifences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act % 12 • 188 ,559 7,069 243 1,285 (39 732 11 45 266 1,322 28 90 59 752 111 1,394 57 1,161 T6 318 12 24 8 29 687 15,294 118 6,043 994 540 33 1,247 90 702 1,209 1,111 284 17 24 14,670 Selling liq. during prohib'd hours . . " without license Violation of Indians liquor law.. . . Malicious injury to jDroperty Other damage to property Master's and Servant's Acts, ofifen- ces against. Medical & Dent'y Acts, off. against. . . Militia Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences Munic. Acts & By-laws, breaches of. . . Exerc'g variou.s callings with't lie. . Health By-laws, offences against. Highways, offences relating to . . . Neglecting to support family 204 4,989 73 3,258 55 1,533 Pharmacy Acts, offences against .... Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws " Seamen Acts " Statute Labour, offences relating to . . Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness . Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene & prof, language Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof. Loose, idle, disorderly Weights & Meas. Acts, offen. against. 8 .300 232 30 1 2 2,573 75 34 429 12 2 101 476 15 4,945 3,054 1,252 195 145 1,538 1,207 2,900 2,768 7 351 588 427 900 7 2 7,644 610 169 1,023 125 40 350 1,563 147 34 1,316 1,666 2,624 5,010,17,568 60 591 380 1,220 366 5,238 1,750; 5,762 6 297 720 7 2 6,933 503 155 969 70 40 348 850 147 34 1,212 950 879 8,972 377 1,082 4,415 4,480 277 70 1,026 291 192 12 75 50 185 50 34 7 5 624 44 204 281 50 331 132 180 711 107 14 54 55 2 713 Totf>.ls 16,762 93,012 73,875 19,137 2,472 4,386 33,553130,421 104 716 1,745 8,596 214 138 823 1,282 20 69 IBS 28 192 268 1,546 9 13 39 60 190 3 24 1,482 15 296 34 541 18 1,069 25 2,505 34! 464 I 6' 156 48; 262 201 3,812 52 458 14 60 126 231 46 6 14 16 5 2,328 12 12 310 135 2,108 57 267 484 526 329 41 130 100 79 10,665 118 128 6,823 796 1,342 15 200 491 1,069 2,505 412 131 227 3,812 2,108 57 267 484 526 211 41 130 71 17 8,285 118 12H 6,796 742 140 12 50 52 52 118 29 62 ,380 10 14 3 2 475 3,132 .521 - STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1 9 0 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 239 TABLEAU IV.— NOMBRE DE PERSONNES MISES A L'AMENDE ET MONT ANTS DES AMENDES. British Columbia. Colombie-Britanniqub. N.-W. Territories and Yukon. Ter. du Nord-Ouest et le Yukon. No. of per- sons fined. "~ Nom- brede per- sonne mises ^I'a- mende Amount of fines, costs or damages. Montant des amendes, frais ou dommages. No. of pers. com. to No. of jail in per- defa'It sons to pay fined. fine. Nooib. de per. Nom- mises brede en pri- per- son a sonnes defaut mises de a, I'a- payer mende I'am. Amount fines, cost damage Montan des ameno frais ou dommag< Total Paid, am nt. Mon- tant Pay6. total. of i or t es, 3S. No. of pers. com .to jail in defa'lt to pay fine. Xomb. de per. mises en pri- son ^ d6fant de payer I'am. OFFENSES. Total am'nt. Mon- tant total Paid. Pay6. Not paid. N^n pay6. Not paid. Xon pay6. s •S 1^669 202 160 "147 S ■""78 20 65 "25 5 3 4 i 393 130 28 5 28 s " 2", 438 620 315 24 204 % " 2^381 620 262 24 204 s 1 _ 96 29 13 9 1,087 222 225 ■ '172 57 "53 2 " " 3 Voies de fait. Perturbation de la paix. Port d'armes illegal. Mepris de cour. Perturb, de reunions relig. et autres. Infractions aux lois des pecheries. " defendant le jeu. 32 51 38 91 3 44 86 211 1,441 544 786 11 166 3,131 211 1,441 544 776 11 166 2,951 i83 10 4,407 458 13 "iso 3,492 383 8 '150 9i5 23 75 1 5 1 10 1 Larcin. 3 "iso 4 " bois, arbres, fruits, etc. Contravention aux lois de tempe- rance du Canada. Vente de boiss. dur. les heures def. 4 1 30 50 4,993 25 157 30 50 1,551 25 143 15 28 111 4 71 119 6 7 658 1,729 3,340 183 568 5,725 75 38 658 1,579 2,648 183 563 5,700 75 93 ' " 'i50 692 1 9 110 1 3,442 63 Contraven. a la loi relative a la vente de boisson aux Sauvages. Dommages malicieux a la propriete. Autres dommages a la propriete. Infractions aux lois concemant les maitres et serviteurs. 24 14 2 5 25 1 1 15 1 ' 423 50 139 362 20 25 ' "58 324 91 Divers petits delits. Contravent. aux lois municipales. Pratiq. divers etats sans licence. Inf. aux lois sur I'hygiene p.ibl. Delits ayant rap. aux chem. pub. Negligence de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille. Inf. aux lois cone, les pharmaciens. 72 4 28 418 30 127 330 20 25 ""58 210 11 5 20 12 32 1 1 2 4 185 17 19 12 3 21 84 2 1 2,005 340 123 49 72 87 377 20 100 1,980 340 123 49 72 87 352 20 ICO 25 i 67 1 1 8 25 1 11 U4 80 2 1 5 Infractions aux lois niaritimes. Delits ayant rapport a la corvee. Menaces et langage injurieux. Empieteraent. Vagabondage. Ivresse. Exposition indecente. Langage insultant, obscene etprofane. Tenant, habitant et frequentant des maisons de desordi-e. Conduite dereglee. Inf. aux lois des poids et mesures. 2 " "28 1,211 11 12 497 ■ 4 10 ' 556 6,274 29? 80 »,8G(I '41 5 "436 4,631 197 70 9,824 "41 5 ""120 1,643 100 10 42 1 8 267 5 2 1 30 31 116 1,092 11 35 151 63 193 98 689 5,714 66 241 2,125 293 193 98 500 5,518 66 231 2,125 248 "l89 19(1 10 45 26 25 1 2 2,450 30,605 23,783 6,822 398 3,163 34,799 33,122 1,677 79 Totaux. 240 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE IV.-NUMBER OF PERSONS FINED AND AMOUNTS OF FINES. OFFENCES. Number of persons fined. Nombre de personnes mises a I'amende. Adulteration of food Assaults Breach of peace Carrying fire-arms and unlawful weapons Contempt of court Cruelty to animals Disturbing religious and like meetings Fishery Acts, offences against . Gambling Acts n .... Game Laws n Larceny II of dogs, birds, &c II of timber, trees, fruit, &c Liquor License Act, offences against Breach of Canada Temperance Act Selling liquor during prohibited hours ,1 to Indians. II without license Malicious injury to property Other damage to property ... . Master's and Servant's Acts, offences against.. Medical and Dentistry Acts n Militia Acts, offences against Miscellaneous minor offences Munic. Acts & By-laws, breaches of . . ._ Exercising various callings without license. . Health By-laws, offences against Highways, offences relating to Neglecting to support family ... Pharmacy Acts, offences against Profanation of the Lord's Day Railway Acts, offences against Revenue Laws m Seamen Acts n Statute Labour, offences relating to Threats and abusive language Trespass Vagrancy Drunkenness - Indecent exposure Insulting, obscene and profane langLiage .... Keeping, frequenting bawdy houses and inmates thereof Loose, idle, disorderly . . . . Weights and Measures Acts, offences against . Canad.\. IG 3,327 883 169 22 445 106 128 408 142 207 16 52 979 640 351 561 318 26 720 572 42 8 2 3,884 238 164 684 22 11 355 907 41 28 7 518 676 1,883 17,179 150 577 1,779 2,031 12 41,286 Amount of fines, costs or damages. Moncant des amendes, frais ou dommages. Total amount. Montant total. 235 19,667 5,298 1,942 134 2,466 564 2,100 8,387 3,556 1,351 42 195 25,089 37,838 10,871 27,990 10,520 692 4,039 12,592 1,272 45 2 14,4.35 1,713 804 2,139 308 262 973 3,819 909 258 34 2,015 1,974 12,426 72,384 1,958 2,282 38,271 7,242 362 341,455 Paid. Paye. S 165 15,800 3,597 1,448 107 2,310 506 2,045 7,227 3,146 1,229 28 190 24,105 31,764 10,744 25,756 6,053 537 3,126 12,420 1,040 30 2 13,270 1,566 753 2,013 155 262 971 1,713 795 178 34 l,f<21 1,1.59 4,887 43,824 1,126 1,887 32,149 5,760 342 268,040 Not paid. Non paye. 70 3,867 1,701 494 27 156 58 55 1,160 410 122 14 5 984 6,074 127 2,234 4,467 155 913 172 232 15 1,165 147 51 126 153 2 2,106 111 80 194 815 7,539 28,560 832 395 6,122 1,482 20 73,415 Number of persons committed in default to pay fine. Nombre de personnes mises en prison a defaut de payer I'amende. 4-5 EDWARD Vli. : ' SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE V. SUMMARY CONVICTIONS AND CASES SUBJECT TO TiRIAL BY JURY. TABLEAU V. CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES ET CAUSES DE LA COMPETENCE DUN JURY. 17—16 242 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 19 04. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 -SUMMARY CONVICTIONS AND CASES SUBJECT TO TRIAL BY JURY. TABLE v.- Summary Convictions. CASES SUBJECT TO TRIAL BY JURY BUT TRIED SUMMARILY BY CONSENT. CAUSES DE LA .COMPETENCE D'UN JURY MAIS JUGEES SOMMAIREMENT DE CONSENTEMENT. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. Condamnations sommaires. By Police or other 1 Magistrate. Par un Magistrat de Police ou autre. Under the Speedy Trials Act. En vertu de I'Acte des proces expeditifs. districts judici- airp:s. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. Con- victions. Con- ' damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. M. F. To- tals. To- taux. Totaux M. F. H. F. M. F. H, F. M. F. H. F. King's, P.E.I.-L duP.-E.. Prince, P.E.I.—L duP.-E.. Queen's, P.E.I, —I. duP.-E. 12 12 47i 47 340 1 22 362 1 i ' 1 ,} 1 36 25 25 ' 19 Totals of P. E. Island..! 399! 9'? 491 Totauxdel'LduP.-E./ 1 " ■■ ■] 1 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. Algoma and Manitoulin Brant ... Bruce Carleton Dufferin Elgin.,., 469 692 200 796 35 234 385 194 162 82 64 474 158 318 449 289 433 84 221 624 326 361 120 292 290 457 50 359 263 84 39 291 230 174 957 23? 31C 88S 24C 1,20J 5,005 30 28 3 94 "12 18 15 1 7 1 26 6 10 18 13 24 8 13 47 9 22 "4 8 "17 ""b 10 1 1 IS 7 11 161 t c i 5J > 70' 499 720 203 890 35 246 403 209 163 89 65 500 164 328 467 302 457 92 234 671 335 383 124 300 290 474 50 367 273 85 40 317 237 185 1,118 240 ) 315 ) 692 253 ) 1,262 [ 5,706 47 99 1 114 1 2 "5 18 16 "64 2 19, 6 5i 14 2 1 4 '"8 "i 1 1 1 ""4 "2 "5 "2 1 2 65 115 1 178 2 37 90 50 42 16 1 106 3 87 15 2 21 6 19 117 50 75 24 15 29 38 8 66 55 8 3 18 39 10 71 22 35 127 25 284 1386 2 6 "i3 "2 "3 2 1 ■'3 "5 1 "2 1 2 7 1 2 5 2 •3 1 6 2 1 1 "3 '■*3 2 5 4 5 18 133 S 3 18 1 9 17 6 9 8 10 9 14 10 32 13 12 7 24 27 6 17 '12 7 7 6 4 7 "i "1 2 1 i 3 3 9 5 6 "1 7 "3 2 "i "2 11 16 8 24 1 10 24 6 12 10' 10 17 16 18 42 18 18 7 32 36 6 35 26 11 11 13 6 8 "i i 18 84 45 28 14 7I 1 bo 15 "2 18 6 10 76 49 48 17 9 25 33 1 46 40 4 3 15 22 8 5fc' 19 25 94 19 133 844 2 "2 1 "2 Frontenac Grey. 1 2 1 Halton '. Hastings 1 2; .... 1 "i 2 5 1 2 "2 .... 4 2 1 1 "3 "2 2 5 1 1 2 68 33 2 32 '"'3 "9 41 1 27 7 6 4 5 7 20 'I 8 2 8 IC 5 6 "s 9 "i 1 "2 3 Rent Lambton Lanark . Leeds and Grenville Lennox and Addington "i 4 i Middlesex 2 Muskoka and Parry Sound . . Nipissing ... Norfolk Northumberland & Durham . Ontario Oxford 2 "i "' i 18 1 14 4 4 7 2 1 "i 2 "i Peel Perth '2 Prescott and Russell Renfrew Sbncoe Storm 't, D'das and Gleng'ry. Thmider Bay & Rain j' River . Victoria Waterloo Welland Wellington Wentworth York 3 17 2 15 3 1 1^ 33 6 151 542 "i "3 4 16 65 12 8 13 2 5 9 7 18 68 70 522 1 1 5 6 2 17 14 15 2 5 11 14 20 75 106 732 1 1 1 I' ■ ■ ■ "i 12 33 "2 7 2 7 36 210 8 1 "i 12 Totals of Ontario. ... 1 Totaux d 'Ontario / 18,34f ) 1,43' •1 19,783!2217 125 1144 122'3361 247 41 1 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 •243 TABLEAU v.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES ET CAUSES DE LA COMPETENCE D'UN JURY. CASES . TRIED BY JURY. , CAUSES JUGEES PAR JURES. T01\\LS OF INDICTABLE OFFENCES. TOTAUX DES DELITS JUSTICIABLES DU JURY. GRAND TOTALS OF INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUM- MARY CONVICTIONS. ,GRANDS TOTAUX DES DELITS JUSTICIABLES DU JURY ET DES CON- DAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Grand Totals of all offen- ces. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac quittals. ' Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. Grands Totaux de toutes les of- fences. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. 12 48 366 23 1 11 "i 12 49 377 "24 12 49 401 1 1 I "i 1 26 "i 1 .... 11 1 2 1 1 1 37 2 ? 2 1 97 1 12 1 39 2 426 23 12 1 438 24 462 PROVINCE D'ONTARIO. 9 9 57 1 21 1 78 9 526 1 31 21 1 547 826 32 3n 579 861 1 2 3 107 3 2? , 4 134 7 799 1 31 27 4 4 4 4 c 13 20^ 3 9 213 3 216 7 12 i 19 i 139 1 5 8S 2 10 221 3 is 935 36 99 82 2 10 1017 38 286 109 1,126 38 : 300 3 2 5 30 2 22 52 • 2 264 ! 14 22 14 101 1; ♦^ 114 9 486 18 13 2 499 251 226 20 19 5 519 j 270 231 1 1 52 S R 1 57 4 246 18 5 1 1 9 1 10 46 3 18 1 64 4 208 4 18 1 4 5 23 1 8 1 31 2 105 8 8 1 113 9 122 1 1 11 1 1 12 1 75 2 1 76 9 78 4 4 82 f> 45 i 127 6 31 45 1 601 179 32 6 633 185 2 2 17 4 21 175 6 4 2 5 7 67 i 45 4 112 5 385 11 45 4 430 15 445 7 i 7 i 47 1 17 : 2 64 3 496 19 17 2 513 21 534 15 8 5 1 20 4 304 16 \ 309 476 17 26 326 502 4 4 30 2 13 43 2 463 26 13 5 4 9 18 2 4 22 2 102 10 4 106 10 116 3 6 9 37 2 23 60 2 258 15 23 281 15 296 7 11 18 110 0 61 4 171 9 734 52 61 4 795 56 851 5 2 1 7 i 60 1 3 1 63 2 386 10 3 1 389 11 400 65 4 45 110 4 426 26 45 11 471 148 26 9 497 157 3 3 17 11 5 28 5 137 4 5 2 1 1 i 3 2 23 4 21 1 44 5 315 12 21 1 336 13 349 1 2 3 33 10 43 323 10 333 333 i 1 2 41 1 10 2 51 3 498 18 10 2 508 20 528 2 2 4 9 16 1 25 1 59 16 1 75 1 76 V, '^ 52 5 22 ?, 74 H 411 13 22 3| 433 334 16 1? 449 346 2 6 8 49 2 22 71 2 312 12 22 1 1 2 3 1 5 2 6 11 2 89 3 6 95 3 98 2 2 3 1 2 0 1 42 2 2 44 9, 46 1 1 28 1 8 36 1 327 260 19 8 24 8 335 284 212 19 11 12 354 295 224 1 1 30 4 24 54 4 jl 9 1 4 13 1 30 1 8 38 1 204 12 7, 6 13 6b 2 21 i 86 3 1,022 163 21 1 1,043 164 1,207 «i| i 3 i *2'/ 4 3 30 4 265 6 3 268 6 274 1 i 1 34 tS 13 47 5 344 789 10 10 13 48 357 837 10 14 367 851 5 8 1 13 1 106 1 48 4 154 5 '"4 11 1 38 1 8 4 46 5 284 8 62 8 163 4i 20 292 1,578 12 82 304 1,660 11^ 5 4 16 4 212 3 163 20 375 23 1,415 32 5 9 1 35 148 1 10 67 276 6 19 946 2867 85 613 66 1,559 151 5,948 789 613 66 6,561 855; 7,416 128 167 1,502 140 4,369 307 21,213 1604 1,502 140 22,715J L744 2t,459 17-161 244 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE V -SUMMARY CONVICTIONS AND CASES SUB.JECT TO TRIAL BY JURY. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. DISTRICTS JUDICI- AIRES. Summary Convictions. Condamnations sommaires. M. F. To- tals. To- taux. CASES SUBJECT TO TRIAL BY JURY BUT TRIED SUMMARILY BY CONSENT. CAUSES DE LA COMPETENCE D'UN JURY MAIS JUGlfeES SOMMAIREMENT DE CONSENTEMENT. By Police or other Magistrate. Par un Magistrat de Police ou autre. Con- ! Ac- victions. ] quittals. Con- damna- tions. M. Ac- quitte- ments. H. Totals. Totaux. M. Under the Speedy Trials Act. En vertu de lActe des proces expeditifs. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. H. M. F. I H. PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. 13 67 32 39 9 20 15 31 ""s 5,92/- 222 11 1,077 74 93 12 320 55 15 102 ■■3 2 7 ■■■■4 1 "i 1,383 13 1 65 10 5 "12 7 ■""e 13 70 34 46 9 20 19 32 "' "9 7,310 235 12 1,142 84 98 12 332 62 15 108 14 1 4 23 11 25 1 4 28 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 Bedford Chicoutimi 5 1 2 5 10 4 1 2 5 13 4 2 1 2 1 2 " i 907 4 2 126 1 13 1 1 2 '"i 781 4 Joliette Kaniouraska Montmagny Montreal 3 59 126 5 64 .... 6 "1 416 38 2 10 10 27 3 111 3 11 527 41 2 10 12 38 3 Pontiac Quebec Richelieu 2 14 1 1 112 1 9 5 2 4 1 . 87 16 5 40 1 127 17 5 St. Hyacinthe Terrebonne Three Rivers 15 3 9 18 1279 5 125 11 5 627 78 502 30 Totals of Quebec 1 Totaux de Quebec / 8,142 1,520 9,662 1071 69 208 41 PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK Albert Carleton 6 167 140 17 6 6 167 140 17 6 ' 2 1 .... 1 9, 1 1 1 .... 2 1 6 6 ... Gloucester Kent 2 6 ' i ■16 "i 9 22 2 Northumberland 250 7 257 5 7 12 1 1 Restigouche St. John Sunbury 1,107 65 1,172 41 3 19 1 60 4 24 4 28 2 9 1 1 1 3 10 1 47 Westmoreland York 577 257 17 8 594 265 rr 1 3 .... 13 2 1 20 5 1 .... Totals of New Brunswick \ Totaux du N. -Brunswick / 2,527 97 2,624 66 4 63 3 129 1 37 • - 10 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 190 4 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 245 TABLEAU V.-C0NDAMNATI0N3 SOMMAIRES ET CAUSES DE LA COMPETENCE D'UN .JURY. CASES TRIED BY JURY. , CAUSES JUGEES PAR JURES. TOTALS OF INDICTABLE OFFENCES. TOTAUX DES DELITS JUSTICIABLES DU JURY. GRAND TOTALS OF INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUM- MARY CONVICTIONS. ,GRANDS TOTAUX DES DELITS JUSTICIABLES DU JURY ET DES CON- DAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Grand Totals of all offen- ces. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. . 1 Ac- 1 quittals. Totals. Ac- ~ quitte- Totaux. ments. Con- \nctions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. Con- Ac- victions. quittals. Con- i Ac- damna- quitte- tions. i ments. Totals. Totaux. Grands Totaux de toutes les of- fences. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F, PROVIXCE DE QUEBEC. 15 3 11 23 1 2 6 12 4 1 1225 48 2 128 11 9 11 1 I 5 '2 "'3 ■■'i 26 4 12 28 1 4 6 15 4 1 1,474 56 4 146 13 13 '""i "ioe i 6 ""i 28 70 43 62 10 22 21 43 4 9 7,152 270 13 l,2a5 85 102 12 407 71 27 121 3 2 7 11 1 1 5 39 71 44 67 10 24 21 46 4 9 7,401 278 15 1,223 87 106 12 447 72 36 135 3 2 7 "i 4 1 "i 1489 18 2 71 10 6 "17 I 7 39 74 6 1 7 46 74 10 '"4 1 2 3 1 "is 1 1 1 "i "i 25 25 47 4 1 1471 17 1 70 10 5 17 7 7 249 8 2 18 2 4 """40 1 9 14 10 28 6 2 1 't 2 1 40 Jl 4 2 88 4 ■■■5 249 8 2 18 2 4 18 1 1 1 "i 8,890 296 17 6 10 1,294 97 112 12 87 16 12 19 5 ""i 40 1 9 14 ""i 127 17 21 33 2,005 5 '""i 1 127 464 79 12 4 "i 9 1 21 10 1 1 37 142 62 4 37 4 99 8 1635 103 370 24 9,777 1623 370 24 10,147 1647 11,794 PROVINCE DU NOUVEAU-BRUNSWICK. 3 3 2 2 3 4 3 1 2 6 ...... 4 6 9 9 171 143 17 8 1 1 2 6 10 173 149 17 8 25 "2 10 1 9: 1 173 149 17 2 7 2 25 ■■"2 8 1 2 3 1 18 1 1 18 1 27 5 1 7 1 12 2 255 1 7 69 7 1 ■ 23 ' 'i 262 2 ' 1^97 7 "76 269 1 1 2 2 2 1 67 4 23 1 90 5 1,174 1,267 2 20 3 117 1 16 3 ""i 3 36 6 195 ""i 8 2 597 260 "17 8 1 16 3 "i 3 613 263 "is 8 3 4 2 6 631 271 1 5 19 1 14 5 78 3 2,644 102 78 3 2,722 105 2,827 246 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 -SUMMARY CONVICTIONS AND CASES SUBJECT TO TRIAL BY .JURY. TABLE V. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS. DISTRICTS JUDICI- AIRES. Summary Convictions. Condamnations sommaires. M. F. To- tals. To- taux. CASES SUBJECT TO TRIAL BY JURY BUT TRIED SUMMARILY BY CONSENT, CAUSES DE LA COMPETENCE D'UN JURY MAIS JUGEES SOMMAIREMENT DE CONSENTEMENT. By Police or other Magistrate. Par un Magistrat de Police ou autre. Con- victions Con- damna- tions. M. Ac- quittals. .p^^^ig_ Ac- quitte- ments. Totaux. H. F. M. F. H . F. M Under the Speedy Trials Act. En vertu de I'Acte des proces expeditifs. Con- victions Ac- quittals. Con- Ac- damna- i quitte- tions. ments. Totals. Totaux. H. F. PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA. Annapolis Antigonish Cape Breton Colchester . . . . Cumberland Digby Guysborougb Halifax Hants Inverness King's Lunenburg Pictou Queen's Richmond Shelburne Victoria Yarmouth Totals of Nova Scotia.. \ Totaux de la N.-EcosseJ n 44 1475 27 107 9 248 10 3(5 7 1035 174 55 19 55 60 3 241 7 31 1 1 6 2 139 8 3580 239 19 44 1502 116 258 36 7 1209 55 19 55 63 248 32 1 6 2 147 3819 130 43 238 I 1 1 27 33 79 17 109 10 14 209 60 347 37 47 18 105 14 3 .. 4 "25 10 53 32 12 158 14 Central Manitoba — Centre.. . Eastern Manitoba — Est Western Manitoba — Ouest.. . Totals of Manitoba \ Totaux de Manitoba . . J 398 3839 298 4.535 8, 406 228 4067 119| 417 355 4890 50 3 14 64 3 5 2 332 22 71 6 403 28 16 7 381 6 7 45 6 6 4 420 31 92 G 512 37 27 13 7i 23 10 40 Cariboo, B.C.— C.-B Victoria, B.C.— C.-B ... . Westminster, B.C.— C.-B.. Yale, B.C.-C.-B Totals of B. Columbia . Totaux de la Col. -Brit. 14 500 1310 435 2265 3 24 213 364 604 17 1 • 1 56 10 23 1 ... 6 .. . 530 56 1523 150 1 85 5 235 6 39 16 799 56 ... 3 59 6 15 87 1 24 2869 263 1 88 5 351 11! 29; 55' 16 1 111! Alberta N.— N., N.W.T. . . Alberta S.— Sud, N.W.T. . . Assiniboia E.— E., N.W.T. AssiniboiaW.— O.. N.W.T. Saskatchewan, N.W.T. . . . Totals of the Territories! Totaux des Territoires. . / 742 687 764 805 391 3389 Yukon 481 Totals of Canada.. , Totaux du Canada . ::} 43664 802 730 782 S51 416 192 3581 62 543 44 225 4528 48192 4569 I 277 4 61 4 2752054 172 141 60 130 86 85 502 17 201 105 6623 447 1481 69 504 23 70 79 55 42 24 270 1985 102 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 247 TABLEAU v.— CONDAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES ET C\USES DE LA COMPETENCE D'UX JURY. CASES TRIED BY JURY. , CAUSES JUGEES PAR JURES. TOTALS OF INDICTABLE OFFENCES. TOTAUX DES DELITS JUSTICIABLES DU JURY. GRAND TOTALS OF INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUM- MARY CONVICTIONS. ,GRANDS TOTAUX DES DELITS JUSTICI\BLES DU JURY ET DES CON- DAMNATIONS SOMM AIRES. Grand Totals of all offen- ces. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. T^^^i^^ q^tte- Totaux. ments. Con- victions. Con- damna- tions. Ac- quittals. Ac- quitte- ments. Totals. Totaux. Grands Totaux de toutes les of- fences. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. H. F. M. F. PROVINCE DE LA NOUVELLB-ECOSSE. 9, 2 2 4 68 2 4 101 "6 21 48 1.543 21 48 1576 33 21 "2 ""33 '4 48 17 2 18 1 35 3 29 33 4 1609 2 1 1 3 1 2 2 1 4 1 109 9 2 1 111 10 121 1 1 2 16 0 2i 264 10 0 269 10 279 2 2 4 8 3 2 10 3 44 3 2 46 3 49 1 1 20 2 176 2 293 '42 9 1211 '205 "iii "ii 9 1328 "216 9 7 13 31 117 11 1544 1 2 3 2 2 4 57 2 59 59 10 12 8 10 16 13 "2 29 67 68 "4 ■■ "4 5 " i 29 71 73 "5 29 •? 2 13 ' i "i 4 5 ' i 71 8 5 1 78 2 1 1 3 1 27 1 6 1 33 2 268 8 6 1 274 9 283 5 2 8 13 2 36 3 8 44 3 47 2 1 1 43 389 '"i 4 45 1 3 ""is "3 3 4 1 61 ' i 7 3 7 3 182 i 1 3 4 10 3 200 "i "is 4 "i 1 90 6 11 1 3 2 1 44 4 12 284 18 3 215 46 ^06 21 595 66 3969 206 21 4175 305 4480 2 1 3 5 1 57 4 19 ... . 76 4 455 12 19 474 12 486 3 1 4 1 7 2 351 23 82 7 433 30 4190 251 82 7 4272! 258 4530 4 3 ( 48 6 14 ... . 62 6 346 125 388 14 360 125 485 9 2 10 1 19 3 456 33 115 i 571 40 4991 115 7 5106 395 5501 2 1 2 1 13 1 1 hI 1 27 3 1 1 28 4 32 6 4 10 85 10 .... 95 ... . 591' 24 10 601 24 625 16 i 15 31 1 205 2 116 5 321 7 1515| 215 116 5 1631 220 1851 3 1 4 23 .... 1 7 50 2 74 8 82 ... 509 364 8 517 364 881 27 377 2 135 6 5121 8 2642J 606 135 6 2777 612 3389 13 8 21 123 5 109' 3 232! 8 865! 65 109 3 974 68 1042 8 9 17 88 2 68 1 156 3 775 45 68 1 843 46 889 6 3 9 96 2 98 4 194 6 860 20 98 4 958 24 982 4 2 6 89 2 45 134 2 894 48 45 939 48 987 3 2 2 5 27 111' 8 61 2 2 64 460 5 53 1 117 6 455 30 53 1 508 31 539 34 16 373 9 833 25 3849 208 373 9 4222 217 4439 5 1 18 2 23 3 49 5 79 6 128 11 530 67 79 6 609 73 682 327 22 312 23 639 45 6377 377 2870 217 9247 594 50041 4905 2870 217 529115122 58033 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1905 TABLE VI. SHOWING THE NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS AND THE NUMBER OF PERSONS TO EACH CONVICTION BY GROUPS OF OFFENCES, FROM 1895 TO 1904, FOR EACH PROVINCE AND CANADA. TABLEAU VI. INDIQUANT LE NOMBRE DE CONDAMNATIONS ET LE NOMBRE DE PERSONNES POUR CHAQUE CONDAMNATION PAR GROUPES D'OFFENSES, DEPUIS 1895 A 1904, POUR CHAQUE PROVINCE ET LE CANADA. 250 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 INDICTABLE OFFENCES AND SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. TABLE VL-SHOWING THE NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS AND THE NUMBER OF PERSONS TO EACH CONVICTION, FROM 1895 to 1904, FOR EACH PROVINCE AND CANADA. YEARS. ANNEES. P. E. Island. IleduP.-E. Numljer Number of of persons convic- to tions. each conviction Nova Scotia. New beunswich. Nouv.-EcossE. Nouv. -Brunswick. Nornbre de con- damna- tions. Nornbre ^'^ Number personnes c pour chaque con- damnation convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction! Quebec. Nornbre Nornbre de de con- damna- tions. personnes pour chaque con- damnation MURDER ; ATTEMPT AT ; MANSLAUGHTER ; SHOOTING, STABBING AND WOUNDING. 1895 1 106,561 4 2 5 12 4 11 15 21 20 113,509 9 10 24 24 32 14 12 25 13 23 172,744 1896 227,596 ,91,222 38,086 114,489 65,554 41,800 30,716 21,984 23,129 5 3 1 2 4 5 2 ()5,281 109,131 328.386 164,690 82,594 66,474 166,687 66,870 157,068 1897 66,118 1898 1 2 104,826 52, 127 66,799 1899 1900 50,614 116,871 1901 137,761 1902 2 2 51,276 .50,993 66,805 1903 129,793 1 904 74,116 RAPE AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST FEMALES. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 5 1 2 3 2 2 21,312 105,979 52,700 34,942 52,127 51,842 7 4 7 4 4 7 15 23 11 64,896 113,798 65,159 114,258 114,489 65,554 65,689 30,716 20,072 42,054 3 4 3 4 3 2 108,473 81,601 109,131 82,096 109,793 165,188 43 40 77 37 38 39 49 48 44 32 36,156 39,267 20,608 43,328 42,622 1900 1901 41,956 33,737 1902 . . . . 3 4 3 110,790 83,344 111,460 34,794 1903 .38.348 1904 53,271 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; ASSAULT ON PEACE OFFICER AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 44 43! 44 j 36 43 20 35 27 41 24 2,422 296 2,465 313 2,396 222 2,912 228 2,424 214 5,184 289 2,946 • 307 .3,799 381 2,488 372 4,226 393 1,535 225 1,454 255 2,055 203 2,005 211 2,140 177 1,589 203 1,498 215 1,209 194 1,241 189 1 1,177 150 1,446 l,2S0i 1,612 1,556] 1,861 1,627 1,541{ 1,713 1,764 2,229 911 866 885 839 838 861 930 922 1,146 1,155 1,707 1,814 1,793 1,911 1,933 1.900 1,777 1,811 1,472 1,476 OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. 1895.. 1896.. 1897.. 1898.. 1899.. 1900., 1901., 1902., 1903. , 1904., 13,320 52,989 1.5.057 14,975 26,063 34,184 16,998 20,l!84 9,666 40 8,754 26 8,145 20 9,140 30 11,170 31 11,766 25 9,579 21 8,083 25 6.324 ( 6,704 30 8,135 62! 12,554 521 16,369 721 10,946 81 10,625 66 13,211 79! 15,780 Ill 13'294 101; 47,625 171' 11,146 148 25,076 30,205 22,040 19,792 24,540 20,713 14,893 16,536 9,867 11,518 STATISTIQUE CRIMI N ELL E— 1 904 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 251 DELITS JUSTICIABLE3 DU JURY ET CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. TABLE \U VI.— INDIQUANT LE NOMBRE DE CONDAMNATIONS ET LE NOMBRE DE PERSONNES POUR CHAQUE CONDAMNATION. DEPUIS 1895 A 1904, POUR CHAQUE PROVINCE ET LE CANADA. Ontario. 1 British Columbia. Manitoba. — Col. -Britannique . The Territories, Yukon, Les Territoires. Canada. YEARS. Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction Nom- bre de oon- dam- na- tions. Nombre de per. sonnes pour chaque condam- nation. Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction Nombre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de personnes pour chaque con- damnation Num- ber of con- vic- tions. Number of persons to each con- viction. ANNEES MEURTRE; tentative DE MEURTRE ; HOxMICIDE NON PREMEDITE ; USAGE D'ARMES AVEC INTENTION. 4.5,600 3 62,229 6 .30,273 6 32,695 5 31,260 1 207,308 3 40,071 1 219,079 12 37,427 6 38,586 11 26,565 6 40,778 9 27,3C8 3 86,189 13i 46,632 4 68,378 15 30,119 2 141, .551 11 31,967 8 38,215 21 21,110 26,895 47,591 12,632 14,449 18,918 13,955 12,840 18,590 10,324 32,207| 5 22,982 8 15,665 3 45,555 10 14,904 9 18,060 4 44,314 9 21,478 5 42,162 73 99 110 113 118 132 128 117 133 151 68,956 51,374 46,741 46,011 44,571 41,078 42,093 46,640 41,.570 37,115 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 VIOL ET AUTRES OUTRAGES CONTRE LA FEMME. 31,061 4 46,672 3 28,668 0 30,234 3 38,517 10 20,730 3 34,347 4 54,769 3 33,397 1 231,-519 7| 34,5'>7 7 34.952 7| 37,666 5 51,713 8' 34,245 4 68,378 0 22,903 11 26,282 10 33,420 15 20,381 8 42,221 5 44,826 4 47,591 5 50,527 5 22,991 10 24,324 7 22,676 0 38,521 10 20,449 13 27,138 19 19,324 139 26,-342 13C. 22,982 163 25,063 123 13,666 130 21,291 134 32,507 1-32 17,725 149 14,870 201 11,100 154 36,214 .. . 1895 37,398 1896 31,543 1897 42,254 1898 40,457 1899 39,719 1900 40,818 . .. 1901 36,624 1902 27,506 1903 36,392 . .. .1904 VOIES DE FAIT GRAVES ; SUR UN OFFICIER DE LA PAIX ET AGRESSION AVEC VOIES DE FAIT. 2,141! 1,954 1,949 2,072 1,855 1,996 1,962 1,860 2,003 2,107 1,101 63 2,963 131 1,100 70 2,802 1.36 1,108 61 3,398 149 1,044 52 4,213 3,307 186 1,170 70 169 1,091 95 2,-575 182 1,113 98 2,638 147 1,178 106 2,580 208 1,097 139 2,080 173 1,047 249 1,228 163 967 136 988 137 958 107 815 184 952 119^ 935 181 i 1,234 197 926 232 1,182 457 1,332 496 710 3,947 1,275 770 3,774 1,-347 1,078 3,620 1,420 681 3,808 1,365 1,165 3,485 1,-509 830 3,827 1,391 840 3,891 1,385' 764 3,930 l,-389i 423 4,520 1,223 425 4,737 1,183 ..1895 .1896 ..1897 , . ,1898 ..1899 .1900 , . 1901 ,..1902 ,..1903 AUTRES OUTRAGES CONTRE LA PERSONNE. 300 367 333 325 297 310 311 319 299 531 7,144 6 31,114 12 5,858 7 27,881 16 6,477 9 23,034 16 6,658 10 21,907 32 7,309 17 13,619 21 7,025 15 16,311 21 7,024 18 43,094 18 6,870 27 10,167 23 7,360 29 9,969 25 4,156 33 9,262 12 10,555 18 8.405 13 8,923 12 4,737 15 7,664 16 8,108 16 10,080 20 8,374 22 8,180 22 18,092 49 5,368 493 10,211 8.105 535 9,506 9,576 525 9,793 8,3.55 550 9,4o3 8,541 493 10,668 9,315 505 10,539 8,276 547 9,850 8,057 577 9,4-57 8,786 632 8,748 4,302 877 6,390. .1895 .1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 .1901 1902 1903 .1904 252 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 190 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE YI.— SHOWING THE NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS AND THE NUMBER OF PERSONS TO EACH CONVICTION, FROM 1895 TO 1904. YEARS. P. E. Island. Ile du P.-E. Nova Scotia. Nouv.-EcossE. New Brunswick. Nouv. -Brunswick . Quebec. ANNEES. Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction Nombre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de personnea pour chaque con- damnation Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction Nombre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de personnes pour chaque con- damnation ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE ; BURGLARY ; HOUSE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE AND FREIGHT CAR BREAKING. 1895. 1896. 1897. 1898. 1899 1900. 1901. 1902 1903. 1904. 13,320 17,663 26,350 20,965 34,561 103,118 17,092 34,944 28,449 41,464 32,645 50.884 18,355 12,427 12,452 7,S25 11,565 12 1 4 s! Ij 71 21 6 11 27,118 108,802 327,394 82,096 41,172 330,376 47,339 166,185 55,562 30,398 100 94 111 169 157 104 148 1.59 159 147 1.5.547 16,709 14,296 9,486 10,310 9,977 11,170 10,504 10,612 11,596 ARSON MALICIOUS INJURY TO HORSES, CATTLE, AND OTHER DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 53,280 28 8,832 44 8,108 38 11,647 32 20,851 41 9,420 50 103,118 53 25,638 71 20,397 81 14,569 82 16,225 10,345 12,003 14,282 11,170 9,177 8,676 6,489 5,099 5,041 13,016 200 9,603 196 13.095 202 12,102 231 11,359 190 10,324 180 11,046 189 1 8,522 188 13,891 262; 15,199 239| 7,773 8,014 7,855 6,940 8,263 8,797 8,747 8,883 6,440 7,132 LARCENY; LARCENY FROM DWELLING HOUSE, FROM THE PERSON, OF LETTERS AND OF HORSES AND CATTLE. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 5,920 87 7,065 125 3,513 121 6,160 125 17,376 138 6,099 149 10 311 152 7,325 182 10,198 158 25,496 105 5,221 45 3,641 65 3,753 55 3,656 59 3,318 74 3,080 84 3,025 65 2,.o31 84 2,922 72 2,803 60 7,232 917 5,022 882 5,953 1,008 5,506 980 4,4.51 1,087 3,933 924 5,099 910 3,957 778 5,630 944 5,573 985 1,695 1,781 1,574 1,6.36 1,490 1,771 1,805 2,147 1,787 1,731 OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY. 1895. 1896. 1897. 1898. 1899. 190<). 1901 1902. 1903. 1904. 106,561 104,254 102,552 10 6 1 7 7 7 6 7 10! 23 45,427 5 75,865 1 456,112 6 65,290 >> 65,422 2 65,554 3 76,634 4 65,819 46,166 1 20,113 3 65, 084 i 326,4051 54,566 109,462 104,090 110,125 82,842. .333;375i 111,460, 21,593 33,418 17,438 25,447 22,187 36,302 35,938 37,957 19,620 23,351 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1 904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 253 TABLEAU VI.— INDIQUANT LE NOMBRE DE CONDAMNATIONS ET LE NOMBRE DE PERSONNES POUR CHAQUE CONDAMXATION DEPUIS 1895 A 1904, Ontario. Maxii'OB.a. British Colimbia. Col. -Britanxique . The Territoires, YlKON, Les Territoires. Canada. YEARS. Num- ber of con- vic- tions. Number of persons to each con- victions. Nom- bre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de [)ersonnes pour chaque con dam- nation. Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction Nombre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de personnes pour chaque con- damnation Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction ANNEE3. VOL AVEC VIOLENCE ET EFFRACTION ; BRIS DE MAISON, MAGASIN, ENTREPOTS ET WAGONS DE FRET. 10,890 1895 12,467 1896 10,824 1897 9,626 1898 11,846 1899 12,911 1900 11,947 1901 13,213 1902 10,145 1903 10,1.53' 1904 294 7,293 12 15,557 16 266 8,083 7 2«,024 12. 274 7,872 27 7.678 41 280 7,728 25 8,763 37 210 10,337 26 8,904 25 178 12,234 16 15,292 17 202 10,815 16 16,160 23 157 13,960 18 1.5,195 22 216 10,180 53 5,455 35 286 7,712 22 13,896 28 1 7,916 7 11,206 4 3,482 6 4,097 6 6,437 9 10,015 9 7,888 17 8,754 12 5,842 17 7,754 18 13,803 462 26,342 408 19,152 475 20,886 540 15,185 444 16,560 413 9,561 451 14,755 413 11,371 545 11,712 552 INCENDIE CRIMINELLE ; DOMMAGES MALICIEUX AUX CHEVAUX, BESTIAUX ET AUTRES DOMMAGES A LA PROPRIETE. 282 7,600 17 10,982 25 298 7,215 12 16,348 12 341 6,325 31 6,687 29 348 6,218 8 27,325 35 371 5,851 18 12,862 35 379 5,746 19 12,877 39 317 6,891 21 12,312 60 446 4,914 32 8,547 31 410 5,362 33 8,761 27 431 5,118 59 5,182 32 5,066 1,206 12 23 4,927 4,332 17 29 4,598 30 4.366 26! 3,023 6,213 7.573 49 36 109 6,785 98: 1 8,052 591 4,581 631 6,760 696 4,321 719 4,555 725 5,732 742 3, .317 720, 4,918 847! 1,773 951! 2,151 970 8,517 8,060 7,387 7,231 7,255 7,174 7,483 . 1895 .1896 1897 . 1898 .1899 1900 .1901 6,442 1902 5,813 1903 5,778 1904 LARCIN; VOL DANS DES MAISONS HABITEES; SUR LA PERSONNE, DE LETTRES ET DE CHEVAUX, BESTIAUX. 834 1,168 119 1,568 198 813 1,186 113 1,736 142 819 1,186 154 1,346 98 889 1,145 139 1,576 217 722 1,261 168 1,378 183 779 1,224 194 1,261 197 821 1,199 141 1,834 222 804 1,215 140 1,953 203 760 1,249 236 1,225 218 777 1,241 325 941 204 636 106 947 98 1,457 122 699 172 879 158 864 ' 178 817 144 948 232 938 2.50 1,064 445 911 3,324 1,074 3,253 942 3,407 728 3,5981 865 3,536 837 3,522 1,129 3,471! 764 3,437 773 3.648 473 3,965' 1,514' 1,532 1.509 1,445 1,487 1,511 1,552 1,584 1,515 1,413 1895 1896 1837 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 AUTRES DELITS CONTRE LA PROPRIETE. 163 13,148 6 31.114 16 7,916 11 8,784 284 17,725 1895 134 16,045 6 32,(;;)o 15 8,965 11 9,580 220 23,119 .... 1896 163 13,233 18 11,517 38 3,757 11 10,446 328 15,675 ... 1897 149 14,522 17,228 12 18,256 35 4,331 8 15,665 277 18,769 1898 126 12 19,293 33 4,877 26 5,266 280 18,781 1899 180 12,098 21 11,651 30 5,675 21 7,099 307 17,337 1900 123 17,761 7 36,938 47 3,860 17 9, .561 2.50 21,552 1901 132 16,603 31 8,«23 23 8,374 19 9,329 257 21,233 1902 146 15,060 20 14.4.55 55 3, 7] 8 39 6,931 357 15,487 .... 1903 163 13,532 20 15,286 32 6,785 46 4,584 360 15,570 1904 25-t CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 TABLE VI.- -SHOWINfi THE NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS AND THE NUMBER OF PERSONS TO EACH CONVICTION, FROM 1895 TO 1904. YEARS. ANNEES. p. e. islano. Ile du P.-E. Nova Scotia. ; New Brunswick. Nouv.-EcossE. Nouv. -Brunswick. Quebec. Number of convic- tions. Number Sombre of persons to each ; conviction de con- damna- tions. Nombre ( dumber ^^ Number of personnes ^^ ^^^^^^^^ P°^^ convic- to ^^'^^l"^ tions. ! each , con- conviction damnation Nombre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de personnes pour chaque con- damnation BREACHES OF VARIOUS MUNICIPAL ACTS AND BY-LAWS. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 107 i 88' 149 78 41 32 44 53 79 90! 996 498 1,204 707 565 497 1,344 2,543 482 382 3,240 399 2,344 472 1,952 1,291 1,133 596 807 644 912 475 805 514 837 443 948 492 1,199 465 1,150 442 974 471 773 430 572 438 719 511 685 1,480 635 1,369 789 1,4.59 667 1,312 708 1,895 748 1,710 704 1,778 773 1,943 761 1.715 654 1,943 TOTAL CONVICTIONS. 1,050 1,147 1,088 1,222 855 9.56 930 8.59 925 OFFENCES AGAINST VAGRANCY ACT. 1895 180 592 2,174 208 1,393 233 7,511 207 1890 . . 138 746 2,181 208 1,386 236 7,155 219 1897 311 3:^9 1,707 207 1,511 217 6,610 240 1898 303 346 1,720 265 1,.518 216 6,261 250 1899 347 300 1,405 326 1,469 224 5,839 277 1900 342 303 1,598 287 1,.512 218 5,840 280 1 901 247 249 418 412 1,870 2,494 246 186 1,475 1,588 225 209 5,150 5.099 321 1902 327 1903 295 346 3,280 141 1,678 199 5,343 316 1904 315 324 2,783 166 1,944 172 6,618 259 OTHER FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS. 1895 13 13 11 6 14 25 14 22 22 23 34.944 3.5,013 41,464 76.172 32,711 18,355 32,843 20,942 20,985 20,113 71 46,488 4 81,601 4 81,848 5 65,677 1 329,380 3; 110,125 4 1 82,842 8' 41,546 12 27,781 7 47,769 44 26 69 29 54 55 55 39 61 37 35,334 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 i 1 1 2 105,401 104,826 104,254 51,842 60,411 22,998 55,316 29,993 29,751 1901 30,057 1902 1903 1 102,552 42,824 23,765 1904 4 25,496 40,072 1895 m 285 3,177 143 2,230 146 11,349 137 1896.. 305 347 3,321 137 2,297 142 10,737 146 1897 561 188 2,676 170 2 274 144 10,608 149 1898 460 228 2,680 170 2,354 139 10,026 159 1899 452 231 2,259 203 2,201 146 10,275 157 1900 429 242 2, .595 177 2,311 143 9,917 165 1901 338 314 2,977 155 2 292 144 9,384 176 1902 360 285 3,877 119 2,378 140 9,340 179 1903 438 233 4,900 94 2,433 137 9,944 169 1904 449 227 4,253 109 2,746 122 11.400 150 STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 255 TABLEAU VI.— INDTQUANT LE NOMBRE DE COXDAMXATIONS ET LE NOMBRE DE PERSOXNES POUR CHAQUE COXDAMXATIOX, DEPUIS 1895 A 1904. Ontario. Number of convic- tions. Number of persons to each conviction Manitoba. Nom- bre de con- dam- na- tions. British Columbia. Col. -Britannique. The Territories, Yukon, Les Territoires. Nombre de con- damna- tions. Nombre de l^ersonnes pour cnaque con- damnation Canada. Num- Number ber of of con- persons to ea<;h vic- con- tions. viction. YEARS. ANNEES. 4,680 5,425 5,418 5,0.56' 5,274, 5,729] 5,851] 6,526 7,221 7,132! DIVERSES CONTRAVENTIONS AUX LOIS MUNICIPALES. 458 331 564 418 396 305 643 228 398 302 686 451 428 289 758 520 411 253 915 596 397 326 750 732 373 813 .317 931 351 628 435 979 304 696 415 924 309 1,418 215 607 303 c89 316 291 270 232: 195 197 321 357 3381 334 670 566 1,245 1,8441 1,034 692 1,174' 1,262 286 8,327 1 605 315 8,828 577, 172 9,389 548 221 8,795 591 109 10,151 518 81 11,214 474 157 11,394 473 256 11,847 460 164 13,054 424 165 13,607 412 1 ..1895 ..1896 .,1897 ..1898 .,1899 ..1900 .1901 ..1902 ..1903 ..1904 DELITS COXTRE LE VAGABONDAGE. 6,759 6,357 6,442 6,453 6,674 7,597 8,173 8,035 9,645 10,124 317 619 301 721 338 791 248 777| 335 853 243 954 335 775 282 1,353 325 911 254 1,273 2^7 982 250 1,743 267 1,086 238 1,686 272 1,269 216 1,971 228 1,816 159 2,098 217 3,183 96 2,114 176 384 173 394 149 613 112 1.061 126 1,191 98 989 108 1,222 98 1,050 97 1,893 102 2,163 252 270 187 118 115 151 133 169 102 98 19,741 19,179 19,001 19,444 19,109 20,603 20,909 21,7.55 26,048 29,244 255 265 271 267 275 258 2.58 251 212 192 ..1895 ...1896 . ..1897 ...1898 ..1899 ..1900 ..1901 ...1902 ...1903 ..1904 DIVERS AUTRES DELITS. 112 132 142 122 131 126 139 72 127 131 19,136 5 37,337 15 16,288 ( 28,024 16 15,190 12 17,276 17 17,736 13 16,852 43 16,571 7 33,074 9 17,283 11 22,242 17 15,718 12 21,547 16 30,440 13 21,040 27 17,312 28 10.325 16 16,838 47 6, .505 27 8,444 8, 8,405 17 8,399 9 3,525 20 17,882 211 10,015 151 11,3.34 15 7,134 25 12,780 48 8,041 53 *12,078 204 24,714 6,197 215 2.3,656 12,768 265 19.402 6,265 239 21,754 6,508 238 22,099 9.940 254 21,348 10,8.36 255 21,129 7,000 207 26,362 4,027 314 17,608 3,978 329 17,034 .1895 ..1896 ..1897 ..1898 ..1899 ..1900 ..1901 ..1902 ..1903 ..1004 TOTAL DES CONDAMNATIONS. 16,681 16,892 17,006 16,811 16,783 18,419 19,037 19,462 21,996 22.817 128 1,185 157 1,561 127 1,.329 147 1,362 127 1,478 140 1,799 12S 1,328 165 2,473 129 1,489 155 2,362 118 1,692 144 2,994 115 2,220 117 3,171 113 2,272 120 3,507 100 3,063 94 3,592 97 5,379 Ol 3,248 81 1,028 98 1,035 79 l,577i 61 2,074 68 2,828 57 3,296 Ol 2,729, 55 2,334 57 4,031 i 67 4,654 94 37,585 134 102 37,278 136 73 37,979 135 60 38,206 146 49 38,709 135 45 41,653 ,128 59 42,148 128 75 43,536 125 48 50,403 110 45 54,946 102 ..1895 -.1896 ..1897 ...1898 ..1899 ...1900 ...1901 .,1902 ..1903 ...1904 4-5 EDWARD VII. ' SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 A. 1906 TABLE YII. PARDONS AND COMMUTATIONTS. TABLEAU YIL PARDONS ET COMMUTATIONS. 17—17 258 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. (Province of Ontario.) PROVINCIAL PENITENTIARY— KINGSTON. CRIME. Sen- tence. Date ok Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon or Commuta- tion. Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex MF . By what Court tried. Breaking, entering and stealing. Bringing stolen goods from the person into Canada. Burglary II housebreaking and larceny. Carnally knowing a girl under 14 years. Cattle stealing , Defiling a child Extorting money. . Forgery Gross indecency Horse stealing H buggy and harness stealing. Housebreaking & larceny Manslaughter Perjury. . Rape Robbery, attempt to commit. Robbery, highway and escape from custody. Robber J', highway . . . Seduction Shopbreaking Stabbing Stealing (2 charges) Stealing from the person Theft.". '.'. 11 and having coun- terfeit mould. Unlawfully counselling to assault. Uttering forged bank notes. 2yrs. 5 > 2 , 5 . 3 , 10 , 3 , 2 , 25mos 14 yrs 4 ., 27mos 3 yrs 3 M 10 >, 10 „ 7 M Sept. 20, '02 19, '00 Feb. 27,'99.Tune21,'04 10,'03 Aug.lO,'04 Apr. 20, '03 Mar. 30, '04 Oct. 28,'02Dec. 17,'03 Junel8,'00 Apr.l5,'04 May 17, '04 Sept. 19, '04 Prisoner is required to report t. et ayant des monies de fausse-monnaie. Conseillant illegalement des voies de fait. INIettant en circulation de faux billets de ban- que. 4 -, 27 mos 3 ans 3 ,1 10 >i 10 .. 7 .. 20 I, '01 9 mai "03 17 j an v. '02 .Toct. '03|21jui] 11 nov. 'Oil 8 fev 18 aovit '04 4 avril '04 8 mars '04 18 H '04 '04 04 Revoque, mars '04. Revoq., ler juil.'04 31 . 471. 21*. 19 . 21 . 51 ., Comte, Pembroke. Banc du Roi, Brockville . Comte, Chatham. Police, London. Comte, Berlin. ■I London. 38 . . Police 22' . . Comte 33, . . Assises, Toronto. 46 Banc du Roi, Montreal. 52 . . j Comte, Goderich. 57 1.. II North-Bay. 25 M. deDist., Sherbrooke. 22; 40!. 21 . 18 . 26 . 23 . 441 18 mai '99 26 dec. '03 45!. 4 mars '03 11 4 nov. '0l!21 3 ,. 18 avril '02 2 m '24 aout '03 6 mos 8 oct. '03 2 ans 24 abflt '03 4 '03 '03 30 a%Til '04 7 mai '04 / 18 avril '04 *a . , 10 11 juil. '03119 aout '04 * 29 mars '01 6 nov. '03 6 29 juil. '03 2 M '03 . . 4 mai '0l!l9mars '04 * 28 nov. '02 22 oct. '03 * 18 mars "03 19 mars '04 * 30 dec. '02 20 juil. '03 20 janv."03 i'20juin '03 9 oct. '01 10 janv.'Ol 23 sept. '04 r 18 mars '04 j* 19 M '04* 17 sept. '04 16 janv.'04 * 8 sept. '04 34 Comte, North-Bay. Assises, Sandwich. Police, London. II Hamilton. Assises, Toronto. Sessions u Assises .1 II Bracebridge. II Owen-Sound. 11 Brantford. Cayuga. Police, Port-Arthur. Comte, Chatham. 11 Ottawa. Police, Fort- William. Comte, Sarnia. Police, Cornwall. Comte, Caj-uga. Police, Pembroke. Comte, Hamilton. Assises, Port- Arthur. Police, Chatham. Comte, Sandwich. licence. ■ « Accorde sous condition qu'il ne visitera ui demeurera a jNIontreal pendant la continuation de sa b A etre libere conditionnellement quand il aura servi trois ans. * Remis en liberte conditionnellement. 17— 17i 260 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exerci.sed during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons {Province of Ontario. ) PROVINCIAL REFORM ATORY—PENETANGUISHENE. Sen- tence. Date of Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex. M F By CRIME. Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon or Commuta- tion. what Court tried. Larceny Theft lto5y 6m. to 5 yrs. Sept. 16, '99 May 9, '03 Nov. 6, '03 ., 28, '03 16 14 County, Guelph. Police .1 (Province of Ontario.) ONTARIO BOY'S REFORMATORY. Assault, indecent Burglary M and stealing. . . Housebreaking and theft Larceny H and attempted arson. Shopbreaking & larceny. II and steal- a bicycle. Theft 2 yrs . 3to5v 2 to 5y 2to3y 2 yrs'. 4 3 3 3 2 2 to 5y lto5y 2to5y 3m. to 5 yrs. 2to5y 2 yrs . Junel2, Jan. 28, June 1, Dec. 8, Aug. 13, >, 14, Dec. 30, Sept. 18, Aug. 17, „ 11, Dec. 19, Nov.22, Mar. 24, Jan. 28, '04 Dec. 21, '03 Nov. 12, '03 Dec. 29, '03 Mar. 16, '04 01 Feb. 25, '03 01! Jan. 5, '04 Aug. 16, '01 June 1, M 26, May 22, Jan. 21. Feb. 3, Apr. 21, Junel6, Mar. 16 '04 Dec. 21,'03 Mar. 16, '04 Dec. 21, '03 May 2, '04 Dec. 21, '03 „ 22, '03 Mar. 16, '04 Nov. 12, '03 '00 Dec. 26, '03 '03 Mar. 19, '04 '001 n 16,'04 '02 Dec. 21, '03 03 Nov. 6, '03 Police, Toronto. County, Guelph. Police, Berlin. County, Guelph. Police, Toronto. Count}', Goderich. jPolice, Brantford. 1 II Toronto. I II Hamilton. I County, Berlin, j Police, London. County, Belleville. Police, Windsor. 'County, Perth. M Walkerton. II Sarnia. Police, Ottawa. I Simcoe. Belleville. I Hamilton. (Province of Ontario. MERCER REFORMATORY— TORONTO. Bigamy Concealment of birth . Inmate of house of ill- fame. Loose, idle, &c Vagrancy Mar. 8,'04|Apr.30,'04 Oct. 29, '03 Aug. 2, "04 Dec. 23, '01 Nov. 6, '03 6 mos. 12 ,1, 1 y. & 364 d.! 3 mos. ; Apr . 18, '04 May 31,'04 2yrs.iSept. 3, '03, Sept. 10, '04 a .... Oct. 28, '02 ,. 24, '04 24 Police, Toronto. 21 Assize, Pembroke. 42' Police, Owen Scum 17 19 17 Blenheim. London. Toronto. (Province of Ontario. ) CENTRAL PRISON— TORONTO. Abduction Assault, indecent. ... II with intent to commit robbery. July 25,'02iDec. 3, '03 * 39 . . Assize, Sault St. Marie. Sept. 5,'02|Mar.l8,'04i* 30, '03 Dec. 4, '03* ,35| . . i 26 . . Police, Toronto. London. a Indefinite period. * Released on ticket of leave. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 261 Tableau VII. — Cas ou le droit de grace a ete exerce durant I'annee finissant le 30 Septembre 190-1, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. {Province d' Ontario.) PRISON DE REFORME— P:i&N:6TANGUISHENE. CRIME. Larcin . Vol.... Date de Sen- I Sentence on : emprison- I nement. Pardon ou comnmta- tion. 1 a5a.|l6 sept. '99 Gm. a5: 9 mai '03 ans. 6 nov. '03 28 t> '03 Condition sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accorde. et sexe. HiF Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Comte, Guelph. Police II {Province d'Ontario.) MAISOX DE REFORME D'ONTARIO POUR LES GARCONS. Attentat a la pudeur Effraction de nuit I- et vol. Bri.s de mai.son et vol . . . Larcin I. et tentative d'in- cendie. Bris de magasin et larcin. d"un bic3'cle. Vol e t vol 2 ans. 3 a 5a. 2 a 5a. 2 a 3a . 2 ans. 4 3 3 3 2 2 a 5a . la 5a. 2 a 5a. 3 m. a Sans. 12 juin '03!28 janv."04 . 28 janv.'02!21dec. '03;. 1 juin '01 12 nov. "03: . 8 dec. '02 29 dec. '03* ISaofU "03116 mars '04 . 14 ,1 '0125fev. '04!. 30 dec. '01 5janv."04| 18 sept. '03 16 mars '04 17 aoftt '02 21 dec. '03 . , 11 .1 '02 16 mars '04 1. 19 dec. '00 21 dec. '03i 17 22 nov. '02 2 mai '04 24 mars '00 21 dec. '03 16 aovU '01 1 22 '03 1 juin '99 16 mars '04 « . ..j26 II '03 12 nov, '03 2a.5a.'22mai '00 26 dec. '03 a ... 121 janv."0319mars'04 a. ...A 3fev. '0016 .. "04 a .... 21 avril '02;21 dec. '03 2 an^ 16 juin '03 6 nov. '03 16 17 17 17 15 16 15 16 15 17 17 17 15 14 "Police, Comte, I Police, j Comte, Police, I Comte, Police, Toronto. Guelph. Berlin. Guelph. Toronto. Goderich. Brantford. Toronto. Hamilton. Comte, Berlin. Police, London. Comte, Belleville. Police, Windsor. Comte, Perth. II Walkerton. II Sarnia. Police, Ottawa. II Simcoe. II Belleville. II Hamilton. MAISON DE REFORME MERCER-TORONTO. Bigamie 6 mos. Suppression d'enfant . . . !l2 n Habitant une maisonlanet malfamee. Conduite dereglee Vagabondage 8 mars '04 30 avril 04 .. 29oct. '03 2aoftt'04.. 23 dec. '01 6 nov. '03 * 364 j.j 3 mos. ,18 avril "OlISl mai "Oil* 2 ans. j 3 sept. '03 10 sept. '04 . . a ... 128 Oct. '02 24 n '041.. Police, Toronto. Assises, Pembroke. 42| Police, Owen-Sound. I 17 II Blenheim. 19 II London. 17 I. Toionto. {Province d'Ontario. PRISON CENTRALE— TORONTO. Enlevement . Attentat a la pudeur . . . Voies de fait avec inten- tion de voler. Ianet2.5 juil. '02 3 dec. '03' 364 j. 5 sept. '02 18 mars '041 5 mos. 30 I. '03 4 dec. 03 39 Assises, Sault Ste-^Iarie. Police, Toronto. ■ I London. a Periode indefinie. Remis en liberte conditionnellement. 262 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the .30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. (Province of Ontario.) CENTRAL PRISON— TORONTO- Cojiimwed. CRIME. Sen- tence. Date ok Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon Commuta tion. Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex. MF By what Court tried. Attempt to carnally know a girl under 14 years. Bigamy .... ? Cattle stealing . Conspiracy . 18mos It to defraud . . . Escape from custody .... Exposing and abandon- ing a child. Extortion by threats .... False pretences & theft., Forgery II and uttering forged documents. Housebreaking & larceny Larceny Obtaining money under false pretences. Rape, attempted Receiving stolen goods. Robbery . . Sept. 5, '03 Shopbreaking II and larceny Theft 18 M 2yrs. Iess3 d ly.& 364 d. 1 yr.. 18 mos 6 I. 12 M ly.& 364 d. 2yrs. 1 yr.. 9 mos 18 -, h .... 18 mos 2to5y 1 y. ^ .364 d 23 mos 23 „ 12 „ 6 I. 6 „ 1 V. & 364 d . 23 mos 23 23 18 18 12 6 23 lyr.& 364 d. 23 mos 22 M 12 „ 12 ,1 12 I, 9 II Aug. 11, Oct. 9, Mar. 1,'04 Apr. 1, i 1, Mar. 19, Dec. 28, Junel9,' Mar. 29, '02 Jan. 12, '04 Sept. 24, '04 Dec. 16, '03 July 18, '04 M 18, '04 I, 18, '04 June25,'04 May 2, '04 Dec. 16, '03 Oct. 28, '03 July .30,^ Sept. 16, Feb. 11, Sept. 2, Apr. 2, Aug. 18, Feb. 27, Nov. 28, Mar. 30, Feb. 3,^ Oct. 30,^ Junel2,^ Mar. 22, .Jan. 5, Sept. 12, July 13, Dec. 31, II 31, Oct. 18, Feb. 13, Apr. 7, II 28 July 16', Oct. 31, Feb. 24, July 18, May 5, Feb. 5, Apr. 7, Feb. 10, Apr. 1,'04 June 1,'04 04 i Sept. 5, '04 '02Nov. 6, '03 '02 Apr. 2, '04 02! Nov. 0,'03 'OljJan. 12, '04 '99! M 12, '04 '03|Sept.24,'04 '03 Mar. 18, '04 '02 [Sept. 8, '04 '03! Mar. 19, '04 Sept. 1,'04 June 4, '04 Aug.30,'O4 July 27, '04 Feb. 26, '04 I, 26, '04 Dec. 23, '03 I, 21, '03 Oct. 22, '03 Sept. 26, '04 „ 4, '04 .1 22, '04 '02;Nov. 6,'03 "J2iMar.l8,'04 03 ,1 14, '04 '04 May 28, '04 '04 Sept. 8,'04 '04 Aug. 19, "04 Re voted Nov.28'03 Revoked April, '04 60 Police, Niagara Falls. County, L'Orignal. II Guelph. Sessions, Toronto. Police, Woodstock. II Chatham. Sessions, Toronto. Police 11 County, Brampton. II Hamilton. Police, Ottawa. County, Welland. Police, London. II St. Catharines. 11 Toronto. 11 Ottawa. 11 Dunnville. M Toronto. 11 II .Junction. 11 Kingston. II Chatham. County, Berlin. Sessions, Toronto. Police 11 County, Hamilton. Police, Toronto. Sessions h Police 1 1 County, Brockville. Police, Toronto. County 11 jPolice II County, Ottawa. *a Prisoner to report for the space of four weeks once a week and thereafter once every month to the police h Indefinite p>eriod. * Released on ticket of leave. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 263 Tableau VII. ^Cas ou le droit de grace a ete exerce durant I'annee finissant le 30 septembre 1904, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. (Province d'Ontario. PRISON CENTR ALE— TORONTO~S« He. CRIME. Sen- tence. Date de Sentence ou emprison- nement. Pardon ou commuta- tion. Conditions sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accord e. Age et sexe. HIF Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Tentative de commerce charnel avec une fille au-dessous de 14 ans Bigamie Vol de bestiaux 18mos 5 sept. '03 Conspiration , 18 ., ill aoftt 1 anet 9 oct. 362 j. 1 anet 364 j. 1 mars '04 <• defraude.. Evasion de prison .... Exposant et abandon nant un enfant. Extortion par menaces . Faux pretextes et vol. . . . Faux . . . 1 an. ISmos 6 M 12 M 1 avril 1 ,. 19 mars 28 dec. 19 juin '03 16 dec. 12 Jan. '04 24 sept. 16 dec. ISjuil. '04 18 M 18 M 25 juin 2 mai de .1 et circulation faux documents. Bris de maison et larcin Larcin 1 an et 29 mars 364 j. 2 ans'30 juil. 1 an. ! 16 sept. 9mos 11 fev. 18 M j 2 sept. Obtention d'argent .sous de faux pretextes. Viol, tentative de Recel d'objets voles Vol. Bris de magasm Vol .."... fj .... 18mos 2 a 5 a 1 an et 364 j. 23mo5 23 H 12 „ 6 M 6 M 1 an et 364 j. 23mos 23 M 23 u 18 M 18 .. 12 ., e M et larcin! 23 u 1 anet 364 j. 23mos 22 M 2 avril 18 aoi\t 27 fev. 28 nov. 30 mars 3 fev. 30 oct. 12 juin 22 mars 5 Jan. 12 sept. 13 juil. 31 dec. 31 n 18 oct. 13 fev. 7 avril 28 ., 16 juil. 31 oct. 24 fev. 18 juil. 5 mai 5 fev. 7 avril 10 fev. 28 oct. '03 1 avril 1 juin 5 sept. 6 nov. 2 avril 6 nov. 12 Jan. 12 „ 24 sept. 18 mars 8 sept. 19 mars 1 sept. 4 juin 30 aoflt '04 '04 '04 '03 '04 03 04 '04 04 04 04 01 04 04* 04 .. 60 Revoque, nov.28'03 30 27 juil. 26 fev. 26 M 23 dec. 03121 ., 03 22 oct. '04 26 sept. '03| 4 „ '0222 „ '02' 6 nov. 02 18 mars 03 14 „ '04 '04 '04 '03 '03* '03 . '04 '■ '04* '04* 03 * |58 04 * Revoqne, avril '04. 127 04 18 28 mai 8 sept. 19 aoflt '04* '04* '04* Police, Niagara-Falls. Comte, L'Orignal. 11 Guelph. Sessions, Toronto. Police, Woodstock. I! Chatham. Sessions, Toronto. Police M Comte, Brampton. 1. Hamilton. Police, Ottawa. Comte, Welland^ Police, London. ^ ti Ste-Catherine. M Toronto. M Ottawa. 11 Dunnville. 11 Toronto. M .• Junction. M Kingston. M Chatham. Comte, Berlin. Sessions, Toronto. Police .. Comte, Hamilton. Police, Toronto. Sessions ., Police M Comte, Brockville. Police, Toronto. Comte 11 Police Comte, Ottawa. *a Le prisonnier ayant a se presenter a la police pendant I'espace de quatre semaines, ime fois par semaine, ensuite vme fois par mois. h Periode indefinie. * Remis en liberte conditionnellement 264 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII., — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. {Province of Ontario. CENTRAL PRISON— TORONTO— Conch/(icd. CRIME. Sen- tence. Date of Sentence Pardon Commit- Commuta- tal. tion. Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex. M F By what Court tried. Theft Vagrancy. Wounding. 6mos 2 n (5 M G M (5 t, 3 „ 3 M June 4,'04 Julyl6,'04 Apr. 25, '04 June 1,'04! Aug. 4,'03.Oct. 28,'03j May 1.3, '04 1 Sept. 8, '04! „ 1G,'04 „ 23,'04 .July 27, '03i Oct. 23, '03 Apr. 26. '041 June 4,'04i County, Hamilton. Police, Toronto. M Sarnia. II Ottawa. Stip. Mag., North Bay. Police, Toronto. {Province of Oniario. ) COMMON JAILS. Barry jail— Theft Vagrancy Cohourg jail — Causing disturbance by being drunk. Hamilton jail — Refusing to support his family. Lindsa;/ jail — Concealing child birth NortJi Baij jail — Vagrancj' ... Ottavn jail — Assault Interfering with police officer. Keeping a gambling house. Permitting unproper conduct in house. Stealing from the per- son. Theft (2 charges) Vagrancy Ovxn Sound jail— Resisting arrest ...... Parrv Sound jail — Theft Pembroke jail— Theft Perth jail — Obtaining good under false pretences. Petci-horough ja il — Vagrancy St. Thomas jail — Selling iramoi-al litera- ture and photos. 2mos 6 ., 3 M 12 ., 3 H 3 „ 3 n a . . 2mos 3 M 3 „ I. ... 4mos 0 H 8 M 0 „ 6 „ 9mos May 18, '04 Nov. 30, '03 .June 8,'04 May 27, '04 Oct. 1),'03 .July 27, '04 M 27, '04 Jan. 15, '04 Aug. 18, '04 Feb. 22, '04 M 22, '04 May 10, '04 June25,'04 July 27, '03 Nov. 13, '03 .July 24, '03 -. 22, '03 Apr. 28, '04 Dec. 28,'03 Apr. 6,04 Dec. 1,"03 Nov. 17, '03 Aug. 25, '03 July 6, '04 Mar. 18, '04 Aug. 2, '04 M 19, '04 Jan. 5, '04 Sept. 5, '04 M 5, '04 Jan. 30, '04 Sept. 6, '04 Mar. 16, '04 M 16, '04 June 16, '04 Sept. 23, '04 Oct. 22, '03 Dec. 3, '03 Nov. 28, '03 Oct. 22, '03 May 7, '04 Mar. 19, '04 Apr. 15, '04 -, 19, '04 I Jan. 28, '04 Nov. 2, '03 34 35 30 23 J. P's, Creemore. Police, Colllngwood. M Cobourg. II Hamilton. County, Lindsay. J. P's, North Bay. Police, Ottaw a. County Police II Owen Sound. Coimty, Parry Sound. J. P's, Renfrew. 17 County, Perth. Police, Peterborough. II St. Thomas. o 822 or 30 days in jail. b Four months in default of payment of $25 fine and $2 costs. c $1 fine and 30 days. * Released on ticket of leave. STATISTIQUE C R IMINELLE— 1 9 0 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 265 Tableau VII. — Cas ou le di'oit de grace a ete exerce durant I'annee finissant le 30 septembre 1904, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. (Province d'Ontario. PRISON CENTRALE— TORONTO— i^(«. CRIME. Sen- tence. Datk de Sentence Pardon ou ou enaprison- commuta- riement. tion. Conditions sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accorde. Age et sexe. H;F Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Vol '\''agabondage Blessurt-s 6mos 2 „ 6 M 6 M 6 M 3 M 3 M 4 juin '04 16 juil. '04 . 25avrir04, 1 juin '04 4 aoftt '03128 oct. '03, . :3mai '041 8 sept. '04 . 16 „ '04 23 ,. '04. 27 juil. '03 23 oct. '03! 26avrir04 4 juin '04p 3Z 23 :;i 20 28 55 37 42 " Conite, Hamilton. Police, Toronto. Sarnia. Ottawa. Mag. Stip., North Bay. Police, Toronto. {Province d'Ontario. PRISONS COMMUNES. Prixon de Barry — ! Vol I Vagabondage 1 Prison de Coboiu-ci — 1 Causant du desordreen[ etant en etat d 'i vresse Prison d' Ho lailton— i Refus de pourvoir aux besoins de sa famille. Prison de Lindsay — Cachant la naissance d'un enfant. Prison de North Bay — Vagabondage 2mos 6 ., 3 „ 12 M 3 H 3 M 3 ,. niai nov. '04 6 juil. '04 . '03 18 mars '04* 16|. . J. de P., Creemore. 19' . . Police, Collingwood. 8 juin '04 2 aoCit '04 27 mai '04119 „ '04 9 oct. '03 5janv.'04 Prison d'Ottaiea — Voies de fait . . j Entravant un officier de paix. Tenant une niaison de jeu. Permettant une con- duite inipropre dans sa mai son. Vol sur la personne. . . II (2 accusations. .. . %.. . . 15 2mosl8 juil. jan. aovlt '04 1 5 sept. '04 1 5 „ '04 30 janv. '04 6 sept. 3 „ 3 -I 22fev. '04,16 mars '04 4mosi25 Vagabondage Prison d'Oiven-Sound — Resistant arrestation. . Prison de Pam/Souivd — Vol : Prison de Pembroke — Vol Priion de Perth — Obtention d'eflfet sous de faux pretextes. Prison de Peterborough — Vagabondage Prison de St-Thot/uis — Vente de litterature et de photographies im- morales. 6 I, 3 „ 6 M 6 M 9mos 2 „ 6 M 6 I, G I, Juin juil. nov. juil. avril dec. avril dec. nov, aoflt '0416 M '04 '04 16 juin '04 '04 23 sept. '04 '03 22 oct. '03 '03 3 dec. '03 '03 28 nov. '03 '03' 22 oct. '03 '04 7 mai '04 '0319 mars '04 '04 15 avril '04 19 '04 28 janv. '04 2 nov. '03 34 Cobourg. 3.> . . I Hamiltion. 23 Comte, Lindsay. . . J. de P., North Bay. . . {Police, Ottawa. 30 29 . . Comte 28 ..^Police '24l..' ., !44!.., 11 '23!.. i .1 n Owen-Sound. Comte, Parry-Sound. J. de P., Renfrew. 17 Comte, Perth. I I . . Police, Peterborough. . . 1 I, St-Thomus. a §22 ou 30 jours de prison. b Quatre mois a defaut de payer S25 d'amende et S2 de frais. 30 jours. * Remis en liberte conditionnellement. c Si et 266 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. {Province of Ontario. ) COMMON JAILS-Concluded. Sen- tence. D.\TE OF Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex. MF By CRIME. Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon or Conimuta- tion. what Court tried. Toronto Jail — Aggravated assault . . . Non support of family Rescuing prisoner from custody. Theft 3mos 2 M 3 M 1 „ July 2, '04 Aug. 3, '04 Dec. 8, '03 Nov.27,'03 Sept. 8, "04 M 5, '04 Jan. 5, '04 Dec. 19, '03 33 50 21 39 Police, Toronto. {Province of Quebec. PROVINCIAL PENITENTIARY— ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. Assault, indecent. " on a woman, ag- gravated. Bigamy Breaking and stealing. . . Burglary and robbery. . . Causing damage to pro- perty. Forgery Horse stealing Inflicting grievous bodi- ly harm. Larceny from the person at- tempt at. Manslaughter. Robbery ir and arson II highway Shooting with intent to murder. Shopbreaking n and theft. . M attempted Stealing a post letter.. . . M H con- taining money. Theft 2yrs. 3 „ 2 H 4 M 10 „ al mo. 5yrs. 3 ,. 3 M 2 „ Apr. 20,'03 Nov.17, Feb. 25, '02 Oct. 10, Mar. 24, '00 Deo. 22, '03 May (),'02 Dec. 22, '99 May 11, '03 Feb. 12, '03 May 19, '03 H 17, '02 Jan. 15, '03 Sept. 25, '02 Jan. 15, '03 June 30, '02 Apr. .5, '02 Dec. 21, '01 Aug. 7, '02 Apr. 21, '98 Mar. 14, '99 Feb. 20, '02 M 20,'02 Jan. 13, 'GO Dec. 27, '98 May 12, '03 ,1 13, '03 Dec. 9, '02 Apr. 17, '01 Junel4,'01 '03 '03'» Revoked, Mar., "04 Dec. 21, Apr. 30, May 23, Dec. 16, May 4, June 4, May 2, Dec. 21, Jan. 12, JunelO, May 4, M 23, Jan. 5, Aug. 18, June 4, Apr. 19, Feb. 26, Aug. 2, '03 '04 '04 '03 '04 '04 '04 '03 '04 '04 '04 '04 '04 '04 '04 '04 *c '04* '04 . . , 2, '04 Mar. 18, JunelO, May 12. Dec. 16, Sept. 8, Nov. 6, Aug. 6, '04 * |22 '04 b Full pardon in, &c. 32 Dec. 31 , '01 Oct. 9, '03 2 years remitted . Mar. 4, "01 Mar. 19, '04* Jan. 12, '04 Sept.l7,'04| Dec. 26, '01 Dec. 17, '03; Feb. 10, '03 Sept. 8,'04j* Jan. 12, '04 „ 17, '041 Mar.25,'03Feb. 20,'04* Aug. 14, '03 1 Sept. 8, "04* King's Bench, Montreal . Sessions, Montreal. King's Bench, Hull. Dist. Mag. n Sessions, Montreal. H London. Recorder, Montreal. Sessions h Dist. Mag., Sherbrooke. II Rimouski. Sessions, Quebec. King's Bench, Montreal . Sessions m King's Bench n Hull. Dist. Mag., Beauharnois. Sorel. II St. Francis. King's Bench., St. Scho- lastique. Sessions, Quebec. I M Montreal. I Dist. jNIag., Sherbrooke. Sessions, Montreal. [King's Bench, Quebec. I II Montreal. Sessions, Montreal. J.Ps. *a Prisoner first released on jjarole, March 12, '01 ; license cancelled on May 23, '03 ; prisoner sent back to penitentiary to serve balance of sentence, viz. : 2 years, 4 months and 6 days. b Remission of 3 months in recognition of services rendered on the occasion of the escape of 2 convicts. "c T. of L. granted upon condition that prisoner takes employment with his fatlier when released. * Released on ticket of leave. ^TATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE — 1904. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 267 Tableau YII.— Cas ou le droit de grace a ete exerce durant I'annee finissant le 30 septembre 1904, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. {Province d'Ontario.) PRISONS COMMUNES- i^-iH. CRIME. Sen- tence. Date de Sentence ou emprison- nement. Pardon ou commuta- tion. Conditions sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accord e. Age et sexe. H Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Prison dc Toronto — Voies de fait graves . . Ne supportant pas sa famille. Uelivrant un prison- nier d'entreles mains de la justice. Vol ■ 3mos 2 „ 3 H 2juil. '04 3 aoflt '04 8 dec. '03 8 sept. '04 5 H '04 5 janv.'04 1 M '27 nov. '03 1!» dec. '03 ■21 u.. Police, Toronto. (Province de Quebec. ) PENITENCIER PROVINCIAL-SAINT-VINCENT DE PAUL. Attentat a la pudeur . . . Voies de fait graves sur une femme. ! Bigamie Effraction et vol . . ir de nuit et vol. Causant du dommage a la propriete. Faux Vol de chevaux InfUgeant des blessin-es corporelles graves. Vol sur la personne M 11 ten- tative de. Homicide non premedite Vol..." ". '.'. 11 et incendie 11 de grands chemins. . . Usage d'armes avec in- tention de meurtre. Bris de magasiu 11 et vol. . . •1 tentative de Vol d une lettre postale . II II con- tenant de I'argent. Vol 2 ans 3 .1 2 1, 4 11 10 M al mo. 5 ans, 3 I, 3 II 2.1. 3 11 3 1, 4 1, 14 -I 5 11 6 11 12 1, 12 W 12 II 1 11 7 1. 3 1. 2 11 3 11 20 avril '03 17 nov. '03 1 25 fev. '02 10 oct. '03 24 mars '00 22 dec. '03 6 mai '02 22 dee. '99 11 mai '03 12 fev. '03 19 mai '03 17 1. '02 15 janv.'03 25 sept. '02 15 janv."03 30juin '02 5 avril '02 21 dec. '01 7 aoCit '02 '21 avril '98 14 mars '99 120 fev. '02 Revoque, mars '04. 21 dec. '03 * 30avrir04|* 23 mai '04* 16 dec. '03* 4 mai '04* 4 juin '04 * 2 mai 'U4 * 21 dec. '03 * 12 janv.'Ol* 10 juin 'OVh 4 mai '04 '"' 23 .1 "04! ■■ I 5 janv.'04i* 18 aoftt '04 1 . . 4 juin 'Oib 19avrir04 ■ 26 fev. '04 2 aovlt '04 |20 II '02 2 II '04 ll3 janv.'0018mars'04 27 dec. '98 10 juin '04 12 mai '03 12 mai '04 |13 „ '03110 dec. '03* ' 9 dec. '02 8 sept. '04* 17 avril '01 6 nov. '03,* 14 juin '01 Gaoiit '041* b Plein pardon en, etc 31 dec. '01' 9 oct. '03 2 ans remis. 4 mars '01 19 mars '04,* 12 janv.'04!l7sept. '04 20 dec. ■0117 dec. '03 10 fev. USj 8 sept. '04* 12 janv.'04!17 .. '04 i25 mars '03i20 fev. '04 * ;14 aoftt '03! 8 sept. '04 * Banc du Roi, Montreal. Sessions n Banc du Roi, Hull. Mag. de Dist. n Sessions, Montreal. II London. Recorder, Montreal. Sessions n M. de Dist., Sherbrooke. II Rimouski. Sessions, Quebec. Banc du Roi, Montreal. Sessions n Banc du Roi n Hull. M. deDist., Beauhaniois. Sorel. 11 St-Francois. Banc du Roi, Ste-Scho- lastique. Sessions, Quebec. II Montreal. M. de Dist., Sherbrooke. Sessions, Montreal. Banc du Roi, Quebec. I II Montreal. Sessions, Montreal. J. de paix *a Le prisonnier fut en premier libere sur parole le 12 mars '01, sa mise en liberte sur parole fut reyo- quee le 23 mai '03, et le prisonnier fut renvoye au penitencier pour :-iervir la balance de sa sentence, savoir : 2 ans, 4 mois et 6 jours. b Remission de trois inois en reconnaissance des services rendus a 1 occasion de I'evasion de deux prisonniers. *c Liberte conditionnellement accordee au prisonnier sur sa promesse qu'il travaillera avec son pere lorsqu'il sera libere. * Remis en libarte conditionnellement. 268 CRIMINAL STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. (Province of Quebec.) PROVINCIAL PENITENTIARY— ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-C'on. CRIME Sen- tence. Date of Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon or Commuta- tion. Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex. M F By what Court tried. Theft Wounding with intent. . to do grievous bodily harm. Wounding with intent to maim. 2.y. & 4mos 2yrs. 3 „ 15 „ 2 M Nov. 6. '02 .July 16, US May 22, '02 Jan. 16, '99 Aug. 20, '03 May 2, '04 Apr. 18, '04 Oct. 10, '03 June 4, '04 Aug. 18, '04 Dist. Mag., Hull. Sessions, Montreal. King's B., Bryson. Dist. Mag., Three Rivers. Thetford Mines. (Province of Quebec. REFORMATORIES. Montreal Reform — Theft Shcrbrooke Reform — Shopbreaking & theft. 3yrs. Junell,'01 July 13, '03 Dec. 2b, '03 Nov. 4, '03 Dist. Mag., Calumet. Sessions, Montreal. (Province of Quebec. ) COMMON JAILS. Hull jail — Arson, attempted Obtaining money un- der false pretences. Robbery and assault . . Vagrancy Montreal jail — Assault M aggravated. . . Damaging pro]jerty. . . Keep'g dis. house (2 charges. Libel... Selling liq. without lie. and keep'g dis. house Shopbreaking Theft. & larceny II from the person 11 of a watch. . . . Vagrancy Quebec jail- Theft... 1. Trespass, 2. cutting hay. mos Sept. 3, '03 Apr. 26, '04 Dec. 15, '03 June22,'04 Sept. 1,'03 Jan. 29, '04 Junel5,'03 Feb. 4,'o4 Mar. 23, '04 ,1 15, '04 May 5, June 2, Nov. 21, JunelS, Dec. 21, Sept. 11, Mar. 2, Oct. 1, Mar.31, Oct. 22, Apr. 27, Sept. 1, Dec. 7, Apr. 8, Nov. 4, '03 Oct. 21, '03 ,1 5, '03 Dec. 3, '03 May 6, '04 Aug. 13, '04 n 10, '04 Oct. 21,'03 Aug. 6, '04 Mar. 19, '04 " 19, '04 May 21, '04 July 21, '04 Sept. 5, 4, 20, ,1 24, 11 8, Apr. 7, Mar. 18, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, May 6, Dec. 24, June 1, Jan. 16, May 23, Aug. 18, Jan. 28, '04 Dec. 4,'03 11 5, '03 46 .167 17 Dist. Mag., Hull. .. King's B., Dist. Mag. 11 Aylmer. Recorder, Montreal. 11 St. Cunegonde. King's B., Montreal. Recorder n King's B. Recorder ■ ■ 30 22 22 Sessions « King's B. !! J. P's Sessions m J. P's I Sessions 11 J. P's Sessions n Recorder, St. Cunegonde. Sessions, Montreal. Recorder h J. P's Sessions, Quebec. Dist. Mag., Roberval. a In default to pay .$20. !> And $50 fine or 6 additional months. e And $100 or 3 other months. d 1, $10 and costs or one month ; 2, $565 fine and costs or 3 months. ( Upon condition that the accu.sed promises not to trespass upon plaintiff's property and to reside upon location held by him by permission of the Crown. * Released on ticket of leave. STATISTIQUE CR 1 MINELLE— 1 90 4. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 269 Tableau VII. — -Cas ou le droit de grace a ete exerce durant I'annee finissant le 30 septembre 1904, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. (Province de Quebec.) PENITENCIER PROVINCIAL-SAINT-VINCENT DE PAUL-Fm. CRIME. Sen- tence. Date de Sentence ou emprison- nement. Pardon ou commuta- tion. Conditions sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accorde. Age et sexe. HF Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Vol. Blessures avec intention . Blessures avec intention d'infliger des lesions corporelles graves. Blessures avec intention d'estropier. 2 a. et 4mos 2 ans 3 ,. 15 >, 6 nov. '02 16juil. '03 22mai '02 16 janv.'99 2mai '04j* .. 18 avril '04i* . , 10 Oct. '03 * . , 4 juin '04 20 aoilt '03 18 aofit '04 21 Mag. deDist., Hull. Sessions, Montreal. B. du Roi, Bryson. Mag. de Dist., Trois-Riv. Thetford Mines. (Province de Quebec.) MAISOXS DE REFORME. Montreal — • Vol ... 3 ans 11 juin '01 Sherbi-ooke — Bris de magasin et vol. 2 n il3 juil. '03 29 dec. '03 . 4 nov. '03 . Mag. de Dist., Calumet. Sessions, Montreal. (Province de QuSbec. PRISONS COMMUNES. Prison de Hidl-f Tentative d'incendier . Obtent'n d'argent sous de faux pretextes. Vol et voies de fait. . . Vagabondage Prison de Montreal — Voies de fait II graves.... Dommage a la propriete Tenant one maison de desordre (2 accusat'ns Libelle ... Vente de boissons sans licence et tenant une maison de desordre . Bris de magasin ... 4mos 3 „ 11 >, 3 ,. a 2t, 61 an. 14 „ c6mos c3 M Vol et larcin sur la perscnne . d'une montre . . Vagabondage Prison de Quebca- Vol 1. Empiete m e n t, Couper le foin. 3 sept. 26 avril 15 dec. 22 juin 1 sept. 29 janv. 15 juin 4 fev. 23 mars 15 H 3 dec. '03 6 rnai '04 '03 13 aoftt '04 '04 10 n '04 5 mai 2 juin 21 nov. 18 juin 21 dec. 11 sept. 2 mars 1 oct. 31 mars 22 oct. 27 avril 1 sept. 7 dec. 8 avril 4 nov. 21 oct. 5 M 21 oct. '03 6 aout '04 19 mars '04 19 M '04 21 mai '04 21 juil. '04 04 04 03 03 03 03 04 m 22 04 j 6 03 24 04! 1 0316 '03 23 '04 18 sept. avril mars sept. oct. mai dec. juin janv. mai aout 28 janv. '04 4 dec. '03 5 .. '03 17 30 46 22 22 Mag. deDist., Hull. B. du Roi Mag. de Dist. ,, M Aylmer. Recorder, Montreal. II Ste-Cunegonde. B. du Roi, Montreal Recorder m B. du Roi Recorder n Sessions m B. du Roi J. de P. Sessions n J. de P. !! Sessions n J. de P. Sessions n Recorder, Ste-Cunegonde Sessions, Montreal. Recorder n J. de P. Sessions, Quebec. ^lag. de Dist., Roberval. a A defaut de payer §20. h Et §50 d'amende ou G autres mois. c Et .§100 ou trois autres mois. d 1, §10 et les frais ou un mois ; 2, §565 d'amende et les frais ou 3 mois. e Sous condition que I'accuse promette de ne pas empieter sur la propriete du plaignant et a demeurer sur le terrain qu'il a en sa posses- sion avec la permission de la Couronne. " Remis en liberte conditionnement. 270 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. C Province of Quebec.) COMMON JAILi^-Concluded. CRIME. Sen- tence. Datk of Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon or Commuta- tion. Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Age and Sex. MF By what Court tried. Sherbrookc Jail — Thett Three Rivers Jail — Being drunk whilst on duty as locomotive Causing grievous bodi ly harm with intent to maim. Valleyfield Jail — Receiving stolen goodf 20 mos 6 ., 23 12 Oct.15, 'O20ct. 10, '03 Dec. 30, '03 Mar. 16, '04' Mar. 16, '04 May 17,'04,a 15,'04;Aug.l8,'04, 26' 29 King's B'ch, .Sherbrooke. Dist. M., Three Rivers. King's B'ch. m Valleyfield. {P.E.I. , N.S. ■ Comte I. 11 .^ntigonish 1. Circuit, Woodstock, X. -B. Comte, Hampton n Baddeck, N.-E. Mag. stip., Halifax n Comte, Baddeck n II Dorchester, N.-B. Halifax, N.-E. Supreme, Sydney h Comte, Amherst n Sup., Summerside, I. P. -E. Comte, Halifax, N.-E. . . Sup.,Charlottet'n,I.P.-E. . . Mag. stip., Halifax, N.-E. . . Comte, Amherst Sup., Annapolis II Amherst ■I Annapolis Comte, Sydney Sup., Inverness ir Bridgewater a Liberte conditionnellement accordee pour deux mois, a la fin de laquelle le prisonnier, apres sa mise en liberte de I'hopital, devra etre recouduit en prison. h Sentence de 30 annees anteneurement commuee a 15 ans. * Remis en liberte conditionnellement. 272 CRIMINAL STATISTICS— 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table VII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. (Prince Edward Island, Nova PROVINCIAL PENITENTIARY— DORCHESTER, N.B.— Cowc^. Scotia and New Brtinsivick.) CRIME. Sen- tence. Date of Sentence Pardon or i or Conunit- Conimuta tal. tion. Conditions upon which Pardon or Commutation was granted. Sliooting with intent to 2 yrs . murder. I Shopbreaking j5 u ,, and theft..! 8 ,, Stealing |3yrs& lOd. |3yrs . Junel8,'03 Theft. and conspiracy . . from post office . , Wounding 2 „ 11/ H 11, Apr. 22, June29, Feb. 11, M 25, Jan. 18, Nov. 13, May 13, Mar. 2, „ 24, M 25, Dec. 16, '03 Aug. 18, '04 Dec. 26, '03 Sept. 5, '04 Aug. 18, '04 Dec. 16, '03* Aug.l8,'04|a* Sept. 8,'04!* Nov. 6, '03^ Sept. 5, '04* Mar. 18, '04 * Sept. 5, '04* Nov. 6, '03* Age and Sex. MF By what Court tried. 27 20 63 16 18 23 32 33 28 24 36 23 23 ■■| Supreme, Annapolis, N.S. Truro .. County, Dorche.'5ter,N.B. Liverpool, N.S. Guysborough i. St. John, N.B. Police, Fredericton, N.B. County, Halifa.x, N.S. Supr., .St. Andrews, N.B. County, St. John « Dalhousie u Circuit II n (rood Shepherd's, Halifax Inflicting grievous bo- dily harm. Theft 1 yr. 3 yrs Apr. 26, '04 Junel9,'02 May 17, '04 Dec. 22, '03 Stip. Mag., Halifax, N.S. COMMON JAILS. Ha lifox City jail — Disorderly conduct. . . Halifax County jail — Assault Burglary with intent to steal. Shopbreaking & theft . Thfef t from the person. Sydney jail — Fal.se pretences Yarmouth jail — Assault with intent toi maim. Shopbreaking ....... Fredericton jail, N.B. — Violation of Canada Temperance Act. Hampton jail — Obtaining goods under false x^retences. ete accorde. Age et sexe HE Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Usage d'arme a feu avee 2 ans intention de meurtre. Bris de magasin 18 juin "03 16 dec. '03 ■ Vol. et \ol. II et conspiration 10 ■ ■ dans le bur. de ix)ste. 3 Blessure.s '2 4 M '3 M 3 a. et ! lOjrs 3 ans. 3 3 !2 2 avril juin fev. janv. nov. mai mars '0218 '02 2f3 '03 5 '0318 '0316 '0218 '04 8 '02 6 '03 5 '01 18 03 5 '02 6 aoflt dec. sept, aoftt dec. aotit sept, nov. sei)t . mars sept . nov. '04 " 03 '■'' 04 ' 04 " 03^^ 04 a^' 04 " 03 * 04* 04 '■ 04* 03 * Supr.. Annapolis, N.-E. 11 Truro n jComte, Dorchester, N.-B. 1. Liverpool, N.-E. 11 Guysborough m St- Jean, N.-B. iPolice, Fredericton. N-B. Comte, Halifax, N.-E. Supr., St- Andre, N.-B. Comte, St- Jean n 11 Dalhousie i. Circuit 11 " Bon Pasteur, Halifax — Infligeant des blessures corporelles graves. Vol 1 an. 26 avril '04 17 mai '04? 3 ans. 19 juin ■02122 dec. '03^-, :Mag. Stip., Halifax, N E. PRISONS COMMUNES. Prison d' Halifax — Conduite dereglee. . . . 3mos. Pr. dv. comte d' Halifax — Voies de fait 0 Effraction de nuit avec|0 intention de vol. I Bris de magasin et vol. J6 i Vol sur la personne. . . i9 n Prison de S>/dnct/ — I Faux pretextes 1 u Prison de Yarutouth — Voies de fait avec in- 2 yrs., tent ion de blesser. Bris de magasin jl yr . . Pr. d( Fredericton, N.-B. Contrav. aux lois de2nios. temp, du Canada. Prison de Hampton — i Obtention d'effets sousj9 n de faux pretextes. Prison de St-Jean — Voies de fait graves . . 18 Larcin 6 Prison de WooeUtock — Interrompant et trou- blant volontairem'nt une assemblee publ. 4 nov. '03 2 juin '04 11 mai '04 Tjuil. '03 1 10 nov. '03 7 fev. '04 30 juin "03 7 mai '04 11 dec. '03 14 janv. '04 28 mai '03 13jiiil. '04 5 avril '04 26 dec. "03! 0 sept. '04 1 1- '04' i 4 nov. '03 19 mars'04i 27 fev. '04 6 nov. '03 , Dec. 21, '03 Dec. 21, '03 '03 Mar. 19, '04 "03 ., 19, '04 '04: Sept. 5, '04 '02 M 24, '04 '02 Mar. 19, '04 •031 „ 19, '04 '93 Dec. 16, '03 '03 Mar. 19, '04 '03 H 30, '04 '03 Sept. 2, '04 Order in Council. Mar. 18, "04 Oct. 12, "03 Mar. 18, '04 Junel0,'04 Sept. 2, '04 27 i . 321 61 59 21 27 18 20 24 40 32 25 2-1 46 21 20 19 King's B., Winnipeg. Supr., Calgary, N.W.T.. Police, Winnipeg. Supr., Yorkton, N. W.T. Police, Winnipeg. Supr., Macleod, N.W.T. J. P's Supr., Edmonton « Assize, Brandon. Supr., Macleod, N.W.T. II Regina ,< II Moosomin .i II Edmonton .i Police, Winnipeg. Supreme, Moosomin. Portage la Prairie Refor- matoni — Theft .\ Winniperj jail — Assault on peace officer Vagrancy Insane Axiihint, Selkirk — Theft .' 2yrs . 1 year c6mos 3 II I year Apr. 27, '03 Aug. 4, '03 I, 12, '03 Feb. 24,'04 .Tunel.5,'03 Oct. 9, '03 Dec. 26, '03 Mavl7,'04 Apr. 15, '04 Nov.28,'03 * LTpon condition of employment. Police, Winnipeg. COMMON JAILS— NORTH-WEST TERRITORIES. Prince Albert jcUl— Obtaining money im- der false pretences. Theft Re(/ina Jail — Drunk and disorderly. Killing and stealing cattle Shooting horses Shopbreaking 1 year!Nov.28,'03lAug.l6,'04 * 6mo.s. Oct. 30,'03Feb. 29,'04 2 II JAug.ll,'04Sept.l9,'04 1 year May 13, '03 Nov. 4, '03 1 II I Mar. 19, '04 {May .31, '04 1 ,1 iMay 2,'03Oct. 22,'03-- Stealing. 6 mos. 1 Sept. 16, '03 Feb. 8, '04 . 29 41 45 46 62 21 35 Supreme, Cardston, B.C. Edmonton. J. P's, Regina, N.W.T. Supr., Wetaskiwin. II Regina. II Calgary. Police, Moosejaw. Not imprisoned- Fraud . Sent. sias- p'nd'd Mar. 14, '01 July 21,'04|Free pardon. M Police, Stratford. a Reduced to one year by Gov. General. h Death sentence previou.sly commuted, January 5, 1894. c And .^50 or 6 additional months. ■' Released on ticket of leave. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 190 4. 277 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 Tableau VII. — Cas ou le di-oit de grace a ete exerce durant Tannee finissant le 30 septembre 1904, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. PENITENCIER DU MANITOBA. CRIME. Date de Sen- tence. Sentence ou emprison- nement. Pardon ou commuta- tion. Conditions sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accorde. Age et sexe. HF Par quelle cour mis en jugement. Tentative de commerce charnel as^ec une fiille au-dessous de 14 ans. Effraction et entree avec intention de vol. Vol de nuit Dommage a la propriete . Faux et circulation Vol de chevaux Larcin Meurtre Parjure Bris de magasin et vol. . Vol 2 ans. 2 11 2 „ 2 M 3 M 3 „ 2 ,. tA\-ie 3 ans. 3 „ 2 .. 2i M 2" .. 2 .. 2 M 2 „ 13 aoflt '02 10 mai "02 27 " "03 7 nov. '03 13 avril '03 14 mar.s '04 22 nov. '02 9 juil. "02 4 mai '03 14 nov. -'G3 7 mars '03 25 sept. '03 21 dec. '03 4 mai '03 15juin '03 20 sept. '02 5 aoiit '02 21 dec. '03 4 nov. '031* 2 aoftt '04 21 dec. '03 19 mars '04 19 „ '04 5 sept. '04 24 H '04 19 mars '04 19 „ -04 It; dec. '03 19 mars '04 30 ,. '04 2 sept . '04 18 mars '04 12 oct. "03 18 mars '04 10 juin '04 2 sept. '04 Ordre en Conseil . 20 27 32 61 . 59 21 27 18 I 20 24 40 3^ 25| . . 1 21 46 21 20 19 B. du Roi, Winni]3eg. Supreme, Calgary. Police, Winnipeg. Supr., Yorkion, T.N.O. Police, Winnipeg. Supr., Macleod. J. de P. „ Supr., Edmonton. As.sises, Brandon. Supreme, Macleod. Regina. Moosomin. Edmonton. Police, Winnipeg. Supreme, Moosomin. 27 avril '03 9 oct. '03 Ecole de reformc, Portage- la-Pruirie — Vol 2 ans . Prison de Winnipeg — Voies de fait sur un 1 an . . j 4 aoiit "03 26 dec. '03 * officier de paix i I Vagabondage f6mosll2 .. '03 17 mai "04 1- 3 r> 124 fev. '04 15 avril "041" Sous condition qu'il Asif.edesalieneSySelkirk—l ' I travaillera. Vol 11 an . 15 juin '03128 nov. '03l 29 32 Police, Winnipeg. PRISONS COMMUNES— TERRITOIRES DU NORD-OUEST. Prison de Princc-Alhert-: Obtenti"n d 'argent sous '1 an. . de faux pretextes . . . | Vol !6 mos. Prison de Regina — j Ivresse et desordre . . . j2 ir Tuant et volant des'lan.. bestiaux. { Tir^r sur des chevaux . 1 n Bris de magasin. Vol 1 t, 6 mos. 28 nov. '03 30 oct. '03 11 aoiit '04 13 mai '03 19 mars '04 2 mai "03 16 sept. '03 16 aoiit '04 29 fev. "04 19 sept. '04 4 nov. '03 31 mai '04 22 oct. "03 8 fev. "04 29 45 46 62 21 35 . . ! Supreme, Cardston. 41 .. Edmonton. . . J. de P., Regina. . . Supr., Wetaskiwin. . . ' " Regina. . . M Calgary. . . Police, Moosejaw. Non eraprisonne — Fraude Sent. suspen due. 14 mars '01 21 juil- "04 Pardon sans restric- M tion. .[Police, Stratford. a Sentence reduite a un an par le Gouverneur general. h La sentence de mort ayant ete anterieure- ment commuee le 5 Janvier 1894. c Et -$50 ou 6 autres mois. * Remis en liberte conditionnellement . 278 CRIMINAL .STATISTICS — 1904. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Table YII. — Cases in which the Prerogative of Mercy has been exercised during the year ended the 30th September, 1904, in favour of prisoners committed to the following prisons. GUARD ROOMS- NORTH-WEST TERRITORIES. CRIME Sen- tence. Date of Sentence or Commit- tal. Pardon or j Commuta- 1 tion. Conditions upon which Pai-don or Commutation was granted. Age I and I Sex. By what Court tried. M F Fort Saskatcheivan, • Guard R(joiii — Theft of Lmnber Lcthbridijc, Giiard Room Horse stealing Maclead Guard Room — Horse stealing Theft . Rcf/inn, Gimrd Room — Taking part in war dance. Dawmn, G'd. R'm., Y.T. Assault Breaking, entering & stealing. Selling liquor to In- dians. Theft {1st charge) (2 ,,)... 4mos 6 „ 2yrs. 1 yr.. 2mos 4 „ 3 M 2yrs. 2 yrs. 3mos Nov. 30, '03 M 24, '03 Mar. 11, 03 n 9, '03 Jan. 9, '04 Apr. 16, '04 M 16,'04 Junel5, '03 May 19, '04 Mar. 16, '04 Feb. 26, '04 May 23, '04 Feb. 20, '04 > 20, '04 Aug. 4, '04 „ 16, '04 ,. 4, '04 June22,'04 90 Feb. 9, '03 Mar.31,'03iOct. 28, '03 28 40 Supreme, Wetaskiwin. M Lethbridge. M Macleod. J.P's., Touchwood Hills. Territorial, Dawson. J.P's., Dawson. M Forty-Mile, Yukon. Territorial, Ditwsou. (Jn liberty.) UNDER TICKET OF LEAVE. Dorchester Penitentiarti, N B.— Arson and larceny, . . . ! 15 yrs. Manslaughter Kingston Penitentiary — Stealing from the per- 3 son. Manitoba Penitentiary — Robbery with violence 115 St. Vincent de Paid Peni- tentiary— Shopbreaking & theft, i 2 Mar. 10, '97 i July 18, '03 May 31, '01 „ 31,'01 Nov. 28, '02 M 10, '93 Sept.23,'02 May 7, '03 Unexpired portion of 26 sentence rei.iitted Ap. 30, '01. Aug 29, '03 Dispensed from re- 53 porting monthly to police. Mar. 19, '04. 18, '03 Unexpired portion of j26 ! sentence remitted i Mar. 16. '04 18,'03;I)ispeiised from re- 26 porting to police Sept. 8, '04. Unexpired portion of '29 sentence remitted' Apr. 18, '04. ! Oct. 22, '03 Dec. 6, '01 Sept. 17, '03 Remainder of sen- 30 tence made uncon- ditional July 8, '04| I Unconditional pard. 22 granted Feb. 8, '04. 1 I Count}', Barrington.X.S. Halifax. Sujjreme, Guysborough. Police, Cornwall, Ont. Queen's B"ch., Wiiniipeg. Dist. Mag., Sherbrooke. DEATH SENTENCES COMMUTED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER, 1904. Murder (Chinese) Death Oct. 21,'03|Dec. 7,'03 Life imprisonment. „ 22,'03l M 2, '03' „ 22, '031 „ 2, '03 ,. 22,'03i ,. 2,'03 May 19, '04! July 21, '04 1 Sep't.l6,'04'Nov.l9,'04l • „ 43 M M M 30 50 Assize, Cornwall, Ont. Clinton, B.C. II Nanaimo >' King's Bench, Montreal. a Prisoner released upon condition that he leave the Yukon Terr, immediately after his liberation. b Remission of time confirmed by H. E. the Governor General. '•' Released on ticket of leave. STATISTIQUE CRIMINELLE— 1904. 279 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 Tableau VII. — Cas ou le droit jde grace a ete exerce durant I'annee finissant Ic 30 Septembre 1904, en faveur des prisonniers envoyes aux prisons suivantes. POSTE DE POLICE-TERRITOIRES DU NORD-OUEST. Date de CRIME. Sen- tence. Sentence ou emprison- nement. Pardon ou comuiuta- tion. Condition sur lesquelles le pardon ou commutation a ete accorde. Age et sexe. H Par (juelle cour mi.s en jugement. Poite de police, Fort-Sas- katchewan— Vol de bois de constr. P.depoL, Lethhridge — Vol de chevaux P. de poL, Macleod— Vol de chevaux. ...... Vol P. depol., £e;nna — Prenant part a une 2 mos. , dance de guerre. P. depot., Dawson, Yiik. Voie.s de fait 4 mos. 2 ans 1 an. 30 no\'. '03 24 ., '03 10 mars '04 26fev. '04 illmars'03 23mai '04 ' 9 .. '03!20fev. '04 Effraction, entree et ^■ol. Vente de boisson aux San vages. Larcin (Ire accusation) (2e 0 janv.04 20 '04 4 M 3 .. 2 ans. 2 mos. 2 ans. 3 mos. 16avrir04; 4 aout '04 16 M '0416 M '04 15 juin "031 4 .. '04 19 mai '04 22 iuin '04 1 9 fev. '03 31 mars'03 28oct. 'C:3 b 90 28 . . [Supreme, Wetaskiwin. i ti Lethbridge. . . : M Macleod. . . J. de Paix, Touchwood j Hiiy. . . Territoriale, Dawson. . . J. de Paix n 401 M Forty Mile, Yukon. . . ! Territoriale, Dawson. EN LTBERTE CONDITIONNELLE. Penitencier de Dorches-l ter, N.-B.— ' Incendie volontaire et 15ans. larcin. Homicide non pretned.! 5 n Peidten. de Kingston — Vol sur la personne . . Peniten. de Manitoba — j Vol avec violence. ... 15 Penit. de St- V. de Paul— Bris de magasin et vol. I 3 10 niars"97 7 mai '03 Partie non expiree de sa sent, remise. 30 avril "04. 18 juil. '03 29 aout '03 Disp. de sa presenter a la police chaque mois, 30 mars '04. 31 inai '01 IS ,. '03 Partie non expiree de sa sent, reraise, 16 mars '04. 31 .. '01 18 M '03 Dispense de se pre- senter a la police, 8 sept. '04. 28 nov. '02 22 oct. '03 Partie de sa sentence non expiree remise 18 avril '04. 10 M '93 6 dec '01 Restedesasent.faite non conditionnelle- inent 8 juil. "04. 23 sept . '02 17 sept . '03 Pardon non condi- tionnel accorde 8 fev. '04. 26 . .Comte, Harrington, N.-E. 53i . . H Halifax. 26; . . Supreme, Guysborough. 1 ! 26 . . 29 . .Police, Cornwall, Ont. 30 . . B. de la Reine, Winnipeg. 221 . .|Mag. de D., Sherbrooke. SENTENCES DE MORT COMMUEES DURANT L'ANNEE FINISSANT LE 30 SEPT. 1904. Menrtre Mort. 21 oct. '03 22 1, '03 22 1, '03 22 ir '03 19 mai '04 16 sept. '04 7 dec. 03 Emprisonnem. a vie. 2 1, '031 2 1. '03 2 1, '03 21 juil. '04 19 nov. "04 43 H H H 30 50 Assises, Cornwall. II Chinois Clinton, Col.-B. It Xanai'mo n B. du Roi, Montreal. a Le prisonnier est remis en liberte a condition qu'il laissera le terr. du Yukon immediatement apres sa mise en liberte. 6 La remise du temps est confirmee par S. E. le Gouverneur general. * Remis en liberte conditionnellement. 280 INDEX. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 INDICTABLE 0FFJ:XCES. Abduction Page 30 and following to 33 Abortion and attempt to procure abortion ..22 .. 27 Arson ,.118 „ 125 Assaults, aggravated ... u 38 ., 49 II and battery ., 54 .. 1)5 M and obstructing peace officer .• 40 .. .53 .1 and robbery ,. 78 .. SI II indecent .. l.S ., 25 II on females ,. 38 , •• 41 Attempt and carnally knowing a girl of tender years ..14 •• 17 Bigamy .. 34 ,. 41 Bringing stolen property into Canada ■• S2 .. 85 Burglary and having bvirsrlar's rools .. (iG •• 73 Carnally knowing an imbecile woman ,. 14 .. 17 Carrying unlawful weapons i. 134 ■■ 141 Concealing birth of infants and deserting child i. 14 h 17 Conspiracy ..138 .. 141 Currency, offences against .. 130 •• 133 Deserting child and concealing birth of infants .i 14 .. 17 Electoral Act, violation of .. 138 .. 141 Embezzlement m 82 .. 85 Endangering the safety of passengers on railways n 30 .. 37 False pretences h 82 .. 93 Feloniously receiving and in possession of stolen property. h 90 .. 97 Forcible entry ..138 .■ 141 Forgery and uttering forged documents m 130 .. 137 Fraud and conspiracj' to defraud n 94 n 101 Gambling and lottery Acts, offences against h 142 .• 145 Horse, cattle and sheep stealing h 98 .. 105 House and shopbreaking m 70 .. 77 Incest ' M 22 .. 25 Indecent exposure and other offences against public morals n 142 ■, 145 Larceny ,.102 ■■ 113 .1 from dwelling houses 114 .. 117 ,, from the person ,, 114 •• 121 Libel „ 22 .. 25 Malicious injury to horses, cattle and other wilful damage to property .... ., 122 •, 129 Manslaughter ,, 6 ,, 9 Murder n 2 i, 5 ,, attempt at ,, 2 ,, 5 Perjurj' and subornation of perjury ,,146 ,, 149 Prison breach, escape and attempt to escape from prison ,, 150 ,. 153 Rape „ 10 „ 13 ,1 attempt at >, 10 .. 13 Refusing to support family „ 50 ,. 57 Revenue laws, offences against ., 146 ., 149 Riot and affray ,, 154 ,• 157 Robbery and demanding with menaces ,, 78 ,, 81 n highway >> 74 ,, 77 Seduction 30 „ 33 Shooting, stabbing, wounding „ 26 ,, 33 Sodomy and bestiality i, 6 ,, 9 Stealing registered letters and other mail matters ,, 118 ,- 121 Suicide, attempt at ,. 154 .. 161 Various offences against the person n 62 ,■ 69 M other misdemeanours „ 158 „ 161 Warehouse and freight car breaking ,, 82 ,, 85 INDEX. 281 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 DELITS JUSTICIABLES DU JURY. Agression avec voies de ^it Attentat a la pudeur Avortement et tentative d'avortement Bigamie Bris de maisons et de magasins Bris d'entrepots et de wagons de fret Commerce charnel avec une alienee Conspiration Delits centre le reveru de I'Etat Desertion et suppression d'enfants Detoumement Dis'ers autres delits Dommages malicieux aux chevaux, bestiaux, etc EflFets voles apportes au Canada Emeute et tumulte Enlevement Entree forcee Evasion, tentative d'evasion et bris de prison Exposant au peril les voyageurs sur les chemins de fer Exposition indecente et autres delits contre la morale publique. Faux et circulation de faux documents Faux pretextes Fraude et conspiration de f raude Homicide nou premedite ...... , Incendie par malveillance Inceste Infraction a la loi electorale M au;f lois defendant le jeu et les loteries Larcin Libelle Meurtre H tentative de ...... , Monnaie, delits par rapport a la monnaie Outrages divers contre la personne Parjure et .subornation de parjure .... Port d'armes illegal Recel et en possession d'objets voles Refus de pourvoir aux besoins de la famille Seduction . Sodomie et bestialite Suicide, tentative de Suppression et desertion d'enfants Tentative et commerce charnel avec une fille en bas age Usage d'armes avec intention Viol M tentative de Voies de fait et faisant obstacle a un oflticier de la paix . ... >i et vol . . . .' II graves et lesions corporelles 11 sur femmes Vol avec effraction et ayant en possession des outils de voleur. . dans des maisons habitees ....... de chevaux, betail et moutons de grands chemins . .■ . . de lettres chargees et autres matieres postales . et demandes avec menaces sur la personne 17—19 . Page 54 et . M 18 . „ 22 . - 34 . ,. 70 ,. M 70 . M 14 . -, 138 „ 146 . „ 14 ,. „ 82 . n 158 „ 122 . „ 82 . ,. 154 >, 30 . M 138 M 150 M 30 ,. 142 . M 130 „ 82 . ., 94 . „ 6 . M 118 . >, 22 . „ 138 . ., 142 . ., 102 . ,. 22 ,, 2 „ 2 . M 130 .. 62 . -. 146 . M 134 . M 90 . M 50 . M 30 . M 6 . „ 154 . ., 14 . M 14 . ,. 26 . M 10 M 10 . M 46 . „ 78 . „ 3S M 38 . M 66 , „ 114 . M 98 -. 74 . n 118 114 suivantes a 65 25 27 41 77 73 17 141 149 17 85 161 129 85 157 33 141 153 37 145 137 93 101 9 125 25 141 145 113 2.". 5 5 133 69 149 141 97 57 33 9 161 17 17 33 13 13 53 81 49 41 73 117 105 77 121 81 121 •282 INDEX OF DISTRICTS. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 SUMMARY CONVICTIONS. Albert, N.B ^ Page 185 Alberta, Northern, N.W.T.—Nord, T. du N.-O * .. 225 Southern, ,, Sud „ -i 225 Algoma and Manitonlin, Ont m 200 Annapolis, N.S.— N.-E " 176 Antigonish, N.S.— N.-E -■ 176 Arthabaska, Que " 1-0 Assiniboia, Eastern, N.W.T,— Est, T. du N.-O .. 226 Western .. Ouest „ .. 226 Beauce, Que " 190 Beauharnois, Que " 191 Bedford, Que ■■ 191 Brant, Ont .. 200 British Columbia, totals of — Colonibie-Britannique, totaux de la n 231 Bruce, Ont - . . " 201 Canada, totals of — totaux du t 233 Cape Breton, N.S.— N.-E " 177 Cariboo, B.C.-CoL-B - 223 Carleton, N.B .. 185 Ont " 201 Charlotte, N.B .. 186 Chicoutimi, Que " 192 Colchester, N.S.— N.-E " 177 Cumberland, N.S.— N.-E .. 178 Digby, N.S.-N.-E . . ." .. 178 Dufferin, Ont - 202 Elgin, Ont .. 202 Essex, Ont -i 203 Frontenac, Ont , « 203 Gaspe, Que .. 192 Gloucester, N.B .. 186 Grey, Ont .. 204 Guysborough, N.S.-N.-E .. 179 Haldimand, Ont .- 204 Halifax, N.S.— N.-E .- 179 Halton, Ont .. 205 Hants, N.S.-N.-E .. 180 Hastings, Ont m 205 Huron, Ont 206 Iberville, Que .. 193 Inverness, N.S.-N.-E .. 180 Joliette, Que ... m 193 Kent, Ont .. 206 King's, N.B " 187 N.S.-N.-E M 181 P.E.I.— I. du P.-E .. 174 Lambton, Ont " 207 Lanark, Ont .. 207 Leeds and Grenville, Ont " 208 Lennox and Addington, Ont " 208 Lincoln, Ont 209 Lunenburg, N.S.— N.-E .. 181 Manitoba, Central— Centre " 221 Eastern— Est m 221 M Western — Ouest « 222 M totals of — totaux du " 231 Middlesex, Ont h 209 INDEX DES DISTRICTS. 283 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 17 CONDAMNATIONS SOMMAIRES. Montmagny, Que Page 194 Montre,"!, Que " 194 INIuskcka and Parry Sound, Ont " 210 New Brunsmck, totals of — Nouveau-Brunswick, totaux du ti 229 Nipisfeing, Ont " 210 Norfolk, Ont " 211 Northumberland, N. B 187 Northumberland and Durham, Ont " 21] Nova Scotia, totals of — Nouvelle-Ecosse, totaux de la « 229 Ontario " 212 II totals of — totaux d' " 230 Ottawa, Que '• 195 Oxford, Ont " 212 Peel, Ont 213 Perth, Ont " 213 Peterborough, Ont " 214 Pictou, N.S.— N.-E " 182 Pontiac, Que " 195 Prescott and Russell, Ont " 214 Prince Edward Island, totals of — He du Prince-Edouard, totaux de 1' ; " 228 Prince Edward, Ont " 215 Prince, P.E.I.— I. du P.-E - 174 Quebec, Que " 196 H totals of — totaux de " 230 Queen's, N.S.— N.-E <• 182 P.E.I.— I. du P.-E .• " 175 Renfrew, Ont " 215 Richelieu, Que " 196 Richmond, N.S. -N.-E - 183 Rimouski, Que < 197 Saguenay, Que 'i 197 St. Franyois, Que " 198 St. Hyacinthe, Que " 198 St. John, N.B " 188 Saskatchewan, N. W.T.— T. du N.-O m 227 Shelburne, N.S.— N.-E •■ 183 Simcoe, Ont " 216 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ont " 216 Terrebonne, Que " 199 Territories, totals of the — Territoires, totaux des " 232 Trois-Rivieres, Que - 199 Thunder Bay and Rainy River, Ont « 217 Victoria, B.C.— CoL-B .. 223 N.S. —N.-E .. 184 Ont .. 217 Waterloo, Ont .. 218 Welland, Ont .. 218 Wellington, Ont .. 219 Wentworth, Ont .. 219 Westminster, B.C. -Col. -B .. 224 Westmoreland, N.B . 188 Yale, B.C. -Col. -B .. 224 Yarmouth, N.S. —N.-E 184 York, N.B .. 189 M Ont 22l> Yukon 228 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 REPORT CONCEBNING CANADIAN ARCHIYES FOR THE YEAR 190-L {Being an Appendix to the Report of the Minister of Agriculture) PRINTED BY ORDER OF PARLIAMENT V OTTAWA PRINTED RY S. E. DAWSON, TRINTER TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY 1905 ;No. 18— 1905.J 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 CONTEXTS . Page. Archiv s Branch. Staff in 1904 : vi Report concerning Canadian Archives . . vii APPENDICES. A. — Catalogue of manuscripts. B. — Catilogae of M. Series. C — Catalogue of Maps and Charts. D. — Canadian Archives in 1787, with index. E — Instructions to Governors, Part I F. — Description and state of the New Settlements in Nova Scotia in 1761, with mapsi G. — Papers re Bigot, Vergor and Yilleray. H.— Letter of Father Ignace re Acadia. I. — Documents relating to the war of 1775. Sentiments of the Indians. J. — List of officers and men killed and wounded in 1837-38. K. — Summary of documents in Paris, made by the late M. Edouard Richard, with index. L. — List of volumes received from England and France during the year ending June 30, 1904. M. — List of books presented to the Archives Branch, and the names of the donors. 18— a1 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 ARCHIVES BRANCH, 1904. The Honourable S. A. Fisher, Minister of Agriculture. George F. O'Halloran, Deputy Minister. CLERKS. Miss M. Casey, Miss B. F. Frost, Miss A. P. Haley, Miss F. McDonald. A. G. Doughty, A. Duff, F. J. AuJet, A. Archambault, G. W. Boivin, B. Boutet. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 To the Honourable Sydney A. Fisher, ^NI.P., Minister of Agiiculture. Sir, — Soon after uiy appointment as Dominion Archivist and Keeper of the Records in ]May last, I commenced to inquire into the arrang-^ments in operation for the collec- tion, classification and safe keeping of the public records, with the view of preparing a preliminary report on the subject. As the various series of papers deposited in the Archives Branc'i of your department comprise only a small portion of the records now nominally in my custody, it is convenient, for the purpose of this report, to divide them into two classes : (A) The documents collected under the direction of the late Dr. Brymner ; (B) The numerous collections of original papers at present deposited in different departments, which are to be incn-porated with class "A". According to the report of my predecessor, published in the year 1872, " A petition was presented to the Parliament of the Dominion, setting forth that authors and literary enquirers were placed in a very disadvantageous position in this country, as compared with persons of the same class in Gi-eat Britain, France and the United States, in conse- quence of being practically debarred from facilities of access to the public records, docu- ments and official papers, in manuscript, illustrative of the progress of society in Canada, and praying that steps be taken to have the Archives of Canada collected." To a limited extent, the prayer of the petitioners has been granted, and we have now deposited in the Archives Branch a useful.. collection of papers, which illustrate, in an imperfect manner, certain phases of our history. But when we take a comprehensive survey of the sources of information within our grasp, and of the requirements of the modern historian, we find that our storehouse needs replenishing ; that at present we are unable to keep pace with the spirit of inquiry which during the last half century, in particular, has so vigorously asserted itself in the United States and in Europe, and has long been felt in Canada. A great change has taken place in the method of writing history. Formerly, a concrete, categorical history, even if it were possible, would not have been welcomed as it is to-day. A picturesque presentation of the outward and visible signs — the landmarks of history — in which facts were subordinate to the temper or inclination of the writer, found favour ; and often a rearrangement or reproduction of accepted facts was sufficient, since the public was not prepared for anything save the conventional. But, with the larger freedom of the individual, the scope of history has been broadened, and there is a desire and a determination on the part of competing histo- rians to deal with everything that tends to elucidate the life of the past. In Canada it is apparent, even to the least observant, .that there is a steady growth of national feeling ; and as the strength of national life must depend upon the vitality of its component parts, it is only natural to find a desire to ascertain the accurate proportion of indivi- dual effort in those measures which have contributed to the welfare of the whole commun- ity. With the realization of citizenship, and the recognition of individual influence in the progress of human affairs, the importance of the individual has increased, and the records of men which a by-gone age would have ignoi'ed, are now invested with ever vii viii CA XA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 increasing interest. In the more important documents of state we may find the expres- sion of the voice of the people ; but from local records and semi-private papers, we may construct a vivid picture of the temper, habits and aspirations of the people, and may follow, stage by stage, the evolutions which have brought about movements of political and economic change. By the collection of these records in organized centres substan- tial additions are constantly being made to our storehouse of knowledge. The barrier so long opposed to the revelation of truth has been broken down, and we have been admitted behind the scenes. Throughout the civilized world the past is being studied from the records of the men who made its history, rather than in the lives of those whom accident or choice may have identified with the prominence of the country. This wider field of inquiry has imposed new responsibilities upon Governments as the custo- dians of national archives. Papers are gathered and preserved at the public expense, which at one time would have been left to private enterprise ; and facilities of access are now demanded where they would once have been accorded solely as a favour. To the modern historian this change presents many difficulties. Canada is still a }oung country, hardly conscious of its strength, or of the brilliant future towards which it is pressing. In the three Centuries of its activity it has passed through many vicis- situdes ; has emerged from violent struggles, has suflFered severe shocks. The history of these three centuries is crowded with detail ; its course has run in widely divergent directions, and the issue of its warfare has had such far-reaching effects, that it forms an absorbing study. Innumerable influences have left their impress upon the features of our national life. Justice demands that the progress of each should be defined, in order that their mutual action may be faithfully appreciated. At the threshold of his subject, therefore, the historian is confronted with a mass of detail which he finds it impossible to co-ordinate in one comprehensive work, whatever may be the range of his intellect or the length of his years. Selection is open to him ; but, in order to work out his scheme intelligently he is forced to attribute to certain influences or tendencies, a prominence to which they have no claim. And when the defects of his work are discovered by the specialist or critic, the author is accused of ignorance or of partiality ; when, in reality, he has simply attempted an impossible task. Specialization, therefore, becomes imperative, and to meet this requirement of the age the enquirer turns natur- ally towards those institutions from which he can draw the information desired. Oft times by the light of new evidence he will be able to show how far opinions have sup- plied the place of facts, whilst documents which would have permitted the age to speak for itself have been burried in obscurity ; or, in sympathy with a spirit which has fostered the suppression of truth, jealously guarded from the touch of profane hands. The desirability of collecting our archives, and of rendering them available to the public with all reasonable promptitude, should, I think, commend itself to the people of the Dominion, since an accurate knowledge of its past may become an important factor in its future development. All those who have studied our written history closely, and are at all familiar with the amount of unassimilated material concerning ■every age, will, I believe, frankly admit that it is unsatisfactory. Written from so many standpoints, and necessarily based upon insufficient evidence, no uniformity exists or is possible. And yet it is upon this imperfect, and oft times narrow view of the past, that our text books are formed and our youth are examined for academic honours. Much sterling work has been accomplished by Canadian historians which will forever remain as a monument to them. The cardinal points of our history may REPOEl OF THE ARCHIVIST ix SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 remain unchanged ; but the full, true history of men, of their motives, and of their influence on the progress of this great country, which is now beginning to take its proper place amongst the nations of the world, can be fully appreciated only in the light of documents which at present, to the great majority, are unknown. There are many students in each Province of the Dominion -n-ho are engaged in independent research ; men who have kept in touch more or less with the work done by my prede- cessor, and by others in a smaller way. Each must have felt the need of a national history, based upon the most ample documentary evidence. The inauguration of a work of tliis nature by the Universities, with the co-operation of the Government, might po.s- sibly commend itself as a fitting movement to mark the passing in 1908, of the third century of the birth of Canada. What we need at present are facilities which will permit the location and collection of documents now scattered throughout the Do- minion and in foreign lands. These records would enable the student to prepare exhaustive monographs ; and when we have gathered the stones, Canada will not be wanting in master craftsmen capable of hewing them into shape and of giving them artistic form — of converting them into a history worthy of the Canadian people and of their splendid heritage. That portions of our history have still to be written, and that much of it needs to be recast, is not extraordinary. Countries which were already old at the birth of Canada have considered it advisable to remodel their history. In England, with its settled institutions and its masterpieces of historical literature, a work of this kind was planned by the late Lord Acton, professor of history at Cambridge, and is now being published under the auspices of the University. In the preface to the first volume this pissage occurs, which I think is applicable to our own case : — " The printing of archives has kept pace with the admission of enquirers ; and the total mass of new matter which the last half century has accuu;ulated, amounts to thousands of volumes. In view of changes and gains such as these, it has become impossible for the historical writer of the present age to trust without reserve even to the most respected secondary authorities. The honest student finds himself continually deserted, retarded, misled by the classics of historical literature, and has to hew his own way through multitudinous transactions, periodicals and official publications, in order to reach the truth." ' Students of Canadian history owe a debt of gratitude for t";6 lab jurs of the late Dr. Brymner, who, in the face of difficulties, now happily in part removed, succeeded in gathering a collection of national paper>, which have opened up new fields of enquiry, have stimulated individual research, and have directed widespread attention to the value of records of the past. But D;-. Brymner was not a mere collector of manuscripts. During the thirty j^ears of his tenure of the office of Archivist he was fver ready to direct historical research, and he placed at the service of the student his sound judg- ment and ripe intelligence. His published reports of the Archives are yearly increasing in value, and will remain as a monument to a competent and faithful public servant. It is true that the classification of the documents is defective, and a general index to the volumes in the office is wanting. In the lifetime of Dr. Brymner, however, the want of facilities of reference did not interfere with efficient service, as the greater part of the documents had passed through his hands and could be readily found. And I am con- vinced, that with the limited means at his disposal and the slender staff of assistants at his command, any greater attention to detail must have been made at the sacrifice of the work, all important at the time, of collecting new material. X CAN A DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The public utility of this o(Kce was not at first recognized ; and at the time of its organization there was no desire on the part of the departments to divest thenaselves of important papers which would have been of great service to literary men. From time to time attention has been called to the unsatisfactory .«tate of the public records ; but reforms can only be effected slowly, as many conditions operate against radical changes, however, desirable they maylye. An important step was taken by the Govern- ment in the year 1897, when His Excellency the Govt rnor General approved of a report of a Committee of the Honourable the Privy Council, recommending the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Finance, The Auditor General and the Under Secretary of State, to be a Departmental Commission to report to the Treasury Board upon the state of the public records. The commissioners, Messrs. Coui tney, McDougall and Pope, made an inspection of the numerous repositories of departmental records, and embodied the result of their investigations in an excellent report, published in the year 1898. Unfortunately, their inquiry was limited to the departments only ; but it would appear to be in the public interest that their powers should be enlarged, and that periodical inf-pections should be made of all repositories containing records of the Crown. The words of the Commissioners will illustrate the condition of affairs which then existed— a condition slightly improved at the present time. " Throughout their inspection the commissioneis were impressed with the lack of any community of plan auiongst the several departments for the arrangement and preservation of their records. As a rule departmental papers of two or three years back were convenient of access. Those of older date are cominonly relegated to the basement (apparently rather as lumber to be got rid of than as records to be preserved) where they are stored, often under conditions eminently unfavourable for their preser- vation, and in some departments particular classes of papers are destroyed after periods varying from three to ten years. In the majority of instances, however, they remain indefinitely in underground rooms, growing more and more difficult of access as fresh accumulations are added to the store. This condition is due to the want of a uniform system throughout the service for the disposal of records, and is aggravated Ijy the crowded state of the departments which are gradually becoming choked with an ever increasing mass of documents." " The above remarks apply to public documents generally. As regards the ulder papers of historic interest which form the archives of the country, the undersigned are unable to speak more favourab'y. It is true that there is a collection of valuable papers bearing on the early history of Canada in the Department of Agriculture, under the control of an official known as the Dominion Archivist, but this otiicial though being amply qualified for the post, has never been provided with facilities for its adequate administration, nor enjoyed anything beyond a casual and perfunctory recognition. The Department of the Secretary of State possesses a similar collection of papers under the immediate charge of an officer known as ' The Keeper of Records '. These two branches of the public service though ostensibly devoted to the promotion of a common object, are not in any sense of the word auxiliary to each other. On the contrary, they are distinct, and even antagonistic. The commissioners, for instance, understand that for the purpose of bridging over breaks in the archives copies have been made in the libraries of European capitals, when the originals of these very documents were at the time in the custody of one or the other of the public departments. It is not too much to say that the rivalry existing between these offices has long been an obstacle to the attainment of the unity and responsibility of control essential to the introduction of a perfect system. Another collection of state papers relating to the century immediately preceding confederation exists in the Privy Council Office, and there are many minor deposits, to one of which reference may be made. In the Department of Indian affairs REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xi SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 the commissioners were shown a number of bound volumes of manuscript containing the reports of the Indian Commissioners at Albany, from 1722-23, and amongst other matters of historic interest, the story in part of the AJohawk war and the conspiracy of Pontiac and the migration of the Six Nation Indians. These books are quite unprotected from fire and their destruction would be a serious loss. Thus records, which united, would form a collection of rare interest, are dispersed throughout the departments, suffering more or less from damp, their value sometimes unrecognized and their very existence, it nnay be, unknown. Nor is it surprising, when it is borne in mind that until the fire in February last the care of records was not considered a matter of immediate concern. " Recent experience must have taught all persons, as it has greatly impressed the undersigned with the conviction, that the danger from fire to which the public records are exposed is a serious and ever present one. On every hand the unders-gned found that, owing to lack of adequate protection, records and documents, valuable and otherwise, are not only constantly exposed to the risk (»f fire, but are in themselves a source of danger. The wooden cupboards and pine shelving almost universally used in the depart- ments are a constant menace, and the frequent utilization of the corridors for storage space is a practice fraught with peril. Thus the protection sought to be afforded by fire- proof rooms and buildings is impa red by reason of the fittings being of combustible material." To this report the commissioners added a memorandum of the papers which they considered should be removed to the central office, viz : — ' 1. Everything in the Archives Branch of the Department of Agriculture. ' 2. Everything in the Records Branch in the Department of the Secretary of State, other than departmental files and letter books of later date than J une 30, 1867, lodged there for convenience. ' 3. Everything in the Privy Council Office of date anterior to July 1, 1867. ' 4. Correspondence of the Provincial Secretary of Canada in the Department of Finance, and elsewhere. ' 5. Papers in the Militia department, or elsewhere, having reference to the war of 1812 and the rebellion of 1837. ' 6. Documents bearing upon the early history of the Rideau and Welland canals, whether in the Department of Railways and Canals, or in the Department of the Interior or elsewhere. ' 7. Documents in the Department of Justice, or elsewhere, relating to the risings in the North-west, and also those touching the Fenian i-aids. ' 8. Bound manuscript volumes containing reports of the Indian Commissioners at Albany and elsewhere, dating from 1722, now in the Department of Indian Affairs, also the original surrenders from the various tribes. ' 9. Papers in the Department of Marine and Fisheries relating to the Behring sea, seal fisheries and other international questions, as the subjects to which they relate are disposed of.' An Order in-Council based upon the recommendations of the commissioners was passed in 1903, providing for the papers to be 'assembled in one place and put into the custody of one person, and so arranged and classified as to be easily accessible to all persons interested therein ' In the same instrument it is further set forth, ' That it shall be the duty of the said Dominion Archivist and Keeper of the Records, under the direction of the 3Iinister of Agriculture, to keep and preserve the archives of Canada and such other documents records and data as may tend to promote a knowledge of the history of Canada and furnish a record of events of historical interest therein, and to that end and for the greater safetj' in their preservation and convenience in referring thereto, that the docu- ments, records and papers mentioned and described in said appendix ' A ', hereinbefore referred to and suchj others as may from time to time be determined by Your Excellency xii CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 1905 in Council, be collected from the several places in which they are now respectively deposited, and placed in the custody of the said Dominion Archivist and Keeper of the records who shall thereupon under the direction, as aforesaid, be the custodian thereof.' This, briefly, is the principal movement that has been made in recent years to cen- tralize the Dominion archives, A precedent for the measures which are now being taken by the government is found in the action of th^ Intendant Hocquart, in 1731, and in the proceedings and reports of the committee under Lord Dorchester, in 1787. As the papers are amongst those which have been transferred to this office, I have arranged them for publicat'on herewith. They give a good idea of the extent of the archives in the first years ol British rule, and they may furnish a basis for the investi- gations that may be made in connection with the preparation of a guide. Extracts from the proceedings were printed in 1791, but the complete reports, with additions to 1799, are here given. In the meantime I have taken such steps as were possible within the short time that has elapsed since the date of my appointment, to ascertain what other sources were available in Canada and elsewhere. j\[y work in this direction is necessarily incomplete. One result of this investigation to date, may be mentioned, namely, that a whole series of State papers hive b3en transcribed for our archives from copies in Europe, while the original documents, in excellent preservation, were at the same time in Canada. These papers were not included in the report of the commissioners. Scat- tered throughout the Dominion there are numerous collections of papers which it may be impracticable to obtain, or even difficult to copy within a reasonable time. I believ'e, however, that a useful purpose would be served if they were examined. In connection with this subject, I b?g to suggest thac a- competent assistant should be appointed, charged with an examination of the collection of documents to be found in the Dominion, and that he be authorized to prepare a report thereon under the direction of this office, in the form of a guide to the documentary sources of information relating to Canada, at present in this country. A work of this kind would facilitate research in every part of the Dominion, it would ofttimes prevent tlie copying of duplicates and it would relieve this office of many inquiries in the future. CLASSIFICATION. In comparing the earlier reports of the archives with the documents in the office, I found that certain records mentioned in the Calendars have not been copied, and, on the other hand, there are over four hundred volumes on our shelves which are not included in the reports. This was no doubt unavoidable owing to the method of copy- ing. The classification of the volumes is unsatisfactory in many details. There are 3,1-55 volumes divided into collections, distinguished bv a given letter. A. Series Bouquet Collection B. C. F. M. Q. Haldimand Collection . . Military Correspondence French Corre.spondence. . Colonial Office Records. . Colonial Office Records. . 35 vol umes 247 1,062 223 719 869 REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xiii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 In the " M •' series, volumes 1 to 8 consist of extracts de Foy et Hommage (1). These, it is apparent, have no relation to the Colonial Office. They were, in fact, copied in Quebec. Volume 119 contains a list of the Essex Militia in 1812 ; volume 130 refers to the martyrdom of Brebw uf, and another volume contains a description of Ottawa fifty years ago. In the same series there are : — 107 volumes relating to Nova Scotia. 14 " " New Brunswick. 36 " " Prince Edward Island. 9 " " Cape Breton. As there are over one hundred distinct titles in the "M" series, which have no relation to the Colonial Office, a list of these miscellaneous volumes, and of the titles in each volume, has been prepared to accompany this report. " Q " series appears to be a continuation of " M "' series. In this collection there are : — 180 volumes relating to Upper Canada. 80-5 " " Lower Canada. Of the 3,155 volumes mentioned, 483 are not included in the reports. The cata- logue, however, which is given in the appendix, will facilitate research until a general index of all the volumes in the office, including those in class " B,"' is prepared. Good progress has been made with the general index, bat it will be a long time before it is complete. The rearrangement of these collections is attended with difficulty, because a large proportion of the documents have been referred to under a given letter in the reports. If the order weve changed the reference would be useless. The papers relating to Upper and Lower Cr.nada have been arranged in chronological order, and the pagina- tion continued from year to year for the purpo-eof binding. In England and elsfwlieie there are numerous papers which should be included wi-h them, and moreover we have received the originals of many of the documents. To reclassify them at this stage is not advisable, nor can f i-ecommend you to continue to publish the series in the same form. The suggestion has been made by the Hon. ]Mr. Justice Hodgins, that the State papers be printed \erbatim. This probably would be the best solution of the difficulty, and when the series is reasonably complete the question should receive careful consideration. Before the question of printing is considered it will be necessary to oompare the copies in the office with the original documents, as enclosures are mentioned frequently in the copies which are not found in the volumes on our shelves. From these remarks it will be apparent that under the present arrangements for the publication of an annual calendar, many years would elapse before all the docu- ments in class " A "' could be included, even if the number of pages in an average volume were doubled. I therefore beg to recommend that the publication of a ealendar in chrono'ogical order be suspended, until an examination can be made of the docu- ments in class ' B ". In the meantime, certain documents of permanent value can be (1) From notes made in Pans of the titlfes of documents in a similar series, I have reason to believe that our volumes are incomplete. If any documents are missing from our copies they will be obtained at once. xiv CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A, 1905 printed verbatim, and bulletins can be issued giving information concerning the nature of the documents classified, or examined. Class "5". In this class are included all the documents mentioned by the Commissioners in their report, as well as those which have been discovered by this Branch. In many instances it is impossible to form an estimate of the extent of the collections. Some- times the records are found in cases, in others they are stored in rooms inconvi niently crowded, and it is not practicable or desirable to interfere with them until they can be removed to a suitable place for examination. After correspondence with the Home authorities, His Excellency the Governor General has transferred to this office over four hundred volumes of original dispatches, and the answers thereto, dating from 1791 ; a series of dispatches relating to Prince Edward Island, Vancouver and British Colum- bia, and a mass of correspondence between the Provinces, original instructions to Governors, and other interesting documents. This is the most valuable collec ion of original documents which we possess. His Excellency was also instrumental in obtain- ing for our archives the following registers and volumes of military correspondence. Subject. No. Date. Remarks. English Cone pondbuce 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 1793-1796 1795-1790 1796-1797 1797-1799 1799-1800 1801-1802 1802-1803 1803-1804 1804-1805 1805-1800 1806 1807 1807-18'.9 1809-1810 1811 1811-1816 1815-1810 181.5-1816 1815-1816 1815 1815-1816 1816 1815-1816 1816-1817 1816-1818 1810-1818 1810-1818 1816-1818 1816-1818 1817-1>18 1810-1818 1817 1810-1818 1818-1819 1818-1819 1818-1819 1818-1819 1818-1819 1818-1819 1818-1819 „ II REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Subject, English Correspondence Canadian CorresiKindence Remarks. G^ieral orders, Queljec 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2(i 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1 2 3 4 5 (! 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18181819 1818-1819 1820 182C-1823 1823-1827 1825-1827 1820- 1824 1824 1820-1824 1822-1828 1822-1828 1822- 1828 1824-1826 1824-1825 1810-1828 1826 1828-1829 1829-1830 1838 1838-1841 1847-1849 1830-1S32 1832-1834 1834-1835 1835-1838 1K38 1838-1839 1839 1839-1840 1840-1841 1841-1842 1842-1843 1843 1844-1845 1845-1846 1846 18J6-1848 184f^-1849 1849-1850 1850-1852 1852-1853 1854-1855 1856-1857 1857-1859 1859-1861 1861-1862 1862-1864 1864-1865 1865-1866 1866-1867 1867 1868 1869-1870 1870 1811-1812 1812 1812 1813 1813-1814 1814-1815 1815 1815-1816 1816 1816-1817 1817-1818 1818 1818-1819 1819-1820 1820 1821 February to December. January to December. April to September. j October to December. i ! April to October. iMay to July. CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 General orders Quebec General orders, Halifax " Horse Guards". Montreal English Correspondence Nova Scotia lettec books . 15 16 17 17(2, 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 1 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 1 vol. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1821-1822 1822-1824 1824- 1825 1825 1826 1827 1827-1828 1828-1830 1830-1832 1832- 1835 183.5-1837 1837-1838 1838- 1839 1839-1841 1843 1S17-1826 18il-1843 1843-1845 1846-1847 1847-1850 1850-1854 1854-1857 1857-1858 1858-1860 1860-1862 1862-1863 1863-1864 1864-1865 1866-1867 1867-1868 1868-18(19 1869- 1870 1830-1834 1834-1837 1837 1840 1841-1844 1845-1849 1849-1852 1852-18.56 1856-1860 1860-1864 1864-1866 1868-1870 1&(;2 1816-1817 1818-1820 1820-1823 1820-1825 1820-1822 1821-1825 1824-1825 1824-1827 1827-1831 1830-1840 1831-1839 1834-1838 1839-1845 1845-1852 1852-1856 1856-1859 1859-1862 1862 1862-1863 1863-1864 1864-1865 1865- 1866 1866 1866-1867 1867-1870 May to July. Marked "A Letter book, Montreal. •January to^July. February to September. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Subject. No. DatP. Remarks. Nova Scotia letter book . Halifax Militarj' Correspondence . (a) (b) (c) (d) Bouchette>. Map of Canada War Office letters, &c General Correspondence Rolls of American Prisoners of War. Case of Lieut. Raynes Indexes of Correspondence . . Registers of Correspondence 26 27 28 29 1868-1872 1870-1876 1871 1870-1876 February to November. 36 vols. 24 M 34 ,, 24 .. 5 " 18 Indexes to Correspondence. 9 vols. English Correspondence from Halifax, 1816-1870. 1 copy (13 sheets). 10 bimdles, 1831-1859. 1 bundle, 1857-1859. 2 vols, 1813. 1 vol. 11 vols. \u ., Ill „ As many of the papers as possible have been arranged in our office, and others have been deposited in store rooms. Mr. Keyes estimates that floor space of 600 square feet will be required for the documents from the Department of the Interior. Amongst these records is an extensive collection of plans in manuscript, made during the first half century of British rule. We have already a good collection of plans and maps, and the whole will be arranged in convenient form in the new building. From the Depart- ment of the Secretary of State over 500,000 records have been removed, a considerable proportion of which were classified under the direction of Colonel Audet. The brief summary of the nature of the documents here given has been prepared by Mr. J. F. Audet, to serve as a guide until a more extended description can be made. Appointments. Acts, Bills, etc. Bonds. Boundaries. Commissions. Executive Council. Legislative Council. Special Council. Courts and .Jails. Jesuit Estates. IfiF—B Titles of Documents. Petitions, Commissions, Certificates, Drafts of Com- missions etc., etc. Drafts of Bills, Opinions and Reports of law officers, of the Crown, Proclamations, Royal Assent, etc. Bonds of Government Officers, Auctioneers, Mar- riage Bonds, etc. Re Boundaries of Lower Canada, Townships, Seig- niories, etc., Appointment of Commissioners, Re- ports, Correspondence. Of Notaries, Advocates, Pilots, Magistrates, Census Commissions, Militia, Commissions of Officers of Courts, etc. Appointments, Minutes, Reports of Committees, etc. Appointments, Ordinances, Journals, Addresses. Appointments, Ordinances. AppoinOnents of Judges, Erection of Courts, Re- pairs, Maintenance. Appointment of Commissioners, Reports, Corres- pondence, etc. CANADIAN ARCHIVES Land Papers. Licenses. Marine. Militia. Public Accounts. Parishes. Public Works. Court Houses and Jails. Churches and Ecclesiastical Affairs. Fees. Customs. Fisheries. Health. Indian Affairs. House of Assembly. Rebellion, 18.37-38. Schools. Seminary of Montreal. Suits in King's Bench. Trade with Indians. War. Political. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Titles of Documents. Petitions, Letters, Certificates, Reports of Govern- ment Officers, Patents, Beach lots, etc., Patents of Seigniories, Townships, etc., Correspondence re Land tenure. Minutes and Reports of Committees of Executive Council, etc. For Doctors, Ships, Taverns, Pedlars, etc. Trinity House Reports, Accounts, Resolutions, Light- Houses, Wharves, Harbours, etc. Appointments, Commissions, Reports of Adjutants General, Courts-^Vlartial, Correspondence. Reports, Inspection.s, Accounts, etc. Reports, Petitions, Appointments of Commissioners for civil erection of Parishes. Appointments of Commissioners for Roads, Bridges, Improvement of Navigation, Construction of Roads, Bridges, Canals, Wharves, Public Build- ings, Court Houses, Jails. Reports of Sheriffs, Pardons, Fines, Convicts, Capital Offenses, etc. Letters from Bishops on various subjects, Erection and subdivision of Parishes, Appointments of Pastors, Church Commissioners, etc. Of Government Officers, Judges, Correspondence with Colonial Secretary. Appointment of Officers, Reports of Officers, Remis- sion of duties, Correspondence with Upper Canada Government re payment by Lower Canada of pro- portion of duties, etc. Applications for Licenses, Correspondence, etc. Appointments of Commissioners for Hospitals, Asy- lums, Quarantine, Reports of Commissioners and Officers, Returns. Appointments, Accounts, Indian Lands, Treaties, Presents, Pensions, Missionaries, Trade with the Upper Country. Election Papers, Journals, Addresses, Bills, Acts, Proclamations, etc. Reports of Magistrates and others on the Political situation of the country. Rewards offered for the arrest of Offenders, Reports of Attorney General, Sheriffs, Police Magistrates, Pardons, &c.. Com- missions of the Peace, etc. Appointments and dismissal of Masters, Election of Trustees, Reports of Inspectors, Grants, Corres- pondence re Royal Institution, Establishment of Schools, Colleges, McGill University. Letters, Reports, re property, etc. District of Montreal, Papers between 1797 and 1827. Correspondence and Reports, Trade with Indians in the United States and Bermuda, etc. Claims for losses. Pensions, Correspondence, Reports. Correspondence, Reports, Secret Missions. Two cases of papers relating to the War of 1812 have been transferred from the Department of Militia and Defence to this office. The Archives branch has acquired by purchase from the ' Masson Estate,' a collection of records relating to the North REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xix SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 West, and also to the events of 1775-6. Two small cases of semi private records have been purchased, amongst which there are many letters of Chief Justice Powell, Attorney General Monk, and General Sheaffe. A brief indication of the nature of the other documents to be transferred from the various departments, is to be found in the memo- randum of the Commissioners, previously referred to. In the Province of Ontario an Archives branch has been established recently, and I have been in communication with the Archivist, Mr. Alex. Fraser, with a view of establishing a system for the interchange of information concerning documents relating to the Province of Ontario. This may possibly develop into an arrangement whereby the custodians of records in various parts of the Dominion will co-operate wuth this office to facilitate research. In the Archives of the Province of Quebec there are a number of records that should be copied for our Archives. The Civil Registers of the Prevote of Quebec, from 1667 to 1704, form a series of exceptional value. The documents are, in many instances, difficult to decipher, and the work could not be accomplished satisfactorily by an ordinary copyist. Mr. Eudore Evanturel, Provincial Archivist, who has worked amongst similar papers for many years, has kindly consented to supervise the transcription, and we have received to date four volumes of transcripts, duly certified. RECORDS IN ENGLAND. In accordance with your instructions, I sailed for England on the 20th of August last, to outline future work for the copyists employed by the Archives branch under the direction of the High Commissioner, and also to report on the work in hand. Mr Griffith, the Secretary of the Canadian office, kindly gave me all the information desired at the time, and I then paid a visit to the Public Record Office. After having been shown through the building by Mr. Bird, I examined the work in the hands of the copyists. I found it desirable to introduce a change in the method of copying records. It has been the custom to transcribe records ir,. chronological order and to transmit them to Canada in bound volumes. A chronological arrangement of records is desirable, but the classification cannot be made successfully by the copyists, as we have an accumulation of papers in this office of the same class and of the same period. The binding of the volumes in England has prevented the proper distribution of documents acquired in the Dominion, and consequently these papers have been bound up in odd volumes from time to time. We have now a large number of miscellaneous volumes, and a mass of loose papers which should have been included in the volumes already bound, forming a regular series. In searching for the documents of a particular period, these odd volumes are apt to be overlooked, and in course of years they will cause much inconvenience. It is immaterial to the enquirer whether a letter of a Governor has been found in a particular collection in Europe, or in Canada. At present we have letters of the same individual relating to the same subject bound up in several different volumes, and the titles of the volumes furnish no clue of their contents. After consulting with the High Commisioner it has been decided that the binding and classification will be done in Canada in future. The papers in England relating to the Maritime Provinces mentioned in the Reports oe 1894-5, extend as far as the year 1801, but a considerable portion of this work remains to be done. Nova Scotia papers have been transcribed as far as the year 1765, and the volumes to the year 1801 are in the hands of the copyists. From the year 1801 to 1840. I find there are yet to be copied : — 18- b1 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 65 volumes relating to Nova Scotia. 43 " " Prince Edward Island. 56 " " Cape Breton. 60 " " New Brunswick. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 With the assistance of Mr. Hubert Hall, F. S. A., of the Public Record Office, and Mrs. Corner, a list of volumes in different collections has been prepared, from which copies may be made for our Archives as soon as the work in hand is complete : List of the Titles of Volumes. Admiralty — Secretary. Out letters.* Secret Orders and Instructions. Commanders in Chief. Out letters to Commanders in Chief, Halifax. North America.— In letters, Halifax. Letters relating to the Colonies. In let- ters. Dorchester Papers in Royal Institution. Admiralty — Various papers relating to American Loyalists put on board trans- ports. Admiralty Registers. Pay lists of ships in America. Lakes of Canada. Admiralty — Navy Board. In letters, No. 1331—1745-1761. 1332—1762-1768. 1333—1770-1779. 1334—1776-1778. 1335—1779. 931—1795-1808. 932—1808-1813. 933— 480-509—1745-1815. 510-517—1816-1830. 3817—1728-1745. 3818—1746-1758. 3819—1759-1770. 3820—1771-1790. 3823—1839. Fifty-eight volumes and four cases of papers^ dated between 1775 and 1783. There are a few records of an earlier date. No. 1783-1786. 45—1779-1782. 46—1813-1814. Canada. 1997_1S14-1816. _ 1998-1817-1819. 1999—1820-1821. 2000—1822-1823. 2001—1824-1827. Halifax — Nova Scotia. 2002—1828-1832. 2027—1790-1793. 2028—1794-1812. 2029—1813-1822. Admiralty — Various. Halifax Yard. 2030—1822-1832. 150 to 173—1757-1825. Admiralty Medical department Registers of Prisoners of War, Halifax. 167-1812-1814, American. 168—1814-1815. 169—1813, Discharges. 170—1813-1814, Discharges 171_1812-1815, Exchanges. Dispatches sent to the Colonies are termed " out letters." REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Alphabetical List American Prisoners Halifax. Admiralty Masters & Captains Logs. Orders and Instructions Out Letters. Lords' Letters, Out Letters. Lords' Letters to Secretaries of State. Secretary's Letters to Public Officers and Admirals.|^^2'( • Orders in Council Settlers in America. Emigrants and refugees. Pensions and allowances. Claims for compensation. Canada and Nova Scotia. No. 172—1805-1808, Dutch i Spanish. 173—1803-1814, French *t American. 174—1794-1815, Hospital. 175—1805-1814, 466 — 1812, British in America. 514 No date, Halifax. 515 571_1803-1813, Halifax. 625—1803-1815, French & American. Logs of all the vessels before Quebec in 1759. Nos. 75-94—1754-1763. Cover the period of Seven Years War. Nos. 218-233—1754-1763. No. 370—1746-1756. 371—1756-1765. Nos. 513-536—1755-1763. Interesting before the outbreak of the War. No. 2131 (1) 1749-1751 C. Townsend, con- tractor for victualling settlers in N. S. No. 2131 (2) 1751-1753, Sir J. Dick, trans- porting foreign protestants from Holland. 2131 (3) 1815-1817, F. G. Heriot,Super- intendent General of Settlers in Lower Canada. 2131 (4) 1816-1819, D. Daverne, Secre- tary and Store Keeper of the set- tling Dept. in Upper Canada. 2131 (5) 1818-1820, G. T. Burke,Secre- tary superintending settlement in Richmond, Upper Canada. 2131 (6) 1820-1823, Lieut-Col. Mar- shall, Secretary and Storekeeper of Settling Depart. Lanark Mili- tary Settlement, Upper Canada. 2131 (8) 1821-1822, Lieut-Col. Mar- shall, Secretary and Storekeeper of Settling Depart. Lanark Mili- tary Settlement, Upper Canada. Bundle 850. Roll No. I, 1779-1783. Colonel Morris, Inspector of Claims of Refugees. Roll 4, 1783-1785, J. Forster, Sec. of Com- missioners of Claims of American Loyal- ists. Roll 5, 1785-1791, J. Forster, re claims of American Loyalists in Nova Scotia and Canada. (See also Treasury Papers.) Bundles 459-465, 1788-1827. Rolls 7-43, re Pensions. Bundle 376. Roll 1—1776-1784. Colonel A. S. de Pey- ster, Public service at the Upper posts of Canada. CANADIAN ARCHIVES Indians in North America. Works and Fortifications. Papers and Accounts. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Roll 2—1779. Sir J. H. Craig, Public ex- penditure at Halifax, Roll 3—1779-1781. Brig. Gen. Campbell, Public expenditure at Penobscot. Roll 4—1780-1782. Maj. Gen. H.W. Powell, Public expenses in Canada. Roll 5—1792-1804. D. W. Symth, Surveyor Gen. of Lands in Upper Canada. Roll 6—1805. C. B. Wyatt, Surveyor Gen. of Lands in Upper Canada. Bundle 1530. Roll 1—1765-1763. R. Martyn, Agent for the Province of Georgia. Presents for the Indians. Roll 2, 1755-1774. S.r W. Johnson (per executor) Agent and Superintendent of Indian affairs in the Northern district, of North America. Roll 3, 1758. J. Pownall. Presents for the Indians. Roll 4, 1758. J. Wright, Agent for S. Carolina, Presents for the Indians. Roll 5, 1774-1783. Col. G. Johnson, Superintendent of Indian affairs in the Northern district of North America. Roll 6, 1775-1785. Lt. Col. J. Campbell, Superintendent of Indian affaii's in N. America. Bundle 1531. Roll 7, 1776-1783, Captain A. Fraser, Deputy Superintendent and Inspector of Indian affairs in the Province of Quebec. Roll 8, 1777-1802. D. Claus, Agent for the Indian Deputy of the Six Nations in Canada. Roll 9, 1779-1784. Lt. Col. T. Brown, Superintendent of Indian affairs in the Atlantic Department of the Southern district of North America. Roll 10, 1782-1783. Lt. Gov. J. Graham, Superintendent of ^he Chactaw, Chicestaw and other Nations of Indians in the district of North America lying on the Mississippi. Roll 11, 1783-1784. J. Douglas, Deputy Superintendent of Indian affairs of the Western division of the Southern district. Bundle 2531. Roll 662, 1756-1761. Engineer. 1764-1767. Roll 663, 1768-1778. in America. Roll 664, 1774-1782. in America. Bundle 2532. Roll 665, 1776-1782. Lt. Col. H. Gordon, Forts in America. J. Montresor, Forts Col. W. Spry, Forts Lt. Col. A. D Aubant. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Roll 666, 1776-1778. 1778-1784. Col. W . Twiss, Con- troller of Works in Canada and Com- manding Engineer in North America. Bundle 2533. Roll 670, 1781. Lt. Col. A. Mercer, Com- manding Engineer in North America. Roll 671, 1779-1780. Major J. Cambel, Commanding Engineer in North America. Roll 672,1779-1784. Captain T. Hartcup, Commanding Engineer at Penobscot. 1783. Commanding Engineer at Halifax. Bundle 2534. „ „ , . Roll 676, 1 784-1785. Lt. Col. H. Rudyerd, Commanding Engineer in Canada. Roll 677, 1785-1786. Captain G. Mann, Commanding Engineer at Quebec. Bundle 2538. , tt t, u Roll 694,179.5-1797. Lt. General H.K.H. Prince Edward. SECRET SERVICE. Bundle 2121. -o vi i. Roll 1 and 2, 1779-1784. Major R. Math- ews, military secretary to Gen. Sir F. Haldimaud, commander-in-chief in Que- bec. ARMY-COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF. Military Governors, etc. Marching Orders. Inspection Returns. Bundle 163. ^ ^. ^ Roll 448, 1766-1770. Lt. General bir G. Carleton. Roll 416, 1792-1796. M. de Jarry, Cte de Puisaye. Orders for Regiments at home to embark. Inspection of various Regiments. Colonial Correspondance—Neiv Brunswick. Dispatches Of Secretary Of State to Lieute- ^^,_i3o_isOO-1840. nant Governors. ^>ob. ii- i^v _ , 094 Dispatches from Lieutenant Governors to 1824-1840! Secretary of State. Correspondence re lHOO-1812 Land Grants in New Brunswick. CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 WAR OFFICE-ORDNANCE RECORDS.— ENGINEERS. No. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. Canada' Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. No 47. Canada. Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Returns. No 49. Old Engineer papers. North America Defences. Captain Boxer and Capt. Holloway's Re- ports— Canada. 1804- 1826- 1828- 1830- 1834- 1840- 1842- 1847- 1849- 181.3- 1827- 1831- 1834- 1854- 1840- 1842- 1845- 1847- 1849- 18.51- 1854- 1824- 1825. •1827. ■1829. ■1834. -1839. 1841. -1846. -1848. ■18.50. -1826. ■1830. 18.33. -1839. ■1856. -1841. -1844. -1846. -1848. -1850. •1853. -1856. •1850. 1813-1814. TREASURY MISCELLANEOUS. List 25. American Loyalist Claims. A note states : — Many of the papers in this series have been much injured by damp. An index of names has been compiled and a reference to this will readily show what names are contained amongst the papers, and in which bundles they may be found. Bundles 1 to 59. 65 and 66. SPECIAL AGENTS REPORTS ON CLAIMS— ENTRY BOOKS. Bundles 73-96. Bundle 97. 97a. 98. Treasury Minutes (copies of ) respecting American Loyalists from -July 5, 1785 to August 16, 1790, with Alphabetical In- dex of Claimants. 1777-1783. May 6, 1803 to May 20, 1811. An account of the preceedings of the Board of Commissioners under the Act 43 Geo. Ill, ch. 39, for investigating and decid- ing on American claims and for distri buting the money received from the REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Bundle 100. • (( 100. (( 101. (C 102. il 103 to 112, (( 113. 11 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. United States of America (this book con- tains the dates of the Commissioners' orders and Resolutions, General and Special, with a reference to the volume in which they are entered, also their adjudi- cations and divisions paid on claims with reference to the Minute Books, in which they are recorded with an Index No- minum at the end. Entry book of Claims. 1802. 1803. 1803-1804. ". '« 1804-1811. Minute book of the Board of Commissioners. 1797-1812. Entry book of General Orders. 1803-1811. Entry book of miscellaneous papers, viz. : letters and papers received and sent by the Commissioner, (with index at the end) labelled. 1802. 1803-1804. 1804-1807: 1808-1811. " June 1, 1804. A volume indorsed " Signed Statements", contain- ing statement of sums, principal and interest, claimed, with index at the begin- ning. Journal of Commissioners. 1804-1806. Ledger of the Commissioners. 1804-1812. Reports on applications of American Loyal- ists. 1815-1841. Account of the decisions of the Commis- sioners appointed by the Act 43 Geo. III. Giving the number of claim, date, names of claimants whose claims have been decided in whole or in part, sums claimed in such cases, claims found good by adjudications deciding the whole claims. Disallowed by like adjudications. Found good by adjudication deciding in part. Disallowed or struck off by adjudications or orders in part. Decided. Dividends paid. Undecided claims. List of claims filed with commissioners under the 6th Article of the Treaty of 1794 relative to British debts, 1797. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS. Reports made to the Treasury by the Commissioners for American claims, and the schedules attached to those reports. The schedules contain abstracts or summaries of the losses and services of the per- sons whose cases had been inquired into, and who had suffered in consequence of their loyalty to Great Britain during the American War of Independence, and specify the allowances made to them by the Treasury for tempo-rary support. CANADIAN ARCHIVES Bundles 124. to 140. Bundle 136. 137. 138. 139. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Nos. 1 to 17. 1784-1788. with schedule from Halifax. from St. John, N.B. from Montreal. TREASURY MISCELLANEOUS. Lists 19, America. Sir Jeffery Amkersts' Accounts. Bundles 3, 4, 5. 1759-1763. ^1774-1777 1778-1783. " 35. 1778-1779. 1778-1781. [1781-1782. " 42. 1774-1776. " 48. 1776-1781. " 49. 1777-1783. " 50. 1777-1783. Accounts and vouchers. Letters to Commanders-in-Chief in North America. it (I Letters from Commanders-in-Chief in North America. " " in Canada. Letter book and account book of commis- sariat supplies to the troops in North America under the command of Lord Gage. Copies of letters from the secretaries of the Treasury to the Commissary-General in in Canada. " to the Commissary-General in North America. " to the Commander-in-Chief in Canada. 170. 214. 237. Treasury. SHIPPING. List 19. Halifax shipping returns, 1749-1753. 1779-1782. Register of letters from the Commissioners, (tc, in North America and the West Indies. 1782. List of provincial officers that served in North America, Canada and the West In- dies during the late war, 1782. 1783. A return by the Commissary of prisoners brought in America. 1770. Newfoundland, list of ships clearing from the port of St. John, &c. 1867. Conveyance of Vancouver's Island fromHud- son's Bay Company to the Crown. 248. 249. 250. GERMAN PAPERS. 1775-1795. Account of the Hessian forces engaged dur- ing the American war, that were repaid by the British Government agreeable to the Treaty fletween the Powers. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST XTTil SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 312. 1818. American Loyalists — Report on memorials. TREASURY. List 12. Registers — Emigration. Three Bundles 1773-1776. Accounts of all persons who booked their pa.ssage on board any ship or vessel going out of this kingdom from any port in England, with a description of their age, quality, occupation, employment and former residence. To what port or place they proposed lo go and on what account, and for what purposes they left this country, distinguishing each port. These accounts were made up by the Customs weekly by direction of the Lords of the Treasury. Victualling Lists- Bundle 19. " • 21. Add. M.S Eg. 27,859. 2,395. 24,852. Newfoundland Papers. Hardwicke " Containing lists of Officers, Soldiers, Gunners, Artificers, kc, at Halifax. 1765-1770. " at Quebec and Montreal. 1786-1787. British Museum, Acadia. Baronets of the 19 th century. Nova Scotia, Vols. 35,913—914—915. Vols. 36 to 62. " 98 to 135. RECORD OFFICE. Col. Cor. Nova Scotia. 1802-1819. 1820-1840. Vols. 79 to 97. Cape Breton. 1802-1820. Vols. 14 to 57. Prince Edward Island. 1802-1840. Part of Vol. 9 to Vol. 68. New Brunswick. 1802-1840. CA NA DIA N A RCHl VE8 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Emigration. Vols. 1 to 53. North American Settlers. 18 1.5-1 839. Vol. 62. 1840. Instructions to Governors of the Maritime Provinces. Commissions to Governors of the Maritime Provinces. In various volumes. B. T. Canada — Quebec. Vols. 1-14. 1763-1807. B. T. Plantations General. Vols. 59 and 60. To be copied. America ani> Wk.st Indies. From Governors in America. Vol- 66. 1743-1753. 67. 1753-1754. 68. 1754-175-5. 69. 1755. 70. 175D-1756. 71- 1757-1758. 72. 1759-1760. 73. 1761-1762. To Governors in America. Vol. 74. 1753-1755. 75. 1756-1758. 76. 1758. America and West Indies. Plantations General — Entry Books, Vols. 387-402, cover from 1761-1799. Board oj Trade — Plantations General. Original papers. Vols. 16-31. 17.57 to 1780. Entry Books. Vols. 44-48. 1756-1782. America and West Indies. Vol. 485. Canada, 1700-1764. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 486. Canada 527. 528. Intercepted Correspondence, 1750. 1793. 1794-1821. America and West Indies. Plantations General. Vol. 604. 1749-1754. 605. 1755-1779, and undated. 606. 1780-1783. Some papers in Vols. 604 and 605 have been copied in the Nova Scotia series. Vol 673. Canjada. George III. Colonial Papers. Vol. 56. Colonial Papers — N ewfoundland. 1676-1684. Vol. 65. Newfoundland. 66. Colonial — Entry Books. 162.V1671. 1G77. Vol. 32. 33. 411. 412. 570. 571. Newfoundland. America and West Indies. 1706-1745. 1748-1752. 1767-1779. 1779-1782. 1702-1710. 1711-1805, and undated. Board of Trade — Xeu-foundland. Vols. 3-22. Original papers. 1696-1782. Miscellaneous papers. 1730-1793. ' 25-33. Entry Books. 1696-1781. 34. Instructions. 1768. 35. Return of Possessions in Conception Bay. Colonial Office — Transmissions. Military Returns — Newfoundland. Vol. 379. ' 1816-1826. 380. 1827-1833. Vols. 1 to 8", COLONIAL CORRESPONDENCE. Newfoundland. 1762-1840. XXX CAN A DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Minutes ok Council and Ashkiibly. Newfoundland. Vols. 654-f^63. 1825-1847. Nf^wfoundland papers after 1759 are not allowed to be copied without special peranissioa. BRITISH MUSEUM. -MS. MAPS ACQUIRED SINCE 1844. Maps of the cantonment of the Forces in N. A., 1765-66. Add. MSS. 11287, 11288. America, Maps of parts of, collected by G. Chalmers 14,036. English and French possessions in N. America, by H. Popple, 1727. 23,615 f. 72. Places in N. America, 18th century. 21,686—21,886. U. S. and British possessions in N. America, by J. Dutton, 1814. 27,368. New Brunswick and Canada, 18th and 19th century. Lake Huron and the Columbia River, 1819-22- 1849. Bay of Seven Islands, Canada, 18th century. Surveys and Fortifications of Belle Isle, 1761. Plan of the Fort of Belle Isle, 1692. CATALOGUE OF MAPS B. M., VOL. 3, P. .540. 31,866 A-L. 31,358. 31,864. 33,232. 31,981 A. A map of the lakes of North America, between 46^^ and 62° N. and 68° and 108° W., drawn by J. B. Barbier du Bocage. 9^ x 7 in. Add. 15,331. 24. A traced map of the lakes of N. A. between 50" and 55" N., drawn by J. B. B. du Bocage. 1 ft. 8 in. x 7^ in. Add. 15,331. 25. A general map of New France, commonly called Canada : drawn to show a mode of breaking the French settlements by building a strong fort at the mouth of the river Conde, a second on the south side of the Lake Huron, and a third at the river des Frantjais ; drawn on a scale of 160 miles to an inch. 1 ft. 2 in. x 11 in. Kings 119. 7. 1. Maps of the northern parts of America between 35° and 60° N. lat. 4 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. Kings 119. 7. 2. Sketch of a map of U. C. shewing the places designed by Lt Gov. Simcoe for towns, drawn on bark by Mrs. Simcoe. 11 in. x 7^ in. Kings 119. 15. a. 2. A new and exact draught of the River Canada (the St. Lawrence) approved by the Hon. Sir W. Phipps in his last year's expedition to Quebec (1691), by Geo. Harivar, on vellum. 2 ft. 6^ in. x 1 ft. 6 in. Add. Sloane 5414. 14. A collection of thirty-one circular views of U. C. by Mrs Simcoe, all drawn on bark, each 7 in. x \\. Kings 15 b-hh. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xxxi SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 " Carte tres particuliore de la riviere du Saint Laurens, avec ses environs, commen- cant aux lies de Richelieu et finissant au Cap des Oies," with views of Quebec and the town of " Trois Rivieres," each 14 in. x 8 in. 4 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. Kings 119. 22. A map of the river St. Lawrence, reduced from the actual surveys of S. Holland, Esq., Aug. 1773 ; this map reduced and copied by Sam. Lewis. 8 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. (K. 119. 231.) " A plan of that part of Canada and the river St. Lawrence which lies between the C6teaux des Cedres (ihe uppermost settlements of Canada and the Island of St. Therese tfec, the whole from a survey carried on under the direction of the Hon. Briga- dier Genl. Murray." Scale, 2,000 ft. to 1 ft. 8 ft. Kings 119. 24. " Plan of that part of Canada and the River St. Lawrence which lies between Point du Lac and Repentigny on the north shore, and Nicolet and Varennes on the south . . . ordered by Gen. Murray." Scale, 2,000 ft. to an in. 10 x 7J ft. Kings 119.25. " Plan of that part of Canada and the river St. Lawrence which lies between Dechambeaux and Pointe du lac on the north shore, Lotbiniere and Ste. Therese, on the south, in which the town of Trois Rivieres and all the villages, habitations and cul- tivated country in that extent are accurately laid down by order of Gen. Murray ", 8 ft. X 4.10 in. Kings 119.26. " Plan of that part of Canada and the river St. Lawrence which lies between Cape Tourmente and Dechambeaux on the north shore. Point de la Caille and Laubiniere on on the south, kc, ordered by Gen. Murray ", 14 ft. 4x5 ft. Kings 119.27. "Carte du fleuve St. Laurent, depuis Gaspe et Mingan, jusqua Quebec, prise sur tout ce qui a ete reconnu bon dans les anciennes cartes et raemoires, que M. de TEtan- duere, capitaine de vaisseau, a fait dans les campagnes de 1730 et 1732, et sur celles des Sieurs de la Richardiere et Gallocheau, et des (pilotes) des plus experimentes ", 6 ft. 6 x 2 ft. 4. Add. 1.5,332 f. i. "Carte du fleuve St. Laurent, depuis Gaspd jusqu'a Quebec, dressee sur les meil- leures observations faites en different temps ", drawn by J. B. B. du Bocage, 2 ft. 8 x 11| in. Add. 15,332, G. A coloured "plan of the river of Catarongin or Galette, the S. W. fork of the river St. Lawrence " from lake Ontario to lake St. Franc^ois, 2 ft. 8 x 9 ins. Kings 119.16. A plan of the river Laurence, from Montreal to the part of Berthier on the north side of the river and Sorel on the south by J. Montresor and S. Holland, 10 ft. 3x2. 2. Kings 119.28. do do do " 119.29. A coloured map of " le fleuve St. Laurent ", depuis Montreal jusqu'a I'embouchure du lac Ontario ; with notes by du Bocage, 2 ft. x 1. 6 in. Add. 15,331.26, A coloured " plan de la ville de Montreal dans la Nouvelle France " 1731 2 ft 2 x 1. 6. Add. 1.5,331,28. 29. do do probably reduction of preceding 1 ft. 2^ x 1 1 ins., another copy by J. B. B. du Bocage, 1 ft. 2 x 11 in. 15,331. 301. A " plan of Montreal drawn by J. A. in 1756, 1 ft. 10 x 1. 11. Kings 119.40. do do do- " 119.41. A coloured plan of Montreal, drawn by Capt. T. Abercrombiein 1758, 3| in. x 2f in. Kings 121. g. 1. a. do about 1760 by Francis Pfister, 3i in. x 2^ ins. Kings 121. 2. a. xxxii CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 " A view of the city of Montreal in Canada, taken from the top of the mountain "-; drawn by James Peachey, Oct. 15, 1784, 2 ft. x 1. 6. Kings 119. 42 b. A " plan of the town of Montreal '' showing General Amherst's and General Murray'^ Encampments, 2 ft. 8 x 1. 5. Kings 119. 24. A. " plan of Fort St. John on the River Chambly " by Capt. (mother Mann, Quebec, May 7, 1791, 2 ft. 3 x 1. 7. Kings 119. 43. 3. A coloured "plan and sections of the New Works proposed at 8t. John's, Capt. G, Mann, (date as above), 2 ft. 9 x 1. 10. Kings 119. 43. 4. A " plan of the Isle aux Noix " .surveyed by Lt. Fusier, of the R. American Regt. 11 in. X 10 in. Kings 119. 25. A coloured plan of the " Isle aux Noix " with the new works proposed by Capt. G. Mann, May 12, 1790, 4 ft. 6 x 2 ft. Kings 119, 43.5. A plan of the port at the Isle aux Noix, showing the present state of the works and those proposed for connecting them together, 1789, Capt. G. Mann, r2th May, 1790, •2 ft. 4 X 1.8. Kings 119, 43.6. A "plan of the town of Trois Rivieres" 1 ft. 6 x 1 ft. 2. Kings 119, 26. A " View of Trois Rivieres, taken from the road leading to Pointe du Lac " drawn by James Peachey 19th Oct. 1784, 2 ft. x 1.5. Kings 119, 43.1. Carte depuis la prairie de la Magdelaine jusques a la riviere de Chambly ou est marque le chemin de la prairie a Chambly et le chemin projete jusqu'au dessus du rapide St. Jean ou mouille la barque du lac Champlain, about 1720, 2 ft. 2. x 1.11. Add. 1.5.332, i. A plan of Fort Jacques Cartier on the river St. Lawrence, 1 1 in. x 9 in. Kings 119, 27. A coloured view of Dechambaut on the river St. Lawrence above Quebec, August 1765, 11 in. x 7 in. Kings 119, 43.7. A plan of Quebec, the capital town of Canada or New-France, in N.A. about 1700, 1 ft. X si. King^ 119, 31. A chart of the Bas.sin et Rade de Quebec en Canada, dresse sur les meilleurea observations, J. B. du Bocage, 1 ft. 3i x 11 in. Add. 15, 331. Plan du Bassin et de la Rade de Quebec about 1735, 1 ft. 3 x 11 in Add. 15332, f. 11. A coloured " Plan de la ville de Quebec capitale de la Nouvelle France ; " about 1730, 2 ft. 2 X 1. 8. Add. 15, 331.32. do do apparently reduction of preceding 1 ft. 4 x 11 in Add. 15, 331.33. do do by J. B. du Boeage 15,331. 34. Plan de la ville de Quebec designe d'apres le plan en relief que M .de Chaussegross de Lery, ingenieur en chef, envoya en France en I'annee 1720, pour etre mis au Louvre avec les autres, fidellement copie, 1 ft. 2 x 11. Kings 119, 32. do do by Will. Roy, April 1755, 1 ft. 2 x 11. Kings 119, 33. A "View of the City of Quebec in New France" drawn by Margret Cecil, 31st March, 1740, lOi in. x 6 in. Add. 18,399. B.5. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xxviii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Plan oi the town of Quebec in Canada, enlarged from Bellin's plan, with additions, drawn and signed by Pat. Mackellar, 1 ft. 4^ x 1. 2. Kings 119, 34. A coloured "Plan de la ville de Quebec, 1759 ; 2 ft. 4 x 1. 8. Endorsed " Lt. Col. Symes." Kings 119, 36. do do " " 37. Plan of Quebec with the positions ol the P>ritish and French Armies on the Heights of Abraham, 13th September, 1759, 2 ft. 5 x 1. 8. Kings 119, 27. " Plan of the battle and situation of the British and French Armies on the Heights of Abraham, 28th April, 1760, 2 ft. 5 x 1. 8. Kings 119, 27. " Plan of Quebec and the Heights of Abraham, shewing in particular the French encampment of the 28th April, their batteries and approaches" (fee, 2 ft 4 x 1. 9. Kings 119, 27. A plan of the battle fought on the plains of Abraham, September 13th, 1759, 1 3 X 9i in. Add. 1.5,535, 3. A " Plan of Quebec, relative to the state of defence of Fortifications, with the project Citadel,'' rough sketch, 1 ft. 8 x 1. 2. Kings 119, 35. A plan showing the Citadel of Quebec completely finished, 1 ft. 6. x 1 ft. Kings 119, 36. " A view of the City of Quebec, taken from the ferry house on the opposite side of the river," by James Peachey, October 3, 1784, 2 ft. x 1. 6 in. Kings 119, 39.d. " Plan de la Traverse et du Cap Tourmente," in the River St. Lawrence, about 1735, 1 ft. 6x11 in. Add. 15,332, f. iii. do do by J. B. B. du Booage, 1 ft. 4 x 10 in. Add. 1.5,331, 27. A coloured " View of La Lorette in Canada, inhabited by Catholic Indians," August 1765, 11 in. X 7 in. Kings, 119, 43. 8. A coloured view of the Fall of Montmorency below Quebec, upwards of 160 feet high, August, 1765, 11 in. x 7 in. Kings 119, 44. A " Map of the Island of St. John, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, from an actual survey made in 1765, by order of the Lds. Commrs of Tr. and Plan.," 3 ft. 2 x 2. 1. Kings 119, 96. NEW BRUNSWICK. A coloured Map of the Post Route between the River St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy, by S. Peachy, engr., 60th regt., 4 ft. Kings 119, 59.2, c. do do through the Lake Medawasca to the St. John's river, part of the preceding on a larger scale, 3 ft. 10 x 1.8. Kings 119, 59 2.d. A " Plan of the coast from the West Passage of Passamiquodi Bay to the River St. John, in the Bay of Fundy," by Mr. Thomas Wright, deputy to S Holland, 1772, 6 ft. 8 X 5.9. Kings 119. 50. 18— c xxxi V CA XA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 A " Plan of the Bay and District of Passamaquoddy, whereon is delineated the several town plots and allotments of land granted and laid out to be granted to loyal emigrants and disbanded corps," by C. Morris, 1784, 5 ft. 1 x 3 ft. 1 in. Kings 119, 51. A " Plan of the River St. John, whereon is delineated the several allotments of land granted and laid out to be granted to loyal emigrants and disbanded Corps," by C. Morris, 1784, 4 ft. 9 x 2. 1. Kings 119, 49. " Plan of the town of Bellevieu, situated on the east side of Beaver Harbour, in the district of Passamaquoddy, by C. Morris, 1784, 1 ft. 5 x 1 ft. 1 in., transmitted by Gov. Parr, in June, 1785. Kings 119, 54. A " Plan of the town ot St. Georges, situated in Harbour Etang, on the north side of the Bay of Fundy, by C. Morris, 1 ft. 6 x 1. 1. Kings 119, 53. A plan of the town of St. Andrew's, situated at the head of Passamaquoddy Bay, by C. Morris, 1 ft. 7x1 ft., transmitted by Gov. Parr, 24th June, 1785. Kings 119, 52. A chart of the Bay of Fundy, drawn in 1755, with a chart of the Bassin of Cheig- nectoo, 1 ft. 6 x 1 ft. 2. Kings 119, 66. A coloured map of Chignectou Basin, with the Country adjacent and plans of the English and French Forts, in Nova Scotia, by Ensign C. E. Colins, of Col Warburton's Regiment, in Sept , 1754, 2 ft. 5 x 1 ft. 8. Kings 119, 65. A coloured "draught of the Isthmus of Chignectoo, which joins Nova Scotia to the continent, with the situation of the English and French Forts, and the adjacent bays and rivers, by W. Tonge, Chignectou, Fort Lawrence, 1755," 2 ft. 6 x 1. 9. Kings 119, 64. A "plan of the isthmus of Chignectou, with the road from Beau Bassin to the Baye Verte, 1755," received with Mr. Engineer Brewse's letter dated Halifax 18th October, 1755, 1 ft 8 x 1 ft. 1 in. Kings 119. 6. 3. A sketched plan of the isthmus of Chignectou, at the head of the Bay of Fundy, 1 ft. 1 in. X 9 in. Kings 119. 62. "The northwest view of Fort Lawrence, in Chignectou, 1755," by J. Hamilton, 1 ft. 8 in. X lU in- Kings 119. 72. A coloured "plan of the River Chibbenaccadie, from its source to its discharge into the Bay of Mines, 1754," 5 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6. Attached is a MS. journal of the march made by the surveyors. Kings 119. 61. Nova Scotia. A general description of the Province of Nova Scotia, and a report of the present state of the defence, with observations leading to the further growth and security of this colony, done by Lieutenant-Colonel Morse, chief engineer in America, upon a tour in the province in the autumn of 1783 and summer of 1784, under the orders and instructions of H. E. Sir G. Carleton, 28th July, 1783. In the folio volume accom- panied with another volume containing the following plans and maps. K. M«S. 208-209. 1 A large ingraved map of the coast of N.S., N.E., N.Y., Jersey, the gulph and river of St. Liwrence, the islands of Newfounland, Cape Breton, St. John, Antecosty, Sable, etc., andsoundings thereof, by J. F. W. DesBarres, 1778, 3 ft. 10 x 2. 8. 2. A coloured chart of Port Roseway Harbour, 2 ft. x 1. 2. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xxxv SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 3. A plan of the peninsular upon which the town of Halif-ix is situated, shewing the liarbour, naval yard, etc., surveyed in 1784 by Captain C. Blaskowitz, drawn by H. Castleman, 3 ft. x 2 ft. 7 ins. 4. A coloured plan of the work on the citadel at Halifax, 2 ft. 8 ins. x 1 ft. 6 ins. 5. A coloured plan of Fort Needhaiu, 1 ft. 2 ins. x 8 ins. 6. " " Massey. " 7. " George's Island with its fortifications, 1 ft. 2 ins. 1 ft. 2 ins. 8. " the Eastern Battery, 1 ft. 2 ins. x 8 ins. 9. " the naval yard at Halifax, 3 ft. x 1 ft. 8 ins. 10. " the river of Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia surveyed in 1733 by G. Mitchell, corrected 1753, 3 ft. 6 ins. x 1 ft. 2 ins. 11. '■' the fort at Annapolis Royal in June, 1763, with the pro- projected design for altering and repairing it, Arc, 2 ft. 2 ins. X 1 ft. 6 ins 12. " the fort at Cumberland, 1 ft. 10 ins. x 1 ft. 6 ins. 13. " " Windsor, 1 ft. 6 ins. x 1 ft. 2 ins. 14. " the St. John's Harbour, 1 ft. 6 ins. x 1 ft. 4 ins. A coloured map of Acadia, Isle Royale, Isle St. Jean and the Baye Francoise, drawn by a French hand, 1 ft. x 8 ins. K. 119. 56. A coloured "draught of the upper part of the Bay of Fundy " surveyed in 1748 by C. Morris, by order of Colonel Mascarene, drawn by M. Dixon, engineer, 1 ft. 5 ins. x 1 ft. 1 in. Add. 15,494. 6. A coloured "chart of the Peninsular of Nova Scotia by order of His Excellency C. Lawrence,'" corrected by C. Morris, 1755, 2 ft. 6 ins. x 1 ft. 10 ins. K. 119. 57 on vellum, do do do " " 58 on paper. A coloured map of the surveyed parts of Nova Scotia, 1756, with plans of Fort Cumberland and Ga^pereau, 2 ft. 2 ins. x 1 ft. 8 ins. K. 119. 60. do do do by Captain Lewis between 63° and 65' ^y., about 1760, 1 ft. 8 ins. x 1 ft. 7 ins. Add. 15,494. 7. A coloured map of Nova Scotia shewing the Post routes, by J. Peachy about 1785. 3 ft. X 1 ft. 3 in. Kings 119. 59. 2. b. Tnis is ac:ompanied by a report from H. Finlay, deputy postmaster-general to Lord Dorchester. A coloured " Draught of part of the British river and of the fort of Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia 1725. 2 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. Kings 119. 80. A prospect of Annapolis Royal drawn by Captain J. H. Bastide, 1751. 1 ft. 8 in. X 1 ft. Kings 119. 83. A coloured " Plan and Sections of the pile of building lying against the N.W., and S."W". curtins, wnth the additional barracks at Annapolis Royal." 1 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. accompanied with an explanatory letter from W. Cowley to Hon. Edward Cornwallis, 17th August 1752. Kings 119. 81. b. A coloured " Plan of the fort Annapolis Royal," 1755. 1 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 2. in. Kings 119. 82. A plan of Chebuctoo harbour, with the town of Halifax by Moses Harris, 1749, on vellum 1 ft. 4^ in. x 12 in. Kings 119, 73. 18-ci XXX vi CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 A coloured " Project for fortifying the town of Halifax 1749 by John Brewse." 1 ft. 41 in. X 11 in. Kings 119. 77. A " Plan of the harbour of Halifax and Georges Island, with the fortifications on it," 1753 ; 3 ft. 9 in. X 2 ft. b in. Kings 119. 76. A sketched plan of the " Batteries erected before the town of Halifax " in 17.5.5, 1 ft. 10 in. X 1 ft. 2h in. Kings 119. 78. 1. A coloured " ground of H. Majesty's Naval Yard at Halifax, and a plan of a proposed Dock adjoining to it." 3 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. Kings 119, 78. 2. A "View of the French fort at Beau-Sejour 1755 on the river Mesaguiche, I ft. 8 in. X 11 in. (Fort Cumberland.) Kings 119. 69. A " Plan of the Fort Cumberland in Xova Scotia . . . . " received with Mr. Engineer Brewse's letter, dated Halifax, 10 Oct. 1755 ; 1 ft. 7 in. x 1 ft. Kings 119. 68. A " View of Beau-Sejour from the S.E. 1755" by J. Hamilton. 1 ft. 7 in. x 1 ft. Kings 119. 70. A " View of the point of Beau-Sejour and Bute a Roger, with a distant view of the Westawk," by J. Hamilton, 1755, 1 ft. 8 in. x 11-^ in. Kings 119. 71. A Plan of Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia, by Robert Walter, 1753. 1 ft. 11 in X 1. ft. 6 in. Kings 119. 84. Cape Breton. A coloured map of the " Isle Royale" or Cape Breton. 1 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. Kings 119. 85. A Chart of the S.E. part of I'lsle Royale or Cape Breton. 2 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. Kings 119. 86. A coloured " plan of Louisbourg Harbour," by Captain Philip Durell. .June 17, 174.5. 2 ft. 4 in. X 1 ft. 8|in. Kings 119. 87. An outline plan of the harbour and fortifications of Louisbourg. 2 ft. 4^ in. x 1 ft. 81 in. Kings 119. 88. 1. A drawn " Plan of the Harbour and Fortifications of LouLsbourg, the Harbour surveyed by Captain Philip Durell, the Town and Fortifications by J. H. Bastide," 2 ft. 4 in. X 1 ft. 8 in. Kings 119. S8. 2. A coloured "Plan of the Harbour and Fortifications of Louisbourg, 1745." 2 ft. 5 in. X 1 ft. 8 in. Kings 119. 89. do do By Lieutenant W. Roy. Kings 119. 90. A plan of the city and fortress of Louisbourg surrendered to His Brittanic Majesty, Nth June, 1745, drawn by J. H. Bastide. 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. K. 119. 92. A plan of the harbour of Louisbourg sent by Admiral Warren to Admiral An.son, 19th June, 1745, with sketch of adjoining coast. Add. 15,957, fol. 344. A plan of the harbour and city of Louisbourg, 1748, by Abraham Isaacs, of New York. 1 ft. 1 in. x 61 in. Add. 7120. REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xxxvi SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A " Prospect of Louisbourg taken from the N.E. Harbour, by J, H. Bastide, 1749,' by J. Heath. 2 ft. 5. in. x 1 ft. 3 in. K. 119. 95a. A " Plan of the Town and Harbour of Louisbourg,'" by William Green, 7th August, 1755. 1 ft. 11 in. X 1 ft. 6 in. K. 119. 91. A general " View of the Town and Harbour of Louisbourg, 1756." 2 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. K. 119. 95. b.. " A siirvey of the Harbour of Louisbourg, with the fortifications and works of the town, 1758, by Lieutenant Waters of the Somerset. 2 ft. x 1 ft. 7 in. Add. 15,494. 8. A north-west view of the town of Louisboui'g ; taken in April, 1766, by T, Wright. 2 ft. X 1 ft. 2 in. K. 119. 95. d. A coloured " Plan of the town and fortificati'jns of Louisbourg." 2 ft. 3 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. K. 119. 93. do do do by William Roy. K. 119. 94. LABRADOR. HUDSOX'.S BAY AND THE ARCTIC SEA. A chart of the regions, from 62° N. lat. and between 20' E. and 110° W. long., drawn on vellum, temp. Eliz. 1 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. Cott. Aug. 1. i. 10. Chart of part of the noithern hemisphere, drawn in 1580 by John Dee, on vellum. 3 ft. 3 in. X 3 ft. 2 in. Cott. Aug. 1. i. 1. (see vol. 1. pp. 30 and 31.) A coloured "plan of York Harbour, on the Labrador coast. IST. lat° 52° 15 Aug., 1760, by D. Rogers, H.M.S. Antelope. 2 ft. x 1 ft. 6 in. Add. 14,036. a. A coloured chart of Hudson's Straits and the entrance of Hudson's Bay, and shew- ing track of Baffin's 4th voyage, 1615, and accompanying Baffin's autograph account. 1 ft. 4 in. X 1. ft. 1 in Add. 12,206. fol. 6. "The plan of sailing for the discoverv of a passage into the South Sea, 1671-1672." 1 ft. 5 in. X lU in. Add. 5,415. 43. Large chart of Hudson's Bay, with detailed charts of Port Nelson, in lat. 57.25, and for part of James' Bay, made by John Thorton for Ensign du Piatt, in the Minories, year 1685, on vellum. 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 1 in. Add. 5,414. 20. Coloured chai-t of the S.W. coast of Hudson's Bay, by Thomas Moore. 1 ft. 6 in. X 1 ft. 1 in. Add. 5,027 A. 58. An account of the coast of Greenland, written by James Hall, pilot, and addressed by him to King James I, apparently ; containing the following maps, rudely drawn and coloured, each measuring 6 in. x bh in. Bibl. Reg. 17. a. 48. 1. The King's Christianus, his forde. 2. Cumingham's forde. 3. Brave Ranson's forde. 4. The coast of Greenland, with the latitude of the haven and hai^bours as I found them. A map of Greenland, etc., 1740. 2 ft. 9 ins. x 2 ft. Add. 5,222. 2 XXX viii CAN A DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 A plan of the bay in which the RaceHorse and Carcans were inclosed by the icej from July 31 to August 10, 1773, drawn by P. D'Auvergne, midshipman on board the Race-Horse, with 4 views round the bay. 2 ft. 6 ins. x 1 ft. 1 1 ins. K. Maritime ii. 4. North Western Coast of America. A view of habitations and natives in Norton Sound, by J. Webber, in Cook's 3rd Voyage. 1 ft. 4^ ins. x 121 ins. Add. 15.514. 18. Sketches in Indian ink, of canoes at Ovonalaska, by J. WeVjber. 1 ft. 2 ins. x 7 ins. Add. 17,277. 25. A view of Frince William's Sound, by J. Webber. 1 ft. 9|- ins. x 9i ins. Add. 15,514. 2. do • do do 22 ft. 2 ins. x 1 ft' 11 ins. Add. 15,5"14. 9. A view of Snug Harbour, in Sandwich Sound or Prince William's Sound, by J. Webber. 2 ft. 2 ins. x 1 ft. 7^ ins. Add. 15,514. 8 Two views of Kaye's Island, by same. 1 ft. 9| ins. x 1 ft. 2^ ins. "Add. 15,514. 3. A view of the headlands at Nootka Sound, by same. 1 ft. 9|- ins. x 5 ins. Add. 15,514. 2. "Ship Cove Nootka" sketch in Indian ink. by same. 1 ft. 8 ins. x 11 ins. Add. 17,277. 21. A view of Nootka Sound, by same. 2 ft. 2 ins. x 1 ft. 7 ins. Add. 15,514. 10. View of the outside of a house at Nootka, or King George's Sound by same. 2 ft. 1 in. X 6 ft. 5 ins. Add. 15,514. 7 A view of Mount Edgecombe, by same. 1 ft. 9 ins. x 12 ins. Add. 15,514. 1. Various small views of headlands N.W. America, including Nootka Sound, Mount Edgecombe, Kaye's Island, etc. Add. 15,514. 4. Various small views of headlands N.W. of America, by same. Add. 15,514. 12. 13. 14. In the British Museum I found two important plans, and a few odd volumes, which supplement collections already on our shelves. These will be copied as soon as convenient. For some years past I have been in correspondence with Mr. Fitzroy Fenwick, of Thirlestaine House, regarding a collection of original papers in his hands relating to the last years of the French regime, and the first years of British rule in Canada. The papers are held in trust, and their disposal is subject to the decision of the Court of Chancery. W^hilst in England T was permitted to inspect the papers. There are six volumes of original documents in French and five or six in English of a later date. The first volume I found to contain over one hundred letters signed by the Marquis de Mont- calm, between the year 1757 and 1759, and three entirely in his handwriting. In the second volume there are about one hundred letters of the Marquis de Vaudreuil, and several letters of the Intendant Bigot, and others. The third volume consists of ninety letters of the Chevalier de Levis, with several letters of Bougainville, and others. In REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xxxix SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 the fourth volume there are letters of Rigaucl de Vaudreuil, ALalartic, Senezergues, Hebecourt, and others. The fifth volume, folio, contains letters of Louis XV, the Mar- (iuis de Vaudreuil, Lord Amherst, and several instructions to Bourlamaque, signed by Montcalm and Vaudreuil. The sixth volume, folio, consists chiefly of Memoires and Reports, some of which bear the signature of Montcalm. There are two small volumes of Quebec papers, a volume concerning Xova Scotia and a -Journal of the Hudson's Bay Company. Mr. f^enwick is willing to consider an offer for their purchase ; but the consent (_f the Court would be necessary before a sale could be effected. Mr. Jeayes, of the Manuscript Department of the British Museum, informed me that the last sale nianuscnpts from this collection was held in May 190.3. Through the arrangements made by Lord Strathcona, I was permitted to look at extensive collection of records deposited in the strong room of the Hudsons Bay Com- pany in Lime Street. As I had made arrangements to sail for Canada on the following day, I had not an opportunity to examine them except in the most casual manner. There are hundreds of volumes, and there is no doubt that extracts from many would be of interest. In the meantime I have asked for copies of the earliest volumes dating from about the year 1670, and as soon as one volume is received we shall be in a posi- tion to judge of what value they are likely to prove, and arrangements may possibly be made for a .systematic examination, under the direction of the company. Soon after my arrival in London, I presented a letter of introduction to the Honourable ^Ir. Lyttleton, which had been given to me by His Excellency the Governor General, and Mr. Lucas, of the Colonial Office, Downing Street, placed me in communication with Mr. Buxton Forman, C. B., of the General Post Office. Mr. Forman offered every facility for the inspection of the records relating to Canada, which are deposited in the Museum of the post office. There are a number of documents which it is desirable to copy, and arrange- ments have been concluded with the approval of the High Commissioner whereby certain transcripts will be made by the Post Office authorities, under the direction of Mr. Hendy, the Curator. Last year, Colonel Townshend,of the Royal Fusileers, at present in command at Mau- dalay, gave me permission, if in England, to inspect a portion of the Townshend papers which are deposited with his effects at the Pantechnicon, London. In the company of Mr. Herbert Farrer, solicitor, of Lincoln's Inn, I examined the documents, and found a number of records in French and English of importance, which will be copied when con- venient to the owner. Since my return to Canada, I am advised that Lord Strathcona has completed arrangements whereby the whole of the papers of the Marquess Towns- hend may be examined, and copies of those relating to Canada will be made in due course. I had also been in correspondence with the descendants of certain families connected with the early history of Canada, but having considerable work in hand, I could not remain in England until the return of the owners of the documents. His Excellency the Governor General has had some correspondence concerning a collection of Selkirk papers, and he has informed me that he will use his good offices to obtain copies of them after his return to England. A.K,CHIVE.S IX FRANCE. The investigations of the archives in France have been sporadic, and to an extent, unorganized. Consequently we have not derived the best results from the work under- taken. Twenty years ago an excellent summary was made of certain documents in xl CA^'ADIAX A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII. , A. 1905 Paris ; but at the present time we have not copies of all the recoixls in the office. In 1896 when further extracts were required from the same volumes, it was found that the collections had been removed to an attic in the Louvre, and much research was neces- sary in order to recover the volumes. Had the papers been copied at the time they were examined, we should have had them in our possession years ago, and much inconvenience would have been avoided. Since the inauguration of this office in 1873 much labour has been expended upon investigations in Paris, but to day out of the 3,15-5 volumes on our shelves, only 223 volumes have been copied in Paris. For these 223 volumes we are chiefly indebted to the effiDrts of Mr. Tantet, iu charge of the Archives of the Marine Department. Summaries like those made by Mr. Richard are exceedingly useful to the student, but in a report of ordinary dimensions, where so large a field is covered, hun- dreds of important documents are necessarily referred to simply by their titles. Consi- dering the danger to which many of the originals are exposed it appears desirable that the documents should be copied first, and the summaries prepared after the documents are received in our office. The practical results of all this work, so far as they effect inquiries at home, are — (a) Vahiable summaries of documents, which in certain cases serve also as an index to other documents not yet summarized. (6) Two hundred and twenty-three volumes of transcripts deposited in the Archives Branch. In 1898, the late Mr. Richard, whose death is a severe loss to this Department, forwarded to Canada his excellent summary of the documents he had examined until that date. After a lapse of six years, we have probably less than one fourth of the documents indicated in that report, namely the following volumes : — Volumes received from Mr. Richard's Report made in 1898 : — Collection Moreau St. Mery Etat Civil, Regis tres Louisboure He Royale, Ac, Repertoire, He Royale, Cap Breton He St. Jean, Port Lajoie Correspondance generale, 2"^ serie. Ins- tructions du Roi aux gouverneurs Pontchartrain a Baudot Memoires du Roi Reponse du gouverneur et de I'intendant aux memoires du Roi Memoires. 1540-1759 r. 176-176 A. 1556-1699 F. 177. 1670-1676 F. 178-178 A. 1677-1680 F. 178-B. 1681-1690 F. 178 C. 1691-1696 F. 178-D cV' E. 1722-1728 • F. 179. 1728-1738 F. 179-A lie B. 1738-1742 F. 179-C. 1742-1745 F. 179 -D. 1746-1752 F. 179-E. 1752-1754 F, 179-F. 1754-1756 F. 179-G. 1756-175^ F. 17 9- J. 1715-1756 F. 179-H. 171.5-1758 F. 179-K. 1721-1758 F. 179-L.^- M. 1703-1708 F. 181. 1703-1708 F. 181. 1704-1708 F. 182. 1705-1708 F. 183. 1677-1731 F. 185. 1709 F. 186. 1718 F. 187. 1739-1743 F. 188. 1744-1748 F. 188 A. F. 127, F. 128, REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST xli SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Lettres ecrites a MM. de Vaudreuil et Raudot, et les reponses 1710 F. 184. Arrets et Decisions concernant les posses- sions Franeaises en Amerique Memoires du Roi et lettres Inventaire des Edits Domaine d'Occident Canada, cultes et missions religieuses Canada, Recensements He Royale et He St. Jean 1720-1723 We have not therefore received the best results from the excellent talent employed. The publication of calendars in advance, under conditions which have prevailed for copying, has caused confusion and disappointment. The public generally, has been, and probably still is, under the impression that the documents mentioned in the calendars have been copied and deposited in this office. This, we have seen, is not the case. Under the system hitherto adopted by which the printed calendars have served as a guide for the copyists, a long time must elapse, whatever our facilities may be for work, between the preparation of a calendar and the commencement of copying. There does not appear to be any valid reason for the publication of a calendar in advance. I there- fore beg to recommend that when an order is given for a new series to be copied, the person directing our work abroad should be instructed to indicate to the copyists all the documents he desires to be transcribed from a particular volume, and give directions for the papers to be copied as they are found, regardless of date. The documents thus copied should then be sent to this office at frequent intervals, and a summary prepared of each on a separate slip. When the last copies of the series are received in this office the classification could be made at once, and by the time the printed summary was ready for distribution to the public, the documents themselves could be arranged on our shelves for immediate use. Our calendars would then form an index of the documents actually in the office, and not of records that we may possibly receive five or ten years after. Since the report of 1898, published in 1900, Mr. Richard examined a large mass of documents, and he wrote to me shortly before his death that he hoped to be able to revise his work and make a report. He was, however, unable to carry out his wishes, and I received the unfinished portion of his work from a member of his family. In the present calendar I have published the extracts that appear to have been finally revised by Mr. Richard. In view of the amount of copying there is to be done in Paris resulting from the investigations of the late Mr. Richard, and also arising from collec- tions which have been located by other means, I beg to suggest that it would be advis- able to provide means for copying the work already examined before opening up fresh fields. With the assistance of Mr. Victor Tantet, I have obtained a list of numerous repositories in France containing records relating to Canada, and work can be com- menced whenever it is considered advisable. A report will be made in due time, giving general information concerning two collections of papers which have been located in other parts of France. In the Bibliotheque Nationale thero are still many volumes relating to New France which have been overlooked. Mr. Tantet has prepared a sum- mary of the documents which are not referred to in our calendars, and copies will be made as soon as possible. Amongst the manuscripts recently purchased by the Biblio- theque Nationale is the collection of Pierre Margry, consisting of 210 volumes, 72 of which concern Canada and Louisiana. As some of these volumes contain extracts from xlii CAXADIAX ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 the registers of captains in the early days of the colony, they will no doubt prove of interest. There are also two volumes of extracts from marriage registers, lists of emigrants, and notes on Canadian families. Several volumes relating to Canadian alfairs in 1763 are at present amongst the papers of the Chevalier D'Eon. These documents will be examined in the course of a few weeks, and transcripts will be sent to this office. For nine years Mr. Tantet has supervised the work of our copyists in France, and otherwise rendered valuable service, without any remuneration. At the commencement of the year, with the approval of the late Mr. Richard, he intimated to the department that he would be willing to devote a portion of his leisure daily to this work for the modest sum of $500 per annum. Con- sidering the facilities he has of access to records, his past service, and his knowledge of records bearing on our history, the arrangement appears to be advantageous, and it will protect nur interests until it may be desirable to carry out more extensive operations in Paris. For the reasons given concerning records in England, the binding and classification of transcripts made in Paris will be done in Canada in future. Plans relatifs a la ville de Quebec dans la collection Moreau Saint-Mery. 1. Plan pour la concession demandee par M. Begon. 2. Plan de la ville de Quebec. 3. Croquis de I'eglise N. Dame des Victoires de la Basse-Ville de Quebec. 4. Plan de cette eglise. 5. Plan du terrain du Palais episcopal. 6. Plan du terrain et batiment de la potasse et Chemin Royal qui aboutitau ileuve Saint-Laurent. 7. Palais de Quebec, en novembre 1717. 8. Explication du plan du Palais et des environs, 1743. 9. Plan des casernes. 10. Plan, profils et developpement de la Redoute Royale. 11. Plan de Quebec en ce qui concerne les religieuses de I'Hdtel-Dieu. 12. Plan de la maison ou loge I'lntendant a Quebec. Maison de la Brasserie. 13. Elevation et vue du Fort de la Presentation. 14. Plan du terrain du Palais episcopal. Quebec, le 15 octobre 1743. 15. Plan du terrain episcopal. Quebec, le 16 octobre 1743. 16. Plan du rez-de-chaussee et de la Tour du Palais episcopal. 17. Meme plan (Offices). 18. Meme plan, (1''' etage). 19. Elevation et profil du Palais. Dans le carton CC. — Cartes et Plans. 1. Plan de la censive de la Paroisse de Quebec. 2. Plan du Seminaire de Quebec, Canada, 1714. 3. Plan d'un hangar propose a faire a Quebec dans le terrain a cote de la paroisse St. Roch. 4. Plan et profil dun nouveau magasin a poudre propose a faire a la ville de Quebec a la nouvelle fortification. To take immediate steps to collect, or even to examine all the collections of records bearing upon our history in foreign lands, is not practicable with our present REPORT OF THE, ARCHIVIST xliii SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 organization, although the work of the future may be facilitated by the location of records. To whatever period of our history we turn, evidence is forthcoming that new light may be cast on it by old documents. Ultimate history cannot be written at present, but it appears inherent that a definite plan should Vje adopted regarding research in foreign lands, in order that practical results may be placed in the hands of students within a reasonable time. I believe that this might be accomplished by special efiforts being made as soon as possible, to locate records which elucidate the earliest por- tions of our history. Most of this information is to be found in Italy, Spain and in parts of France. To carry out a sy.stematic plan a certain sum would be necessary for a few years. But I bflieve it would be a profitable expenditure, and that in the course of time this office would be recognized as the fountain head from which the greater part of the information necessary for the study of Canadian history could be drawn. Of that remote age, the early voyages to our shores — the foundation of our history — there is much to be gathered. Reseaich in Spain, in Italy, and in parts of France, during the last four years, has shown that our knowledge of Jacques Cartier is incomplete. It is gratifying to learn that substantial gains have been made in this field by a Canadian from this Province, who, for several years, ha Royal Newfoundland, 1801-34 C. 720 et 721 (Royal) of New York. Letters to and from officers, 1776-83. B. 158 k 159 Queen's Rangers, 1779-1804 C. 743 The Rifle Brigade. 1824-53 C. 1028 to 1030 1862-70 C. 1031 to 103:3 Scots Fusiliers, 1862 C. 1033 de Watteville's, 1813-1819 , C. 715 Royal, 1786-1870'. C. 824 to 1027 1st, 1797-1818 C. 824 1836-1855 C. 825 to 827 CATALOGUE OF MA N U SCRIP TS 37 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Regiments. 2nd, 1838-1851 0.828 Srd, 1814-1868 C. 828 4th, 1794-1857 C. 828 5th, 1789-1867 0.828 6th, 1793-1847 0. 829 to 831 7th, 1793-1867 0 832 8th, 1809-1859 0. 833 to 835 9th, 1804-1858 0.836 10th, 1842 .... .0. 836 11th, 1839-1840 0.837 12th, 1858-1860 O 837 13th, 1813-1867 0.838 14th, 18n-1848. : 0 838 184.3-1855 0. 839 15th, 1817-1855. ,.0. 840 to 845 16th, 1814-1860 O. 846 to 848 1862-1868 0. 849 to 852 17th, 1856-1868 0. 853to859 18th, 1839-1850 0. 860 19th, 1847-1852 0 860 & 861 20th, 1848-1865 0. 862 to 864 21st, 1793-1852 0 864 23rd. 1828-1867 0.805 to 871 24th, 1789-1843 C. 872to878 25th, 1864-1867 0.879 . 26th, 1790-1S55 0. 880ife 881 27th, 1814-1850 ...0.883 28th. 1844-60 0 883 29th, 1786-1869 0 884 30th, 1824-1868 0 884 to 888 32nd, 1830-1833 0. 889 to 890 1837-1867 0. 891 to 894 33rd, 1846-1^53 0. 892 3Uh, 1839-1853 0 895 35th. 1803-1862 0 895 36th, 1841-1856 0. 895 37th, 1814-1843 0. 896 to 904 39th, 1814-1864 0. 905 & 906 40th, 181.5-184J 0. 907 41.st, 1797-1862 0. 907 to 914 42nd, 1838-1855 0. 914 43rd, 1838-1862 0. 915 'uctions to, 1840-1867 M. 233 Governors of Quebec. Dispatches to, 1768-1796 M. 388A to M. 388D Grand Pre Church Registers, 1707-1748 M, 386 to M. 386C Grand Trunk Railway contract with Gzowski and Macpherson M. 180 Grant Letters. Re Patent of the grant of the barony of Longueuil, 1700 M. 391 Gray (Major). Letter to Mrs. Valentine of Cornwall respecting the put- chase of a slave and other matters M. 393-1 Grenville Canal. Report of progress bv Capt. Henry Du Vernet, 1822. .M. 103 Gzowski (C. S.) to W. Lawson " ! M. 180 H. Haldimand, Carleton, kc. British Army in North America, 1776-1780, . .M. 318, 319 Haldimand (Sir Frederick). Letters, ^ctc, 1784-1791 M. 116-3 Halifax. Fortifications, 1762 M. 180 Harman (A. Maria). History of the County of Frontenac, (prize essav) 1882 .*. . . .M. 100 Harrington. (C.P.R. Explorations). 1874-1876 M. 191 Hawke (Sir Edward). Expedition against France, 1755-1757 M. 206 Hayden (Andrew). History of the County of Lanark, 1893 M. 187 Hendey (Anthony). Observations on Hudson Bay, 1854-5 M.' 190 Heros (Navire). Remarques particulieres des cotes et rivieres du Canada, 1712 M. 131 Hincks (Sir Francis). Collection of letters presented by him, including letters from A. N. Morin, Jas. Morris, Hon. E. Ellice, Sir. Ed. Head, Hon. R. Bruce and Cyril Graham M. 116-2 Holborne, Admiral. Conquest of Canada, 1755-1756 M. 204-1-2 1757 M. 207-1-2 18— 4i 56 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 In Volume. Holland (J. F.) Militia General Orders, P.E.I., 1812-18U M. 174 HopsoN (General). Conquest of Canada, 1757 M. 207-1-2 Hospital Letters and Returns. War Office Papers, 1777-1783 M. 329 Howe (General), and Clinton Military dispatches, 1776-1780 M. 320 Hudson Bay Company. Copy of correspondence and resolutions M. 393-8 Hudson Bay Company. Journal of Anthony Hendey, 1754-5 M. 190 Hudson Bay Company. Relation du voiage du sieur Pierre Esprit Radisson au noi^d de TAmerique annees, 1682-83 et 1684 M. 193 Hudson Bay Company. Resolutions passed M. 393-7 Hudson Bay. State Papers, 1673-1759 M. 394, M. 394 A., B. Hudson Bay. Transactions between England and France M. 372 Hudson Bay. Transactions between England and France M. 372 Huron Indians. Treaty with Sir William Johnson, 1764 .\1. 393-47 I. Illinois. Immaculee Conception Church Register M. 82 Immigration. Miscellaneous documents, 1792-1863 M. 173 Indian Claims, 1814-1826 .. M. 401 Indian Catechism M. 127 Indian Papers. 1716 to 1826, 12 volumes M. 104 to M. 115 Indians. Schedule of Indian surrenders in Ontario M. 393-51 Indian. The bell of St. Regis, 1704 M. 123-2 Indians (Huron). Treaty with Sir William Johnson, 18th July, 1764. . . .]M. 393-47 " Mississagua. Hayter Reed respecting land M. 393-49-50 Indian Tribes (list of) M. 230 Instructions to Governors, 1840-1867 , . . . M. 233 Lower Canada, 1791-1839 M. 231 Quebec, 1763-1787 M. 230 Upper Canada, 1791-1839 M. 232 Instructions for Richard Flemming, Ordnance storekeeper M. 393-4 Intendance Cahier. Titres presentes par les vasseaux M. 9 to M. 12 Intendance Registres M. 34, M. 35 Irlande. Societes aux Trois-Rivieres pour considei-er la cause des Catho- liques d'lrlande, 1829 M. 188-2 Insinuations du Conseil Souverain M. 60 to M. 67 J. Jackson (R. D.) and Sir Charles Bagot official letters to the Secretary of State, 1841-1842 M. 167 Jesuites (aveux et denombrement) M. 42 to M. 46 Jesuites les R. p. Brebteuf et Lalemant M. 1 30 Johnson (Sir John). List of officers of the King's Royal Regiment of New Yofk M. 392-2 Orderly Book M. 392-3 " Memorandum, 1779 M. 125 Johnson (Sir W.) Conquest of Canada, 1755-1756 M. 204, M. 205 Johnson (John, Quartermaster Sergeant). Memoirs of the siege of Que- bec and total reduction of Canada in 1759 and 1760 M. 132 Johnson (Col. Guy). Remonstrance, 1784 M. 180 Johnson (Sir William). Treaty with the Hurons, 1764 M. 393-47 Jones (Gen. R.) to H. Miles M. 180 Judges and Justices for the new districts, 23rd July. 1788 M. 393- 10 CATALOGUE OF M SERIES 57 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 K. In Volume. Kaskaskias. Church Register M. 82 Kennebec Grant. Sterling Peerage, 1752-1762 M. 370 King's Posis. R. P. Claude Godefrov memoire sur les Postes du Do- maine du Roy, 1750 " M. 126 King's Royal Regiment of Neav York, by Sir John Johnson M. 393-2 Orderly Book ." Orderly Book and Memorandum, 1779 M. 125 L. L'Alemant (Le R. p. Gabriel). Recit veritable du martvre. 1649 M. 130-1 L'Alemant (H.) Lettre du R. P., 1664 '. M. 1.30-2 Lanark (History of the County of), by Andrew Hayden M. 187 Lands in Lower Canada. Minutes of Executive Council M. 234 to M. 237 Lands in Quebec. Acte de foy et hommage, 1667 to 1854 M. 1 to M. 8 Lands in Quebec. Aveux, denorabrement et declarations, 1723 to 1740.M. 36 to M. 41 Lands in Quebec. Aveux et denombrement des Jesuites, 1733 to 1781. .M. 42 to M. 46 Lands in Quebec. Cahier d'Intendance M. 9 to M. 12 Lands in Quebec. Insinuations du Conseil Souverain, 1663 to 1758 .M. 60 to M. 67 Lands in Quebec. Ordonnance des Intendants, 1706 to 1725 M. 13, M. 14 Lands in Quebec. Papier terrier, 1723 to 1832 M. 47 to M. 59 " Registres d'Intendance, Concessions, en fief et en roture. M. 34, M. 35 Lands in Upper Canada. Minutes of Executive Council M. 254 to M. 259 Lands. Precis des Actes de foy et hommage M. 189. LaVerendrye. Journal, 1738 M. 98 Lawrence (J. W.) Lecture on Old Trinity Church, St. John, N.B., 1S92 . .M. 124 Lawson (V.) from C. S. Gzowski and from D. L. Macpherson, various letters.M. 180 Leeds (Township). Meeting to answer Gourlay's questions M. 180 Legal Fees. Court of King's Bench, Upi^er Canada M. 116-10 Le Jeune (Rev. Paul, S.J.), dated Paris, 18th March, 1642 M. 179 Lincoln Militia, Orderly Book, 1812 M. ii^ Longueuil. Letters patent of the grant of the barony of, 1700 M. 391 Loudoun (Earl). Conquest of Canada, 1756 M. 205 1757 M. 207 1758 M. 208 Louisiana. Letters of Bienville, 1713, 1749, 1756 M. 98 Lower Canada. Instructions to Governors, 1791-1839 M. 231 Lower Canada. Naval Officer's returns . . . M. 263 to M. 268 Loyalists. Correspondence between James Bain, jr., and H. Fredenwald respecting papers on the losses M. 393-52 Loyalists. Five years after landing in Parr Town, St. John M. 124 Loyalists. List of the Company of Captain Robert Wilkins for Port Rose- way in the Ship " Apollo ",'l783 M. 393-43 Loyalists. List of those drawing lots in Parr town in 1783 . . . M. 124-1 Loyalists. King's Royal Regiment, Sir John Johnson's Orderly Book, 1779.M. 125 Loyalists. Old U. E. List * M. 185 M. Mabane (A.) Judge of Common Pleas, complaint against James Monk, 1787.M. 99 Markham. German Settlement, 1791-1831 M. 137 M. 138 Marriage Licenses. Rev. Andrew Bell, 1848-56 M. 172 Maryland. Papers relating to M. 382 58 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 In Volume. Massachusetts. Boundaries, 1 720-1754 M. 376 Memorials, 1776-1783. War Office Papers M. 333 Metcalfe (Sir Charles T.). Commission as governor o' New Bmms- wick, 1843 M- 390-1 Meteorological Observations by E. Glackmeyer M. 387 MiCHiLiMAKiNAC. 8te Anne Church Registers, 1695-1790 ]M. 80 Military Correspondence, 1771 . M. 228 Maps of the Island of Castle William, near Boston Plan of Fort Charbot at Mobile Plan, entrance of the harbour of Peusacola Plan, elevation and sections of barracks at Pensacola, other plans of Pensacola Military Correspondence, 1763 to 1 770 M. 222 to M. 227 Military Dispatches, British Army in North America, Carleton, Haldimand, etc., 1776-80 M. 318, M. 319 Military Dispatches, Sir H. Clinton, Sir G. Carleton, 1776-80 k 1781-82. . M. 320, M. 321 General Amherst, 1758, 1762 M. 309 General Gage, 1764 to 1774 M. 310 to M. 315 Military Dispatches various 1756 to 1763 M. 307, M. 308 ft M M 1773 to 1776 M. 316, M. 317 Militia, Essex. Letters, Returns, etc., 1787, 1794 M. 120-1 Militia, Lincoln Correspondence, 1812-1829 M. 117 to M. 119 !i It Orderly Book M. ij^ Militia. Niagara. Orderly Book, 1812-1813 M. 121 Militia. Norfolk. Letters, returns, &c., 1812-39 M. 120-3 Militia. Orderly Book of the Northumberland Battalion, 1813-1863 M. 175 Militia. North York. Returns, 1825-1829 M. 122 Militia. Prince Edward Island. Orderly Book, 1812-1814 M. 174. Militia. Order for the 1st battalion to march from Pointe aux Trembles to Montreal signed by Charles de Lery M. 393-6 Militia. Oxford. Letters, returns, etc., 1802-1808 . M. 120-2 Mining. (Joseph Delafield) to P. Cleaveland M. 180 Mining. Lake Superior M. 180 MississAGUA Indians. Hayter Reed, respecting lands M. 393-49 Minutes of Executive Council, A-arious M. 234 to M. 262 M. 269 to M. 306 Monk (James). Complaint of Judge Panet against, 1787 M. 99 Montcalm. Correspondance du Marquis de Montcalm conservee par son arriere-petit-fils le Marquis Victor de Montcalm, 1756-1759 M. 129 Montgolfier (I'abbe) Letters, American Revolutionaiy War M. 99 Montreal. Protestant Inhabitants, 1765 M. 96 Montreal. Shipping, 1812-1824 M. 184 Montreal. Statement by Hon. R. C. Wilkins, 1792. M. 180 Moody (Lieut. James). Narrative of his exertions and sufferings in the cause of Government since 1776 M. 136ft MoRDAUNT (Sir John). Expedition against France, 1755-1757 M. 206 Morse (Colonel). Report on Nova Scotia , . M. 373 1 783, maps M. 374 Murray (Gov. James). Letters, 1759-1765 M. 1 16-1 Mc. McDoNELL (Miles). Correspondence, 1783-1838 M. 155-1 McLeod (John). Journals and Correspondence relating to the North- West* 1811-1842 M. 201 CA TA LOGUE OF M SERIES 59 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 In Volume. McPherson (D. L.) to W. Lawson M. 180 McPherson (D. L.) and C. S. Gzowski, contract with the G. T. Railway. . .M. 180 N. Napaxee (Village). Warrant for the erection of a parsonage or rectory. .M. 180 Naval Officers returns Lower Canada, 1807-1809, 1810 to 1813 M. 263 to M. 268 Neil-sox (John). Letter from Rev. M. Laberge, respecting the school at Ancienne Lorette ^I- 393-13 Neilson (John). Miscellaneous papers, 1794-1845, 1804 to 1843 M. 142-8 New Brunswick. Board of Traae Lt. Gov. Carleton. Maps 1785.1788. . .M. 403 New Brunswick. Commission as Governor to Sir C. T. Metcalfe, 1843. . . M. 390-1 New Brunswick. Orderly Book of Northumberland Battalion Militia, 181.3-1863 .M. 175 Newfoundland. Report on the defences, kc, by Gol. Gustave Nicolls, 1827 '. M. 197 New France. Various documents copied in Rome, M. 128 New Hampshire. Papers relating to M. 382 New Johnstown, Tutor and subtutor appointed for the minor children of Daniel and Janet Robertson, 1786 , M. 39.3-46 New York. Papers relating to M. 382 Niagara, description by Capt. Emys in 1787. M. 135 Nicolls (Col. Gustavus). Report on the defences of Newfoundland M. 197 NiLES (H.) Letters from Genl. R. Jones M. 180 Northumberland. Battalion of Militia M. 175 North West. Journals and Correspondence of John McLeod, 1811-1842. M. 201 Notarial Registers. 1737 to 1784 with index M. 84 to M 90 Nouvelle-France. Detroit, 1642-1718 M. 119 Nova Scotia. Colonial Records, correspondence, 1603 to 1709. .M. 395 and M. 395 A Nova Scotia. Colonial Records, Governors, 1603 to 1749.. . . .M. 395-1 to M. 395-33 Nova Scotia. Journals of the Legislative Council, 1758 to 1800.M. 398-1 to M. 398-18 Nova Scotia. Minutes of Executive Council, 1720 to 1786 . . . .M. 396-1 to M. 396-18 Nova Scotia. Journals of the House of AssembW, 1758 to 1800 . M. 397.1 to M. 397-29 Nova Scotia. Sterling Peerage 1632 to 1763 Morse's Report, 1783. Maps M. 371, M. 373, M. 374 Nova Scotia. Surrender of Fort Beausejour, 1755 . . . . M. 123-3 o. Ontario. Record of the Government since 1867 M. 180 Orderly Book. Captain Viger, 1813 M. 123-1 Orderly Book of King's Royal Regiment of New York M. 393-3 Orderly Book. Lincoln Militia, 1812 M. ^-\^ Orderly Book. Major Smith, 5th Regiment, 1787-1790 M. 176 Orderly Book. Militia, 1812-1815 and 1837-1838 M. 19-5, M. 195^A to I Orderly Book. Northumberland. N.B., Battalion of Militia, 1813-1863. .M. 175 Orderly Book. Prince Edward Island Militia, 1812-1814 M. 174 Orderly Book. Sir John Johnson, 1779 M. 125 Orderly Book. 104th Regiment, 1812 M. 194 Ordnance (Storekeeper). Instructions to Richard Fleming M. 393-4 Ordnance. Report of Col. Gustavus Nicolls on the fortifications, tfec, of Newfoundland M. 1 97 Ordonnances des Intendants, 1705-1748 M. 13 to M. 31 60 CAXADIAX ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 In VoLiMK. Oswego. Plan of Fort, 1756. Conquest of Canada, 1756 , M. 205 Ottawa Canals. Report of progress by Capt. Henry du Vernet, 1822. . . M. 103 Ottawa Fifty years ago. 1881 M. 183 Panet (P.) Judge of Common Pleas, Quebec, 1787 M. 99 Papier terrier M. 47 to M 59 Pennsylvania. Papers relating to M. 382 Perley (M. H.) Extract from Lecture on New Brunswick, 1840 M. 124 Plan of the St. Lawrence from La Galette to Isle Perrot, 1761 to 1763. M. 217 to M. 220 Plan of Fort Levy on the St. Lawrence. Conquest of Canada, General Amherst, 1759-1760 M. 21 1 to M. 216 Politique. Evenements de 1837 M. 156 PoNTiAC. Conspiration centre les Anglais. Siege du Detroit, 1763 M. 94 Pontiac War. Rutherford's Journal during his captivity, 1763 M. 97 . Population of Canada (Brymner), 1881 M. 182 Portage la Prairie. Official Correspondence respecting its annexation to Canada M. 155-2 Port Roseway. List of Loyalists, 1783 ' M. 393-43 Port Royal. Church Registers, 1702-1755 M. 69 to M. 71 Posts. Memoire sur les postes du domaine du Roy, 1750 M. 126 PosTE DE ViNCENNES. Chui'ch Registers, 1749-1786 M.= 81 Precis des Actes de foy et hommage : M. 189 Prince Edward Island. 1777 to 1811 M. 177 Prince Edward Island. Militia General Orders M. 174 Prince Edward Island. Minutes of Executive Council, 1770-1783 . . M. 407, M. 407 A Pringle (J. L.) Various documents M. 393 Pritchard (John). Memorial for his discharge from an indictment for con- piring to destroy the trade of the North-West Co., 1819 M. 116-7 PuiSAVE Papers. 1798-1812 M. 378 Q Quebec. Instructions to Governors, 1763-1787 M. 230 Quebec. Mandements of the Bishop, 1682 M. 179 Quebec. Minutes of Executive Council, 1764 to 1788. Board of Trade.M. 269 to M. 275 Quebec. Minutes of Executive Council, 1789 to 1 792. Board of Trade.M. 285 to M. 300 Quebec. Registers of the Anglican Church, 1768 to 1800 M. 199, M. 199A Quebec. Ships entered outwai-ds and cleared, 1791, wdth notes by William Dunscomb .' M. 100 Quebec. Report by Ensign DeRottenburg, 1819 M. 103 Quebec. Dispatches to Governors, 1768 to 1796 M. 388A to M. 388D Quebec. Grants and Warrants, 1763-1768 . M. 388 R.' Radisson (PiERRii Esprit). Relation du voiage au nord de FAmexnque, 1682-1684 M. 193 Rawdon (County of Hastings). Deed of land to Eliza Taylor, 1806 M. 390-2 Rebellion, 1837-1838. B^ush life and frontier service. Lt. Col. Thomas Wily M. 168-2 Rebellion, 1837-1838, in Ujiper Canada. Documents and letters M. 154-3 Rebellion, 1837-1838. Memoix*e par un pri.sonnier a Montreal, 1838 ...M. 156 CATALOGUE OF M SERIES 61 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Ix Volume. Red River Journal, by Alexander Begg, 1869-70 M. 191, M. 192 Red River. Miles McDonald's correspondence with Lord Selkirk and other documents ~ M. 1-55-1 Red River. Lieut. Andrew Bulger M. 150 M. 151 Registres des notaires, Detroit, 1737-1784 M. 84 to M. 90 Regnaut (Christophe). Recit veritable du martyre et de la bien-heureuse mort de Pere Jean de Breboeuf et du Pere Gabriel L'Alemant, 1649 . .M. 130-1 Rhode Island. Papers relating to M. 382 Richard (Rev. Gabriel). Certificate of death and burial, 1832 M. 179 Richmond Township. AVarrant to erect a parsonage or rectory in the village of Xapanee M. 180 Rifle Association, Manitoba. Reports from, 1878 M. 393-45 Roads in L^pper Canada. Bill to provide for their improvement, M. 116-11 Robertson (Daniel and Janet). Tutor and sub-tutor appointed for the minor children, 1786 M. 393-46 Russell, Andrew to C. S. Gzowski M. 180 s. Sable Island. Documents, 1800-1801, Map M. 196 Ste. Anne. Michilimakinac Church Registers, 1694 to 1790 M. 80 St. Antoine. Registers of Baptisms, tire M. 74 St. Charles. Registers of Baptisms M. 174 St. Charles River School return, 1833 M. 393-12 Ste. Foy. Elementary School, certificate of efficiency M. 393-11 St. Jean Fort. Registers of Baptisms, &c M. 200 St. John (X.B.^ Loyalist and Miscellaneous papers M. 124 St. Joseph Church Registers M. 82 St. Joseph de Carleton, Church Registers, 1759-1795 M. 73 St. Lawrence. Navigation of the, 1792 M. 180 St. Lawrence River. Remarks on the navigation of, in L pper Canada, tVc 1825 .' .M. 116-9 St. Louis. Register of Baptisms, kc. 1799 M. 74 St. Philip, Arkansas. Church Register M. 82 St. Regis. Legend of the Bell of • M. 123-2 San Juan Island. Correspondence M. 393-26 Saratoga. Documents relating to Burgoyne's Surrender, 1777. M. 123-6 Saunders (Admiral). Conquest of Canada, 1759 . . .M. 210 School (Mrs. Salmon's). Certificate, 1833 -r M, 390-14 School Returns, St. Ambroise M. 393-15-16 Ste. Foy M. 21-25 Banlieue, Quebec M. 1 2 Strachan M. 23 Talcartier M. 20-22 AVaterloo M. 17 Schoonhaven. Inventaire et preuves de XXXII quartiers de noble Demoiselle Jossine Caroline D'Arschot de Shoonhaven, 1607 M. 120 Seal of L'pper Canada. Attached to deed to Eliza Taylor . . M. 390-2 Secret and Miscellaneous Papers, 1756-1761. Conquest of Canada M. 203 Seguin (F. H., Xotaire). Notes sur Terrebonne, 1831-1832 M. 136 Selkirk Settlement. Correspondence, c\:c M. 155-1 Shipping (Montreal). 1812-1824 M. 184 Shipping. Exports and Imjiorts, 1768-1769 M. 380 Shirley (General). Conquest of Canada, 1755 M. 204 Shubenacadie Canal, 1826-1890 M. 171 62 ^ CANADIAN ABGHIVES 4-5 EDVMRD VII., A. 1905 In Volume. Silver Mining. Lake Superior M. 180 Slave. Purchased by Major Gray M. .39-5-1 Small (H. B.) Subscription list to his "Animals of North America " M. 393-29-42 Smith {Brigadier General Alexander). Proclamation, American war of 1812 M. 393-5 Smith (Anne). Max-iage avec Joseph Fraser M. 102 Smith (Henry). To S. P. Bidder M. 180 State matters in Lower Canada. Minutes of Executive Council. . . . M. 238 to M. 2.53 Upper Canada. Minutes of Executive Council M. 260 to M. 262 Stirling Peerage. Kennebec grant, 17.5ii-1762 M. 370 Nova Scotia, 1632-1763 M. 371 Strachan (Archdeacon). Observations on the provision made for the maintenance of a Protestant Clergy M. 170 Strachan (Dr. John). Resolution of Magistrates to buv his property at Cornwall .' M. 393-8 Taylor (Eliza). Deed of Land in Rawdou M. 390-2 Terrebonne. Notes prises par F. H. Seguin, notaire, 1831-1832 M. 136 Thames (River, Tapper Canada). Subscription list for building a bridge on the two lower forks M. 1 16-6 Three Rivers. Protestant Church Register, 1768-1786 M. 83 Titres. Precis des Actes de foy et hommage ... M. 189 Townshend (General). Description of the battle of the Plains of AbrahamM. 210 Casualty return M. 210 Trade (Lords of). Report, 1698 to 1700 M. 381 Tremblay (Rev. M.) Summary of letter to the directors of the seminarv.M. 179 Trois-Rivieres. Les Griefs du Bas Canada, 1827 a 1834 '. .M. 188-1-2 u. United Empire Loyalists. Dorothy Arnold M. 180 United Empire Loyalists. List of M. 18-5 United Empire Loyalists. List of grantees in Parr town (St. John, N.B).M. 124 Universal History. Abrege de I'histoire universelle du monde M. 198 Upper Canada. Extracts'from Royal instructions to the Governors, 1791.M. 116-4 L^PPER Canada. (Western District). Extract from proceedings of Court of Quarter Sessions at Sandwich, 1799 M. 116-5 Upper Canada. Instructions to Governors, 1791 to 1839 M. 232 Upper Canada. Minutes of Executive Council on Land Matters . . . . M. 254 to M. 259 Upper Canada. Minutes of Executive Council on State Matters M. 260 to M. 262 ■Valentine (Mrs.) Letter from Major Gray ' M. 393-1 Vancouver (George). Original dispatches, 1791-1793 M. 379 ViALAR, Capt. a. Orderlv Book M. 416 Viger, (Captain). Orderlf Book, 1813 M. 123-1 Voters Lists. Quebec County, 1804-1834 M. 147 Voyages and Travels. Extracts M. 169 CATALOGUE OF M SERIES 63 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 w. Ix Volume. Wales (Prince of). In Canada in 1860, by Lt.-Col. Thos. AVily M. 168-3 War Office. Papers, 1777 to 180-5 M. 324 to M. 328 Hospital, 1776-1783 M. 329 Letters and returns M. 330, M. 331 Field Officers letters, 1776-1783 M. 332 Memorials, 1775-1785 M. 333 to M. 336 Washington (General). Letters from, in narrative of a plan for the cap- ture of Prince William Henry (William IV) in New York, 1782 M. 123-5 Webb (General). Conquest of Canada, 1756 M. 205 Whitemore (Governor). Conquest of Canada .* . . . . M. 210, M. 211 Wilkins, (Captain Robert). Company of Loyalists for Port Roseway, 1783 . M. 39.3-43 Wilkins (Robert C.) Memorandum respecting Montreal and navigation of Upper St. Lawrence M. 180 Wily Lt.-Col. Thomas). Military experiences M. 168-1-3 Wolfe (General James). Letters to Lord Holderness, 1759 M. 123-4 Wolfe (General). Correspondence of, 1759 , ... M. 210 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 APPENDIX C. MAPS AND CHARTS. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 MARS AND CHARTS. DOMINION OF CANADA. Acadie, de I'lsle-Royale, etc., par le Marquis de Chabert, 1750-1 PF. 1^1—8 Acadie ou Kouvelle-Ecosse, par ordre de M. de Sartine, 1779 PF. i^i — 9 America. A chart of the North part of, For Hudsons Bay, by John Thornton, &g., 1681 PF. ifi— 4 America. English and French possessions in North PF. ^^i — .3 Anticosti. Part of a map published by order of the King of France, 178i PF. ifi— 15 Bay de Chaleur, Restigouche River, 1833 PF. ^i—l Bonnechere River and South West Branch of the Madawaska, with a sketch of the Head waters of the Ottonabee, 1853, by A. Murray.PF. i^i — 6-7-8-9 Bouchette's map of Canada, 1815, )Part of) PF. ^^ — 17 Bouchette, Jos. Canada according to the treaties of 1842-1846, by PF. ^-p- — 3 Bouchette, Joseph. Upper and Lower Canada, 1815 PF. i|^J- — 31 Boundary. (The South) Hne of Massachusetts, 1713 PF. ifi— 19 Boundaiy. Copy of a plan for settling the Boundaries between New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bay, 1737 PF. -^i — 21 Boundaries. Country adjacent to the North Boun Jaiy Line of the Colony of Rhode Island, 1750 , PF." i^i— 24 to 26 Bounda'-v. Plan of the Rivers and Boundary Lines between Massachu- setts Bay and New Hampshire, by G. Mitchell, 1739 PF. ill— 23 British. Province of New Brunswick with adjacent parts of Nova Scotia Canada and Maine, 1859, by John AVilkinson PF. 1^—14 Canada and the Lower Colonies. Showing the connection by steam navi- gation with New York, Pennsylvania, etc., and with Europe by the River St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes, 1855 PF. l^i — 1 Canada and part of the United States, 1871, by Edward A. Mara PF. lii — 9 Canada, by Edward Staveley, 1844 ' PF. ^^ — 2 Canada (Eastern and Centre parts of), showing Telegraph and signal service, 1883, by Gust. Smith PF. i|i_10-ll Canada (Dominion of). North-west and Hudson's Bay Territories, 1868, A. J. Russell ^ PF. ip^— 6 Canada (Outline of the Dominion of), 1881, by J. Johnston, PF. lii — 5 Canada (Dominion of). Showing the extent and situation of its public lands, also its geographical relation to the British Islands, 1878 and 1881, by J. Johnston PF. iU— 5 & PF. i|i— 2 Canada (Dominion of). Showing general Northern limits of the principal Forest Trees, 1881, by Robt. Bell PF. ^^—3 Canada (Dominion of). Showing location of the principal products, etc., 1886 PF. -VV— 4 Canada (Le). Fait par Sieur de Champlain, 1653 PF. ip- — 2 Canada (Le). Fait par Sieur de €hamplain, 1664 PF. ifl— 10 Canada (Le), Floride, la Yirginie, Pensilvanie, Caroline, Nouvelle Angle- terre et Nouvelle York, I'lsle de Terre Neuve, La Louisianne et le Cours de la Riviere Misisipi, 1705 PF. i|i — 6-7 Canada (Frontiers of) and the United States, intended to illustrate the operations of the British and American Armies, 1813 PF. ^'^- — 30 Canada (Eastern), 1884, A. T. Riall, Commissioner of Weights and Measures " PF. -\'ji — 1 67 68 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Canada Embracing Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, 1873, by Thos. Devine PF. l^vl 1.3 Canada. Militia Districts and Divisions in the Dominio : of, b/ ^lajor T. C. Scoble ^ ..... PF. ifi— 10 Canada (Lower), 1796-1798, by Saml. Holland ' PF. i|l— 29 Canada. Trace of part of a Map of, 1803, by W. Vondcnvelclen cVr L. Charland ' PF. ili— 16 Canada (Western part of). Hudson's Bay & Indian Territories, 1857, ly Thos. Devine PE. i|l— 13 Canada, Western section shewing Telegraph an J signal service, 1883, projected by F. N. Gisborne, drawn by Gust. Smith PF. i^l — 12 Chart (on Men ator's Projection) showing the relative geographical posi- tion of the British Islands and Britis i America, with the shortest great lines of communieati 'n i etween the Continents of America and Europe PF. ii^- — 3 Confederate Provinces of British North America, 1867 PF. ili — .5 Counties of York, Carleton and part of Victoria, Province of New Bruns- wick, 1868-9 PF. Jfi — 7 Dominion Land (Part of the) West of Manito a, 1882, published by Departm "nt of Agriculture PF. -^-|- — '^ France Septentrionale du pays des Illinois, par sieur de Jolliet PF. i|^i-T— 12 French River, Part of, 1854-55-56 and 1847 PF. ifi— 9 French and Wahnapitae River, Part of, 1847, 1856-1857, by A. Murray. PF. i^ — 7 Gold region of Canada, watered by the Chaudiereand its tributaries 1865, by Lindsay and McQuire . . .\ PF. i|J- — 4 Gold region of Canada watered by the River St. John and its tributaries.PF. ^-l^ — 5 Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the River to Quebec, surveyed by Capt's. Bayfield and Orlebar, 1871, Newfoundland from the survevs of Cook, Lane and Bullock " PF. J-^l_s Gulf of St. Lawrence (Isthmus oetween) and the Bay of Fund}'-, bv G. F. Baillairge ' ' . . PF. ifi— 12 Gulf of St. Lawrence, Part of a map, by J. F. DeBarres, 1780 PF. ^p— "14 Gulf of St. Lawwrence, showing Labrador, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick PF. ^-^ — 8 Intercolonial Railway Exploratory Survey of 1864, by Sandford Fleming. PF. J-p- — 2 Island and God's Lake and connecting waters to Oxford Lake, 1879 bv A. S. Cochrane PF. ifl— 8 Keewatin, (Part of) shewing Dominion Land Survevs to December 1876, by J. Johnston " PF. iU— 4 Lighthouses in Lower St. Lawrence (sketch to show distinguishing colors of), 1881, issued by the Marine and Fisheries Dept PF. J-^i — 4 Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire,. 1722 PF. -^-p- — 21 Mattawa Part of the River, 1845, by Sir W. E. Logan, F.R.S , etc., and part of Lake Nipissing, by A. Murray, 1854 PF. ip — 13 Meganatawan River, 1854, by"^ A. Murray PF. ^^—^ 1-12 Mercator's Projection with the great circle or Air Lines, Illustrating the directness and capacityof the River St. Lawrence from Lake Erie to the Atlantic as a means of communication between Europe and the commercial centre of the Great West, 1855, by J. C. Keefer and Johnson's profile of the Northern Route for the Pacific Railway from Lake Michigan to Vancouver Island PF. ~~ — 2 Mitchell's Maps,'^1755 PF if^-- 11 Montreal. A particular survey of the Isles of Montreal, with adjacent states and provinces, by Capt. Carver, 1794 PF. ip — 28 Moose River (Basing) and adjacent country, 1853, bv L, N. Richard PF. i|i — 16 Muskoka and Petewahweh Rivers, 1853, by A. Murray PF. i|i— 1-4 New England. Sea Coast of, by Capt. Cyprian Southack, 1691 PF. ^\^ — 18 New England Sea Coast, 1738 . '. PF. ^^ — 22 MAPS AND CHARTS 69 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Nipissing Lake and Sturgeon River, 1854-55-56 PF. ip — 15 North America. Aboriginal Map of, denoting the Boundaries and Loca- tions of various Indian Tribes, 1 857 PF. i-p — 12 North America, 1857, by J. Arrowsmith PF. J-p — 1 1 North America (Coast of) between the Strait of Belle Island and Cape Cod, from the latest surveys, 1863, published by James Imray k Son.PF. -^-|i — 1 North America, Coast between the Strait of Belle Island and Cape Cod, 1876 - PF. ^1^—3 North America. Copy of part of a map of, by Thos. Jeffreys, 1776 PF. -^-p- — 13 North America Exhibiting all the new discoveries in the interior of, by A. Arrowsmith, 1795 with additions, 1811, 1818, 1819. PF. ip — 32 North America From the Straits of Belle Isle to Boston, by Chas. Wilson.PF. Ijp- — 6 Northern Pacific Railroad (Location of the) with its Canadian Extension to Montreal, 1 872, by Charles Legge PF. -^-p— 1 1 Nouvelle France, by Jean Boisseau, 1643 PF. -^-p — 1 Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Postal Map of PF. ip — 10 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and a portion of Lower Canada showing the explored route for the proposed Trunk Line of Railway from Halifax to Quebec from a litliograph by ^Matthews PF. -i- — 6 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward . . . , PF. ^p — 7 Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers, 1854, by Sir W. E. Logan PF. iit— 14 Queen Charlotte Islands, 1878 "' PF. iji— 6 Railway and Postal 3Iap of the Maritime Provinces, 1875, by S. G. Loggie.PF. ^^ — 1 RailwaVs of Canada, 1853 PF. ^^ — 10 Railways of Canada, 1880, 1881, by CoUingwood Schreiber....PF. i|i— 9 and PF. ip^— 1 Railways of Canada, Statistics, 1882, CoUingwood Schreiber (in 2 parts).. .PF. ip — 7-8 Railways of Canada, 1882, by CoUingwood Schreiber, 1882 PF. ip— 1 to 6 Railways of Canada, 1884, by CoUingwood Schreiber PF. -\p — 2-3 Railways of Canada, 1 889, CoUingwood Schreiber PF. ^jp — 7 Railway Systems of the Eastern Provinces of Canala, 1876, by Wm. ' Kingsford PF. ip— 2 River St. Lawrence, Signal Stations in the River and gulf St. Lawrence, 1886. Dept. of Marine PF. -\V— 5 Route by Road and Navigation for connecting The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including parts of other British Provinces and of the United States, 1866 PF. ip- 1 to 4 Sable Island Wrecks, 1883, by S. D. MacDonald, F. G. S PF, ip^— 15 St. John, Island of, by Capt. Holland, 1775 PF. ip St. Lawrence River — The Shearer Scheme — from Laprairie to Longueuil, —1883 PF. ip— 13,^14 Skidegate Inlet, Queen Charlotte Island, 1872, itc, by J. Richardson. . .PF. ip— -7 Spanish and White Fish River, part of, 1848-56, by A. Murray. . PF. ^— ^ Spanish River, 1848, bv A. Murray PF. ^—4 Sturgeon Ri\er, 1856, by A. Murray PF. ip— 8 Submarine Cable and Telegraph lines of the World, 1883, by Gust. Smith.PF. ip — 9 Terre Nceva PF. i'i— 5 Upper Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, 1857 PF. ip — 10 Wahnapitae River, 1855-6, by A. Murray . . . PF. ip— 6 Wahnapitae River and Wahnapitaeping and adjoining Lakes, 1856, bv _ A. Murray PF. ip— 5 ONTARIO. Algoma Postal map of the County of, 1879, by F. A. Maingy PF. i^- 15-16 Barrie Town, 1842. Copy by G. Shaw ....." PF. pi— 6 Boundaries of the Province of Ontario, 1878, by Thos. Devine PF. -pJ^ — 1 Brampton, Plan of the Town of, 1848 PF. -\p — 1 ^ Bruce, County of, Postal Map, 1878, by F. A. Maingy PF. -VP— 3 18—5 70 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Canada (Upper), Western Division of, 1852-1854, by Hugh Scobie PF. -'-V- 1-2 Canada West or Upper Canada, 1855, William T. Smith PF. i-y. 3 Canada AVest, Climatological Map of Canada West, 1862, by Lorin Blodget. PF. '^-^^ 1 Canada Western, 1847, by Chas. Rankin PF. UJi^g Canada West, shewing the Post Ofl&ces and Postal Route, 1858, by order of the Postmaster General PF. i-V 7 Canada West. Shewing the Post Offices and Mail Routes of, 1860 ; by order of The Post Master General \ PF. JLLi 9 Canada West. Part of, 1863, by W. C. Chewett »t Co PR 4v^— 6 Carleton County,' 1863, by H. F. Walling PF. i-U__4 Carleton and Russell with a correct Map of the City of Ottawa, by W. A. Austin, P.L.S " " . . . . PF. ^^ -3 Dalhousie District, 1843, by Donald Kennedy PF. J-'-^- 7 Elgin, Lambton and Middlesex, Postal Map of the County of, 1878, by F. A. Maingy pp. J-y.— 6 Essex and Kent. Postal Map of the Counties of, 1878, bv F. A. Maingy.PF. ^^-^ 7 Grand Junction Railway and proposed connections from Toronto to Ottawa 1880, by W. H. Ellis, C.E PF. VV--!" Grey. County of. Postal Map, 1878, by F. A. Maingy PF. iA— 2 Halton, Peel, Cardwell, Simcoe, York and Ontario Postal Map of the Counties of, 1878, by F. A. Maingy PF. Uli—lO Hamilton, Map of the City of, 1882 PF. 4V— 2 Hastings, Addington, Prince Edward and Lennox. Postal Map of the Counties of, 1879, by F. A. Maingy PF. Jy^—lS Home and Simcoe Districts, 1841, by C. Rankin , PF. ^ "^ 5 Huron and Ottawa Railway. Map of Part of the Province of Ontario shewing the course of the Exploration of the, 1874, by Leonard J. Bell, C.E PF. -VV^-16 Huron and Ottawa Territory, 1862-1864, by Thos. Devine PF. ^^-X 4-5 Huron and Ottawa Territory. (Part of the) compiled under the direction of Thos. Devine 1873 PF. i-U. 15 Huron and Ottawa Territory 1882, by Dept, of Crown Lands PF. -V-^- 6 Huron, Wellington, Perth and Waterloo, Postal map of the Counties of, 1878, by F. A. Maingy PF. W— 4 Lake Huron, Index of the plans showing the explorations between the East Shore of, and the Ottawa PF. -V~— 1 2 Lake Huron, Plan of the North Shore, 1863, Wm. McDougall Commiss'r.PF. \U 3 Lake Huron. Reduction of Plan of exploration of the North Shore of, 1856, 1857, by Albert Pellew Salter P. S. S PF. ^^^—1-2 Lake Huron, Topographical Plan of the North Shore of, 1872, by R. W. Scott PF. -Ve"^— 11 Lake Ontario 1872 to 1875, hy Major C. B. Comstock PF. -^V" 1 ^^ 6 Lake Ontario and the Back communication with Lake Huron. Sur- veyed by Capt. W. F. W. Owen, 1817, corrected 1863 PF. -W— 2 Lake Ontario Chart of, 1866, from surveys made by Capt. Owen & Lieut. Y. Herbert, R. N " PF. JLU 6 Lake Superior, Chart of Nepigon Bay, 1874, by Admiral Bayfield, R. N.PF. jJ-V^— 18 Lake Superior, Chart of Thunder Bay, 1874, by Admiral Bayfield PF. -y^_19 Lake Superior and Red River Settlement, Line of Route between, 1868, by A. L. Russell PF. JLXl 8 Lake Superior (North Shore of), 1863 by William McDougall PF. -\&— 1 Lake Superior. Plan of the North Shore of, 1872, by R. W. Scott PF. -VV— 9 Lake Huron Topographical Plan of the North Shore of, showing A. P. Salter's recent Survey PF. i-"-^- 8 Lake of the Woods, and adjacent country, 1881, by Robert Bell PF. ^^ 1 Lanark County and parts of Renfrew & Leeds, 1875, by Henry Vennor.PF. yj. — 20 Lanark, Leeds S., Brockville, Leeds & Grenville N., Grenville S., Dundas, Carleton, Russell, Stormont, Prescott, Cornwall and Glengarry Postal Map of the Counties of, 1879, by F. A. Maingy PF. X^ 1 1 MAPS A XI) GHAUTS 71 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Lanark and Renfrew Counties of, 1863, by O. W. Gray, C.E ^ PR -Vr^— 2 Lincoln Monck and Welland. Postal Map of the Counties of, 1878, F. A. Maingy PF. Vs^-^ London C. W. Plan of the Town of, 1857, published by Robert Reid . . PF. i^-— 6 Malton, Plan of the Village of Malton, 1848 PF. Vt— 10 Muskoka Lakes, 1883, by John Rodgers PF. -Vcr— ^ Niagara, Peninsula of, 1866, by E. H. Fletcher PF. -^^—7 Norfolk, Brant, Oxford, Wentworth and Haldimand. Postal Map of Counties of, 1878, by F. A. Maingy ... .PF. W— 5 Norfolk, County of, 1856, by George Tremaine PF. -Vt— 5 North Western Ontario, 1871, shewing tlie territory beyond the limits contended for since 1871 FF. Yir — ' Oaklev, 1872. Plan of PF. V/— 14 Oakville, Plan of, Township of Trafalgar, 1835 ^ PF. -W— ^ Ontario, showing the Electoral Divisions of the Province of, 1884 PF. ^^-^- — 10 Ontario, Province of, 1883, by F. A. Maingy (in nine parts) PF. W— 1 to 9 Ontario, 1884, showing Railways, etc., by Crown Lands Department. . . .PF. -Vy- — 9 Ontario, showing the distribution of the Rock foundations in parts of the Counties of Peterborough, Hastings, Addington and Frontenac, 1868, to illustrate the explorations of Mr. H. G. Vennor PF V/— ^ Ontario, Victoria, Durham, Northumberland, Peterborough. Postal Map of, 1879, by F. A. Maingy PF. VVl— ^^ Ottawa and Hm'on Territory, 1857, by Joseph Cauchon, the Commis- sioner of Crown Lands . , - PF. -y^ — 3 Ottawa City (Plan of) 1869, by W. R. Thistle. . . . ". PF. W.— 10 Ottawa Map of the City of, 1874, Mara and Maingy PF. -VV— 17 Ottawa City. Bird's eye view of 1874 PF. W— 21 Ottawa Map of the City of, 1882, by Mortimer & Co PF. -Vo^— 4 Ottawa City, Map of, 1885, by A. S. Woodburn PF. VV— H Ottawa, (Map of the) Waddington and New York Railway & Bridge Co.. .PF. -Vo- — 5 Ottawa River FF. ^f" "^ Ontai-io. L^pper Canada describing all the townships, new Settlements &c., 1813, by Wm. Chewett PF. Vt^— 1 Palmerston Township. (Plan of) 1872 PF. -Ly__8 Peel County of, by Chas. Unwin and A, B. Scott PF. VV^— 5 Profile of Route' by the Grand Portage and Pigeon River fi'om Lake Superior to Rainy Lake, 1872, by S. J. Dawson PF. -\y— 10 Ramseyville Map of, 1839, by H. Falls PF. Vf— ^ Renfrew. I'ostal Map of the County of, 1879, by F. A, Maingy . . PF. W^— 12 River St. Lawrence between Prescott and Montreal shewing the Rapids, and Provincial Canals, 1856, by H. H, Killaly , PF. -V2'— ^ St, Thomas City of. Western Ontario ._ PF. W— 12 Saugeen, Indian Peninsula showing the Township of Eastnor, Lindsay and St. Edmund, 1856, by authority of the Indian Department PF. -\y- — 6 Sault Ste. Marie and Tide Water, via the W^elland and St. Lawrence Canals, the proposed Ottawa Canal and the Georgian Bay Canal, 1811. Compiled by order of the Canal Commissioners of Canada. . .PF. 1-^- — 2 Simcoe and Muskoka. Postal Map of the Counties of, 1878, by F. A. Maingy PF. \U_8 Stratford. Town of, 1848, by Donald McDonald PF. Vr— 9 Toronto and Georgian Bay Ship Canal Prospectus Map. Kivas Tully, C. E .... PF. -^,^—18-19 Toronto Harbour, 1882, by Jas. B. Eads PF. Vo— -3 Toronto. Plan of City of,"' 1857, by Fleming Ridout cfe Schreiber PF. ^^-^--o Upper Canada describing the New Settlements Townships, Ac. with Coun- tries Adjacent from Quebec to Lake Huron, 1813 by David Wm. Smyth PF. J^iji— 2 18— 51 72 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Upper Canada showing the proposed Land Division, 1857, by Joseph Cauchon , PR -^--4 Victoria, South Riding of, 1872, by George Kempt PR \V— 13 ', Welland Canal, between Lake, Erie and Ontario, 1871 PF. Ve^— 4 ;j Welland Canal. From Chicago to Montreal by the Welland and St. Lawrence Canals, &c. Table of distances PF. -y— — 5 Welland Canal. Plan shewing Harbour, Locks, itc. Port Colborne, by John Page PF. VV— a Welland Canal. Topographical Map of the Country lying between Allan- burgh and Port Dalhousie showing the position of the New Welland Canal, its locks, Weirs Basins and other works, 1871, by Thomas Monro PF. W— 1 Welland Canal, St. Lawrence and general plan of Swing Bridges, 1880, by John Page PF. VV;— ^ QUEBEC. Anticosti, Plan of the Island of, 18-56, by Bavfield PF. -VV— 4 Ascot. Township of, 1864, by A. H. Whitcher PF. V?-— - Bay des Chaleurs. Shewing the Salmon Fishing Stations occupied dui-ing the season of 1 878, &c PF. W— 1 5 Canada East. Post Office Sites, 1867, by order of P. M. Genl PR -V^— 4 Dalton, 1872. ' Dept. of Crown Lands, Quebec PF. -VV- — 8 Eastern Townships and adjacent portions of the Province of Quebec, 1875, Alfred, B.C., Selwyn, F.R.S PF. Vs^— 13 Eastern Townships of Canada, 1887, published by Smith Ar Co PF. ^^^ — 2 Eastern Townships of Lower Canada, 1861, by Austin Russell PF. yj^ — 1 Gaspe and Bonaventure, Counties of, 1857, by Joseph Cauchon . .... . PF. -VV- — 10 Gaspe and Rimouski, 1861, by Joseph Bouchette PF. -^jJ- — 3 Grenville and Rawdon. Plan showing the distribution of Crystalline Limestones of the Laurentian Series in various townships between, 1856, by Sir W. E. Logan .PR -VV— 6 Gulf of St. Lawrence, Bay of Seven Island Surve3'ed by Captain H. W. Bayfield, 1831 ... .'. . \... .'. PF. Vi^— 4 Gulf St. Lawrence. Magdalen Islands, surveyed by Lieut. P. E. Collins, R. N., 1833 PF. 171 "i 1 Gulf of St. Lawrence. Mingan Islands, surveyed by Capt. H. W. Bay- field ^ . . . \ PF. -\V._6 Gulf of St. Lawrence. Mingan Islands, surveyed by Capt. H. W. Bay- field, 1834 ^ 'PR -Vi^— 7 Hull. Plan of Lower Village of, shewing its position relati^•e to the city of Ottawa, by W. A. Austin PF. -V^— 4 Jersey Falls. Mining location, 1867, by Henry Y. Hind PF. -yjL_3_4 Lake Champlain, 1879, in 4 parts ' PF. -y_?_l_2. 3-4-5 Lake Champlain, Geodetic Levelling. H. F. Perley ... PF."-y^— 5-6 7 Lake of the Two Mountains with soundings, kc, 1836, by A. Larue. . . . PF. -V^ — 1 Lachine Canal between Lake St. Louis and Montreal Harbor, 1875, John G. Sippell, Supt. Engineer PF. ^^-^—U Laurie's chart of the St. Lawrence River from Anticosti to Montreal, from surveys by Capt. Bayfield PF. -VJ- — 3 Liniere & part of Marlow. The Kenebec Road from the line of division between PF. -y^^— 4 Lower Canada, 1840 (?) by Joseph Bouchette .~ PF. -Vj^— 2 Lower Canada, showing the line of the Tache Road etc., 1862, by Joseph Bouchette PR -VV^— 7 Lower Canada showing proposed lands agencies tir Seignories 1858, by Joseph Cauchon ".PR -V^— 9 Magdalen Islands ; Gulf of St. Lawrence, 1852, by John Rolph PR ^^ — 1 MAPS AXD CHARTS 73 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Mattawa (Carte de la) 1869, copie par J. B. Derome PF. -VV- — 5 Military and naval operations under the Command of the immortal Wolfe et Vive Admiral Sanders before Quebec, by Alfred Hawkins, ISiL.PF. J^y- — 3 M. N. C R. showing various lines between Montreal, Grenville and Ottawa, 1872, by Carles Legge '. PF. y^^—^.\0 Montreal Map of the Cily, 1859 PF. VV— 1-^ North Shore Railway shewing the connection between the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. The Grand Trunk, Montreal and By town Railways, 1853, by James X. Gildea PF. -Vtt— 3 Ottawa County, showing the distribution of the Ph( sphate of Lime Rocks, kc, 1876*. PF. -V/— U Ottawa l\: Pontiac Counties, 1862, for A. J. Russel's Report PF. -V^t — 6 Point du Lac to Lachine Rapids, 1859, by Capt. Bayfield PF. ^'^ — 13 Proposed Road from Creek to River Coulonge, 1857, by A. W. Russell. .PF. y^ — 11 Quebec, carte de la province de, 1880, by Eugene Tache PF. ^■?- — 6 Quebec, carte regionale de la province de, 1882, bv P. M. A. Genest, i C. E. Gauvin \ PF. -W— 2 Quebec, Cherrier's new map of, 1882 PF. ^^ — 3 Quebec City (Plan of) showing the portions destroyed bv the great fires May 28th ct June 28th 1845 ' PF. -Vy--4 Quebec, geographical map of the Western Part of the Province PF. Quebec Harbour Improvements PF. Quebec Province, 1870, bv E. Tache PF. Quebec Province, 1890, Postal Map, by order of the P.M.G PF. Quebec, Three Rivers, St. Francis, Gaspe, 1831, by J. Bouchette PF. Quebec to Point du Lac, 1859, by Capt. Bayfield PF. Rigaud, Vaudreuil, Plan of the Seigneurie, 1865, by P. A. Proux PF. River St. Lawrence above Quebec. Lake St. Peter, 1831, by Capt. Bayfield PF. Saguenay Territory, 1856, by A. L. Russell PF. Saguenav River, Plan of the, 1857, bv J. Bouchette PF. St. Francis, 1863 ' PF. St. Lawrence River, Monti'eal to Quebec, 1885 PF. St. Maurice Territory, 1856, by Joseph Couchon PF. St. Maurice Territory, 1862, by Joseph Bouchette .PF. -y^ — 5 ShefFord, Iberville, Brome, Missisquoi and Rouville, under the direction of O. W. Gray, 1864 . , PF. Vx^— 5 South Ham. Plan of the Township, 1870, Department of Crown Lands. .PF. ^y — 6 Telegraph Chart of the Gulf and Lower St. Lawrence or Maritime Provinces, 1876, by L. N. Dufresne PF. ^-^ — 1 Telegraph Chart of the Gulf and Lower St. Lawrence and Maritime Provinces, 1882, by L. X. Dufresne PF. \y— 1 Terrebonne, Two Mountains and Argenteuil, 1861, by E. E. Tache PF. ^^ — 2 Tewkesbury k Stoneham, 1829 (?) \ PF. Vj^— 1 Thetford, copy of part of the verification survey, 1866, by F. L. Poudrier.PF. -Y^ — 1 Thetford, Diagram of the Township of, 1852 . .' \ PF. V^— 2 Yamaska, 1875 (?) PF. -W— 12 NOVA SCOTIA. Bay of Fundv, 1862, by Capt. P. F. Shortland, R. N PF. -W— 3 Bay of FundV, 1 882, bV P. F. Shortland PF. -^gV^— 4 Cape Breton, 1873, bv F. N. Gisborne PF. ^^—^ Colchester County, 1864; by A F. Church PF. 4V^— 1 Digby, 1864, by H. F. Walling PF. ^—o Digby County.' PF. -\V— ^ ^^ Gut of Canso^ 1850, by Capt. H. W. Bayfield PF. -VV— 1 Halifax (City of), 1869, published by Clarke's Lith. Estabt PF. ^J^—l 171 -9 ■^s- 17 1 2 0 171 -10 17 1 —2 17 1 -12 1 7 1 -6 171 -3 171 7 2 3 ■ 17 1 -8 17 1 -1 2 5 17 1 -8 w- -5 17 1 -1 17 1 7 ■■i^ 1 , 1 •) :;3 17 1 ') 3 4 17 1 ■A :'. -6 74 C^ xV J DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Halifax Harbour, 1853, by Capt. H. W. Bayfield PF. VV — ^ Halifax Township, 1864, by A. F. Church PF. -Vi,^— 2 King's County, 1864, by A. F. Church PF. VV— ^ Lunenburg '. PF. -y-L_9-10-ll ISTova Scotia, Belchers Map, including Cape Breton Island, 1864 PF. -y,/- — 4 Pictou Coal Field, 1868-69, by Sir Wm. E. Logan PF. ^J^ 2 Yarmouth PF. ^-^—1 & 8 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. Hillsborough, 1842, by Capt H. AV. Bayfield PF. -yJL— 1 Prince Edward Island, 186-3, by D. J. Lake. C.E PF. W— 2 Prince Edward Island, 1874, by order of P. M. G., W. B. Snow PF. Xf^—Z NEW BRUNSWICK. New Brunswick Postal Map, 1870, by order of P. ]N[. G., Jas. A. Manhood & Co . PF. -VV— 4-5-6 New Brunswick Postal Map, 1880 PF. XV— 6 New Brunswick Postal Map, 1889, by order of P. M. G., by F. A. Maingy.PF. Vr— ^ MANITOBA. Manitoba, 1874 _ PF. Manitoba and part of the North West Territories, 1884, by E. Deville . . PF. Manitoba and the North West Territory, 1874, by J. S. Dennis PF. Manitoba and the North West Territory, 1891, by J. Johnston PF. Manitoba. Inside of Fort Garry, 1884, by H. A. Strong PF. Manitoba, Lands surveyed and lands disposed of, by order of Sir John A. Macdonald " PF. -Ui 3 Manitoba. Postal Map of the Province of, and part of the North West Territories also the western portion of the District of Algoraa, 1891, by F. A. Maingy PF. VV^— 1 Manitoba showing the Post Offices and Mail Routes proposed to be established, 1882, by J. Dewe PF. Vg^— i Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1884 PF. -yj^ — 5 NORTH WEST TERRITORIES. North West Territories and Manitoba, 1883. by J. Johnston PF. ^J-^ — 15 North West Territory and Manitoba, by order of Sir John A. Macdonald, 1881^ PF. %V--9 North West Territory, Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expe- . dition , " PF. -Vy. 8 North West Territories. District of Assiniboia shewing the Dominion Lands surveyed to, 1882 PF. -i^^— 13 North West Territory. Dominion Lands Surveys, between west bound- ary of Manitoba and Third Principal Meridian, by E. Deville, 1881.PF. V/- — 10 North West Territories. Fort William, Lake Superior and the Great Saskatchewan River, 1857-1858 ; shewing the region explored by S. J. Dawson and his party ". PF. -UJ^ — 1 North West Territories including Manitoba Exhib ting several tracts of country ceded by the Indian Treaties 1, 2, 3, 4, 1875, 5, 6 ife 7, 1877-78, by J. Johnston, Dept. of Interior PF ^jV^— 2, 5 A 7 North West Territories. Map of part of the Districts of Assiniboia and Alberta shewing Dominion Lands surveys to 1882 PF -Vy- — 14 North West Territoris. Peace and Smoky Rivers. Sketch Survey of of route from Quesnel moath, by Stewart it McLeod's Lakes to the junction of Smoky River and Peace River, 1875 PF. ^^^- — 3 MAPS AXD CHARTS 75 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Peace and Smoky Rivers. Showing the route travelled by Prof. John Macoun, M. A., from the forks of Peace and Smoke River to Carl- ton House, Saskatchewan River, 1875 ". . , , . PF VV^ 4 North West Territories. Ruperts Land survey and examined by the Assiniboine and Saskatchewan e.xploring expedition, 1858, by H. Y. Hind ." PF. -1^—2-3-4 North West Territories, showing the Mounted Police Stations and Patrols, 1886 PF J^y — 17 North West Territories, showing the Mounted Police Stations and Patrols, 1891, by authority of the Hon. J. J. C. Abbott PF. ^'^x^— 3 North West Territories, showing Po^t Office and Mail Routes in opera- tion and Post Office and Mail Routes proposed to be established, 1882. PF. -VJ 12 North West Territories, showing the seat of the Rebellion in the North West and the route from Winnipeg, 1885, by C. S, Lott PF. -VV- 16 North AVest Territories. South Western, part of the, showing Grazing Country adjacent to the Rocky Mountains, 1881, by J. Johnston. . PF. -y^ — 11 North West Territory. (Part of the) shewing the operations of the Special Survey of Standard Meridians and Parallels for Dominion Lands, by order of the Minister of the Interior PF. -V^ — ^6 North We.st Territoi-ie's, showing the Route across the Continent, 1872, by Col. Robertson Ross, Adjt. Genl PF. -VV^— 1 BRITISH COLUMBIA. British Columbia, 1892 PF. -\V^— 1 British Columbia and the Peace River Country, 1879-80, by G. M, Dawson PF. y/— 12-13 British Columbia and the North West Territory, from the Pacific Ocean to Fort Edmonton, 1879-80, by W^m. B. Dawson PF. -V7'— 11 British Columbia and North West Territory, Postal Map PF. -y=-l_16 British Colunibia, between Fraser River and the Coast Range, by G. M. Dawson, 1875-76 PF. Vr^— 9 British Columbia. Roads and Trails in, prepared during a journey through that Province by John Dewe, 1871 PF. -yj- — 1 to 8 British Columbia showing the Coalfields of Comox, Nanaimo and Cowit- chin on Vancouver and adjacent Islands, &c., 1876-7, by R. Barlow.. PF. Yy- — 10 Haro and Rosario Straits, 1882, by Captn. G. H. Richards PF. -^J- — 14 Port Moody. Plan of a portion of the Town of. Terminus of the C.P.R..PF. -V^— 17 Victoria City, Map of, 1884 PF. -VV^— 15 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY. Canadian Pacific Railway and the North West Territories, 1879, by J. Johnston PF. ^V— 10 Canadian Pacific Railway, British Columbia. Chart of the Coast of British Columbia North of Latitude 51°, Chiefly from Captn. Van- couver's Surveys, 1792 and 1793 PF. ^^- — 5 Canadian Pacific Railway Exploratory Survey, 1874, by Sandford Fleming PF. ^^ — 2 Canadian Pacific Railway. From the Pacific Ocean across the Rocky Mountain Zone, 1874 PF. V/— 1 Canadian Pacific Railway. Georgian Bay Branch and Connections PF. -V^'^ — 6 Canadian Pacific Railway. Lake Ellen and Nipigon Bay, also Kaminis- tiquia River, 1874 PF. V/— * Canadian Pacific Railway. Lands along the main line from Winnipeg westward to Range 14 inclusive PF. -^-^- — 12 Canadian Pacific Railway. Lands from Western Boundary of Manitoba to third principal Meridian PF. V^^ — 13 Canadian Pacific Railway. North West Territory, 1881 PF. -^'^ — 11 76 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 190& Canadian Pacific P^aiK^ay. Route in British Columbia, 1879 PF. -Vy- — 8 Canadian Pacific Railway. Survev, 1876, to accompany report of Sir Sandford Fleming T PF. -V^J- -7 Canadian Pacific Railway. Survey, 1879, report of Sir Sandford Fleming. PF. -Vy — 9 Canadian Pacific Railway. Saskatchewan River. Plan of the Month of, from Hinds Exploring Expedition also. Mossy Portage and the Meadow Portage, 1873, from a survey by Henry B. Smith PF. -Vrp — 3 TORONTO AND GUELPH RAILWAY. Toronto and Guelph Railway, Credit Bridge, 1852 PF. -Vo^— 4 Toronto and Guelph Railway, Mountain Division, 1853 PF. ^-^ — 1 Toronto and Guelph Railway, Township of Etobicoke, 1852, Walter Shanly, C.E ■ .^^' W-— 1 Toronto and Guelph Railway showing the Townships in connection with it, Walter Shanly, C.E., 1852 , PF. -VV--2 Toronto and Guelph Railway, We.stern Division, 1852 PF. -jy — 5 Toronto and Guelph Railway, Western Division Elevation, 1 853 PF. y^i — 2-4 TORONTO AND SARNIA RAILWAY. 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Grand Trunk Railway, Agreements, 1852 to 1871 PF. -^y— 1-23 Grand Trunk Railway. Brady's line PF. iy — 9 Grand Trunk Railway. C. D. and C. G. T. J. R. R. River Clinton, Conners Creek, Pine River, Smith's Creek, Belle River, 1858 PF. .yy— 2-6 Grand Trunk Railway. C. D. and C. G. T. J. R.R. Passenger Station, 1859 . . . PF. -Vy— 7 Grand Trunk Railway. C. D. and C. G. T. J. R. R. Swing Bridge over Black River PF. -Vy— § Grand Trunk Railway. Flag Station PF. -Vt— 10 Grand Trunk Railway. General design for Locomotive and Carriage Works PF. -vy— 6 Grand Trunk Railway Georgetown Viaduct, 1855 PF. yy— 4 Grand Trunk Railway. Gzowski's dwelling House, 1855 PF. 1^—11-12 G. T. Railway. Humber Section PF. yy— 4 Grand Trunk Railway International Bridge across the Niagara River and Erie Canal PF. yy-_9-ll MAPS AND CHARTS TJ SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Grand Trunk Railway Lake Huron PF. ^—12 Grand Trunk Railway. Niagara PF. Jj^ — 1 Grand Trunk Railway, Nissouri PF. Jj^- — 8 G. T. Railway, Plan of the Towship of Waterloo Guelph and Eramosa. . . PF. ^^ — 4 Grand Trunk Railway. Plan showing the Bubdivision between Messrs. '^-'~ 2. Schwirger it Stewart of their property at Port Sarnia PF. ^^ — 4 Grand Trunk Railway, Port Huron St. Clair County PF. Vr^— 10 Grand Trunk Railway Port Huron Station, 1859 PF. -^^—11 Grannd Trunk Railway, St. Mary's to Sarnia PF. ^^■^- — 6 Grand Trunk Railway, Sarnia, buildings, to be erected, 1859 PF. Yg^- — 3 Grand Trunk Railway (Sarnia Extension) Plan of Preliminary Survey. Alex Brvce, C. E PF. Ve'— ^ Grand Trunk Railway Sections 1 to 6 PF. Vj-— 3 Grand Trunk Railway, Sections 20 to 26 PF. -Vr— 5 Grand Trunk Railway. Toronto and Sarnia Division, Town of Guelph, 1854 . . PF. -Vir— \. Grand Trunk Railway. Toronto engine House. Elevation PF. —^ — 7-9 Grand Trunk RailwaV. Toronto Stations, 1855 PF. i^— 1-2 3, 4-5 G. T. Railway Town Line Road Bridge PF. Vir — 2 Grand Trunk Railway, Town of Sarnia, 1855 PF. V^— ^ Grand Trunk Railway, Wayside Stations, 1855 PF. Vt — 1-2-3 Grand Trunk Railway, Wayside Stations, 1858 PF. ij^-— 1-2 VARIOUS MAPS. Australia (Frearson's Map of) 1879 PF. VV— ^ British America to the West Indies, Map of the proposed Postal Route and of the Intercolonial Mail Lines, 1853 PF. -^^—\ British Isles, 1865, by Gideon Welles PF. -V^— 4 Buffalo, City of, 1867, by G. W. Reese PF. -W— H Chicago, 1893, by Rand, McNally & Co PF. ^—U Egypt and the Soudan, 1885, by W. and A. K. Johnston PF. -y^^- — ^ Middle Island, New Zealand showing the density of population for the . Census of 1881 /. . PF. -W— 5 New England and the Provinces, 1882 PF. Vif— ^^ New South Wales and the Moreton Bay Colony, 1858 PF. W— 2 New York, including Brooklyn, Jersey City, Hoboken kc, published by Tainted Bros., New-York, (no date) . .' PF. V^— 12 North Island, New Zealand, showing the density of population for the Census of 1881 PF. -Vr— 4 Paris, Fortifications, kc PF. i//- — 8 Seat of War (Franco-Prussian) PF. -U^ — 7 Taintor Brothers PF. -V^— 12 Transvaal State (Map of the New) showing the boundaries under the Convention signed at Pretoria, 1881 PF. V/- — 6 Turkish Empire according to the Treaty of Berlin PF. ^-J-^- — 1 Russia (Eui'opean) showing its earliest extent, its encroachments upon adjacent countries, and the present Boundary of the Empire, by -2 World, Map of the World, 1860 PF. -W— 3 John Dower, F.R.C.S PF. -^^I/- 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A- 1905 APPENDIX D CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 WITH INDEX 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 CANADIAN ARCHIVES, 1787. NOTE. In the Report on the Archives it is shown that our collection of documents at present consists of 315.5 volumes. When all the papers in C)ttawa are assembled and classified the total number of volumes will probably reach 10,000. Our Archives Branch will then contain only a small portion of the records concerning Canadian history which are to be found in Canada, in the United States and in Europe. Many years must intervene before the student can obtain access to these documents. In the meantime it appears to be desirable that the historical investigator should be placed in the posses.sion of information concerning the location and the nature of these papers. I have therefore arranged to prepare a guide to the sources of information concerning Canadian history. In this work it is proposed to show (1) the location of public and private collections of papers, (2) the nature and condition of the papers, (3) the terms under which they may be examined or copied. In connection with this subject I have thought it desirable to publish the proceed- ings of the Committee appointed to inquire into the state of the Archives in 1787. From the Report made in 1790, and from additional papers to 1799 it is apparent that a very valuable collection was left in the country by the French. In the 12th, 43rd, 44th and 45th articles of the Capitulation of Montreal, we find that General Amherst took particular care to secure these records, and Lord Dorchester was equally zealous in his endeavors to preserve them. Many of the papers which were sent to France, however, did not reach their destination. In 1765 when the afiFairs of the Colony were being settled, it was found that a vessel containing the records of the year 1758 had been captured by the British, and the documents were deposited in the Admiralty Building in Ireland. Whether they were ever restored to France, has not yet been ascertained. It is interesting to note at the present time when the government is constructing a suitable building for the preservation of our Archives, that as early as 1731 the Intendant Hocquart asked for the means to enable him to erect a safe building for the protection of the records which had been collected up to that date. Quebec, 5th 8er 1731. My Lord, — It has frequently been represented to me since my arrival in Canada, that the minutes of the notarial deeds, the registers of the Superior Council and of the Prevoste are exposed to risk from fire in the private houses of the Clerks, where such minutes and registers are now deposited, and that the titles of all individuals in this colony might be destroyed. These representations appeared to me, my Lord, so important that I thought it my duty to acquaint you with them, and to propose to you, for the sake of public security, to have a fireproof building erected to contain all papers. I find no place more suitable for the construction of such a building than the court- yard of the Palais. I got Mr. DeLery to make a plan and an estimate of the cost, which I annex to this letter, amounting to 9941 /. 10s. I beg you, my Lord, to approve of this expenditure and cause it to be paid by the farmer of the Domain, the one half to be charged to the year 1732 and the other half to 1733. I am with very deep respect, my Lord, Your very humble and very obedient servant, HOCQUART. 82 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF QUEBEC ON THE ANCIENT ARCHIVES. To His Excellency the Right Honorable Guy, Lord Dorchester, Governor in-Chief , c&c, (fee, &c. The Committee for the District of Quebec, consisting of Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery and Grant, appointed by Your Excellency to enquire into the state and condi- tion of the Ancient Records of the Province, having gone through the examination of all such as have come to their knowledge, humbly lay before Your Lordship a fair copy of the Journals of their Proceedings, which they pray may be taken as their Report thereon ; and the Committee humbly suggest that in their opinion to compleat this work it will be necessary to employ one or more skilful and careful Persons, to make out lists of all the Decrets, Arrets and Ordinances of the King, the Superior Council and the Intendants, with a reference therein to the Books and Pages where they are entered. All which is nevertheless most humbly submitted to Your Lordship's great wisdom. By order of the Committee, THOMAS DUNN, Chairman. Quebec, 17th March, 1790. Council Chamber, 20th July, 1789. At a meeting of a Committee of Council appointed to examine into the state of the ancient Public Records in the District of Quebec. Present : Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery, and Grant. Read the order of reference of the 27th December, 1787, in the following words. " It is ordered by His Lordship with the advice of the Council that Messrs. Dunn, " Mabane, De Lery and Grant at Quebec, and the Gentlemen of the Board at Montreal " or any three of them in each District, be a Committee to enquire into the state and " condition of the Ancient Records of the Province, and in what places they are deposited, "and to report thereupon to His Lordship with all convenient speed." Read likewise the order of the 19th June, 1788, as follows. " Ordered by His Lordship, with the advice of the Council, respecting the ancient '• Records and Papers in Public Offices, that the Committees charged to report their " state and condition, extend their enquiries to the nature of the contents of the several " books, the period each volume includes, its folios or pages, its blanks, its index and "external marks and distinctions, its actual condition or state of preservation, its " authenticity and to what office it appertained, and its present place of deposite, and " to all such other enquiries as may occur to the Committees to be pertinent, relative " to all Public papers prior to the Conquest." Then the order of the 23rd July, 1788, was read in the following words. " Upon reading the former orders of the Board for Reports upon the state of the " Public Records and the Report of the Committee respecting, those in the District of " Montreal. " It is further ordered by His Lordship with the advice of the Council, to facilitate " and quicken the Reports upon this subject, that all Clerks of all Offices, and others " having the custody of any public records do without delay form lists of such books of CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 11S7 83 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 " Records as are in their offices respectively, and transmit the same tcf the Clerk of the " Council, who is forthwith to communicate the same together with the said orders of " Reference, to the several Committees charged to investigate and report upon the " nature and condition of said Records that the Clerk of the Council cause this order to " be published in the Gazette, that such as it concerns may have notice of the same." The Chairman laid before the Committee the following lists transmitted to the Clerk of the Council. First, an Inventory from the Secretary of the Province of the French Books of Record, and Public Papers in his possession. Second, an Inventory of the English Books and Papers in the Office of the Secretary and Register of the Province. Third, Etat des registres en la possession de Pierre Louis Panet, greffier de la Cour des Playdoyer Communs et Prerogatif. Fourth, Returns of the Records in the custody of David Lynch, as Clerk of the Common Pleas. Register of the Prerogative Court, Register of Vice Admiralty and Clerk of the Peace. Fifth, list of Public Records in the Council Office. Sixth, Etat des Registre de Greffe du Papier Terrier in the possession of Francois Joseph Cugnet, Clerk of the Terrains. Seventh, Etat des adjudications par forme de Licitation a la Cour des Plaidoyers Communs en la Possession de Pierre Louis Panet. It being apprehended by the Committee that sundry persons possessed of ancient Public Records in this District, have not transmitted lists thereof to the Clerk of the Council, as directed by His Excellency's Order in Council of the 23rd July, 1788, published in the Quebec Gazette of the 31st of said month. Resolved, that an advertizement in the following words signed by the Chairman, be inserted in the next Quebec Gazette. Whereas notice was given in the Quebec Gazette of the 31st July 1788, that all persons who had the Custody of Public Records should without delay form lists of such Books of Records as were in their off.ces respectively and transmit the same to the Clerk of the Council and whereas it appears to the committee appointed by His Excel- lency the Governor to report the State of the Ancient Records (or Records prior to the Conquest) that several persons having such in their custody have not transmitted the lists agreeable to the said notice ; all such persons in the District of Quebec ai-e herebv required to form such lists and transmit the same without delay to the Clerk of the Council. Resolved that the Committee meet on Wednesday next at ten o'clock to inspect the Records in the Secretary's Office and that the Chairmain request his attendance. Adjourned to Wednesday next at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 22nd July, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery, and Grant. The Committee proceeded to the examination of the first book in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventary, a folio in the French Language bound in calf, in bad condition and much worn, in one end of this Book comprised of ninety six leaves to which Mr. Pow- nall has made an index, it is lettered A Ins : Cons : S : 1668 to 1682. No. 1. Beginning with the King's Edict creating the Superior Council dated 1st April 1663 and ends on the ninety sixth leaf with the Proces- Verbal of the Superior Council concerning the 84 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Reduction of the Code Civil or Ordinance of Louis the fourteenth of April 1667 ; Its general contents are : The Resignation of the Grant of Canada by the West India Com- pany and the King's acceptance thereof. The King's Commission and Instructions to His Governors and Intendants, Commissions to Judges Notarys kc, Declarations, Arrets, Ordinances, Letters Pattent, Concessions and Regulations : also Donations, Marriage Contracts and other Instruments of a Public and private nature : In this part of the Book the Acts are authenticated by the signatures of Clerks of the Council and the last or ninety sixth leaf is signed by Monsieur Dupont a Member of said Council. N.B. — The whole Book or Register contains 376 leaves, including the former 96 leaves and begins at the other end of the Book with an Arret of the Superior Council ordering the Registration and Publication of the King's Edict of the 1st April 1663 creating the Superior Council for New France to be held at Quebec, and ends on the 281st leaf with an Interlocutory Judgement dated 19 December 1676, upon a Petition of Francois Noir Roland, complaining of His Curate refusing him Absolution. This Book or Register is Authenticated by the Certificate of the Governor Comte De Frontenac on the first Page as follows Paraphe FF. " Le present Registre du Conceil Souverain contenant trois cents soixante et seize " feuiilets a ete ce jour paraphe ne variateur par premier et dernier par nous Louis De " Buade de Frontenac Chevallier Comte de Paluau Conseiller du Roy en ses Conseils " Gouverneur et Intendant General pour Sa Majeste en la Nouvelle-France ; Quebec le " quinzieme Janvier mille six cent soixante et quinze." (Signed) FRONTENAC. The entries in general throughout this end of the Book are authenticated by the Governor, Bishop, Intendant, Councellors or Clerk of the Council and the last or 281st leaf is signed by Ducltenau Intdt and by Du-pont Member of the Council ; Its general contents are a variety of Orders, Regulations, Ordinances, Judgements, Civil and Criminal of the Superior Council, Licitations and adjudications of Crown Estates, representations to the King and His Ministers upon various subjects. Note. — The 23rd leaf is loose one side of the 24th leaf is errased by order, and signed Cressy, Courcelle and Talon, the second side of the 24th and the whole of the 25th leaf is blank. Adjourned to to-morrow at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 23rd July, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs Dunn, Mabane, De Lery, and Grant. The Committee proceeded to the further examination of the Records in Mr Se9retary Pownall's Office as follows : — B No. 2 Lettered Ins : Cons : S : 1679 to 1705. This Book has a detached Index, begins with the King's Edict of April 1663. Creating the Sovereign Council contained on three Pages of Parchment, the remainder of this Book is common Paper and contains in the whole including the above Edict 164 written leaves, and three blank leaves at the end of the Book : This Book is in tolerable good order bound in calf, the first entry upon Paper on the third leaf is a Grant of the Isles et Islets de Mingan to Jacques De Lalande and Louis Joliet, and the last entry on the leaf 164 is a Commission appointing Monsr. De Moinseignat Clerk of the Superior Council in lieu of Monsr. Peuvret. The entries in this Book are signed by the Clerks CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 17%7 85 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 of the Council and the last Page by Dupont a member of the Council. Its general contents are Arrets, E licts, Ordinances and orders of the French King and other State Papers, Arrets of the Superior Council at Quebec, Grants ot Land by the Governor and Intendant and Confirmations by the King, Commissions to Officers of Government, kc. and re-annexations of Lands to the Crown. Note.— The 108th leif is loose. C No. 3 Ins : Cons : S : 1704 a 1714. This Book is bound in calf and in good condition containing 94 leaves with a fixed Index ; Begins with the King's order concerning the mode of proceeding in the Superior Council dated IS June 1704, and ends with the King's Edict of the Establish- ment of Louisiana dated the 14 September 1712. General contents the same as Letter B, and authenticated by the signature of the Clerk of the Council. D No. 4 Ins : Cons : S : 1714 a 1718. '1 his Book is bound in calf and in good condition containing 93 leaves with a fixed Index exclusive of the Title Page, signed Begon Intendant, on which is the following Certificate. ' Le present Registre contenant quatre-vingt-treize feuillets celuicy non compris a " ete cotte et paraphe par nous Intendant de Justice, Police et finance en la Nouvelle- " France pour servir a enregistrer tous les Arrets, Ordonances, Edits, Letres Patents de " Sa Majeste au Greffe du Counceil Superieur de ce Pavs, fait a Quebec le 28 juillet " 1714.' (Signe) " BEGON." It begins with a Deed of Gift from the King of three thousand livres p. annum to the Cathedral of Quebec dated September 1713 and ends with the King's Brevet of Katificition of a Grant by the Governor and Intendant for a piece of ground in Quebec to Marianne Rivert Widow Dumontier dated 26 January 1717. Contents the same as the foregoing authenticated by the Clerk of the Council, and the first and last Act 5:igned by Begon Intendant. E No. 5 Ins : Cons : S : 1718 a 1722. This Book is bound in calf and in good condition contains 137 leaves with a fixed Index exclusive of the Title Page, signed Begon. Begins with the King's Declaration 21st March 1718 reducing the Card Money of Canada to half its value and ends with the Kings Regulations for granting of seats, in the Churches in Canada. Its Contents and authenticity the same as the foregoing Book. F No. 6. Ins : Cons : S : 1722 a 1731. This Book is bound in Calf contains 179 leaves with a detatched Index, exclusive of the Title Page as in Letter E said to contain 181 leaves but there are only 179. It begins with the Commission of Councellor to Mr. La Noulier of the 10 February 1722, and ends on the 176th leaf with an extract from the Registers of the King's Council of State upon a Petition of Franco s Poulin Sieur de Francheville concerning the opming of Iron Mines at St. Maurice, dated 4th April, 1730. Its contents and authenticity as before. Note, the leaves 61 k 1'2 are loose. G No. 7. Ins ; Cons : S : 1731 a 1736. This Book is in good condition bound in calf, and contains 93 leaves with a detached Index, exclusive of a Certificate on the Title Page as before, but Signed Hocquart, Intendant. It begins with the King's Commis>ion to Hocquart as Intendant, dated 21st February, 1731, ai.d ends on the 90th leaf with the King's Brevet of Ratification of a Seiyneurie in Missiskoui Bay to Mr. De Lusignan dattd 8th Fehruar}', 173.5. Its contents and authenticity as before. H No. 8. Ins : Cons : S : 1736 a 1743. This Book is bound in calf and contains 94 leaves with a detached Index. It begins with the Commission of Councellor to Mr. Taschereau dated 1st April, 173.5, and ends with a Paper entitled on the margin : " Regleraens d'Armoirie pour le Sieur Louis Godefroy De Normanville dated May, 1718. Its general contents as before and authenticated throughout by the Clerk of the Council. Note. — The 10th and 61st leaves are loose. I No. 9. Ins : Cons : S : 1743 a 1753. This* Book is badly bound in calf contains 94 leaves with a detached Index, begins with the King's Declaration concerning the 18—6 86 CA NA DIA N A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 manner of electing Tutors and Curators for Minors who have Estates in France and in the Colonies dated 1st February, 1743, and ends with a Brevet of Ratification of a Seignory to Mr. Pean. Its general contents and mode of authenticity as the last. Note. — The 10th leaf is loose. K No. 10. Ins : Con? : S : 1753 a 1758. This Book is bound in calf, it contains fifteen written leaves with a fixed Index, and about two quires of blank paper. It begins with the King's Brevet of Ratification of the grant of a Seignory to Mr. Beau- jeux dated 1st June, 1753, and ends on the fifteenth leaf with the King's Brevet of Naturalization to Mr. Feltz, Chief Surgeon of the King's Troops at Montreal, dated 3rd February, 1758. Its general contents and mode of authenticity as the last. N.B. — All the Registrations in the foregoing ten Books appear to be in pursuance of the Arrets or Orders of the Superior Council. It being near three O'Clock, adjourned to tomorrow at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 27 July, 1789. The Chairman being obliged to attend his Duty at the Court of Common Pleas on Saturday last the meeting of the Committee was put of to this Day. Present : Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery, and Grant. The Committee proceeded on the Six Books entitled in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory : — " Registres des Edits, Arrets, Declarations et Provisions de Sa Majeste." 6 volumes from A to F. Book Lettered A has tor Title on the second leaf, — " Premier Volume des Edits, Arrets et Declarations de Sa Majeste depuis 1663 " jusqu'en 1700 No. A". No. B has no Title but begins with " No. B. Ordres du Roy, sur ce que doit etre usite dans le Conseil souvereign du " 18 juin 1704. De par le Roy," &c. C Is entitled on the second leaf. "Troisierae Volume des Edits, Arrets et Declarations de Sa Majeste depuis le 7 "8bre 1720 jusqu'a 173^ No. C." D Is entitled " Quatrieme Volume des Edits, Arrets et Declarations de Sa Majeste' depuis le 20 " Aoust 1736 jusqu'au 2 Novembre 1743 No D." E Is entitled " Volume detache des Edits, Declarations et Arrets, concernant le Commerce " Etranger et le privilege exclusif de la Compagnie des Indes pour la Vente des Castors "depuis. 1664 jusques en 1727." F Is entitled " Montreal." " Volume detache des Edits, Arrets et Declarations du Roy qui ont Raport au " Gouvernement de Montreal depuis 1644 jusqu'en 1727 No F.'" These six volumes are in tolerable good order and appear to be Copys agreeable to their Titles, transcribed from the Registers of the Superior Council. They contain no marks of authenticity whatever. The Committee then proceeded to the examination of the five Books entitled in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory : "Registres d'ln tendance in 5 Volumes from No 1 a 10." First Volume contains Cahiers No 1. and 2. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 87 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 No. 1, Letter A, contains copys of Original Grants of Lands, wrote on 47 leaves from 1 to 47, but has no signature or mark of authenticity by any Public Officer. No. 2, Letter B, contains copys of Original Grants of Lands, wrote on fifty-one leaves from 1 to 51, authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Begon, Intendant. Second Volume contains Cahiers No. 3 and 4. No. 3, Letter C, contains copys of Grants of Lands by Messrs. Denonville, Gover- nor, and De Champigny, Intendant, on thirty-six written leaves, authenticated by the^'- signatures and that of their Secretary. No. 4, Letter D, contains Copy of Grants of Lands on twenty-nine leaves, of whicJ' the first thirteen are authenticated by the signatures of Messrs. Frontenac and Chaa pigny ; the remaining sixteen leaves do not appear to have any authenticity. Third Volume contains Cahiers No. 5 and 6. No. 5, Letter E, contains Copys of Grants of Lands on twenty written leaves and are authenticated by the signatures of Messrs. Hautteville, Secretary to Mons'r De Frontenac, and Andre, Secretary to Mons'r De Champigny, on the leaf folio'd 20 ; then comes a blank leaf and is followed by twenty-two written leaves from folio 22 to 43, containing Copys of Grants of Lands without any authenticity. No. 6, Letter F, contains Copys of Grants of Lands by Messrs. De Vaudreuille, Governor, and Begon, Intendant, written on eleven leaves and authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Begon. Fourth Volume contains Cahiers No. 7, 8 and 9. No. 7 contains Copys of Grants of Lands, written on thirty seven leaves, authen- ticated by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart. No. 8 contains Copys of Grants of Lands written on thirty-three leaves authentic- ated by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart. No. 9 contains Copys of Grants of Lands written on eighty-seven leaves ; the firs^ twenty-five leavea are authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart, and tV remaining fifty-two leaves by the signature of Mons'r Bigot. Fifth Volume, Cahier No. 10, contains Copys of Grants of Lands wi'itten on twen three leaves ; the first twenty leaves are authenticated by Mons'r Bigot's signatu" the remaining three leaves have no authenticity. The foregoing five volumes are t. tolerable good condition and seem to have been in the Intendant's Office. It being three o'clock the Committee adjourned to tomorrow at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 28th July, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, De Lery and , Grant. The Committee proceeded next to examine the two Books entitled in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory, Cahiers D'Intendance "Concessions en fief etc., in two Volumes. 1st "from No. 2 to 9, folios 52 to 412 ; 2d. No. 10 to 17, folios 414 to 793." First Volume contains eight Cahiers from No. 2 a 9 ; This Book consists of three hundred and fifty six written leaves, beginning on the fifty second leaf and ending on the four hundred and seventh leaf, the remainder of the Book is numbered to 412 and is in blank a blank leaf 413 has been cut out. The Committee then examined the second Volume containing eigh*: Cahiers No. 10 a 17, as connected with the first Volume it begins on leaf four hundred and fourteen and ends in writing on leaf seven hundred and seventy four, the following leaves in blank run on to folio 793. The fifty one first leaves wanting to compleat these Books or Cahiers D'Intendance appear to the Committee to be Cahier No. 2, bound up by mistake 18-61 88 Ca NA DIA N A RQHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 in the first Volume of the Six Books entitled, " Registres D'Intendance " as the last leaf ends with the word " (xoverneur " in the Grant of the Seignory of Grondine, the Regis- tration of which is continued on the first leaf numbered 52 in the first volume of the forementioned two Books entitled " Cahiers D'Intendance." These two volumes are bound in calf in tolerable good preservation they have detached Indexes and contain copys of original Grants of Land in fief and are authen- ticated throughout by the signature of the Intendant Begon and in general by that of the proprietor, except the three last written leaves of the second volume. In the first volume two leaves are folio 341, and in the second volume the leaves foliod 564, 565, 566, 567, 568 an 1 569 are loose The Committee then took ujd the Book entitled in Mr. Secretary Pownalls Inven- tory "Sept Cahiers, Foy et Homage 30 Sept. 1723 to 28 Sept. 1754." This Book has an aflixed Index it is bound in calf and in tolerable good preserva- tion, from one to three hundred and forty written leaves on wlich are entered the Acts of Foy et Homage rendered by the proprietors of Seignories froni the 30 January 1723 to the 28 September 1754 ; They are authenticated by the signature of the Intenrlants and other officers of Government before whom they were rendered. In various parts of this Book Powers of Attorney to Representatives, when the proprietors were absent, are inserted some of whicli are attached and others loose. The Committee then proceeded to examine three Volumes, each marked on the back with letter A " Papiers Terriers Arc." ' First Volume has the following Title on the third leaf. " Aveus, Denombrements et Declarations du Terrier du Domaine du Roy en la " Nouvelle France. Tome premier." On the fourth leaf is an Index entitled, " Table general des Seigneuries et propri- "etairs des fiefs, &c." Thii Index conformable to its Title extends to the three Volumes and is written on thirty three leaves ; It is followed with two blank leaves. The next leaf numbered 1 or premier has the following introduction. " Terrier du Domaine D'O cident en la Nouvelle France, fait par Michrl Begon " Chevallier Seigneur de la Picardiere Murbelin et autres lieus, Conseiller du Roy en ses " Conseils et au Parlement de Metz Intendant de Justice Police et finances en la Nou- " velle France, a la Requete du Prncureur General du Roy poursuite et diligence du " Sieur Francois Etienne Cugnet, Receveur General du dit Domaine en ce Pais en con- " sequence des Ordres de Sa Majeste et de I'Article trois cent quatre vingt trois du '• Baile de Domergue, pour la ferme du dit Domaine." This Volume contains exclusive of the Index, three hundred and seventy four written leaves, with a blank leaf at the end. Volume second has the same Title as the first, and the next a writ' en leaf begins with number or folio 375 and ends in writing on leaf folio'd 756. Third Volume has for Title on the second leaf. " Supplement et addition au Papier Terrier :u Domaine d'Occident en la Nouvelle- France, fait et commence le quinze fevrier mille sept cent vingt trois par Messrs Begon et Dupuis ci devant Intendants en ce Pays, nos predecesseurs, et continue et clos le premier septembre mille sept cent quarante par nous Gilles Hocquart, Chevallier, C»n- seiller du Roy en ses Conseils, Intendant de Justice Police et finances en tout la Nou- velle-France, et Province de la Lousianne a la Requete du Procureur General du Roy, poursuite et diligence du Sieur Franc^ois Etienne Cugnet Directeur, Receveur General du Domaine du Roy en ce Pays, en consequence des ordres de Sa Majese et de I'Article trois cent quatre-vingt-trois du Bail du Dumergne pour la ferme du dit Domaine." This Volun.e contains two hundred and twenty six written leaves (1 a 226). These three Volumes are bound in calf and in goo'd preservation, they contain a detailed recital, declaration or representation of the Titles and possessors of Seigneuries and of Certain Ruture Estates held of the King's Domaine ; the whole authenticated by the signature of the Intendants and Officers of Government charged with that Depart- ment. And also in general by the Signatures of the Pioprietors of the Estates Recorded. The Committee then took up a Book entitled in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory and on the back. CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES IN 173,7 89 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 " Extrait du Papier Terrier par Mons'r Yer'r (Verrier) Procureur General du Koy." This Book is bound in calf in good preservation, and appears to contain short notes or extracts from the King's Papier Terrier, hy Mons'r Le Verier Attorney General for his own information. It is however worthy of preservation. It being half past two O'Clock adjourned to tomorrow at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 29th July, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs Dunn, De Lery and Grant. The Committee proceeded to the examination of two Book-^, Lettered on the back " Cahiers des Emplacement Concessions en Roture. No 1 a 7 f'l. 1 a 330 "and No 8 a Uf'os 331 a 657" These Books have an Index partly loose and partly attached, the French Title on the second leaf of the first Volume is in these words. '• Registres des Titres de propriete des E'uplacemens de la Yille de Quebec et " autres Concessions relevant de sa Cencive. The Registration begins on the first folio with the Title of Mr. Charles Perthius House in Notre-Dame Street and ends on the three hundred and thirtieth folio with the Titles of the Isles et Islets de Ste-Marguerite appertaining to Mons'r De Fonville. Tlie second Volume begins on folio numbered three hundred and thirty one with the Titles of a Lot of Ground in St. Peters Street, belonging to the representatives of Mons'r Cadet, and ends on leaf or folio six hundred and fifty six with the Titles of the Minors Gauvreau to sundry Town Lots fjlio 657 and the eight following leaves are in blank. Th^se two Books are in good condition bound in calf. The Title Deeds therein Recorded are in general authenticated by the signatures of the Intendant Begon and the person to whom they belonged. The leaf fo'iod 474 is loose. The Committee thfen took up two Volumes Lettered on the back as follows^: On the first "Impositions pour les Cazerns 1749 to 1756." On the second " Irapositicns pour les Cazerns 1757 & 1758." The first leaf of the first volume is folio'd 53 and begins with the following introduction. Roll de I'lmposition sur les Habitants de la ville et Banlieu de Quebec pour rem- boursement des Depens fait par sa Majeste pour I'entretien des Cazerns de cette Ville pendant I'annee 1749 " and is followed by the Ro'l of Assesment, amounting to thirteen thousand four hundred ninety-one livr ^s three sols and nine denier-, Homolgated by the Ordinance of the Governor and Intendant of the 15 May 1750. This Volume ends with the Roll of Assesment and Ordinance of Homologation of the Governor and Intendant dated 1st February 1756. The second Volume is foliod on the second leaf 61, and begins with the Ro'l of Assesment for upholding the Barracks for 1757 and ends with the Roll for 1758 which Roll amounted to thirteen thousand tt fifty fourlivres. The Ordinances of Homologation contained in these two Books are signed by the Governor and Intendant; The Rolls of Assesment are made up and signed by the Judge, Attorney General and Clerk of the Prevoste and the Sindic of the Merchants of Quebec ; These two Books are in good order bound in calf. The Committee then proceeded to the examination of forty four Books or Volumes, entitled in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory "Ordonnances D'Intendant." The first five Books' are Lettered on the back " No. 1 to 5 " Ordonnance de Mons. Baudot " 1705 to 1711.'" On the second leaf of the first Book No. 1 in the following Title. 90 GANA DIA N A BOB I VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 " Registre contenant cent quarent quatre feuilles celle ci non comprise dans le-:quelles "estCopiedes Commissions et Ordonnances rendues par Mons. Raudot Intendant de "Justice Police et finances en ce Pays depuis le 7 sept. 170-5 jusque et corapris le 18 " nov. 1707." On folio first it begins with trie Intendants Ordonnance " pour faire payer les Droits " D'entre Monnoye de France snr I'Eau de vie, Vins et Tabac " with the mode of publish- ing ajid levying the same. This Book contains 14-5 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 144), followed by an affixed Index. Book No. 2, contains 118 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 118) followed by an affixed Index. Book No. 3, contains 106 written leaves, (folio'd 1 to 106) followed by an affixed Index. Book No. 4, contains 132 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 132) followed by an affixed Index. The contents of these four Books are not authenticated by the signature of the Intendant or of any other Public Officer. In the beginning of each Book a piece of Parchment is bound up with it, which appears to the Committee to have been the Original french cover to it. Book No. 5, Is preceded with the parchment as the other four Books and is followed with the following Introduction. "Le present Registre contenant cinquent deux feuillets celle ci non compris a ete " cote et paraphe par nous Intendant de Justice Police et finance en la Nouvelle France " pour servir a enrigistrer les Commissions, Ordonnances de Police et de Justice que "nojs rendrons dans ce Pays. Fait a Quebec le premier Janvier 1711.'' And is signed "Raudot." This Book contains 52 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 52) followed by an affixed Index, and the Acts therein contained are Authenticated as stated in the above Introduction. The next seven Books are Lettered on the back, Ordonnances de Begon 1713 to 1726 and are numbered 6, 7 A, 7B, 8, 9, 10 & 11. Book 6 is entitled on the first leaf " Ordonnances de Justice et Police rendues par "Mons. Begon Intendant de la Nouvelle France." This Book contains 377 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 377) and is authenticated throughout by the signature of Mons'r Begon the Intendant. Book No. 7 A has 34 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 34) authenticated as above. Book No. 7 B has 188 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 188) and is authenticated as above Book No. 8 has 146 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 146) and is authenticated as above. Book No. 9 has 116 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 116) authenticated as above. Book No. 10 containing 81 written leaves (folio'd I to 81) and is authenticated as above. And Book No. 11 has 112 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 112) it is also authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Begon Intendant as above. These Seven Books have an Affixed Index at the end of each. The next six Volumes are Lettered on the back. Ordonnance de Dupuis 1726 to 1728 and are numbered 12 A, 12 B, 13, 14 15 & 16. Boijk No. 12 A is entitled on the first leaf. "Ordonnances de Justices et Police " rendus par Mons'r Dupuis Intendant de la Nouvelle France depuis le 14 Septembre " 1726 jusqups y compris le 28 Aoust 1727." This Book contains 152 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 152) and is authenticated throughout by the signature of Dupuis Intendant. Book No. 12 B (containing only Commissions to Officers of Government) has 22 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 22) authenticated as above. Book No. 13, has 45 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 45) and is authenticated by the signature of Mons. Du Puis Intendant. Book No. 14, has 28 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 28) it is not authenticated by the signature of any Public Officer. Book No. 15 contains 45 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 45) and is authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Du Puis Intendant. CA NA DIA N A RCHl VES IN 119,7 91 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Book No. 16, has 10 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 10) and is also authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Dupuis Intendant. Books No. 12 A, l2 B k No. 13 have fixed Indexes. No. 14 has a loose Index, No. 15 and No. 16, have no Index. The next nineteen Volumes are Lettered on the back. " Ordonnance Hocquart," and are numbered 17 to 3-5, beginning 20th September, 1729 and ending in 1748. Book No. 17, is entitled on the first leaf " Registre des Ordonnance et Commissions " rend us par Monsieur Hocquart Intendant, en la Nouvelle France depuis le 20 sept. '' 1729 jusques et compris le 10 juin 1730, contenant 123 feuillets cote et paraphe par " premier et dernier."' (It is signed) " Hocquart." This Book begins with an Ordinance concerning the price and culture of Hemp reducing the price payable by the Crown from forty to twenty tivelivres p. Quintal. It contains 123 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 123) and is authenticated throughout by the signature of Monsieur Hocquart Intendant. It being past two O'Clock, Adjourned to tomorrow at 10 OClock. CotJNciL Chamber, 30th July, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, De Lery, and Grant. The Committee continued the examination of the nineteen Volumes, " Ordon- nances De Hocquart." Book No 18, contains 72 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 72) and is authenticated throughout by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart. Book No. 19, contains 169 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 169) and is authenticated as above. Book No. 20, has 156 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 156) and has the same authenticity. Book No. 21 has 114 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 114) and has the same authenticity. Book No. 22, has 157 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 157) and has the same authenticity. Book No. 23, has 79 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 79) anl has the same authenticity. Book No. 24 has 135 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 135); 1 to 124, inclusive, are authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart, and the remaining eleven leaves are said to contain copys of orders or judgments rendered by that Intendant in Causes between the India Company and Sundry Merchants. The I itle on the first leaf of this Book is the same as the others, but is not signed. Book No. 25 has for Title on the first leaf : " Registre des Ordonnances rendues "par Mons'r Michel, Ordonnateur en toute la Nouvelle France, tant a Quebec qu'a Mon- "trealdans les differents sejours qu'il a fait dans les dittes Villes de 23 Oct're 1736, "ju^que et compris le 8 Aoust 1737, le dit Registre contenant quarent et un feuillets " cote par prem'r et dernier." This Book contains 41 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 41) ; it is not signed anywhere by the Ordonnateur or any Public Officer. Book No. 26 contains 207 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 207). Its Title and all the entries therein are authenticated by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart. Book No. 27 contains 145 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 145). The entries from the first folio to the 120th, inclusive, are signed by Monsieur Hocqcart, those on the remain- ing 25 leaves are not, which appears to the Committee to have been an omission, as the Title of the Book, which is signed Hocquart, goes to the whole 145 leaves or folios. Book No. 28 contains 96 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 96) and is authenticated throughout by the signature of Mons'r Hocquart. 92 ^ CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Book No. 29 contains 82 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 82), authenticated as above. Book No. 30 contains 99 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 99), authenticated as above. Book No. 31 contains 131 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 131), authenticated as above. Book No. 32 has 90 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 90) and has the same authenticity. Book No. 33 has 101 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 101) and has the .same authenticity. Book No. 34 has 1-55 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 155) and has the same authenticity. Book No. 35 has 58 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 58) and has the same authenticity. At the end of this book is a copy of an Ordonnance on a Petition of the Bishop concerning the Cathedral and Parochial Church of Quebec, dated 21 May 1748, (and said) (Signed) Gallissoniere, Hocquart. The Committee then took up the remaining seven Volumes of the Intendants Ordonnance. No. 36, 38, 39, 40 and 42 are Lettered on the back " Ordonnances Bigot." No. 37 and 41 are Lettered " Ordonnances Varin." Book No. 36 has on a prefixed leaf the following Title : — " Annees 1748 a 1749." " Registre des Commissions et Ordonnances rendues par Mons'r Bigot, Tntendant de " Justice, Police, finance et de la marine en la Nouvelle-France pendant les quatre der- " niers mois de I'annee 1748, et I'annee entiere 1749, le dit Registre contenant cent " trente et un feuill^ts par nous paraphe par ler et dernier." The Title is not signed by the Intendant. The Book contains 131 written leaves (folio 1 to 131), and the Entiies or Ordon- nances, Commissions and Judgements throughout are signed by Mr. Bigot. Book No. 37 has for Title "1749". " Registre des Ordonnances rendues par Mons'r Varin, Commis-aire de la Marine, " Ordonnateur en Canada en I'absence de Mons'r I'lntendant depuis le 9 Juillet de " I'annee 17 49 jusque et compris le 22 Aoust de la meme annee ; le dit Registre conte- " nant dix-sept feuillets, celui-ci non compris, paraphe par premier et dernier " (and is signed) Varin. This Book contains 17 written leaves as mentioned in the Title (Pages 1 to 17), and the entries are signed by Mr. Varin. Book No. 38 has the same Title on a prefixed leaf unsigned, as No. 36. It contains 9 2 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 92), and the entries on all signed by Mr. Bigot. Book 39, same Title, signed by Bigot contains 109 written leaves and the entries are likewise signed by that Intendant. Book No. 40 has no prefixed leaf, but has the following Title on the first Paged leaf. " Ordonnances depuis 1755 jusqu'a 1760 ". It contains 58 written leaves (folio'd 1 to 58) and the entries are authenticated by Mons'r Bigot's signature. Book No. 41, has on a prefixed leaf the following Title : — "Instructions et Ordonnances rendues par Monsieur Varin faisant fonctions d'or- " donnateur en la Nouvelle France en I'absence de Monsieur Bigot Intendant ,du dit " Pays depuis et compris le 22 octobre 1754 jusque et compris le 15 may 1755". The Title has no signature to it. This Book contains 9 leaves (paged 1 to 9) none of the entries in it are signed by any Person, they are, however, said to have been signed Varin, on the Originals from which these copies are taken. Book No. 42, being the last from the Intendant's Office, appears to be a judgment of Mr. Bigot in April, 1750, concerning the afifairs of the Forge or Iron Working Com- pany of Saint Maurice. This judgment is written on twe ity-two leaves, which is all the writing the Book contains it is not authenticated by any signature nor is it said to have been signed by any one. Of the last seven Books Nos. 36, 38 & 39 have fixed Indexes Nos. 37, 40, 41 et 42 have none. The General Contents of the Forty-four Volumes from the Intendants Court Office appear to be his Ordonnances, Judgment and Regulations either in his Judical Capacity or in matters of Police, Finance and Marine. The extent of the powers vested in that high Officer of French Government are fully set forth in His Commission, to which the CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES IN 1 7S7 93 .'SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Committee beg leave to refei- His Lordship, some of the Royal Edicts are enregistered in these Books and all the Commissions to officers of Government in the Civil Adminis- tration thereof. The Committee then took up the last Book in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory. It is entitled upon the first leaf. "Arret d'Homologation du Reglement des Districts des Paroisses de cette Colonie, "3 mars 1722." The Book contains 22 Parchment leaves and is said to be an extract from the Registers of the Council of State. It has the signature of Fieuriau upon the first and last leaf and on the last is said Registered the 5th October, 1722 " Daine." It beinof two O'Clock the Committee adjourned to Saturday next at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 1st August, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. r resent : Messrs. Dunn, Mabane and G rant. - The Committee proceeded to examine the Detached Papers in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory. The first is an Original on parchment No. 63, entitled : " Lettres Patents du don de I'Eveche aux Eveques de Quebec," dated 30 May, 1743. This appears to be the King's Letters Patent, giving to the Bishop or Bishops of Quebec, the Episcopal PalJace which had been reunited to the King's Domaine. The second is an Original on parchment, entitled : " Brevet de confirmation de la Concession faite le 24 octobre 1699 au Sieur De Ramsey Command't des Troupes de la NouvellB France," dated 23 April, 1700. "This is the confirmation of the Grant of a small lot of ground in the Town of Three Rivers. The third is two Sheets of Parchment No. 63, entitled : " Reunion de I'Eveche au Domaine et don a Monsieur Pontbriant et a ses successeurs, Eveques," dated 30 May, 1743. This is extracted from the Registers of the King's Council of State and is signed " Phillipeaux." The fourth is a sheet of Parchment No. 52 Entitled : 'Arret du Conceit D'Etat du Roy sur I'impossisions pour les Cazerns de Quebec " dated 1st June 1753. This appears to be the King's Arret in Council, ordering the sum of thirteen thousand three hundred fifty one livres to be levied annually from the year 1753 upon the inhabitants of Quebec for the charge of upholding the Barracks in that City. It is extracted from the Registers of the King's Council o' State and is signed " Rouiller " and was Registered in the Books of the Superior Council at Quebec 1st October 1753, by Cei'tificate of the Arret of that day, signed " Boisseau ". The fifth is a sheet of Paper, and is an Original Ordinance of the King dated 14 february 1742 signed by His Majesty and countersigned by His Secretary of State. "Phillippeaux" and is Registered at Queb?c 30 July of the sane year concerning Smuglers and others transported from France into this Colonie. The Sixth is six sheets of Paper No. 87 importing to be a copy extracted from the Registers of the Superior Council of Quebec, of the King's Arret of February 1748. Imposing certa'n inward Duties of three p. cent on all goods imported from France or her Colonies, Wine Brandy, Rum and strong liquors excepted, which were to continue to pay the Duty imposed by Arret 23rd January 1747, or other Arrets and with other exceptions also imposing a Duty of three p. cent upon the Exports of the growth and produce of this Country with exceptions. Also Copy of the King's Arret dated 6 March 1748 suspending the opperation of the above recited Arret during the War. 94 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The Seventh is a sheet of Paper No. 88. It contains an Ordonnance of Monsr Bigot ordering five Sols six Denniers of Annual Rent (otherwise, Cens et Rentes) should be levied on Grants held in Roture of His Majesty in the Town and suburbs of Quebec and one Sol per Acre in the precincts, permitting the Receiver of the Doniaine to prosecute the recovery of twenty nine years Arrears at ordering that the same should be collected at the end of every ten years in time to come, dated 27 May 1758. (Signed) BIGOT. (Countersigned) DESCHENAUX. Published 14th June 1758. (Signed) PONSANT. The eight is a sheet of Paper No. 89 entitled on the Margin. " Proces verbal que constat et separe la cencive du Roy d'avec celle des Seigneurs " particuliers de la ville de Quebec." There is only one leaf of this Sheet written upon ; This Proces Verbal is said to have been made by Francois LeMaistre LaMorille a King's Surveyor. This paper appears to be only part of a Proces Verbal, it is not concluded or signed. The ninth is a Sheet of Paper certified by Francois LaMaistre LaMorille Surveyor to be a Copy of a V^erbal Process made by him, separating ground belonging to the Parish Church of Quebec from that of the King's Domaine dated 5th February 1759 and is Number 89. The tenth is a bundle containing seven Copies of Acts passed before Notarys, two Acts of deliberation of the Nuns of the Hotel Dieu of Quebec and Three Rivers in the years 1720 and 1721 signed by the Nuns and the Bishop and an unsigned Copy of the King's ratification in Mort Mean of the Estates of the said Nuns, dated 7 June 1681. The Committee conceive tnese to be private papers belonging to those Nuns the outward paper in this bundle is indorced. " Act de remploye par Monsieur et Madame De Ramsay du Douair etablis sur les biens des Dames Ursulines des Trois Rivieres du 9 8bre 1719, No 90. The Eleventh a sheet of Parchment No. 51, is not mentioned in Mr. Secretary Pownall's Inventory. This Parchment is entitled " Arret du Conseil D'Etat du Roy sur impossitions "pour les fortificatiois de Montreal." This Arret is a suspension for three years of the payment of part of the tax imposed on the Saint Sulpicians, Communities and Inhabitants of Montreal for building the stone wall inclosing that Town, it is dated 24 March 1722, said to be an extract from the Registers of the Council of State, and is signed, " Fleuriau." Mr. Mabane being called of to the Committee on the Public Accounts — Adjourned to Tuesday at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 4th August, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery and Grant. The Committee adjourned to Mr. Secretary Pownalls Office, to inspect into the State and contents of a large Chest of damaged Papers, stated in Mr. Secretary Pow- nall's Inventory. CANADIAN ABCHIVES IN 1787 95 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 The Committee find this Chest to contain Registers of Causes in the Court of Admiralty prior to the Conquest all of which are so rotten as not to bear lifting except one register for 1759 which has the following Title on the second leaf. " Le present Registre contenant cent quatrevingt dis huit feuillets celuicy compris " a ete paraphe par premier et dernier feuillet par nous Guillaume Guillemin Conseiller '" du Roy, Lieutenant particulier de Prevoste, et Lieutenant General Civil et Criminel " de I'Amiraute de cette ville pour servire a I'enregistrement des Causes d'Audience de " I'Amiraute, fait a Quebec le huit juin, mille sept cent cinquent neuf. ' And is signed (GUILLEMIN). This Book is also in very bad preservation. It contains on 22^written leaves (foliod 1 to 22) Judgements of the Court of Admiralty, Authenticated by the Signature of Mons'r Guillemin Judge of that Coirt, except the two last leaves which have no signature. In the Chest there is an Inventory on two Sheets of Paper in good preservation with the following Title, " Recapitulation du Greffe de I'Amiraute le tout par lettres alphabitiques et a leurs " rang d'annees comme il est expecifie ey apres." This Inventory appears to be a list of the registers and loose papers concerning Admiralty Causes beginning with the year 1731 and and ending in the year 17-59. Having gone through the examination of the Ancient Public Records contained in Mr. Secretary Powcalls Inventory, The Committee proceeded to the examination of the place of their deposite. Vaults under the Bishop's Pallace, the whole of these Vaults are large lofty and spacious well lighted and a Southern Aspect, appear to the Committee to be very fit for the preservation of these and other Public Records, but will require some reparation particularly iron window shutters, to prevent accidents from external fire and that the wall of the north east end be clapboarded and a drain made to receive and carry of the water from the foundation, this in the opinion of the Committee will prevent the dampness in the Vaults of which Mr. Secretary Pownall now complains. The Committee are of opinion that these repairs should immediately be set about if it shall so please His Lordship. Resolved therefore that the Chairmain make Report to His Lordship by laying before him a fair copy of their proceedings. Adjourned to Thursday next at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, 6th August, 1 789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, De Lery and Grant. The Committee proceeded to the examination of the Ancient public Records lodged in the Council Office, when the Clerk of the Council laid before them the following seven Books stated in His Inventory. The first Book Lettered on the back " 40 Cahiers des Titres concernant le papier Terrier, folio 1 to 502. This Book has a prefixed Index on four leaves followed by five blank leai'es, from thence it contains 502 Paged written leaves, and ends with one blank leaf. The Contents appear to be Copys of the Titles of Seignories or Lands held in fief and the Committee conceive them to have been Copied from the Registers in the Intendants Office. They have no original Sif;nature to give them authenticity, yet the Acts enregistered are said to have been signed by the King, the Governors, Intendants or officers of Government whom it concerned and by Partys interested as occasion required. The Book is bound in calf and in good preservation. 96 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VI i., A. 1905 The second Book is Lettered on the back, " B Papiers Terrier 15 fev. 1723 au ler " juin 1732. Declarat : 1 a 236, folio 1 a 828 torn 1, Copi4" Tliis Book on a prefixed leaf is entitled " Premier Expedition " " Table du Papier Terrier du Canada " followed by an Index on 17 leaves, which serves for this and the two folio ving Volumes, it is followed with 82-i written leaves (folio'd 1 to 828). The first leaf has for Title " Terrier du Domaine D'Occident en la Nouvelle France, fait par nous, Michel " Begon Ghevallier Seigneur de la Picardiere Murbelin et autres lieux, Conseiller Du " Roy en ses Conseils et au Parlrment de Metz, Intendant de Justice, Police et ' Finances en la Nouvelle France a la requete du Procureur General da Roy, poursuite ' et diligence du Sieur Francois Etienne Cugnet, directeur Receveur General du * Domaine en ce Pays, en consequence des Ordres de sa Majeste et I'article trois Cent ' quatre vingt trois du Bail de Domergue pour la ferme du dit Domaine" and then proceeds ler Declaration, Fief de I'lsle Vert. " Du quinze fevrier Mil sept Cent vingt trois." " En proced mt a la confection du dit Terrier est comparu en notre Hotel Jean ' Baptiste Coste proprietaire du Fief de ITsle Verte" de ce Pay.s, nos predecesseurs, et continues et clos le ler Septembre " 1740 par nous Giles Hocquart, Chevalier, Intendant, kc." CA XA DIA N A RCHl VES IN 17%7 97 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 It then goes on with the 51 Declaration*, Aveux et Denombremens, beginning with that of Chaussegros De Lery, Esquire, for one half of the Fief St. Ours, and ends on the 501&t leaf with the 65 Declaration, being that of Monsr Guillaume Estebe for a Lot of Ground in the Town of Quebec. The entries in this Book are authenticated Ity the Signature " DU LAURENT, '' Grettier Commis." Neither of the three last mentioned Books have an Index. They are bound in calf and in good Condition and preservation. It being past two O'Clock, Adjourned to Monday next at ten O'Clock and Resolved that the Chairman add the proceedings of this day to the fair Copy of the former Proceedings. The whole to be compared with the Committee's Original Minutes on Monday next, and then to be presented to His Lordship, Council Chamber, 10th August, 1789. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, De Lery and Grant. • The Committee compared the fair Copy of the proceedings ma le out by the Chair- man from their Original Minutes. The Chairman submitted whether, as the whole business given in charge to the Committee was not compleated, it would not for the present be sufficient to Report to His Lordship the state of the Vaults of the Bishops Pallace, rather than trouble His Excellency with an unfinished journ Mr. Panet, Clerk of Common Grnnt. ) Pleas. The Chairman communicated to the Committee a Letter he received yesterday from Mr. Secretary Motz, in the following words : "Quebec, 26th Januay, 1790. " SiR^ — Lord Dorchester understanding that there are Records deposited at Three Rivers, which ought to be examined and Reported upon by the Committee on Records under the general reference upon that subject, My Lord thinks it proper that the Com- mittee here correspond with the Committee at Montreal respecting them that a regu!ar and timely course may be taken for their examination which must be done upon the spot, as the removal of them at present and without due solemnity would affect their Credit. Perhaps the Montreal Committee may see fit to send one of their members to Three Rivers for the purposj whose Report to them may make part of their general Report. " I am, Sir, " Your Most obedient, '• Humble Servant, The Honourable Thomas Dunn, Esq. "(Signed) HENRY MOTZ. Resolved that the Chairman transmit a Copy of said Letter to the Chairman of the Committee at Montreal. Mr. Panet, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, brought in the Sixty Books first mentioned in His Inventory. The Committee proceeded to the examination of the first Book No 1, consisting of eighteen leaves partly stiched together and in bad order without cover or Title. It appears to contain judgments of the Superior Council in civil Causes, Orders of Police, and for R-gistering Edicts and other public Acts, signed in different places by some of the members of the Council. A detached Paper is pined to one of the leaves with the following writing on it. " No. Ce pe:it Registre cote.* Registre des causes expediees en I'Audience du " Conseil souverain depuis le 14 juin ir)64 jusqu'au Sept de la meme annee supplie a ce " que manque dans le gros Registre commence en 1663 depuis le folio 16 verso jusqu'au " fo 26 recto qu'on y a interompu la suite du Plumitif." No. 2 A Volume stiched in parchment in tolerable good order Titled on the back. " C'est un I'lumitif "Registre du Conceil Souverain commencee 1^ 11 Janvier 1677 et finis le 23 " Decembre 1680, contenant cent quatre-vingt quatre feuilles" CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 101 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 It contains 174 written and 10 blank leaves regularly paged, Its contents are of the same nature as No. 1 and is authenticated in different places by the signature of the Intendant or members of the Council Superior ; with this Book is another stiched in parchment with the following Title on the back. " Registre du Conceil Souverain de la Nouvelle-France des Annees 1677, 1678 " 1679 et 1680. " 79 feuilles." This Book or Register appears to be only a fair Copy of some part of the Plumitif No. 2 not authenticated by any signature. No. 3. Stiched in parchment as the last in good order contains 143 leaves of which four are blank. The Title. " Registre du Conceil Souverain, &c,," beginning 13 January 1681 and endino- 22nd December same year ; The contents and authenticity of the same nature as No • \ kl. No. 4. A Register stiched in parchment in good order contains 360 leaves of which seven are blank. This Book begins 22 April 1681 and ends 22nd December 1687, Its contents and Authenticity the same as No. 1 a 3. Xo. 5. A Register badly bound in parchment and damaged, contains 174 leaves of which six are blank. Its contents and authenticity the same as No. 1 a 4. It begins the 12 January 1688 and ends the 22 December 1693. This Register has a Plumitif of part of its contents. Viz from 10 April 1690 to 12 October 1693. No. 6. A Register bound in parchment in good order contains 319 written and three blank leaves its contents and authenticity the same as the last. It commences the 11th January 1694 and ends the 30th May 1702. With this Register are two Plumitif s, one beginning the 19th October 1693 and ending the 13th February 1696 the other said to be for the year 1701. No. 7. A Plumitif stiched in parchment for the year 1702 in good order contained in 48 leaves. Its contents and authenticity the same and is entered in the Register No. 6. No. 8. A Plumitif stiched in parchment in good order beginning 16 February 1696 and ending 31st December 1700, this is also entered in Register No. 6. No. 9. A Register stiched in parchment in good order contains 117 written and 17 blank leaves. Its contents and authenticity the same. It commences 16 April 1703 and ends the 1st December 1705. No. 10. A Plumitif stiched in Parchment in good order contains 119 written leaves. Its contents and authenticity the same. It commences the 1st December 1705 and ends the 9th August 1706. Adjourned to tomorrow at eleven o'clock. Council Chamber, Quebec 28 January 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs Dunn, ^ Mabane, [ Assisted by De Lery, j Mr. Judge Panet and Grant. J Mr. Panet Clerk Common. Pleas. The Committee proceeded to examine Book No. 11. It is in good order stiched in Parchment contains 156 written leaves. It appears to be a Register notwithstanding there is wrote upon its cover " Plumitif du Conceil depuis le Seizieme Aoust 1706 " jusqu'au deux Mai 1707 — Compris parties des Arrets rendus le meme jour." The Contents and authenticity of this Book are of the same nature as the ten Books examined yesterday. 18—7 102 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 No. 12. Is stiched in parchment in good order, contains 146 written leaves and appears to be a Register, altho' entitled on the Cover "Plumitif," commencing 2d May 1707, and ending 16 April 1708. Its contents and authenticity of the same nature as the last. No. 13. Is entitled " Plumitif," commencing 16 April, 1708, and ending the 29 July 1709. This also appears to be a Register. It is stiched in parchment in good order and contains 144 written leaves. The contents and authenticity of the same nature as above. No. 14. Appears to be a Register, altho' entitled "Plumitif." It is in good order, stiched in parchment, and contains 189 written and one blank leaves. It commences the 5th August 1709, and ends the 13th April 1711. The contents and authenticity the same as above. No. 15. Appears also to be a Register entitled "Plumitif." It is in good order, stiched in parchment, contains 129 written leaves, commencing 13 April 1711, and ending 23rd May 1712. The contents and authenticity are of the same nature as above. No. 16. Is entitled " Plumitif," but appears to be a Register. It is stiched in parch- ment, in good order and contains 203 written and five blank leaves. It commences 25 May, 1712, and ends 12 June 1713. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 17. Is also entitled " Plumitif," but appears to be a Register, stiched in parch- ment, in good order and contains 141 written leaves, beginning the 19 June 1713, and ending the 10 September 1714. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 18. Appears to be a Register, entitled " Plumitif," sewed in parchment, in good order. It contains 191 written leaves and begins the 20 September 1714, it ends the 9 March 1716. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 19. Api:)ears to be a Register entitled "Plumitif," sewed in parchment, in good order. It contains 141 written leaves, beginning the 16 March 1716, and ending the 14 May 1717. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 20. Is a Register stiched in parciiment, in good order, contains 134 written and two blank leaves. Commences the 11 June 1717, and ends the 6 February 1719. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 21. Is a Register, in good order, sewed in parchment, contains 140 written leaves. It commences the 13th February 1719, and ends the 24 i>ecember 1720. Its contents and authenticity the same. No 22. Is a Register, in good order, sewed in parchment, contains 193 written and two blank leaves. It begins the 13th January 1721, and ends the 26 April 1723. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 23. Is a Register, in good order, sewed in parchment, contains 93 written and one blank leaves. It begins the 3rd May 1723, and ends the 10 January 1724. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 24. A Register bound in canvas, in good order, contains 193 written leaves. It begins the 17th January 1724, and ends tne 2nd October 1724. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 25. A Register bound in parchment, in good order, contains 226 written leaves. It commences the 2nd October 1724, and ends the 6 May 1726. The contents and authenticity the same. • No. 26. Appears to be a Register entitled " Plumitif." It is in good order, bound in parchment, contains 147 written leaves. It begins the 1st July 1726, and ends the 13th January 1727. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 27. A Register bound in calf, in good ordex", contains 191 written leaves. It begins the 20 -January 1727, and ends the 26 April 1728. Its contents and authen- ticity the same. No. 28. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 207 written leaves. It begins the 20 June 1728, and ends the 19th December 1729. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 29. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 191 written leaves. It egins the 9th January 1730, and ends the 26 February 1731. Its contents and a^uthenticity the same. CA XA DIA N A RCHI VES IN 1787 103 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 No. 30. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 185 written leaves. It begins the 1st March 1731 and ends the 24 September 1731. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 31. A Register in good order bound in calf contains 189 written leaves. It begins the 24 September 1731 and ends the 17 September 1732. Its contents and authenticity the same No. 32. A Register bound in calf in good order contains 150 written and one blank leaves. It begins the 6th October 1732 and ends the 2nd July 1733. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 33. A Register, bound in calf in good order contains 185 written and one blank leaves. It begins the 6 July 1733 and ends the 12th April 1734. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 34. A Register bound in calf in good order contains 1 87 written and one blank leaves. It begins 14 April 1734 and ends 24th January 1735. The contents and authenticit}' the same. No. 35. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 188 written and two blank leaves. It begins the 24 January 1735 and ends the 19th September 1735. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 36. A Register bound in calf in good order contains 171 written and one blank leaves. It begins the 19th September 1735 and ends the 10 April 1736. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 37. A Register bound in calf in good order, begins the 10 April 1735 and ends the 1st October 1736. It contains 93 written leaves. The contents and authenticity the same. No. 38. A Register in good order bound in calf, contains 91 written and two blank leaves. It begins the 1st October 1736 and ends the 11 Febrtjarv 1737. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 39. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 94 written ana ^nree blank leaves. It begins the 15th February 1737 and ends the 17 June 1737. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 40. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 89 written and three blank leaves. It begins 25 June 1737 and ends 9th September 1737. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 41. A Register bound in calf in good order contains 86 written and three blank leaves. It begins 9 September 1737 and ends 23 December 1737. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 42. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 190 written and three blank leaves. It begins the 13 January 1738 and ends the 2d June 1738. Its contents and authenticity the same. Adjourned to Saturday next at eleven O'Clock. Council Chamber, Qltebec, 30th January, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, \ k • . ^ ^ -^^ -^ ■, ^ Mabane ' Assisted br Mr. Judge Panet and nf^Tpr-Tr' f" ^^''- Panet, Clerk Common Grant. J ■^^®^^- No. 43. A Register in good order bound in calf contains 97 written and four blank leaves. It commences the 2 June 1738 and ends 18th August followin^^. Its contents and authenticity are of the same nature as the 42 foregoing Volumes 18—71 104 CA NA DIA N A EC HI VMS 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 No. 44. A Register bound in parchment in good order contains 13-1- written and seven blank leaves. It commences the 26th August 1738 and ends the 15th June 1739. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 45. A Register bound in calf in good order contains 189 written and one blank leaves. It commences the 30th June 1739 and ends the 21st March 1740. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 46. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 177 written and 20 blank leaves. It begins the 21 March 1740 and ends the 9 January 1741. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 47. A Register bound in calf in good ordee^ contains 185 written and twa blank leaves. It begins the 14th January 1741 and ends the IS September following. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 48. A R^egister bound in calf, in good order, contains 196 written leaves. It- begins the 2nd October 1741, anrl ends the 30th .July 1742. Its contents and authen- ticity the same. No. 49. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 193 written and four blank leaves. It begins the 6th August 1742, and ends the 17th June 1743. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 50. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 197 written leaves. It begins the 25 June 1743, and ends the 13 April 1744. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 51. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 189 written leaves. It begins the 20th April 1744, and ends the 11th January 1745. Its contents and authenticity the same. Adjourned to Monday next at eleven O'Clock. Council Chamber, Quebec, 1st February, 1790. The Committee met according to adiournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn, 1 . • ^ , , ,, t i i-. ,| , ] Asssisted by Mr. Judiie Ranet,.. i-v -J- ' )■ and ]\rr. Panet, Clerk of Com- f^ . ^' i' mon Pleas. Giant. J No. 52. Is a Register bound in calf, in good order. It contains 189 written leaves. Begins the 11th January 1745, and ends the 1st February 1746. Its contents and authenticity are of the same with the 51 Volumes last examined. No. 53. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 191 written leaves, on . the two last is a Table of its contents to the 53 leaf. It begins the 7th February 1746, and ends the 27th March 1747. Its contents and authenticity the same No. 54. A Register bound in calf, in good order, contains 194 written and one blank leaves, on the last four written leaves is a Table of its contents. It begins the 10th April 1747, and ends the 17th March 1749. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 55. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 189 written leaves, on the four last is a Table of its contents. It begins 24th March 1749, and ends the 15th February, 1751. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 56. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 89 written and two blank leaves. It begins 1st March 1751, and ends the 21st February 1752. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 57. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 194 written and three blank leaves. It begins 28th February 1752, and ends 28th April 1755. Its contents and authenticity the same. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 105 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 No. 58. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 195 written and four blank leaves. It begins the 5 May 1755, and ends 2d October 1758. Its contents and authenticity the same. In this book there are sundry loose papers relative to the judgments therein entered. Xo. 59. A Register bound in calf in good order, contains 41 written and 153 blank leaves. It begins 19 November 1758, and ends 21 May 1759. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 60. A Register bound in parchment in good order, contains 30 written and 68 blank leaves. It begins the 2-lth November 1759, and ends the 28th April 1760. Its contents and authenticity the same. No. 61, 62 L^ 63. Three Books, the first bound in parchment, and the two others in calf, in good order. The first contains 92 written leaves and one in blank. It begins the 7th June 1733, and ends 21st January, 1741. The second contains 93 written leaves. It begins the 22nd February 1741, and ends the 22nd July 1755, and the third contains 10 written and 87 blank leaves. It begins the 30th July 1755, and ends the 25th May 1759. These three Books contain Receipts or Certificates of the number of Papers filed by the Parties in Causes pending before the Superior Council. The following four Books are the Registers of Judgements in Criminal Causes in the Superior Council. No. 64. The first is stiched in parchment in tolerable good order contains 94 written and six blank leaves. It begins the 18 June 1678 and ends the 8th March 1706. No. 65. The second is stiched in parchment in good order contains 48 written leaves. It begins the 15 March 1706 and ends the 29 February 1712. No. 66. The third is stiched in parchment in good order, contains 45 written and 18 blank leaves. It begins the 7 March 1712 and ends the 7 October 1720. No. 67. The fourth is bound in calf in good order, contains 195 written and 10 blank leaves. It begins 16 June 1730 and ends the 29 December 1759. The four fore- going Volumes are authenticated by the Tntendants, Councellors or Officers of the Superior Council. N.B. — Near ten years wanting. No. 68. A register stiched in parchment in good order contains 43 written and seven blank leaves, it begins the 1st January 1706 and ends the 7 January 1721. Its contents are affirmations and protests of persons having actions pending before the Superior Council. Adjourned to tomorrow at eleven O'Clock. Council Chamber, Quebec, 2nd February, 1790. The Committee met according ajournment Present : Messrs. Dunn, "^ a ■ ^ j ■> nr t ^ -r. ^ ^ -rx T . ! Assisted by Mr. Judge Panet and Grant I ^^^- ^^^^^' ^^^^^ ^^™- ^^^^■ The Committee passed from eleven to three O'Clock arranging the Registers of the Prevostee Court, to prepare them for examination and description. The Chairman then communicated to the Committee a letter the messenger had just delivered him from Mr. Secretary Motz with the inclosures in the words following. 106 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Quebec, 2nd February, 1790. "Sir, — Lord Dorchester desires the inclosed letter from the Chairman of the Coni- " mittee on the Ancient Records in the District of Montreal dated 28th of last month " to be communicated to the Committee here and that they confer with the Clerk of " the Council upon that part of it which relates to him. " I am Sir " Your most obedient " Humble servant " Signed " HENRY MOTZ. The Honourable Thomas Dunn Esq. My Lord, — " At last we are sufficient in numbers to meet and to consider the letter " that your Excellency had your Secretary to write us regarding the Archives. " We find that your Excellency expects our Report in a few weeks ; the lapse of " time since your first order is certainly long : yet there has been no progress made, and " to explain the same here are the facts. " The 23rd July, 1788, Your Excellency in Council ordained, to facilitate the " Reports of the Committees that, the Guardians (Greffiers) and others in charge of the " Archives or public papers, should make lists of the Registers containing such papers " and to send them to the Clerk of the Council, on whom it was enjoined to communi- " cate them and the orders of reference to the dififerent Committees in charge of that " part and to have the said Order inserted in the Gazette ; whereupon we remained " quiet awaiting whatever the Clerk of the Council would have to send us ; having care, " however, to well impress upon the Guardian of the Archives here that he should at " once set to work on. that which was expected of him. " The 20th July, 1789, the Clerk of the Council sent us : " 1. Your Excellency's Order in Council of the 27th December, 1787. " 2. That of the 19th June, 1788. " 3. That of the 23rd July. " With two lists of. the Public Documents at Three Rivers, of which we had pre- ' viously made Report. He also sent us a letter which Mons'r LePailleur, guardian of ' Archives, had written him dated 2nd October, 1788, in which he asked for certain ' explanations and the solutions of certain difficulties ; whereupon (after the letter of ' the Clerk of the Council of the 20th July last), as above mentioned, we, ourselves, ' selected whatever we could find in Mons'r LePailleur's letter deserving of attention, ' and we wrote on the 24th August last to the Clerk of the Council (so as not to bother ' Your Excellency) requesting that he should communicate our letter to the Gentlemen ' of the Committee at Quebec to assist us with their advice ; the Clerk answered us on ' the 31st of the same month informing us that at their first meeting he would coram u- ' nicate our letter to them. But we never got any reply from them. " We explained, according to the Clerk (Greffier) here, that the Vault in which ' the Archives are kept is very small even full ; that in it is a multitude of all sorts of ' Registers, Acts and Papers of a public character, all confused ; that they would have ' to be taken out to be assorted and ari^anged,but where shall we take them to ? That ' it is not possible for the Clerks to bu.sy themselves with them, save in a slow manner, ' and even in that way they could only do so by hiring competent persons ; but where ' are they to get the remenuration ? At the same time that we repeated those repre- ' sentations to the Clerk we caused a notice to be inserted in the Gazette calling ' upon those in charge of the Archives to conform to Your Excellency's Order of the ' 23rd July, 1788 ; but that produced no effect. " We spoke, by word of mouth, to some members of the.Committee at Quebec, we • even wrote them, but without success. Your Excellency offers us the assistance of CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 107 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 " Mons'r De Rouville and of the Clerks ; but they say, and we know, that they have " not a moment to spare from the administration of Justice. " The work is certainly well worthy of Your Excellency's attention. " The Government and individuals are very essentially interested, but we repeat, " the vault wherein the Archives are kept (at least the great part of them) is supposed " to be fireproof ; the ceiling, however, cracked. It is small and full, no work can be " done in it ; the papers or cases must therefore be taken out of it to separate, assort " and arrange them. Can we do it 1 And where take them ? There is no room in the " Clerk's office. It would also be necessary to employ Clerks and others, and they would " expect to be paid. " We would have been delighted, My Lord, to have been in a position to send '' Your Excellency a more satisfactory Report, but this is the exact account of the facts, " and we hope that it will please you to believe that we are not at fault. " We have the honor to be with much respect, " My Lord, " Your very humble and very obedient servants " For the Committee, "(Signed) PICOTTE BELESTRE, " At Montreal, Pre?ident. '• the 28 .January, 1790 " To His Excellejicy " The Right Honorable ''Lord Dorchester ic. kc. etc." Adjourned to tomorrow at twelve O'Clock there being another Committee to sit at nine. Council Chamber, Quebec, 3rd February, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : ■ ,, , ■ ' j Asssisted by Mr. Judge Panet, T-w T ' '1^ and Mr. Panet, Clerk of Com- DeLery, t>, 'Grant. j .^^^^^^^^^ The Committee with the above assistance were employed to near three O'Clock, in affixing Tickets to each Register with the period of their contents and number in rota- tion and then adjourned to tomorrow at ten O'Clock. Council Chamber, Quebec, Ith February, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : Messrs. Dunn^ | Assisted by Mr. Panet, Clerk of ^. .^' f Common Pleas. Grant. ) The Committee proceed to the examination of the Records of the Court of The Prevoste de Quebec. 108 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII,, A. 19J05 The ten first Registers numbered from 1 to 10, commencing the 2nd November 1666, and ending the 23rd December 1677, are all stiched in deer skin covers except the numbers 5 and 9 which have no cover, they contain the proceedings and judgements of the Prevoste by L. F. Chartier. These 10 Registers are much decayed and in bad order. The next thirty Registers are numbered from 11 to 40 inclusive commencing the .... January 1678, and ending the 6th November 1703. The Registers number 11 to 16 are stiched in deer skin covers, and the remaining 24 Registers numbered 17 to 40 have, no covers. These thirty Registers contain the Proceedings in the Court de Prevoste, and Judgements by R. L. Chartier De Lotbi- niere. They are also much decayed and in bad order. The next nineteen Registers are numbered from 41 to 59 inclusive, commencing the 8th November 1703, and ending the 16th December, 1712, number 42 is bound in parchment, and number 43 is stiched in a deer skin cover, all the rest are without covers, they contain the proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and Judgements by the Judges C. De Bermen and Dupuis, they are all much damaged and in bad order. The next three Registers are numbered from 60 to 62 inclusive, commencing the 19th December 1712, and ending the 9th October 1716. These three Registers have no covers, they contain the Proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and judgments by the Judges Dupuis and Rouer D'Artiguy, they are also much damaged and in bad order. The next three Registers are numbei'ed from 63 to 65 inclusive, commencing the 3rd November 1716, and ending the 3 October 1719, numbers 63 and 64 have no covers, number 65 is stiched in parchment, they contain the Proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and Judgements by the Judges J. P. M. DeLino and Lespinay. Number 65 is in tolerable good order, the two others are damaged and in bad order. The next seventeen Registers are numbered from 66 to 82 inclusive, commencing the 10th October 1719, and ending the 1st July 1732, number 78 is bound in calf in tolerable good order, number 82 is stiched in parchment and much damaged, the remaining fifteen Registers are without covers in bad order. The whole contains the Proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and Judgements of Judge Andre De Leigne. The next eight Registers are numbered from 83 to 90 inclusive, they are all bound in calf in tolerable good order, commencing the 4th July 1732, and ending the 2nd May 1739. They also contain the Proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and Judge- ments by Judge Andre DeLeigne. Adjourned to Saturday next at eleven O'Clock, Council Chamber, Quebec, 6 February, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : p. J ' I Assisted by Mr. Panet, p ^''^' j Clerk Common Pleas. The Committee continued their examination of the Records of the Court of Prevoste. The next seven Registers are numbered from 91 to 97 inclusive, number 91 and 92 are bound in calf in good order, number 93 is also bound in calf in bad order, number 94 stiched in parchment in good order, number 95 and 96 are stiched in paper, and number 97 is bound in parchment in tolerable good order. These seven Registers commence the 5 May 1739, and end the 30 March 1745. They contain the proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and Judgements by Judge Andre De Leigne. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 IO9 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 The next twelve Registers are numbered from 98 to 109 inclusive, number 98 is sewed in calf, and number 99 tied up in a paper cover both in tolerable good order, the next ten Registers are all bound in calf and in good order. These twelve Registers commence the 2d April 1745, and end the 13th March 1759. They contain the proceedings in the Court de Prevoste and Judgements by Judge Daine. Number 110 is a Register stiched in canvas in good order, it commences the 24 June 1749, and ends the 9 March 1759. Its contents are Judgements of the Court de Prevoste on Causes in deliberation before Judge Daine. Numbers 111, 112, 113 and 117, are four Registers extraordinaire, stiched in paper covers, all in good order except number 117 which is much damaged. They commence the 27th September 1742, and end the 4th April 1759 : they contain proceedings and Judgements in the Court de Prevoste on extraordinary sittings before the Judges Andre De Leigne and Daine. Number 114 is a Register stiched in canvas in good order. It begins the 15 March 1744, and ends the 20th January, 1759. It contains Saisis Reelles and Adju- dications in the Court de Prevoste. Number 115 is a Register without cover much damaged. It begins the 26 November 1746, and ends the 26th March 1751. Its contents are proceedings and Judgements in the Prevoste concerning the Police before Judge Daine. Number 116 is a Register of Clotures d'Inventaire from the 27 April 1744, to the 15 May 1759. It is sewed in canvas and much damaged. The next are eight Registers of Criminal Prosecution before the Court de Prevoste they are numbered from 118 to 125 inclusive, numbers 118 it 119 are stiched in parchment and the other six are stiched in paper covers all in tolerable good order, they begin the 16 December 1677, and end the 2d May 1759. They contain the proceeding and Judgments in the Prevoste on Criminal Prosecutions. Number 126 is a Register stiched in canvas in tolerable good order. It begins the 27 May 1744, and ends the 7 May 1759. It contains oppositions entered by Parties in the Court de Prevoste. The next are five Registers numbered from 127 to 131 inclusive, in tolerable good order commencing the 3d June 1681 and ending the 28 October 1741. They contain declarations and Protests, The next four Registers are numbered from 132 to 135 inclusive. They contain Receipts for papers filed by Parties having Causes pending before the Prevoste Court from the 14 September 1680 to the 8 June 1733. The next five Registers are numbered from 136 to 140 inclusive, in tolerably good order, commencing the 6th April 1734, and end the 11 April 1759. They contain productions, declarations and deposites in the Prevoste Court, The next Register is numbered 1. It is stiched in paper in tolerable good order, commencing the 21st March 1757, and ending the 28 September 1760. It contains the Proceedings and Judgements of the District of Ri^aere du Sud before Judge AUiz. No. 2 is a Plumitif stiched in paper in good order commencing 24th October 1760 and ends the 21 November in the same year. It contains the proceedings &. Judgements of the Jurisdiction of Riviere du Sud. Adjourned to Tuesday next at eleven O'Clock. 110 CANAL IAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Council Chamber, Quebec, 9th February, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment Present : Messrs. Dunn, " ] Mabane, ! Assisted V>y Mr. Panet Clerk Common DeLery, et [ Pleas. Grant. J The Committee entered upon the examination of forty four Piegisters numbered from 1 to 44 inclusive entitled " Registre des Insinuations de la Prevoste ". These Registers commence the 1 March 1667 and end the 15 April 1759 ; Their contents are the Insinuation or Registration of certain Commissions to Judges by the Company and by the King, also to Seignorial Judges, Attorneys General, Clerks of Courts, Notarys, Surveyors of Land and others. Marriage Contracts, Wills, Donations, Substi- tutions, Grants of Lands from the Company and from the King, certain Edicts and Arrets of the King and also of the Superior Council, Letters from the Company at Paris on Various Subjects, Sales and exchanges of Lands relative to the Seminary at Montreal and others. Ordinances or Regulations of the Prevoste and other Acts of a Public nature. The Register No 1 is stiched in parchment the leaves much damaged. No. 2 to 24 are stiched in paper and are in tolerable good order. No. 25 is bound in calf and in good order except the binding which is loose. No. 26 to 38 are stiched in paper and in tolerable good order. No. 39 is stiched in canvas and in tolerable good order. No. 40 is stiched in parchment in good oi'der. No. 41, 42 ik 43, are stiched in canvas in good order. No. 44 is in a brown paper cover in tolerable good order. The next Book is numbered 45. It is without a cover almost totally rotten and illegible, It appears to be a Paper Terrier of Concessions in the Town of Quebec and some seignories in the Years 1667 and 1668. The Committee next examined sundry Records of the Jurisdiction of Three Rivers, in general they aie in bad order and many are wanting. Number 35 is a Register of oppositions Affirmations and Protests in Civil Causes before the Court, It begins the 1st March 1744 and ends the 23 November 1756. It is stiched in pasteboard and in tolerable good order. No. 24 and 25 are a few sheets of paper stiched together ; The first contains the sums bid at public sales by Licitation ; The other contains oppositions to the sales from the U June 1701 to the 7 December 1715. No. 36 is a Register in good order containing Licitations and Decrets of Real Estates from the 20th February 1747 to the 4 December 1758. Number 1, 2 and 3 are three Registers of Assembles des Parents pour Actes de Tutel, etc., &c. The first from the 29 December, 1660 to the 24 May 1662. The second from the 18th February 1678 to the 23 May following. The third from the 18 December 1684 to the 12 March 1685 they have no covers and are in bad order. Numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 1.3, 14, 1.5, 16, 17, 18, 29, 31, 32, 3-5, 36 and 38, are nineteen Registers des Insinuations, or Registrations in the Jurisdiction of Trois Riviei-es, of the same nature as the forty four Registres Des Insinuations de la Prevoste de Quebec first examined on this Days Journal. The first begins the 29 August 1675 and the last ends the 16 January 1758. No. 1, 2 and 4 are without covers in bad order. No. 5, is covered with parchment and is in good order. All the rest are without covers and in very indifferent order. CANADIAX ARCHIVES IN 1787 HI SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 The next five registers are numbered from 1 to 5, they are without covers but are in tolerable good order they contain Criminal Prosecutions and Judgements during broken periods between the 20 January 1667 and the 11 September 1759. The next are forty seven Registers of the proceedings and Judgements in Civil Causes in the Jurisdiction of Trois Rivieres at different periods between the 9 February 1658 and the 30th March 1743. They are all without covers much damaged and in very bad order. Lastly a small bundle of Aces of Tutelle in the Jurisdiction of Trois Rivieres. Adjourned to Thursday next at eleven O'Clock. Council Chamber, Quebec, 11th February, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : ^^ ' -^ ^ ' I Assisted by Mr. Panet Clerk Grant. Com : Pleas. The Committee proceeded to the examination of the Repertoires, or Lists of Acts passed before different Notary s prior to the Conquest. Repertoire or List No. 1 is a Book without cover but in good preservation. It con- tains an Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Lespinasse, beginning and ending in 1637. Guillet, beginning in 1637 and ending 1638. Piraube, beginning 1639 and ending in 1643. Tronquet, beginning 1643 and ending in 1646' Baucheron, beginning 1646 and ending in 1647. Le Coutre, beginning 1647 and ending in 1648. Berment, beginning 1647 and ending in 1649. Godet, beginning 1652 and ending in 1653. Rouer, beginning 1654 and ending in 1657. Durant, beginning 1653 and ending in 1654. Peuvret, beginning 1653 and ending in 1659. Vachon, beginning 1658 and ending in 1675. Mouchy, beginning 1666 and ending the same year. Gourdau, beginning 1662 and ending the same year. Gloria, beginning 1663 and ending in 1664. Ameau, beginning 1668 and ending the same year. Le Comte, beginning 1668 and ending the same year. Filion, beginning 1663 and ending in 1688, Aubert, beginning 1650 and ending in 1692. Maugue, beginning 1674 and ending in 1679. Metru, beginning 1681 and ending in 1700. Roger, beginning 1694 and ending in 1702. La Neuville, beginning 1699 and ending in 1730. No. 2. A Book bound in calf in good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : — Hiche, beginning in 1725 and ending in 1736. Rivet, beginning in 1709 and ending in 1719. Audouart, beginning in 1636 and ending in 1663. No. 3. A Book bound in calf in tolerable good order, except the binding which is loose, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : — Becquet, beginning in 1665 and ending in 1682. Charles Rageot, beginnins in 1695 and endins in 1702. 112 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 No. 4. A Book bound in calf in good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : — Duquet, beginning in 1659 and ending in 1687. Jenaple Belfond, beginning in 1682 and ending in 1709. No. 5. A paper Book without cover, in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before La Cettiere, Notary, beginning in 1702 and ending in 1728. No. 6. A Book stiched in canvas in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Dubreuil, Notary, beginning in 1708 and ending in 1743. No. 7. A Book bound in parchment in good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Giles Rageot, Notary, beginning in 1667 and ending in 1691. No. 8. A book stiched in canvas the first six and two last leaves are damaged, it contains an Inventory of Proces Verbals and Acts passed before La Riviere Surveyor of Lands and Notary, beginning in 1691 and ending in 1725 and it also contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Jannau, Notary, begining 1674 and ending in 1743. No. 9. A Book stiched in canvas, in good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Michon, Notary, beginning in 1709 and ending in 1749. No. 10. A Book stiched in canvas, in good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Gachet, beginning in 1711 and ending in 1743. Richard, beginning in 1751 and ending in 1768. No. 11. A book stiched in canvas, in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Fran^oi? Rageot, Notary, beginning in 1709 and ending in 1753. No. 12. A book bound in calf, the binding is loose but otherways in good order. It contains Inventorys of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Bardel, beginning in 1703 and ending in 1740. Pinguet, beginning in 1726 and ending in 1748. Denoyei-, Pretre, beginning in 1714 and ending in 1747. Pinguet Bellevue, beginning in 1749 and ending in 1751. No. 13. A Book bound in calf, in good order, except the cover which is loose, contains Inventorys of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Chamballon, beginning in 1692 and ending in 1716. Laferte Le Pailleur, beginning in 1701 and ending in 1702. Marois, beginning in 1748 and ending in 1756. This Book also contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Plante, Notary, pos- terior to the Conquest. No. 14. A Book stiched in paper, in tolerable good preservation, contains an Inven- tory of Acts passed before Louet, Pere, Notary, beginning in 1723 and ending in 1737. No. 16. A Book striched in paper, in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Boisseau, Notary, beginning in 1730 and ending in 1744. No. 17A. A Book bound in calf, in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Boucault, Notary, beginning in 1736 and ending in 1748. No. 17B. A Book bound in parchment, in tolerable good order, contains Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Boucault, beginning in 1748 and ending in 1756. Robin, since the Conquest. No. 18. A Book stiched in paper, in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before La Tour, Notary, beginning in 1736 and ending in 1741. Note. — From 19 to 27, inclusive, remain with Mr. Panet, as they contain Acts of Notarys posterior to the conquest. No. 19. A Book bound in calf, in good order, except the binding. It contains Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Choret, beginning in 1730 and ending in 1755. Querverso. Notary and surveyor of Lands, beginning 1748 and ending in 1755. Rouselot, beginning in 1737 and ending in 1756. Louet, fils, beginning in 1739 and ending in 1767. Morreau, beginning in 1753 and ending in 1765. Ducharnay, beginning in 1756 and ending in 1759. Huot, beginning in 1739 and ending in 1771. CANADIAN A KC HIVES IN j787 113 SESSIONAL PAPER No- -"S No 20. A Book bound in calf, in good order, contains Inventorys of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : DuLaurent, begining in 1734 and ending in 1759. Presse, begining in 1736 and ending in 1746. Duclos, begining in 1751 and ending in 1769. Tache, posterior to the Conquest. LeBrun, posterior to the Conquest. Gaboury, posterior to the Conquest. N.B. The Minutes or Originals of the Acts passed before Presse and Duclos appear by a note in this Book to have been delivered to Mr. Badeau, Notary at Trois- Rivieres, on the 10th June, 1782, by order of Governor Haldimand. No. 21. A Book with a loose parchment cover, but otherways in good order, it contains Inventory of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Guillard De Fleury, begining in 1754 and ending in 1761. Caron, begining in 1744 and ending in 1746. Poulin, begining in 1712 and ending in 1734. La Rue, begining in 1667 and ending in 1675. Guilliraen, posterior to the Conquest. Veron De Grandminil, begining in 1708 and ending in 1720. Potier, liegining in 1701 and ending in 1711. Lafosse, begining in 1718 and ending in 1744. Gouge t, posterior to the Conquest. N. B. — The Minutes or Originals of the Acts passed before Caron, Poulin, Veron De Grandminil, Potier and Lafosse, appear to have been delivered to Mr. Badeau, Notary at Trois Rivieres, the 10 June 1782, by order of Governor Haldimand. No. 22. A Book stiched in paper in good order, contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Dupont, Notary, begining in 1747 and ending in 1774. No. 23. A Book stiched in paper in good order contains Inventorys of Acts passed before the following Notarys, viz : Pollet, begining in 1730 and ending in 1752. Normandin, begining in 1686 and ending in 1729. Fortier, begining in 1740 and ending in 1774. Saindon, posterior to the conquest. N. B. — The Minutes or Originals of the Acts passed before Pollet and Normandin appear to have been delivered to Mr. Badeau, Notary at Trois-Rivieres, on the 10 June 1782, by order of Governor Haldimand. No. 24 A. A book bound in calf in very good order contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Barolet, Notary, begining in 1737 and ending in 1743. No. 24 B. A Book bound in calf in very good order contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Barolet, Notary, begining in 1743 and ending in 1754. No. 25. A Book sewed in brown paper in tolerable good order, contains an Inventory of Acts before Saillant, Notary, begining in 1750 and ending in 1775. No. 26. A Book sewed in paper in good order contains an Inventory of Acts passed before Dion, Notary, begining in 1743 and ending in 1779. No. 27. A Book bound in parchment in good order contains Inventorys of Act.s passed before the following Notarys, viz : Genest, begining in 1745 and ending in 1782. Pierre Louis Panet, posterior to the Conquest. Alliez, begining in 1749 and ending in 1760. Rousseau, posterior to the Conquest. St. Aubin, posterior to the Conquest. This Book also contains an Inventory of Wills and other Acts or Deeds, deposited with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, since the year 1768, numbered from 1 to 112. Adjourned to Saturday next at eleven O'Clock. 114 CAXADIAX ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Council Chamber, Quebec 13th February 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : T\ T ' ' Assisted by Mr. Panet, p f ' ' I Clerk Common Pleas. The Committee proceeded to examine the Register of the Voyerie. No. 1 is a Register consisting of a few sheets of paper stiched together without coyer, but in tolerable good order, adjusti g and fixing the lines of the streets of Quebec to which proprietors of Lots were permitted to build. It begins in 168.5 and ends in 1689. No. 2. A Paper Register much damaged of the same nature a# the last. It begins in 1714 and ends in 1727. No. 3. A Register bound in parchment in tolerable good order except the first six leaves which are much damaged, it contains Proces Verbaux de Voyerie, or of Roads. It begins in 1700 and ends in 172.5. No. 4. A P)Undle containing loose Proces Yerbaux de Voyerie by Becancourt, Grand Voyer. Nos. .5, 6 and 7. Three bundles, and No. 8 a Register in tolerable good order. They contain Proces Verbaux de Voyerie, by Boisclerc, Grand Voyer. No. 9. A bundle containing ditto, by de L i Gorgendiere, Grand Voyer. No. 10. A bundle containing ditto, by DeLino, Grand Voyer. Letter A. A Bundle containing original Concessions or Grants of Lands in Fief and in Roture by different (Tovernors and Seignors. Adjourned to Monday next at eleven O'Olock. Council Chamber, Quebec, loth February, 1790. The Committee met according to adjournment. Present : *" ' -p. y ,' I Assisted by Mr. Panet, Grant. Clerk Common Pleas. The Committee having gone through the RejDertoires or Inventorys of Acts passed before Notarys on Thursday last, adjourned to the place where the Acts are deposited in the Jesuits Colledge, and found them arranged in conformity to their Journal of that day. The Committee then looked into five bundles containing Minutes or Original Acts passed before the following Notarys, which are not included in the Repertoires or Inven- torys stated in their Journal of the 11th instant, viz : Vachon, between 1650 and 1693. Duprac, between 1667, and Parent, between 1748 and 1776. Roy, between 1663 and ? 708. Barolet, between 1754 and 1760. Mr. Panet, Clerk of the Common Pleas, having in charge all the Records examined by the Committee from the 26 January last, shewed the Committee a large quantity of Papers, which appear to be writings — filed by parties respecting Actions before the Prevoste Court. Adjourned to the call of the Chair. CA y ADIA X A RCHl VES IX 1 787 115 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Council Chamber, Quebec, 16th March, 1790. At a further meeting of the Committee for Examining the Ancient Public Records Present : Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery, Grant. The Chairman called the attention of the Committee to Mr. Secretary Motzs Letter of the 2d February last, inclosing a Letter from the Chairman of the Committee on the Ancient Records in the District of Montreal, addressed to His Excellency Lord Dor- chester, dated the 28th January last and entered on the Journals of this Committee on the 2d of last month, which the Chairman informed them He had communicated to Mr. Williams, Clerk of the Council. Mr. Williams was then called in and laid before the Committee a Written Paper in the words following : To the Honourable Thomas Dunn, Adam Mabane, I. G. C. DeLery and William Grant, Esquires. The Committee respecting the Ancient Records in the district of Quebec. Report of the Clerk of the Council in consequence of a Communication given to Him of a Letter or Report of the Honourable Picotte de Belestre, Esquire, Chairman of the Committee upon the Ancient Records in the District of Montreal. On the 27th of December 1787, His Excellency Lord Dorchester was pleased to give the following Order in Coun il : — It is ordered by His Lordship with the Advice of the Council, that Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, DeLery and Grant at Quebec, and the Gentlemen of the Board at Montreal, or any three of them in each District, be a Committee to enquire into the s;ate and condition of the Ancient Records of the Province and in what places they are deposited, and to report thereupon to His Lordship with all convenient speed. On the 31st of that month I transmitted a copy of this Order to Mr. Judge Eraser, and on the 3rd of January 1788, a translation of it into French, to Mr. De Belestre at Montreal, both by Post. On the 14th of March 1788, the Honourable Committee at Montreal ii ade up their preliminary Report, which was filed in the Council Office the 1st of April follow- ing, accompanied with the Order I had transmitted to them. On the 19th of June, 1788, His Excellency was pleased to give the following Order in Council : — " Ordered by His Lordship, with the Advice of the Council, respecting the Ancient " Records and Papers in the Public Offices, that the Committees charged to report their " state and condition, extend their Inquiries to the nature of the Contents of the several " Books, the period each volume includes, its folios or pages, its blanks, its Index, and "external marks and distinctions, its actual conditi' n or state of pr servation, its " authenticity and to what office it appertained, and its present place of deposit : and " to all such other Inquiries as may occur to the Committee to be pertinent relative to " all public papers prior to the Conquest. On the 16th of July 17S8, I transmitted a copy of this Order, together with a fresh copy of the 27th December 1787, to Mr. Judge Fraser by Post, for the Com- mittee at Montreal On the 23rd of July 1788, His Excellency was pleased to make the following Order in Council : — " Upon reading the foni er Orders of the Board, for Reports upon the state of the " Public Records, and the Report of the Committee respecting those in the District of " Montreal. It is further Ordered by His Lordship with the advice of the Council to " facilitate and quicken the Reports upon this subject, that all clerks of all offices, and 116 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 " others having the Custody of any Public Records do, without delay, form Lists of " such Books of Records, as are in their Offices respectively, and transmit the same to " the Clerk of the Council, who is forthwith to communicate the same together with " the said Orders of Reference to the several Committees charged to investigate and "■ report upon the nature and condition of the said Records ; and that the Clerk of the " Council cause this Order to be published in the Gazette that such as it concerns, may " have notice of the same." This Order was published in the Gazette of the 31st July and 7 th and 14th A^ugust 1788. Having received from Mr. Badeaux of Three Rivers, a List of a few Registers in his charge there, but none from any other officer in the District of Montreal, to the best of my Recollection, 1 transmitted it to Mr. De Belestre on the 20th of July 1789, together with fresh copies of the Orders of the 27th December 1787, and 19th June 1788, accompanied with a copy of the Order of the 23rd July, 1788, which had been published in the Gazette. The Honourable Members of the Committee at Montreal, not adverting to the Transmissions made in 1787 and 1788, have only mentioned those I made, in July 1789, but without any intention, I am confident, of conveying an Inference that I had not sent or that they had not received the previous Transcripts. On the 27th of August 1789, I received the following Letter from the Honourable Chairman of the Montreal Committee, viz : " Montreal, 24th August, 1789. " Sir, — I have received Your Letter dated Council Office, 20th July last, with the " Extracts from the Minutes of Council and the various Inclosures. These I laid on " the 21st instant before the members of the Committee and we find among these " papers No. 2 & 3, to be papers that do not appertain to our charge but are extracts " that the Notaries are required by Law to forward to the Rr. Gl. to enable Him the *' better to recover the King's dues. We likewise find a Letter from M. Le Pailleur " stating some difficulties, and requiring an explanation, which He says he has not " received. We see nothing however in this letter to trouble the Committee of Quebec, " or any other with, unless it be his Representation of the extent of the work, consider- ' ing his other duties, the smallness and dampness of the Vault where the Records are ' deposited, the necessity therefore must be apparent to remove them to spread and sort " them, but where to, and by what authority ? As to expence He, no doubt, or whoever " He is to employ, will be rewarded. " We have from Three Rivers un Etat des Regitres dans V Etude de Mons'r. Badeau. " We have heretofore forwarded a Letter from Mr. Maillet relative to some Records, " which Letter we do not find with the papers that you have remitted. But how are we " to ascertain the condition of the Records that are at Three Rivers ? " We beg leave to trouble the Gentlemen of the Committee at Quebec for their " Assistance and opinion in these matters and that we may be uniform in our mode of " proceeding We wish they would send to Us a Sketch of theirs. " We have observed an advertisement in the Quebec Gazette signed Thomas Dunn " as Chairman. We think it would be proper that you would insert in the next " Gazette such another from Mr. De Belestre as Chairman of the Committee of the " District of Montreal. " Please to enquire of Mr. Pownall, Chairman of the Committee on the petition " from L'Assomption whether he has received an answer to the Letter that he wrote to " Mr. Petrimoult and others. " We are Sir, " Your most obedt. humble servts, " By order of the Committee, (Signed) " PICOTTE de BEI^ESTRE. " Jenkin Williams, Esq., " C. L. C." CAXADIAX ARCHIVES IN 17 S7 117 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 On the 31st August 1789 (Messrs. Dunn, Mabane and Grant, having previously perused the foregoing Letter), I sent the following answer by Post. "Council Office, Quebec, 31st August, 1789. " Sir, — I have the Honour of Your Letter of the 24th instant, and agreeable to " your desire, I have caused an advertisement to be prepared and will appear in the " next Quebec Gazette respecting the Records in the possession of persons within your «' District. " Mr. Dunn, Mr. Mabane and Mr. Grant, have read over your Letter, and their " Committee are, I am told, to assemble tomorrow upon the business of the Ancient " Records, when I shall lay their Letter before them. " The letter from M. Maillet which You mention to have formerly transmitted to " me must have been mislaid, for I can't find it in the office ; if you think it material, " I have to request you to desire Him to send you another. " Mr. Pownall has been made acquainted with the last paragraph of Your Letter, " and is to write to you respecting that subject. " I have the Honour to be, Sir, " Your most obedient and most humble servant, (Signed) J. WILLIAMS. The Honourable PiCOTTE DE BeLESTRE, Esq. p. S. — I have just found M. Maiilet's Letter, iVrc, will you have the goodness to re-transmit me the two papers. On the 1st of September 1789 I presented Mr. De Belestre's Letter of the 24th of Angust at the Council Chamber to Mr. Dunn but I believe there was not a sufficient number of members to form a committee. As I am not called upon to attend the various committees at their various sittings. I am unacquainted with the subsequent meetings of the Committee. I have the Honour to be Gentlemen, Your most obedient and most humble servant, J. WILLIAMS Council Office 16th March 1790. The Chairman laid before the Committee a fair copy of their Journals which being compared he then proposed the following Report. To His Excellency The Right Honourable Guy Lord Dorchester, Governor in Chief, ifcc, etc., &c. The Committee for the District of Quebec consisting of ilessrs. Dunn, Mabane, De Lery and Grant appointed by Your Excellency to enquire into the state and con- dition of the Ancient Records of the Province having gone through the examination of all such as have come to their knowledge, humbly lay before Your Lordship a fair copy of the Journals of their Proceedings, which they pray may be taken as their Report, thereon ; and the Committee humbly suggest that in their opinion to compleat this work it will be necessary to employ one or more skilful and careful persons to make out Lists of all the Decrets, Arrets and Ordinances of the King, Superior Council and Inten- dants, with a reference therein to the Books, and Pages where they are entered. Mr. Grant moved that instead of the words "to make out Lists of all the Decrets, " Arrets and Ordinances, of the King, Superior Council and Intendants, with a reference " therein to the Books and Pages where they are entered " be inserted " to extract copys " from the Registers, or form a Digest for publication of all such Orders, Arrets, Ordi- " nances. Public Papers and Regulations as made the Law and were useful in the Public " Government of the Colony of Canada, Antecedent to the Conquest. '" 18—8 118 CA XA DIA N A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Debates arose and the question being put the voices stood, For the amendment. Against the amendment. Mr. Grant, Mr. Mabane, De Lery. Carried in the negati\e, resolved that the Chairman report accordingly. 12th April 1790. Report upon the Ancient Records by the Quebec Committee, 17th March 1790. Legislative Council, 23rd April, 1778. I. G. De Lery moves : That the Bishop of Quebec be requested to instruct all the parish priests an,d missionaries of His Diocese, to bring each year, to the vault of the Prothonotary's office (greffe) in charge of Mr. Boisseaux, a duplicate of the register of baptisms, marriages and burials that each may have made during the year. That course is all the more necessary to be taken as it establishes the status of individuals and that it conforms with the usage in Canada. That the present representation be entegistered. Legislative Council, 11th April, 1778. I. G. De Lery moves : That the registers and other papers of the Provincial Secretary's Department, which are in a room that at present has doors and shutters made of wood, and floors and partitions of the same material, be placed in a vault the floor of which should be paved with brick, the doors and shutters be of wrought iron, and the windows be grated with iron bars. That the same precautions be taken for the Archives under Mr. Boisseaux's care, and for all other depositories of public documents that are the State property of the King's subjects, so that by no accident of fire they may be deprived of the advantages that should result from the registration and deposit, the fees for which, in accord with the regulation established by the Legislative Council, they may have paid. 11th April 1778. Mr. de Lery informs the Legislative Council That the Secretary's office has at present a boarded floor, with wooden doors, partition, and wooden window-shutters ; and proposes, that the Registers and papers there deposited, be put into a vault paved with brick, with iron window-shutters, and the windows barred with iron. That the same precaution be observed touching the Archives under Mr. Boisseau's care, and all- other places where papers concerning the properties and estates of individuals may be deposited ; in order that they be not deprived by accidents, by fire of the advantages, intented to result from registration, and for which they shall have paid the fees, in obedience to the Rules prescribed by the Legislative Council. CAXADIAX ARCHIVES IN 1187 Ug SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 INVENTORY OF THE ARCHIVES THAT ARE IN THE CONVENT OF THE JESUITS. General Inventory of the Archives and Registers of which I am depositary in MY CAPACITY OF CUSTODIAN OF MINUTES, MADE IN CONSEQUENCE OF ORDERS FROM His Excellency the Governor General. Registers of the Council. 59 Registers of decrees of the Superior Council of Quebec from 1 to 59R. The first commenced the 9th January 1674, and the last closed the 21st May 1759, which is the period of the seige of 1759. Criminal registers, commenced the 15th March 1706, closed the 29th February 1712. . . Register for the entry of law suits before the Council, commenced the 22nd January 1741, closed the 22nd July 1755. Idem, for entries, commenced the 30th July 1755, closed the "i^Sth March, 1759. , Criminal register, commenced the 18th June 1678, closed the 8th March 1706. Idem. Criminal cases, commenced the 16th June 1730, closed the 29th December 1759. Files of Old-time Notaries. First repertory, in which are the following files (collections of Notarial Minutes). No. 1. File of Lespinasse, 1637. File of Guillot. File of Piraube. File of Tronquet. File of Baucheron. File of Claude LeCoutre. File of Laurent Berment. File of Roland Godet. File of Jean Durant. File of Louis Rouer. File of J. Bte. Peuvret. File of Paul Vachon. File of Nicolas de Mouchy. File of Gourdeau. File of Jean Gloria. File of Severin Amean ; he passed only one Act. File of Jean le Comte. File of Filion. File of Claude Aubert. File of Claude Maugue. File of Nicolas Metru. File of Guillaume Roger. File of Dehorne LaNeuville. Second Repertory. No. 2. File of Audouart. This file of documents suffered by the seige of 1759. File of M. Hiche. 18-81 120 CA NA DIA N A RGHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 File of Rivet. File of Remain Becquet. File of Charles Rageot. File of Duquet. File of Genaple Bellefond. File of la Cetierre. File of Dubreuil. File of Gilles Rageot. File of Janneau. File of LaRiviere. File of Michon, Notary on the South Shore. File of Rene Gachet. File of Richard de St. Vallier. File of Francois Rageot. File of Francois Barbel. File of Jacques Pinguet. Documents and contracts executed by M. Denoyers parish priest of St. Augustin, in default of a notary. File of Bellevue Pinguet. Repertory. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No. 6. No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. No. 10. No. 11. No. 12. No. 13. File of Chamballon. File of Laferte. File of Marois. File of Plante of Pointe aux Trembles, No. 14. File of Louet, senior. No. 15. File of Lamourille. No. 16. File of Nicolas Boisseau, senior. No. 17. File of M. Boucaut de Godfus. No. 18. File of M. La Tour. Repertory. No. 19. File of Choret. File of Olide Kerverso, Notary and Surveyor. File of Rousselot. File of Louet, junior. File of Moreau. File of Mr. Decharnay, Notary at Quebec. File of Huot .... of Beaupre. Nc 20. File of Dulaurent, a Quebec Notary who began in 1734 and ended in 1759. There were minutes in this file that had been lost, being in the hands of the Notary who kept his office during the siege of 1759, and I made a repertory of what remained of them. File of Tache. File of Gabory — of St. Valier. File of leBrun, from the 22nd Dec. 1766 to the 30th Api'il 1769, who was dismissed from his office by order of General Carleton, Repertory. No. 21. File of Guyart de Fleury. File of Guillaume Larue. File of M. Guillimin. File of Gouget. No. 22. File of Dupont, of the South Shore. No. 23. File of Fortier, at that time a Notary on the Island of Orleans, South Shore, at St. Michel. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 121 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 File of Saindon. No. 24. File of M. Barolet, in two repertories, commenced the 13th March 1737 to the year 1754, which do not contain the entire file. Tiie second repertory, was not completed, it having been commenced by the said Barolet, and discontinued. No. 25. File of M. Saillant, a Quebec Notary. No. 26. Prsse St. Thomas. File of I'Eveque, who had been discharged by order of the Government. File of Joseph Dionne. Files of which there are no Repertories. File of Ray. File of Parent of Beauport. File of Andre Geneste, of Laurette. File of Duprac. File of Paul Vachon. File of la Brouche. A bundle of papers and i:)roch verhaux drawn up by the late Hamelin, land surveyor, for the surveying of lands with repertories. Which are all the Files of Notarial documents. Registers of the Provost Office, former jurisdiction, containing the cases in which judgments were rendered. Several Old Registers of the said jurisdiction, from the 2nd Nov. 1666 until July of the year 1726, not consecutive, there being several of them lost and mislaid during the troubles of the war of 1759. Suhsei/ubntly icere found the followxny : No. 1. — Register commenced the 23rd July 1726, and closed the 15th Oct. of the same year. 2. — A register commenced the 23rd Oct. 1726, down to the 9th March 1728. 3. — A register commenced the 9th March 1728, closed the 26th April, 1729. 4. — A register commenced the 29th April 1729, closed the 24th March, 1730. 5. — A register commenced the 28th. March 1730. and closed the 9th April, 1731. 6. — A register commenced the 12th April 1731, closed the 1st Ju'y, 1732. 7 — A regi«ter commenced the 4th July 1732, closed the 27th February 1733. 8 — A register commenced in March 1733, and closed the 3rd August 1734. 9 — A register commenced the 5th August 1734, and closed the 2iid Dec. 1735. 10 — A register commenced the 6th Dec. 1735, closed the 1st Dec. 1736. 11 — A register commenced the 1st Dec. 1736, closed the 9th July 1737. 12 — A register commenced the 11th July 1737, closed the 28th Dec. 1737. 13 — A register commenced the 31st Dec. 1737, and closed the 29th July 1738. 14 — A register commenced the 5th August 1738, and closed the 2nd May 1739. 15 — A register commenced the 5th May 1739, closed the i 2th February 1740. 16 — A register commenced the 12th February 1740, closed the 13th January 1741. 17 — A register commenced the i7th January 1741, closed the 10th September 1741. 18 — A register commenced the 17th October 1741, closed the 19th June 1742. 19 — A register commenced the 22nd June 1742, and closed the 23rd April 1743. 20 — A register commenced the 26th April 1743, closed the 2nd June 1744. 21 — A register commenced the 9th June 1744, and closed the 30th March 1745. 22 — A register commenced the 2nd April 1745, closed the 25th October 1746. 23 — A register commenced in Nov. 1746, and closed the 20th February 1748. 24 — A register commenced the 2nd March 1748, closed the 7th February 1749. 122 OA XA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 25 — A register commenced the 11th February 1749, closed the 26th March 1750. 26 — A register commenced the 13th April 1750, closed the 25th May 1751. 27 — A register commenced the 2nd June 1751, closed the 18th July 1752. 28 — A register commenced the 21st July 1752, closed the 7th August 175.3. 29 — A register commenced the 14th August 1753, closed the 3rd Sept. 1754. 30 — A register commenced the 8th Sept. 1754, closed the 25th July 1755. 31 — A register commenced the 28th July 1755, closed the 24th August 1756. 32 — A register commenced the 31st August 1756, closed the 25th Oct. 1757. 33 — A register commenced the 15th Nov. 1757, closed the 13th March 1759. 33 his — Two registers (d'extraordinaires) : one commenced the 27th September 1742, closed the 6th November 1745; and the other commenced the 4th July 1735, and closed the 4th April 1759. 34. — One register commenced in March 1759, (continued) until the 23rd of May following, the time when the colony was conquered. This same register, as I have said, establishes (the existence of) a Court of pre- rogative by the Governor. The cases were entered in the said register, which commenced the 25th January 1770, (and continued) until 23rd July 1772. In which are contracts d' insinuation (old form inscription, now abolished). 35 — There is another register No. 1 containing on page 21, insinuations down to the 14th April, 1768, and cases of prerogative, sale by judicial authority, closing the 22nd January 1770. 36 — A register of insinuations, commenced the 10th August 1772, closed the 10th February 1734. 37 — A register commenced the 11th February 1774, closed the 9th March 1775. 38 — A register commenced the 9th March 1775, closed the 30th January 1777. 39 — A register commenced the 30th January 1777, closed the 24th March same year. 40 — A register of cases before the Court of Common Pleas, commenced the 21st January 1766, closed the 8th August 1769. 41 — A register commenced the 16th October 1769, and closed the 1st August 1781. Several bundles of reports (proces verbaux) made and drawn up by the late M. Boisclerc, chief surveyor of highways, that are not consecutive. Another bundle of reports (proces verbaux) by S. Delino, likewise chief surveyor of highways, not consecutive. A bundle of deeds and inventories deposited and which had been made by different parish priests and missionaries, which bundles were injured in consequence of the seige of 1759. Which are all the papers with which I am entrusted as custodian of minutes, and of which I have made the present inventory by order of His Excellency the Governor General Haldimand. Quebec, the 31st March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. D. BOISSEAU, Custodian of Minutes. I sent to-N. Badeau, Notary at Three Rivers, by order of His Excellency. The following files (etudes) of the Notaries. Presse, Lafosse, Duclos, Chevalier, Caron, Auge, Poulin, Pollet, Grandmenil, Normandin, CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 X23 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Poitier, Ameau, Petit, ' Trottier. 14 Files (Collections of Notarial Minutes). D. BOI8.SEAU. Extract of the Minutes of Conncil. 27th December, 1787. Tt is ordered by his Lordship with the advice of the Council that Messrs. Dunn, Mabane, DeLery and Grant, at Quebec, and the Gentlemen of the Board, at Montreal, or any three of them in each District, be a Committee to inquire into the state and condition of the antient Records of the Province, and in what places they are deposited ; and to report thereupon to his Lordship with all convenient speed. WILLIAMS. Uth March, 1788. To his Excellency, The Right Honorable Lord Dorchester, Governor General of his Majesty's Provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, ttc. May it please Your Excellency. In obedience to Your Excellency's order of reference in Council to inquire into the state of the Antient Records. We applied to those at Three Rivers, in whose care and custody w-e apprehend some might be, their answers and account thereof we herewith hand to Your Excellency. We likewise applied at Montreal to the Clerk of the Court Common Pleas in whose care the Records there are, his account thereof is likewise hereto subjoined which we beg leave to submit to Your Excellency. Montreal, Uth March, 1788. By Order of the Committee, PICOTTEE DE BELESTRE. President. 19th June, 1788. The List concerning the District of Hesse read ; Ordered to remain on the Table. Ordered by His Lordship, with the advice of the Council, respecting the Antient Records and Papers in the Public Offices, that the Committees charged to report their state and condition, extend their enquiries, to the nature of the contents of the several books, the period each volume includes, its folios or pages, its blanks, its index, and external marks and distinction or state of preservation, its authenticity, and to what office it appertained and its present place of deposit ; and to all such other enquiries as may occur to the Committees to be pertinent relative to all public papers prior to the conquest. Public ") Wednesday, 23rd July, 1788. Records. ) It is further ordered by His Lordship with the advice of the Council, to facilitate and quicken the reports upon this subject that all clerks of all offices and others having the Custody of any Public Records do, without delay form Lists of such Books of Records as are in their offices respectively, and transmit the same to the Clerk of the Council, who is forthwith to communicate the same together with the said Orders of reference to the several Committees charged to investigate and report upon the nature and condition of the said Records and that the Clerk of the Council cause this order to be published in the Gazette, that such as it concerns may have notice of the same. 124 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Quebec, 7th April, 178S. Sir, — I am instructed by the Lieutenant Governor to request you to send, at the first opportunity, a statement of the Registers deposited in the Court House (Greflfe) of the Judicial District of Montreal, for the year 1787, with a list of the parishes the Registers of which have not yet been deposited. I am, Sir, Your very humble and obedient servant, JOHN CRAIGIE. Mr LePailleub, Jlerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Montreal. STATE AND CONDITION OF THE RECORDS IN HIS OFFICE.—LePAIL- LEUR, CLERK, JULY 1788. STATEMENT OF THE ARCHIVES OR PUBLIC ACTS IN THE VAULT OF THE MONTREAL COURT HOUSE (gREFFE). 1. The archives are deposited in a small, single-apartment vault in the Court House (maison du greffe), in the ceiling of which vault there is a crack that extends from one end to the other ; it is feared that, should fire break out in the Court House, that crack might communicate the fire with the interior. 2. All the notarial acts that it contains are in cases of drawers, fairly in order ; but the gi'eater part of those notarial acts are not accompanied by Registers in Reper- tory form, which makes researches very difficult, and the vault is so full that it can contain no more, which fact obliges me to keep in my office about fifty cases containing the registers of parishes exposed ;o fire. 3. As to the registers of trials, prior to the conquest, there are about from fifteen to twenty very badly bound, and covered in linen : the rest of the Archives, like succes- sions (tutelles), actions-at-law, judgments, Arc, are in quires of paper stitched, without covers ; the papers of these proceedings, I mean law-suits and judgments, are in cases. 4. Among the Archives are to be found only two small i-egisters of ordinances and decrees of the King, of a few Governors and Intendants, and of Judges of Montreal police courts. 5. The criminal proceedings are in cases, both those that concern the j^articular accounts of the Judges and those of the Councils of War for criminal matters. 6. There are also in pamphlets and in loose leaves the permits accorded to explorers (voyageurs) for the upper country. 7. In the said Archives are also to be found the registers of trials in civil cases, held by the Captains of the Militia under the orders of Their Honours Thomas Gage and Burthon, Governors, as well as a register of the judgments that They rendered. 8. There is also a confused mass of papers of all sorts, upon the upper shelves, which are very ancient and appear to be old legal proceedings. All these archives have been given to me by the Attorney for the Seigniors of Mon- treal, to whom they belong. LEPAILLEUR, Clerk of Court. 23rd July, 1788. Upon reading the former Orders of the Board for Records upon the State of the Public Records, and the Report of the Committee respecting those in the District of Montreal. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 125 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 It is further ordered by H-s Lordship with the advice of the Council, to facilitate and quicken the Reports upon this subject that all Clerks of all offices and others havins; the custody of any public Records without delay form Lists of such Books of Records as are in their offices i-espectively, and transmit the same to the Clerk of the Council, who is forthwith to communicate the same together with the said Orders of Reference to the several Committees charged to investigate and report upon the nature and condition of the said Records and that the Clerk of the Council cause this order to be published in the Gazette that such as it concerns may have notice of the same. INVENTORY OF THE FRENCH BOOKS OF RECORD AND PUBLIC PAPERS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND REGISTRAR FOR THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. 25th Sept., 1788. For J. WILLIAMS. Books of Record under the French Government. Registers entitled, Registres des Insinuations du Conseil Superieur, 10 volumes from A to K. Registers Entitled, Registres des Edits, Arrets, Declarations et provisions de Sa Majeste. 6 Vols, from A to F. Remarks. The first of these books commences with the Edict of Louis 14, creating the Conseil Souverainde Quebec dated April 1663. It is very illegible, the book being much defaced by time and u.?e, but it is also recorded in the second Vol. : of these re- gisters page 1st on parchment, where it is more legible. This first Register continues for 96 pages and so far, has a table or Index made by M. Pownall. The Register then commences from the other end and contains the Judgments and deliberations of the Superior Council from Sept. 1663 to Dec. 1676 and continues for 282 pages, illwrote and not very legible. The other registers are in good order, very legible, and end with the year 1758, have Index. These registers in perfect good order and well wrote with indexes they commence in 1663 and end in 1727. The 5th Volume Letter E, is intitled Volume detachee des Edits, etc., concernant le commerce et ran- gers et le privilege exclusive de la Com- pagnie des Indes pour la vente des castors from the year 1664 till 1727. The Sixth Vol. Letter F, is entitled Volume detachee des Edits, etc., qui ont raport au gouverne- ment de Montreal depuis 1664 jusqu'en 1727. The papers in these Registers seem either to have been recorded from the Registers des Insinuations du Conseil Su- perieur or Recorded from some of the same Originals. 126 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES Registers entitled, Registres D'Jntendance in umes from No. 1 to 10. 5 vol- Registers entitled, Cahiers D'Intendance Concession en Fief, etc., in 2 Volumes, 1st from No. 2 a 9, Folio 32 a 412, 2nd 10 a 17, Folio 414 a 793. Registers entitled, Sept. cahiers Foy et Homage, 30 Sept. 1723 to 20 Sept. 1754. Registers entitled, Papier Terrier, aveus, denombremcnt et Declarations du Terrier du domaine du Roy, 3 volumes, all Lettered A : The first volume marked : 15th Fevrier 1723 au ler Juin 1732, Declaration 1 a 236, Folio 1 a 374. The 2nd volume marked : Juin 1st, 1732, a September 1740, De- claration 237 a 284, Folio 375 a 756. The third volume entitled Supplement au papier Terrier et en addition au domaine du Roy, Janvier 9, 1743 au 14 Fevrier Declaration 1 a 18, Folio 1 a 226. Register entitled, Extrait du papier Terrier par Mr. Verr. Le Procureur General du Roy, one volume. Registers entitled, Cahiers des emplacements, concessions en Roture, two volumes. The first Vol. No. 1 a 7, Folio : 1 a 330. The second, Vol. No. 8 a 14, Folio : 337 a 657. Register entitled, Registre d'Imposition sur les Habitaus de la Ville et Banlieu de Quebec pour les Cazernes from 1749 to 1758, in two volumes. Registers entitled, Ordonnances D'Intendant in forty-four volumes. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 In good order with Tables or Indexes, they contain the different concessions and several Ratifications of the different Inten- dants. The first paper is dated 17th October 1672, the last is dated 15 October 1759. In good order well wrote with Tables or Indexes completed by Mr. Pownall. These Registers contain the Titles of different Fiefs, and Seigneuries and seem to be the same as Registers d'lntendance and to be the 6th and 7th vol. the first Cahier D'In- tendance, or No. 1, is found to be no other than the second Register D'Intendance, thepageof Register D'Intendance 51 Verso answers to page 52 of the 2nd Cahier D'Intendance, so that there is no" Register D'Intendance No. 2, the book so marked being 1st Cahier D'Intendance. In good order and very legible, Tables or Index made by Mr. Pownall. In very good order Tables or Index of the Seigneurs Proprietors of Fiefs, and also a Table of the Fiefs et Seigneuries and their dependencies. The third volume has a Table or Index des Fiefs et Seigneuries, and also Table, des Proprietaires des Cen- sives. This books ends with a list of the Segi- neureries du Canada pour parvenir au recensement general dela Colonic, 1728. These are in very good order, have Tables or Index, entitled Table du papier Terrier pour les biens en roture dans les Villes et gouvernements de Quebec et Trois Rivieres, the first concession is dated 1691, the last 1694. In good order. These commence September 1705, and end in April 1750, they contain the dif- ferent ordonnances, commissions. Judg- ments and kc, of six diflerent Intendants ; they are in very good order, a detached CANADIAX ARCHIVES IN 1787 127 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Register entitled, Arret d' Homologation du Reglement des Districts des Paroisses de cette Colonie. Table or Index of their contents was made by Mr. Pownall in 1780, from No. 1 to No. 42, some being numbered twice with same number. This is in one book, in a blue cover, wrote on parchment, is in tolerable good order, it appears to be extracted from the Registers du Conseil Superieur. Detached Papers. Two original deeds on parchment, signed by the King of France. The one Letters Patentes du Don de L'Evtche aux eveques de Quebec, 30 May, 1723. Numbered 63. The other Brevet de confirmation de la Concession fait le 24 Octobre 1699, au Sr. de Ramzay commandant des troupes en la Nouvelle-France These are extracts from Regis t res du Conseil d'Etat. \ Une liasse wrote on parchment, Reunion de I'Eveche au Domaine i et Don a Mr. Pontbriant et a ces successeurs eveques, 30 May, 1743. -nanimuiisly,m the following Resolves. First — That the Books, Records and Writings before mentioned, as respecting the interests and concerns of Three River.*, ought to be transferred to that District for the common use of the Inhabitants thereof : and that the fittest B. epositary for such purpose, will be the office of each Clerk of the Common Pleas, appointed to be held in the County Town of Three Rivers. Second — That they be delivered accordingly by the Clerks of the Common Pleas of the District of Quebec, by whom they have been kept since the Conquest into the care and keeping of Charles Thomas, Esq., the present Clerk of the District of Three Rivers : upon his giving a Receipt at the Foot of a Schedule of the said Books, Records and "Writings, to be filed and remain in the Council ()ffice, and a Duplicate thereof, to be filed and remain in the Secretary's Office — -and that it will be the duty of Mr. Thomas to keep them in a state of safety and preservation, in a vault secure against fire and other haiard, if such place can be found. Third — That such de'ivery over of the said Books, Records, and Wjitings, ought to be in the presence of, and superintended by three at least, of the members of the said •Committee of the 27 Dec. 1787, who are carefully to see that none but such as concern the said District of Three Rivers, are included in such schedule and delivery, and should repDrt to His Lordship what may be done thereon. Fourth — That the said Charles Thomas do immediately thereafter, cause a notifica- tion be inserted in the Quebec Gazette, for the information of the inhabitants of the said District and all other persons concerned, of the actual Deposit of the said Books, Records and Writings in his said office for the use of the Public. Fifth — That it will be expedient that Mr. Thomas as keeper of the same, do with all Diligence form Indexes of their contents, and transmit copies of such Index as soon as he can accomplish the samp, to be filed in the Secretary's office, and that the Secretary report his Receipt of every Index to His Lordship, that Government may thereupon take such further orders, as may be requisite for rendering the same Books, Records, and Writings and their contents, more fully known to the inhabitants of the Province in general, and all papers having intrest in the same, and Last — That a copy of the Minutes of this Day be laid before His Loidship, for his pleasure respecting the same. All which is nevertheless most humbly submitted to Your Lordship's great wisdom. Signed by Order of the Committee. Bishop's Palace at Quebec, 13 July 1~90. Wm. smith, Chairman. 142 CAXA DIAX A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 19C5 Mr. Pownall's Memorial, 17 July, 1790. To His Excellency the Right Honorable Guy, Lord Dorchester, Governor General of the Province of Quebec, etc., (fee, kc. The Memorial and Claim of the Secretary of the Province, Most humbly Sheweth — That by a late Report to Your Lordship from a Committee of the whole Council of the Thirteenth of July instant, they were of opinion to recommend the delivery of certain Books, Records and Writing to Charles Thomas, Escj., Clerk of the New County or District of Three Rivers to be deposited in his office in the Town of Three Rivers for common use. That Your Memorialist humbly conceives the Custody of the Provincial Records to be appurtenant to his own office as Secretary of the whole Province of Quebec. That in this view of the nature and rights of his office he humbly conceives it to be his duty to submit his claim to Your Lordships con-ideration for such decision thereon as Law and Justice may require ; and to that end, he begs Leave to annex a Copy of Royal Mandamus in his favor and of the Letters Pat-nt issued agreeably thereto, under the Great Seal of the Province ; trusting that if the Government shall be of opinion, that the District of Three Rivers is the proper deposit for the Records advised to be committed to the keeping of the said Chailes Thoma*;, they ought never- theless to be held by that officer as your Memorialist's Delegate, upon such Terms relative to the partition of the lawful Fees and Profits thereof, as may be agreed upon by their mutual consent. And Your Lord.ship's Memorialist will ever pray, iV:c. Quebec, Secretary's Office, 17th July, GEO. POWNALL, Secretary. 1790. To His Excellency The Right Honorable Guy, Lord Dorchester, Governor General, cfec, &c., ifec. Pencil note 25 August 1790. Read a Report on Mr. Pownall's Claim to the Custody of the French Records of the District of Three Rivers, viz : Report of a Committee of the whole Council (the members assembled being the Chief Justice and Messrs. Finlay, Dunn, Morrison, Mabane, Caldwell, Grant and i Baby) on the memorial and claim of Mr. j Secretary Fownall, respecting the French Records advised to be delivered to the I Clerk of the District of Three Rivers. May it Please Your Lordship : In Obedience to Your Lordship's Order in Council of the 2 1 st July instant, the Committee proceeded to the consideration of Mr. Secretary PownaH's Memorial and Claim ; and humbly report thereon, as the unanimous opinion of the Committee. That Mr. Thomas the Clerk of the District or County of Three Rirers, receive into hit Custody the Fi-ench Records advised to be transmitted to that District, upon the Terms and for the use and purposes mentioned in the i^eport heretofore made to Your Lordship. But though the committee conceive those Records ought to be deposited in that County, there still may be ground for Mr. Pownall's Claim that they be held there by Mr. Thomas as the Secretary's Delegate, at least as to some Parcel thereof : the Decision of which Question, can be best made after a Return of that Repertory directed to be framed by Mr. Thomas ; and therefore the opinion of the Committee is given, with a saving of Mr. Secretary's right to be heard, if he shall desire it, after such Repertory shall come in. All which is nevertheless most humbly submitted to Your Lordship's great wisdom. Signed by Order of the Committee, Quebec, Bishops Palace 26th July 1790. Wm. SMITH, CI airman. CA yA DIA X A RCHI VES IN 1 7S7 143 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Extract Jrom a Report of a Committee of the tcJiole Council, dated loth July 1790, respecting the disposition of certain French Records, at Three Rivers. Resolved. Fifth — That it will be expedient that Mr. Thomas as Keeper of the same, do with all diligence form Indexes of their contents, and transmit copies of each Index as soon as he can accomplish the same to be filed in the Secretary's otHce, and that the Secretary report Ids receipt of every Index to His Lordship, that Government may thereupon take such further order as may be requisite for rendering the same Books, Records and Writings and their contents more fully known to the inhabitants of the province in general, and all persons having interest in the same. J. WILLIAMS. 8th January 1791. Approved by His Lordship in Council the 4th January 1791, and ordered to be ♦ carried into execution. J. Williams. Dear Sir,- I believe there are some resolves of a Committee of the whole council relative to the Antient Records that will give Messrs Badeau and Thomas the light they require, and enable them after framing a proper list of the papers to address such observations, with it to the Chairman as they may conceive the case to require. If you find this to be the case be so good to send them what is necessary for their information. The inclosed has been under His Lordship s consideration and what I have said above is what occurred at the time, should I be mistaken I beg your idea on the subject to be submitted to His Lordship. Yours truly, -1 Nov. (1790). H. MOTZ. J. Williams, Esq. SCHEDULE OF PAPERS OX FILE IX THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE. Six Mandamus's under the Royal .Signature, wfth Trunk to -^ Sealed Letter indorsed as follows " The Key to the Trunk containing Mr. Thomas, th? Investigation Papers. Quebec Sept. 10, 1790 (Signed) Chas. Thomas."" Three Rivers, j^ bundle indorsed "J. B. LeBrun. Petition of the wife and children Investigation ^^ Mons. LeBrun, Ancient Notary, with eight papers inclosed,"' Arc. papers in the A bundle indorsed " The Curate and Parish of Ste. Faniille of the Island d^k, inner q£ Q^leans praying the King's Pardon for Christopher Stollzenberg." A bundle indorsed " Mecklenburg. Case of John Long, reed. 7 March 1790." A bundle indorsed " Report of Mr. SoUicitor Gen'l and Mr. Sewell on a Petition of Wm. Lovely and others in goal at Montreal. ' A Letter from Mr. Chandler containing his Bond to defray all the expences of the Commission for enquiry into Jesuits Estates." Certificate from the Clerk of the Papier Terrier of the King's Domaine of the Records received into his Office from the Oflice of the late Mr. Cugnet. Certificate from Collector and Controller of His Majesty's Customs of Mr. Hall having given sufficient security for the due execution of his office of Waiter and Searcher of the Customs at Montreal. 14i CANADIAX ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Recognizance from "William Dummer Powell, Isaac Winslow Clarke and Louis Genevay, Esqrs. for the due discharge of the Trust reposed in them of recovering Crown Debts incurred in the Transport over the Lakes. Paper indorsed " Mr. John Burke. Montreal, 5th April 1787. Magis- trates recommend remission of the King's share of certain Fines, &c." "Warrant to the Secretary of the Province for the Delivery of Registers belonging to the District ot Hesse. Twelve Bonds from Lind Surveyors with reports of their examination enclosed. Report of Attorney General on a Memorial of Thomas Douglass, prisoner in the goal at Montreal. Do of do on propriety of pardoning John Hugh. A Receipt from Mr. DeBonne for a Trunk of Papers belonging to the Office of the Papier Terrier. Certificates and Letters concerning 'Mr. Hamelin, "Vendue Master at ISIontreal. A Receipt from Col. Caldwell, Acting Receiver General for a Patent under Great Seal of a Lease of King's Posts to Messrs. Davisons and Mr. F. Baby. Report of Messrs. Mabane, Dunn and Panet relative to Notaries for the District of Queebc, 1781. Indenture by "William Grant, Esq., to His Excellency Governor Haldi- mand on part of the Crown. Sale of India House, Montreal. A bundle indorsed " A Paper Relative to the purchase of a Lot of ground adjoining to Adam Mabane"s, Esq., in St Louis Street, in order to form a communication from the Town with the Citadel, 1780." 1^- ^- 1- A Bundle containing Thirty sm dler-bundles or Papers Certificates, Reports of examination and petitions for Notaries and Barristers. B. 2. A Bundle containing Thirty-nine. Reports of Examination or certificates of Pilots. B.3. A do containing Fifteen Medical-certificates, District of Quebec. A do containing Twenty eight Medical certificates, Montreal District. A do containing Various Petitions for Notaries. Commissions with Orders of Examination and Reports 1781. Bundle of Dedimus's and Oaths. Lists of persons to be appointed .1 ustices of the Peace. Duplicate Trade Licence and Bi)nd granted to Anselme and Michel Robichauds, April 1791. A bundle of Notaries' Commissions cancelled in 1781. Three Bonds from Persons left th" Province in 1791. List of Notaries and those who gave in their commissions in 1781. Bundle of Returns of Indian Trade. Licences issued at Montreal. Bundle of Proclamations under the Govr's signatures. Bundle of ^wo Letters from M. Secretary Motz relative to Lord Dorchester's caveats. declining to sign Prerogative Court Certificates. Paj)ers the Property of Individuals. Power of Attorney from General Murray to the Hon'ble Adam Mabane and Philip Skeene, Esq. Commission to David Lynd as Register of Court of vice admiralty. A Certified Deed belonging to Mr. Russel. An Indenture between "William Dehani and Andrew Doe Shoemaker. Commission of Land Surveyor to Pierre Philip Marcouillier, with Report of his examination. Commission to "William Pollock Esq. Clerk of the Crown. B. 4. B. 5. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 145 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Copies of Mivntes oj Council from ilie, Council Office,. Extract of a Report upon the Draught of a Lease from the Crown to ^Messrs. Johnston A: Purss, and Order of Council thereon dated 11th May 1778. Warrants from the Council to prepare permits to Export Grain and Cattle, 1783. Extracts from Minutes of Council, Governors, Orders for Leaves of Absence to two Gentlemen, 1786. Extracts from the Minutes of Council 17S7. Order of His Excellency in Council for advertising the time of applying for Licences 19th May 1787. Order of Council concerning the Patent for erecting five new district?, U May 1788. Order of Council of 22nd October 1788. Order of His Excellency Lord Dorchester in Council, for a Patent to constitute the Circles of Varennes and L'Assomption, 20th .January 1790. Do of do do in Council for a Patent to constitute the Circle of the Island called Isle Jesus, 12 April 1790. Do of do do in Council for a Patent to constitute the Circle of Berthier, 21st January 1790. Minutes of Council relative to the Circle of La Prairie 2-5th Aug. 1790. Order of His Excellency in Council for a Patent constituting the Circle of St. Rock 3 Feb'y 1791. Extract from Minutes respecting Indexes to be deposited in Secretary's Office and to be reported by him to the Governor concerning ancient Records at Three Rivers. 8 Jan'y 1791. Order respecting the Ancient French Archives 28Jan'y 1791. Patents under the Great Seal in the Secretary's Office. "Writ of Dedimus Potestatem, 7 Feb'y 1787. Patent for the Regulations of Circles, 8 March 1788. Patent Xew Districts, 28 .July do Ordinance for establishment of Fees New Districts, do do do Proclamation permitting the importation of grain etc, from the neigh- bouring Countries into this Province, 30 March 1789. Do do from do 23 July do Patent establishing the Circle of Varennes, 29 March 1790. Do establishing the Circle of L'Assomption, do do do Proclamation declaring the (Organization of the District of Three River^ 7 July do Proclamation opening the Ports 25th Aug. 1790. Patent establishing the Circle of La Prairie, 24 Nov. do Papers contained in the Pigeon Holes. Peoples names who have petitioned for Land, 1767. An account of Lands and Lots of Ground granted by the Gov. and CouncU No. ]. of the Province of Quebec since the Establishment of Civil Government in Aug. 1764. Four Petitions to the Governor for Land, 1764. Persons names who have obtained grants of Land from 1764 to 1767. Draught of a Grant of Land to Z. Thompson. Draught of Letters Patent of -517 Acres of Land in the Bay of Gaspey to •Joseph Deane Esq. Draught of a Grant of Ground to Messrs Price, Hay ii: Jacobs. do of 500 Acres of Land in Chaleur Bay to Mr. Wm Vanfelson. No. 3. 143 C'A XA DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Copy Grant Lands for H. Finlay at Bonaventure. Convention for the Liquidation of Canada paper money. Copy of aconveation between His Majesty and the Most Christian King for the Liquidation of the Canada paper money, 29th March 1766. Lists of English and French Registers and Inventory of French Papers and Books. Governor's Order concerning the Roads, itc. Letter from the Hon. Thomas (Jage, with two Memorials from the Montreal Merchants, kc , March 30th 1766. Contrat de Mariage du Sr Bonfield avec Demlle Brouague, 4 May 1762. Copy of an Ordinance for Preventing Puhlicans from giving Credit above the value of 2s. 6d. Currency. No. 2. Petitions Memorials and Depositions, 170 ^ and 1705. Mr. David Algeo, appointed branch Pilot, 24 June 1762. Bond Messrs. Johnston k Purss in consequence of Permission granted them to cut down Timber. Two Certificates and Bonds for Mediteranian Passes. List of vessels cleared at the Secretary's Office in 1766. Two Lists of vessels cleared at the Custom House in 1766. Court of Enquiry held at the camp near Quebec the 29, 30 and 31 August 1705. Two warrants to J. Goldfrap to prepare Letters Patent, 24th Sept. 1766. Regulations for Masters of vessels. Pilots, kc, 24th June 1762. Papers belonging to Mr. Brymer. Extracts from divers Acts of Parliament, 24th Sept. 1772. Translation Lords of Trade, Plan for Indian Trade. Resolutions of the House of Commons for a Stamp Duty in America. An Act for the more speedy determining of Law Suits and the better regulating the practice of the Law. Captain Malcom's Papers relative to his Loss at Turks Islands 1st June 1764. Bordereaux restes au Secretariat, appartenant a divers particuliers. jv^o. 4. Cancelled bonds and Licences. No. 5. Order General Murray to the Secretary. No. 6 & 7. Applications for Indian Trade. Licences and cancelled bonds and Licences for Indian Trade. No. 8 k 9. Cancelled bonds from persons who left the Province. No. 10. Persons allowed to sell spirituous Liquors as per Mr. Lynd's Reports. List of Licences for Sale of Liquors. No. 11. Address of the Merchants of Montreal to the Governor. 22nd Aug. 1764. Proclamation by the lieutenant Governor for continuing the several officers in their several employments. Sept. 24th 1766. Attorney General's opinion touching the Legallity of granting Press Warrants, 5th Oct. 1765. Memorial of the new inhabitants of this Province relative to Military Courts, 1764. Petition of the Inhabitants of the upper Town of Quebec on Quartering the Troops. Memorandum of the Surveyor General to the Governor. Protest of the Inhabitants of Montreal against the Seignores assembling themselves. No. 12. Papers of Guillaume Roc. No. 13. j^^g^. Qf persons licenced to retail spirituous Liquors, 1769. Two Circular Letters of 7th and 13th Dec. 1776. Letter from G. Christie Esq. to George AUsopp, Esq. 10 Vols. 5 (( 2 (; 2 a 1 a 3 a 1 (( 6 i( CAXADIAX ARCHIVES IX 1787 147 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 No. ifi. A File of Letters. No. 20. Papers relative to Grants of Lands. Ancient French Records. Regi-iters of the Superior Council letter A to K, from the year 1663 to the year 1758. Registers D'Intendance et Concession en Fief, etc. Cahiers des Emplacements, Concession en Roture. Cahiers D'Intendance, Concession en Fiefs, etc. Sept Cahiers de Foys et Hommages from 30th January 1723 to 28th September 1754. Papier Terrier avec Suplement au papier Terrier. Etracts from papier Terrier by the King s Attorney General. Extracts from the Edits, Arrets and Declarations from A to F. Impositions pour les Casernes from the year 17-49 to the year 1758. 2 " Registers D'Intendance containing Ordinances, Commissions, (fee, from 7th Sept. 1705 to the year 1750. 44 " Arret D'Homologation du Reglement des Districts des Paroisses de cette Colonic. 1 " Registi'e, Intitule, Censive de Quebec. 1 " Anci''.nt French Papers. No. 51. Arret du Con^eil d'Etat du Roy sur I'lmposition pour les Fortifications de Montreal. No. .52. Arret du Conseil d'Etat du Roy sur I'imposition pour les Casernes de Quebec. No. 63. Letires Patentes du Don de lEveche a'.ix Eveques de Quebec, 30 May 174.5. No. 87. Arrets du Roy pour Droits d'Entree. No. 88. Ordce de M. Bigot, Intendant, pour faire enregistrer les Titres des Ter- rains dans le Censiv-e. No. 8!>. Proces Verbal qui Constate et Separe la Censive du Roy d'avec celle des Seigneurs, particuliers de la ville de Quebec. No. 63. Reunion de lEveche au Domaine et Don a Mr Ponbriant et a ses Suc- cesseurs Eveques. Edit du Roy contre ceux qui laissent la Province sans une Permission du Gouverheur. Brevet de confirmation de Concession faite 24 Oct. 1699 au Sr de Rame- > say, commandant des Troupes en la Nouvelle France. No. 90. Acte de remploy par M. et Mde de Ramesay du douaire etabli sur les biens des Dames Ursul.nes des Trois- Rivieres, 9e Oct're 1719. Records since the Conquest. English Public Registers lettered A, B, E and F. Letter E not commenced. G. P. 4 Vols. Registers of Commissions and Letters Patent from His Majesty in Council C. ' 1 Vo'. Orders of His Majesty in Council D. 1 " Patents of Lands. 1 " French Public Registers from letter A to letter G. 7 " French Translations of Ordinances, Proclamations, kc, from 3rd September 1764. to the 9th June 1775. 1 " Registers of Letters Patent and Commission^, from 24 August 1764. N. B. two copies of No. 2. 4 " Register of Proclamations, from the 24 August 1777. 1 " List of Bailiffs, from 29th August 1768. 1 " 148 CA XA DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Copy Book of Letters, from 29th March 1765. 1 Vol. Warrants One Volume containing leaves of Absence for Officers of Government. 1 •' Recensement for 1761 — No. 64, a paper. 1 '• Recensements for 1762. 1 " Recensements for 1765. 2 •' Register of Passes for Persons leaving the Province, from the year 1764. ^ 1 " Ship Register. 1 " Orders to Captains of Militia, from 28th October 1760, to the 28th July 1764. 1 " One Volume containing forms. 1 " Warrants and March Routs, from the 14th August 1764, to the 28 July 1775. 1 " A book with a blue cover, Formulairc du Bordereau ordonne ^'''' ^■^- par la Proclamation du 27 May 1763. Three paper books stiled Minutes, Recensements generaux pour 1784. Bundles of Recensements. One bundle of Ordinances on parchment, from No. 1 to l\o. 16, signed Guy Carleton. One bundle of Ordinances on parchment, signed Henry Hamilton. Two Ordinances on paper, signed Fred. Haldimand. Three do on do signed Henry Hamilton. One bundle containing Regulation of Fees to be taken by the several officers of the Province. Tableaux des Terres en Roture. A bundle containing Miscel- laneous papers, in the Pigeon holes No. 1 9. The foregoing inventory correspond with number of Books, bundles and papers shewn to me this day by Mr. Pownall without having examined their contents. HUGH FIXLAY. Quebec, 10th August, 1791. Inventory of Books, papers and Records delivered to Mr. Finlay in the Secretary's Office, Quebec, 10th August 1791. To His Excellency The Right Honorable Guy Lord Dorchester, Governor General, lire, etc., itc. Report of the Committee of Council residing in Montreal, appointed to inquire . into the state and condition of the Antient Records that may be in the District of Montreal. May it please Your Excellency, In obedience to Your Excellency's order of reference in Council to enquire into the state of the Antient Records. We forward after divers sittings and examination the annexed list of such as have come within our knowledge, deposited in a vault appropriated for that use, with remarks on their nature, authenticity, state of preservation and the period of the several acts therein mentioned as well as of the Judicial proceedings and they are disposed in as o^ood order as the conveniency and facility of those that may be interested may require. We likewise annex a letter and state of Records at Three Rivers which on examina- tion one of us found to be agreable to the statement. Bv order of the Committee. ^ PICOTTEE DE BELESTRE, President. Montreal, 10 November, 1790. CAXADIAN ARCHIVES IN 17S7 149 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Statemext of the Documents, Registers, Court Records (Procedures) kc, in the Archives of Montreal from the establishment of the Judicial District down to the Conquest of 1760. Records of Civil Proceedings. A Case of 22 record-books of trials in the judicial district of Montreal from the 23d Nov., 1G66, to the 2d Sept., 1786, with Repertory. An unbound Register containing l-t record-books from the 7th Jan , 1687, to the 22d Aug. 1690, portion of which is not bound and several leaves of which are gnawed. One ditto of 14 record-books commenced the 4th Sept and ending the 15th Sept., 1693, with Repertory. 17 record-books, unbound in which are enregistered diflferent copies of decrees of the State and of the Superior Council of Quebec, containing the Commissions or appointments of the .Judges, Attorneys of the King and other officers for the establish- ment of civil and military jurisdictions in Montreal, commencing the 17tb Nov., 1693, to the 2 2d Aug., 1698, with its Repertory. 13 record-books, unbound, from the 26th August, 1698, to the 2Sth March, 1702. 18 record-books, unboand, coaimeaicing the 22d May, 1702, and closing the 25tli May, 1706. A partly bound Register containing 20 record-books, commencing the 9th Nov , 1706, and ending the 29th Dec, 1713. 7 record-books forming a register from the loth June, 1714, to the 23d December, 1718. A register, without cover, commenced the 24th January, 1719, closed the 7th September, 172-5. A register commenced the 18th Oc:., 1726, and closed the 14th Oct., 1729. A ditto commenced the 13th January, 1730, and closed the 12th May, 1732. A ditto commenced the 16tli May, 1732, and closed the 20th June, 1733. A ditto commenced the 3d July, 1733, and closed the 23d February, 1734. A ditto commenced the 30th ^Nlarch, 1734, and closed the 10th Dec, 1734. A ditto commenced the 1 1th December, 1734, and closed the 9th September, 1735. A ditto commenced the 16th September, 1735, and closed the 3rd August, 1736. A ditto without cover, commenced the 7th Avigust, 1736, and closed the 14th June, 1737. A ditto commenced the 21st June, 1737, and closed the 28th February, 1738. A register commenced the 4th March 1738, closed the 22nd May, 1739. A ditto without covering, commenced the 5th June, 1739, and closed the ova November, 1740. A ditto without covering, commenced the 18th Nov. 1740, and closed the 31st Oct. 1741. commenced the 10th Oct., 1741, and closed the 17th January, 1743. commenced the 8th Feb., 1743, closed the 17th Nov., 1744. commenced the 20th Nov., 1744 and closed the 13th July, 1746. commenced the 15th July, 1746, and closed the 13th June, 1749. commenced the 14th June 1749, closed ihe 13th Feb., 1754. commenced the 19th Feb., 1754, and closed the 20th Sept., 1755. commenced the 23rd Sept., 1755, and closed the 3rd May, 1758. commenced the 5th May, 1758, closed the 7th Sept., 1760. ''The foregoing Registers and Record-Books are authenticated by the Legislatures, the Judges and the Clerks of the Courts, and have almost all go6 their Repertories : the greater portion are bound and in a very good state of preservation ; the remainder is in bundles of different record-books, a portion of which is unbound, a portion gnawed at the ends, and finally, others from which several leaves especially the first and last leaves are missing." 18—10 A ditto A ditto A ditto A ditto A ditto A ditto A ditto A ditto 150 * CA KA DIA X A EC HI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Tutorships, Curatorshijjs, Insinuations, (Inscriptions of gifts in Prothonotary' s Office), dx., &c. A bundle of 15 record-books from the 6th February, 1685, to the 2nd Oct. 1732, containinf^ the Acts of Tutorship, Curatorship, Insinuations and other acts in the Court of Prerogatives. One idem of 14 record-books, from the 12th Dec, 1732, to the 18th Dec, 1747. One idem of 17 record-books, from the 19th June, 1748, to the 18th June, 1756. One idem of 13 record-books from the 1st February, 1757, to the 11th August, 1764. One idem of 17 record-l)Ooks, containing the documents produced, the certifications of accounts, the appointments of experts, the aiEdavits taken, the bail-bonds given, and the acts of inscription in Appeal, from the 24th Nov., 1736, to the 8th August, 1760. A bundle of 17 record-books containing the Judicial Leases, Seizures, Adjudications, Decrees, (judgments). Sheriff's Sales, Sentences, Orders and Oppositions, itc, from the 14th July, 1683, to the 17th June, 1744. One idevi of 14 record-books, from the 3rd July, 1739 to the 23rd Oct., 1750. One idem of 16 record-books commencing the 16th October, 1750 and ending the 11th July, 1760. " A part of these record-books is in very good condition, bound, si^^nej and counter- si<^ned ; another part is unbound, unsigned, and having leaves from baginning and the end missinw ; still others are torn and in part gnawed, while some are blank." Notarial Acts. The minutes, or notarial Acts of Mr. Adhemar, senior, contained in 18 cases. The 1st Case commencing with a deed of release from Julien Ladmoty to Cabassier, of the 12th May, 1687 ; and closing with a deed of obligation of the 28th December, 1688. ^ ^ . . The 2nd Case commencing with the marriage contract of Jean Luminveau with Marie Quevillon, of the 9th May, 1689: and closing with a sale by Etne. Lair to Jacques Perrinau, of the 14th Dec, 1690. The 3rd Case commencing with a contract of hire by Claude Dumay to RobillarJ, of the 7th January, 1691 : and closing with an inventory of (the goods of) the Widow Pierre Pinguet, of the 30th Dec, 1692. The 4th Case commencing with the marriage contract of Augn. Douaire and Cathne. Tetard, of the 1st January, 1693; and closing with the contract of hire of Charles Parent to Joseph Laforest, of the 11th Septembei*, 1693. The 5th Case commencing with a bargain between Mr. Juchereau and Aubuchon, of the 1st January, 1694 ; and closing with the inventory of the Widow Beaudry, of the 30th August, 1695. The 6th Case commencing with a deed of declaration of Caron, of the 4th Sept., 1695 ; and closing with a deed of Sale to Marcoux by Hurtubise, of the 10th Dec, 1696. The 7th Case commencing with the marriage contract of Jn. Gateau and Suzanne Couvi-eau, of the 1st January, 1697 ; closing with a record-book the last Act in which is a deed of concession (grant" of land) to Jacques Campault from M. Dollier. of the 13th Oct., 1698. The 8th Case commencing with an agreement of the 1st June, 1698; between Aubry and Laurin : and closing with a Sale, of the 30th Dec, 1699, by M. Decoigne to T^uis Mallet and his wife. The 9th Case commencing with a marriage contract of Jacques Hurteau and Joste. Rousseau, of the 2nd January, 1700; closing with a deed of annuity (constitution), of the 27th July, 1701, by Landron to Chartrand. The 10th Case commencing with the contract of hire of Achard to Godet, of the 1st August, 1701 ; closing with a Will of M. Abrah. Bouet, of the 26th Dec, 1702. The 11th Case commencing with a declaration of Jn. Roi, of the 2nd January, 1703 ; closing with a donation (deed of gift) to Sr. Dailleboutby Mde. Legardeur, of the 20th Dec, 1704. . . , _ , The 12th case commencing with an obligation of Millot to Decoigne, of the oth. Janurry 1705 ; closing with the marriage contract of Sr. Laperriere and Delle Malhiot, of the 15th Dec, 1705. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 17S7 151 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 The 13th Case commencing with an Act of apprenticeship of Gauthier to Auger, of the 21st January, 1706 ; closing with a Sale to Gaudry by Gabriel Beaudoin, of the 27th December, 1707. The 14th Case commencing by the inventory of Betournee, of the 4th January, 170S : closing with a contract of hire of Mongrain to the Dames Hospitalieres of the 22nd December, 1709. The loth Case commencing with a deed of bargain from the Keng to Pre. Plaisant, of the 2nd January, 1710 ; closing with the marriage (contract) of Veron and Magdne. Blery, of the 26th December, 1711. The 16th Case commencing with a sale to Noel Lebeau by Paul Derocher, of the 3d January, 1712 : closing with a contract of hire of Louis Turpin to Desjardin, of the 13th April, 1714.' The 17th Case commencing with an Obligation to the Sr. Trottier by Quenneville, of the 9 th April, 1714 ; closing with the Marriage Contract of Jn. Chartier and Marie Courtemanche, of the 7th October, 1718. The 18th (and last) Case commencing with a deed of Lease by Magdne Arrive to Frs. Rencontre, of the 20th January, 1719 ; closing with the inventory of Gabriel Gibeault, of the 30th September, 1725. The Notarial Acts of Me. Adhe mar, junior. In 12 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with the inventory of Chs. Brazeau, of the 3d January, 1726 ; closing with a deed of Obligation to Mde Pascaud by M. de Longueuil, of the 13th Sept. 1728. The 2d Case commencing with a Sale to Bro. Pomminville by Rene Buet, of the 2d Janv., 1729 : closing with a deed of Obligation to the Widow Nivard St. Dizier by Brouillet, of the 29th Deer., 1730. The 3d Case commencing with a concession of lease to Jeannot Lachapelle, of the Sd January, 1731 ; closing with a marriage contract between Nic's Volant and J'ne Pothier, of the 31st Deer, said year. The 4th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Lebeau and Marie Tomelet, of the 4th Jan'y, 1732 : closing with an act of partnership between Charles Marie Quennele and Picard, of the 30th Dec, 1733. The 5th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Beauvais and Marguerite Lemieux, of the 4th Jan'y., 1734 ; closing with a Sale to Louis Roi by Jacques Hervieux, of the 18th June. 1735. The 6th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Ls. Morel and Catherine C'henier, of the 6th June, 1736 ; closing with a Sale to Bourgeau by Menard, of the 29th Deer., 1738. The 7th Case commencing with a bargain between Louis Beaumont and Chabot, of the 3d Jan'y., 1739 ; closing with the marriage (contract) of Beron and Marie Prud- homme, of the 20th Dec, 1740. The 8th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Dubeau and Cath'ne Dubord, of the 1st January, 1741 : closing with an Obligation to Mange by Couillard, of the 18th Dec 1742. The 9th Case commencing with an Obligation of the Sr. Linctot to M. Lestage, of the 3d Janr'y., 1743 ; closing with the marriage (contract) of Robreau and Louise Auger, of the 31st Uec, 1744. The 10th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Archambault and Marie Brouillet, of the 8th Jan'y, 1745 ; closing with the sub-lease of part of a pew to M. Beletre, of the 30th Dec, 1748. The 11th Case commencing with the apprenticeship of Lecompte vs-ith Cirier, of the 2d January, 1749 ; closing with the Obligation of Derosier to Peloquin, of the 29th Dec, 1751. The 12th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Jos. Reager and Marie Lamoureux, filed the 2d January, 1752; closing with the marriage (contract) of Jos. Laurin and Cath'ne Valliere, of the 24th Nov., 1754. 18 — 101 152 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Xotarial Acts of Me. Raimbault, Senior. In <> Cases. The 1st Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Jacques Goguet and Jeanne Tousset, of the 17th Nov., 1(397 ; closing with an Obligation of Ls. Roi to ^I. Decoigue, of the 26th Dec, 1702. The 2nd Case commencing with a Sale to Jo3. Bricault by Pre. Renaud, of the 3d- Jan., 1703 ; closing with a Concession to Jn. Moreau, by the Seigniors of Montreal, of the 20th Dec, 1708. The 3rd Case commencing with a Conces-ion to Jn Gervaise by M. de LongueuiJ, of the 7th February, 1709 ; closing with a Sale to P. Hotesse by the Seigniors of Mon- treal, of the 16th Dec, 1713. The 4 th Case commencing with a deed of release to Jobidou by Lavimodiere, of the 14th Jan'y., 1714; closing with a Concession by M. Bellemont to Dubois, of the 30th Sept., 1718. The 5th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Diguer and Suzanne Laurin, of the 2nd January, 1720 ; closing with a Concession to Vadenet by M. Belle- mont, of the 30th Dec, 1723. The 6th Case commencing with a deed of Concession of a Lease to Lestage, of the 5th January, 1724 ; closing with an ide7n (ditto) to Dlle Marie Gatineault Vjy the church- wardens (marguillers). of the 24th Dec, 1726. Notarial Acts of Me. Raimhaidt, Jimior. In J^ Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a (deed of) Sale to Larose, of the 30th Jan'y., 1727; closing with an idei)i (ditto) to Paree by his brother, of the 29th Dec, 1729. The 2nd Case commencing with a marriage (contract) of M. Lorim^er and Dlle Lepaillieur, of the 5th Jan'y, 1730 ; closing witli an Obligation to M. Tremour by Drouat, of the 11th January, 1732. The 3rd Case commencing with an Obligation to the Sieur Hamelin by Edeline, of the 12th June, 1732 ; closing with a Sale, of the 12th September, 1736, by M. de Celoron to Monsieur de Contrecceur. The 4th Case commencing withaSale to Decoste by Vinet, of the 27th Sept., 1730 ; closing with a Declaration of the widow Daigneaux, of the 2nd Sept., 1737. Notarial Acts of Me. LePaillieur, Senior. In 7 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a bargain of Beaugrand with M. Lestag*^, of the 7th Jan'y, 1703 : closing with the marriage (contract) of Laroche with Mte. Pa3'et, of th 25th Dec, 1708. The 2nd Case commencing with an arbitration decision between Picard and Pom- minville, of the 5th Jan'y, 1709 ; closing with the inventory of M. Lachauvignery, of the 16th June, 1713.. > The 3rd Case commencing with a Lease to Lachapelle by Saintonge, of the 26th June, 1713 ; closing with the marriage (contract) of Langevin with Marie Anne Roi, of the 0th Oct., 1715. The 4th Case commencing with an Obligation to Guillet by Dufort, of the 31st Oct., 1715 ; closing with a Sale to Dielle by Texier, of the 8th May, 1718. The 5th Case commencing with a Lease to Ign Jean by M. Moniere, of the 9th May, 1718 ; closing with a (deed of) partnership between Godefioy and Hamelin, of the 30th April, 1721. The 6th Case commencing with an Obligation to Chs. L^febvre by his brothers, of the 1st May, 1721 ; closing with a Donation to St. Aubin by Jourdain, of the 2nd April, 1725. The 7th and last Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Denis with Clem'ce Picaixl, of the 5th May, 1725 ; closing with a Sale to Garnier by Sxuve, of the 12th March, 1732. CAXADIAX ARCHIVES IX 17Sr 153 SESSIONAL. PAPER No. 18 Notarial Acts of Me. LePaiUieihr, Junior. In 7 Cases: The Ist Case commencing with a contract of hire of Roy to M. Desaunier, of the 23rd May, 1733 ; closing with a Concession to Beaudry by M. Lafresniere, of the 24th December, 1733. The 2nd Case commencing with a Release of Metot to Desnoyers, of the 3rd Jan'y, 1734 ; closing with a contract of hire, of the 1.5th Sept., 1734, of Delorier to Baril. The 3rd Case commencing by a (deed of) mutual gift of Charetier and his wife, of the 4th January, 173-5 ; closing with a bargain between Guillory and Baron, of the 23d December, 1735. The 4th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Jacques Legros and Gene've Le Roux, of the 9th January, 1736 ; closing with a (deed of) Transfer to Dau- teuil by the widow Lamie, of the 29th December, 1736. The 5th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Th. Bourdeaux and Delle DeSelle, of the 2i Jan'y, 1737 ; closing with the marriage (contract) of Ls. Archambault and Catherine Picard, of the 31st December, 1737. The 6th Case commencing with a Sale by Chaperon to Leonard; closing with the (contract of) hire of an illigitimate child to Cardinal, of the 30th December, 1738 — dated 3d Jan'y, 1738. The 7th Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Chs. Yalade and Gene- vieve Pilon, of the 4th Jan'y, 1739 ; closing with the marriage (contract) of Boudeau and Magd ne Boyer, of the 26th September in the same year. Notarial Acts oj Me. David. In 2 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a Lease to Coquillard by M. St Michel, of the 14th May, 1719 : closing with a contract of hire of Charlie to M. Dechaillon, of the loth May, 1722.' The 2nd and last Case commencing with a contract of hire of Beaujeux to Rose, of the 16th Mav, 1722; closing with a Sale to Jacques Diel by Deri von, of the 9th Sept., 1726. Notarial Acts of Me. Latour. In One Case. Commencing with a (deed of) cession or of abandonment of claim of the Seigniors (of Montreal) in favor of M. Boucherville, of the 19th March, 1741 ; closing with an Obligation to Douaire by M. Perigny, of the 12th June, in the same year. Notarial Acts of Me. CJtevremont. In One Case. Commencing with a contract of hire of Mathu. Boudet and his wife to M. Deberey, of the 15th Nov. 1732 ; closing with the Will of M. Frs. Bouat, of the 9th June, 1739, Notarial Acts of M. St. Romain. In One Case. Commencing with a bundle of several of his minutes, from the 9th Dec, 1731 to the closing of them, with an Act of Procuration — power of Attorney — of the Beaudry's to their father, of the 24th Feby., 1732. Notarial Acts of M. Chaumont. In One Case. Commencing with a Sale to the Widow Tabeault by Beauveais, of the 6th Nov., 1728 ; closing with a (deed of) gift of the Widow Blot to Labrosse, of the 4th June, 1752. Notarial Acts of M. Dufresne. In One Case. Commencing with a Concession to Boule by M. Le Page, of the 18th Sept. 1733 ; closing with a (deed of) abandonment of the widow De Carry to her children, of the 154 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 16th April, 1747 ; in the same case is a record-book of his minutes of surveys, from the 19tli Sept., 1730, to the 26th August, 1740. Notarial Acts of M. Caron. In 2 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a deed of Cession of Caille by Labreche, of the 2nd Jan'y, 1721 ; closing with a Concession to Albert Ouimet by Mre. LePage, of the 2nd January, 1731. The 2nd Case commencing with a Sale to Pre. Seguin and his wife by Gipoulou, of the 13th April, 1731 ; closing with a Sale to Labelle by Lajeunesse, of the 7th April, 1732. Notarial xicts oj Me. Barret. In 2 Gases. The 1st Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Pre. Voisin and Jeanne Perrat, of the 23rd December, 1709; closing with a (deed of) Exchange of lands between Frs. Faye and Marie junior (fils), the 11th April, 1733. The 2nd Case commencing with a Concession to Frs. Fillion of a farm at La Tortue, of the 24th April, 1733; closing with the marriage (contract) of Ls. Laplante Derige Esq., to Delle Lacroix, of the 21st December, 1744. Notarial Acts of Me. Daure. In 13 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a (deed of ) abandonment by Boisson to his children of the 29th March, 1738 ; closing with an Obligation of Brouillet to Beaudrie, of the 3l8t December, 1740. The 2nd Case commencing with a bargain between Petit and Blot, of the 2nd Jan'y 1741 ; closing with an Obligation of LaSelle to Delorme of the 28th December, 1742. The 3rd Case commencing with a marriage contract of Martin and Gauthier, of the 1st Jan'y, 1743; and closing with an Obligation of Beique to M. Lestage of the 26th Dec, 1744. The 4th Case commencing with a marriage contract of Vredon and Marg'te Groux, of the 3rd Jan'y, 1745 ; and closing with an idem (ditto) of Pre. Aubert and Cath'ne Giasson, of the 19th Nov., 1746. The 5th Case commencing with the inventory of the widow Campault of the 29th Nov., 1746; closing with the marriage (contract) of Piquet and Aug. Poitra of the 21st April, 1748. The 6th Case commencing with a Concession to M. Feltz by the widow Deruisseau, 22nd April, 1748 ; closing with an Exchange between Berthelot and Ricard, of the 21st May, 1749. The 7th Case commencing with an Agreement (accord) between Neveu and Boisvin of the 22nd March, 1749 ; closing with an Obligation of Godu to "la Compagnie des Indes" of the 13th June, 1751. The 8th Case commencing with a contract of hire of Godin to M. Lacolombiere, of the 14th June, 1751 ; closing with (An Act) Discharge of Dupuy to the heirs Diel, of the 29th Jan'y, 1753. The 9th Case commencing witJh a contract of hire of Beaulieu to Pothier, of the 29th Jan'y, 1753 ; closing with an Obligation of Cardinal to his son, of the 2nd March, 1754. The 10th Case commencing with a Concesssion to Houle by Delle Lanoue of the 3rd March, 1754; closing with the hire of Valle to Courtois, of the 7th September 1755. The 11 th Case commencing with a (deed of) Discharge of Lambert to Crepeau, of the 18th Sept. 1755; closing with the inventorv (of the goods of) Mde. Feltz, of the 9th Oct., 1756. The 12th Case commencing with a Discharge to Leduc by Giasson, of the 10th Oct., 1756 ; closing with a Sale to Penisseau by M. Contrecceur, of the 24th March, 1758. The 13th and last Case commencing with a Sale to Faribault by Delines, of the 2oth March, 1758; closing with a Sale to Roy by Senneville, of the 17th Sept. 1760 CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 17S7 155 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Notarial Acts of Me. Sanguinet. In 2 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a Sale to Dansereau by Lussie the 8th August, 1734 ; closing with a Sale to Martin by Rougeau, of the 27th Dec. 1743. The 2nd Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Duplessis and Marie Deschamps, of the 11th Jan'y, 1744; and closing with a Discharge to Lafond by M. deVarennes, of the 25th September, 1747, Notarial Acts of Me. Senet. In 4 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a marriage (contract) of Thouin and Marguerite Beaudoin, of the 19th Jan'y, 1704; closing with an idetn (ditto) of Charbonneau and Genev. Huboux, of the 7th Sept., 1714. The 2nd Case commencing with a Sale to Charbonneau by Lapointe, of the 16th Sept., 1714, closing with a Sale to Ls. Calonneau by Gadois, of the 25th July, 1722. The 3rd Case commencing with a Sale to Ploufe by Truchon, of the 25th July, 1722 ; closing with a Discharge to Dumay by Robert, of the 17th August, 1727. The 4th Case commencing with a marriage (contract) of Dejardin and Anne Brien, of the 7th Sept., 1727 ; closing the 13th July, 1730, with a deed of Agreement and Discharge by Vigneux to Pilon. Notarial Acts of Me. Compare. la 4 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with a marriage (contract) of Chapeux and Agathe Thouin, of the 15th Jan., 1736 ; closing with a contract of hire of Adam to Bomer, of the 3rd Dec, 1741. The 2nd Case commencing with a Discharge to Beaudry by Loisel, of the 9th Jan., 1742 : closing with the marriage (contract) of Duclos and Reine Beauchemin, of th^ 26th Dec, 1747. The 3rd Case commencing with a Sale to Veine by Adam, the 13th Jan., 1748 : closing with an Act of Exchange between Brien and his son, of the 9th November, 1751. The 4th and last Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Riel and Mte. Quintin, of the 2nd January, 1752; and closing with a Sale by Comet to Messie, of the 1 7th Sept., 1755. Notarial Acts of Me Porlier. In 4 Cases. The 1st Case commencing with the marriage (contract) of Charon and Marie Jolie, of the 4th February, 1733; and closing with a Sale to M. Beaucour by Payet, of the 12th Sept., 1737. The 2nd Case commencing with papei-s of the law-suit of Mde. de Ramesay with M. Bleury, of the 18th February, 1737; closing with an Obligation by M. Clignancourt to "la Compagnie des Indes, ' of the lOth June, 1740. The 3rd Case commencing with a Sale to Malet by Lecuier, the 15th January, 1741 ; closing with an Obligation, of the I'lth. August, 1742, of Sr. Arrive to M. Lestage. The 4th and last Case commencing with a Sale to Jn. Vincent by Bernet, of the 2nd May, 1742 ; and closing with an Obligation, of the 4th July, 1744. Notarial Acts of Bouron and Deguire. In only one Case. That of Mr. Bouron commencing with a marria:;e contract of Chartrand and Marie Anne Demers, of the 11th January, 1750 ; closing with a Discharge by M. Gaudet, of the 16th Sept., 1760. And that of M. Deguire commencing with the (deed of) Renunciation of the widow Duval, in 1758: closing with a Sale to Jn. Ploufe by Michel Ploufe, the 28th Dec, 1761. " All the foregoing Notarial Acts are in good enough condition ; the greater por- tion numbered and according to dates, taken from their Registers and Repertories. 156 CJ XA DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Kotarial Acts of Me. Fothier'. Commencing with the Inventory of Hurtubise, of the 4th Dec, 1687 ; closing with a Concession for Leduc, of the 31st Dec, 1700. This collection of Notarial Acts has neither Register nor Repertory (Index), and is in a case, containing several Acts of Concession and others from the 1st January, 1669, made by the Seigniorial proprietors of LaPrairie, Contrecfeur, 8te. Therese, rdinance And the same Committee are charged to superintend the selection from the reports and proceedings above directed to be published. course co be Read a Report from the Committee charged with the course to be pur- pursued con- gyQ(j respecting the French Archives in the following words : ceming the f o s> Autient French Ar- (Take it in), chives. Ordered by His Lordship, with the advice of the Council, that the said Committee be authorized, under the hand of their chairman, to demand the removal of any of the Antient French Archives now in the District of Quebec, to which the Act relates, passed in the thirtieth year of His Majesty's reign, entitled " an Act or Ordinance for the better preservation and due distribution of the Ancient French Records '" from anv deposit in which they now are, to the Secretary's Office, that they may be the more con- veniently inspected by the said committee, and that they remain there under the care •of the Secretary of the Province, until further report and order shall be made and taken respecting the same, and that the said Committee have authority in the Interim to adjust the mode of such removal and what may be necessary to discharge the present keepers of the said Archives so to be removed, and to charge the Secretary with the safe custodv of the same and for permitting such access to them by the present keepers thereof as may be consistent with their duty and rights of office, until such conclusive orders respecting the permanent disposition of the said Archives shall be made as by the Act or Ordinance aforementioned is authorized and directed. Of which the said Secretary, the Clerks of the Common Pleas of the District of Quebec and all persons possessed of any of the said Archives, are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. To. His Excellency the Right Honorable Guy, Lord Dorchester, Captain General and Governor in Chief of the Province of Quebec, kc, etc. Repokt of the Committee to whom it is referred, to take course for executing the ordinance respecting the Ancient French Archives ; the members assembled, being the Chief Justice, Mr. Delery, Mr. Pownall, Mr. Grant, Mr. Baby and Mr. DeLanaudiere. May it please Your Lokdship, ^In obedience to your Lordship's Order in Council of the fourth instant, the Committe met at the Council Chamber, this Day, for the purpose of preparing such Draft and compilation for the Press, as b\' thit order is commanded. But the Committee discovering that some of the Records and Archives are not in the Secretary's office, but deposited in the Jesuit's College and in the Custod}' of the Clerks of the Common Pleas ; a d the work requiring that all the Archives of this District be brought together for an accurate inspection ; and that this could not be performed, without further authority than is committed by the said order of reference, the Committee humbly report to Your Lordship, that it will be expedient to remove the said Records now in the Jesuit's College and the office of the Clerks of the Common Pleas, to the Secretary's office ; and that it may be expedient under the late Act or 164 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 ordinance respecting those Records, that the ^Committee be armed by such farther authority, as your Lordship with the advice of the Council may be pleased to direct all which is nevertheless most humbly submitted to your Lordship's great wisdom. Signed by Order of the Committee, Quebec, Bishop's Palace, 25 Janv. 1791. WM. SMITH, Chairman. Extract from the Minutes of the Council. 28th January 179L Read a Report from the Committee charged with the course to be pursued respecting the French Archives. Ordered by His Lordship with the advice of the Council, that the said Committee be authorized, under the hand of their chairman to demand the removal of any of the Ancient French Archives now in the District of Quebec, to which the Act relates, passed in the thirtieth year of His Majesty's reign, intitled " An act or Ordinance for the bet'er preservation and due distribution of the Ancient French Records" from any deposit in which they cow are, to the Secretary's office, that they may be the more conveniently inspected by the said Committee, and that they remain there : under the care of the Secretary of the Province, until further report and order shall be made and taken, respecting the same, and that the said Committee have authority, in the interim, to adjust the mode of such removal and what may be necessary to discharge the present keepers of the said Archives so to be removed, and to charge the secretary' with the safe custody of the same, and for permitting such access to them by the present keepers thereof, as may be consistent with their duty and rights of office until such conclusive orders respecting the permanent disposition of the said Archives, shall be made, as by the Act or ordinance aforementioned is authorized and directed ; of which the said secretary, the Clerks of the Common Pleas of the District of Quebec and all persons possessed of any of the said Archives are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. .J. WILLIAMS. List of the Archives concerning the ancient jurisdiction (judicial district) of Three Rivers, deposited with Charles Thomas, Esquire, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the New District of Three Rivers, in presence of the Honourables Adam, Mabane, Thomas Dunn and Chaussegros DeLery, in olpedience to the Order of His Excellency the Governor in Council of the 4th January, 1791. Three Registers or copy books, Nos. 1, 2, 3 apparently registers of family councils, and a bundle of documents of a like character. Nineteen Registers, or copy books, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, p, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 1-5, 1(3, 17, 18, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, containing insinuations from 1G75 to 1758, not consecutive as to years. Five Registers, or copy books, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5., containing the Criminal Case^ from 1667 to 1759, not consecutive as to years. Forty -seven Registers, or copy-books, of the Royal Jurisdiction of Three Rivers in Civil cases, from 1658 to 1743; not consecutive as to years. The said copy-books, numbered from 1 to 47 : Ncs. 24 and 25 containing judicial sale-., from 1701 to 1^715 ; No. 35 contains oppositions. Affirmations and Protestations, from the 1st March, 1744 to the 23d November, 1756; and No. 36 contains judicial sales, from 1747 to 1750. Quebec, 7th INIarch, 1791. P. L. PANET. I received from P. L. Panet, Esquire, the Registers and copy-books above men- tioned, for which quittance at QueVjec this 7th of Maj-ch, 1791. CHAS. THOMAS, C.C.P. for the District of Three-Rivers. CANADIAN ARCHIVES I^ 1787 165 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Extracts from the Minutes of Council relating to the Records of Canada while under the Government of France. (Take in.) Order of 27 Dec. 1787. Additional Order of 19th June 1788, Entry of 12 April 1790. Entry of 4 Jan'y 1791. Entry of 28 Jan'y 1791. Report of the Committee for the District of Quebec. Report of the Committee for Montreal. Entry ordering restoration of a part of the Records found at Quebec to the New District of Three Rivers. Mr. Smiths compl'ts to Mr. Williams — The above appears to him to be all tharfe is necessary to be printed, and in that order relating to the French Records. There may be economy in the Publication, by chusing a Small Type, and except 40 or 50 Copies, the residue may be struck oflf upon slight Paper. At some future day the legislature will provide for a more minute and copious Repertory of those important memorials, that very deeply touch the Interests of the Government and the People. The work now ordered, may go on immediately. Before the Printer gets thro' the Reports, there may be something ready to be added. Mr. Williams will form his own judgement on the mode of executing the order for those Publications, and speak his mind to the rest of the Members of the Committee charged with the superintendancy of the selection, and if any diflSculty arises make His Lordship acquainted with it. Mr. Cugnet should begin the translations immediately. (Original on the 5 Feb. 1791.) Detroit 2 2d Oct. 1791. Sir, — I rec'd yours of the 26th Augt last the 14th inst wherein you mentioned pursuant to an order of His Excellencie Lord Dorchester in Council of the 23d of last July, You have transmitted me 40 copies of the Book entitled Ancient French Archives. I have to acquaint you, that I have only received nine of that number, which I will take care to dispose of agreable to His Lordship's Order in Council. I am Sir, Your most obedt and Humble Servant, GREGOR McGregor, Sherrif. J. Williams, Esq. Mr. Smith's Compl'ts to Mr. Williams. Thinks the first Order in Council respecting the French Archives was in Dec. 1787. There have been a variety of others since. Not willing to give Mr. Williams the trouble of copying all the Entries concerning those Records, and under the apprehension that they need not be printed at Length down to the 4th and 28th ult : he believes it will suffice, only to have a note of the dates of all the Entries and references mentioning the substances of each succintly that a selection may be made, of such as it may be expedient to publish at large. Mr. S. with the Committee will set about the List of the Records, as he has the above and the two or three Reports listing the Archives here and at Montreal 14th Feby '91. 18-11 166 CAXA IJIAX A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 To the Right Honourable Guy Lord Dorchester, Governor General and Conaniander- in-Chief of the British Provinces in North America, the Islands and Lands adjacant Vice-Admiral of the same, servations on the Posts on the Frontier of Lake Champlain with two Charts accompanying them. Circular. Inclosing a Proclamation forbidding all His Majesty's Subjects 1792. whatever taking Commission at Sea from any Foreign Prince or State. May 26th. ^j^j, 'WiHiams confirmed as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Mr. June 7th. Caldwell to Vje a Member of the Legislative Council, and Mr. McGill of the Executive Council. Covering Pieturns and other papers respecting the Loyalists embarked on June'oOth. Board the Ann and Myrtle Transports. Inclosing Bills of Lading of the articles to be distributed to the Loyal- .Tnly 2nd. ists. (Signed by Mr. King.) Inclosing Warrant of Pardon to Thompson, Gale and Hammel, con- July 10th. victed of Murders. Inclosing Report of His Majesty's Law Officers respecting the Capacity July 12th. of certain Persons to vote or be voterl for as Members of the House of Assembly. Also an Additional Instruction, dated 12th July 1792. A.uffust 18th Respecting Mr. Tooseys leave of Absence. (Signed by Mr. King.) September 6th Inclosing Pardon for Thomas Knight. October 3rd Private. Asking opinion relative to the Characters and Professional Knowledge of the present judges. ^ , „ , Inclosing plan for altering and amending the Judicature of the Province ot Lower Canada. O t h' S d Acknowledging receipt of Letters, itc. Respecting General Christie s application for Lands. And the Boundary Line between Lower Canada and ^.ew Brunswick. ^ Respecting the admission of Aliens. Boundary between Quebec and X ovem er j^ew Brunswick. Reservations to the Crown and Clergy. Care to be taken to prevent ill humour and discontent on the part of the December Subjects of the American States at this time when propositions are to be brought forward for adjusting the boundary Line. December Introducing Mons'r La Corne and three Ecclesiastics from France. 10th. Circular. The proceedings of Persons exercisinor the Supreme Power in xjecemoer France have been such as to render it expedient to arm to a certain extent, Should Hostilities commence early intelligence thereof will be communi- cated. In the meantime to be upon guard, but not to have recourse to extraordinary means of expence Inclosing King's Speech and Addresses of both Houses thereupon. 19t?f™ ^"^ Relative to incurring Expences carrying on Works and drawing Bills for 1793. payment thereof. January 8th. Ko 1. Respecting Clerk to the Executive Council, Colonel Campbell, T^ebruary 3rd. ^^^ Finlay. French Refugees and Mr. Ogden's Memorial relative to lands. Circular. French declaration of War to be circulated immediately, &c. i-ebruary 9th. Circular. Inclosing His Majesty's message. Marcr-th'^^^ Inclosing Copy of Letter from George Beckwith to Lt Col'l Beckwith. Announcing certain advantages gained over the French Army. April 2nd. >^° 2. Inclosing Copy of a letter from the Postmaster General relative April ^.ith. ^Q "i^jj, pii-iiay's case. (This letter and enclosure withdrawn.) ^lons'r Candide Michel Saulnier, a French ecclesiastic, to be permitted ^" ■ to reside in the Province and to perform his functions therein. Stating that the Protection of the W. India Islands had made it neces- May let. sary to withdraw three Regiments from New-Brunswick and Nova Scotia, that a Provincial Corps of 600 men was to be raised in each Province sub- ject to the control of the Commander in Chief. Inclosing an Act to prevent traiterous correspondence. ' *^ ■'' ^ Inclosing Gazettes of 27th May and 2nd June. CAXADIAX ARCHIVES IN 17S7 169 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 June 5th June 20th Inclosing printed Copies of two Acts passed in the present sessions No. 40 and 50. 1792. June 15. 1793. January 7th February 6th May 31st 1792. May 16th 1793. -\[ay 8th May 8th May 8th 1793. Febi-uary 12th Rec"d 4th July 1793. Aui 1791. :. 31 Letters from the Treasury addressed to Lieutenant Governor Clarke. To give Lieut. Governor Simcoea Credit on the Military Chest for a Sum not exceeding £-"3000, nor less than £2000 at one period. Circular. Respecting the State of the Province — its Internal strength and Resources Offensive and Defensive. Respecting the Drawing Bills for Works, kc. Relative to the Sum of £18-50. 2. 8| balance due the public by the late Sir Thos. Mills, receiver General. Letters from the C orartiissioners of the Customs. Inclosing Commission ic, for John Mactier. Mr. John Gerbrand Reek appointed Surveyerof the Customs at Montreal. Mr. ^Yilliam Hall appointed Waiter and Searcher at Montreal. Mr. Charles Stewart appointed Waiter and Searcher at Quebec. Letters from the Commissioners of the Navy. Respecting Sailors shipwrecked or Discharged and inclosing a Form of a Rill of Accounts. Admiralty Office. Warrant and Instructions for issuing Letters of Marque and Reprisals. Letter and Enclosure from the Society for the relief of Widows and children of Soldiers and Sailors who may die or be killed during the present War dated 30th April 1793. Letters from the Treasury addressed to Lieutenant Governor Clarke. Inclosing a Memorial of John Valentine Preventive Officer at Oswego for Lord Dorchester's opinion. Relative to the addition of £50 currency to the Deputy Pay Master General's Department. Respecting half pay to Lt. Col'l McKee Messrs. Gorby and Chene. An annual allowance or pension cannot be granted to Miss. Mabane. The Contract with Turnbull, Macaulay and Gregory to expire on the 17th March '93. Mr. Alex. Davison directed to supply provisions on Commission, N.B. This letter signed by Wm. Milford in the absence of the secretary. Report of the arrangement of the Archives deposited in the vaults of the Bishop's Residence at Quebec and of their contents, made by Jos. F. Perrault, custodian thereof, to His Excellency Rob. S. Milnes, Esquire, Lieut-Governor, and to his Council at Quebec, the 16th December, 1799. To His Excellency Rob. S. Milnes, Esquire, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Canada, kc, kc, kc. May it please Your Excellency, Humbly praying, Jos. Fr. Perrault, one of the Clerks of the Court of King's Bench for the District of Quebec, has the honour to submit, that, in obedience to the Order in Council of His Excellency Lord Dorchester, of the 2nd April, 1796, he had, in his time, transferred to the vaults of the Bishop's Residence in the City of Quebec the French Archives that were deposited in the vault of the Jesuit College, which consist of thirty- 1792 Jan'y 18 Jan'y 30 Jan'y 30 Nov. 10 170 OA NA DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 seven files (or collections of minutes), of different notaries, from the conquest down to that time, in several registers of baptisms, marriages and burials, of insinuations, of pro- ceedings before the Courts of Justice, as well as of a large quantity of bundles and scattered documents, exhibits, acts of tutorship, of curatorship, and others of a like nature. That he had waited a whole year to see if the Attorney-General would find some person who would undertake the arranging of the Archives in accordance with the said Order ; but perceiving those precious deposits visibly deteriorating, and no person appearing sufficiently courageous to undertake such a heavy task, your suppliant, despite his other occupations, devoted his time thereto. He will not give you any elaborate details of the putrid state in which he found some of those documents, of the rank odor that they exhaled, of the damp air that he breathed in those vaults, at the risk of his health ; of the researches that he had to make in order to have a general knowledge of what those vaults contained ; of the plans that he formed for the putting in order of the whole mass ; of the difficulties that at every instant he had to encounter ; of the discoveries of files of Acts belonging to unknown notaries that he made ; of the nights, the trouble and the care that he gave during three years ; of the persons he had employed ; in fine, of the money that he spent whether for assistance, or for paper, thread and binding material of several registers and repertories. The desire to gain for himself the recognition of the Government and of his fellow- citizens, more than any reward that he expected therefor, caused him to overcome all the repugnance and all the difficulties that necessarily accompany such an undertaking. Having, at last, put the finishing touch on that work, your suppliant hastens to humbly submit to Your Excellency and to Your Council the result of his labors, in the tables and reports hereunto annexed ; and he has no doubt that, if it be deemed well to have the said Archives visited and examined, a favorable report, as to the manner in which your suppliant proceeded, of the scrupulous exactness with which he classified and arranged everything, as well as of the order and neatness of all things confided to his custody in the said vaults and comprising the Archives, will be made. With this confidence he dares hope that he will be intrusted with the carrying out of any future orders that may be given, either for the making of a list of the decrees, decisions and ordinances of the King, of the Superior Council and of the Intendants, as would seem to be desired by a Committee of the Council, according to its report of the 11th March, 1790, or for any other public duty ; and your Suppliant will ever pray, &c. Quebec, the 11th December, 1799. J. F PERRAULT. CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 171 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ALPHABETICAL TABLE, OR LIST. Of the Notarie-s, Laud-Surveyors, and others, whose files of Minutes (Etudes) are deposited in the Archives of the City of Quebec, down to the year 1799. Names. Andouart Aineau, Severin. Aubert, Claude. . Alliez, Andre.. . . Boucheron. . . . Bennent Bequet, Roniain . Barbel Beaapre Boisseaii Barolet Boucault Chaniballon . . Choret Crespin. Sr. . . . Courville. . Colin, Jacques. Crespin, Anf^. Cazes, Louis . . . Durant, Jean Duquet Duprac, J" Bap' . Dubreuil Denoyer Duorac, Noel Dulaurent Dionne, Joseph . . . JJupont Duhariiay Deschenaux, P. Ls F Fillion, Michel. Fortier Guillot, Jean Godet, Rolan Goudreau Gloria Genaple, Belfonu. Grandiuenil Gachet, Rene Geneste ... Guillard de Fleury. ■Jouget Guillemin Gabouri Hiche Huot, Pierre. . Huot, Nicolas. Hainelin Residences, Quebec Three-Rivers. Quebec St. Thomas. . . Quebec . Ambulant . Quebec. . Ste. Croix Chateau Richer. . •Quebec Kamouraska Chateau Richer. . Ste- Anne du Sud. Quebec. Beauport Quebec^ St. Augustin ... Beauport Quebec Ste- Anne du Sud. L'Islet Quebec sland of Orleans. Quebec . St. Valier Charlebourg . . P'«-aux-Trembles Quebec. . . St. Valier. Quebec Chateau Richer. Ange-Gardien Ambulant J Jacob, Sr Chateau Richer. Janneau Riviere Quelle . . I Jacob, Jr IChateau Richer. RejDer- tories. No. 11 19 1<'. 16 16 16 10 6 is' 3&4 8& 9 14 1 19 19 19 20 16 15 19 13 6 19 2 18 1 16 18 16 16 16 16 1.5 16 17 12 16 16 16 2 11 5 1 From the year 18 5 1636 1652 16.50 1749 1646 1647 1665 1703 1716 1730 1731 1736 1692 1730 17.50 17.56 1782 1782 1780 1653 1659 1693 1708 1714 1723 1734 1743 1747 1756 1781 1663 1731 1637 1652 1662 1663 1682 1707 1711 1738 1754 1762 l'^67 1770 1725 1730 1739 1750 1680 1710 1727 To the year 1663 1674 1692 1760 1647 1649 1682 1740 17.52 1744 1760 1756 1716 1754 1782 1758 1792 1798 1798 1654 1687 1723 1734 1751 1748 17.59 1779 1774 17.59 1794 1688 1775 1638 1653 1663 1664 1709 1710 1743 1783 1761 1772 1767 1772 1736 1749 1771 1778 1726 1743 1748 172 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 3-4 EDOUARD VII, A. 1904 Alphabetical Table, or Llst of the Notaries, Land-Surveyors, iSic. — Concluded. m R Names. Imbeit . •Toilette . Keverzo, Glide. Lesjjenasse Lecoutre Larue, Guill'"''. . . Lecoirite Lariviere Laf erte, Lepailleur. . . Lacetiere . Laneuville Dehorne. Louet, Sr Latour Lavoie, JVlichel Lrmet, Jr Lanouillier Leveque, N" Ch*' L''. . Lamorille, Lemaitre Labrouche Leijrun, J. B*<' Mouchi Maugue Motru Michon, Abel. Marois Moreau Nei'on, Jean. Piraube, Martial. Peuvret, J. B'''. . . Pinguet, J''* Panet, J " Claude . Parant Pinguet, N"" ... . Plante Pinguet, J" N"«.. Panet, P"''^ Louis . . Perrault, J'" Roy Rageot, Giles Roger, Guil'""^ .... Rageot, Ch^ Rivet Rageot, Fr* Rousselot Richard Robin Rousseau, Fr* Dom Sanguinet, Simon. Saillant St. Aubin Saindon Tronquet Tache.... Vachon, Paul Verreau Residences. (Quebec St. Thomas. Ste- Anne du Sud . Quebec Cham plain . . Quebec. . . . Ambutant.. Quebec St. Antoine. Quebec. . . . Bale St-Paul Quebec St. Thomas. Quebec LTslet. ... Quebec Pointe Levy. St. Thomas. . St. Augu.stin . Quebec. Baie St-Paul Quebec. Rouer Quebec Beauport Quebec Pointe-au.\-Trembles . Quebec Dechambault. Ste- Anne Laparade Quebec St-Pierre Riviere du Sud . Ste- Anne du Sud . Pointe-aux -Trembles Quebec & South Shore. . . Quebec. Ste- Anne du Sud. Kamouraska Quebec. Beauport Cote de Baupre. Rejter- tories. No. 19 12 1« 16 m 16 18 14 13 16 18 13 19 1 IG 16 16 10 17 14 1 16 16 6 5 19 6 14 17 12 17 16 7 16 10 11 17 1 17 9 12 12 18 16 16 From the year 1740 1788 1748 1637 1647 1667 1668 1691 1701 1702 1704 1718 1736 1737 1739 1749 1752 1761 1762 1766 1665 1674 1681 1709 1750 1752 1768 1639 1653 1726 1745 1748 1749 1772 1779 1783 1783 1654 1663 1666 1694 1695 1710 1711 1737 1751 1767 1768 1748 1750 1767 1768 1643 1768 1646 1710 To the year 1749 1791 17D5 1637 1648 1676 1668 1725 1702 1728 1730 1737 1741 1772 1767 1760 1795 1766 1775 1769 1666 1679 1700 1749 1756 1765 1798 1643 1659 1748 1775 1776 1751 1782 1792 1785 1794 1657 1720 1691 1702 1702 1719 1753 1756 1769 1782 1785 1771 1776 1788 1780 1646 1768 1693 1718 Total. 10 4 1 2 10 1 35 2 27 27 20 6 36 29 12 44 6 14 4 2 6 20 41 7 14 31 5 7 23 31 29 3 11 14 3 12 4 58 26 10 43 20 19 16 18 24 27 22 13 4 1 48 9 2010 In all 107 Files of papers of notaries, land-surveyors and others, forming in year, or in bundles 2010. CAXADIAX ARCHIVES IN 1787 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 In the Second Vault the chests of drawers, numbered as follows, contain. 173 No. Chests of drawers containing. Registers. Packages. 1 Council and Military Court from 1760 to 1765 '. Seigneurial Juridictions, Notre-Dame des Of proceedings .... .3 1 Plumitifs 5 Notices of Family coun- cil and exhibits 2 1 Notices oPFamily coun- cils, plumitifs and exh. 2 Plumitifs. . . 1 -Fudicial Sales since the Conquest Auctions and calls for bids, — Before the Conquest 1 1 Since the Conquest 24 Minutes of the arrangement of the (files of) Notarial Acts under the French 1 2 Supreme and Superior Council from 1666 to 1760 . . 68 Sheriff's Office (Prevote) of Quebec from 1666tol7»J0 140 3:&: 4 matters both before the Supreme and Superior Council as well as the (Prevote) Sheriff's Office. . . . 5 Common pleas above £10 for Canadian 7 Productions 28 6 English affairs (cases) 1766 to 179.5. 6 6 7 Above £10 from 1766 to 1795 22 14 8 Notices of family councils before the Con- quest, from 1687 to 1760 54 16 Since the Conquest down to 1798 33 Insinuations and closings of Inventories from 1667 to 1798 77 Deposits of various writings down to 1759 From 1768 to 1798 ... .1 1 Concessions (Grants) of Fiefs and Rotures Minutes (Proces-V erbaux) of the levelling of building lots and streets in the city of Quebec Aovrn to 1758 The Three Rivers Notaries whose files of Acts are at Three Rivers and a few of their minutes here with the repertories. 1 1 Badeau, PoUet, Poulin, Auge, PoUord Normandin, Duclos, Presse, Caron, De La Fosse, Le Sieur, Petit, Delatou- che, and Potier 19 Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Quebec, from 1681 to 1798 96 Of the Hotel-Dieu 1681 to 1798 30 Of the General Hospital 1681 to 1798. . . Of the Protestant Churches 1081 to 1798 - 2 9 Of the Royal Canadian Volunteers n . Of Gerondins, down to 1798 1 33 Of Dechambault n 17 Of Cap Sante ,. 54 Of Les Ecureuils , 15 Of Pointe aux Trembles .i Of St. Augustin ,. 45 41 Of Ste. Fov „ 71 Of L'Ancienne Lorette ^ 34 Of La .Jeune Lorette !■ 10 Of Charle.sbourg n 64 Of Beauport m 81 Of I'Ange Gardien ,i 20 174 CA NA DIA N A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VI!., A. 1905 No. Chests of Drawers Containing. Registers. Packages. 10 Of Chateau Richer 1798. . . 36 Of St. Anne and St. Fereol ,. 33 Of St. .loachim ,, Of St. Pierre, Islanl of Orleans 17!»8 22 14 Of Ste, Famille, Island of Orleans 1798.. . Of St. Fran§ois, Island of Orleans 1798. . Of St. Jean, Island of Orleans 1798 . . . Of St. Laurent, Island of Orleans 1798. . . Of the Little River 1798 Of Baie St. Paul ,. Of Les Eboulements u Of La Malbaie (Murray Bay) 1798 .... Of risle aux Coudres 1798 32 32 32 28 16 50 15 13 15 11 Of St. Jean Lechaillon 1798 Of Lotbiniere 1798 Of Ste. Croix and St. Antoine 1798 Of St. Nicolas 1798 Of Pointe Levy (Levis) 179S Of St. Henry 1798 Of St. Jules and Ste. Marie 1798 Of St. Joseph 1798 Of St. Frangois „ Of Beaumont h Of St. Michel „ 19 33 49 • 16 47 15 14 ](; 17 49 31 OfSt. Valier „ 15 Of Berthier „ 22 Of St. Charles „ 27 12 Of St. Gervais „ Of St. Frs. Riviere du Sud 1798 15 53 Of St. Pierre 1798 Of St. Thomas „ Of Cap St. Ignace 1798 Of rislet 1798 Of St. Jean Port- Joli 1798 Of St. Roch 1798 20 20 30 25 16 . . 45 Of Ste- Anne de la Pocatiere 1798 16 Of Riviere Ouelle 1798 56 19 6 : 14 Of Kamouraska n Of St. Andre „ Of Trois Pistoles „ Ofl'IsleVerte ,, 13 13 Of Rimouski ,, Circuit of the District of Quebec Mr. Guillemin's Papers 7 6 Productions (legal do- cuments^ 5 ' 1 King's Bench, (Civil Side) 14 Superior (Court) Term Inferior (Circuit Court) Term Mr. Tache : One Box of Papers Plumitifs 3 15 3 Repertoires of Acts passed by Notaries . . Total 24 2043 202 OANADIAX ARCHIVES IX 17S7 lib SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A GENERAL TABLE OR LIST. Of tlie Notaries, Land-Surveyors, and others, whose files of minutes (Etudes), are depo?ited in the Archives of the City of Quebec, with their respective residences and the years in which their work was done, given consecutively, down to 1799. Parishes on the North Shore of the River St. Lawrence, where the following had resided. Three Rivers i Ameau, Severin . . . Cham plain iGm»i. de Larue Ste. Anne de la Perade |Roy Dechambault Jos. Perrault... Poiute aux Tremble.* Guillard de Fleury. . . II Gouget II Robin ■1 iPlante... St. Augustin jDenoyer, priest II Marois Charlesbourg Geneste Beauport. Vachon II iDuprac, .Jean Robert. La C6te de Beau pre . LaBaie St. Paul. Duprac, Noel. Parant •Jacob, sr Verrau .Jacob, jr Pierre Huot . .N icolas Huot . . . . Crespin, .sr Crespin, jr., Ant"^ Michel Lavoie. . . Jean Neron ... . From To 1652 1674 1667 1676 1663 1720 1783 1794 1754 1761 1762 1772 1767 1782 1772 1782 1714 1751 1750 1756 1738 1783 1646 1693 1693 1723 1723 1748 1748 1776 1680 1726 1710 1718 1727 1748 1730 1749 1739 1771 1750 1782 1782 1798 1737 1772 1768 1790 Parishes on the South Shore of the River St. Lawrence, where the following had resided. Ste. Croi.v Choret From 1730 1704 1674 1681 1731 1711 1770 1737 1709 1749 1752 1788 1747 1762 1743 1748 1751 1767 1780 1710 1768 1782 1691 1716 1750 To 1754 St. Antoine Pointe Levy (Levis) Island of Orleans — South side Laneuville, Dehorne Maugue Metru Fortier ... Rene Gachet Gabouri 1730 1679 1700 1775 St. Valier 1743 St. Pierre, Riviere du Sud. ... 1772 1756 St. Thomas Abel ^lichon 1749 Andre AUiez 1760 1795 1791 L'Islet, Bonsecours Ste. Anne de la Pocatiere DujKjnt Labrouche Joseph Dionne Glide Keverzo , Richard St-Aubin Louis Caze.s Janneau Saindon • = . .Jacques Colin Lariviere, Land -Surveyor Beaupre " 1774 1775 1779 1755 II 1769 Rivnere Quelle Kamouraska Ambulant 1788 1798 1743 1780 1793 1725 1752 1, Hamelin 1778 176 CA NA DIA N A RCHl VES 3-4 EDOUARD VII, A. 1904 Notaries who Successively residkd in the City of Quebec. From To From To Audouart 1636 1663 Dubreuil 1708 1734 Guillot 1637 1638 Rivet 1710 1719 1637 1639 1643 1637 1643 1646 Francois Rageot Louet, sr Hiche 1711 171S 1725 1753 1737 Tronquet 1736 Baucheron 1646 1647 Jacques Pinguet 1726 1743 Berrnent ... 1647 1648 Boisseau 1730 1744 Lecoutre 1647 1648 Barolet 1731 1760 1650 1652 1692 1653 Dulaurent 1734 1736 1759 Rolan Gaudet BoucauLe 1756 Jean Durant 1653 1654 ' Latour 1736 1741 Jean Bte. Peuvret 1653 1659 Louet, jr 1739 1767 Rouer 1654 1657 Imbert 1740 1749 Duquet Gourdean 1659 1687 Jean Claude Panet 1745 1775 1662 1663 Simon Sanguinet 1748 1771 1663 1663 1664 1668 Lanouillier De.sgranges 1749 1749 1760 1751 Mouchi 1665 1666 Saillant 1750 1776 Romain Bequet 1665 1682 Moreau 17.-^2 1765 Giles Rageot 1666 1691 de Courville 1756 1758 Lecomte 1668 1668 Decharnav 1756 1759 Genaple Belfond 1682 1709 Lemaitre Laniorille 1761 1766 Chamballon 1692 1716 Jean Bte. Lebrun 1766 1769 Roger 1694 1702 1 Guillemin 1767 1767 Charles Rageot 1695 1702 Rous.seau 1768 1785 Laferte Lepailleur 1701 1702 Taehe 1768 1768 Lacetiere 1702 1728 J. Nap. Pingnet 1779 1792 Barbel 1703 1740 Pre. Ls. De.schenaux 1781 1794 Grandmenil 1707 1710 Pre. Ls. Panet. 1783 1785 Remarks. The first alphabetical table of Notaries, Land Surveyors and others, whose files of documents are deposited in the Archives of the City of Quebec, which the undersigned presents, has not only the advantage of enabling us to easily find the name of the Notary, amongst whose Acts a certain document is sought, but it indicates at the same time his residence, his repertory — index-book — and the cycle, or years, in which he practised ; and as the different files of documents of all such Notaries, Land Surveyors and others, have been carefully separated the one from the other, and attentively sub- divided by years, months and days, then each year neatly encased in wrapping paper, well stitched, properly endorsed and labelled, any document whatsoever can now, with certainty and facility, be found. That table contains the names and files of Acts, of all the notaries deceased to this day of this district, known to the undersigned, except that of one Pichet, a resident of the Island of Orleans, which had been lost at the time of the taking of the country, and that of ^Itre Munro, a deceased Notary of Quebec, which is in the possession of Mr. Russell, a Montreal lawyer, which he refuses to transmit, despite the laws in force in this country, notwithstanding that the undersigned had taken the same means to secure that file of documents for the Archives that he had employed in having trans- mitted to him those of Messrs. Imbert, de Lanouillier Desgranges, Jean Claude Panet, Sanguinet and others, that is by writing and speaking to the persons in whose hands they were found. As regards the Seigniorial Jurisdictions, the undersigned takes the liberty of remarking that the greatest number of the Seigneurs, who, under the old regime held Seigniorial Courts, had, many of them, kept the registers and other papers concerning those jurisdictions ; that even those of Notre Dame des Anges and of La Riviere du Sud, that had been deposited, do not appear to be complete, and he humbly suggests the necessity of attention being paid to the matter and of having those public docu- ments placed with the general Archives. The undersigned sees by the reports of the arrangement of notarial documents, under the French Government, that it was to the Custodian of Minutes of that time the CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787 177 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 arranging and publishing, (editing) of such documents had been confided ; a circum- stance that might serve as a justification for him of his undertaking, if, however, the Order in Council of the 2d April, 1761, (which committed to him their arrangement and custody) were not sutticient. The registers of the Supreme and Superior Council as well as those of the Prevoste of Quebec suggest to the undersigned the request that those of the Intendants, which are in the office of Sir George Pownall, be added to the former ; for, like them, they concern the administration of justice, and the present day Judges are invested with the same judicial powers as were the former Intendants of this country ; moreover, it is quite doubtful if the certificate of Sir George, for the execution of a judgment of an Intendant, would hear the same authenticity, before the courts of justice, that the Clerk of the same courts could give to it. Regarding some minutes of Notaries of the District of Three Kivers, which the undersigned found here and there — of Messrs. Badeau, Pollet, Poulin, Auge, Pillard, Normandin, Duclos, Presse, Caron, De la Fosse, LeSieur, Petit, De la Touche and Pottier — he respectfully asks, if it would not be better, for the benefit of the people of that district, that Mr. Thomas, Clerk and Custodian of the Archives at Three Piivers, would have permission to take them and to join them to the files of acts belonging respectively to those notaries, which documents as well as their repertories, he already has in his possession. As to the Repertories of the Notarial Acts, if it be remarked that the number mentioned in the report of the Committee of the Council, of 1790, does not exist, the undersigned advances as a reason therefor, that those repertories, being, for the most part, small copy-books that could easily be taken or destroyed, he had them bound into several volumes, each containing several of those small copy-books ; but the same number exists, even more than the same, for he caused to be made thirteen new ones, to replace those missing, and that a daily work is going on at seven others intended to complete that part. In fine, the undersigned takes advantage of this occasion to suggest the advis- ability of authorizing some person to inspect the notarial oflices, both in the city and in the countrj^ districts, to learn whether or not the said notaries regularly conform to Art. III. of the Ordinance of this Province, Chap. TV., passed the 30th April, 1785. As to the last table of Notaries, indicating by gradation their residences and the years of their practice, which the undersigned presents, he believes that, were it printed and copies of it sent to the educated citizens, both of cities and country districts, such as the magistrates, lawyers, notaries and the parish priests, a great benefit would accrue to all who might consult it for documents that they need but cannot find. J. F. PERRAULT. Quebec the 16th December, 1799. Dr. The Government of the Province of Lower Canada in Account with Jos. Fr. Per- rault, Custodian of Archives, for the arrangement of the same in accordance with the Order in Council of the 2nd April, 1796. L. S. D For the transportation of the Archives from the Jesuit College to the vaults of the Bishop's Residence, consisting of 37 files of Notarial Acts, forming 322 packages, seven to eight hundred registers and a tjuan- tity of bundles of documents produced in law-suits, notices of family councils, lV-c 10 For having taken all the Archives out of the 1st vault of the Bishop's Residence and having placed them in the second one when the Government had the cases of drawers made for the former vault 10 178 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 For having taken them out of the second vault when the cases of drawers were being made there for and having carried them to cases of drawers in the first one 10 For having assorted 107 files of Notarial Acts ; classified them, divided and sub-divided them by years, months and days, forming 2010 years, or packages ; furnished the paper and binding-material at 2 6 per package 251 15 For having assorted 2043 registers of the Supreme and Superior Council, of the Prevote, of insinuations, of judicial sales, of baptisms, marriages and burials, kc, for having them dried, wiped, and classified in the order of their dates, and each placed in its own rank, at 1/ 102 3 For having put in order 202 packages of documents produced in law-suits, of notices of family councils, kc, in the second vault, at 2 6 25 5 For having arranged two large cases (of drawers) filled with documents produced in Civil and Criminal cases under the French Government the largest por- tion being loose 2 6 8 253 years of i^epertories, made for the files of Acts of Ameau, 23 yeai*s: Barolet, 6; Duprac, 57 ; Deschenaux, It; M. liavoie, 36; Crespin, Sr. and Jr., 50; Imbert, 10; Sanguinet, 11 ; Leveque, 13 ; Claude Panet, 21 ; Neron, 9 ; and of Courville, 3 ; supplied the registers at 5 for each year ... 63 5 225 years of repertories, made for the files of Acts of Beaupre, 37; Labranche, 14 ; Parant, 29; Roi, 58, Vachon, 48 ; Colin, 1 1 ; Hamelin, 28, at 5 per year and .'•upplied registers 56 5 For binding 4 registers of insinuations, closings of inventories, cVc, at 10/ 2 For binding of 2 registers of in-^inuations, closings of inventories, ii:c., at 7/6 per year and supplied registers. 15 Binding of old repertories 2 10 For the drawing up and a clear copy of the present report and the annexed tables 25 Total 561 41 8 Quebec, the 16th December, 1799, J. F. PERRAULT. To His Excellency The Right Honorable Guy, Lord Dorchester, Captain General and Governor in Chief of the Province of Lower Canada, ikc, tc., from 10th June 1765" it begins 10th June 1765 and ends 17th June 1772. A thin folio book Lettered on the back " Inventory Book." The first page is headed " Inventory of papers delivered by Henry Kneller, Esqr., late Deputy Clerk of the Council of the Province of Quebec to James Potts, Esqr. his successor in that office." It has 27 written pages and part of page 28 then follow 28 blank leaves, and then 2 written leaves, the remaining ones are blank. A folio paste board cover book indorsed " Money Warrants," it begins with a Copy of a Warrant to pay Lt. Col. Irvine £'50 sterling dated 29th October 1766 and ends with one l:o pay Jacob Stigman £7 '3 0 sterling, dated 7th May 1768. A folio book bound in calf lettered on the back " Money Warrants." It begins with a Copy of a Warrant to pay Jacob Stigman £7 3'0 sterling dated 7th May 1768 and ends with one to pay George Allsopp, Esqr. £59 • 9 • 5 sterling dated 31st October 1775. A folio book covered with black canvas of 283 written pages (the remainder being yet in blank) containing a list of all the money Warrants issued from the 1st May 1775 to the 24th December 1791. A folio book covered with black canvas of 100 written pages — on the back of which is written " Commission Book." It begins with a Copy of His Majesty's Com- mission of Governor to His Excellency Guy Carleton, Esqr. dated 27th December 1774 and on the last written page with a Copy of His Majesty's Commission of Lieutenant Governor to Major General Alured Clarke dated 12th September 1791. A folio book bound in calf of 70 written pages — -being a transcript of the said Commission Book, and on the back is written " Commission Book." 188 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 OLD FRENCH BOOKS. A folio book in calf Lettered on the back, 40 cahiers de titres concernans le Papier Terrier, folio 1 a 502. It begins on page 1 with a concession from Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, Governor to Andre Jaret, 8r. de Beauregard, of the Islands therein mentioned, dated 17th August 1674, and ends on page .j02 recto, with an Act of souf- france in behalf of a Minor named Pran(jois Aubin. A folio book in calf Lettered on the back " B. Papier Terrier, 15 Fev. 1723 — -au 1 " Juin 1732. Declarat. 1 a 236 Folio 1 a 828 Tome 1. Copie." It begins on page 1. Terrier du "Doinaine," &c., and ends with an aveu et Denombrement on the 828th page verso. A folio book in calf Lettered on the back " B. Papier Terrier 1 Juin 1732 au ler Sepre 1740, Decl 237 a 284 Fol. 829 a 1384 Tome II. Copie." A folio book in calf Lettered on the back " B. supplement au Pap. Terrier 9. Jan. 1743 au 14 Jul. 1745. Dec. 1. to 65. Folio 1 to 194. Tome III Copie." A folio book lettered on the back " C. Papier Terrier 15 Fev. 1723 au 3 Mars 1725 Dec. 1 a 121. Folio 1 a 492 Tome I, Copie." A folio book in calf Lettered on the Back " B. Papier Terrier 3 Mars 1725 au 10 Sepre 1731. Declarat. 122 a 130 folio 435 a 991. Tome II, Copie " A folio book in calf Lettered on the back " D. Supplement au Papier Terrier 15 May au 14 Juillet 1745 Declar. 51 a 65. Folio 1 a 501, Tome II Copie." The first ten and thirteenth Volumes of Ruffhead's Statutes at Large. Three printed copies in small quarto of the Statutes, ch. 83 and 88. 14th Geo. 3rd. Two folio printed books containing the ordinances of the Province of the years 1777 to 1785 inclusive. Thirty-eight folio printed Books in boards containing the ordinances of the pro vince of the years 1779 and 17(^0. Thirty-nine folio Printed Books in boards containing the ordinances of the years 1782, 1784 and 1785. Twenty-five folio Printed Books in boards containing the ordinances of the year 1787. Five large parcels of the printed abstract in folio of the Custom of Paris by a select Committee of Canadian Gentlemen. Forty five printed Copies in small quarto of the Extract from the Report of a Com- mittee of the Council on the Ancient French Archives. Thirty-seven printed copies in small quarto of the Extract from the proceedings of a Committee of the whole Council, .relative to a conversion of the Tenures. Three printed Copies in small quarto, of a Report of a Committee of the Council on the subject of promoting the means of Education, One folio Bible, by Baskerville. Boyers french and English Dictionary, large Quarto. BOOKS OF CHARTS. Two volumes Lettered on the back "Atlantic Neptune." One Do Do " New England." One Do Do " Gulph of St. Lawrence, New York, &c." These four volumes are a present from His Excellency Lord Dorchester to the Exe- cutive Council of Lower Canada. A folio Book bound in calf of 71 written pages (the remainder being yet in blank) containing the minutes of the Executive Council concerning State matters from the 26th Dec. 1791 to the 11th April 1792 inclusive. A folio book bound in calf of 73 pages (the remainder being yet in blank) containing the minutes of the Executive Council concerning the waste Lands of the Crown begin- ning the 4th February 1792 to the 11th of April following inclusive. There is written on the back " Land Book, C." N.B. At the foot of each written page in these two books the Initials J. W. are written. A folio book half bound, written on the back " State Letter Book "' commencing 5th January 1792. A folio book half bound, written on the back " Land Letter book," commencing 10th January 1792. J. WILLIAMS, C. Ex. C. Council Office, Quebec, 1st May 1792. IISTDEX CANADIAN ARCHIVES IN 1787. Admiralty. Examination of Archives of, (1789) 95. Archives of Montreal. Formation of Committee, (1789) 82 ; reports on, (178S) 12-3 ; reports on (1790) 106 : letters of J. Williams, (1790) 117 ; letter of P. Bellestre, (1789) IIG ; letter of J. Craigie, (1788) 124 ; state of the Archives, 124 ; letter of Belestre to Williams, (1789) 133 ; refer- ence to letter (1789) 134 ; resolution of Commit- tee of Executive Council (1790) 140 ; report of Committee and inventary (1790) 149. See also Montreal Committee. Archives of Quebec. Removal and examination of Archives of, (1791) 163. See also Quebec Commit- tee. Archives of Three Rivers. Examination of, (1790) 100, 110, 122 ; report of the Committee of the Executive Council (1790) 140 ; placed in charge of Charles Thomas (1791) 143 ; letter of Henry Motz (1791) 143 ; removal of records, 162 ; return of records to Three Rivers (1791) 165. Badeaux, J. Bte. Archives at Three Rivers, (1789) 116 ; inventory of Archives in his office, (1788) 156, 157. Boisseau, M. Inventory of Re^sters of notaries, in office of, (1783) 122. Bonne, P. A. de. Memoir en the subject of the Papers of the King's Domain (1791) 158. Clarke, Lieut. Gov. List of documents received by, (1791-93) 167, 168, 169. Craigie, .John. Letter to M. Le Pailleur re Archi- ves in Montreal (1788) 124. Dunn, Thomas. Letter to Henry Motz (1789) 100. Etat Civil. Motion of De Lery re registers of, (1778) 118. Executive Council. Reports, minutes, orders of, (1787, 1788) 115 ; in (1789) 162 ; (1789) 97 ; in (1791) 160 ; in (1794) 167 ; in (1796) 179 ; in (1800) 180. Finlay, Hugh. Report of (1791) 148. French Archives. Printed report of and distribu- tion of (1791) 157, 160, 163, 165. Grant, Wm. Letter of (1789) 98. Hesse. Archives of District of (1788) 123. Hocquart, Gilles. Letter of (1731) 81. Jesuits College. Archives deposited in (1790) 114, Lands Office. Regulations proposed for, (1789) 135. Le Pailleur, M. On the state of the Archives in Vault of Court House, Montreal, (1788) 124. L3ry, L G. de. Motion of (1778) 118. Maillet. Letter to Judge Fraser (1789) 135. McGregor, McG., Detroit. Letter re printed co- pies of report of Archives (1791) 165. Montreal Committee. Archives of Montreal (1789) 11.5, Three Rivers, 110 ; in (1790) 111, in Mon- treal, 106. Motz, Henry. Letters to Thos. Dunn (1789) 99 ; in (1790j 100, 106 ; to J. Williams (1791) 143. Notaries. Examination of their Archives (1790) 111 ; inventory of (1783) 119 ; in (1790) 150 ; in (1791) 161. Panet, P. L. Examination of the Archives in his custody (1790) 95. Papier terrier. Examination of the Archives of (1789) 96. Perrault, J. F. Report on the Archives in the Bishop's Palace (1799) 169 ; alphabetical list of files of notaries, &c., 171, 172, 173, 174 ; list of notaries and their residence, 175 ; notaries in • Quebec, 176, remarks, 177 ; account for services, 178 ; report of P. A. De Bonne & Thos. Dunn, 179 ; Order in Council, re, 179 ; letter of J. Sewell. 180 ; report of Executive Council, 180. Picottee de Belestre. Reiwrt of (1788) 123 ; letters to J. Williams (1789) IK), 133; notice bv (1789) 134 ; report of (1790) 107, 148, 156. Pownall, Geo., Sec. of Prov. Examination of Ar- chives in his office (1789) S3 ; inventory of (1788) 125 ; memorial of re custody of records, 142 ; schedule of papers in office of (1791) 148 ; receipt of for records (1791) 160. Prevote. Archives of Court of, at Queljec (1790) 107. Quebec Committee. Report of (1790) 82, 97, 115, 117, 159. Rocheblave, Philippe de. Memoir, of, concerning the Archives in his care (1794) 166. Ryland, H. W. Letter to Attorney (ieneral (1799) 179. Sewell, J. Letter to H. W. Ryland (1799) 180. Sovereign Council. Examination of Archives of (1790) 100. Thomas, Chas. Keeper of the Archives, Three Rivers (1791)143. Voyerie. Registers of (1790) 114. Williams, Jenkin. Letters to Picottee de Belestre (1789) 117, 134 ; on the Archives, Montreal, (171K)) 115 ; schedule of matters of State from 26th Dec. 1791 to 15th and 29th Dec. 1792, 180 to 188. 18—13 189 APPENDIX E. INSTRUCTIONS TO GOA'ERNORS FA.RT I 18—131 191 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS George R. Instructions to Our Trusty and Well beloved James Murray, Esq., Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province [L.S.] of Quebec in America, and of all Our Territories dependent there- upon. Given at Our Court at St. James's, the Seventh Day of December, 1763, in the Fourth Year of Our Eeign. 1. With these Our Instructions You will receive Our Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, constituting You Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, bounded on the Labrador Coast by the River St. John, and from thence by a Line drav?n from the Head of that River through the Lake St. John to the South End of the Lake Nipissin; from whence the said Line crossing the River St. Lawrence and the Lake Champlain in forty five Degrees of North Latitude, passes along the High Lands, which divide the Rivers that empty themselves into the said River St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Sea; and also along the North Coast of the Baye des Chaleurs and the Coast of the Gulph of St. Lawrence to Cape Rosieres, and from thence crossing the mouth of the River St. Lawrence by the West End of the Island of Anticosti, terminates at the aforesaid River of St. John : You are therefore to take upon You the Execution of the Office and Trust We have reposed in You, and the Administration of Government, and to do and execute all things in due manner that shall belong to your Command, according to the several Powers and Authorities of Our said Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, and these Our Instructions to You, or according to such further Powers and Instructions as shall at any Time hereafter be granted or appointed You under Our Signet and Sign Manual, or by Our Order in Our Privy Council. 2. And Yo\i are, with all due Solemnity, to cause Our said Commission to be published at Quebec, which We do appoint to be the Place of your Residence and the principal Seat of Government, in the Districts of Montreal and Trois Rivieres, and in such other parts of your Government as You shall think necessary and expedient, as soon as possible; which being done. You are in the next place to nominate and establish a Council for Our said Province, to assist You in the Administration of Government, which Council is, for the present, to be composed of the Persons, whom We hav;^ appointed to be Our Lieutenant Governors of Montreal and Trois Rivieres, Our Chief Justice of Our said Province, and the Surveyor General of Our Customs in America for the Northern District, and Eight other Persons to be chosen by You from amongst the most considerable of the Inhabitants of, or Persons of Property in Our said Pro- vince; which Persons so nominated and appointed by You as aforesaid, (Five of which We do hereby appoint to be a Quorum,) are to be Our Council for Our said Province, and to have and enjoy all the Powers, Privilege and Authority usually exercised and enjoyed by the Members of Our Councils in Our other Plantations, and also such others as are contained in Our said Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, and in these Our Instructions to You; and they shall meet together at such Time or Times, Place or Places, as You, in your Discretion, shall think necessary and expedient : It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Chief Justice, or Surveyor General of Our Customs, shall not be capable of taking the Administration of the Government 194 CANADIAN ARCHIYE8 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 upon the Death or Absence of You Our Governor, or the Commander in Chief for the Time being. 3. And You are forthwith to call Our said Council together, or such of them aa can be conveniently assembled, and to cause Our said Commission to You to be read at such Meeting; which being done, You shall then take yourself, and also administer to Our Lieutenant Governors respectively, and to the Members of Our said Council, the Oaths mentioned in an Act, passed in the first Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the First, intituled, " An Act for the further Security of His Majesty's " Person and Government, and the Succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late " Princess Sophia, being Protestants, and for extinguishing the Hopes of the pretended "Prince of Wales, and his open and secret Abettors;" — as also to make and subscribe, and cause them to make and subscribe the Declaration mentioned in an Act of Parlia- ment made in the Twenty fifth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, intituled, " An Act for preventing Dangers which may happen from Popish Recusants." And You and every one of Them are likewise to take an Oath for the due Execution of your and their Places and Trusts, with regard to your and their equal and impartial Administration of Justice; — and You are also to take the Oath required by an Act passed in the seventh and eighth Years of the Reign of King William the Third to be taken by Governors of Plantations, to do their utmost that the Laws relating to the Plantations be observed. 4. And You are forthwith to transmit unto Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before Us for Our Approbation or Disallowance, the Names of the Members of the Council, so to be appointed by You, as aforesaid; as also a List of the Names and Characters of Eight other Persons in Our said Province, whom You judge properly qualified to serve in that Station; to the End that, if any of the Persons appointed by You, as aforesaid, shall not be approved and confirmed by Us, under Our Signet and Sign Manual, the Place or Places of sucii Persons so disapproved may be forthwith supplied from the said List, or otherwise, as We shall think fit. 5. And if it shall at any time happen, that, by the Death, Departure out of Our said Province. Suspension of any of Our said Councillors, or otherwise, there shall he a Vacancy in Our said Council, Our Will and Pleasure is, that You signify the same to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, by the first opportunity, that We may, under Our Sign Manual, constitute and appoint others in their Stead; to which End, You are, whenever such vacancy happens, to transmit to Our said Commissioners in order to be laid before Us, the Names of three or more Persons, Inhabitants of Our said Province, whom You shall esteem best qualified for such Trust. 6. But that Our Affairs may not suffer for want of a due Number of Councillors, if ever it shall happen, that there be less than seven residing in Our said Province, We do hereby give and grant unto you, the said James Murray, full Power and Authority to chuse as many Persons out of the principal Inhabitants of Our said Pro- vince, as will make up the full Number of the Council to be Seven, and no more; which Persons, so chosen and appointed by You, shall be, to all Intents and Purposes, Coun- cillors in Our said Province, till either they shall be confirmed by Us, or, by the Nomination of Others by Us, under Our Signet and Sign Manual, Our said Council shall have Seven or more Persons in it. 7. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that You do, and You are hereby authorized and impowered to suspend and remove any of the Members of Our said Council from sitting, voting, and assisting therein, if You shall find just Cause for so doing; (and also in like manner to suspend any of Our Lieutenant Governors of Our said Province from the Execution of their Commands), and to appoint others in their Stead, until Our Pleasure shall be known. It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure that You do not suspend or remove any of the Lieutenant Governors of Our said Province respectively, or any of the members of Our Council, when they shall have been con- firmed by Us, as aforesaid, without good and sufficient Cause, nor without the COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 195 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Consent of the Majority of the said Council, signified in Council, after due Examination of the Charge against such Lieutenant Governor, or Councillor, and his Answer thereunto; and in case of Suspension of any of them, You are to cause your Reasons for so doing, together with the Charges and Proofs against such Person, and his Answer thereunto, to be duly entered upon the Council Books, and forthwith to transmit Copies thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before Us; nevertheless if it should happen, that You should have Reasons for suspending any of the said Persons, not fit to bo communicated to the Council, You may in that Case suspend such Person without the Consent of said Council; but You are thereupon immediately to send to Our Commis- sicners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before TJs, an Account of your Proceedings therein, together with your Reasons at large for such Suspension, as also your Reasons at large for not communicating the same to the Council ; and Duplicatee thereof by the next Opportunity. 8. Whereas We are sensible, that effectual Care ought to be taken to oblige the Members of the Council to a due Attendance therein, in order to prevent the many Inconveniencies that may happen from the Want of a Quorum of the Council, to transact Business as Occasion may require; It is Our Will and Pleasure, that if any of the Members of Our said Council shall hereafter absent themselves from the said Province, and continue absent above the Space of six months together, without Leave from You, or from Our Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the time being, first obtained under your or ^is hand and seal; or shall remain absent for the Space of one Year, without Our Leave given them under Our Royal Signet and Sign Manual, their Place or Places in the said Council shall immediately thereupon become void ; and that, if any of the Members of Our said Council, then residing in the Province under Your Government, shall hereafter wilfully absent themselves, when duly sum- moned without a just and lawful cause, and shall persist therein after admonition, You suspend the said Councillors so absenting themselves, till Our further Pleasure, he known, giving Us timely notice thereof: And we do hereby will and require you, that this Our Royal Pleasure be signified to the several Members of O^ir Council aforesaid, and entered in the Council Books of the Province under your Government, as a standing Rule. 9. You are forthwith to communicate such and so many of these Our Instructions to Our said Council, wherein their Advice and Consent are mentioned to be requisite; as lilcewise all such others, from time to time, as You shall find convenient for Our Service to be imparted to them. 10. You are to permit the Members of Our said Council to have and enjoy Free- dom of Debate and Vote, in all affairs of public Concern that may be debated in Council. 11. And whereas it is directed, by Our Commission to You under Our Great Seal, that so soon as the Situation and Circumstances of Our said Province will admit, thereof. You shall, with the Advice of Our Council, summon and call a General Assembly of the Freeholders in Our said Province; You are therefore, as soon as the Rules and Regulations, by the Advice of Our said Council, as shall appear to be carrying this important Object into Execution: But, as it may be impracticable for the present to form such an Establishment, You are in the mean time to make such Rules and Regulations, by the Advice of Our said Council, as shall appear to ba necessary for the Peace, Order and good Government of our said Province, taking Care that nothing be passed or done, that shall any ways (end to affect the Life. Limb or Liberty of the Subject, or to the imposing any Duties or Taxes ; and that all such Rules and Regulations be transmitted to Us, by the first Opportunity after they are passed and made, for Our Approbation or Disallowance. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that when an Assembly shall have been summoned and met, in such manner as You, in your Discretion, shall think most proper, or as shall be hereafter directed and appointed, the following Regulations be carefully observed in the framing and passing 196 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 all such Laws, Statutes and Ordinances, as are to be passed by You, with the Advice and Consent of Our said Council and Assembly; viz. : That the Style of Enacting the said Laws, Statutes and Ordinances be by the Governor, Council, and Assembly, and no other ; — That each different IMatter be provided for by a different Law, without including in one and the same Act such Things as have no proper Eelation to each other ; — That no Clause be insertel in any Act or Ordinance, which shall be foreign to what the Title of it imports ; and that no perpetual Clause be part of any temporary- Law ; — That no Law or Ordinance whatever be suspended, altered, continued, revived, or repealed by general Words; but that the Title and Date of such Law or Ordinance bo particularly mentioned in the enacting part ; — That no Law or Ordinance, respecting private Property, be passed without a Clause suspending it's Execution, until Our Eoyal Will and Pleasure is known ; nor without a Saving of the E-ight of Us, Our Heirs and Successors, and of all Bodies politic and corporate, and of all other Persons, except such as are mentioned in the said Law or Ordinance, and those claiming by. from and under them; and before such Law or Ordinance is passed. Proof must be made before You, in Council, and entered in the Council Books, that public Notification was made of the Party's Intention to apply for such Act in the several Parish Churches, where the Lands in Question lie, for three Sundays at least successively before any such Law or Ordinance shall be proposed : and You are to transmit, and annex to the said Law, or Ordinance, a Certificate under your hand, that the same passed through all the Forms abovementioned ; — That in all Laws or Ordinances for levying Money, or imposing Pines, Forfeitures or Penalties, express mention be made, that tiie same is granted or reserved to L's, Our Heirs and Successors, for the public fses of the said Province, and the support of the Government thereof, as by the said Law, or Ordinance shall be directed; and that a Clause be inserted, declaring, that the money arising by the Operation of the said or Penalties, exi^ress mention be made, that the same is granted or reserved to U>, Our missioners of Our Treasury, or Our High Treasurer for the time being, and audited by Our Auditor General of Our Plantations, or his Deputy; — That all such Laws, Statutes and Ordinanaces be transmitted by You within three months after their passing, or sooner, if Opportunity offers, to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations; that they be fairly abstracted in the Margent-, and accom- panied with very full and particular Observations upon each of them, that is to say, whether the same is introductive of a new Law, declaratory of a former Law, or does repeal a Law then before in being ; and you are also to transmit, in the fullest manner, the Keasons and Occasion for enacting such Laws, or Ordinances, together with fair Copies of the Journals of the Proceedings of the Council and Assembly, which You arc; to require from the Clerks of the said Council and Assembly. 12. And to the end that nothing may be passed or done to the Preiudiee of the true Interests of this Our Kingdom, the just Rights of TJs, Our Heirs and Successors, or the Property of Our Subjects; it is Our express Will and Pleasure, that no Law whatever, which shall in any wise tend to affect the Commerce or Shipping of this Kingdom, or which shall any ways relate to the Rights and Prerogative of Our Crown, or the Property of Our Subjects or which shall be of an unusual or extraordinary Nature, be finally ratified and assented to by You. until You shall have first trans- mitted a Draught of such Law, and shall have received Our Directions thereupon, unless You take care, that a Clause be inserted, suspending and deferring the Execu- tion thereof, until Our Pleasure is known concerning the same, 13. And whereas Laws have formerly been enacted in several of Our Plantations in America for so short a time, that our Royal Assent or Refusal thereof could not be had before the Time, for which such Laws were enacted, did expire; You shall not give your Assent to any Law. that shall be enacted for a less Time than two Years. except in Cases of imminent Necessity, or immediate temporary Expediency ; and You COLOXIAL OFFICE RECORDS 197 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 shall not re-enact any Law, to which Our Assent shall have been once refused, without express Leave for that purpose first obtained from XJs, upon a full Representation b> You to be made to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before Us, of the Reasons and Xecessity for passing such Law; nor give* your Assent to any Law for repealing any other Law, which shall have passed in yovir Government, and shall have received Our Eoyal Approbation, unless You take Care that there be a Clause inserted therein. su?pendine" and deferring- the Execution thereof, until Our Pleasure shall be known concerning the same. 14. And We do particularly require You to take Care, that fair Books of Accounts of all Receipts and Payments of all Publick Money be duly kept, and the Truth thereof attested vipon Oath; and that all such Accounts be audited, and attested by Our Auditor General of Our Plantations, or his Deputy, who is to transmit Copies thereoi to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, or to Our High Treasurer, for the time being; and that You do, every half Year or of tener, send another Copy thereof . attested by yourself, to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, and Duplicates thereof by the next Conveyance; in which Books shall be specified every particular Sum raised or disposed of, together with the Xames of the Persons to whom any Payment shall be made; to the end We may be satisfied of the right and due Application of the Revenu? of Our said Province, with the Probability of the Increase or Diminution of it under every Head and Article thereof. 15. And whereas the Members of several Assemblies in the Plantations have frequently assumed to themselves Privileges no ways belonging to them, especially cf being protected from Suits at Law during the Term they remain of the Assembly, to the great Prejudice of their Creditoi-s and the Otetruction of Justice; and some Assemblies have presumed to adjourn themselves at Pleasure, without Leave from Our Governor first obtained; and others have taken upon .hem the sole framing of Money Bills, refusing to let the Council alter or amend the same; all which Practices are very detrimental to Our Prerogative; If therefore You find, that the Members of tha Assembly of Our Province of Quebec insist upon any of the said Privileges, You are to signify to them that it is Our express Will and Pleasure, that You do not allow any Protection to any Member of the Council or Assembly, further than in their Person.=:, and that only during the Sitting of the Assembly; and that You do not allow them to adjourn themselves otherwise than de die in diem, except Sundays and Holy-days, without Leave from You, or the Commander in Chief for the time being, first obtained; It is also Our further Pleasure, that the Council have the like Power of framing Money Bills as the Assembly. 16. And whereas by Our aforesaid Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain. Yon are authorized and impowered, with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, to constitute and appoint Courts of Judicature and Justice; it is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that You do, as soon as possible, apply yoxir Attention to these great and important Objects; and that, in forming the necessary Establishments for this puip:'S°, You do consider what has taken place in this respect in Our other Colonies in America, more particularly in Our Colony of Xova Scotia. 17. And whereas it is for the Ease, Satisfaction and Benefit of all Our Subjects, that Appeals should ^e allowed, in all Civil Causes, from the Courts in Our Plantations; it is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that, when the several Courts and Offices neces- sary for the Administration of Justice shall have been settled, appointed and confirmed, in Consequence of the Power vested in You by Ov;r Commission under Our Great Seal and by these Our Instructions, You do, as near as different Circumstances will admit, conform yourself to the Regulations prescribed in the Instructions given to Our Gov- ernor of Nova Scotia in respect to such Appeals. Copies of which Instructions ar.i hereunto annexed. 18. You are, with the Advice and Consent of Our Council in the Province under your Government, to take esi)ecial Care to regulate all Salaries and Fees belonging to Places, or paid upon Emergencies, that they be within the Bounds of Moderation, and 198 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 that no Exaction be made on any Occasion whatsoever; as also that Tables of all Fees be publickly hung up in all Places where such Fees are to oe paid; and You are to transmit Copies of all such Tables of Fees to Our Commissioners for Trade and Planta- tions, in order to be laid before Us. 19. It is Our express Will and Pleasure, that You do, by the first Opportunity, and with all convenient Speed, transmit unto Us, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, authentic Copies of all Acts, Orders, Grants, Commissions or other Powers by Virtue of which any Courts, Offices, Jurisdictions, Pleas, Authorities, Fees and Privileges have been settled or established, for Our Confirmation or Disallowance; and in case all or any of them shall, at any time or times, be disallowed and not ap- proved, then such and so many as shall be so disallowed and not approved, and so s^"gnified by Us, shall cease, determine, and be no longer continued or put in Practice, 20. You shall not appoint any Person to be a Judge or Justice of the Peace, with- out the Advice and Consent of the Majority of the Members of Our Council, present in Council ; nor shall You execute yourself, or by Deputy, any of the said Offices ; and it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that all Commissions, to be granted by You, to any Person or Persons to be Judges or Justices of the Peace, or other necessary Officers, b3 granted during Pleasure only. 21. You shall not displace any of the Judges, Justices of Peace, or other Officers or Ministers, without good and sufficient cause, which you shall signify in the fullest and most distinct manner to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before Us, by the first Opportunity after such Removals. 22. And whereas frequent Complaints have heretofore been made of great Delays and undue Proceedings in the Courts of Justice in several of Our Plantations, whereby many of Our good Subjects have very much sufi^ered; and it being of the greatest Im- portance to Our Service, and to the Welfare of Our Plantations, that Justice be every where speedily and duly administered, and that all Disorders, Delays, and other undue Practices in the Administration thereof, be effectually prevented; We do particularly require you to take especial Care, that in all Courts, where You are authorized to pre- side. Justice be impartially administered; and that in all other Courts, established within Our said Province, all Judges and other Persons therein concerned, do likewise perform their several Duties without any Delay or Partiality. 23. You are to take Care, that all Writs be issued in Our Name throughout the Province under your Government. 24. Whereas there are several Offices in Our Plantations granted under the Great Seal of Great Britain, and Our Service may be very much prejudiced by reason of the Absence of the Patentees, and by their appointing Deputies not fit to officiate in their stead; You are therefore to inspect such of the said Offices as are in the Province under your Government, and to enquire into the Capacity and Behaviour of the Persons ex- ercising them, and to report thereupon, to Our Commissioners for Trade and Planta- tions, what you think fit to be done or altered in relation thereunto ; and you are, upon the Misbehaviour of any of the said Patentees or their Deputies, to suspend them from the Execution of their Office, till you shall have represented the whole Matter unto Us, and received Our Directions therein; And in case of the Death of any such Deputy, it is Our express Will and Pleasure, that You take Care that the Person appointed to execute the Place, until the Patentee can be informed thereof and appoint another Deputy, do give sufficient Security to the Patentee, or, in case of Suspension, to the Person suspended, to be answerable to him for the Profits accruing during such In- terval by Death, or during such Suspension, in case We shall think fit to restore the Person suspended to his Place again. It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure, that the Person executing the Place during such Interval by Death or Suspension, shall, for his Encouragement, receive the same Profits as the Person dead, or suspended did receive; And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that, in case of a Suspension of a Patentee, the Person appointed by you to exercise the Office during such Suspension, shall receive a Moiety of the Profits which would otherwise become due to such Pat- CANADIAN ARCHIVES 199 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 entee, giving Security to such Patentee to be answerable to him fcr the other Moiety, in case We shall think fit to restore him to his Office again ; And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that you do countenance and give all due Encouragement to all Our Patent Officers in the Enjoyment of their legal and accustomed Fees, Rights, Pri- vileges and Emolimients, according to the true Intent and Meaning of their Patents. 25. You shall not, by Colour of any Power or Authority hereby or otherwise granted, or mentioned to be granted unto you, take upon you to give, grant or dispose of any Office or Place within Our said Province, which now is or shall be granted under the Great Seal of this Kingdom, or to which any Person is or shall be appointed by Warrant under Our Signet and Sign Manual, any further than that you may, upon the Vacancy of any such Office or Place, or upon the Suspension of any such Officer by You, as aforesaid, put in any fit Person to officiate in the Interval, till you shall have represented the Matter unto Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before Us, as aforesaid, (which You are to do by the first Opportunity,) and till the said Office or Place be disposed of by Us, Our Heirs or Successors, under the Great Seal of this Kingdom, or until some Person shall be appointed thereto by Warrant under Our Signet and Sign Manual, or Our further Directions be given therein. 26. And whereas several Complaints have been made by the Surveyor General and other Officers of Our Customs in Our Plantations in America, that they have fre- quently been obliged to serve as Jurors, and personally to Appear in Arms whenever the Militia is drawn out, and thereby are much hindered in the Execution of their em- ployments ; Our Will and Pleasure is, that You take effectual Care, and give the neces- sary Directions, that the several Officers of Our Customs be excused and exempted from serving on any Juries, or personally appearing in Arms in the Militia, unless in case of absolute necessity, or serving any parochial Offices, which may hinder them in the Execution of their Duty. 27. And whereas the Surveyor General of Our Customs in the Plantations are impowered, in case of the Vacancy of any of Our Offices of the Customs by Death, Removal, or otherwise, to appoint other Persons to execute such Offices, until they receive Directions from Our Commissioners of the Treasury, or Our High Treasurer, or Commissioners of Our Customs, for the time being; but in regard the Districts of Our said Surveyors General are very extensive, and that they are required at proper times to visit the Officers in the Several Governments under their Inspection ; and that it might happen that some of the Officers of Our Customs in the Province under your Government may die, at the Time when the Surveyor General is absent in some dis- tant Part of his District, so that he cannot receive Advice of such Officer's Death within a reasonable Time, and thereby make Provision for carrying on the Service, by appointing some other Person in the room of such Officer who may happen to die; therefore, that there be no Delay given on such Occasion to the Masters of Ships or Merchants in their Dispatches, it is Our further Will and Pleasure, in case of such Absence of the Surveyor General, or if he should happen to die, and in such Cases only, that, upon the Death of any Collector of Our Customs within Our said Province, You, or, in your Absence, our Lieutenant Governor or Commander in Chief, shall make Choice of a Person of known Loyalty, Experience, Diligence and Fidelity, to be Employed in such Collector's room, for the Purposes aforesaid, until the Surveyor General of Our Customs shall be advised thereof, and appoint another to succeed in such Place, and that further Directions shall be given therein by Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, or Our High Treasurer, or by the Commissioners of Our Customs, for the time being, which shall be first signified; taking care that You do not under any Pretence of this Instruction, interfere with the Powers and Authorities given by the Commissioners of Our Customs to the said Surveyors General, when they are able to put the same in Execution. 28. And whereas We have stipulated, by the late Definitive Treaty of Peace con- cluded at Paris the 10th Day of February 1763, to grant the Liberty of the Catholick 200 CANADIAX ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Religion to the Inhabitants of Canada, and that We will consequently give the most precise and most effectual Orders, that Our new Roman Catholick Subjects in that Province may profess the Worship of their Religion, according to the Rites of the Romish Church, as far as the Laws of Great Britain permit; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that you do, in all things regarding the said Inhabitants, conform with great Exactness to the Stipulations of the said Treaty in this respect. 29. You are, as soon as possible, to summon the Inhabitants to meet together, at such Time or Times, Place or Places, as you shall find most convenient, in order to take the Oath of Allegiance, and make and subscribe the Declaration of Abjuration mentioned in the aforesaid Act passed in the first Year of the Reign of King George the First, for the further Security of His Majesty's Person and Government, and the Succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess Sophia, being Protestants, and for extinguishing the Hopes of the pretended Prince of Wales, and his open and secret Abettors; which Oath shall be administered to them by such Person or Persons as you shall commissionate for such Purpose; and in case any of the said French In- habitants shall refuse to take the said Oath, and make and subscribe the Declaration of Abjuration, as aforesaid, You are to cause them forthwith to depart out of Our said Government. 30. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that all such Inhabitants, possessing the Religion of the Romish Church, do, at all such Meetings, or at such other Time or Times as You shall think proper, and in the Manner you shall think least alarming and inconvenient to the said Inhabitants, deliver in upon Oath an exact Account of all Arms and Ammunition, of every Sort in their actual possession, and so, from time to time, of what they shall receive into their Possession, as aforesaid. 31. You are as soon as possible to transmit to Us, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, an exact and particular Account of the Nature and Constitution of the several Religious Communities of the Romish Church, their Rights, Claims, Privileges and Property, and also the Number, Situation and Revenue of the several Churches heretofore established in Our said Province, together with the Number of Priests or Curates officiating in such Churches. 32. You are not to admit of any Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the See of Rome, or any other foreign Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction whatsoever in the Province under your Government. 33. And to the End that the Church of England may be established both in Prin- ciples and Practice, and that the said Inhabitants may by Degrees be induced to embrace the Protestant Religion, and their Children be brought t;p in the Principles of it; We do hereby declare it to be Our Intention, when the said Province shall have been accurately surveyed, and divided into Townships, Districts, Precincts or Parishes, in such manner as shall be hereinafter directed, all possible Encouragement shall be given to the erecting Protestant Schools in the said Districts, Townships and Pre- cincts, by settling, appointing and allotting proper Quantities of Land for that Pur- pose, and also for a Glebe and Maintenance for a Protestant Minister and Protestant School-Masters; and you are to consider and report to Fs, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, by what other means the Protestant Religion may be promoted, established and encouraged in Our Province under your Government. 34. And You are to take especial Care, that God Almighty be devoutly and duly served throughout your Government, the Book of Common Prayer, as by Law estab- lished, read each Sunday and Holyday, and the blessed Sacrement administered according to the Rites of the Church of England. 35. You are not to prefer any Protestant Minister to any Ecclesiastical Benefice in the Province under your Government, without a Certificate from the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of London, of his being conformable to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, and of a good Life and Conversation ; And if any Person hereafter preferred to a Benefice shall appear to you to give Scandal, either by his Doctrine or Manners, you are to use the best Means for his Removal. COLOyiAL OFFICE RECORDS 201 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 36. You are to give Orders forthwith, that every Orthodox Minister within your Government be one of the Vestry in his respective Parish ; and that no Vestry be held without him, except in case of Sickness, or, after Notice of a Vestry summoned, he omit to come. 37. And to the End that the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Lord Bishop of London may take place in Our Province under your Government, as far as con- veniently may be. We do think fit, that You give all Countenance and Encouragement to the Exercise of the same, excepting only the collating to Benefices, granting Licences for Marriage, and Probates of Wills, which We have reserved to You, Our Governor, and to the Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the Time being. 38. And We do further direct, that no School master, who shall arrive in Our said Province from this Kingdom, be henceforward permitted t-o keep School, without the Licence of the said Lord Bishop of London ; and that no other Person now there, or that shall come from other Parts, shall be admitted to keep School in your Govern- ment, without your Licence first obtained. 39. And You are to take especial Care, that a Table of Marriages established by the Canons of the Church of England, be hung up in all Places of publick Worship, according to the Rites of the Church of England. 40. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that, in order to suppress, as much as in you lies, every Species of Vice and Immorality, You forthwith, do cause all Laws already made against Blasphemy, Profaneness. Adultery, Fornication, Polygamy, Incest. Profanation of the Lord's Day, Swearing and Drunkenness, to be vigorously put in Execution in every part of your Government ; And that you take due Care for the Punishment of these, and every other Vice and Immorality, by Presentment upon Oath to be made to the Temporal Courts, by the Church Wardens of the several Parishes, at proper Times of the year to be appointed for that Purpose; and, for the further Discouragement of Vice, and Encouragement of Virtue and good living, (that by such Examples the Infidels may be invited and persuaded to embrace the Christian Religion,) You are not to admit any Persons to publick Trusts and Employments in the Province under your Government, whose Ill-Fame and Conversation may occasion Scandal. 41. And whereas it is stipulated by the aforesaid Treaty concluded at Paris the 10th Day of February 1763, that the French Inhabitants, or Others, who have been Subjects of the Most Christian King in Canada, may retire with all Freedom and Safety wherever they shall thinlv proper, and may sell their Estates, provided it be to Our Subjects, and bring away their Effects, as well as their Persons, without being- restrained in their Emigration under any Pretence whatsoever, except that of Debts^ or criminal Prosecution, and that the Time limited for the Emigration shall be fixed to the space of Eighteen months, to be computed from the Day of the Exchange of the Ratifications of the Treaty; You are therefore in all things to conform yourself to this Stipulation, and to take care, that such of the French Inhabitants as intend to remove within the Time limited, be not obstructed or impeded, provided they do not sell their Estates to Others than His Majesty's Subjects, and that, so long as they remain under your Government, they do in all things conform thereto in like manner as Our other Subjects. 42. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that all and every the French In- habitants in Our said Province, who are now possessed of Lands within the said Pro- vince, in Virtue of Grants or Concessions made before the signing of the Preliminary Articles of Peace on the third Day of Xovember 1762 ; do, within such limited Time as you in your Discretion shall think fit, register the several Grants, or other Deeds or Titles, by which they hold or claim such Lands, in the Secretary's Office; which said Grants, Deeds or other Titles, shall be entered at large in the said Office, so that the particular Quantity of Land, its Site and Extent, the Conditions upon which it is granted, either as to Rents, Services, or Cultivation, may appear fully and at length. 202 CAAUD/AA' AECHIYES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 43. And in case it shall appear, upon a strict and accurate Examination of the said Grants and Title Deeds, to be taken in such manner as you shall think proper, that any of the Grantees, or Persons claiming Lands under such Grants and Title Deeds, are in Possession of more Land than is contained within such Grants or other Con- cessions; or that the Terms and Conditions, upon which the Lands were granted, have not been complied with, agreeable to what is stipulated in such Grants or Concessions ; It is Our Will and Pleasure, that you forthwith represent the same to Us, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, to the end you may receive such Directions thereupon, as the Nature and Circumstances of the Case shall appear to require. 44. And whereas it is necessary, in order to the advantageous and effectual settle- ment of Our said Province, that the true State of it should be fully known; You are therefore, as soon as conveniently may be, to cause an accurate Survey to be made of the said Province by such able and skilful Person as is or shall be appointed for that Service, who is to report to you in writing, for your Judgment in the Measures which you may in general pursue for the making of Settlements, not only the Nature and Quality of the Soil and Climate, the Rivers, Bays and Harbours, and every other Cir- cumstance attending the natural State of it; but also his opinion, in what manner it may be most conveniently laid out into Counties, and to annex to his Report a Map of such Survey, with the several Divisions proposed marked upon it : But as the making such Survey will be a work of great Length, You are in the meantime to carry on Settle- ments upon that Plan, which shall appear to you to be most expedient from the best Information You can collect. 45. And whereas it has been found by Experience, that the settling Planters in Townships hath very much redounded to their Advantage, not only with respect to the Assistance they have been able to afford each other in their Civil Concerns, but like- wise with regard to the Security they have thereby acquired against the Insults and Incursions of neighbouring Indians, or other Enemies; You are therefore to lay out Townships of a Convenient vSize and Extent in such Places, as you, in your Discretion, shall judge most proper. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that each Township do consist of about Twenty Thousand Acres, having, as far as may be. Natural Bound- aries extending up into the Coxintry, and comprehending a necessary Part of the River of St. Lawrence, where it can be conveniently had. 46. You are also to cause a proper Place in the most convenient Part of each Township, to be marked out for building a Town sufficient to contain such a Number of Families as you shall judge proper to settle there, with Town and pasture Lots con- venient to each Tenement, taking Care, that the said Town be laid out upon, or, as near as conveniently may be, to some navigable River, or the Sea Coast; And you are also to reserve to Us proper Quantities of Land in each Township for the following Purposes, viz; For erecting Fortifications, and Barracks, where necessary, or for other Military or Naval Services, and more particularly for the Growth and Production of Naval Timber, if there are any Wood-Lands fit for that Purpose. 47. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that a particular Spot, in, or as near each Town as possible, be set apart for the building a Church, and four Hundred Acres adjacent thereto allotted for the Maintenance of a Minister, and two Hundred for a Schoolmaster. 48. And you are to give strict Orders to the Surveyors, whom you shall employ to mark out the said Townships and Towns, to make Returns to you of their Surveys as soon as possible, with a particular Description of each Township, and the Nature of the Soil within the same. 49. And You are to oblige all such Persons as shall be appointed to be Surveyors of the said Lands in each Township, to take an Oath for the due Performance of their Offices, and for obliging them to make exact Surveys of all Lands required to be set out. 50. And whereas nothing can more effectually tend to the speedy settling Our said Colony, the Security of the Property of Our Subjects, and the Advancement of Our COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 203 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Eevenue, than the disposing of such Lands as are Our Property upon reasonable Terms, and the establishing a regular and proper Method of proceeding with respect to the passing of Grants of such Land ; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that all and every Person and Persons, who shall apply to You for any Grant or Grants of Land, shall, previous to their obtaining the same, make it appear before you in Council, that they are in a Condition to cultivate and improve the same, by settling thereon, in Proportion to the Quantity of Acres desired, a sufficient Xumber of White Persons and Negroes; And in case you shall, upon a consideration of the Circumstances of the Person or Persons applying for such Grants, thinlc it advisable to pass the same, in such Case you are to cause a Warrant to be drawn up, directed to the Surveyor General, or other proper Officers, impowering him or them to make a faithful and exact Survey of the Lands so petitioned for, and to return the said Warrant within six months at furthest from the Date thereof, with a Plot or Description of the Lands so sun-eyed thereunto annexed; Provided that you do take Care, that before any such Warrant is issued, as aforesaid, a Docquet thereof be entered in the Auditor's and Register's Office : And when the Warrant shall be returned by the said Surveyor, or other proper Officer, the Grant shall be made out in due Form, and the Terms and Conditions required by these Our Instructions be particularly and expressly mentioned in the respective Grants. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Grants shall be registered within six months from the Date thereof in the Register's Office there, and a Docquet thereof be also entered in Our Auditor's Office there, in Case such Establishment shall take place in Our said Province, or that, in Default thereof, such Grant shall be void, Copies of all which Entries shall be returned regularly, by the proper Officer, to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Planta- tions, within six months from the Date thereof. 51. And whereas great Inconveniences have arisen in many of Our Colonies in America from the granting excessive Quantities of Land to particular Persons, who have never cultivated or settled it, and have thereby prevented Others more industrious from improving the same; in order therefore to prevent the like Inconveniences for the future, You are to take especial Care, that in all Grants to be made by you, by and with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, to Persons applying for the same, the Quantity be in Proportion to their Ability to cultivate; And you are hereby directed to observe the following Directions and Regulations in all Grants to be made by you ; viz : That one hundred Acres of Land be granted to every Person being Master or Mistress of a Family, for himself or herself, and fifty Acres for every white or black Man, Woman or Child, of which such Person's Family shaU consist, at the actual Time of making the Grant; and in case any Person applying to you for Grants of Land shall be desirous of taking up a larger Quantity than the actual Number of Persons in his or her Family would intitle such Persons to take up ; it is Our Will and Pleasure, and you are hereby allowed and permitted, to grant unto every such Person or Persons, such further Quantity of Land as they may desire, not exceeding one Thousand Acres over and above what they are intitled to by the Number of Persons in their respective Families ; Provided it shall appear to you, that they are in a Condition and Intention to cultivate the same; and provided also, that they do pay to the Receiver of Our Quit Rents, or to such other Officer as shall be appointed to receive the same, the Sum of five Shillings only for every fifty Acres, so granted, on the Day of the Date of the Grant ; — That all Grantees be subject to the payment of two Shillings Sterling for every Hundred Acres, to commence at the Expiration of two years from the Date of such Grant, and to be paid yearly and every Year, or in Default of such payment, the Grant is to be void; — That every Grantee, upon giving Proof that he or she has fulfilled the Terms and Conditions of his or her Grant, shall be entitled to another Grant, in the Proportion and upon the conditions above mentioned; — 204 CA^^ADIAN ARCHIVES 4-0 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 That for every Fifty Acres of Land accounted plantable, each Patentee shall be obliged, within three years after the Date of his Patent, to clear and work three Acres at the least, in that part of his Tract which he shall judge most convenient and advant- ageoiis; or else to clear and drain three Acres of swampy or sunken Grounds, or drain three Acres of Marsh, if any such be within the Bounds of his Grant; — That for every Fifty Acres of Land accounted barren, every Patentee shall be obliged to put and keep on his Land, within three years after the Date of his Grant, three neat Cattle; which Number he shall be obliged to continue on his Land, until three Acres for every Fifty be fully cleared and improved ; — That if any Person shall take up a Tract of Land, wherein there shall be no Part fit for present Cultivation without manuring and improving the same, every such Grantee shall be obliged, within three years from the Date of his Grant, to erect on some part of his Land one good Dwelling-House, to contain at least twenty Feet in Length, and sixteen Feet in Breadth; and also to put on his Land the like Number of three neat Cattle for every fifty Acres; — That if any Person, who shall take up any stony or rocky Grounds not fit for planting or pasture, shall, within three years after the passing of his Grant, begin to employ thereon, and so continue to work for three years then next ensuing, in digging any Stone Quarry or other Mine, one good and able Hand for every hundred Acres of such Tract, it shall be accounted a sufficient Cultivation and Lnprovement; — That every three Acres, which shall be cleared and worked, as aforesaid, and every three Acres, which shall be cleared and drained, as aforesaid, shall be accounted a suificient Seating, Planting, Cultivation and Improvement, to save for ever from For- feiture Fifty Acres of Land in any Part of the Tract contained within the same Patent; and the Patentee shall be at Liberty to withdraw his Stock, or to forbear working in any Quarry or Mine, in Proportion to such Cultivation and Improvement, as shall be made upon the plantable Lands, or upon the Swamps, sunken Grounds and Marshes, which shall be included in the same Patent; — That when any Person, who shall hereafter take up and patent any Lands, shall have seated, planted and cultivated, or improved the said Land, or any part of it, accord- ing to the Directions and Conditions abovementioned, such Patentee may make Proof of such Seating, Planting, Cultivation and Improvement in the general Court, or in the Court of the County, District or Precinct, where such Lands shall lie, and have such Proof certified to the Register's Office, and there entered with the Pecord of the said Patent, a Copy of which shall be admitted, on any Trial, to prove the seating and lolanting of such Land; — And lastly, in order to ascertain the true Quantity of plantable and barren Land contained in each Grant hereafter to be made within Our said Province, you are to take especial Care, that, in all Surveys hereafter to be made, every Surveyor be required and enjoyned to take particular Notice according to the best of his Judgment and Understanding, how much of the Land so surveyed is plantable, and how much of it is barren and unfit for Cultivation; and accordingly to insert in ihe Survey and Plott by him to be returned into the Register's Office, the true Quantity of each kind of Land. 52. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that in all Grants of Land to be made by You, as aforesaid, regard be had to the profitable and unprofitable Acres, so that each Grantee may have a proportionable Number of one Sort and the other; as likewise that the Breadth of each Tract of Land, to be hereafter granted, be one Third of the Length of such Tract; and that the Length of each Tract do not extend along the Banks of any River, but into the ]\Iain Land, that thereby the said Grantees may have each a convenient Share of what Accommodation the said River may afford for Navigation or otherwise. 53. And whereas it hath been represented to Us, that many Parts of the Province under your Government are particularly adapted to the Growth and Culture of Hemp and Flax; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that, in all Surveys of Land for COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 205 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Settlement, the Surveyor be directed to report, whether there is any, or what Quantity of Lands contained within si;ch Survey, fit for the Production of Hemp and Flax; And You are to take particular Care to insert a Clause in every Grant of Land, where any part thereof is fit for such Production, obliging the Grantee annually to sow a proportionable Part of his Grant with Hemp or Flax Seed. 54. And whereas it hath been further represented to Us, that a great part of the Country in the neighbourhood of Lake Champlain, and between that Lake and the River St. Lawrence, abounds with Woods producing Trees fit for Masting for Our Royal Navy, and other useful and necessary Timber for Naval Construction; You are therefore expressly directed and required to cause such Parts of the said Country, or any other within your Government, that shall appear upon a Survey to abound with such Trees, and shall lye convenient for Water Carriage, to be reserved to Us, and to use your utmost Endeavour to prevent any Waste being committed upon the aaiJ Tracts, by pimishing in due Course of Law any Persons who shall cut down or destroy any Trees growing thereon; and you are to consider and advise with Our Council, whether some Regulation that shall prevent any Saw Mills whatever from being erected within youi' Government, without a Licence from you, or the Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the Time being, may not be a Means of preventing all Waste and Destruction in such Tracts of Land as shall be reserved to Us for the Pur- poses aforesaid. 55. And whereas it appears from the Representations of Our Governor of the District of Trois Rivieres, that the Iron Works at St. Maurice in that District are of great Consequence to Our Service; It is therefore Our further Will and Pleasure, that no part of the Lands, upon which the said Iron Works were carried on, or from which the Ore used in such Worlds was procured, or which shall appear to be necessary aiid convenient for that Establishment, either in respect to a free Passage to the River St. Lawrence, or for producing a necessary Supply of Wood, Corn and Hay, or for Pasture for Cattle, be granted to any private Person whatever ; and also that as large a District of Land as conveniently may be, adjacent to and lying round the said Iron Works, over and above what may be necessary for the above Purposes, be reserved for Our Use, to be disposed of in such manner as We shall hereafter direct and appoint. 56. And whereas it is necessary, that all Persons who may be desirous of settling in Our said Province, should be fully informed of the Terms and Conditions, upon which Lands will be granted in Our said Province; You are therefore, as soon as possible, to cause a Publication to be made, by Proclamation or otherwise, as you in your Discretion shall think most advisable, of all and every the foregoing Terms, Con- ditions and Regulations of every kind, respecting the Grants of Lands; in which Pro- clamation it may be expedient to add some short Description of the natural Advant- ages of the Soil, and Climate, and its peculiar Conveniences for Trade and Naviga- tion ; and you are to take such Steps as you shall think proper for the publishing such Proclamation in all the Colonies in North America. 57. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that all the foregoing Instructions to you, as well as any which You may hereafter receive, relative to the Form and Method of passing Grants of Lands, and the Terms and Conditions to be annexed to such Grants, be entered upon Record, with the Grants themselves, for the Information and Satisfaction of all Parties whatever, that may be concerned therein. 58. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that you do consider of a proper and effectual Method for collecting, receiving and accounting for Our Quit Rents, whereby all Frauds, Concealment, Irregularity or Neglect therein may be prevented, and whereby the Receipts thereof may be effectually checked and controlled ; And if it shall appear necessary to pass an Act for the more effectually ascertaining, and the more speedily and regularly collecting Our Quit Rents, you are to prepare the Heads of such a Bill, as you shall think may most effectually conduce to the procuring the good Ends proposed, and to transmit the same to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, in order to be laid before Us for Our further Directions therein. 18—14 203 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 59. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that the Surveyor General, or such Oiher Person or Persons as you shall think proper to appoint, do, once in every year or oftener as Occasion shall require, inspect the State of all Grants of Lands made by you, and make report thereof to you in Writing, specifying whether the Conditions therein contained have or have not been complied with, or what Progress has been made towards fulfilling the same; and you are annually to transmit Copies of such Reports to Our Commissioners fcr Trade and Plantations. 60. And whereas Our Province of Quebec is in part inhabited and possessed by several Nations and Tribes of Indians, with whom it is both necessary and expedient to cultivate and maintain a strict Friendship and good Correspondence, so that they may be induced by Degrees, not only to be good Neighbours to Our Subjects, but likewise themselves to become good Subjects to Us; You are therefore, as soon as you conveniently can, to appoint a proper Person or Persons to assemble, and Treat with the said Indians, promising and assuring them of Protection and Friendship on Our part, and delivering them such Presents, as shall be sent to you for that purpose. 61. And you are to inform yourself with the greatest Exactness of the Number, Nature and Disposition of the several Bodies or Tribes of Indians, of the manner of their Lives, and the Rules and Constitutions, by which they are governed or regulated. And You are upon no Account to molest or disturb them in the Possession of such Parts of the said Province, as they at present occupy or possess; but to use the best means You can for conciliating their Affections, and uniting them to Our Govern- ment, reporting to Us, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, whatever Information you can collect with respect to these People, and the whole of your Pro- ceedings with them. 62. Whereas We have, by Our Proclamation dated the seventh day of October in the Third year of Our Reign, strictly forbid, on pain of Our Displeasure, all Our Subjects from making any Purchases of Settlements whatever, or taking Possession of any of the Lands reserved to the several Nations of Indians, with whom We are connected, and who live under Our Protection, without Our especial Leave for that Purpose first obtained; It is Our express Will and Pleasure, that you take the most effectual Care that Our Royal Directions herein be punctually complied with, and that the Trade with such of the said Indians as depend upon your Government be carried on in the Manner, and under the Regulations prescribed in Our said Pro- clamation. 63. You are to use your best Endeavours in improving the Trade of those Parts, by settling such Orders and Regulations therein, with the Advice of Our said Council, as may be most acceptable to the Generality of the Inhabitants. And it is Our express Will and Pleasure, that you do not, upon any Pretence whatever, upon pain of Our highest Displeasure, give your Assent to any Law or Laws for setting up any Manu- factures and carrying on any Trades, which are hurtful and prejudicial to this King- dom; and that You do use your utmost Endeavours to discourage, discountenance and restrain any Attempts which may be made to set up such Manufactures, or establish any such Trades. 64. Whereas by the 5th and 6th Articles of the Treaty of Peace and Neutrality in America, concluded between England and France the 6th-16 Day of November 1686, the Subjects and Inhabitants of each Kingdom are prohibited to trade and fish in all Places possessed, or which shall be possessed by the other in America ; and if any Ships shall be found trading contrary to the said Treaty, upon due Proof the said Ships shall be confiscated: but in case the subjects of either King shall be forced by Stress of Weather, Enemies, or other Necessity into the Ports of the other in America, they shall be treated with Humanity and Kindness, and may provide themselves with Victuals, and other Things necessary for their Sustenance, and the Reparation of their Ships, at reasonable Rates; provided they do not break bulk, nor carry any Goods out of their Ships, exposing them to Sale, nor receive any Merchandize on board, under Penalty of Confiscation of Ship and Goods; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 207 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 You signify to Our Subjects under your Government the Purport and Intent of the abovesaid two Articles; and that you take particular Care, that none of the French Subjects be allowed to trade from their said Settlements to the Province under your Government, or to fish upon the Coast thereof. 65. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that You do not dispose of any Forfeitures or Escheats to any Person, until the Sheriff, or other proper Officer, have made En- quiry, by a Jury upon their Oaths, into the true Value thereof, nor until you have transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, a particular Account of such Forfeitures and Escheats, and the value thereof. And you are to take Care, that the Produce of such Forfeitures and Escheats, in case We shall think proper to give You Directions to dispose of the same, be duly paid to Our Treasurer or Eeceiver General of Our said Province, and a full Accoiuit transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, or Our High Treasurer for the Time being, ard to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, with the Names of the Persons to whom disposed. 66. And whereas Commissions have been granted unto several Persons in Our respective Plantations in America for the trying of Pirates in those Parts, pursuant to the Acts for the more effectual Suppression of Piracy; and by a Commission already sent to Our Province of New York, Our Governor there is impowered, together with Others therein mentioned, to proceed accordingly in Reference to Our said Province; Our Will and Pleasure is, that you do use your best Endeavours to apprehend all Per- sons whatever who may have been guilty of Piracy within your Government, or who having committed such Crimes at other Places, may come within your Jurisdiction; and until We shall think proper direct the like Commission to be established for Our Government of Quebec, You are to send such Pirates, with what Proofs of their Guilt You can procure or collect, to Our Governor of New York to be tried and punished under the Authority of the Commission established for those Parts. 67. And whereas you will receive from Our Commissioners for executing the Office of High Admiral of Great Britain and of Our Plantations, a Commission constituting you Vice Admiral of Our said Province; you are hereby required and directed care- fully to put into Execution the several Powers thereby granted to you. 68. Whereas great Inconveniences have happened heretofore by Merchant Ships and other Vessels in the Plantations wearing the Colours borne by Our Ships of War, under Pretence of Commissions granted to them by the Governors of the said Planta- tions, and, by trading under those Colours, not only amongst Our own Subjects, but also those of other Princes and States, and committing divers Irregularities, they may very mi;ch dishonor Our Service; For preventing thereof You are to oblige the Com- manders of all such Ships, to which you shall grant Commissions, to wear no other Colours than such as are described in an Order of Council of the seventh of January 1730, in relation to Colours to be worn by all Ships and Vessels, except Our Ships of War. 69. And whereas there have been great Irregularities in the manner of granting Commissions in the Plantations to private Ships of War, You are to govern yourselff whenever there shall be Occasion, according to the Commissions and Instructions granted in this Kingdom: But you are not to grant Commissions of Marque or Re- prizal against any Prince or State, or their Subjects, in Amity with Us, to any Person whatsoever, without Our special Command. 70. Whereas We have been informed that, during the time of War, Our Enemies have frequently got Intelligence of the State of Our Plantations by Letters from private Persons to their Correspondents in Great Britain, taken on board Ships com- ing from the Plantations, which has been of dangerous Consequence: Our Will and Pleasure therefore is, that you signify to all Merchants. Planters and Others, that they be very cautious, in time of War, whenever that shall happen, in giving any Accounts by Letters of the public State and Condition of Our Province under your Government; And you are further to give Directions t-o all Masters of Ships, or other Persons to IS— 14J 208 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD Vil., A. 1905 whom you may entrust your Letters, that they put such Letters into a Bag, with a sufficient Weight to sink the same immediately, in Case of imminent Danger from the Enemy; And you are also to let the Merchants and Planters know, how greatly it i3 for their Interest that their Letters should not fall into the Hands of the Enemy, and therefore that they should give like Orders to Masters of Ships in relation to their Letters; And you are further to advise all Masters of Ships, that they do sink all Letters, in case of Danger, in the Manner before mentioned. 71. And whereas, in Time of War, the Merchants and Planters in Our Planta- tions in America did correspond and trade with Our Enemies, and carry Intelligence to them, to the great Prejudice and Hazard of Our said Plantations; You are there- fore by all possible Methods to endeavour to hinder such Trade and Correspondence in Time of War. 72. And You are to report to Us, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Planta- tions,— What is the Nature of the Soil and Climate of the Province under your Govern- ment. If it differs in these Circumstances from Our other Northern Colonies, in what that Difference consists? And what beneficial Articles of Commerce the differ- ent Parts of it are capable of producing? What Elvers there are, and of what Extent and Convenience to the Planters ? What are the principal Harbours ; how situated, of what Extent ; and what is the Depth of Water, and Nature of the Anchorage in each of them? What Quantity of Land is now under actual Improvement and Settlement ? What are the chief Articles of Produce and Culture; the annual Amount of the Quantity of each; and upon what Terms and Conditions the Inhabitants hold their Lands, either of Cultivation. Pent, or Personal Service? What is the Quantity, Nature and Property of the Land uncultivated ; how much of it is capable of Culture; and what part thereof is private Property? What is the Number of Inhabitants, Whites and Blacks, distinguishing each? What Number of the Eormer is capable of bearing Arms, and what Number of the Latter is annually necessary to be supply'd in proportion to the Land cultivated? What was the Nature, Eorm and Constitution of the Civil Government; what Judicatures were there established, and under what Kegulations did the French In- habitants carry on their Commerce? 73. You are from time to time to send unto TJs, by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, as aforesaid, an Account of the Increase and Decrease of the In- habitants, Whites and Blacks, and also an Account of all Persons born, christened and buried. 74. Whereas it is absolutely necessary, that We be exactly informed of the State of Defence of all Our Plantations in America, as well in relation to the Stores of War that are in each Plantation, as to the Ports and Fortifications there; and what more may be necessary to be built for the Defence and Security of the same; You are as soon as possible to prepare an Account thereof with relation to Our said Province in the most particular manner; And You are therein to express the present State of the Arms, Ammunition and other Stores of War, belonging to the said Province, either in public Magazines, or in the Hands of private Persons; together with the State of all Places, either already fortified, or that you judge necessary to be fortified for the Security of Our said Province; And you are to transmit the said Accounts to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, as also a Duplicate thereof to Our Master General or principal Officers of Our Ordnance; Which Accounts are to express the Particulars of Ordnance, Carriages, Balls, Powder, and other Sorts of Arms and Ammunition in Our public Stores, and so from time to time of what shall be sent you, or bought with the public Money, and to specify the Time of the Disposal, and the Occasion thereof: And You are half yearly to transmit a general Account of the State of the Fortifications and Warlike Stores, specify'd in the manner above men- tioned. COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 209 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 75. You are from time to time to give an Account, what Strength your Neighbours have by Sea and Land, and of the Condition of their Plantations, and what Corres- pondence You keep with them. 76. And in case of any Distress of any other of Our Plantations, You shall, upon Application of the respective Governors thereof unto you, assist them with what Aid the Condition and Safety of Our Province under Your Government can spare. 77. If anything shall happen, which may be of Advantage or Security to Our Province under your Government, which is not herein, or by your Commission pro- vided for, We do hereby allow unto You, with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, to take Order for the present therein, giving unto Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations speedy Notice thereof, in order to be laid before Us, that you may receive Our Eatification, if We shall approve the same: — provided always, that You do not, hy Colour of any Power or Authority hereby given You, commence or declare War without Our Knowledge and particular Commands therein. 78. And whereas We have, by the second Article of these Our Instructions to you, directed and appointed that your chief Residence shall be at Quebec; You are never- theless frequently to visit the other parts of your Government, in order to inspect the Management of all public Affairs, and thereby the better to take Care, that the Government be so administered, that no disorderly Practices may grow up contrary to Our Service and the Welfare of Our Subjects. 79. And whereas great Prejudice may happen to Our Service, and the Security of the Province, by your Absence from those Parts, You are not, upon any Pretence 'whatsoever, to come into Europe, without having first obtained Leave for so doing from Us under Our Sign Manual and Signet, or by Our Order in Our Privy Council; Yet nevertheless in case of Sickness, You may go to South Carolina, or any other of Our Southern Plantations, and there stay for such Space as the Recovery of your Health may absolutely require. 80. And whereas We have thought fit by Our Commission to direct, that in case of your Death or Absence, and the Death or Absence of Our Lieutenant Governors of Montreal and Trois Rivieres, and in Case there be at that time no Pex-son within Our said Province, commissionated or appointed by Us to be Commander in Chief, that the Eldest Councillor, who shall be at the time of your Death or Absence, or at the Death or Absence of Our Lieutenant Governors, as aforesaid, residing within Our said Province under your Government, shall take upon him the Administration of Government, and execute Our said Commission and Instructions, and the several Powers and Authorities therein directed; It is nevertheless Our express Will and Pleasure, that in such Case the said President shall forbear to pass any Act or Acts, but what are immediately necessary for the Peace and Welfare of the said Province, without Our particular Order for that purpose; And that he shall not remove or suspend any of the Members of Our Council, nor any Judges, Justices of the Peace, 'or other Officers Civil or Military, without the Advice and Consent of at least Seven of the Members of Our said Council, nor even then without good and sufficient Reasons for the same, which the said President is to transmit, signed by himself and the rest of Our said Council, to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantation, by the first Opportunity in order to be laid before Us. 81. And whereas We are willing in the best manner to provide for the Support of the Government of Our Province aforesaid, of which You are Governor, by setting apart sufficient Allowances to such as shall be Our Governor or Commander in Chief, residing for the time being within the same; Our Will and Pleasure is, that when it shall happen that You are absent from Our said Province, One full Moiety of the Salary, and all Perquisites and Emoluments whatsoever, which would otherwise become due unto You, shall, during the time of your Absence, be paid and satisfied imto Ou' Commander in Chief, who shall be resident within Our said Province for the Time being; which We do hereby order and allot unto him for his Maintenance, and for the better Support of the Dignity of that Our Government. 210 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 82. And You are upon all Occasions to send unto Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations only, a particular Account of all your Proceedings, and of the Con- dition of Affairs within your Government, in order to be laid before Us : provided nevertheless, v^henever any Occurrences shall happen v^ithin your Government of such a Nature and Importance as may require Our more immediate Directions by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, and also upon all Occasions and in all Affairs wherein You may receive Our Orders by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, You shall in all such Cases transmit to Our Secretary of State only an Account of all such Occurrences, and of your Proceedings relative to such Orders. G. K. Copy of the 48th and 49th Articles of His late Majesty's Instructions to Charles Lawrence Esqr., Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia. 48. Our Will and Pleasure is, that You, or the Commander in Chief of Our said (Colony "for the time being, do, in all Civil Causes, on Application made to You, or to the Commander in Chief for the time being, for that purpose, permit and allow Appeals from any of the Courts of Common Law in Our said Colony, unto You, or the Commander in Chief, and the Council of Our said Colony; and You are for that pur- pose to issue a Writ, in the manner which has been usually accustomed, returnable before Yourself and the Coiincil of Our said Colony, who are to proceed to hear and determine such Appeal, wherein such of Our said Council, as shall be at that time Judges of the Court, from whence such Appeal shall be made to you Our Captain General, or to the Commander in Chief for the time being, and to Our said Council, as aforesaid, shall not be admitted to vote upon the said Appeal; but they may never- theless be present at the Hearing thereof to give the Reasons of the Judgment given by them in the Causes, wherein such Appeals shall be made: Provided nevertheless, that in all such Appeals the Sum or Value Appealed for do exceed the Sum of three hundred Pounds Sterling, and that Security be first given by the Appellant to answer such Charges as shall be awarded, in case the first Sentence be affirmed : And if either Party shall not rest satisfied with the Judgment of You, or the Commander in Chief, for the time being, and Council as aforesaid. Our Will and Pleasure is, that they may then Appeal unto Us, in Our Privy Council; provided the Sum or Value, so appealed for unto Us, exceed five hundred Pounds Sterling, and that such Appeal be made within fourteen Days after Sentence, and good Security given by the Appellant, that he will effectually prosecute the same, and answer the Condemnation, as also pay such Costs and Damages, as shall be awarded by LTs, in case the Sentence of You, or the Commander in Chief for the time being, and Council be affirmed : Provided neverthe- less, where the Matter in Question relates to the taking or demanding any Duty pay- able to Us, or to any Fee of Office, or annual Rent, or other such like Matter or Thing where the Right in future may be bound, in all such Cases you are to admit an Appeal to Us in Our Privy Council, tho' the immediate Sum or Vakie appeal'd for be of a less Value. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that in all Cases, where, by your Instructions, You are to admit Appeals to Us in Our Privy Council, Execution be suspended until the final Determination of such Appeals, unless good and sufficient Security be given by the Appellee to make ample Restitution of all that the Appellant shall have lost by means of such Judgment or Decree, in case, upon the Determina- tion of such Appeal, such Decree or Judgment should be reversed, and Restitution awarded to the Appellant. COLOXIAL OFFICE RECORDS 211 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 49. You are also to permit Appeals unto lis, in Our Privy Council, in all Cases of Fines imposed for Misdemeanours ; Provided the Fines so imposed amount to, or exceed the Value of One Hundred Pounds Sterling; the Appellant first giving good Security, that he will effectually prosecute the same, and answer the Condemnation, if the Sentence, by which such Fines were imposed, shall be confirmed. E>'IX)RSED : Instructions to The Honble James Murray Governor of Quebec. Copy. 7th December 1763. Instructions to Our Trusty and Well beloved Guy Carleton Esquire, Our Captain General and Gov- ernor in Chief in and over Our province of Quebec in America and of all Our Territories Dependent thereupon Given. First — With these Instructions You will receive Our Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain constituting You Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, bounded on the Labrador Coast by the .River St. John, and from thence by a Line drawn from the Head of that River through the Lake St. John to the South End of the Lake Nipisson; from whence the said Line crossing the River St. Lawrence and the Lake Champlain in forty-five Degrees of North Latitude, passes along the Highlands which divide the Rivers that Empty themselves into the said River St. Lawrence from those which fall into the Sea, and also along the North Coast of the Bay des Chaleurs and the Coast of the Gulph of St. Lawrence to Cape Rosieres and from thence crossing the Mouth of the River St. Lawrence by the West End of the Island of Anticosti, terminates at the aforesaid River St. John. You are therefore to take upon you the Execution of the Office and Trust We have reposed in You, and the Administration of Government, and to do and Execute all things in due manner that shall belong to Your Command according to the several powers and Authorities of Our said Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain and these Our Instructions to You, or according to such further powers and Instruction as shall at any time hereafter be Granted or appointed You under Our Signet and Sign Manual or by Our Order in Our Privy Council, and You are to call together at Quebec, which We do appoint to be the place of Your residence, and the principal Seat of Government the following persons whom We do hereby appoint to be Our Council for Our said Province of Quebec, viz. : William Hey, Our Chief Justice of Our said province. Hector Theophilus Cramahe, James Goldfrap, Hugh Finlay, Thomas Mills, Thomas Dunn, Walter Murray, Samuel Holland, Francis Mounier, Benjamin Price, and Colin Drumond Esquires. It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure, that Our Chief Justice or Chief Justice for the time being shall not be capable of taking upon him the Administration of the Government lapon your Death or Absence, or the Death or Absence of the Commander in Chief for Our said province for the time being — 2. And you are with all due and usual Solemnity to cause Our said Commission to be read and published at the said meeting of Our Council which being done. You shall then take and also administer to each of the members of Our said Council, the Oaths mentioned in an Act passed in the first year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the first, intituled " An Act for the further Security of His Majesty's person " and Government, and the Succession of the Crown, in the Heirs of the late Princess " Sophia being Protestants, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended Prince " of Wales and his Open and Secret abettors," And in an Act passed in the sixth Year of Our Reign, intituled, " An Act for altering the Oath of Abjuration and the Assur- 212 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 " ance, and for amending so much of An Act of the seventh year of Her late Majesty " Queen Anne, Intituled, An Act for the Improvement of the Union of the two King- " doms, as, after the time therein Limited requires the Delivery of certain Lists and " Copies therein mentioned to persons Indicted of High Treason or Misprison of " Treason ;" as also make and Subscribe, and cause them to make and Subscribe, the Declaration mentioned in an Act of Parliament made in the 25th year of the Eeign of King Charles the second intituled " An Act for preventing Dangers which may " happen from Popish Recusants." And You and every one of them are likewise to take an Oath for the due Execution of Your and their places and Trusts, with regard to Your and their equal end impartial Administration of Justice; And You are also to take the Oath required by An Act passed in the seventh and eighth Years of the Eeign of King William the third to be taken by Governors of Plantations to do their Utmost that the Laws relating to the plantations be observed. 3. And that We may be always Informed of the Names and Characters of persons fit to Supply the Vacancies which shall happen in Our said Council, You are to transmit to Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State the Names and Char- acters of three persons Inhabitants of Our said province who You shall esteem the best Qualified for that Trust and You are also to Iransmit a Duplicate of the said Account to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 4. And if it shall at any time happen, that by the Death, Departure out of Our said province, suspension of any of Our said Councillors, or otherwise, there shall be a Vacancy in Our said Council, Our Will and Pleasure is that You signify the same to Us, by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, by the first Opportunity, that We may under Our Sign Manual, constitute and appoint others in their Stead; to which end You are whenever such Vacancy happens, to transmit unto Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State, the Names of three or more persons, Inliabitants of Our eaid Province whom you shall esteem best Qualified, for such Trust, and you are also to Transmit duplicates of such Accounts to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 5. But that Our Affairs may not Suffer for want of a due number of Councillors; if ever it shall happen that there be less than Seven residing in Our said Province, We do hereby give and grant unto you the said Guy Carleton full power and Authority to chuse as many persons out of the principal Inhabitants of Our said Province, as will make up the full number of the Council to be seven and no more, which persons 80 chosen and appointed by You, shall be to all Intents and purposes Councillors in Our said Province 'till either they shall be confirmed by Us, or, by the Nomination of others by Us under Our Sign Manual and Signet, Our said Council shall have seven, or more persons in it. 6. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that You do, and You are hereby Authorized and Impowered to Suspend and amove any of the Members of Our said Council, from Sitting, Voting, and Assisting therein, if You shall find just Cause for so doing, and to appoint others in their Stead until Our pleasure shall be known. It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure, that You d,o not Suspend or Remove any of the Members of Our Council when they shall have been Confirmed by Us as aforesaid, without good and sufficient cause, nor without the Consent of the Majority of the said Council, signified in Council, after due Examination of the Charge against such Councillor, and his Answer thereunto; and in Case of suspension of any of them, You are to cause Your Reasons for so doing, together with the Charges and Proofs against such person, and his Answer thereto be duly entered upon the Covm.cil-Books, And forth- with to transmit Copies thereof to Us, by One of Our Principal Secretaries of Stats aiid also Duplicates to Oi;r Commissions for Trade and Plantations for their Informa- tion nevertheless if it should happen that You should have Reasons for Suspending any of the said Persons, not fit to be communicated to the Council, You may in that Case suspend such Pers,'on without the Consent of Our said Council; but You are thereupon immediately to send to Us by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State An Account COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 213 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 bf Your Proceedings therein, together with Your Reasons at large for such suspension, as also Your Reasons at large for not communicating the same to the Council and Duplicates thereof by the first Opportunity and You are also tio transmit a Duplicate of such Account to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their In- formation. 7. Whereas We are Sensible that Effectual Care ought to be taken to oblige the Members of Our Council to a due attendance therein, in order to prevent the many Inconveniences that may happen for the want of a Quorum of the Council to transact business as occasion may require; It is Our Will and Pleasure, that if any of the Members of Our said Council shall hereafter absent themselves 'from the said Province and Continue absent above the Space of Six Months together, without leave from You, or friom Our Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the time being first obtained, under Your or his Hand and Seal, or shall remain absent for the Space of One Year without Our Leave given them under Our Royal Signet and Sign Manual their place or places in the said Council shall immediately thereupon become void : and that if any of the members of Our said Council, then residing in the Province under Your Government shall hereafter wilfully absent themselves when duly summoned, without a just and lawful Cause and shall persist therein after admonition, you suspend the said Councillors so absenting themselves 'till Our further pleasure be known giving Us timely Notice thereof; And We do hereby Will and Require You that this Our Royal Pleasure be Signified to the several Members of Our Council aforesaid, and entered in the Council-Books of the Priovince under Your Government as a Standing rule. 8. You are forthwith to communicate such and so many of these Our Instructions to Our said Council, wherein their Advice and Consent are mentioned to be requisite, as likewise all such others, from time to time, as You shall find Convenient for Our Service to be Imparted to them. 9. You are to permit the Members of Our said Council to have and Enjoy freedom of Debate and Vote in all Afi^airs of publick concern that may be debated in Council. 10. And Whereas it is directed by Our Commission to You under Our Great Seal, that so soon as the Situation and Circumstances of Our said Province will admit thereof You shall with the Advice of Our Council, Summon and call a general Assembly of the Ereeholders in Our said Province, You are therefore as soon as the miore pressing Affairs of Government will allow, to give all possible attention to the carrying this Important Object into Execution, but as it may be Impracticable :^or the present to form such an Establishment You are in the mean time to make auch Rules and Regulations by the Advice of Our said Council as shall appear to be necessary for the peace Order and good government of Our said Province; taking Care that nothing be done or passed that shall any way tend tlo affect the Life Limb or Liberty of the Subject, or to the Imposing any Duties or Taxes; and that all such rules and regula- tions be transmitted to Us by the first Opportunity after they are passed and made for Our Approbation or Disallowance. And it is Our Will and Pleasure that when An Assembly shall have been Summoned and met in such manner as you in Your discre- tion shall think most proper, or as shall be hereafter directed and appointed, the fol- lowing Regulations be carefully observed in the framing and passing all such Laws Statutes and Ordinances, 'as are to be passed by You with .the Advice and Consent of Our said Council and Assembly Vizt. That the Stile of Enacting the said Laws, Statutes and Ordinances be by the Governor, Council and Assembly and no other. That each different matter be provided for by a different Law without including in one and thesame Act, such things as have no proper relation to each other; — That no Clause be inserted in any Act or Ordinance which shall be foreign to what the title one and the same Act, such things as have no proper relation to each other ; — That no Law or Ordinance whatever be suspended, altered continued, revived or repealed by 214 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 general Words; but that the title and Date of such Law or Ordinance be particularly mentioned in the Enacting part; — That no Law or Ordinance respecting private pro- perty be passed without a Clause suspending its Execution, until Our Royal Will and pleasure is known, nor without a Saving of the Right of Us, Our Heirs and Succes- sors, and of all Bodies Politick and Corporate, and of all other persons except such as are mentioned in the said Law or Ordinance, and those claiming by, from, or under them, and before such Law or Ordinance is passed, proof must be made before You in Council and Entered in the Council-Books, that publick Notification was made of the partys Intention to apply for such Act in the several parish Churches, where the Lands in Question lye for three Sundays at least successively before any such Law or Ordinance shall be proposed; and you are to transmit and annex to the said Law or Ordinance a Certificate under your Hand that the same passed through all the Forms above mentioned; That in all Laws or Ordinances for the Levying Money, or Imposing Fines, forfeitures or penalties, express mention be made, that the same is granted or reserved to Us Our Heirs and Successors for the publick Uses of the said province, and the Support of the Government thereof, as by the said Law or Ordinance shall be directed; and that a clause be Inserted, declaring that the Money arising by the Opera- tion of the said Law or Ordinance shall be accounted for unto Us in this Kingdom, and to Our Commissioners of the Treasury or Our High Treasurer for the Time being ■and audited by Our Auditor General of our Plantations or his Deputy — That all such Laws, Statutes and Ordinances be transmitted by You within three Months after their passing or sooner if opportunity oifers, to Us, by One of Our principal Secretaries of State, and Duplicates thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information — That they be fairly abstracted in the Margents and accompanied with very full and particular observations upon each of them (that is to say) whether the same is Introductive of a new Law, Declaratory of a former Law, or does repeal a Law then in being And you are also to transmit in the fullest manner the Reasons ■and occasion for Enacing such Laws or Ordinances together with fair Copies of the Journals of the proceedings of the Council and Assembly which You are to require from the Clerks of the said Council and Assembly 11. And to the End that nothing may be passed or done to the prejudice of the true Interests of this Our Kingdom the Just Rights of Us Our Heirs and Successors or the property of Our Subjects It is Our Express Will and Pleasure, That no Law whatsoever which shall in any wise tend to Affect the Commerce or Shipping of this Kingdom, or which shall any ways relate to the Rights and prerogative of Our Crown or the property of Our Subjects or which shall be of an Unusual or Extraordinary Nature be finally ratified or Assented to by You, until You shall have first transmitted unto Us by one of Our principal Secretaries of State, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information a Draught of such Law, and shall have received Our Directions thereupon Unless You take Care that a Clause be Inserted therein, suspending and Deferring the Execution thereof iintil Our pleasure is known concerning the same. 12. And Whereas Laws have formerly been Enacted in several of Our Plantations in America for so short a time that Our Royal Assent or Refusal thereof could not be had before the time for which such Laws were Enacted did expire. You shall not give Your Assent to any Law that shall be Enacted for a less time than two Years, except in Cases of imminent Necessity, or imminent temporary expediency and You shall not re-enact any Law to which Our Assent shall have been once refused, without Express leave for that purpose first obtained from Us upon a full representation by You to be made to Us by One of Our principal Secretaries, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information, of the Reasons and Necessity for passing such Law; nor give Your Assent to any Law for repealing any other Law, which shall have passed in Your Government, and shall have received Our Royal Approbation unless You take Care that there be a Clause inserted therein Suspending and Deferring the Execution thereof until Our pleasure shall be known concerning the same. COLOXIAL OFFICE RECORDS 215 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 13. And We do particularly require you to take care, that fair Books of Ac- counts of all Eeceipts and Payments of all publick Money be duly kept, and the truth thereof attested upon Oath and that all such Accounts be audited and attested by Our Auditor General of Our Plantations or his Deputy, who is to Transmit Copies thereof .to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, or to Our High Treasurer "for the time being And that You do every half Year or oftener, send another Copy thereof, Attested by Yourself to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, and duplicates thereof by the next Conveyance; in which Books shall be specified, every particular Sum raised or Disposed of together with the Names of the persons to whom any payment shall be made, to the End "We may be satisfied of the Eight and due application of the Eevenue or Our said province with the probability of the Increase or diminution of it under every head and Article thereof. li. And Whereas the Members of several Assemblies in the plantations have frequently Assumed to themselves privileges no ways belonging to them especially of being protected from Suits at Law during the Term they remain of the Assembly to the great prejudice of their Creditors and the Obstruction of Justice; and some Assemblies have presumed to adjourn themselves at pleasure without leave from Our Governor first obtained; and others have taken upon themselves the sole framing of Money Bills, refusing to let the Council Alter or amend the same: all which practices are very detrimental to Our Prerogatives. If therefore you find that the Membei-s of Our Province of Quebec Insist upon any of the said privileges. You are to signify to them that it is Our Express Will and Pleasure, that You do not allow any protection to any member of the Council or Assembly further than in their persons, and that only during the sitting of the Assembly, and that You do not allow them to adjourn themselves otherwise than de diem, except Sundays and Holidays, without Leave from you or the Commander in Chief for the time being first obtained: It is also Our further pleasure that the Council have the like power of framing Money Bills as the Assembly. 15. And Whereas by Our aforesaid Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, You are authorized and impowered with the Advice and Consent of Our Comieil to Constitute and appoint Covirts of Judicature and Justice; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that You do as soon as possible apply Your attention to these great and Important Objects and that in forming the necessary Establishments for this purpose, You do consider what has been Established in this respect in Our other Colonies in America more particularly in Our Colony of Nova Scotia. 16. Our Will and Pleasure is, that You or the Commander in Chief for the time being do in all civil Causes, on application being made to You or the Commander in Chief for the time being for that purpose, permit and allow appeals from any of the Courts of Common Law in Our said Province, until You or the Commander in Chief, and the Council of the said Province, and You are for that purpose to Issue a Writ in the manner which has been usually accustomed, returnable before Yourself and the Council of the said province, who are to proceed to hear and Determine such Appeal, wherein such of the said Council, as shall be at that Time Judges of the Court from whence such appeal shall be so made to You Our Captain General, or to the Com- mander in Chief for the time being and to Our said Council as aforesaid shall not be admitted to Vote upon the said Appeal, but they may nevertheless be present at the hearing thereof, to give the Eeasons of the Judgment given by them, in the Causes wherein such Appeal shall be made provided nevertheless that in all such Appeals the Sum or Value appealed for do exceed the sum of three hundred pounds Sterling, and that Security be first duly given by the Appellant to Answer such Charges as shall be awarded in Case the first Sentence be affirmed; and if either party shall not rest satisfied with the Judgment of You or the Commander in Chief for the time being and Council as aforesaid. Our Will and Pleasure is that they may then appeal unto Us in Our Privy Council ; Provided the Sum or Value so appealed for unto Us do exceed five hundred pounds Sterling, and that such appeal be made within fourteen Days after 216 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Sentence and good security given by the Appellant, that he will Effectually prosecute the same and answer the Condemnation as also pay such Costs and Damages as shall be awarded by Us in Case the sentence of You or the Commander in Chief for the time being and Council be affirmed; provided nevertheless where the matter in Ques- tion relates to the taking or Demanding any Duty payable to Us or to any Fee of Office, or annual Rents or other such like matter or thing where the Rights in future may be bound in all such Cases You are to Admit An Appeal to Us in Our Privy Council, though the Immediate Sum or Value appealed for be of less Value; And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that in all places where, by Your Instructions you are to admit Appeals unto Us in Our Privy Council, execution be suspended until the final Determination of such Appeal, unless good and sufficient Security lye given by the Appellee to make ample Restitution of all that the Appellants shall have lost by means of such Decree or Judgment in Case upon the Determination of such Appeal, such Decree or Judgment should be reversed and restitution awarded to the Appellant. 17. You are also to admit Appeals unto Us in Our Privy Council in all Cases of Pines Imposed for Misdemeanours provided the Pines so Imposed , Amount to or Exceed One hundred pounds Sterling; the Appellant first giving good Security, that he will Effectually prosecute the same, and answer the Condemnation If the Sentence by which such fine was Imposed in Quebec shall be Confirmed. 18. You are, with the Advice and Consent of Our Council in the Province under Your government to take Especial care to regulate all Salaries and "fees belonging to places, or paid upon Emergencies, that they be within the bounds of Moderation, and that no Exaction be made on any Occasion whatsoever; as also that Tables of all Fees be publickly hung up in all places where such Fees are to be paid and You are to transmit Copies of all such Tables of Fees unto Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State and duplicates thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 19. It is Our Express Will and Pleasure that You do by the first Opportunity and with all convenient Speed transmit iinto Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of 'State and duplicates thereof to Our Commissioners for trade and Plantations for their Information, Authentick Copies of all Acts, Orders, Grants, Commissions or other powers by Virtue of which any Courts Offices, Jurisdictions, pleas. Authorities, Fees and privileges, have been settled or Established, for our Confirmation or Disallow- ance; and in case all or any of them shall at any time or times be disallowed and not approved then such and so many as shall be disallowed and not approved, and so Signified by Us shall cease determine and be no longer continued or put in practice. 20. You shall not appoint any person to be a judge or Justice of the peace, without the advice and Consent of the Majority of the Members of Our Council, present in, nor shall You Execute yourself 'or by Deputy and of the said Offices; and it is Our further Will and Pleasure that all Commissions to be Granted by You to any person or persons to be Judges or Justices of the peace, or other necessary officers, be granted during pleasure only. 21. You shall not displace any of the Judges Justices of the peace or other Officers or Ministers without good and sufficient Cause, which You shall Signify in the fullest and most Distinct manner to Us by one of our principal Secretaries of State and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 22. And Whereas frequent Complaints have heretofore been made of Great Delays and undue proceedings in the Courts of Justice in several of Our Plantations, whereby many of Our Good Subjects have very much Suffered, And it being of the greatest Importance to Our Service and to the Welfare of Our Plantations that Justice be every where speedily and Duly administered, and that all Disorders Delays and other undue practices, in the administration thereof be Effectually prevented; We do par- ticularly require You to take Especial Care, that in all Courts, where you are Author- ized to preside. Justice be Impartially administered, and that in all other Courts, established within Our said Province, all Jiidges and other persons therein concerned do likewise perform their several Duties without any Delay or partiality. COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 217 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 23. You are to take Care, that all Writs be issued in Our Name throughout the Province under Your Government. 24. Whereas there are several Offices in Our plantations Granted under the Great Seal of Great Britain, and Our Service may be very much prejudiced by reason of the absence of the Patentees, and by their appointing Deputies not fit to officiate in their Stead, You are therefore to Inspect such of the said Offices as are in the province under Your Government, and to Enquire into the Capacity and behaviour of the per- sons exercising them, and to report thereupon to Us by One of Our principal Secret- aries of State and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations what You think fit to be done or Altered in Relation thereunto ; and You are upon the misbehaviour of any of the said Patentees or their Deputies to Suspend them from the Execution of their Office 'till You shall have represented the whole matter unto Us as aforesaid and received our Directions therein And in Case of the Death of any such Deputy, It is Our Express Will and Pleasure, that you take Care, that the person appointed to Execute the place until the patentee can be Informed thereof and appoint another Deputy, do give sufficient Security to the Patentee, or, in Case of Suspension to the person Suspended to be answerable to him for the profits accruing during such Interval by death or during Suspension, in Case We shall think fit to restore the person Sus- pended to his place again. It is nevertheless Our Will and pleasure that the person Executing the place during such Interval, by Death or Suspension shall for his En- couragement receive the same Profits as the person suspended or dead did receive; And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that, in Case of a Suspension of a patentee, the person Appointed by you to Execute the office during such Suspension shall receive a Moiety of the profits which would otherwise become due to such patentee, giving Security to such patentee to be answerable to him for the other Moiety, in Case We shall think fit to restore him to his Office again. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that You do countenance and give all due Encouragement to all Our Patent Officers in the Enjoyment of their legal and Accustomed Fees, Eights Privileges and Emoluments according to the true Intent and meaning of their Patents. 25. You shall not by Colour of any power or Authority hereby or otherwise Granted or mentioned to be Granted unto You, take upon You to give, grant or Dispose of any office or place within Our said Province which now is or shall be Granted under the Great Seal of this Kingdom, or to which any person is or shall be appointed by Warrant under Our Signet and Sign Manual, any further than that You may, upon the Vacancy of any such Office or place, or upon the Suspension of any such Officer by you, as aforesaid put in any fit person to Officiate in the Interval 'till You shall have represented the matter unto Us by one of our principal Secretaries of State; and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, for their Information as aforesaid, which You are to do by the first Opportunity, and 'till the said Office or place be disposed of by Us Our Heirs or Successors under the Great Seal* of this Kingdom, or until some person shall be appointed thereto by Warrant under Our Signet and Sign Manual or Our further Directions be given therein. 26. And Whereas several Complaints have been made by the Officers of Our Customs in Our Plantations in America, that they have frequently been obliged to serve as Jurors, and personally to Appear in Arms whenever the Militia is drawn Out and thereby are much hindred in the Execution of their Employments, Our Will and Pleasure is that you take Effectiial Care and give the necessary Directions that the several officers of Our Customs be Excused and exempted from serving on any Juries, or i)ersonally appearing in Arms in the Militia, unless in Cases of absolute Necessity or serving any parochial Offices which may hinder them in the Execution of their Duty. 27. And Whereas We have Stipulated by the late Definitive Treaty of Peace con- cluded at Paris the 10th Day of February 1763 to Grant the Liberty of the Catholick Religion to the Inhabitants of Canada, and that We will consequently give the most Precise, and most Effectual Orders, that Our New Roman Catholick Subjects in that Province may profess the Worship of their Religion according to the Rites of the 218 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Romish Church, as far as the Laws of Great Britain permit; It is therefore Oui* Will and Pleasure that You do in all things regarding the said Inhabitants Conform with Great Exactness to the Stipulations of the said Treaty in this respect. 28. You are as soon as possible to Summon the Inhabitants to meet together at such time or times, place or places, as You shall find Convenient in Order to take the Oath of Allegiance, and make and Subscribe the Declaration of Abjuration men- tioned in the aforesaid Act passed in the first Year of the Reign of King George the 1st for the further Security of His Majesty's Person and. Government, and the Suces- sion of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess Sophia, being Protestants, and for Extinguishing the Hopes of the pretended Prince of Wales and his Open and Secret Abettors, and in the aforesaid Act passed in the Sixth Year of Our Reign for Alter- ing the Oath of Abjuration and the Assurance and for Amending so much of An Act of the Seventh Year of her late Majesty Queen Anne Intitled An Act for the Improve- ment of the Union of the two Kingdoms as after the time therein Limittod requires the Delivery of certain Lists and Copies therein mentioned to persons Indicted of High Treason, or Misprison of Treason; which Oath shall be Administered to them by such person or persons as you shall Commissionate for that purpose, and in Case any of the said French Inhabitants shall refuse to take the said Oath and make and Subscribe the Declaration of Abjuration as aforesaid, You are to cause them forthwith to Depart out of Our said Government. 29. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that all such Inhabitants professing the Religion of the Romish Church, do at all meetings, or at such other time or times You shall think proper and in the manner you shall think least alarming and Incon- venient to the said Inhabitants Deliver in upon Oath an Exact Account of all Arms and Ammimition of every Sort in their Actual possession, and so from time to time, of what they shall receive into their possession as aforesaid. 30. You are as soon as possible to Transmit to Us by one of Our Principal Secret- aries of State, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Informa- tion, an Exact and particular Account of the Nature and Constitution of the several Religious Communities of the Romish Church, their Rights Claims privileges and property, and also the Number Situation and Revenues of the several Churches here- tofore established in Our said province together with the Number of Priests or Curates Officiating in such Churches. 31. You are not to Admit of any Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the See of Rome, or any other foreign Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction whatever in the province under Your Government. 32. And to the End that the Church of England may be Established both in Prin- ciples and Practice, and that the said Inhabitants may by Degrees be Induced to Em- brace the Protestant Religion, and that their children be brought up in the principles of it, We do hereby declare it to be Our Intention, when the said Province shall have been accurately Surveyed and Divided in Townships, Districts Precincts or Parishes in such manner as shall be herein after directed, all possible Encouragement shall be given to the Erecting Protestant Schools in the said Districts Townships and pre- cincts by Settling appointing and Allotting proper Quantities of Land for that pur- pose; and also for a Glebe and maintenance for a Protestant Minister and Protestant School Masters; and You are to Consider and to Report to Us by one of Our prin- cipal Secretaries of State and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information, by what other means the Protestant Religion may be promoted, established, and Encouraged in Our said Province under Your Government. 33. And You are to take especial Care that God Almighty be devoutly and duly served throughout Your Government ; the Book of Common Prayer as by Law Estab- lished read each Sunday and Holiday; and the bleased Sacrament administered according to the Rites of the Church of England. 34. You are not to prefer any Protestant Minister to any Ecclesiastical Benefice in the Province under your Government without a Certificate from the Right Reverend COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 219 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Father in God the Lord Bishop of London, of his being Conformable to the Doctrine •and Discipline of the Church of England, and of good Life and Conversation — And if any person hereafter preferred to a Benefice shall appear to You to give Scandal either by his Doctrine and manners You are to use the best means for his Removal. 35. You are to give Orders forthwith that every Orthodox Minister v?ithin Your Government be one of the Vestry in his respective parish, and that no Vestry be held without him, except in Case of Siclcness or after Notice of a Vestry Summoned he omit to come. 36. And to the End that the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Lord Bishop of London may take place in Our Province under Your Government as far as conveniently may be, We do think fit that You give all Countenance and Encouragement to the Exercise of the Same, excepting only the collating +o Benefices, granting Licences for Marriage and probates of Wills which We have reserved to You Our Governor and to the Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the time being. 37. And We do further Direct that no Schoolmaster who shall arrive in Our Said Province from this Kingdom, be henceforward permitted to keep School, without the Licence of the said Lord Bishop of London, and that no other person now there or that shall come from other parts shall be admitted to keep School in Your Government without Your Licence first obtained. 38. And You are to take Especial Care, that a Table of Marriages, established by the Cannons of the Church of England be hung up in all places of Publick Worship according to the Bites of the Church of England, 39. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that in Order to Suppress as much as in You lies, every Species of Vice and Immorality, You forthwith do cause all Laws already made against Blasphemy, Prophaneness, Adultry, Fornication, Polygamy, Incest, profanation of the Lord's Day, Swearing and Drunkenness to be rigorously put in Execution in every part of Your Government, and that You take due Care for the punishment of these, and every other Vice and Immorality by presentment upon Oath, to be made to the Temporal Courts by the Church Wardens of the several parishes, at proper times of the Year to be appointed for that Purpose; and for the further Discouragement of Vice, and Encouragement of Virtue and good living (that by such Examples the Infidels may be Invited and persuaded to Embrace the Christian Eeligion.) You are not to admit any persons to publick Trusts and Employments in the Province under Your Government whose ill Fame and Conversation may Occasion Scandal. 40. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that all and every the French In- habitants in Our said Province who are now possessed of Lands within the said Province in Virtue of Grants or Concessions made before the Signing of the preliminary Articles ol Peace on the 3rd Day of Novr^ 1762, within such Limited time as You in Your Discretion shall think fit. Register the several Grants or other Deeds, or Titles, by which they hold or Claim such Lands, in the Secretary's Office which said Grants, Deeds or other Titles, shall be Entered at large in the said Office, so that the particular 'Quantity of Land, it's Scite and Extent, the Conditions upon which it is Granted, either as to Rents, Services, or Cultivation, may appear fully and at length. ' 41. And in Case it shall Appear, upon a Strict and Accurate Examination of the said Grants and Title Deeds, to be taken in such manner as You shall think proper, that any of the Grantees or Persons claiming Lands under such Grants and Title Deeds, are in Possession of more Land than is contained within such Grants or other Concessions. or that the Terms and Conditions upon which the Lands were Granted have not been •compiled with agreeable to what is Stipulated in sv:ch Grants or Concessions, It is Our Will and Pleasure, that You forthwith represent the same to Us, by One of Our prin- cipal Secretaries of State to the End You may receive such Directions thereupon as the nature and circumstances of the Case shall appear to require, and You are to send a Duplicate of such Representation to Our Commissioners for Trade and Planta- tions for their Information. 220 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 42. And Whereas it is necessary in Order to the advantageous and Effectual Settlement of Our said Province, that the true State of it should be fully known; You are therefore as soon as conveniently may be, to cause an Accurate Survey to be made of the said Province, by such Able and Skilful Person as is or shall be appointed ■for that Service, who is to Eeport to You in Writing for your Judgment in the measures which You may in General pursue for the making of Settlements, not only the Nature and Quality of the Soil and Climate, the Rivers, Bays and Harbours, and every other Circumstance attending the Natural State of it; but also his opinion in what manner it may be most conveniently laid out into Counties, and to annex to his Report a Map of such Survey, with the several Divisions proposed marked upon it. But as the making such Survey, with the several Divisions proposed will be a Work of Great Length, You are in the»mean time to carry on Settlements upon that plan, which shall appear to you to be most Expedient from the best Information You can collect. 43. And Whereas it has been found by Experience, that the Settling Planters in Townships hath very much redounded to their Advantage, not only with respect to the Assistance they have been able to Afford each other in their Civil Concerns, but like- wise with regard to the Security they have thereby acquired against the Insults and Incursions of neighbouring Indians or other Enemies; You are therefore to lay out Townships of a Convenient Size and Extent in such places as You in Your Discre- tion shall Judge most proper; And it is Our Will and Pleasure that each Township do consist of about twenty thousand Acres, having as far as may be natural Boundaries, extending up into the Country, and comprehending a necessary part of the River St. Lawrence where it can be conveniently had. 44. You are also to cause a proper place in the most convenient part of each Township to be marked out for building a Port sufficient to contain such a Number of Families as You shall judge proper to Settle there, with Town and Pasture Lots convenient to each Tenement, taking Care that the said Town be laid out upon, or as near as conveniently may be to some Navigable River or the Sea Coast, and You are also to reserve to IJs proper Quantities of Land in each Township for the following purposes. Viz. For Erecting Fortifications and Barracks where necessary or for other Military or Naval Services, and more particularly for the Growth and Produce of Naval Timber, if there are any Wood Lands fit for that purpose. 45. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that a particular Spot in or as near each Town as possible be set apart for the Building a Church, and four hundred Acres adjacent thereto, allotted for the Maintenance of a Minister and two hundred Acres for a Schoolmaster. 46. And You are to give Strict Orders to the Surveyors whom You shall Employ to mark out the said Townships and Towns, to make returns to you of their Surveys as soon as possible with a particular Description of each Towndiip, and the Nature of the Soil within the same. 47. And Yon are to oblige all such persons, as shall be appointed to be Surveyors of the said Lands in each Township, to take an Oath for the due performance of their Offices and for obliging them to make exact Surveys of all Lands required to be set out. 48. And Whereas nothing can more effectually tend to the Speedy settling our said Colony, the Security of the property of Our Subjects and the advancement of Our Revenue than the disposing of such Lands as are our property upon Reasonable Terms, and the establishing a regular and proper method of proceeding with respect to the passing of Grants of such Land; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure that all and every person and persons who shall apply to you for any Grant or Grants of Land shall previous to their obtaining the same make it appear before You in Council that they are in a Condition to Cultivate and Improve the same by settling thereon in proportion to the Quantity of Acres desired, a sufficient Number of white Persons and Negroes; and in Case You shall upon a Consideration of the Circumstances of the I)erson or persons applying for such Grants, think it advisable to pass the same, in COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 221 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 such Case You are to cause a Warrant to be drawn up, directed to the Surveyor General or other proper Officers, empowering him or them to make a faithful and Exact Survey of the Lands so petitioned for, and to return the said Warrant within six Months at furthest from the Date thereof, with a plot or Description of the Lands so Surveyed thereunto annexed, provided that You do take Care, that before any such Warrant is Issued as aforesaid, a Docquet thereof be entered in the Auditor's and Register's Office, and when the Warrant shall be returned by the said Surveyor or other proper Officer, the Grant shall be made out in due form, and the Terms and 'Conditions required by these Our Instructions be particularly and Expressly mentioned in the respective Grants: And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Grants shall be registered within Six Months from the Date thereof in the Register's Office there, and a Docquet thereof be also entered in Our Auditor's Office there, in case such Establishment shall take place in Our said Province, or that in Default thereof such Grant shall be Void, Copies of all which Entries shall be returned regularly by the proper Officer to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury and to Our Commissioners .for Trade and Plantations within six Months from Date thereof. 49. And Whereas great Inconveniences have arisen in many of Our Colonies in America from the granting excessive Quantities of Land to Particular persons who have never cultivated or Settled it, and have thereby Prevented others more Industrious from Improving the same; in Order therefore to prevent the like Inconveniences for the future. You are to take especial Care, that in all Grants to be made by You, by and with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, to persons applying for the same, the Quantity be in proportion to their Ability to Cultivate : And You are hereby directed to observe the following Directions and Regiilations in all Grants to be made by You Viz. : That One hundred Acres of Land be granted to every Person being Master or Mistress of a Family for himself or herself and fifty Acres for every White or Black Man Woman or Child of which such person's Family shall consist, at the Actual -time of making the Grant, and in Case any Person applying to You for Grants of Land shall be desirous of taking up a larger Quantity than the Actual Number of Persons in his or her Family would Intitle such persons to take up, It is Our Will and Pleasure and You are hereby allowed and permitted to grant unto every such person or persons such further Quantity of Land as they may desire, not exceeding one thousand Acres over and above what they are intitled to, by the number of per- sons in their respective Families, provided it shall appear to you that they are in a Condition and Intention to Cultivate the same ; and provided also that they do pay to the Receiver of Our Quit rents or to such other Officer as shall be appointed to receive the same the Sum of five Shillings only for every fifty Acres so Granted on the Day of the Date of the Grant. That all Grantees be Subject to the payment of two Shillings Sterling for every hundred Acres to commence at the Expiration of two Years from the Date of such Grant and to be paid Yearly and every Year, or in Defaidt of such payment the Grant to be void. That every Grantee upon giving proof that he or she has fulfilled the Terms and Conditions of his or her Grant, shall be Entitled to another Grant in the proportion and upon the Conditions above mentioned. That for every fifty Acres of Land accounted plantable each patentee shall be Obliged within three Years after the Date of his Patent to clear and Work three Acres at the least in that part of his Tract which he shall Judge most Convenient and Advantageous, or else to clear and drain three Acres of Swampy or sunken Grounds or drain three Acres of Marsh if any such be within the Bounds of his Grant. That for every fifty Acres of Land accounted Barren every patentee shall be obliged to put and keep on his Land within three years after the Date of his Grant three neat Cattle which number shall be obliged to continue on his Land until three Acres for every fifty be fully cleared and Improved. 18—15 222 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 That if any person shall take up a tract of Land wherein there shall be no part fit for present Cultivation without manuring and improving the same every such Grantee shall be obliged within three years from the Date of his Grant, to Erect on some part of his Land one Good Dwelling House to contain at least twenty feet in length and Sixteen Feet in Breadth and also to put on his Land the like Number of three neat Cattle for every fifty Acres. That if any person who shall take up any Stony or Rocky Grounds not for planting or pasture, shall within three years after the passing of his Grant begin to Employ thereon, and so continue to Work for three years then next ensuing in Digging and Stone Quarry or other Mine one good able Hand for every hundred Acres of such Tract, it shall be accounted a sufficient Cultivation and Improvement. That every three Acres which shall be Cleared and Worked as aforesaid, and every three Acres which shall be Cleared and Drained as aforesaid, shall be accounted a sufficient Seating, Plantation, Cultivation and Improvement to save for ever from Forfeiture fifty Acres of Land in any part of the Tract contained within the same patent; and the patentee shall be at Liberty to withdraw his Stock, or to forbear work- ing in any Quarry or mine, in proportion to such Cultivation and Improvement, as shall be made upon the Swamps, sunken Grounds and Marshes which shall be Included in the same patent. That when any person who shall hereafter take up and patent any Lands, shall have seated planted and Cultivated, or Improved the said Land or any part of it according to the Directions and Conditions above mentioned such patentee may make proof of such Seating Planting Cultivation and Improvement in the General Court, or in the Court of the County, District or precinct where such Lands shall lie, and have such proof certified to the Register's Office and there entered with the Record of the said patent, a Copy of which shall be admitted on any Trial to prove the seating and planting of such Land. And Lastly to ascertain the true Quantity of Plantable and Barren Land con- tained in each Grant hereafter to be made within Our said province You are to take especial Care that in all Surveys hereafter to be made every Surveyor be required and enjoyned to take particular Notice according to the best of his Judgment and under- standing how much of the Land so Surveyed is plantable and how much of it is Barren and unfit for Cultivation, and accordingly to Insert in the Survey and plot to him to be returned into the Register's Office the true Quantity of each kind of Land. 50. And Whereas it hath been represented to Us that the Governors of several of Our Colonies in America have Granted Lands away close to the Forts belonging to Us by which means the Garrisons of such Forts have been obliged to pay the pro- prietors of those Lands extravagant prices for Wood cut for a necessary supply of Fuel, and thereby a great and Unreasonable Expense has been brought upon the iMilitary Contingencies It is Our Express Will and Pleasure that You do take Especial Care, that in all Warrants for Surveying of Lands adjacent or Contiguous to a Fort or Fortification, whether such Warrant be Granted upon an Original Peti- tion to you in Council, or upon Our Urder in Our Privy Council there be an Express Direction to the Surveyor that he do reserve to Us Our Heirs and Successors for the Use of the Fort, near to which the Lands shall lye such a part of the Land petitioned for (being Woodland) and in such a Situation as the Commander in Chief of the said Fort (with whom he is to be required to Consult and Advise in all such Cases) shall Judge Convenient and sufficient for a permanent and Certain Supply of Fuel for such a Garrison as the said Fort may be able to Contain. And it is Our further pleasure, that a regular plot of such reserved Land, describing the Bounds, expressing the Quantity of Acres, and properly signed and attested by such Surveyor, be delivered to the Commanding Officer of each Fort, to be there publickly hung up and a Duplicate thereof also Recorded in the Secretary's Office or other proper Office of Record in Our province under Your Government; and as we judge the due Execution of this Our Order to be essential to Our Service, You are hereby required to take Care, that the COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 223 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Regulations above prescribed be duly entered upon the Council Books of Our said Province, as a standing Order to all persons, who may be Intrusted with the powers to which they refer. 51. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that in all Grants of Lands to be made by You as aforesaid, regard be had to the profitable and unprofitable Acres so that each Grantee may have a proportionable Number of One Sort and the other; as likewise that the Breadth of each Tract of Land to be hereafter Granted be one-third of the Length of such Tract, and that the Length of each Tract do not Extend along the Banlcs of any Kiver but into the Main Land that thereby the said Grantees may have each a Convenient Share of what accommodation the said River may AfEord for Navigation or otherwise. 52. And Whereas it hath been represented to Us, that many Parts of the Pro- vince under your Government are particularly adapted to the Growth and Culture of (Hemp and Flax, It is therefore Our Will and pleasure that in all Surveys of Land for Settlement, the Surveyor be directed to Report whether there is any or what Quantity of Lands contained within such Survey, fit for the production of Hemp and Flax and you are to take particular Care to insert a Clause in every Grant of Land where any part thereof is fit for such production, obliging the Grantee annually to sow a pro- portionable part of his Grant with Hemp or Flax Seed. 53. And Whereas it hath been further represented to Us that a great part of the JCountry in the Neighbourhood of Lake Champlain, and between that Lake and the River St. Lawrence, abounds with Woods, producing Trees fit for masting for our Royal Navy, and other Useful and necessary Timber for naval Construction; You are therefore expressly directed and required to cause such parts of the said Country or any other within Your Government, that shall appear upon a Survey to abound with such Trees and shall lye convenient for Water Carriage, to be reserved to Us, and to Use Your best Endeavour to prevent any Waste being Committed upon the said Tracts by punishing in due Course of Law any persons who shall Cut Down or Destroy any Trees growing thereon, and You are to Consider and advise with Our Council, whether some Regulation that shall prevent any Saw Mills whatever from being jErected within Your Government without a Licence from you or the Commander in ♦Chief of Our said Province for the time being, may not be a means o'f preventing all Waste and Destruction in such Tracts of Land as shall be reserved to Us for the pur- poses aforesaid. 54. And Whereas it appears from the Representations of Our late Governor of the District of Trois Rivieres that the Iron Works at St. Maurice in that District are of great Consequence to Our Service; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure that no part of the Lands, upon which the said Iron Works were carried on, or from which the Ore Used in such Works was procured, which shall appear to be necessary and Convenient for that Establishment, either in respect to a free passage to the River St. Lawrence, or for producing a necessary Supply of Wood, Com and Hay, or for pasture for Cattle, be Granted to any private person whatever, and also that as large a District of Land, as conveniently may be adjacent to and lying round the said Iron Works, over and above what may be necessary for the above purposes be reserved for Our Use to be disposed of in such manner as We shall hereafter direct and appoint. 55. And Whereas it is necessary that all Persons who may be desirous of Settling in Our said province, should be fully Informed of the Terms and Conditions upon which Lands will be granted in Our said Province, You are therefore as soon as possible to cause a publication to be made by proclamation or otherwise as you in Your Dis- cretion shall think most advisable of all and every the aforegoing Terms, Conditions and Regulations of every kind respecting the Grants of Lands, in which proclamation it may be Expedient to add some short Description of the natural Advantages of the Soil and Climate, and its peculiar Advantages for Trade and Navigation; and you are to take such Steps as You shall think proper for the publishing such proclamation in all ihe Colonies in North America. 18—15* 224 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 56. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that all the foregoing Instructions to You as well as any which You may hereafter receive relative" to the form and method of passing Grants of Lands, and the Terms and Conditions to be annexed to such Grants be entered upon Kecord with the Grants themselves for the Information and Satisfaction of all parties whatever that may be concerned therein. 57. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that You do consider of a proper and Effectual ^Fethod of Collecting receiving and accounting for Our Quit Rents whereby all Frauds Concealment Irregularity or Neglect therein may be prevented and whereby the Receipt thereof may be Etfctually chequed and Controlled, and if it shall appear necessary to pass An Act for the more effectually ascertaining and the more speedily and regularly collecting Our Quit Rents, You are to prepare the Heads of such a Bill, as you shall think may most Effectually conduce to the procuring the good Ends proposed, and to Transmit the same to Us by one of our principal Secre- taries of State, for Our further Directions therein, and You are also to Transmit a Duplicate thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Informa- tion. 58. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that the Surveyor General or such other person or persons as you shall think proper to Appoint, do, once in every Year or oftener, as Occasion shall require, inspect the State of all Grants of Land made by you, and make Report thereof to You in Writing, Specifying whether the Con- ditions therein contained have or have not been complied with, or what Progress has been made towards fulfilling the same; and you are annually to transmit Copies of feuch Reports to Us by one of our principal Secretaries of State, and Duplicates thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 59. And Whereas Our Province of Quebec is in part Inhabited and Possessed by several Nations and Tribes of Indians, with whom it is both necessary and Expedient to cultivate and maintain a Strict Eriendship and good Correspondence, so that they may be Induced by Degrees not only to be good Neighbours to Our Subjects, but likewise to be good Subjects to Us, You are therefore as soon as You conveniently can, to appoint a proper person or persons to Assemble and treat with the said Indians, promising and Assuring them of Protection and Friendship on our part and delivering them such presents as shall be sent to you for that purpose. 60. And You are to Inform yourself with the greatest Exactness of the Number, Nature and Disposition of the several Bodies or Tribes of Indians, of the manner of their Lives, and the Rules and Constitutions by which they are governed or regulated, and You are upon no Account to molest or disturb them in the possession of the said province as they at present occupy, or Possess, but to Use the best means You can for Conciliating their Affections and Uniting them to Our Government, reporting •to Us, by one of our principal Secretaries of State, and to Our Commissioners for FTrade and Plantations whatever Information You can collect with respect to these people, and the whole of Your proceedings with them. 61. Whereas We have by Our proclamation dated the 7th Day of October in the 3rd Year of Our Reign, strictly forbid, on pain of Displeasure, all our Subjects from making any purchases or Settlements whatever, or taking possession of any of the Xands reserved to the several Nations of Indians, with whom we are connected, and (who live under our protection without our especial leave for that purpose first obtained It is Our Express Will and Pleasure that you take the most Effectual Care, that Our Royal Directions herein be punctually complied with, and that the Trade with such of the said Indians as depend upon Your Government be carried on in the manner and under the Regulations prescribed in Our said proclamation. 62. You are to use Your best 'Endeavours in Improving the Trade of those parts hy settling such Orders and Regulations therein, with the Advice of our said Council as may be most acceptable to the Generality of the Inhabitants. And it is Our Express (Will and pleasure, that You do not upon any pretence Whatever ,upon pain of Our Highest Displeasure, give Your Assent to any Law or Laws for setting np any Manu- COLOXIAL OFFICE RECORDS 225 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 factures and carrying on any Trades which are hurtful and prejudicial to this King- dom, and that You do Use Your Utmost Endeavours to discourage, discountenance and restrain any Attempts which may be made to set up such Manufactures or estab- lish any such Trades. 63. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that You do not dispose of any Forfeitures or Escheats to any Person, until the Sheriff or other proper Officer have made Enquiry by a Jury upon their Oaths, into the true Value thereof, nor until You have transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury a particular Account of such Forfeitures and Escheats, and the Value thereof. And You are also to take Care that the produce of such Forfeitures and Escheats, in Case We thin.k proper to give You Directions to dispose of the same, be duly paid to Our Treasurer or Receiver General of Our said Province, and a full Account transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, or Our High High Treasurer for the Time being with the Names of the persons to whom disposed. 64. And Whereas Commissions have been Granted unto several persons in Our Respective Plantations in America for the Trying of pirates in those parts pursuant to the Acts for the more Effectual Suppression of Piracy. And by a Commission already sent to Our Province of A'ew York Our Governor there is Impowered together with others therein mentioned to proceed accordingly in Referrence to Our said Province; Our Will and pleasure is that you do Use Your best Endeavours to appre- hend all persons whatever who may have been guilty of Piracy within Your Govern- ment or who having Committed such Crimes at other places may come within your Jurisdiction; and until we shall think proper to direct the like Commission to be Established for Our Government of Quebec, You are to send such pirates with what proofs of their Guilt You can procure or Collect, to Our Governor of New York to be tryed and punished under the Authority of the Commission established for those parts. 65. And Whereas You will Receive from Our Commissioners for Executing the Office of High Admiral of Great Britain, and of Our Plantations, a Commission constituting You Vice Admiral of Our said Province, You are hereby required and Directed Carefully to put in Execution the several powers thereby Granted you. 66. Whereas great Inconveniences have happened heretofore by Merchant Ships and other Vessels in the Plantations, wearing the Colours born by Our Ships of War under pretence of Commissions granted to them by the Governors of the said planta- tions, and by trading under those Colours not only amongst Our Own Subjects, but also those of other Princes and States, and committing divers Irregularities, they may very much dishonor Our Service; For preventing thereof You are to oblige the Commanders of all such Ships, to which You shall grant Commissions, to wear no other Colours than such as are described in an Order of Council of the 7th of January 1730 in relation to Colours to be Wome by all Ships and Vessels, Except Our Ships of War. 67. And Whereas there have been some great Irregularities in the manner of Granting Commissions in the plantations to Private Ships of War, You are to govern yoiirself whenever there shall be Occasion according to the Commission and Instruc- tions granted in this Kingdom but You are not to grant Commissions of Marque or Reprisal against any Prince or State or their Subjects in Amity with Us to any person whatsoever without Our Especial Command. 68. Whereas We have been Informed that during the time of War Our Enemies Lave frequently got InteUigeuce of the State of our plantations by Letters from private persons to their Correspondence in Great Britain, taken on Board Ships coming from the plantations, which has been of Dangerous Consequence ; Our Will and Pleasure therefore is, that You signify to all Merchants, Planters and others, that they be very Cautious in time of War whenever that shall happen in giving any Account by the Letters of the publick State and Condition of Our Province under your Government; And You are further to give directions to all masters of Ships or 226 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 other Persons to whom you may Entrust Your Letters, that they put such Letters into a Bag, with a Sufficient Weight to sink the same Immediately in case of Im- minent Danger from the Enemy, and You are also to let the Merchants and Planters know, how greatly it is for their Interest that their Letters should not fall into the Hands of the Enemy; and therefore that they should give like Orders to Masters of Ships in Eelation to their Letters; and You are further to advise all Masters of Ships that they do sink all Letters in Case of Danger in the manner before mentioned. 69. And Whereas the Merchants and Planters in Our plantations in America have, in time of War, Corresponded and traded with our Enemies, and carried Intelligence to them, to the great Prejudice and Hazard of Our said plantations; You are therefore by all possible Methods, to endeavour to hinder such Trade and Corres- pondence in time of War. 70. And You are to Report to Us, by one of Our Principal Secretaries of State ; What is the Nature of the Soil and Climate of the Province under your Government. if it differs in those Circumstances from Our other Northern Colonies, in what that Difference consists, and what beneficial Articles of Commerce the different parts of it are capable of producing? What Rivers there are, and of what extent and convenience to the planter ? What are the principal Harbours, how situated, of what extent, and what is the Depth of Water and Nature of the Anchorage in each of them? What Quantity of Land is now under actual Improvement and Settlement ? What are the chief Articles of produce and Culture, the annual amount of the Quantity of each, and upon what Terms and Conditions the Inhabitants hold their Lands, either of Cultivation, Rent, or personal Service? What is the Quantity, Nature and property of the Land uncultivated, how much ci it is capable of Culture, and what part thereof is Private property? What is the number of Inhabitants, Whites and Blacks distinguishing each; what number of the former is capable of bearing Arms, and what number of the latter is annually necessary to be supplied in Proportion to the Land Cultivated. What was the nature, form and Constitution of the Civil Government; what Judicatures were there Established, and under the Regulations did the french Inhabitants carry on their Commerce; and You are to transmit a Duplicate of such Account to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 71. You are from time to time to send unto Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State as aforesaid; An account of the Increase and Decrease of the Inhabitant', Whites and Blacks; and also an Account of all Persons, Born, Christened and Buried and You are to Transmit duplicates of such Accounts to Our Commissioners for Trade and plantations for their Information. 72. Whereas it is absolutely necessary that We be exactly Informed of the State of Defence of all our plantations in America, as well in Relation to the Stores of War that are in each plantation, as to the Forts and Fortifications there, and what more may be necessary to be built for the Defence and Security of the same, You are as soon as possible to prepare an Account thereof with Relation to Our said Province in the most Particular manner, and You are therein to Express the present State of tha Arms, Ammunition, and other Stores of War, belonging to the said Province, either in publick Magazines, or in the Hands of private persons; together with the State of all places, either already forfeited or that you Judge Necessary to be forfeited for the Security of Our said Province ; and You are to transmit the said Accounts to Us by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, and also Duplicates thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, for their Information, and also a Duplicate thereof to Our Master General or Principal Officers of Our Ordnance ; which Accounts are to Express the Particulars of Ordnance, Carriages, Balls, Powder, and other Sorts of Arms, and Ammunition in Our Publick Stores, and so from time to time of what shall be sent to you, or bought with the publick Money, and to Specify the time of the disposal and the Occasion thereof ; and You are half yearly to transmit COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 227 'SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 a General Account of the State of the Fortifications and Warlike Stores, specified in the manner above mentioned. 73. You are from time to time to give an Account what Strength your Neigh- bours have by Sea and Land, and of the Condition of their plantations, and what Correspondence You keep with them. 74. And in Case of any Distress of any other of Our Plantations, You shall, upon application of the respective Governors thereof unto you, assist them with what aid the Condition and Safety of Our Province under Your Government can spare. 75. If any thing shall happen which may be of advantage or Security to Our province under Your Government, which is not herein, or by Your Commission Pro- vided for, We do hereby allow unto You with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, to take Order for the present therein, giving unto Us by One of Our Principal Secre- taries of State Speedy Notice thereof, that You may receive Our Ratification, if We shall approve the same; Provided always that You do not, by Colour of any power or Authority hereby given You, Commence or Declare War without Our Knowledge and Particular Commands therein; and you are also to Transmit duplicate of such Notice, as aforesaid, to Our Commissioners for Trade and plantations for their Information. 76. And Whereas We have by the first Article of these Our Instructions to you directed and Appointed, that Your Chief Eesidence shall be at Quebec, You are never- theless frequently to visit the other parts of Your Government, in Order to Inspect the Management of all Publick Affairs and thereby the better to take care, that the Government be so administered, that no disorderly Practice may grow up contrary to Our Service and the welfare of Our Subjects. 77. And Whereas great Prejudice may happen to Our service, and the security of the Province by Your absence from those Parts. You are not upon any pretence whatsoever to come into Europe, without having first obtained leave for so doing from Us under Our Sign Manual and Signet or by Our Order in Our Privy Council; Yet nevertheless in Case of Sickness, You may go to South Carolina, or any other of Our Southern plantations, and there Stay for such Space as the Recovery of Your Health may absolutely require. 78. And Whereas We have thought fit by Our Commission to direct that in Case of Your Death or absence from Our said province, and in Case there be at that time uo person within Our said Province Commissionated or Appointed by Us to be Our Lieutenant Governor or Comander in Chief that the Eldest Councillor, who shall be at the Time of Your Death or absence residing within Our said Province, under Your Government, shall take upon him the Administration of Government, and execute our said Commission and Instructions, and the several powers and Authorities therein directed — It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure that in such Case the said Presi- dent shall forbear to pass any Act or Acts but what are immediately necessary for the Peace and Welfare of the said Province, without our Particular Orders for that purpose, and that he shall not remove or Suspend any of the Members of Our Counoil, nor any Judges, Justices of the Peace, or other Officers Civil or Military, without the advice and consent of at least Seven of the Members of Our said Council, nor even then without good and sufficient Reasons for the same which the said President is by the first Opportunity to transmit Signed by himself and the rest of Our said Council, 10 Us by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, and he is also to transmit a Duplicate of such Reasons to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 79. And Whereas We are willing in the best manner to provide for the Support of the Government of Our Province aforesaid, of which You are Governor, by setting apart sufficient allowances to such as shall be Our Governor or Commander in Chief residing for the time being within the same, Our Will and Pleasure is, that when it thall happen, that You shall be Absent from Our said Province, One full ^foiety of the Salary and all perquisites and Emoluments whatsoever, which would otherwise 228 CANADIAN ARCHIYES 4-5 EDWARD VI!., A. 1905 become due unto you, shall during the time of Your absence, be paid and satisfied unto Our Commander in Chief, who shall be resident within Our said province for the time being, which We do hereby Order and allot to him for his Maintenance and for the better Support of the Dignity of that Our Government. 80. And You are upon all Occasions to send unto Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State a Particular Account of all Your proceedings, and of the Con- dition of Affairs within Your Government, and also a Duplicate thereof to Our Com- missioners for Trade and plantations, for their Information, except in cases of a Secret Nature. Memorandum. — The Instructions relative to the Acts of Trade and Navigation for Gov. Carleton are the same with those given to Gov. Shirley for the Bahama Islands. These Instructions are the same as those sent to Gov. Carleton 3rd January 1775 with an addition to the 3rd Article. George E. [L.S.] Additional Instruction to Our Trusty and Wellbeloved Guy Carleton Esquire, Our Captain General & Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec, in America, Given at Our Court at St. James's the 2nd Day of July 1771. In the Eleventh Year of Our Reign. Whereas it hath been represented unto Us, that the Terms and Conditions, under vrhich you are by our Royal Instructions to you. Authorized and directed to make Grants of Lands within our Province of Quebec under your Government, have been found to be inconvenient and inadequate; and that it would be more for our advant- age, & for the benefit of Our Subjects inhabiting in, and resorting to Our said Province, if the ancient Mode of granting Lands which prevailed under the French Government before the Conquest and Cession of the said Province, was to be adopted; We therefore taking the same into our Royal Consideration, and being desirous to I;romote as far as in Us lies, the Welfare and Prosperity of our said Province, have thought fit to revoke & do hereby revoke and annul all such parts of our said Instructions to you; & every Clause, Matter and Thing therein, which contain any Powers or Directions in respect to the granting of Lands within Our said Province; And it is Our Will and Pleasure & you are hereby authorized and empowered to grant, with the Advice of the Council of Our said Province, the Lands which remain, subject to Our disposal, in Fief or Seigneurie, as hath been practised heretofore antecedent to the Conquest thereof; omitting however in such Grants, so to be made fey you the reservation of the exercise of such judicial Powers, as hath been long disused within Our said Province. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that all Grants in Fief and Seigneurie, so to be passed by you, as aforesaid, be made subject to Our Royal Ratification, and also be registered within Our said Province, in like manner as was Practised in regard to Grants held in Fief and Seigneurie under the French Government. G. R COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 229 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 George R. [L.S.] Instructions to Our Trusty and Wellbeloved Guy Carle- ton Esquire, Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in, and over Our Province of Quebec in America and of all Our Territories dependent thereupon. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Third Day of January 1775. In the Fifteenth year of Our Reign. First, With these Our Instructions you will receive Our Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, constituting you Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in, and over Our Province of Quebec in America, and all Our Territories thereunto belonging, as the said Province and Territories are bounded and described in, and by the said Commission. You are therefore to take upon you the Execution of the Office and Trust We have reposed in you, and the Administration of the Govern- ment, and to do and execute all things in due manner, that shall belong to your Com- mand according to the several Powers and Authorities of our said Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, and these Our Instructions to you, or according to such further Powers and Instructions, as shall at any time hereafter be granted or appointed you under Our Signet and Sign Manual, or by Our Order in Our Privy Council; and you are to call together at Quebec, (Which We do hereby appoint to be the place of your ordinary Residence, and the principal Seat of Government,) the following persons whom We do hereby, with the Advice of Our Privy Council, con- stitute and appoint to be Our Council for the Affairs of Our said Province of Quebec, and the Territories tliereunto belonging; Viz., Hector Theophilus Cramahe Esquire, Our Lieutenant Governor of Our said Province or Our Lieutenant Governor of Our said Province for the time being, Our Chief Justice of Our Province for the time being, Hugh Finlay, Thomas Dunn, James Cuthbert, Colin Drummond, Francis Les Vesques ; Edward Harrison, John Collins, Adam Mabean, De Lery, St. Ours, Picodyde Contrecoeur, Our Secretary of Our said Province for the time being, George Alsopp, De La Naudiere, La Corne St. Luc, Alexander Johnstone, Conrad Gugy, — Bellestres, — Rigauville, and John Eraser Esquires; All and every of which Person and Persons shall hold and enjoy his & their Office and Offices of Councillor or Councillors for Our faid Province of Quebec, for and during Our Will and Pleasure, and his or their Residence within Our said Province, and not otherwise. 2. It is Our further Will and Pleasure, that any five of the said Council shall Constitute a Board of Council for transacting all Business, in which their Advice and consent may be requisite. Acts of Legislation only excepted, (in which Case you are not to act without a Majority of the whole,) And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that the Members of Our said Council shall have and enjoy all the Powers, Privileges and Emoluments enjoyed by the Members of Our Councils in Our other Plantations; and also such others as are contained and directed in Our said Com- mission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, and in these Our Instructions to you; and that they shall meet together at such time and times, place and places, as you in your discretion shall think necessary, except when they meet for the purpose of Legislation, in which Case they are to be assembled at the Town of Quebec only. 3. And You are with all due and usual Solemnity to cause Our said Commission to be read and published at the said Meeting of Our Council, which being done, you shall then take and also administer to each of the Members of Our said Council, (not being a Canadian, professing the Religion of the Church of Rome,) the Oaths men- tioned in an Act passed in the first year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the first, intituled, " An Act for the further Security of His Majesty's Person, and Gov- " emment, and the Succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess Sophia, " being Protestants ; and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended Prince of 230 ' CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 " Wales, and his open and secret Abettors," as altered and explained by an Act passed in tlie sixth year of Our Keign, intituled, " An Act for altering the Oath of Abjura- " tion, and the Assurance ; and for amending so much of an Act of the seventh year " of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, intituled, An Act for the Improvement of the " Union of the two Kingdoms, as, after the time therein limited, requires the delivery " of certain Lists and Copies, therein mentioned, to persons indicted of High Treason, " or Misprison of Treaons ;" as also make and subscribe, and cause them to make and subscribe the declaration mentioned in an Act of Parliament made in the twenty fifth year of the Reign of King Charles the second, intituled, " An Act for preventing " Dangers, which may happen from Popish Recusants ;" and you and every one of them are likewise to take an Oath for the due Execution of your and their Places and Trusts, with regard to your and their equal and impartial Administration of Justice; and you are also to take the Oath required by an Act passed in the seventh and eighth years of the Reign of King William the third, to be taken by Governors of Plantations to do their utmost that the Laws relating to the Plantations be observed. 4. And Whereas by an Act passed in the fourteenth year of Our Reign, intituled, " An Act for making more effectual provision for the Government of the Province " of Quebec in North America," it is enacted and provided, that no person, professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, and residing in the said Province, shall be obliged to take the Oath of Supremacy required by an Act passed in the first year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, or any other Oaths substituted by any other Act in the place thereof; but that every such Person, who by the said Statute is required to take the Oaths therein mentioned, shall be obliged, and is thereby required, under certain Penalties, to take and subscribe an Oath in the form and Words therein prescribed, and set down; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that you do administer to each and every Member of Our said Council, being a Canadian, and professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, and cause each of them severally to take and subscribe the Oath mentioned in the said Act passed in the fourteenth year of Our Reign, in- tituled, " An Act for making more effectual provision for the Government of the "Province of Quebec in North America;" and also cause them severally to take an Oath for the due Execution of their places and Trusts, and for their equal and im- partial administration of Justice. 5. And that We may be always informed of the Names and Characters of Persons fit to supply the Vacancies, which may happen in Our said Council, You are from time to time to transmit to Us, by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, the names an i Characters of such Persons, Inhabitants of Our said Colony, whom you shall esteem the best qualified for that Trust; And you are also to transmit a duplicate of the said Account to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, for their Information. 6. And if it shall at any time happen, that by the death or departure out of Our said Province, of any of Our said Councillors, there shall be a Vacancy in Our said Council, Our Will and Pleasure is; that you signify the same to Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Planta- tions, by the first Opportunity, th.i,t We may by Warrant under Our Signet and Sign Manual, and with the Advice of Our Privy Council, constitute and appoint others in their stead. 7. You are forthwith to communicate such and so many of these Our Instruc- tions to Our said Council, wherein their Advice and Consent are mentioned to be requisite, as likewise all such others from time to time, as you shall find convenient for Our Service to be imparted to them. 8. You are to permit the Members of Our said Council to have and enjoy Freedom of Debate and vote in all Affairs of Public Concern, that may be debated in Council. 9. And Whereas by the aforesaid Act passed in the fourteenth year of Our Reign, intituled, " An Act for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the " Province of Quebec in North America," It is further enacted and Provided, that the Council for the Affairs of the said Province, to be constituted and appointed in COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 231 [SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 manner therein directed, or the Major Part thereof, shall have power and Authority to make Ordinances for the peace. Welfare, and good Government of the said Province with the Consent of Our Governor, or, in his Absence, of the Lieutenant Governor, or Commander in Chief for the time being; provided, that no Ordinance shall be passed, unless upon some urgent Occasion at any Meeting of the Council, except between the first day of January and the first day of May. *(And Whereas the State and con- dition of Our said Province do require, that immediate provision should be made by Law for a Great Variety of Arrangements and Regulations essentially necessary to the Government thereof; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that you do within a convenient time issue Summons for the Assembling of our said Council in their Legislative Capacity either on the first day of April next, or as soon after as may be convenient, in Order to deliberate upon, and frame such Ordinances, as the Condition of Affairs within Our said Province shall require, and as shall, in your and their Judgement, be fit and necessary for the Welfare of Our said Province, and the Terri- tories thereunto belonging.) 10. You are nevertheless to take especial Care, That no Ordinance be passed at any Meeting of the Council, where less than a Majority of the Council is present, or at any time, except between the first day of January and the first day of May, as aforesaid, unless upon some urgent Occasion; in which Case every Member thereof resident at Quebec, or within fifty Miles thereof shall be personally summoned to attend the same. That no Ordinance be passed for laying any Taxes or Duties, such Eates and Taxes only excepted, as the Inhabitants of any Town or District may be authorized to assess, levy, and apply within the said Town or District, for the making Roads, erecting and repairing public Buildings, or for any other purpose respecting the Local Convenience and Economy of such Town or District. That no Ordinance touching Religion, or by which any punishment may be in- flicted greater than Fine or Imprisonment for three Months, be made to take effect, until the same shall have received Our Approbation. That no Ordinance be passed relative to the Trade, Commerce, or Fisheries of the said Province, by which the Inhabitants thereof shall be put upon a more ad- vantageoiTS footing, than any other His Majesty's Subjects either of this Kingdom, or the Plantations. That no Ordinance respecting private property be passed without a Clause suspend- ing its Execution, until Our Royal Will and Pleasure is known; nor without a saving of the Right of Us, Our Heirs, and Successors, and of all Bodies politic and corporate, and of all other persons, except such as are mentioned in the said Ordinance, and those claiming by, from, and xmder them; And, before such Ordinance is passed, proof must be made before you in Council, and entered in the Council- Books, that public Notifica- tion was made of the Party's Intention to apply for such Ordinance in the several Parish Churches, where the Lands in Question lye, for three Sundays at least sue* cessively, before any such Ordinance shall be proposed; and you are to transmit and annex to the said Ordinance a Certificate under your hand that the same passed through all the Forms above mentioned. That no Ordinance shall be enacted for a less time than two years, except in Cases of imminent Necessity, or immediate temporary Expediency; and you shall not re-enact any Ordinance, to which Our Assent shall have been once refused, without express leave for that purpose first obtained from Us, upon a full Representation by you to be made to Us by One of Our Principal Secretaries of State, and to Our Com- missioners for Trade and Plantations, for their Information, of the Reasons and Necessity for passing such Ordinance; nor give your Assent to any Ordinance for repealing any other Ordinance, which hath passed in your Government, and shall have received Our Royal Approbation, unless you take Care, that there be a Clause •The latter part of this section (in brackets) omitted in the instructions to Haldimand. 232 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 inserted therein suspending and deferring the Execution thereof, until Our Pleasure shall be known, concerning the Same. That in all Ordinances imposing Fines, Forfeitures, or Penalties, express mention be made, that the same is granted, or reserved to Us, Our Heirs, and Successors for the public Uses of the said Province, and the Support of the Government thereof, as by the said Ordinance shall be directed; and that a Clause be inserted declaring, that the Money, arising by the Operation of the said Ordinance, shall be Accounted for unto Us in this Kingdom, and to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury for the time being; and audite'd by Our Auditor General of Our Plantations, or his Deputy. That all such Ordinances be transmitted by you within six Months after their passing, or sooner, if opportunity offers, to Us by One of our Principal Secretaries of State, and Duplicates thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, for their Information; that they be abstracted in the Margents, and accompanied with very full and Particular Observations upon each of them, that is to say, whether the same is introductive to a new Law, or does repeal a Law then before in being; and you are also to transmit in the fullest manner the Reasons and Occasion for enacting such Ordinances, together with fair Copies of the Journals of the proceedings of the Council, which you are to require from the Clerk of the said Council. 11. In the Consideration of what may be necessary to be provided for by Law within Our said Province, as created and established by the aforesaid Act, intituled, '■ an Act for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of '' Quebec in North America," a Great Variety of important Objects hold themselves forth to the Attention of the Legislative Council. 12. The Establishment of Courts, and a proper Mode of administering Civil and Criminal Justice throughout the whole Extent of Our Province, according to the Principles declared in the said Act " for making more effectual Provision for the " Government thereof," demand the greatest Care and Circumspection ; for, as on the one hand it is Our Gracious Purpose, conformable to the Spirit and Intention of the said Act of Parliament, that Our Canadian Subjects should have the benefit and use of their own Laws, Usages, and Customs in all Controversies respecting Titles of Land, and the Tenure, descent. Alienation, Incumbrances and Settlement of Real Estates, and the distribution of the Personal Property of Persons dying intestate; so on the other hand, it wiU be the duty of the Legislative Council to consider well in framing such Ordinances, as may be necessary for the Establishment of Courts of Justice, and for the better Administration of Justice, whether the Laws of England may not be, if not altogether, at least in part the Kule for the decision in all Cases of Personal Actions grounded upon Debts, Promises, Contracts, and Agreements, whether of a Mercantile or other Nature ; and also of Wrongs proper to be compensated in damages ; and more especially where Our natural-born Subjects of Great Britain, Ireland, or Our other Plantations residing at Quebec, or who may resort thither, or have Credits, or Property within the same, may happen to be either Plaintiff or defendant in any civil Suit of such a nature. 13. Security to personal Liberty is a fundamental Principle of Justice in all free Governments, and the making due provision for that purpose is an object the Legis- lature of Quebec ought never to lose Sight of; nor can they follow a better Example than that, which the Common Law of this Kingdom hath set in the Provision made for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, which is the Eight of every British Subject in this Kingdom. 14. With Regard to the Nature and number of the Courts of Justice, which it may be proper to establish, either for the whole Province at large, or separately for its dependencies, and the times and places for holding the said Courts, no certain Rule can be laid down in a Case, in which the Judgment must in many Respects at least be altogether guided by Circumstances of local Convenience and Consideration. 15. In General it may be proper, that there should be a Superior or Supreme Court of criminal Justice and Jurisdiction for the Cognizance of all Pleas of the Crown, and for the Trial of all manner of Offences whatsoever, to be held before the COLOXIAL OFFICE RECORDS 233 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Chief Justice for the time being at such times and places, as shall be most con- venient for the due and speedy Administration of Justice, and the preventing long Imprisonments; the said Court to be called and known by the name of the Court of King's Bench; That, for the more orderly establishment and Regulation of Courts of Civil Jurisdiction, the Province of Quebec, as limited and bounded by the aforesaid Act of Parliament " for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the " Province of Quebec in North America," be divided into two Districts by the names of Quebec and Montreal, each district to be limited and bounded in such manner, as shall be thought best adapted to the Object of the Jurisdiction to be established there- in ; That there be established in each of the said Districts a Court of Common pleas to be held at such times and places, as shall be judged most convenient, and to have full Power, Jurisdiction and Authority to hear and determine all Civil Suits and Actions cognizable by the Court of Common Pleas in Westminster Hall, according to the- Rules prescribed by the said Act of Parliament "for making more effectual " Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec in North America," and according to such Laws and Ordinances, as shall from time to time be enacted by the Legislature of the said Province in manner therein directed; That there be three Judges in each of the said Courts of Common Pleas, that is to say, two of Our natural-born Subjects of Great Britain, Ireland, or Our other Plantations, and one Canadian; and also one Sheriff appointed for each district; That besides the fore- going Courts of Criminal and Civil Jurisdiction for the Province at large, there be also an Inferior Court of Criminal and Civil Jurisdiction in each of the Districts of the Ulinois, St. Vincenne, Detroit, Missilimakinac, and Gaspee, by the Names of the Court of King's Bench for such district, to be held at such times, as shall be thought most convenient, with Authority to hear and determine in all Matters of Criminal Nature according to the Laws of England, and the Laws of the Province hereafter to be made and passed; and in all Civil matters according to the Rules prescribed by the aforesaid Act of Parliament " for making more effectual Provision for the Government " of Quebec in North America ;" That each of the said Courts shall consist of one judge, being a natural-born Subject of Great Britain, Ireland, or Our other Planta- tions, and of one other Person, being a Canadian, by the name of Assistant or Assessor, to give advice to the Judge in any Matter, when it may be necessary; but to have no Authority or Power to attest or issue any Process, or to give any Vote in any order, Judgement, or decree; That the said Judges, so to be appointed, as aforesaid, for each District, shall have the same power and Authority in Criminal Cases, as is vested in the Chief Justice of Our said Province; and also the same Power and Authority in Civil Cases, as any other Judge of Common Pleas within Our said Pro- vince, excepting only that, in Cases of Treason, Murder, or other Capital Felonies, the said Judges shall have no other Authority, than that of Arrest and Commitment to the Goals of Quebec, or of Montreal, where alone Offenders in such Cases shall be tried before Our Chief Justice; That a Sheriff be appointed in each of the said Districts for the Execution of Civil and Criminal Process; That the Governor and Council (of which, in the absence of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the Chief Justice is to be President, shall be a Court of civil Jurisdiction for the hearing and determin- ing all Appeals from the Judgement of the other Courts, where the matter in dispute is above the value of Ten Pounds; That any Eive of the said Council, with the Governor, Lieut. Governor, or Chief J ustice, shall constitute a Court for that Purpose ; and that their Judgment shall be final in all cases not exceeding the Value of £500 Sterling, in which Cases an Appeal from their Judgement is to be admitted to Us in Our Privy Council. It is however Our Will and Pleasure, that no Appeal be allowed, unless security be first duly given by the Appellant, that he will effectually prosecute the same, and answer the Condemnation, as also pay such Costs and Damages, as shall be awarded by Us, in case the Sentence be affirmed; Provided nevertheless, where the matter in question relates to the taking or demanding any Duty Payable to Us, or to* any Fee of Office, or annual Rents, or other such like matter or thing. 234 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 where the Rights in future may be bound, in all such Cases appeal to Us, in Our Privy Council is to be admitted, tho' the immediate sum or valu\. appealed for be of less value. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that in all Cases, where Appeals are admitted unto Us in Our Privy Council, execution be suspended until the final determination of such Appeal, unless good and sufficient security be given by the Appellee to make ample restitution of all, that the Appellant shall have lost by means of such decree or judgement, in case, upon the determination of such Appeal, such decree or judgement should be reversed, and restitution awarded to the Appellant. Appeals unto Us in Our Privy Council are also to be admitted in all cases of Fines imposed for misdemeanors; Provided the fines, so imposed, amount to, or exceed the sum of £100 sterling, the Appellant first giving good Security, that he will effectually prosecute the same and answer the Condemnation, if thft sentence, by which such Fine was imposed in Quebec, be affirmed.* 16. It is Our Will and Pleasure, that all Commissions to be granted by you to any Person or persons to be judges or justices of the peace, or other necessary Officers, be granted during pleasure only. 17. You shall not displace any of the Judges, Justices of the peace or other Officers or Ministers without good and sufficient cause, which you shall signify in the fullest and most distinct manner to Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State, and to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, for their information. 18. And whereas frequent complaints have heretofore been made of great delays and undue proceedings in the Courts of Justice in several of Our Plantations, whereby many of Our good Subjects have very much suffered ; and it being of the greatest im- portance to Our Service, and to the welfare of Our Plantations, that .Tustice be every where speedily and duly administered; and that all disorders, delays, and other undue Practises in the administration thereof be effectually prevented; We do Particularly require you to take especial Care, that in all Courts, where you are or shall oe authorized to Preside, justice be impartially administered; and that in all other Courts established, or to be established within Our said Province, all Judges, and other Persons therein concerned do likewise perform their several Duties without any delay or partiality. 19. You are to take care, that all Writs be issued in Our Name throughout the Province under your Government. 20. The establishment of proper regulations in matters of ecclesiastical concern is an Object of very great importance, and it will be your indispensable duty to lose no time in making such arrangements in regard thereto, as may give full satisfaction to Our new Subjects in every point, in which they have a right to any indulgence on that head; always remembering, that it is a toleration of the free exercise of the religion of the Church of Rome only, to which they are intitled, but not to the powers and privileges of it, as an established Church, for that is a preference, which belongs only to the Protestant Church of England. 21. Upon these principles therefore, and to the end, that Our just Supremacy in all matters ecclesiastical, as well as civil, may have its due scope and influence, it is Our Will and Pleasure, First, that all Appeals to, or correspondence with any foreign ecclesiastical juris- diction, of what nature or kind soever, be absolutely forbidden under very severe Penalties. Secondly, That no Episcopal or Vicarial Powers be exercised within Our said Province by any Person professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, but such only, as are essentially and indispensably necessary to the free exercise of the Romish Religion; and in those cases not without a Licence and Permission from you -under the Seal of Our said Province, for, and during Our Will and Pleasure, and under such other limitations & restrictions, as may correspond with the spirit and provision of • An addtional article inserted in Haldimand's instructions. See page COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 235 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 the Act of Parliament, " for making more effectual provision for the Government of '' the Province of Quebec ; " And no person whatever is to have holy Orders conferred upon him, or to have the Cure of Souls without a License for that purpose first had and obtained from you. Thirdly, That no person professing the Religion of the Church of Rome be allowed to fill any ecclesiastical Benefice, or to have and enjoy any of the Rights or Profits belonging thereto, that is not a Canadian by birth, (such only excepted, as are now in possession of any such Benefice,) and that is not appointed thereto by Us, or by, or under Our Authority, and that all Right, or claim of Right in any other Person what- ever to nominate, present, or appoint to any vacant Benefice, other than such as may lay claim to the Patronage of Benefices, as a Civil Right, be absolutely abolished. No Person to hold more than one Benefice, or at least not more than can reasonably be served by one and the same Incumbent. Fourthly, That no Person whatever, professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, be appointed Incumbent of any Parish, in which the Majority of the Inhabitants shall solicit the appointment of a Protestant Minister; in such case the Incumbent shall be a Protestant, and intitled to all Tythes payable within such Parish; But nevertheless the Roman Catholicks may have the use of the Church for the free exer- cise of their Religion at such time, as may not interfere with the Religious Worship of the Protestants. And in like manner the Protestant Inhabitants in every Parish, where the Majority of Parishioners are Roman Catholicks, shall notwithstanding have the use of the Church for the exercise of their Religion at such times, as may not interfere with the Religious Worship of the Roman Catholicks. Fifthly, That no Incumbent professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, appointed to any Parish, shall be intitled to receive any Tythes for Lands, or Pos- sessions occupied by a Protestant; but such Tythes shall be received by such Persons, as you shall appoint, and shall be reserved in the hands of Our Receiver General, as aforesaid, for the support of a Protestant Clergy in Our said Province to be actually resident within the same, and not otherwise, according to such directions as you shall receive from Us in that behalf. — And in like manner all growing Rents and Profits of a vacant Benefice shall, during such vacancy, be reserved for, and applied to the like uses. Sixthly, That all Persons Professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, which are already possessed of, or may hereafter be appointed to any ecclesiastical Benefice, or who may be licensed to exercise any Power or Authority in respect thereto, do take and subscribe before you in Council, or before such Person as you shall appoint to administer the same, the Oath required to be taken and subscribed by the aforesaid Act of Parliament passed in the fourteenth year of Ovir Reign, intituled, " An Act " for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec " in North America." Seventhly, That all Incumbents of Parishes shall hold their respective Benefices during good behaviour, subject however, in cases of any Conviction for criminal Offences, or upon due proof of seditious Attempts to disturb the Peace and Tran- quility of Our Government, to be deprived, or suspended by you with the Advice and Consent of a Majority of Our said Council. Eighthly, That such Ecclesiasticks, as may think fit to enter into the holy state of Matrimony, shall be released from all Penalties, to which they may have been sub- jected in such Cases by any Authority of the See of Rome. Ninthly, That freedom of Burial of the Dead in Churches and Church yards be allowed indiscriminately to every Christian Persuasion. Tenthly, That the Royal Family be prayed for in all Churches and Places of Holy Worship, in such manner and form, as are used in this Kingdom; and that Our Arms and Insignia be put up not only in all such Churches and Places of holy Worship, but also in all Courts of Justice ; and that the Arms of France be taken down in every such Church or Court, where they may at present remain. 236 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Eleventhly, That the Society of Eomish Priests, called the Seminaries of Quebec and Montreal, shall continue to possess and occupy their Houses of Eesidence, and all other Houses and Lands, to which they were lawfully intitled on the 13th of September 1759; and it shall be lawful for those Societies to fill up Vacancies, and admit new Members according to the Rules of their Foundations, and to educate youth, in order to qualify them for the Service of Parochial Cures ; as they shall become vacant. It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure, that not only these Semin- aries, but all other Religious Communities, so long as the sam** shall continue, be subject to visitation by You Our Governor, or such other Person or Persons, as you shall appoint for that purpose, and alslo subject to such Rules and Regulations, as yon s].all, with the Advice and Consent of our Council, think fit to establish and appoint. Twelfthly, It is also Our Will and Pleasure, that all other Religious Seminaries and Communities (that of the Jesuits only excepted) do for the present and until We can be more fully informed of the true State of them, and how far they are, or are not essential to the free exercise of the Religion of the Church of Rome, as allowed within Our said Province, remain upon their present Establishment; but you are not to allow the admission of any new Members into any of the said Societies or Communities, the Religious Communities of Women only excepted, without oiir express orders for that purpose. That the Society of Jesuits be suppressed and dis- solved, and no longer continued, as a Body corporate and politic, and all their Rights, Possessions and Property shall be vested in Us for such purposes, as We may here- after think fit to direct and appoint; but We think fit to declare Our Royal Intention to be, that the Present Members of the said Society, as established at Quebec shall be allowed sufiicient stipends and Provisions during their natural Lives ; That all Missionaries amongst the Indians, whether estab- lished under the Authority of, or appointed by the Jesuits, or by any other ecclesiastical Authority of the Romish Church, be withdrawn by degrees, and at such times and in such manner, as shall be satisfactory to the said Indians, and consistent with the Public Safety; and Protestant Missionaries appointed in their places; That all ecclesiastical Persons Avhatsoever, of the Church of Rome, be inhibited, upon Pain of Deprivation, from influencing any Person in the making a Will, from inveighing Protestants to become Papists, or from tampering with them in matter of Religion, and that the Romish Priests be forbid to inveigh in their Sermons against the Religion of the Church of England, or to marry, baptize, or visit the sick, or bury any of Our Protestant Subjects, if a Protestant Minister be upon the Spot. 22. You are at all times and upon all occasions to give every Countenance and Protection in your Power to such Protestant Ministers, and School Masters, as are already established within Our said Province, or may hereafter be sent thither, to take Care, that such Stipends and Allowances, as We may think fit to appoint for them, be duly Paid ; that the Churches already appropriated, or which may hereafter be appropriated to the use of Divine Worship according to the Rites of the Church of England, as by Law established, be well and orderly kept; and, as the Number of Pro- testants shall, by God's Blessing, increase, to lay out new Parishes in convenient Situations, and set apart and appropriate proper Districts of Land therein for the Scite of Churches, and Parsonage Houses, and for Glebes for the Ministers and School- masters. 23. You are to take especial Care, that God Almighty be devoutly and duly served in all Protestant Churches and Chapels throughout Our said Province, in which Divine Service is Performed according to the Rites of the Church of England; the Book of Common Prayer, as by Law established, be read each Sunday and Holiday; and the Blessed Sacrament duly administered. 24. You are not to prefer any Protestant Minister to any ecclesiastical Benefice in the Province under your Government, without a Certificate from the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of London, of his being conformable to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, and of a good Life and Con« COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 237 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 versation; and if any Person hereafter preferred to a Benefice shall appear to you to give Scandal either by his doctrine or manners, you are to use the best means for his Removal. 25. You are to give orders forthwith, that every Protestant Minister within your Government, be one of the Vestry in his respective Parish ; and that no Vestry be held ■without him, except in case of Sickness, or, after Notice of a Vestry summoned, he omit to come. 26. And to the end, that the ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Lord Bishop of London may take place in Our Province under your Government, as far as con\'Teniently may be; We do think fit, that you give all Countenance and Encouragement to the exercise of the same, excepting only the collating to Benefices, granting Licences for Marriages, and Probates of Wills, which We have reserved to you Our Governor, and to the Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the time being. 27. And We do further direct, that no Schoolmaster, who shall arrive in Our said Province from this Kingdom, be henceforward permitted to keep School without the Licence of the said Lord Bishop of London; and that no other Person now there, or that shall come from other Parts, shall be admitted to keep School in your Government without your Licence first obtained. 28. You are to take especial Care, that a Table of Marriages, established by the Canons of the Church of England, be hung up in all places of public Worship accord- ing to the Bites of the Church of England. 29. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that, in order to suppress, as much as in you lies, every species of Vice and Immorality, You forthwith do cause all Laws already made against Blasphemy, Prophaneness, Adultery, Eornication, Polygamy, Incest, Profanation of the Lord's Day, Swearing, and Drunkenness, to be vigorously put in execution in every part of your Government; and that you take due Care for the punishment of these and every other Vice and Immorality by presentment upon Oath, to be made to the Temporal Courts by the Church Wardens of the several Parishes at proper times of the Year to be appointed for that purpose; and for the further discouragement of Vice and encouragement of Virtue and good Living, (that by such Examples the Infidels may be invited and i)ersuaded to embrace the Christian Eeligion,) You are not to admit any Persons to public Trusts and Employments in the Province under your Government, whose ill fame and conversation may occasion Scandal. 30. The Ext«jision of the Limits of the Province of Quebec necessarily calls forth your Attention to a Variety of new Matter and new Objects of Consideration ; The protection and control of the various Settlements of Canadian Subjects, and the regulation of the Peltry Trade in the upper or interior Country on the one hand, and the protection of the Fisheries in the Gulph of St. Lawrence, and on the Labrador Coast on the other hand, point to Begulations, that require deliberation and dispatch. 31. The institution of inferior Judicatures with limitled Jurisdiction in Criminal and Civil Matters for the Illinois, Poste St. Vincenne, the Detroit, Missilimakinae,. and Gaspee has been already pointed out, and the Appointment of a Superintendent at each of those Posts is all, that is further necessary for their Civil concerns; But it will be highly proper, that the Limits of each of those Posts, and of every other im the interior Country should be fixed and ascertained; and that no Settlement be allowed beyond those Limits ; seeing that such Settlements must have the consequence' to disgust the Savages; to excite their Enmity; and at length totally to destroy the- Peltry Trade, which ought to be cherished and encouraged by every means in your Power. 32. It is Ouv Boyal Intention, that the Peltry Trade of the interior Country should be free and open to all Our Subjects, Inhabitants of any of Our Colonies, who- shall, pursuant to what was directed by Our Royal Proclamation of 1763, obtain Licences from the Governors of any of Our said Colonies for that purpose, iinder penalties t^ observe such Regulations, as shall be made by Our Legislature of Quebee 18—16 238 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 for that purpose ; Those Regulations therefore, when established, must be made public throughout all Our American possessions, and they must have for their object the giving every possible facility to that Trade, which the nature of it will admit, and as may consist with fair and just dealing towards the Savages, with whom it is carried on. The fixing stated times and places for carrying on the Trade, and adjusting modes of settling Tariffs of the prices of Goods and Furs, and above all the restraining the Sale of Spirituous Liquors to the Indians will be the most probable and effectual means of answering the ends proposed. These and a variety of other regulations, incident to the nature and purpose of the Peltry Trade in the interior Country, are fully stated in a Plan proposed by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations in 1764, a Copy of which is hereunto annexed, and which will serve as a Guide in a variety of cases, in which it may be necessary to make provision by Law for that important Branch of the American Commerce. 33. The Fisheries on the Coast of Labrador, and the Islands adjuiteut thereto aro objects of the greatest Importance, not only on account of the Commodities they pro- duce, but also as Nurseries of Seamen, upon whom the Strength and Security of Our Kingdoms depend. 34. Justice and Equity demand, that the real and actual property and possession of the Canadian Subjects on that Coast should be preserved intirely; and that they should not be molested or hindered in the exercise of any Sedentary Fisheries they may have established there. 35. Their Claims however extend to but a small District of the Coast, on the greatest part of which District a Cod Fishery is stated to be impracticable. 36. On all such parts of the Coast, where there are no Canadian Possessions, and more especially where a valuable Cod Fishery may be carried on, it will be your Duty to make the Interests of Our British Subjects going out to fish there in Ships fitted out from Great Britain the first object of your care, and, as far as circumstances will admit, to establish on that Coast the Regulations in favour of British fishing Ships, which have been so wisely adopted by the Act of Parliament passed in the Reign of King William the Third " for the encouragement of the Newfoundland " Fishery," and you are on no account to allow any possession to be taken, or sedentary Fisheries to be established upon any parts of the Coast, that are not already private ]^roperty, by any persons whatever, except only such as shall produce an- nually a Certificate of their having fitted out from some Port in Great Britain. 37. We have mentioned to you the Fisheries upon the Coast of Labrador, as the main object of your Attention ; but the Commerce carried on with the Savages of that Coast, and the state and condition of those Savages deserve some regard : The Society of Unitas Fratrum, urged by a laudable Zeal for promoting Christianity, has already, under Our Protection, and with Our Permission, formed Establishments in the Northern parts of that Coast for the purposes of civilizing the Natives, and converting them to the Christian Religion. Their success has been answerable to their Zeal; and it is Our express Will and Pleasure, that you do give them every countenance and encouragement in your power, and that you do not allow any Establishment to bo made, but with their consent, within the limits of their possessions. 38. By Our Commission to you under Our Great Seal of Great Britain you are authorised and impowered, with the advice and consent of Our Council, to settle and agree with the Inhabitants of Our said Province of Quebec for such Lands, Tene- ments, and Hereditaments, as now are, or shall hereafter be in Our Power to dispose of. It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that all Lands, which now are, or hereafter may be subject to Our Disposal, be granted in Fief or Seigneurie, in like manner as was practiced antecedent to the Conquest of the said Province; omitting however in any Grant, that shall be passed of such Lands, the Reservation of any Judicial powers, or privileges whatever. And it is Our further Will and Pleasvire, that all Grants in Fief or Seigneurie, so to be passed by you, as aforesaid, be made subject to Our Royal Ratification, or Disallowance, and to a due Registry thereof within a limited time. COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 239 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 in like manner as was practised in regard to Grants and Concessions held in Fief and Seigneurie under the French Government. 39. It is Our Will and Pleasure however, that no Grants be made of any Lands, on which there is any considerable growth of white Pines fit for Masting Our Royal Navy, and which lie convenient for Water carriage; But that you do cause all such Lands to be set apart for Our Use, and proper regulations made, and penalties in- flicted, to prevent trespasses on such Tracts, and the cutting down, or destroying the Trees growing thereon. 40. And whereas it appears from the Representations of Our late Governor of the District of Trois Rivieres that the Iron Works at Saint Maurice in that District are of great consequence to Our Service. It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that no part of the Lands, upon which the said Iron Works were carried on, or from which the Ore used in such Works was procured, or which shall appear to be necessary and convenient for that Establishment, either in respect to a free passage to the River Saint Lawrence, or for producing a necessary supply of Wood, Corn, and Hay, or for Pasture for Cattle, be granted to any private person whatever. And also that as large a District of Land, as conveniently may be, adjacent to, and lying round the said Iron Works, over and above what may be necessary for the above purposes, be reserved for Our Use, to be disposed of in such manner as We shall hereafter direct and appoint. 41. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that you do consider of a proper and effectual method of collecting, receiving, and accounting for Our Quit rents. ■whereby all Frauds, Concealment, Irregularity, or neglect therein may be prevented, and whereVy the receipts may be effectually checked and controlled. And if it shall appear necessary to pass an Act for the more effectually ascertaining, and the more speedily and regularly collecting Our Quit rents, you are to prepare the heads of such a Bill, as you shall think may most effectually conduce to the procuring the good ends proposed; and to transmit the same to Us by one of Our principal Secretaries of State for Our further Directions therein. And you are also to transmit a Duplicate thereof to Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations for tlieir information. 42. You are to use your best Endeavours in improving the Trade of the Province under your Government by settling such Orders and Regulations therein, with the advice of Our said Council, as may be most acceptable to the generality of the In- habitants; And It is Our express Will and Pleasure, that you do not upon any pre- tence whatever, upon pain of Our Highest Displeasure, give your assent to any Law or Laws for setting up any Manufactures, and carrying on any Trades, which are hurtful and prejudicial to this Kingdom; and that you do use your utmost endeavours to discourage, discountenance, and restrain any attempts, which may be made to set up such Manufactures, or establish any such Trades. 43. And it is Our Will and Pleasure, that you do not dispose of any Forfeitures or Escheats to any person, until the Sheriff or other proper Officer have made enquiry by a Jury upon their Oaths into the true value thereof; nor until you have transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury a particular account of such Forfeitures, and Escheats, and the Value thereof; and you are to take care, that the produce of such Eorfeitures and Escheats, in case We shall think proper to give you directions to dispose of the same, be duly paid to Our Treasurer or Receiver General of Our said Province; and a full account transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury, or Our High Treasurer for the time being, with the names of the persons, to whom disposed. 44. And whereas Commissions have been granted unto several persons in Our respective Plantations in America for the trying of Pirates in those parts, pursuant to the Acts for the more effectual suppression of Piracy; and by a Commission already sent to Our Province of New York Our Governor there is impowered, together with others therein mentioned, to proceed accordingly in reference to Our said Province; ■Our Will and Pleasure is, that you do use your best Endeavours to apprehend all 18— 16i 240 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 persons whatever, who may have been guilty of Piracy within your Government, or who, having committed such Crimes at other places, may come within your Jurisdic- tion, and until We shall think proper to direct the like Commission to be established for Our Government of Quebec, you are to send such Pirates, with what proofs of their Guilt you can procure or collect, to Our Governor of New York, to be tryed and punished under the authority of the Commission established for those parts. 45. And whereas you will receive from Our Commissioners for executing the Office of High Admiral of Great Britain and of Our Plantations a Commission, constituting you Vice Admiral of Our said Province; you are hereby required and directed care- fully to put in execution the several powers thereby granted you. 46. Whereas great Inconveniences have happened heretofore by Merchant Ships and other Vessels in the Plantations wearing the Colours borne by Our Ships of War, under pretence of Commissions granted to them by the Governors of the said Planta- tions, an o o; o ^ ^ -*-> & fl o > " 6 o a P-i -c 5 2 ° "> O >-j O CC n -U 1 -l^ a:i n 6-^ OJ fn a fH D O" £ c-c c ^^ii? ^ ^m-So - ® if fe-S C '^ ;^ h' ^ 1? ~ o >-. s B § ■J3 s'o < >^*^ 0; ^ , S " 2S 1 I^J ■II 1 e |?1 i >■■ c r-tls s 1 I 5 !> 1 l.O'S M ^ [K . '^ CO fc< OJ a; ?! c S 5^ * „ , • q>J^ E.2 53 jn ^^ bci; ^ ^£5 ' -= ^'S ^=y-^ ^■ o ^ o M 2 H « 5 a o ^ ^ 1 w ' » "i- aJ Jg X ^* ^ cS 0212; u_ c >. 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Whereas We did by Our general Instructions to you, bearing date at Our Palace of St. James's the day of Declare Our Royal Will & Pleasure that sundry Salaries & Allowances therein mentioned, should be dis- charged & paid out of any Revenue arising to Us within Our said Province of Quebec, or out of such other Monies as should be granted or appropriated to the Use & Service of Our said Province; the said Salaries & Allowances to commence on, & to be payable from & after the first day of May 1775. It is Our further Will & Pleasure, that over and above the several Salaries and Allowances in the said In- struction mentioned & set down. You do pay, or cause to be paid annually out of the said Revenue or Monies granted or appropriated as aforesaid, unto Our Trusty & well beloved Edward Bishop Esq. or to his lawful Attorney, for & during Our Will & Pleasure, the further Sum of One Hundred Eighty two Pounds ten Shills. the said annual Payment or Allowance to commence on the first day of May next ensuing the date hereof. G. R. George R. Additional Instructions to Our Trusty and Wel- beloved Guy Carleton Esq., Our Captain Gen- eral and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America and of all Our Territories, dependant thereupon, or to the Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the time being. Given at Our Court at St. James's the fourteenth day of November 1775. In the sixteenth year of Our Reign. Wliereas We did by Our General Instructions to you bearing date at Our Palace of St. James's, the 3rd day of January 1775 Declare Our Royal Will and Pleasure that sundry Salaries and Allowances therein mentioned should be discharged & paid out of any Revenue arising to Us within Our said Province of Quebec, or out of such other Monies as should be granted or appropriated to the Use and Service of Our said Province the said Salaries and Allowances to Commence on and to be payable from and after the first Day of May last; It is Our further Will & pleasure that over and above the several Salaries and Allowances in the said Instructions mentioned and set down, You do pay or cause to be paid annually out of the said Revenue or Monies granted or appropriated as aforesaid unto Our Trusty and Welbeloved John Christopher Roberts Esquire, or to his lawfull Attorney the further Sum of Three COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 261 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 hundred and fifty pounds; the said annual payment or Allowance to Commence on the £rst dav of May last. G. R. George R. Instructions to Our Trusty and Welbeloved Frederick Haldimand Esquire, Our Captain General & Governor in Chief in & over Our Province of Quebec in America & of all Our Territories dependant thereupon. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Fifteenth day of April 1778. In the Eigh- teenth Year of Our Reign. First. With these Our Instructions You will receive Our Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain, constituting you Our Captain General & Gov- ernor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, & all Our Terri- tories thereunto belonging, bounded & described, as in Our said Commission is set forth; in Execution therefore of the Trust We have reposed in you, You are to take on You the Administration of the Government, & to do & execute all things belonging to your Command, according to the several Powers & Authorities of Our said Commission & these Our Instructions to you, or according to such further Powers & Instructions as you shall at any time hereafter receive under Our Signet or Sign !\rarual, or by Our Order in Our Privy Council; 'and you are to call together at Quebec (which We do hereby appoint to be the Place of your ordinary Residence, & the Principal Seat of Govemnient) the following Persons, whom We do hereby constitute & appoint to be Our Council for the Affairs of Our said Province & the Territories thereunto belonging. Viz. : Hector Theophilus Cramahe Esq. Our Lieu- tenant Governor of Our said Province, or Our Lieutenant Governor of Our said Province for the time being, Peter Livins Esq. Our Chief Justice of Our said Pro- vince, or Our Chief Justice of Our said Province for the time being, Hugh Finlay, Thomas Dunn, James Cuthburt, Francis L'Evesque, Edward Harrison, John Collins, Adam Mabeane, Chaussegros de Lery, George Pownall Esq. Our Secretary of Our said Province, or Our Secretary of Our said Province for the time being, George Alsopp, La Come St. Luc, Alexander Johnstone, Conrad Gugy, Picotte de Belestres, John Eraser, Henry Caldwell, John Drummond, William Grant, Rocque St., Ours Junior, Francis Baby, & De Longueuil, Esqs. every one of which respectively shall enjoy his Office of Councillor aforesaid for & during Our Will & Pleasure, & his Residence within Our said Province of Quebec, & not otherwise. (The folio-wing sections of the Instructions to Haldimand are identical with the General Instructions to Carleton of 3rd Jany., 1775 — omitting the latter part of section 9 as shown — and adding section 16, as follows.) 16. And Whereas, in pursuance of the foregoing Instructions, Ordinances have been framed and ordained for the Establishment of Courts, and directing a proper mode of Administring Civil and Criminal Justice within Our said Province of Quebec, conformable to the Spirit and Intention of the aforesaid Act of Parliament, In- tituled, " An Act for making more Effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec in North America," It is Our Will and Pleasure that you do from time to time, with Our said Council in their Legislative Capacities, deliberate upon, and frame such Ordinances, as the Circumstances and Condition of Affairs may 262 CANADIAN AliCEIYES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 require, either for continuing, Amending or enforcing such Ordinances, as have been Ordained, as aforesaid, or making any further and necessary Changes and Regula- tions in the Courts as established, or in the mode of administering Justice within Our said Province; provided, that such Ordinances be strictly conformable to the Act of Parliament aforesaid, And to the Tenor of these Our Instructions, Endorsed: Frederick Haldimand Esq., Governor of Quebec, Dated 15th April 1777, (1778). The Usual Trade Instructions were signed and dated as above. [L.S.] George R. Additional Instructions to Our Tn;sty & Wel- beloved Frederick Haldimand Esq., Our Cap- tain General & Governor in Chief in & over Our Province of Quebec in America, & of all Our Territories dependent thereupon. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Twenty Ninth day of March 1779. In the Nineteenth Year of Our Eeign. Whereas by the Second Article of Our Instructions to You the Governor of Our Province of Quebec, We have thought fit to direct that any five of the Members of Our Council for that Province shall constitute a Board of Council for transacting all Business, in which their Advice & Consent may be requisite. Acts of Legislature only excepted, in which case you are not to act without a Majority of the whole. And Whereas it is highly fitting & expedient that no misrepresentation of Our Royal Will & Pleasure in this Instance should continue or obtain, We do hereby direct & require that this Article shall not be understood to delegate Authority to you Our Governor to select & appoint any such Persons Toy Name as you shall think fit to make such Quorum, terming the same a Privy Council, or to excuse you from summoning to Council all such thereunto belonging as are within a convenient distance. On the contrary that you do take especial Care to preserve the Constitu- tion of Our said Province free from Innovation in this respect, to which intent you shall communicate this Our Royal Will & Pleasure to Our said Council, that so the Trusts, Powers & Privileges which We have thought fit to vest in them by Our General Instructions may by this express Signification of Our Purpose, be in future ascertained & confirmed. G. R. COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 263 SESSIONAL. PAPER No. 18 [L.S.J George R. Additional Instructions to Our Trusty &, Well beloved Frederick Haldimand Esquire Our Captain. General & Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, and of all Our Territories dependent thefreupon. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Twenty Ninth day of March 1779. In the Nineteenth Year of Our Reign. Whereas it is fitting, and Our Royal Purpose, that Our Council for the Province of Quebec under your Government, should be fully informed of Our Gracious In- tentions in tJie Constitution proposed for Our said Province, to the end, that they may jointly with You Our Governor and agreably to the Powers vested in them by Act of Parliament carry Our said Intentions effectually into execution to the benefit of Our Service, & to the ease and security of all Our Subjects, Inhabitants of the said Province. It is Our Will & Pleasure and you are hereby strictly directed and required if you shall not have carried Our Royal Instructions for that purpose given already, into effect, upon receipt hereof, by the first opportunity & without delay. to communicate to Our said Council, such and so many of Our said Instructions wherein their Advice and Consent are made requisite, with such others from time to time, as you shall judge for Our Service to be imparted to them. G. R. George R. [L.S.] Additional Instructions to Our Trusty and Wel- beloved Frederick Haldimand Esquire, Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, or to the Commander in Chief of Our said Pro- vince for the Time being. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Sixteenth day of July 1779. In the Nineteenth year of Our Reign. Whereas it is expedient and agreeable to Our Royal Will and Pleasure that Our Subjects Inhabitants of Our Province of Quebec, under your Government, should have, and enjoy every Benefit and Security resulting to them from a speedy and effectual Distribution of Law and Justice, according to the principles of the British Constitution, as far as the same can be adapted to the peculiar Circumstaflces and Situation. And whereas according to the practice of the Courts of Civil and Criminal Judicature, as constituted by the Ordinances now in force, the Official Duty of the Chief Justice of Our said Province is confined to Causes of a Criminal Nature only except in Cases of Appeal, where he sits in common with the rest of Our Council. In Consideration hereof, and to prevent (as far as in Us lies) the Frequency of Appeals, It is Our Will and Pleasure and you are hereby strictly enjoyned and required, by and with the Advice and Consent of Our Council in their Legislative 261 CAXADIAX ARC'HITES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Capacity assembled to frame an Ordinance to be passed for the purposes of explaining and amending the Ordinances before mentioned by directing and enacting that the Chief Justice shall preside and be made a Member of the Court of Common Pleas, and as such shall sit in the said Court four times in the year at Quebec, k twice in the year at Montreal, at the latter place immediately after, or before the present Circuit Business, as shall be deemed most convenient, that notwithstanding his having given his opinion in the Court below he shall sit and give his Opinion in the Court of Appeal, that such Court of Appeal shall consist of four persons besides the Chief Justice to be nominated by the Governor or Commander in Chief for the time being from among the Members of Our Council, and approved and confirmed by Us, to- gether with the Judges of the Court of- that District from whence the Appeal does not come, the Lieutenant Governor of Our Province not to be one : That of these persons five to be a Quorum for the Dispatch of Business, the Chief Justice or the Person or one of the Persons officiating in that Capacity always to be one; And that the said Court of Appeal be confined to examine Errors of Law only taking the Facts, as stated in the Transcript transmitted by the Court where such Cause shall have been determined, & without going into new Evidence, or re-examining the Evidence before taken. G. E. [L.S.] George K. Additional Instructions to Our Trusty and Wel- beloved Frederick Haldimand Esq., Our Cap- tain General and Governor in Chief of Our Province of Quebec, in America or to the Com- mander in Chief of the said Province for the time being. Given at Our Court at St. James's the 16th Day of July 1783. In the Twenty third year of Our Eeign. Whereas many of Our Loyal Subjects Inhabitants of the Colonies and Provi7ices, now the United States of America are desirous of retaining their Allegiance to Us, and of living in Our Dominions, and for this purpose are disposed to take up and improve Lands in Our Province of Quebec; and We being desirous to encourage Our said Loyal Subjects in such their Intentions, and to testify Our Approbation of their loyalty to Us, & Obedience to Our Government, by alloting Lands for them in Our said Province; And whereas We ?re also desirous of testifying Our Approbation of the Bravery and Loyalty of Our Forces serving in Our said Province, and who may be reduced there, by allowing a certain quantity of Land to such of the N'on'-Com- missioned Officers and private Men of Our said Forces, who are inclined to become settlers therein. It is Our Will and Pleasure, that immediately after you shall receive this Oiw Instruction, you do direct Our Survej-or General of Lands for Our said Province of Quebec, to admeasure and lay out such a Quantity of Land as you with the advice of Our Council shall deem necessary & convenient for the settlement of Our said Loyal Subjects, the non-Commissioned Officers and private Men of Our Forces which may be reduced in Our said Province, who shall be desirous of becoming Settlers therein; such Lands to be divided into distinct Seigneuries or Fiefs, to extend from two or four leagues in front, and from three to five leagues in depth. If situated upon a Navigable Eiver, otherwise to be run square, or in such shape and in ' COLOXIAL OFFICE RECORDS 265 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 such quantities, as shall be convenient & practicable — and in each Seigneurie a Glebe to be reserved and laid out in the most convenient spot, to contain not less than 300 nor more than 500 Acres; the propriety of which Seigneuries or Fiefs shall be and remain vested in Us, Our Heirs and Successors, and you shall allot such parts of the same as shall be applied for by any of Our said Loyal Subjects Xon-Com- missioned Officers A: Private Men of Our Forces reduced as aforesaid, in the follow- ing proportions ; that is to say To every Master of a Family, One Hundred Acres, and Fifty Acres for each person, of which his Family shall consist. To every single Man Fifty Acres. To every Xon-Commissioned Officer of Our Forces reduced in Quebec Two htindred Acres. To every private Man reduced as aforesaid One Hundred Acres. And for every Person in their Family Fifty Acres. The said Lands to be held under Us Our Heirs t Successors, Seigneurs of the Seigneurie or Fief in which the same shall be situated, upon the same terms, acknow- ledgements and services, as Lands are held in Our said Province under the respective Seigneurs holding and possessing Seigneuries or Fiefs therein, and reserving to Us Our Heirs and Successors, from and after the expiration of Ten years from the Admission of the respective Tenants, a Quit Kent of one half penny p. Acre. It is Our further Will and Pleasure, that every person within the Meaning of this Our Instruction, upon their making application for Land, shall take the Oaths directed by Law before you or Our Conimaxider in Chief for the time being, or some Person by you or him Authorized for that purpose, and shall also at the same time make and subscribe the following declaration, Yiz. " I A-B do promise and declare that " I will maintain and defend to the utmost of my power the Authority of the King " in his Parliament as the Supreme Legislature of this Province," which Oaths and declaration shall also be taken made and subscribed by every future Tenant before his, her, or their Admission, upon Alienation, descent. Marriage or any other wise howsoever, and upon refusal, the Lands to become revested in Us Our Heirs and Successors. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure, that the expence of laying out and surveying as well the Seigneuries or Fiefs aforesaid as the several Allotments - within the same, and of the Deed of Admission shall be paid by the Receiver General of Our Revenue in the said Province of Quebec out of such Monies as shall be in his hands, upon a Certificate from you or Our Commander in Chief for the time being in Council, Oath being made by Our Surveyor General to the Account of such Expence ; Provided however that only one half of the Usual and accustomed Fees of Office shall be allowed to Our said Surveyor General or any other of Our Officers in the said Province entitled thereunto upon any Survey or Allotment made, or upon Admission into any Lands by virtue of this Our Instruction. And whereas We have some time since purchased the Seigneurie of Sorel from the then Proprietors, the Lands of which are particularly well adapted for Improve- ment and Cultivation, and the local situation of the said Seigneurie makes it ex- pedient that the same s.hould be settled by as considerable a number of Inhabitants of approved Loyalty as can be accommodated therein with all possible dispatch. It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure that you do cause all such Lands within the same as are undisposed of, to be run out into small Allotments, and that you do Alot the same to such of the Xon-CommissionCvi Officers and private Men of Our Forces, which may be reduced in Our said Province, or such other of Our Loyal Subjects as may be inclined to settle and improve the same, in such proportions as you may Judge the most conducive to their Interest and the more speedy settlement of Our said Seigneurie. The Lands so alloted to b-e held of Us Our Heirs and Suc- cessors, Seigneurs of Sorel upon the same conditions and tinder the same reserved rent at the expiration of ten years, as the other Tenants of the Seigneurie now hold their Lands and pay to Us, and also of taking the Oaths and making and subscribing 266 C AX AD I AX ARCHIVES • 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 the declaration as herein before is mentioned and directed. The Expence cf making the said allotments and Admission thereunto to be also paid and defrayed in like manner as those in the Seigneuries directed to be laid out by this Our Instruction. And it is Our Will and Pleasure that a Eecord be kept in the Office of the Eeceiver General of Our Revenue of every admission into Lands as well by virtue of this Our Instruction, as in cases of future Admission by Alienation or otherwise, a Docquet of which shall be transmitted yearly to Us thro' one of Our principal Sec- retaries of State, and also a Duplicate thereof to Our High Treasurer or the Com- missioners of Our Treasury for the time being. G. E. [L.S.] George E. Additional Instruction To Our Trusty and Wel- beloved Frederick Haldimand, Captam Gen- eral & Governor in Chief of Our Province of Quebec in America. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Twenty Sixth Day of May 1785. In the 25th year of Our Eeign. Whereas in pursuance of the Powers vested in Us by an Act of Parliament passed during the present Session Intituled " An Act for continuing for a limited Time, an "Act made in the Twenty third Year of the reign of His present Majesty, Intituled " An Act for preventing certain Instruments from being required from Ships belong- " ing to the United States of America, and to give to His Majesty for a limited Time " certain Powers for the better carrying on Trade and Commerce between the Subjects " of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the said United States, and for " continuing for a limited Time, an Act made in the 24th year of the reign of His "present Majesty, Intituled an Act to extend the Powers of an Act made in the " Twenty third year of His present Majesty, for giving His Majesty certain Powers " for the better carrying on Trade & Commerce between the Subjects of His " Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the United States of America, to thft " Trade and Commerce of this Kingdom with the British Colonies and Plantations in " America with respect to certain Articles therein mentioned." We did by and with the Advice of Our Privy Council, by Our order in Council, dated the 8th of last Month, Order and direct, that no Goods, the Growth or Manufacture of the Countries belong- ing to the United States of America should be imported into Our Province of Quebeo by Sea; It is Our Will and Pleasure that You do in all Things conform yourself to Our said Order in Council. And Whereas It is necessary to regulate the Intercourse by Land and by Inland Navigation between Our said Province, and the Countries adjoining thereunto, belonging to the United States of America, It is Our Will and Pleasure that You do propose to the Legislative Council of Our said Province, the passing an Ordinance for preventing the carrying of any Peltry out of the said Pro- vince into the said Countries, and You are hereby particularly directed and enjoyned to cause the several Laws made for preventing the bringing of any Foreign Eum or Spirits, or, Except from Great Britain, any Goods or Manufacture of any Foreign European Countries, or of Asia, into Our Plantations and Colonies, to be duly and effectually enforced in Our Province of Quebec. G. R. COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 267 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 [L.S.] George K. Additional Instructions To Our Trusty and Wel- beloved Frederick Haldimand Esq., Our Cap- tain General and Governor in Chief of Our Province of Quebec in America, or to the Com- mander in Chief of the said Province for the Time being. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Twenty fifth Day of July 1785. In the Twenty fifth year of Our Reign. Whereas it will be for the General Benefit of Our Subjects carrying on the Fishery in the Bay of Chaleure in Our Province of Quebec, that such part of the Beach and Shore of the said Bay, as is ungranted, should be reserved to Us, Our Heirs and Successors; It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that you do not in future, direct any Survey to be made or Grant passed for any part of the ungranted Beach or Shore of the said Bay of Chaleure, except such parts thereof as by Our Orders in Council dated the 29th of June and 21st July 1785, are directed to be granted to John Shool- bred of London Merchant and Messrs. Eobin Pipon and Company, of the Island of Jersey Merchants, but that the same be reserved to Us, Our Heirs and Successors, together with a sufficient quantity of Wood-Land adjoining thereto necessary for the purpose of carrying on the Fishery; The Limits of such Wood-Land to be reserved, to be determined upon and ascertained by You and Our Council for Our said Province of Quebec, in such manner, as from the most Authentick Information shall appear to you and them most Convenient and proper for that purpose; It is Nevertheless Our Intention, and We do hereby Signify to you Our Will and Pleasure, that the Free Use of such Beach or Shore, and of the Wood-Lands so to be reserved shall be allowed by you or any person Authorized by you, to such of Our Subjects as shall resort thither for the purpose of carrying on the Fishery, in such proportions as the Number of Shallops he or they shall respectively employ may require; provided that if any Fisherman who shall have permission to Occupy any part of the said Beach or Shore and Wood-Land for the purpose of the said Fishery, shall not during any One Season, continue so to Occupy and Employ any part of the said Beach and Shore and Wood- Lands so allotted to him, you or any person authorized by you as above may and shall allow the Use of such part to any other Fisherman who shall apply for the same, for the purpose of carrying on the Fishery And Whereas it may be necessary to Establish local Regulations to prevent Abuses as well as disputes and Misunderstanding between the Fishermen resorting to the said Beach or Shore. It is Our Will and Pleasure that you by and with the Advice and Consent of Our said Council, do frame such Regulations as to you shall appear neces- sary to Answer those Salutary purposes, and transmit the same to Us tliro' One of Our principal Secretaries of State for Our pleasure therein by the first Opportunity. G. E. 268 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 [L.S.] George R. Instructions to Our Right Trusty and Welbelove.i Guy Lord Dorchester, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath — Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, and of all Our Territories dependent thereupon. Given at Our Court at St. James's the 23d Day of August 1786. In the Twenty Sixth year of Our Reign. First, With these Our Instmictions you will receive Our Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain constituting you Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, and all Our Territories there- unto belonging bounded and described as in Our said Commission is set forth; In execution therefore of the Trust We have reposed in you, you are to take upon you, the Administration of the Government, and to do and execute all Things belonging to your Command according to the several Powers and Authorities of Our said Com- mission, and these Our Instructions to you, or according to such further Powers and Instructions, as you shall at any time hereafter receive under Our Signet and Sign Manual, or by Our Order in Our Privy Council, and you are to call together at Quebec the following Persons whom We do hereby constitute and appoint to be Our Council for the Affairs of Our said Province and the Territories thereunto belonging Viz. Henry Hope Esq. Lieutenant Governor of Our said Province of Quebec, or the Lieutenant Governor of Our said Province for the time being: William Smith Esq. Our Chief Justice of Our said Province of Quebec or the Chief Justice of Our said Province for the Time being, Hugh Finlay, Thomas Dunn, Francis Les Yesques, Edward Harrison, John Collins, Adam Mabane, Chaussegros de Lery, George Pownall Secretary of Our said Province of Quebec, or Secretary of Our said Province for the Time being, Picotte de Bellestres, John Eraser, Henry Caldwell, William Grant, Rocque St. Ours Junr., Francis Baby ^ De Longueuil, Samuel Holland and George Davison Esquires, Sir John Johnson Bart., Charles de Lanaudiere de Boucherville & Compte du Pre Esquires, every one of which respectively shall enjoy his Office of Councillor aforesaid during Our Will and Pleasure and his residence within Our said Province of Quebec and not otherwise. 2d. It is Our further Will and Pleasure that any five of the said Council shall constitute a Board of Council for transacting all Business in which their Advice and Consent may be requisite, Acts of Legislature only excepted, (in which Case you are not to act without a Majority of the whole) you are however not to select or appoint any such Members of Our said Council by Name to the Number of five as you may think fit to transact such Business, or term any select Number of such Members by the Name of a Privy Council, but you are on every Occasion where the Attendance of the Members is necessary or required, to summon all isuch who may be within a con- venient Distance; And It is Our further Will and Pleasure that the Members of Our said Council shall have and enjoy all the Powers, Privileges and Emoluments enjoyed by the Members of Our Councils in Our other Plantations, and also such others as are contained and directed in Our said Commission under Our Great Seal of Great Britain and in these Our Instructions to you, and that they shall meet together afc such time and times, place and places as you in your Discretion shall think necessary, except when they meet for the purpose of Legislation, in which case they are to be assembled at the Town of Quebec only. 3d. And you are witk all due & tisual Solemnity to cause Our said Commission to be read and published at the said Meeting of Our Council which being done, you COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 269 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 shall then take and also administer to each of the Members of Our said Council (not being a Canadian professing the Religion of the Church of Rome) the Oaths men- tioned in An Act passed in the first year of tlie Reign of His Majesty King George the First, Intituled " An Act for the further Security of His Majesty's Person & " Government and the Succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess " Sophia being Protestants and for extinguishing the Hopes of the pretended "Prince of Wales and his open and secret Abettors," as altered and explained by an Act passed in the Sixth year of Our Reign Intituled " An Act for " altering the Oath of Abjuration and Assurance, and for amending so much of an " Act of the seventh year of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, Intitulcrl, An Act for the " Improvement of the Union of the two Kingdoms, as after the time therein limited " requires the Delivery of certain Lists and Copies therein mentioned to Persons " indicted of High Treason or Misprision of Treason," as also make and subscribe the Declaration mentioned in An Act of Parliament made in the twenty fifth year of the Reign of King Charles the Second Intituled, " An Act for preventing Dangers which " may happen from Popish Recusants," And you and every one etter Administration of Justice, whether the Laws of England may not be. if not altogether, at least in part the Rule for the Decision in all Cases of personal Actions grounded upon Debts, Promises, Contracts and Agreements, whether of a Mercantile or other Nature, and also of Wrongs proper to be compensated in Dam- ages, and more especially where Our Natural bom Subjects of Great Britain, Ireland, ■or other Plantations residing at Quebec, or who may resort thither or have Credit or Property within the same, may happen to be either Plaintiff or Defendant in any Civil Suit of such a Nature. 13. "Whereas an Ordinance hath been passed in Our Province of Quebec, In- tituled, " An Ordinance for securing the Liberty of the Subject and for the preven- "*' tion of Imprisonments out of this Province," It is Our Will and Pleasure that you •do take effectual Care that the said Ordinance be duly enforced, so that every Security to personal Liberty which is thereby provided for, may be fvilly enjoyed by Our Subjects in that Province. 14. Whereas, in pursuance of Our former Instructions to Our Governors and Commanders in Chief, Courts of Justice have been established within Our province of Quebec. It is Our Will and Pleasure that you do take due care tliat in all Cases whatever the Powers and Authorities granted by Us, or by any Ordinance confirmed lay Us, to the said several Courts be duly observed and enforced, and that the Pro- ceedings therein be in all things conformable to the said Act of Parliament " for " making more effectual provision for the Government of the province of -Quebec," and to such Ordinances as may have been or hereafter may be enacted by the Legis- lature for those purposes; And that the Governor and Council (of which in the Absence of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor the Chief Justice is to be President), shall continue to be a Court of Civil Jurisdiction for the hearins and determining of all Appeals from the Judgment of the other Courts, where the Matter in dispute is above the Value of ten Pounds; That anv five of the said Council (if 18— 18i 272 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 no more shall upon Summons be present) with the Governor, Lieutenant Govenioi- or Chief Justice shall constitute a Court for that pur^Dose, and that their Judgment shall be final in all Cases not exceeding the Value of five hundred Pounds Sterling; In which Cases an Appeal from their Judgment is to be admitted to Us in Our Privj' Council; It is however Our Will and Pleasure that no Appeal be allowed unless Security be first duly given by the Appellant that he will effectually prosecute the same, and answer the Condemnation, as also pay such Costs and Damages as shall be awarded by Us, in case the Sentence be Affirmed ; Provided nevertheless, where the Matter in Question relates to the taking or demanding of any Duty payable to Us, or to any Fee of Office, or Annual Hents or other such like Matter or Thing, where the Right in future may be bound, in all such Cases Appeal to Us in Our Privy Council is to be admitted, though the immediate Sum or Value appealed for be of less Value; And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that in all Cases where Appeals are admitted unto Us in Our Privy Council Execution be suspended 7intil the final Determination of such Appeal, Unless good and sufficient Security be given by the Appellee to make ample restitution of all that the Appellant shall have lost by means of such Decree or Judgment, in case upon the Determination of sucli Appeal such Decree or Judgment should be reserved, and restitution awarded to the Appellant: Appeals unto Us in Our Privy Council are also to be admitted in all Cases of Pines imposed for Misdemeanours, provided the Fines so imposed amount to or exceed the Sum of One hundred Pounds Sterling, the Appellant first giving good Security that he will effectually prosecute the same, and answer the Condemnation, if the Sentence by which such Fine was imposed in Quebec be affirmed. 15. And it is Our Will and Pleasure that you do, from time to time as the Cir- cumstances and Condition of Affairs may require, with Our said Council in their Legislative Capacitj^ deliberate upon and frame such Ordinances as may be ex- pedient for continuing, amending or enforcing any Ordinances now in force, or making any further or necessary Changes and regulations in the Courts of Judicature already established, or in the Mode of administering Justice within Our said Province, provided that such Ordinances be strictly conformable to the Act of Parliament afore- said and these Our Instructions. 16. It is Our Will and Pleasure that all Commissions, to be granted by you to any person or persons to be Judges or Justices of the peace or other necessarj- Officers, be granted during Pleasure only. 17. You shall not displace any of the Judges, Justices of the peace or other Officers or Ministers without good and sufficient Cause, which you shall signify in the fullest and most distinct Manner to Us by one of Our Principal Secretaries of State and to the Lords of the Committee of Our Privy Council for Trade & Plantations for their Information. 18. Whereas it is of the greatest Importance to Our Service and to the Welfare of Our Plantations that Justice be every where speedily and duly administered, and that all Disorders, Delays and other undue Practices in the Administration thereof be effectually prevented. We do particularly require you to take especial Care that in all Courts where you are or shall be authorized to preside Justice be impartially administered, and that in all other Courts established or to be established witliin Our said Provinces all Judges and other Persons therein concerned do likewise perforin their several Duties without Delay or Partiality. 19. You are to take care that all Writs be issued in Our Name throughout the Province under your Government. 20. Whereas the Establishment of proper Regulations in Matters of Ecclesiastical Concern is an Object of very great Importance, it will be your indispensible Duty to take care that no Arrangements in regard thereto be made, but such as may give full Satisfaction to Our New Subjects in every Point, in which they have a right to any Indulgence on that Head, always remembering that it is a Toleration of the free Exercise of the Religion of the Church of Rome only, to which they are entitled but COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 273 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 not to the powers and Privileges of it as an established Church, that being a Pre- ference which belongs only to the Protestant Church of England. 21. Upon these Principles therefore and to the end that Our just Supremacy in al] Matters Ecclesiastical as well as Civil may have its due Scope and Influence It is Our Will and Pleasure First. That all Appeals to, or Correspondence with any foreign Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, of what Nature or kind soever, be absolutely forbidden under very severe Penalties. Secondly. That no Episcopal or Vicarial powei'S be exercised within Our said Province by any person professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, but such only as are essentially and indispensibly necessary to the free Exercise of the Romish Religion, and in those Cases not without a Licence and permission from you under the Seal T'f Our said Province, for and during Our Will and Pleasure, and under such other Limitations and restrictions as may correspond with the Spirit and Provision of ihe Act of Parliament " for making more effectual Provision for the Government of " the Province of Quebec," and no Person whatever is to have Holy Orders conferred upon him or to have the Cure of Souls "without a Licence for that purpose first had and obtained from you. Thirdly. That no person professing the Religion of the Church of Rome be allowed to fill any Ecclesiastical Benefice or to have or enjoy any of the rights or Profits belonging thereto, who is not a Canadian by Birth, (such only excepted as are now in possession of any such Benefice) and who is not appointed thereto by Us or by or under Our Authority, and that all Right or Claim of Right in any other person whatever to nominate, present or appoint to any Vacant Benefice, other than such as may lay Claim to the Patronage of Benefices as a Civil Right, be absolutely abolished, no person to hold more than one Benefice, or at least not more than can reasonably be served by one and the same Incumbent. Fourthly. That no Person whatever professing the Religion of the Church of Rome be appointed Incumbent of any Parish in which the Majority of the Inhabitants shall solicit the Appointment of a Protestant Minister; in such case the Incumbent shall be a Protestant and entitled to all Tythes payable within such Parish; But nevertheless the Roman Catholicks may have the Use of the Church for the free Exercise of their Religion at such times as may not interfere with the Religious Worship of the Protestants; and in like manner the Protestant Inhabitants in every Parish where the Majority of Parishioners are Roman Catholicks shall notwithstand- ing have the Use of tlie Church for the Exercise of their Religion at such times as may not interfere with the religious Worship of the Roman Catholicks. Fifthly. That no Incumbent professing the Religion of the Church of Rome appointed to any Parish shall be entitled to receive any Tythes for Lands or Posses- sions occupied by a Protestant, but such Tythes shall be received by such Persons as you shall appoint, and shall be reserved in the Hands of Our Receiver General as afore- said for the Support of a Protestant Clergy in Our said Province to be actually resident within the same and not otherwise, according to such Directions as you shall receive from Us in that behalf, and in like manner all growing Rents and Profits of a Vacant Benefice shall during such Vacancy be reseiwed for and applied to the like Uses. Sixthly. That all Persons professing the Religion of the Church of Rome, who are already possessed of, or may hereafter be appointed to any Ecclesiastical Benefice, or who may be licensed to exercise any Power or Authority in respect thereto, do take and subscribe before you in Council, or before such Person as you shall appoint to administer the same, the Oath required to be taken and subscribed by the aforesaid Act of Parliament, passed in the fourteenth year of Our Reign, Intituled, " An Act " for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec *' in North America." Seventhly. That all Incumbents of Parishes shall hold their respective Benefices during good Behaviour, subject however, in case of any Conviction for criminal 274 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Offences, or upon due proof of seditious attempts to disturb the Peace and Tranquility of Our Grovernment, to be deprived or suspended by you with the Advice and Consent of a Majority of Our said Council. Eighthly. That such Ecclesiasticks as may think fit to enter into the Holy State of Matrimony shall be released from all Penalties to which they may have been subjected in such Cases by any Authority of the See of Eome. Ninthly. That freedom of the Burial of the Dead in the Churches and Church- Yards be allowed indiscriminately to every Christian Persuasion. Tenthly. That the Royal Family be prayed for in all Churches and Places of Holy Worship in such Manner and Form, as is used in this Kingdom, and that Our Arms and Insignia be put up, not only in all such Churches and Places of Holy Worship, but also in all Courts of Justice, and that the Arms of France be taken down in every such Church or Court where they may at present remain. Eleventhly. That the Society of Romish Priests, called the Seminaries of Quebec and Montreal, shall continue to possess and occupy their Houses of Residence and all other Ho^^ses and Lands to which they were lawfully entitled on the 13th of Septem- ber 1769 ; and it shall be lawful for those societies to fill up Vacancies and admit new Members according to the Rules of their Foundations, and to educate Youth in order to qualify them for the Service of Parochial Cures as they shall become vacant. It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure that not only those Seminaries, but all other Religious Communities so long as the same shall continue, be subject to Visitation by You Our Governor, or such other Person or Persons as you shall appoint for that purpose, and also subject to such Rules & Regulations as you shall, with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, thinlv fit to establish and appoint. Twelfthly. It is also Our Will and Pleasure that all other religious Seminaries and Communities (that of the Jesuits only excepted) do for the present and until We can be more fully informed of the true State of them, and how far they are, or are not essential to the free Exercise of the Religion of the Church of Rome, as allowed within Our said Province, remain upon their present Establishment, but you a.re not to allow the Admission of any New Members into any of the said Societies or Com- munities (the Religious Communities of Women only excepted) without Our express Orders for that purpose. That the Society of Jesuits be suppressed and dissolved and no longer continued as a Body Corporate or Politick, and all their Rights, Possessions and Property shall be vested in Us for such purposes as We may hereafter thinlv fit to direct and appoint; But We think fit to declare Our Royal Intention to be, that the present Members of the said Society as established at Quebec shall be allowed suffi- cient Stipenols & Provisions during their natural Lives, htat all Missionaries amongst the Indians whether established under the Authority of or Appointed by the Jesuits, or by any other Ecclesiastical Authority of the Romish Church be withdrawn by Degrees, and at such times and in such manner as shall be satisfactory to the said Indians and consistent with publick Safety, and Protestant Missionaries Appointed in their Places. That all Ecclesiastical Persons whatsoever of the Church of Rome be inhibited, upon pain of Deprivation, from influencing any person in the making of a Will, from inveigling Protestants to become Papists or from tampering with tliem in Matters of Religion, and that the Romish Priests be forbidden to inveigh in their Sermons against the Religion of the Church of England, or to marry, baptize or visit the Sick or bury any of Our Protestant Subjects, if a Protestant Minister be upon the Spot. 22. You are at all times and upon all Occasions to give every Countenance and Protection in your Power to such Protestant Ministers and Schoolmasters as are already established within Our said Province, or may hereafter be sent thither, to take care that such Stipends and Allowances, as We may think fit to appoint for them, be duly paid, that the Churches already appropriated, or which may hereafter be appropriated to the Use of divine Worship according to the Rites of the Church of England as by Law established, be well & orderly kept and, as the Number of Pro- COLO^'IAL OFFICE RECORDS 275 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 testants shall by God's Blessing increase, to lay out new Parishes in convenient Situa- tions, & set apart and appropriate proper Districts of Land therein for the Scite of Churches & Parsonage Houses and for Glebes for the Ministers and Schoolmasters. 23. You are to take especial Care that Almighty God be devoutly & duly served in all Protestant Churches throughout Our said Province in which Divine Service is performed according to the Rites of tlie Church of England. That the Book of Com- mon Prayer, as by Law established, be read each Sunday & Holiday, and the Blessed Sacrament duly administered. 24. You are not to prefer any Protestaut Minister to any Ecclesiastical Benefice in the Province under your Government without a Certificate from the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of London of his being conformable to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, and of a good Life and Conversation, and if any Person hereafter preferred to a Benefice shall appear to you to give Scandal either by his Doctrine or Manners you are to use the best Means for his removal. 25. You are to give Orders forthwith that every Protestant Minister within your Government be one of the Vestry in his respective Parish, and that no Vestry be held without him, except in case of Sickness or, after Notice of a Vestry being sum- moned, he omit to come. 26. And to the end that the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Lord Bishop of London may take place in Our Province under your Government as far as conveniently may be. We do think fit that you give all Countenance and Encouragement to the Exercise of the same, excepting only the collating to Benefices, granting Licences for Marriages and Probates of Wills, which We have reserved to you Our Governor and t-o the Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the time being. 27. And We do further direct that no Schoolmaster, who shall arrive in Our said Province from this Kingdom, be henceforward permitted to keep School without the Licence of the said Lord Bishop of London, and that no other Person now there or that shall come from other Parts shall be admitted to keep School in your Government without your Licence first obtained. 28. And you are to take especial Care that a Table of Marriages established by the Canons of the Church of England be hung up in all Places of Publiek Worship according to the Rites of the Church of England. 29. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that, in oi*der to suppress as much as in you lies every Species of Vice and Immorality, you forthwith do cause all Laws already made against Blasphemy, Profaneness, Adultery, Fornication, Polygamy, Incest, Profanation of the Lord^s Day, Swearing & Drunkenness to be vigorously put in Execution in every Part of your Government, and that you -take due Care for the Punishment of these and every other Vice and Immorality by Presentment upon Oath to be made to the temporal Courts by the Church Wardens of the several Parishes at proper Times of the year to be appointed for that purpose. And for the further Discouragement of Vice and Encouragement of Virtue and good Living (that by such Examples the Infidels may be invited and persuaded to embrace the Christian Religion) you are not to admit any Persons to Publiek Trusts and Employments in the Province under your Government whose ill Fame and Conversation may occasion Scandal. 30. The Extension of the Limits of the Province of Quebec necessarily calls forth your Attention to a Variety of new Matter and new Objects of Consideration : The Protection and Controul of the Various Settlements of Canadian Subjects and the Regulation of the Peltry-Trade in the Upper or interior Country on the one hand, And the Protection of the Fisheries in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and on the Labrador Coast on the other hand point to Regulations that require Deliberation and Dispatch. 31. You are not to allow any Settlements to be made beyond the Boundaries ascertained to the different posts among the Indian Nations within the Limits of Our Province of Quebec in Alliance with Us, as such Settlements may tend to disgust those Savages, excite their Enmity and perhaps finally destroy the Peltry-Trade which ought to be cherished & encouraged by every Means in your Power. 276 CANADIA^^ ARCHIYES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 32. It is Our Royal Intention that the Peltry-Trade of the interior Country should be free and open to all Our Subjects, Inhabitants of any of Our Colonies, who shall, pursuant to what was directed by Our Royal Proclamation of 1763, obtain trading Licences from the Governors of any of Our said Colonies under penalties to observe such Regulations, as shall be made by Our Legislature of Quebec for that purpose. These regulations therefore when established must be made publick through- out all Our American Possessions and they must have for their Object the giving every possible Facility to that Trade, which the nature of it will admit, and which may be consistent with fair and just Dealing towards the Savages, with whom it is carried on ; The fixing stated Times and Places for carrying on the Trade and adjust- ing Modes of settling Tarifs of the Prices of Goods and Furs, and above all the restraining the sale of spirituous Liquors to the Indians will be the most probable and effectual Means of answeririg the Ends proposed; These and a Variety of other Regulations incident to the Nature and purpose of the Peltry-Trade in the interior Country are fully stated in a Plan proposed by Our Commissioners for Trade and Plantations in 1764, a Copy of which will be herewith delivered to you, and which will serve as a Guide in a Variety of Cases, where it may be necessary to make Provision by Law for that important Branch of the American Commerce. 33. The Fisheries on the Coast of Labrador and the Islands adjacent thereto are Objects of the greatest Importance, not only on Account of the Commodities they pro- duce, but also as Nurseries of Seamen, upon whom the Strength & Security of Our Kingdom depend. 34. Justice & Equity demand that the real and actual Property & Possession of the Canadian Subjects on that Coast should be preserved entire, and that they should not be molested or hindered in the Exercise of any sedentary Fisheries they may have established there. 35. Their Claims however extend to but a small District of tie Coast, on the greatest part of which District a Cod-Fishery is stated to be impracticable. 36. On all such Parts of the Coast where there are no Canadian Possessions, and more especially where a Valuable Cod-Fishery may be carried on, it will be your Duty to make the Interest of Our British Subjects going out to fish there in Ships fitted out from Great Britain the first Object of your Care, and as far as Circumstances will admit to establish on that Coast the Regulations in favour of British fishing Ships, which have been so wisely adopted by the Act of Parliament passed in the Reign of King William the Third for the Encouragement of the Newfoundland Fishery and you are on no account to allow any Possession to be taken, or Sedentary Fisheries to be established upon any parts of the Coast that are not already private Property by any Persons whatever, except only such as shall produce annually a Certificate of their having fitted out from some Port in Great Britain. 37. Whereas it will be for the general Benefit of Our Subjects carrying on the Fishery in the Bay of Chaleur in Our Province of Quebec that such Part of the Beach & Shore of the said Bay as is ungranted should be reserved to Us, Our Heirs & Successors. It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure that you do not in future direct any Survey to be made or Grant to be passed for any Part of the ungranted Beach or Shore of the said Bay of Chaleur, except such Parts thereof as by Our Orders in Council dated the 29th of June and 21st of July last are directed to be granted to John Shoolbred of London, Merchant, and to Messrs. Robin Pipon and Co. of the Island of Jersey, Merchants, but that the same be reserved to Us, Our Heirs and Successors together with a sufficient Quantity of Wood-Land adjoining thereto neces- sary for the purpose of carrying on the Fishery; The Limits of such Wood-Land so to be reserved, to be determined upon and ascertained by you and Our Council for Our said Province of Quebec in such manner as from the most authentick Information shall appear to you & them most Convenient and proper for that purpose; It is nevertheless Our Intention and We do hereby signify to you Our Will and Pleasure that the free Use of such Beach or Shore and of the Wood-Land so to be reserved COLONIAL OFFICi RECORDS 277 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 shall be allowed by you or any Person authorized by you to such of Our Subjects as shall resort thither for the Purpose of carrying on the Fishery in such proportions as the Number of Shallops, he or they shall respectively employ, may require; provided that, if any Fisherman who shall have permission to occupy any Part of the said Beach or Shore and Wood-Land for the purpose of the said Fishery shall not during any one Season continue so to occupy & employ any Part of the said Beach or Shore and Wood-Land so allotted to him, you or any Person authorized by you as above may & shall allow the Use of such Part to any other Fisherman who shall apply for the same for the purpose of carrying on the Fishery. And Wliereas it may be necessary to establish local Regulations to prevent Abuses as well as Disputes and Misunder- standing between the Fishermen resorting to the said Beach or Shore; It is Our Will and Pleasure that you, by and with the Advice and Consent of Our said Council, do frame such Regulations from time to time as to you shall appear necessary to answer those Salutary Purposes and that you transmit the same to Us thro' One of Our Principal Secretaries of State for Our Pleasure therein by the first Opportunity. 38. We have mentioned to you the Fisheries upon the Coast of Labrador as the Main Object of your Attention, but the Commerce carried on with the Savages of that Coast and the State and Condition of those Savages deserve some regard: The Society of Unitas Fratrum urged by a laudable Zeal for promoting Christianity have already under Our protection and with Our permission formed Establishments in the Northern Parts of that Coast for the purpose of civilizing the Nations and converting them to the Christian Riligion. Their Success has been answerable to their Zeal, and It is Our express Will and Pleasure that you do give them every Countenance & Encouragement in your power, and that you do not allow any Establishment to be made but with their Consent within the Limits of their Possessions. 39. By Our Commission to you under Our Great Seal of Great Britain you are authorized & impowered with the Advice and Consent of Our Council to settle & agree with the Inhabitants of Our said Province of Quebec for such Lands, Tene- ments and Hereditaments as now are or shall hereafter be in Our Power to dispose of, It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure tliat all Lands, which now are or hereafter may be subject to Our Disposal, be granted in Fief or Seigneurie, in like manner as was practised antecedent to the Conquest of the said Province, omitting however in any Grant that shall be passed of such Lands the reservation of any judicial Powers or Privileges whatever; And It is Our further Will and Pleasure that all Grants in Fief or Seigneurie, so to be passed by you as aforesaid, be made subject to Our Royal ratification or Disallowance and a due Registry thereof within a limited time, in like manner as was practised in regard to Grants and Concessions held in Fief or Seigneurie under the French Government. 40. Whereas many of Our Loyal Subjects, Inhabitants of the Colonies and Pro- vinces now the United States of America, are desirous of retaining their Allegiance to Us and of living in Our Dominions, and for this purpose are disposed to take up and improve Lands in Our Province of Quebec, And We being desirous to encourage Our said Loyal Subjects in such their Intentions and to testify Our Approbation of their Loyalty to Us and Obedience to Our Government by allotting Lands for them in Our said Province, And Whereas We are also desirous of testifying Our Approba- tion of the Bravery and Loyalty of Our Forces serving in Our said Province, and who may have been reduced there, by allowing a certain Quantity of Land to such of the Non-Commissioned Officers and Private Men of Our said Forces who are inclined to become Settlers therein. It is Our Will and Pleasure that immediately after you shall receive these Our Instructions you do direct Our Surveyor General of Lands for Our said Province of Quebec to admeasure and lay out such a Quantity of Land as you, with the Advice of Our Council, shall deem necessary, and convenient for the settle- ment of Our said Loyal Subjects, and the Non-Commissioned Officers and Private Men of Our Forces which may have been reduced in Our said Province, who shall be desirous of becoming Settlers therein; Such Lands to be divided into distinct 278 CANADfAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Seigneuries or Fiefs to extend from two to four Leagues in front and from three to five Leagues in Depth if situated upon a Navigable River, otherwise to be run square or in such shape and in such Quantities as shall be convenient and practicable, and in each Seigneurie a Glebe to be reserved & laid out in the most convenient Spot, to contain not less than 300, nor more than 500 Acres; The Property of which Seigneuries or Fiefs shall be and remain vested in Us, Our Heirs & Successors, And you shall allot such Parts of the same as shall be applied for by any of Our said Loyal Subjects, Non-Commissioned Officers and Private Men of Our Forces reduced as aforesaid, in the following Proportions, that is to say, To every Master of a Family One Hundred Acres and fifty Acres for each Person of which his Family shall consist; To every single Man fifty Acres; To every Non-Commissioned Officer of Our Forces reduced in Quebec Two Hundred Acres; To every private Man reduced as aforesaid One Hundred Acres. And for every Person in their Families fifty Acres. The said Lands to be held under Us, Our Heirs and Successors, Seigneurs of the Seigneurie or Fief in which the same shall be situated, iipon the same Terms, Acknow- ledgements & Services as Lands are held in Our said Province under the respective Seigneurs holding and possessing Seigneuries or Fiefs therein, and reserving to Us, Our Heirs and Successors from and after the expiration of Ten Years from the admission of tlie respective Tenants a Quit Rent of one half penny per Acre. 41. And whereas upon the raising and establishing the Corps late the 8-ith Regi- ment of Foot, We did promise and declare that the Officers and Privates o^ the said Corps should when reduced be intitled to and receive Grants for certain allotments of Lands in proportion to their respective Ranks therein. It is Our Will and Pleasure that you do in manner as herein before directed Grant Warrants of Allotment and Survey to such of the Officers and privates of the said late Eighty fourth Regiment of Foot now reduced, who shall be willing to settle and become Inhabitants of the said Province of Quebec, and shall apply for the same for svich Quantities of Land as they shall be respectively entitled to. In Consequence of Our said promise and declaration contained in Our Instructions to Our Governors of New York and North Carolina dated tlie 3d April 1775 that is to say. To Field Officers 5000 Acres Captains 3000 Subalterns 2000 Non-Commission Officer 200 Privates 50 and that the Surveys be made and Grants for the same delivered free of Expence as herein before directed. Provided nevertheless that every Commissioned and Non Com- missioned Officer or private belonging to the said late 84th Regiment of Foot, who shall claim and apply for Land in Our Province of Quebec as aforesaid, shall declare upon Oath, that no Land has been obtained by him in any of Our other Provinces in America undSr Our Royal declaration as aforesaid. 42. It is Our further Will and Pleasure, that every Person within the mecining of these Our Instructions upon making application for Land shall take the Oaths directed by Law before you or Our Commander in Chief for the time being, or some person by you or him authorized for that purpose and shall also at the same time make and subscribe the following Declaration (Viz.) "I, A B, do promise and declare that " I will maintain and defend to the utmost of my power the authority of the King in '' His Parliament, as the supreme Legislature of this Province," which Oaths and Declaration shall also be taken, made, and subscribed by every Future Tenant before his, her or their admission upon Alienation, Descent, Marriage or otherwise howsoever, and upon refusal the Lands to become re-vested in Us Our Heirs and Successors And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that the expence of laying out and surveying COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 279 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 as well the Seigneuries or Fiefs aforesaid, as the several Allotments within the same and of the Deed of admission shall be paid by the Eeceiver General of Our Revenue in the said Province of Quebec; out of such Monies as shall be in his hands, upon a Certificate from you or Our Commander in Chief for the time being in Council, Oath being made by Our Surveyor Greneral to the Account of such Expence; Provided how- ever that only one half of the usual and accustomed. Fees of Office shall be allowed to Our said Surveyor General or any other of Our Officers in the said Province entitled thereunto upon any Survey or Allotment made, or upon admission into any Lands by Virtue of these Our Instmctions. 43. And whereas we have some time since purchased the Seigneurie of Sorel from the then Proprietors, the Lands of which are particularly well adapted for improvement and cultivation; and the local situation of the said Seigneurie makes it expedient that the same should be settled by as considerable a number of Inhabitants of approved Loyalty as can be accommodated therein, with all possible dispatch. It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure, that you do cause all such Lands within the same as are un- disposed of, to be run into small Allotments, and that you do allot the same to svich of tlie Non-Commissioned Officers and private Men of Our Forces who may have been reduced in Our said Province, or to such other of Our Loyal Subjects as may be inclined to settle and improve the same, in such Proportions as you may judge most conducive to their Interest and the more speedy Settlement of Our said Seigneurie. The Lands so allotted to be held of Us, Our Ileirs, and Successors, Seigneurs of Sorel upon the same Conditions and under the same reserved Rent at the Expiration of ten years, as the other Tenants of Seigneuries now hold their Lands and pay to Us, and also of taking the Oaths and making and subscribing the Declara- tion as herein before is mentioned and directed; The Expence of making the said Allotments and of Admission therevinto be also paid and defrayed in like manner as those in the Seigneuries directed to be laid out by these Our Institictions. It is nevertheless Our "Will and Pleasure that the Allotments to be made to such of Our Loyal Subjects from the Provinces or Colonies now the United States of America, as may be disposed to settle and improve Lands in Our said Province of Quebec, shall be limited to those only who may have withdrawn themselves from the said Provinces or Colonies after the signing of the definitive Treaty of Peace with the said United States, & no other. And it is Our Will and Pleasure that a Record be kept in tlie Office of the Receiver General of Our Reveniie of every Admission into Lands as well by Virtue of these Our Instructions with respect to Our Loving Suojects retiring from the Provinces & Colonies, now the United States of America, and to Our Forces disbanded as aforesaid, as in Cases of future Admission by Alienation or othenvise, A Docquet of which shall be transmitted yearly to Us, thro' one of Our principal Secretaries of State, & also a Duplicate thereof to Our High Treasurer or the Commissioners of Our Treasury for the time being. 44. It is Our Will and Pleasure howe^-er that no Grants or Allotments be made of any Lands, on which there is any considerable Growth of White Pines fit for Mast- ing Our Royal Navy, and which lie convenient for Water Carriage, but that you do cause all such Lands to be set apart for Our LTse and proper Regulations to be made and Penalties inflicted to prevent Trespasses on such Tracts and the cutting down or destroying of the Trees growing thereon. 45. And whereas it appears, from the Representations of Our late Governor of tlie District of Trois Rivieres, that the Iron Works at St. Maurice in that District are of great Consequence to Our Service, It is therefore Our Will and Pleasure that no part of the Lands upon which the said Iron Works were carried on, or from which the Ore used in such Works was procured, or which shall appear to be necessary & convenient for that Establishment either in respect to a free Passage to the River St. Lawrence or for producing a necessary Supply of Wood, Corn and Hay, or for Pasture for Cattle, be granted to any private person whatever; And also that as large a Dis- 280 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 trict of Land as conveniently may be, adjacent to & lying round the said Iron Works, over & above what may be necessary for the above purposes, be reserved for Our Use to be disposed of in such manner as We shall hereafter direct and appoint. 46. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that you do consider of a proper and effectual Method of collecting, receiving and accounting for Our Quit Ilents, whereby all Frauds, Concealments, Irregularity or Neglect therein may be prevented, and Whereby the Receipt may be effectually checked and controlled. And if it shall appear necessary to pass an Ordinance for the more effectually ascertaining, and the more speedily and regularly Collecting Our Quit Rents, you are to prepare the Heads of such a Bill as you shall thinlc may most effectually conduce to the procuring of the good Ends proposed, and to transmit the same to Us by One of Our Principal Secre- taries of State for Our further Directions therein, and you are also to transmit a Duplicate thereof to the Lords of the Committee of Our Privy Council for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 47. You are to use your best Endeavours in improving the Trade of the Province under your Government by settling such Orders i!« Regulations therein, with the Advice of Our said Council, as may be most acceptable to the Generality of the In- habitants; And it is Our express Will and Pleasure that you do not on any pretence whatever, upon pain of Our highest Displeasure, give your Assent to any Law or Laws for setting up any Manufactures and carrying on any Trades which are hurtful & prejudicial to this Kingdom, and that you do use your utmost Endeavours to dis- icourage discountenance & restrain any Attempts which may be made to set up such Manufactures or establish any such Trades. 48. And it is Our Will and Pleasure that you do not dispose of any Forfeitures or Escheats to any Person until the Sheriff or other proper Oificer has made Enquiry by a Jury upon their Oaths into the true Value thereof, nor until you have transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury a particular Account of such Porfeitures & Escheats and the Value thereof; And you are to take care that the produce of such forfeitures and Escheats, in case We shall think proper to give you Directions to dispose of the same, be duly paid to Our Treasurer or Receiver General of Our said Province, and a full Account transmitted to Our Commissioners of Our Treasury or Our High Treasurer for the time being, with the Names of the persons to whom dis- posed of. 49. And Whereas Commissions have been granted unto several Persons in Our respective Plantations in America for the trying of Pirates in those parts pursuant to the Acts for the more effectual Suppression of Piracy and by a Commission already sent to Our Governor there is impowered together with others therein mentioned, to proceed accoi'dingly in reference to Our Will and Pleasure is that you do use your best Endeavours to apprehend all Persons whatever, who may have been guilty of Piracy within your Government, or who having committed such Crimes at other Places may come within your Jurisdiction, and until We shall think proper to direct the like Commission to be established for Our Govern- ment of Quebec, you are to send such Pirates with what Proofs of their Guilt you can procure or collect to Our Governor of to be tried and punished under the Authority of the Commission established for those Parts. 50. And whereas you will receive from Our Commissioners for executing the Office of High Admiral of Great Britain & of Our Plantations a Commission constituting you Vice Admiral of Our said Province, you are hereby required and directed carefully to put in execution the several Powers tliereby granted you. 51. Whereas great Inconveniences have happened heretofore by Merchant-Ships and other Vessels in the Plantations wearing the Colours borne by Our Ships of War under pretence of Commissions granted to them by the Governors of the said Planta- tions, and by trading under tliose Colours, not only among Our own Subjects, but also those of other Princes and States, and committing divers Irregularities, they may very much dishonour Our Service; For the preventing thereof you are to oblige the COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 281 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Commanders of all such Ships, to which you shall grant Commissions, to wear no other Colours than such as are described in an Order in Council of the 7th of Jany. 1730 in relation to Colours to be worn by all Ships & Vessels, except Our Ships of War. 52. And whereas there have been great Irregularities in the Manner of granting Commissions in the Plantations to private Ships of War, you are to govern yourself, whenever there shall be Occasion, according to the Commissions & Instructions granted in this Kingdom, but you are not to grant Commissions of Marque or Reprisal against any Prince or State or their Subjects in Amity with Us to any Person whatev?r without Our special Command. 53. Whereas We have been informed that during the time of War Our Enemies have frequently got Intelligence of the State of Our Plantations by Letters from private Persons to their Correspondents in Great Britain taken on board Ships coming from the Plantations, which has been of dangerous Consequence, Our Will and Pleasure therefore is that you signify to all Merchants, Planters and others, that they be very cautious in time of War, whenever that shall happen, in giving any Accounts by Letters of the publick State and Condition of the Province under your Government ; and you are forthwith to give Directions to all Masters of Ships or other persons to whom you may intrust your Letters that they put such Letters into a Bag with a sufficient Weight to sink the same immediately, in case of imminent Danger from the Enemy; And you are also to let the Merchants and Planters know how greatly it is for their Interest, that their Letters siiouid not fall into the Hands of the Enemy, and therefore that they should give the like Orders to Masters of Ships in relation to their Letters; And you are further to advise all Masters of Ships that they do sink all Letters, in case of Danger in the manner before mentioned. 54. And whereas the Merchants and Planters in Our Plantations in America have in time of War corresponded & traded with Our Enemies and carried Intelligence to them to the great Prejudice & Hazard of Our said Plantations, you are therefore by all possible Methods to endeavour to hinder such Trade & Correspondence in Time of War. 55. Whereas it is absolutely necessary that We be exactly informed of the State of Defence of all Our Plantations in America, as well in relation to the Stores of War that are in each Plantation, as to the Ports & Fortifications there, and what more may be necessary to be built for the Defence and Security of the same, you are as soon as possible to prepare an Account thereof with relation to Our said Province in the most particular manner, and you. are therein to express the present State of the Arms Ammunition & other Stores of War belonging to the said Province either in publick Magazines or in the Hands of private Persons; together with ths State of all places either already fortified, or that you judge necessary to be fortified for the Security of Our said Province; And you are to transmit the said Accounts to Us by One of Our principal Secretaries of State, and also Duplicates thereof to the Lords of the Com- mittee of Our Privy Council for Trade and Plantations for their Information, and also a Duplicate tliereof to Our Master General or Principal Officers of Our Ordinance: which Accounts are to express the Particulars of Ordinance, Carriages, Balls, Powder and all other Sorts of Arms & Ammunition in Our publick Stores, and so from time to time of what shall be sent to you or bought with the publick Money and to specify the time of the Disposal and tlie Occasion thereof; And you are half yearly to trans- mit a general Account of the State of the Fortifications & Warlike Stores specified in the manner abovementioned. 56. And in case of any Distress of any other of Our Plantations, you shall, upon Application of the respective Governors thereof unto you, assist them with what Aid the Condition & Safety of Our Province under your Government can spare. 57. If any thing shall happen which may be of Advantage or Security to Our Province under your Government, & which is not herein or by your Commission pro- vided for, We do hereby allow unto you, with the Advice and Consent of Our Council, to take Order for the present therein, giving unto Us by one of Our Principal Secre- 282 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 taries of State speedy Notice thereof, that you may receive Our Ratification, if We shall approve the same; Provided always that you do not, by Colour of any Power or Authority hereby given you, commence or declare War without Our Knowledge and particular Commands therein, and you are also to transmit a Duplicate of such Notice as afoi-esaid to the Lords of the Committee of Our Privy Council for Trade and Plantations for their Information. 58. And whereas We have by the first Article of these Our Instructions to you directed and appointed that your chief Residence shall be at Quebec, you are neverthe- less frequently to visit the other parts of your Government in order t-o inspect the Management of all Publick Affairs, and thereby the better to take care that the Gov- ernment be so administered that no disorderly practice may grow up contrary to Our Service and the Welfare of Our Subjects. 59. And' whereas great Prejudice may happen to Our Service & the Security of the Province by your Absence from those Parts, You are not upon any Pretence whatever to come into Europe without having first obtained Leave for so doing from Us under Our Sign Manual & Signet, or by Our Order in Our Privy Council, Yet nevertheless in Case of Sickness you may go to any of Our Islands in the West Indies including therein the Bermuda and Bahama Islands, and there stay such a space of time, as the recovery of your Health may absolutely require. 60. And whereas We have thought fit by Our Commission to direct that, in case of your Death or Absence from Our said Province, and in case there be at that time no Person within Our said Province commissionated or appointed by Us to be Our Lieutenant Governor or Commander in Chief, the eldest Councillor, being a natural born Subject of Great Britain, Ireland or the Plantations and professing the Pro- testant Religion, who shall be at the time of your Death or Absence residing within Our said Province under your Government, shall take upon him the Administration of Government and execute Our said Commission and Instructions and the several Powers and Authorities therein directed : It is nevertheless Our express Will and Pleasure that in such case the said President shall forbear to pass any Act or Acts, but what are immediately necessary for the Peace and Welfare of the said Province, without Our particular Order for that purpose. 61. And whereas We are desirous that a proper Provision should be made for the Support of Our Government within Our said Province of Quebec, We do therefore hereby declare it to be Our Royal Intention, that the following Annual Salaries & Allowances be discharged & paid out of any Revenues arising to Us within the same, or out of such Monies as shall be granted or appropriated to the Uses and Services of Our said Province of Quebec, that is to say. To the Governor pr. annum 2,000 Lieut Governor To the Chief Justice , 1,200 To 0 .Judges of Common Pleas £500 each To the Judge of the Admiralty.. To the A ttornev General ■ " ■ ' To the Clerk of the Crown & Pleas To two Sheriffs at £100 each To the Secretary & Register To the Clerk of the Council To the Surveyor of Lands To the Surveyor of Woods . . To the Commissary for Indians To the Captain of the Port To the Naval Officer To the Receiver General of the Revenue To twenty three Councillors at £100 each ... To the Lieutenant Governors or Superintendants ^ At Detroit | 500 0 0 I I I ^) £ R. d. 2,000 0 0 1,500 0 0 1,200 0 0 3,000 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 100 0 0 200 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 300 0 0 200 0 0 300 c 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 400 0 0 COLONIAL OFFICE RECORDS 283 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 13 To one Judge of the Inferior Courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas at each of the above Posts, at £100 each Judge To an Assistant or Assessor at each Post, at £50 pr. ann To a Sheriff for each District at £20 pr. annum . . . To a Grand y oyer 200 0 0 To a French Secretary. . 200 0 0 To 4 Ministers of the Protestant Church at £200 pr. ann. each 800 0 0 To 2 Ministers of the Church of England settled at Sorel and Cataratjui £100 each 200 0 0 To 2 Schoolmasters at £100 each 200 0 0 To an Allowance to the Persons licensed to superintend the Romish Church 200 0 0 To Pensions to the Officers of a Corps of Canadians employed in the last War and discharged witliout any allowance, as follows, viz.: To Mons. Rigauville the Commandant of said Corps 200 0 0 , To 5 Captains at £100 each 500 0 0 To 10 Lieutenants at £50 each 500 0 0 To the Commandant of the Savages 100 0 0 To Annual Contingent Expences 1,000 0 0 62. And whereas We have made sufficient Provision for the Support of Our Lieutenant Governor of Our said Province of Quebec for the time being by the Allowance inserted in the foregoing Estimate, It is Our Will and Pleasure, when it shall happen that you shall be absent from Our said Province, that no Part of the Salary or any Per'juisites and Emoluments, which are due unto you, shall during the Time of your Absence be claimed by, or paid and satisfied to such Lieutenant Gov- ernor; And It is Our further Will and Pleasure that if Our Lieutenant Governor of the said Province of Quebec should happen to die during such your Absence, and the Administration of the Government thereby devolve on the President or Eldest Member of Our Council, such President or Councillor shall, during his continuing in the Chief Commanad, receive the Salary or Allowance hereby provided for Our Lieutenant Governor, and no other Allowance, Perquisite, or Emolument whatever. G. E. Endorsed: 1786 Quebec. Draught of General Instn;ctions. [L.S.] George E. Additional Instructions to Our Eight Trusty & Welbeloved Guy Lord Dorchester Knight of the most Honcrable Order of the Bath, Oar Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec &c. &c. in America or to the Lieutenant Governor or Commander in Chief of Our said Province for the Time being. Given at Our Court at St. James's the Twenty first Day of March 1787, In the Twenty Seventh Year of Our Eeign. Whereas We did by Our General Instructions to you bearing Date at St. James'a the Twenty third Day of August 1786 declare Our Eoyal Will and Pleasure that sundry Salaries and Allowances therein mentioned should be discharged and paid out of any Eevenues arising to Us within Our said Province of Quebec or out of such 284 CAA^AD7A-A' ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Monies as should be granted or appropriated to the Uses and Services of Our said Province; And whereas We thought fit, by Our Warrant under Our Signet and Sign Manual bearing date tiie Sixteenth day of March 1781, to authorize and require Our Trusty and Welbeloved Frederick Haldimand Esq. (now Sir Frederick Haldimand Knight of the most Honorable Order of the Bath) at that Time Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec, to cause Letters Patent to be passed under the Seal of Our said Province, constituting and appointing Our Trusty and Welbeloved William Pollock Esq. Clerk of the Crown of & in Our said Province in the room of William Gordon Esq. deceased. And whereas the said William Gordon did over and above the Salary of One HTindred Pounds pr. Annum, as directed by the 56th Article of Our Instructions to Our aforesaid Captain General and Governor in Chief to be paid to the Clerk of the Crown, receive aaid enjoy the further Sum of Two Hundred Pounds per Annum, and which said additional Allow- ance the said William Pollock hath also received from the Date of his Appointment to the said Office of Clerk of the Crown of Our said Province of Quebec, untill the last usual half yearly Period of Payment, Viz. the first day of November last. And Whereas it is Our Intention that the said additional Allowance should be continued unto him for certain good Causes and Considerations. It is Our Will and Pleasure and We do hereby direct and appoint that the said Salary and Allowance of two hundred Pounds per Annum, in Addition to the One Hundred Pounds p Annum, which We have directed to be paid to him as Clerk of the Crown by fee Sixty first Article of Our General Instructions to you, should be paid to him until such Time as Our further Eoyal Will and Pleasure shall be signified to you. G. E. [L.S.] George E. Instructions to Our Eight Trusty and Welbeloved Guy Lord Dorchester, Knight of the most Honorable Order of the Bath, Our Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over Our Province of Quebec in America, and of all Our Territories dependent thereupon. Given at Our Court of Saint James's the 25th day of August 1787 in the twenty seventh Year of Our Eeign. Whereas We have thought proper by Our Commission under the Great Seal of Great Britain to appoint the Eight Eeverend Father in God Charles Inglis Doctor in Divinity, to be Bishop of the Province of Nova Scotia, and have thereby given to him, and his Successors in the said See, Jurisdiction Spiritual, and Ecclesiastical, in and throughout the said Province of Nova Scotia and its Dependencies, according to the Laws and Canons of the Church of England which are lawfully made and received in England, in the several causes and matters particularly expressed and set forth in the said Commission, and no other : And Whereas by another Commission under the Great Seal of Great Britain, we have also thought proper to give and grant to the said Bishop of Nova Scotia, full Power and Authority, by himself or his sufficient Commissary or Commissaries, to Exercise the like Spiritual and Ecclesiastical Juris- diction, within the Provinces of Quebec, of New Brunswick, and the Island of New- COLONIA L OFFICE RECORDS 285 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 foundland as is set forth in the said Commissiou. We do think fit hereby to Order and enjoin you, that you do give all fit support and Countenance to the said Bishop, in the exercise of his Jurisdiction Spiritual and Ecclesiastical, according to the Laws of this Eealm, and the Laws of the Provinces under your Government, and to the Tenor of the said Commissions Copies whereof are hereunto annexed: and it is Our fiirther Will and Pleasure that you do cause the said Commissions to be forthwith Registered in the Publick Records of the said Provinces : It is nevertheless Our Will and Pleasure to reserve to you, the granting of Licenses for Marriages, Letters of Ad- ministration, and Probates of Wills, as heretofore exercised by you and your Pre- decessors ; and also to reserve to you and to all others, to whom it may lawfully belong, tlie Patronage and Right of Presentation to Benefices; but it is Our Will and Pleasure that the Person so presented shall be instituted by the Bishop or his Commissary duly authorized by him, as directed by Our said Commissions. You are to permit Liberty of Conscience and the free Exercise of All such diodes of Religious Worship, as are not prohibited by Law, to all Persons who inhabit and frequent the Provinces under your Government, provided they be contented with a quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the same, without giving Offence or Scandal to Government. You are to take especial Care that God Almighty be devoutly and dulj- served throiTghout your Government; that the Lord's Day be duly kept, and that the Services and Prayers appointed by, and according to the Book of Common Prayer, be publickly and solemnly read and performed throughout the Year. You are to be careful that the Churches which are or may be hereafter, erected in Our said Provinces or Islands under your Government, be well and orderly kept, and that besides a competent Maintenance to be assigned to the ^linister of each Parish Church, a Convenient House be built at the Common Charge for each Minister. You shall recommend to the Legislative Council and General Assemblies, of the Provinces under your Government, to settle the Limits of Parishes, in such a manner as shall be deemed most convenient for accomplishing this good work. You are to use your best Endeavours that every Minister be constituted one of the Vestry in his Respective Parish, and that no Vestry be held without him, except in Case of Sickness, or that after Notice given of a Vestry he omit to come. It is Our Will and Pleasure that you recommend to the Legislative Council or Assemblies, within your Government, to make due Provision for the erecting and Maintaining of Schools, where Youth may be educated in Competent Learning, and in Knowledge of the Principles of the Christian Religion. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that no Person shall be allowed to keep a School in the Provinces under your Government, without your License first had and obtained. In granting which you are to pay the most particular attention, to the Morals and proper Qualifications of the Persons applying for the same, and in all Cases where the School has been founded, instituted or appointed for the Education of Members of the Church of England, or where it is intended, that the Schoolmaster should be a Member of the Church of England; you are not to grant such Licenses except to Persons, who shall first have obtained from the Bishop of Nova Scotia, or one of his Commissaries, a Certificate of their being properly qualified for that Purpose. And it is Our further Will and Pleasure that in Order to suppress every Species of Vice, Profaneness and Immorality, you do forthwith cause all Laws already made against Plasphemy, Profaneness, Adultery, Eomication, Polygamy, Incest, Profana- tion of the Lord's Day, Swearing and Drunkenness, to be strictly put in Execution in every Part of the Provinces under Yomr Government and that for this purpose you dq direct that the Constables and Church Wardens of the several Parishes do make ■j^reseritment upon Oath, of any of the Vices before mentioned, to the Justices of the Peace in their Session, or to any of the other Temporal Courts : And you are eameetly to recommend to the Legislative Council or Assemblies of the Provinces under your 18—19 28S CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Government, to provide effectual Laws for the Restraint and Punishment of all such of the aforementioned Vices, against which no laws are as yet provided, or in Cases where the Laws already made, are found to be insufficient. And in order to discounten- ance Vice and promote the practice of Virtue to the utmost of your Power, we do hereby strictly command and enjoin you, to appoint no Person to be a Justice of the Peace, or to any Publick Trust or Employment, whose notorious ill Life or "Con- versation may occasion Scandal. G. E. Endorsed: Instructions For Lord Dorchester Governor of Quebec Dated 25th Auan-ist 1737. 4-5 EDWARD Vll. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 APPENDIX F DESCdlPTION AND STATE OF THE NEW SETTLEMENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA IN 1761 18— 19^ 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 190c DESCRIPTION AND STATE OF THE NEW SETTLEMENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA IN 1761, BY THE CHIEF SURVEYOR. Extract from a letter of Lieut. Govt. Belcher to the Lords of Trade. Halifax, 3rd November, 1761. My Lords, — ^ ^ . ^ -x- * ^ * * * * T- The Chief Surveyor, My Lords, is so lately returned from Cobequid, where he has spent some time in disposing the Townships in that District for a Settlement, and in opening a Communication by a Road from Chebernacadie [Chnbenacadie] River to Chignecto, that I cannot be furnished by this Opportunity with so exact an Account of the Settlements as I hope to lay before Your Lordships by the next Conveyance. In obedience to Your Lordships I have now the honor to transmit three accurate Maps plann'd by the Chief Surveyor, of the Places actually settled, and of those where Settlements are speedily expected, and also of the Lands on the River St. John. These Maps will give Your Lordships a view of all the granted cleared Lands in the Province. Many proposals have been made to me for Settlements on St. John's River, but I shall not. My Lords, proceed to any grant of those Lands or of any forfeited townships without Your Lordships approbation, and orders first received, nor have I taken upon me to grant any new Township. * * -^ * *'***** -i^ I have the honor to be with the greatest obedience, My Lords, Your Lordships Most Dutiful and Most Devoted Servant, JONATHAN BELCHER. The Rt. Hon'ble. The Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations. Extract from a letter of Lieut. Govr Belcher to the Lords of Trade. Halifax, Nova Scotia, 11 January, 1762. My Lords, — As to the present state of all the Settlements, I beg leave humbly to refer to a full and exact Account returned me by the Chief Surveyor and which I have the honour now to transmit of every settled Township in the Province, the Number of Families and Persons, of their cleared Upland, and Marsh Acres, comprising likewise a distinct and Minute Description of the present General State of the Province, its Productions and Advantages for Commerce, what further Improvements may be yet made for the benefit of Great Britain and the Province in its Trade and Fishery. This account, My Lords, contains a proposition for introducing into the Province the Whale Fishery more particularly inlarged upon in a letter sent me by Mr. Crawley, One of His Majesty's Council, which I have the honor now to present, with my humblest Address, for the Consideration, by Your Lordships, of this Plan, so seemingly beneficial for the Mother Kingdom and this Province. With these Papers are also humbly transmitted to Your 290 CAXA DIA X A ROni VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Lordships, a Chart of the Peninsula of Nova Scotia, containing delineations of the several Townships, and a Chart of the Basin of Mines and CoVjequid Bay, with another of the District of Chignectou and a Plan of the Lands upon St. .John's River. * ft- -If- * * * * * I have the honor to be with the highest obedience, My Lords, Your Lordships Most Dutiful and Most Humbly Devoted Servant, JONATHAN BELCHER. The Rt. Hon'ble The Lord Commissioners for Trade and Plantations. Enclosure in letter of J. Belcher, Esqr., to Lords of Trade dated 11 Jo.nnary 1762. A Description of the several towns in the Province of Nova Scotia with the Lands comprehended in and bordering upon said Towns, Drawn up by Order of the Honorable .Jonathan Belcher, Esqr., Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the said Province. THE TOWN OF HALIFAX. This Town is Situated on one of the finest Harbours in the Universe, easy of Access, the Channel deep enough for Capital Ships, and Capacious enough to hold all the Navy of England. Two Hundred Sail have anchored before the Town within George's Island, and room enough for as many more ; The Town has at present including both Suburbs^ about Seven Hundred Houses, and about Twenty five Hundred Inhabitants of all sorts ; The principal Support of these Inhabitants depend on the Navy and Army stationed there, and a few Civil Officers supported by the Government at Home. The Country about it for fifteen Miles on every side is in general high Mountainous Rocky Land, incapable of being improved but at an expense which will greatly exceed the Value of such Lands when improved. Not one Family in the Town nor in the parts Circumjacent that subsist by Husbandry. In 1750 General Cornwallis ordered the Division of the Peninsula in which the Town of Halifax stands, containing about three Thousand Acres, to be divided into Five Acre Lotts among the inhabitants to Improve, and at the same time by an Excise laid on Spirituous Liquors, a Bounty of Twenty Shillings per Acre was ordered to be paid for every Acre fenced and cleared of the Woods ; by this the Inhabitants encouraged, cleared and fenced about two Hundred Lotts, containing about a Thousand Acres, and sowed with Grass Seed, but all the Land being covered with fell'n Trees and the moss becoming dry by removing the Trees, was fired and with extreme Violence (as dry Moss burns like wild Fire,) destroyed all the Fences, and discovered that the Soil in general was covered with a bed of Stones, and no attempts have been made since of improving them. 17-52 General Cornwallis, upon the Application of Several Inhabitants granted a Range of Farm Lotts consisting of about Two Hundred Acres to each proprietor, all bordering on the Harbour of Halifax and Bedford Bason, fronting on the Water ; an Advantageous Situation for improvement, as the Trees growing on said Grants were near the Water, and a .Market always for Cordwood sufficient to pay the charges of clearing : The proprietors therefore soon began to clear those parts near the Water, but when the underbrush and Moss were burnt off, the Soil was found to be covered with a bed of Stones, and nothing further has been done since towards any improvement of them, nor is it likely any one proprietor will expend anything further to prevent a Forfeiture. NEW SETTLEMENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA IN 1761 291 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 The late Governor Lawrence, as the Inhabitants were obliged to purchase their Hay from the Massachusetts at excessive prices, procured an Act of Assembly giving a Bounty on the erecting Stone Wallfences (the Timber bci z, for the most part consumed by the Fire) and also a bounty on every gross Hundred weight of English Hay raised within the Peninsula ; In Consequence of which about Seventy Acres at an expenee of about eighty dollars per Acre have been inclosed, and by removing the Stones and leveling the soil, and manuring it with Dung it has produced a few Loads of Hay, and these Lands excepting some few Garden Lotts, are all the Improvements in and about Halifax. DARTMOUTH, The Town of Dartmouth situated on the opposite side of the Harbour has at present two Families residing there who subsist by Cutting Wood. LA.WREXCE TOWN. In 1754, Governor Lawrence in order to promote the settling the Country granted to Twenty proprietors Twent}'^ Thousand Acres of Land about four Leagues East of Halifax, which was erected into a Township by the name of Lawrence Town. The Proprietors obliging themselves to settle Twenty Families at their own exper.ce, and the Government promising to build a Block-house, and to secure them by a guard. Accordingly Twenty Families were settled by the proprietors, maintained at their Ex- pence and stocked with Cattle ; the Inhabitants resided there three years, and by their Improvements had just arrived at a state of supporting themselves when General Hop- son then Commanding the Troops in Nova Scotia, ordered the Garrison to be removed, and the buildings and Stockades to be demolished whereby the proprietors sustained a Loss of Six Hundred Pounds Sterling which they had expended on promoting the Settlement, and cou'd obtain nothing in Recompence, but an assurance that the Lands should not by this means, (as it was judged necessary for the preservation of the Pro- vince), be Subject to, a Forfeiture. All the Lands, from Jebucto [Chebucto] head stretching Westward to St. Margaret's Bay are in general of a Stony Soil, or rather Rocks covered with moss, for wherever the Inhabitants have endeavored a Settlement, upon clearing the woods and burning the moss nothing but solid Rocks appear under- neath. ST. Margaret's bay. St. Margaret's Bay is a large Capacious Harbour about one mile and a half wide, at its entrance, but within is four Leagues deep, and near two Leagues wide, with many Islands within conveniently situated for the Boat fishery, with good Boat Harbours ; the Lands lying on both sides are well Timbered, but the Soil stony and in many places Barren Rocks, a few persons have attempted to settle on the Islands for the sake of the Boat Cod Fishery, and Salmon which abound here, but at present not a single person is Settled there. Within this Bay are several small Rivers, with water enough for Saw- mills, and great Quantities of Spruce ivrc. for Deal Boards. CHESTER. The next Lands westward is the Township of Chester, this township was begun 1760. There is about Thirty Families containing about One Hundred and twenty persons settled from New England with their Stock, no Improvements but what the present Inhabitants have made. The front of this Township is situated at the Bottom of Mahone Bay, has several small Islands annex'd to it, is very conveniently situated for the Boat Cod Fishery and having good Boat Harbours within the Islands. The Lands in this Township are well Cloathed with Timber of the Spruce and Firr kind in 292 CA XA DIA X A RCHI I ^ES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 great Quantities. Several convenient Streams for erecting Saw-mills. The Inhabitants of this Township will soon be in a good way of supporting themselves b}' the Lumber Trade and Fishery. LUXEKBURG. The next Lands lying westward is the Township of Lunenburg bounded East by Mahone Bay, South on the Ocean, West by the Harbour and River of La Have. This in general is a Tract of good Land, not so Stony a Soil as the Lands to the eastward, but it is in general very thick Timbered Birch, Beach, Spruce, Firr, Hemlock with a mixture of some Oak, are the natural growth in general. The Town.ship first began its Settlement in 1753 by the Dutch and Germans who had been transported into the Colony in the two proceeding years, it then contained about Four Hundred Families and proprietors consisting of about fifteen Hundred persons. These Inhabitants were furnished with materials for Building, a Thousand pound Sterling laid out in Cattle, and maintained by the Government wholly for nine years, and considerable quantities of Flour, and at the removal of the French, as many Cattle as they could possibly keep, and grain from year to year has been given them till the last year. They have rather deminished than increased. Some Roman Catho- licks both German and French deserted from the Settlement to the French ; Several Families quitted their Farms and came back and settled at Halifax. The present In- habitants have cleared and improv'd about Ten Acres, one with another. They supply Halifax chiefly with Roots, Cordwood, Timber and some Boards. They have no inclina- tion for the Fishery tho' well situated for that purpose. As the chief of their time is spent in clearing and improving their Lands they will soon be able to support them- selves, and affoi'd some assistance to the Neisrhbourins; Settlements. DUBLIX. This Township seated upon the Harbour, and River of Le Have was granted 1760 To Two Hundred and Sixty proprietors in the Colony of Connecticutt, very few have attempted to settle and those without Ability to Support themselves, these few resided there about nine months and then quitted it ; It remains at present without Inhabitants. The Lands bordering on Le Have Harbour and River are Mountainous, the Soil Stony, thick Timbered with Spi'uce, Black Burch, Firr, and in general with the same kind of Timber as Lunenburg ; The West part of the Township about Petite Riviere is of better Soil, has a great mixture of Oak with the other Timber, has a good Salmon Fishery, and the Lands more suitable for Farming. About the Harbour of Le Have are many Islands well situated for the curing and drying Cod fish, the Outward Harbour lies too open to the Sea and is full of Shaols, but the River is an excellent Harbour, very capacious and Xavigable, having Nine fathom at its entrance and gradual soundings to three fathom at Nine Miles and Navigable for Sloops and Smaller Vessels to the Falls, twelve Miles from its entrance. LIVERPOOL. Liverpool is the next Town to Dublin Westward. This town was begun 1760; Its present inhabitants amount to Ninety Families, containing five Hundred and four persons. The present inhabitants are settled at Port Senior, they Subsist chiefly by the Fishery and by the Lumber Trade, They have built Seventy Houses, have employed Seventeen Schooners in the Fishery and made about eight thousand Quintals of Fish besides which they have made a considerable quantity of Shingles, Clapboards, Staves, and erected a Saw mill for Sawing Boards. The Township comprehends the Lands lying on the Ocean from Port Metway four miles west of the River, and Harbour of Port Senior ; The Harbour is Barr'd having but Nine feet at low-water, but safe and XEW SETTLEMEXT:< IX XOVA HCOTIA IX 1761 293 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 convenient within the River, and good Anchoring in three fathom ; The Country and Soil much the same with Lunenburg, abounds more with Oak and some pine. High and mountainous within Land. The Lands lying westward from Liverpool to the Township of Barrington eighteen Leagues are ungranted, except the Port of Port Roseway and circumjacent Lands which were promised by the late Governor to Mr. McNutt, and associates to be preserved for a Township upon his procuring Settlers therefor in a limitted time ; This large Tract has at present no Inhabitants : There are several Harbours for small Vessels, but no Ship Harbour except Port Mutton and Port Roseway ,, This land is of the same kind of Soil and natural growth of Timber as Liverpool. TOWXSHIP OF BARRINGTON, Comprehends the Islands commonly called Cape Sable Harbour, where formerly were settled twelve French Families who had improved about Two Hundred Acres of Land, their principal subsistance was from the Cod Fishery and Fur Trade. The Lands in this Township are of the like quality as Liverpool, with the same natural growth, except the Island called Cape Sable, which is four Miles in length and two in breadth, Low Land, Soil Sandy and Barren. The Harbour is very safe and convenient for Fishing Schooners and other small Vessels. Their Township was granted 1760 to Two Hundred Proprietors, the most part Fishermen, at Cape Cod Plymouth and Nantucket in New England ; they began their Township this present year with about Twenty Families. A Hundred more Families are preparing to remove in the Spring with their Vessels to establish a Fishery, with an intermixture of some Farmers. The Coast from Cape Sable to Long Island is about twenty Leagues fronting the "West. The principal Harbours in this Tract are at Tobogue, a River and Harbour. This Tract is under promise to a Number of Fishermen from Marblehead, a Fishing Town in New England, a few Families are come down and more expected this Fall. They propose to compleat their number to eighty Families in the Spring, their principal design is for the Fishery most of the proprietors being part Owners of Fishing Schooners. Next adjoining is Pugnico and the Township of Yarmouth, granted to two hun dred Proprietors, Farmers and Fishermen : about twenty Families have removed and settled with their Stock, and many others preparing to come in the Spring. In this Township are a considerable number of Islands, called the Tusket Islands, well situated for the Boat Fishery, hereabout a dozen French Families lived whose chief subsistance was raising Cattle, there being within the Islands and on the River a considerable quantity of Salt Marsh ; the Soil of the same Nature and like growth of Timber with the other Parts of the Coast already described. To the Northward of Yarmouth is St. Mary's Bay, a very deep Bay, full of Rocks and Shoals, shunned by all Navigators as very dangerous. The Lands lying on both sides are high Mountainous and Rocky, The Shores inaccessable. To the North of St. Mary's Bay is the Island called Long Island and its Harbour. This Harbour was frequented by all the French, being in the Bay of Fundy, for the Cod Fishery during the Summer Season ; and it would be very advantageous to these Settle- ments in time to come were this Harbour or Lands about it reserved for a Fishery in Common. About the whole Coast from Long Island to Cape Sable, and thence East as far as Cape La Have, during all the Summer Season is a good Cod Fishery, most of the Fishing Vessels from New England, not less than Two Hundred Sail, catch their Summer Fairs about these Coasts ; and there is but little doubt, as the Harbours about this Coast are much more handy and convenient for the Fishery, that that Branch of Business will be transfered from New England to this Coast in a lew years. 294 CA XA DIA N A ROHI VES 4-5 EDWARD Vil., A. 1905 THE BAY OF FUNDY AND ITS SETTLEMENTS. On the South side of the Bay of Fundy, from Long Island to Cape Fondu, is a Chain of Mountains terminated by the Bf.son of Minas, inaccessable on the Sea Coast, without any break except the Passage called Petite Passage and the Gut of Annapolis ; the Gut of Annapolis is the Entrance to a fine large Bason, eight Miles in length and four in breadth ; at the West end into this Bason empties the River of Annapolis, Navigable for Capital Ships to the Foot of Annapolis, and for small Vessels twenty Miles further. On the North side of the Bason and River Annapolis is the Township of Granville, granted to One hundred and fifty proprietors. This settlement began ITGO, and Thirty Families are now settled there. This Township contains aVjout Fifteen Hundred Acres of Marsh Lands and about One Thousand Acres of Cleared Upland, the principal part of the Lands in this Township are high mountainous unimprovable Lands, all the improvable Lands are those next to the River extending about a mile back to the foot of the Mountains. The natural growth of Timber chiefly Spruce and Firr. THE TOWNSHtP OF ANNAPOLIS. This Township begun its settlement 1760; it was granted to Two hundred pro- prietors, Sixty Families of which are now settled there ; the principal part of lands in this Township are high mountainous unimprovable Lands, a Range of Mountains begin- ning in Pisiquid, now Falmouth, extends westward thro' the I'eninsula to Cape St. Mary's, between this Range of Mountains and the Range of Mountains next the Bay of Fundy flows the River Annapolis, being the largest River in the Peninsula of Nova Scotia. The Inhabitants are settled on the borders of this River. This Township con- tains about Sixteen Hundred x\cres of Marsh Lands, and twelve Hundred Acres of Cleared upland. The improvable Lands are next the River extending from one Mile to Two back to the foot of the Mountains. Besides the above Settlers in these two Town- ships, many others have been down this Summer, making preparations to bring their Families and Stock in the ensuing Spring. All the Lands lying between the aforesaid Ridges of Mountains from the Boundaries of Granville and Annapolis to the Townships of Cornwallis and Horton, a Space of thirty Miles, is chiefly a Sandy Soil and excepting a few Spots, unimprovable Lands. CORNWALLIS. Cornwallis Township was granted to One Hundred and Fift) Proprietors. This Township being the first in the Bason of Minas began its Settlement in 1760, at pre- sent it consists of One Hundred and Fifteen Families containing Six Hundred persons, it extends from the River Habitant to the Bay of Fundy ; this Township contains about Three Thousand Acres of Marsh Lands, and about two thousand Acres of Cleared upland, about two thirds of this Township consists of ^Mountainous unimprovable Lands : that part bordering on the Bay of Fundy inaccessable ; the Town is situated on the River formerly called Habitant, now Cornwallis. Navigable to it at high water for Sloops and other small Craft ; the Lands unclear'd (between the Rivers and Mountains) are generally of a good Soil, free from Stones and proper either for grain or grass ; the natural growth of the Woods are Oak, Beach, Birch, Spruce and other Trees of the Firr kind, but the growth small, having suffered much by Fires ; the Inhabitants have imported large Stocks of Cattle, for which this year they have cut more than a sufficient quantity of Hay, their Crops of Corn were cut off by the Draught. NEW SETTLEMENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA IN 1761 295 SESSIONAL PAPER No. ^S HORTON. This Township begun its Settlement 17-60, was granted to Two Hundred pro- prietors. The present Families now settled in this Township are in Number One Hundred and fifty containing Nine Hundred persons. They have imported a large Stock of Cattle cut Hay sufficient for their Stock, but their Corn mostly blasted by the excessive draught this Summer. This Township contains about Five Thousand Acres of Marsh Lands, and three thousand Acres of Cleared upland. The Proprietors have divided their Lands which they judged improvable Land, and it amounts to One Hundred Acres to each Right or Share. The remainder are unimprovable Lands, two Ridges of Mountains Running thro' the Township, the west end of this Township, Sandy barren Land, the natural growth is Spruce, Firr, White Birch, poplar and white Pine, the growth of Timber small, the Woods having been leveled by Fire about fifty years since. This Township lies on the Bason of Minas, the River Gaspero lying near the Center on which the Town is laid out, is navigable for any Vessel that can lay aground, their being Seven fathom at high Water, at low Water the Lands are in a manner dry. FALMOUTH. This Township was gt-anted to One Hundred proprietors, of which Eighty Families are at present settled containing three Hundred and fifty persons, the Settlement was begun in 1760. Several other Grants of the Lands adjoining have been granted and dated to this Township, so that the whole will consist of One Hundred and fifty pro- prietors or Shares. This Township contains about Twenty five Hundred Acres of Marsh Land, and three Thousand Acres of cleared upland. The Proprietors having divided the cleared and improvable Land into Lotts it amounts to about Eighty Acres to each Share, the other Parts of the Township being the Termination of two long ranges of Mountains is broken Mountains and Steep precipices, and mostly unimprovable Lands. These Inhabitants have imported large Quantities of Cattle, and have this year cut Hay sufficient for supporting them, but the excessive drought of the Summer has blasted most of their Corn. The River Pisiquid running thro' this Township is navigable for Sloops to all the Settlements, there being three Fathom at high Water for Six Miles. The Town is situated in the Center of the Settlement. The Woods having suffered at the sarre time with Miuas, now Horton, the growth of Timber is small of the same kind with Horton. NEWPORT. This Township granted to Seventy proprietors began its Settlement in 1761. The present Number of Families is Sixty, containing about Two Hundred and forty persons ; they imported a sufficient Number Nt. Cattle and have this Summer cut Hay sufficient for them. They have also raised a considerable Quantity of English Grain, but not enough to subsist them, being cut Short by the drought. They have but little impi'oved Land in proportion to the other Townships, it contains about One Thousand Acres of Marsh Land, and Six hundred Acres of clear Lands. This Township contains in pro- portion to its bigness a greater quantity of improvable Lands than any of the fore- mentioned Townships. The Soil in general is rich, and great part free from Stones. It is heavy Timberd not having suffered by Fire as the other neighbouring Townships. Its natural growth is Firr, Pine, Spruce, Oak, Beach, Birch, •k.o. The River Conect- cook [Kenetcook] runs thro' the middle of this Township, navigable for Sloops at high Water for Ten miles, and on the South-west end the River St. Croix, navigable four miles. To the Eastward of Newport on the Bason of Cobequid and on the River Subenac- cada is a Tract of Land designed for two townships resolved by the late Governor for Mr. McNutt and his Associates. This Tract of Land contains about two Thousand Acres of Marsh and about one hundred of Cleared upland, most of this Tract is improv- 296 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 able land, of a rich Soil and free from Stones, some part is heavy Timbered and other parts having suffered by Fires have but a small growth of Wood, not difficult to clear. The natural growth, Spruce, Pine, Beach, Birch, Hemlock, Elm and several other Sorts. THE TOWNSHIP OF TRURO. This Township is bounded Northerly on the Bason of Cobequid, and on the Town- ship of Onslow, "Westerly by the River Subenaccada East and Soufh on ungranted Lands. These granted Lands were settled this present year by Fifty three of the proprietors transported at the Government's expence with their Stock consisting of One Hundred and Seventeen Head of Cattle and Utensills for Farming ; having met contrary winds had a long passage and did not arrive till the Latter end of May ; their Crop of Corn being Sowed late suffered by the Drought and was finally blasted by an early Frost, they have rais'd potatoes and other Roots sufficient, have cut Hay more than enough for the Stock, and to assist them in provision the Government have lent them Six Hundred Bushels of Corn to be repaid when demanded. This Tract of Land is for the most improvable Lands of a rich Soil, free from Stones, contains fifteen Hundred Acres of Marsh, and One Hundred Acres of Cleared L'pland : is designed for One Hundred and fifty Families. The Wood Lands in many places light Timbered where the Fires have prevailed formerly, in other places very heavy Timbered ; the Natural Growth are Spruce, Firr, Hemlock, Pine, Beach, Birch, Maple, Ash with some oak. The Navigation very difficult, the Tides very rapid, and the Channel empty for Nine Hours between Tides. TOWNSHIP OF ONSLOW. This Township is situated opposite Truro on the North side of Cobequid Bason This Settlement began this present year : the Inhabitants are transported at the public Expence ; their Number consists of Fifty two Families and heads of Families, who brought with them One Hundred and Seventeen head of Neat Cattle and Horses, they arrived the latter end of May, and set themselves immediately to raise what corn they could for their Subsistance, but the drought first, and an early Frost put an End to their Expectation. They have raised roots sufficient, have cut Hay enough for their Stock, and the Government to prevent their suffering for want of provisions have lent them Eight Hundred Bushels of Corn to be repaid on demand. This Township contains Fourteen Hundred Acres of ^larsh, and Seventy Acres of clear upland, is designed for One Hundred and Fifty Families. The Soil of the Wood Land is rich Soil, and free from Stones as far as the Mountains, about one half of this Township are improvable Lands, the other Mountainous and Rocky. This Country has suffered formerly by Fire the Trees small, and the Wood not difficult to clear, the Natural Growth the same with Truro. The Lands lying west of Onslow extending from thence to Cape Doree are Lands reserved for Mr. McNutt and associates ; this Tract of Land from this Township of Onslow to point Conomo being eighteen Miles are considerable quantities of Marsh, con- taining about two Thousand Acres Marsh and about Five Hundred Acres of Cleared Land, the principal Settlement of the French at Cobequid, proposed to be laid out into Two Townships. The first Township next to Onslow, half the Lands are improvable the other mountainous and unimprovable, the other Township will have One third improv- able Lands ; at present have no Inhabitants. The Natural Growth the same with Truro. The other points from point Conomo [economy] to Cape Doree hath about Five Hundred Acres of Marsh Land, the Land interspers'd with Mountains and Low Lands to be divided into Two Townships about one Fourth improvable Lands the other Steep Rocky Mountains. The natural Growth abounding more with Spruce and Firr, but a mixture of other Wood as Beach, Birch, itc. From Cape Chignecto to the Coal Mines the Lands are Mountainous, no place of embarkation but at Apple River, which is but an indifferent Harbour, open to the North and North West Winds which are violent winds. The Lands are covered with thick woods. Beach, Birch, f5pruce and Firr, kc. XEW SETTLEMENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA IN 1761 QSfJ SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 From the Coals to the Township of Amherst is a Township reserved by the late Governor for the Settling disbanded .Soldiers. In this Township are comprehended the Rivers Le Planch or the River aux Mines and the River Macan on the borders of these Rivers are very considerable Marshes, and on the Bason of Chignecto containing about Ten Thousand Acres of marsh Land with many small Spotts of cleared upland ; the Lands of this Township are mostly improvable Lands, the Marshes extend far into the Country along the Sides of the River. The upland Country rising with a gentle ascent and those parts that have been cleard by the French appear to be Lands very tit for a granary, and for mowing Lands, and yield good crops of English Hay ; of the same kind and Quality are the Towns-hips of Amherst, Cumberland, Sackville, Memrimcook and the East side of Patcootyeak [PetitcodiacJ, some containing more, others a less Quantity of !Marsh Lands. The Marsh next the Bason and Sea have been dikd and drain'd by the French Inhabitants and were improved by them, but the L)ykes are universally levell'd and scarcely the Traces of them appear. Those Marshes that lye towards the heads of Rivers are for the most part covered with the Fresh Water, having never been drained or in any sort improved. The Upland is in general of the same kind of Soil and rich Loom and covered with the same kind of Timber Trees, such as Beach, Birch, Ash, Spruce, Firr and Pine. This Country of Cumberland when fully peopled and all th Marshes improved will be the granary of Nova Scotia. The Township of Cumberland and Sackville, only have any Settlement : at Cumber- land about Thirty-five Families, and at Sackville Twenty-five Families, the other Grantees for these two Townships propose .Settling in the ensuing Spring, many having been down to make preparations by building for the reception of their Families ; the Grantees of Amherst refuse settling unless they can have transportation of their Stock at the expence of the Government. The Lands lying on the "West of the River of Patiostyeak have very considerable Marshes at the Turns of the River, interspersed with improvable uplands which extend from the River about the distance of two miles, in some places more, in others less, and the same at Chipodee, but the Inlands are mountainous rocky and barren, they extend as far as St. John's River : the Coast from Chepode to St. John's River is mountainous. Steep Shoars, and no place of Imbarkation, the River St. John's is navigable for small Vessels to St. Ann's, about Twenty Leagues, where the French had a pitched Fort and kept a Party of Soldiers till the Fort at the Mouth of the River was taken possession of by General Monckton. L^pon his approach with the English Troops they quitted both Forts and retired to Canady. About Twenty French Families only lived at St. Ann's till the French Acadians were removed out of the Peninsula, and then a con- siderable number fled here for refuge, where they continued till General Monckton's arrival : about Ten Leagues above the mouth of the River the Lands are improvable and from thence to St. Ann's great part of the borders of the River are Interval Lands, overflow'd in the Spring of the Year by the Freshetts. There have been no Improve- ments but at St. Ann's, where about Six Hundred Acres of Laud have been clear'd, no Marshes on this River. The natural growth of the L'pland is Spruce, Firr, Pine, Beach, and the Intervalls, Elm, Oak, Ash, Maple, cVc. "West of St. John's River about three Leagues is a harbour for small Vessels called Musquash Cove and a River — here lived about a dozen French Families who subsisted chiefly by a Trade with the Ifldians, very little Improvements of Land from thence to Le Proc [Lepreau] about six leagues the coast is inaccessible : Point Le Proc forms the Eastern Point of the Bay of Passamaquody ; This is a large Bay full of Islands, under cover of which are several Commodious Harbours for Fishing Vessels within this Bay is the River St. Croix, the "Western Boundaries of Sir William Alexander's Grant of the Lands called Xova Scotia, the Lands bordering upon this Bay and on the River St. Croix as well as most of the Islands are good improveable Lands. The Harbours are conveniently situated for the Summer Cod Fishery. Tke Natural produce are Spruce, Pine, Firr, Ash, Beach, Birch ttc. The Lands lying West from hence to Penobscot River are full of Bays, Islands and Harbours and but little known to any but Indian Traders. This Tract from the River St. Croix to Georges, a Settlenchent in New England was esteemed by the French 298 CA NA DIAN A RCHI VE8 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 part of Acadia, and so called by the French Inhabitants, and one of the Dependances on Port Royal now Annapolis ceded by the Treaty of Utrecht to the Crown of Great Brittain. LANDS ON THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE. There was a Settlement of the French at the Bay of Gaspee for carrying on the Fisherv, the Inhabitants were removed after the Reduction of Louisburg : The Country about this Bay is Mountainous a long range call'd the Laiy Mountains extending ff'om Gaspe reach within a few Leagues at Quebec. The Coast from thence to the Bay of Yerte has several Bays and Rivers emptying into the Gulf with convenient Harbours for small Vessels ; This Part of the Country is little known to the English, it having been the Retreat of the French Acadians who have supported themselves by depreda- tions made on the Provision Vessels bound from the Continent to Quebec ; This Coast having been well guarded this Year by His Majesty's Ships, both Indians and Acadians have been driven to great distress, The former have this Summer sent their Chiefs and made their Submission to the Government, and near Two Hundred of the Acadians have come in and submitted but many still keep out. As there are convenient Ports, and several Rivers navigable for small Vessels abounding with Salmon, and as the Sea Coast abounds with Cod Fish, this part of Nova Scotia may in time be settled. Bay Yerte was the Port of Embarkation for the French Troops, and Stores when they were in possession of Beau Sejour ; ' Tis an open Bay and Shoal, Ships cannot come nearer then three Leagues, the embarkation is made with Boats, and Small A^essels. Tide rises about Six feet ; The Townships of Cumberland and Amherst extend from the Bason of Chignecto to this Bay. From the Bay Yerte to Ramsheek is Twenty Seven Miles, no place of Embarka- tion, Ramsheek was a small French Settlement not above three Families who followed the Fishery, very little improvement of Land, a Harbour for small Craft, from thence to Tatmagoush is three miles across Land, here is an indiflFerent good Harbour, a very convenient Port for a Communication with St. John's Island, it being but Seven Leagues from this Port, to Port Joye in St. John's Island. The Soil is good, here lived about a dozen French Families who have made some considerable Improvements, which will be useful to begin a Settlement ; it is well situated for the Cod and Whale Fishery, which last in the Summer Season abound in the Bay, taking their Rout, as I conceive from the Southern Ocean, thro' the straits of Belle Isle into the Northern Sea ; Several Vessels from New England have this summer met with good Success in that Fishery in the Gulph and at the mouth of Canada River ; An advantageous Settlement might be made at this Port, as the Lands in general are good, the Roads ai'e now open'd thro' the Woods from this Port to Halifax, from whence it is distant as the Roads runs Ninety Miles. From Tatmagoush to the Gut of Canso no Harbour, but a good Road under the Isle Poitee. No Inhabitants ever settled in this part of the Country, and consequently no kind of Improvement. South of the Gut of Canso is Chida Couch. This is a large Bay three Leagues over, the French attempted a Settlement at the Bottom of this Bay but it proved unsuccessful in Improvements. South of Chidabucto lyes Cape Canso and the Islands about it, being the South eastermost promontary of the Peninsula of Nova Scotia. The Islands of Canso form an Indifferent good Harbour, it is a port in high esteem among all the Fishermen of New England ; a Block house was erected here in 1722, and a Guard kept to secure the Fisher- men from the Depradations of the Indians. This drew a Vast Concourse of Fishing Schoonei-s from New England in 1725. Above t-vo Hundred Schooners made their Fish, and above Twenty Topsail Vessels were loaded here with Fish for Spain and Por- tugal, and were the like Encouragement given for the protection of Fishermen, there's not the least doubt but it would in a year or two be restored to as much as formerly, application having been made from New England, for that and would be a great means of inducing and promoting a Settlement on the main Land. It is in the Center of the most frequented Banks for Fishery. XEW SE7TLEMETTS IN NOVA SCOTIA IN 1761 299 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 From Ganso to Lawrence Town ai^e several good ports for Shipping but at present known only to Coasters. The Lands are indifferent in general, being rocky, principally low Spruce and Firr but notwithstanding are intermixed with good improveable Lands. All the Ports lying Eastward of Halifax are better Situated for the Fishery than the Ports to the Westward, the Cod coming sooner upon the Banks in the Spring. Fish are caught off the Isle of Sable Bank, and the Banks East of Canso and Westend of the Grand Bank of Newfoundland. As to the Inland parts of the Peninsula, as far as I have had opportunity of seeing them, they are much broken into Mountains and Lakes which are Innumerable. On the Settlement of the Province of Nova Scotia with British Subjects depends the Security of the Fishery both in Newfoundland and New England ; but many other advantages may accrue to Great Britain upon the increase of its Inhabitants, whicli will appear from the following observations. DEALS, &C. From the foregoing description of the Natural growth of Timber on the Lands of Nova Scotia, it appears that in every Township there will be found great quantities of Spruce, Firr, Pine and other Species for Masts, Spars, Deals, kc, and considering the extent of Nova Scotia being from Three Hundred Miles from East to West, and as many North and South there will be found a sufficient Quantity- to supply Great Britain with all those Materials for Ages to come. Great part of the Supplies of those Commo- dities are brought to Great Britain in foreign Bottoms, and the Freight and purehsse paid for principally in cash, and not with British Manufacture ; and therefore a disad- vantagious Trade. The difficulties at present of transferring this Channel of Trade to the Plantations is the want of a sufficient Number of Hands to fell the Timber and saw into Boards, and the distance of the Place, and consequently a longer Voyage and higher Freight : to remedy this last, if an additional Duty was laid on Deals so as to make the Freight equal, as for instance. Duty on Deals is 28s p. 100, equal I pi o ,-, to 1,000 feet. j "^^ ^ ^ Freight of 100 Deals from Norway I „ a a and the Baltic. ^ c> U U The Supposed additional Duty 12s | 12 0 p. 100. j £5 0 0 Freight from Nova Scotia, 50s p. i Ton, 100 of Deals of 1.000 feet equal to ' 5 0 0 Two Tons. I This would leave the first purchase of Deals equal at the place of Shipping, but the great number of Streams fit for erecting Saw-mills abounding in every part of the Pro- vince of Nova Scotia. The Timber in the greatest plenty near to those Streams, nothing would be wanted but a sufficient number of Hands to furnish Great Britain with those Commodities with this advantage. That their own Ships to the great in- crease of the British navigation, would be employed, and the original purchase made with British Manufactures. There is already Fifteen Saw Mills built and building in the New Townships, which in a year or two will cut deals more than sufficient for their own Consumption ; as the Colony is daily increasing and there is the greatest proba- bility of having large Embarkations of Protestants from the North of Ireland, this business would not only be a ready means of giving many of them a speedy Subsistance but greatly assist them in clearing the Wood Land to cultivate for the support of their Stock. In the mean time such a duty would increase the public Revenue. POT ASH. Nova Scotia abounding also in Beach, Birch, Ash, kc, whose Ashes upon repeated Trials have been found to contain a greater Quantity of Salts than the Timber growing in the Southern Colonies, the Pot Ash manufactory might be carried on with great 300 CAXADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 success here. As in this manufacture great Quantities of Wood are consumed in melt- ing and refining the Salts, as an encouragement to the erecting of proper Furnaces and to keep them with a sufficient Stock of Wood a Thousand Acres ought to be destined to each Furnace which I conceive would be a good Inducement to Gentlemen of ability to erect them in every Township for a proper Furnace with building necessary for Walts, and to store the ashes will cost the proprietor at least Tlu'ee Hundred Pounds Sterling. This would be a Singular advantage to the Xew Settler who would find immediate employment for his Subsistance and pay for the Labour of clearing his own Lands, and furnish Great Britain with the material in exchange for her own manu- factures which she now purchases with Cash. HEMP. The raising of Hemp in the Southern Colonies has fail'd principally from the excessive Heats of the Summer which Stunt it and prevents its growing to a suitable Length nor could they ever bring it to a proper growth but in grounds strongly manured, and thick sown, which forced up early by the great quantity of Dung has shaded the Lands, fi'om the excessive heats. But the Air of this province being more moderate in the Summer and more subject to Rain and Damps from the Seas surrounding it, there is great Reason to hope. This useful material will succeed here, few esays have been made here thro' the Scarcity of Seed, but what has been sowed, has been on upland without manure, and has grown this Summer, (tho' uncommonly dry) to the height of eight and ten feet, the Inhabitants lately arrived from Ireland are of opinion that the natural Soil of this Country is sufficiently rich to produce it in great Quantitie without manure. CHAS. MORRIS, Chief Surveyor. t.'l'LF or .V'LAVrRE NC'iT 300 success here. A ing and refining to keep them wi to each Furnace to erect them i Walts, and to st Sterling. This immediate empk Lands, and furr factures which s The raisin' excessive Heats Length nor coul and thick sown Lands, from the the Summer an( is great Reason made here thro' without manure eight and ten f( natural Soil of 1 300 success here, ing and refinir to keep them a to each Furna* to erect them Walts, and to Sterling. Thi immediate emj Lands, and fu factures which The raisi excessive Heal Length nor coi and thick sow Lands, from tl the Summer a is great Reasc made here thr without manu eight and ten natural Soil oi manure. 300 success ing ant to keep to each to erec Walts, Sterlinj immedi Lands, factures Th. excessiv Length and thi( Lands, 1 the Suit is great made he without eight an natural manure. «-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 APPENDIX a. BIGOT. VERGOR AND VILLERAY 18—20 301 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL =APER No. 18 A. 1905 BIGOT, YERGOR and VILLERAY Documents relating to Messrs. Bigot, de Vergor, and de Villeray. Extract from the parish registers of St. Jean Baptists de Port Royal, Acadie. MARRIACxE OF LOUIS DUPOXT DU CHAMBOX AND JEANNE DE POUBOMKOU. This eleventh of February of the year seventeen hundred and nine, I the undersigned, acting as parish priest at Port Royal in Acadia, after having published two banns, and dispensed with the third, on account of the nearness of Lent, without any opposition offered, have joined, by pledge personally given, Louis Dupont, Esquire, Sieur du Chambon, Company Lieutenant of the garrison of Port Royal, son of Hugues Dupont, Esquire, and of dame Marie de Gourville, his father and mother of the parish of Dupont, diocese of Xaintes in Xaintonge, and daraoiselle Jeanne Mius de Poubomkou daughter of Jacques Mius de Poubomkou and Dame Anne de St. Etienne, her father and mother, seigneurs of Acadia. In witness whereof I have signed with the bridegroom, the bride the relations and witnesses, the same day and year as above. Du Chambon Jeanne Mius Subercase Marie Mius Bonaventure Charles Mius, Anne Mius. F. Justinian Durant, Recollet missionary. Extract from the registers of Notre Dame de Foye, Quebec. MARRIAGE OF THE SIEUR DE VERGOR, AND MARIE- JOSEPH RIVERIN. The'eighth of July ot the year seventeen hundred and fifty two, after the publication of the three banns of marriage during the parish mass of Notre Dame de Quebec, on three consecutive Sundays as between Louis Dupont du Chambon, Esquire, Sieur de Yergor, captain of a company in the troupes de la inarine, son of Louis Dupont. Esquire, Sieur du Chambon, knight of the military order of St. Louis, and of the late dame Jeanne dEntremont, his father and mother of Sevignac, diocese of Ste (Xainte) of the one part, and Marie Joseph Riverin, daughter of Joseph Riverin, merchant in this city and of the late Marie Joseph Perthuis, her father and mother of this parish of the other part, having received the permission of the cure of Quebec I have married them, and have given them the nuptial benediction according to the rite of our Holy ^Mother Church, in presence of Monsieur Bigot, intendant of justice, police and finance, of Mr de Ramsay, town major, of Mr Daine, lieutenant general, and several others who have signed the present act. Dupont du Chambon de Yergor, Josepte Riverin Riverin, major. Guillimin Riverin, Longueuil. DeRamezay S. Riverin. La Nautierre, ifaine, Perthuis, Pean. M. Riverin, Chev. LeMercier, Vincent. Demeloze, Contreco?ur, Daine, Lagorgendiere, Marin, Lanouillier, de Lino, Guillimin Duplessis Tachet, Duplessis, Y. G. 18—20=^ 303 DUNIERE, priest. LE PROYOST, priest. 304 . CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 cJWARD VII., A. 1905 MARRIAGE OF BENJAMIN DE VILLERAY AND MARIE JOSEPH PEPIN LA FORCE. The sixteenth day of the month of August, of the year seventeen hundred and thirty five, after the publication of two banns, Messire Louis Normant, grand vicar of the diocese, having granted a dispensation for the third, without any impediment or opposition offered. I the undersigned priest of the Seminary of St. Sulpice acting as parish priest in the parish of Villemarie having received the mutual consent, personally given, of Benjamin de Villeray Esquire Sr Dartigny officer of the troupes de la marine aged thirty four years son of the late Augustine de Villeray Sieur Dartigny Member of the Superior Council of Quebec and of dame Louise Legardeur his father and mother of the parish of Notre Dame de Quebec of the one part, and of Mile Marie Joseph Pepin Laforce aged nineteen years also present daughter of sieur Pierre Pepin Laforce ; Storekeeper for the king at Niagara and of daniUe Michel Lebert her father and mother of the parish of Chambly of the other part, have married them according to the rules and customs observed in the Holy church in presence of Hector de Vil- leray Sr Dartigny brother of the bride groom of M. Pierre liegardeur esquire Sr de Repentigny knight of the military order of St Louis captain of a company in the troupes de la marine of Sr Jean Lemyr Marsolet uncle of the bride of Louis Tellier her brother- in-law and of several other relations and friends of the two parties who have signed. Villeray Villera}' Dartigny Marie Joseph Laforce de Repentigny ]Marsolet De Jordic de Cabanac Adhemar Magdelaine Laforce pepin Deat. p. vie. Extract from the registers of Louisbourg. BAPTISM OF LOUIS DE VILLERAY The twenty fifth of October seventeen hundred and fifty six I the undersigned baptised a son named Ecuyer Louis, born the same day, of the legitimate marriage of Ecuyer Benjamin de Villaira}- captain of the troupes de la marine and Dame Marie Josephe Laforce his father and mother, the god-parents were Ecuyer Louis Franquet knight of the Royal and Military order of St Louis, Brigadier of Infantry, Director of fortifications in North America and Dame Louise Denis de Bonnaventure who have signed. Franquet, De La Ronde Bonnaventure, Guillot de Poilly, Pontleroy, Br. Ambrose Aubrey RecoUet cure grand vicar. Extract from the Civil registers of Louisbourg, He Royale. MARRIAGE OF MESSIRE FRANCOIS DUPONT DU VIVIER OF VANES. This day the tenth of September seventeen hundred and fifty five, I the under signed, after one publication of the banns made on the seventh of the same month at the instruction duringtheparish mass and having obtained a dispensation of the two others as also for the evening from Monsieur Maillard grand Vicar of his Lordship the Bishop of Quebec for the approaching marriage between messire Francois Dupont, Esquire Chevalier du Vivier of Vanes, Lieutenant of Ififantry of a free company of the marine, in garrison in this town native of the parish of Serignac, diocese of Xaintes, legitimate son of the high and mighty Lord Messire Jean Dupont, Esquire, Knight Lord de Vivier de Medillac, of Vanes and other places, and of Dame Anne du Chasceaux de la Rennerie, his father and mother of the one part, and Demoiselle Anne Magde- laine Lafitte, native of Niganiche, diocese of Quebec, legitimate daughter of the late Sieur Jean Lafitte, and of Dame Magdelaine Mieus (Mius) Dentremont her father and mother, of the other part, and their having been no impediment found. BIGOT, VERGOR AXD VILLERAY 305 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 I received their mutual promise of marriage verbally and personally, and gave them the nuptial benediction with the ceremonies prescribed by our mother the Holy Church in presence of the relations and witnesses who have signed with us in the Chapel Royal of St Louis used as a parish church in Louis Bourg the same day and year as above. The Chevalier Du Vivier de Yannes, Lafitte du Vivier de Vannes, Dentremont Du Chambon, Br. Julian Moisson, Recollet, Dutrague Dumaine, Du Chambon, Du Pont Du Chambon, Gourville de Verteuil, the Chevalier de Verteuil, Gresigny, La Gourville, M. A. Roma, Decoux, Marie Anne Dutrague, Hertel de Cournoyer, Francoise Rondeau, De Lisle, Br. Clement Rosselin, Rx Rt and parish priest. Enclosed in Laurence's letter of 28 June 1755 Propositions pour la Capitulation de Beausejour.* Messieurs le Commendant, Otficiers, Etat Major employes pour le Roy et la Garnison de Beausejour sortiront avec Armes et Bagages, Tambour Battant, Meche allumee. Le Commendant aura a la Tete de la Garnison six Pieces de Cannon du plus gros Calibre, et un Mortier, avec Cinquan'te Coups de Poudre a chaque Piece. II sera fourny le Yoitures necessaires pour les Transports a la Bay Verte, dou la Garnison s'embarquera dans ses Batimens pour aller ou bon lui Semblera. La Garnison emportera deux cent Quarts de Farine et cent Quarts de lard. II sera accorde le Tems necessaire a la Garnison de passer de cette porte a la Baye Verte, et de la Baye Verte a sa Destination. Les Acadiens ne seront point inquieter pour avoir pris les Armes, d'autant mieux qu'ils y ont ete forcer sour peine de la Vie, il ne leur sera fait aucun Domage. II sera permis aux Acadiens de continuer de Vivre dans leur Religion, ils pourront avoir des Pretres, il ne leur sera fait aucune Violence. II sera permis a ceux des Acadiens qui le voudront, de se retirer sur le Terre du Roy de France avec leurs Effects mobiliers ils auront un Ann pour prendre ce party a compter du Jour de la presente Capitulation et les Francois pourront fournir aux Acadiens les batimens necessaires pour se retirer pendant le Cours de L'Annee. Pour les Articles de cette Capitulation qui pourront etre expliquee d'une Maniere obscure seront interpreter a I'avantage des francois et executer de bonne Foy. Proposals for the Capitulation of Beausejour. The Commandant, Officers (and Staff) of the King's Service and the Garrison of Beausejour shall depart with Arms and Baggage, Drums Beatings, Fuses burning. The Commandant shall have at the Head of his Garrison six Pieces of Cannon of the heaviest Calibre, and one Mortar, with Fifty Charges of Powder to each Piece. He shall be supplied with the Vehicles necessary for Transport to Baye Verte, whence his Garrison shall take Ship to proceed withersoever shall seem good to them. The Garrison shall take with it two hundred Barrels of Flour, and one hundred Barrels of pork. The Garrison shall be granted the time required to travel from the said post to Baye Verte, and from Baye Verte to its destination. The Acadians shall not be molested for having taken up Arms, all the move that they were compelled to do so on peril of their Life, no Injury shall be done them. The Acadians shall be permitted to continue to exercise their Religion, they shall be allowed to have Priests, no harm shall be done to them. Those Acadiens who shall wish to withdraw to the Territory of the King of France shall be permitted to do so with their moveable Effects they shall have a * The terms- demanded by the garrison at Beauseiour were omitted in the French Version of this report. The document is therefore published in both languages. 306 CAXADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 year in which to take this Course counting from the Day of this present Capitulation and the French shall have leave to furnish the Acadians with the Ships needed for their journey during the Course of the year. Such Articles of this Capitulation which might be explained in an ambiguous Manner, shall be interpreted in favour of the French, and executed in good Faith. Unclosed in letter of Monsieur Vergor du Chamhon of July 4 1756. Terms of capitulation which are granted to the commandant and garrison of Beausejour, June 16 1755. The Commandant, officers, staff, and others of the King's service, and the garrison of Beausejour shall march out with arms and baggage, drums beating. The garrison shall be sent direct by sea to Louisbourg at the expense of the King of Great Britain. The garrison shall have victuals sufficient for their passage to Louisbourg. As to the Acadians, since they were compelled to take up arms on peril of their lives, they will be pardoned for the part they have lately taken. Lastly : The garrison shall not bear arms in America during the space of six months. The foregoing terms are granted on condition that the garrison shall surrender to the troops of the King of Great Britain at seven o'clock this afternoon. Given at the Camp before Beausejour this 16, June 1755. signed MONCKTON. I the undersigned Commandant of the fort of Beausejour certify that the present copy of the capitulation of Beausejour agrees with the original. VERGOR DU CHAMBON. Lieutenant Colonel Monckton to de Villeray. Fort of Beausejour, the 17 June, 1755. Sir, — I send you a copy of the capitulation which 1 have granted to Monsieur de Vergor and his garrison. I will grant you and your garrison a similar capitulation if you will consent to surrender your fort to me. But if on the contrary you do not submit to the conditions which I offer you, neither you nor your garrison can expect any mercy on my part. If you accept the conditions which I offer you by signing them and sending them to me by an officer, I will exchange terms with you. I am, Sir, Your very humble and obedient servant, (Signed) ROBT. MONCKTON, Commanding the troops of the King of Great Britain. BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERAY 307 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 M. de Loppinot, company lieutenant, to the Minister. Oflf our coasts of Acadia, 12 leagues from Halifax, the 24 June 1755. My Lord, - Having been instructed by M. de Drucourt, governor of isle Royale to set out for Halifax in a schooner commanded by M. Dolabaratz junior, to demand the release of a French schooner sent from Louisbourg to river St. John laden with flour, beef, peas and butter together with six guns for the needs of the fort and of the garrison, which an English frigate and boat had captured and brought to Halifax. After all the representations that I was able to make, I could only obtain the release of monsieur de la Saussaye, an army officer the bearer of despatches for the general, — and the crews : Saussaye being entrusted by the governor of Halifax with a letter on this subject for delivery on my arrival in Louisbourg to M. de Drucourt, who will have the honour to inform you more fully of this matter. You will regret to learn that the Alcide commanded by M. Hocquart, together with the Lys, having been separated by the fog on the bank on the Eighth of this month, were met by the English squadron, of Admiral Boscawen, commanding fourteen ships of the line, and were compelled by this squadron to yield after four hour? fighting ; the Alcide had already arrived at Halifax with the Sr de Sallabery and the crews and ten officers of the regiment of Languedoc, who were in the Lys, with the eight companies. The English captain imformed us that he had sent an English frigate to the entrance of Louisbourg to see whether the French ships had put in there, he reports that he saw three vessels, including the flag-shif^ ol the squadron ; we hope that the other ships will have reached Canada with the favourai^'e winds prevailing here these last fifteen days. We learned also from the same captai)i that the English &it. v/^ send a squadron to cruise at the mouth of the river of Canada, and the captain commanding the Fougueux took our French pilot from us by force in spite of all the representations we could make on the subject, and sent him at once with several other pilots of their nationality to their squadi-on, which is cruising between Canceau k Scatary. Upon our asking them whether war had been declared, they answered no, but that he had orders from the king his master to stop by force all ships bound to North America, they have also taken a French merchant Brigantine coming from Martinique. I have the honour to inform you that the port of Beausejour was besieged by three thousand five hundred men and taken by capitulation, the same troops have set out again to do as much at river St. John, which will be reduced in a short time ; there are eighteen thousand men from New-England including troops from old England, on their way to take Fort Duquesne on the belle riviere ; Niagara on lake Ontariao, and they have assured us that they are presently to besiege fort St. Frederic, on the pretext that all this part belongs to them. Messrs Dolabaratz, La Saussaye and myself, examined the works at Halifax. There is already on the sea shore a battery of sixteen twenty-four-pounders, which are mounted, on platforms, made of squared timber dovetailed and filled in with earth and two others which will be finished within eight days ; all these batteries are on the sea shore next the town : they have, moreover, made several on d'Anville island, which they have named George island and another on the mainland over against the second island. Mon- sieur Dolabaratz has obtained a complete knowledge of this port, together with several young sailors who were put forward to take notes of it with me. On leaving Halifax we met a French ship coming from San Domingo laden with sugar for France and some small quantity of merchandise for Louisbourg, and in view of the state of afl^airs, I advised him for his own safety and profit to make sail for France, which he undertook with pleasure, and it is by this opportunity that I have the honour to be, with the most profound respect. My Lord, your most humble and most obedient servant. LOPPINOT. 308 CA NA DIA X A RCHI VES M. de Drucou)', to the Minister 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 LouiSBOURG, the 8 July 1755. My Lopd, — M. de Vergor, in command at Beausejour, has asked my permission to send the S' de Douilly to you, in order to transmit to you the account which he has the honnour to render of all that has happened of late in Acadia, I was the less inclined to think it ray duty to refuse him that I must conclude that this officer will give you many details which would be too long to put in writing. Although the S'' de Villeray (who was in command at Gaspareaux on Baye Verte ranks as one of the captains of this government, I leave it to M. de Vorgor to inform you. My Lord, of that which concerns him personally, but I will not, however, hide from you the displeasure with which I have viewed his conduct in the matter of the capitulation which he made, he ought, as I told him to have allowed the enemy to have come within firing distance, and not have surrendered on a letter written five lea- gues away. His arrangement concerning the king's property, other than the food is also not to his credit, there were a number of bales of cloth which a ship fromBordeaux had left the stores at Baye Verte, part of which they could have sent on to Isle St. .Jean as soon as they got news of the siege of Beausejour. The whole of it has been lost. M. de Drucourt to the Minister. LouiSBOURG, the 9 July 1755. My Lord, — I have the honour to inform you of M. de la Jonquiere's arrival here, he was ordered by M. de Vaudreuil to escort a boat and the ship La Renommee laden with provisions and the companies de la Ronde i!c Repentigny, which the general commanding in Canada is sending back to Louisbourg, he instructs me to return to him by the same opportunity the troops and inhabitants of forts Beausejour and Gaspareau, who had been sent here according to the terms of their capitulation, but as I had the honour to inform you, my Lord, that they merely transhipped from the English packet-boats into two schooners, to be sent back to Quebec, there remain therefore to be sent back there only the companies de Cabanac and de Raymond, and M. de La Jonquiere has offered to take them in his frigate ; it is certainly the surest way in all respects, it has seemed so to M. de Salver, with whom we consulted and I shall cause them to emVjark of her the day after tomorrow. M. de la Jonquiere will then take advantage of the moment when he shall consider the English squadron least in a position to observe him, it continues its cruise between the north east of Scataris and the travers de Fourche spread over the whole of this place, we now see only five which may be seen nearly every day, from Porte-Xauve to Gabarus, but we have news of the others by the fishermen who come and go, they questioned one the day before yesterday off the Pierre a fusil they asked him how many ships had come from France, he answered five ships and a frigate with eight battallions, at this last item they shook their heads to shew that they believed nothing of the kind and sent him oft', but no ships from France have yet reached us since they began this cruising. I am with profound respect, my Lord, your most humble and most obedient servant. THE CHer de DRUCOUR. BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERAY £09 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Enclosed in the letter of Monsieur Chastenaye of the 19 September 1755. Everything seemed to be quiet at Quebec on June 8 and then they had no suspicion of the plans of the English because they had not made any move that spring. The only anxiety of the officers commanding in this colony was on account of the squadron they were expecting, and which Monsieur de I'Eguille, commanding the frigate La Diane had told them to look for at the beginning of May. Five ur six days later we learned by a ship coming from la Baye Verte that the English had landed the troops which they had brought in 25 or 30 boats or schooners, convoyed by three snows of 16 to 18 guns apiece, to la Baye francaise where larger ships cannot enter or even approach. Scarcely had they appeared when Monsieur Duvergor, commandant of the fort of Beausejour in Acadia notified the captain of the ship at anchor in la Baye Verte to leave it, and made ready to receive the English who blockaded him the next day in such fashion that after enduring eleven days of siege, he was forced to capitulate. Although in want of troops, munitions of war and provisions lie would not have failed to hold out several days longer had it not been for the great number of bombs by which he was assailed and which reduced him. This news was first conveyed to Quebec by the abbe Le Loutre who found the means to escape from the fort where he was before the English became master of it : The capitulation is drawn up in the same terms as those offered the English when we ordered them to leave this country. We are assured that all the French were sent to Louisbourg in transports supplied by the English at their cost. Between the 12 to the 15 Monsieur Dubois de la Motte arrived with his squadron, three ships of which were missing, the others were only able to come together far up the river. They had all been separated by the fogs in the neighbourhood of the bank of Newfoundland. Between the 1st and the 5 July, Monsieur de Vaudreuil received a courrier coming from the neighbourhood of Acadia, who informed him of the capture of the two king's ships the Alcide and the Lys the first equipped for war, commanded by Monsieur Hoc- quart, and the other as a flute. These two ships met the English squadron, consisting of eleven sail ships on the 8 June. It is reported that Monsieur Hocquart took them to be the French squadron. He made signals, and whether the English hit upon the answer or that Monsieur Hocquart understood it, he bore down on them and the Lys followed him ; but a third ship named the ActiJ which was with him, and which has happily reached Louis- bourg, grew suspicious of them, and hugged the wind. When they drew near and saw that it was the English, the Alcide, they say, and the Lys, wished to do the same, but there was no time. About noon, the first was joined by one of the English ships who ordered him to come to and speak to the admiral to whom Monsieur Hocquart who was on the stern gallery replied that the ships of the king his master took orders from no one and did not change their course when they had a destination. The Englishman told him a second time to come to or he would sink him, to this answer Monsieur Hocquart rejoined : Do it. Very well Sir, returned the English- man, go into your cabin and scarcely had he seen that he had gone in before he fired all his broadside to which Monsieur Hocquart replied in kind. But the next instant after five others English ships joined the first and all six set upon the Alcide which was soon battered wrecked, riddled and obliged to yield to superior force after having lost 250 men. During this fight the Lys f ndeavoured to escape but the English having captured the Alcide left only one ship to man her, and all set out in chase ofthe other which was overtaken at 4 o'clock and forced to surrender after a feeble resistance. The first was already at Chibouctou and they were expecting the other when the news was sent. On the 5th of August Monsieur Dubois de la iNlotte who was still in the river seemed to be making read}- to leave with the rest of his squadron. He ought to have left by the end of this month by the latest. 310 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 At the beginning of July Monsieur de Vaudreuil received several couriers who brought him news of the preparations the English were making to attack all, or at least the greater part of our posts and forts. That of Choaguin, at the shore of lake Ontario on our route from Niagara, the market to which the furs are brought to us from the upper country, has fired on our voyageurs. In that neighbourhood the English were building an immense number of canoes and three large boats. Fort Duquesne, newly built, has also been threatened and 2500 to 3000 English were on the march to besiege it, but the commandant who, they say, had taken with him 2000 men of the garrison, went to await them half a league from the fort in the open country where a battle was fought after which the English retired with a loss of 900 men. Our loss was 200. Between the 1st and the 10th July all our troops from France set out with two thousand five hundred Canadians for the upper country, and Monsieur de Vaudreuil for Montreal. It is stated that they are going to arm a corps of seven or eight thousand men w'no intend to seize fort Choaguin and raze it. Monsieur Diesco, commandant of the troops, as well as all the officers were anxious to begin the attack and to >:eQ the fight ended in order to return to Quebec and Montreal. The fact that the military chest was, unfortunately, on board the Alcide, has greatly annoyed them. Not signed. M. de Villeray to the Minister. LouiSBOURG, this 20 September 1755. My Loro, — As my duty demands that I should render you an account of a post which I commanded during two years, part of the time under the orders of Monsieur de la Martiniere part of it under those of Monsieur de A^ergor, both captains in Canada, permit me to acquit myself of it, which I will do with the sincerity of which an honest man ought never to divest himself. I regret to add to this report the unfortunate occurrence of the capture of the said fort by the English. The fort of Gaspareau was nothing more than an area of twenty -five toise over all, surrounded by pickets with a blockhouse at each corner, the insecurity of which would not have allowed of the setting up of batteries, the whole being more ready to fall than to prove of use. Judge, my Lord, whether such a fort defended by only twenty men, was not more likely to bring trouble to its commandant than honour. I should, nevertheless, in this difficult situation, have attempted a defence if the cowardly Acadians had carried out my orders instead of helping the English as they did from the time of their landing at Fort Laurence. The despatches of Monsieur de Vergor inform you of what occurred at Beausejour, so that I need only inform you of what has occurred at Gaspareau and here is the whole of it. The English having appeared in Baye Francoise on the second of June, Monsieur de Vergor despatched me an order to send to him at Beausejour all the inhabitants of Gaspareau, Baye Verte and others places subject to my command. When I had done so, I was left with twenty soldiers. Nothing happened to me until the taking of Beausejour except seeing the inhabitants return home unwilling to carry out any further orders of Monsieur Vergor's or mine. M. de Vergor surrendered on the 16th, being forced thereto not only on account of the ruin of the fort by bombs, but also by a third rebellion of the inhabitants. The next day the seventeenth of the month, I received an embassy from the English commandant who not only demanded that I should surrender my fort to him, BIGOT, VERGOn AXD VILLERAY 311 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 but also threatened me with great misfortune if I did not yield on the same condition^ as M. de Vergor, as you will see, my lord, by the terms of his letter herewith, as also that of the capitulation. His bravado, however, would have had no efiPect had 1 been able to bring the inhabitants to their duty and to make them recognize the goodness with which you have overwhelmed them. After mature deliberation with two officers, one from my garrison and another, we deemed it our duty to secure the interest of France by accepting a capitulation which is in no way contrary to honour and that moreover I could not hope for a miracle of fortune not being in a condition to stand the first discharge of artillery since I was not even protected from musketry. I protest, my lord, that I .shall always be sensible of this misfortune although it is the chance of war and that I know by experience that you always recognize the real officer. I have the honour to be with profound respect. My lord. Your most humble, and most obedient servant, VILLERAY. The Minister to Monsieur de Ycmdreuil. The 5 September 1755. Since your arrival in Quebec, sir, I have only received two personal letters from your" self of the 2 and 10 July, and that you wrote me jointly with Monsieur Duquesne on the 5th of the same month. But I presume that there were others in the packets which were entrusted to the captain of the ship Pierre Alexandre arrived at Bordeaux who has stated that he thi^ew them into the sea to the number of 22 that were tied up in a sack on his meeting with an English frigate which overhauled him on the 17th of August near Lsle Dieu. I count also on receiving other news on the return of Monsieur de la Motte's ships which I look for from day to day with much impatience. We had already learned by news from England of the capture of the posts of Beausejour and Gaspateaux, and of the march of the different corps of that nation against the fort of River St. John, that of St. Frederic, that of Niagara, and that of Belle Riviere. Tht King has approved of the course you have taken on the news received by you of all these undertakings of sending Monsieur Dieskau to prevent or to remedy the execution of them according to the plan of operations drawn up bv you with this officer and with Monsieur Duquesne ; and you will readily understand that His Majesty will await news of these operations not without anxiety. It is not without regret moreover that His Majesty finds himself compelled by the hostilities of the English to take measures so contrary to his love of peace and to the effort which he has made to maintain it with this nation. There has been as yet however no declaration of war on the one side or the other. On the first news of the capture of the ships Alcide and Lys His Majesty recalled his ambassador from London and his Minister from Hanover, without their taking leave. The English ships of war search all our merchant men which they meet, but we have not learnt that they have as yet detained any. We have reason to believe however that they will not deal gently with those they may meet with provisions for Canada and Isle Royale and they make no secret of their intentions in this respect. However this may be I can at present only enjoin you to comply with your instructions relative to the conduct of the English. This has already given you more occupation than you looked for. But His Maj- esty feels confident that with the forces at your disposal you will succeed in defeating thei>' unjust undertakings, and will maintain the glory of his arms. 312 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The news received frgm England increases the King's confidence, we are informed positively of the utter defeat of the troops which had marched from Virginia against the fort of Belle Riviere, under the command of General Bradok, who was killed there. I expect the first ships that come from Canada to bring me a circumstantial account ; and I assure you that the King is resolved to bestow substantial rewards on those who there distinguished themselves. I may tell you, at the same time, that His Majesty is of a very different mind, yet founded on the same principle, in regard to the officers who were in forts Beau- sejour and Gasparaux. According to private advices which have reached here, and by what the English themselves have made public, these forts were very ill defended and that of Gasparaux was even yielded before the English arrived. The King desires to know what occurred, and it is in fact important for all reasons that the conduct of these officers should be cleared up. His Majesty desires that you should put me in a position to give him an account of all you may have been able to learn concerning it ; and I beg of you to comply without regard for any one. From the Moreau St. M^ry Collection. REGISTER OF LETTERS. 1755. America. B. Series. Vol. 101. 1755. Versaillles. 5 September. Canada. (Part 4.) King's Orders and Despatches. The President of the Naval Board to M. Bigot. Has learned of the capture of the Alcide and the Lys long before receiving the news of the arrival of the remainder of the squadron in Canada. The English have decided to publish also the success of their undertakings on the frontiers of Acadia, and their preparations against the posts on our lakes and on Belle Riviere.- War, however, has not yet been declared. The English squadrons have contented themselves with overhauling our merchant men without detaining them. Whatever may be the result of the hostilities they have committed in America, the King approves of the measures which M. de Vaudreuil has taken for the defence of the colony. The irregularities connected with expenses must be vigorously re- pressed. Has approved the course we took in sending to Louisbourg the provisions intended for the frontif^rs of Acadia. Awaits impatiently from day to day the ships of M. Dubois de Lamotte. ILE ROYALE. 1755. 17.55. 5 September. King's Orders and Despatches. The President of the Naval Board to M. Drucourt. Understand that his situation is one to cause him trouble ; in view of the unlooked for action on the part of the English, Hopes that the English have not succeeded better in the region of the lakes than on BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERAY 313 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Oyo, if they have made any other capture in this region. It is annoying nevertheless that the English should have gained possession of the posts on the frontiers of Acadia. It appears they have found more favourable oppor- tunities there than they expected. Is ignorant of all the particulars and has received no news from the Sr de Yergor. The Sr Drouilly, whom he said he was sending, has not appeared. The behaviour of the officers who took part in this attack must V)e cleared up. The Chevalier de Drucourt to the Minister. LouiSBOURG, the 10th November 1755. My Lord, — I had the honour to notify you by my last letter of the 29th ultimo o the arrival of the frigate La Valleur commanded by M. de Macarty who has handed me your three private letters of the 15th July and 5th September last and in order to reply to the subjects therein contained I will begin with that of the forts of Beausejour and Gaspareau. Nothing has come to my knowledge which could be to the discredit of the Sr de Vergor, the resistance which he made was in accordance with his situation both in res- pect of the fort and of the number of men who formed the garrison ; he tells me that before his coming here he furnished you with a complete and detailed account of all that relates to this action as well as to the general commanding in Canada. The Sr Drouilly, who should have been the bearer of the.se despatches missed the ship, which has caused the delay, M. de Vergor tells me he gave orders to have the mail opened in order that the letters might reach you, and I have no doubt that since that time you have received them as well as the duplicates by M. de Vaudreuil. As this matter does not come under my administration I have not asked M. de Vergor to communicate the details to me, I only took part in that which concerned M. de Villeray, being of this garrison and pointed out to him my displeasure on learning that on the summons made to him in writing to surrender his fort he had done so somewhat easily, and that since he could not keep it after the capture of Beausejour, he should have burned it and passed over into He St. Jean with what he might have been able to carry away, I have obseved in his conduct as I had the honour to mention to you, that he lacks judgment more than bravery; he would have done well as second in command, but has been of no use as first in command but as he is now too old to render much service, you will see, my lord, the grant of to his company in that state of readjustment which I had the honour to suggest to you. * '*' Le CHev. de drucourt. Moreau St. Mery Collection. REGISTER OF LETTERS. 1756. AMERICA. Series B. Vol. 103. CANADA (PART 4) King's Orders and Despatches. Versailles The President of the Naval Board to M. de Vaudreuil. 1756 Feb. 20. The various reports made to the king relative to the defence of forts Beausejour and Gaspareaux, give rise to the belief that it was not what it should have been. 314 CA XA DIA X A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The English themselves have made no secret of the ease with which they were able to gain possession of them. The facts must be verified and those culpable punished, an example of severity being indispensable. Not only must investigations be made, but the two oflBcers in command there and their garrisons must also be formerly tried by a council of war. Before making any exposure the council will take just measures to discover and establish the facts. In the meantime he will keep the matter secret. Will request of M. de Drucourt in advance to cause the officers needed for the preparation of the trial to come to Quebec. M. de Drucourt has been notified. Will select the council of war from officers belonging to the general stafi" of the colony, including certain officers of the land troops. ILE ROYALE. Versailles 175(5 Feb. 20. King's Orders and Despatches. 175G. The president of the Naval Board to M. de Drucourt. Sends M. de Vaudreuil the orders necessary to have the 8rs. Vergor and Villereau {sic for Villeray) and the other officers who were at the forts of Beausejour and of Gaspereaux tried by a council of war. He will take advantage of the first opportunity of sending to Quebec the officers or others who might be needed at the trial. He will himself supply M. de Vaudreuil with all the information which he shall be able to gather concerning this matter. M. Prevost to the Minister. Louisbourg, the 27th Sept. 1756. My Lord, * ^ * * * The Chev. de Drucourt has instructed the Sieurs de Villeray and Chevalier de Vannes, officers formerly employed at Beausejour to repair to Quebec to be at the orders of the Marquis de Vaudreuil, and I have arranged for their passage on two different ships. « * * * * PROVOST. 27th Sept. 1757. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DE VERGOR AND DE VILLERAY IN THE MATTER OF THE SURRENDER OF THE FORTS OF BEAUSEJOUR AND GASPAREAUX. In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven the twenty seventh of September at five o'clock in the afternoon we, Christophe de Sabrevois Esquire, Sieur of Sermonville, Captain and adjutant of the city and government of Montreal commissary in this particular appointed Ijy commission of the Marquis de Vaudreuil Governor and Lieutenant general for the King over all New France, the Lands and Country of Louisiana, dated the sixteenth of this present month, for the trial ordered by His Majesty by letters dated at Versailles the twentieth of February one thousand seven hundred and fifty six of MM. de Vergor and de A'illeray as commandants in one thousand seven hundred and fifty five at the forts of Beausejour and Gaspareaux BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERA Y 315 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 as against the officers, soldiers and all others of the said two forts in the matter of their surrender to the English. We accompanied M. Christophe Hilarion Dulaurent notary royal in the Pevoste of this town of Quebec, clerk appointed in this particular by special commission under date of the 24th of this present month from Monsieur de Longueuil, knight of the Royal and Military order of St. Louis Lieutenant of the King commanding at Quebec to the house of the St. Jean Baptiste Gilbert situated in John street in the said town to a room in the said house where for want of space in the prisons of this town the Sieur Jean Baptiste de St. Laurent Ensign on full pay in the troops of this country, garrison of this town is detained and kept a prisoner, where being in execution of the above orders we caused the said Sr. de St. Laurent to be brought before the .«aid commissioner by one of the sergeants of this garrison, one of those detailed to guard him and having caused the said Sieur St. Laurent to make oath before us to tell the truth proce^^ded with his examination as follows : Questioned as to his name, surname, age, quality and residence. Replied that he is called Jean Baptiste Saint Laurent aged forty years or there- abouts Ensign on full pay in a detachement of the troupes de la marine, garrison of this town residing in the said house of Jean Baptiste Gilbert situated in the aforesaid St. John Street. Questioned as to whether he knows for what cause he is kept prisoner. Said that Mr. de Ramezay told him that it was for and on the matter of the Surrender of the fort of Beausejour. Questioned as to whether he was not in garrison at Beausejour when that place was taken he answered, yes. Questioned as to whether he was informed of the march of the enemy before they arrived said that he knew of it by the courier whom M de Vergor had sent to M. iJuquesne Governor General of Canada, at that time to ask of him a reinforcement of four hundred men because he had learned from a man named Languedoc Corporal of St. Ours that an Englishman had told him that he was very foolish to build a house as they were to come and take Beausejour the following spring. Questioned as to whether after this news he had had any other before their arrival. He said no Questioned as to whether after the arrival of the English any measures had been taken to oppose their landing. He said no, seeing that they had landed at their own fort. Questioned as to whether any sortie had been made to prevent the approach of the enemy. Said that M. de Vergor had sent to Pont a Buot a detachment consisting of four officers and some two hundred men of whom ten were soldiers and the rest Acadians. That when the detachment had reached pont a Buot all the Acadians had taken to flight, that the officers being unable to stop them were obliged to return to the fort with the few soldiers they had, and that this happened in all the sorties that were made during the whole siege the Acadians having always abandoned the officers with the result that not one of the sorties could succeed. Questioned as to what were the attacks of the enemy during the whole siege. Said that they planted a mortar battery at la Butte a Charles that they fired a great number of bombs three fourths of which fell in the fort and killed many Acadians during the ten or eleven days that the bombs played and that on the sixteenth one fell in a casemate which was at the side and on the left of the entrance gate which said bomb killed an English captain, the Sr. Rainbaut an officer of Isle Royal, the Chevalier de Billy, and the Sr. Ferment English interpreter and wounded the deponent and several others, that this gave rise to a greater murmur among the Acadians and the troops. Questioned as to the reasons which compelled them to capitulate and surrender the place. Said that in view of the bad condition of the fort and the bad disposition of the Aacadians who had threatened to revolt as fearing harsh ti'eatraent from the English to whom they were bound by oath of neutrality, M. de Vergor was forced to summon a council of war in which it was resolved that they should capitulate. Questioned whether he has any more to say in his defence. 316 CA NA DIA N A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 He said no. And was questioned no further. The present examination having been read to him, said that his answers contain the truth and persists therein, and signed with us and ihe said Commissioner. De ST. LAURENT, SERMONVILLE, Du LAURENT, Clerk. 1st Examhiation of M. de Vannes. In the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven the Twenty Seventh of September at eight o'clock in the Morning we Christophe de Sal:)revois Esquire Sieur de Sermonville adjutant of the town and Government of Montreal, Commis- sioner in this cause appointed by Commissions from the Marquis de Vaudreuil Governor, Lieutenant general for the King over all New-france Lands and country of Louisiana under date of the sixteenth of this present month, for the the trial ordered by His Majesty, by letters dated at Versailles the twentieth February one thousand seven hundred and fifty six in the case of MM. de Vergor and de Villeray, as com- mandants in one thousand seven hundred and fifty five, at the forts of Beausejour and Gaspareaux, and of the officers, soldiers and all others of the garrison of the said forts in the matter of their surrender to the English. We went accoinpanied by Mr. Christophe Hilarion Dulaurent Notary Royal, in the Prevoste of this town of Quebec, Clerk in this case by special commissions, under date of the twenty fourth of this present month, and from Monsieur de Longueuil Knight of the Royal and Military Order of St. Louis King's Lieutenant, Commandant at the said Quebec, to a room of a house situated in St. Louis Street of this town where for want of space in the Ivoyal prisons of this town M. Francois Dupont Chevalier Duvivier de Vannes Lieutenant in the said troupes de la marine is kept and guarded prisoner, where in fulfilment of the above mentioned orders we caused to be brought before Us the said Commissioner. The said Sieur Dupont Duvivier de Vannes by a Sergeant of this garrison detailed to ^uard him, and having caused the said Sieur Duvivier Devannes to be sworn before us to tell the truth we proceeded with his Examination as follows. Questioned as to his name, surname, age, quality and residence. Said he is called Franc^-ois Dupont Chevalier Duvivier de Vannes Lieutenant in the trorqyes de la -marine garrison at Louisbourg, aged forty years at present in this town. Questioned as to whether he knows on what charge he is held prisoner. Said That he had came from Louisbourg to this town by order of Monsieur Drucourt Governor of the said Louisbourg in compliance with the orders of the Marquis de Vau- dreuil Governor general of this country, that having arrived in this town he was made prisoner without knowing at tdat time on what charge and that since his arrest he has learned that it was in connection with the council of war concerning the surrender of the fort of Beausejour. Questioned as to whether he was not in garrison at Beausejour when that place was taken. Said that he was. Questioned as to whether they had any notice of the march of the enemy before they arrived. Said that he had had no other knowledge except by a Letter which had been written to one Languedoc Corporal wherein an Englishman Notified him that the fort would be attacked in the early spring which induced M. de Vergor to write to the Marquis Duquesne then governor general of this country to obtain help ; that after this news he who answers was detached to take command at Baye Verte and had no further knowledge concerning the Enemy, until the day they arrived at Mejagoiieebe — that then he received orders from M. de Vergor to go to fort Beausejour and to bring with Him as many inhabitants jis he could, which he did and went to Beausejour the same day with Thirty or forty inhabitants. BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERA Y 317 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Questioned as to whether any measures were taken to oppose the landing of the Enemy. Said that in regard to the landing of the Enemy they landed at their own fort under cover of their guns, with the result that no opposition to their landing could be made. Questioned as to whether any sorties had been made to prevent the approach of tlie Enemy. Said that M. de Vergor had Sent Two hundred and Twenty men to Pont a Buot commanded by several officers to oppose the passage of the River. That almost All the inhabitants and Indians having abandoned the officers the latter were obliged to retire under cover of the fort with the few men left to them after setting tire to all that might be of service to the Enemy. Questioned as to whether it was not he himself who was detailed to go and meet the Enemy. Said that he had been detailed for this Purpose, That he left the fort at Midnight with two hundred and ten men, to take possession of Bute a Charles, that having captured it he had sent M. Bayeul an officer, with fifty men about five or six hundred- paces in advance and had instructed him that as soon as the Enemy should appear he should fire on them and fall back on him and that at six o'clock in the morning without having seen anything, the greater part of his people who were habitants forsook him and took to flight, which forced him to letire into the fort with no more- than twenty men who were left to him. That the same day M, de Vergor detailed M. de Bayeul with a detachment, the number of men in which he cannot state, to go and oppose the Enemy who were drawing near the fort, that having met the Enemy he made Every eflfort in his power to drive them back, that the Enemy's superiority in view of the lack of zeal on the part of his troops obliged Him to return to the fort after having been shot through the body. Questioned as to what were the attacks made by the Enemy during the whole siege. Said that the enemy had planted a battery of twenty one Mortars to bombard the fort and that during the siege they had thrown about four hundred bombs which had damaged the fort and had put them utterly out of condition to hold out ; That a deserting soldier having gone to the enemy, told them that they had no need of batteries of cannon that their bombs were more than sufficient to take the fort by the effects thfy had already produced on it, with the result that the enemy made no use of their cannon although they had twenty four pieces on the spot. Questioned as to what were the reasons which forced them to capitulate and surrender the place. Said that after two of the inhabitants had been killed by a bomb great discontent was caused among them and that they already wished to depart. That M. de Verg ir's promises of speedy help from Louisbourg had somewhat pacified them and that in the meantime those in the fort worked w ith the utmost diligence, that officers as well as soldiers all carried the basket in order to shelter themselves from the enemy's sight, that to do this they had put branches all round on the side of the enemy so as not to be seen, that for Barricades they had put casks and barrels filled with earth, and as the batteries were only in Barbe they were obliged to use bales to make embrasures, that to preserve the powder house which was very bad they had been obliged to cover it with bales of skins to protect it from the bombs, that during the course of the siege a bomb of twelve or thirteen inches in diameter fell into a casemate which was believed to be the safest, and killed there four officers three of whom were French and one an English prisoner of war which was the sole cause of the revolt among the Acadians who threatened to kill the officers if they would not let them out ; they sent to kill the sentinel. That then M. de Vergor told them that if they left he would fire on them with his Grape-Shot, they answered that they wd not give him time there being three hundred and fifty of their number in the fort where he had only a hundred and twenty soldiers, that M. de Vergor called a council of war in which it was resolved that they should capitulate. That ta this end deponent was sent by M. de Vergor to speak to the English general about capitulation. But that when he reached the place where M. Scot was in command^ 18—21 31g CA XA DIA X A RCHI VES ;«\ • 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 1905 the latter wd not let him go further as he had no letters for their general, he agreed only to cease firing for an hour, whence the said deponent was obliged to return to the fort where the Acadians, on his entering the said fort asked him whether all was finished, he told them no but that it wd soon be finished ; That then M. de Vergor told the inhabitants not to go that we should make an onerous capitulation if they left. M. de Vergor wrote to M. Moctonne the English general for his fort only, of which letter deponent was the bearer ; That M. Moctonne insisted that M. de Vercor capitulate for his fort and for that of Gaspareaux ; that deponent replied that M. de Vergor would capitulate his fort onl}', to which the said Sr. Moctonne said M. de Verwor was commandant general, that deponent would accept according to his inst.ructions only for the fort of Beausejour, they sent deponent back with his eyes bandao-ed ; That at a hundred paces from the camp they caused the Deponent to return to speak to the said English general who asked him if he still persisted in declinino' to include Gaspareaux in the capitulation. That deponent answered him that these were the orders of his commandant, and that he would not go beyond them. That thereupon they sent deponent back the second time saying take note Sir that I must be in the fort by seven o'clock this evening, whereto the deponent answered, that is what we should wish for, to see you come there we have no lack of men and cannon to receive you. That for the Third time they sent deponont back ; That being not ten paces from the Tent of the English general, they came to fetch deponent and led him back to the ?aid English general who said to him Sir I grant to Your Com- mandant that which he asks of me not to include the fort of Gaspareaux. That then the capitulation was made ar.d signed on both sides. He said further that having no water in the fort and being always forced by the Acadians, this caused them to come to the decision to capitulate ; that the unfor- tunate condition of the fort, extraordinary small, and having no means to shelter the Acadians from the Bombs, having being obliged to demolish the stores. Houses and Barracks to enlarge the fort. Questioned as to whether he has no more to say in his defence. Said that there were not enough weapons to arm everybody, that they h£,d been obliged to put Bayonets on pieces of wood five or six feet long to defend themselves in the event of assaults on the part of the Enemy. And was Examined no further. The present Examination having been read to him ; said that his answers contain truth, and persisted therein. And in addition thereto said that he had omitted to say that the very day that the Enemy appeared M. de Vergor sent a Message to Louisbourg to M. Drucourt the Governor asking him for help, that M. Drucourt answered that he could not send him any help and the pre.sent addition having been Read to him sa,id This also contains the truth and persisted therein. And has signed with us And The Said Clerk. The Che. Duvivier de Vannes. SERMON V ILL E, Du LAUREXT, Clerk. 1st Examfn o' M. Duplessis Faher. fi. In the year one thousand Steven hundred and fifty seven the twenty seventh of September at two o'clock of the afternoon we Christophe de Sabrevois Esquire Sieur de Sermonville Captain assistant Town Major of the City and Government of Montreal, Commissioner in this ca.se appointed by Commission from the Marquis de Vaudreuli (rovernor and Lieutenant General for the King over all Nevv-france, land and country of Louisiana under date of the sixteenth of this present month for drawing up the process ordered by His Majesty, by letters dated at Versailles the Twentieth February one thousand seven hundred and fifty six, against MM. de Vergor and Villerey as commandants in one thousand se<^en hundred and fifty five, at the Forts of Beausejour and Gaspareaux and the ofiicers. Soldi rs and all others of the garrison of the said 't>wo forts in the matter of their Surrender, to the English. BIGOT, VERGOE AND VILLERAY 319 SESSIONAL PAPER r^o. 16 We went, accompanied by Mr. Christcphe Hilarion Dulaurent notary Royal in the Prev6ste of this town of Quebec, Clerk appointed in this cause by special Com- missions, under date of the Twenty fourth of this present month, from Monsieur de Longueuil knight of the Royal and Military Order of St. Louis King's Lieutenant Commanding at the said Quebec, to the residence of the Widow Brassard situated in the rue des Pauvres in this town, to a room in the said house where for want of room in the Royal prisons of this said town, M. Francois Hypolite Lefebvre Esquire, Sieur Duplessis Fabert Lieutenant of Infanterie of the troupes de la marine, garrison of this town, is kept and guarded prisoner, where in compliance with the above dated instructions, we caused the said Sieur Duplessis Faber to be brought before us the said Commissioners by a Sergeant of this garrison detailed to guard him, and having caused the said Sieur Duplessis Fabert to be sworn before us, we proceeded with his Ex- amination as follows : Questioned as to his name, surnames, qualities and residence. Said that he is called Francois Hypolite Lefebvre Esquire Sieur Duplessis Fabert Lieutenant in the troupes de la marine garrison of this town aged Thirty seven years presently residing with the widow Brassard rue des Pauvres in this town. Questioned as to whether he knows the reason of his being held prisoner. Said that he knew he had been arrested on account of the Surrender of the place of Beausejour, in Compliancee with the orders of the Court. Questioned as to whether he was not in garrison at Beausejour at the time of the surrender of that place. Said that he had been there nearly a year. Questioned as to whether he had had notice of the March of the Enemy before they came. Said that he had no knowledge of it till the day the said Enemy came, that M. de Vergor sent to notify them that an Acadian had just told him that the Enemy's fleet was in sight. Questioned as to whether any measures were taken to oppose the landing of the Enemy. Said that they were not able to oppose the landing of the Enemy in view of the fact that they had landed under the guns of their fort of Megagoueche which is on the other side of the River. Questioned as to w^hether any sorties were made to prevent the advance of the Enemy. Said that on the Morrow of the Enemy's landing at their fort he had knowledge that de M. Yergor sent a detachment of soldiers and Acadians to Pont a Buot to oppose the passage of the River of the said Pont a Buot where they fought, and that he has heard it said that nearly all the Acadians having abandoned the officers who commanded them, they had been forced to hide in the woods certain small pieces of cannon which they had and fall back on the fort : That Deponent asked M. de Vergor's per- mission to go himself to the relief of the said Pont a Buot, That M. de A^ergor having given him a hundred men almost all Acadians he set out at their Head to go there, and at the moment of his entering the wood he met Champigny a soldier of the garrison who told him that the Pont a Buot had been taken that the officers and soldiers and Acadians were returning to the north by the lower end of the Lake. That thereupon deponent resolved to make a Detour and went towards the Butte Amirande to Try to discover the designs of the English : That an arpent or so further on he halted to gather up his People, that then he was the most astonished man in the world to find himself with only seven of eight soldiers and two Acadians, all the others having taken to flight ; That not thinking himself in sufficient force to remain in the said Place, he resolved to go to Butte Rover where he fired all the Houses and barns which might serve as shelter for the English and that he returned to the fort where he gave the Commandant an account of His Mission. Questioned as to what were the attacks of the Enemy during the said Siege. Said that the Enemy began to Plant a Mortar Battery during the Night and that with day they began by throwing some bombs into the fort and continued to Bombard during five days. That on the Fifth day a bomb fell on a casemate situated 18— 2U 320 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD Vil., A. 1905 on the left as one entered the gate of the fort which was the one they thought to be the safest that this bomb killed four persons and wounded several others ; that this caused much murmuring among the Acadians who All wished to leave and abandon the fort. Questioned as to what were the reasons which obliged them to capitulate and to surrender the place. Said that the Reasons which obliged them to capitulate were The complaints of the Acadians who were all determined to leave and who had drawn a knife on a sentinel two days before to make a way out, together with the condition of the fort which was in Bad condition and the Want of Water in the fort that all these reasons forced the Commandant to Hold a Council of War whereat it was resolved to capitulate. Questioned whether he has more to say in his' defence. He said no. And was Examined no further. The present Examination having been read to him said that his answers contain the truth, and persisted therein and has signed with us and The said clerk. DUPLESSIS FABERT FILS, SERMON VILLE, Du LAURENT, Clerk. Copied from the original documents found in the Judicial Archives of the district of Quebec. R Gagnon. Moreau St. Mery Collection. MINUTES 1758 America Series B. Vol. 107. CANADA (PART 4) Despatches and King's Orders. Versailles. The President of the Naval Board to M. de Vaudreuil. y}P^ Not having given any details about the course he took in sending the Srs. mary. ^^ villeray and de Vannes back to He Royale, he did not deem it his duty to report this matter to the King. J/, de Vaudreuil to the Minister. Montreal the 12th June 1758. My Lord, — I have received the letter you did me the honour to write me on the 14th February last. I have the honour to send you herewith a new copy of the pro- ceedinf^s and' judgment of the council of war held in compliance with the King's orders in the case against the officers and garrisons of forts Beausejour and Gasparaux whereby you will see that their justification was founded on the faulty construction of the two forts in question and that it was impossible for them to make a more active or a longer resistance. These forts were no better than fort Dequene and it was admitted that with the best will and much zeal it was impossible to hold them espe- cially on taking into consideration the too great superiority of the enemy's forces. These my Lord are the true motives on which the judgment is based had it been otherwise the council of war would have imposed such punishment as was fitting I have myself given my most serious attention to this matter. BIGOT, VERGOR AXD VILLERAY 321 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 I am with a most profound respect, my lord, your most humble and most obedient servant. VAUDREUIL. Moreaxi, St. Mery Collection. OTHER PLACES ROCHEFORT and LA ROCHELLE MINUTES Year 1760 Series B. Vol. 112. ROCHEFORT and LA ROCHELLE Despatches and King's Orders. Versanies The President of the Naval Board to M. de Ruis. - 1 ec. ^g ^j^g «^^^ condition wherein Mme de Yilleray finds herself by the death of her husband Captain in the troops of He Royale. Folio l^S, ^ page. The same to M. de Rambures. 1760 9th Dec. Has received the Cross of St. Louis belonging to Mr. de Villeray, deceased the 30th November last. Folio 150, \ page. 1. 8 1 1764- 2. 17 1 1764- 3. 20 1 1764- 4. 30 1 1764- 5. 17 2 1764- 6. 17 2 1764- 7. 24 2 1764- S. 24 2 1764 9. 30 1 1764- 10. 30 1 1764- 11. 13 2 1764 12. 24 2 1764 13. 26 2 1764- U. 27 2 1764 15. 11 3 1764- 16. 12 3 1764 17. 12 3 1764 18. 16 3 1764 19. 27 3 1764- 20. 10 4 1764 21. 20 4 1764 22. 17 8 1764 23. 30 10 1764 LETTERS RELATING TO BIGOT. -to Fontanien - page 322 -to Geoflfroy de Montigny " 322 -to the Officers of finances. " 322 -to M. de Fontanien . " 323 -to the Marechal de Richelieu " 323 -to M. de Fontanien " 324 -to M. de Fontanien " 324 -to the Marechal de Richelieu. " 324 -to M. de YiUerault " 324 -to the Controller general " 324 -to M. Boutin " 325 -Royal Order "' 325 -to M. de Fontanien " 325 -to the Controller general " 326 -to the "Intendant of the provinces "'. . . " 326 -Royal Order " 326 -Royal Order " 327 -to M. de Fontanien. = " 327 -to M. de Fontanien " 327 -to the " Due de Praslin " " 328 -to M. de Fontanien '" 328 -to Madame Bigot. " 328 -to the Marquis de St. Amand . , . " 328 322 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 190& M. de Fontanien. Versailles, the 8 January 1764. I have just received, sir, the representations made by the members of the Doma:n and by the Receivers General of the Domains and Forests of Paiis on the subject of the prosecution of Bigot, Varin and others which is to be made by the Controller des Bons d'Etat and by the Treasurer general of the colonies who has been nominated seques- trator. On the other hand the Commissioners of the Chatelet remark that the Letter's patent which appoint them as judges in the last resort in the aflFair of Canada, civil as well as cirminal, cannot be abrogated by an order in Council and that new Letters patent will be needed to empower your Department to carry out the judgment that has been delivered. I cannot do better than to send you the memorial of the officers of the domain which I enclose herewith and to inform you of the remark of the officers of the Chatelet who however make no claim. I beg of you to examine the whole and to let me know what you think of them in order that if Letters patent are required to put all in order they may be issued promptly moreover the King's Attorney of the chamber of the Domain advises me of a memoir which I will send to you as soon as I receive it. To.M. Geo^roy de Montigny, Receiver general of the Domains and Forests of the di-trict of Paris. Versailles, 17 January, 1764. The claim which you made, Sir, to the investigation, prosecution and recovery of the estates of Bigot, Varin and other officers of Canada cannot be maintained. This matter does not come within your scope there is less question here of confiscation than of restitution relative to depredations committed in Canada, where you certainly had no duties to perform and the King whom I have informed of your representations and of the state of the question has decided that if confiscations were made in France his inten- tion is that you should profit thereby, but that their is nothing to alter in the Order in Council of the 31st December last, which refers the investigation of the restitutions to the Commissioners of the council and charges the controller des Bons d'Etat with the prosecutions. I am, sir, your very humble and very affte servant. Versailles, 20th January, 1764. To the Officers of the Department of Finance, at Paris. I have informed the King, sirs, of the representations you have made re the reference which has been made to the office established for the liquidation of the debts of the Department of Marine and Colonies in execution of the judgment rendered by the officers of the Chatelet against Bigot, Varin and others relative to the depreda- tions comrr;itted in Canada. His Majesty finds that the claim which you have made to carry out the provisions of this judgment was not well founded, not only because it is less a question here of confiscation than of restitution, Ijut also because it is a matter of returning to the Colonial treasury in France the proceeds of the restitutions the cause of which occurred in Canada to make good to it the considerable payment it has made and which these depredations occasioned. If this matter ought to have been submitted to your Department, His Majesty would have kept you informed of it, his intention being to preserve the order of the different jurisdictions which have been set up. I have the honour to be very perfectly, gentlemen, your very humble and very obedient servant. BIGOT, VERGOB AND VILLERAY 323 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 To M. de Fonianien. Versailles the 30th January 1764. I have examined, Sir, the different questions which you have submitted relative to the moveable and immoveable property belonging to the Srs Varin and Bigot. I have laid the matter before the King and am about to impart to you His Majesty's intentions. 1st Question. Must we trust' to the Commissioners for the administration of the lands until the sale. Reply. — His Majesty relies entirely on the Commissioners to manage everything connected with this administration as shall appear to them to be most favour- able to his interests, and to Carry out the matter in the least expensive manner. 2nd Question. — When will it be convenient to sell the lands. 3rd Question. — Shall the moveables be sold at the same time as the lands, and in this case is it to be included in the price, or must there or a separate sale of it. Reply. — It is necessary to wait till the spring to Sell the lands in order to give those who might wish to purchase them time and opportunity to see them. If the moveables are very valuable, a separate sale shd be made of them. If on the contrary they are merely necessary for the house they wd not bring much at a separate sale, which wd lessen by so much the purchase of the lands. 4th Question. — The sale of wood the cutting of which is in arrear. Reply. — It is as well to have this sale made sooner than later. 5th Question. — Must the grain of the last harvest be sold at Chantemerle. Reply. — There is no difficulty in having this sale made at current prices. 6th Question. — Prosecutions of the farmers. Reply. — This point is covered by one of the provisions of the order in Council of 31st December of last year : the controller of the Bons d'Etat must prosecute the farmers and all other debtors. 7th Question. — Must the linen and silver plate now in Paris be sold. Reply. — It is better to leave a little linen in each house for the use of those persons who shall go to visit them, the surplus must be sold ; as to the silver plate it must be kept till further order. 8th Question. — Details of the expenses of administration such as repairs in case of accident, increase or decrease of the number of servants. Reply. — These matters must be provided for with economy when once the necessity for repairs has been shown, the greater or less number of servants is a detail of administration concerning which His Majesty trusts to the Commissioners. 9th Question. — To know whether the Commissioners are to charge to the seques- tration the wages of the servants kept, and the travelling expenses of the officers netded to remove the seals. Reply. — There ought to be no difficulty on this point. The intention of His Majesty is that the payment of all expenses connected with the disposal of the property in question should be taken as part of it and arranged by the Commissioners who will be good enough to send me a statement in order that I may inform His Majesty of it. I have the honour to be etc. To the Marechal de Richelieu. Versailles the 17th February 1764. It gives iiie pleasure, M. le Marechal, to procure you the opportunity, as requested, of seeing the silver plate belonging to the Sr. Bigot. I write on that head to M. de Fontanien, and I have the honour to send you my letter. When you shall have decided what pieces will suit you, I beg of you to let me know which they are so that I may obtain the King's orders to have them sent to you. I have the honour to be with the most perfect and sincere attachment, M. le Duc^^ your very humble and obedient servant. .324 CA XA DIAN A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 To M. de Fontanien. Versailles the 17th February 1764. Sir, The Marechal de Richelieu wishes to see the silver plate confiscated from the Sr. Bigot, I beg of you to give the necessary instruction to enable him to do so, he will then send me a list of the pieces which he would like to have and on receipt of his answer I will take the King's orders to have them sent to him. I have the honour to be, sir, with sincere attachment, your very humble and very obedient servant. To M. de Fontanien. Versailles, the 27th February 1764. Sir, I have the honour to send you, herewith an order from the king to have sent to the Marechal de Richelieu various pieces of silver plate belonging to those cor.fiscated from one Bigot. I beg of you therefore to have sent to M. le Marechal the pieces specified in this order, payment for which will be made according to the price agreed on between us at our last interview. I have the honour, etc., I have the honour to send you, M. le Marechal, unsealed, a package for M. de Fon- tanien, Councillor of State, containing the King's order to have delivered to you the pieces of silver plate belonging to the effects confiscated from the Sr. Bigot, in compliance with the list you sent me. I will only point out to you that the price of some of the pieces will be higher than that of ordinary silver plate and M. de Fontanien will inform you of it, I have the honour to be, M. le Marechal, with a mo>t perfect attachment, etc. To M. de Villeraidt, master of the registers. Versailles, 30 January 1764. Sir, I would be pleased to have been able to obtain for you, as you wish, the silver plate belonging to the Sr. Bigot, but other arrangements have been made which do not allow of that which you propose, I am very sorry. I have the honour to be very perfectly. Sir, your very humble and very obt. servant. To the Controller General. Sir, As you wish to keep the silver plate belonging to the Sr. Bigot instead of sending it to the mint to be melted down, I think that you will do well to withdraw it as soon as possible, because several people have already asked me for it, you will therefore make arrangements for the value of this silver. I have the honour to be. Sir, with much attachment, your very humble and very obt. servant. BIGOT, VERGOR AXD VILLERAY 325 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 To J/. Boutin. Versailles, 13 Feb. 1764. Sir, The judgment rendered by the Commission du Chatelet in the aflFair of Canada having condemned several individuals to make considerable restitution to the King we are at present engaged in causing the recovery to be carried out which becomes the more difficult as the parties interested have taken measures to withold from confiscation the effects which should be subject to it. I am just informed, but without definite proofs, that the Sr. Bigot, one of the condemned, has caused to be hidden in the Convent of the Ursulines at Bordeaux, where he has a sister a nun, several chests and bales that belong to him, I beg of you to use all your ■endeavours to ascertain the truth of this matter as soon as possible and the king whom I have informed of this has charged me to recommend to you on his behalf the greatest possible caution and secrecy in this search because should the family of the Sr. Bigot •come to know of it they would not fail to remove everything. I have the honour, etc. By coinmayid of the Kiny. The Sr. Boucher, controller of the Bons detat of the Council is commanded to deliver to Marechal de Richelieu the pieces of silver plate hereinafter specified weighing in all one hundred and ninety two marcs three ounces, six gros belonging to the effects of the Sr. Bigot. To tcit. Two large soup dishes 17 marcs 7 ounces 7 gros Two large bouilly dishes 15 1 -3 Two large oval aishes ......16 5 1 Two medium oval dishes and four small. .28 4 o Twelve cases 39 4 3 Six entree dishes 22 4 6 Ten side dishes 35 6 6 * Two candlesticks with their branches . ... 16 1 5 Which being done by the said Sr. Boucher he shall be well and duly discharged of the same in virtue of this present order. Done at Versailles the 24 February 1764. To M. cle Fontanien. Ver.sailles the 26th February 1764. Sir, the Controller general has just asked me on behalf of Messrs. de Fresne, de Viller^ult d'Auriac and Boulogne for the articles of silver plate a list of which you will find herewith. As there are some included in the number of those which have been selected by the Marechal de Richelieu, I beg of you to come to an arrangement with these gentlemen and to decide between you what may be delivered to him ; I will send you the necessary order when you have furnished me with the particulars. I have the honour to be, Sir, with sincere attachment, your very etc. To the Controller General. Versailles, the 27th February 1764. Sir, the condemnation pronounced against Bigot and Varin renders vacant the offices of Secretaries to the King which they filled. The price of these offices is seeurity for the creditors among whom is His Majesty on account of the restitutions ordered, 326 CA XA DIA N A IWHI VJSS 4-5 EDWARD V\\., A. 1905 and although he can dispose of the title to these ortices it is certain that their value belongs to the creditors in general and that it must be deposited with the funds of the Sequestrator appointed by the Order in Council of the 31st December last. It is therefore in His Majesty's interest and in the interest of the creditors that these offices should be disposed of by auction. I has e however just been informed that it is the intention to value it on the casual revenue as a confiscation. But it would have most dangerous consequences to do this in His Majesty's name since it would have the effact of authorizing the Seigneurs who are high judiciaries to demand the confiscation of estates wherever situated, whereas to avoid this inconvenience the seizure and sale of the estates should be made as a restitution in order to produce as much as possible for the chest of the Department of Marine. I enter into these details with you, Sir, for your information and I beg of you therefore to give such orders as you may deem fit so that the Commissioners may be able to dispose of these offices as forming part of the estate. This is the more neces- sary because I am informed that the price set on these offices is far below the price oflfered by individuals who wish to obtain these offices, and you will agree with me that it is fitting to realize by them as we can. I have the honour to be with a very perfect attachment, Sir, yours etc. Circular to the Intendants of the Provinces. Versailles the 11th ]N[arch 1764. Sir, I have the honour to send you herewith several copies of the -Jrder in Council ordering all individual holders whether voluntary or judicial of the estates of Bigot, Varin and others condemned by the judgment rendered by the Commissioners of the Council in the Affair of Canada, to make declaration of the same and not to dispossess themselves of it but by authority of the Commissioners appointed by the Order of the 31st december last. I beg of you to make this public. I have the honour to be very perfectly, Sir, your very humble and very obedient servant. The same ' to M. HOCQUART to M. HURSON to M. Choquet to M. GUILLOT to M. Daubentox to M. Mistral to M. Bernier and to M. Doyard. By the Kings Command. " The Si- Boucher Controller of the Bans d'Ftat of the Council, is commanded to deliver to M. de Laverdy controller general the pieces of silver plate mentioned below belonging to the estate of Bigot. To wit. A soup tureen with its dish, its spoon and its stand, Two tureens with their dishes, Four ehandeliei-s with their branches two with three sconces and two with two sconces. Eight dozen plates, Eighteen spoons _ j. All of german silver gilt. Eighteen forks and knives, j ° . Four wine-coolers, BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERAT 327 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Two study chandeliers with branches, A cofifee-pot, Fourteen candlesticks. The remainder of the gravy spoons and of the silver covers and what is left of the silver plate in case it suits the controller general. Which being done by the said Sr. Boucher he shall be duly discharged thereof in virtue of this present order. Done at Versailles the 12 march 176 4-. Versailles the 12th March 1764. Order of the King to the said Sr, Boucher. to deliver to the Sr, de Villerault, master of t,he Request?, the silver plate as under to wit ; Two large oval dishes. One large round dish, A sauce-boat, Two oil-bottles, A coflfee pot And four small oval dishes. To Mr. de Fontanien. Versailles, the 16th March 1764. I have the honour, Sir, to return to you the proces verbal of the searches made at the Convent of the Crsulines at Bordeaux, on the suspicion that there was some of Bigot's effects deposited there. You will see by this proces verbal that nothing was found but a few pieces of furniture, of little value belonging to the said Bigots' Brother, I have the honour &c. To M. de Fontanien. Versailles the 27th March 1764. Sir, I have received with the letter you did me the honour to write me the 17th of this month the statement of the store of silver and effects belonging to the Sr. Bigot. I shall be sure to inform the king of all the trouble you have taken to succeed in discovering the funds hidden by the defaulters of Canada. I have just been informed that the Sr. Goguet merchant at La Rochelle has in his possession goods belonging to the Sr. Lemoyne Despins to the amount of 26321^ 4s 3drs and other goods belonging to the Sr. Landrieve to the amount of 12088Z 18s 4drs. You will see by the two letters which this merchant has written me, and which I am sending you, that he has put on board one of his ships for Louisiana the part which belongs to the Sr. Landrieve who has asked him for it ; I presume however that this merchant having in the meantime become aware of the Order in Council which orders all holders to make declaration, has made arrangements not to allow these effects to pass out of his possession. In any case, T am instructing M. de Villehelio Commissioner of the Navy at LaRochelle to tell him to keep them if the ship has not sailed before he receives my letter. I have the honour to be, sir, with sincere attachment, your very humble and very obedient servant. 328 C■A^^ADIAN ARCHIVES To the Due de Praslin. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Versailles the 10th April 17G4. You know, M. le Due, that the Sr. Cadet formerly contractor in Canada has been kept in the Bastille as principal party in the proceedings taken against the defaulters in that colony : it is only a few days since that he came out of prison so that it has been impossible for him to attend to his affairs. He requires an extension of time to go and put in order those which he left in Canada, and he deserves this more than anyone else. I beg of you, M. le Due, to be so good as to charge the Count de Guerchy to ask it of the British Ministry and to instruct him to send it to you as soon as possible so that the Sr. Cadet can take advantage of this Spring. I have the honour to be with a very sincere attachment M le Due, etc. To M. de Fontanien. Versailles the 20th April 1764. Sir, M. de Seignerolle who would like to become possessor of the lands of Orce and of Sagenoit requests that these two properties may be sold separately from the other property confiscated from Bigot, and asks that the properties shall be sold by making a separate valuation on each property. I am returning to you the memorial on this subject addressed to me by M. de Seignorelle and I beg of you to examine what wd be the course most to the King's advantage. It seems to me that we shall find many more bidders for small objects than for those of considerable value which are within the reach of only a very small number of persons. I rely for the rest on your knowledge. I have the honour to be etc. To Mine Bigot at Bordeaux. Versailles the ■27th August 1764. When the commission appointed to deal with the restitutions to which various emyloyes have been condemned shall have come to a definite decision in regard to all the objpcts in question I will inform the King of your request, and shall be glad if His Majesty is pleased to consider it favourably. I am very perfectly Mdme, etc. To the Marquis de St. Amand. Versailles the 30th October 1764. Sir, I shd be very glad to be able to obtain for you the adjustment which you ask for between what you owe to the Sr. Bigot as having married Mile de la Boisiere and that which remains due by the King to the late M. de la Boisiere your father-in-law, but this proposal must be laid before the Commissioners of the Council appointed by His Majesty for the proceeding to be taken against Bigot and the others on account of the restitutions to which they have been condemned. I have the honour to be Sir, very respectfully, etc. BIGOT, VERGOR AND VILLERAY 329 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 To Mr Moreau, King's attorney of the ChateleL Versailles the 11th March 1764. Sir, The King having seen tit to Exempt the Sr. Cadet from the punishment of banishment to which he had been condemned by the Commissioners appointed to try the Affair of Canada, I beg of you to send me as soon as possible an extract of that judgment so far as it relates to the Sr. Cadet and certified by the clerk so that I may have it put under the counter Seal of' the Letters of pardon. I am, etc. To M. le Due de Praslin. Versailles the 11th January 1764. M. le Due, M. Deineloises formerly adjutant in Canada having been detained'in the Bastille on account of the affair of Canada in which he had no part since he has been acquitted' by the verdict of all charges is under the necessity of returning to that colony to attend to his affairs and to sell his property there. I beg of you to obtain for him from the Court of England through the channel of M. de Guerchi, an extension of time for a year beyond that period fixed by the treaty, his detention having been longer than that, in order that he may enjoy in that colony all the facilities promised by the same treaty the benefit of which he has not been able to profit by as he was detained. He counts on going to Quebec during the first six months of this year. I beg of you to be good enough to obtain equally for the Sr. Pean also formerly adjutant who is still detained at Paris on account of the Afi'air of Canada, the same extension of time for the disposal of his property and for the stay of Sr. de Meloises who has undertaken to act for him. I have the honour to be with a very sincere etc. to M. Perichon. Versailles the 20th January 1764. Sir, The Sr. Estebe, formerly store-keeper in Canada and who was condemned to a restitution of 30 m. by the verdict of the Chatelet asks to settle this account. The King whom I have informed of the matter judges proper that you shd. receive it in cash only and not in goods of whatever kind they may be. You will give him your receipt in your capacity as sequestrator appointed by the order in council and you will word it so as to show that it is in satisfaction of the execution of judgment. I am. Sir, your very humble and very affte. Servant. to M. de Sartine. Versailles the Sth February 1764. Sir, T have received with your letter of the first of this month the memorial sent you by the Sr. de Vassan formerly prisoner in the Bastille, who makes request for 87m, of goods which he had given to dame Marterel on account of a bargain which he had entered into with her which was not kept ; as this assessment comes within the jurisdict- ion of the ordinary tribunals the Sr. de Vassan must appear before them to obtain justice as for me I cannot meddle with it in any way. I have the honour etc. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 13 A. 1905 APPENDIX H LETTER OF FATHER IGNACE re ACADIA {According to a photographic copy of the original in the archives of the Propaganda, Rome.) The Department is indebted to L^r. Wm. Peterson, CM G., for a revision of the translation of this letter. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 ACADIA. In nomine D"' N" J" X '. Brevis ac dilucida pra?sentis status missiouis Accadiie in nova Gallia descriptio seu relatio qnam Illu*triss D""^ D""^ a Secretis Sacr?e Congregationis de Propaganda Fide petiit a me F. Ignatio parisino Capucino. ind° in vinea sua extra mcenia Urbis SSS'^'. Accadia in nova Gallia contigua terra^ qu;v vulgo nuncupatur Canada, pars est Ame- ric;t septeatrionalis et tota ilia terra in qua plures Nationes piscationi Icthj'ocolaruni [vulgo moluesj incnmbunt et inde in navibus adOrientem transferunt per totam Europam : Habet in longitudine trecenta** leucas, centum in latitudine, ab una parte qua" tendit ad meridiem incipit a promontorio Malbarico, ab altera qua" vergit ad septentrionem ter- minatur inclusive ad portum Gaspeicum qui quidem portus juxta ostium raagni tluminis Sancti Laurentii^ situs est, in quo magno flumine m\ilti sunt Galli omnes Catholici qui omnia subsidia spiritualia spectantia ad salutem a R. R. P. P. Jesuitis Missionariis suscipiunt. Tota ilia Accadia habet tres sinus pra^cipuos, ^fagnum, Gallicum et Cali- dum. Magnus sinus sex leucis tantum distat a promontorio JSlalbarico, et hunc sinum incolunt nunc ad minus septem vi^inti mille Angli omnes luvretici. Sinus Gallicus dis- tat ab illo Magno sinu octoginta leucis et valde protenditur, habet enim in longitudine septuaginta leucas, in latitudine vero triginta aut 40''' in cipite, non longe a fine 12"^, sub finem 6, in tine duo, in medio hujusce sinus stat lata insula ab una parte distans a terra tribus leucis, ab altera novem. Tn tribus pn^f.ipuis portibus hujusce sinus Galli Chris- tianissi)ni demorati sunt ab anno 1632" usque ad annum 1654^, in quo quidem anno 1654" Angli h;eretici vicini hujus sinus cum aliis missis a Cromwele protectore Angli;e cepeiunt tria loca qvav in dictis pnvcipuis portibus sita sunt arcem Pemptagoet seu arcem S' Petri, arcem tluminis 8" loannis, et Portum Regium : nullum Galium nisi unum aut duos Catholicos proditores reliquerunt in duobus prioribus locis, c;eteros remiserunt in GalMam. Ex Portu Regio etiam cunctos milites et nautas remiserunt. 8olam Viduam ac filios defuncti Gubernatoris Christiani>simi qui anno 1650° vivis decesserat simulqu"! omnes Gallos qui a pluribus annis terras hujusce portus incolebant secum ad- miserunt, sed ab ipsis subsidia omnia spiritualia abstulerunt, occiso Superiore Missio- nis R" P** Leonardo Carnotensi Capucino, et fugato altero V. P*" Yvone parisino cum duobus fratribus religiosissiniis ejusdrm Ordinis, f. Joanne Trecensi et f. Francisco Maria Parisiensi qui ad subsidium Missionariorum ac Seminarii Abienigonarum ad fidem conver-orum et convertendoruui moraljantur in hoc Portu Regio. Xon est silentio pra^tereundum quod dicti ha-retici etiam ejecerunt abarce S" Petri in regione Pemptagoet quando earn ceperunt alium ^fissionarium V. P. Bernardinum Crispiensem quem in suis navibus duxerunt in Angliam ad Cromwelem, unde reversus est ad nostram provinciam parisiensem ex qua profectus erat. Hie plures hujusce regio- nis Pemptagoet convertit ad fidem. Restabant duo INIissionarii, primus in alia arce seu in parvula habitatione S" Petri sita ad aquilonem in regione qua? dicitur Canceaux qu* quidem habitatio distat a Portu Regio centum viginti leucis. Tota ilia regio pnvser- tim a promontorio arenarum apud nautas celeberrima quod a Portu Regio distat quin- quaginta leucis et ab una parte est c-iput sinus Gallici, occupatur in suis portibus per sex menses integros a Gallis pisr^catoribus qui primo vere in suis navibus discedunt a Gallia ut per littora regionis istius continua" piscationi Ichthyocolarum intendant, qua pera' ta sub fine Septembris et Octobris onusti in Galliam revertuntur. Primus ille missionarius V. P. Augustinus Pontigarensis qui una cum duobu'^ F.F. F'' Felice Remensi et F. Elzeario S' Florentini morabatur in dicta habitatione S" Petri in regione Canceaux anno prjeterito qui fuit 1655 simul cum dictis fi". penuria coacti (1) Rediit iii nieiitein quod aliud promutoriuiu quod in Aqnilone sevi .Septentrione terniinar Accadiam est proniontorium Rosarum portui Gasptico vicimini. 18—22 .333 334 CAXA DIA X A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 reversi sunt in Galliam. Ipse F. Elzearius qui per 9 aut 10 annos intej^ros niansit in arce S" Petri in terra Pemptagouet, et satis callebat linguam alienam Abienigonarum hujusce regionis probitate sua raulta ac conversationibus christianissimis plures infideles disposuerat ad fidem, neo iion converterat ipsos in simplicitate efficaci fidei nostra? arti- culos edocenuo. Annopnccedenti qui fuit annus 1654 alter missionarius, adniodum V. P. Balthazar Parisinus qui linguam alienam regionis in qua moratus est leque callet ac gallicam quique plures Abienigonas cjeteris missionariis Deo adjuvante convertit, videns totam Accadiani pene occupatam ab htereticis petiit Galliam rqonendi causa R. R. P.P. provinciie parisiensisauthoritate S' Sedis pra^fectos hujus Missionis ut consulerent illico Mission! qua? in tanto subvertionis discrimine veisabatur. Dictus Missionarius admodum A". P. Balthazar parisiensis omni laude sane dignissimus missionem suam exercuit cum tanto zelo et profectu per sex annos integros in loco qui vulgo dicitur Nepigigouit citra fines Accadia; ad Aquilonem — ^(quiquidem locus Nepigigouit situs est fere in media parte Sinus Calidi sic nuncupati ob frequentiam tonitruum summoru'iique calorum qute in ti^state vigent in illo sinu ratione raontium excelsorum qui bus circum- datur et comprimitur, dico instate, quia hjems frigidissimus est Cfeterorum AccaHipe locorum, utpote sub 48 gradibus positu?) (nee in eo loco tantum, sed fere etiam per totam partem qua? ab hoc sinu Calido tendit usque ad habitationem S" Petri in Can- ceaux qu:e quidem pars centum leucas continet, lustrando terras, nemora, lacus, mare et flumina in quibus incredibiles egestates, frigora, labores et intirmitates perpessus est) ut viginti ad minus familias integras Abienigonarum hujusce Regionis converterit ad Christum. Quorum salutis nimio amore inflammatus imo inebriatus fecit" anno prjeterito qufe potuit ut ad ipsos reverteretur : ascendit mare, appulit non ad illas sed ad alias plagas, tandem coactus est reverti in Galliam. Unde iterum hoc pra^senti anno 1656 primo vere profectus est una cum altero missionario ut petat directe illam citeriorem partem Accadise visendi causa alumnos su^s in Christo charissimos, confirmare illos in fide, ipsisque administrare sacraraenta et omnia subsidia spiritualia quibus jam a duobus annis fegre privati sunt. Taceo innumeros sylvestres qui ministerio ipsius ac cieterorum missionariorum per totam Accadiam annis elapsis pervolarunt ad ccelos Ecce status pra?sens Missionis Accadiam a pluribus annis per missionarios Ordinis Minorum Capucinorum Provincise Parisiensis administratte. Ex quo quidem prse^enti statu missionis Accadite potest sine dubio colligi quod brevi in tota Accadia religio subvertetur nisi optimis, promptis atque efficacibus remediis fulciatur. Nil evidentius quia si onimes Galli Christiani qui modo in Portu Regio vivunt sub potestate Anglorum ha^reticorum nee non Abienigona? conversi ad fidem habitantes regionem illam spaciosam qufe est circa totum Sinum Gallicum des- criptum supra deserantur, nuUumque amplius subsidium spirituale quo in fide S'' et apostolicafirmentur accipiant, quomodo stabunt adversus potestates tenebrarum 1 2" quia alii Galli qui in habitatione S" Petri in Canceaux et in habitatione Nepigigouit supra nominatis morantur, et omnes Abienigonaj fideles qui illas posteriores incolunt re^iones manifeste etiam periclitantur in fide, maxime si dicti ha^retici ultra progrediantur ac vi occupent totam illam terram. .3" Si hucusque pervenerint audeo dicere quod expellent penitus ac funditus evertent SSS™ fidem nostram a magno flumine Sti Laurentii in quo ut opinor sunt duo millia Xrianorum sub directione R.R.P.P. Jesuitarum Missiona- riorum, et sic omnino ab utraque parte tarn Canada^ quam Accadise expungetur fides vera. Quid faciendum ut tantai calamitati obvietur ? iterum excitandus est Rex Xria- nissimus Ludovicus H""* ut a Cromwele Protectore Anglia? repetat tria loca qua? sunt in Sinu Gallico ipsius jussu usurpata anno 1654°. Dico iterum quia jam R.R.P.P. Capucini Provinci?e Parisiensis pra?fecti hujus Missionis ipsum Regem Xrianissimura adieruni ac precati sunt ut dicta loca repeteret quod et factum est ut patet ex tractatu pacis proxlme edito inter Galliam et Angliam. Sed ilia propositio seu repetitio fuit remissa ad tempus ad quosdam Commissarios propter quasdam difficultates emergentes seu propositas a dicto Cromwele. Faxit Deus ut redeant ad nos ista loca, si redierint, illico illustrior fides vigebit ubique in his locis per labores ac fervorem Missionariorum. Si nobis non restituerit loca ista Protector ille hjereticus, necessarium est ut Societates Gallorum negociantium una cum filiis defuncti Pra^fecti Accadia? cui et pos- ACADIA 335 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 teritati ipsius ad perpetuum ob pneclara ejus gesta in dicta Accadia et pro Reliwione et pro Regno Gallico Ludovicus 13"* Rex Xrianissimus concessit totam illam Accadiam fiant in locis nondum usurpatis ab hit'reticis in dicta Accadia, videlicet in Proinontorio Arenarum, in portu Philomon;e vel Evte et in portu Paspebiak aut in alio simili, utili et convenienti loco: qutequidein societates vacabunt per se vel per alios agriculturse, navium fabricationi, piscationi, pellium negociationi, oleorum confectioni, aliisve nego- tiationibus aut fructibus ab bis terris provenientibus qujg omnia debent esse comraunia et libera, certis tamen cum restrictionibus singulis quibusque qui ex Gallia profecturi sunt ut habitent in illis partibus. Ex his locis Missionarii habitantes cum Gallis possunt per nemora et lacus adire Portum Regium in alieno habitu ubi poterunt providere Catholicis de omnibus ad salutem pertinentibus et facilius per mare sub specie negociantium vel aliquo alio aptiori modo. Desunt verba quil^us exprimere valeam dolorem innumerum quo in mente et corde crucior videre nunc tres puellas nobiles speciosissimas et totidem pueros nobiles speciosissimos omnes filios defuncti Proregis istius Accadife in dicto Portu Regio una cum matre nobili stantes inter lupos : quorum fides tanto periclitatur quanto a?tas irabecillior. Verum est quod puella major natu nubilis est, et hoc pejus quia forte urgebitur nubere cum hferetico. Et quos conflictus primogenitus inter fratres ipsius modo sustinet qui quindecim annos natus est, quanta fecerit et passus sit in ista Accadia prope viginti annis pro- religione Pater ipsorum nobilissimus religiosiss"', ferventiss'", ac generosiss"^ edicere nequeo, et nunc neminem video qui dictos filios ejus adjuvet in suo ac tanto discrimine, pro ipsis aliisque Catholicis qui hinc tantum distant animam ponere iterum paratus sum ego indignus F. Ignatius Parisinu?, solum detur facultas et modus perveniendi ad ipsos. Si per oppositionem hsereticorum Galli non possint occupare illam Regionem Accadite superest pars citerior quam nondum occupant nee valent oscupare ratione pacis proxime edit;e de qua superius inter Galliam et Angliam. In ilia citeriori parte fiant societates eo modo quo supra in 3"' aut 4 locis convenientibus in Portu Ludovici, in Portu Archibouktou in portu Miramichiet in portu Michkou seu Cibaguensi, In portu Ludovici est fluvius qui per nemora ducit non longe ad Portum Regium, in portibus Archi- bouktou atque Miramichi sunt flumina qua? item per nemora ducunt ad magnum flumen S' loannis qui est in sinu Gallico : et sic Missionariis via ubique aperitur qua possint ad hfec loca pertingere ac in iis functiones suas exercere, nee in iis locis tantum sed etiam in regione Pemptegoet, quia circa mediam partem dicti fliiminis S' loannis est via qu;edam qu;e per sjdvas et lacus ducit ad illam plagam Sic Missionarii antiqui (non vero novi nisi post plures annos) possunt invisere omnes fideles etiam Abienigonas unde- quaque dispersos per totara Accadiam, et hoc per magnos labores et egeetates innumeras, quod quidem jugum grave et amarum, leve ac suave efficitur, animarum zelo et amore nimio. De victu Missionariorum morantium cum Gallis ipsisque in spiritualibus minis- trantium non est difficultas sed de modo quo in alieno habitu possint cum Anglis con- versari aut aliquo m do negociari ut sic opem ferant Catholicis, vel quo in quibusdam temporalibus providere Barbaris ut eos facilius ad fidem pertrahant et confirment ca?teros qui fidem jam professi sunt. Dilficile est enim ut quamprimum juvemur in iis rebus a dictis gallis propter alias et sumuias impensas quas prioribus annis debent expendere, non dubium quin libero animo speciali huic impensa; etiam intendant simul atque a regionibus istis aut negociationibus suisacceperintunde eam impensam queant sustinere. A^el partem seu redditum Seminario R. R. P. P. Missionariorum Capucinorum a S. R. E. bon^e memorise Cardinali de Richelieu datum in Accadia in subsidium Abienigonarum conversorum et convertendorem, instauraverint. Interim pro huj'^' irapensa, puta trecentorum aut ducen- torum ad minus scutorum, deberent R. R. P. P. Provinciie Parisiensis Pra-fecti hujusce missionis adire Regem Xrianissimum vel prtefectos arario regio ipsius Regis Xrianissimi ipsos enixe deprecantes ut de maximis eleemosynis qute quotannis fiunt provideant per quosdam annos ad honorem Dei huic impensa? quae quotannis fieri debet, alium modum Deus Gpt. Max dignetur revelare vel aperire quo hsec impensa reperiatur. Convenire invicem poterunt missionarii ut videant aut adinveniant alium convenientiorem modum. Sed ut nihil omittam quod obesse possit instaurationi hujusce Missionis notandum quod quidam mercator Rupellfe nomine le Borgne sese baud dubio opponet prioribus mediis dicendo quod (ob) summas impensas a se factas pro Accadia dum viveret defunctus 18—22^ 336 CA XA DIAN A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 hujusce Accadi;e Pnt^fectus dominus d'Auluay de Charnizay d""' de Menou, debet per decern annos sequentes perci, ere omnes fructus dictrti Accadije et de hoc convenisse cum Vidua hujus d functi Proregis. Sed si attendatur quod dictus contractus nullus est ob plura capita ; ad omnia qua' percepit ab his Regionibus vivente Prorege, et post decessum ipsius, ad immensa et innumera damna quie pertulit toti Accadia', quod fuerit causa ruinte iidei in istis partibus,quod tria loca sita in Sinu Gallico obsederint ac ceperint ha'retici,quod sua arte irapedivit ne potentissimus Gallia? Princeps una cum filiis defuncti Proregis totius Accadife regimen acciperet qu;e sine dubio sub tanto dueenequaquam devenisset in potes- tatem horumce hareticoruni, denique quod cum scandalo inaudito in his partibus vi armata ejecerit* ex Portu Regio anno 1652 duos pra-dignos Missionarios Capucinos antiquiores clariores ac peritiores in ommibus cteteris missionariis admodum V. V. P. P. CosmainMidun- tensem et Gabrielem de Joinville cum muliere ajtate pro%'ecta insigni pietate, zelo ac prudentia pnedita cjeterisque virtutibus domina de Brice Altisiodorensi Directrice Semi- narii Abienigonarum, imprimis puellarum nobilium defuncti Proregis, ipsosque captivos duxerit ac tenuerit in suis ratibus per 5 menses integros, quod videntes duo alii missionarii qui tunc aderant in dicto Portu Regio V. P Pascalis Altisiodorensis filius tanta* direc- tricis et ego F. Ignatius Parisinus cum duobus F. F. omni virtu te pra-ditis prasertim S-imrno animarum zelo F. Didaco de Liesse qui a 15 annis erat in ipsa missione et F. Felice Trecensi cum obedientia superioris Missionis R. P. Leonardo Caruotensi qui in eo portu morabatur recessimus ab illis partibus nolentes comraunicare cum impiis illis ac sacrilegis Xristianis, animo etiam justificandi in Gallia innocentiam ojpressorum. Sublatis illi> pracipuis missionariis ac illustri directrice cuncta illico subversa sunt, ipsamet Dei justicia brevi in sacrilegos exarsit siquidem posthac anno nondum elapso omnes fere misere perierunt ; ipse mercator usque hodie innumera damna pertulit. Qua omnia si in libra perpendantur quid sperare potest? Haud de' et sese opponere instaura- tioni fidei catholica in his partibus qua instaurari nequit nisi mediis supradictis ; adden- dum quod si potestate Regia recuperetur ilia Accadia qua culpa sua periit quid sperare debet quandoquidem ipse singularis mercator nunc ullo modo potest eam eripere de manibus hostium. Dixi supra quod ad instaurationem missionis sive ad reducendas oves undequaque dispersas per totam Accadiam necessarium esse ut antiqui Missionarii revertantur ad illam missionem eo quod soli illi sciunt vias quas supra descripsi, praterea callent linguam alienam istorum Abienigonarum. Si non revertantur et haretici remaneant in .Sinu Gallico perditi sunt omnin > alienigena conversi ad fidem quia novi missionarii nunquam poterunt eos adire, dato quod ipsos adeant, etiam peiditi sunt quia jam effluxerunt pene elap a sunt de jnentibus eorum qua didicerunt a prioribus missionariis; quomodo ista brevi ipsos denuo edocebunt quandoquidem linguam illorum alienam non poterunt intelligere ac eloqui nisi post plures annos, Sciens loquor qui per undecim annos integros mansi in ilia missione et lustravi per totam illam terram ac mare. Remiltendi sunt pracipue W. PP. Gabriel de Joinville ac Leonardus Altisiodorensis hunc ultimum V. P*""' qui per sex annos fuit in ilia missione miserat in Galliam Prorex defunctus anno 1649 uc aliqua r.egotia gereret qua ad bonum Accadia sp^ctabant, FF. Felix Trecensis et Elzearius S' Florentini vel Franciscus Maria Parisinus, hi omnes callent optime lin- guam alienam Accadia : dictus V. P. Gabriel de Joinville ut edisceret linguam istam valde difficilem sed pulchram (ac) verbis signiticatissimis et propriis copiosam mansit solus anno integro in sylvis cum hominibus sj'lvestribus in quo quidera anno tanta egestate acyenuria omnium rerum fuit atflictus ut ter pra nimiis doloribus ac agritudinibus pellem totius corporis -deposuerit ac mutaverit. Ipso generosiorem non vidi. Utinam omnes isti brevi acciperent facultatem redeundi in illam niissionem-negotium urget ; hoc utopinor conjicit ex supradictis Illustrissima Dominatio N'estra qua si necessarium judi- caverit ut ipsis etiam assccier in hoc ministerio peto cum omni humilitate ut pro soc'o assumam V. P"'" Cyprianum Parisinum qui mihi fidem dedit certumque etfecit quod libenter mecum proficiscetur in illam mission m. Valde idoneus est quantum ad media qua supra tetigi ad illam instaurandam. Si negocium non urgeret optarem V. P. Gabriel de Joinville ac V. P. Leonardus Altisiodorensis petere Romam ut Sacrse Con- * Non directe per se quia tunc erat in Gallia sed per alium cui hunc ordinem et eonsiliiun absolute dederat. ACADIA 337 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 gregationi, S. R. E. Cardinalium de Propaganda Fide mira dicereiit de statu prt«terito dict;e Missionis Accadite. ACADIA. In the Name of Our Lord Jesu.s Christ. A brief and clear description or relation of the present state of the Mission of Acadia in New France, which has been aske 1 for from me, Brother Ignatius of Paris, Capuchin, an unworth}' (labourer) in His Vineyard beyond the Walls of the ]\Iost Holy City, by the Most Illustrious Secretary of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. Acadia, in New France, bordering on the country commonly called Canada, forms a pirt of North America, comprising that whole district in which a number of tribes engage in fishing for cod, (commonly called molues) which they ship from thence east- wards to all parts of Europe. It is 300 leagues in length and 100 in breadth. On the south side it begins with Cape Malle Barre ; on the north it is bounded inclusively by the harbour of Gaspe, which is situated near the north of the great river St. Lawrence (1 ). This great river is settled by a large number of French, all Catholics, who receive from the Reverend Fathers of the Jesuit Mission all the spiritual support that pertains to Salvation. In the whole of Acadia there are three principal bays, Grand Bay, French Bay, and Baie des -Chaleurs. Grand Bay is only six leagues distant from Cape Malle Barre, and this Bay is at present inhabited by somewhat less than 27,000 English, all heretics. French Bay is 80 leagues distant from Grand Bay : it is of great extent, being 70 leagues in length, 30 or 40 leagues wide at its head, 1 2 leagues not far from the end, six nearer the end, and two leagues at the furthest point inland. In the middle of this Bay there is an island of some breadth, three leagues from the main'and at the one end, and nine at the other. In the three principal harbours of this Bay Christian Frenchmen lived from the year 1632 to the year 16.54, in which latter year the English heretics who lived in the neighbourhood of this Bay, along with others sent by the English Protector, Cromwell, took possession of the three settlements situated at the above mentioned principal harbours, viz : Tne Fort of Pemptagoet, or Fort St. Peter, the Fort of the River St. John, and Port Royal. In the first two they left no French, except one or two unfaithful Catholics ; the rest they sent back to France. From Port Royal they also sent away all the soldiers and sailors, allowing only the widow and the children of the late Most Christian Governor who had died in 16-50, and all the French who had for several years been settled on the lands near this har- bour, to remain among them. These however they deprived of all spiritual succour, by putting to death the Reverend Father Leonard of Chartres, Capuchin, Superior of the Mission, and banishing the other Venerable Father Yvo of Paris, together with two pious brethern of the same Order, Brother John of Troyes, and Brother Francis Mary of Pari<, who were residing at Port Royal to assist the Missionaries and the Seminary for Abenaki converts, or for their conversion. I must not pass over in silence the fact that the said heretics also banished from Fort St. Peter, in the district of Pemptagoet, at the time of its capture, another Mis- sionary, the Venerable Fat'.er Bernardin de Crepy, whom they took in their ships to Cromwell in England, whence he returned to our Province of Paris from which he had set forth. This Father converted to the Faith many of the dwellers of the district of Pemptagoet. There remained two Missionaries, the first in another Fort or little settle- ment of St Peter, situated to the North in a district called Canceaux, 120 leagues distant from Port Royal. All the harbours of this region, particularly from Cape Sable, well known to sailors, which is 50 leagues distant from Port Royal and forms one of the heads of French Bay, are occupied for six whole months by French fishermen who leave France in their ships at the commencement of the Spring in order to devote themselves continuouslj' to cod-fishing on the coast of that district : at the close of the * I have i-ecalled the fact that another Cape which bounds Acadia to the North is Cape Rozier, near the harbour jf Gaspe. 338 CA NA DIA N A RGRl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 fishing they return to France with their cargoes about the end of .September or October. The first of the two Missionaries, the Venerable Father Augustin de Pontoise, who was staying in the above mentioned settlement of St. Peter, in t|ie district of Canceaux, along with two brethern, Brother Felix of Rheims, and Brother Elzear of St. Florentin, was compelled last year (1G55) along with the above mentioned brethern, under stress of destitution, to return to France. Brother Elzear who had spent nine or ten full years at Fort St. Peter in the district of Pemptagoet, and was quite familiar with the Abenaki language of those parts, had by his great probity and his most Christian conversations prepared several of the heathen for the Faith, and had converted them by teaching them the articles of our religion simply and effectively. In the year preceding (165-1) the second Missionary, the Very Venerable Father Balthazar, of Paris, who knows as well as he knows French the language of the district in which he sojourned, and who with God's help has converted more Abenakis than all the other Missionaries, observing that the whole of Acadia was practically occupied by heretics, went to France for the purpose of warning the Reverend Fathers of the Pro- vince of Paris who had been placed in charge of this Mission by the authority of the Holy See, that they should lose no time in attending to the interests of a Mission which was in such great danger of collapse. This said Missionary the Very Venerable Father Balthazar, of Paris, a man truly worthy of all praise, carried on his ministry with the greatest zeal and success for six full years, at a place commonly called Nipigigouit within the Northern borders of Acadia. This place Nepigigouit is situated about the middle of the Bale des Chaleurs, so called from the frequent thunderstorms and the extreme heats which are rife in the Bay in summer, by reason of the high mountains which shut it and enclose it : I say " in summer ", for this country being in latitude 48, the winter is colder than any other part of Acadia. Nor was it only here that Father Balthazar ministered, but also throughout nearly the whole district which covers 100 leagues, traversing lands and forests, lakes, seas and rivers in the course of which he endured incredible privations, cold, hardships, and sickness. The result of all this zeal was that he converted to Christ as many as twenty entire families of the Abenakis of that country. And it was the great love of their salvation which so inflamed or rather inebriated him that last year he did everything possible to make his way back to them : he took shipping, but instead of landing on their coasts he was cast upon a foreign shore, and in the end was forced to return to France. From France he set out a second time, in the early spring of this px'esent year, 1656, along with another Missionary intending to make straight for Hither Acadia, to visit his dear foster-children in Christ, to strengthen them in their Faith, to administer to them the sacraments and all the spiritual succour of which they have alas ! been deprived for two years. I say nothing of the numberless savages throughout Acadia who under his ministration and that of the other Missionaries have winged their flight to heaven with the passing of the years. Such then is the present condition of the Missson in Acadia, which for several years has been under the charge of Missionaries belonging to the Order of the Lesser Capuchins of the Province of Paris. From this present condition of the Mission in Acadia we may conclude with cer- tainty that religion throughout Acadia will shortly be overthrown, unless the best measures are promptly and effectively taken for its support. Nothing can be clearer, for if all the Christian French are abandoned who are living at present in Port Royal under the rule of the English heretics, as well as the Abenaki converts who inhabit the vast region surrounding French Bay as above described, and if they do not receive any further spiritual succour to strengthen them in their Holy Apostolic Faith, how shall they stand against the powers of darkness ? Secondly, because the other French who live in the settlement of St. Peter at Canceaux and in the settlement of Nepigigouit mentioned above, and all the faithful of the Abenakis who inhabit these latter regions, have their faith evidently endangered, especially if the said h retics should advance further and forcibly occupy the whole country. Thirdly, if they should reach this point T venture to say that they will altogether expel and utterly destroy our Most Holy Faith from the great river St. Lawrence, on the banks of which there dwell as I take it some two thousand Christians under the care of the Reverend Fathers of the Jesuit ACADIA 339 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Mission : and so on both sides, Canada as well as Acadia, the true Faith will be altogether blotted out. What should be done to avert so great a disaster ? Appeal should again be made to the Most Christian King Louis XIV, to demand from the English Protector, Cromwell, the restoration of the three S3ttlements on French Bay, occupied by his orders in 1654. I say " again ", because on a former occasion the Reverend Capuchin Fathers of the Province of Paris, Administrators of this Mission, approached the Most Christian King and besought him to demand the restoration of the settlements in question. And this was actually done, as appears from the Treaty of Peace recently published between France and England. But the proposal, or claim, was for the time being referred to certain commissioners on account of certain difficulties which emerged or were put for- ward by the said Cromwell. God grant that the settlements be restored to us : if they are restored our Faith will forthwith flourish more gloriously everywhere in tliese places through the labours anci the zeal of our Missionaries. If that heretical Protector does not restore these places to us it will become neces- sary to organize in the districts of the said Acadia that have not been occupied by the heretics, to wit at Cape Sable, at Port Philomene, or Port Eve, and Port Paspebiak, or in any other similar suitable and convenient place. Guilds of French Merchants, acting along with the sons of the late Governor of Acadia, to whom and to his heirs for ever, in consideration of his signal services rendered in the said Acadia both to religion and to the Crown of France, the Most Christian King Louis XIII, made a grant of the -svhole of Acadia. These Guilds would apply themselves, directly or through the agency of others, to agriculture, ship-building, fisheries, the fur-trade, the preparation of oils, and other industries or local produce : all of which ought to be free and open, of course under certain restrictions, to every individual who may leave France with the view of settling in these parts. From these places the missionaries living with the French will be able to travel, in disguise, through the woods and lakes to Port Royal, where they will have the oppor- tunity of ministering to catholics in everything that pertains to salvation : and even more easily by sea, in the guise of traders, or in some other suitable fashion. I cannot command language adequate to express the unutterable anguish that tortures rae in mind and spirit, when I see at this moment three noble and beautiful girls, and as many noble handsome boys, all the children of the late Viceroy of Acadia, standing among wolves along with their noble mother at the said Port Royal ; their Faith is in all the greater dauger because of their tender years. It is true that the eldest of the girls is of marriageable age, but this is all the worse, for she will be urged to marry some heretic. Of the conflicts which the eldest brother — a lad of fifteen — is at this moment enduring, of the services rendered and the sufferings undergone < n behalf of our religion in Acadia for nearly twenty years by the most noble religious fervent generous Father of these children I cannot speak in detail, and now there is no one in sight to help his children in their great distress. On their behalf and for tl-e other catholics so far away from here I am ready again to risk my life, I unworthy Brother Ignatius of Paris, if only ways and means be granted to make my way to them. If through resistance on the part of the heretics the French are not able to get possession of that part of Acadia, there remains the nearer portion of which the English are not yet in possession, and which they cannot take possession of owing to the Peace recently published, as mentioned above, between France and England. Let Guilds be organized in that nearer region, after the fashion mentioned above, in three or four suitable places, — at Port St. Louis, at Port Archibouctou, at Port Miramichi, and at Port Miclikou or Cibigan. At Port St. Louis there is a river leading through the woods b}' a short route to Port Royal; at Port Archibouctou and Miramichi there are streams which likewise lead through the woods to the great river St. John, which flows into French Bay, and so the way is everywhere opened up for the missionaries by which they can reach these places and exercise their functions there. And not in these places only but also in the region of Pemptagou?t, for about half way up the said river St. John there is a certain path that leads by forests and lakes to that region. In this way the older missionaries (the new ones only after .several years) have the opportunity of visiting all the faithful and also the Abenakis everywhere scattered throughout the whole of 340 ' CA NA DIA N A EC HI VES 4-5 EDWARD Vil., A. 1905 Acadia : and through their great hardships and innumerable privations this yoke, heavy and bitter through it be, is rendered light and pie .sant by their zeal and fervent love of souls. As to the support of the missionaries sojourning among the French and ministering to them in spiritual things there is no difficulty : that will arise in regard to the manner in which they may be able to pass in disguise among the English, or to trade with them in some way or other, so that they may bring assistance to the catholics, or in regard to the manner in which they may be able to supply the Indians with certain temporalities, in order they may more readily bring them over to the Faith, or strengthen the others who have already made profession of it. For while it would be hard for the French at first to assist us in these matters, owing to the other heavy expenses which they must incur during the first few years, they would without doubt contribute willingly to a special expenditure of this kind as soon as they receive from the produce of the soil or from their industries the means of meeting such expenditure. Or they might draw from the fund, or revenue, beqeathed by His Eminence, Cardinal Richelieu, of happy memory, to the Seminary of the Reverend Fathers the Capuchin Missionaries in Acadia, in aid of the Abenaki converts and for their conversion. In the meantime, to meet such expenditure, say of 300, or not less than 200 crowne, the Reverend Fathers of the Province of Paris, Administrators of this Mission, would have to approach the Most Christian King, or the Officers of the Royal Treasury of the Most Christian King, beseeching them earnestly that out of the great sum given in alms every year they will, for the honour of God, provide, during a term of years for the expenditure that must be annually incurred. If this cannot be done, may God Almighty deign to reveal and disclose some other way whereby this expenditure may be met. The missionaries will have the opportunity of meeting with each other in order that they may find or devise some more suitable means. But not to omit anything that may militate against a revival of this Mission, I must mention that a certain merchant of LaRochelle, named LeBorgne, will undoubtedly oppose the methods first mentioned, by saying that in consideration of the large expen- diture incurred by him in the interests of Acadia, during the lifetime of the late Governor of Acadia, the Sieur D'Aulnay de Charnizay, Lord of Menou, he is entitled for ten years on end to receive all the revenues of the said Acadia, and that he had made an arrangement as to this with the widow of the late Viceroy. But if considera- tion be given to the fact that * the said agreement is of no account on several grounds ; in respect of all his receipts from these districts during the life of the Viceroy, and after his decease, in respect of the incalculable and untold harm he has done to the whole of Acadia, inasmuch as it is he who is to blame for the ruin of the Faith in these parts, through the siege and capture by the heretics of the three settlements on French Bay, inasmuch as it was he who by his intrigues prevented the powerful ruler of France from assuming, along with the sons of the late Viceroy, the gorernment of all Acadia, which under so distinguished a ruler would certainly never have fallen in the hands of these heretics ; lastly, inasmuch as he scandalised the district to an unheard of extent by for- cibly banishing from Port Royal, in the year 16D2, two most worthy Capuchin Mis- sionaries, of higher standing more distinguished and more experienced than all the rest, the Venerable Fathers Cosma de Mentes, and Gabriel de Joinville, along with an elderly lady endowed with distinguished piety, zeal and wisdom, and all the other virtues, viz : Madame de Brice d'Auxerre, Directress of the Seminary for the Abenakis and in particular of the noble daughters of the late Viceroy ; these persons he put in prison and detained in his ships for five whole months. Becoming aware of this, two other Missionaries who were at the time at the said Port Royal, the Venerable Father Pascal d'Auxerre, the son of the honourable Directress, and I, Brother lijnatius of Paris, along with two brethern endowed with every virtue and especially with the utmost zeal for the salvation of souls, namely, Brother Didacus of Liesse, who had been fifteen years in the Mission, and Brother Felix of Troyes, with the permission of the Superior of the Mission, the Reverend Father Leonard of Chartres, who was sojourning at that Port, — becoming aware I say of this we withdrew at the time from the district, being * Not directly by himself personally, because he at the time was in France, but through an agent to whom he had in express terms communicated this oider and policy. ACADIA 341 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 unwilling to hold any communication with those impious and sacrilegious Christians, and also with the intention of vindicating in France the innocence of the oppressed. On the removal of the leading Missionaries and the Illustrious Directress every- thing forthwith fell into confusion. The fire of God's justice was shortly kindled against these sacrilegious persons, for less than a year afterwards nearly all of them came to a wretched end. The merchant of whoai I have spoken has wrought untold harm down to the present day. And if all this is weighed in the balance what has he to look for 1 He ought not to set himself against the restoration of the Catholic Faith in these parts, which cannot be restored save by the methods mentioned above. And it should be added that, if through Royal Authority we regain that Acadia which has been lost through his fault, what ought he to look for, seeing that it is now quite impos- sible for this merchant singlehanded to wrest it from the clutches of the foe? I said above that for the revival of the Mission, or for (he purpose of bringing back the sheep that are everywhere scattered throughout Acadia, it is necessary that the old Missionaries shoul 1 return to the Mission, for the reason that they alone know the loads I have described above, and they are moreover familiar with the unknown tongue of the Abenakis. If they do not return, and the heretics remain in French Bay, our native converts will be altogether lost, for new Missionaries will never be able to make their way to them. And even supposing that they do make their way to them, they are lost all the same since the lessons they have learned from the earlier Missionaries have now faded away and become almost effaced from their minds. How then shall they teach them these lessons afresh within a short time, since it will take then several years to understand and to speak the native language ? I speak with knowledge, having lived eleven whole years in the Mission, and having traversed the whole country by land and by sea. Above everything, the Ventrable Father Gabriel de .Joinville, and Leonard d'Auxerre, should be sent back : (the latter Venerable Father, who was for six years in the Mission, was sent to France by the late Viceroy, in 1649, to conduct certain business which concerned the welfare of Acadia) : also Brothers Felix of Troye>% and Elzear of St. Florentin, or Francit Mary of Paris, — all these are quite familiar with the native language of Acadia. The said Venerable Father Gabriel de Joinville, in order that he might master that difficult but beautiful tongue, with its wealth of expressive and idio- matic phraseology, remained for a whole year alone in the woods with the savages, during which time he suffered so severely from privation and destitution of every kind that three times over under stress of his great affliction and suffering the skin of Lis whole body was cast off and changed. Never have I seen a nobler man than him. Would that they all might soon receive the opportunity of returning to the Mission. The matter is urgent. This, I take it, your Most Illustrious Excellency can glean from what I have stated above ; and if you should consider it necessary that I also be asso- ciated with them in this ministry, I beg leave in all humility to take with me as com- panion the Venerable Father Cyprian of Paris, who has given me his word and has assured me that he will gladly go with me to the Mission. He is eminently well qualified in regard to the means for its restoration on which I have touched above. If the business were not pressing, I could have wished that the Venerable Father Gabriel de Joinville, and the Venerable Father Leonard dAuxerre would proceed to Rome, in order to report to the Sacred Congregation of Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church for the Propogation of the Faith the wonderful story of the past condition of the said Mission in Acadia. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 APPENDIX I. WAR OF 1775-76 343 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 WAR OF 1775 76. Whitehall, 24th July, 1775. Col. Guy Johkson. Sir,- I have already in my Letter to you of the 5th Instant, hinted that vol. 279, ^he tinie might possibly come when the King, relying upon the Attachment P- ^^"- of his faithful allies, the Six Nations of Indians, might be under the neces- sity of Calling upon them for their Aid and Assistance in the present State of America. . r?ee ^ ^ The unnatural Rebellion now raging there, calls for every i.tiort to suppress it and the Intelligence His Majesty has received of the Rebels having excited the Indians to take a part, and of their having actually en^aaed a body of them-in Arms to support their Rebellion, justifies the Re'lolution His Majesty has taken of requiring the Assistance of his faith- ful adherents the Six Nations. .... It is therefore His Majesty's pleasuie that you do lose no time in taking such steps as mav induce them to take up the Hatchet against His Majesty's Rebellious Subjects in America, and to engage them in His Majesty s Service upon such plan as shall be suggested to you by General Gage to whom this Letter is sent accompanied with a large Assortment of Goods for presents to them upon this important occasion. \Vhether the engaging the Six Nations to take up Arms in defence ot His Majesty's Government is most likely to be effected by separate nego- ciation with the Chiefs, or in a General Council assembled for that purpose, must be left to your Judgment, but at all events it is a service ot very areat Importance. You will not fail to exert every effort that may tend to accomplish it, and to use the utmost diligence and activity in the execution of the Orders I have now the Honor to transmit to you. I am, . L'li By accounts from the Rebel Army it is said, Major General Carleton got into Quebec on the 20th Nov. and the season then being so far advanced, I conclude it will not.be in the power of the Rebels to force him this Winter I have sent an officer who may be depended upon to Halifax, and from thence to Quebec, that I may have a true State of the General's situation, and I expect his return by the Beginning of April. The six missing Companies of the 17th and six Comnanies of the 55th Regiments arrived the 30th Dec. in the Grosvenor and Grand Duke of Russia Transports, but have not had any account of the other Four Com- panies of the o-oth Regiment. From what I can learn of the Designs of the Leaders of the Rebels they seem determined since the receipt of the King's speech among them, to make the most diligent preparations for an active War, and it is my firm opinion they will not retract, until they have tried their fortune in a Battle, and are defeated : but I am under the necessity of repeating to your Lordship that the apparent strength ol the Army for the Spring does not flatter me with the Hopes of bringing the Rebels to a decisive Action. With the most perfect Respect, &c. W. HOWE. Hoive to Secretary oj State. Halifax, 25th April 1876. p. 2(;.5. The 47th Regiment of Foot sailed from hence the 20th instant for Que- beck under Convoy of the Niger Frigate, which may be a seasonable Relief should it arrive before the Force sent from England early in the Spring, as mentioned in Your Lordship's Letter of the 5th Janv : Captain Stanton of the 14th Infantry who arrived here the 21st in the Harriott Packet informs that this Reinforcement was a Regiment of Foot, and I trust that two Regiments will be sufficient to preserve the Town, until the arrival of the Troops from Europe intended for that Quarter : I do not propose sending any more from hence. The Officer who set out for Quebec in the Winter, as taken notice of in my letter to Lord Dartmouth of the 16th Jany, not being yet returned, I have no accounts of any kind from thence. By some masters of Yessles who had been Prisoners at Salem, and obtained liberty to return to England, we learn that the Rebel General is gone to New York with a part of His Army, having before detached a large Rein- forcement to Canada, and that those left behind were erecting Works upon Fort Hill in the Town of Boston. 358 CA NA L lA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Extract. Gage to Secrttary of State. Boston, 12th June 1775. The Colonel Prescott goes immediately to Canada to assist General Car- 924 leton, foi" I hear the Rebels, after surprising Ticonderoga, made Incursions, and committed Hostilities upon the Frontiers of the Province of Quebec, which will justify General Carleton to raise both Canadians and Indians to attack them in his turn, and we need not be tender in calling upon the Savages, as -the Rebels have shewn us the Example by bringing down as many Indians against us here as they could collect. Extract. Gage to Secretary of State. Boston, 20th August 1775. 256. I hear from General Carleton that the Canadians are not so ready fo^ war a^we hoped, and some of the Indian Tribes in that Country copy them and appear backward in joining. The Canadians have enjoyed too much quiet and good living since under our Government, and much pains too has been taken both to terrify them and poison their Minds. But a good Force alone is wanted in Canada to set them all in Motion, and if I may venture to take the Liberty to give an opinion, I think no time should be lost to reinforce General Carleton with four thousand men, a number of Arms and other Military Stores, and large quantities of Indian Goods. Extract. Gage to Secretary of State. Boston, 20th Sept. 1775. 257. Lieut. Colonel McLean has taken pains to raise his Corps of Highland Emigrants, and posted Officers in many of the Provinces to collect them, but the great difficulty is to transport them to Canada where the Colonel has established his Head Quarters. He writes from thence that he has recruited 100 men at Quebec and had engaged 400 more on the Mohock river ; who waited for opportunity to get to Canada, which will not be easy as the Rebels have possessed themselves of Lake Champlain. Extract. Gage to Secretary of State. Boston, 20th Sept. 1775. p^ 262. A body of about 1200 men was detached some days ago from rhe Rebel Army, as we learn, towards Canada, by way of the Chaudiere. They marched to Newbury where they embarked in sloops and schooners ; and as they gave out were to proceed up the Kennebec as high as Fort Halifax. It is impossible without a defect of the Canadians that they can succeed in any attempt against that Province ; and Admiral Graves assures me that there is a Frigate with two armed vessols, besides some armed Transports, in the Bay of Fundy, and the Somerset of 60 guns at Halifax should they attempt Nova Scotia, WAR OF 177-:.7ii 359 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 I mean shortly to send Lieut. Colonel Goreham to Halifax with all the men of his own Corps, and Colonel McLean's and 2 Companies of the 14th Regiment, which with the Recruits expected there from Newfoundland — three Companies of the 65th stationed there, joined to the Mi'itia of the place, will together make a good body for the deEence of Halifax. Extract. Lieut. Gov. Oliver to Secretary of State. _ Boston, 28th Nov. 177.5. p. 285, Some Newspapers brought into Town from the Country contain an account of the Garrisons at St Johns and Chamble in the Province of Canada, and that the Rebel Army were on their march to Montreal to which place General Carleton and retreated. By some persons who have lately escaped from the Rebels we learn that they had met with some disappointment in their Eastern Expedition up Kennebec River and that part of their Army had returned very unhealthy and much harrassed. Potvnall to Commanding Officer of Begiments at Corke. Whitehall, 27 Sept. 1775. Vol.431, Sir, — It being of very great importance that the Regiments ordered to P- ^2. Quebec should get to that place before the Winter, every possible effort must be made to secure that Object, and it is my duty in Lord Dartmouth's absence who is gone into Staffordshire for a few days, to communicate to you such Information as may probably be of great use on this Occasion. It is expected that the Transports after their arrival at the mouth of the river St. Lawrence, will, from the lateness of the Season, meet with strong gales at North West, but you must not be discouraged at this Circumstance, and with a little perseverance there is not much doubt of their being able to work up to Bic Island, or possibly to Hare Island, at both of which there is good and safe anchorage, and in the neighborhood of which, at Wolf River the Troops may be landed and march thro' a settled Countrj to Quebec, if the Transports cannot get higher up ; but in this case it will be necessary that you should immediately upon your Arrival at either of those Islands, send an Express to General Carleton, and acquaint him therewith and to desire him to send down a proper Officer to conduct the Troops, and also such Sloops, Schooners and other small craft as can be procured, to carry up the Baggage and Stores to Quebec. These Circumstances of Information are judged so important that I am commanded to send this Letter, together with one from the Admiralty, to the Agent of the Transports by a special Messenger to Milford Haven, with Instructions to the Collector of Customs to send them to Corke by one of His Majesty's Cutters in that service, or by any other vessel that can be procured. I am ~ 2^ ^ 2 S-u|_2 :-2-. I J "S: §■ J ^ o - i '^ Z £- v: :xt-5SOH5x 5 S' ..^> ^1 WAR OF 1775-76 371 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Return of Colonel William Philips and Cap. Godwin's Company s in the Fourth Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. / Montreal 5th June 1775. s ■J c? » a ■J Q 1 1 .-1 1 1 § 13 '3 u O 1 1 u 1 5 i' s c a 1 1 "i 00 s a £ g 1 1 1 4 St. .John's 1 1 12 Chambly Quebec Detroit Niagara "i" 1 1 1 1 "'2' 2 4 2 io" 8 3 Oswegatchie Ticinderoga, Prisoners Xotal 1 2 1 "i' 2 4 i 7 "3' 22 1 2 1 4 42 N. B.-Captain Godwin's Company being under March, has not yet sent^in his Return. State of His Majesty's 7th (Royal Fusiliers) and 26th Regiments of Foot. June 2nd 1 775. ROYAL FUZILIERS. No. of OflScers and Men at each Quarters. Lt.col M. C. L. E. s. ; D. Rd.F. 1 6 2 10 3 1 2 1 12 3 2 : 2 1 5 2 5 148 At St. John's 75 32 At Quebec 1 75 1 8 "1 - 20 12 388 26th REGIMT. 1 Lt- Col. M. c. L. E. ! s. D. Rd.F, 1 ""i' 2 2 1 2 4 1 2 2 1 8 6 2 1 17 0 4 2 96 108 At Chambly At La Chine 46 13 26th Reg. total 1 j 1 5 1 5 11 263 Total 1 2 1 13 20 .0 1 37 23 651 372 CA NA DIAN A RCHl VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A, 1905 ROYAL ARTILLERY. C. Lt. L, S. c. B. G. Ml" F. D. Montreal 1 ...... 1 1 ...... 1 1 St. John's Chambly 1 1 1 Detroit 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 " i' 6 4 2 Niagara Micheleinakinac Oswegatchie Ticonderoga 1 3 Total 1 2 1 2 4 7 22 ' 2 Return of Provisions in the Garrison of Quebec 16th Nov, 1775. Barrels of Flour 1950 Wheat 7,840 bushels will make 1500 3450 Rice in Tierces 450 lb. each . ... 146 Quintals of Bi-cuit 1 100 Barrels of Pork .... 1217 Firkins of Butter 406 Bushels of Pease 800 Extract. Cadwallader Golden to Dartmouth. vol. 185 p. 360. New York, 7th June 1775. While these Transactions engrossed the Attention of the City, a matter of greater Importance was carried on in the Northern part of this Province. No less than the actual taking his Majesty's Forts at Tienenderoga (sic) and Crown Point, and making the Garrison Prisoners. I have not any account, my Lord, of this Affair, but I have collected from the Current Reports, for all Intelligence to Government, thro' the Country, is effectually cut off. The only People of this Province who had any Hand in this Expedition, Where that Sett of lawless People whom your Lordship has heard much of, under the name of the Benington Mob. They were joined by a party fiom Connecticut, and another from Massachusetts Bay. They surprised the Garrison and took the Forts without opposition. The Prisoners are carried into Coniiecticut. These People advanced across the Lake hs far as St. John's ; took a vessel there and destroyed a number of Boats and some Store Houses. This will retard the Opperations w^hich Governor Carleton will probably undertake on this Occasion. He alone has it in his Power to do anything in that Quarter, and I hope he may have an opportunity of retaliating this wanton Act of Treason. Many People there are of Opinion, my Lord, this has been a Plan, concerted by our Neighbors of the East, in order to embarrass this Colony, and irapell us into a situation like their own. It is evident that all the neighboring Colonies saw with outmoast Jealousy the moderate Temper of the Majority of our own People and the Conduct of our Assembly. They determined to hold up such Terrors, as should effectually prevent us from accepting of the peculiar Indulgences and Favours intended by Parliament. We were WAR OF 1700-76 373 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 looked upon as highly inimical to their Designs, and plans were laid to effect our Distruction, or produce an explicit union with them, which have been executed with great success. I am told the People who took the Forts, immediately Dispatched a Messenger to the Continental Congress, but I have not learnt, with any Degree of certainty, what Resolutions either They or the Provincial Congress have taken upon it. Secret Intelligence. 6th Aug. 1775. The New York Troops, under the Command of Col. McDougle, ordered P- 515. to march immediately for Ticonderoga, when joined by One Thousand Rifle Men, will amount to at least Three Thousand Men. These to be joined by Four Thousand New England Forces to Rendevous at Crown Point, from thence to proceed to Montreal and Quebec (even if over the Ice) better than half the Canadians having promised to join these Forces. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 6) of 9th August, 1775. Extract. Tryon to Dartmouth. New York 8th Sept. 1775. The first Division of the Provincials under Capt Montgomery (now p. 557. styled General) is gone to take Post on the Isle Des Noix, in the River Chambly, and there to wait the junction of other Detachments from Ticonderoga. . j £ j The enclosed is a copy of Intelligence this moment received from good authority. I am with perfect Esteem, My Lord Ac. WM. TRYON. Earl Dartmouth. Intelligence enclosed in above Letter. Sept. 2nd 1775. Last Monday General Montgomery left Crown Point with fourteen P- ^^^- hundred picked men for St. John's, he was to be followed by Schyler with the remainder of the Army amounting in all (as I am informed) to Six Thousand Men besides a Detachment of fourteen hundred from \\ ashing- ton's Army that are to join them on the Route. A Capt Baker of the Bennington Outlaws has been killed within twenty miles of St. Johns by the Indians. The Savages in Congress with the Commissioners have insisted that the Communication to the Westward shall be kept open if the Americans dont chose it stained with Blood. They have cleared CoJ. Johnson from the false stories that had been propagated against him relative to his Conduct with the Indians. If at any time I can be ot the least service, I beg you will Command me, my life and purse being at the disposal of His Majesty. A True Copy, W. T. 374 CA NA DIA N ARC HI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Note sent from Albany Country and received the 8th Sept. 1775. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 8) of 8th Sept. 1775. Tryon to Dartmouth- ggg Mt Lord, — The enclosed Informations being extra Provincial, I take the liberty to communicate them to your Lordship in the same Confidential Manner I received them. I am with great truth and Respect, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Servt. wm. tryon. New York 10th Oct. 1775. Earl Dartmouth, Private Intelligence, Sejy. 1775. -pj, They dont wish for independency but will not be Taxed at the Requisi- tion of Parliament, but on Representation of the Minister they will Contri- bute, but at their own discretion and their own mode of Raising the Money. They have sent home their last Proposal and are waiting for an answer, and if not settled this winter they will open the Ports to all Urope. Other Powers will espouse their Cause when applied to with their Ships. That the Canadians will join them and the Indians not fight against them. That they are confident they will be in possession of Montreal and Que- bec this year. If no Settlement this Winter, all the Post in the Interior Country will be seized and Privateers fitted out at such Ports that men of war cannot enter, and will seize the Homeward bound, West India Men or any others they can master. They have laid plans for plenty of Ammunition this Winter. If Russian or forcing (sic) auxiliaries are sent over they will get up an Independency. If the Ice freezes over Boston Harbour this winter they will burn the Ships of War and the Town. If Affairs are settled an act of Indemnity and free Pardon will be required for all the Officers and all concerned. No Regular Troops to be allowed to remain in America as they have people enough to defend themselves, and assise his Majesty with men against other Powers. Requisition in money will be required for the burning of Charlestown and other damages of the like nature, kc kc. Memorandum — The above are the sentiments of an Eastern Delegate at the Continental Congress Communicated by Mr . R . . . WAB OF 1775-76 375 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 In Govr. Tryon's of the 10th October 1775. Extract. Tryon to Dartmouth. On Board the " Dutchess op Gordon, " New York Harbour, 11th Nov. 1775. p. 693. Fort Chamblee fell into the hands of the Rebels the 18th of last month, but as St. John's by Letter from Ticonderoga of the 31st of October was still beseiged it is hoped the attempts of the Enemy on that Fort will be defeated through the bravery of the Garrison, favored by the Severity of the Season, or relieved by General Carlton, who it is confidently asserted has Levied a Body of Highlanders and Canadians, for that purpose. The followiug is Mons. I. Oriet's Acct.* Six Parishes on the River Sorrel amounting to 1500 fit to bear Arms renounced their Allegiance at the instigation of James Livingston and one Du Gand, two Country Traders, on that River; but the principal Farmers, the Officers of Militia kc. (Few in Number) disapproved of the Conduct of the others and endeavoured to persuade them to return to their Allegiance and had so far succeeded on the 15th of Sept., that the Inhabitants of one of the Parishes (St. Denny) had requested of Governor Carleton to offer them a Pardon, provided they returned to their Duty in three Days, which the Gov. agreed to and sent a Proclamation for that purpose by Mons. Oriet a Merchant of Montreal ; who on the 17th of Sept. was made a Pri- soner at St. Denny, by a party of 20 Canadians and as many English of Montgomery's Army Commanded by E. Allen and Livingston, this entirely defeated the Plan of which Mons. Oriet conceived would have been attended with the greatest success. The Canadiens in general are well affected to Government especially those on the North Side of the River St. Lawrence including the Inhabi- tants of Montreal and would cheerfully join in attacking the Provincials, provided there were a sufficient Number of King's Troops in the Province to support them in case of a defeat, the want of which makes them remain neuter, tho' they are greatly displeased with the attack made on their Province. _ • i • Quebec he apprehends is in no danger, for that it contains 3,000 inhabi- tants fit to bear Arms, who will defend it against any attempt that can be made by twice that Number. St John's is well fortified and supplied with plenty of Ammunition and three month's Provisions from the 1st of Sept. 20 Pieces of Cannon are mounted on the two Redoubts from 12 to 18 Pounders, and three large Mortars Major Preston of the 26th Commands and has 600 Regulars . and 70 Canadians. Montgomery's Army consisted of 3,000 Men, the Batteries he had erected Oriet conceives cannot batter it in breach and he laughs at the Idea of its being carried by assault No Indians have been employed on either side since the first attempt to land by Schuyler and Montgomery with 1,200 men, who were repulsed by a party of 60 Indians and S^Canadians under the Command of Capt. Tice . . . The Loss of the Provincials on that Occasion was 40 killed of Tice's party 4 killed and two wounded. ^ The intercourse between St. John's and the Country is stop'd. One of the Prisoners (La Matt by name) was sent with a Letter from Gov. Carle- ton to the Commanding Officer at St. John's with orders for him to retreat down the Sorrel to Quebec : provided he could bring off every article in the Fort, he was also to burn the Settlement on the River Sorrel ; this he says was with an intent to encourage the Inhabitants on the North Side of the ° Tracing of doubtful word. 376 CA XA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 River St. Lawrence, who would then have formed a Body to join the King's Troops. Gov. Carleton was at Montreal the 20th .Sept., and had the promise of the Citizens both French and English to protect him and defend the Place, which was garrisoned by 50 of the King's Troops . . . There was a Sloop of War of 20 Guns lying at Montreal, and also a well arm'd Vessel at the mouth of the Sorrel and another half way up the River .... The arm'd Schooner lays opposite St. John's and had not made an attempt to get into the Lake when Mons. Oriet was taken, o. . . . The Pickets of the old Fort and two Vessels yet on the Stocks he apprehended will be sufficient for fire wood in case of necessity .... Ethan Allen was taken on the Island of Montreal on the 27th of Sept. his party consisted of about 90 men French and English. . . . Mons. Oriet entertains the most flattering hopes from this Circumstance, he conceives the Inhabitants are rousing from their Lether- gy . . . . The two Onidas that were sent by the Commiss. from Albany pre- vented the Indians from joining the King's Troops, who would otherwise have acted in favor of Government. . . . 200 Canadians have joined Mont- gomery's Army, commanded by James Livingston .... No acct of Col. Arnold when Mons. Oriat left Canada. Mem : Mons. I. Oriet gave the above narration while a prisoner at Albany. He has since been removed into Connecticut Government. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 17) of 1 1th Nov. 1775. Camp near St. John's, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1775. p. 701. Loving Brother and Sister, — This comes to let you know with the Blessing of God I'm well hoping this may find you in the Same I arrived here in Eleven Days after I left you in good health and so have continued, it has Rained the last Week 8 Days Successively by which we were almost Drowned, we have very hard frost in the morning this 20 Days past, we have Cannon and Shott both for Breakfast and Dinner and Shells at Night for Supper, as the Enemy has the distance of Ground they do us some hurt they have killed two of the train of Artillery and wounded a third, last night they with a Shell Broke the thigh and Leg of one of Coll. Waterbu- ry's men, the Enemy are very strongly tho but few, they have Launcht the other Vessel they have one Schooner and one Gundelo, we have 1 Schooner 1 Sloop and 2 Gundelos 1 Bomb Batter (sic) and one 2 Gun Battery we have had a Secret Expedition under the Commad of Mr. Barclay the Barber to Burn their Vessels which came to Nought, being Discovered only by one man they fled and left the Battoe with the Combustables behind them, I am afraid this Expedition will come to Nought, we have plenty of men but little to do, but eat and Drink and mount Guard I stood a narrow chance the other Day a Six pounder Came through the House a Log House where I live the only one in the Place, it came in at one end and went out at the other whilst I was at work, without doing other damage than sending the Mortar about my ears, since then another struck the Corner of the hous about Eleven at Night and sent the Dirt down the Chimney. I must now inform Elizabeth that I saw her Grand Daughter at Ticonderoga as I thought in good health a washing, she arrived here a few Days ago and Dyed last 5londay Ni^ht and was buried on Tuesday by all Accounts she has been very ill used by her Companion who gave her the V- 1. I was expecting to come home next Spring by water by Way of Quebec, but I'm afraid I shall never see it some of Canadians have come in and we give them Powder and Ball, likewise a few Chiefs of the Indians, to the Indians General Montgomery gave 1,000 Dollars or 400£ to Remain Neuter I've WAH OF 1775-76 JTI SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 seen but three old Squaws since I left you so stand no Chance of a Wife as Eliz. told me. Plenty of salt and fresh Provisions as yet, the Rum is very bad. I wish I had taken the Jews advice and taken more of his Tobacco for I cleared 30s by the two Doz I had of him and but 8s by the two bricks. Give my Comp. to Father and Mother, Sisters and Brothers and in Parti- cular to Doc. Lightfoot and tell him if he had come with the Army he would have had good business and good pay and live like a Gent, as the Rest of them does. Rememb. me to all friends Accept if more than Words can Express from your e\er loving Brother. THOS. OAKES, Jan. N. B. — As we have frost here, and you will have "t your way soon the New England people proposes to go home by the way of X. York and pay their comp. to the Asia Man of War as they expect she will lay along the wharf and that she will not be able to keep her hands aboard nor fit for sea again, so long as she is Commanded by Capt. Throat Cut. Mr. Garret Oakes, At the sign of the Brittannia near ferry stairs, Xew York. 7th favor of Capt. Ives. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 17) of 11th Novr. 1775. Capt. J. Stevenson (to Try on ?) Sib, — On Thursday last the prisoners taken at Chamblai were not arrived at Albany, whenever they have pass'd that place I hope to be able to give your Excellency some particular Acct of the surrender of the Fort. ]Mr. Ellice a merch., A: a man of veracity who left Oswegatchie the same day with Mr. Henry, who informs me that the man who brought the Act of Ethan Allans defeat said, that immediately after the afiair, the Canadians came in, in great numbers & were supplyd with arms, A: that General Carleton intended to go to St. John's in person to make a general attack & drive the rebels out of the country. I iiatter myself that we shall shortly hear of Montgomery's retreat, or rather defeat, notwithstanding the loss of Chamblai and I do not believe the rebels will succeed at St John's. Allan was made a prisoner by Peter Johnson a natural son of Sr. William. If your Excellency has any commands for me I beg to be honour'd with them. I am with great respect Your Excellency's Most obedient and most humble servant J AS. STEVENSON. 705. 378 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Sunday Morning 5th Nov. 1775. Note. — Capt. Jas. Stevenson on half pay late Capt. in the Royal Ameri cans this Gentleman oflFers his life and fortune in the service of His Majesty' \V. T. In Govr. Ti-yons (No. 17) of 11th November 1775. No. 19. Tryoii to Dartmouth. Ship Dutchess of Gordon New York Harbour 14th Nov. 1775. 1^ ' My Lord, — It is with great concern I inform your Lordship, that on Sunday evening last an Express arrived in New York from Colo. Schuyler at Ticonderoga, bringing advice that the Fort at St. John's surrendered to the enemy, the 3rd Inst, and the Garrison made Prisoners of war, the inclosed publication is said to contain the true state of that transaction, for further particulars I beg leave to refer you to Capt. Holland, who is intimateh' acquainted with the disposition and resources of the Canadians and the opposition the Enemy is likely to meet wdth, in their Attempt to cross the River St. Lawrence. I have been often disappointed by the Vigelence of the Enemy in my endeavours to get intelligence from Canada from those I could most depend on. We have therefore no late intelligence from that Quarter but what is propagated by our enemies. I am with all possible respect, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient servant, p. V- WM. TRYON. Earl Dartmouth. Extract. Germain to Tryon, Whitehall, Dec. 23d., 1775. Governor Tryon, Sir, — Your dispatches by the Halifax Packet have been received and laid before the King, and though the intelligence they inclose of the loss of Chamlile and St. John's which has been confirmed by advices received today from Quebec, clouds the fair prospect we had of the Advantage which a disappointment to the rebels in their design upon Canada would have given us, yet this ground of Advantage is not irrecoverable, and I trust and believe, that, if the Measures His Majesty has thought fit to adopt, for a vigorous exertion of his forces in the Spring, turn out as we have good reason to expect, we shall soon see a different prospect of affairs. Some Particulars of the Garrison of St. John's &c. from Lieut. Richardson of the 86th Regiment. The Garrison of St. Johns consisted of Detachments from the Royal Vol- 186, Regiment of Artillery, the 7th, 26th, Col. McLean's Corps, Canadian Volun- WAR OF 1775-76 379 SFfcSiONAL PAPER No. 18 teers, and some Sailors and Carpenters, who had been employ'd, in building Vessells for the Lake. Roval Artillery including Officers 38 TthRegt. " " 228 26th " 1^9 McLean's ^^ Sailors 1^ Carpenters -'-' Canadien Volunteers 78 611 I LThe 7th and 26th were employed from the latter end of May to the middle of Sept. in constructing two Redoubts under the direction of En- gineer, Capt. John Marr. Some Beds and Blankets were sent from Montreal, but not sufficient to accommodate one third of the Garrison, who lay on boards. The 7th and 26th were ordered to take only their Summer Cloathing towards the latter end of the Seige, the men suffered much on this Account. The Houses they had used as Barracks were from the Enemy's Shot and Shells rendered uninhabitable and the only Shelter for the whole Garrison was the Cellars of Col. Christie's House in the North Redoubts, which also served for an Hospital, Magazine, &c. Col. McClean's and the Canadiens did not arrive untill the Redoubts were finished. The Volunteers never did any Duty being composed of the Canadien Noblesse. During the Seige at different periods Major Preston sent four Expresses to Montreal, to Generals Carleton and Prescot, but could never hear from either. The Garrison after having been on half allowance for three Weeks, ct having a consi- derable number of Sick & Wounded, without a proper place for them or nourishment, and their Ammunition expended were reduced to the morti- fying necessity of capitulating A Schooner mounting twelve Guns, Six,°Four, & three Pounders, and a Row Galley, that carried a 24 pr. had been built The Command of these Vessells were given to Lieut. Hun- ter of the Navy, who was sent by Gen. Carleton to St. John's for that pur- pose. Major Preston often pressed Hunter to attack the Enemy, offering him every Assistance from the Garrison . . . Hunter wrote him a Letter in which he offered several reasons, for his declining to do it The Schooner was sunk by the Enemy's Shot. In Gov. Tryon's of the 7th Dec. No.- 23. Lynch to Montgomery. Phila., Nov. 14. p 39 Sirs,— I should not break in on the many weighty Considerations tbat must always employ your mind but to request your good offices for a Mr. Richard Hare, who embarked for Quebec in the Transport, we so eagerly wished to meet with, should he come into your hands, be good enough to help him forward to his Friends at this Place, with as many conveniences as may be. , u • • Mr. Livingston will carrv you all the News, except perhaps, the opinion of our Friends in England, that the total reduction of Canada this winter must certainly produce Peace in the Spring. Lord Dunmore is said to have got a Beating and to have lost one Ship cV: 50 men by the Virginian. 380 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 I wish you success, only in proportion to your Merit, I desire no more & will be contented with no less for then Canada all Canada is ours. Sir, your most Obed. Serv. THOS. LYNCH. Extract of a Letter from Albany received in Neic York. 30 November 1775. p. 7<). Dear James, — Am just informed of the very great want of Prov. in Canada, so much that £50 Currency is given to any Sloop to fetch a load from New York where are 3 Sloops gone in that Errant Viz ? John Ross, Gerrit Groesbeck, Andries Volkert Donn, will not this be in the power of the King's Ships to interrupt, pray mention it ; as it may be of the greatest use to Government to have it stopt. Carlton is retired to Quebec with about 2,000 Men no doubt but he will Defend it. Montreal has surrend- ered the 13th November, they asked to be at Liberty to take up Arms on what side the question they choose hereafter but it is referred to the Congress. Copy sent to Capt. Vanderput.* Acct of a Sergts. wife of the 26th Reg. arrived at New York, Dec. 1775 p. 105, General Carleton's first information of the surrender of St. John's we received from the Officers of the 26th Reg. who had been permitted to go up to Montreal for their Baggage, on receiving this Acct. he embarked all the Military Stores, that might be useful to him in Vessels, and destroyed such as he could not or did not thing necessary to carry off-according to the woman's acct. he had nine or ten Vessels, but she does not know what number of men, she says they were in high spirits and under no apprehen- sion that the Rebels would be able to succeed in an attempt against Quebec — heard nothing of Col. Arnold's Expedition from Washington's. Camp at Canada. Rec. ye 8th Dec. 1775. In Gov. Tryon's of the 8th Dec. No. 22. Extract. Try on to Dartmouth. On Board the ' Duchess of Gordon '. New York Harbour, 4th Jan. 1776. An Express arrived in town this morning from Canada, with Accounts p. 122. ^£ Montgomery's having joined Arnold at Quebec, and that they were opening a Battery against the City on the 7th of last month, as appears from some extract of letters herewith enclosed. Extracts. Secret intelligence. Philadelphia, 17th Nov. 1775. Montgomery to winter in Canada if possible Large Quantities of clothing going to him. Hancock had no orders to write as he did respecting Gov. *Tracing of a doubtful word. p. 228. WAB OF 1775-76 381 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Tryon, not known to the Congress that he wrote, though it was debated but not carried to take up all Crown Officers. ********** To send out for Warlike Stores, &c., (kc. . . by Alex. Gillen, also large sums gone to Canada to pay Canadians, &c. No gold to be got now. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 28) of 5th Jany. 1776. Extract of a letter from the Mayor of the City of Albany, dated 26th Dec. 1775. p. 231. We have nothing material of news except that Col. McLane has defeated Col. Arnold near Quebec which perhaps you may not yet have heard, and it is likely McLane will maintain possession of that Fortress. Rec'd in New York the 5th Jany. 1776. Extract from a letter from. Henry Cuyler, Esq. Green Bush near Albany, 24 Dec. 1775, 238 ^^ have several reports in, from Canada, but cannot come at any particulars (I am no (sic) confident) by all I can gather, much however is due to Col. McLane who has Crowned their Summer's Work with a severe Drubing. . . Gov. Carleton is safe, and I believe Quebec will remain a free Port to the King this Bout. Reed, in New York the 5th Jan. 1776. In Gov. Tryon's (No 28) of 5th Jan. 1776. The following is an Extract of a genuine letter copied in New York from the Original by the Writer of these desultory Narratives. Extract oJ a Letter from Lieutenant John Copp, in one of the New York Provincial Battalions dated from St. Foy, about 2 miles from Quebec, Dec. 7th 1775. p 237 Yesterday we arrived before the city of Quebec and are using our utmost Endeavours to take it. This important piece of Business I hope we shall be able to effect, tho' the place appears to be almost impregnable, and Carleton, after several runaway Frolicks, has made it his last resort. We should, I make no doubt, take it, but this Villain has worked up the people against us, by representing us as the worst of Banditti, who are come with no other Intention than to plunder. This has caused the people to resist in order to defend their property against us whom they look upon in the Light of Freebooters, but we are in hopes a few Shot and Shells will soon remove their prejudices. If these do not succeed we are determined to storm. They keep up a continual firing at us from elevated Brass 24rs. which do us no harm. This Evening our Bombardment is to go on, and the Artillery to begin their Attack in different places. Our Chief difficulty is in erecting Batteries, on account of the Frost having hardened the Ground too much for throwing it up. We met herewith Colonel Arnold and his Detachment from Cambridge, he has about 600 men who have suffered innumerable hardships on their March hither. He is really a brave Man, 18—25 382 CA XA DIAN A RCHI VJl'S 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 and will no doubt, if his Life is spared, do honor to the American Arms. Great part of the Army left us when they were most wanted, but I Hatter myself we shall be able to do without them. The more Danger, the more Glory ; If Quebec is taken all is Ours. If I should survive the present dangers, you will, I hope, hear of me from Quebec. P. S. Major Ledwitz presents his Compts to you and requests you to inform Tvlrs. Ledwitz that he is well, and at the Walls of Quebec. So much for Lieut. Copp's Letter. A few days before the Writer of these Particulars left New York, two letters were sent from Albany intimating that an Action had happened at Quebec, in which 300 Provincials were killed, and the Writer of one of those Letters added, that the City was safe for this Season at least. Mr. Jessop too from above Albany brought an Account that such Intelligence had been received at that place from Canada. It is desired that no great Dependence may be had upon the above rumour of an action at Quebec, as the writer would on no account convey an hint that might serve to misrepresent or mislead. What is related, is merely matter of flying report, and he has not been able to learn even the dates of the letters that mention it. p. 241. In Gov, Tryon's (No. 28) of oth Jan. 1776. Le Congres de la Colonie de la Nouvelle York assemble le 25 mai 1775. Vu que les ennemis de la liberte de I'Amerique s'efiForcent sans cesse de desunir ces Colonies, et que pour y reussir, des gens mal intentionnes peuvent donner a entendre que les colonies du nord ont forme le projet d'attaquer nos couipatriots du Canada ; nous avons resolu, que ce Congres recomniende tres instamment a toutes personnes generalement quelconque de ne point commettre hostilites contre les habitants du dit pays, et quel declare a tous, que nous regardons de tels procedes comme infames et tendant a faire un tres grand tort a toutes les colonies. Ordonne, que la resolution cidessus soit rendue publique. Pour Copie fidele des Minutes, ROBERT BENSON, Secretaire. Le Congres de la Colonie de la Nouvelle York assemble le 2 de juin 1775. Nos tres chers Freres et compatriotes. II a pi u au Createur de I'univers de partager ce monde entre diflFerentes Societes, et d'en regler les bornes. La providence divine ayant ordonne qu'ici bas, notre bonheur et nos calamites seraient le resultat de la conduite que nous tiendrons les uns a I'egard des autres, notre voisinage a resserre les liens de cette dependance universelle ; et celle nous a fourni les moyens de rendre les bienfaits, et de pousser les injures. Soyez persuades que nous vous regardons comme nos amis, et que nous vous aimons comme nos freres. Dans la dispute qui s'est elevee entre la Grande Bretagne et ses colonies, il s'agit de decider si nous devons etre sujets ou esclaves. Les Droits que nous avons herites de nos ancetres les loix de notre patrie, nous rendent maitres absolus des biens que nous possedons ; il n'y a personne sur la terre qui puisse nous les enlever legitimement. C'est par I'equite, et non par la violence, que les hommes doivent etre gouvernes. La liberte qui nous assure, et le droit de rendre a FEtre Supreme le culte que nous croyons lui etre le plus agreable, et la jouissauce paissible de nos biens, est le seul objet de tout nos soins et de tous nos travaux. La tiranie du ministre travaille a WAR OF 177S76 383 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 detruire dans les Colonies de la Grande Bretagne, les droits les plus precieux de I'humanite. Pour revendiquer ces droits, quelques personnes s'y sont emparees des forts situes pres de vos frontiers. Nous avons entendre dire qu'on avait eu I'imprudence d'attaquer la porte de St-Jean. Soyez persuades que ceux qui veillent a la defense de la liberie des colonies, n'ont point eu de part a cette expedition, et quoique nous ayons pris les inesures que nous avons cru convenable, pour defendre nos forts, nous n'avons d'autres intentions qui celle de detourner les hostilites que nous craignerons des troupes reglees de votre colonie. Persuades que les ennemis de notre roi et de son peuple s'empressent de saisir ces moments facheux, pour semer la defiance et la dissention entre les habitants des colonies, nous vous conjuronsde ne vous point laisser seduire par leur artifices, et de vous souvenir des honneurs et de maux infinis que cause une guerre barbare. Eviter les dangers qui menacent notre felicite mutuelle : loin de vous soumettre de participer avec vos compatriotes, au bonheur a une surete perpetuelle, qui est le partage glorieux de la liberte. Croyez, nos tres chers compatriotes, que nous sommes avec un attachement sincere. Vos freres et vos amis, PETER VAN B. LIVINGSTON, President. A Messieurs les habitans de la province de Quebec. Printed Copy of the above has been dispersed turouguout C ^i.ada >! L. Orillat has one of the printed copy. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 28) of 5th Jan. 1776. Extract. (Private Intelligence). Reed. 17th Dec. 1775 Should Quebec grace the American Laurels, k, by that means a p. 249. Canada will fall into our hands, it might be well done, to have a plentifuU supply of Indian Goods, brought out in a French Ship early next Spring to the Island of St. Pierre or Miguillon, from whence they are ready to run up the River St. Lawrence as soon as the Navigations opens. Extract of a letter from Albany. p. 253. Last Night & the Day before came a number of Officers and French gentlemen as prisoners taken as they was going from Montreal to Quebeck, by a Battery being played in a certain place at the Entrance to Lake St. Pierre. General Carleton made his escape in a Batto and got to Quebeck. Major Hughes is here amongst them. Coll. McLane is in Quebec with a Number of Volunteers. He made Proclamation to the Inhabitants in the Suburbs to come in to the City and he would protect them, and what damage they might sustain should be made up by Government, for he Intended to set fire to the Suburbs and those that wood not might take their Chance. He likewise burnt their Suburbs down, then Colonel Arnold advanced with his party thinking to take the City but Col. McLane came upon him and Defeated them. It is said 700 of the Rebels lay dead and Arnold taken prisoner, this is the freshest news we have at present. 18—251 384 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1906 Albany, Decern. 8, 1775. The Enemy discredit this acct. but that Arnold has been defeated is believed. In Gov. Tryon's (No. 28) of 5th Jan. 1776. The Constitutional Gazettes. Extracts. Philadelphia, January 3, 1776. Extract of a letter from Montreal, Dec. ^, 1775. " I have just left here from Quebec, from whence I have been driven, on P' ^'^^" account of my refusing to take Arms against the American Troops. Gen. Montgomery's behaviour in this Country will gain him great honour, as he has all along acted with the greatest humanity and integrity. He is now on his way to Quebec with about 3,000 men, and I suppose will be in pos- session of that garrison, in a few weeks, Gen. Carleton has about 1,200 fighting men with him, but the extensiveness of the Walls, and the different places that his troops must repair to, on an alarm, must divide his force, that to me it appears certain they cannot hold out long. His rigourous treatment of the Americans in Quebec, from the first entrance of the troops into the Country, would take up more time than I can spare, but to crown the whole, he has turned us all out, giving us two days to prepare, but not suffering us to take anything. " There will certainly be a strong army to retake in Canada in the Spring ; the General has sent home a number of pilots to bring the fleet here early. I suppose the Congress will send men to defend it, and indeed should they garrison it with 10 or 12,000 men, it will not be in the power of Britain to retake it." By a letter from a principal oflScer in the Northern Continental Army, we learn, that our troops before Quebec are in high spirits ; that it is determined by the Commanders to take it by storm, and illuminate the town with bomb-shells. The following is a true account of the force of the besieged. English Merchants 150 French " 300 McLean's Emigrants ... 100 From Newfoundland 120 From St. John's Island 33 253 280. Sailors from the following Ships : Lizard 160 Hunter 70 Fell 80 Arm Sch ... 40 Little John 50 Chabot flo 20 420 Soldiers and Marines 100 1,223 WAR OF 1775-76 385 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 At Cape Santee 70 do 80 Before Quebec do At Cape Santee 20 170 Remain in the City 1,053 1,223 St. John's December 7. 261. I have received an order from Gen. Montgomery this morning, for forward 40 barrels containing about 2 tons of Powder, which I have just now compleated. Heaven seems still to smile upon us ; the Elements are more remarkable in affording us their Assistance. This is the time of the year when in common the rivers about here are froze up, but we have this day calm moderate weather, with a fair wind to carry down the boats with the powder : & yesterday a fine southerly wind sent us a sloop here from Crown Point in 11 hours. Gen. Montgomery landed at Point aux Trembles last Friday the 1st inst. on Saturday part of his Army marched for Quebec and he was to follow with the remainder the next day : This we call great news, i- if it is true that fortune favours the brave, success must attend our General, for a braver man does not tread on America nor on English leather ; to die with such a man is to die with a Hero indeed. I might give you many remarquable instances how conspicuously favourable providence has been to us ; at present I inform you what yet you could not have heard of. The weather set in so very cold & stormy a few days before the General departed from Montreal, that we began to grow fearful that he would not be able to get down the river with the vessels. This weather made plenty of ice towards Quebec, a fresh south west wind wafted our fleet down the river, broke up the ice, cut the cables of two frigates which lay up the river to oppose the General in his way, and forced them down the river so as to leave the coast clear, & our fleet got down to Point aux Trembles only 18 hours after. Sleighs were immediately provided, & next morning part of the army marched to Quebec, with the Cannon &c. They no sooner arrived than a rain and smart thaw took place, which nearly carried off all the snow and left the ground in such a situation that it is no diflicult matter for our people to intrench if they should see occasion. Maclean to Barrington. Quebec 20 Nov. 1775. My Lord, — I will offer to enter into the various unfortunate circum- stances, that have contributed to the loss of Canada the Town of Quebec being at this moment the only spot of it that remains subject to his majesty's obedience. To enter into that disagreeable detail would be both tedious and diflicult, besides as taciturnity and Inactivity were the ruling maxims in this Province, a person not thoroughly conversant with all the circumstances of every Operation of Government might be apt to mistake and lay the Blame where there was none due. That there have been Gross Blunders Commit- ted I think I may venture to Assert with great difference to our Rulers 386 CA NA DIAN A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 On the other hand our military force has certainly been very small. But what Contributed most to the loss of the Country is the treachery and Villainy of the Canadians, for it is a certain fact that 2000 of those fellows never could have done us any mischief had they not been joined by the Canadians. I have now the misfortune to be the Oldest King's Officer in Canada, our Governor and General Prescot being both taken prisoners at Montreal by the Rebels ; Many Officers now at home, know the situation of Quebec, and the difficulty of defending it, even with a good Garrison, the enclosed Return of our Numbers will convince you of the very disagreeable situation we are in, we have been now ten days invested so that we can get nothing into the Town, and our provisions are by no means Adequate to Maintain the Number of Inhabitants, and if we turn out some thousands, we run a very great risk of having the Canadian Militia Mutiny. The Coppy of the Council of War enclosed will show our determination, and small as our means of defence are, did they all keep firm and that that we could depend upon them I should not be afraid by activity and firmness to foil the enemy. But what above all gives me the greatest uneasiness is, that the very best Train of Artillery in Canada fell into the hands of the Rebells at St. John's, there is not a single piece of Brass Ordnance in the Whole Province that they have not got, and if they have got a ship that lay at Montreal with 2000 Barrells of Powder, which I am afraid is the case, we shall be undone, the defences of the Town are in a most ruinous condition. I have not been idle since General Carleton sent me here, but except the few of my own Regt and the sea men I cannot get a man to repair the works, not an Engineer nor an Artillery man but Capt. Jones and six private men ; we shall however do all that can possibly be done ; and if we fall it shall not be by our own faults. I must refer you for particulars to Capt. Pringle who can give you a distinct clear account of everything necessary for the Knowledge of His Majesty and I have the honour to be &c. &c. ALLAN McLEAN, Lt. Col. Commandant. Ld. Vt. Barrington. This moment Gen. Carleton arrived here having made his escape from Montreal in a canoe and he has given his approbation to my proceedings while I commanded in his absence. I am sorry your nephew is also a prisoner. Gordon to Barrington. Quebec, 15th May 1776. My Lord, — I have the honour of informing you of the arrival of the 29th regiment at this place one ship only excepted & she is detained by con- trary winds within a few leagues of us. The other transports got here on ye 8th & 10th The Grenadiers in the Men of War got up on ye 6th and your Lordship will have the pleasure of knowing that the Seige was raised in Consequence of it & the knowledge the i^ebels had that more of us were in the River their fears swelled us from hundreds to thousands. Gen. Carleton went out on ye 6th only with ye design of looking at them, they thought him sanguine so scampered away leaving everything behind them, as we could have wished. It was pity we had not had the whole up (the 47th joined us in the River about 300 strong). The Rebels might have been cut up finely in the retreat. WAR OF 1775-76 387 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 I had the honour of informing your Lordship of the fate of the Swift Victualler in the Channel and of losing Lt. Bernard and Ens. Bennet. I acquainted Gen. Evelyn of this at that time and begged he would com- municate it to Gen. Harvey the poor men who escaped (five were Drowned) lost their all. I have wrote the general how to think of some relief if tis possiV)le and sent him a return of the Deficiensys in consequence of it. The only thing I find we can have are firelocks perhaps I have been too minute and should have saved your Lordship trouble but T would rather be found faulty in this than on the other extreme. I have the honour of being My Lord Your Lordships Most obedient and very humb. servant P. GORDON, Lf. Col. 29th Regt. The Rt. Honorable Lord Visct. Barrington. Carleton to Barrington. Quebec 14th May 1776. My Lord,— The 8th instant I received your Lordship's letter of 9th September I'ast : should the Camp Equipage of the 29th arrive here, tho' we have had the misfortune to lose that Corps, we may find some use for it ; a Letter from some of the King's faithful subjects at Montreal, they found means to introduce into the Town last March, mentions the Post of Oswa- gatchie being safe the end of February. . o^ ^ Your Lordship will learn, from my Dispatches to the Secretary ot btate, the event of 31st December, and that after blocking up the Town the whole Winter and receiving very considerable reinforcements, upon Marching out two hundred men of the 29th and Marines, with a great part of the Gar- rison the rebels fled, leaving behind them all their Artillery, Ammunition, Provisions, and Baggage. , , . ^ . o To o'ive the few regular troops we had, composed chiefly ot Recruits, some Consistence, I formed the small remains of the Fusiliers under Captain Owen the Marines of the Lizard, and Lieutenant Colonel's Emigrants into one Corps, Commanded by the Lieutenant Colonel, Major Cox of the 16th actino- as Major, with some other experinced officers under them, and they have gone through the service all the Winter, with a steadiness and reso- lution which could hardly have been expected from raw undisciplined troops, and for which they cannot be to much commended. I cloathed this Corps, as indeed I did the Seaman and two Militias, out of the Cloathing sent out by Sir Thomas Harley, which was of great service both in respect to keeping the men warm and in health, during that severe Season, and exciting an Emulation amongst the Corps; Lieutenant Colonel Maclean, who is very anxious to get his Regiment into Order, wishes to have it assembled in this Province. I think it may prevent confusion both in Accounts and Commissions ; He has also desired I should recommend to your Lordship, that the ofF reckonings might be paid ; I don't clearly under- stand how this matter is, but am persuaded, his being a zealous and taithtul Servant to the Crown will prove a sufficient recommendation to your Lord- ship for everything that is reasonable. 388 CANA DIA N A RGHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1906 This will be delivered to your Lordship by Major Caldwell, who Com- manded the British Militia here and has approved himself a zealous Subject of His Majesty's, and an active diligent officer ; He and every other Loyal Subject in the Province, and great sufferers by this hostile Invasion of their fellow subjects. I am with great Regard, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient and Most Humble Servant, GUY CARLETON. P.S. — Inclosed is a Garrison Return of the 1st May, G.C. Lord Viscount Barrington, His Majesty's Secretary at War. Carleton to Barrington. Quebec, 21st May 1776. My Lord, — The 7th or Royal Fusiliers being so reduced in Point of Numbers, as no longer to form a Corps, I have judged it most expedient for the King's Service, and the Advantage of the Regiment, to send Home the Officers, Sergeants, Corporals, and Drummers, where they may be of use to it in the Recruiting Service ; the Soldiers are drafted into the 47th being very low in Numbers, Your Lordship will please to settle the Bounty that is to be paid for them ; Captain Owen, Lieutenants Schoyn and Layard of the 7th, and Ensign Bolton of the 26th, who also goes Home, have done their Duty all this Winter with great Alacrity and Diligence. Brigade Major Skene and Mr. James of the Artillery likewise go Home ; both are in an awkward situation ; the latter who was made a Prisoner at St. John's had given his parole to the Rebels, in Order to have leave to join his Family here, indeed upon their precipitate Retreat, He wanted to return to his Duty ; the former denies having given any Parole, but the Matter being in its Nature delicate, I thought it best they should cross the Ocean, and Know His Majesty's Pleasure thereupon. I am with great Regard, Your Lordship's, Most Obedient and Most Humble Servant. GUY CARLETON. Lord Viscount Barrington, His Majesty's Secretary at War. Nesbitt to Barrington. River St. Lawrence, Pt. on Lake St. Pier, 6th June 1776. My Lord, — I am so far with the advanced guard of General Carleton 's -Army. I cannot, my Lord, help troubling you with this letter, t confess to you, that I feel myself hurt by the Promotions, which have taken place in America, to find myself left out, the more so, as I am the only Lt. Col. of the year 1762 upon this Establishment, and that the promotion should stop with me, it looks, my Lord, pointed, Brigadiers Cleiveland, Agnew WAR OF 1775-76 SESSIONAL PAPER No 18 Smith, & Leslie, were all Lt. Colls, of the same year with me, not one of whom, had eithers the dangers, or the fatigues that I have had in this Rebel- lion. I have had the approbation of all my Gen. Officers Gen. Howe gave me a separate Command the night of the 17th of June, the Advanced Post of his Army, which I held for Six Months, he sent me as soon as the ice would allow a passage to the Relief of Quebeck, our happy Junction, with Cap. Douglas and Cap. Lutbridge, with the 29th Regt on the River, rai-^ed the Seige. General Carleton has placed me at the head of his Advanced Guard, those are situations, my Lord, that would make me quite happy, was it not for the reasons above mentioned, which I own gives me feelings which are not so desirable as I could wish. I have served His Majesty in every climate that his Troops have served in, except the East Indies, and scarce ever was absent from Quarters, my Commissions have cost me near five thousand pounds, therefore my Ijord, I hope with those Circumstances, that you will not think me unreasonable in putting you in mind of them. I had the Honor of Enclosing a Memorial to you, by the same Ship that Gen. Gage went home in, & refered you to him, for the part I acted in the Engage- ment of the 17th June last. I have the Honor to be. My Lord, Your Lordship's Most. Obed. & Most Humble Servant, WILL: NESBITT. Rt. Hon. Lord Barrington. Carleton to Barrington. Montreal, June the 21st 1776. My Lord, — Our motions have hitherto been so rapid and the Troops in their Transports hurried up from Quebec as fast as they arrived with such expedition, that the Regiments had not leasure to prepare their monthly Returns nor was there time for many arrangements essentially necessary in all Armies ; but which, for the moment, gave place to a more urgent service, that of Driving the Rebels quite out of this Province with all possible dispatch ; this great object now accomplished, we shall soon, I hope get into order. Lieut. Colonel Maclean has pressed me for leave to go home to sollicit for his Regiment, that if reduced the officers may preserve their rank, and half pay ; I have already mentioned to your Lordship that he had collected many old officers of service, and that both he and they were of great use in the defence of the Town of Quebec ; and I cannot now neglect adding that I think this mark of favour will be conferred on officers of merit, if such should be the King's pleasure ; I have prevailed on him to delay his departure till I can collect and send your Lordship a State of the Troops which I flatter myself can be of no prejudice to this business. I am with great regard and esteem. Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant, GUY CARLETON. Lord Barrington, 390 CA NA DIA N A RCHI VES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Carleton to Barrington. Montreal the 22iid of June 1776. My Lord, — I think it proper to acquaint your Lordship that I have Brigaded the Army ; and I found it necessary for the service to appoint four Brigadiers to command the British, being the number of Brigades into which they are formed : the Brigadiers are Lieutenant Colonel Nesbit of the 47th Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Fraser of the 24th Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Powel of the 53rd Regiment and Lieutenant Colonel Gordon of the 29th Regiment. I am My Lord your Lordships, Most obedient and most humble servant, GUY CARLETON. Lord Barrinsrton. Carleton to Barrington. Chamblt, 8th June 1776. My Lord, — I enclose your Lordship the General returns of the Army~ serving under my Command. Your Lordship will observe some vacancies which J have delayed filling up from a Number of Volunteers now serving with the Troops only that I might be able to learn a little of their characters and so endeavour to make choice of the most deserving and fit. The day after a part of the Troops had taken Possession of Montreal Sir John Johnson, with about two hundred followers joined me from the Pro vince of New York ; and upon the Representation of this Gentleman, that many others of his Majesty's faithful subjects, sufiering in that Country under the Persecution of the Rebels for their loyalty, would willingly take up Arms, if they could get them, and serve in any manner which might best contribute to the success of his Majesty's designs. I thought it might be a measure which would be approved of to encourage this Spirit, as well to draw every Assistance possible from it to His Majesty's Service, as to furnish people so Circumstanced with the means of defending themselves ; I have therefore, at the desire of Sir John Johnston Given him an order to raise a Battalion of men on the Frontiers of this Province, of equal numbers with those of his Majesty's other Regiments serving in America, and I have appointed him Lieutenant Colonel Commandant, and called the Corps the King's Royal Regiment of New York. I am, my Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient servant, GUY CARLETON. Lord Barrington. 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 /!l 1905 APPENDIX J J ..^^, 4-6 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 LIST OF OFFICERS AND MEN KILLED AND WOUNDED IN 1837-38. List of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and men killed or wounded in action with the Rebels in 1837-38; — or otherwise injured while on active service; — also of Loyal Subjects who have suffered and the circumstances in which their respective families are : also giving their names and rank, the Corps to which they belong, whether killed or wounded, the number of children and their respective ages, where they are living and their respective circumstances with remarks. Hemyningford Battalion : — McAllister, Captain Charles — killed, married, one child 25 years of age, living at Sherrington, very poor. Moore, Sergt. William, slightly wounded, married, six children aged 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, respectively, living at Hemmingford, poor. Develin, Private Charles — Severely wounded, single, living at Montreal. Allen, Private James — Killed, married, one child 20 years of age, living at Sher- rington, middling. Burton, Private John — Killed, married, nine children aged 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 respectively, living at Sherrington, middling. Morrison, Private Robt. — Severely wounded, eight children aged 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 respectively, living at Sherrington, middling. Mclntyre, Private Robt. — Killed, married, three children aged 2, 3, 7, living at Hemmingford, middling. Edgeworth, Private William — Slightly wounded, single, living at Hemmingford, middling. Odell, Private William — Slightly wounded, single, living at Hemmingford, middling. Mclntyre, Private William — Killed, married, three children aged 2, 4, 7, living at Hemmingford, very poor. Odell Town Battalion : — Odell, Lieut. Hiram — Severely wounded, married, three children aged 6, 10, 14 respectively, living at Odell Town. Good Circumstances. Denham, Private Thomas — Killed, married, three children aged 20, 23, 25 respect- ively, living at La CoUe, destitute. Kidd, Private William — Disabled, married, six children aged \, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 respectively, living at La Colle, very poor. McAllum, Private Danl — Slightly wounded, single, living at Odell Town, poor. Bartlette, Private Lewis — Severely wounded, married, three children aged \, 2, 4 respectively, living at La Colle, very poor. Durham, Private William — Severely wounded, single, living at La Colle, very poor. Royal Regiment attached to Hemminyford Regiment : — Beattie, Sergt. John— Slightly wounded, married, three children aged 1, 5, 22 respectively, living at Hemmingford, poor. La Colle Frontier Company : — Hevenor, Private John — Killed, married, four children aged 5, 7, 9, 11 respect- ively, living at Sherrington, very poor. Atkins, Private John — Slightly wounded, single, living at Odell Town frontier, volunteer doing duty, poor. 393 394 CANADIAN ARCHIVES 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Reily, Private James — Dead, married, two children aged 12, 14, living at LacoUe, very poor, died from cold caught while on duty. St. Johns Loyal Volunteers: — Chartrand, Private — Murdered, married, three children aged 2, 4, 6 respectively, living at Montreal, poor, but marriage doubtful. Henryville Loyal Volunteers: — McChame, Private — Drowned, five children, living at Quebec, very low circum- stances, drowned while attempting to cross the Piichelieu river near Isle aux Noix, as one of a guard to be placed over the property of the Rebel Gagnon. McKechnie, Private. Carr, Private Charles — Drowned, single, living at Noyan ; drowned while crossing the Richelieu river a^ above. His father is a farmer and lives at Noyan. Tobin, Private John — Drowned, single, drowned while crossing the Richelieu river. He was a native of Ireland and has no relatives in this country. Bona, Private Usta — drowned, single, living at Henryville, drowned while crossing the Richelieu river. He left an aged mother in Henryville in very poor circumstances. Stanstead Loyal Volunteers: — Kilborn, Captain, Alexander — Severely wounded, living at St;instead, wounded in the abdomen by a musket ball while in active duty in Her Majesty's service. Beauharnois Loyal Volunteers: — Brown, Lt. Col. L. G. — Slighty wounded, married, two children, living at Beau- harnois, good circumstances, taken prisoner. Shefford Loyal Volunteers: — Elkins, Private Henry — Injured, married, living at Granby, himself and family driven from their home on ths frontiers in Potton in consequence of having shot a Bricand, and while on duty, leaving his farm and buildings at Potton valued at $250 Huntingdon Loyal Volunteers: — King, Private William — Killed, married, living at Hinchinbrook, indifferent cir- cumstances, widow paralytic. Loyal Subjects: — PouJiotte, Charles — Killed, married, five children aged 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 respectively, widow, living at Napierville, destitute, on the eve of confinement. Chouinard, Francois — Killed, married, two children, aged 6, 8, living at Napier- ville, good circumstances. Flowers, Private Martin — Killed, married, four children, all girls, aged 1^, 4, 9, 14, living at East Sherrington, very poor. Walker — Murdered, married, four children, all girls, aged 1, 3, 5, 7i, living near Laprairie, poor circumstances. Yittie — Severely wounded, married, living near Laprairie, good circumstances. Leech, Matthew — Disabled, married, seven children a,ged 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, living at Hemmingford, very poor. Gibson, John — Severely wounded, married, living at Caldwell's Manon was severely wounded by the Brigands on the 30th Dec. 1838, lost all his property ana has a wife and five children. Vosburg, Abraham — Severely wounded, married, living at Caldwell's Manor, was severely wounded by the Brigands on the night of the 9th of Feb. last, who burnt bis barns and stock and plundered his house. KILLED AND WOUNDED IN 1837-38 395 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Vosburg, Abraham, Junr. — Slightly wounded, single, living at Caldwell's Manor, was wounded on the same night and occasion. Vosburg, Miss — Daughter to Abraham Vosburg senr., slightly wounded while attempting to protect the Parent. Taylor, Esq., Ralph — Volunteer, severely wounded, living at Philipsburg, knocked ■down and severely wounded in the face while on sentry, by Gagnon and a party of rebels passing through Philipsburg on their way to the United States. Linn, Henry — Volunteer, ruptured, living at Noyan. He is an old and loyal man, who got a fall while on duty at Moore's Corner in Dec. 1837, which severely ruptured him. He is a deserving person and served during the rebellion in Ireland and also in this country. He is a petitioner to Sir John for employment under Govt, as carpenter or turner. (Sgd.) F. J GRIFFIN, D. A. A. G. Deputy Adjt.-General's Office, Volunteer Department, Headquarters, xMontreal, 2 Sth March, 18.39. 4-6 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER Nc. 18 A. 1905 APPENDIX K SUMMARY OF DOCUMENTS LN PARIS MADE BY THE LATE ME. EDOUARD RICHARD WITH INDEX. 18—26 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 13 A. 1905 DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA FROM 1712 TO JANUARY 1721. ACCOUNTS OF La COMPAGXIE DES IXDES. PART I. The Colonies. 1712-1721. B Series, Vol. 4^ (bis). Letters Patent for trading in Louisiana in favour of the Sr. Crozat. Folio 1712. I Y2 paf'BS. , ... SeaJr"'*'' ' Extract from the registers of the State Council relating to the privilege :Se''ptember 14. accorded to the Sr. Crozat. Folio 13, 1 page. . ,, c- ^ September 14. ^ ^£ ^j^g appointment of Governor of Louisiana in favour ot the fer. de ^^''\^710 la Motte to replace the Sr. de Muy deceased. Folio UJ, 2 pages^ Mav 5. ■ Copy of Letters Patent for the establishment of a Superior Council, in ^^ersailles. L^^^^iana, for 3 years. Folio IGi, 4 pages. u * .v, q • Decemter 18. Copy of the appointment of the Sr, Duclos as first member of the Superior December 24. Council of Louisiana. Folio 20|, 2 pages. Copy of the commission to the Sr. Duclos to inquire into all practices December 24. ^^^^.-^^ ^^ against the .service in the grants of lands and to establish police regulations.'' Folio 21, 2 pages. , ,. , c u m i * .u Copy of the commission for the Sr. de Malesfre, to be Clerk of the December 24. Superior Council of Louisiana first Councillor of the said Council, and notary in the said country. Folio 23, 2 pages. ^.. , Ordinance of the State Council concerning the 4 companies of infantry hlefu'!"'"' and which provided for the extra pay of 11 workmen-soldiers in eacli ^ 1714. _ company. Folio 2 U, 3 pages. ,,.,,.. ., • . . •,-, ,^ Seirtember .). proposals made by the Sr. Crozat to His Majesty with a view to facilitate, •July 7. for the officers, soldiers and other employes whom the King maintained in Louisiana the payment of the salaries, stipends and wages which His Maiesty "ives them yearly, either in money, victuals, clothes or other irovision^" as also the sending out of the goods and munitions required as well for the fortifications as for the maintenance of the forts, and the presents to be given to the Indian tribes of that country in order to retain their attachment to the French. Folio 27, 4 pages. , -r • • Versailles Ordinance of the King confirming the exclusive privilege of Louisiana December 27. trade ^ranted to the Sr. Crozat. Folio 30^, 3 pages -r, ,- qq q Paris Ordtnance for the increase of 4 companies in Louisiana. J^olio 33, 6 Mars 1. '" ^'^ Edict for the establishment of a Superior Council in Louisiana. Folio September 17. ^ ^OKUnance for the issuing of the Letters Patent granted to the Sr. Crozat, October o. ^^^ ^^ ^^^ Superior Council of Louisiana the power of trial in contraven- tions. Folio 39, 3 pages. ^,. ^^,_ Q„7r.r. Decree re^^arding lands in Louisiana. Folio 42^, o pages. Say, i pp. Xovemler'o Decree in'favour of Sieur Crozat. Folio 46i, 4 pages. yo^emuer.> jy^^^^^ of the State Council appointing commissioners to pass the lent .-September 24. ^^ontracts of La Compagnie d'Occident. Folio 80^, 2 pages. 18— 26i DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 17 U: 17 21 1717. September 12. September 20. September 20. September 20. September 20. September — September 27, October 23. December 31. 1718. January 10. February 8. February 12. February \'y. March 14. March 14. April 13. April 13 May 16 May 31 June 12. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Decree of the State Council appointing the directors of La Oompagnie d'Occident. Folio 81, 2 pages. Appointment of the Sr. Lo Moine de Bienville as general commandant of the Province of Louisiana in the place of the Si-, de L'Epinay. P'olio 83, 4 pages. Permission to the Sr. de Bienville to serve under La Compagnie dOcci dent. Folio 86^, 1 page. Commission foi' the Sr. de Boisbriant to be commandant on the River Mobile and its tributaries. Folio '6^^, 3 pages. Order to the Sr. de Boisbriant to take command in Louisiana during the absence and in the default of the Sr. de Bienville. Folio 89, 1 page. Form of the permissions sent to the officers therein named to serve on the commissions of La Compagnie d'Occident. Folio 90.1, \ page. Decree of the Slate Council uniting and incorporating the country of the Illinois Indians with the fJovernment of Louisiana. Folio 90J,, 1 page. Decree of the State Council sanctioning the appointment made by the directors of La Compagnie dOccidenl. of the Sr. Urbain de la Barre as. cashier of La Compagnie d'Occident. Folio 92^, 2 pages. Edict of the King fixing at 100 millions the capital stock of La Com- pagnie d'Occident and for which 4 millions of rents at four per cent are created and which declares that the shares and profits of the shareholders will be exempt from seizure, .save in case of bankruptcy. Folio 93, 17 page.s. Say, 23 pp. Decree of the State Council dispensing the vessels equipped by La Com- pagnie d Occident for Louisiana from carrying thither reci'uits and guns, which vessels destined f' r the colonies are obliged to do by the regulation of the 16th November, 1716. Folio 109, 3 page-'. Decree that names 3 directors for La Compagnie d'Occident other than the 7 named by the decree of the 12th Sept., 1717. Folio II 1, 2 pages. Warrant permitting the Sr. de Richebourg, a captain of infantry in Louisiana, to wear the cross of Knight of St. Louis while awaiting its reception Folio 113, 1 page. Decree that sanctions the appointment made by the directors of La Com- pagnie d'Occident of the Sr. Jacques Deshayes as cashier of the said Com- pany in the place and stead of the Sr. Urbain de la Barre. Folio 114 J, 2 pages. Form of enlistment of workmen and soldiers in the infantiy companies serving in Louisiana. Folio 11-5, 2 pages. Appointment of the Sr. Pierre Chartier de Baulne as Attorney-General io the Superior Council of Louisiana. Folio 1161, 2 pages. Order of the King to confirm the Sr. de la Roue in his functions of notary for tlie Province of Louisiana. Folio 118|, 2 pages. Commission of first lieutenant of the King in Louisiana for the Sr. de Boisbriant. Folio 124i, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. de Chateaugue to be second lieutenant of the King in Louisiana. Folio 126|, 3 pages. Decree interpjeting that of the 21st March 1718, between the Srs. Neret and Gayot and La Compagnie d\)ccident on the subject of beaver, and the commission to the Sr. de Creil, Intendant and Commissioner at La Rochelle, for the serving of that decree upjn the Srs. Neret, Gayot, Cottin and Pascault. Folio 129, 4 pages. Decree appointing the Sr. Jer 23. September 24. December 10. December - 1718. February 14. March 14. March 14. March 14. March 14. March 14. .shareholders, unless they pay in the other four-fifths before the 1st Nov next. Folio 134t7, A pages. Decree authorizing the cashier of La Compagnie d'Occident to give certi- ficates to all persons desirous of buying shares in the said Company on paying one-fifth of the amount of the legal tender enclosed with their tenders. Folio 138;",, 3 pages. Permi-ssion to the 8r. Bizard, at present with the ti oops in Canada, to serve in the Louisiana Colony under the orders of La Compagnie d'Occident. Folio 140^7. Order of the King bearing permi-sion to tlie Sr. de Serigny, lieutenant of a man-of-war, to cou)raand a vessel of Li Compagnie d'Occident. Folio 1 40i, 2 pages. Appointment of the Sr. de Serigny to be first commandant-general in Loui- siana jointly with the Sr. de Bienville his brother, commandant-general in that country. Folio 142^, 3 pages. Copy of the declaration made by the 8r. Mignot, advocate of the Council, regarding the awarding of the tobacco farui. Folio 145, 1 page. Denree appointing the Srs. Paris DuVernay, La Rochesery, Barre and Berger directors of La Compagnie d'Occidt^iit. Folio 145, 2 pages Decree of the State Council regarding, the beaver trade, a double privi- lege is granted La Compagnie d'Ofcident. Folio 147, 14 pages. Say 18 pp. Decree settling the expenses of M. Crozat, in Louisiana, for 2 million pounds. Folio 160i-, 11 pages. Say 15 pp. Instructions from the directors of La Compagnie d'Occident for Captain Arnaudin commandant of the store-ship La Dauphine equipped at La Ro- chelle, for a voyage to Louisiana. Fulio 173, 3 pages. Instructions for Captain Beranger, commandant of the brigantine Le Neptune, equipped at La Rochelle for Louisiana. Folio 175, 2 pages. Id. for Captain Catelineau — Instructions for the Sr. Bonnaud, store keeper and cashier of La Compagnie d'C»ccident at their chief house in New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding what he should do during the trip from La Rochelle to Louisiana. Folio 177, 3 pages. Commission for the Sr. Bonnaud to be store-keeper and cashier of the Company in New Orleans and instructions to the same. Folio 180^, 4 pages. Commission for the Sr. Chassin, an emp'oye in Louisiana. Folio 183, ^ page. Order of the Company empowering the Sr. Hubert, a director in Loui- siana, to oblige the Sr. Ranjeon and other ofiicers heretofore employed by M. Crozat, to render an account of the goods with which he hid intrusted to them for the said country. Folio 183, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Joubert to be clerk on board the frigate La Du- chesse de NoaiUes. Folio 184|, 1 page. Instructions by the directors of La Compagnie d'Occident for Captain Voyer, commandant of the ship La Fair, equipped at LaRochelle for I/Ouisiana. Folio 185, 3 pages. Commission for the Sr. Le Gac to be manager at the lie Dauphine factory, in Louisiana. Folio 187, ] page. Commission for the Sr. de Bienville commandant-general of Louisiana, to be general manager and to preside at all meetings. Folio 188^, 1 page. Commission of the Sr. Hubert to be general manager of the New Orleans house. Folio 189, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Larcebault to be general manager for Louisiana at the Mobile house. Folio 189, 1 page. Commission of the Sr. Bonnaud to be store keeper and book-keeper of the Company at New Orleans. Folio 189^^, 1 page. War. ant to the Sr. Beignot to act as secretary of the Company in Louisiana. Folio 191, 1 page. DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 1112-1121 4-5 EDVv'ARD VII., A. 1905- 1718. Commission for the >Sr. de Boisbriand to be general manager in Louisiana, April 23 j^ £^j. j^j jg Chateaugue. Folio 19U, 1 page. April — Commission for the Sr. Du Verger to be store-keeper of the Company at Fort Louis de la Mobile. Folio 193, 1 page. April — Instructions for the book-keepers of Louisiana and the method to be followed in writings. Folio 193^^, 3 pages. April — Instructions for M. de Rossel, one of La Compagnie d'Occident's post- captains, commandant of the fleet of vessels La Victoire, La Duchesse de Noailles and La Marie, for the voyage to Louisiana. Folio 195|, 3 pages. May 18. Order to the Sr. de Rossel to put the Srs. Marlot de Yerville, Pasquet, La Conefiere and in irons. Fulio lOTi, 1 page. April 23. Instructions for the Sr. Berault, clerk on Ijoard the frigate La Victoire^ regarding what he should do during the trip from LaRochelle to Louisiana- Folio 199, 2 pages. .July 4. Instructions for the Sr. Herpin, commandant of the ship L'Aurore, intended for the negro trade. Folio "201, 4 pages. August 22. Warrant to the Sr. Loustaud to act as special clerk of the Company in Louisiana. Folio 209, 1 page. August 15. Instructions for the Sr. Thopin, clerk on board the ship Le Marechal Duo de Villars, captain Mechin, equipped at LaRochelle at the expense of La Compagnie d'Occident, for a voyage to Louisiana. Folio 209|^, 5 pages. April 14. Ins^tructions for M. Perrier, engineer in-chief in Louisiana. Folio 213^,. 9 pages. Say 12 pp. Aprils. Brevet of surgeon for the Sr. Prevost at Port Illinois, Louisiana. Folio 224, 1 page August 26. Instructions for M. Mechin, commandant of the frigate Le Marechal de Villars, equipped at LaRochelle for a trip to Louisiana. Folio 223, 1 page. September 18. Order to Captain Arnaudin, commandant of store-ship La Dauphine, Folio 223h, 1 page. September 2(5. Warrant to the Sr. Richer to act as special clerk at one of the tobacco plantations in Louisiana. Folio 2231^, 1 page. October 12. Warrant to the Sr. de Montplaisir to act as inspector of a tobacco plan- tation in Louisiana. Folio 227^, 1 page. August 11. Ordinance of La Compagnie d'Occident for the pay of a gang of miners in Louisiana. Folio 2274, 1 pige. August 26 Order to the Commandant-general of Louisiana to establish a military post at Bale St. Bernard. Folio 229. 1 page. August 26. Order that the Compagnie d'Occident desires to have observed in the working of the mines that are to be opened in Illinois. Folio 229^, 3 pages. April 23. Regulation that La Compagnie d'Occident desires to have observed in the government of the Louisiana colony, Folio 233, 4 pages. Say 7 pp. April 14. Ordinance of La Compagnie d'Occident. Folio 235^, 4 pages. Say 5 pp. April 14. Order to the directors of La Compagnie d'Occident prohibiting the in- habitants of Louisiana from introducing European merchandise into the colony. Folio 239, 1 page. March 14. General regulation for the clerks in Louisiana. Folio 239A, 2 pages. April ^.i. Memorandum concerning the food that should be suppli, Memorandum for Mr. Du Vergier. Folio 361^, 13 pages. Commission for the Sr. Roger to be surgeon-major of Louisiana. Folio 375, 1 page. Commission for Sister Gertrude to be directress of girls brought up at the General-Hospital, who went to Louisiana of their own accord. Folio 375, 1 page. Commission to Sister Louise to be conductress to the girls brought up at the General-Hospital of Paris under the direction of Sister Gertrude, who went to Louisiana of their own accord. Folio 375|, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. St. Denis to be commandant on the upper rivieres aux Cannes ; Id. for the Sr. de Bourmont, to be commandant on the Missouri river. Folio 377, 2 pages. Commission to the Sr. Deslauriers to be surgeon-major of the colony. Folio 377^, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Masclary to be store keeper of outfits and utensils at Biloxy and order as to salary. Folio 379, 1 page. Passport- for the Sr. de Louboey, commandant at He Dauphine to go to Biloxy. Id. for the Sr. LaMarque, commandant at Pensacola. Id. for the Sr. de Sorteval. Folio 379|, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. de Graves to be captain of an infantry company, vacated by the Sr. I)es Liettes. Folio 381, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. Guillet to act as secretary of the Board of manage- ment in Louisiana, and order as to salary. Folio 38 1|, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. de Manceliere Grave to be commandant at a post in Louisiana. Folio 383^^^, 2 pages. Regulation concerning the Louisiana troops. Folio 385, 6 pages. Ordinance forbidding the sale of merchandise to travellers on the Mis- souri and Akansos rivers without a permit from the commandant. Folio 389|, 2 pages. Ordinance conveying the same prohibition for the Illinois region, without a permit from M. de Boisbriant. Folio 391, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. de Graves to be lieutenant of Infantry in Loui- siana. Id. for the Sr. Petit de Livilliers. Id. for the Sr. de St. Michel. Folio 391, 2 pages. Ordinance to allow no officer or emplo3'e to return to France without an order from the Company. Folio 393, 2 pages. Ordinance granting leave of absence to the Sr. Deysautier to return to France. Folio 393^^, 1 page. Order granting to M. Du Vergier the command of the vessel on which he will pail for Louisiana. Folio 393^^, 1 page. Ordinance according to the Sr. de la Harpe the inspection of and authority over the employes under his department and commission to be commandant at Bale St. Bernard. Folio 395, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Veillard d'Auvilliers to be clerk on the riviere aux Cannes. Folio 395^, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Loustant to be chief clerk at the Mobile factory. Folio 3951 Ordinance of gratuity of 5'/^ to the Sr. de la Harpe on the sale of merchandise which he may make abroad. Folio 395^^, 1 page. Ordinance forbidding all persons of whatsoever station or condition to kill any cows, calves, sheep, lambs, or the females of any animals necessary to the well-being of the inhabited places under pain of 300 livres and of still great^er punishment in case of repetition. Folio 397, 2 pages. Ordinance forbidding the cultivation of the vine or the sowing of hemp or flax under pain of 500 livres fine. Folio 397^, 1 page. Commission for the -Sr. Charles Frederich Arentsbourg, to be captain on half pay. Id. Id. to Detlof, Blohm and Janssen. Folio 399, 1 page. DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 1712-1721 1721. January 27- February 12. March 5. March 31. April 2. January 25. 1717. September 13. December 31. December 31. December 31. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Commission for the Sr. Brandt to be second captain of the Swiss Wonwonderlich company. Id. Commission for Isaac Droz to be major. Id. for the Sr. La Fineur to be lieutenant on half pay. Id. for the Sr. Bagneres, to be surgeon-major. Ordinance to dismiss the Sr. de Mandeviile, captain. Folio 401.',, 1 page. Ordinance granting to the Srs. de St. Denis and Weillard d'Auvilliers 5°/^ gratuity on the profits of the merchandise which they may sell abroad. Fofio 403. 1 page. Order in favour of the Sr. Giberty, inspector of the German families going to Louisiana, for his establishment in that colony. Folio 403|, 1 page. Conditions on which Dame Dorille, mid -wife, proceeds to Louisiana. Folio 403A, 2 pages. Table of orders and instructions for Louisiana. Folio 407, 7 pages. Staff officers of Louisiana. Folio 441, 20 pages. Say 6 pp. Recommendation to His Majesty by the directors of La Compagnie d'Occident of the Sr. de Bienville, king's lieutenant in the government of Louisiana, as commandant general of the colony. Folio 461, | pa-ge. Commission for the Sr. Barbazan de Payoux, adjutant, to be major general of Louisiana. Folio 469, 2 pages. Commissions for the Sr. Nouet de Grandval to be adjutant at Mobile. Folio 471, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Avril to be major at New Orleans. Folio 475, 2 pages. List of captains appointed by the Company, Folio 481, ^ page. List of lieutenants appointed by the Company. Folio 487, 1 page. List of sub-lieutenants appointed by the Company. Folio 491, 1 page. List of ensigns appointed by the Company. Folio 495, 1 page. List of retired officers. Folio 499, \ page. End of Vol. Jf2 bis. PART II ACCOUNTS OF LA COMPAGNIE DES IN DBS SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA FROM 1721 TO MAY 1731. ACCOUNTS OF LA COMPAGNIE DES INDES. PART 2. B. Series Vol. J^S. Ordinance of the Commissioners of the Council, granting entry, atten- dance and deliberative rights in the Council of the Louisiana colony. Folio 1, 1 page. Commission as secretary to the governing council of the Louisiana colony the Sr. Charles Rene Bougues. Folio 2, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Pierre de Vanze to be book-keeper, at the Biloxy factory. Folio 3, 1 page. Recommendation to His Majesty, of the Sr. Leblond de la Tour, Knight of St. Louis, brigadier of the King's engineers, engineer-in-chief for Loui- siana, fulfil the duties of lieutenant-general of that colony. Folio 4, 1 page. Appointment of the Sr. LeBlond de la Tour to be lieutenant-general of Louisiana. Folio 5, 3 pages. Commission for the Sr. Marquis to be lieutenant of an infantry company in Louisiana. Folio 8, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Simare to be sub-lieutenant of an infantry company in Louisiana. Folio 9, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. De Liette to be commandant at Ouabache. Folio 10, 2 pages. Regulation regarding the management of affairs in Louisiana. Folio 11, 30 pages. Say, 4-5 pp. Statement of the salaries granted to the directors and employes in Louis- iana, commencing from the 1st January 1722. Folio 41, 6 pages. Statement of the officers to constitute the 16 companies of infantry maintained in Louisiana. Folio 46, 4 pages. Statement of the expenditure of the retired officers maintained in Louis- iana. Folio 49, 2 pages. Officers of troops which for the reas.ms hereinafter explained, it is no longer convenient to maintain. Folio 50, 2 pages. Statement of what should be paid as pay to the companies Folio 52, 2 pages. Statement of the expenditure of the chaplains and sui'geons. Folio 54, 2 pages. Statement of the naval officers and sai'ors maintained in Louisiana. Folio 55, 1 page. September 7. Grant of land to M. de Boisbriand. Folio 56, 1 page. September 13. Commission for the Sr. Barthelemy to be assistant book-keeper in the accountant's office in Louisiana, Id of the Sr. Bion to be assistant accoun- tant. Folio 56, 2 pages. September 13. Instructions for the accountants and assistant-accountants in Louisiana. Folio 57, 4 pages. Say, 7 pp. September 13. Commission for theSr. Malasfaire lo be clerk in the accountants office, in Louisiana. Id. for the Sr. de St-Michel. Folio 62, 1 page. September 13. Commission for the Sr. Elie Joyeux to be surtreon-major. Folio 63, 1 page. September 15. Order of the Commissioners of the Council to have food-provisions and goods to the value of 12,000 livres supplied to Sieur Du Buisson, an inhabitant of Louisiana. Folio 64, 1 page. 1721. April 26. August 27. April 1.5. August 28. September 2. September 5. September 5. September 5. September 5. September 5. September .5. 10 DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 17 21- 17 31 Augiist —1721 September 27. October 17. September 2. December 20. 1722. January 17. January (S. January I'.l. January 7. March 28. March 28. May 12. 1721. April 15. 1722. May 19. May l9_ May 19. May 19. May 19. Mav 19. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Recapitulation of expenditure of Louisiana. Folio G5, 1 page. Decisions of the Commissioners of the Council on the regulation of the 18th September, 1720, passed by the directors of la Compagie des Indes for the Swiss Company maintained in Louisiana to which the Sr. de Won- wondetlich subscribed. Folio Go, 11 pages. Say, 18 pp. Commissions of the Srs. Mace and LeMosnier, priest of the diocese of Avranches to be chaplain — missionaries in Louisiana. Folio 78, 1 p ige. Regulation concerning the sale and purcliase of merchandise in Louis- iana. Folio 83, 6 pages. Commisson for the Sr. Louis Bonnet to be clerk in one of the Louisiana factories. Folio 87, 1 page. Memorandum for theSr. de Bourmont approved by H. R. H. and instruc- tion for the same. Folio 90, 4 pages. Sny. 6 pp. Recommandation to the King of the Sr. du Terdier for the post of second captain in the de Marion company. Folio 94, 1 page. Commisssion for the Sr. Baton Dubrousset to rank as retired lieutenant in Louisiana. Folio 95, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Fouquet commander of the ship L' Aventurier, equiped at Lorient for Louisiana at the expense of la Compagnie des Indes. FoHo 96, 3 pages Say, 5 pp. Instructiims for the Sr. Dufaj', commander of the frigate La Driade, equiped at Lorient, for Canada at the expense of la Compagnie des Indes. Folio 99, 2 pages. Instructions for the Sr. de Lotbiniere, agent of La Compagnie des Indes at Quebec. The Company having decided for ihe future to send merchandise and money instead of bills of exchange, the accounts must be kept more systematically, &c. Folio 101, 3 pages. Regulation for the establishment of a Provincial Council in Illinois to exercise primary jurisdiction in matters civil as well as criminal and to direct the affairs of the Company in the said region and its dependencies. That district will comprise the whole course of the Mississippi and its tribu- taries from the East and the West alike, from the Arkansas river inclusive to the head of that river. The Council will consist of the Sr. de Boisbriant, commandant in Illinois, the Sr. de La Loire, the elder, chief clerk, the Sr. Chassin, store-keeper, and the Sr. Perillaut who will at the same time be clerk of the Council. Folio 103, 5 pages. Say, 7 pp. Ordinance constituting a regulation for the establishment of the Capu- chins of the Province of Champagne, in Louisiana. Those accepted being Father Bruno de Langres, Father Christophe de Chaumont, Father Phili- bert de Viander and Brother Eusebe de Chaumont. Folio 108, 3 pages. Commission for the Sr. de Ste Therese de Langloisiere to be ensign in Louisiana. Folio 113, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Guilhet to be inspecting-manager of accounts and of books of general management for Louisiana with rank of 2nd councillor in the Superior Council. F lio 114, 1 page. Order of the Commissioners to bestow the rank of captain on the Sr. de St-Georges in the Louisiana troops on the day of the date of the king's com mission. Folio 115, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Francois Mariette to be chaplain and missionary at the Missouri post. Folio 116, 1 page. Statement of the workmen to be maintained in Louisiana until the houses and stores of the Company are constructed as well in New Orleans as at the He de la Balise Folio 117, 4 pages. Statement of the persons to constitute the Superior Council of Louisiana and the general Board of management of the employes of the said colony and of the salaries and food supplies that they should receive each year. Folio 121, 3 pages. Say, 5 pp. PAKT II ACCOUNTS OF LA COMPAdXIE DES IXDES U SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 172i Commission for the Sr. de Xoyan to rank as retired ensign in Louisiana. May 20. j^- £ ,^. ^^^ ^^, ^^ St-Ange. Id. for the Sr. de Vincelle. Folio 124, 1 page. June 2. Commission for the Sr. Dumas de Lacoste to be Clerk in one of the factories of Louisiana. Folio 125, 1 page. March 28. Statement of the annual expenditure of the Commissioners of the Coun- cil, deputed by the King for the administration of the Company's aifairs in connection with the regulation of the beaver trading privilege with Canada. Folio 126, 1 page. May 20. Instruction fur the Sr. Chesoau, commander of the ship La Loire, equipped at Lorient for Louisiana at the Company's expense. Folio 127, 4 pages. Say, 6 pp. August S. Commission for the S'-. Bernard Pouilladon de la Tour to be surgeon- major in Louisiana. Folio 131, 1 page Septenilier 1.5. Recommendation to the King and appointment of the Sr. Francois Fleuriau to the oifice of attorney-general of the Superior Council of Louisiana in the place and stead of the Sr. Tanquery de Canouille. Folio 132, 3 pages. October 2!i. Recommendation to the King and appointment of the Sr. Brusley to fill the office of 1st Councillor of the Superior Council of Louisiana. Id. for the Srs. Fazende, Perry, Guilhet and Masclary as 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th councillors. Folio 135, 4 pages. Say, 6 pp. December ID. Statement of the persons to constitute the Superior Council and the general Board of administration in Louisiana, of the duties with which they should be specially charged, ui all the clerks to be employed at the difierent posts and of the salaries which those appointed s-hould enjoy yearly. Folio 140. 9 pages. Say, 14 pp. December 19. Various instructions of the King in pursuance of the order in council of the 15th April, 1721. From folio 149 to folio 265, 115 pages. Say, 175 pp. December 19. Statement of the otiicers to compose the 16 infantry companies maintained in Louisiana and of the retired offi- ers who will henceforth be therein maintained. Folio 265, 3 pages. December lit. Statement of the officers of infan'ry companies maintained in Louisiana and of the place in which each company should be stationed. Folio 267, 6 pages. December 19. Statement, of the officers, majors and engineers who will hencefoi th be maintain d in Louisiana and of the salaries that should be paid them. Folio 274, 11 pages. December 30. Various orders and instructions of the Commissioners of the Council. Fiom folio 228 to folio 304, 26 pages. Say, 35 pp. Decen.ber 30. Instructions for the Sr. Desmoulins, commander of the frigate La Galatlee, equipped at Lorient for Louisiana at the Company's expense. Folio 304, 6 pages. Say, 9 pp. 1723. S^atement of negroes, negres-es and young negroes whom the Conseil dfs August 20. Joules ordered to be kept in Louisiana for the Company's service. May 10. Memorandum of the Conseil des hides constituting instructions for the Si-, du Fay, commander of the frigate La Driade, ecjuipped at Roche- fort, for a voyage to Quebec. Folio 311, 3 pages. August 26. Memorandum id. for the Sr. Chesneau, commander of the tlute Le Cha- meau equipped at Lorient for Louisiana. Folio 313, 4 pages. September 24. Brevet of establishment for the Sr. du Tisne, captain in Louisiana. Id. as provisional ensign to du Tisne, junior. Folio 341, 2 pages. 1720. Letter of the King to M. de Bienville, giving instructions to return to Versailles France- in the spring on the vessel La Bellone to consult concerning matters of interest, to the development of the Colony. To be replaced duiing his absence by j\I. de Boisbriant whom he is to order down from Illinois. Folio 341, 1 page. 12 DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 1721-1131 1720. October 20. October 20. Paris. 1723' October 21. 1723. October 21. October 21. October 21. October 21. October 21. October 21. October 21. October 23. 1724. Paris and Versailles. January 5-11. Versailles. February 8. February 1.5. February 15. Paris. February 1(3. February KJ. Versailles. February 26. Paris. March 2-.S. March 8. March 8. March S. March 8. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Letter from the same to M. de la Tour. He is requested to return to France for consultation. Id. Folio 343, 1 page. The same to M. de Boisbriant instructing him to take command in the place and during the absence of M. de Bienville. Folio 343, 1 page. Ordinance for the discharge of 4 companies in Louisiana. Folio 344, 2 pages. Statement of the officers of the 12 infantry companies maintained in Louisiana Folio 346, 3 pages. Proposed pUn for distributing of the officers of the 12 companies as well as of the supernumeraries and the retired officers. Folio 347, 5 pages. Commission for M. du Tisne to be commandant of the Illinois post. Folio 351, 2 pages. Order to the Sr. de Louboey to go to Mobile to take command. Folio 352, 1 page. Commission of the Sr. Dartigniere to be retired captain without pay. Id. for the Sr. de Benac. Folio 353, 1 page. Lea\es of absence for the Srs. de Bannez, Pichon de Comte, d'Etcheparre, and Bassee. Folio 354, 1 page. Memorandum of the Company containing instructions for the Sr. Amelot, commander of the flu e Le Frofond, equipped at Rochefort for Louisiana. Folio 356, 5 pages. Statement of the provisions and merchandise to be delivered from the Company's stores in I ouisiana to the Sr. Dubuisson for his residence. Folio 360, 2 pages. Recoinmandation to the King and appointment of M. de la Chaise to fill a place as councillor in the Louisiana Council. Folio 361, 2 pages. Brevet permitting the Sr. de la Chaise to accept a place as honorary councillor on the general Council Board of administration in Louisiana. Folio 362, 1 pa e. Letter from the King to Mr. de Biedville. Shall sail immediately on La BeUvue without waiting for M. de Boisbriand's return from Illinois. Shall deliver to Mr. La Tour the permission giving him command until the arrival of Mr. de Boisbriand. Folio 262, 2 pages. The same to M. de la Tour. Same subject. He is to sail for France on the arrival of M. Boisbriant. Folio 363 bis, 2 pages Commission for M. de la Chaise to be honorary cou icillor. Folio 363 bis, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. Chevalier de la Roche to be provisional ensign. Folio 364, 1 page. Dt^cree to depreciate the specie in Louisiana. Folio 365, I page. Commission for the Sr. de Montorges to be clerk to the Board of General management, of Louisiana. Id. for the Sr. Denis Giraut. Id. for the Sr. Pierre Huet to be book-keeper. Id. for the Sr. OUivier to be surgeon-major. Id. for the Sr. Alexandre to be surgeon-major of the >)ew Orleans hospital. Id. for the Sr. de Chavannes to be Secretary to the Board of general mana- gement of Louisiana. Deparments of the 4 councillors of the administrative Council of Loui- siana. Folio 370, 3 pages. Order of interdiction for the Sr. Bernaval, supernumerary captain. Folio 372, 1 page. Order to dismiss the Sr. Boeure de Montmort, captain of a company. Folio 373, 1 page. List of the councillors and amanuenses who are to be maintained in Louisiana. Folio 374, 2 pages. Employes now in the Company's service whom it is proper to place in vacant positions if they are deemed able, or to discharge them. Folio 376, 3 pages. ACCOUNTS OF LA COMPAGNIE DBS INDES 13 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1724. Versailles. Marclj 15. Paris. March 30. April 1. Versailles. April 1. April o. Versailles. May 2. May 2. May 5. May 18. May 20. May 20. May 20. May 20. May 20. May 17. May 23. May 27. June 3. May 27. May 27. May 27. July 26. Warrant of pardon granted to the Sr. Andre Perillaut, guilty of man- slaughter. Folio 378, 3 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions for theSr.de Beau- champt, commander of the flute La Be/lone, equipped at Rochefort for Louisiana. Folio 383, 5 pages. Say, 7 pp The Black Code (Code Xoir). Concerning the slaves and emancipated negroes. Folio 388, 19 pages. Say, 32 pp. Order to M. Diron to return to Louisiana and to hold command at Mobile in the absence of M. de Chateaiiguay. Folio 407, 1 page. Letter fi-ora the King to M. de Bienville. In view of the death of M. de la Tour, who was to replace him until the arrival of ^L de Boisbriant, he will leave the command of the country to his brother M. de Chateauguay. And if the latter should be gone to Illinois to replace M. Boisbriant, he must delay sailing until the latter shall have come down from Illinois, and then ^T. de Chateauguay may take advantage of the leave of absence that has been granted him to return to France. Folio 408, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. Bernard de la Harpe to be captain of one of the Louisiana companies. Folio 409, 2 pages. Decree for the depreciation of the copper specie in Louisiana. Folio 410, 2 pages. Decree to depreciate the Spanish specie in circulation in Louisiana. Folio 412, 1 page. Instructions for the Sr. Duprat, physician in Louisiana. Folio 413, 2 pages. Say 3 pp. Agreement made with the Sr. Etienne Duchesne of Cancale, near St. Malo, whereby he is to construct two small decked half-galleys and to supply lumber in Louisiana. Folio 415, 5 pages. Say, 8 pp. King's edict against those who intercept letters in Louisiana. Folio 420, 2 pages. Letters Patent granting- the Sr. Pauger a seat and deliberatins: voice in the Superior Council of Louisiana. Folio 421, 2 pages. King's edict forbidding the killing of cattle in Louisiana. Folio 422, 2 pages. Letters Patent permitting the 1st Councillor of the Superior Council of Louisiana to appoint a delegate to carry on the duties of first judge in the said Council and to name a substitute for the Attorney-general. Folio 424, pages. Letter from the King to the commandant in Louisiana conveying an order to make use of the troops in carrying out judgments and decrees of the Superior Council. Folio 425, 2 pages. Order of the Company to the Louisiana Council to have 50 negroes delivered to M. Paris du Vernay's order. Folio 427, 1 peage. Order in Council annulling the appeal of the Sr. de Louboey from a judgment rendered by the Superior Council of Louisiana. Folio 427, 2 pages. Memorandum of the company containing instructions for the Sr. Fillart, commander of the flute La Loire, equipped at Lorient for Louisiana. Id. for Sieur Dumoulin. Folio 429, 7 pages. Order to the captain of La Loire to receive at Cap Francais 8 calves for the Comte d'Artagnan. Folio 435, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Du Verger to be a retired lieutenant. Folio 436, 1 page. Order to interdict the Sr. de Bissee. Id. to dismiss the Sr. Desgraves. Folio 436, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. de Lassus to be land surveyor in Louisiana. Folio 439, 1 page. 14 DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 17:n-173 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1724. Order to the Louisiana Council to have delivered, to the order of M. •Ji'iy • Diron, 30 negroes, piece d'inde.* Folio 450, 1 page. September (i. Ordinance concerning the conduct of the Board of general management of Louisiana. Folio 451, 2 pages. September (). Ordinance concerning the voyageurs and the trade. Folio 454, 2 pages. September 12. Decree commissioning the Sr. Perault, in place of the late Sr. Du Saunoy, to have the accounts of Louisiana rendered and settled — con- jointly with the Sr. de la Chaise. Folio 456, 1 page. September 2:i. List of the officers on full pay who are to command the 10 infantry companies maintained in Louisiana. Folio 457, 6 pages. General statement of expenditures authorized by the Company in Louisiana for the requirements of the year 1725. Folio 463, 11 pages. Say, 18, pp. September 23 Memorandum of the Company containing instructions to the Sr. Tastram, commander of the flute La Gironde equipped at Lorient for Louisiana, Folio 475, 5 pages. Say, 8 pp. October 30. Order of the State Council reducing the dollar (piastre) to 4 livres 10 sols. Folio 479, 2 pages. December 6. Clothing of the 10 infantry companies of Louisiana consisting of 500 men. Folio 481, 1 page. ■'"Piece d'inde," was the standard of value of a complete negro. Thus, three young negros of 8 to 10 years constituted one "piece d'inde." "La conipagnie des Indes" regulated this standard which was a negro of 17 years old, or over, without bodily defects, or a negress, without bodily defects, __ r? r rot -- on order in Louisiana, rolio b6\, i pages, bay, 11 pp. Pans and Fon- Petition to the King and warrant in favor of the Ursulines of Louisiana, tainebleau. -o v r«Qtf .o Sept. 17-18. Folio 63b, 2 pages. Fontaine- Decree ordering that the accounts agreed upon by the Sr. Perault shall ^1®^"- .^_^ be verified and signed by the Sr. de la Chai.se. Folio 640, 1 page. General estimate of the expenditures to be made in Louisiana during the year 1727. Folio 641, 9 pages. Say, 13 pp. .September 30. Ordinance concerning the lodging of the officers and employes in Louis- iana. Folio 650, 2 pages. September 30. Order for the salaries of the officers and employes in Louisiana. Folio . 652, 1 page. September 30 Order to give M. d'Ausseville possession of a lot of land in Louisiana. Folio 654, 1 page. September 30. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to M. Perier recen- tly invested with the general commandership of Louisiana. Folio 655, 33 pages. Say, 50 pages. October 21. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Beran- ger commanding the flute La Baleyne bound for Louisiana. Folio 689, 5 pages. Say, 7 pp. December ."1. Commission for the Sr. Pichot to be 1st Councillor in the Administrative Council of Louisiana. Folio 695, 1 page. December 31. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Huot de Vaubery commanding the flute La Gironde bound for Louisiana. Folio 69'-, 5 pages. Say, 8 pp. 1727. Order to give the Sr. Baschemin Corbin possession of a lot of land in May 0. Louisiana. Folio 706, 1 page. 18—271 18 DESPATCHES 10 LOUISIAXA 1721-1731 1727. July 1. July 5. October S. October 27. October 27. October 27. 172S. April 1. April 1. :May H. May 24. :May 24. May 24. .June '2o. Juillet 27. Versailles. Juillet 27. Paris. August 12. Augu.st 14. March 24. May 22. October 18. October 18. October 18. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Letters Patent granted to the Sr. Baron of the Royal Academy of Scien- ces, giving him permission to make a voyage of observation and exploration in Louisiana as well as in the American islands. Id. Petition to the King to grant to the same admission, rank, seat and vote in the Superior Council of Louisiana. Id. Letters Patent to the same. Folio 706, 4 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Mariau- chaud, commander of the flute Les deux Frh-es, bound for Louisiana. Folio 709, 6 pages. Say, 8 pp. Instructions in regard to officers and employes who may be in a position to obtain gratuities or increases of salaries. Folio 7.3-5, 2 pages. Order to dismiss M. de Boisbriant from the position of 1st lieutenant of the King in Louisiana. Folio 738, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. de Mandeville to be town major at New Orleans. Folio 738, 1 page. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Lobry, commander of the ship Le Courrier cV Orleans, bound for Louisiana. Folio 740, 6 pages. Order to give M. de la Chaise possession of 8 acres of land fronting on the St. Louis river. Folio 744, 1 page. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Beranger, commander of the flute La Baleyne bound for Louisiana. Folio 74-5, .5 pages. Say, 8 pp. Instructions to the Sr. Daisne, comptroller of the beaver trade in Canada, Folio 750, 4 pages. Order for the dismissal of the Sr. de la Loire des Ui-sins, Councillor iu Louisiana. Folio 754, 1 page. Memorandum containing orders and instructions regarding the trade which the Company has decided to establish in Louisiana. Folio 755, 11 pages. Say, 18 pp. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. de Cadillac (or Tredillac), commander of the frigate L'Aurore, bound for Loui- siana. Folio 765, 6 pages. Say, 9 pp. General estimate of the expenditures to be incurred in Louisiana for the year 1728. Folio 771, 12 pages. Say, 18 pp. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Poinct, commander of the frigate Le Prince de Conly, bound for Louisiana. Folio 782, 4 pages. Say, 6 pp. Instructions for the Sr. Lunel whom the Company has commissioned to inspect the cultivation of tobacco in Louisiana. Folio 786, 4 pages. Say, G pp. Decree regulating the concessions granted or to he granted in Louisiana. Folio 789, 10 pages. Say, 15 pp. Instructions concerning the voyage of the Sr. Baron to Louisiana. Folio 799, 4 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. Pichon, commander of the ship Le Dromadaire, bound for Louisiana. Folio 803, 5 pages. Say, 8 pp. Order of the Company to have 150 negroes supplied in Louisiana to the managers of the lands granted to Mgr. LeBlanc, Secretary of State for War, and associates. Folio 808, 2 pages. Decree fixing the price of beaver in Canada. Folio 809, 3 pages. Ordinance concerning the disposal of funds in Louisiana. Folio 812, 1 page. List of officers on full pay, who are to command the 8 infantry companies maintained in Louisiana and of the supernumerary officers and of those discharged from the said companies. Folio 814, 3 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to M. le Chev. de Ponthevet, commander of the ship Ze Due de Noailles, bound for Loui- siana. Folio 816, 5 pages. Say, 9 pp. ACCOUNTS OF LA COMPAGNIE DES INDES 19 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 172«. October 1)S. October 23. December 1. 172! I. Februarv 19. February 5. Maj' 7. .Tune 1. June 21. August 30. Septemljer H. September 6. August 30. December 30. 1730. April 4. A[)riri7 & 21, May IC. Mav IG. June 12. 13 & 20. June 22. General estimate of the expenditures of the Company in Louisiana for the year 1729. Folio 821, 16 pages. Say, 2-i pp. Order to have 40 negroes, piece cl'inde, delivered to the concession of the Comte d'Artagnan. Folio 839, 2 pages. Commission for the Sr. de Lusser to be infantry captain, in Louisiana. Folio 837, 2 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions for the Sr. Aubin Duplessis, commander of the ship La Durance, bound for Louisiana. Folio 840, 6 pages. Say, 9 pp. Memorandum in the form of instructions for the keeping of the general and special books in Louisiana. Folio 846, 18 pages. Say, 28 pp. Memorandum of the Company for the Intendant of Canada. Folio 864, -5 pages. Say, 8 pp. Commission for the Sr. Guy to be Secretary of the Administrative Council of Louisiana. Folio 870, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Louboey to be town major of New Orleans. Folio 870, 1 page. Decree appointing the Sr. de Lorme to have the accounts of Louisiana rendered and audited in the place of the Sr. de la Chaise and Amyault d'Auseville. Folio 871, 1 page. Regulation of the Company respecting M. Delorme appointed by Decree of the State Council of the 30th August 1729, to go to Louisiana to audit the accounts, in the room of MM. de la Chaise and Amyault d'Auseville. Folio 872, .5 pages. Say, 8 pp. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions to the Sr. de Vaubercy, commander of the ship La Baleyne, bound for Louisiana. Folio 877, 6 pages. Say, 8 pp. Extract from the clauses of the decree of the State Council of the 10th August 1728, with marginal comments of the Superior Council of Louisiana and the answers of the Company. Folio 884, 4 pages. Special remarks of MM. Perier and de la Chaise, made in their letter of the 30th January 1729, Folio 887, 2 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions for the Sr. Beranger, commander of the flute La Gironde, bound for Louisiana. Folio 889, 6 pages. Say, 10 pp. Commission for the Sr. de Montmarquet to be lieutenant of infantry in Louisiana. Folio 898, 2 pages. Recommendation to the King of the Sr. de ^NlacMahon to occupy a position of councillor in the Superior Council of Louisiana. Id. Commission of general store-keeper of European merchandise in Louisiana for the same. Id. Appointment of same to be Councillor in the Superior Council of Louisiana. Folio 899, 3 pages. Commission for the Sr. Nicholas La Nouiller to be agent of the Company in Canada. Folio 903, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Walon to be assistant comptroller for the inspec- tion of the ecarlatines and beaver of the Company, in Canada. Folio 904, 1 page. Appointment for the Sr. de Poilvilain, Baron de Crenay to be commander of the troops in Louisiana Id. Commission for the same to hold the rank of lieutenant-colonel of infantry in Louisiana. Id. Conditions accorded by the Company to the same. Folio 905, 5 pages. Recommendation to the King and appointment of the Sr. Perier de Salvert, midshipman, to fulfil, during his stay in Louisiana, the duties of commander of the troops, under the orders of general-commandant Perier. Folio 909, 2 pages. Appointment of the Sr. Macmahon to be 1st Councillor in the Superior Council of Louisiana. Folio 910, 2 pages. 20 DESPATCHES TO LOUISIANA 17.21-1731 ^-b EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1730, March 6. Recommendation to the King of the captains, lieutenants and ensigns who ai'e to serve in the infantry companies maintained in Louisiana. Folio 912, 2 pages. Ordinance of the King concerning the officers of the Louisiana troops. Folio 914, 2 pages. Memorandum of the Company to serve as instructions for the Sr. Kygue- February28. nelle, commanding Le Dromadaire, bound for Louisiana. Folio 916, 5 pages. Say, 9 pp. May 25. Instructions for the Sr. de la Gorgendiere agent of the Company at Quebec, Id. Commission for same to be agent of the Company. Folio 921, 9 pages. Say, 15 pp. Versaillec August 4. 1731. End of Vol. 43. 1721 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES 21 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHED THE COLONIES. CONCERNING YEAR 1721. 1721. Paris. January 8. January 15. January 22. January 22. January 20. February 4. February 4. February 4. February 23. February 26. February 26. March 2. March 5. March 12. B Series, Vol. JfJf.. Table. Folio A to folio E. 9 pages. Say, 12 pp. The Navy Board to the commissary of stores of !a Compagnie d'Occident at Bordeaux. Has written him to prepare provisions for 250 men who are to form the crews of 2 vessels and 100 soldiers. M. de Beauharnois is short of food-supplies and there is urgency. Folio H-, 1 page. The same to the Directors of the Company. They will examine the here- unto annexed memorial of the inhabitants of Canada regarding the duty on beavers and will make an answer. Folio 1^, i page. The Navy Board to M. de la Houssaye at Rochefort. He will report and receive the instructions of M. le Regent concerning the difficulty with M. le Comte de Vaudreuil, lieutenant of a man-of-war, and the farm clerks regarding the entry of bales of beaver. Folio 2|, \ page. The Navy Board to M. Landivisiau. Sends him a copy of a letter from M. Begon accompanying a memorial of the inhabitants of Canada, by which they offer to purchase 101 negroes from the Company at 600 livres apiece. The Company could find sale for a greater number. Folio 3, 1 page. The same to M. Bigot de la Mothe. Slates for He Royale. Folio 'i\, \ page. The same to the Archbishop of Cambrai. Sends him the letter of MM. de St. (A'ide and de Mcsy. He will see that prompt justice was done the English who were plundered at Canso, even though they themselves have not yet returned the goods stolen by Captain Smart. It is to be hoped that the Court of England will be made to understand the difference of methods. Folio 7, 1 page. The same to M. de la Houssaye. The facts concerning M. de Vaudreuil, ship's lieutenant, have been cleared up and he may consider the matter as closed. Folio 8, \ page. The same to the same. Funds for the fortifications at Louisbourg. Necessity to complete the woi'ks. Folio 8, 1 page. The same to the Due de Noailles. Begs him to assist the daughter of M. DuYivier, captain at He Royale, whose widow has only the King's pension for liv^elihood, to enter at St. Cyr. Folio IH, \ page. The same to Robert Lord who should be allowed to go to Canada and to He Royale. Folio 12^, 1 page. The same to Father Laval, Jesuit. Agrees that the number of missionaries in Louisiana is insufficient. It would be better to leave the choice to the Company, for he would be very sorry to see him depart. Folio 1.3^, \ page. The same to the Archbishop of Cambrai. Will make fresh representations to the English government on the injustice it commits in not paying for the goods carried off" by Captain Smart at Canso and by occupying and fortifying that island before it is decided to which of the two nations it belongs. Folio 14, 2 page. The same to M Bigot de Lamothe. Slates for Louisbourg. Folio 1"|, 1 page. The same to the Commissary of provisions. Demands explanations regarding the delay in sending provisions to Canada. Complaints of M. de Beauharnois on the subject. Folio 19, 1 page. 22 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1721 1721. March 12. March 18. March lit. March I'.i. March 19. March 19. ]\ larch 19. ]\Iarch 26. April 12. April 12. April 12. April 311. April 30 May 21. May 21. May 30. May 31. June 13. June 13. June 13. June 13. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to M. Landreau. Beg.s him to send to .send to M. de Mesy, at Louisbourg, a statement of the prices of the implements and asses sent out for sex'vice of the fortifications. Folio 20, h P'ge. The King to the Marquis de Cootquen. Requests him to have the Sr. le Due, formerly captain of the Jupiter, placed in the St. Malo prison, and to send him by the next ship to He Roy ale to be handed over to M. de Mesy. Folio 21 J, \h pages. The same to the same. Same subject. Folio 22, 1 page. The Boai'd to M. Marin. Will have the Sr. du Bocage, captain of VAima- ble, remit to him the title deed of a grant to an inhabitant of Louisbourg, which he detains. The Sr. LeDuc. Folio 22^, 2 pages. The same to M. Ti'emblay. Each year a sum of 500 livres will be used for the maintainanoe of a second priest at Father Gaulin's mission. Folio 24, I page. The same to M. Gaudion. Funds for He Royale. Folio 24^, J page. The same to M. de Vaucresson. On the subject of Madame de Courte- manche, widow of an infantry captain in Canada, and of her three daughters who crossed to France. Folio 24|, ^ page. The same to M. Marin. Goods sent to He Royale. Folio 27, 1 page. The same to the Marquis de Coetquen. Do not accept the explanations given by M. le Due. Folio 29, 1 page. The same to M. de Silly. He will have sent to Paris, by way of the river, the two cases containing the plan in relief of Quebec which M. de Beauharnois had shipped. Folio 3\, ^ page. The same to M. Bigot de la Mothe. Nantes traders. Goods sent to Canada. Folio 31^ pages. The same to M. Le Couturier. Urgent need of funds for the Louisbourg fortifications. Folio 37, 14 pages. The same to M. Pelletier (of Rouen). Will send to the Council by the next ship, the two cases containing the plan in relief of Quebec that M. de Silly, Intendant eommis.sary at Havre, had forwarded from that place. Folio 37^, ^ page. The same to M. Marin. Will find hereunto annexed the order for 682 livres for the freight of 60,000 slates sent from Nantes to St. Malo for He Royale. Folio 48^, | page. The same to M. Gaudion. The Sr. Bouche shall be employed at the rate of 1200 livres per year as engineer at the He Royale fortifications. Folio 49|, I page. The same to the same. Salary of M. de Fontenay, lieutenant at He Royale. Folio 51^, ;| page. The same to M. Le Couturier. Funds for the He Royale fortifications. Folio 52, 1 page. The same to the Archbishop of Cambrai. Will see by the inclosed memo- rial that M. d'Hirryberry, the one principally interested in the plundering done at Canso, and M. de Champmorei are of the opinion that if it were possible to have the Chev. Hutton write to Lord Carteret, it would have good results in bringing about a settlement. Folio 54^, h page. The same to the commissioners of the administrative Council of La Com- pagnie des Tndes. Instructions given to MM. de Beauharnois, de Yau- dreuil and Begon concerning the Company's interest. Folio 55, 1 page. The same to M. Gaudion. Salary of M. de I'Argenteiie who remained in France on account of a law-suit. Folio 56, ^ page. The same to the same. Order permitting the merchants of Calais, Dieppe, Havre, Rouen, Honfleur, St. Malo, Morlaix, Brest, LaRochelle, Bordeaux, Bayonne and Marseille to dispense with carrying engages to the colonies on condition that 60 livres be paid for each engage that they are obliged to take on board. Folio 56^, 1 page. 1721 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 23 June 25. June 30. July 1. July 6. July 16. July 20. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1721. The same to the Marquis de Coetquen. Considering the state of his June 25. health and the return of 400 livres to M. de Mesy, he will give the Sr. le Due his freedom. Folio 58, h page. The same to M Gaudion* Will transmit to the sister of Sr. Isabeau, contractor of the Louisbourg fortifications, 600 livres to go to rejoin her brother. Folio 60, }y page. The same to the .same. Salary of M. de Verville director of the Louis- bourg fortifications. Folio 60i, ^j page. The same to the same. Administration of the funds intended for the Louisbourg fortifications. Folio 6O5, 1 page. The same to the commissioners of the administration of the company. Begs of them to kindly give orders in Louisiana for the return to France of of Father Charlevoix should he after working at the discovery of the Western Sea. come down to Louisiana by the Missouri and the Mississippi. Folio 62, i page. The same to M. Marin. Pleased to learn that a part of the slates intended for He Royale had been forwarded. Folio 66, 1 page. The same to M. de la Houssaye. Has received his memorandum on the expedition that Sr. de St. Denis, a Canadian, has planned against the Spaniards. Folio 66^, ^ paae. July 20. The same to M. de'la Boularderie. Pleased that he is getting ready to start soon for his settlement at He Royale. Folio 67, 1 page. October 31. The same to M. de Chammorel. Mr. Joannin d'Hiriberry, whose goods were carried oflf at Canso by captain Smart, writes that the matter has been referred by the King to the Lords of Trade. The Council begs that he request despatch. Folio 1C04. 1 page. November 26. The same to Cai'dinal Dubois. Will make fresh representation to the English cabinet on the fact that the English still occupy Canso, that they fortify themselves there, and keep 4 companies there. Such should not be as long as the boundaries of the two countries are not settled. In the mean- time, that island should be occupied by neither the one nor the other nation. Thus it wa^ that the King of France acted in regard to the Island of Ste. Alonzie. Will make the Court feel the diiference in the methods of pro- ceeding. Folio 1081, 1 page. December 28. The same to Cardinal Dubois. Will make reprentations to the court of England regarding the settlements which the English are establishing upon the lands of the Abenakis, against their will and by force. Those Indians are allies of France, which is obliged to protest them, and, if needs be, defend them, as long as the boundaries of the two countries are not fixed. Folio 120i, 1 page. Memorandum concerning the establishment that the English of Boston are making on the land of the Abenakis. ll'xposition of the grievances of the Indians. They ask protection from the King of France in return for the help which they have always given. Folio 12H, 5 pages. nEGISTRATION OF THE DESPATCHES OF THE NAVY BOARD ENTERED IN THE PORTS OF ROCHEFORT AND LA ROCHELLE DURING THE YEAR 172L Januarys. The Board to ^l. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions concerning the provisions and munitions to be sent to Canada and to He Royale. Sending of the plan in relief of Quebec. Folio 127A^, 2^ pages. January 12. The same to the same. Sends him the memorial of the Comte d'Agrain who contracts to deliver construction timber, during 4 years, at He Royale. Will have prepared with despatch the flutes Le Chameau and Le Portefaix for Canada and He Ro3'ale. In accordance with M. Begon's desire, he will make an estimate of the construction timber that those two vessels may contain. At the same time, he will so arrange that merchantmen will undertake to bring all the timber that will remain. Folio 129, 2| pages. 24 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1721 1721. January 14. January 22. January 22. January 2f). January 19. January 29. February 4. February 2. February — February 23. February 23. February 26. March 12. March 12. March 12. March 9. March 19. April 2. April 12. April 12. April 25. April 27. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Ordinance regarding the prisoners that will be given to the ship-owners insteads of the engages that they should take out to the colonies. Folio 130, 1 page. The Board to M. Comte de Bethune and de Beauharnois. Requesting them to give information of a precise character regarding the reasons that the Comte de Vaudreuil had for opposing with violence the seizure of 30 bales of beaver that h id been landed fraudulently from the King's vessel Le Chameau. Folio 134|, 1 page. The same to the Comte de Bethune. To tell M. de \"audreuil not to make use, until further orders, of the leave of absence that has been granted him. Folio 135, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. To send to Louisbourg two master- gunners to serve under the orders of Sr. de Cousalin, artillery adjutant. Folio 135, 1 page. The same to the same. Pleased to learn of the departure of Le Droina- daire. Bills of exchange drawn from He Royale. Folio 136, i page. The same to Sr. de Lajus. Demands regular statements of the vessels and provisions that leave LaRochelle for the colonies. Folio 136, h page. The same to Comte de Bethune. The reasons for suspending the leave of absence of M. de Vaudreuil no longer existing, will tell that officer that he may utilize it. Folio 136^, ^ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions regarding the equipment of the vessels and the awarding of contracts for victuals for the colonies. Folio 136i, 3 pages. The same to the same. Satisfied with the explanations regarding M. de Vaudreuil's affair. Folio 139, 1 page. The same to the same. Desires to know if Le Fortefaix could take on, besides the provisions and munitions that it is to take to Louisbourg, a company of marine troops intended to work on the fortifications at that post. Folio 110, h page. The same to the Sr. Pascault. He should, as authorized agent of the Sr. Sarrazin, a councillor of the Superior Council of Quebec, apply to the treasurer of the royal treasury for the gratuity accorded to the said Sarrazin. Folio 140i, I page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions. Folio 141, 1 page. The same to M. Lajus. Cannot allow the commissioner of landowners in He St. Jean to take prisoners or engages to work on that island, the settlement of which is scarcely commenced. Folio 142, h page. The same to M. Beauharnois. Divers instructions concerning the equipment of vessels and the supplies for the colonies. Folio 143^, 2^7 pages. The same to comte de Bethune. Instructions regarding the pay and maintenance of the marine company that goes to Louisbourg to tvork at the fortifications. Folio 146, H pages. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 147^^, 1 page. The same to M. Lajus. No longer any need to freight vessels at LaRo- chelle for the colonies. Folio 148, ^ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions concerning the goods sent out to Canada and to He Royale. Folio 150, 1^ pages. The same to the same. Transmission of the plan of Quebec. A com- pany for Louisbourg. Folio \bOh, J page. The same to M. de Ste. Maure. The Board approves of his suggestions regarding the sending of Sr. de Vandosme's company to Louisbourg. Folio 151, ^ page. The same to M. de Beauharnais. Divers instructions. Folio 151^-, 2^ pages. The same to the same. Shall give the Marquise de Vaudreuil, who goes to Canada with two of her daughter.^, a governess and a chambermaid, the captains cabin and the half of an other cabin. Folio 153, h page. 1721 CONCERXING THE COLONIES 25 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1721. April 27. April 30. May 7. May 11. May 14. May 20. May 20. May 20. May 29. May 29. June 5. .June 13. .June 13. •June 13. .June 14. June 1-5. Jane 25. June — June 29. July 1. July 1. July <;. July 9. July 10. June 23. July 23. The same to the same. Passage is granted to Sr. du Sauroy, with a place at the captains table. Folio 1-53, ^ page. The same to the same. Passage to Canada granted to the 8f. Claufle Meneson. Folio 155, J page. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 156^,, 27V pages. The same to the same. Freight granted to M. de V audreuif and Begon. Folio 159, ^ page. The same to M. Lajus. The council has taken steps to have prisoners sent to LaRochelle who will V>e sent on to the colonies in j^lace of the engages. Folio 161, 1 page. Ordinance of the King regarding the engages. Folio 161 i, lA pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Supplies for Quebec and lie Royale. Folio 163, H pages. The same to M. de Ste. Maure. Recruits for Canada. Folio 163^, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Supplies for Louisbourg. Folio 164, 1 page. The same to the same Has granted to Mr. de Vaudreuil and Begon their request regarding the surgeon of the Hotel- Dieu at Quebec. Folia 164^, i page. Names and professions of the workmen employed during three years at the fortifications of He Royale. Folio 166, 2 pages. The Board to M. de Vaucresson. Circular letter for the ports regard- ing the ordinance about the engages. Folio 167, ;V page. The same to M. de Ste. Maure. Recruits for Canada. Folio 168, 1^ pages. The same to M. de Beau*^ arnois. Freight to Canada granted to M. de Ramezay, de Lanouiller and to Madame d'Argenteuil. Folio 1681, 1 page. The same to the same. Statement of the year's expenditure. Divers instructions. Folio 1 69, ?h pages. Ordinance regulating the precedence in rank between the officers of marine and those of the Karrer Swiss regiment. Folio 1704, 2 pages. The Board to M. de Lamirande, first captain. Will hand over to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon the recruits that he takes out to Canada with a list of the soldiers. Folio 178, ^ page. The same to M. de L'Etenduere. Will take on all he can of the coal that M. de Mesy had taken from the mine of the Petit Brador. Folio 178i, i page. The same to M. de Beauharnais. Reimbursements of the advances for the works on the Louisbourg fortifications made by M. de Yerville and M. Boucher, his assistant Folio 179, ^ page. The same to M. de Beauharnais. Divers instructions concerning lie Royale and the Louisbourg fortifications. Folio 179^, 1-| pages. The same to the same. Divers instructions concerning Louisbourg. Folio 180, 2 pages. The same to the same. Pleased that the merchandise and munitions intended for Canada and He Royale have been loaded on Le Chameau and Le Portefaix. Folio 181, 1 page. The same to the same. Instructions regarding the loading and departure of the ships bound for Canada and He Royale. Folio ISLt, 2 pages. The same to M. Robert. The King's vessels having left for Quebec before the arrival of the prisoners enlisted in the troops, he will have these latter sent to Quebec on merchantmen. Folio 184, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Departure of the vessels for Quebec and He Royale. Statement of the merchandise and munitions sent to Quebec on Le Chnmeau. The soldiers sent. Soldiers at He d'Oleron, etc., kc. Folio 1884, 2 pages. The same to the Marquis de Ste. Maure. The same subject. Folio 189, ^ page. 26 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1721 1711. Julv 23. July L'-i. July 30. ]>eceinber In. Decembre 28. Decembre 30. March i». March 18. March 26. Marcli 30. May 25. J une 8. June 13. June 14. 4-5 EDWARD Vil.. A. 1905 The same to M. Rostand. Shall hand over to the Comte d'Agrain the prisoners that he may ask for to be taken as engages to He Royale in order to allow him the bargain that he concluded regarding the supplies of timber. Folio 189^, h page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Shall hand over to M. de L'Etenduere a package for M. de St. Ovide containing an important despatch. Folio 190, i page. The same to M. Rostand. Approves of his proposal to put 12 prisoners on each vessel of more than 100 tons Folio 191, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Instructions regardinsr sailors arrested and condemned at Quebec for having tried to seize a vessel and become freebooters. Folio 2297,, 3 pages. The same to the same. Passi:)orts will be given to French merchants doing business with Canada to bring out from England ecarlatines and blue cloth to be used in trade with Indians. Folio 23 li, ^ page. Passport for the widow Pascaud, LaRochelle merchant, to bring from England 200 pieces of ecarlatines for Canada. Folio 238, 1 page. The same to the Marquis de Vaudreuil. Shall allow the officer whom the Comte de St. Pie- re sends to Canada to raise iO or 50 men for the He St- Jean colony. Folio 503, h page. Warrant containing the privilege of catching porpoises, salmon, herring, and other fish in the river St. Lawrence, in favour of the Srs. de Boishebert and Peire. Folio 503i, 4 pages. The Board to M. L'Echassier. Has examined the memorial of the Sulpicians of Montreal, requesting to be exempt from the 2,000 livres tax, part of their contribution to the walls of Montreal. They cannot be relieved of that obligation which has been imposed on them as the just proportion on their possessions on the island and in the town of Mont- real. Will find herewith the plan of the church and of the fort that the gentlemen of the Seminary are to build at the Lake of the Two Mountains in consequence of the land grant made to them on the 27th April 1718. Folio 505|, 2 pages. The same to the Sr. de Brouague. Affairs cf Labrador. Must live in good understanding with M. de la Valtrie, his relative. Folio 506|, IJ pages. The same to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon. As they have charge, jointly with the Bishop, of the inspection of the estates of the Montreal General Hospital, they may, if it be true that M. Turc, the superior, and the brothers of his establishment are incapable of administering the same, have a statement of the situation rendered and thereby judge if it is indis- pensable that administrators be named. Folio 5077^, Ih pages. Memorandum of the King to the Sr. de Lamirande, commander of the flute Le Chameau, sailing for Quebec. Folio 508, 5 pages. The Board to M. de Beauharnois. Passage for the Sr. Serlan going to Canada to ser\'e in the company of the Marquis de Vaudreuil's son. Folio 511, ^ page. The same to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Does not deem it well to purchase the house owned at Montreal by M. de Greysolan, used as residen- ce for the Governor General. The lease thereof will be continued and increased if necessary. Salaries of the King's lieutenants at Quebec and at Montreal. Visits to the stores and residences of citizens of the government of Montreal regarding foreign merchandises. Awaits theii' answer con- cerning the petition of M. des Meloizes. Approves of their acquiring the potash building adjoining the garden of the Palais de Quebec, which the Sr. Liesse offers for sale, as also the site which the Ursulines have at Trois- Rivieres, whereon the prisons and Court house could be erected, and where the house already built thereon might be used as a store-house, as a resi- dence for the store-keeper and for the guard. Are working on the memo rial of the inhabitants of Canada which requests a decrease in the duties on -,121 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 27 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1721. beaver. Trust that justice will be done M. de Lignery who asks reimburse- ment of the advances made by him for presents to the Indians during the war with the Foxes and for having built a fort at his own expense. Memorandum presented on the uselessness of Fort St. Louis in time of peace. Petition of the Ursulines of (,)uebec complaining of the damages caused by a terrace raised on their grounds during the last war. Folio 51 \h, 4 pages. .June 14. The same to the same. Statement of the years outlay for New France. Folio 513|, '2h pages. June 14. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. It is upon the representations made by the missionaries that furloughs have bsen abolished. The sale of intoxicating liquor not to be tolerated under any pretext what- soever. It is not apparent that the Hospital has need of the land which it has purchased. The King grants a gratuity of 1,000 livres for the lodgings of the insane, on condition that the buildiug be so enlarged as to receive men as well as women. The Iving is not satisfied that he should have married the Sr. de Lantagnac without the permission of the King or of the governor. Has pardoned M. de Lantagnac as a favour to M. de Vaudreuil his uncle. He is sent to He Royale. He must not marry officers or soldiers without permission. Folio b\f), 2.V pages. June 14. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. The case of the Sr. de Lantagnac. Ap- proves of his allowing the Indians to take vengeance on the Foxes if the latter do not give them proper satisfaction. His Royal High- ness approves of his efforts to establish the Indians at the river St. Joseph, and to frustrate the movements of the English and of the Iroquois to turn them away. Has permitted the Sr. de la Ronde Denis to continue his services at He Royale. It will not be necessary to send >I. de la Tour Lozeliere there. Presents for the Indians. He seems to give furloughs to too many soldiers. Folio 516i, 4^;^ pages. June 14. The same to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Collection from the inha- bitants of the tax for the town walls of ^Montreal. Approves of their having commenced the work on the Court House at Trois-Rivieres. Funds for the Montreal Court House. Pleased that the work on the fort of Chambly is ended. Gratuities to M. de Chaussegros and de la Guerre Morville, engineer and assistant engineer. The plan in relief of Quebec has not yet reached Paris. Hopes that they will send this year the plan in relief of Montreal. Folio 518^^, 4^ pages. June 14. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. The Regent is satisfied that the court martial has condemned the Indian from Sault St. Louis, who killed the wife of a citizen and his servant, to have his head broken, and with the approval of the Indians concerned. Should meet them in the same way in future while always acting cautiously with the Indians should they shew any opposition. Approves of his having allowed captain de Longueuil to get married since that marriage was asked for by his father and was a suitable one. The Regent approves of his proposition to give the 720 livres that the Baron de St. Castin enjoyed, to his two brothers who reside at Pentagoet. Will permit the Sr. de Lignery to reassume command at Michillimakinak, and in which case the Sr. de Beauieu who had replaced him, will return to his company. Folio -521, 3 pages. June 14. The same to M. Begon. Prerogatives of the Prevote of Quebec and of the Superior Council. Folio 522^^, h page. June 14. The same to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Could not direct Le Portefai.i' to go to Quebec, He Royale being its destination would not per- mit thereof. As many as is possible must be placed on Le Chameau. Employment of the funds. Cannot exempt the Jesuits from their share of contribution for the works of the ^Montreal fortifications. Folio 523, 3 pages. 28 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1721 1721. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. Jvnie 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 20. June 20. June 20. June 25. July 1. July 6. July 28. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to M. Begon. Bills of exchange for the replacing card money. Folio 524|, 3 pages. The same to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon. His Royal Highness has decided that the heirs of the Srs. de la Forest and de Tonty have an undis- puted proprietory claim to the fort of the Illinois and to the lands which they have improved, but it is necessary to establish the value of such improvement. They have none to the island of la Forest, not having ful- filled the conditions of the grant. Fort Frontenac belongs to the King and if they have any claims they cannot have them satisfied save on the other possessions of M. de la Salle. Folio 526, H pages. The same to M. Begon. Regarding the petition of Dame Thiersaut, des- poiled of her belongings. Folio 527i, \ page. The same to the same. Place of councillor for the Sr. Guillmin. The other place does not suit the Sr. Cugnet, on account of his rank of director of the Western Domain. Folio 527 J, \ page. The same to M. de Ramezay. M. Begon should not take any masts from him as there are enough at Quebec for the cargo of Le Chameau. Folio 528, 1 page. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. It is right to apply the death penalty to deserting soldiers, in conformity with the ordinance. Folio 5281, J page. The same to iM. Begon. How the King's vessels at Quebec are to be loaded — the merchantmen. Will enjoin the Company to take a cargo of negroes to Quebec for the works of the colony. Cultivation of hemp. Will pay 60 livres per quintal for it to the inhabitants. Law suit of de Tonty against Reaume. Folio 528i 5 pages. The same to the Sr. de Chaussegros. Works on the Court House of Trois-Rivieres and that of Montreal. Funds for the fortifications. Folio 531|, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Permission asked by the Chapter of Quebec to use certain funds for the purchase of lands. Folio 532^, \ page. The same to the same. It would be ver}' useful to send annual state- ments of the merchandise imported and exported. The Sr. Petit. Has given orders to M. de Beauharnois to send to Canada four asses, such animals being necessary for the relief of persons suffering from chest disease. Folio 533, 2 pages. The same to the same. The custom of giving passage on the King's ships from Canada to France has become an abuse. Folio 534, 1 page. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Sends 12 medals for the Indians. Folio 534|, I page. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. The liberty of the beaver trade is suppressed, and the exclusive privilege thereof is given to la Compagnie des Indes. Folio 534i, 1 page. The same to the same. The farmer general's department having been disjoined from la Compagnie des Indes the collection of the rates thereon shall be made by Charles Cordier and his securities. Folio 535, 1 page. The same to the same. Sends 100 soldiers to Canada. Folio 535^-, 1 page. The same to the same. Circulation of the new gold and silver coins. Folio 5361, ^ page. The saiue to the same Measures to be taken regarding the vessels coming from the Mediterranean to prevent the contageous desease that ra;^es at Marseille and at Toulouse. Folio 537, 1 page. The same to the same. The King has suspended the execution of the decree of the 30th May, re-establishing in favor of la Compagnie des Indes the exclusive privilege of the sale of beaver. Awaits explanations from them as to what should be done. Folio 537^, 1 page. 1121 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 CONCERNING THE COLOMES 29 1721. August 12. Ueceinber 24. The .«;ame to the Bishop of Quebec. Te Deum on account of the restoration of the Kings health. Id. to M. de Vaudreuil. Id. to M. Begon. Folio 538, 3i pages. Certificate in favor of the Sr. le Vasseur de Nere. Folio 539^^, | page. The same to M. Landreau. Ammunitions granted to the Sr. Brouague to indemnify him for the loss sustanied by the burning of the house of his fort at Labrador. Id. to Madame de Courtemanche, his mother. Folio 539i, 1 page. DESPATCHES FOR ILE ROYALE DURING THE YEAR 1721. January 2(i. The Navy Board to ^IM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. A delay of one year has been granted M. D'Auteuil for the settlement he is to make at lies Madame. Folio 545, h page. January 2(i. Order to Comte d'Agrain permitting him to levy workmen to woik at the forti6cations of He Royale. Folio 545, | page. February 4. Order of the King to arrest 10 workmen hired by Comte dAgrain and who have deserted. Folio 545^, 1 page; March 5. Ordinance regarding the house of one Crosnier and other buildings that interfere with the defences of the town of Louisbourg. Folio 546, 3 pages. Ordinance regarding the whai-f of the town of L misbourg. Folio 547, 2 pages. Ordinance regarding the hospital of Louisbourg. Folio 548, 1 page. March !i. Appointment of the Sr. Gotteville Belleisle to be commandant of the He St-Jean and others. Folio 548.^, 2 pages. March It. ^he Navy Board to the Comte d'Agrain concerning the workmen who have deserted. Folio 549, h page. March 18. Ordinance directing that the inhabitants of He Royale shall be obliged to have the lands that were conceded to them surveyed and to maintain fences on them. Folio 549^, 2 pages. March 111. The Navy Board to MM. de St.Ovide and de Mesy. Will keep the Sr. Leduc in prison until he is sent to Sb Malo. Folio 550^, ^ page. March 26 & 30 The same to the same. Slates for the Louisbourg barracks. Sends the ordinance obliging the captains of merchantmen to transport double the number of the prisoners given them instead of engages should any escape before sailing. Folio 550^, H pages. Aprils. Ordinance forbidding any building at Louisbourg while work is going on at the fortifications of the town. Folio 551^, 2 pages. April 8. Ordinance forbidding the sale of wine to the soldiers outside the town of Louisbourg. Folio 552, H pages. April 12. The Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Concerning cap- tain LeDuc. Folio 553, 1 page. April 25. The same to Comte d'Agrain. Divers instructions. Folio 553, 1 page. June )S. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Sr de L'Eten- duere, ship's lieutenant, regarding the service he must render during the voyage he is about to make to He Royale. Folio 554|, 5 pages. June 13. The Navy Board to M. de St. Ovide. He will give M. de la Boular derie every possible assistance in the settleuient of the granted land which he is going to make at He Royale. Id. to Mr. Bigot de La Mothe at Nantes. Folio 556i, \ page. June IS '^^^ same to M. Bigot de la Mothe. Will give every assistance to M. de la Boularderie who goes to Nantes for the purpose of having a ve.ssel equipped for the settlement of He Royale Folio 556|, \ page. June 13. ijij^g same to M. de St. Ovide. Sends an ordinance to be registered in the Superior Council of He Royale. Folio 557, ^ page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesv. Sends another ordinance. 30 ORDERS OF THE KINO AND DESPATCHES 1721 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1721. Memorandum of the King to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Ap. June 2(». proves of their having had the goods taken from the English at Canso by the Indians and a few Frenchmen, restored to them. Complaints regarding the establishment of the English at Canso and the plunderings of Captain Smart. Ordinance regarding taverns outside the limits of Louisbourg. Survey of the lands granted. Means to be adopted to build a parish church and a presbytery at Louisbourg. Made the Sr. Morpain captain of a flute to reward bis services as captain of the port. Abbe Gaulin. Folio 557, 5 pages. Say 7 pp. .Tune 24. Ordinance of the King regarding the materials provided for the fortifi- cations of He Royale. Folio 5591, 2 pages. .Tune 24. Memorandum of the King to MM. de St. Ovide and ile Mesy- Regard- ing the fortifications of Louisbourg. Has created a fund of 80,000 livres for the year's expenditure on the fortifications. Divers instructions con- cerning the works Folio 560, 10 pages. Say 16 pp. .Tuly 1. The Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Will not grant passages to France to persons asking for the same. Folio 565, 1 page. •Tvily 1. The same to MINL de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Several ordinances will be sent them. Folio 565J, i page. •T"b' 1- Ordinance regulating that the houses and other buildings that may be constructed at Louisbourg must not be raised more than 7 feet on beams with one story. Folio 565|, 2 pages. •Tuly 1. The Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Should have given a list of the vessels occupied in fishing, and of the quantity of cod-fish and oil. The affair of the Sr. LeDuc. Justified complaints of the Sr. Isabeau, the contractor. Consignment of slate from St. Malo. Land grant to Comte d'Agrain. Folio 566 i^, 4 pages. July 1. The same to the same. Sends a proposed of warrant of confirmation of the land grants made to the inhaVntants of Louisbourg. Folio 568, 2 pages. •T"ly 1- The same to the same. Grant asked for by Etienne Burel, a Louisbourg merchant, formerly a merchant at Plaisance. Folio 568^, 1 page. July 1- The same to M. de St. Ovide. He must supply the largest possible number of soldiers for the fortification works. Blames the trouble that he gives M. de Verville. MM. de Rouvilie, Pensens, de Tonty, Du Figuier, de Lantagnao. Folio 569, 4 pages. J^ily 1- The same to M. de Mesy. Divers instructions. Folio 570^^, 6 page.s. Say, 9 pp. •Tuly 1. The same to the same. The estimate of the current year's expenditure is 151,871 livres. Divers instructions regarding the employment of the funds. Folio 573i, 2 pages. fulyl. The same to the same. Agreement made with the Comte d'Agrain for the forwarding of timbei\ Folio 574, i page. .July 1. The same to M. de Yerville. Divers instructions regarding the carry- ing on of the fortification works at Louisbourg. Folio 574|^, 4 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Me^y. Sends them the .Tuly 1. September edict concerning the new gold and silver coins. Folio 576, 1 page. .Tuly ti The same to the same. Precaution to be taken to avoid the plague that rages at Marseilles and at Toulon. Folio 576|, 1 page. .Tuly s. Ordinance regulating the localities in the town of Louisbourg where building may be carried on. Folio 576^, 2 pages. July 9. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Will give permission to the Comte d'Agrain to go to Canada if it is necessary for him for the carrying out of his treaty. Folio 577|, \ page. July !>. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The plan of the town of Louisbourg, which M. de Verville has orders to make, shall be examined by the Governor and the Intendant-commissary and be deposited in the registry Folio 577^7, 2 pages. 1721 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 31 SF.fSJONAL PAPER No. 18 1721. The same to M. de Verville. Ordinance regarding the levels of the ^ ■ town of LouisLiourg. Folio 578^. \ page. July 23. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Petition of Pierre de Launay. Folio 5781 1 page. August 12. Letter of the King to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy ordering a Te Deum and fireworks on account of the restoration of his health. Folio 579, 1 page. LOUISIANA, 1721. January 2s. The Navy Board to M. de Bienville.^ Folio 581, i page. August 20. The King to M. de Bienville regarding Pensacola". He will hand that place over to the Spaniards with the stores therein. Folio 58 H, I, page. November 30. The same to the same. Baie de St. Bernard. Asks for "information about the route followed by the 200 Spaniards who went to the Missoun to surprise the French. Folio 584, i[page. End of Vol. U- 18—28 32 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AND DESPATCHES 1722 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 ORDERS AND DESPATCHES OF THE KING CONCERNING THE COLONIES. FOR THE YEAR 1722. 1722 January 3. January 4. January 14. January 14. January 14. •January 14. January 18. January 21. January 2.5. March 1. March 4. March 4. March 11. March 18. March 18. March 22. March 25. March 25. April 22. April 22. B. Series. Vol. J^o. Register of the despatches written to the officials of the ports of Roche- fort and La Rochelle during the year 1722. The Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. Contracts for supplies. Folio 1, 1 page. The .same to the same. Departure of the ships. Folio 1|, 1 page. The same to the same. Coal received at He Royale. Has approved of the Sr de Morpain's not accepting the timber from the Corate d'Agrain. Folio 4^, ^ page. The same to the same. Adjudication of the food supplies and munitions for He Royale. Folio 6^, 1 page. The same to the Chevalier de L'Etanduere. Is satisfied with the accounts he has given of his trip to He Royale. Will examine the propositions that he makes. Folio 8, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Cannot take cognizance of the com- plaint made by M. Isabeau's sister against the Sr Briere, King's scrivener concerning a promise of marriage. Folio 9, ^ page. The same to the same. Has ordered Le Chamemi to Canada and Le Heros to He Royale. "Will have them fitted out with de.spatch. Folio 10|, i page. Coal of He Royale. Comte d'Agrain. M. Begon the four asses promised. Slates. Folio 10^, Divers instructions. Folio 23, 2 pages. Timber supplied by the Comte d'Agrain Folio The same to the same. says he did not receive 1|^ pages. The same to the same- The same to the same. 28i, 1 page. The same to the same. Will equip Le Paon for He Royale. The 50 Swiss who go to keep garrison at lie Royale may embark on that frigate. Departure of Le Chameau. Folio 31, 1 page. The same to the same. Adjudication of food supplies, munitions, mer- chandise and goods for He Royale. Folio 32^, ^ page. The same to the same. Cannot cancel the bargain made with the Sr. Maisonneuve for supplies of flour. Folio 34|, ^ page. The same to the same. Food supplies accorded for one year to 100 Acadiaas. Will distribute the same. Folio 38i, \ page. The same to the same. Miners for He Royale. Divers instructions. Folio 381 1 page. The same to the same. Requests him to inquire if the proposition of the commissary of provisions to substitute Saintonge wine for Bordeaux wine — which is very dear this year — could be accepted Folio 41, | page- The same to the Marquis de Ste Maure. Levy of recruits for Canada. Folio 42^, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Supplies. Asses. Folio 44 i, 2 pages. The same to the same. Comte d'Agrain. Food supplies for the Acadians at He Royale. M. de Ramezay. Divers instructions. Folio 61,3^ pages. The same to the same. Will give passage to Canada to M. de la Duran- taye. Folio 66^, i page. 1122 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 33 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. The same to M. Karrer. Ealistment of recruits for He Royale. Folio ^P"^ -••• 67, \ page. A.pril -'9 The same to M. de Beauharnois. Passage to He Royale for M. de Falaise. Folio 68i, A page. April 29. The same to the same. Freight granted to the two sons of M. de Lanouil- ler. Folio 68i, h page. April 29. The same to the same. Equipment of Le Chameau, Le Portefaix, and Le Paon. Folio 68^?, 2 pages. May 5. The same to M. Rostan. Will permit Dame Pascault, merchant of La- Rochelle, in view of the difficulties of navigation on the St. Lawrence, to hire by private contract sailors for the ship Le Comte de Toulouse, bound for Quebec. Folio 71, 1 page. May 5. The same to the same. Implements for He Royale. Folio 73, \ page. May 5. The same to the same. Change in the destination of certain ships. Divers instructions. Folio 73, 2 pages. May 10. The same to the same. Medicines sent to He Royale by the Brothers of Charity. Folio 75, |- page. May 10. The same to the same. Will have one Claude Germain enlisted who has offered to go to Canada as a soldier. Folio 75, \ page. May 10. The same to the same. Disbanding of one of the seven companies main- tained at He Royale. Folio 76^, ^ page. May 10. The same to the same. Learns with pleasure that Le Paon is ready to sail. Folio 11, h page. May 13. The same to the Chev. de Karrer. His (Swiss) company shall be placed on the same footing as the troops maintained at He Royale. Folio 78^, 1 page. May 13. The same to M. de Conteneuil. Instructions about the voyage he is to make to He Royale on the vessel Le Paon. Folio 79, 1 page. May 13. The same to M. de Beauharnois about M. de Conteneuil's voyage- Folio l^h, h page. May 13. The same to the same. Sends statement of expenditures for He Royale. Fortification funds of Louisbourg. Instructions regarding M. de Karrer. FoUo 81, 2^ pages. May 13. The same to the same. Will not delay the voyage of Le Paon on account of non-remittance of funds. Folio 83 i, ^ page. IMay 13. The same to ihe same. Will give passage on Le Chameau to Madame de St. Michel, wife of a retired lieutenant in Canada. Folio 85, \ page. May 13. The same to the same. Will give passage on Le Chameau to the miller and gardener whom M. de Longueuil, governor of Trois-Rivieres, sends out to Canada. Folio 85, ^ page. May 17. The same to the same. Will give passage on Le Chameau to the Sr Dar- naud, son of the late Sr Darnaud, ship's lieutenant. Folio 85, i page. The same to the same. Will give passage on Le Chameau to Brother Chrestien, superior of the Freres Hospitaliers of Montreal. Folio 88^, 1 page. ]May20. The same to the Marquis de Ste Maure. He will have the Sr. Monete taken on board Le Chameau to serve in the capacity of cadet in Canada. He is a man of standing who has gone astray here. Will give instructions that he may not escape. Folio 88i, ^ page. May 20. The same to the same. Will transmit to the Sr. Rairaond the commission of second ensign that has been accorded him in Canada. The petition was handed by the Comte d'Evreux. Folio 89, h page. May 20. The same to M. de Beauharnois. A passage has been granted to four ecclesiastics of the Seminary of St. Sulpice. Folio 89, ^ page. May 20. The same to the same. A passage has been granted to three Jesuits. Folio 89vl-, ^ page. 18— 28:^ 34 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1722 1722. May 20. May 25. May 25. May 25. May 30. May 31. •June 5. June 7. June 11. June 11. June 11. •Tune 11. June 11. June 14. June 22. June 28. July 5. .July 15. July 19. July 19. July 22. July 20. Decembre 15, December 20. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to the same. Will grant a passage to the Srs. Daine, clerk to the Council, Boisseau, as well as to the miller whom the Sr. Daine brings for Sr. Kary, living at Quebec. Folio 89^, i page. The same to the Chev. Karrer. Has granted him one year's leave of absence. He must choose only good men to take with him to America. Folio 91, i page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Regarding M. de Karrer's regiment. Folio 91, 1 page. The same to the same. A passage for four schoolmasters has been granted to Brother Chrestien. Folio 9H, | page. The same to the same. Will grant a passage to Dame de la Forest and to her chamber maid. Folio 93i, \ page. The same to the same. Learns with pleasure that Le Ueros has set sail for He Royale with M. de Verville and M. de Karrer's 50 Swiss soldiers. Folio 93|, 1 page. The same to M. de Rostan. The Sr. Esprit, a missionary intended for Canada, will be taken from the prison of La Rochelle and placed under the charge of Brother Chrestien during the passage, On arrival at Quebec, he will be handed over to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Folio 95, }, page. The same to M. de Rostan. Complaints of the La Rochelle merchants regarding the engages whom they are obliged to transport to America. Folio 97, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will have Le Dromadaire equipped with all diligence. Folio 99i, h page. The same to M. de Rostan. 80 prisoners are on their way to La Rochelle. They will be sent to the colonies as engages. Folio 101, \h pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois de Beaumont. Instructions about the voyage he is to make to Canada as commander of Le Chanieau. Folio 101 J, i page. The same to M. de* Beauharnais. Will take on board Le Chameau the 50,000 (livres) that the Company sends to Canada, as well as the 100 pieces of ecarlatines bought in England. Folio 103, h page. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 103, 3 pages. The same to the same. Sends statement of the expenditure for Canada. M. de Ramezay. List of passengers for Quebec. Folio llOi, 3 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois de Beaumont. Will give passage on Le Chameau to the Sr Richard, receiver of the Admiral at Quebec. Folio il3|, ipage. The same to Mr. de Beauharnois regarding the pension to the widow of M. de Costebelle. Folio 119, h page. The same to the same. A passage to He Royale has been gi-anted to Father Denis, RecoUet, and his companion. Folio 123, \ page. The same to the same. Sends him a copy of the statement of expendi- ture for He Royale. Divers instructions. Folio 127, H pages. The same to the same. Will allow the Comte d'Agrxin to have 10 workmen embark to replace those he sends back to France. Folio 129, | page. The same to the same. Will grant a passage on Le Dromadaire to Marie Therese Petit, wife of the Sr. Auge, a resident of He Royale. Folio 129, 4 P^g^- . . . , The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 129i, H pages. The same to M. Rostan. Order given for the cessation of the law suits against Dame Pacaud. Folio 131|, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois regarding one Petitpas, living in Acadia, who came to France to study pilotage. Folio 199i, h page. The same to the same. Munitions and merchandise for Canada. Awarding of contract for the clothing of the troops. Powder. Offer of Jacques and Joseph Carey, of Quebec, to supply timber. Folio 20H, 2 pages. 1722 CONCERNING THE COLONIES SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 203^,, 2 pages. Decpmber 23. DESPATCHES WRITTEN TO THE OFFICIALS OF THE PORTS OF ROCHEFORT AND LAROCHELLE, DURING THE YEAR 1722. January 4. January Januarj' 21. January 21. January 24. January 24. February 11. February 22. March 4. March 4. March 4. March 4. March 8. March 8. March 30. The Navy Board to M. de la Houssaye. The ecarlatines being ab- solutely necessary for trading with the Indian.s, and the English of Boston having established a line of guards at Orange to keep possession of that business in question and prevent such merchandise from going into Canada, it is desirable to have the same procured in England until such time as it may be regularly manufactured in France. That made by the Srs. de Gilly, at Montpellier, is an almost perfect imitation, but the sickness raging at that place paralyzes the manufacture of it. Passports must be given to the widow Pascaud who is about the only person to carry on this trade with England. Folio 207i, 1^- pages. The same to the Commissary of provisions. Recommends him to have the food supplies and munitions intended for Canada ready for the sailing of the ships in the month of April. Folio 223^, 1^ pages. The same to the Marquis de Brancas. Will grant permission to Madame de Courtemanche, her three danghters and an Indian servant, if not incon- venient, to leave Marseilles, where she has been detained for two years by the epidemic, to go overland to St. Malo and thence to the coast of Labra- dor where her husband is commandant. Folio 22-5, 1 page. The same to M. Bigot de LaMothe regarding prisoners to be carried out to the colonies. Folio 23.5, 1 page. The same to M. de Champorel regarding the carrying off at Canso of the Sr. d'Iriberry's goods by Capt. Smart. Folio 235^, h page. The same to Cardinal Dubois. Requests him to make fresh endeavours with His Britannic Majesty to have justice done to the Sr. d'Iriberry who is spending his all in costs and courses of action fur that object. Folio 237, \\ pages. Memorandum on the Canso affair. Detailed exposition of the whole matter. Folio 239, 5^ pages. The same to Abbe Brisacier. It is necessary to give Abbe Gaulin an assistant missionary for the Antigoniche mission, as he is failing and some one must be initiated before he fails entirely. Folio 255, | page. The same to M. Bigot de LaMothe. Has given passage to Canada to the Sr. de Beauregard on the first ship sailing from Nantes. Folio 257, \ The same to the commissary of provisions. Equipment and victualling of Le Paon and Le Chameau bound for He Royale. Folio 259^^, ^ page. The same to M. LeCouturier. Will provide the funds intended for the Louisbourg fortifications. Folio 26 H, 1 i pages. The same to M. de Champmorel, regarding the Canso plundering. Folio 2631 1 page. The same to the Sr. d'Iriberry. The Canso aflfair. Folio 263J, J page. The same to M. Bigot de LaMotho. The Board has granted the request of the Freres ffospitaliers of Montreal regarding the workmen they wish to send to Canada on La Suzanne, commanded by M. de la Richardiere. Folio 267, H pages. The same to the Marquis de Brancas. M. de la Garande de Pastour, a resident of Niganiche, finds himself in the same position as Madame de Courtemanche. Will permit him to leave Marseilles to return to Americ a if he sees no obstacle. Folio 269i, 1 page. The same to Cardinal Dubois. Sends him the letters of M. de St. Ovide and two reports concerning the works which the English are carrying on at Canso despite all protests. Folio 277^, i page. 36 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1722 1722. April 9. April 9. April 12. April 22. April 22. April 29. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 8. June 11. June 26. July 8. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Circular to the Intendants and Commissaries of ports regarding the engages for He Royale. Folio 279i, li pages. The Council to the Manjuis de Brancas legarding Madame de Courte- manche and M. de la Garande le Pastour. Folio 2S3i, }j page. The same to M. de la Houssage. Requests him take into consideration the complaints of the Bishops of Quebec and of the religious communities of Canada, regarding the reduction of the annuities. Folio 287tt, 1 page. The same to M. de Selles. Will make advances on M. de Catalogue's salary to enable him to return to Canada. Folio 293i, I page. The same to M. Le Couturier. Funds for the fortifications in Canada. Folio 295, I page. The same to M. Marin. Respecting the engages. Folio 297t,, 1 page. The same to Cardinal Dubois. Representations that should he. made to His Britannic Majesty regarding the settlements that the English of Boston are establishing on the lands of the Abenakis. Folio 319^, 1^ pages. The same to the same. The Canso plunder affair. Folio 321^, ^ page. The same to M. Iriberry. Same subject. Folio 321 i, i page. The same to M. de Selle. Will pay 400 livres to Magdelaine Bouchette, who goes to Canada, for her salary as midwife. Folio 323, i page. The same to the same. Salary of the Sr. Berthier, surgeon, who goes to Canada. Folio 325, | page. The same to the same. Will pay to Madame de la Forest 1500 livres which is the half of the sum accorded to the widow and the heirs of M. Tonty, as compensation. Folio 325^, 1 page. The same to the Commissioners of La Compagnies des Indes. Has given orders to M. de Beauharnois to send on Le Chameau 40,000 livres in coin for Quebec, Ecarlatines. Beaver. Folio 327i, ^ page. The same to Cardinal Dubois. Requests him to have the papers that Lord Carteret withholds from him restored to M. d'Iriberry. Folio 335|^, I page. The same to the Commissioners of La Compagnie des Indes. The memorial of the Canadian merchants regarding the beaver seems just. Folio 34 H, I page. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES OF THE NAVY BOARD TO THE OFFICIALS IN CANADA DURING THE YEAR 1722. February 4. The Navy Board to M. de Brouague. It is unfortunate that the Esqui maux continue to destroy the fishermen's boats. He should put the captains of vessels on their guard. Folio 759, 1 page. May 5. The same to M. Begon. The Board is informed that, although he had been sent by Le Chameau 125,498 livres in specie, to meet the expen- ditures of the colony for last year, and 60,000 on account for those of the present year, yet, after the arrival of the ship, the treasurer closed his office saying that he had no more funds. To those who made complaint to M. de Lanouiller, he answered that he was always ready to pay upon his orders as long as there were funds. Asks for explanations. He alone responsible. Folio 761, 2 pages. May 5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Same subject. Folio 763, \ page. May 5. The same to the same. The Montreal merchants complain that the traders in the upper country prevent the Indians from coming down to Montreal, which deprives them of being paid what the Indians owe them. It is claimed that the Sv. Guillet and company, who has leased the Temis- camingue post for the purpose of preventing the Indians of that region to sell their furs to the English of the Hudson Bay, takes the liberty of 17^2 COXOEBXIXG THE COLONIES 37 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. trading on the Ottawa and other rivers, that the prices of his merchandise are so high that the Indians go all the same to the Hudson Bay. It is the same at He aux Tourtes and at Bout de I'lle, Montreal, despite the ordinance forbidding the sale of merchandise, except such as are the pro- duct of cultivation, outside of the towns. The King is not plea.sed with his conduct in that regard. Requests explanations regarding the complaints of the wife of Simon Reaume, a merchant of Montreal, on the occasion of the voyage he took to the land of the Miamis. Folio 763, 3^ pages. May 13. The same to M. Begon. Will give passage on Le Chameau to Madame de Beaujeu who succeeds to the charge of remueuse des enfants de France held by Madame Desperiers. Folio 767, A page. May 17. The same to M. D'Auteuil, Cannot change the regulation that in- corporates the half of his seigniory with the cure of LnBouteillerie and the other half with that of the heiis St. Denis at GrandePointe. Folia 767, ^ page. May 20, The same to M. de Vaudreuil and Begon. The King has established a second ensign in each company instead of little or retired ensigns. Reduc- tion of pay of sergeants and corporals. The companies are reduced from 30 men to 29. Will grant one discharge per company for old soldiers to settle in the country. Officer's commission. The Sr. Daine is appointed clerk to the Council and Hamor de la Borde King's attorney at th« Prevote. Folio 767^, 3 pages. May 20. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Will grant leave of absence to M. de Senneville to go to France to settle family affairs. Folio 77 H, ^ page. May 20. The same to the same. M. de Montigny, who comn ands at the fort of La Baye, having asked to be relieved of his duties, will be replaced by the Sr. Pachot, ensign, who is very conversant with the habits of the Indians of the upper country. Folio 771^, ^ page. The same to M, de Vaudreuil. M. de Beauharnois de Beaumont will hand over to him the Sr. Monette who is to serve as a cadet in Canada. Will recommend him to the captain of the company in which he will serve. He is a young man of station who went astray here. Will prevent him from returning to France. Folio 773, | page. May 27. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Will see by the King's memorandum what he has done in behalf of the Seminary of St. Sulpice and of the inhabitants of Montreal on the occasion of the conflagration which devastated the town last year. Court House at Trois-Rivieres. Walls of Montreal. Funds for the fortifications, the Chateau at QueKec. Folio 7731, 2h pages. May _8. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to M. de Beauharnois de Beaumont, captain of frigate, upon the duties to be performed during his campaign in Canada with the flute Le Chameau. Will take on, when returning, the masts and other timber that M. de Ramezay will deliver to him as well as the tar that M. de B^gon has orders to send. Will then take on the beaver and other furs without, however, delaying his early departure on that account. Folio 77bh, &h pages. May 31. The same to M. B^gon. Will permit Father Levasseur, Recollet, to cross over from Quebec to France. Folio 783, | page. .June 1. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and B^gon. Is sending to Canada, as a mid-wife, Magdeleine Bouchette, wife of the Sr. Domptail, former lieutenant in the Noailles regiment. Folio 783, Jr page. j^jj^, ^ The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Has approved, of the purchase in the King's name of the potash house adjoining the garden of the Palais and that of the Platon at Trois-Rivieres. The Board leaves it to M. de Vaudreuil to judge if it be necessary to establish a garrison at Sault St. Louis to see that the Indians of that section do not encourage fraud in the beaver trade by introducing foreign merchandise. Approves 38 ORDERS OF THE RING AXD DESPATCHES 1-722 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1722. of his giving the Sr. Cugnet, diiector of the Western Domain assist- ance to prevent fraud and that he has given him a detachment to go, for that purpose, to Lake Champlain. M. Begon did well to ask from M. de Beauharnois one pound of Alkermes or of Glanbec aurific. Ap- proves of his having the Sr. Sarrazin work at the compounding of the remedy. M. Begon will continue to send statements of the merchandise imported into Canada. The 4 4s.ses asked for are purchased and will be sent this year. To compensate the Brothers of the Jlospital for the refuge they gave to the nuns they will keep all the improvements made by the latter. Folio 785, 7 pages. June 6. The same to the same. The quality of the masts sent by M. de Ramezay was not found to be good. Would have liked to have a statement of the merchandise given in exchange for the furs secured at fort Frontenac, at Niagara, and at extremity of Lake Ontario, in order to judge of the profit made. Card money. M. de St. Simon, provost-marshall at Quebec, must be paid in full the emoluments of his office. No notice can be taken of the agreements between son and father when the latter has divested himself of the office in favor of his son. The matter of Andre Corbin of Quebec against M. Du Lino. The lines imposed by the Prevote should go to the King and not to the mendicant religious. Cannot give M. Andre de Leigne cannons for the fort which he wishes to build on his fishing preserve. Folio 7911, 7 pages. June 5. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. They must not allow the Sr. Esprit, missionary, to return to France. He is a son of a good family who has gone astray. Brother Chrestien will take care of him. Folio 799, \ page. June 5. The same to M. Begon. The Board has been of the opinion that MM. de Boishebert and Peyre were not justified in their claims to the fishing privilege against Bouchard and the heirs of Gauvin on the one side and against the Sr. Hiche proprietor of the fief of Kamouraska on the other. Folio 799|, 1 page. June 5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. The Father Procurator of the Jesuits is sending out three missionaries to Canada. Since the Foxes continue their hostilities he may allow the other tribes to make war on them, but he must so act that the attack may be combined and serious. Presents to the Indians. Leave of absence for M. de la Corne, major of the troops. Did well to permit M. de Beaujeu to leave the Michillimakinak post and return to Montreal to regain his health. Will replace him by M. de Ligne- ry. Have given an account to the Regent of the voyage of M. de St. Cas- tin to Quebec and of the letter of Father Lauverjat, Jesuit missionary among the Abenakis, to obtain the freedom of the Sr. Dabbadie St. Castin whom the English hold prisoner at Boston. He has not the right of entering freely into the convents with all sorts of people, as he frequently does, without the peimission of the Bishop. Folio 801 i, 3^ pages. June?. The same to the same. Is sending 12 medals for the Indians. The fewer of them given the more highly are they prized. Folio 805, \ page. June 7. The same to M. de Vincelotte. Does not think that he has any reason to complain that the church has been built out side the limits of his sei- gniory. It is immoral and unjust condition to reserve to himself the right of taking wood oflp the lands of his copy holders. Folio 80 U, \ page. June?. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. They will examine the memorial of M. de Vincelotte. Folio 807, h page. June?. The same to M. Begon. Whether the Council hold a regular or a special meeting it is not the Attorney general in person, but the bailiff, who should notify the Governor. Folio 807A, 1 page. June 8. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Is pleased to see that they are coming to a good understanding between themselves and with the Bishop. Regulation of the boundaries of parishes. Has appointed 1722 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 39 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. M. de la Colombiere precentor of the Cathedral in place of M. de Meze- rets deceased. Gratuity to the religious of the General Hospital at Quebec for the care and maintenance of the insane. The Islets estate. A sum of 3,000 livres is granted to the General Hospital for the maintenance of free schools. Gratuity to the hospital nuns of Montreal to help them to rebuild their convent which was burned down. Gives a delay of three years to the inhabitants of Montreal for the payment of the tax in respect of the walls of Montreal. The sale of spirits is absolutely prohibited in the upper country. Reduction of the number of taverns in Montreal to prevent the disorders commited by the Indians. Gratuities to the widow of M. de la Martiniere and to M. de Lonuueuil, governor of Trois-Rivieres. Foreign merchandise. Importation of ccarlatines allowed as long as the contagion which prevents M. Gely, of Montpellier, from manufacturing them, lasts. Approves of the action they have taken to frustrate the English in their designs on Niagara. Is sending letters of naturalization to the wife of the Sr. Derizy, (an English woman), merchant at Quebec. Can see no reason to grant letters of nobility to the widow Crevier. Has granted for ten 3'ears to M. de Lanouiller, the exclusive privilege of constructing fl mating mills on the river in front of Quebec. Indemnity to the heirs of the Srs. de la Foretand deTonty for building of fort St. Louis at Pimitrony and at Chicagon. The cross of St. Louis is granted to MM. d'Egly, de St. Martin and de Lignery. The holding of the market on the Place d'Armes to be continued, as decided by the ordinance of M. Raudot of 22nd June 1706. Folio 809, 15 pages. June 11. The Navy Board to M. de Vaudreuil. Wi 1 permit the Sr Cartier to prospect for mines, except those of iron, in the northern mountains of Canada. He may send three canoes fitted cut to visit the copper mines of Lake Superior and those of Dautenagan. Folio 823|, 1 page. .J>mel4. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Complaint of the Bishop concerning a decree regarding the pews in churches. Folio yi'23, h page. June 14. The same to the same. Estimate of the expenditure for the year reaches 314,114 livres. Is sending that sum in silver, deduction being made of the value of the merchandise sent out, with 60,000 livres in silver on account of the expenditure of next year. Attaches a duplicate statement of the charges to be paid by the Western Domain amounting to 94,280 livres. Folio 8251^, 2 pages. June 14. The same to the same, Approves of their having given the widow of the Sr. Petit letters patent for the land annexed to the King's domain ; the religious of the Hotel-Dieu, proprietors of the seigniory of St. Ignace, having failed to comply with the decree of the 2d June 1710, Folio 829, i page. June 14. The same to the Sr. Chaussegros. Expenses for the fortifications and to complete the pavilion of the Chateau. Has procured for him a gratuity of 500 livres for the plan in relief of Montreal. Folio 829, 1 page. June 14. '^'^^ same to M. Begon. Will furnish a statement of the position in which the law-suit is that Sr. Amariton has with the Srs. Lartigue and Gesuier, managers for those who equiped the party that took the forts of St. Jean in 1709, about the claims that he has upon that capture. Folio 831, | page. June 14. The same to M. de la Corne. Has received the report of the review of the twenty-eight companies maintained in Canada. Folio 831, ^ page. June 14. The same to M. de la Chassaigne. Why the salary of the King's lieutenant at Monti'eal was reduced. Folio 831|, | page. June 14. The same to M. the Ramezay. Has the right to command in the absence or in default of M. de Vaudreuil. Did not deem it proper to accept the evidence of the Indians against those who are suspected of giving them liquor. Diminution of taverns The intention of the King is that the religieuses hospitaliere^ shall leave the General Hospital within three years 40 ORDERS OF THE KINO AND DESPATCHES 1722 1722. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. June 14. .June 15. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 10. July 12. Mays. March 3. March 24. 1721. April 8. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 or as soon as the work of reconstruction is ended. Transmits to him 8,000 livres on account of the timber that he will supply this year. The same to M. Begon. Wishes to be informed, by a recommendatory list, of the good or bad qualities of all the officers of justice, and officers of the troops in Canada and other useful information. Folio 83 3^,, ^ page. The same to M. Begon. Indemnity of 1,000 livres granted to M. de la Gorgendiere for the damage caused to his ship La Suzanne by Le Chameait. Folio 835, I page. The same to MM. de Vaudieuil and Begon. M. de la Corne having complained that the arms used by the troops are poor and in need of being renewed, they will examine into what should be done. Folio 8351, i page. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Approves of his having appointed M. du Buisson to take command among the Miamis and the Onyatanons in order to frustrate the effects of the practices of the English. Approves also of his having taken measures to draw the Indians to the river St. Joseph and to the Theatiky. Folio 835i, ^ page. The same to M. Begon regarding the oak planking of M. de Ramezay. Folio 836, h page. The same to ^IM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Complaints made by M. de Tonty regarding trade in foreign merchandise that is secretly carried on at Detroit and to his detriment. Folio 837, ^ page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. It is not the King's intention to overlook the General Hospital of Montreal. Gratuity to the General- Hospital of Quebec for the maintenance of the insane. The dowry of young girls who take vows in the convents of Canada is fixed at a minimum of 5,000 livres. Folio 837^, 2 pages. The same to M. Begon. Will give a passage on Le CJiameau to Madame d'Esgly, her husband being unable to go Canada this year. Folio 841, 1 page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Gratuity of 6,000 livres to the reli- gieuses hospitalieres of Montreal. Folio 841, ^ page. The same toM. de Vaudreuil. The leave of absence granted to the Sr. de risle de la Croye, sergeant in in M. de Senneville's company, has been extended. Folio 84 H, \ page. The same to M. de Vaudrueil. M. de Lusignan is to go to Windward Island whether he is bound unless he finds in Canada an ensign to replace him. Folio 841-^, i page. The same to Mr. Begon. Will examine the two memorials of the Sr. Pachot, who claims a balance due for expenses when he went to the Miamis and the Onyatanons with Indians from Detroit to reconcile them together and to turn them from the alliance that they wished to make with the English and the Iroquois and to break up the league formed by the Miamis with the Outagami.=, Kicapous and Mascoutins. Folio 843, 1 page. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Sends them two memorials regarding fishing in Canada. Will have the facts verified, as a general history of the fisheries is being prepared. Folio 843|^, ^ page. Warrant giving M. de Lanouiller, clerk of the general of the Navy trea- surer in Canada, the exclusive privilege of constructing floating mills in front of the town of Quebec. Folio 859, 2 pages. Decree and interpretation of the Letters Patent of February, 1718, establishing a hospital at Ville-Marie. Folio 859|^, 3 pages. Registering of the regulation for the districts of parishes in New France. Folio 861^, 2 pages. Decree ordering for three years, remittance of part of the taxes for the walls of Montreal established by the decree of the 5th May, 1716 Folio 863, 3 pages. Warrant granting to the Sr. de Leigne the land known as " le Passage des Loups-Marins," on the coast of Labrador, to establish thereon a seal fishery. Folio 865, 2 pages. n2ii CONCERNIXG THE COLONIES 41 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. May 5. May 10. June 1. June 1. June 1. June 1. Reims. October 26. March 7. March 10. Oidinance establishing second ensigns in the companies in Canada. Folio 867, 3 pages. Decree in favour of M. de Lamothe Cadillac. Detailed account of all the facts connected with the establishment of M. de Cadillac at Detroit, of the expenditures incurred by him, of the grants, of the agreements made between him and M. de la Forest, of the administration of his property by the latter. MM. Du Buisson, de Tonty ai.d de Marigny, etc., 109U, \ page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Will give leave of absence to M. de la Perelle if he should learn, being in the colony, of his father's death. Folio 109H, I page. Memorandum of the King to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Has seen with pleasure the return of the ships in the colony and the result of the fisheries amounting to 2,792,000 livres. Approves, under the cir- cumstances, their allowing the English ship to bring cattle and planks. Capt. Smart's plundering. Settlement of the English at Canso. The Bishop of Quebec not being able to give Father Gaulin an assistant missionary, he applied to the Superior of Foreign Missions. Presents for the Indians. Assistance will be given to the Acadians who have taken refuge at Port- Toulouse to escape the oath which the English wish them to take. Folio 1091 J, 6 pages. 1122 CONCERJSIING THE COLONIES 43 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. Memoraadum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. de Conte- May 11. neuil, midshipman, regarding the duties he is to perform during the voyage he is about to make to He Royale. Folio 1097, 6 pages. May 12. Memorandum of the King to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy regarding fortifications. Has established a fresh fund this year of 80,000 livres for the fortifications. Sends out on Le Paon, with the Sr. de Verville, ten miners and a Swiss detachment of fifty men to work at the fortifications. He will employ on those works 180 soldiers of the garrison. What they shall earn on the works (20 sols per month) shall be divided with the soldiers who do duty at the place. Works to be carried on at Bale Royale, formerly Bale de Labrador, at Port-Dauphin and at Port-Toulouse. If the Port of Nerichac, on He Madame, is as good as they say, some works may be also done there. Folio llOH, 1 1 pages. May 13. The Navy Board to the Comte de St. Pierre. Sends him, so that he may take communication thereof, the orders that are sent to the comman- dant at He St. Jean. Folio 1113, ^ page. May 13. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mezy. Divers instructions regar- ding fortifications. Folio 1 1 1 3, .5 pages. May 13 The same to the same. Will send back to France the Sr. Henry, surgeon, acting in the capacity of domestic servant at M. de Mezy's home. M. de Verville. Folio 1117|, \ page. May 13, The same to M. de Verville. Divers instructions regarding the fortifi- cations of Louisbourg. Folio 1119, 2 pages. "May 13. The same to M. de Mezy. Instructions regarding the use of the funds. Commission scrivener given to his son who is to serve under his orders. Statement of the year's expenditure. Folio 1121, 8 pages. May 13. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Approves of what he says about the necessity of maintaining a company at Port-Toulouse. Approves of his answers to the letters of colonel Philipps, Governor of Acadia. Gives him the leave of absence he has asked for. If M. de Beaucours accepts the command at He St. Jean, it will be M. de Bourville who will command at He Royale in his absence. Grants leave of absence to MM. de Ste. Marie, D'Anjeac and de Lantagnac. Folio 1129, b pages. May 13. The same to Comte dAgrain. His timber has not the desired dimensions. Will take it however at a reduced figure. Has been made knight of St. Louis. Folio 1133i, 2^ pages. May 13. The same to M. de Mesy. An ordinance has been passed to prevent the inhabitants of He Royale from going to He St. Jean without permission. The commandant of He St. .Jean will be subordinate to the governor of New France and not to that of He Royale. Folio 113-5^, 1 page. May 13. The snme to the Sr. Le Vasseur, what the soldiers owe may be withheld from their pay. Folio 1137^-, i page. May 1.3. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Swiss troops of the Karrer regiment. They will deliver the pay of these Swiss to M. Karrer who will not have to render them an account of what he does with it. M. de Falaise is settled and married at Grenada. Folio 1137|, 3| pages. May 13. The same to M. de Mesy. If he does not receive by Le Paon the 50,000 livres intended for the year's expenditure, he need not be anxious, for he will receive them by Le Heros. Folio 1141, ^ page. May 17. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Mesy, has caused the vessel^V Eclatant and V Amazoae to be equipped at Brest to go on a cruise to the Grand Banc. They will give them the necessary supplies if they reach He Royale. Folio 11 4 U, 1 page. May 20. The same to M. de Mesy. Salary of M. de la Perelle. Folio IHH, | page. •Tune 28. The same to M. de .Ste Marie. Leave of absence granted. Folio 1143, h page. June 28. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mezy regarding what M. de Ste IMarie owes the Sr. Lasson. Folio 1143, ^ page. 44 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1722 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1722. The same to the same. Leave of absence to Denis Dubois. Folio 1143, 1 page. July .5. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Chev. de Ver.sailles. L'Etenduere, ship's lieutenant, in regard to the duties to be performed during the expedition he is to make with Le Dromadaire. He will set sail for He Eoyale as soon as his cargo is complete. Will take on the 30 soldiers commanded by M. de Fenix who are being sent to work at the fortifications of Louisbourg, and 15 soldiers as recruits for the garrison. Will go to Labrador to there load on the timber that the Comte d'Agrain is having cut on the Badeck river. Will complete his cargo with coal if any is mined. Folio 1143^, 5 pages. July 12. The Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Will complete the memorandum which be sends them, regarding the diflFerent kinds of fishing at He Royale, to assist in the history that is being prepared. Folio 1147i, I page. July lo. Tijg same to M. de Mesy. Statement of the year's expenditure amounting to 127,965 livres. Instructions regarding those expenditures. Folio 1149, 1 page. ouiyi.). r^Yie same to M. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. How the distribution of the food supplies for the maintenance of the Acadian refugees at He Royale is to be made. Report asked for giving their names, the number of their children, the localities in which they have settled and a statement of the distribution of the provisions. Folio 1149|, H pages. July 15. The same to M. de Verville. M. de L'Etenduere goes to He Royale on Le Dromadaire sent on that trip in the place of Le Heros, Instructions as . to what M. de L'Etenduere is to do. Folio 1151, \\ page. July 15. The same to Messrs. de St. Ov^ide and de Mesy. Instructions id. Folio 115H, h ' age. July 1.5. "^The same to M. de Mesy. Claims of the Sr. Mons dit Lamontagne, a mason, engaged at Quebec in 1713 to work at the fortifications of He Royale. Folio 1153, \ page. July 15. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and the Mesy. The Board has given orders that the ordinance obliging the owners of vessels going to trade at He Royale to carry the required number of engages be observed. Folio 1153, i page. July 1.5. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Requesting him to send each year a recommendatory list giving the ages and the good or bad qualities of the civil and military officials of the Colony. Id. to M. de Mesy. Folio 11 53^, 1 page. July 19. The same to the Comte d'Agrain. Gives a passage to the ten workmen whom he is sending back to France and to those who shall replace them. Folio 1155, 1 page. End of Vol J^. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 45 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. 1724. Versailles. January 4, 1722. January 4. 1724. January 11. January 16. February 1. Februai-y 8. February 211. March 7. March 3. April 11. ^ rochefort. — la rochelle. The year 1724. Vol. 46. Part [. The Navy Board to the Comte de Quailu.s. Could not have a pension granted to the Dlles. de L'Estringuant de St Martin. All that could be obtained wa.« a gratuity of 300 livres to afford them the means of going out to Canada. Folio 5, ^ page. The same to M. Dodun. Requests him to take action to have the law- suits against Abbe de Rreslay cease and to restore to him the eight beaver skins that the Indians of his mission were sending to the King and that were seized with his other effects on his landing at Nantes. Folio 5, 1 page. The .same to M. de I'Echassier. M. Robert whom he sent to Canada as inspector and M. Guay, a missionary of the Lake of Two Mountains mission, have examined the plan made by M. de Chaussegros of the fort that the Sulpicians undertook to build at the Lake of Two Mountains. They ask that the surrounding wall be made of p'les instead of stone as they were to have it. Shall present that request to the King. Folio 7, 1 page. The same to M. Dodun. Sends him a memorandum of certain traders in Canada who complain of the tax on deer-skins. MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon favour the reduction asked for. Will make known what shall be decided. Folio 9i, 1 page. The same to the comptroller-general. Recommends the petition of the iSceurs Hospitalieres of Quebec asking for the remittance of the dues on their licence of mortmain on the lands they hold in Canada. Folio 21,i page. The same to the Archbishop of Rouen. Has received the memorandum of the Quebec chapter with the statement of their revenues. What the mem- bers of the chapter should have. Folio 29|, 1 page. The same to M. Dufour, attorney general of the Treasury Board of Rouen. Asks for a delay of two or three years in favour of M. Chavoy de Noyant, an officer in Canada, in the matter of his rendering fealty and homage for his fief of Chavoy, near Avranches. That the proceedings taken against him may be suspended until he shall have given a power of attorney. Folio 39i, h page. The same to Father Beaudoin, a Jesuit at Poitiers. The King has granted a pension of 300 livres to the widow of Captain de Rouville who died at He Royale. Folio 42, \ page. The same to M. Millain. The chapter of Quebec having reported that its revenues amount to only 7,209 livres it is expedient to make them a grant of 5,000 livres. Has suggested the uniting with the chapter the provostship of Mont-Salay, in the diocese of Clermont, now vacant by the death of the Sr. Desplarches. A decision must be reached before the departure of the ships, otherwise the burden will fall back on the King. Folio 43, Ih pages. The same to the directors of La Compagnie des Tndes. Is informed that 23 canoes carrying Indians from Canada have gone to Orange to trade. Their aim is to buy ecarlatines which the English sell them much under 12 livres per ell the price asked by the Company. Ecarlatines would have to be sold at 8 livres to put an end to that injurious traffic. Folio 62, 1 page. 46 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1724 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1724. Memorandum of the King to the Comte de Broglie, ambassador in April 11. England, regarding the Frencli colonies in America. Requests him to urge the English Government to appoint commissioners to settle the boundaries of Acadia. A long historical sketch of the voyages of discovery made by the French from Verazzani down to the founding of Port-Royal. Discusses the treaties of St. (lermain-on-Laye and of Utrecht. Folio 63, 24 pages. April 11. The same to M. de Reasous. Has examined his memorandum concerning the establishment of forges in Canada. The King has no objection but he does not intend to bear the expense of the experimental works which he proposes. Folio 95, i page. April 21. The same to M. Gaudion. Will advance monies to sergeants Nicolas Patoil dit des Roziers, Guy and Lorrain, while awaiting their departure for' Canada. Folio 101, ^ page. April 2.5. The same to M. Vanceau, receiver of poll-taxes at Puy. The news received from Louisbourg lead to the belief that when the advances mad© by the King shall have been paid by the estate of the Comte d'Agrain, there will only remain about 5,000 livres to be divided among his creditors. Folio 105, 1 page. May 1. The same to the Marquis d'Asfeldt. Trusts that he will allow M. Verrier, an engineer, to go to He Royale to serve in that capacity. He only awaits such consent in order to start. Folio 109, h page. May 2. The same to M. Gaudion. Salaries of M. de Verville and of his son at He Royale. Folio 114, ^ page. May 16. The same to the Marquis d'Asfeldt. Is obliged to him for having kindly given orders to the Sr. Vernier to get ready to start for He Royale. Folio 121, h page. February .0. Very humble remonstrance of the traders at St- Jean-deLutz to Mgr. the Comte de Maurepas. Complain of the fishing privileges of the Comte de St. Pierre at He St. Jean and of the abuse he makes of them. The entire story of the French fisheries at Newfoundland, at Plaisance, at He deSible, and on the Banks. They claim that the Comte de St. Pierre does not act rigorously against the English, but only against the French. If his privilege is maintained as he now exercises it the French fisheries will suffer a great decrease. Folio 172, 7 pages. November 17. The same to the Comte de Morville. If the complaints of the English against the French of Labrador and of He Royale are well founded, justice will be done them. The English, however, claim many rights that are not theirs and are very slow in recognizing it. Folio 303, 1 page. April 21. The same to M. Pajot. Will allow the Marquise de Vaudreuil to ship the slate which slie intends using to cover her house at Montreal. Folio 434, 1 page. May 9. Memorandum of the King to the Sr. de Conteneuil, midshipman com- manding the frigate La Victoire, concerning the duties he is to perform at He Royale. Folio 474, 7 pages. May 13. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will include Father de Breslay in the list of passengers who go out to He Royale. Folio 481, J page. May 30. The same to Mr. de Beauharnois. Sends him copy of the statement of expenditure in Canada amounting to 291,341 livres. M. de Tilly will hand over the command of Le Chameau to M. Meschin the day after he reaches Quebec. The Marquise de Vaudreuil will leave Paris on the 15th of next month. Folio 492, _ pages. May 30. Memorandum of the King to the Srs. de Tilly and Meschin, ship's lieut- enant commanding the flutte Le Chameau. Folio 496, 6h pages. June 6. The Navy Board to M. de Tilly. Has recommended him to the King for the superintendance of mast-making in Canada. May take his son with him. Folio 503, H page. PART I. C02iCEBXIX0 THE COLOXIES 47 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1724. The same to Mr. de Beauhainois. Sends him the list of passengers • line ). £^j. Qa,nada, among whom are MM. de Lusignan and des Meloises. Folio 510, 1 page. June 20. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the 8r. de Forant, ship's lieutenant, concerning the duties he is to perform during the voyaije he is to make to lie Royale. Folio 521, 5^ pages. June 23. The Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. Will give passage to Brother Chrestien and six schoolmasters. Folio 526, -| page. June 20. The same to the same. Sends him copy of statement of expenditure at lie Royale, amounting to 151,485 livres. Folio 526, 1 page. July 21'). The saue to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 538, 2 pages. End of Vol. 46. 18—29 48 ORDERS OF THE KING AXD DESPATCHES 1724 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1724. Versailles. January 11. February 22. March 13, March 28. April 4. ]May 2. May 2. May 2. Mav !t. May 16. Mav K). ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES AND PRISONERS. Part 2— Year 1724. £. Series Vol. Jf7 . The Navy Board to the Sr. de Brouague. Has received his report of the ships that went fishing on the coast of Labrador. It would be well to stop trading with the Esquimaux to avoid the plundering they carry on. Folio 1079, \\ pages. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. Are sending them the decree whereby a reduction is ordered of 3 livres on each louis d\r of the last issue. Folio 1080, \ page. The same to the same. Is sending out from Marseilles one Louis Mourquez, master-carpenter, to work at the cutting of masts going on at Baie St. Paul. 1 he Sr. de Tilly is entrusted v\'ith the surperintendance of the works. Folio 1081, 1 page. The same to MM. de Vauireuil and Robert. M. Robert will employ the Sr. Charles Gueroux, carpenter, at mast cuttings. Folio 1082, 1 page. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon about J. Bte. Volager and Valentin Volager who go to Canada. Folio 1083,| page. The same to the same. The mother of Germain Gauthier asks to have her son prevented from returning to France on account of his libertinism. Folio 1083, \ page. The same to M. Robert. He will inform M. de St. Simon, senior, a member of the Superior Council, that his claim to divide the emoluments of his office of Provost-marshal with his son cannot be recognized, even if there be an agreement between them. Folio 1084. H pages. The same to the same. He will ask M. de Lanouiller to delay his legal proceedings against Mile, de St. Martin for the restitution of the advances made on the emoluments of her father, the Sr. de St. Martin, captain. Folio 1085, \ page. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Robert. Is sending them a decree appointing them to give an opinion on the petition of the Sr. Gaillard, coun- cillor and owner of the Island and county of St. Lawrence, asking that the Sr. Barbel, owner of the fief of Argentenay, may render fealty and homages no longer at Chateau-Richer, in the seigniory of Beaupre, but to himself as owner of the county of St. Lawrence. Folio 1087, 1 page. The .same to M. de Vaudreuil. Has learned with sorrow of the conduct of M. de Bienville, commander of L^ Chameaitj, towards him. He has been placed under arrest at Rochefort and was pardoned at the reque.st of Madame de Vaudreuil. Folio 1088, h page. The same to the same. Is pleased to learn that he has taken severe measures to prevent the .sale of spiritous liquor among the Indians of the West. It would be desirable that he should prevent the Indians from going to procure any from the English. He has done well to have the commandants at Detroit and Mich llimakinak take away the flags that the English had given our Indians. Father d'Avaugour, procurator of the Jesuit missions, has promised to do his best to send a missionary to the Miamis. Will have Captain Busquet punished, for taking to Canada, without permis- sion, the Sr. de la Rouse, who was intended for Father Gaulin's mission and who became unfit, on account of his levity. Leave of absence for different officials. Folio 1088, 2i pages. PART II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES AND PRISONERS 49 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1724. The same to M. Robert. It is the King's intention that he should oblige May 22. ^j^^ religious communities, regular and secular, to render fealty and homage. A long dissertation on seigniorial rights. Folio 1091, 6 pages. May 22. Memorandum of the King, to serve as instructions to the 8r. Robert Tntendant of justice, police and finance in New France. Folio 1096, 18 pages. May 30. The Navy Board to the Sr. Sarrazin. Is well aware of the assiduity he displays not only in the performance of his duties but also in the important scientific observations that he makes. Folio 1114, h page. May 30. The same to the Sr. Peyre. The gratuity of 400 livres given for the esta- blishment of the porpoise fisheries that he is carrying on with M. de Bois- hebert, belongs to both of them and not to him alone. Folio 1125, ^ page. jNIav 30. The same to the Sr. Prat. His letter to the Comte de Morville, with a list of the ships which entered the port of Quebec during the year, was communicated to him. Will do the same each year. Folio 1115, h page. May 30. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The Comte de Morville has handed him his letters of the 5th, 7th and 8th October. The King cannot for the moment grant any new favours to the religious communities. Hopes that the religious of the Hotel- Dieu at Montreal may soon be able to occupy their new house. His proposal to send the Sisters of the Congregation to He Royale cannot be entertained at present. The Provincial of the Recollets is sending out six religious of his order, three for Canada, three for He Royale. The Sr. Robert, who replaces M. Begon, has orders to put a stop to the scandal caused by the Sr. D'Auteuil de Mousseaux with the wife of Reau- me and by Sr. D'Auteuil de with the wife of one Berloger. Reduc- tion of the number of taverns in the parishes. Cannot appoint the Sr. de la Borde, whom he recommends, as custodian of the Archives. It is •ordered that the widows of notaries shall hand over the minutes of their husbands' acts to the clerk of their jurisdiction to become depositary thereof. The King has granted the dignity of presenter of the Quebec Cathedral to the Sr. Hazeur DeLorme and that of clerical councillor to the Sr. de Varennes. His suggestion to have all wills that leave nothing to the hospital declared null and void, cannot be entertained. Folio 1115, .3 pages. May 30. The same to MM de Vaudreuil and Robert. They will inform M. de Tonty, who ^holds command at Detroit, that he should elect a domicile at Quebec and appoint an attorney for so that his absence may not militate against those who have to sue him. The Board approves that MM. de Vau- dreuil and BegOD judged well to send a commissioner a surveyor and a clerk to receive the evidence of MM. de Tonty and de la Marche, who acquired the rights of M. de Cadillac, respecting the wrongs whereof the inhabitants, complain and is to have the granted lands, &c., surveyed. This expenditure should be borne by the trade of the post. The Sr. de la Marche complains strongly about injustice of de Tonty. Folio 1118, 2 pages. May 30. The same to M. de Chaussegros. The inhabitants cannot be exempted from lodging the troops, the officers and gentleman alone are exempt. He ranks as captain as well as engineer. Is writing to M. de Vaudreuil about what took place at the burial of the Comte de Morville. M. de Vaudreuil says that he did not prevent him from working at the Sault St. Louis works. Folio 1120, 2 pages. May 30. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Robert. The case of Father Loyard, missionary to the Abenakis. The Sr. d'Aigremont, the Sr. Collet, the Sr. Berthier, the Srs. Foucault and Rocbert. The Sr. Daipe. Folio 1122. 4 pages. May 30. The same to M. de Ramezay. Cannot grant him trading privileges at Kaministigaya, as it would not accord with the position he holds. Will see that M. de Vaudreuil's farmer, at He aux Tourtes, does no more trading. M. de Vaudreuil has orders to recall M. Guillet from Temiscamingue and to lease that post in order to apply the proceeds to the works on the walls 18— 29| 50 ORDERS OF THE KlSd AND DESPATCHES 1724 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1724. of Montreal. Has approved of the bargain made with him by M. de Begon for the yearly supply of 8,000 cubic feet of pine planking and of 4,000 of boards ; cannot make any more extensive bargain for the present. Cannot permit him to take any oak off the lands of the inhabitants, unless it be for the King's service. Hope that M. de Vaudreuilis mistaken when he accuses hiin (Begon) of counteracting the measures he is taking to have the Iroquois assist the Abenakis. Folio 1126, 3 pages. May 30. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Vaudreuil and Robert. Will report the success of the mission that Father de la Chasse, Superior of the Jesuits in Canada, has established in the country of the Sioux and of what the missionaries will learn about the Western 8ea. They will appoint an officer to hold command in the Sioux region. They will again impose the tax for the walls of Montreal. Hope that the papier terrier will soon be completed. Foreign merchandise. The price of dcarlalines will be reduced by 15 per cent. His Majesty is well pleased that M. de la Joncaire should have induced the five Iroquois nations to agree o the establishment of a French fort at Niagara. Arguments that they should use to induce the Iroquois and the other Indians to assist the Abenakis in the war which the English wage against them. Approves of their having sent M. de Lon- gueuil to the Iroquois to induce them to allow a fort to be built at Niagara. Grant an increase of four leagues in depth to the seigniory of Ste Marie of which M. Gastineau is owner. Licence to the Sr. Sylvain, an Irish gen- tleman established in Montre-d to act as a physician. Appointment of the Sr. Raimbault Senior, to be special lieutenant of the prevote in Montreal, and the Sr. Raimbault junior, to be King's attorney for the said prevote. Folio 1129, 19 pages. May 30. The same to the same. Petition of the Sr. d'Artigny, son of M. de Villeray, who ask's compensation for 12 acres of land situate at Cape Diamond which are to be occupied by the fortifications. Folio 1 L50, 1 page. May 30. The same to M. Robert. Desires that the contracts be given out for the erection of a fort at Sault St. Louis. M. de Chaussegros explains that the delay in the carrying on of the works in question is due to M. de Vaudreuil, which the latter denies. Folio 1151, 1 page. May 30. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Cross of St. Louis for M. D'Egly and de Lignery. Artillery practice. Services of Joncaire among the Iroquois. Approves of his letter to the governor of Boston about the encroachments of the English on the lands of the Abenakis. If he complains about M. de Ramesay, the latter also complains against him. Folio 1152, 1 page. May 30. The same to the same. Temiscamingue trading. Will prevent his farmer at He aux Tourtes to do any trading save with his own products. Will prevent the children of the Sr. de Coulonges to do any trading in the woods. Folio 1154, \\ pages. May 30. The same to the same. Precedence should be given to the captains who are at the same time ensigns of vessels. Folio 1156, 1 page. May 30. The same to the same. Has reason to believe that the delays in the works at the fort of Sault St. Louis are due to him ; that he induced the Sr. Chaussegros to use the funds intended for these works on the new powder magazine at Quebec. Folio 1157, 1 pige. May 30. The same to the same. It is ab-olutely necessary that ^ the Foxes should be subdued in order to ensure the tranquility of the other tribes and at the same time to reassure persons interested in concessions in Louisiana. Com- plaints made about him in this regard, that he does not seem to take a sufficient interest in the government of Louisiana. It is urgent that a com- petent comrhandant be appointed at Bale St. Joseph. Folio 115. Vol. 48. The Navy Board to M. Chazel. He has been chosen to fill the position of Intendant in New France in the place of M. Robert, deceased. Folio 9, 1 page. The same to the Prince of Monaco. Will do all in his power to secure promotion for M. de Lantagnac, infantry lieutenant in Canada. Folio 15, 2 P^g^- . . , The same to M. Morin. M. de St. Germain drew upon himself the difficulties that he has had with the coast of Labrador Indians. He should come to terms with M. de Brouague. Folio 19, 1 page. The same to M. de Chazel. Hopes that he will be ready to start for Canada in May. Folio 33, i page. The same to Father D'Avaugour. Hopes that he will send the six missionaries of his Order whom M. de Vaudreuil asks for this year to Canada. Folio 76, h page. The same to the directors of La Corapagnie des Indes. M. de Lignery, who commands at Michillimakinak, has succeeded in bringing about peace between the Ottawas and the tribes allied with the Foxes. That peace cannot be lasting unless the Illinois join it, because these latter are allies of the French and the Foxes will come down on the French as well as on them as long as the Illinois have not entered the alliance. M. de Lignery must enter into negotiations with M. de Boisbriant who commands in the country of the Illinois. Folio? 7, 1 page. The same to M. de Selles. Payment of the salaries of M. de Pensens, captain at lie Royale, M. de Bonaventure, and others. Folio 133. The same to Father D'Avaugour. He must make the missionaries of his Order in Canada understand that they are not to allow the French, as they do, to have stores in the mission at Sault St. Louis, nor to give merchandise to the Indians in trade. Folio 134, h page. The same to Father L'Echassier. Id. for the missionaries of LaMontagne. Folio 137, ^ page. The same to the Chev. de la Blandiniere. Sends him the chart relating to the navigation at He Royale which he asked of M. de Forant. Folio 156, 1 page. The same to M. Rostand. He will hand to M. Lefebvre, owner of the October 21. ship Le Vaudreuil, the packages for Canada. Folio 170, h page. The same to M. Landreau. On the complaints of the merchants who do cod-fishing at He Royale and of the inhabitants of that Island. A decree, annulling the fishing privilege of the Comte de St. Pierre has been passed. Folio 210, 1 page. The same to M. Augrand. Id. Folio 211, 1 page. The same to M. Pajot. Has received his letter about the canoe, bow and quiver which M. de Vaudreuil sends him. Folio 282, | page. February 3. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has received his remarks on the design for the inscription over the door of the Louisbourg barracks sent him by M. de Verville. Approves of the leaving out of the three letters D.O.M. the pediment being already made cannot be changed. He will have the King's May 22. May 29. May 29. Chantilly. July 11. ■ Versailles. August 13. October 21. Marly. .January 23. 1125 CONCERNITG THE COLONIES AND PRISONERS 57 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1725. Versailles. April 10. May 15. May 15. May 22. May 29. May 29. May 29. June 5. June 19. June 25. June 26. Chantilly. July 2. July 9. July 29. July 29. Fontaine- bleau. October 21. November 6. arms with ori.aments carved according to the design of M. de Verville. Painting for the chapel of the fort. Folio 303, i page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. de Conte- neuil in regard to the duties he is to perform during the voyage he is about to make to lie Royale. Folio 358, 6 pages. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. de St. James, ship's lieutenant, about the duties to be performed during the expedition to Canada that he is about to undertake on Le Chaiiwau. Folio 381, 4:V pages. The same to the Marquis de Ste. Maure. Among the recruits raised by M. Pachot, lieutenant in Canada, is one Villers who is only 14 years of age. As he is of goodly 6gure and gives great promise, he has been accepted. Folio 386, I page. The same to M. de Forant. Requesting him to transmit the charts he has made and the notes of information concerning the (Jrand Bank and the Island of Newfoundland. Before making a copy of the chart it would be well for him to consult with M. de Boisdebon who is well acquainted with those latitudes. Folio 393, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Among the 64 recruits whom the Sr. Pachot is sending to Rochefort for Canada, he will select 6, who are joiners or carpenters, to send to He Royale. Folio 394, 1 page. The same to the same. He will deliver to Dame Pascault, for the Sr. de Brouague, 30 guns, 300 pounds of powder and 300 of shot which the King grants him as a gratuity. Folio 395, ^ page. The same to the same. Will give a passage on Le Chavieau to all the missionaries and ecclesiastics who ask for the same. Folio 397, 1 page. The same to the same. The Sr. Ganet, contractor of works at He Royale. The recruits of the Sr. Pachot. Will give a passage to Abbe de la Corne and the schoolmaster whom he takes to Canada. Will have the ship sail without waiting for Mde. de Cabanas and her daughter. The Sr. Aubert. Folio 398, 3 pages The same to the same. M. de Chazel. Divers instructions. Folio 406, 1 p. The same to the same. Annoyed that Le Chameau has not yet sailed. Divers instructions. Folio 406, 1 pa;^e. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 408, 1 page. The same to the same. Will send to Father Gaulin, Indian missionary at Cap de Sable, La Heve and Shunebecady, a complete chapel outfit, plain and portable with its case, a ciborium, monstrance for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an iron to make hosts. Folio 410, | page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Sr. de L'Eten- duere, ship's lieutenant, concerning the duties he is to perform during the voyage he is going to make to He Royale. Folio 413, 4} pages. The same to M. Karrer. The ordinance of the 26th June last in favour of the settlement at He Royale of French soldiers having completed their term of enlistment will also apply to the Swiss soldiers. Folio 423, H pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Have not deemed it advisable to send food-supplies for the Acadians, seeing that those of last year have not been distributed on account of the Acadians failing to cross over to He Royale. Folio 428, 11 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has received letters from He Royale in which it is said that Le Chameau, bound for ^Quebe^, was lost three leagues from Louisbourg, in the night of the 27th and 28th August and that no one escaped from the wreck. The body of M. de Chazel, Intendant of Canada, was cast on shore and recognized. It is feared that a leak was sprung and that M. de St. James was bound to put into port at Louisbourg, for the masts found on the coast were unbroken. U Elephant must be equipped and all the lost cargo replaced. Folio 454, \h pages. The same to the samp. Instructions for the freighting and sailing of L' Elephant, bound for Quebec. Folio 461. 5s ORDERS OF THE KISG AND DESPATCHES 17:5 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1725. DESPATCHES CONCERNING CANADA, 1725. Versailles. The Navy Board to M. de Brouague. The King has strongly disapproved anuaiy .. ^£ ^j^^ conduct of the Sr. de St. Germain who represents the Sr. Renaud of St. Malo. He must restore the effects taken, at his instigation, by the Indians. He has permission to send him back to France if he causes any fresh trouble. Folio 739, \ page. March 13. The same to the same. Leave of absence granted him. Folio 740, \ page. May s. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Is satisfied with his endeavours to esta- blish peace between the Foxes and the Illinois. M. des Liettes, who com- mands at present among the Illinois is occupied with the matter. Should have explained the reasons of the suspicion which he entertains of de la Noue on account of which it was not advisable to employ hin~ at La Baye. May 8. The King has not approved of his having selected the Sr. Amariton to command at that post. He does not understand the Indians and is unfit for many reasons to hold that command. Folio 740, 1 page. ]\[ay ,s. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. The foreign trade that the Sr. D'Auteuil des Mousseaux was accused of carryng on is established by the claims of a merchant Manatte. It might be well to allow the merchant to fight for his account so as to disgust the foreigners with that fraudulent trading. However, as the Sr. des Mousseaux had formerl}' had permission to go co New England and to return wdth a ship to Quebec, it must be found out if that debt was the result of the trading he then did, for, in such case, no fault could be found with him. Pensions and gratuities. The Superior Council, in its judgment against the Sr. Hamard de la Borde, King's attorney of the prevoste, should have made mention of the reprimand which the Attorney-general was instructed to administer to him. Folio 742, 2^ pages. May 15. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. de Chazel, Intendant in New-France. The superiors of the communities being obliged to furnish a detailed account of their revenues and their expenses, he will do what he deems necessary to learn the truth. What encouragement he should give to the fisheries and to the cultivation, especially of flax, of hemp and generally of all products that are needed for consumption by France and which she procures abroad. Tar, masts, etc. general injunctions. Folio 744, 18 pages. May 1,5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. He must not grant leave of absence to soldiers who are fit for service. Their rel itives can always procure such leave of absence by supplying a substitute or 150 livres. Measure to prevent the pernicious liquor trafiic. Will prevent any being brought to the Indians by the English. It is doubtful if Father D'Avaugour will succeed in sending out six missionaries. It is not advisable to increase the number of soldiers in the upper country. Folio 764, 3i pages. May 15. The same M. de Chazel. Complaints made by M. de Longueuil against M. de Cugniet who sent canoes loaded with merchandise by way of the river of Three-Rivers to Lac Couchauatousein and for the troubles that followed on account of the discontent of the Algonquins. Folio 768, 1 page. May 15. , The same to the Baron of Longueuil. As soon as he heard of the death of M. de Ramezay, he recommended him to the King as governor of Montreal, which was granted. Folio 769, 1 page. May 15. The same to M. de Chazel. Only that which concerns the religious com- munities. Remains, in order to comjilete the compilation of the papier terrier. None of them have rendered fealty and homage since the establishment of the colony and they claim exemption from doing so. A long dissertation on this subject. All the estates in Canada held in mortmain should be comprised in the terrier now being made, with this difference, that the estates given by 1J25 CONGERNIXa THE COLONIES AXD PBISOXERS 59 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 172.'). the King in mortmain without any feudal charges thereon should only be entered as a simple declaration which explains in detail their nature, while the estates which the holders in mortmain obtained with obligations should be entered as such and contain the acts of fealty, and the declarations. Will act accordingly. Folio 770, 7 pages. May 1.5. The same to M. de \^audreuil. Has examined the papers which the Sieur de Tonty sent as his defence against the claims of the Sieur Lamarche, who has acquired the rights of M. La Motte Cadillac, and the memoranda of the said Lamarche. This matter cannot be settled save by law-suit between the parties and for that purpose the Sieur de Tonty should go to Quebec. It seems that the latter is in no way hurried to settle. His sudden departure from Quebec, last year, to go to Detroit, shows that he takes advantage of his absence to let this affair drag. Will inform him that, if he does not, with reasonable celerity, take steps to settle this matter, the command of his post will be taken from him. Folio 777, 3 pages. May 15. Memorandum of the King to Messrs de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Troops. The farmers, domestic servants and workmen should be included in the militia. Bailiffs should also do service therein, with the exception of those who are court-criers. If the gentlemen will not serve as officers in the militia tbey will have to serve as soldiers. Respective duties of the governor and of the Intendant. Women have no rights to honours, but they may be allowed to sit in their husband's pews in church. They have a right to holy-water and to the blessed bread, but they can only walk in pro- cession after all those whose ranks have been regulated. No taxes shall be imposed on merchandise of France and of the Colony. It is not advisable to put any restrictions upon peddlars nor to prevent the traders from buying the products of the farmers at their homes. School masters. The Religious of the Hotel-Dieu. Jesuit missionaries for the Sioux, Foxes and Illinois. Advises them to send a good commandant to the Sioux at the same time as the missionaries. The town walls of Montreal. It would be well to fix on a small quantity of spirits to be given the Indians, in order to prev-ent them from going to the English for the same. Is satisfied with the good results obtained by de .Joncaire with the Iroquois. Much grieved over the death of Father Rasle, killed by the English. They will take steps to control the Abenakis. Will have presents given to them. Does not believe that an auf-mentition of troops is necessary. The governor- ship of Montreal has been given to M. de Longueuil and that of Three- Rivers to M. de Louvigny. Approves of the adjudication of the Temisca- mingue trading-business. Folio 780, 25 pages. May 15. -phe same to M. de Chazel. Complaints of the Bishop about the disorders caused by the Srs. D'Auteuil de • Mousseaux and his brother. Asks for the King's assistance to suppress them. Folio 804, 5 piges. May 22. The same to the same. The proceeds of the Temiscaraingue trading lease will be applied to the work on the walls of Montreal. M. de Yaudreuil is of opinion that the leased territory is too extensive ; he warned M. Begon thereof, l)ut he overlooked it. Memorials of the residents and traders of Montreal to the same effect. Will give his opinion thereon. Folio 809, 2i pages. May 22. The same to the same. He will inquire, with M. de Vaudreuil, if it is proper to grant the Sr. Levrard, master-gunner, what he asks for the artillery service. Folio 812, 1 page. May 29. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Counts upon his recalling the Sr. Guillet from the Temiscamingue post. His tenant at Ileaux Tourtes must not do any trading ; he must confine himself to the sale of the products of the land. Approves of his proposal to suspend operations at the Sault St. Louis works and to use the money for the walls of Montreal. Folio 813, 2 pages. May 29. The same to M. Begon. Does not think that the tenders of the Sr. Carey for the supplying of staves, bent wood and timber can be accepted without 60 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1725 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1725. some modifications. The prices are reasonable, but he cannot be allowed to take the timber off the lands of the inhabitants at a fixed price. He might take advantage thereof to strip the lands against the will of the inhabitants. Folio 815, 1^ page. May 29. The same to M. de Chazel. He will see that there are always in store 40 thousand pounds of powder, half of it for cannon, the other for muskets. Folio 817, 1 page. May 2'). fhe same to the same. He will send a detailed statement of the trading, at the posts of Frontenac, Niagara and Toronto, which is done for the King's benefit. Contract with M. de Ramezay for the supplying of masts, deals and planks. He must not accept while spruce masts. The price, 60 livres per quintal, for hemp is too high, it will have to be gradually decreased. That high price is to encourage the cultivation of it. The quality is as good as that of Brittany. Expenditure of the colony. Divers instructions. Folio 818, 9 pages. May 29. 'p|^g same to the same. Irregularities in the keeping of the accounts of the expenses for the ships going to Canada. Folio 827, 2^ pa;es. May 29. -p^p same to the same. Will enquire if it is advisable, as M. de V^au- dreuil asks, to give a barrel of powder to each of the adjutants in the colony. Folio 830, 1 page. May 29. The same to the same. M. Begon having, by mistake, given M. de Tonty the privilege of buying thousands of pounds of powder at the cost price for the year 1715, a reduction to which he had no right, as he only began operations at Detroit in 1717, this privilege has been based on the prices of 1724, and despite the complaints of M. Tonty that decision will not be reversed. Folio 830, 1 page. May 29. ^\^q same to the same. He will enquire if it is customary to give the clerk of the Council a commission on the sums deposited with him. Com- plaints of M. Daine, the clerk, on this subject. Folio 831, |- page. May 29. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Asks for information regarding the amount of copper money in Canada and the value to be given to it. Folio 832, 2 pages. May 29. The same to M. de Chazel. Recital of the facts in the trouble between La Marche and de Tonty. De Tonty should elect domicile in Quebec and appoint an attorney, so that the cases in which he is or may be interested can be tried with suiable rapidity. Folio 834, 4 pages. May 29. The same to the same. Will inquire if it is true, as M. de Vaudreuil claims, that the works on the fortifications of Montreal and of Chambly are not as advanced as M. de Lery claims. M. Begon would not endorse that opinion of M. de Vaudreuil. Believes that M. de Vaudreuil still holds a certain grudge against M. de Lery because he would not use the funds under his control for the erection of a second pavilion at the Chateau de Quebec, such funds having been intended for other purposes. M. de Lery, who is of Provence and a little quick, was very angry on account of the slight regard of M. de Vaudreuil and the out-burst of Madame de Vaudreuil against him. He has written imprudently against him and it may be for that reason that M. de Vaudreuil finds the works badly done. Folio 838, 1 page. May 29. The same to the same. The expenditures for the construction of a pavilion at the Chateau and for repairs to other buildings and fortifications exceed the funds by 19,770 livres, that for the Chateau alone exceeds by 11,090, when the estimate was only for 12,000. Believes that it was sought to bind the King to that expenditure while knowing well that he would never have consented if the real cost had been given in the first place. He will enquire into all this. Fo'io 839, \h page. May 29. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Divers instructions. Leave of absence for MM. de la Perade, Laverandrye, Celoron, de Raymond and du Gue. Folio 841, 1 page. 2-; 23 COXCEBXiya THE COLOXIES AXD PRISONERS 61 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1725. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Measures asked for by- May 2',>. La^ Compagnie des Indes to prevent the fraudulent trade in beaver. The receipts of the beaver trade this year have been very small and the Com- pany blames the fraudulent trade therefor. Folio 842, 2 pages. May 29. The same to M. de Chazel. Cannot grant the 10 thousand pounds of powder and 20 thousand of shot that M. de Vaudreuil asks for the Abenakis of Narausonak. Has granted 2,000 pounds more than usual for presents to those Indians. Folio 844, 1 page. May 29. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Same subject. Folio 845, .U pages. May 29. ,^^^ ^g,rae to the same. The captains who are ship's ensigns will no longer hold rank above the other captains. The rank will be fixed by the length of service only. Folio 846, 1 page. May 29. jhe same to the same. The Temiscamingue lease. Thinks that he had no solid reasons for taking the Command of Fort Chambly from M. de Sabrevois. If he had not been appointed town major of Montreal, his restoration to his position at Chambly could not have been avoided, where he held com- mand under the King's order. Cannot have the engineer of He Royale go to Canada to examine the works done at Montreal. Folio 847, \\ pages. May 2!t. The same to the same. Th'e Sr. de Tonty will be replaced if he does not c^ive more satisfaction. He may be a good officer but others are not lack- ing who are as good and who would be glad to command in his place. Folio 848, 1 page. May 29. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. It is not proper that the religious communities should prejudice building operations and mar the beauty of sites by exacting from those to whom they sell that they must build only one story houses so as not to overlook their grounds or to not put any windows in the sides of the houses facing the street. M. de Chaus.se- gros has complained of this, and claims that as a result of such abusive restrictions people no longer want to purchase, so that in the heart of the town vast vacant spaces exist with here and there a few low houses that are far from lending beauty to the town. Folio 849, 1 page. May 2!t. The same to M. de Tilly. Has received the detailed report of his explor- ations at Bale St. Paul in search of timber suitable for mast-making. Does not think his report is satisfactory enough to risk sending a vessel. He will continue his explorations at Malbaie, on the Saguenay, &c., &c. He has served long enough at the port of Rochefort to be able to judge for himself what is required. Only large masts are wanted. Small ones and yard-arms can be had in France at a much better bargain. He will give an account of what during his visit he may find of oak, of wood for ship-knees and of bent-wood in the vicinity of Montreal. It would not do to have a cargo of only planks. Folio 850, 2\ pages. May 29. The same to M. Begon. Was grieved to learn of the death of M. Robert and he did well to await the arrival of M. de Chazel, his successor. Will send over with him, for the King's menagery, the rare animals and birds that have been collected, but no geese, bears or beavers are wanted, as M. de Lanouiller sent some last year. W^ill instruct M. de Chazel in his duties and will return on Le Chamemt. Folio 853, 2 pages. The same to Father de la Chasse. The King was grieved at the death of Father Rasle and the check that the Indians received. Gave orders to M. de Vaudreuil to have the body buried and to M. de Chazel to have distributed to the Indians, for that ceremony, 1 5 blankets and 30 to 40 pounds of tobacco in each of the Abenakis villages of that region. Has also increased by 2,000 livres the fund intended for those Indians. Folio 855, 1^ pages. May 29. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Ordinance for the reduction of the price of beaver in medium condition. The reason of this decision is that no more fat beaver is delivered, but only fattened beaver, and a diflference in the prices must be established to replace fat beaver in 62 ORDERS OF THE KINO AND DESPATCHES 1125 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1725. favour. The beaver in medium condition will be 3 livres per pound, the fat beaver will remain at 4 and the lean beaver at 40 sols. The new beaver robes, or those that Indians shall have worn on the side of the skins only, shall be ranked with the lean beaver and will be called soft beaver. However, as they are of a superior quality to the lean it is considered light that they should be paid for at 50 sols per pound. Folio 856, 2 pages. May 29. The same to the same. Will await news of M. de Tilly's explorations before sending a ship for the masts that he is to have cut. Folio 858, 2 pp. May 20. The same to the same. This despatch will be handed him by the Sr. Franquelin who goes to Canada on Le Chameau in the capacity of cadet. Folio 860, I page. June .5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. The word "aine(the eldest) is not in the ensign's commis.5ion granted to the Sr. de Muy, it is meant for him, however, and should be handed over to him. Folio 860, \ page. June 5. rj^j^g same to M. de Vaudreuil. Is surprised that M. de Lignery, acting under his orders, should have brought about a peace between the Sautteux and the Foxes without including the Illinois, is very impolitic, since the Illinois remain alone against the Foxes. The authorities of Louisiana com- plain about him. They claim that he does not look on the French of Loui- siana as Frenchmen, and that in causing the war that the Foxes wage against the Illinois to continue he seeks to turn the fur-trade away from Louisiana. This looks very likely and, in his own interest, he would do well to change his conduct. Folio 861, 1 page. June .5. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Decrees to reduce the value of old gold and silver coins. Has given orders to send aboard Le Chameau 100 recruits, of whom 60 were enlisted in Paris and the others at the hospital of Bicestre where they were detained in punishment. As it is difficult to raise recruits, they will only give discharges to old soldiers when they are unfit for service. M. L'Hermitte claims that the timber on the south side of the St. Lawrence cannot be used. They should take measures to prevent the bakers from locking grain. The sum of 289,696 livres for the annual expenditure in Canada will be sent on Le Chameau. Asks for a list of the officers of Militia. Cannot understand why the councillors who formerly felt honoured to be captains of Militia feel so no longer. Divers instructions. Folio 862, 6 pages. June 5. The same to M. de Chaussegros. Blames him for having exceeded by more than double the appropriations for the pavilion at the Chateau St. Louis. He gave evidence of animosity towards M. de Vaudreuil. Divers injunctions. Folio 869, 2 pages. June 5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Has not yet been able to have anything done for the increase of the rental of the house which he owns and occupies in Montreal. M. de Becancour did not write to ask for the succession to the office of grand voyer for his son-in-law M. de Craesille. It would have been useless, the King not making any more such appointments. Folio 871, \ page. June .5. The same to the same. Promotions and appointments for the Srs. de Longueuil, de Louvigny, Verrier, de Sabrevois, de la Noue, de Lantagnac, Ramezay de la Gesse, de la Perriere, de Granville Fonville, Paschot, de Grannes, de Moras, Beaulac Hertel, de Clignancourt, de Lonvign}', Logneau, de Cabanac, d'Esgly, de Lorimier. The King does not at present, wish to re-establish the office of commander of the troops in Canada. Folio 871, 2 pages. June .5. The same to the Marquise de Vaudreuil. Was sorry to hear of her indisposition during the voyage. Hopes that the good air and the satisfac- tion of being with her family in Quebec will complete her i-ecovery. Could not give her son the command of Le Chameau, but has placed him second in command on Le Dromadaire, which goes to He Royale under command of M. de L'Etanduere. Folio 873, 1 page. n25 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 63 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1722. The same to the Sr. Peire. Has received his statement of the porpoise June 5. fishing from He Verte to the Grande-Pointe on the south shore of the river. Folio 874, ^ page. .June 5. The same to the Sr. Prat. Has received his list of the ships which have come to the post of Quebec. Pleased to learn that there are seven ships being built in the yards at Quebec. Folio 875, ^ page. Junes. The same to M. de Sabrevois. As M. Le Vcrrier has been appointed to the King's lieutenancy at Quebec, he has been appointed town major at Montreal. Folio 876, \ page. June 5. The same to M. Le Verrier. Has appointed him lieutenant of the King at Quebec in place of M. Louvigny. Folio 876, \ page. June 5. The same to M. d'Aigremont. Has granted him an increase of 600 livres. Folio 876, \ page. .June 5. The same to M. de Lanouiller. Thanking him for the three line beavers that he sent to the King's menagery. Has granted him a leave of absence to go to France. Folio 877, h page. .June 5. The same to ]\[M. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel, sends them the list of accounts to be paid in Canada by the western Domain. Folio 877, \ page. Juneo. The same to the Superioress of the Hotel-Dieu of Quebec, Is well aware of the zeal of her community for the poor, but cannot, for the moment, grant any fresh favours. Folio 878, \ page. June 5. The same to the chapter of Quebec. Did all that could be done to obtain for them the augmentation of 5,000 livres which had been granted them last year, while awaiting the King's pleasure to give a benefice to the chapter. Folio 878, ^ page. June 5. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. They shall oblige the Sr. Gervais to remove his house so as to make it agree with the street line. Folio 878, h page. June 5. The same to the same. Brother Chretien Turc, Superior of the General- Hospital at Montreal, having gone to San Domingo where be expects to establish several fisheries, a successor must be appointed. Folio 879, i page. •June 5. The same to M. Sarrazin. Is satisfied with his zeal. Is writing to all the officers in command at the posts to send him all the seeds of the country that it is possible to procure. Folio 879, ^ page. June 5. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Requests them to give orders to the commandants of the posts to procure for the Sr. Sarrazin all the seeds they can find, for the purpose of assisting him in the preparation of a botanical work that he has in hand. Folio 880, h page. June 5. The same to M. de Chazel. M. de Lanouiller. clerk of the general treasury, did wrong to accept from Madame du Gue, wife by first marriage of M. Petit, the sum of 27,900 livres which the latter owed, without having deducted from the amount she gave the reduction due to the depreciation of the coinage. Believes there was an understanding or collusion between them. M. Begon is at least guilty of lack oi attention or of too much softness in this matter. Will enquire if it is proper to give M. de Vau- dreuil the amount he asks for the lease of his house in Montreal. Folio _ 880, 21 pages. .June.^. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and de Chazel. Will oblige Captain Denys de la Konde to pay the Sr. Palmie, merchant of LaRochelle, the sum of 850 livres which he owes him for 15 years back. Folio 883, ^ page. •Tun^- 5. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Has granted the widow of M. de Ramezay a pension of 1,000 livres and to her son a commission of provi- sional Captain. Is quite pleased that he induced the Religieuses hospita- lieres of Montreal to leave the General hospital and to take up their resi- dence in the reconstructed portion of their old house. A successor must be appointed to Brother Chretien Turc. Orders given to M. de Chazel to put a stop to the scandals of which he complains. MM. L'Eschassier and de St. Aubin, Superior of the Seminary of St. Sulpice, did not speak to him 18—30 64 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHED 1125 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1725. about the project he had of combining with that .Seminary the parishes under the government of Montreal. It is better that such combination should not be made. Pensions for officers' widows. Folio 883, 2i- pages. June 5. The same to M . de Chazel concerning the clothing of the troops. Folio 886, \ page. June-5. The same to the same. Will cause the law-suits against the daughters of the late captain de St. Martin, to have them restore the 706 livres received by their father as an advance on his salary, to be dropped. Folio 886, \ page. June 5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Is far from improving that in his capacity of temporal of the RecoUets, he tried to force the general commis- sary of the order to accept as superior of the convent at Quebec a relative of Madame de Yaudreuil. The result was the creation of two factions in the convent and excesses and acts of mutiny on the part of the one who rebelled against the authority of the commissary of the order. Will not speak to the King about it, for his conduct might be very injurious to himself. Folio 887, 1 page. June 5. The same to Mr. Begon. Sends him the King's order which legalizes the acts that he had executed since the appointment of Mr. Robert and which he will execute until the arrival of M. de Chazel. Folio 888, \ page. June 5. The same to M. Collet. Has nothing to do with the difficulty between the de St. Simons, father and son. The son did not succeed the father in the office of p;ovost of Canada by right of succession. The son's conduct however is harsh and not very honourable. The pension of M. de St. Ours, being from the royal exchequer, is extenguished by death, and cannot be transferred to M. de Simon, senior. Folio 888, 1 page. June 5. The same to Madame de Ramezay. The King has granted her a pension of 1,000 livres and a promotion for her son. Folio 889, \ page. June .5. The same to M. de Cavagnal. It is not the King's intention to re- establish the office of commander of the troops. Has written to M. de Vaudreuil, his father, on the subject. Thanks him for the canoe, bow, arrows and quiver, which he sent him. Folio 890, \ page. June 5. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. Has been notified that the English wish to settle at Ouabache. He will give orders to the commandant at Detroit to oppose such settlement. Folio 891, ^ page. June 5. The same ro M. de Chazel. Sends him the King's order which appoints Mr. de Chazel de St. G , his cousin, to perform the duties of com- missary of the navy in Canada while he is intendant there. He will be 2nd councillor. Folio 891, ^ page. A 2- :^ 11 ^'^^ same to the same. Will give his opinion on the representations made by M. de Vaudreuil about the boundaries of the Temiscamingue post. The King wishes that M. de la Gorgendiere should enjoy the effects of his adjudication. M. de Vaudreuil overstepped his rights in wishing to make a new adjudication. The petition of certain Montreal traders could not be entertained, because their representations should be made through the syndic of Montreal. Advises him to examine the memorandum which he sends him, in which is threshed-out the question of leasing out all the posts in the upper country. There is something to be said both for and against. Desires that his opinion should be given without cons'jltiug M. de Vaudreuil. Folio 891, 2 pages. August 11. The same to M. de Chazel. He will learn on arriving at Quebec all about the movements of the English to make a settlement at Chouenguen on Lake Ontario. Approves if the English persist, and if it is a case of absolute necessity, that their undertaking be repulsed by force. They will form a council composed of the Governor, the intendant, the governors of Montreal and of Three- Rivers, to decide what is to be done. Cannot grant M. de Vaudreuil's request for a special supply of money, ammunition and arms. Folio 894, 1 page. m CONCERNING THE COLONIES 65 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1725. August 11. Ausrust 11. The same to the same. Recital of the facts in connection with the fraudulent trading of a small English ship in the vicinity of Rimouski with which the men named Grouard and Lepage were concerned. The case was badly conducted against the accused. Folio 895, 4 pages. The same to the same. Would have sent a flute to take a cargo of the masts cut at Bale St. Paul if he had thought that M. de Tilly had procured some there. "Will send a flute in the spring to get them. M. de Tilly had gone to visit the land belonging to M. de Ramezay on the Richelieu ; he there found a lot of good red pine and some good white pine close to the river. Folio 899, 2 pages. The same to M. de Yaudreuil. jSTo soldier who settles in the colony can be allowed to keep his gun. They will be given to the recruits, but store guns will be given to the discharged and established soldiers in order to allow them to do a little hunting. Folio 900, 1 page. The same to the same. It was for M. Begon to act against Grouard and not for him to do so. He had been the cause of the delay, and there was, as a result, a non-suit for the prisoner, for lack of evidence. Folio 902, 1^ pages. The same to the same about the sending of a statement for the supplies. Folio 903, \ page. The same to the same. Was happy to learn that the English had not yet begun the construction of the fort they wished to build at the mouth of the river Chouengoen, that the Sonnantonan Iroquois opposed the same, that M. de Longueuil who had consulted with them went to the country of the Goyangoins for the same purpose. What the Iroquois ask is that a stone fort be not built at Niagara. The discontent of the Indians of the upper country can only arise from the difference of prices between English and French merchandise. Some way must be found to prevent the traders from selling their goods at such high prices. Cannot increase the troops of the Colony. Folio 901, ?>\ pages. The same to the same. Should have allowed the Sr. de la Goi-gendiere to enjoy the benefit of his adjudication of the Temiscamingue post while awaiting the decision. He has thereby allowed that trader the right to ask for compensation. It might be supposed that he thus wished to favour the Sr. Guillet, the former lessee. In issuing ordinances to prevent the exe- cution of that adjudication he has arrogated to himself powers which he did not possess. Folio 908, 2 pages. The same to the same. Has given an account to the King of what he notes regarding the deputation sent to him by the government of Boston. The Abenakis must be worked upon to prevent the English from becoming masters of their lands, otherwise the Colony will be in peril. Folio 909, \ page. The same to M. de Tilly. Has received the account of his operations at Baie St. Paul and of the explorations which he has made in several fine regions. Folio 910, 1 page. The same to ^I. de Vaudreuil. He will see by the letter sent him, by way of England, the strps taken to replace the goods lost in the wreck of Le Chameau. Sends him a list of the promotions while awaiting the dup- licates of the warrants which were lost in the wreck. Folio 911, h page. The same to M. Begon. In consequence of the loss of Le Chameau and the death of M. de Chazel, he will fulfil the duties of Intendant until next year. Folio 911, },■ page. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Begon. They must have learned, from M. de St. Ovide, of the wreck of Le Cliameau and the loss of 316 persons who were on board. Sends them a list of these persons. Captain Du Yivier who was to have taken passage on that vessel did not do so. Is having the flute L.Elephant fitted out to replace the goods lost. If they have not enough masts at He aux Coudres to load that flute on her return 18— 30J 66 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHEH 1725 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1725. trip, they will put on the timber of Madame de Ramezay, if she is able to supply it. Folio 912, H pages. December 11. The same to MM. de Vaudreuil and Dupuy. M. Portail, who is to serve as a cadet in Canada, is to go out there on L Elephant. Folio 914, ^ page. Ver^ailles, May 1. May 1. May 1. Mayl. May 1. May 22. Chantilly. July 25. July 25. July 25. ILE ROYALE. The Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and de M^sy. The frigate Ld Victoire will sail from Rochefort without waiting for the Sr. Ganet, the contractor for the Louisbourg fortifications, if he is not there on the day fi.Ked. In such case he will sail in Le Dromadaire. He has sent his instructions to the Sr. Vallee who will act for him. Folio 923, h page. The same to M. de Mesy. Madame de Motholon, wife of the Intendant of San Domingo, to whom the Comte d'Agrain, deceased, owed 5,500 livres is sending some one to Louisbourg to learn what effects he had left there. He will furnish information. Folio 924, \ page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Has received the despatch in which he refers to the checks which the English put on the trade of He Royale. If it is true that the English have taken advantage of M. de St. Pierre's abandonment of He St. Jean to establish there a stationary fishery, he will take the steps necessary to drive thera away. Folio 924, 1^ pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The Sr. Isabeau, contractor for the Louisbourg fortifications, having died or board La Victoire, shortly after his departure from Louisbourg, the works, so far as were not included in the contract with the S^" Isabeau, have been given to the Sr. Ganet. He also binds himself, at the same time to complete those commenced by the Sr. -Isabeau, at the same figure. An inventory will be made to establish what is coming to the heirs of Sr. Isabeau. M. Le Verrier will have the superintendence of the works in place of M. de Verville, who is transferred to Valenciennes. Folio 925, 3 pages. The same to M. Le Verrier. M. de Verville has been appointed super- intendent of the fortifications of Valenciennes and will not go to He Royale again. He will have charge of the works at Louisbourg according to the accepted plans. The King has established a fund of 150,000 livres for the year's works. The Sr. Ganet has the contract for the continuation of the works begun by the Sr. Isabeau. Will make a final estimate of the works completed so as to establish exactly the claims and obligations of each contractor. La Victoire and Le Dromadaire will carry 900 cubic feet of cut stone from the quarries of Ste. Mesme. Folio 929, 3 pages. The same to M. de Mesy. Will see justice done to the Srs. Folecher and Boisset, bankers of Lyons, and Vanneau, tax-collector of Pery-en-Velay, joint creditors of the Comte d'Agrain, for the amount of 15,000 livres. Folio 932, 1 page The same to M. de St. Ovide. Approves of his efforts to put down abuses. Hopes that when the ships arrive there will be a portion of the stores in condition to receive the food supplies and munitions sent out. Quite pleased to learn that he is satisfied with the character of M. Le Verrier. Folio 932, 2 pages. The same to the same. Has received the copy of the letter of King Louis XIII, of the 10th February, 1638, to M. D'Aunay de Charnizay and the Commission given to M. Denys on the 30th January, 1654, which he sent — the whole relating to the boundaries of Acadia. Hopes that he will be able to send other documents of a like nature for the purpose of refuting the claims of the English. Has received the plan which he has drawn of the road from Louisbourg to Lake Mine. Counts upon his having had work done thereon last spring. Folio 934, 1 page. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 935, \h pages. 1725 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 67 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1"2:). Xhe same to the same. The Sr. Pachot, at present in France, is intended * " ^ ■ for Canada. He will be replaced at lie Royale by the Chev. de Cannes, now in Canada. Will grant leave of absence to the Sr. de Sabrevois, whose father is town Major of Montreal, but will try to keep him from taking a trip to France, which is ruinous for officers. Leave of absence for the Sr. D'Aillebaut. The Sr. Sabatier. Folio 9.37, 1 page. July 25. The same to the same. Has received the information the he sent regard- ing an expedition of the Abenakis against Port Royal. Regrets that such expedition should have led the Governor of Acadia to ill-use the missionary of that place, to then send him to Ile-Royale, and to oblige the priest at the Mines to likewise withdraw. Approves of M. de Breslay being sent to Port Royal and of another missionary being sent to the Mines, and that he had written to the Governor recommending them. Will advise those mission- aries to act very prudently so as not to make the English suspicious of them. Approves of his visits to Port Toulouse, LaBrador, and to the villages of Mirliqueche and Antigoniche. Folio 93iS, \\ pages. .Tuly o. -pj^g same to the same. The stoppages out of the salaries of the officers by 31. Gaudion do not concern him. Folio 940, h page. •^ '^^ The same to M. de Mesy. He did well not to take advantage of the leave of absence that had been granted him. Has granted his son an annual gratuity of 200 livres and the appointment of member of the Council of Louisbourg. His residence must be in the town. He will continue to send each year the general census and the returns of trade and fisheries. Assist- ance of the King for the Brothers of Charity. Regrets that elm is not more plentiful on He Royale. He will use wild 'cherry, beech, or maple. Would have liked him to be as rigid an observer of the King's orders as is M. de St. Ovide. Folio 944, 4 pages. July 2.5 The same to the same. Well pleased to learn that he had returned to the clerk of the general treasury the 6,531 livres due by the estate of the Comte d'Agrain to the King. The port of Toulouse is in too close proximity to the English to remove its garrison. It is different with Port- Uauphin. M. de St. Ovide may retain M. de Conteneuil for the super- intendence of fisheries and trade. Folio 945, 2 pages. July 25. The same to the same Will send a detachment of 25 soldiers, com- manded by a captain to He St. Jean. It is not well, while awaiting the dis- cussion between the managers of the He St. Jean grant and their creditors, to let the is'and be abandoned, becaused if the English did settle there, there would be trouble in driving them out. Approves of his having used a criminal under accusation of theft as hangman and having made him marry. Sends him an anonymons letter written against him. Folio 947, 3|^ pages. July 25. The same to M. Le Terrier. Divers instructions concerning the works at the Louisburg fortifications. Folio 950, 2^ pages. .Tuly 25. The san:ie to M. de St. Ovide. Satisfied with the good reports he gives of Sieur de Canague, company lieutenant and assistant-engineer. He did well to send off, on the ships returning to France, the inhabitants of He St. Jean and the engages who had been abandoned by the grantees of lands. A detachment must be sent to He St. Jean otherwise the English might settle there and advance claims. M. de Pensens might command the detachment. The King has kindly agreed to withdraw the lettre de cachet against the Sieur Valle on condition that he remains at He Royale. Folio 593, 6^ pages. July 25. The same to the same. Letters patent of Knight of St. Louis for the Sieur Hanjeac. His fears regarding the Swiss who will be at He Royale are not participated in. He will strive to diabuse the Indians of the ideas which the differences of religion might suggest to their minds. Folio 959, 21 pages. 68 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1725 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1725. The same to M, Sabatier. Divers instructions about food-supplies and " ^ ■ other effects in the stores. Folio 962, 2 pages. July 2.5. The same to M. Bourville. Approves of the sentence pronounced against Michel Lauger, a deserting soldier. Folio 964, |- page. July 25. The same to M. de Mesy. As the Acadians who go to He Royale are carpenters, and do not settle on lands and earn sufficient, it is not advisable to distribute food supplies to them. Divers instructions. Folio 965, 7 pages. July Sf). The same to the Sieur Boucher. He will serve under the command of M. Le Verrier. Folio 972, h page. July 2.5. The same to M. de Beaucours. Has received the papers concerning the law-suit he has had with the manager of the He St. Jean Grant. Could not give him the governorship of Montreal in place of M. de Ramezay. Folio 972, h page. July 29. The same to M. de Catalogne. Could not grant him the Cross of St. Louis. Folio 973, ;^ page. July 29. The same to M. de St. Ovide. It must be understood that the Sieur Vallee must never return to France. He may give him suitable employ- ment if convenient, Folio 973, J page. July 2!t. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. It is more suitable that the lands along the Louisbourg wharves should be occupied by fishermen than by tavern keepers. Folio 974, i page. Julp 29. The same to the same. Requests them to send the grants made to the inhabitants; that he may confirm them. Folio 974, 2 pages. July 29. ij^jjg same to the same. Sends a statement of the year's expenditure amounting to 11.5,941 livres. Appointment of the Sr. Le Normand, clerk, to be member of the Superior Council. Instructions to M. de L'Etandu^re, commander of Le Dromadaire. Folio 986, 1| pages. The same to the same. Instructions a^Dout the use of the funds. The Sr. de la Boularderie. His grant at Petit Bras d'Or must be sur^^eyed. At Niganish the only right he his is to do fishing with 100 men. Mission of Father Gaulin at Chenebecady. Divers instructions. Folio 979, 9 pages. End of Vol 1^8. 1725 CONCERNING THE COLONIES SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1726. Marly. January 22. February 20. ]\Iarcli 19. Verseilles. April 9. April 30. April 30. April 30. April 30. June 4. July 9. August 13. Marly. February 19. March 1. March 1. REGISTER OF THE COLONIAL DESPATCHES. 1726. B. Series. Vol. ^9. The Navy Board to Comte cle St. Pierre. Has received the letter in which he asks the governorship of Canada for M. de St. Ovide, also the latter's letter. The governorship has been given to M. de Beauharnois, post captain. An increase of 3,000 livres in salary has been granted to M. de St. Ovide. Folio 11, i page. The same to M. de Bienville. Has procured for him from the King an annual gratuity of 3,000 livres for his support. Folio "23, | page. The same to the Marquise de Yaudreuil. Has written to the Chev. de la Rochalart to recommend to him her son de Rigaud Folio 39, ^ page. List of the bills of exchange drawn by the Sr. de Lanouiller on the late M. de Champigny on the funds of Canada for the year 1726 which are in the hands of the officials of Canada. Id. on the funds of the year 172-5, drawn by M. de Selles. Folio .5H, li pages. The same to the Baron de Breteuil. Has recommended the Sr. de la Loge, in whom he is interested, for an ensigncy in Canada. Folio -572, Ih pages. The same to the Mareohale de Grammont, has granted an ensigncy to the Sr. Malespine. Folio 58, \ page. The same to the Bishop of Toul. Has granted his brother the Chev. Begon the position of town major of Quebec. Folio 58, |- page. The same to the Prince of Monaco. Has suggested the promotion of the Sr. Adhemar, lieutenant in Canada. Folio 58-i, \ page. The same to the comptroller general. On the representations of MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy, he is requested to give orders to the effect that the inhabitants of He Royale who bring wines, spirits and cod-fish to Quebec, may pay the duties in kind, otherwise the growing trade between these colonies will be paralyzed. Folio 69|^, 1 page The same to M. LePelletier. Regi-ets that the farmers general did not judge well to accept the dues in kind from the inhabitants of lie Royale who go to trade in Canada. What they suggest is, however, a mitigation. Folio 81, }y page. The same to the same. About the question of duties to be collected on the trade between the West Indies, He Royale and Canada. Folio 93^^, 2| pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. It would be necessary, for the safety of the King's ships going to Canada, to have on board an officer well acquainted with the navigation of the St. Lawrence. Formerly, the Sr. de la Grange, of Rochefort, had been appointed captain of a flute on account of his knowledge of the navigation of those waters, and he sailed each year with the King's ship. He is requested to enquire into the qualifications of the Sr. Testu de la Richardiere, a Canadian, who is being proposed for that employment. Folio 162, \ page. The same to the same. The Sr. Fleury, of La Rochelle, writes that he knows, of his personal experience, that the masts to be had at He St. Jean are better than those in Canada and that the cost would be less. Folio 166, \ page. The same to the Sr. Fleury. M. de Beauharnois has orders to have the masts from He St. Jean now at LaRochelle examined, and to report thereon. Folio 166^, ^ page. 70 REGISTER OF THE 1726 1726. Versailles. IStarch 2(5. May 14. i\Iay 14. May 14. May 28. May 28. June 4. June 25. Juillet 2. Fontaine- bleau. November 12 November 12 December 3. 4-5 EDWARD VIK, A. 1905 The same to M. de Beauharnois. He will say if Noel LeBoeuf, who asks to go to Canada, is a suit-maker like his father. Folio 181, | page. The same to the same. If M. de Lanouiller who is detained in Paris cannot reach Rochefort in time to go on board the ship which Dme. Pac- caud is sending to Canada, with his wife, his brother, a little girl, and two domestic servants, oi'ders will to gi\en him to take passage on VEUphant. Folio 206, \ page. The same to the same. Replacing of the effects lost on Le Chatnean. Folio 206i 2 pages. Memorandum of the King to the Comte Desgouttes, lieutenant of a man of war, concerning the duties he is to perform during his voyage to Canada. Folio 209, 7 pages. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Chev. de Chaon, captain of a frigate, commanding La Nereide bound for the Grand Bank and He Royale. Folio 220^, 13 pages. The Navy Board to the Comte Des Goutces. Shall convey three mer- chantmen from La Rochelle, going to Quebec. Folio 225i, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions concerning the funds of Canada and of He Royale. Recruits and passengers. Folio 228, 4 pages. The same to the same. Has learned with great pleasure of the early departure, for Canada of V Elephant, commanded by the Comte Des(xouttes, and of the sailing of MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Folio 235, 1^ page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Sr. de L'Eten- duere, lieutenant of a man-of-war about the duties he must perform during the voyage that he is about to. make to He Royale. Folio 238, 6 pages. List of the ships to be equipped at Rochefort for the colonies during the year 1727. Folio 279, W pages. List of the goods to be sent from the port of Rochefort to the colonies during the year 1727. Folio 279i, 1 page. The Navy Board to M. Begon. Learned with great pleasure of his return to France. Reque.sts him to thank Madame Begon for her kind attention to the. Misses de Vaudreuil. Folio 282, \ page. 1726. CANADA. January 8. January 8. Januarv 11. January 11. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE OFFICIALS OF NEW FRANCE. Their packages were delivered to him M. de la Gauchetiere. "Will answer their letter^ by E Elephant that will leave in the course of the month of April. Dupuy, Master of Requests, appointed Intendant of Canada will go out on that vessel. The vacancy created by the death of M. de Vaudreuil has not yet been filled. This despatch is intrusted to M. de St. Ovide to be handed to them. Folio 607, 1 page. The same to the Baron de Longueuil. It has been found that Sieur Amariton, in command of the post at LaBaye, does not suit ; the despatch concerning him has been lost on Le Chameau, wherefore he has not yet been relieved of his command. It is the King's intention to put an end to the war between the Foxes and the Illinois. Will send the Sr. de la Noue to the post at LaBaye, and if he is not in a positon to go, the Sr de la Periere Boucher must be sent. Folio 607^7, h page. The same to the Marquise de Vaudreuil. The King has granted her a pension of 3,000 livres on the government of Canada to be taken off the salary of M. de Beauharnais, successor to M. the Vaudreuil. Folio 608, I page. The same to the Chev. de Beauharnois. Same subject. Folio 608, J page. 1726 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 71 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1726. The same to the same. Young men of good families, named Nicolas Pierre VersaiDes. Richelet, Jacques LeGrand, Samuel Guy and Pierre Francois Rigaud are ^" ' going to Canada to there serve as soldiers. They must not leave the colony save on orders from the King. Folio 608, h page. April 30. The same to M, de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Id. for those named Pothier and Delvignes dit Flamand. Folio 608^, h page. April :iii. The same to the Marquis de Beauharnois. The soldiers* who settle in the colony cannot keep their guns, but others will be given them more suitable for hunting. Folio 608^, h page. May 1. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. Dupuy. Intendant-General. Injunctions. The religious communities. Troops. Culti- vations. Taverns. Decrease in the number of horses. Folio 609^ 19 pages. May 7. The Naval Board to MM. de Beauharnais and Dupuy. Sends them duplicates of the eleven letters addressed to ]MM. de Yaudreuil and de Chazel and lost on Le Chameau. They will conform to the orders contained in them. Has written the Chev. de la Rochalar, governor of San Domingo, to oblige Brother Chretien to go to Quebec. He indebted the General- Hospital of Montreal in a sum of 40,000 livresandhe must give an account of the use he made of those funds. How could he have contracted such a heavy debt without the consent of the Bishop and of the governor 1 They will have light cast upon the administration of Brother Chretien. Folio 619, 1| pages. May 7. The "same to M. de Beauharnois. Duplicates of the despatches and other documents lost on Le Chameau. Leave of absence for the officers. Folio 619, 1 page. May 7. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to M. de Vaudreuil. General injunctions. He will direct his efforts against the attempts of the English to destroy our trade with the Indians of the upper country, cultiva- tions, foreign trade. Folio 620, 16 pages. ■^l ^ The Navy Board to M. Dupuy. Accounts of the expenses incurred by the King's ships going to Canada. How those expenses should be classified. Folio 627^, 2| pages. May 7. The same to the same. Will make each year a statement of the trading done for the King at the three posts of Frontenac, JNiagara and Toronto. Will have the product of such trade sold each year in Quebec. Will have Madame de Ramezay carry out the agreement made with her husband for the supply of planks and deals. Cultivation of hemp. Law-suits against du Chouquet, Security of Reaume. He should be most rigorously dealt with. Salary of Dame Bouchette, mid-wife. Folio 629, Sh pages. May 7. The same to M. Begon. The notices given by MM. de Vaudreuil, de Longueuil,the Bishop of Quebec and.himself of the complaints of a few parish priests and inhabitants concerning the boundaries of parishes, were made too soon, as the time, set for making complaints was to extend till the end of 1725. Folio 633i, 1 page. May 7. The same to M. Dupuy. He will conform to the orders gi-ven to the late Mr. de Chazel about the aflfair of de Tonty with La Marche. Relating to the claims of the religious communities, concerning fealty and homage. He will take steps to check the disorders of which the Bishop of Quebec com- plains. Folio 634, 1 page. May 7. The same to M. de Cavagnal. The King has granted him the majority of the troops in Canada. Folio 634i, 1 page. May 7. The same to Madame L'Hermitte. Was grieved at the death of her husband. Grants her a pension of 600 livres. Folio 635, h page. May 7. The same to Madame de Louvigny. Was grieved at the death of her husband. Grants her a pension of 800 livres. Folio 635, i page. May 7. The same to Madame de Cabanac. Grants her younger son an ensigncy on full pay. Folio 630i, | page. 72 REGISTER OF THE 1726 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1726. The same to Madame de Eamezay. Was much grieved over the loss of her eldest son. He was a good man and one of great promise. A lieu- tenancy granted to his brother. Folio 635^, \ page. May 7. The same to M. de Lantagnac. Has granted him one of the vacant companies. Id. to M. La Periere Boucher and de la Gauchetiere. Folio 636, 1 page. ilayZ. The same to M. de la Chassagne. Accords him the governorship of Trois-Rivieres, made vacant by the death of M. de Louvigny. Folio 636, h page. May 7. The same to M. de la Corne. Has made him the King's lieutenant at Montreal in place of M. de Chassagne. Folio 636;V, \ page. May 7. The same to M. d'Esgly. Has made him the King's lieutenant at Trois- Riviere.s, made vacant by the death of M.* L'Hermitte. Folio 637, 1 page. May 7. The same to the Chev. Begon. Has appointed him town major of Quebec in the place of the Sr. d'Esgly. Folio 637^, ^ page. May /. rj-^^g same to M. de Beaujeu. Has accorded him the Cross of St. Louis. Folio 637J, t; page. May 14. rpj^^ same to the Marquise de Vaudreuil. The King has accorded to her son, de Cav'agnal, the majority of the troops in Canada. Folio 638, \ page. " ^^ ■ The same to MM. de Beauharnais and Dupuy, Has received a report from M. de Tilly about the cutting of t'mber at Bale St. Paul, at Chicou- timi, and on the Richelieu river on the seigniory of Madame de Ramezay. It would be advisable to have the cutting done by contract and not directly. The most profitable locality seems to be that of the Richelieu river where masts 78 feet long, 22 inches in diameter measured at 17 feet from the lai'ge end and 15 feet from the small end, have been taken out. It is to be hoped that Madame de Ramezay will undertake the supply. Folio 638i, 5 pages. May 14. The same to the same. Salary of the Sr. Berthier, King's surgeon at the Hotel-Dieu of Quebec. The compensation asked by Dame Clerin, an officer's widow, for the lot of land taken from her for the fortifications of Montreal, cannot be granted. Her claims, if she has any, are against the Sulpicians. Folio 640, li page. May 14. rpj^^ same to the same. Replacing of the funds lost on Le Chameau. Statement of the expenditure for the year 1727. Reduction of the salaries of extra employes. The profits from the sale of powder should suffice for such expense. Folio 641^, 3 pages. May 14. The same to the same. M. de Vaudreuil, to whom 4o0 livres rent for his house in Montreal is granted, had represented that he had spent 8,000 livres in repairs on the house and that it cost him 32,000 livres, exclusive of the grand house. He had asked that the rental be raised to 1,200 livres, because he could obtain 1,500 from private individuals. M. de Chazel had been instructed to look into the facts. His death left matters in the same po.«ition. Madame de Vaudreuil renews her husbands representations. He thinks that what she asks should be granted They will enquire into the matter and make a report. Folio 643, Ih pages. May 14. The same to the same. Has written M. Belamy to send one Grault out to Canada. He is an obstinate and dangerous protestant. They will keep an eye on his conduct and will not allow him to return to France nor go to the English colonies. Folio 643^7, h page. May 14. The same to the same. They will enquire into the claim of the miners Ccpureux, residents of Quebec. Folio 644, 1 page. May 14. The same to the same. An annual pension of 250 livres has been granted to the Sr. D'Artigny to compensate him for 12 acres of land that had been taken from him for the fortifications of Quebec. Folio 644^, 1 page. May 14. The same to the same. Clothes purchased or made in the colony to replace those lost on Le Cham 14. rpj^g same to the same. Appointment of the Sr. de Frontigny as clerk of the marshalsea of Quebec, of the Sr. Dubreuilas 1st bailiff of the Superior Council, and of the Sr. Boisseau as clerk of the prevoste of Quebec. Folio 670^, ^ page. May 14. The same to the same. The claim of Dame Chateauneuf to a right of pension is an imposition. She has taken advantage of the loss of Le Chameau to put it forward. He will examine if it is advisable to give the Sr. Cugnet, bailiff of the Superior Council a commission of notary which had been refused him by M. Begon. Folio 671, 1 page. May 14. The same to the same. He will give the Sr. Baroguet, who claims that he suffered considerable losses at the evacuation of Plaisance, the making'of the shot and bullets for the Quebec magazine, if he can make them as cheap as the others. Folio 67 li, \ page. May 14. The same to the same. He will take steps to have justice done Miss Leloit, of France, aganist Dme Quenet, of Canada by having the half of l'72o COLONIAL DESPATCHES 75 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1720. He Perrot which belongs to her, seized, in default of having her paid other- wise. Folio 681;',, h P^a^. May 14. The same to the same. M. Begon should have compL ted the compi- lation of the papier terrier, since by the latest news there only remained a few declarations regarding properties in socage. The Jesuits have refused to render fealty and homage. He will examine the documents to assure himself whether or not they are exempt ther< from. He will oblige the religious of the Hotel-Dieu of Quebec to render fealty and homage. Folio 672, 1 page. May 14. The same to M. Begon. Has procured for his brother the position of town major of Quebec. Some of the rare animals and birds which he sent for the King's managery have died on the trip. He will treat as his own daughters the Diles de Vaudreuil who are to cross to France with him on V Elephant. Folio 672^, 2 pages. May 14- 'Y\\Q same to the same. Sends him the King's order making valid the discharges he may have given since the deaths of MM. Robert and de Chazel. Folio 673^, \ page. May 14. The same to the same. Has received the papers addressed to him con- cerning the exploration of the pine groves of Canada by M. de Tilly. Folio 674, \ page. May 14. The same to M. de Longueuil. Would have been glad to have procured him the place of M. de Vaudreuil, but the King has seen fit to grant it to the Marquis de Beauharnois. Has procured for his son, who was with the regiment of Normandie, a lieutenancy in Canada. Folio 674^?,! page. ]May 14. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. On account of his representations and those of MM. de Longueuil and Begon, no more criminals will be sent to serve as soldiers in the colony, save a few young lads who are locked up for reform. There may be difficulties on account of not granting the sol- diers permission to marry, but there would be still greater ones if they were so permitted, unless they are in a condition to become residents, in which case it is a complete discharge that must be given. Has given pro- motion to the greater member of the officers in whom he is interested. He should, in concert with MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy appoint a successor, both able and of good conduct, to replace Brother Chrestien at the head of the Freres Hospitaliers of Montreal. Has written to the governor of San Domingo to send Brother Chrestien to Canada, by compulsion, if necessary to render an account of his administration. The Abbe Brisacier sends this year a superior for the Seminary of Quebec. Folio 674, 4 pages. May 14. The same to M. de Tilly. Has received his memorandum on the explora- tion which he carried on at Bale St. Paul, on the Saguenay and on the Richelieu river. His presence in Canada being no longer required he may return to France with his son. Folio 677, 1 page. ]\Iay 14. The same to M. de Chaussegros. Approves of his having placed the arms of France over the main doors of the King's buildings and of the forts. In all that he does he should take orders from the Governor and the Intendant, each regarding his own sphere. He should have taken the advice of M. de Longueuil regarding the site of the stone house that is being built at Niagara. Folio 6771 1 page. May 14. The same to Father de la Chasse. The orders that he gave M. de Vau- dreuil regarding Father Rasle will be carried out by M de Beauharnois. Father D'Avaugour sends him the help of 6 religious. Folio 678, I page. May 21. The same to M. Dupuy. It has been represented to him bj Madame de Vaudreuil that Madame de Soulanges, her sister-in-law, has a claim of 20,000 livres against the estate of the late Marquise d'Alogny for a donation made to her before the marriage of M. d'Alogny. Requests him to give his attention to the winding up of the affairs of that estate. Folio 678^^^, ^ page- 76 1726. May 21. May 21. May 21. May 2!t. June 4. June 30. June 30. July 23. August G. Marly. January 22. February 22. Versailles. March 30. May 14. May 7. May 7. May 14. REGISTER OF THE 1716 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to INI. de Beauharnois. Leave of absence for M. LaTour, a ser- geant with the troops. Folio 679, \ page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Information and instruc- tions concerning the ditiiculty between the Seminary of St. Sulpice and Dame D'Argenteuil about the boundaries of their respective seigniories at the Lake of the Tvvo Mountains. Will do their utmost to effect a com- promise. Folio 679, 6 pages. The same to the same. Sends the duplicate of the accounts to be paid by the Western Domain for the present year, amounting altogether to the sum of L56,759 livres. Folio 682, ^ page. The same to M. Dupuy. Tlie King has granted him letters permitting him to take the title of State Councillor. Folio 683, | page. The same to M M. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Sends them the decree of the State Council creating an increase of 4 livres per louis dor of the new coinage of 20 sols per ecu. Folio 683, J, page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. It is perfectly true that fire took place in the Palais de Quebec, the 28th December last at 9 o'clock in the evening during a strong N.E. wind. M. de Longueuil writes that the attics were Completely burned but the walls held good which gave time to save every- thing. Will inquire, with M. Dupuy on his arrival at Quebec, what is best to be done in the matter. Folio 683, ] page. The same to M. Dupuy. Same subject. Folio 683^, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. The King has been obliged to allow a certain amount of trade between New England and the French Islands. This is unfortunate, for the same objects might be supplied by Canada. Folio 684, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. He shall be present at the Tq Deum of thanksgiving to be sung at the Cathedral of Quebec for the restoration the King's health. Folio 685, h page. '"' 1726. REGISTER OF LETTERS PATENT, ORDERS OF THE KING AND WARRANTS SENT OUT TO CANADA. Letters Patent for the Sr. Begon, intendant of the Navy. The Sr. Begon, Intendant at Havre, formerly Intendant of Canada, being detained in that colony, proceedings will not be taken against him in the courts of justice of France before his return. Folio 686, 2 pages. Wan-ant granting to the S'' Brouague, and after his death to his widow, the parts and portions that will have belonged to Dame de Courtemanche, her mother, and to her sisters. Folio 687|^, 4 pages. Decree concerning the beaver trade. Folio 688|, 5 page?. Letters patent in favour of the Marquis de Beauharnois. Folio 691, 2 pages. Safe conduct for the S'" Lanouiller. Folio 69 1|, 1 page. Order of the King appointing the S' Du Breuil as first baillifi of the Superior Council of Quebec. Folio 692, ^ page. Ordinance of the King forbidding the use of foreign fabrics for the making of clothes. Folio 6921, 2 pages. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES OF COMTE DE MAUREPAS TO THE OFFICIALS OF THE COLONY OF ILE ROYALE. Marly. January 8. M. de Maurepas to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The King issued a decree on the 13th Oct., whereby he revokes the Letters Patent granted to the Comte de St. Pierre for the exclusive fishing right for a league around tLe Islands of St. Jean, Brion and Ramees. Folio 694, 1 page. 1726 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 77 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 172H. Januaij' 8. January 8. February 26. Versaille-s. March 12. April 10. April 1(>. April .30. May 28. ISFav 28. May;28. ]\Iay 28. May;28. May 28. The same to M. de St. Ovide. He will take from the salary of the Governor of Canada 3,000 livres to augment his own, which shall hence- forth be 9,000 livres. Folio 694^, 1 page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Until the colony is better .settled they may permit the English colonies to sell cattle, fresh provisions and construction timber, but they will prohibit all other kinds of mer- chandise. They will afford every business facility to the bearer of this des- patch, the Sieur de la Lande Magon, an important merchant of St. Malo, who intends establishing a regular trade with He Royale. Folio 695, 1^ pages. The same to the same. They will aflford all business facilities to the Sieur Jeanperis d'Haranades a former merchant of St. Jean-de-Luz, who has been -10 years in the cod-fishing businf'ss and who since the settlement of He Royale, sends several vessels there each year. Folio 695|^, 1 page. The same to M. de Me^y. According to the copy of account sent to MM. Flocher and Boissel, bankers at Lyons and creditors of the Comted'Agrain, there remains at Louisbourg a sum of 7,019 livres which is to be distributed among the creditors at a pro-rata on their claims. Folio G96, i page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. They will grant to one Antoine Paris, if what he alleges is true, the 40 feet of land adjoining his property and the garden of Dame de Villejoin. Folio 696, ^ page. The same to the same. Instructions concerning the Swiss soldiers of the Karrer regiment, garrisoned at Louisbourg. Folio 696|^, 2 pages. The same to the same. They will recommend to the Sieur Ganet, con- tractor for the fortifications, the two brothers Bouillerot, stonecutters, who are going to settle at He Royale. Folio 997, ^ page. The same to the Sieur Ganet. MM. de St. Ovide, de Mesy and Le Verrier have orders to enquire into the ditiiculty between the widow Planton, sister of the late Sieur Isabeau, and him, in order to reach an understand- ing between them. Folio 697^, 1 page. The s.ime to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. They will have the decree withdrawing the exclusive fishing privilege at He St. Jean and other islands from the Comte de .St. Pierre, registered. The letters patent of March 1722, will be cancelled as being obreptitious and surreptitious. The Sieur Henry, merchant at LaRochelle, claims that very good timber for masts is to be found at He St. Jean. The masts that were at La Rochelle have been examined, and found to be of poor quality. It is true that they were cut 6 years ago. It is to be wished that there may be some of good quality there for they should cost less than those from Canada. They will have those places visited. Folio 697i, 4 pages. The same to the same. The King is pleased with the progress made on the works of the Louisbourg fortifications. He has established a fund of 150,000 livres for the continuation of the works. The Royal Battery and that of He de V Entree. Folio 699, 4 pages. The same to M. I.ie Verrier. Divers instructions concerning the works of the fortifications and the employment of the funds. Folio 701, 5 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Has noticed with pleasure all that he remarks about the good character of M. Verrier and his zeal in the King's service. Has reason to believe that the work done by the Sr. Isabeau is very defective, which does not agree with the account given of it by M. de Verville. Has reason to believe that the Sr. Ganet is A'ery competent and that he tries to do the work properly. Was satisfied with the understand- ing he came to with Mr. Corby, Commandant at Oanso, regarding the cattle trade with Acadia and the fishing by English boats at He St. Jean, Will be glad to have the answer which Mr. Armstrong, successor to Mr. Corby, gave him on this subject. Folio 703, 5 pages. The same to the same. Has approved of his sending to Acadia, to assist Abbe de Breslay, the ecclesiastic who went to He Royale last year. It 78 REGISTER OF THE 17-26 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1726. would have been better had the Governor of Acadia not sent away the two Recollets who were there for the last two years. Abbe Gaulin and the mission of Shubenecadie. It appears that all the priests are suspicious to Governor Armstrong. As the Acadians must not be left without religious aid, it would be well to send out Recollets from the Province of Brittany, so as to see if the same objections would be raised to them as were raised to those of the Province of Paris. Since the parish of Shubenecadie alone has 2,500 communicants, one is lead to believe that the population of Acadia is large. Would be pleased to have a census. Was pleased to learn that the Indians of Antigoniche and lie Royale have settled at Mirliqueche and that the land there gives good ci'ops. It seems that the English formed a kind of treaty with the Malecites and a few Micmacs in the neighbour- hood of Mines and that Abbe Gaulin was the author of that peace. It appears that the Abenakis of Panaouske are about to accept peace from the English on very hard terms and that those of the Ri-ver St. John hesitate. It seems that Abbe Gaulin went personally to River St. John to induce the Indians to accept that peace treaty. It is necessary, for the safety of Canada, that the English should not get possession of the Abenakis lands, and it is necessary that he should do all in his power to forment war bet- ween the Abenakis and English. Folio 705, 5 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Me.sy. Instructions concerning the difficulty between the widow Planton and the Sr Ganet. Folio 707, 4 pages. The same to M. Gamier. Same subject. Folio 708| 3 pages. The same to M. de Mesy. Divers instructions regarding the fortifi- cations. Folio 710, 2 pages. The same to M. Verrier. Same subject. 710J,, 1 page. The same to M. de Mesy, He needs in order to send M. de Selles the discharge for the funds lost on Le Chameau, an Act establishing the loss of that ship. Folio 711, i page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. M. de Ste. Marie will command with hi^, company at the Royal Battery in compensation for his claims regarding his trip to Boston in 1718, provided that he sees no objection thereto. Folio 7lH, 1 page. The same to the same. The Mire road. Does not think that the sending of 12 to 18 men to He a.u Sable by the English is done with the intention of settling there. There is no good water and access to the island is very difficult. Folio 71 2 J, 2^ pages. The same to the same. Despatching of 40 recruits. It is well established that at He Royale there existed a good many abuses regarding the Cadets. There is a goodly number of them under 16 years of age. That abuse was corrected in Canada about two years ago and it must be, without delay, at He Rovale. Thinks that a simple detachment of soldiers would suffice for Port-Toulouse — Port Dauphin. There is no valid reason for the increase in the numbpv of troops which he asks for during time of peace. Would have liked to have rewarded M. de Beaucours for his services by giving him the governorship of Trois-Rivieres, but the King had already disposed of it in favour of M. de la Chassaigne, the senior officer of the colony. Divers instructions. Folio 713^^, 7 pages. .June 25. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Elm is the best wood for artillery carriages, but, as it is scarce in the island, they did well to make a bargain for half of elm, one quarter of oak and one quarter of cherry-wood, at 55 sol per foot. They will grant one discharge yearly to one soldier of each company who desires to become a resident. The claims of Captain de Ste. Marie rejected. Cannot permit the Sr. de Morpain, Captain of the port of Louisbourg, to collect for his own use a duty on ships entering that port. That is only done on the West Indies because the port captains receive no salaries. His being 1,000 per year, should suffice for him. They :May 28. May 28. Mav 28. :May 28. June 4. .Itme 2.5. •June 2.5 .Tune 25. 1726 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 79 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 raust wait till Louisbourg is better fortified and more populous, to grant the resquest made by the Bishop of Quebec to establish the Sisters of the Congregation there. Has not deemed it advisable to grant the Sr. Valine lettres of appointment as chief hydrographer and surveyor. Folio 716^, 5 pages. ^"?''- The same to M. de Mesy. Is surprised that, in spite of the formal orders Jiiae o. given him at different times, he does not send in a statement of the monies applied to the extra-expenditure of the colony. One would think that he had some interest in not conforming to that order. He intends to be obeyed. It is only by seeing the details that he can judge of the curtail- ments that may be made. Folio 718^, 2i pages. June 2.5. The same to the same. Abuses regarding the admission of cadets into the troops. Folio 719i, 1| pages. June 25. The same to M. Sabatier. Same subject. Folio 7 20 J, 1 page. July 2. rj^j^g same to M. de St. Ovide. Approves, in view of the advanced season, that he did not send a detachment of 2-5 to 30 soldiers to He St. Jean. Trusts that he did so early in the spring. Approves of his selecting Captain de Pensens to command at that post. A stronger garrison is not necessary as long as the settlement of that island has not been undertaken and as long as the grant made to M. de St. Pierre shall not have been regularly escheated. During the trips he is supposed to have made last month to that Island he could have made sure if it contains all the timber spoken of and all the kinds of cultivation and other advantages. Nothing should be done to prevent the Acadians from going there, for, whether it remains to 31. de St. Pierre or passes into the King's domain, they will always be well oflf and will enjoy full liberty there. If the Sr. de la Boularderie and d'Auteuil do not fulfil their conditions, their grants must also be forfeited. Folio 721, 2 pages. .July 2. The same to M.sde Ste. Marie. Will give him the command of the Royal Battery if M. de St. Ovide proposes it. Folio 722, 1 page. July 2. The same to M. de Catalogne. The King's intention is not to place a detachment of more than 2.5 to 30 men at He St. Jean for the present. Folio 722^, 1 pa^e. July 2. . The same to M. de Beaucours. Is aware of his zeal and his services but could not give him the governorship of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 723, i page. July 2. The same to M. de Peosens. Has been appointed to command the detach- menl of He St. Jean. There will be no general staff established as long as the grant of the Island is not reunited to the King's domain. Folio 723, 1 page. Jvfly2. The same to M. de Mesy. In accepting the resignation of Philippe Carrerot and in appointing his brother to succeed him as store-keeper, he should have made an inventory and have charged the new otficial with the goods in store. The Mire road. In answering regarding the anonymous letter written against him, he should not have been silent about the vex- ations and injuries of which he accuses those whom he suspects to have been the authors of it. In thus acting he allows 3uspicion to hang over people who do not deserve them. Divers instructions. Folio 723|, 7 pages. July 2. The eame to the same. He will see that a statement is sent him of all that was saved from the vessel Le Chameau. He will indicate the use made thereof and the price obtained for such as was sold. Approves of his idea of having the cases containing the funds for Canada raised, but fears that the work would be useless, as they had waited a year to bring divers from Canada. Will not fail to draw attention to his long service, but before he receives any reward therefor he must carry out the orders that have been given to him in vain for three years back. Divers instructions. The pre- tended mine found in the excavations behind the Royal Battery is nothing but talc and good for nothing. Folio "26, 5 pages. 18—31 80 REGISTRY OF THE 1726 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 172G. The same to M. Sabatier. Divers instructions concerning food-supplies ^"^^y'-^- and munitions. Folio 728^, 2 pages, July 9. The same to M. de Mesy. His proposal to use th3 old hospital which was ceded to the Sisters of Charity, for the sick sailors on the King's ships, cannot be entertained, the new hospital being more than sufficient. Folio 729, 1 page. July 9. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 729i, U- pages. July 9. rp^g same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Jt is not possible to grant the residents of He Royale who trade with Canada permission to pay duty in kind. What could be granted them would be to accept the payment of duties through those to whom they sell. Folio 731, 1 page. End of Vol. Jf.9. n27 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 81 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 REGISTER OF COLONIAL DESPATCHES. 1727. Marly. January 7. January 21. January 28. February 18. Versaillp.s. March 18. April 15. Marly. January 7. March 4. 1727. B. Series. Vol. 50. The Navy Board to the directors of La Compagnie des Indes. Reasons against a copper coinage being current only in Canada. Folio 2, 1 page. The same to M. Le Pelletier. Decrease in the duties on the sale of the products of the Windward Islands introduced into Canada and lie Royale. Folio 2^, 1 page. The same to the same. The Bishop of Quebec requests the King to kindly grant the Ursulines of Trois-Rivieres a licence of mortmain for a property called Riviere-du-Loup, which they acquired from the Sr Trottier de Beaubien for the ?um of 8,000 livres a part of which was paid off by the dower of Fran9oise daughter of the Sr Trottier. He is requested to take steps to procure them that favour. Folio 9, 1 page. The same to the same. Requests him to have paid to M. de Chateau- guay, appointed King's lieutenant at Martinique, the sum of 600 livres due him by La Compagnie des Indes on his salary as King's lieutenant at Louisbourg. He needs that money to reach his post. Folio \\h, 1 pao-e. The same to Father Saturnin Dirop, definitor-general of the Recollets of the Province of Brittany, at Morlaix. Bad conduct of Father Benin, Superior of the members of his Order at Louisbourg. In the meanwhile the Bishop has replaced him by a Quebec priest. Should be very particular regarding the morality of the religious whom he sends on missions. Folio 18, 2 pages. The same to the same. The ecclesiastic whom the Bishop of Quebec had sent to Louisbourg to there perform parochial duties in the place of Father Benin, came over to France having handed over his powers to Father Benin. It is probable that the information given to the Bishop was exat^- gerated, nevertheless, he should recall that religious as well as Father Isidore, for it is certain that their conduct is not regular. Will write to the Bishop to ask him to accept for that post. Father Michel LeDuff whom he recommends. Folio 24^, i page. The same to M. D'Argenson. Has appointed his relative M. de Gannes to be town major of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 3-5, ^ page. The same to the Comte.sse de Blanzac. Cannot grant what she asks for the Sr. de la Boularderie. If it is true, as he states, that he is to send 100 men to He Royale, to work at the clearing up of the land granted him. he will not be held strictly accountable for neglecting to conform to the conditions of his grant. Folio 35, 1 page. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING ROCHEFORT AND LAROCHELLE. The Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. Has received a letter from the Marquis de Beauharnois pointing out the danger arising from fires in Canada. It is necessary to send him this year 20 thousand leaded pavin^^ blocks, octagonal, 8 to 10 inches in diameter the memorandum of which he sent him. Folio 96i, i page. The same to the same. Will grant a passage to Canada to the Sr. Testu de la Richardiere, captain of a flute. He is granted a year's leave of absence, having lost his wife since his departure from Quebec. Folio 113 1 Dase 18—311 ' . F S • 82 1727. April 1. April 22. April 29. April 29. April 29. Ajnil 29. May 13. May 13. May 19. May 18. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 12. June 17. REGISTRY OF THE I'i^G 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Versailles. Macch 11. April 8. April 22. The same to the same. Will give passage to Louisbourg on Le Heros to two Brothers of Charity. Folio i2U h page. The same to the same. At the request of M. de Bienville he gave a passage to the valet-de-chambre of M. de Chateauguay. Folio 133, I page. The same to the same. Has granted his discharge to one Jacques Armand, on condition of hi« remaining in Canada to carry on there his trade of pewterer. Folio 135, i page. The same to the same. " He will give a passage to the two Jesuits whom Father d'Avaugour sends to Canada. Folio 135, h page. The same to the same. Ts satisfied with the account he sends of the equipping of the flute. U Elephant which be commands. Folio 135, J page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Sr. de Tilly, lieutenant of a man-of-war, regarding the duties to be performed during his trip to Canada. Foko 137i-, 5 pages. The Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. Despatches for Canada. Pass- engers. Will give a passage to the two domestic servants whom the Sr. de Fleury sends to his brother. Funds for Canada. Folio 140, 1 page. List of persons to whom passage has been given for Quebec on the flute, V Elephant. Folio 140|, 1 page. The Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. Will give a passage to the two ecclesiastics whom. Abbe LePelletier, Superior of the Seminary of St. Sulpice, sends to Canada. Folio 141, ^ page. The same to the same. Approves of his equipping La X^rdide for He Royale in case Le FortefoAx is not ready. Divers instructions. Folio 142, 11 pages. 'The same to the same. Divers instructions concerning the goods to be sent out to He Royale. 143^, h page. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 144i, ^ page. The same to the same. Sends him a commission for the Sr. Dupin du Bellugard, jr. to be commissary of artillery in Canada. Folio 145, \ page. The same to the same. Divers instructions about the goods to be carried to He Royale by Le Pro fond. Folio 145^ h page- Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Sr. Meschin, lieutenant of a man-of-war, regarding the duties to be performed during the voyage he is to make to He Royale. Folio 146, 5 pages. REGISTER OF THE DESPATCHES TO THE OFFICIALS IN CANADA, 1727. ^ The Navy Board to the Sr. Brouague. Has received the list of the merchantmen who have done dry cod-fishing at Grande Bale, on the Coast of Labrador. Must take means to prevent the Esquimaux from carrying off the boats of the fishermen. The King grants him a gratuity of 20 guns, 200 pounds of powder and as much of shot. Folio 481, ^ page. The same to the Marquis de Beauharnois and M. Dupuy, He will cause to be paid to the Sr. Thibault, merchant of Paris, what is due him by the Sr. Vidal, who is settled in Quebec and was formerly a merchant at LaRo- chelle. Folio 482, -^ page. The same to the same. Circumstances will not permit of helping the Seminary of Quebec on account of the losses sustained by fires and at sea. Permits the Ursulincs to take possession of the 15 acres of land adjoining their monastei-y, since the land is not needed for the fortifications, but they cannot claim any compensation for non-occupation as they received it through the King's liberality. The idea of preventing the citizens of Quebec from pilin^t their wood against wooden fences is very good, as pre- caution against fire, but not easy to put in practice. Cannot grant pen- sions to the widow of the Sieur Prat and to the daughters of the late Sr. Gaillard, commissary of artillery. Folio 482, 3 pages. 1127 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 83 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1727. Tlie same to the same. The King is willing to admit young lads of 15 ' ■ years as cadets, but in condition that they are strong and robust. Folio 48 3|^, I page. April 22. The same to the same. The Sr. Testu de la Richardiere may have the place of harbour-master if he so desires, on condition that he accepts the emoluments that the Sr. Prat enjoyed and gives up those which he enjoys as captain of a flute. If he does not accept it may be given to the Sr. de Risy major of Militia. The works of the improvement of the rive navigation which they propose would cost too much and would give the enemy too much facility in time of war. Folio 484, 2 pages. April 22 The same to the same. Powder. Will give particular orders to the Sr. Cugnet, manager of the Western Domain, to withhold 2,000 livres each year, of the 6,000 yearly received by the Sulpicians from the King, for the walls of Montreal. He did wrong not to have withheld the same. They shall recover what is due by the residents for the same purpose. Porpoise fishing. Trade with He Royale. Has received two census of the colony with a list of the vessels that traded there and of the merchandise imported and ex- ported Folio 485, 3 pages. April 22 The same to the same. Will have paid to the Sieur de Lignery, com- mandant at Michillimakinak, the 2,298 livres which he claims for the two trips made to La Baye in 1726 for the purpose of going to confer with the Indians. Folio 486i, i page. Aprils.. The same to the same. Will have the 150 livres returned to the Sr. de St. Castin, which sum he says he borrowed from the English general when he was a prisoner and which I\I. de Vaudreuil made him pay by keeping it oflf the gratuity which he and his brother receive. They will enquire if it is advisable that he should be conpensated for the loans which he made the Indians of Pentagoet and of Acadia for the King's service. Folio 486^, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. The King has decided that the Sr. de Lotbi- niere, although he has entered the ecclesiastical state, should remain a lay member of the Superior Council, which office he has held for sixteen years. He will abstain from assisting at the trial of criminal matters, provided he resigned the position of keeper of the Seals. M. de Lino, 1st councillor, will become keeper of the Seal. Folio 487, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. On the report made by M. de Vaudreuil, the Bishop and Begon, commissioners appointed to hear the complaints of the inhabitants and cures opposing the regulation of parochial limits, the King has issued a decree, the 23rd January last, whereby he settles the question. Folio 487^, \\ page. April 22. The same to the same. Has recei%'ed a letter of the 20th October last, whereby it can be seen that the claim of the religious not to sell any lands around their monasteries save on condition that only buildings of one story are erected or that if the houses are of more than one stor}' and facing the monastery there shall be no windows on that side, is improper and hurtful to the establishment of the city, and is even injurious to the religious themselves in as much as their lands sustain a lowering of value ; but he would like to know what the religious think about it. Folio 488, \^ page. April 22. The same to INl. de Beauharnois. He did well to accept the position of. temporal syndic of the house of the RecoUets at Quebec which they oflfered him on his arrival.* He did well also to inform them that he would have nothing to do with any cabal. He did well, in view of his advanced age, to relieve the officer commanding at fort Chambly and have the two mar- ried officers replaced by two others unmarried — which will lessen the con- sumption of wood. Is pleased that the Sr. de Gannes received satisfaction from the officers of the Montreal garrison. He will see that the men named Richelet, Le Grand, Guy and Rigaud, intended to serve for the rest of their days as soldiers in Canada, do not return to France. It is 84 REGISTRY OF THE 1727 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 190& 1727. hoped that during the trip he took to Montreal he obtained information regarding the movement which the commandant at Detroit must have made to oppose the settlements which the English tried to establish at Ouabache. Cannot grant the Chev, de Gannes, who is appointed lieutenant at He Royaje, permission to remain in Canada. Folio 488^, 3 pages. April 22. The same to the same. Concerning the age of cadets admitted into the troops. Folio 490, h page. April 22. The same to the same. Has procured for the Sr. de Tilly the command of the flute L'Elejjhant which goes to Canada. Has given a gratuity of 4,000 livres to the Comte des Gouttes for services rendered during his cam- paign in Canada. He should not delay the departure of the ships save in case of absolute necessity. Folio 490, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. It would be preferable that the Sr. Amariton, de la Veranderie, de Celoron and Dugue should not take advantage of the leave of absence granted them. He will ascertain whether Captain de la Ronde Denys has been paid his expenses in connection with the trip he made to Boston, in 1723, with a lieutenant and 6 soldiers, by order of M. de Vaudreuil. Folio 490^, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. Was pleased to learn that the missionary, so long asked for by the Miamis, had been sent to them. It is advisable that two should be sent to the Sioux, to draw them to the French side as well as to secure their furs. Folio 491, H pages. April 22. 1 he same to the same. The commission of M. de Longueuil, as Governor of Montreal, being the same as that which MM. de Callieres, de Vaudreuil and de Raraezay had, he should not worry about the terms in which it is couched. Folio 490^, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. Would have liked to grant pensions to the widows of the Srs. de Varennes, and Desjordy, Portneuf, Villedonne, Le Gardeur and de la Chauvignerie, but the want of funds prevents it. Shall grant gratuities when some become vacant. Folio 492, 1 page. April 22. rpj^g same to the sime. Has granted the position of Town Major at Trois-Rivieres to the Sr. de Gannes, Companies to the Srs. Chev. de Lon- gueuil, DuPlessis Faber and de Contrecieur, a provisional captaincy to the Sr. de Boishebert, lieutenancies to the Srs. de Granval, who is back from San Domingo for his health, DeCroisille and Desjordy Cabanac. The ensigncies of infantry made vacant by the promotion of the two last mentioned have been given to the Srs. de la Martiniere and de la Corne. Has granted the Sr. de Louvigny, a second ensign, his discharge. The Srs. de St. Vincent, de la Perade. Jonquaire, Herbin and de Vassan have also been promoted. Folio 492^, 2 pages. April 2'^ The same to M. LeVerrier. Cannot grant him the increase of salary asked. Folio 293i, h page. April 22. The same to M. de Gannes. Has granted him the position of Town Major at Trois-Rivieres made vacant by the death of the Sr. Desjordy. Folio 493i, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. Dupuy. He will continue to give ouc gratuities of gun powder to the majors and adjutants of the Colony. Folio 494 h page. April 22. The same to the same. The papier terrier should be closed as soon as possible. If there remain any communities that do not wish to send in their aveux et denombrement they must be forced to do so by law. The clerks of the jurisdictions of the Superior Council cannot take fees on the sums deposited in their offices. He will put an end promptly to the affair of Madame de Soulanges about her claims on the estate of the late Madame d'Alogny. Divers instructions. Folio 494, 4 pages. April 22. The same to the same. Sends him the petition of J.-Bte. Specha, inhabit- ant of Belleisle, claiming fiom him a certain sum for the board of his nephew the Sr. Dupuy, detained under letter de cachet in the Citadel of Belleisle. Folio 496, i page. 1121 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 85 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1727. The same to the same. As the house of Dame Dugue, which his prede- April22. cessor occupied is falling in ruins, approves of his having leased for three years from Madame de Ramezay at 800 livres. It is hard to believe that that house, even with the vineyard, is worth 20,000 livres. He will offer to buy it if the price suits. Folio 496i, 1 page. April 22. The .same to the same. Regrets that M. Begon could not delay his de- parture in order to make him fully acquainted with the affairs of the Inten- dant's office. The title of Intendant of the Navy which he asks for is not necessary for him, the present one having sufficed for the others. Folio 496^, 2 pages. April 22. The same to the same. Has received the statement of the sale of furs for the year 1726 at fort Frontenac, at Niagara and at the end of Lake Ontario. Is surprised that the expenditure exceeds the receipts, such a thing has never before been known. There must have been dishonesty. He should have given at the same time a list of the merchandise unsold. Folio -i97i, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. He should not deliver powder to the Abenakis tribe unle-s the payment thereof be charged to the annual fund for those Indians. Te Deura on the occasion of the king's marriage. Folio 499, U pages. April 22. rpjjg gj^^jjg tQ Madame Dupuy. Has learned with pleasure of her safe arrival at Quebec. Will do all in his power to make her st^y in Quebec agreeable. The black fox which her husband sent him was thought very beautiful. Folio 499J, ^ page. April 29. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Beauharncis and Dupuy. Approves of their having enregistered the degree of the 27th April 1725 which regu- lates what should belong to the general hospital of Quebec, and what should belong to the religious who conduct it, out of the estate known as Des Islets. They will see that the general hospital of ^[ontreal regularly maintains the 7 schoolmasters according to what has been agreed upon. They will act in concert with the Bii^hop to appoint a competent adminis- trator with a view to restore order in Brother Chrestien's accounts. Orders had been given to have him arrested at San Domingo but he escaped to the Spanish part of the Island with the funds that had been entrusted to him by pious people. A fresh gratuity granted to the religious of the Hotel- Dieu of Montreal to help them to rebuild. The crops being goo I they will take care not to prevent the export of the products that will go to supply He Royale and the West Indies with food-stuffs. New England supplies the French Islands with provisions that could be got from Canada. Decree of the ;31st December last to help that trade. They should urge the Abenakis to harass the English as long as these latter have not removed the posts they established on their lands. M. de St. Ovide has reported that the Micmacs have not concluded p-ace with the English, that those who went to Port-Royal were not chiefs and that they simply wanted to be feasted. Father du Pare, Superior of the Jesuits in Canada has written that the Abenakis are dis- posed to chase the English off their lands. Was happy to learn that the construction of two boats at Frontenac and of a house at Niagara had met with no opposition on the part of the Iroquois, despite the incentives of the English. Approves of the Sr. de Chaussegros' selection of the mouth of the Niagara river for a house, on the spot where a fort formerly stood. Approves, however, of the rebuilding of the old house at the portage. They must wait till these works are completed to build a fort at the entrance to the Choueguen river. This affair should be carried on with prudence on account of the attempts already made by the English to estab- lish a settlement there. The news given M. de la Corne, that the English had made the Iroquois promise to get rid of la Joncaire who commands at Niagara is probably false : all the same, that officer must be warned by M. de Longueuil and an officer 86 REGISTRY OF THE 1727 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1727. must be sent among the Iroquois to make sure of the facts Approves of M. de Lignery's efforts to bring about peace between the Foxes and the Illinois Does not think that the completion of the fort begun at Sault St. Louis will have the effect of preventing the frauds going on there. As soon as peace is concluded with the Foxes it would be well to send two missiona- ries to the Sioux. Hopes that the re-establishment of the 2-5 permits to trade will have the result of paralyzing the efforts of the English to trade in the upper country. The walls of Montreal. If it is true, as it is said, that Father La Chasse has admitted that the liquor traffic is necessary for the conservation of the King's authorit}' and that of the Catholic religion, he has changed his mind. Their proposal to depart from the old time severity, and only to punish excesses, not to forbid nor yet to allow this traffic, cannot be entertained. The thirst for gain will lead in a short time to still greater excess. Post of Ouabache. Papier terrier. Folio .500, 21 pages. April 29. The same to same. Has seen what M. de Beauharnois says about the house of the Marquise de Vaudreuil ; it cannot be leased for 1,500 livres as she desires ; it is situated in the outskirts of the city, in an unfre- quented locality ; that the land surrounding the house is not worth 6,000 livres ; that a part of the land belongs to the King, it being comprised in the 20 toises of the circumference of the Island of Montreal. M. Dupuy will have the estimate of it made and will report. Folio -510, 1 page. April 29. The same to M. Dupuy. Same subject. Folio -510:^^, 1 page. April 29. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has given orders at Rcchefort to have 20 thousand lead filled paving-blocks for the floors of the Chateau sent. Folio 511, 1 page. 1729. The same to the same. He should have added his own certificate of the April 29. services and of the Catholicity of the Sr. de la Ronde Denys, Du Vivier and de Beaujeu, captains, to those given by themselves, for the reception of each of them into the Order of St. Louis. Has sent to the Sr. DeLisle de la Croyere sergeant, the discharge granted him. Folio 51 1|, 1 page. 1727. The same to M. Sarrasin. Is well satisfied with his services but cannot April- . grant an increase of gratuity. Folio 512, h page. April 29. The same to M. de Cavagnal 100 men as recruits. Will send as many each year to fill up the gaps. Sends M. de Beauharnois the leave of absence which he asks to go to France to settle family affairs. Folio 512, |^ page. April 29. The .same to M. de la Chassaigne. Is convinced, as he points out, that the situation of Trois-Rivieres is very suitable for ship-building. Folio 512i, 1 page. Brest. The same to MM, de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Has received the state- May 8. ment of expenditures from 1717 to 1725 inclusive. Regrets that the state- ment shows an excess of 34,881 livres over the receipts, which would not he if the 35,000 livres remaining due of the tax for the works on the walls of Montreal had been collected. Will not make a fund of that sum, the state of finances not allowing of it. Payment of what is due must be pushed. Divers instructions. Folio 512^, 2 pages. May 8. The same to the .same. Same subject. Folio 513^, 1| pages. May 8. ijij^g same to the same. Has granted Madame de Rouville, widow of the captain of that name, who died at He Royale, permission for her three eldest sons to serve in Canada where she has property and whither she desires to return. The eldest will be replaced at He Royale by the son of M. de Catalogne who desires to be with his father on that Island. Folio 5 Hi-, IJ pages. May 8. The same to M. Dupuy. He will transmit statements of the revenues and costs of the ecclesiastical communities as soon as he can procure them. Will give an exact account of habits, characters and talents of the officers, both military and judicial. It would be certainly very advantageous could he settle Fi'enchmen on the lands bordering on La Baie Fran^aise as far as Beaubassin, but apart from the difficulty of finding men rich enough to 1727 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 87 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1727. form large establishments there, it is certain that the English would not fail to oppose the same. Shall see later. The French are fairly successful in their cod-fishing since they employ 100 ships from France besides those of lie Royale. The herring-fishing would be profitable, only the French do not know how to salt them and the cod-fishing takes all their time. Cultivation of hemp. Approves of the idea of building some of the King's ships in Canada, but for that it is necessary to wait until the colony is better established, the hemp is more abundant there and the King is in a position to incur the necessary cost of opening iron mines and establishing smelting works. It would be well to have the surplus horses exported to the West Indies. Folio 51.5, s pages. May 8. The same to the same. Bills of exchange. Divers instructions concer- ning the expenditures. Folio 518i, 3 pages. May 8. The same to the same. Has read" the information that he supplied regard- ing the claims of the Sr. La^Iothe Cadillac against de Tonty. Communicated them to the Sr. de LaMothe that he may reply thereto if he desires. Folio 520, h page. May 8. The same to the same. It is right that the Kings' ships should not be detained later than the 8th October. If the despatches should not be ready by that date, it would be better to send them by the merchantmen. Folio 520, 1 page. May 8. The same to the same. Di\ers instructions. Folio 520|^, 1 page. May 8. The same to the same. Has received two memoranda from M. Collet, attorney general. The first concerns the rights of exchange accorded the Sulpicians in 1704 in consideration of their abandonment of the right to exercise high justice and the indemnities in favour or the religious commu- nities of Montreal. He claims that the right accorded the Sulpicians, although formal, is annullable for lack of consideration ; that one of the special reasons for which they obtained that right of exchange, without paying anything in money, is that they ceded to the King a litre onereux in 1693, the right to exercise high justice at Montreal, that they have no longer the burden since they have reserved to themselves the court oflice which is the paying part of the high justice, while the exercise of high justice itself freed them of the duties which this right involved, that as the king not possessing, himself, the right of exchange in Ca- nada, could riot have conferred it on others, save by mistake. M. Collet may Ije right ; wdl be pleased to examine the question, although it may seem difficult to revoke such a lengthy possession of it. The 2d memoran- dum of M. Collet regards the religieuses hospitalieres of Quebec. He pro- poses to have an account rendered of all the revenues of that hospital, and of the use made of them as well as of the funds which they receive each year from the King. By a decree of 1664 they are oblige to do all this. He adds that they make no repairs to the hospital, which is falling in ruins, although they have gathered in a considerable fund. That since 1712, nobody, not even the poorest, is admitted without paying, that the soldiers are forced to leave their pay there. Will act directly in concert with M. Collet on this question and in such a manner as not to compromise himself with the Seminary and the religious. Folio 5214, 3 pages. May 13. The same to MjNI. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. The comptroller general and La Compagnie des Indes have found very just their remarks on the proposals made by that Company in 1725. The beaver trade and the means of remedying the frauds practised. Folio 522i, ^ page. Mavl.3. The same to the same. Will enquire if the complaints of the Sr. Sylvain, surgeon, commissioned to Montreal, against the Sr. Benoit, the surgeon of the troops, are well founded. Folio 522|, h page. May 13. The same to the same. It is to be hoped that the disorders prevalent in the Seminary of Quebec, on account of the existence of two factions, may not have evil results. Folio 523, 1 page. 88 REGISTRY OF THE 1727 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1727. The same to the same. Can quite understand that the proximity of the ^^ ' Chateau makes the powderhouse dangerous, but the state of the finances will not permit the cost of a new powder house. Understands that good order requires that the soldiers should be garrisoned and their proposal to build barracks in the royal redoubt is a good one, but it would involve an annual expenditure of 2,000 livres, which cannot be done. It would be fair that the inhabitants should contribute thereto, as that would free them from billetting soldiers and from supplying domestic utensils. Folio 523i, 2 pages. May 1.3. The same to the same. The position of lieutenant-generals of the juris- diction of Montreal, made vacant by the death of the Sieur Bonat, is granted to the Sieur Raimbault, King's attorney for the same jurisdiction. The Sieur Raimbault will be replaced by the Sieur Faucher, advocate, who has worked for a long time in the oflfices of the Intendance under M. Begon, Sends the appointment of councillor in the Superior Council to the Sr. Cres- pin, merchant. The Sr. Sarrazin. Folio 524, 2 pages. May 13. The same to the same. Instructions given M. de Tilly, commander of the flute V Elephant, bound for a voyage to Canada As the bargain made with Madame de Ramezay for the supplying of oak and pine planks and boards expires this year ; a new agreement must be made, either with her, with LePage or with another. The price being equal preference shall be given to Madame de Ramezay. Folio 525^^, 3 pages. May 13. The same to the same. AVill enquire if it is advisable to grant the Sr. Martin a priest serving on the Labrador coast, a seal fishing privilege on that coast. Folio 526^, 1 page. May 13. The same to the same. Divers instructions regarding the statement of expenditure? and the employment of the funds. Folio 527, 3 pages. May 8. The .same to the same. Damages claimed by Madame de Ramezay based on the destruction of her mill by the floods, the incidental expenses caused by the loss of Le Chameau, Szc. She can have no claim save for the last mentioned cause. Other damages asked for on account of the loss and the demolition of a brick and tile factory, the land of which had been enclosed within the fortifications. Folio 528i, 2 pages. May 13. The same to M. de Beauharnois. M. de la Perriere and de Lantagnac do not take precedence of M. de LaGauchetiere. Folio 529, \ page. May 13. The same to the same. Is pleased to learn that he had been received at Quebec with great signs of rejoicing. The King has not yet provided a dean for the Chapter of Quebec. Majors and adjutants. Will not fail to grant the Cross of St. Louis to the Sieur Chaussegros de Lery at the first op- May 13 portunity. Folio o29i, 2 pages. The same to the same. Is pleased to learn that M. de Joncaire went to Niagara and that he sent his son to the Sonontanous to find out what passed in the Council at Orange. It is to be hoped that the Indian chiefs of the Lake of the Two Mountains will keep their word which they have given and prevent their young men from going to Orange. Folio 530| 1 page. May 13. The same to the same. Father d'Avaugour has sent an extract from a letter of Father Aubry, a missionary at the Abenakis village of St. Fran- 9ois. He claims that the Indians of his mission are alone in making war on the English, and that the others are discontented and on the point of making peace. They claim that they were coldly received at Quebec at the time of M. de Vaudreuil's illness. On the other hand, it is claimed that they drew that reception upon themselves by their arrogant manner of pro- claiming that they were going to make peace with the English. This mis- sionary claims that the Abenakis war is necessary in the interest of religion and of the State, that without it the King's dominion over the south side of the St. liawrence is greatly endangered. Folio 531, 2 pages. 17211 COLONIAL DESPATCH !£S 89 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1727. The same to M. Dupuy. Will issue a fresh ordinance enjoining the inha- May 13. bitants of Montreal to present their claims if they wish to be indemnified for the land that has been taken from them for the fortifications. Folio 532, 2 pages. May 13. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 533, H pages. May 13. The same to the same. Will examine the petition of the Sr. Haymard, brother and heir of the late Pierre Haymard, merchant of Quebec, who has a claim against a gift inter vivos made by his brother to Louis Gosseliu. Folio 533i, h page. May 13. ij'j^g same "to M. Chaus.segros de Lery. Has received from MM. de Beau- harnois and Dupuy the maps and plans which he had transmitted them with the memorandum explaining the reasons that led him to have the house at Niagara built on the place where M. de Denonville had cons- tructed a fort which time has destroyed, instead of erecting it at the port- age where the old house stood. Has approved of this although the same has occasioned a double cost. Folio 534, 1 page. May 13. The same to the Baron de Longueuil. Is satisfied with the account which he sent in about all that concerns the Indians, the settlement at Niagara, (tc, lire. Knows better than any one the interest the King has in prevent- ing the English from establishing themselves at Choueguen. Approves of M. de Beauharnois selecting his son. The Chevalier de Longueuil, to com- mand at Frontenac. The King has granted him the company of which he held the promise. Will propose his eldest son for the Cross of St. Louis. Folio 5344, 1 page. May 13. The same to M. de la Corne. He does not reijuire a warrant for the pension of 400 livres granted him in February 1724. Has granted, an ensigncy to his son. Folio 535, i page. May 13. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Has informed Father Saturnin Dirop, definitor general of the Recollets of Brittany, of the reasons why the Bishop had recalled Father Benin from the cure of Louisbourg to send Father For. el from Canada to replace him. Does not object to the repla- cing of Father Benin, as his conduct was irregular, and is ready to name in his place Father Le Duff who has been serving six years in the colony, or any other one suitable. He claims that if the parochial charge of Louis bourg is taken away from the missionaries of his order they will be without any resources and be obliged to leave the island. M. de St. Ovide has written to him that the conduct of Father Benin is far from being as irregular as is said and that the inhabitants object strongly to the departure of the Recollets, as they serve the people free of cost and their departure would necessitate either the building of a new church or the purchase of that of the Recollets. The colony is still too poor to do without the Recollets. Regrets the noise made about this afi'air, and hopes that he will grant his license to Father Le Duff. The Fathers Benin and Isidore have received orders to return to France and Father Varin and another reli- gious have already left to replace them. Has granted promotions to the Srs Raimbault, DuPlessis Fabert and BoisheDert, in whom he is interested. Hopes he u ill be satisfied with the choice the' King will make of a dean for his chapter. Folio 535^, 6 pages. May 13. rpj^g same to the same. Received a memmorial from the canons of his chapter in which they state that it is intended to appoint four chaplains. Trusts nothing will be done, as the financial reasons that so far have pre- vented the same being done still exist. Folio 538, 1 page. May 13. The same to Father Duparc. Sees, by a letter of Father Aubry, that the Abenakis of Lake St. Peter are the only ones to make war with the English. He must understand that the encroachment of the English cons- titute a great check on the colony. Folio 538^, 1^ pages. May 13. The same to Madame de Ramezay. The King cannot be held responsible for the losses she has suffered ; however, orders have been given to M. 90 REGISTRY OF THE 1727 1727. May 13. May 13. May 13. May 13. May 19. Rochefort. May 31. Versailles. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. Brest. May 8. Kochefort. May 29. Versailles. July 22. August 19. Auffust 19. Folio 540, \ p. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Dupuy not to be exacting regarding the quality of the timber. Approves of the leise that M. Dupuy made of her house. Will offer to buy it if it proves suitable. Has granted to Sieur de Boishebert, her son-in-law a pro- visional captaincy Folio 539, 1 page. The same to M. de Longueil, captain. M. de Beauharnois has expressed his satisfaction with the services which he rendered at Niagara. Folio 539^, i page. The same 1o D'Esgly, Well pleased that, despite his indisposition, he proceeded to Trois-Riv.eres to fulfil the duties of his office. Will see to the promotion of his two sons. Folio 540, | page. The same to M. D'Aigremont. Has learned with regret of the loss of his goods in the fire at the Palais. Folio 540, h page. The same to M. Collet. Will examine into what he says concerning the rights of exchange and of succession to alien property (d'aubainet which the Sulpicians enjoy, as well as of his proposal to have the Hotel-Dieu of Quebec render an account of its revenues. The Sieur de Lotbiniere. Folio 540|, 1 page. The same to M. Dupuy. Will give a passage to M. Robert. The same to M. de Beauharnois. To avoid complaints from captains of merchantmen, he should have the despatches ready so as not to delay their departure in the autumn. Folio 541, ^ page. The same to the same. Since there is no persoa in Canada qualified to replace the Sieur R,ey Gaillard as instructer of artillery, he proposed the name of the Sieur Dupin de Bellugard, son of the artillery captain. He will sail on U Elephant. Folio 541, ^ page. The same to MM. de Beauharnais and Dupuy. Regarding the law-suit between Dame Thiersant and the Sieur Hamard de la Ronde, King's attorney for the Prevoste of Quebec. Folio 54 H, I page. The same to the same. Respecting a sum due by the Sr Denys de la Ronde to the Sr Paulmier, trader at La Rochelle. Folio 54 H, h page. The same to M. Dupuy. Forwards him the reply of the Sieur de la Marche, grantee of the claims of the Sieur La Mothe Cadillac, about his claims against the Sieur deTonty. He will make t' e latter understand that it is in his own best interest to have the affair settled. Folio 542, h P- The same to M. de Beauharnois. He will hand M. de Cavagnal the leave of ab.sence that is granted him to cjme over to France to settle family affairs. Folio 542^^, |- page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec, will give him a coadjutor who will have the necessary qualifications. Mornay. Folio 542i-, 1 page. The same to M. Perriers. He did well to inform M. de Beauharnois about what he had learned from M. de Luttes, commandant at Illinois, con- cerning the lieutenant and seven French soldiers killed by the Foxes on their way to the Missouri. Expects to hear from M. Beauharnois that a solid peace has been made with those Indians, otherwise they must be reduced by force. Folio 543, H page. The same to the Bishop of Queb c. Sends him the King's letter to have a Te Deum chanted on the occasion of the queen's happy accouchement. Folio 544, J page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. According to his request, the King M.de Same subject. Folio 544, |- page. Marly. January 23. 1727. REGISTER OF THE ORDERS OF THE KING, DECREES, DECLARATIONS, ORDINANCES, CONCERNING THE COLONY OF CANADA. Decree coicerning the demands made by the cures of Ancienne Lo- rette and La Prairie de la Madelaine about the boundaries of the parishes. Folio 547, 6 pages. 1727 COLONIAL DESPA TCHES 91 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1727. Versailles. April -S. Marly. Febniarj- 19. Versailles. April 12. August 19. Order of the King to have the Sr. Jean de Lamoignon dit Jean da Varsy go to Canada and to have him remain there until further orders. Folio 549i, I page. Order of the King, granting the keepership of the seals of the Superior Council, to the Sr. de Lino, 1st. councillor. Folio 550, h page. Degree commissioning M. Dupuy to proceed to the valuation of the house belonging to the Marquise de Vaudreuil at Montreal. Folio 550^;, 2 pages. Letter of the King to the Bishop of Quebec to have a Te Deum sung on account of the happy accouchement of the Queen. Folio 551, | page. ILE ROYALE. Versailles. The Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and de Me.sy. Recommends to February 4. them the Sr. Godalle, whose father is chief hydrographer and a ship builder, since 40 years, at St. Malo. He goes to He Royale with five carpenters to work at ship-building. Folio 569, 1 page. June 10. The same to the same. He has been able to judge by a comparison of the plans that M. Verrier has had the works in the fortifications pushed forward with great despatch. The King has created a fresh fund of 150,000 livres for those works. Battery of He de I'Entree. Divers instructions. Folio 570, 5 pages. .June 10. The same to the same. About the replacing of Father Benin, in the cure of Louisbourg, by Father Fornel, and the reasons they had to oppose the latter's taking possession. Folio 572, 3 pages. .Tune 10. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 573, 5 pages. .June 10. The same to the same. The King's statement with regard to the expen- diture at He Royale amounting to 144,889 livres. Folio 576, 1 page. June 10. The same to the same. About the increase of trade between Canada, He Royale and the West Indies. Decree issued to give a fresh impetus to it. Folio 576, 3 pages. June 10. The same to the same. Has examined the annulling of the bargain made betvveen the Sr. Ganet and the widow Planton, sister of Isabeau Approves of her being admitted to continue the works undertaken by her brother The Sr. Bolviii, brother-in-law of Isabeau, goes to He Royale to super- intend the works. Divers instructions. Folio 577, 2 pages. June 10. The same at the same. The moment the English will accept only money in return for the trade that they are allowed to carry on at He Royale, it must be stopped, and since they admit the injury that it does, they should have taken upon themselves to suspend it. Folio 578, J page. June 10. The same to the same. Surprised to learn that the Swiss officers dissuade their soldiers from profiting by the advantages offered them by the King to induce them to become farmers. It is not possible to send peasants from France, their passage would have to be given them, and that would cost too much. Folio 579, l^^page. .June 10. The same to the same. They will see to it that the English only bring to Louisbourg building timber, provisions and cattle. Folio 580, 1^ pages. .June 10. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Approves of his having gone to Port-Tou- louse and to He St. Jean to confer with the Micmacs and to induce them not to conclude a treaty of peace with the English. Is pleased with the assurance given that Father Gaulin did nothing to induce the Indians to make peace. It is evident that the English seek to draw our Indians to their side. Their designs must be frustrated. Approves of his having Father Brau — who was sent to Louisbourg by the Bishop of Quebec — pro- ceed to Shuberiecadie to minister to the Indians. Should make an effort to always have a sufficient number of missionaries in Acadia. However, the dis- trust of the English must not be increased. Would be glad to have a census of the Acadian people. Pleased that the church and pre^^bytery built at Mirliqueche, for the Indians of Antigoniche, are finished. Did well to send 92 REOIISTER OF THE 1727 1727 July 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 M. de Pensens to Canso to formulate objections regarding the infringement of the treaty of Utrec!it by (the English) visiting the French ships that may happen to be in the Fronsac strait. Governor Armstrong's aim seems to be to prevent the cattle trade between Acadia and He Royale. Such is doubtless his right, but it cannot extend to visiting the fishing boats in our ports or in neutral places. Must act prudently. Folio 581, 5 pages. The same to the same. Jlead with great satisfaction the memorandum of M. de Pensens on the advantages of He St. Jean ; the fertility of the soil, the fine quality of the timber and the fishing facilities. It would be desir- able that the Acadians who are pinched for room at home should send their sons to settle there ; and, to push them to it, they must be assured that there is no danger of their falling into the hands of the Companies, as the King does not wish to make any more such grants. Cannot for the moment, give the office of King's lieutenant to M. de Pensens ; must wait a while before bestowing a regular organization on He St. Jean. M. Dubuisson, who went to that Island as sub delagate of the Intendant may remain there, but without any salary for such office. As M. D'Auteuil, grantee of He Madame, does not seem to take any interest in his grant, steps must be taken to annul it and to unite it to the king's domain. Meanwhile land- clearing may be encouraged, M. de la Boularderie has agreed to send this year 100 engages, besides the fishing crews, to work at the settling of his land-grant. On condition that he fulfils his promises he will not be inter- fered with. Folio 583, 3 pages. The same to the same. The request he makes to separate the government of He Royale from that of New France in order to make it an independent government, cannot, for the present, be entertained. Folio 585, 1 page. The sam > to the same. Recuits. It is well to maintain a garrison of 30 men at Port-Toulouse, considering the proximity of Canso and to free the inhabitants and neighbouring Indians from anxiety. Divers instruc- tions. Folio 585|, 2J pages. The same to the same. It is very vexing that there should be serious defects in the construction of the barracks. M. Verrier must find out if the fault lies with the contractor, for, if so, the repairs will be made at the expense of Isabeau's heirs. Folio 586|, 2 pages. The same to the same. Foreign trade. The Sr. de Pensens, junior. The Sr. Consolin. Folio 587 i, 1 page. The same to the same. Regarding a petition of M. d'Agrain, claiming ^ share in the ship La Marie Joaepli which has come into his brother's estate. Folio 588, \ page. The same to M. de Mesy. The cure of Louisbourg should be retained by the Recollets for a few years more. Desires to have a detailed list of the revenues of that cure. If it is true that a religious who had performed the parochial duties there brought 6,000 livres back to France, the revenues should be sufficient to support secular Driests all over the Island. Folio 588i, 1 page. About the effects rescued from Le Chameau by Folio 589, 1^ pages. Divers instructions. Folio 589|, 1| pages. Cannot help telling him that he appears to be acting with the predetermination of hiding the state of affairs and the use made of the funds, the least he can say is that there exists disorder or neglect. Information asked for about numerous items. Folio 590^, 5 pages. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 592^, 2 pages. The same to the same. He St. Jean. Fertility of the lands. Construc- tion timber. The Acadians must be drawn there Since the Acadian Car- penters agree as to the good quality of the timber on that Island, they Tlie same to the same, two divers from Quebec. The same to the same. The same to the same. 1127 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 93 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1727. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10. June 10 June 10. June 12. July 1. cannot err. Examine the proposal made by one Le Comte, an Acadian, regarding the supplying of masts. Folio 593^, 2 pages. The same to the same. Should have paid the Sr. Ganet tha sum he claims for damages caused by the hurricane, according to the bargain which specifies that he is to be compensated for losses due to unforeseen causes. A.1I are agreed in speaking well of him and about the solidity of his works. Folio 5941, 1 page. The sarne to the same. About the complaints of the heirs and creditors of the Comte d'Agrain. Folio 595, h page. The same to M. Le Verrier. Divers instructions concerning the fortifi- cations, the barracks, the hospital. Tie de L'Entree, kc. Folio 595. 4^ pages. The same to the same. The widow Planton must be obliged to do over again the works which the Sr. Isabeau did not carry out according to his agreement. Divers instructions. Folio 597 i, 4 pages. The same to the Sr. Ganet. Satisfied with his attention to the proper carrying out, of the works under his charge. Approves of the annulling of his agreement with the widow Planton. He may use lime from Baie de Mire in place of that from Dauphin, since M. Le Yerrier finds it good. Sends out dressed stone and slate. Folio 599, 3 pages. The same the Sr. Sabatier. Divers instructions concerning food-supplies, munitions, and clothing for the troops. He should follow M. de Mesy's instructions, but he may send in explanations. Folio 600i, 4i pages. The same to M. Boisberthelot de Beaucours. Has received his letter and the memorandum of his services. He may count on his doing for him with pleasure all that lies in his power. The King has not seen fit, for the present, to establish a general staff at He St. Jean Folio 602|, h page. The same to the tsr. de Merveilleux. M. de Karrer has the right to choose his otficers. Regrets that he did not keep the promise that he gave to appoint him major in his regiment. Folio 602i, h page. The same to the Sr. de Pensens Was satisfied with his conduct at Canso and with his remaiks concerning He St. Jean. Did well not to make any grants to the Acadians before the grant to M. de St. Pierre was can- celled, and he did equally well to let them select their own lo s. He should make an effort to draw them to us and treat them with consideration and mildness. Has accorded him a gratuity of 500 livres apart from his salary. Folio 603, 2 pages. The same to the officers of the Admiralty. Has received a list of the ships, schooners, etc., that were used in fishing, in trade and in transport- ation to lie Royale. They will give written permits for the sale of the cattle, provisions and construction timber which the English bring to the colony, on condition that the captain registers his permits at the Court House and makes a declaration as to his cargo. Folio 604, H pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Has selected the flute Le Frojond, which has returned from San Domingo, for a trip to He Royale. Folio 6047^^, \ page. The same to the same. Disapproves of the judgment of the Superior Coun- cil that deprives Francois Allain de Lamothe of the administration of the goods of his ward Pierre Allain, the illegitimate son of Pierre Allain de Lamothe, giving the same over to the clerk of the Council. The father of that child could not constitute his illegitimate son his universal legatee, but since Fracois Allain had accepted the guardianship, the petition to have the will set aside can no long6r be entertained. Folio 605, 3 pages. -94 REGISTER OF THE 1727 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1728. 1727. REGISTER OF THE KING'S ORDERS, PASSPORTS, DECREES DECLARATIONS, ORDINANCES, &c., REGARDING ILE ROYALE. Marly. Permit for the transport of 50 thousand slates to be taken from Anjou to ™ary . j^^^j^^^^g ^^ j^g there put on ship-board, taken to He Royale, and handed over to the Sieur Ganet, contractor for the King on that Island. Folio 609, 2 pages. End of Vol 50. 1772 COLONIAL DESPATCHES 9& SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 KING'S ORDERS AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. 1728. Marly. January 2(i. February 3. Febniarv 10. Versailles. March 9. March 17. March 23. March 30. April 6. April 6. April 27. May 11. May 24. B. Series, Vol. 51. The pre.sident of the Navy Board to M. de Verthainont. If the King grants the place of Attorney general, of the Superior Council of Quebec, to the Sieur Daine, he will give the Sieur Cugnet, whom he recommends, that of clerk of the council. Folio 6, \ page. The same to the directors of La Corapagnie des Indes. As there are people who pass from Canada to Louisiana and from Louisiana to Canada for the purpose of avoiding their creditor-^, it would be advisable to stop those who have no passports. Folio 9, 1 page. The same to the Father Saturnin Dirop. Since Father Michel LeDuflf, whom he selected for the cure of Louisbourg and whom the Bishop hesitates to appoint, asks to return to France, he may send Father Gracien Raoul, whom the Bishop accepts and whom he has asked to have for some years back, to replace hiin. He would do well to go by Quebec. Folio 11, 1 page. The same to M. Le Pelletier. About the petition of Father Laure, mis- sionary at Tadousac, asking for an assistant-missionary. Folio 19i, 1 page. The same to Abbe Le Pelletier de St. Aubin. Cannot exempt the Sul- picians from contributing to the works on the walls of Montreal. Folio 25|^, 1 page. The same to the attorney general. Desires to know from him if the Sieur Verrier, advocate at the parliament of Paris, who seeks to obtain the posi- tion of attorney-general of the Superior Council of Quebec, is possessed of the necessary qualifications for the office. Folio 27, \ page. The same to M. de Mornay, Bishop of Eumesnie. Thanks him for the notice he has given to him of his unconditional resignation, in presence of the Sieur de la Ball, notary, of his position as coadjutor of Quebec. Will take orders from the King for the new permit that he needs in order to enjoy the pension of 3,000 livres. Will try to exempt him from the payment of the tenth-part. Folio 28 1, \ page. The same to M. Le Pelletier, Abbe de St. Aubin. Received, with his letter, the model form of consent which the Bishop of Quebec must furnish for the new .coadjutor. As the income of 800 livres belonging to the deanery of Quebec does not suit Abbe de Jussien, it must be offered to another. That position is incompatible with that of Superior of the Semi- nary. Have had the letters about Abbe Robert burned. Folio 30, ^ page. The same to M. de Cotte. Six large and twelve small silver medals, with their rings, for the King's service in Canada will be sent to him. Requests him to send him the one of 1722, struck for the King's coronation, and which represents him standing, clothed in royal robes, bearing in one hand the sceptre of Charlemagne and in the other the hand of Justice, with the legend : Ludovicus XV. Rex Christianissimus. Folio 30|, h page. The same to M. de Gaumont. Regarding the licence in Mortmain for the lands of Riviere du Loup which the Ursuline nuns of Trois-Rivieres have acquired from the Sr. Trottier de Beaubien. Folio 36^, 1 page. The same to Abbe de la Croix. Sends him the King's permit for the marriage of his nephew, Chev. de la Croix, to Miss Dearing, of Jamaica. Folio 39, ^ page. The same to Father Saturnin Dirop. About the cure of Louisbourg. Folio 42. 1 page. 18—32 96 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1728 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1728. The same to M. LePelletier. Thanks him, in the name of the Ursulines March 31. ^^ Trois-Rivieres for the orders that he kindly gave regarding the licence in Mortmain for the Riviere-du-Loup lands. Folio 43, h page. .June 1. The same to Comte de Broglie about the Sr. DuBuron, an officer in Canada. Folio 43^, \ page. June 1. The same to Abbe Brisacier. If M. Plante, canon at (L>uebec, can be of use in the re-arranging of the affairs of the seminary in that city, he may accept the place of a director. Folio 44, h page. June 1. The same to M. LePelletier. Explains why the English are allowed to carry on certain trade with Louisbourg. Folio 44^, 2 pages. June 11. The same to M. LePelletier. Thinks that the establishment of a police force, such as M. Dupuy proposes at Montreal to prevent foreign trade, would be useless. What is being done to put an end to that trade. Folio 46|, 1| pages. June 11. The same to Father Saturnin Dirop. The cure of Louisbourg. May write to M. de Mornay who has just succeeded Mgr. de St. Valier, who died at Quebec on the 26th December. Folio 47i, J page. July 20. The same to the Sr. de Vtire. The King does not deem it necessary to send back to Quebec the ship St. Louis of which M. Dupuy gave him the com- mand. Folio 56, I page. July 20. The same to Mademoiselle de Vermandois. Cannot give suitable employ- ment to M. de Montigny except in Canada. Folio 58|, h page. August 3. The same to the Comte de Toulouze. About the bad treatment which the Sr. .Cotterel, of St. Malo, claims to have received from M. de St. Ovide at Louisbourg. Folio 62|, 2| pages. November 9. The same to M. LePelletier. Requests him to consider the long service of the Sr. Dugue de Boisbriant, discharged from his position of first lieute- nant of the King in Louisiana. He is most honest, beloved, respected and penniless, and it would seem to be in the interest of the Compagnie to look after him. The Ursulines of Louisiana would prefer to return to France rather than be under the direction of the Capuchins. Folio 89|, 1| pages. April 5. Warrant for a pension of 3,000 livres for M. de Mornay, Bishop of Eume- nie. Another warrant for the same. Folio 101 i, 1 page. May 11. May 18. May 24. June 11. June 24. July fi. 1728. REGISTER OF DISPATCHES CONCERNING ROCHEFORT AND LA ROCHELLE. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will give passage on L' Elephant to the Sr. Verrier, attorney-general of the Superior Council at Quebec, and to the Sr. Boucault, King's attorney at the said Quebec. Folio 148, | page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Comte Des- gouttes, lieutenant of a man-of-war, regarding the duties he has to perform during the voyage he is to make to Canada. Folio 151, 5| pages. The same to the Sr. de Silly. The King sends him to Quebec to act as commissary under orders of M. Dupuy. Folio 154^, h page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions for the Sr. de Conte- neuil, lieutenant of a man-of-war, regarding the duties he is to perform during the voyage he is to make to He Roy ale. Folio 161, 5^ pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The Sr. de Boishebert, a captain in Canada, could not sail for Canada on U Mephant, as he had fallen sick with small-pox at Blois. He will go to Canada by way of Louisbourg. Folio 168^, I page. Thesame to the same. Departure of the Comte Desgouttes for Canada. Did well to send Brother Chrestien, former superior of the Montreal hos- pital, whom M. de Rochalar had sent back to France from San Domingo to Canada. Folio 170|, 1^ page. 172S CONCERNING THE COLONIES S7 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. AuRust 24. Foiitaine- bleau. October 17. October 26. Versaillee. June 2. June 2. June 3. The same to M. Denis de Vitre. Has learned from M. de Beauharnois of his arrival at Rochefort. Sorry for the trouble he was caused by his kindness to M. Dupuy in taking upon himself the command of the schooner Le St. Louis; he may return to Canada l)y way of England. Folio 183, ^ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will have 100 livres paid monthly to M. de Vitre, who has been very ill, until his return to Canada, for he only came to France in obedience to M. Dupuy who had agreed to give him 200 livres per month. Folio 192, 1 page. Statement of the clothes and uniforms to be sent for the troops in the colonies during the year 1729. Folio 196, 2i pages. The same to the Comte Desgouttes. Packages for MM. Dupuy and D'Aigremont. Folio 214, -^ page. The same to the same. He must not open the sealed package addressed to him untill he shall be on the St. Lawrence river. Folio 21H, \ page. The same to the same. M. Dupuy has orders to return to France. He will take him on board with madame Dupuy, their furniture, &c. Folio 215, I page. End of Vol.51. 18—321 98 OBDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1728 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1728. Marly. January 27. Versailles. February 24. March 23. May 4. May 4. May 4. May 4. Mav 4. ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. Ye.\r 1728. Part 2. B. Series. Vol 52. CANADA. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING NEW FRANCE. The President of the Navy Board to M. Dupuy. Being desirous of test- ing how the red wines of Saintonge stand the sea voyage, order has been given to load on one of the King's ve.ssels two casks, containing from three to four barrels each, of those wines, in good condition and properly bunged and sealed with the arms of M. de Beauharnois, Intendant of the Navy at Rochefort. He will i-eport concerning the condition of the wine on its arrival at Quebec. Folio 477, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Has given orders to M. Belamy to have sail for Quebec a gardener, a currier and a tanner, whom M. Begon, Intendant of the Navy at Havre, sends to Canada. Folio 478, The same to M. de Brouague. Has received the statement of the cod- fishing at Labrador. Folio 478^, 1 page. The same to the Chev. de Raymond. His absence has been so long that he would do well to sail for Canada, otherwise his position may be taken by another. Folio 479|^, ^ page. The same to M. Dupuy. He will give the Sr. de la Cetiere, notary at Quebec, the necessary assistance to secure for the Sr. Sonnet, son of a former domestic servant of the Marechale de Gramont, the eflfects which the father had sent to the son, and which his associate misappropriated. Folio 480, 1 page. The same to the same. Has accorded the Sr. Chev. de Mouchy d'Hoc- quincourt, a second ensign, his salary during his absence. He sails for Canada. Folio 480, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will see by the letter to himself and the Intendant what had been decided regarding the missionaries sent to the Sioux and the officers at the Posts. Divers instructions. Blames him for not consulting with M. Dupuy about matters which concern them both. Folio 4801 2 pages. The same to M. Dupuy. The progress made in the cultivation of hemp in Canada seems to him to be fairly great. Believes the time has come to reduce the price given to the farmers for their hemp ; but he should have furnished more detailed information about the matter in order that the King might be able to judge clearly of the situation. For the present he might reduce the price of 40 livres per quintal to 25 livres, beginning on the 1st January, 1730. Approves of the advice which he has given con- cerning this cultivation to the people of Champlain and Batiscan, who are the only persons to carry it on. Should induce the merchants to build ships. If, heretofore, the opening out of mines has been prohibited it was on account of the difficulty of carrying on the work rather than for any other reason. Would like a memorandum about this. M. de Reaumur has not yet presented his report on the black sand which the Sr. Sarrazin sent. He will report on the causes of the forest fires and the best means to prevent i-ART II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 99 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. them. Will give information regarding the success of the steps taken to bring Illinois cattle to Canada. Tar. Folio 481^, 10 pages. Say, 13 pp. May 11. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Requests them to make themselves exactly acquainted with the diflBculty between the cure of Batiscan and the inhabitants, on the one side, and M. Dupuy and the Bishop, on the other, regarding the division of that parish. Folio 48(3, 4 pp. May 11. The same to the same. (Greatly surprised that 127 men are still lacking to complete the companies, notwithstanding the 100 recruits sent annually. There is evident negligence or carelessness on the part of the officers. Remedies to be applied. Folio 487J 2 pages. May 14. The same to the same. Has given the King an account of the bad state of the Quebec Seminary's affairs. Trusts that the King will take measures to relieve them of trouble. Meanwhile the creditors must be asked to grant an extension of time. The proposal of M. Dupuy to the superior to sell the building lots in the town is a good one. Power house. Barracks. The officers on leave of absence should pay for their passages to France. The Jesuits and Recollets will travel free. Those who obtain grants along the shore, from the lower Town to the Palais, should be obliged to build wharves on the staked line. Await information about the indemnity claimed by the Sr. de St. Castin for the presents given to the Indians of Pentagoet and which M. de Vaudreuil had promised to have paid. Approves of the bargain made by M. Dupuy with the Sr. Le Page for the supplying of boards and planks, since Madame de Ramezay did not wish to undertake a new contract. Folio 488i, 6 pages. MayH. The same to M. de Beauhar.iois. Approves of the orders he gave to prevent Canadians from going to Louisiana without passports. The same orders were given by M Verrier in Louisiana. Medals for the Indians. Is satisfied with the means he has taken to prevent the Iroquois of Sault St. Louis from trading with the merchants from Orange. Madame d'Argen- teuil. The Sr. d'Auteuil de Mousseaux. Since M. d'Esgly takes no care of his children and leaves them in charge of his deceased wife's relatives, 600 livres must be taken yearly off his salary as king's lieutenant at Trois- Rivieres. Folio 491, 4 pages. May 14. The same to M. de Cavagnal. The increase of the number of troops asked by him does not seem necessary. A new call for tenders for the furnishing of food supplies must be asked if M. Dupuy deems it advisable. He may take a holiday this year if he so desires. Folio 492^, H pages. May 14. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has seen by the general militia rc>ll that it consists of 6,977 men, of whom 322 are without arms. They must be persuaded to get them for themselves. He has done well to settle the difficulty between the Sr. d'Orvilliers, militia captain of the seigniory of Champlain, and the Sr. Montplaisir, major of militia, about the conse- crated bread, in favour of the former. Has seen by the artillery returns that at Quebec there are 76 good pieces of ordnance and 29 defective ones. Does not think it right to send the pieces asked for. They must pull through with the old pieces by having them repaired. The zeal shown by the Sr. des Moloises and de la Martiniere in perfecting themselves in artillery work, will be of use to them in their promotion. Did not deem it well to grant the Sr. de Chaussegros that which he asked for himself. There is not a superior officer in the Colony as well treated as this engineer who draws 2,420 livres of salary, has loJgings and heating. Must not thing of establishing a college at Montreal, it would be too burdensome to the King. Folio 4931 6 pages. say, 8 pp. May 14. The same to M. Dupuy. Approves of his giving orders for the passage of Abbe Robert and that of Dame Bernard, whose husband is employed at the intendance. Will hand over to the heirs of Charles Turgeon and to Madame de Ramezay the notes of the attorney-general upon the service of a judgment. Folio 495|, \\ pages. 100 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AXD DESPATCHES 1728 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1728. The same to the same. He will have justice done the Sieur Jacques May 14. Neveu, a native of Canada, who left a property, on the Island of Orleans, in the hand of the Sieur de la Caltiere, notary. Folio 496, 1 page. May 14. The same to the same. Requests him to do justice to the creditors of Brother Chrestien by paying them from the goods which he left in Canada. Folio 496i, 1 page. May 14. The same to the same. Learns witli regret from the letter, of the abuses in connection with the choice of officers to command the posts, and the distributions arising from the proceeds of leaves of absence. If it is true that the choice of officers is made for a money consideration and that leave of absence is sold at the price of 1000 livres instead of at the set price of 250 livres, there is grave abuse. It is quite certain that M. de Beauharnois has no part in this. He should have made a stay of two months in Montreal in order to supervise carefully the granting of leave. Regrets that his rela- tions with M. de Beauharnois are not more friendly, the service suffers in consequence. M. de la Ronde must be recalled from his post, and must have none in the future. In respect of the great' number of English settled in Montreal, the letters patent, in form of an edict of the month of October last, set forth that they cannot engage in commerce. Folio 497, 4 pages. May 14. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. The Sieur Rageot Beau- rivage, merchant of Quebec, has reported to him that the Sieur Morin, his cure of Cap Sante has been dispossessed of \\\^care without any formalities; that the bishop called in the authority of the governor in order to have him arrested ; that the distress caused thereby has driven him mad. Without entering into the bishops' reasons, he could not take away the cure without judicial process, and the civil authority had no right to intervene. The Sieur de Silly, commissary of the Navy at Quebec. Folio 498^, \\ pages. May 14. The same to the same. The complaint which he makes against M. Dupuy, for having placed the Bishop's name first in the regulation concern- ing the Montreal hospital, was not well founded. M. Dupuy could not have had intended raising a difficulty between him and the Bishop, for what he did, is in accordance with the practice in France. The request of the children of M. de Sabrevois, to have the Cross of Saint Louis, which had been given their father and which the Baron de Longueuil took possession of on his death, restored to them, cannot be granted. That Cross should be returned to the King ; the documents establishing that such mark of distinction had been conferred on their father, should suffice for them. The man Carle, an Italian, cannot return to France, without an order from the King. As the commission of Governor of Montreal in favour of M. de Ramezay is in every way similar to that given to the Baron de Longueuil, there is no change to be made therein. Approves of his having renewed his orders to the captains of ships to take no one on board without his written permit, this is necessary in order to prevent the deserting of soldiers. The memorandum of Father Lafiteau concerning the quarrels with the English is well done : but it contains nothing new. Sees no need of sending 1,500 men of veteran troops, the two countries being at peace and that peace being about to be immediately cemented afresh by the treaty which will be signed at the congress of Soissons. It is not advi- sable to settle anything with the English of New England in the matter of boundaries nor to give them reason to suppose that the King has any doubt as to his right to Canada. Nor should they be given reason to believe that the French seek to make new settlements. The better part to play is to remain quiet and to frustrate the aims of the English in regard to the Western trade. The spirit of the peoples of New England is to strive to cultivate the soil effectively and extend their settlements gradually. If they wt,re to scatter them they would have to bear the expense themselves. The inhabitants of New France think differently ; they would like to advance constantly without troubling themselves about the settlements of PART 11. CONCERNING THE COLONIES JOI SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. the interior, because they earn more and are more independent when scattered. These different ways of seeing things have for result that the English colonies are more peopled and better settled than are ours. The best thing is to settle the interior of the colony well. Does not think as he does regarding He Royale. Considers its settlement as the most solid means of increasing navigation. Looks upon it, also, as the rampart of Canada, which, with the fisheries, would soon fall if the English were in possession of Louisbourg. Hopes that, through the attention given to the fortification of that place to a degree that it could not be attacked with impunity, they will never succeed in becoming possessors of Canada. Folio 4991, 6 pages. Say, 8 pp. May 14. The same to the same. Has granted the position of Town major of Mon- treal to M. de Gannes, that of Trois-Rivieres to M. de Lignery, de Ligne- ry's company to M. de Boishebert, the latter's lieutenancy to M. de Dormi- court, heretofore of Martinique, and has also promoted the Sr. de Sabrevois. Madame de Louvigny had been so treated after the death of her husband as to have no reason for complaint. A detaehement must be still kept at Lake Champlain to prevent fraud in the beaver trade. Was very pleased that M. de Cavagnal did not make use of his leave of absence and that he remained in the colony to go with the expedition against the Foxes. He may come over to France this year, with his brother de Rigaud, to see to the affairs of his father's estate. Folio 502, 4 pages. May 14. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Regrets the misunderstanding that exists between them. Approves of the regula- tion they passed, in concert with the Bishop, regarding the General Hospital of Montreal, and the choice they made of a Superior to succeed Brother Chres- tien Turc. It is a good precaution which they have taken to oblige the Brothers to bring certificates from the cures, the church wardens and the militia officers as to the instruction they will give the youth of the parishes. Approves of their idea of increasing the number of .school-masters. The religious of the Hotel-Dieu of Montreal. The Crop, (reneral observations on the trade with France, He Royale and the West Indies. Learned with surprise of the peace concluded between the English and the Abenakis. Hopes that the friendship of those Indians for the French will not be weakened. If it is deemed necessary they can give a missionary to the Hurons at Detroit. The King was surprised to learn that the English had finally succeeded in building a fort at Chouenguen. They should not take any action against it. The building of a house at the Niagara portage is no longer necessary. A good selection of officers to command at the posts must be made, possibly it is to the slight care taken in this matter that we must attribute the decrease of trade while that of the English increases. The King is not in a position to bear the cost of a, settlement at La Galette on Lake Ontario. They must however, send the plan of that settlement. Will make a report as to the advantages to be gained by the leasing of the post in the West. The King was sorry to learn that peace has not been concluded between the Illinois and Foxes. Believes that it will be necessary to destroy that unmanageable tribe, (the Foxes), but could have wished that M, de Beauharnois had not decided to make war on them without referring the matter to France. A fund of 60,000 livres has been established for that war. Did not approve of the project of a citadel at Quebec, such fortifications do not suit the special character of the Cana- dians, who do not like to be shut in. Approves of their having sent away from Montreal the English who, had settled there under pretext of making hats but in reality to do smuggling. Folio 503i, 25 pages. Say, 35 pp. May 18. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. The Srs. de Cavagnal and de Rigaud. Approves of their not having taken the position of keeper of the seal from Abbe de Lotbiniere since there is no incompatibility. Surprised that M. Dupuy could not find an execu- 102 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DEHPATOHES 1728 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1728. tioner in the colony ; such being the case, a negro from the West Indies must be purchased to perform those duties. As the sending out of the donkeys is very troublesome, they must preserve the breed by having the mares served by the male donkey sent four years ago. Folio bl^h, 3 pages. May 18. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Abenakis. Has seen his letter to the Sr. des Liettes, commandant at the Illinois. The trouble with the Foxes is surely of sufficient importance to deserve a memorandum being sent in. It remained with Madame de Ramesay alone to have a renewal of her contract for the supplying of timber. If the only son she has conducts himself well, he will not be forgotten in consideration of his fathers services. The King is not in a position to purchase the property which ]\Ladame de Ramezay offers. Should not have intervened in the matter of the cure of Cap-Sante, much less have used the King's authority to deprive him of his cure. Believes that he is right in what he says about the Canadian priests, for the people of that country are naturally vain. It is the Bishop's business to correct them. He must have acted without reflecting when he asks that the Bishop be supplied with lettres de cachet in blank form. The con- duct of the Sr. Fornel, a canon of the chapter, sho\\ s that he is light-headed. The Bishop of Eumesnie, coadjutor of the Bishop of Quebec, has given in his resignation and has been replaced by Abbe de Macheco de Premeaux, brother of the Bishop of Conserans and at present vicar-general of the diocese of Soissons. He is a man of standing, good habits and sound doctrine. Folio 517|, 4 pages. May 18. The same to M. Dupuy. Has exaixiined all that ha has written about his quarrels with Ai. de Beauharnois. His claim to have two yeomen, with carabines on their shoulders, precede him, at official ceremonials, is ill-founded ; he has no right to incense. It is true that M. de Champigny had that pri- vilege for some years, but the King withdrew it and since then no Inten- dant has enjoyed it. If M. de Beauharnois granted him a body guard during the summer it was through pure politeness. He has displeased the people by issuing a number of ordinances on his arrival and without know- ing the state of affairs in the country. It is not, then, surprising that the news went abroad that he wanted to establish the poll-tax and other taxes as in France. Should have submitted his ordinances to the Council for approval. M. de Beauharnois was justified in disapproving of his ordinances forbidding the celebration of the Sr. Berthelot's marriage, firstly, because an ordinance of that character was quite as much the Governor's affairs as his and it should be made in both their names, and then, because, instead of discouraging marriages, even of minors, they should he encouraged. There have often been disagreements between Governors and Jntendants, but never for such trifles. He should remember that he is not the first man in the country. The lease of the Toronto po^t should not injure that of Fronteuac, but the price, 400 livres, seems very moderate, etc. Folio 519, 6 pages. Say, 8 pp. May 18. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Thinks that he acted with too much haste in recalling M. de Tonty from Detroit at the request of the Hurons. He had been appointed to that post by the King and could not be with- drawn therefrom except by him. Such yielding to the Indians will set a bad example. Should have informed him of the reasons that urged him to take the post at Frontenac from M. de Longueuil to give it to M. de Beau- vais, an aged man crushed under the burden of debts and of a family. Does not approve of his sending M. de la Ronde Denys to the point of Lake Superior. Of all the officers in the colonj^ he is the least deserving of con- fidence. Is sending him a copy of a treaty which he made at Boston with the Sr. Nelson in November 1723 and the letter he wrote to the same Englishman in January 1724, after his return to Montreal. He will see that if he could make profit out of the trip which M. de Vaudreuil made him take he could do the same every where else. Had he not been poor PART IT. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 103 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. and burdened with a family he would have been dismissed as an officer. He will recall him. It is claimed that he gives position < of command as well as leave of absence for money considerations. Thinks that he has allowed himself to be deceived. Folio -522, 4 pages. May 18. The same to M. Dupuy. Writes M. de Beauharnois that there ought to be enough cannon in Quebec. Thinks with him that there is no necessity of establishing a college at Mjntreal. Should so act as to set the religious communities, in a friendly manner, to render an account of their revenues by showing them that this would be to their interest. Approves of what he has done to put a stop to the designs of the Chapter of Quebec against the Seminary. Folio 523J-, -5 pages. Say, 8 pp. May 18. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Enquiry into the difficulties between him and M. Dupuy. Blames him on certain points. Folio -526, 6 pages. Say 8 pp. May 18. The saffie to M. de Lino. Could have wished that the position of keeper of the seals which he procured for him, had a larger salary attached to it. Folio .527i, \ page. May 18. The same to ^I. Raimbault. Hopes he will continue to give his attention to the suppresion of foreign trade and the exportation of beaver to the English colonies. Folio 528, i page. May 24. ipj^g same to MM.de Beauharnois and Dupuy. The present condition of the finances of the King does not permit the acquiring of ^Vfadame de Tau- dreuils house in Montreal. Bills of exchange. Should oblige the residents to build along the projected lines of the streets. As the Sr. Testu de la Richardiere elected to take the position of harbour master at Quebec, the place has been given to him. His salary will be 500 livres instead of 150 which his predecessors enjoyed. Begs of them to give their advice upon the request made by M. Adhemar de Lantagnac to establish a tile-kiln at Quebec with a five years privilege. Cannot undertake the expense of another missionary at Tadousac to assist Father Laure. Folio 528, 4 pages. May 24. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Approves of the motives that led him to join the Nipissingues of He aux Tourtes to the mission of the Two Moun- tains. The Sr. Sylvain, Kings physician at Montreal. It is useless to send him the book by M. de Chaussegros, as the cost of engraving the wood- forms and of printing it is too high. Does not think it right to make the grant which his brother, M. de Beaumont, jointly with himself, request. That made to M. de Vaudreuil at He aux Tourtes gave rise to reiterated accusa- tions of trading against his agents. It might be the same in this case and such accusations reflect on the governor and are prejudicial to his authority. Would be glad to give him one in another direction where the same obstacles do not exist. Folio 530, 3 pages. May 24. The same to ^IM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. He must keep back from the salary of the Sr. Amariton a sum sufficient to pay in a few years what he owes to the Sr, Gendron, the Paris merchant. Folio 531, 1 page. May 24. The same to the same. Has been informed that the most of the canons of the chapter absent themselves from divine service on the pretext of illness and of unnecessary journeys which they make, so that there are never more than three in the choir and always the same three. If they keep on acting in this way the King may withdraw the assistance he gives them. Folio 53 li, 1 page. May 24. The same to the same. The estimate of the present year will reach 381,152 livres including the 60,000 for the war against the Foxes should it take place. Is sending a copy of instructions to the Sr. Desgouttes who commands L' Elephant. Folio 53 1^, 2 pages. May 24. The same to M. Dupuy. Instructions as to what he should enter in the statement of the accounts for Canada. Folio 532i, 3 pages. May 24. The same to the same. Sends him the answers of the Sr. de LaMarche, about the disputes with the Sr. de Tonty as assignee of the claims of the 104 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DKSPATCHES 1728 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 1905 1728. Sr. Lamothe Cadillac. Impatient to hear of the completion of the papier terrier. Trusts that an agreement may be reached between the Sulpicians and Madame d'Argenteuil. The King has not thouglit it well that he should take the journey to New England which he proposed, because it is not advisable to settle with the English, or even that they should be able to think that we wish to do so, nor that France has any doubts as to her right to Canada. They must remain quiet, make no new settlements, and confine themselves to taking steps to frustrate the aims of the English regarding trade in the upper country. Folio 5331, 5 pages. May 24. The same to the same. M. de Beauharnois had good reasons for recalling M. de Tonty from the post at Detroit. The two thousand pounds of powder given each year, at current price, to the Sr. de Tonty, was a personal matter, his successor has no right to the same. Is satisfied with the testimony he gives to the ability of the Sr. Dugue — ensign and assistant-engineer ; would regret the excess of expenditure over the profits from the trading posts at Frontenac and Niagara for the year 1726, were it not due to the decrease in the price of beaver ; the rise in the price, since then, should ensure a fair increase in the revenue. Hopes that the measures he has taken will completely destroy the large trade in foreign merchandise that is going on at Montreal. What he proposes for the increase of specie in Canada cannot be realized. Is studying, himself, a plan in the same direction. Folio 535^, 5 pages. May 24. The same to the same. Explanations regarding the accounts. The outlay should not exceed the funds. He will incur no fresh expenditure, either for the Palais or for other buildings. Those proposals for basins, fountains and other embellishments are as useless as they are costly. Should not think of them. Folio 538, 7 pages. Say, 10 pp. May 24. The same to the same. It would be desirable to have a horse trade established between Canada and the West Indies but it should be left to individual initiative. The prices for which the English of New-England sell them in the West Indies are not as high as he thinks ; the ordinary price varies between 300 and 400 livres. Folio 541, 2 pages. May 24. The same to the same. The Sr. D'Esgly. The Sr. de Tiersan. Deduc- tions must be made from their salaries for the maintenance of their children whom they leave to the care of their relatives. Folio 542, 1 page. May 24. The same to the same. The garrison at Louisbourg uses each year 2,165 quintals of flour and 340 of vegetables. It would be well if that whole quantity were furnished by Canada. Folio 542A^, 1 page. May 24. The same to the same. M. de Silly has been appointed commissary of the navy at Quebec. He is a good man who has done long service in the navy. Folio 543, 1 page. May 24. The same to the same. The right of exchange claimed by the Sulpicians. It is clearly in their favour and it would be better if it did not exist. No person, however, has up to the present complained about it. It is suscept- ible of modification. If anyone complains about it, or if the Seminary should ask for authorization to have it paid them, dilatory measures must be used by suspending judgment under pretext that it must be referred to the King, which will give an opportunity to discuss the matter fully. Will not allow the recognition of the same rights in the case of the Western Domain, if it makes a similar claim, the colony not being in a position to bear it without injury to its growth. Regarding the claims of the religious of the Hotel-Dieu to be freed from the obligation of rendering an account of their revenues, he has had the charter of their foundation sent him in order to study the case. Tariff of the admiralty duties. Folio 543, 2 pages. May 24. The same to the Baron de Longueuil. Was very surprised to learn of the settlement of the English at Choueguen. For the present all to be PART II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES )05 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. done is to render that establishment useless and to rouse the Iroquois from their lethargy. Folio 544, 1 page. Mav 24. The same to M. de la Corne. Good reports about his eldest son have come to him. Will secure him an ensigncy on the first occasion. Folio 544^, I page. May 24. The same to M. de la Chassaigne. Is persuaded that it is not his fault that his journey to New England was not more successful. Folio 54.5, 1 page. May 24. The same to M. LeVerrier. "Will secure an ensigncy for his son on the first occasion. Folio 545, \ page. May 24. The same to M. Dupin de Belugard. Surprised that he did not transmit the general returns of the artillery to the Intendant. Folio 545A, 1 page. May 24. The same to Madame Dupuy. Had always been convinced that M. Dupuy possesses all the qualifications required by his position. Regrets this misunderstanding with M. de Beauharnois and the noise of their quarrel about trifles beneath their positions. Would do well to induce him to change for the better. Madame la marquise de Maurepas and he are very grateful for the beautiful skins they received from her. Folio 545|^, 1 page. May 24. TJie same to M. Sarrazin. Satisfied with the zealousness of his researches in regard to the pi'operties of plants and with the instructive memoranda given to the commandants of the different posts to facilitate discoveries of this kind. Good quinquina such as he mentions as being required in the hospitals is very rare and very dear in France. Folio 546, ^ page. May 24. The same to M. de Lotbiniere. Has procured for him the continuation of the salary which he enjoyed as lay councillor, Folio 546|, 1 page. May 24. The same to M. de Chaussegros. Pleased to hear of the termination of the work on the house at Niagara. Nothing for the present will be done to that at the Portage. Has su.spended the order to place the new powder magazine in the two postern gates of the old fortifications on Cape Diamond on account of the dampness of the place. Folio 547, 1 page. May 24. The same to M. D'Aigremont. Has taken cognizance of the difficulties raised by the officers of the Quebec garrison in refusing, during his absence, to be reviewed by the Sr Boiscler, comptroller of the Navy. The appoint- ment of M. de Silly at Quebec will prevent a repetition of such troubles. Folio 547, 1 page. May 21 The same to Father Du Pare. Learned with pleasure of the departure of two missionaries for the country of the Sioux. Looks to him to replace at Quebec the mathematical instruments which the missionaries took with them. There is reason to believe that the Abenakis were forced to make peace with the English. Hopes that the missionaries will labour zealously to keep them in the catholic faith and the interests of France, by making them understand that, while the English take possession of their lands and drive them to the interior, the French leave them masters in their own place and only look after their preservation. The King would have a good excuse to withdraw the fund of 4,000 livres which he grants them, but will however, not do so. M. Dupuy has orders to replace the church ornaments stolen by the English at Nauran?ouak. Folio 547;^, 3 pages. May 24 ThesametoMM.de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Has granted Madame de Beaujeu a passage on UElephant to return to France to become " remueuse " to the Kings' children of which she has the reversion. Folio 549, ^ page. May 24. The same to the same. Sends him the list of thirty individuals taken from the General Hospital of Paris and intended to be sent to Canada to remain there for the rest of their lives. They are not great criminals and the greater number are trades people. The man Gilles Lenoir is an execu- tioner, and he will save buying a negro from Martinique for that purpose. Of the number there are three poachers and five sons of good families. Of 106 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 172S 1728. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. July 20. Fontaine- bleau. August 31. Versailles. June 1. June 1. June 2. June 3. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 the latter, Jean Rouleau, aged 16 years, is one, whom M. de Beauharnois will have enlisted in M. de Beaujeu's company. Folio 549, 1 page. The same to M. Dupuy. On the question of the contestations between the 3r de la Perade, joint Seignior of the seigniory of Ste. Anne and the residents, about Sable Island, the King has decided, upon his ad nee, to annul the ordinance of M. de Begon of the 16th August, 1720, and has sustained the Sr de la Perade in the ownership of that island. Folio 549|, h page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy. Sends them the duplicate copy of the list of payments to be made by the lessee of the Western Domain for the year's expenditure, amounting to the sum of 115,975 livres. Folio 550, | page. The same to same. The King, on the advice of the comptroller general of finance, has granted the Ursulines of Trois-Rivieres the licence in Mort- main for the lands at Riviere du Loup bought from the Sr. Trottier de Beaubien. Folio 550, 1 page. The same to the same. On the representations of M. Brisacier, Supe- rior of the Seminary of Foreign Missions, the King has been pleased that M. Plante, canon, should be one of the directors of the Seminary of Quebec. Folio 550|^ page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Cannot but praise his zeal in restoring peace in the Church in Canada. Hopes that through the orders of the King and his (the Bishop's) letter, peace and good order shall have been restored. " It is true that M. Boulard, had interdicted the church of the General Hospital at Quebec because the archdeacon had secretly buried therein the body of M. de St. Valier when the chapter was having a public funeral prepared at the cathedral to which the body was to be carried and then taken back to the General Hospital where the deceased had selected his own place of sepulture. M. Boulard removed that inter- diction a few days later. Does not know if he has removed the one against the superioress whom he interdicted because she refused to recognize him and to speak to him." Folio 551^, 1 page. The same to the same. The King is willing to have him paid the 3,000 livres mentioned in the ordinance which has been sent him since his resig- nation. Hopes that favour will lead him more and more to do whatever the King may ask of him. Folio 552, h page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Blames him for interfering in a matter that concerns only the Sr. Andre de Leigue, in his capacity of lieutenant general of the prevoste at Quebec. Should not dismiss nor interdict him, as he was within his rights. He should be content with the satisfaction given him by the King in recalling M. Dupuy. Folio 55 2 J, 3 pages. The same to M. Dupuy. Much pained to inform him that the King has taken away from him the position of Intendant of Canada. Will do his best to smooth over his trouble when he returns to France. Folio 553J, 1 page. The same to M. D'Aigremont. He wiU fulfil the duties of Intendant on awaiting the successor of M. Dupuy. Folio 553|, 2 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The King seemed to be surprised that the chapter of Quebec should have ignored the right of the archdeacon to bury the body of the Bishop. The irregular conduct of M. Dupuy in this matter decided his recall. The season being too advanced to send an Intend- ant to Canada this year, M. D'Aigremont, who has been 28 years in the co- lony and who has already performed the duties of Intendant, will again fulfil them until the arrival of the new Intendant. M. de Mornay's resigna- tion of the coadjutorship having been sent in after the death of Mgr. de St. Valier and being null and void, he took advantage of it and he has sent by three different routes his powers and copies of the bull to take possession of the bishopric in name, a right that cannot be disputed. The ecclesiastic CONCERNING THE COLONIES van June 3. June 3. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. to whom he oflFered the deanary of the chapter would not accept it. It is probable that the King will appoint another. The Sr. Verrier, attorney general of the Superior Council, goes to Canada. Will arrange with him to ^eX the Council to withdraw the seizure on the temporal goods of the chapter. Now that M. Dupuy is no longer there to influence the Council, they should not object to the annulling of their decrees. Folio 554i, 4 pages. The same to the chapter of Quebec. The King was surprised that they should have ignored the prerogative of the Archdeacon, M. de Lotbiniere, to officiate at the burial of the Bishop. He has the same privilege for great holidays. Hopes that the members of the chapter will in future settle their aflFairs in a spirit of concord and charity. Folio 566, 2 pages. The same to M. Boulard. Sees with pleasure that he removed the second interdiction on the church of the General Hospital, hopes that he has equally removed his interdiction on the superioress. Folio 557, 1 page. 1728. REGISTER OF THE KINGS ORDERS, ORDINANCES, &C. April 0. Order condemning one Pierre de la Croix to serve for the rest of his life as a soldier in Canada. Folio 554 his, 1 page. May 18. Commission for the Sr. Boucault to be the King's attorney at the Admiralty Court of Quebec. Folio 555i his, 2 pages. May 22. Decree in favor of the .Sr. de la Perade against the inhabitants of the Parish of Ste. Anne. Folio 556i bis, 6 pages. Say, 8 pp. December 23. Letters patent on the decree of the 29th May, 1725, discharging those interested in the Compagnie de la Nouvelle-France, of the sum 132,892 livres due to His Majesty. Folio 559, 6 pages. Say, 9 pp. May 31. Letter from the King bearing the recall of M. Dupuy from the intend- ancy. Folio 562, ^ page. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING ILE ROYALE. Febrnary 24. Xhe President of the Navy Board to M. de Mesy. Criticizes the account he gives of the expenses and revenues. Folio 566, 5 pages. February 24. The same to M. Verrier. Very well satisfied with the plans and memor- anda he has sent him. Is impatient to hear that the Royal Battery and that of rislet are in a condition of defence in order to have him put the workmen at those of the half bastion Dauphin. Has examined the plan of the beacon to be set up on a hill where the fishermen had formerly planted a cross ; but as the place cannot be reached by the scows carrying the coal required to keep up the fire, is of opinion that it would be better, for that purpose, to raise the clock tower on the main building of the barracks, so as to set the beacon thereon, if the foundations are sufficiently solid to support that additional weight. Folio 568, 3 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Same subject. Folio 569i^, 2 pages. The same zo M. de Mesy. Same subject. Folio 570, 1 page. The same to M:M. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Is sending them a memor- andum drawn up by order of the King by which His Majesty invites those of his subjects who are able to assist in the carrying out of His plans for the promotion of arts and science. Will find out those who have recognized talents and will induce them to send in their view. Folio 570i, 1 page. May 14. Certificate of Jean Frederic Phelypeau, comte de Maurepas, attesting that, by the record and judgment rendered, the 1st September, 1722, by the Superior Council of Louisbourg, against the murderers of the Comte d'Agrain, major of the said island, it would appear that he was February 24. February 24. April 'il. 108 CRDERS OF THE KIXG AND DE.S PATCHES 1728 1728. Compiegne. June 10. June 10. June 12. June 15. June 18. June 18. June 18. June 18. June 18. June 18. June 18. July 18. June 20. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 assassinated on the 23d January, 1722, by two of his employees. Folio 571, i page. The President of the Navy Boaid M. de St. Ovide. Should give his vote on all questions that come before the Superior Council. If he does not desire to give his opinion he should remain absent. Folio 571J, 1 page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The decree rendered upon the subject of the guardian of the child of Pierre Allain de Lamothe can not be sustained. Hopes the council will rectify its decree in order to avoid the mortification of seeing it annulled. Folio 572, 1 page. The same to the same. The sergeant of the Swiss regiment who ill-treated one Dupre should, by virtue of their accorded privilege, be judged by the officers of that regiment. Folio 57 2i, \}. pages. The same to the same. Troops. Recruits, leaves of absence. Folio 573i^, 3 pages. The same to M de St. Ovide. Should not, without authorization, have given 10 more soldiers to M. de Pensens at He St. Jean. Grants him leave of absence to return to France. Grants the same to the Sr. du Chambon, captain, who has lost his mother and to the Sr. Benoist, ensign, who has lost his father. Approves of his permitting the Sr. de la Tour to come to France where he has had the Ijall extracted that he had in his thigh. Was made a Knight of St. Louis on account of his wound. Promotions. Folio 574^, 6 pages. The same to M. de Merveilleux. Must decline the offer he has made to raise a company for service at He Royale. Folio 577, | page. The same to the Baron de L'Esperance. Would gladly do something for his promotion but that concerns Colonel Karrer only. (Swiss regiment.) Folio 577, h page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Is pleased to learn that his efforts have caused ship owners and merchants of He Royale to decide to take dry and green cod-fish, oils and herrings to the West Indies. As to the timber and cattle for the same places, it might, perhaps, be more advantageous to take them from Canada, either directly, or by means of a depot at Port Dauphin where there are fine natural pastures. Folio oll^, 2 pages. The same to M. de Mesy. Has procured for the Sr. Jacault, master- gunner, and for Carrerot, store-keeper, the increases of . salary which he asked for them. Has made his nephew, the Sr. Lambert, a gunner. Divers instructions. Folio 578|, 3 pages. The same to the same. The conditional contract which he made with the Sr. Le Comte, an Acadian, for the supplying of masts from He St. Jean to be delivered at Louisbourg, has been approved. According to the report of M. de Pensens, of M. Le Normant, his son (M. de Mesy's), and of three carpenters, there can be no doubt that the timber for mast making, taken from He St. Jean, is all that could be desired. Folio 579^, 2 pages. The sanse to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Instructions regarding arms. Folio 581, 2 pages. The same to the same. Receives from all sides complaints about the toleration he has for the English traders. Divers instructions regarding expenditure found to be excessive. The Sr. Morpain. Folio 581|^, 10 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Has received the letters in which he informs him of the movements of the Indians of Acadia against the English. The taking of a ship by them at Newfoundland proves clearly the antipathy which always exists on their part against the English and that is not sur- prising after the torture of three of their number "at Boston and the scalping of four others at Port-Royal by order of Governor Armstrong. He should lose no opportunity of fomenting that division and of drawing the Indians to the side of the French. Approves of his pretending illness, so as not to offend Governor Armstrong, and not to be at a meeting of the chiefs of PAKT II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 109 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1728. .A-cadia and for having entrusted M. de Pensens with the distribution of presents, from the King, at He St. Jean. The peace between the Abenakis and the English is only too real, but the Indians say that they only con- cluded it through fear of being overpowered and that they always preserve the same attachment toward the French. Approves of his writing to M. Armstrong to permit Fathers Gaulin and Brau to leave Port-Royal where he detained them Well pleased that last year the latter took with him from Quebec Father Lesclaches to help him in the ministry at Pigiguit and Beaubassin. Since M. Armstrong is greatly prejudiced against the reli- gious, he did well to recall the Recollet missionary who was there. Saw by Father Gaulin's census tixat the Acadian families in Acadia number 927, exclusive of those of La Heve. Folio 586, 5 pag s. .Tune 20. The same to M. LeVerrier. No doubt the Royal battery and the bastion at He de I'Entree will be completed by the time this letter is received. General remarks concerning the works and pointing out certain defects of construction, Ac, ic. Folio 588, 10 pages. Say, 13 pp. June 20. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Approves of the orders he gave M. de Tonty, who was in command at He St. Jean during the absence of the Sr. de Pensens, to treat with mildness the Indians who may go to He St. Jean. M. de Tonty has no claim on a gratuity for the ser\-ices he rendered there, or, if he has, it is M. de Pensens, who owes it to him. Folio 592^, 1^ pages. June 20. The same to M. de Beaucours. No reason to complain about the promo- tion accorded MM. de Longueuil and de la Chassaigne of Canada. They had claims thereto on account of long service. His own are known and will not be forgotten. Folio 593, h page. June 20. The same to M. de Catalogue. Is informed of his services and of the establishment and the kinds of husbandry, all of utility to the colony, that he has introduced. Will remember these things when the occasion oflfers. Folio 593i, h page. June 20. The same to M. de la Valiere. Cannot allow him a gratuity for his ser- vices at Port-Toulouse during the absence of M, de Pensens. Will see about it when M. de Pensens shall be finally in charge of the command at He St. Jean. The Sr. Du Chambon, who has command at Port-Dauphin, and whom he cites as an example, has not his gratuity because of his being commandant at that post, but on account of his wife who acts as inter- preter for the Indians. Folio 593|, 1 page. June 23. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Works on the Royal battery and on that of the half bastion Dauphin, &.c. General instructions. Folio 594, 7 pages. Say, 9 pp. June 23. The same to M. de Mesy. Same subject. Folio 597-|-, 3 pages. June 23. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Does not think that the Royal battery has the defects that he points out. In any case, he should have made his remarks at a suitable time. It is known that the cannons of that battery will not command the whole bay, and it was for this reason that the half bastion Dauphin has been built. M. de A^erville, who made the plans, is an able engineer and he has too good an opinion of M. Verrier to believe that he would not have noticed and pointed out faults of such an essential character. Does not think he should recall the S' Boucher, as he requests, unless he has prevaricated which he does not state. M. Verrier gives an excellent report of him. Folio 598|, 4 pages. June 23. The same to M. de Mesy. Approves of his having sent his son, the Sr. LeNormant, to France to allow him a chance of being received as an advocate. Has procured him the commission of chief scrivener and he returns to the colony to continue his services. A more favorable time must be awaited to replace the Recollets by secular priests in the cure of Louisbourg, for the revenues are only 1,200 livres. The Recollets supply their needs by begging, which would not suit secular priests. Thinks 110 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1728 1728. June 23. June 23. June 24. June 24. June 24. June 24. June 24. June 24. June 24. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 chat a portion or all of the flour and vegetables needed for the supply of the Island can be got in Canada. Folio 600, 4 pages. The same to M. Sabatier. Divers instructions about food-supplies and the accounts referring thereto. Folio 601 i, 2 pages. The same to the Sr. Gauet. If the bargain he made with the heirs of the Sr. Isabeau has resulted in losses to him, he cannot blame the King. Is well satisfied with the works he has done and with his activity. The King has had 150,000 livres sent out for the continuation of the works on the fortifications. Folio 602^, ' 1 page. The same to M. de Pensens. Has received from M. OuVivier the box containing the two large pearls found in shells at He .St. Jean. Happy to know that last year there was an increase of six Acadian families on the Island. The harbour that he discovered on the Island (Havre a I'Ours), cannot be of much utility since it is full of sand bars. Is satisfied with the fine quality of the mast-timber and the success of the cultivation and of the fisheries. It would be well to draw the Acadians thither, but not those of Port-Toulouse. Should abstain from his long and frequent trips to Louisbourg. Has procured for his nephew, Chev. de Pensens, a second ensigncy. Cannot grant him a commission of King's lieutenant on the Island. Folio 603, 3 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The King had 2,000 livres paid yearly to the RecoUets, viz : 1,200 for four missionaries per- forming parochial duties in Acadia, 400 for two others among the Mira- michi Indians. Since there are no more Recollets in Acadia, the sending of the 400 must be discontinued. That sum might be given to Father Gelase who is at the Baie des Chaleurs and to his mission. Folio 604, \\ p. The same to the same. In sending the statement of expenditure for the present year. Folio 605, 1 page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. There are numerous complaints against him. He is accused of favouring English trade, of having their goods bought by people attached to his service ; it is asserted that he has schooners and boats that he loads for France, the West Indies and Canada ; that eveiything is carried on by the Sr. de Pensens and is done under the names of the Srs. d'Accarette and d'Artigue, &c. He must clear himself of the charges and do better in the future, because, by his conduct he injures and discourages the traders. Folio 605, 3 pages. The same to M. de Mesy. M. de Pensens claims that there are no vehicles at He St. Jean and that such lack causes the King an expenditure of 4,000 livres per year. He ofi'ers, for 1,500 livres to undertake the transportation, to maintain a ship of 20 tons at Port Lajoie to go from one island to the other and a boat to go to the North where the inhabitants are. Will give his opinion thereon. Folio 606 i^, 1^ pages. The same to the Admiralty officers. The trading which the English are allowed to carry on at Louisbourg should be confined to live stock, sheep, pigs, fowls, fodder and building materials. No other commodities must be allowed to enter. Folio 607, 1 page. The same to M. de Mesy. No one has accused him of participating in what had been done to tolerate the trade carried on by the English, Vjut he is guilty of complicity in not opposing that which was done. Requests him to give answers to the list of question sent him and he need have no fear of incriminating M. de St. Ovide, if necessary, because the information he may give will remain secret. M. de St. Ovide represents Niganiche as one of the best established ports of He Royale ; that there are more fishing smacks there than all the rest of the Island ; that great disorder reigns and that 15 or 20 men are needed for the garrison. He adds that the residents ofier to build a guard-house and a small building wherein to lodge them. Folio 6071, 2 pages. End of Part 2, Vol. 52. 1729 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 111 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. Year 1729. 1729. Versailles. January 4. January 11. January 12. January 12. February 28. March 15. March 1.5. April 5. April 5. April 17 April 17. April 19. Compiegne. May 10. as an Folio B. Series, Vol. 53. The President of the Navy Board to Father Saturnin Dirop, Principal of the RecoUets in Brittany. Pleased to learn that Father Zacharie Cara- dec, superior of his community at He Royale, had been appointed vicar- general and cure of Jjouisbourg. Folio 1^, h page. The same to M. Le Pelletier. Will grant a promotion, as soon opportunity arises, to the Sr Bailly de Marin, an ensign in Canada. 5, 1 page. The same to M. de la Lande Magon. About the trade to be carried on between Canada and the West Indies. Folio 5, 4 pages. The same to M. Monet. Requests him to state his opinion as to what should be done to settle the taking possession of the episcopal see of Quebec by M. de Lotbiniere in the name of Mgr. de Mornay, which is contested by the Chapter of Quebec. Folio 51, 1 page. The same to the Comte de St. Pie'rre. He should return the grants of the islands of St. Jean, Miscou, de la Madeleine, Brion and Ramees, so that as not to impede colonization. The indemnity to which he may have a claim can be settled separately. Folio 20, 2 pages. The same to Abbe Brisacier. Hopes he will find me ms to replace Father Gaulin, in Acadia, who, on account of age and exhaustion, goes to Canada to end his days. Folio 24^, i page. The same to M. Dosquet, coadjutor at Quebec. Same subject. Folio 24^, h page. The same to M. Le Pelletier, Abbe de St. Aubin. The gratuity to the coadjutor at Quebec will be 1,000 livres. May assure him of this so that he may make his preparations to sail next month at the latest. Folio 30i, 2 Pagf"- '' The same to M. Gaudion. The King has made clear to M. Hocquart his intention of putting the receipts and expenditures for Canada in order. Instructions regarding that subject. Folio 31, U pages. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Is sending him the decree of the Board confirming the taking of possession of the see of Quebec by M. de Lotbiniere. Folio 32^, ^ page. The same to Father de Charlevoix. Has seen, by his letter that he has undertaken to write, from notes given to him, the history of San Domingo. Is writing to M. de Clairambault to give him access to the plans, maps, die, leau. April 25. April 25. April 27. May 2. Mav 2. Marly. June 20. Versailles. December 21. December 26. December 26. Decembre 2(). 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to the Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. Cannot accept that his Order take charge of the missions of lie Koyale alone. He St. Jean must be included also. Folio 55, 1 h pages. The same to the Rev. Father Provincial of the PvecoUets of Brittany. Has received the deed of acceptation of the mission of He St. Jean for his Order. His religieux will have a gratuity of 2,000 livres, apart from casual emoluments and service of parishes. Folio 81, 1 page. REGISTER OF DISPATCHES FOR ROCHEFORT AND LA ROCHELLE. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. Accoiding to M. Hocquart's list of articles saved from the wreck of U Elej)hant, the church- plate has been remitted to Sr. Fleury. Folio 234^, \ page. The same to the same. Sr. de Montigny Dumesnil, a discharged captain, will be included in the list of passengers going to Canada. Folio 237, i page. The same to the same. On his recommendation, the Sr. Galucheau, who is well acquainted with the River of Canada, is appointed first pilot of the vessel Le Hc'ros. Folio 237^. The same to the same. Divers instructions respecting transportations to Canada and to He Royale. The same to ,M. de L'Etenduere on the voyage he is to make to Canada. Folio 239, 1 p.ige. Memorandum from the King to serve as instruction to Sr. Des Herbiers de L'Etenduere, post-captain, on the duty he will have to perform during his campaign in Canada. Folio 252, 6 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions respecting shipments to Canada by Le IJeros Folio 255, 2 pages. The same to the same. Res-pecting Sr. Michel de la Rouvilliere, Commis- sioner of the Navy, who is going to Canada in that capacit3^ Folio 255^, i page. The same to the same. Will give passage to Sr. Franqois LeMoyne and wife, residents of Quebec. Folio 257, \ page. The same to the same. Divers instructions respecting the sailing of Le Ueros. Folio 257 ^r, 2 pages. Memorandum from the King to Sr. de Tilly on his voyage to He Royale. Folio 278, 7 pages. The President of the Navy Board to M. de L'Etenduere. Has received the journal of his compaign to Canada, and the private memorandum of remarks and observations made by him during his voyage. The Sr. de la Richardiere. Folio 328, 2 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Sends him the order to arrest and transfer to the Chateau, the Sr. de Villers Fransure for his bad conduct in Canada. The costs will be paid by his famil}'. For that purpo e will consult with his brother, assistant surgeon of Marine of Havre. Folio 330i, i page. The same to the same. One Lydius, who claims to be a Hollander, and is settled in Montreal, has been sentenced to a fine of 3000 livres and to be banished from the colony for having traded with foieigneis. On his arrival at Rochefort, on Le Heros, he will be allowed to go to Holland after promising never to return to Canada. His brother, the Marquis de Beauharnois, complains that the last recruits were generally composed of feeble young men too weak to stand the climate, and he is obliged to send them back. It is necessary to send three good ropemakers to Canada for ship-building purposes. Folio 330^, 2^ pages. The same to the Marquis de Ste Maure, respecting recruits for Canada. Folio 33 U, h page. J1730 COXCERXISG THE COLONIES 129 •SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1730. -January 17. •October 31. Passport to the 8r. Rabier, merchant at Rochefort, to bring from England to Rochefort, 20 thousand bullets for the stores of Quebec. Folio 33"^, 1| pages. Passport to the Sr. de la Coste, commissary, for the conveyance to Rochefort of the goods required for clothing the colonial troops. Folio 339 i, 3 pages. Marly. February 14. Versailles. .March 21. March 21. .March 21. "March 21. "March 21. March 21. March 21. ; March 21. March 21. March 21. March 21. March 21. -March 21. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES RESPECTING CANADA DURING THE YEAR 1730. The President of the Navy Boanl to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, general amnesty published on the occasion of ti.e birth of the Dauphin. Folio 392, 1 page. The same to the same. Salary to the heii's of M. de Longueuil. MM. de la Chassaigne and de Beaucours having been appointed to the government of Montreal and Trois-Riviere.s in January, will be paid their salary for the whole year. Folio 392^^, 3 pages. The same to the same. Repairs to the Palais of Quebec, to protect it against fire. Cannot increase the grant to Sr. Constantin on the coast of Labrador. Since the Sr. Lydius, English, has embraced the Catholic religion, is married and settled in ^Montreal, and has influence with the Iroquois, the King is satisfied ttat he be permitted to continue his trade. Folio 3934, 2 pages. The same to the same. The King has granted to Mde de Longueuil a pension of 800 livre.^, as a reward for the services of her husband. The pension of 300 livres she enjoyed formely is transferred to the widow of Captain de Purtneuf and to the widow of M. de Catalogne. What he has done for the daughters and sons of 8r. de Tonty. The Sr. Benoist. Sr. Alavoine, surgeon at Trois-Rivieres. Slate quarry on the land of Sr. Sarrazin. Folio 394|, 3 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Has done well to reduce the price of hemp to moderate the zeal of the habitants. Shipbuilding. Tar making. Bills of exchange. The trading post of Toronto will be united to that of Niagara. Expects from him an account fif the trade for the }ear 1729. Cannot confirm to M. Aubert t!.e concession of Millevaches made in November \6o3 by M. de Lauzon to Dame GilTard; his grandmother, not being in a condition to make such a settlement. Folio 396, 7 pages. The same to the same. Will succeed in destroying the foreign trade by treating severely those who are in it. Folio 400, Ih page. The same to M. cle Beaujeu. Is aware of his services, but there is no vacancy to give him promotion. Folio 401, h page. The same to M. Le Verrier. Would have desired to give him the govern- ment of Trois Rivieres which he has asked, but that favour belonged to M. Boisberthelot de Beaucours on account of his longer services. Folio 4:0H, h page. The same to M. Des Meloises. Has been unable to give him promotion, no company being vacant. Folio 40H, h page. The same to M. du Figuier. Do. Folio 402, ^ page. The same to M. de Grandval. The way to obtain promotion is to keep good conduct. Folio 402, ^ page. The same to M. Hocquart. Approves the steps taken with Sr. Le Pope for the de'ivery of timber according to his contract. Trial of Sr. Haymard. Folio 402i, H page. The same to the same. The King does not intend that officers absent should receive their pay, unless they are on leave in France. The Srs. Gail- lard and d'Artigny. Folio 403, 1 page. The same to the same. Has approved the refund to Srs. de Lotbiniere, Bernard, Marennes and de Beaujeu, junior, of the sum they had paid for 18-341 130 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1130 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1730. their passage on the King's vessel in 1728. Trial of La Palme. Folio 40.3i, 1 page. March 21. The same to the same. Respecting works to be done to the Palais to prevent fires. Folio 404, 1 page. March 21. The same to the same. On the complaints of the Comte de Toulouse respecting the conduct of the otticers of the Superior Council who has decided a question concerning the Admiralty. Folio 404^, 1 page. March 21. "phe same to M. de la Corne on the suhject of the gratuity to be shared between him and ihe heirs of M. de Longueuil for last year, and for the present year between himself and M. de la Chassaigne. iolio 405, 2 pages, March 21. The same to M. Hocquart. Will give passage to Sr. Chabannes, surgeon, on the King's vessels returning to France. Folio 406, \ page. March 21. The same to Mme de Longueuil. The King has granted her a pension of ^^00 livres. The gratuity of 300 livres derived from her first husband, M, de St Ours, passes to others. Folio 406^,, 1 page. March 21. The same to Mde de Louvigny. Grants with pleasure her passage to France on Le Heros Folio 406^, \ page. March 2S. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart Approved their acquisition from widow de Frontigny, in the King's name, of a lot of land near the Palais. Has granted a gratuity of ."-^OO livres to Sr. de Chausse- gros for 80 days superintending the fortification works of Montreal. No more libertines will be sent in the troops. Will send about 40 contraband salters on Le Hcros : if they do well in the colony, others will be sent. Sr. Cugnet is appointed councillor. Will cause to remain in Canada, every year, one of the three pilots serving on the king's vessels, so as to learn the navigation of the St. Lawrence. Folio 407, 4 page.s. The same to the same. Awaits information about the coppei- mine situate on the west extremity of the Lake Superior mentioned by M. de Cavagnal. Brother Chrestien and his creditors. Folio 408|, li pages. The same to the same. Awaits information on the indemnity blaimed by Sr. de la Gorgendiere respecting the cancelling of the lease of Temisca- mingue. The pretention of the Sr. de Lanouiller de Boisclerc to fill the otfice of intendant commissary to the detriment of M. de Silly, after the death of M. D'Aigremont, was not founded. M. Begon, town-major of Quebec. Folio 4091 H pages. March 28. The same to the same. Will convey the King's satisfaction to those who have worked at the salvage of the wreck JJ Elephant, especially M. de la Richardiere Has granted 150 livres to the widow of the carpenter Preuoveau, killed whilst working at that salvage. District of the parishes of Ancienne Lorette and Batiscan. Respecting the application of widow de Morville. Folio 410, 2 pages. March 28. The same to thft same. Relating to presents to Indians. They are extravagant. Will try to I'educe them. W"ill send the di-^tribution list granted by the King to the Ba:on de Longueuil ; the yearly gratuity of 200 livres enjoyed by his father for the reception and lodging of the Iroquois. Folio 41 1, 2 pages. March 28. The same to the same. Will do their best to provide proper arrangement with respect to the temporal affairs of the Quebec Seuainary. The King has done so well towards the Seminary of Foreign Missions in P.u'is that the latter might aid that of Quebec. Order given at Rochefort to send 200 grenadier muskets to Quebec. Approved the act of M. de Beau- harnois in allowing the Sr. Lefebvre, a merchant of Quebec, to build a whaif before his house. Regrets not having received the census of the colony. Is pleased that M. de Beauharnois has cautioned the Srs. de St. Castin to keep better conduct. Folio 412, 6 pages. March 28. The san>e to the same The King has passed a decree appointing the attorney general to make a general examination of all the minutes of March 28. March 28. 1730 COXCERNING THE COLONIES 131 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1730. March 28. March 28. March 28. March 28. March 28. March 28. March 28. April 4. April 4. April 4. April 4. April 4. April 4. notaries, and to determine what should be done to render valid defective deeds. Folio 414.\, 2 pages. The same to M. Verrier. Same subject. Folio 4rl.5{r, H pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Will give the subdelegation of Montreal to the commissary who is to succeed M. de Silly and not to M. Raimbault. The King has granted to Mde de Ramezay the 360 livres, which her son Sr. de la Gesse, captain of a company and who perished on Le Chameau, had received in advance to his pay. Folio 416, 2 pages. The same to the Baron de Longueuil. Learnt with sorrow the death of his father. Has provided a pension for his stepmother. The King, having decided to rent the house of the Marquise de Vaudreuil for the use of the governor when living at Montreal, cannot buy his. The gratuity of 200 livres enjoyed by his father for lodgings and other expenses incurred by the visits of the Iroquois, will be continued to him. Hopes he will inspire them -^'xth. the same confidence. Folio 418, lA pages. The same to Mde de Ramezay. On the subject of the remittance of 360 livres given to her son in advance of his pay. Folio 418, h page. The same to M. de Lino. In acknowledgment of his zeal and services, specially during the vacancy in the intendancy, he is granted an extra gra- tuity of 600 livres. Folio 418, | page. The same to M. de la Tour. The King has decided that he shall have the same rank of clerical member of the Superior Council as that held by the clergy in the parliaments of the kingdom. Folio 41 8i, 1 page. The same to M. Brouague. Fishing on Labrador coast. Begs him to continue his watchfulness to prevent pillage by the Esquimaux. His gra- tuity of 30 muskets and 300 pounds of powder is maintained. Folio 419, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharuois and Hocquart. Will send M. de la Richardiere to Bic Island to await the vessel Le He'ros, and guide her to Quebec, to avoid the misfortune of L Elephant. Folio 420, \h pages. The same to M M. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. On the sending and use of the powder. Folio 420^, 1 page. The same to the same. Asks explanation on the cost of the presents made to the Kicapous by M. de Boucherville. Is well satisfied with the excellent testimony given to Sr. Verrier. Midwife at Montreal. Will consider the application of Ursulines of Quebec for a license of mortmain on the property acquired from the Sr. D'Artigny. Cannot give more to the Religieuses Hospitalieres of Montreal. They have received 18,000 livres as a compensation for the burning of their house. They should be well pleased. Petition of the Sr. Aubert de la Chenaye. Folio 421, 3^ pages. The same to the same. Will give facilities and protection to the Sr. Claude Gabriel Walon, trader at Quebec, son of the Sr. Walon, trader at Beauvais. Folio 423, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the proceeds of the 2-5 leaves of absence granted in 1728 and their distribution. Should distri- bute them to those in need, and avoid distributions detrimental to families. Approves his choice of the Sr. Du Buisson to command Michilimakinak. Will remember at the first chance the services of Chev. Begon, town-major of Quebec. The Sr de la Perade. Has received in the Order of St. Louis the Srs de Cavagnal, de Blainville, de St. Vincent, de St. Ours Deschaillons and Pean. Awaits the annotated list of officers of the troops. Folio 423 i^, 3 pages. The same to the same. Has approved the means to get completed in the district of Montreal, the stake forts of the seigniories where this pre- caution was necessary. Is happy to hear that the iriuption of the English and Iroquois has been unfounded. These latter are no longer in the same situation as formerly, and their interests should be solely to prevent the English and the French to be the strongest in the country they 132 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES IISG' 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905- 1730. inhabit. They must remain with the idea that tlieir greatest misfortune would be to have the English the strongest in their country. Approves his permission to the 8r Philibert, ensign, to go to France to receive a legacy. Will give leave of aV)sence to the Sr Jean de la Bonne dit L'Eveille and to Louis Gousset dit St. Louis. Folio 42.5, 5 pages. April 4. The same to M. Hocquart. In relation to the goods saved from the wreck: of U Elephant, of the freight on the hemp to be shipped to PVance by the Sr.. Fleury. Folio 427;^7, 3^ pages. April 4. The same to the same. Respecting the expenses incurred by the wreck of JJ Elephant. Rent of the house of the Marquise de Vaudreuil. If the- house is in the condition stated by M. de Beauharnois, M de Caragnal will be informed that he must see to it. Will have the papier terrier finished.. The cost of roofing the Palais de Quebec in slate is too great, he will have to wait until that can be done with the slate which has been discovered in the country. Folio 429, 4J pages. April 4. The same to M. de la Chassaigne. Was very glad to obtain for him the government of Montreal, Hopes that he will discharge his duties as well as did his predecessor. Folio 43H, 1 page. April 4. The same to M. Dumesnil de Montigny. Will go to Rochefort to be- ready to start for Canada in the first days of May. Folio 432i, 1 page. April 11. Memorandum from the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The superiors of L'HOpital-General at Monteal have so badly fulfilled their obligations to teach youth and maintain schools in the rural districts that- the King deprives them of their yearly grant for this purpose. Half of that sum will be given for the maintenance of the Sis'ers of the Congregation at He Royale and the other half will remain in abeyance. The Sr. de la Tour,, dean of the Chapter and the Council Superior. Militia. Freedom of trade ;. Hawkers. Trade with the West Indies. Funds for Montreal wall. Has approved the new agreement made between M. de Silly and one Belleville for the continuation of the works. Has caused the memorial of the Sr. Poulin de Francheville, merchant of Montreal and proprietor of the seigniory of St. Maurice, to be examined, with re-?pect to the iron ore found in that seigniory. His proposal is accepted and privilege is granted him for twenty- years. Thinks that peace asked for by the Foxes is not sincere. It must not be gnnted to them too easily and without guarantees. If they cannot- succeed in that, they will continue the war which the other tribes are- waging against them. If peace is concluded with the Foxes, a post wilt have to be established among the Sioux in a place less exposed to floods^ and, in any case, the Sioux must be prevented from joining the Foxe& or giving them shelter. He trusts to their judgment as to the opportunity of re-establishing the village of Nourautsouac. It is to be feared that the- Abenaquis, living on the shores of the St. Lawrence may return there in great numbers. The same thing is to be feared from the Chouanons. Friendly relations must be entertained between all the allied tribes. The increase iit trade at Frontenac is due to the means taken to prevent the canoes going, south of the lake and stopping at Choueguen. Folio 432^^, 23 pages. April 11. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart^ Has been informed by the coadjutor that he had designated the Sr. Richard, a priest of the diocese of Quebec, to take charge of the chapel o£" the Palais. He is convinced that the Bishop will carry out the King's- wishes as to the use of the 2,000 livres intended to aged priests. Is pleasect that the trouble in the Church in Canada has ceased. Tlify will put a door in the passage which goes under the windows of the Palace of the- coadjutor. Folio 443J, 3^ pages. April 11. The same to the Bishop of Samos. Is pleased with the friendly relations, which he entertains with the Marquis de Beauharnois. The good reports- that he has given of the conduct of M. de Vaudreuil has done much to exonerate him for the loss of the Kings ship. Chaviteau, the pilot, has- 1730 COSCERNING THE COLONIES 133 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1730. been condemned to prison for four months. Is pleased that the Srs. Le Page and Le Clerc, canons of Quebec, have consented to send in their resignation and that they had been replaced by the Srs. Le Riche and Boulanger. Is not certain whether the Sr. Leon, superior of the Quebec Seminary, is suitable for the post of theological, having had some time before difficulties with the chapter. The King does not deem it advisable to give him permission to appoint to the vacant canonries the directors of the Quebec Seminary. To do so, he will have to ask authorization in each case. He must not exclude the Canadians from the duties of canons, on- the contrar}', because it is difficult to find in France priests of a certain standing who wish to go to Canada. The Canadians are touchy and vain, but they must be treated according to their temper and with gentleness. It is said that M. de la Tour treats them haughtily. Has not been able until now to have money voted for the repairs of the episcopal palace. Folio- 445, 6 pages. April 11. rphe same to M. de Beauharnois. When there will be vacancies in the troops, he will not forget all that has been said in favour of MM. de Mont- brun du Sable and de la Jemmeraye. Is surprised that 100 recruits a year is not sufficient to replace the dead, the sick, those who settle in the coun- try and the deserters. As marble does not suit for necklaces, one must be satisfied with porcelaine. Will watch the conduct of the Sr. Peltier who belongs to the troops : he is a son of family in which he takes an interest. Has given the position of surveyor of highways, vacant by the death of M. de Becancour, to the Sr. Lanouiller de Boiscler. The marble which he has sent him, coming from a quarry 20 leagues from Montreal, is too com- mon to be shipped to France. Folio 448, 3 pages. April 11. 'pjjg same to M. de St. Vincent. Has been aduiitted in the military Order of St. Louis. The same to MM. de Blainville, St. Ours Deschaillons- and Pean. Folio 449^, 3 pages. April 11. The same to M. de Silly. Is surprised that he has resolved to retire from the service. On account of his age, he had great difficulty in getting him half-pay. Folio 45O7V, 1 page. April 11. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. As the complaints of the Sr. Bazile, merchant of Quebec, seem well founded, he will help him to obtain execution of the judgments against Barbel, notary of Quebec. Folio 451, 1 page. April 11. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The King has issued a warrant enjoining them, together with the attorney general, to hear the parties and proceed in re Sr. des Meloises, vs. LeVasseur, joiner, iri respect to a piece of land belonging to the first and on which LeVasseur has erected a building. Folio 451^, I page. April 11. The same to the same. Will send the Sr. de Mongriven, whose parents wish him out of the way, to the farthest posts so that he will not return to- France. Folio 452, 1 page. April 11. The same to M. de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. Has received the statements which he has sent him. He has been admitted in the military Order of St. Louis. Folio 452^, 4 page. April 11. The same to M. Varin de la Marre. Is satisfied of the care he has taken of the goods saved fi'om the wreck L'JElephant. Has granted him an allow- ance of 400 livres for the losses he has sustained. Folio 452i, 7^ page. April 11. The same to M. de Gannes. There is no change in the general staflF in Canada. The Chev. Begon, town-major of Quebec is the oldest in the colony. On account of his services and grave injuries he cannot be over- looked. Cannot procure an ensigncy for his nephew. Folio 453, 1 page. April 11. The same to M. Dupin de Bellugard. In relation to the gun carriages for the artiller}' at Quebec. Approves of his having mounted a battery of four guns for drill purposes. Folio 403^, 1 page. 134 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1730 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1730. The same to M. Sarrazin. la relation to Llie slatt; quarry situated on ^^" ■ his property. He is pleased that the slate is of good quality. If he wishes to work the quarry, the King will grant free passage to the men he will require. Folio 454, h page. April 11. The same to M. de Chaussegros. The funds for the repairs of the two batteries Royale and de Vaudreuil have been granted. The slate quarry of MM. Sarrazin and Hazeur. Folio 454, 1 page. Fontaine- The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Orders them to convene bleau. the council of war for the trial of M. de Lignery, both for his tardiness in ' ■ the expedition against the Foxes and for his conduct in connection with the purchase of the provisions and merchandise and ammunition left at Michili- makinak. It must be ascertained if he has acted in his personal interest. Folio 454^, 2 pages. April 25. The same to the same. M. de L'Etenduere who commands Le Ueros, will probably arrive in Quebec by the end of July, a month earlier than usual. For that reason, they should try and do all in their power, to let him start on his return in September. Folio 4551, \ page. April 25. The same to the same. The King has approved of their having the ordinance of the 2nd March 1729 published, and that they had made for 63,337 livres of card money. Bills of exchange. Instructions respecting the card money. Folio 456, 5 pages. April 25. The same to the same. Means of reducing expenses. The number of canoes employed for the service is too great. These canoes are too heavy and as they must be dragged when portaging, they wear out more rapidly. Review of items of expenses which can be reduced. Folio 458^, 10 pages. April 25. The same to M. de B jauharnois. Has received his letter containing the continuation of the memoir of Father de Gonor on the discovery of the Western sea, but he has not found the rough sketch which he said was enclosed. Thinks that he has kept it to draw th?^ map which he is going to send this year. Requests him to make a plan showing the ways and means of utilizing this discovery. Is very glad of the joy manifested at the arrival of Mgr. Dosquet. M. Hocquart is wise, hard working and an agreable man. Hopes he will restore order in the cash account and in the stores and that he will live in friendly terms with him. The Sr. Michel de la Rouvilliere will succeed the Sr. de Silly. Folio 463, 2 pages. April 25. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Sends them the King's declarations establishing the mode of payment of seigniorial cens et rentes. Folio 463i, H pages. April 25. The same to 31. Hocquart. Card money. The Sr. Bauve. Folio 464^^, 1| pages. April 25. The same to the same. Instructions respecting expenses. Folio 465^, 1h pages. April 25. The same to Father du Pare, superior of the Jesuits. Is glad to learn that Mgr. Dosquet has re-established order in the diocese of Quebec. Has been well pleased of the conduct of the Father Guignas in his efforts not only to separate the Kikapous and the Mascontins from the Foxes, but also to induce them to wage war against them. Is very glad to learn of the progress of chi'istianity among the Hurons ff Detroit. Folio 469^, H pages, April 2o. "pjjg same to M. Hocquart. The King has granted him a compensation of 6,000 livres for the losses he has sustained by the wrecking of the ship U Elephant. Folio 470i, 2 pages. April 25. The same to the same. In relation to M. de Lignerv. Folio 471, 1 page. April 2o. ThesametoMM.de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has sent 26 contra- band salters to Canada. Any of them who wish to join the troops may do so. Folio 472, 1 page. April 25. The same to the same. They must do all in their power to prevent the Indians from selling their furs to the English. Thinks that this could be nso CONCERXIXG THE COLOXIEiS 135 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1730. May 2. May 2. May 2. May 2. May 5. MaylG. May 16. May 23. Mav 23. Versailles. Aiigust 20. August 30. better brought about it the commandant at Detroit was not interested in trade. Folio 472, 4 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Will grant free passage to the three daughters of Mde de Cabanac and her sister. Folio 474, h page. The same to the same. Will cause to be put on board Le Heros the furniture which the Comte de Yaudreuil had on L' Elephant. Folio 474i, The same to M. de Beauharnois. Is sending him the new compilation of the war orders in three, volumes which he will deposit in the othce of the Secretary of the government. Granting pas -age to France to M. de Noyan. Folio 474^, h page. The same to M. de Noyan. Will bring with him to France all informa- tion that he may have, for the preservation of the upper country as for that of trade. Folio 476, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has not heard any more of the project of M. Dupuy to bring, into this country, wild oxen from the Illinois. The raising of them would be advantageous particuUu-ly for their wool, but a question arises whether the difference in the climate would not hurt their breeding and if the wool would not in time change to hair. Re- quests them to study the matter. Folio 476i, W pages. The same to the coadjutor of Quebec. Has represented to the King the losses he has sustained in the wrecking of L' Elephant and the expenses he was obliged to incur to make the episcopal palace habitable. An extra- ordinary grant of 300 livres has been granted him in excess of the ordinary allowance. Folio 477, i^ page. The same to M. Hocquart. Has given to Mde la Marechale de Gramont the letter concerning the estate of the Sr. Sonnet, her old servant, who died in Canada. Folio 477, ^ page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. In relation to one Charles Mesnard who is returning to Canada. Folio 47 7 A, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. With regard to a letter irom the directors of the Cie des Indes asking for the services of the soldiers to prevent frauds in the beaver trade. Folio 477^, h page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Letter from the King to have a Te Deum on the occasion of the birth of the Due d'Anjou. Folio 478, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Same subject. Folio 478, \ page. REGISTER OF DECREES. ORDERS, ETC., ETC., CON- CERNING CANADA. Versailles. March 20. March 2.5. March 25. March 25. March 25. April 4. Fontaine- bleau. April 2.5. Decree which appoints the Governor General, the intendant, or the at- torney general of the Superior Council, to look into the disputes between M. des Meloises, officer of troops and one Levasseur, joiner of Quebec. Folio 480, 2 pages. Decree which appoints the Sr. Verrier, attorney general for the verifica- tion of the original notarial deeds. Folio 480i, 6 pages. Say 9 pp. Declarations in interpretation of that of the 5th July 1727, in relation to card money in Canada. Folio 484, 5 pages. Warrant permitting the Sr. Poulin de Francheville, to open, and work during 20 years iron mines in Canada. Folio 486, 3 pages. Letters patent governing the sitting of the clerical councillor in the Supe- rior Council. Folio 487, 2 pages. Decree giving to the intendant of New France power to hear of law suits which may arise on the occasi' n of the opening of the iron mines. Folio 488, 3 pages. Order of the King commanding the meeting of a council of war to pro- ceed against the Sr. de Lignery, town-major of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 489|, 1 page 136 1730. April 25. OHDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1130 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Order of the King for tlie transportation of contraband salters and smug- glers. Folio 491, 1^ page. 1730. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES IN RELATION TO ILE ROYALE. Versailles. .January 27. Marly. February 7. February 4. February 14. February 14. June 30. June 20. June 20. June 20. Versailles. June 20. Marly. June" 20. June 20. June 20. June 30. June 27. •June 27. The President of the Navy Board to M. Verrier. Is satisfied with hi report on the works done last year at Louisbourg. Folio 496, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beaucours and de Mesy, jr. The Sr. Castrol, mer- chant of St. Malo, is sending a small vessel with 600 quintals of biscuits to alleviate the famine. Folio 496|, i page. The same to M. Boisberthelot de Beaucours. Advises him that he has been appointed governor of Trois-Rivieres. Will hand over the government of He Rojale to M. de Bourville. Folio 496^, 1 page. The same to M. le Normand de Mesy. Will settle ohe passage of M. de Beaucours. Folio 497, h page. The same to M. de Bourville. Will take over the government of He Royale on the departui-e of M. de Beaucours. Folio 497^, h page. The same to the officers of the Admiralt3^ MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy are ordered to have registered the letters patent in form of edicts, in relation to foreign trade. Will see to its execution. A tariff will be decided at once as to their rights and fees. Folio 498, 1 page. The same to M. de Bourville. Recruits who will embark on Le Droma- daire. Has been appointed King's lieutenant at He Royale. Folio 498i, 1 1 pages. The same to M. Verrier. Has granted him his passage, that of his two sons and two servants. The King has approved the proposed works for the fortifications of Louisbour and the wharf. Will measure definitely the works done by the Sr. Isabeau, and the widow Planton, his sister. A fur- ther extension of the contract made with the Sr. Ganet, for the completion of the works commenced by him, is sent herewith. Folio 499|, 4 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Instructions on the same matter. Folio .501, 4 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. The Srs. de la Tour, Rousseau de Souvigny and de la Perelle, have been appointed captains by the promotion of M. de Pensens and the death of MM. de Ste Marie and de Catalogne. The two new companies have been given to the Sr. d'Aillebout and to Chevalier de Gannes and a provisional captaincy to M. Despiet. The Srs. de la Valliere and du Chambon have been created Knights of St. Louis. Folio 503, 2 pages. The same to M. de Mesy. In relation to the works done by the Sr. Isabeau. Folio 504, 1 page. The same to M. Rousseau de Souvigny. Has been appointed captain. Folio 504, h page. The same to M. Du Vivier. Has been appointed lieutenant. Folio 504^, The same to M. de Chambon. Has been created a Knight of St. Louis. Folio 504i, 1 page. The same to Father Zacharie Caradet, superior of the Recollets of the province of Brittany at Louisbourg. Is pleased that order has been i-estored in his community. Folio 505, ^ page. The same to M. de Breslay. Has received the papers sent by him and is pleased with the good conduct reports given to him by General Philipps and that he did not give rise to his ill treatment by M. Armstrong. He should not in any way meddle with the government or temporal affairs of the people. M. de Noinville who spent last year at Port-Royal, will help 1730 COXCEBXIXG THE COLOXIES 137 SESSIONAL PAPER No 1730. 18 If M. Brault calumniated him, as he It is not probable that he will return him in the discharge of his duties, says, he is not worthy of his office. to Acadia. Folio 505;',, 1 page. June 27. The same to M. de Oatalogne. Is very sorry at the death of his father. Has procured him a lieutenancy and a yearly allowance of 150 livres to his mother. Folio 506, h page. June 27. The same to M. du Buisson. Cannot raise his salary. If, now that the lie St. Jean has been added to the Kings' possessions, anything of impor- tance turns up, he will not be forgotten. Folio 506, h page. June 27. The same to M. de Pensens. Is pleased with the report made on the state of the people of He St. Jean. Has approved of his warning to the Acadians, who intended establishing themselves at He St. Jean, to bring provisions with them. Now that the island has been re-united to the King's Domain, he trusts the Acadians will not fear of being troubled in the grants that wi.l be given them. Has been appointed major of He Royale. Will not go there before the return of M. de St. Ovide, who, on account of his health, was obliged to go to the waters of Barreges. His nephew, M. Despiet, will remain at Louisbourg until the return of M. de St. Ovide. Has procured a lieutenancy for his nephew, M. de la Plagne. Folio 506i, 2i pages. June 27. The sariie to M. de Bourville. Will open the despatches addressed to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy in their absence. M. de Mesy will embark on the Bromadaire to return to He Royale. Folio 507i, H pages. June 27. The same to M. Sabatier. In relation to the e.state of the Comte of Agrain. Will proceed with the collection of debts and inform him of the number of his creditors in Louisbourg. Folio 509, 3 pages. June 27. The same to M. de Mesy. Has seen by the balance of accounts made for the years 1721 to 1727 that there is an excess in receipts of 48,935 livres which is in the hand of Sr. Des Goutins, clerk of the general treasury of the Navy. Examination must he made of where that debit came from and to ascertain the condition of the estate of the Sr Des Goutins. It is not possible that he has spent such a sum, as he has lived wisely and has not sustained any losses. In future the monies will be handed over to the Sr. Rondeau. Folio 510^, 4 pages. June 27. Xhe same to MM.' de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The King's ordinance is sent them for the two companies of soldiers at He Royale. Other in- formation and instructions. Folio 512, 4 pages. June 27. The same to the same. On account of the deficits in the accounts of Sr. DesGoutins, the monies will be sent to the Sr. Rondeau. They will be put in an iron chest having three different locks of which one key will be in charge of one of the clerks, the second in charge of the inteudant-commis- sary and the third in charge of the comptroller. How these payments will be made. Folio 514, 4 pages. June 27. The same to M. Le Normand. Hopes that, together with M. Sabatier, he has been able, during the winter, to discover and explain the deficits of the Sr. DesGoutins. Folio 515^, ^ page. June 27. The same to M. de Mesy.' Has given to the Sr. Sabatier, his commission as chief scrivener and to his son the position of scrivener in the place of the Sr. Le Vasseur, who has ceased to attend to his duties Estate of the Comte d'Agrain. Folio 51 5^, 1 page. June 27. The same to the same. Is waiting for the statement which he has asked of the goods, ammunition and artillery delivered in 1720 from the stores at Rochefort, to the Sr. de Gotteville, acting for the Comte de St. Pierre for the service of He St. Jean and an inventory of what was there when the Comte de St. Pierre abandoned it. Folio 516, 1 page. June 27. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Cannot now grant leave of absence to M. de Pensens, nor to his nephew, M. Despiet, one being major and the other assistant-major at the same place. Has no doubt but that the Acadians 138 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AND DESPA TCHES 1730 1730. June 27. June 27. Versailles. July 4. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 will come in great numbers at lie St. Jean, this being desirable on condi- tion that they bring food with them. Folio 516.',, 2 pages. The same to the same. The King has approved of the visit he made to Port-Toulouse and to He St. Jean, as well as to the meeting of the Indians ; nevertheless it was not proper to hint to these Indians that he had strenghtened the garrison to help in avenging the insult of the English to their children the year before. This would have given the English a just reason for complaint. Does not see any great inconvenience in the fact that some canoes full of these Indians captured an English vessel on the shore of He St. Jean, for the good reason that this exploit had caused more than 80 vessels to quit those regions to take refuge at Canceaux. Is very glad that at the request of the crew of a French sloop, the Indians had granted life and liberty to the crew of the English boat. There is no sign that the English will decide to fortify the harbour of La Ht've, judging by how little they have done in Acadia since twenty years. The ill treat- ments complained of by Father de Breslay on the part of Armstrong are but too true. The missionaries will no doubt have better treatment under the government of General Philipps. Folio 51 7^, 3 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Is sending then the Order in Council which re-unites to the King's Domain the Islands of St. Jean, de la Madelaine and Miscou. They will cause this Order in Council to be published in order to dissipate the fears of the people falling into the hands of a new company. Folio 518J>, 1 page. The same to M. de la Boularderie. Is pleased to hear of the arrange- ments he has made for the settlement of the tract of land which the King has granted him. He will have to do so more efficiently in the future if he does not wish that it reverts to the King's Domain. Folio 519, Xh pages. 1730. REGISTER OF THE ORDERS OF THE KING, WARRANTS, ORDINANCES, ETC., ETC., CONCERNING ILE ROYALE. Versailles. !March 7. March 25. March 25. Fontaine- bleau. June 1. Versailles. August 30. Order of the King to the Sr. de Gannes for the levying of troops. The same to Sr. D'Aillebout d'Argenteuil. Folio 520, 1 page. Warrant to cancel the bargain with Isabeau and to make a new bargain. Folio 520^, 2 pages. Ordinance for the raising of two French companies at He Royale. Folio 521, \h pages. Warrant which re-unites to the King's Domain the islands of St. Jean, de la Madelaine and Miscou, which had been granted to the Comte de St. Pierre, by letters patent in the month of August 1719 and January 1720. Folio 5211, 2i pages. Letter of the King to M. de St. Ovide to have a Te Deum sung on the occasion of the birth of the Due d'Anjou. Folio 523, 1 page. End of Vol. 5^. 1731 COXCERXIXG THE COLONIES 139 SESSIONAL PAPER No. lb ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. Year 1731. B Series, Vol. 55. 1731. Versailles. January 3. January 'J. Marly. January 16. January 23. Versailles. January 13. January 13. March <3, April 3. May 1.^. Faitaine- bleau. July 3. Versailles. August l'.>. Octobe 30. December 11, December IS. The President of the Navy Board to M. Orry, lespecting the retroces- sion of Louisiana to the King by the Cie des Iiides. Folio 1, 1 page. The same to the Provincial of the RecoUets of the province of Brittany. Is pleased to learn from him that the members of his oider have all the necessary qualifications to worthily attend to their duties. Fears that Father Anastase as Superior General will not be agreable to Father Zacharie Caradec who is liked at Louisbourg where he has restored order. Folio 1^^, h page. The same to the Abbe de St. Aubin. On the proposal of the Bishop of Samos to confer the dignity of th'oloyal of the Chapter of Quebec to M. du Lion. Folio 2tV, 3 pages. The same to M. Herault. In relation to Gilles le Noir, who was employed as public executioner in Canada in ] 728, post which he so badly filled that he was sent back to France. Folio 1, J page. The same to MM. Amaury et Cie. Is satisfied with the arrangements made for the sale of thd land of M. de la Boularderie. Folio 9, 1 page. The same to Sr. Duhallier. Same subject. Folio 9^^, }, page. The same to the Duchesse de St. Simon. Has i^een pleased to grant promotion to theSr. de la Martiniere, ensign in Canada. Folio Hi, \ pase. Tlie same to the Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. He must be ready to send members of his order to He Royale, by the end of June Folio 191, 4- page. The same to Father de Charlevoix. Has received his letter concerning the discovery of the Western Sea. His representations as to the possibility of rendering prufiiable the enterprise of the Sr. de la A'eranderie deserve to be known by MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Folio 26, \ page. The same to the Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. The letters patent to add to the province of Brittany the missions of He Royale and of He St. Jean, are sent. Folio 43i, ), page. The sinie to Le Prevost Tournion, King's Attorney of the Admiralty at Havre. Respecting the representations of M. Roma, one of the directors of the Company to which the King gave a grant at He Royale. .- Folio 59^, \ page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The King has accepted from the Cie des Indes the retrocession of Louisiana. The King has sent there Father Beaubois as superior of the mission. He goes in a conciliatory spirit, but it behooves that Father Raphael, Superior of the Capuchins in that pro- vince, should have the same feeling. Folio 747^7, 1 page. The same to the Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. Was very glad to hear that the members of his order had taken possession at He Royale of the positions filled heretofore by the Recollets of the Province of Paris and that everything had been amicably arranged to the satisfaction of both par- ties. Folio 81, I page. The same to M . Fagon. On the profitable settlement of the 264 contraband salters sent to Canada. Folio 82^, 1 page. 140 ORDERS OF THE KISO AND DESPATCHES 1731 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 1905 1731. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ROCHEFORT. 1731. -January U3. January 23. February 6. Versailles. February 20. April 27. Marly. May 8. May 22. Fontaine l:)lean. June 12. June 12. July 10. July 10. July 10. July 10. July 10. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois, intendant at Rochefort. Will have the King's coat of arms cut in white stone, which M. Verrier wishes to place at the Dauphine gate at Loui-bourg. Divers instructions. Folio 102, 1 page. The same to the same. Divers instructions in relation to Canada. Folio ]02i, 3 pages. The same to the same. The propositions of the rope-makers who consent to come to Canada are exorbitant. Divers instructions. The same to the same. In relation to Sr. Lydius, found guilty, by the Superior Council of Quebec, of trading with foreigners. Divers instruc- tions. Folio lo9, 2 pages. The same to the same. Will give passage to two workmen that M. de Francheville sends to Canada to work in the iron mines. Folio 127, h page. List of passengers on board the King's vessel Le Heros, bound to Quebec. Folio 132, 1 page. The President of the Navy Board to the Comte de Rochalar. In relation to the property left in Canada by M. Perrot. Folio 139, \^ p^ige. The same to M. Belamy. About the propositions of the Board of Trade of La Rochelle in relation to the ti'ade of Louisiana. Folio 143, 4 pages. The same to the directors and trustees of the Board of Trade of LaRo- chelle. Answer to their propositions in relation to the trade of La Louisiane. Folio 148, 4 pages. The same to the same. Same subject. Folio 1 63^^, 2 pages. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. de Conteneuil, ship lieutenant, on what he will have to do in the campaign he is under- taking at He Royale. Folio 164i, 8 pages. The same to M. de Conteneuil. Will receive on board ship M. de Mesy who is returning to He Royale. Folio 168.^^, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Divers instructions concerning ship- ments to Canada and He Royale. Folio 169, '2h pages. The same to the same. Favours granted to tlie Cie de I'Est of He St. Jean. Folio 170, i page. 1731 REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONY OF CANADA. Ver.-iailles, February February March 26. -April 10. 20. 20. The President of the Navy Board to MM. Beauharnois and Hocqu ^ The ship Le Heros in command of M. de I'Etenduere, returns to CanatV Will give to M. de la Richardiere, harbour master of Quebec, the order to go and meet that vessel at He Verte. Folio 473, 1 page. The same to the Sr. Brouague. Is pleased to see that the Esquimaux have not given any ti'ouble to the fishing vessels. Folio 473^, \h pages. Decree permitting the Sr. Dosquet, Coadjutor of the Bishop of Quebec, to sell and alienate five lots next to the episcopal palace, the price accruing from the sale to be used for repairs to the walls and fences, etc. Folio 174, 2h pages. The same to the Bishop of Samos. Has received his letter and the memorial of the cures asking that the tithes be levied on every thirteenth instead of every twenty-sixth bushel, on ail kinds of grains, peas, hemp, flax, tobacco and other provisions. Cannot acceed to that request without 1731 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 141 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1731. having more information abjut it. If the King granted that request, he would cut ofT the extra allowance given to the cures. Folio 4757^), 1^^ page. ^ . - - April lu. The same to M. Hocquart. Will let the Sr. de Lanouiller, son, attend to his business, if the Sr. de Lestage, rich merchant of Montreal, will be his bondsman, otherwise he will put him in jail. Thinks that his debts are caused more by his wish to please than to his dishonesty. Folio 476, 1 page. April 10. 'Yhe same to M. de Beauharnois Has approved that the expense of erecting and maintaining the palissades in the seigniories, should be borne by the people. Is satisfied at the care he takes to keep the Iroquois in good terms with the French. Folio 47G.7, \h pages. April lu. 'j'he same to M. Hocquart. Is satisfied with his endeavours in prevent- ing frauds in the beaver trade. Requests him to continue the business of the estate of Sr. Sonnet, former servant of Mde la Marechale de Gramont. The Sr. de Courbuisson. Folio 477, 1 page. April 10. The same to the same. Has received his report on the trade in Canada. Does not understand how the value of goods imported into the colony can amount to three millions, and the exports, together with bills of exchange, only to 1,287,256 livres. That does not seem possible. Folio 477;,-, 1^^ pages. April 10. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has been pleased to learn that the difference between the Jesuits and the cure of Batiscan in relation to the parishes of St. Frs. Xavier and Ste Genevieve, has been settled amicably. The same thing for the Sr. Jacran, cuies of An- cienne Lorette, who complained of an order of the State Council. Tithes. Folio 478, 2 pages. April 10. Xhe same to M. de Beauharnois. The Sr. de Chaussegros has only been appointed a captain to do away with the difficulties that the detached officer^ were making to obey his orders in relation to the fortification works. Has been informed that he intends to rank with the captains on full pay in virtue of this title. Should not have appointed him to the war council held on account of the Sr. de Lignery, which has given rise to his claim. Folio 479, 1 page. April 10. The same to the same. Has been pleased with the continuation of the memorandum of the Sr. de la Yeranderie concerning the discovery of the Western sea. This discovery is important, and will hear of its success with pleasure. The King, nevertheless, does not wish to share in the ex- penses of the Sr. de la Veranderie other than to give presents to the Indians. Folio 479^, 1 page. April 10. Xhe same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Was vexed to learn of the adventure uf Mile de St. Vincent with the Sr. de Villers Fransure ; The marriage was brought about with too little reflection. The King has locked up Fransure in the Chateau trompette. The undertaking of the Sr. dela Veranderie concerning the discovery of the Western sea. Pensions to the widows of otficers. Folio 480, 3 pages. ^l"'l 1^- The same to M. Hocquart. Expenses caused by the wrecking of V Elephant. The cost of the repairs to the house of M. Cavagna^, Montreal, must be borne by him. Will have to hurry in fixing the limits of the lease at Tadoussac and complete the papier terrier. Folio 481, .3 pages. P" ■ The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They have done well in proceeding against Lydius for foreign trading. He was taken prisoner at Rochefort on his being unable to pay the fine cf 3,000 livres to which he had been condemned, but on his representations that he had left goods at Montreal to the value of 12,000 livres which he was unable to pay, he was allowed to retire to Holland. His accomplices must be found and pro- secuted. Is sure that the trade complaints brought by Lydius against Father Lauzon, Jesuit, are not true. Nevertheless it is better to establish the facts. Believes, indeed, that great inconvenience would result if the 142 ORDERS OF THE KiyO AND DESPATCHES 1731 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1731. posts at Miami aad Onyatanons wnre abandoned. One of the best means of preventing the Indians from going to the English is to keep the posts at Niagara and Frontenac well stocked with goods. Satisfied with the ad- ministration of M. de Boishebert at Detroit. Grants to the Srs. de la Richardiere and de la Morandiere. Was very glad to hear that the Sr. Le Fevre had built a ship to sail to France. Have done well to again warn the brothers of St. Gastien to behave themselves. Folio 482J;, 5 pages. April 17. The same to the same. Children of M. D'Esgly. It is advisable to test still further the Sr. J. Bte Werbar, before granting him naturalization papers. Will accept the piece of land which belongs to the widow of M. de Frontigny, clerk of the max-shalsea, near the Palais, in payment of the sum of 1,388 livres which her husband owed the King for ammunition and goods. Approves of his having the jail enclosed within strong walls. On account of the considerable clearing made on the seigniory of Terrebonne by Abbe Le Page and of the erecting af two mills and a church, around which a village has sprung up, the King confirms the permission that he has given him to continue the settlement two leagues in rear of the seigniory. Copper mine of Chogonamigon. Has approved that, together with the coadjutor, he has appointed Father Luc, RecoUet, as missionary at Ristigouche at the request of the Indians. Folio 484t\, 6 pages. April 17. The same to M. Hocquart. It might be, as he says, that the reduction in the price of hemp might tend to slacken the eagerness of the people to cultivate that product, but that is of secondary importance if the price of that article is not cheaper than that of France and if the construction of ships is not looked on with favour in Canada. Nevertheless, a new reduc- tion in price should not be made for fear of disgusting the people with the cultivation of that product. The price of tar at 43 livres is too high. He did well to make a bargain with Robert Leveque, at 25 livres per barrel. Has heard with pleasure that he had built at Quebec last year, 3 ships of 200 to 300 tons. It is very hard to establish a horse trade with Martinique but one must not be discouraged. The Comte Des Gouttes is ordered to ship at Quebec the 121,326 pounds of hemp that were left in the Quebec stores at the time of the sailing of Le IL'ros. Folio 487', 4 p. April 17. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is informed from various sources that the General Hospital in Quebec is in very great trouWe, that the nuns are divided among themselves to such an extent that there is no hope of any reconciliation. The management of that institution being in the hands of the Bishop, the Governor and the Intendant they should take means to restore order and peace. It would prob;ibly be advisable to reduce to 12 the number of nuns, as it was in the beginning. Folio 489, 1 page. April 17. The same to M. Hocquart. Divers information relative to the ship- ment of ammunition and goods to Canada. Has secured the position of store keeper at Trois- Rivieres to the Sr. de Tonnancour in lieu and stead of his father. Subdelegation at Montreal for the Sr. Michel de la Rou- villiere. If the Sr. Raimbault continues his scandalous conduct with a Montreal woman, he will be dismissed from his position as lieutenant general. Cannot strike out of the books the debts which Mde de Ramezay owes to the King's stores. Has not seen fit to send the four Savoyards thf.t he asked as chimney sweeps. Folio 48 i, 5 pages. April 17 TtvQ same to the same. Is satisfied of the harmony which exists between M. Beauharnois and himself and of the good testimony of the wisdom of his government. Shipments of flour and provisions from Quebec to He Royale. M. de la Corne. The Srs. de Contrec(sur, Pean and de Repen- tigny. Promotion for the Sr. de Mouchy d'Hocquincourt. M. de Chevigny. Brother Chrestien. Folio 49H, 3 pages. April 17. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Divers instructions respecting expenses. Folio 493, 2 page.s. 1731 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 143 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1731. Tne same to the Coadjutor of Quebec. The Recollets of the Province of April li. Brittany, who were ah-eady settled at Louisbourg will succeed the Recollets of the province of Paris in all He Royale and He St. Jean. Has seen by the memorandum which Father Ignace sent him, that there is no more abuses in the whiskey trade. Folio 494, 2 pages. April 19. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart Will get information as to the alleged facts of the Sr. de Montmorency who pretends that havino- given orders to the Sr. Perrault d'Herisy, major in the Militia of Canada, to sell the property he had in Canada, he retained the sum of 14,000 livres accruing from the sale of said goods. Folio 494^, J page. April 24. The same to j»l. Hocquart. Has approved that he had caused Mes- dames Verrier and de la Corne to share in the proceeds of leaves of absence. Is pleased with the zeal of the Sr. Varin. Is glad to have his assurance that M. de Chaussegros did not act in collusion wiih the contractors of the defences of Montreal. Folio 494;/, 4 pages. April 24. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The King is much pleased with his exertions to keep the Abenaquis friendly to France and to frustrate the repeated attempts of the English to induce those Indians to sell or give up their lands. Any condescension in this respect would be the loss of their liberty. Has done well to renew his instructions to the officers command- ing the river Ouabache, to watch the attempts of the English to establish trading posts in those places. It is evident that their solicitations to the Iroquois to induce them to break off with the French, will have no success. They are too diplomatic to allow themselves to be won over by presents. Have done well nevertheless to send de Joncaire among the Sonnon- touans to frustrate their projects. Ha%'e done well to seed the Sr. de Rigauville to Niagara to replace de Joncaire. Is pleased that the eldest daughter of Sr. d'Esgly, had resolved to enter the Ursuiine convent and that the ^Marquise de Vaudreuil, has bet-n able, through a collection, to gather 2^000 livres to pay a part of her dowry. Abbe de Falaise de Can- nes. Approves of his having appointed the Sr. de Montigny to command the post of ]\Iichiliniakinak to relieve M. DuBuisson. Has not deemed it advisable to make use of the petition of the daughter of the Sr. de Courval. Will be pleased, nevertheless, to hear if it is true she resembles the Kincr and that three flowers-de-luce form her stump. It will be easy for him to find out as he goes to Trois-Rivieres twice a year. Folio 496^,, 5 pages. April 24. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Sr.Berthier has no right to the grant of 400 livres which the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu granted him. He must be content with his salary of 800 livres. Folio 498^, 1 page. April 24. The same to the same. Has heard with regret the carrying out of the order of the 6th July 1711 relating to lands. The grants which will not have been confirmed an I which have not been improved will be annulled. Folio 499, H pages. April 2.5. The same to M. Raimbault. Is satisfied with the attention that he gives to the suppression of foreign trading, but not at all with his morals. Folio 499i, h page. April 2."i. The same to M. Dupin de Belugard. Has approved of the fireworks that he set off" on the occasion of the birth of the Dauphin. State of the batteries. Folio 499^, 1 page. April 2o. The same to M. de Cannes. The King has granted to the Chev. Begon, his senior, the King's lieutenancy at Trois-Rivieres, vacant by the death of .Ar. D'Esgly. Folio -500, 1 page. April 2."). The same to M. DeLino. The King has granted him an extraordinary allowance of .300 livres as a reward for his zeal. Folio 500;',, }, page. April 27. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has given the King's lieutenancy at Trois-Rivieres, to the Chev. Begon, the majority of Quebec to the Sr. Deschail- lons. Promotions for the Srs. de la Fresniere, Celoron de Blainville, de I'Eper- 18—3.5 144 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1731 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1731. vanche, de Norinanville, de Raymond, Le Verrier, jr., de Mouchy, d'Hoc- quincourt, de Sacque Epee, de Vassau, de Tonty, de Beaujeu. Has accepted the retirement of the Sr. Fournier de Belleval with a yearly allowance of 150 livres. Leave of absence to return to France to the Srs. de Lignery, jr., de Moras and de Boucherville. Folio 500^^, 3 pages. April 27. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. , At the request of the coadjutor, the King iias granted to M de Beauharnois a seigniory of four leagues frontage by four in depth on the two shores of the river Yamaska, on the non-conceded lands next to those granted in 1695 to to M. Bourchemin. Folio 50H, h page. April 27. The same to M. Hocquart. Has approved that he has taken on the King's account 9,000 slate from the Sr. Sarrazin's quarry. Will buy subsequently all that will be necessary for the roof of the Palais, the slate for France being naturally more expensive. Has approved that he has had paved with bricks the attic and rooms of the Palais. Shipbuilding. Folio 501 i, 3 pp. April 27. The same to the coadjutor of Quebec. . What he says concerning the con- dition of the Hotel-Dieu nuns of Montreal is very surprising after all the assistance which the King gives them. It is a pity that the spirit of divi- sion had taken a hold of the nuns of the General Hospital of Quebec to the point of preventing all hope of a reconciliation. Requests him to find, toge- ter with MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, means to bring about har- mony. Has granted him a concession, which he asked, on the river Yamaska. Folio 5024, 3 pages. April 27. The same to same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Sr. de Belief onds sails for Canada. Folio 504, \ page. May 1. The same to the same. As they were satisfied with the contraband salters sent to Canada last year, he is sending 65 ot^iers whom they may place among the farmers or incorporate with the troops if they wish. Folio 504, H pages. Mayl. The same to Mde Du Plessis de Ste Helene. The claim of the Sr. Ber- thier to exact from her community a yearly allowance of 400 livres is not just. Folio 4044, h page. Mayl. The same to Mde de St. Jean. Cannot give to her community the grant asked for. Folio 505, h page. May 1. The same to the Chev. Begon. Has been appointed King's lieutenant at Trois-Rivieres and made a Knight of St. Louis, with 800 livres pension as rewaid for his services and wounds. Folio 505, 4 page. May 1. The same to M. de Senneville, jr. Could not get him the promotion asked for. To M. de Beaucours : is satisfied with his zeal. To M. de la Gauchetiere : could not get him the promotion asked for. The same to M. de Joncaire. The same to M. du Figuier. To M. St. Ours Deschail- lons : has granted him the majority of Trois-Rivieres. To M. de Montigny : will get him promotion when there is a chance. To M. Varin : is satisfied with his zeal and his services. To M. Des Meloises : has granted the company of M. Deschaillons to M. de la Freuiere. To M. de la Noue : there are 17 captains, his seniors. Folio 5054, 4 pages Mayl. The same to Father du Pare. The re-establishment of the post of the Sioux will depend on the condition of affairs with the Foxes. If their extermination is as complete as reported, missionaries will be sent back to the Sioux and others for the discovery of the Western sea. Will have an understanding with M. de Beauharnois to send Father Guignas among the Kicapous and the Mascoutins. Is very pleased with the conduct and success of Father de la Richardie with the Hurons at Detroit. By difierent letters it is understood that the whiskey trade is confined within the meaning of the law. Thanks him for his expressed desire to see the Marquis de Beauharnois decorated with the red ribbon. Will think of it when the occasion arises, but does not think that this mark of consideration is needed for him to govern with justice and firmness. Folio 507, 2 pages. 1731 CONCERNING THE COLONIES I45 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1731. The same lo Abbe Le Page de Ste Claire. Has received his memo- May 1. i-andum as to the construction of ships in Canada. Has conceded him a niece of land of two leagues in rear of the seigniory of Terrebonne. Folio 508 1 page. May 1. The same to M. de Ramezay. Cannot grant him the company he asked. Folio 508i^, J page. May 1. The same to M. de Boishebert. Has seen with pleasure the choice which M. de Beauharnois has made of him to command at Detroit. Folio 508^^ \ page. May 1. The same to M. de St. Vincent. To receive his patent as Kni»ht of St. Louis, it is necessary that his services be certified by M. de Beauhar- nois. Could have prevented the misfortune of his daughter by havincr exercised a little more prudence. Folio 509, i page. May 1. The same to M. de Mouchy d'Hocquincourt. Has granted him an ensigncy on full pay. Folio 509, \ page. May 1. The same to ^J. Andre de Leigne. Far from making him an allowance, he will be recalled if he does not conduct himself better. Folio 509A, i page. May 1. The same to Rigaud de Yaudreuil. Could not propose him for the posi- tion he asked. Folio 509^, |- page. May 1. The same to Al. d'i la Chassagne. Has no doubt he will discharge with zeal the duties of the important post intrusted to him. Folio 509i, 4 pa^e. May 1. The same to M. Pean. Will send to M. de Beauharnois his patent as Knight of St. Louis. Folio 510, ^ page. May 1. The same to M. de Celoron. Has granted him a lieutenancy. Folio 510, h page. May 1. The same to M. Le Gardeur de Repentigny. Will grant him the cross of St. Louis on the first opportunity. Folio 510A, h page. May 1. The same to M. de Lantignac. Has not been able, for the present, to grant him a majority nor the cross of St. Louis. Folio olOi, i page. May 1. The same to M. de Cavagnal. Has received the statement of the review of the troops. Will send 100 recruits by Le Hiros. M. de Chaussegros has ascribed to himself rights that he had not. The King has not seen fit to suppress the King's lieutenancy at Trois-Rivieres and to re-establish the position of commander of the troops. The services that he performs as major will be as useful for his promotion as commander of the troops. He is wrong in thinking that M. de Beauharnois has written unfavourable things on his account. Folio 510i, 2 pages. May 1. The same to Mde de Ramezay. Cannot do what she asks with regard to her pension. Folio 51 H, \ page. May 1. The same to Mde de St. Jean I'Evangeliste, Superior of the Ursulines of Quebec. Requests her to send him the deeds of the property which her community had bought in order to judge if the seigniorial fees could be remitted to her. Folio 51H, i page. May 1. The same to M. I-e Verrier, Attorney general. Has received the proces- verbal prepared by him according to an Order in Council which has charged him with the summing up of all original notarial acts in the provostship of Quebec. Folio 512, )i page. May 1. The same to the Superior of the Hotel-Dieu of Quebec. Has received her letter in which she asks a licence of mortmain of the seigniory of He aux Oies as well as for the other property belonging to the Hotel-Dieu. Folio 512, 1 page. Marly. -pj^g same to MM. Beauharnois and Hocquart. In relation to the litiga- tion between the Seminary of ^Montreal and Mde D'Argenteuil, concerning the property which .she has near that of the Seminary, will write whether it is advisable to build a wharf at Montreal, as M. de St. Aubin asks. Folio 512i, 2 pages. 18— 35| May S. 146 ORDERS OF THE KISG AND DESPA TCHES 1731 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1731. The same to the same. Respecting the making of card money. Folio May 8. 513, 2 pages. May 8. Ordinance for the creation of a cadetship in each of the companies of troops in Canada. Folio 514 J, 1.', pages. May 8. The President of the Navy Board to M. de la Fresniere. In considera- tion of the good reports given on his behalf and his long services, he has granted him a company. Folio n74^, h page. May 8. The same tu MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The King has approved the decision of the Superior Council in relation to Sr. Voyer, parish priest of Ste-Anne, who has appealed from the suspension of the coadjutor. This decision has put a stop to the dissensions in preventing the Chapter of Quebec to take side with the Sr. Voyer. As the Srs. Hazeur, grand penitentiary, and Fornel, canon, ate of a restless nature which drasvs others to insubord- ination, the King has ordered the recall of the Sr. Fornel to France. As to Sr. Hazeur, they will explain to him that if he does not behave himsolf better, the King will give orders to bring him to time. Folio 515, ^\ pages. May s. The same to the coadjutor of Quebec. The King does not want the funds Vjelonging to the disabled curates to be intrusted to the Seminary of Quebec. Those who are in this state will be at liberty to retire to the Seminary, and the latter will receive ^rom these funds only the portion which comes to it. Addresses a letter de cachet for the sailing of theSr. Fornel to France. The Sr. de Lorme has written nothing against him. Does not deem it proper to close the door leading to the terrace of the bishop's palace. Folio 516, 4 pages. May 8. The same to M. Hocquart. In relation to receipts and expenses. Folio 517^^, 5 pages. May 8. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Indians would have become more useful if they had been subdued little by little, but the question is a very difficult one. If they know of any means, they should make them known. Folio 519.',, \l page. May 8. The same to the coadjutor. Would have been well disposed to give employment in Canada to M. de la Colombiere, son of M. de la Corne, but that has not been possible this yfar. Will try to give him employment in Louisiana. Folio 520, 1 page. May 8. The sime to M. de la Tour, dean. Has received his memorandum of his difficulties with the Chapter. Is informed that he treats wich too much haughtiness, the ecclesiastics and the religious institutions. This evil is not to be remedied in this way. Folio o20A, 1 page. May 8. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is pleased with the harmony which exists between them and the bishop. Review of events of the colony. Divers instructiozis. Folio 521, 16 pages. May 8. The President of the Navy Board to M. Hocquart. Has approved that he has had arrested and kept in his house, M. de Lanouiller, as security for the sums he owes to the general treasury. Examination of the accounts and of the debit of M. de Lanouiller. Folio 528^, 6 pages. May 8. The same to the same. The King has ordered that mass be celebrated in the Palais by a canon and not by a recollet, as the Chapter wishes. The King has granted him the title of intendant of New France. Folio 531 i, 1 page. ^»y ''^- The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Although M. de Li- gnery has been discharged by the council of war, it is but too true that the failure of thft enterprise intrusted to him must be attributed to him. Folio 531 J, 1 page. May 8. The same to M. Hocquart. Is surprised that M. Du Buisson has not sold the rest of the ammunition left as Michilimakinak by M. de Lignery. It must be sold at all events to prevent its total loss. The Srs. Varin, Michel de la Rouvilliere, Louet and Bernard. Folio 532, H pages. 1731 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 147 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1731. The same to MM de Beauharnois and Hoc-quart. The widow of Sr. Tonty May 8. ^^j^^ permission to sell the two houses which her husband has had built, one on He au Cochon, the other on the bank of the river near the post of Detroit, and that the King take over the mill or give her compensation. Will examine the question. Folio 532i, 1 page. May y. The same to the same. Will see by the instructions to the Comte Des- gouttes, that he has orders to ship from Quebec, the hemp, timber and other goods which are there. Folio 533, 1 page, ^^'^rsailles. rpj^g f,Q,\ne to M. Hocquart. Has received the abridged statement of the cost of the fortifications of Montreal. 533^, \ page. May 15. The same to M. Sarrazin. Is pleased that the .slate taken from the L'Anse de lEtang quarry is of good quality. Has written to M. Hocquart to buy from him the slate which he needs for the roof of the Palais. Folio 534:, T^- page. May 15. The same to the coadjutor. The Abbe de Gannes comes back to Canada. He wishes to obtain a canonry and to be attached ^o the service of the church in Canada. He is of a quiet nature, of good morals and of good family. He has relations in France that he wishes to oblige. Folio 534, h page. May 15. " The same to M. Hocquart. Has seen the procedure and the stay of dis- tribution of the funds accruing from the sale of the furniture of M. Dupuy. Is not satisfied at all with the conduct of Sr. Andre deLeigne in that affair. Has dismissed for good the Sr. Rocbert, store-keeper at Montreal, and given the employment to his son. Will grant passage to France to Mde de Longueuil to join her husband detained on account of sickness. Folio 534^, H pages. May 15. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Is sending him the patents as Chev. de St. Louis for MM. de Beaujeu, de St. Vincent, Deschaillons, Du Vivier and Pean. Provisional sub ensigncies for the second son of M. de Beaujeu. Leave to M. de Senneville. The Sr. de Noyan returns to Canada. Will try to give him a po.sition among the Indians whose customs he knows well. Will forbid the Sr. Walon, merchant of Quebec, to wear, until further notice, the cross of Knight of the Order of St. Jean de Latran. Will ascertain from the coadjutor by what right he has granted him that favour. This distinction could have for effect to bring the officers who have not this cross, in contempt among the Indians. Has procured for the Srs. de Grand Pre and de Montcherveaux, sub-ensigncies in the troops of Louisiana. Folio 535, 3 pages. May 15. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is .sending them a memorandum as to the discovery of the Western sea. Folio 536, \ page. May 15. The same to the same. The gentlemen and officer^ in Canada, being too poor to avail themselves of the cadetships established by the King at Roche- fort, they can admit one in each of the 28 companies in Canada. Folio Marly. 536, I page. May 22. The same to M. Philbert. Has granted him a further leave of absence of one year in order to complete the settlement of his business in France. Folio 537, 77 page. May 22. The same' toM. Hocquart, Has granted to the wife of Guy and her daughter, passage to return to France. Folio 538, ^7 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Will interpose their authority to cause information to be given to the Comte de la Rochalart, on the property which the grandfather of his daughters, M. Perrot, left in Canada. Folio 537i, h page. May 22. The same to the same. The King has remitted the sum of 2,000 livres to the Sr. de la Gorgendiere due by him for the lease of the post of Temiscamin- gue. Has seen by the census that the farmers take more to the raising of horses than to that of cattle. As this has the effect of causing them to abandon the 148 OEDEBS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1731 1731. Fontaine- bleau. July 10. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 use of snowshoes, deprives them of the vigor which their fathers had, and as this raising is done at the expense of the cattle and brings about a scarcity of meat, will examine if it would not be advisable to impose an annual tax of one bushel of wheat per horse. Folio .5.37, 2 pages. The same to the same. Decree to oblige the trappers to declare to the commanders of the posts which are on their way, the quantity and quality of beaver they carry in their canoes. Folio 538^, 1 page. Marly. January 23. Versailles. April 27. Fontaine- bleau. August 7. Verseilles. April 10. Fontaine- bleau. July 3. July 10. July 10. July 10. 1731. REGISTER OF DECREES, ORDERS OF THE KING ING CANADA. CONCERN- Decree referring the contentions between Brother Chrestien, formerly superior of the Hospital of Montreal and the community of the said hos- pital, the creditors of said Brother Chrestien and the Sr. Bery, to the governor general, the intendant and the attorney general of the Superior Council of Quebec to decide in the last instance. Folio 541, 3 pages. Memoir from the King to serve as instruction to Sr. comte Desgouttes, lieutenant, on the duty he has to perform during his campaign in Canada. Folio 5421, 7 pages. Certificate of death of Sr. Lagneau, officer in Canada, Folio 546, ^ page. Deed of grant to Sr*. LePage de Ste. Claire, of a land two leagues in depth by all the width of the seigniory of Terrebonne. Folio 546, 3 pages. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING ILE ROYALE. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Mesy. Will examine what will be the cost of conveying to He Sc. Jean the effects and cattle of the Acadians which M. de Pensens promised to pay. Folio 55 1^, h page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide et de Mesy. Will reta'in^M. de Con- teneuil at Louisbourg if they think it useless to let him go to Port Dau- phin. Has granted to Sr. Valle a license as surveyor at He Royale. Has allowed a second priest to Sr. Courtin, missionary among the Indians. Folio 55 1|, 3 pages. The same to M. de Mesy. The Sr. DesGoutins is pleased with the in- crease of fishery and trade. The Sr. de la Boularderie. Divers instruc- tions on the employment of funds. Folio 553, 6 pages. The same to M. Verrier. Is satisfied with the progress of the works of fortification. Divers instruct'ons. Folio 555^, 5 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Remarks on the works of fortification and the moneys intended therefor, the care of the lantern, the importance of a dry dock, the hospital expenses for sick soldiers. The King is satisfied that the religieux should receive, at their option, for each sick habitant treated therein, 15 pounds of cod or 30 sols in money per day. With respect to the discussion which the associates of Sr. de la Boularderie have had at Niganiche with the inhabitants of that place. Will explain the complaints of the inhabitants of La Baleine who claim that Sr. Lagrange, the grantee of the harbour of Laurembec, prevents them from cutting the timber necessary for their stages and huts, in so much that all the neighbouring timber lands have been leased to MM. de Bourville, de Mesy, Tonty, LeNormant, Boucher and the Brothers of Charity. Folio 557^, 9 pages. The same to the officers of the Admiralty. Has seen by their statement that eight vessels had been built in the colony and eight bought from the English. M. de Mesy has not explained why he has refused to permit the buying of a larger number. These purchases may be necessary and do not infringe any law. Folio 562, 1 page. 1-7 SI CO^s'CERNIXG THE COLONIES 149 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1731. The same to M. Sabatier. Hopes he has succeded in getting from Sr. July 10. Genier an account of the estate of the Comte D'Agrain. Folio 562 1^, 1 page. July 10. The same to M. de Bourville. Is very happy that General Philipps has appeased by means of large presents, the Indians of Pigiguit and Beaubassin without, however, alienating them from France. Has heard with pleasure that the English, since the pillage of one of their boats at lie St. Jean by the Indians, have ceased to frequent those places. General Philipps was right in causing the Acadians to take the oath of allegiance. Is pleased that this has led 60 of them to settle at He St. Jean. Has approved the Sr. de la (Joudalie has relieved the Sr. Gaulin in the mission of the Minei*. Had to advise hira to act with all due wisdom and respect towards the English. Is very glad that the Sr de Noinville has left Port Royal for Pigiguit parochial service. Approved his having permitted Chcv. de Gannes to marry Mile de Catalogne, since this marriage meets with the approval of M. de Gannes her uncle. It is not so with that of Chev. de Boisberthelot with Mile Des Goutins. Folio 563, 4 pages. Jtily 10. The same to M. Le Normant. Has approved the care he has taken to search for cannon balls and ^shells buried in several places of the port of Louisbourg. Divers instructions. Folio 565, 2^ pages. July 10. The same to M. de Mesy. Is recalled to France as he expressed the hope last year. Meantime his son will perform the duties of his office. Folio 566, 1 page. July 10. The same to M. de Pensens. Is very pleased with the census of He St. Jean, the plan of N. E. river, that of the harbour of St. Pierre sent to him, and of the good harvest. The willingness of the Acadians to settle on the island is cheerful. Folio 566^, 2 pages. July 10. The same to M. Verrier. Desires, before giving the order, to know what would be the cost of rebuilding the small barracks and the commanding officers quarters at Port Toulouse. Folio 567i^, 1 page. July 10. The same to M. de Mesy. Learns that he has induced the cure to celebrate the marriage of M. de Boisberthelot in spite of the refusal of M. de Bourville. Is surprised at that. Folio a68, i page. July 10. The same to M. de la Boularderie. Is satisfied with the care he takes to assure the success of his grant. The people of Niganiche are right to com- plain of the company, if, as they say, the crews of private parties are enticed away and kidnapped. Cannot give him the command he asks at He Royale True he is the senior, but having left the service 22 years ago, it is not proper that he should join again. He should attend to the interest of his company solely. Folio 568, 2 pages. July 10. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. The King has granted 3,500 arpents in front by 40 in depth on He St. Jean to the Srs. Cottart, trader at R-^uen, du Boccage, trader at Havre, Narcis and Roma, ti'aders at Paris, with the purpose of creating a great trade between Canada and the West Indies, using He St. Jean as a depot. They purpose putting in their undertaking a large capital, and bind themselves to bring to the island 80 persons next year, 30 in each of the subsequent years with the cattle necessary to the clearing. They will also practise fishing but without pri- vileges. Grant to Sr. Haraneder, of St. Jean de Luz, of the S.W. point of the presqu'ile of Chateau, as compensation for his sacrifices in trying to contribute to the settlement of the colony. The privilege of killing sea cows and seals at Magdalen Islands has also been granted to him. Divers instructions. Folio 569, 7 pages. July 10. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Since the Acadians settled at Port Tou- louse complain of M. de le Valliere, and do not trust him, he must be relieved from that port. May give him that occupied by M. de Pensens at at He St. Jean, but he must be warned not to give rise to the same com- plaints as at Port Toulouse. M. le Normant will fulfil the duties of in- 150 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1731 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1731. tendant-commissary after the departure of his father until a successor is named. Folio 572, 3 pages. July 10. The same to M. de St. Ovide. The Sr. de la P(^relle, though appointed captain on the same day as M. Rousseau de Souvigny, should have the precedence. Folio 573, 1^^ page, uly 10. The same to the same. If it is true that the Indians of the river St. Jean intend to fall on the English because they construct forts on the coast from Pemquid to the river St. Jean, they must not be hindered from that purpos^'. Leaves of absence for Srs. de Pensens and de Catalogue. Folio 574, 3 pages. July 10. ThesametoMM.de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Sr. Francois Marmelac has represented that having gone to Louisbourg to sell hides which he had tanned at the Illinois where he had been sent by M. de Ramezay, he was disposed to establish a tannery at lie Royale. The necessary ground will be ceded to him. Folio 575, i page. July 11. The same to Rev. Father Zacharie Caradet, superior of the Recollets, cure of Louisbourg. Has received nothing but good reports of his conduct and zeal. Folio 575.\, \ page. July 10. The same to M. d'Ailiebout. It is necessary that he and M. de Gannes send a power of attorney in order to give a discharge for the sums they have received on account of the cost of levying recruits, of which they have been charged. Folio 576, 1 page. July 10. The same to ]\L de Breslay. Has learned with pleasure the good disposi- tions of General Philipps towards him. He may preserve them by not meddling with government affairs. Folio 576, h page. July 10. The same to M. de Mesy. Since he has promised the Acadians, to induce them to settle at He St. Jean that he would pay the transport of their effects, he must ascertain the amount of that expenditure. Folio 576|, h page. July 17. The same to M. de la Perelle. As captain will take rank of M. Rous- seau de Souvigny. Folio 576^, \ page. July 17. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and de Mesy. Sends letters patent giving to the Recollets of the province of Brittany the missions of He Royale. Five religieux of that order embark on Le Frojond. Folio 577, 2 pages. July 19. The same to M. de St. Ovnde. Chev. Karrer, colonel of the Swiss regi- ment kept at He Royale, has detailed Srs. de Merveilleux and Vollant to serve in the company of his regiment which is to be sent to Louisiana. Folio 578, h page. July 31. The same to the same. Sends him a cipher for communicating important news. Folio 578, |^ page- REGISTER OF LETTERS PATENT, WARRANTS, ORDERS, OF THE KING, CONCERNING ILE ROYALE. July 10. Warrant granting to Sr. Haraneder the exclusive privilege of killing sea cows and seals in the Magdalen Islands. Folio 584, 1 page Fontaine- King's order for the Keeper of the Seal of the Superior Council of Louis- bleau. boursr in favour of Sr. Lartio:ue, member of the said council. Folio 584^ July 10. T - = ' -' h page. July 10. Commission of surveyor at He Royale to Sr. Vallee. Folio 584|, \ page. Jvily 17. Grant of He St. Jean to the Srs. Cottard, du Bocage, Narcis du Roma. Folio 585, 4 pages. Here follow 100 pages on the colony of Louisiana. End of Vol. 55. COXCEBXIXG THE COLONIES 151 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 DESPATCHES AND ORDERS OF THE KING CONCERNING THE COLONIES. 1732. 1732. Versailles. April 1. April 8. March 11. March 11. B. Series, Vol. 66. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Clairambault. Will remit to Rev. Father Charlevoix, on receipt, the documents he may need for his history of Canada, except original deeds or documents Folio 28, h page. The same to Rev. Father de la Fontaine. Has provided passage on Le Eubis to the religieux who is detailed to teach theology at Quebec. Folio 30, h page. . . Letter from the King to the Admiral, respecting a commission as clerk of the Admiralty of Louisbourg for Sr. Desmaretz. Folio 145, U page. Letter from the King to the Admiral; respecting permit given to Sr. Cottard and associates to send to Italy the frigate U Angelique on her return from their grant of He St-Jean. Folio U5i, \h pages. Marly. February I'.i. Versailles. March 11. March 18. April 8. April 8. Compiegne. April 29. April 29. April 29. April 29. May 8. June 19. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING ROCHEFORT AND LAROCHELLE. The president of the Navy Board the Chev. Karrer. M. de St. Ovide, cousin to Chev. de Noe, tinds it disgracious for him to replace M. de Mer- veilleux at He Royale by Sr. de Cailly, guilty of manslaughter on Chev. de Noe. Folio 169, 1 page. The same to M. Belamy. Passage given to Dame Marie-Louise Bessiere a native of Canada, widow of Simon Laurin, soldier. Folio 176i, A page. The same to Chev. Karrer. Respecting Sr. Cailly. Folio 178, h page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. On the passage to Quebec of Pierre Raymond and Antoine Hubert, master rope-makers from Larochelle. Folio 1891, 2 pages. . The same to M. de Beauharnois. Freight to MM. de Beauharnois, Hoc- quart, the coadjutor, Taschereau, de Longueuil and Rigaud. Passage given to Sr. Taschereau going to Canada as clerk of the Treasurers General. Folio 190i. 1 page. , u • J Memoir from the King, to serve as instruction to Sr. Desherbiers de LEtanduere, post-captain, on his duties during the campaign he is to make in Canada. Folio 201, 7 pages. The President of the Navy Board to M. de L'Etanduere. Instructions respecting his voyage. Folio 205, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois." Passage to Quebec, given to Mane- Jeanne Mallet, native of Quebec. Folio 205, \ page. The same to M. Belamy. Passage to Canada to Antoine, Roy de Bon- naire, de Boucher d'Orceval and Jean Tarle dit Desmarai^s. Folio 208, 1 page. Th*- same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the eldest son of M. de la Corne who, after having served twelve years in France, desires to join his father, King's lieutenant at Montreal. Folio 212i, h page. Memoir from the King to serve as instruction to Chev. de Quelus, post- captain, in his duties in the campaign he is to make at lle-Pvoyale. Folio 230, 8 pages. 152 ORDERS OF THE KiyO AND DESPATCHES iys2 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1732. Versailles. November 9 The President of the Navy Board to M. Desherbiers de L'Etanduere. Is satisfied with his account of his voyage to Canada, of the application and talents of M. dela Galissonniere, the other officers and naval cadets who have served under him on Le Rubis. Folio 316, 2 pages. December 1(5. The same to M. de Beauharnois, Divers instructions concerning goods sent to Canada. Folio 3181, 2 pages. End of Vol. 56. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 153 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ORDERS FROM THE KING AND DESPATCHES RELATING TO THE COLONIES. 1732. Part IL B. Series. Vol. 57. 1732. Marly. February 20. Versailles. March 4. March 11. March 11. March 2.5. April 1. April 1. April 1. April 1. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES FOR CANADA. The President of Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Concerning the privileges granted to the Srs. Cotteret, du Bocage, Roma and Narcisse, merchants at He St. Jean. Their venture may be of advan- tage to Canada as they have the means of making good settlements. They purpose sending vessels to Quebec, and they will send one this year on trial. Folio 602, 1 page. The same to tlie same. Has destined Le Ruhis for a voyage to Canada. M. de L'Etanduere and the Comte des Gouttes have been so pleased with the assistance given them by the Sr. de la Richardiere, harbour master of Quebec, in the river St. Lawrence, that it is found convenient to send him again to Isle Verte to await M. de L'Etanduere. Folio 602, 1 page. The same to M. de Brouague. Is satisfied with the statement sent. Is very sorry for the plunder by the Esquimaux. If the facts are as repre- sented by the heirs of the Sr. de St. Laurent, merchant of La Rochelle, he must pay them the sum which his father-in-law the late Le Gardeur de Court emanche has Ijorrowed frona the Sr. St. Laurent. Folio 602^, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Desires more infor- mation respecting the conduct and capacity of the Sr. Gaillard before appointing him to the place of councillor rendered vacant by the death of the Sr. de St. Simon. Folio 603, \ page. The same to M. Hocquart. The Sr. de Lanouiller goes back to Canada to settle his affairs in the colony. He will give him all possible aid. Folio 603^, iV page. The same to the Coadjutor. Has approved the choice which they made for a superior to the General Hospital at Montreal. Folio 604, H page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The King hopes that the Coadjutor will succeed in establishing order and subordination amongst the nuns of the General Hospital at Quebec. This concerns him alone. As regards the temporalities, they have the right to see to it with the bishop. It is possible to re-establish the equilibrium in their finances since the reve- nue exceeds the expenses and that the liabilities are not heavy. The pre- tentions of the nuns of the Episcopal palace, as residuary legatees of M. de St. Valier are unfounded. Folio 604i-, 4 pages. The same to the Coadjutor. The intention of the King was to reduce to twelve the number of nuns in the General Hospital at Quebec, by sending the surplus to the Hotel- Dieu, but as they might have brought disorder thereto, he leaves to him the choice of the means to bring these women back to their duty and to inspiie them with sentiments consonant with their state of life. Folio 606, 4 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. If law-suits were begun against the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu on account of their acquisition of He aux Oies, they must suspend them. Can see no reason to give the Sr. Barolet, merchant of Quebec, a safe-conduct for two years. Cannot grant a pension to widow Le Gardeur, nor the land grant she asks. Grants a 154 OHDEBS OF THE KING A XD DEtiPA TCHES 173S 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1732. gratuity of 500 livres to the 8r. de la Richardiere iii acknowledgement of his services, also a gratuity of 400 livres to the son of the Sr. Sarazin, during the time he will study medicine in Paris. Concerning the ground taken from the Recollets for enlarging the Palace and from Demoiselle Des Meloises for the fortifications. The Sieur Aubin de Lisle. Folio 608, 3 pages. April 1. The same to the same. The King has not judged proper to increase the tithes to the 13th bushel. Out of 62 cures, 27 have an income of from 800 to 2,400 livres, and 35 from 190 to 730 besides their surplice fees. This is more than sufficient for them to live on. Folio 609, l.l page. A pill 1- The same to the same. Respecting the election of the superior of the General Hospital at Montreal. Folio 610, 2 pages. April 1. The same tu the Coadjutor. The King has approved of the suspension of the execution of the order given to send the Sr. Fornel, a canon of the Chapter of Quebec, back to France. The best way would perhaps be to remove him from the Chapter, for fear of his continuing to excite trouble and division therein. Would be glad if he would accept the cure at Bou- cherville, but entertains grave doubts as to his being able to decide him to accept it of his own free will. As to the cure of Batiscan, after the infamous trial which he has sustained, it would have been a bad example to leave the care of a parish to him. Folio 6il, 2 pages. Apiil 1. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will cause Demoiselle de St. Vincent to participate in the distribution of succors in order to help her out of her destitution. Folio 611 J,, \ page. April 1. Xhe same to tho same. Is satisfied with his promises to distribute aid to the widows and daughters of officers only. It seems, indeed, that the erection of a fort at the Poince-a-la Chevelure would dispense from keeping detachments on Lake Champlain to protect the company from the fraud- ulent trade of the beaver. It is, however, probable, although the territory there indisputably belongs to France, that the English will attempt to thwart our designs. In that case, if he cannot prevent the advance by conciliation, he shall offi?r strength to strength. Folio 612, 2 pages. April 1. The same to M. Hocquart. The ammunition and goods contained in his statement will be sent by the King's vessel. Believe the relations between the Sr. the Raimbault and Madame de la Chavignerie are harmless ; how- ever, since they cause scandal, they must cease. Folio 613, 3 pages. April 1. The same to the same. Respecting the passage of officers on the King's vessels. Folio 613, 3 pages. April 1. The same to the Bishop of Saraos. The obligation of the Chapter to have a mass said daily at the Palace has been imposed by letters patent and nothing need be changed. Abbe de Gannes. Demoiselle St. Vincent. Folio 614i, 1 page. April 1. The same to the same. The King has not judged proper to grant the increase of the tithes asked by the cures ; the inhabitants might not agree willingly to it, and besides they are sufficient. Folio 615^, IJ^ page. April 1. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is glad that the cure of Ste. Anne, who had been interdicted, has come back to a sense of his duty. The Sr. Fornel. Should not have received the memorial of the Srs. Fornel and Hazeur which breathes nothing but insubordination ; they are more busy creating an infavorable impression against the coadjutor than making apologies. Although they have not obeyed the King's orders to admonish the other canons, he has been pleased to approved of their not having done so. Folio 616, 3 pages. April 1. The same to the same. Tne King has not judged proper to acquire the ground adjoining the vestry room of Notre-Dame des Victoires, belonging to Dame Pinaud and to the Sr. Cuguet. Lot of ground of the Sr. Aubert de la Chenaye, near the battery. Folio 617|, 1| page. PART II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 155 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 172.S. The same to the same. If they see no inconvenience thereto, they may April 1. grant to MM. de Cavagnal and Rigaud, the land which they ask near the Long Sault, adjoining that which they inherited, and to M. de Noyan that which he a.-sks on river Chambly near the entrance of lake Champlain. Folio 6 IS, 1 page April 1. The same to the same. Respecting the claims of the minors Cureux and of widow Hertel. Folio 61 Si, \h page. Apiil 1. The same to ihe same. The King will grant letters of naturalization to the Sr. Werbar, an Englis^hman, on condition of good conduct. Gratuity to the Sr. Amariton. Is satisfied with the settlements of Abbe Le Page. The Srs. DeLery and de La Morandiere. Folio 619, 2 pages. April s. The same to the same. Has approved their promise to pay to the Sr. Cugnet 1000 livres for each Illinois bull and cow which his associate, the Sr. Gastineau, will bring to jNlontreal. M. de Beauharnois did well to give a last admonition to the Srs. de St. Bastien to alter their conduct. The petition of the inhabitants of Montreal asking that the hospital of the Frl'ves Cliarron be inclosed within the walls of Montreal, and that a wharf be built on the river in lieu of a wall, has been rejected. Folio 620i, \}, p. April s. '^Yie same to M. de Montigny. A leave of absence to come to France will be granted to him, if he desires it, but if it is for his promotion, he can spare the expense, as his services are known. Fulio 612, .', page. April 8. The same to M. de Beaucours. Regrets that the iron founders have arrived too late at Trois-Rivieres to thoroughly know the mines. Folio 62 1|, 7^ page. April 8. The same to M. Raimbault. Respecting his relations with Madame de la Chavignerie. Folio 62 I i, h page. April 8. The same to M. Guillemin. Would have willingly procured him the pension he asks, but the state of the finances prevents him from doing so. Folio 622, h page. Aprils. The same to M. Dupin de Belugard. It is not advisable to renew the gun platforms, they would rot and it would be a useless expense. Folio 622, h page. Aprils. The .same to M. Robert. Has granted him 300 livres half-pay. Folio 622, 1 page. April s. The same to M. de Raymond. Sends his leave of absence to M. de Beau- harnois. Folio 622;',, \ page. April 8. The same to M. Philbert. Grants him a prolongation of his leave of absence in France. Folio 622^7, h page. April 8. The same to M. Sarrazin. Pension to his son to study medicine. Is happy that the slate of his quarry is fine and that it is actively worked. Must make the price within the reach of all. Folio 623, 1 page. April 8. The same to M. de Lino. Has granted him an extra gratuity of 300 livres as a recognition of his zeal and of his services. Folio 623.',, | page. The same to Madame Duplessis Ste. Helene. Should not doubt that the coadjutor shall give to her community the protection needed. Folio 6237^, i page. April 8. The same to Madame de Ste. Therese. Cannot grant the 1,000 livres per year which she asks for her community, nor cause her to participate in the lottery made in France in favour of the poor communities. Folio 623-^, h page. April 8. The same to Abbe de Gannes. Cannot grant him the deanery of the Chapter, M. de la Tour not thinking of resigning. The coadjutor has written that he would give him the first vacant canonry. Folio 624, ... h page- April ,s. ij-j^g same to M. Mailhot. Has highly approved of the views he expresses in his memoir on the construction of vessels. Can continue his construc- tions and he will receive the gratuity which the King grants. Folio 624, \ page. 156 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1732 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 17S2. The same to M. de St. Vincent. Has been unable to grant him the leave April 8. ^f absence which he asks to go to France. Folio 624^, \ page. April 8. The same to the Bishop of Samos. He certainly has the power to appoint knights of St. Jean de Latran, and in appointing the Sr. Walon, merchant of Quebec, he was in his right, but, to prevent abuses which had occurred, the King has passed an ordinance forbidding to his subjects to wear that cross without his leave. Will not give this permission to the Sr. Walon, it would be degrading the cross of St. Louis in the eyes of the Indians who could not distinguish the difference between them. Folio 624i, 2 pages. April 8. Tho same to M. Varin. Cannot grant him an increase of salary. Folio 625^, h page. Aprils. The'same to M. Denis de St. Simon. Does not judge proper to increase the marshalsea. Folio 625i, i page. April 8. The same to M. Le Verrier. Cannot now grant him the pension he solicits. Folio 626, \ page. April 8. The same to M. Hocquart. Has approved of his taking for the Palace 107,600 slates from the quarry of the Sr. Sarrazin at 50 livres. Would like to know if this quarry is abundant. Approves of his having had the appartments in the Palace paved with bricks. Bro. Christien's debts. Folio 626, 3A pages. April 8. The'same to the same. Respecting a sum of 500 livres granted yearly, by the King to be distributed in remedies to missionaries. Folio 627i, 1 page. April 8. The same to the Bishop of Samos. As the opening of the door leading to the terrace of the Bishop's Palace causes him much inconvenience, he gives orders to keep it closed. The king approves of his views not to permit civil dignitaries to enter convents. Folio 628, 2 pages. April 8. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. In order to prevent the shipping of damaged flour to He Royale and the West Indies, they will oblige the sellers to affix a trade mark on both ends of the barrels and to deposit an impression thereof with the clerks of courts at Quebec and Montreal. It might be well to oblige millers to use cylindrical riddles in their mills. Clothing of officers. Folio 629, 3 pages. April 8. The same to the Bishop of Samos. The King has not judged expedient to accept of his proposal to appoint a vicar general at l^ouisbourg, who would also be the cure. The recollets need this cure for their subsistance. Respecting the 2000 livres destined to pension the old cures. Upon his recommendation, the King has appointed M. Vallier theologal of the Church at Quebec. Folio 630^, 2 pages. April 8. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Wishes them to report on the accuracy of the facts exposed by the Sr. Guillemin, a mem])er of the Superior Council. He alleges that he has established cod, seal and salmon fisheries ; that he has constructed vessels, and houses in Montreal and Quebec ; that he has even erected too batteries at the head of the Cul- de Sac, after having mined the cape behind which the English vessels had hid at the siege of the city under M. de Frontenac's administration ; that he lent the Treasury 40,000 livres in 1712; that in his capacity as com- mandant of the militia of Quebec, he served under M. de Vaudreuil on lake Cham plain, etc. Folio 63 li, 1 page. April 8. The same to M. Hocquart, Since he believes that the reduction in the price of hemp would lead to the abandonment of its culture, he will con- tinue to pay 25 livres per hundredweight. Its preparation is defective. M. Chevigny is gone to Maransin to learn how to prepare tar. Gratuity for building vessels. The Srs. Louet, Bricault de Valmur, Bernard, Varrin, Robert pere. Folio 632^7, 5 pages. April S. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has approved of the expenditure of 10,136 livres for the erecting of a fort at Pointe-a-la- Chevelure and the promptness displayed in the work. The blockhouse at Michilimakinak must suffice for the present. Folio 634, H page. PART 11. coycERXiya the colonies 157 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1732. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has approved his granting leaves of ^^ ' ■ absence to the Srs. de Rigaud de Montigny, Bragelonne, Bailly, Desmazures, Budemont, Raymond, de Lignery et de Boucherville to go to France on private business. Folio 634 A, lA page. April 8. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting platforms and gun carriages. Folio 635, h page. Aprils. The same to the same. Decree respecting land grants, forbidding all seigniors and other proprietors to sell timbered lands on penalty ol such becoming void, but he grants a delay of two years to improve lands and settle them. After this period the lands will be escheated. Folio 635-2-, 1 i pages. Apr.l s. The same to the same. Will verify the facts concerning a lot of ground claimed by the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu at Anse de la Canoterie. Folio 636, U page. April 8. The same to the same. Wishes to know on what grounds M. de Ton- nancour bases his request for a confirmation to himself of land granted to the Srs. Sauvaget, de Normanville and Labadie. Folio 637, \h pages. April s. The same to the same. The King is pleased to learn that the 64 contra- band salters sent on Le Heros have been placed and found useful. Has given orders to send 100 more. Will see if it is expedient to grant to the Sr. de Boucherville an area of ungranted lands in rear of the Seigniory of Tremblay. Troop cadets. Cannot incur the expense of building barracks. The inhabitants must be induced to disburse the money. Before rein- stating Campault, would like to know the proceedings in his case,what he is, if the woman he has married is of good family, and whether there are children. Folio 637, li pages. April 8. The same to the same. Presents for the Indians. It is unnecessary to send a few Indian chiefs to France, many have come and it has proved a useless expense. They do not ignore the power of France. Folio 638^^, 1 page. April 8. The same to the same. As the advantage of the Bishop's terrace to the public mainly consists in taking the fresh air in summer and that this causes much inconvenience to the Coadjutor, it is better to close the door which leads to it. Does not approve their conduct towards the Bishop in this respect. The Coadjutor has also asked leave to fence in a lot of ground belonging to the Seminary and contiguous to the Bishopric. They will examine if the inconvenients which he points out are sufficient to grant his demand. The governor and the intendant will no longer have free access to convents. They will see the nuns either behind the grate or in the chaplain's room. Folio 639, 3 pages. April 22. The same to Rev. Father Duparc. Is happy that Rev. Father Guigues has accompanied the French to the fort of the Scioux. Has no doubts as to the power of the missionary at Narausouak to maintain the Indians in their good dispositions towards religion and France. Does not ignore that the liquor trade is being conducted with great circumspection. . Will point out abuses. Folio 640i, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. Chartier de Lotbiniere. Thanks him for his zeal. Folio 641, J page. April 22. The same to Madame St. Jean I'Evangeliste. Has given orders to sus- pend procedures which might be entered against her community for the seigniorial dues on the acquisition it has made. Folio 641, i page. April 22. The same to Madame de St. Jean. The King has granted to her com- munity, for four years, the 1,500 livres remaining out of the 3,000 which the General Hospital of Montreal enjoyed. Hopes foi- a better adminis- tration of their affairs. Folio 64 Ly, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. de Lignery. The King has granted to his son the vacant ensigncy caused by the promotion of M. Bailly de Mazens. Folio 642, J page. 158 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1732 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 173-2. The same to M. de Villiers. As a recognition of Lis services and of his April 22. conduct in the tight against the Fox Indians has appointed him a pro- visional captain, and his son who took part in that expedition is made a sub-ensign. Folio 642, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. de Boishebert. Is well satisfied with the plan which he has made of lake Erie as far as Lake Ste. Claire, also with the report he has made on the settlement at Detroit. Folio 642^, 1 page. \inil 22. The same to M. de Beaujeu. Has been happy in procuring a sub- ensigncy for the second of his sons. Folio 643, I page. April 22. The same to M. Chaussegros de Lery. Has received the plan of the fortifications of Monti-eal. Would have been pleased if available funds had been expended. Folio 643, I page. April 22. The same to M. de Celoron. Is satisfied with the way he does his duty. Has granted a sub-ensigncy to his brother. Folio 643A, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. de la Rouvilliere. Has granted him a gratuity of 500 livres in recognition of his sedulousness. Folio 643i, h page. April 22. The same to 31. Rocbert de la Morandiere. Has granted him a gratuity of 250 livres in consideration of the care he has taken in the erection of the fort at Pointe a-la-Chevelure. Folio 644, h page. April 22. The same to M. de la Noue. Could not get the ensigncy which he asked for one of his children. Folio 644, h page. April 22. The same to M. Duplessis Faber. The King not having decided to appoint a major to the troops in Louisiana, he could not recommend him to fill the post. Folio 644^, h page. April 22. The said to M. St. Ours Des Chaillons. Is satisfied with his assurances to faithfully discharge his duty as major. Has granted a provisional sub- ensigncy to one of his two sons. Folio 644^, h page. April 22. The same to M. Des Noyelles. Has obtained for him the second pro- visional captaincy which will become vacant, in recognition of his services in the expedition against the Fox Indians. Folio 645, i page. April 22. Tiie same to M. de la Fresniere. Is satisfied with the care he took in the erection of the fort at Pointe-a-la Chevelure. Folio 645, h page. April 22. The same to M. de N^oyan. Has been pleased to grant him the land which he asked on the Richelieu river near the entrance to Lake Cham- plain with the island in front of said land. Is well satisfied with the care he takes in conciliating the minds of the Iroquois. Folio 645J,, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. de Budemont. C uld not obtain the cross of St. Louis for him this year. Folio 646, 4 page. April 22. The same to M. Du Buisson. The King not having judged expedient to make knights of St. Louis this year, he could not propose him. Folio 646, h page. Ajnil 22. The same to Al. de Contrecreur. Ditto. Will, if he can, obtain employ- ment for his son in the troops in Louisiana. Folio 646^, ^ page. April 22. The sarfte to M. le Gardeur de Repentigny. Ditto as regards the cross •of St. Louis. Folio 646i, J page, April 22. The same to INI. de la Gauchetiere. Ditto. Folio 646^, ^ page. April 22. The same to M. de la Chassaigne. Should not have allowed traders of Orange to bring from Montreal 2,400 deer skins under the pretext of paying the debt he had incurred on his trip to Orange by order of M. de Vaudreuil in 1728. Folio 647, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. de la Corne. Has not approved of his conduct in the occasion of the mutiny of soldiers at Niagara. Has obtained for his son, lieutenant in the Royal Marines and who wishes to serve in the colony, an ensigncy on full pay with a promise of a lieutenancy. Folio 647i, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. de Gannes. The King is persuaded that, had be kept watch on the soldiers condemned to death at Niagara for mutiny, they would not have escaped. Has obtained provisional ensigncy for the Sr. de PART II. CONCEBXIXG THE COLOXIES 159 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1732. Gannes, his nephew. One of his relatives which M. d'Argenson sends to Canada is a passenger on Le Rubis. Folio 6-18, 1 page. April 22. The same to Chev. Begon. Is satisfied with the assurance he gives of his zeal to perform his duty. Folio 648-i, \ page. April 22. The same to M. de Caragnal. Will let him know the decision of the King relative to officers who, having to personally plead their causes before the Superior Council, are forced to lease their sword with the usher on entering the Court hall. The Commissary of the ISavy has the privilege to sit in the councils of war. The King not having judged expedient to accept the arrangement proposed by M. de Beauharnois with respect to the govern- ment of ]\Iontreal, he liad no occasion to propose him for a promotion. Has granted him, and to M. de Rigaud, the land which they asked, near the Long Sault. Is satisfied with the report in the review of the troop which he sent and with the friendship which exist between himself and M. de Beauharnois. Folio 648-^-, 3 pages. April 22. The same to the Coadjutor. Prays he will examine the registers of the Domain to se ; if the gratuity of 500 livres granted in 1688 by the company to the Bishop of Quebec has been continued since, if it has, it will not be taken from him. The attorney general had a right to demand that his petition, presented to the Superior Council, be intituled : A Xos Seigneurs. The intendant was right in telling him that as coadjutor, he had no right to a seat in the Council. Has written to M. Hocquart to give him the choice of six contraband salters. MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart not being able, owing to the claims of Madame de Ramesay, to grant the land which he was asking, he has obtained for him the ratificatio.i of that which they sent him. The conduct of the RecoUets who helped the mutinous prisoners at Montreal to escape, imagining thereby to make a meritorious act, is very culpable and would deserve an exemplary punishment, but, as imprudence and simple-mindedness have had more to do with it than malice, the affairs will be dropped. However, Brother Cesaree, the greatest culprit, will be sent back to France. Folio 650, 4 pages. April 22. The same to the same. It would be desirable to find cures for all the seigniors who have asked for one, in order to facilitate the settlement of their estates. Has received a copy of the mandement in which he forbids the priests to absolve those who, directly or by agents, distribute spirituous liquors to Indians, re.serving to himself the power to grant absolution to guilty parties. Having examined this, it appears to him that, besides the difficulty for those living at a distance to have recourse to the bishop, the provisions of the mandement might alarm those exploiting posts on behalf of the King and who distribute with moderation and discretion spirituous liquors to Indians, such a distribution having been judged necessary in the interest of trade, and which is at present done without serious abuses. It might be feared that they would lose the habit of approaching the sacra- ments. Folio 652, 2 pages. April 22. Memoir from the King to M]M. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. So as to prevent the increase of the religious communities from being prejudicious to the increase of the colony, the King, by his decree of the 31st May 1722, had fixed the nuns' dowry to o,000 livres ; as this sum is too high and restricts the number of nuns more than is convenient, the King by a new decree of the 15th March last, has reduced to 3,000 livres the nuns' dowry. The stipulation of dowry must be endorsed by the governor and the inten- dant. The King has granted for four years to the Hotel-E-ieu of Quebec, the 1,500 livre.s, which he used to give to the General Hospital of Montreal. Bishop de St. Valier could not donate the episcopal palace to the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu. The appointment of theologal of the church of Quebec having fallen en regale, the King has appointed the Sr. de St. Vallier. Does not believe in their proposal to send from France young men of family to fill the place of councillors, as it would be difficult to find able persons who 18—36 160 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1732 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1732. would accept them. It is better to chose persons in the colony and to pre- pare them by the study of the law. Decree forbidding seigneurs and other proprietors to sell timbered lands. Ordinance to stamp the barrels of flour exported. Is satisfied to learn that last year many vessels laden with lum- ber have gone to He Hoy ale and the West Indies ; it wonld be desirable to send horses and cattle. Gratuities for the construction of vessels. The foreign trade must be suppressed. The gratuity to the 8rs. de Boishebert and Peyre for poipoise fisheries is suppressed, Militia. AVork at the forti- fication of Montreal. Defeat of the Fox Indians. Approves what he has done to bring them to complete submission. Re-establishment of the post in the Scioux country. Approves of their having sent the Sr. de Yilliers to re-establL-^h the post at LaBaie. Will do their utmost to prevent the domiciled Abenaquis to return to Narrantsouak, Approves that, to detach the Chouanons from the English, they have sent the Sr. .Joncaire to induce them to settle on the north side of the Oyo. Approves of their appointment of the Si^s MontcourtHertel and de Rouville to command the detachment of the fort at Pointa-la-Chevelure. If the report is true that the English merchant^ leave Choueguen to return to Albany, it cannot be by order of the governor of that place, but solely because these mer- chants cannot do enough business, and this is the result of the settlement at Niagara and the piohibition to French traders to follow the south shore of lake Ontario in their canoes. Awaits the observations of MM. Perrier and Salmon before deciding if the Illinois country will make part of the Louisiana government or of that of New France. The Natchez Indians are not exterminated yet, they still have 2 or 300 warriors backed by the Chicachas who have undei taken to get the Illinois to join them. These sent the three Chicachas ambassadors to M Perrier where the Chactas went and burned them. The English do their utmost to conciliate these two nations. To prevent this it would be necessary to wage war against the Chicachas both by way of Louisiana and by the Illinois country. M. de Beauharnois was right in answering the governor of New York that he would accept the passports of the English traders coming to ^lontreal to collect M'hat is owed them on condition of their bringing no goods with them. Boundaries of Acadia. Observations on the bishop's mandement. Are authorized to pars an ordinance to the effect that each inhabitant can only have one horse to three oxen, and that for each additional horse above this proportion, they will have to pay 10, 15 or 20 livres as it may be jud;:ed convenient to the parish fabric. Can also pass an ordinance to kill calves between the 20th INIay and the end of June, and that before or after that period, they will not be allowed to kill any under five or six weeks old. Folio G521, 24 pages. About 30 pp. April 22. The President of .the Navy Board to M. Hocquart. Defects in the pro- ceedings in the case of the mutineers who escaped from the Montreal goal. The civil authoi-ities could lay information and give judgment against the ecclesiastics, but only to send them afterwards, if need be, before an ecclesias- tical judge. Folio 664, 2 pages. April 22 The same to the same. Amongst the recruits sent to Canada, there are three young rope-makers who may be utilized in their trade under the direction of the Sr Fleschet, master rope-maker, who ha^^ offered to go to Canada. Later on it may be possible to ship to France roped and tarred hemp instead of law hemp. Folio 665, 2 pages. April 22. The same to the same. Respecting the right which ofl3cers and gentle- men may have to wear the sword while pleading their causes before the Superior Council. Subaltern otHcers may attend the council of war as far as the judgment inclusively, upon condition of remaining standing behind the officers who compose the council. Folio 665, 2 pages. April 22. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Satisfaction felt by the King on the defeat of the Fox Indians. Approves his conduct respecting the two chiefs PART 11. CONCERXIXG THE COLONIES 161 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1732. of that nation who cauie down to Montreal. Has approved the treaty made with the voyageurs for the re-establishment of the post in the Scioux Country. Folio 666i, H page. April 22. The same to M. Hocquart. The flute which be intends to get constructed in Quebec, for the King's service would cost a good deal more than at Rochefort. Folio 667, 2 pages. April 22. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has received the list of young Cana- dians asking to serve in Louisiana. Will obtain ensigncies for some of them. There had been so many abuses respecting the Sr. Jean de Latran cross, that the King has interposed by exacting that his authorisation shall be necessary in each case, and this authorisation shall be given to gentle- men and military officers only. Has made representations to the Coadjutor. Folio 668, 2 pages. April 22. The same to the same. It would be desirable that the Abenaquis persist in their dispositions not to sell lands to the English. Hopes that the Chouanons will not desist from their promises to settle at Ouabache and to thwart the attempts of the English at that place. Hopes that de Joncaire, whom he has sent to the Iroquois, will succeed in defeating the intrigues of the English and in foiling the scheme which some appear to have formed of uniting with the Ottawa to strike a blow at the Hurons of Detroit. Believe that the birth of the rumor of a misunderstanding between the English and the Iroquois is the death of the Flemish killed by an Iroquis. Awaits the map which M. de Boishebert is to make of lakes Ste. Claire and Huron. Must encourage the Abitibi Indians in their resolution not to suffer the English on their lands. Would do well in employing Captain de Noyan if the occasion offers ; he is intelligent, ambitious and understands the indians well. Folio 669, 4 pages. April 22. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Contreband salters. Some will go to Canada with their wives. Folio 6701, 11 pages. April 22. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Promotions in the troops. Folio 671, 2 pages. April 22. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Believes that the grant of land made to the Coadjutor on river Chambly, above the Beau- chemin seigniory the ratification of which he asks should be granted to him. The claims of Madame de Ramezay appear to be ill-founded. Folio 672, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. There as been too much neglect in the guard of mutineers from Niagara brought to Montreal, condemned to death and guarded by a single soldier. Women, ecclesiastics and recollets have been allowed in the goal. Brother Cesaree has availed himself of this oppor- tunity to send them a file and after their escape they were hid for 24 hours in the RecoUet convent. This attempt of justice should be severely punished. Folio 672i, 3 pages. April 22. The same to the same. M. de la Chassaigne, notwithstanding his a^e, should continue to enjoy his post of governor of Montreal owing to his services and his lack of fortune. Folio 673.^^, tV pages. April 22. The same to the same. Were correct in answering the governor of York that they would accept the passports he gives to those coming to Montreal on condition that they who receive such do not trade. He can do the like if he so desires. Copper mine of Bale de Chouanigon. Folio 6731, 2 page. April 22. The same to the same. The King has passed an ordinance fixing tlie rank which the Commissary of the Navy at Montreal, must occupy in churches and processions. He may sit in councils of wars in the absence of the intendant. Folio 6741, 1 page. ^l'7|2|- The same to M. de Beauharnois. Same subject. Folio 675, 2 pages, pri ..-. rp^g ^g^j^g ^Q -^j-^j^ de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The proposal" of the Coadjutor to appoint a vicar general for He Royale and Acadia were to IS— 36Jr 162 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AXD DESPATCHES 1732 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1732. make him cure of Louisbourg, cannot be entertained, as this cure is the only means of subsistance of the Recollets. Folio 676, 1 page. April 22. The same to MM. de Lantagnac. Could not obtain the cross of St. Louis for him this year. Folio 676-^, \ page. April 22. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Sieur de Ganne'?, a re'ative of the town-major of Montreal, goes to Canada as a cadet. Folio 677, ^ page. April 22. The same to M. Yerrier. Finds it extraordinary that one Eustache Lienard Mondor, an inhabitant of Cote St. Francois-Xavier, has been con- demned to pay the price of a plot of ground which he never occupied, which was never delivered to him and which did not even belong to the seller. Folio 677, 1 page. Compiegne. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the Sr. April 29. ^g Bonnaire, a young man of quality to whom his parents pay a pension of 300 livres a year. Folio 677-^, 1 page. April 29. The same to the same. The King grants a pardon to the Sr. Maugeau, inhabitant of Canada, who was so unfortunate as to kill, in 172G, one Alphonse Lestage. Folio 67 7|, \ page. April 29. The same to the same. One Jean Tarle, who goes to Canada, shall be enlisted in the troops. His father who is the director of the King's marV)le quarries shall cause a pension of 400 livres to be paid to him and will take care of his children. Folio G78, h page. April 29. The same M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the escape of the Niagara mutineers. Folio 678, H page. April 29. The same to the same. Has received no anonymous letter against him. There have only come to him a few complaints respecting the preferences which he might feel towards the family of Madame de Ramesay. Believe they are unfounded and the King, as the contrarj', is so satisfied with his conduct that he has just granted him the cordon rouye. Folio 679, 1 page. April 29. The same to M. Hocquart. Has granted a half-pay of 300 livres to the Sr, Voknt Radisson, in recognition of the services which he has rendered as well as a subdelegate to the intendant, when Detroit was settled, as in his capacity of clerk in the stores at Montreal and in the comptroller's office at Quebec. Folio 679, 2 pages. April 29. The same to the Coadjutor. Upon the representation of M. de la Tour, dean of the chapter of Quebec, it has been decided, conformably to the practice in France, that the dean would have two canon's shares, that is 1,200 livres a year Hopes that the chapter will not object to this. Folio 6801 2 pages. April 29. The same to MM. Beauharnois and Hocquart. In the matter of Des Meloises and Le Vasseur, the State Council adjudges Des Meloises the pos- session of the land in question. The Mondor affair. Folio 680|^, 2 pages. April 29. The same to the same. Regulations of the Superior Council respecting abuses touching the requetes civiles and the tierces ojjjwsiiions. Folio 68 li, 2^ pages. April 29. The same to the same. Upon their representation of the difficulties which they would meet with in levying the proposed tax of one bushel of wheat per annum for each horse owned by the inhabitants, the King has decided not to impose this tax. They must however do all they can towards dimi- nishing the number of horses and increasing that of the cattle. Has appro- ved M. Hocquart for having brought 108 thousand slates from the Sr. Sar- razin and of his buying more for the roof of the king's buildings. Folio 6821 2h pages. April 29. The same to the same. Respecting the dean's share in the annual dis- tribution of the chapter's income. Folio 683-J, 2 pages. April 29. The same to M. Hocquart. The reports which he has made on the wisdom of M. de Beauharnois' government induces him to acquaint him PART II. COXCEBXJXa THE COLOXIES 163 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1732. that the King has granted him the special favour of making him a super- numerary commander in the Order of St. Louis. Folio 684, ^ page. May C. The same to the same. Divers instructions respecting accounts and expenses. Folio 681i, 2 pages. May 6. The same to the same. M. Dupuy is willing that his furniture and effects be sold to settle the debts which he has left in Canada, but he opposes the sale of his library and his astronomical instruments, as these objects could not bring favorable prices. Will give orders to this effect. Folio 685^, 1 page. May G. The same to the same. Is pleased that he has closed and sent the accounts for the years 1727, 1728 and 1729. General instructions respecting the accounts. Folio 686, 6 pages. May 6. The same to the same. Four more rope-makers have enroled amongst the recruits going to Canada on Le Ruhis. In addition, two master rope-makers of LaRochello, by name Raymond and Antoine Aubert, have asked leave to go and settle in Canada with their families ; this was granted to them. These latter will work on their own account. Folio 688^, 1 page. May 6. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has received the papers sent respecting the dispute between the Seminary of St. Sulpice and Madame D'Argcnteuil. The King has been pleased to allow the lady to enjoy the seigniory in question conformably to the agreement approved by the order of the Superior Council of Quebec of the 10th October 1722, upon the condition that she will settle it and that she will not attract thereto the Indian trade. The King having regard to the expenses in- curred by the Seminary for the settlement of the mission at Sault-au-Re- collet, discharges them from the obligation to erect the fort which they wei'e obliged to erect, and besides this grants them the vacant land lying between their seigniory and the lands of Madame de Langloiserie. Folio 6881 U- page. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. Has received the general statistics which he sent. Desires explanations. Folio 689 1, 2 pages. May 6. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is surprised that 460,000 livres of card money has been issued when formal order was for 400,000. There can be no excuse for this. The bills of exchange have been regularly paid when due ; this should give more and more repute to the card money. The funds ordered for the current year amount to 359,- 022 livres. Statement of expenses ordered on the Western Domain. Folio 690^, 4 pages. May 6. The same to the same. Instructions given to ]M. de L'Etaniuere, com- manding Le Rubis. Folio 692, 1^ pages. May 0. The same to ^I. Hocquart. Has caused the bills of exchange given in payment for the goods sent to lie Royale to be paid. Folio 693, 1 page. May 6. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Upon their represent- ing the expenses incurred by the Sr. Amariton for the Indians, when he was commandant at La Bale, the King has granted him a gratuity of 1,200 livres. Folio 693t7, i page. May 8. The same to the same. Will send the Sr. Fregirard to Louisiana to be employed in the troops. Folio 693i, i page. May 8. The same to INI. Hocquart. Will grant a passage to the daughter of the Sr. ^Nlareine who served in Canada where he married and is presently com- missary of artillery at the castle of Haa at Bordeaux. Folio 693^^, \ page. May 8. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, Sends the letters of naturalization to the Sr. Abel, an Englishmen settled in Canada, also the order appointing the Sr. Boisseau, clerk of the prevote, to be a notary at Quebec. Folio 694, ^ page. May 8. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Sends him the red ribbon, the cross and the King's permission to wear them. Encloses the letters patent appointing him a supernumerary commander. Folio 694, \ page. 164 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1732. May 10. May 10. May 20. May 20. June 10. •June 27. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to M. Verrier."? Has obtained for him a gratuity of 1,000 livres. His report, which denotes much work, has given him occasion to draft three declarations which he will examine with MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart and two councillors. The first relates to the defects of the acts to be made valid, the second, the matrimonial conventions and the third imposes fines on notaries who do not observe the necessary formalities. Folio 694, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Same subject. In- structions regarding notaries. Folio 694 i, 3 pages. The same to the same. Has received from M. de St. Senoch the proces- verbal of the papers concerning the General Hospital and the estate of Mgr. de St. Vallier. Those who should desire copies of some of the papers which he has in hand should apply to him. Folio 696, 1 page. The same to the Coadjutor. Same subject. Folio 696^, h page. The same to M. Hocquart. Will grant his protection to the Sr. Phillippe Buquet, who is agent in Quebec for t!je Sr. Walon, merchant of Beauvais. He intends to settle there and to trade on his own account. Folio 697, i page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the regu- lations requiring the flour barrels which are to be shipped from Quebec to He Royale and elsewhere to be stamped at both ends. Folio 697, 1 page. ThesametoM.de Beauharnois. Fvelative to one ZSicolas Pigeot who goes from He Royale to Canada. J^ Folio 697|, ^ page. 1732. REGISTER OF COMMISSIONS, ORDERS, DECREES, Arc, CERNING CANADA. CON Marlv Appointment of the Sr. Vallier to be iJieolor/al of the cathedral church of February 8. Quebec. Folio 704, 1 page. February 19. The King's edict respecting the visiting of convents in New France in search of accused persons. Folio 704 i, 4 pages. Versailles. Order of the State Council declaring null and void all sales of timbered March 15. lands and which orders the execution of the two orders of the 6th July 1711 respecting the granting of land in New France. Folio 706, 2.1 pages. March 15. Order of the State Council fixing at 3,000 livres the amount of the of dower nuns entering communities in New France. Folio 707, 2A pages. March 15. Decree on the petition of the Sr. de la Borde ordering that it be commu- cated to Joseph Fere du Buron and his wife. Folio 70S, 24 pages. About . -^-^ PP- March 22. Letters of naturalisation for the Sr. Abel, an English inhabitant of Canada. Folio 720, 2 pages. March 25. Safe-conduct for the Sr. de Lanouiller. Folio 721, 1 page. March 25. Order from the K-ing which destines one Antoine Roy, detained in goal at Guise, to be sent to Canada. Folio 72IJ7, 1 page. March 25. Order from the King to Bro. Cesaree, recollet of Canada, to go back to France. Folio 722, J^ page- April 8. Letters patent contirming a grant of land made to M. Dosquet, coadjutor of Quebec. Folio 722^, 2 pages. April 10. D-cree adjusting the dispute between the Sr. Des Meloises and one Le A'asseur respecting a plot of ground in Quebec. Folio 723^ 3 pages. April li). Decree in favour of the Sr. Gaiilard. Folio 724^ 2 pages. April 22. Letters patent in the form of an edict authorizing the regulation of the Superior Council of Quebec of the 22nd January 1731 concerning civil peti- tions. Folio 725^, 8 pages. April 22. Order from the King appointing the Sr. Boisseau royal notary in the limits of the government of Quebec. Folio 728-^, h page. COXCERNIXG THE COLOXIES 165 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1732. April 22. April 22. April 24. Compiegue. April 29. April 20. Versailles. May l.j. April 22. Compiegne. May 18. Order from the King which destine one Mathurin Thibault to be sent to Canada there to =tay until the end of his life. Folio 729, i page. Order for the conduct of prisoners sent to Canada. Folio ll^h 1 page. Pardon for one Maujan, an inhabitant of Canada. Folio 730,' 2 pa^es. Order from the King which desfnes the Sr. du Boucher d'Orseval to be sent to Canada. Folio 731, |^ page. Order fiom the King which destines one Bonnaire to be sent to Canada. Folio 73 1|, 1 page. Order from the King ordering the Sr. Bela uy to embark one Rene Rose I'Enfant on Le Rubis. Folio 732, i page. Regulations respecting honours to be rendered to the Commissary of the Navy at Montreal. Folio 732i^, 2 pages. Regulations respecting Canadian flour. Folio 733 i, 7 pages. 1732. Marly. February 2i^. Versailles. March 4. Compiegne. April 2:1. .June 19. •June 19. •June 19, REGISTER OF DESPATCHES FOR THE COLOXY OF ILE ROYALE. The President of the Xavy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Xormand. The grantees of the eastern part of lie St. Jean, having met with many misfortunes, they were not able to do what they had planned for this year. Will give to M. Roma, one of the associates who goes to He St. .Jean, all the facilities which they can. Folio 7iO, H page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Sends him a package of despatches for M. de Beauharnois which he will forward to him. Folio 7307^7, \ page. The same to Madame de la Tour de St. Etienne. The King, as a recog- nition of the services of her late husband, grants her a pension of 300 livres. Folio 7 40i, i page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normaad. M. de Pensens is to stay in France till next year on account of his health. Precautions must be taken to prevent the destruction of timber at Tie St. .Jean. This island produces all that is needed to feed He Royale and so render this colony inde- pendent from Acadia. The Acadians are distrustful and do not want to settle on He St. Jean unless good gvxarantees are given them that they shall be given titles for the lands they take Folio 741, 5 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Promotions for the Srs. Despiet, Du Yivier, de Couagne, de Brisberthelot, d'Angeac, de Ste- Marie and de la Tour. Folio 64-3, U pages. The same to the same. Would have liked to he informed of what passed between the Indians of the neighbourhood of Pigiquit, those of river St- •Jean and the English. Does not believe that the settlements which the English have made in the Abenaquis country are as considerable as reported. Does not think that the Indians would have allowed it. Approves of the proposal which he has made to the governor of Acadia to join him in appre- hending the bandits who seek refuge at Graules island, near Cape de Rez and who pillage the neighbouring settlement. Would have liked the Coad- jutor to send from Quebec, three missionnaries to Acadia according to his promise. There only remain the Srs. de la Goudalie and Lesclaches, as Father Gaulin, who has remained at Port Royal upon the solicitation of the inhabitants, can give no help. Father de Breslay, always full of zeal, would be only too glad to return there, but his advanced age and the pre- ventions of M. Armstrong against him force us to refuse him the permission. As to M. de Xoinville, it is not certain that he would consent to return there, as his father has died and left him an estate ; he hesitates between going to Acadia or to the East Indies. Abbe Couturier, M. Pelletier de St-Aubin's successor, cannot find subjects who will devote themselves to this work. Owing to the distance between the settlements, at least ten priests 156 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 173: 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1732. would be reijuired to decently serve the missions of Acadia. The English, according to a memorandum handed to M. de Beauharnois by the superior of the Seminary of Foreign ^^issions at Quebec, sedulously try to seduce the Acadians. The governor subjects their priests to untold vexations and usages. He will not receive any missionary sent by the Bishop of Quebec and forbids the Acadians to go and ask some at lie Royale. He contends that the vicar general of Acadia should be appointed directly by the Holy See. Believes that the annoyances complained of are much exaggerated, and that if M. de Breslay has suffered bad treatment, it may be that he has brought it on by too much zeal. Wishes him to report exactly on all this. Folio 744, 6 pages. Junt 19. Xhe same to the same. Respecting barracks and the commanding offi- cer's quarters at Port Toulouse. Approves of these buildings being erected in masonry on the point at the harbour's entrance. Believe it would be useless to construct a fort at that place, or at least to spend much on it, as the aim of the enemy will always be Louisbourg. It may even be better to create other strongholds, as the impossibility to maintain themselves there would prevent the enemy from attacking them. Louisbourg is pre- sently in a state of good defence. The plans and specification of the wharf, amounting to 303,862 livres, appear excessive. Cannot afford such a large sum for the present. Folio 746i, 4 pages. June 19. The same to M. Le Normand. A-'^arious instructions. The staff officers are not titular councillors. Blames him for certain exigencies and for not acting wiili more unction and care. Folio 748, b pages. June 19. The same to M. de Bourville. Is sorry that the bad state of his health has prevented him to go to Port-Toulouse and to He St. Jean for the dis- tribution of presents to the Indians. Had no rii^ht to act as president of the Council during the absence of the commissary general, this honour belong to the senior member. Folio 7501, \}j pages. June 19. The same to M. \^errier. Respecting the works on the fortifications. Minute inspection of the works made and to be made. Folio 751, 9 pages. June 19. The same to the Sr. Ganet. They were right in withholding 561 livres from him from the freight of things shipped from Ro^hefort in 1730 for him. Has nothing to do with his dispute wiih the Sr D'Arrigrand,- as he has taken him as an associate without letting him know. Folio 75.'), 1 page. June 19. The same to the Admiralty officers. Was sorry to learn of the loss of three ships from St. Malo, St. Jean de Lutz and Xantes, also that of three from Louisljourg. It is to be hoped that these accidents will not be so frequent owing to the lighthouse erected at the entrance of the harbour of Louisbourg. Folio 755^,, 1 page. June 19. The same to Madame de la Conception. Believes that the annual gratuity of 1,500 livres which the King grants her should be sufficient, but notwithstanding this, he would have felt disposed to grant her the aid which she asks to acquire the house where she lives, but this is impossible. Folio 756, i page. June 19. The same to M. de Lavalliere. Believes that the complaints laid against been by the inhabitants of Toulouse are ill-founded. Must avoid giving them such an occasion. June 19. The same to M. de la Perelle. Has approved the choice which M. de St. Ovide has made of him to command at lie St. Jean. Folio 756i, I page. June 19 ^^^ same to M. Rousseau de Souvigny. It is not possible at present to grant him the favour he solicits. Folio 757, h page. June 19. The same to M. Despiet. Has granted him the company made vacant - by the death of M. de La Tour. Folio 757, h page. June 19. The same to M. de Couagne. A commission of reired captain has been granted to him. Folio 737, *2 pages. COXCEBXIXG THE COLOXIES 167 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1732. June 19. June 19. June 19. June 19. June 19. June 19. June 19. June 19. June IP. June 19. June 19. June 24. June 19. June 24. The same to M. DuVivier. Has appointed him adjutant vice the Sr. Despiet, promoted, with the rank of captain. Has also granted an ensigncy to his brother. Folio 7-57^, h page. The same to M. Dangeac. Could not obtain the pension he asks, but has granted a lieutenancy to his son. Folio 758, ^ page. The same to the Baron de FEsperance. Could not obtain the pension he asks. Folio 758, h page. The same to M. Boisberthelot. Has granted him one of the two vacant lieutenancies. Folio 758i, h page- The same to M. Boucher. The grant of land made to him will be con- firmed as soon as he forwards a copy of it. Folio 758^, ^ page. The same to the Chev. de Cannes. Has obtained a provisional second ensigncy for his brother and has advised M. de Cannes, town-major of Montreal of it. Folio 759, ^ page. The same to the Chev. de Pensens. Could nob obtain one of the two vacant lieutenancies for him. Folio 759, h page. The same to M. de la Tour. Has obtained one of the vacant ensigncies on full pay for him. Folio 759i, ^ page. The same to 31. de St. Ovide. Was sorry to learn of the bad state of his health during the voyage and since his arrival at Louisbourg. M. de Mesy will not return ; his son, M. le Normand will continue to act as commissary general until the place is filled by the King. Is happy to see that many vessels from the West Indies have met with success in their trade with lie Royale, and that the inhabitants of the latter place have sent coal and lumber to the West Indies. Has approved of the permission given to the five vessels from New England to unload their cargoes as tuey consisted only in lumber, bricks, cattle, poultry, corn and vegetables. Would like to know what these vessels carried back as the product of these sales. It would be well if it was tafias and sirups rather than money or cod, as the trade between Louisbourg and the West Indies would be benefited thereby. M. de Pensens has made 87 recruits in Paris. Does not approve of levying recruits at Ile-Koyale, this being prejudicial to the increase of the colony. Hopes he has been unpreju[arch 17. The same to the same. Is pleased that the contraband salters sent here have been found useful. Has had the same intentions for those who will be sent this year. The slate quarry of the Grand Etang. It is advisable to try and improve this slate as its only defect consists in not being very smooth. If a slate quarry were found in the vicinity of Lake Champlaiu, the buildings at Fort Chambly could be covered with slate. Understands by what they have reported, that the Sr. Gaillai'd is not fit to be a member of the Council. The Sr. Barolet. Is always well satisfied with the good reports they made on the Sr. de la Richardiere. M. de I'Etenduere has given him the map he has made of the river St. Lawrence. Has obtained for the Sr. Aubin de I'lsle the commission of clerk to the marshalsea. Folio 400, 3 pages. March 17. The same to the canons of the chapter of Quebec. The King was well pleased with the proceedings of the chapter granting the dean of the chapter a double shfire. Folio 401, 4 page. March 17. The same to ]M. Hocquart. Is happy to see by the returns sent him, that the exportations from Canada exceed the importations by a sum of 47,011 livres. It is not advisable to forbid the pedlars to retail their goods, as this procures to the inhabitants abundance and low prices. Trade can never be too free, and everything that tends to obstruct it tends directly to its destruction. Folio 401 h, '2 pages. March 17. The same to the same. Is satisfied with the proceedings held at Montreal in the matter of the escape of the mutineers of Niagara. Has no doubts that the irregularities committed by the monks will not be repeated. Folio 402|, 11 pages. :March 24. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They will examine what compensation may be due to the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu for the land at La Canoterie. The King has been pleased to I'atify the grant which MM. de Beauharnois and Dupuy have made to the Ursuline nuns of Que- bec of a p'ece of land f of a league in front by three in depth, adjoining their fief of Riviere du-Loup. Folio 403, 2 pages. March 24. The same to the same. They will please tell Hugues Le Blanc, if he is still alive, to send a power of attorney to his wife to receive a small inhe- ritance from her mother. Folio 404, i page. March 24. The same to the same. Sends them a copy of the last will of the Sr. Picote de Bellestre, physician of Paris, by which he leaves a legacy to his grandnephews and grandnieces in Canada, without designating them by name. Folio 404, 1 page. ISIarch 24. The same to the same The King has rendered a decree discharging the Sr. Berthier, surgeon, from the tutorship of the minor children of the Sr. de Yitre. Folio 404i, 1 page. Mareh 24. The same to the same. Does not ad;oit Madame de Ramesay's claim on the land granted to the Coadjutor on the river Sibouette which discharges in the Yamnska river, however, this grant will be confirmed to her on con- dition of improving it and erecting a mill there. Folio 405, 2 pages. 172 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AXD DESPATCHES 1733 1738. March 24. March 24. March 24. March 24. March 24. March 24. March 24. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to the same. Will see to it that Madame d'Argenteuil con- forms to the conditions under which she was maintained in the possession of the seigniory adjoining that of the Sulpicians on the lake of the two Mountains. Has learned with pleasure that the Sulpicians had erected a stone church with a commodious and well-built house for the missionaries at the lake of the Two-Mountains, especially as this building might in a case of necessity serve as a fort. The examination of the titles of the sei- gneurs of Montreal does not convey the idea as they imagine, that these seigneurs are obliged to compensate the inhabitants whose land i.s taken for the fortifications of JMontreal. If disputes arise on this subject, they will be examined after the work is finished. Folio 406, '2}. pages. The same to the same. Has examined the memorial of the Sr. de Ton- nancour on the ratification of the three concessions of which he claims to be proprietor and the augmentation which he asks. They shall send their advice and, if they think that this augmentation may be granted to him without inconvenience, they will do so. Medical license for the Sr. Benoit, surgeon major at Montreal. Folio 407, 2h pages. The same to the same. Hopes that that the papier terrier which has been promised for years, will at last be sent to him. The Sr. Gastineau not having succeeded in sending Illinois oxen, it is not advisable to enter into an agreement with M. de Vincennes, commandant in the Onyatanous country, as the experiments of the Sr. Cugnet does not lead to the hope that wool can be secured, and there would consequently be no use in domes- ticating these animals. Has approved M. de Beauharnois, order to one of the two St. Castin brothers to come to Quebec every year to report on what goes on in the country which they inhabit, by this means he may influence their conduct. Has seen with pleasure, by the census, that there was an increase of 13SG persons over the preceding year (1730) and that there was also an increase on the clearing of the land, but was sorry that the neat cattle had decreased in number and that the number of horses had considerably increased. Folio 408, 3 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Has approved of his dismissing the Sr. Raimbault, junoir clerk of the Montreal jurisdiction, for bad conduct, and his appointing the Sr. Porlier in his stead. It is to be hoped that the seigniors whose seigniories are well settled, will appoint judges therein. It is true that subjects fit for that purpose are scarce. If he finds a subject fit to be appointed king's lieutenant at Montreal, he shall nominate him. Did well in imposing a fine on Baptiste Lenoir convicted of going to New England without a leave. Is satisfied with the zeal displayed by the Sr. de Boisclerc in the repairing of the roads, that which he has surveyed along lake St. Pierre cannot fail to be very useful. Has written to M. d'Orge- ville to send a negro to Quebec to act as hangman. Folio 409^, 4 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The King was well satisfied with the blow struck in February last by the Hurons and the Iroquois on the remaining Foxes. It is to be hoped that the Indians would realize their plan of exterminating that tribe. Was happy to learn of the re-establish- ment of the Scioux post and of the welcome extended by that nation to M. de Linctot. The stopping of the Sr. de la Verandrye at Kaministigoya, Avhere the beaver abounds might lead one to believe that he wintered there only to trade. The discovery of a new route from lake Superior to lake Tecamamioiien, on which there are but nine portages instead of fortj'-seven, cannot but be of advantage. Folio 411, 2 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the flour sent from Quebec to He Royale and the goods received in France. The planking of white spruce coming from the mills of M. Begon were found to be of good quality. Folio 4 1 2, 3 pages. The same to the same. The Jesuits show in a memorial that they are proprietors of the seigniory of Notre-Dame des Anges adjoining that of PART I. COXCEBXIXO THE COLOXIES 173 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. Beauport bt-loiiging to Madame Duchesnay, on which flows a river which works a mill ; that in order to operate a mill on their seigniory they obtained a permit from the Council to use a certain amount of water and to construct a canal ; that Madame Duchesnay caused this canal to be broken and that having appealed to the Superior Council, they were con- demned to fill in that canal. They pray for the annulment of that judg- ment and urge various reasons which call for consideration. Praj's he will report on the motives of his ordinance so that the King can decide know- ingly. Folio 413, 2 pages. March 24. Tho same to M. de Beauharnois. As M. de Boishebert, occupied with the war against the Fox Indians, has been unable to prepare the plans of lake Ste. Claire and Huron, he hopes that he will be able to prepare them this year. It would be advisable to have the lands at Detroit settled by soldiers forming part of the troops which are maintained there, but in order to do so, they should be replaced and the King cannot afford the expense. Approves of the appointment of M. dc Noyan to be commandant at ■Nlichilimakinak. Will pay to the nuns the money subscribed for the dowry of Mademoiselle D'Esgly. Mademoiselle de St. Vincent. Leaves to various persons to go to France. Folio 414, 4 pages. March 31. The same to ]MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Only the officers whose titles of nobility are registered will be allowed to wear their sword in appearing before the Council. They must allow the subaltern officers to be present at the councils of war up to the delivery of judgments inclusively, unless for particular reasons. Folio 415i, l.l pages. March 31. The same to M. de Montigny Dumesnil. Cannot just now secure him a promotion in Canada. Must leave by the Bubis. Folio 416, h page. April 7. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Acting on his representations, he will retire M. de la Cha^sagne from the government of Montreal with a pension of 3,000 livres. He .shall be replaced by M. de Boisberthelot de Beaucours, governor of Trois-Rivieres, and the latter by M. de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. Has appointed the Chev. Begon to be the King's lieutenant at Montreal in the room of M. de la Corne decea.sed, de Gannes, town-major of Montreal, to a similar position at Trois-Rivieres, M. St-Ours Des Chaillons to that of Quebec vice M. LeVerrier deceased, M. de Beaujeu to be major of the troops at Montreal, M. Pean to the same position at Quebec, and M. Du Buisson to a similar one at Trois-Rivieres. Other promotions. Could only obtain the cross of St-Louis for the Sr. de R^pentigny and de Beauvais. Folio 416, 2 pages. April 7. The same to M. de Beaucours. M. de la Chassagne being unable to act as governor of ^Montreal, on account of his age, he has been chosen to replace him. Fo!io 417, 1 page. April 7. The .same to M. de la Chassagne. Considering his advanced age, his long and faithful services, the King has reheved him of the government of Montreal and will allow him a pension of 3,000 livres. Folio 418, 1 page. A].ril7. The same to M. de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. Has obtained for him the government of Trois-Rivieres and the confirmation of the grant of land made to him and to M. de Rigaud. Folio 41 7i, 1 page. April 14. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Prays he will induce M. de la Ronde Denys, captain, to pay to Madame de Tilly the 355 livres he owes her. Folio 418^, 1 page. April 14. The same to Chev. Begon. Informs him of his promotion. Ditto to M. Saint-Ours Deschaillons. Ditto to M. de Gannes. Ditto to ^M. de Beaujeu. Ditto to M. de Longueuil. Ditto to M. Pean. Ditto to M. DuBuisson. Ditto to M. de Repentigny. Ditto to M. de Beauvais. Folio, 418i, 5 pages. April 14. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. He has had no report from the chapter nor from the churchwardens on the dispute butween them relative to the service. The King has decided that it would be preferable to 174 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AND DESPATCHES 1733 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1733. separate the services of the chapter and of the parish. It is custosmary to have two services in a church where a chapter and a parish exists, that is to say there are two high masses sung. The Coadjutor has written that what determined him to forbid the Sisters of the Congregration which Sister de la Conception asked to go to Loui^^bourg was, that this nun, with a very captivating mind and to all appearances very zealous, is not fit to be at the head of such establishement. Consequently, he has given orders to recall her to Canada. The Coadjutor has chosen Sister St-Joseph to replace her. Folio 421, 4 pages. April 14. The same to the same. The King does not want any changes to be made in the collection of tithes. The wooden fort at the Pointe-a-la-Che- velure must be held as sufficient. Later on, if needed and if settlements are made there, a regular fort may be erected. Has approved of his sending Auger the surveyor to prepare a map of lake Champlain. Land grants will be made according to that map. Has learned with pleasure that extensive oak forests are to be found near lake Champlain and river Richelieu. Care must be taken for their preservation and the timber fit for the con- struction of vessels must be reserved to the King. May appoint the Sr. Chsvigny for that purpose. He went to Maransin to study the manner of preparing pines to extiact the gum needed for pitch, tar, resin and turpentine oil. His memorandum seems to be well made and will be useful to the colony. It must be distributed and, if need be, M. de Chevigny will look after the preparation. Folio 423, 3 pages. April 14. The same to the same. The King has granted to the Sr. Cugnet the position of first councillor made vacant by the death of M. de Lino. Has granted to the Srs. Varin and Foucault the two positions of councillors made vacant by the promotion of M. Cugnet and the death of M. St. Simon. Folio 425-i, 2 pages. April 14. The same to the same. One Louis Aubert dit Laliberte who goes back to Canada shall be embodied in the troops Folio 426, i page. April 14. The same to the same. Will grant their protection to the Sr. Cugnet who has a power of attorney to recover what is due to that merchant. Folio 4261, 1 page. April 14. The same to the Bishop of Samos. Respecting Sister St. Joseph. She may form novices at Louisbourg and return to Canada when the establish- ment is self-sustaining. The door of the bishopric's terrace. Folio 426|, 2 pages. April 14. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Must be cautious in granting leave of absence to soldiers. Folio 427|, 1 page. April 14. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the Sisters of the Congregation at Louisbourg. Folio 427^, 1 page. April 14. The same to M. Rigaud de Vaudreuil. The King having appointed M. de Beaujeu to the majority of the troops, made vacant by the promotion of his brother to the government of Trois-Rivieres, he could not nominate him. Folio 428, h page. April 14. The same to M. de Noyan. Could not obtain for him the majority of the troops. M. de Beauharnois intends him for the post of Michilimakinac. Folio 4 281, h page. April 14. The same to M. de la Gauchetiere. Could not obtain the cross of St. Louis for him. Folio 428, \ page. April 14 The same to M. de Budemont. Could not appoint him to one of the vacant majorities. Ditto to M. de Lantagnac. Could not obtain the cross of St. Louis for him Ditto to M. de Boisbebert. Folio 428^7, li page. April 14 The same to M. DuFiguier. The King has granted him one of the vacant companies. Ditto to M. de Cournoyer. Ditto to M. de Linctot. Folio 429|, H pages. April 14. The same to M. Michel. The King has granted him as naval commis- sioner, entrance, rank, seat and sufi"rage in the Council, after the first PART I. CONCERNING THE COLONIES I75, SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. councillor when the intendant shall be present, and, in his absence, he will" act as president. Folio 430, 1 page. April 14. The same to M. Cugnet. Has been appointed first councillor. Folio 430i, h page. April 14. The same to M. Sarrazin. Could not give him the position of first coun- cillor. He will be appointed keeper of the seal of the Council. Has trans- mitted to M. Chicoyneau, the King's first physician, the memorandum which be prepared on the waters discovered near Trois-Rivieres. Folio 431, 1 page. April 14. The same to M. Varin. Has been appointed a councillor. Ditto to the Sr. Foucault. Promotions for the Srs. de Senneville, de Cabanac, de Re- pentigny and D'Arnaud. Folio 431 r'r, 1.', page. April 14. The same to Chev. Mouchy d'Hocquincourt. Could obtain no promotion for him, others being his seniors. Grants him a gratuity of 300 livres. Folio 432, h page. April 21. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, Has obtained a gratuity of 400 livres for the widow of M. Le Verrier. Folio 432J, 1 pac^e. April 21. The same to the same. M. de la Perade asks for the ratification of 'wo grants of land one made to himself on the 30th October 1700, the other to his mother on the 9th March 1697. They will see whether what Madame de la Perade says about the state of the settlemeat of these two concessions is true. She intends to erect a mill there. Folio 432J, J page. April 21. The same to the same. Has approved their embo ying as soldiers of one Jean Tache dit Desraarais and Bonnaire, sent as prisoners to Canada, last year, by the King's order. Has approved their detaining one Blanchard, pilot of Le Eubis to send him with the Sr. de la Richardiere to examine the river. Respecting the company of the Srs. Cottard, Roma and others at He St. Jean. Has appointed the latter commandant in his concession under the authority of the staff oflicers of He Royale. Has granted to the Sr. de La Ronde Denys the privilege to work the copper mine at Chagoua- nigon, on Lake Superior, on the conditions mentioned in his memorandum. Has ordered a loan of 10,000 livres to the Sr. de Francheville to enable him to work the iron mines of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 433, 3 pages. April 21. The same to the same. If the representations of the Sr. Hamard de la Borde, the late King's attorney in the prevoste of Quebec, are true, they will see that the widow Thiersault pays what she owes him. Folio 434 h page- April 21. The same to the same. Upon their report on the advantageous manner in which they disposed of the contraband salters sent last year, he has (fiven orders to send 104 on Le I^ubis. If some of them prefer the join the troops, as they are five men, they shall embody them. Some have a wife and children. Folio 434|, 1^ page. April 21. The same to the same. Thought there was some exaggerations in the complaint against M. Armstrong relative to the missionaries of Acadia. M. de St. Ovide, to whom he referred the matter assures him that Mr. Armstrong is only opposed to monks, and that he is ready to receive all other missionaries wherever they may come from, on condition that the inha- bitants address themselves to him, which is only just. Folio 435, 2^ pages. April 21. The same to M. Hocquart. Did well, in the absence of M. de Beauhar- nois, to advise him of the death of MM. de la Corne, de Lignery and de la Noue. Is happy to learn of the friendship existing between M. de Beau- harnois and himself. Folio 436, 2 pages. April 21. The same to M. de Beauharnois Prays he will appoint the Sr. Le Grand as a cadet in the troops. Folio 437, } page. April 21. The same to the same. Since the last promotions, he has granted com missions of provisional lieutenant and provisional ensign on full pay to the Srs. de la Martiniere and du Sable. Folio 437^, h page. 18-37 176 ORDERS OF THE KINO AND DESPATCHES 1733 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1733. The same to M. de Francheville. Has granted hiiu a loan of 10,000 April 21. livres for his undertakiiiir of iron mines, on condition that he repays it within three years. April 21. The same to M. de St. Vincent. CoulJ not obtain one of the vacant majorities for him. Has granted him an ensigncy on full pay. Ditto to the Chev. de St. Ours. Could not obtain a majority nor the cross of St. Louis for him. Ditt ) tj M. Du Plessis Faber relative to the cross of St. Louis. Folio 438, 2 pages. April 21. T. e same to Rev. Father de Lauzon. Is satisfied with his appointment to superintend the missions of Canada. Is pleased that he prevailed on the missionary who was at Narautrouak to return there. Hopes he will be able to brink back to his mission the Abenaquis dispersed in the English territory. Has no doubt that the successor of Rev. Father Loyard, in the Medacoutics' country, will maintain them in their good dispositions. Folio 4381, 1 page. April 21. The same to RI. Chaussegros de Lery. Was sorry to see by the plan of the town of Montreal and the statements sent that one half of the funds destined to the work of the wall had not been expended Is happy that the earthquake felt in Montreal did not do much damage to the town walls. Explains his intention to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart relative to the Lachine canal the construction of which was undertaken by the Seminary of St. Sulpice. Folio 439, 1 page. April 21. The same to M. Du Pin de Belugard. Has granted 1,060 livres for the reconstruction of the gun carriages. Folio 439i, I page. April 21. The same to M. Denis de St, Simon. Has given the necessary orders for the forwarding of the cross-belts which be asked for the archers of the marshalsea. Folio 439^, A page. April 21. The same to M. de la Richardiere. As a recognition of his services in improving the navigation, a gratuity of 500 livres has been granted to him. Folio 440, h page. April 21. The same to Madame de I'Enfant-Jesus, superioress of the Hospital. Is happy that her community has chosen her as superioress. Folio 440, vV page. April 21. The same to Madame Du Plessis de Ste. Helene. Is happy that her community has chosen her as superioress. The King's intention is to prevent her from selling the ground at La Canoterie, which may l)e useful to the public. Folio 440i, 1^ pages. April 24. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting a sentence of the Prevoste of Quebec which declares null and void a donation made by the late Haymard, merchant of Quebec, in favour of a young man, son of his wife by her first marriage, to the detriment of the said Haymard's brother, merchant of Paris. Folio 441, i page. April 24. The same to M. Raimbault. Could not obtain an increase of salary for him. Folio 441, A page. April 24. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the decree of the 5th August 1732. The King has decided to separate the duties of the western domain from the general revenue and to receive them at the marine department. The greater part of the duties of the western domain being levied on wines and spirituous liquors, it follows that the inhabitants pay nothing or very little to the King who however spends annually 600,000 livres for the maintenance of the colony. This is the cause of the laziness and want of ingenuity of the inhabitants who, having to work enough to earn their living only, neglect to procure more comfort. Nothing would be fitter to awaken them fiom their idleness and to excite them to work than to impose some tax on them. Heavy ones are livied in the West Indies and this contributes to the emulation of the inhabitants. It is the same in France where the people work much and are only incited to do so because they are heavily taxed, and this produces abundance and the consummation of the commodities. Every one does his best to procure the PART I. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 177 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. means of paying the taxes, of subsisting and of maintaining their families ; this makes them industrious and at the same time dutiful. It is fitting that the inhabitants should pay taxes proportionate with those paid in France, and to accommodate them, they might be levied in wheat or other commodities. They shall examine the means to levy such taxes. The duty of one fourth on the beaver being no longer paid, should be re- established. Trade at Tadoussac. Folio 44 H, 6 pages. April 'J.\. The same to Madame Verrier. In recognition of the services of her late husband, the King grants her an extraordinary pension of 400 livres on his treasury. Shall cause it to be continued, if possible. Ditto to Madame de la Corne. Folio 444, 1 page. April 24. The same to MiNI. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Will cause the Chev. de Chaulnes who goes to Canada A.nd whose uncle was inspector of the troupes de la marine, to be embodied as a cadet a I'aiguillette. He is a gentle- man he will be pleased to help if he conducts himself well. Folio 444^, h page. The same to M. Hocquart. Sends him an extract from the last will of ^r. de Belmont, superior of the Seminary of Yillemarie. Will communicate it to the legatees. Folio 44-5, | page. April 24. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Shall grant a passage to the daughter of the Sr. Maraine. Folio 445, I page. April 24. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Is happy to learn of the Abenaquis' attachment for France. If the Chouanons persist in their resolution not to tolerate the English on their territory, it is not likely that the latter will try to make settlements at Ouabache. Hopes that M. de Joncaire whom he sent to them will succeed in keeping up the harmony which exists between them, the Hurons and Onyatanons. Is happy that the necklaces sent to the Ottawas by the Sonnontanons to strike a bluw at the Hurons have had no effect. Did well in answering the Onontagnes who came down to Montreal to disavow this step, as if he had believed in their innocence. Hopes that the Joncaire, junior, will succeed in breaking up the intrigues of the Iroquois with the English. Shall report on the extent of the ravages made by smallpox amongst the Iroquois. Thought that the news brought by M. de Rigauville to the effect that the Governor of Orange had for- bidden the trade at Choueguen was unfounded. If it is true that the English merchants return there and increase the price of their goods and decrease that of the beaver, this will have a good effect in warding the Indians off this post. Folio 445|, 3 pages. April 24. The same to M. Hocquart. By decree of the 5th August last, the King has separated the duties of the Western domain from the lease of the general revenue and has united them to the Marine department beginning with the first January. Taxes to be imposed on the inhabitants. Knows his prejudice in that respect and the fear he entertains that the inha- bitants will make some false steps. It must be done however. If such considerations had been taken into account at the West Indies, the King would not receive from them the large sums which he levies there ; besides, this is in the interests of the inhabitants themselves, the more they will have to pay the more they will work and the less will they be insubordinate. Thinks it would be best to farm out the post of Tadoussac rather than to continue to manage it. The Sr. de Lanouiller. Folio 447, 5 pages. May G. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Notwithstanding their representations, the King has decided to stand by his decision respecting the door of the terrace of the bishipric, but as it is probable that the coad jutor will not go back to Canada this year, he will write more fully next year. Folio 449, 1 page. May (i. The same to the same. The Sr. des Meloises, captain, has handed him a memorandum in which be proposes to have tile furnaces constructed. He offers to operate them himself if a loan of G,000 livres is made to him, or to 18-371 178 ORDERS OF THE KINO AND DESPATCHES 1733 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1733. conduct the operations if they are made for the King's account. Cannot obtain the 6,000 livres for him, but, if he undertakes the operation, he may look for aid according to the success he obtains. Folio 449 {,, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. The use of decrees for the delivery of remissions, rehabilitations and other pardons was only intended to save the cost of letters patent and the cost of the seal. Is willing to grant Campeau his rehabilitation, but would like to know beforehand if he could not pay the cost of letters patent under the great seal. Is lead to believe that he is well-to do, judging by his settlement in Detroit. Ditto for the Sr. Dcniau -vho killed his wife involuntarily. Folio 450, H page. May «. The same to the same. The King has been satisfied with the zeal he showed in withdrawing the 60,000 livres of card money issued over the 400,000 allowed by the ordinance. It has been decided to issue 200,000 livres more. Instructions respecting card money and Vjills of exchange. Folio 450^, 3 pages. May f). The same to the same. Has granted to the widows Amariton and de Lino an ordinary gratuity of 150 livres each. The latter will receive besides this the extraordinary gratuity of 300 livres which her husband enjoyed. The demoiselle de La Chespaye, wife of the Sr. de la Perelle will only be allowed 75 livres on the statement of expenses. The demoiselle de Grand- ville. Would have obtained some aid for Dame de Lignery, Dame de la Noue and widow Morriseau, but there are no vacant gratuity permitting it. The Sr. Guillemin, councillor. Widow de la Martiniere's daughters. The Sr. Chaussegros de Lery. Does not think the damages of the earthcjuake in Montreal were large enough to be worth aiding. They shall grant a passage to the Sr. Du Plessis de Morampont, one of the treasurers' clerk. Folio 451^7, 4 pages. May ('.. The same to the same. They will, in concert with the bishop or his vicar general, examine the memorial of M. Senoch to take the necessary arrange- ments in the interest of the General Hospital. Folio 453i, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. They shall inquire from Madame de Cham plain, of the reasons why she detains the title of a pi' ce of land which belongs to Madame de Cabanac. They may grant a leave of absence to his son, the Sr. Cabanac de St. Georges. Folio 454, h page. ^l^ayO. The same to M. Hocquart. It is proper that the effects left by M. Dupuy in Quebec be sold to pay what remains due to the Sr. Foucault, but, as the instruments of surgery and the books would be sacrificed, he will send them to France to be sold there. Folio 454^,, 1 page. May 0. The t^ame to the same. The planks from Chev. Begon's mills having been found of good quality, he has made another contract with him. Folio 455, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. Will advise the heirs of Claude Herbin, inha- bitants of Trois- Rivieres, that the Sr. Clottus, bailiff of the Chatelet de Paris, wishes to pay the sura of 2,157 livres which he owes them. Folio 455i, h page. May 6. The'same to M. (ireysac, syndic of the Quebec merchants. Has received his memorial in the name of the Quebec merchants. Communicates his intentions to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Folio 455^, ^ page. May 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Sta'e of the funds for the Canada expenses. General instructions respecting their use. Folio 455|-, 2-J- pages. May 1" '^^^ same to the same. Relating to the purchase of the piece of ground near the Palace, belonging to widow Frontigny. If they do not allow the proprietors of lots within the walls of the Palace to build them, they must buy or exchange them. As the lumber of the Sr. Bleury is badly cut up, he approves of their not taking them. Is sorry that the ice prevented the working of Abbe Le Page's mill on his seigniory as also the descent of the wood. Has however approved of their acceptance of PART I. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 179 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. a tender from this gentleman to supply this year the planking he should have delivered last year. Folio 456J, 3 page?. May 12. The same to the same. Has received the minutes of proceedings of the Attorney General of the Council containing his examination of the notarial deeds. Is well satisfied and the King has granted him a gratuity of 1,000 livres to add to that which he received last year. Enclosed they will find there declarations respecting these acts. Folio 458, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. Cannot understand how it is that in the trial of the Sr. de la Perade and his wife against the Sr. Lefebvre, cure of Batiscan, the case has been dismissed and the Sr. de la Perade condemned to pay the costs. If the Sr. Lefebvre was guilty of the charges made against him, why dismiss the case ? and if he were innocent why condemn the Sr. de la Perade to costs only and not punish him as a cohimniator ? However he will not grant an appeal in order to stop the scandal. They will try to induce them to .^hare the costs. Folio 4-58i, 1 page. May 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Would like to help the Sr. de La- nouiller out of his unhappy situation. Will see that the Sr. du Bouchet d'Orceval does not come back to France. Folio 459, 1 page. May 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the Sr. de Perade's appeal. Folio 459^^, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. It is the King's wish that they give the Semi- nary of St. Sulpicc their protection. Would be happy to please him con- cerning Abbe Couturier, superior general, who is well disposed to make his establishment more u.seful. Folio 460, \ page. May 12. The same to the same. The family of Hugues LeBlanc wishes to know whether he is living or dead. Folio 460, ^ page. Hay 12. The same to the same. The King is willing to defray the expense of rebuilding in stone the wooden guard-house adjoining dwelling of M. de Beauharnois at Montreal. If the King decided to buy this house from Madame de Yaudreuil nothing would be allowed for this work. Folio 4*^01, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. The reason given for the judgment of the Superior Council does not show how the man Eustache Lienard Mondor could be condemned for a piece of ground which he never had the use of. So as .to save the costs of an appeal it would be desirable that the parties would come to an understanding. Folio 46C.y, 1 page. May2l2. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has .seen the unwillingness of M. de I'Etenduere, commandant of Le Ruhis to beat a salute when he v/ent on board that boat. The King has decided that this honour should be rendered him when he goes on board one of his ships. Has explained this to M. de la Jonquiere who is this year in command of Le Rubis. Folio 461, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. Is informed by M. de St. Ovide that the Eng- lish have actually made a settlement at Peymecuit, that it was begun three years ago and that it is now considerable ; that the port destroyed in 1696 by MM. d'Iberville and de Bonaventure has been re-established ; that the English keep there a company of 100 men and that nearly 300 Irish fami- lies are established there under the government of colonel Albork ; that this settlement is only three or four leagues from river S:. George and that the Abenaquis, settled between rivers Kanibet and Pentagoet, are only twelve or fourteen leagues from the English and live at peace with them. Is surprised at these news. It must be supposed that the Father who succeeded the Rev. Father Layard has not the influence of the latter, or he does not exercise it. Folio 46 1^, 2 pages. May 12. The same to M. Hocquart. Ammunition and goods. Bills of exchange. Folio 462 J, IJ pages. May 12. The same to the same. The 104 thousand pounds of hemp loaded on Le Rubis were found to be of good quality, except 8 thousand which pro- 180 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1733 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1733. bably came from the wreck Le Beauharnois. The same for the tar. Has approved of his having allowed the rope-makers sent last year to work on their account. It seems that the ardor of the inhaVjitants for this culture has diminished since the King has reduced the price. Has learned with pleasure of the increase in the production of tar. Approves of his having increased the reserve of provisions in wheat in the King's store. Expenses. Was glad to learn that the indebtedness of the Sr. de Lanouiller has been reduced to 42,206 livres and it will soon be only 18,206 livres. Folio 463, 6 pages. May 12. The same to the same. He must try to reduce the price of slate. Is sorry that the quality does not correspond with its abundance, but, as its only defect is that it is not very smooth, a remedy may be found. Is satis- fied with his appointment of the Sr. Normandin to continue the inspection of the Tadoussac domain which M. Aubert de la Chesnaye had been unable to finish. Hopes he will have sent this spring the one for lake Mistassini and the other for river Moisy. The Sr. Taschereau is right in refusing the responsibility of other accounts than those of his financial term : the Sr. Bauve must account for his management to the treasurers general. Folio 465^, 4 pages. May 12. The same to the same. Considerations and instructions relative to the expenses. Folio 467i, 4|^ pages. May 12. The same to the same. Would have like to obtain the continuance of the gratuity of 2,000 livres which the King granted him to indemnify him from his losses in the wreck of L^ Elephant, but this was impossible. Will do all he can for the promotion of his brother, a sub-lieutenant. Folio 469|, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. Forwards him the answers of M. Chicoyneau, the King's first physician, on the minei'al water discovered at Cap de la Madeleine, one league distant from Trois-Rivieres. Will communicate them to M. Sarrazin. The post which M. Cugnet filed under the farmers general must be continued to him. Folio 470, 1 page. May 12. Memorandum from the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is pleased to see the concord existing between them, and that the difference of their sentiments with those of the Sr. Dosquet has brought no change in their relations with him. Is happy that peace seems re-established both in the chapter and among the clergy. They must induce the young men of the colony to study the law so as to become fit to fill judicial posts. They will receive from M. A^errier the help which the King has recommended him to gi\"e them. Did well, in view of the rigorous drought to warehouse ' wheat in the King's stores. Trade with Ile-Royale and the West Indies. Was satisfied to see that eleven ships had been constructed in the colony. Is pleased that the fort at La Pointe-a-la-Chevelure has checked the foreign trade at that neighborhood. Is sorry the want of success in the porpoise fisheries has decreased that trade. Copper mines of Chaguanigon. They may give this post to the Sr. de la Ronde for nine years, on the conditions which he submits, viz., that he shall be held to construct, with his own money, two vessels on lake Superior, one of 25 tons burden, the other of 50 below the Sault Ste-Marie, to carry the products of the mines to Niagara, whence he will ship them every year to Quebec in large boats, and if he does not fulfil the conditions which he submitted from the first year, he will have to pay a rent for that post on terms to be fixed by them. The privilege granted to M. de Francheville for the iron mines of Trois Rivieres. Militia. Troops. Embodying of the Canadians in the troops. Work on the Montreal wall. Fox Indians. Posts in the Scioux country. Return of the Sakis to La Bale and re-establishment of that post, must do all they can to keep the Abenaquis in the villages in which they live near St. P'rancois. The Sr. Joncaire. Post on river Ouabache. Must try to prevent the English to settle on lake Champlain. Indians of Abitibi They must not hope COXUEJL\'iyG THE COLONIES 181 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. that the English will retire from Choueguen. Means to be adopted to pre- vent the ■.vestern tuade to take that direction. Has decided that the Illi- nois will be under the government of Louisiana. They must endeavour to cause the Indians to declare themselves against the Chicachas. M. de Bien- ville must take measure to harass them on the Louisiana neighbourhood. The defeat of the Natchez does not appear to be as complete as it was believed. They would however be unable to cause trouble if they were not backed by the Chicachas ; the reason which renders the destruction of the latter most desirable is, that by the latest news from Louisiana all the nations appear to be in arms against the Natchez as well as against the Chicachas. Must act in union with ]\[. de Bienville. It is impossible for the present to prevent the encroachments of the English on the boundaries of Acadia otherwise than inciting the Indians to oppose them. The bishop is to send a circular letter to all the missionaries which will attenuate the rigor of his mandment respecting the liquor trade. The importance of the cod fisheries has occasioned an expenditure of 1,200,000 livres to fortify Louisbourg, and to prevent that place being reduced by famine, provisions for one year shall be stored there for a garrison of 580 men. The English who view that place with jealousy, would certainly intercept the vessels carry- ing victuals for the subsistance of the inhabitants. What they must do with regard to this. Folio 470.\, 23 pages. Say 3-5 pp. May 12. The same to M. de Montigny Da Mesnil. Was pleased to learn by his letter that he had arrived at Rochefort to emba»k for Canada. Folio 481, Compiegne. June Ifi. June Hi AugfiLst 4. August 4. Versailles. August 26. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Srs. Neret and Gayote have obtained from the commissioners appointed to judge in last resort the demands oi indemnities lodged against them by the interested persons in Canada an ordinance of soil covimuniquee against these persons. Does not see to whom this notice could be served. Folio 48H, 1 page. The same to M. Hocquart. S^me of the creditors of Brother Chrestien pray for his discharge. They will grant it if the other creditors agree to it. Folio 482, h page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. In appointing a coadjutor the King was willing to provide for the neglect in which he has always left his diocese of Quebec. This Coadjutor is sick in France and unable to return to Quebec for a long time. As the state of the clergy of Louisiana, where no bishop has ever gone, also requires his presence, the King desires him to go to his diocese, by way of Louisiana. Folio 482^, I page. The same to the Coadjutor of Quebec. H'ls learned, by his letter, his arrival at Liege in good health and his determination to stay there until his affairs change or until he leceives necessary or contrary orders. Things are in the same state as before his departure from Paris. Has just written to Mgr. de Mornay by order of the King, so as to lead him to believe that, before long, changes will take place of which he will let him know. Folio 483, 'k page. The same to to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has received the papers which they sent respecting the proposed Lachine canal. Could have decided the King to build it if they had sent a report with enough details to allow him to come to a decision. Their observations and the old plans of the Sr. de Catalogne which they enclosed, are not sufficient to base a decision on them. They must send the plan which is made and that which remains to be done with estimates, specifications, etc., etc. The tax of five livres on each canoe passing through it would not amount to as much as they say. Folio 483, 1 h page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Is sorry to learn that they are but four Capuchin fathers in Louisiana when ten would not be too many to serve that colony. Must understand in what a miserable state the settlers are regarding the spirituality, especially since he has judged it proper to inter- 182 ' CRDEBS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 17.13 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1733. diet the Jesuits. It is necessary for him to bring six Capuchin monks and believes he will share his opinion. Folio 483^, li pages. 1733. REGISTERS OF ORDERS FROM THE KING, EDICTS, DECLA- RATIONS, COMMISSIONS, DECREES, etc., CONCERNING CANADA. Marly. February 1!>. Versailles. March 24. March 28. March 31. April 7. May 6. ]May 6. May G. IMdy 6. May 12. November 29, Marly. February 24. Order from the King appointing the Sr. Sarrazin, member of the Superior Council of Quebec to be Keeper of the Seals of said Council. Folio 490, 1 page. Deed of confirmation of a grant of land made in Canada to the Ursuline nuns of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 490, 2 pages. Decree leleasing the Sr. Berthier, the King's surgeon at the Quebec Hospital, from the tutorship of the minor children of the Sr. de Vitr^. Folio 491, 2 pages. Order from the King appointing the Sr. Barolet to be royal notary at Quebec. Fjlio 492, I page. Letters patent granting admittance, a seat and a deliberative voice in the Superior Council of Quebec to the Commissary of the Navy at Montreal. Folio 4921, 11 pages. Deed of confirmation of grants of land to the Srs. de Vaudreuil. Folio 493, 2 pages. Declaration of the King concerning deeds of notaries in Canada. Folio 494, 6 pages. Declaration of the King concerning marriage settlements in Canada. Folio 49 6 i, 7 pages. Declaration of the Kin" concerning); the defective deeds which have been deposited in the courts of ordinary jurisdiction or in those of seigniorial courts of New France, in execution of the declaration of the 2nd August 1717. Folio 499, 6 pages. Ordinance from the King for the making of 200,000 livres worth of card money in Canada. 502, 3 pages. Letters patent making over to the Sr Dosquet, bishop of Quebec, the benefits and revenues of that diocese, and leave to dispose of these benefices, subject to the regale Folio 503, 1^^ pages. Order from the King to transfer the after-mentioned contraband salters and smugglers bound for Canada to LaRochelle. Folio 50G, 4 pages. 1733. Ile R ovale. Versailles. May lit. The President of the Navy Board to MM. St. Ovide and Le Normant. Has learned with pleasure that M. de Caylus had captured two boats at Port-Toulouse. Was pleased to learn that the coadjutor of Quebec had sent two missionaries to Acadia to replace MM. Breslay and de Noinville. The place of M. Gaulin, retired to Canada, is the only one left to be filled. Has spoken of it to Abbe Couturier, but it is difficult to find subjects willing to devote themselves to this work. Is satisfied with zeal of the Sr. Courtin. Approves of his proposal to appoint the Sr. Barthelemy Petitpas, son of Claude Petitpas who had served as interpreter, after the death of M. de la Tour, in that capacity. Is pleased that the Indians of Malpek, Ile St. Jean PART I. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 183 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. and Mirliqueche apply themselves to the cultivation of land. Flour from Canada. Folio 516, 3 pages. May 19. The same to M. de St. Ovide. The King has approved of his journey to Port-To jlouse and He St. Jean for the distribution of presents to the Indians and of the reprimands he made to them. Has approved that, on the news he had that the governor of Acadia was preparing to build stores and a fort at the Mines, he had induced the Indians to oppose that plan. Had hoped that the A.malecites and the Abenaquis would have opposed the settle- ment at Peymecuit. Missionaries of Acadia must be induced to demean themselves toward ihe governor of Acadia in such a way as to keep him well disposed toward them Folio 517, 3 pages. May 19. The same to M. de Pensens. Has learned with pleasure the restoration of his health and his approaching departure for He Royale. Will notify his nephew, the Sr. de la Plague, to leave at the same time. Will willingly obtain the position of King's lieutenant at He St. Jean for him, if one is appointed. Has given orders for the construction of a new store and a new residence for the commandant at He St. Jean. Will not neglect the pro- motion of his nephews. Folio 518, 1 page. May 19. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Approves their appoint- ment of Captain Dangeae to command the Royal battery. Chaplain for this battery. Recruits Has learned with pleasui'e that seven ships had been built at He Royale, also of the success of the Cottard company in the working of their concession at He St. Jean. Has granted to the Sr. Roma, one of the associate, the command in the extent of that concession, under the authority of the staff officers of He R )yale. Approves of their grant- ing to this company the land prayed for by M. Roma at Havre St. Pierre. If the Sr. Harrander does not comply with the conditions of his concession at the Magdalen islands, it will be cancelled. Will not allow him to lease that privilege. As he no longer fishes at Cheticamp, every body who wishes to fish there must be allowed to do so. Folio 51 Si, 5 pages. May 19. The same to the same. The grants made at. He Royale to inhabitants of Plaisance and of Acadia must not be considered as replacing those they held in those places, as they were at liberty to remain where they were or to sell their estates. Folio 520i, Ih pagps. May 19. The same to the same. Three religieux de la charite are to go to He Royale ; so that the number which had been fixed at six will be com- plete. They will receive sixteen sols per day for each patient, which is more than suflicient. It is true they may need a garden near the hospital, but it is for them to acquire one. Will keep them in due subordination. Those sent this year are of a more peaceful turn of mind. The habit which they have to keep the clothes, effects, papers and money of the patients who die at the hospital is also practised in France, but it is abusive and it must be suppressed. Folio 521, 2 pages. May 19. The same to the same. They shall strictly forbid all proprietors of vessels to help the brigands of Cape Rhe or to trade with them. They must also prevent everybody to take refuge there. Folio 522, 3 pages. May 19. The same to M. de St. Ovide. The garden intended for the commissary general having been taken for public uses, another shall be given him. Folio 523A, 1 page. May 19. The same to M. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. To prevent the trade which the English made at Port-Toulouse and at the Petit Degrat, in spite of the vigilance, the entrance of English ships in these places mu&t be forbidden. Folio 523^, 1 page. May 26. ^he same to M. Le Normant. Since the Indians of Malpec, He St. Jean and jVIistigouche wish to cultivate the land, he did well to give them pick- axes. Folio 524, Ih pages. May 26. The same to the same. Respecting the use of the funds. Folio 525, 3 3 pages. 184 OBDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1733 1733. May 26. May 20. May 26. May 26. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to the same. They must check the ideas of independence which the reliyieux de la charite seem to entertain. This cannot be done without making an exposure. The most efficacious means to reduce them is to suspend their allowance if they do not comply with their agreement. 'They must audit their statements and put them in order. Folio 526, 2 pages. The same to M^M. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. The King has been pleased to prolong for ten years the exemption granted in 1723 of all duties on cod and fish oils coming to He Royale. The Sister St. Joseph consents to go to Louisbourg with three other nuns to take charge of the establishment of the Sisters of the Congregation, in the room of Sister de la Conception whom they will send back to Quebec. Has obtained a gratuity of 200 livres for the Sr. Vallee, land surveyor, for his work in surveying the town lots granted at Louisbourg. Instructions concerning the expenses. Folio 527, 6 pages. The same to the same. Upon the report of M. Verrier, it has been decided to purchase the house of M. de Mesy for the use of the commissary general, for the sum of 13,500 livres. Folio 530, 2 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Was pleased to learn that the fishing'was good and that many vessels from the West Indies have come to the colony. Foreign trade. Folio 530^^, 3 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. The prevent a famine at Louisbourg in time of war, it has been decided there shall always be a reserve of 2,500 hundredweights of Hour in the stores. A considerable part of it will be .«ent from Canada, but as this flour does not keep as long as that of France, it will be used first. Folio 532, 2 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. M. de Mesy having asked to retire from service, his son, M. Le Normant, has been chosen as commissary of the navy. While waiting M. Le Normant shall continue to act as intendant- commissary. Folio 5327^,, 1 page. The same to the same. Captain Dangeac. Has approved of their having allowed Captain Du Chambon, who commanded at Port-Dauphin, to resume his service at Louisbourg. Did well to detain the Sr. de la Perelle at Louisbourg, since his hea'th did not allow him to return to He St. Jean and to have replaced him by the Sr. de Coux until further orders. The Srs. Du Hayet, Despiet, Lopinot, de Serre, Rousseau, Du Vivier and Morpain. It is the King's intention to let the Swiss otficers, when on duty, the liberty to beat their national air on their drums. Is sorry that smallpox prevails at Louisbourg. Folio 533, 3 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant The Sr. Ganet has reported that the works comprised in his first contract are not finished. Desires they will be completed. Gives orders to that effect to M. Verrier. Folio 534i, 1 pase. The same to M. Verrier. Same subject. Folio 5344, i page. The same to M. Le Normant. His father having left the service, he is appointed commissary of the navy. Shall continue to act as intendant- commissary until further orders. Folio 534.1, \ page. The same to the same. Is satisfied with the statement of accounts which he sent. Considerations on this subject. Folio 535, 3 pages. The same to the same. Roads of Mire and the Havre de la Baleine. Work on the fortifications. Folio 536i, 14 pages. The same to M. de Pensens. The King has decided to appoint a King's lieutenant at He St. Jean and he has chosen him to fill that post. If he agrees to provide a boat for the needs of the service, an allowance of 1500 livres shall be granted to him for that purpose. Will sail on Le Heros which is to sail from Louisbourg. A detachment of 30 men only shall for the present be kept at He St. Jean. Shall give location tickets for the lots which the settlers shall clear, while waiting for the patents which the CONCERNING THE COLONIES 185 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1733. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June 2. June !•. June '■>. June 9. June y. June fl. Couipiegne. June 16. June 10. June 22. June 22. governor and the intendant-commissary shall send. Discharges shall be given to one soldier of each of the eight companies who wish to settle on island and they shall receive, during three years, their pay, rations and clothing. It is the intention of the King that he resides at lie St. Jean, the whole of the year. Folio 537i, 3i pages. The same to ^I. de Bourville. Could not obtain a gratuity for him. Folio 539, h page. The same to ^l. Du Pont Du Chambon. The promotion of M. de Pen- sens had procured him an occasion to propose him for the majority of Louis- bourg. Folio .539, l- page. The same to M. de la Perelle. Will not be obliged to return to He St. Jean. Shall continue to command his company at He Royale. Folio 539|, I page. The same to the Chev. de Noyan. Is disposed to obtain a promotion for him in the Louisiana troops. But there are no vacancies at present. Folio 539|, I page. The same to M. Rousseau de Souvigny. Has granted him a leave of absence to go to France. Id. to M. Du Vivier. Folio 540, h page. The same to M. Despiet. Concerning the proceedings against one Bros- seau dit La Victoire, sentenced to death for desertion. Folio 540, i page. The same to the Sr. Ganet. Concerning the non-completion of the works on his contract. Folio 540, I page. The same to M. Sabatier. Respecting the receipt and expenditure of the stores. Folio 540^^, 1 page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. The command of Le Iferos, bound to Louisbourg has been given to M. St. Clair, post-captain. Account of the funds for the expenses of the colony, those for the fortifica- tions included. Folio 541, 2 pages. The same to the same. Should have reported to him on the ordinance which they passed respecting the regulations for the vessels entering Louis- bourg and explained their motives, since their regulations, they should know it, are only provisional, awaiting the King's approVjation. If it had not been fur the admiral's complaint, the King would still be ignorant of it. Folio 542, 2 pages. The same to M. de St. (Jvide. Respecting M. de Pensens. Has replaced him as town major of Louisbourg. He is the oldest captain after M. Dangeac whose bad health and advanced age prevented his appointment to that post. Folio 543, l^ pages. The same to M. Le Normant. When the Isabeau estate has paid all it owes, M. de Selles shall pay him the balance due him. Folio 543^ 1 page. The same to the officers of Admiralty. Is pleased that the fisheries have yielded abundantly but regrets the accidents occasioned by wind storms on the coast. Folio 544, 1 page. The same to MM de Sr. Ovide and Le Normant. Antoine Zacharie Poulain de Parnay returns, either to settle at He St. Jean or to resume service in the troops. Folio 544i, rl page. The same to the same. Concerning the complaints of the merchants of St. Jean-de-Lutz and Libourne. Complaints against the owners of beach lots, the Rev. Father Zacharie, the officers of the Admiralty, etc. etc. The) will be considered. Folio 544^, 5 pages. The same to M. Denis de Bonaventure. Has been pleased to grant a passage to the Sr. Bourdon, his nephew, whom he desires to bring with him. Folio 547, h page. The same to MM de St. Ovide and Le Normant, Detailed account of a land petition and a plan of the Sr. D'Arrigrand. He proposes to convert a stream running toward Mire into a canal two leagues in length and to erect a mill. He would by this means redeem marshy land enough to settle 60 inhabitant, i^'c, &c. He also proposes to construct a tilt-hammer for 186 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1733 1733. June 24. June 30. June 30. May 26. June 2. June 2. June 2. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 making steel, which he will be able to sell to the Canadians much cheaper than that they get from France, and for which he asks no privilege. Wants their advice in all this. Folio 547, 7 pages. The .same to M. de Pensens. Hopes he will .sail from Rochefort on Le H^ros. Folio 550, h page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. M. de Pensens asks that the whole of his company follow him to He St. Jean, he says this is absolutely necessary. He relies on them to do what is best. Folio 550i 1 page. The same to M. de Pensens. Is not of the same mind as he, on the alleged necessity of stationing a full company on He St. Jean. However, he leaves this in M. de St. Ovide's hands. Folio 551, 2 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. It is altogether irregular to pay any money to the contractor of the fortifications without any measurement being made, also to charge these payments on account of the total sum instead of specifying what works they are for. Much obscurity and inconvenience is the result of this. It is therefore impossible for him to judge whether the funds have been properly applied and what is the cost of each work. Would not the Mire road be prejudicial to the defence of Louisbourg in war time, by allowing the enemy to convey easily by land their guns to besiege the place 1 They will consider this point. Various instructions on the work on the fortifications. Folio 551 tI, 6 pages. The same to M. Verrier. Was pleased to harn that last fall there remained very little to do to perfect the p atforms of the King's bastion ; that part of the counterscarp of this bastion was in masonry; that the barracks were roofed with slate and the chimney flues were erected, that the covered way of the Dauphin bastion was made as well as the bridge at the gate, &c. Reviews all the works under construction and severely criticizes the paiements without measuring the work. Has learned that the masonry work was made till late in the fall. This work must be stopped at the end of September, with the first frost. Folio 554, 9 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Does not think that in time of war the enemy would bother about Port-Toulouze and Port-Dauphin, as this would be of little advantage to them. Does not believe however in leaving these places altogether defenceless. The only advantage that the enemy could secure in capturing these posts, would be to cut off the help of the Indians and to hinder our communication with He St. Jean and Canada. Louis- bourg is the key of the situation. Thinks that the wharf built with ashlar would be nearly as solid as in cut stone. It is always difficult to make engineers understand the necessity of economy in their plans. Folio 558, 3 pages. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Is pleased with the assurances they give of their care in developing the resources of He St. Jean. In a few years, it may became a great help to He-Royale with its wheat and cattle Folio 559i, 3 pages. PART I. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 187 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 17:33. REGISTER OF ORDERS FROM THE KING, ETC., CONCERN- ING ILE ROYALE. 1733. Order from the King granting to the Sr. Roma the command in the April 1/ concession granted to him and to the Srs. Cottart, du Bocage and Narcis.se at He St. Jean. Folio .565, 1 page. June 2. Ordinance ordering that the quantity of 2,500 hundredweights of Hour be kept as a leserve in His Majesty's stores at Louisbourg. Folio 5 65^^, 1 page. June 2. Ordinance concerning the sea-going ships which shall anchor in the port of Louisbourg. Folio 566, 3 pages. Note. — The 125 pages which follow contain the correspondence of the minister to MM. de Bienville, Salmon and other on the Louisiana affairs. End of Part I of Vol. oS. 188 ORDERii OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1733 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES THE COLONIES. CONCERNING Year 1733. Vol. 2nd. Series B. Vol. 59, 1733. "Versailles. January 6. .Tanuaiy (> January G. January 6. Marly. January 27. January 27. February 10. February 24. Versailles. April 7. April 14. April 14. April 27. May (). June 2. Register of despatches concerning the other places (that is to persons residing outside of the colonies and other places than LaRochelle and Ro- chefort, and relating to colonies, E. R.) The President of the Navy Board to MM. Collard and Co. The delays suffered by the vessels which they have sent to He St-Jean have been common to all traders. Is glad that this inconvenience does not lessen in the least their intention of vigorously pursuing their enterprises. Folio 1, 1 page. The same to the Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. Is glad that he has taken the means to replace at He Royale the two monks who are dead. Folio H, ^ page. The same to M. de la Blandiniere. M. de L'Etenduere has addressed to him the two inclosed maps : one of the Gulf St. Lawrence, the other of the river up to Quebec, drawn partly from his personal observations and partly from those of M. de la Richardiere. Shall be pleased to deposit those maps in the archives and to make two copies of them which he will send him. Folio 2i, A pages. The same to M. de Saroch. The nuns of the Quebec General Hospital have decided to accept the universal legacy made lo them by M. de St. Vallier, reserving their right to suspend that acceptance until he has defi- nitely fixed the amount of the legacy left for the repairs of the Benevent abbey. Asks him to finish that work as soon as possible. Folio 4J,, 1 page. The same to M. Chicoineau. The opening of iron mines in Canada has been the cause of the discovery of many mineral water springs which have been tried with success by M. Sarrazin. Asks him to examine them and report. Folio 6, h page. The same to M. de Lantagnac, governor of Menton. Is aware of the services of his son in Canada and shall not forget him. Folio 7, | page. The same to Rev. Father Charlevoix. If he has the English map of which he speaks, he would oblige him in sending it to htm or in telling him where he could get it. Folio 12, j page. The ,=ame to the Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. Never com- plained of the Rev. Father Zacharie Caradec, superior of the Recollets of Louisbourg, but, however, should he deem it advisable to replace him, he must 1)6 careful to make a good choice. Folio I4i, h page. The same to M. Dadoncourt. The King has appointed M. de Longueuil, his nephew, town major of Montreal. Folio 301, -\- page. The same to the Due de Noailles. The King has granted a company to the Sr. de Linctot in whom he takes an interest. Folio 30i, h page. 'I he s ime to the IVIarechale de Noailles. The King has granted a com- pany to Sr. de Cournoyer in whom she takes an interest. Folio 31, ^ page. The same to the Duchesse d'Humieres. Has written to M. Hocquart telling him to see that justice be done to M. Haymard. Folio 33|, ^ page. The same to Abbe Couturier. Has granted passage to the three mission- aries he sends to Canada. Folio 36, ^ page. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 COXCEBMXG THE COLONIES 189 1733. Compieprne. June 16. June 19. Versaille?. September lt> September lf> December 22. December 22. Decembre 22. The same to Rev. Father Godefroy, Provincial of the Recollets of Brit- tany. Has granted passage to the monks he sends to He Royale. Folio 4", ^ page. The same to the Board of Admiralty of Bayonne. Regarding the com- plaints of traders and ship-owners of St-Jean-de-Luz and of Libourne about the high price of beach rents at He Royale Folio bOh, '2h pages. The same to Abbe Couturier. Is obliged to him for telling him of the resignation of M. de Mornay of the Quebec bishopric. It was time for him to do so if he did not wish to go to his diocese, which needed him. Folio 72i, h page. The same to M. Dosquet. The unconditional resignation of M. do Mornay of the Quebec bishopric will prevent any trouble as to his return. Will have time to settle affairs so as to sail on the king'^ ship in the course of jNJay. Folio 72^, | page. The same to M. de Pommereu. Asks him to order M. de Brouillon de Nogars to pay the sum of 12,000 livres which he owes to his brother, M. de St. Ovide, governor of He Royale. Folio 90, 1 page. The same to M. de St. Enoch. Regarding the estate of Mgr. de St. Valier. Folio 90i, 1 page. The same to M. le Borgne, cure of Hombl ux in Picardie. Respecting the last will of Louis Forest, who died in Quebec. Folio 91^, | page. 17.33. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING LA ROCHELLE. ROCHEFORT AND Marly. Januarj' 27. Versailles. March 17. April 21. April 24. April 2. . May 6. May 7. May 12. May 12. May 19. May 12. The President of the Navj' Board to M. de Beauharnois, intendant at Rochefort. Will cause Sr. Levrard to be aduiitted in the company of the Rochefort gunners. He is the son of the master gunner at Quebec. He is a promising young man who may later on take his father's place. Folio 107, ^ page. The same to M. de la Jonquiere. Has secured for him the command of Le Ruhls bound for Quebec. Folio 1 19, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Passage to Canada has been granted to a tanner and a leather dresser for :\I. Begon's tannery Folio 130, \ page. The same to the same. The Sr. de Chaulne-, a nephew of an inspector of the troupes de la marine, is going to Canada to serve there as a cadet. Folio 132^, I page. The same to M. de la Jonquiere. Same subject. Folio 1 S-IA, 1 page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Passage has been granted on the King's vessel going to Canada, to three missionaries of St. Sulpice to Madame de la Perade, etc. Folio 137|^, 1 page. To same to M. de la Jonquiere. The destination of Chev. de Chaulnes has been changed. He need not trouble himself about him. Folio 138|, h page. The same to M. Beauharnois. Passage the Sr. Andre de Leigne whose father is lieutenant-general of the Prevote of Quebec. Folio 139;^, \ page. The same to the same. Passage, for the Srs. Quenchin de Surble and Rousseau, ecclesiastics, whom the coadjutor calls to Quebec. Folio 139 i^, 1 page. The same to the same. Instructions respecting the departure of ve>sels. Folio UO^, U pages. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions for M. de la Jon- quiere, post captain, commander of Le Rahis bound to Quebec. Folio 144, 6 pages. 190 1733. June 9. June 9. June 9. ColliJJiegn^ June 24. July S. August 12. Versailles. December 8. December 22. ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1733 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The President of the Navy Board to M. Belaray. The two ecclesiastics sent by the coadjutor having arrived after the vessel's departure, he shall cause the Sr. de Surble only to go by a merchantman. Folio 148^, h page The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the departure of the Heros for He Royale. Folio 15H, 2 pages. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions for M. de St. Clair, commanding the vessel Le Heros bound to He Royale. Folio lo2i, 5 pages. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois. As M. de Pensens is just recovering from illness and as his presence is necessary at He St. Jean, he shall wait for a few days if he is delayed on his way. Folio 16U, \ page. The same to same. Will grant to M. de Serigny the transportation of ten barrels of provisions which he sends to his brother, M. de Bienville. Folio 167, i page. The same to M. de Belliveau, commanding the flute La Somme. Is send- ing him the new map of the coast of Louisiana, drawn by the Sr. Noel Sane, much larger and more perfect than the one he made when he travelled with M. Perrier de Salvert. Hopes it will be useful during the voyage he is going to make to Louisiana. Shall report his observations, on his return. Folio h page. The same to M. de Riihis and Le Heros. The same to M. de 1731 la Croix. Respecting the arrival of the vessels L^e Folio 216|, U pages. Beauharnois. Respecting the complaints made by M. Hocquart about the goods sent to Canada. Folio 221, 1^ pages. End of Vol. 59. i COXCiUBXlXG THE COLONIES 191 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES COXCERXING THE COLONIES, 1733. B. Series, Vol. 60, Part 1. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE OTHER PLACES. 1734. Marly. January 19. Januaiy 19. January 19. January 19. January 19. Januarj- 20. February 16. February 23. Versailles. March 16. March 16. March 16. The President of the Xavy Board to M. Dupuy. The greater part of the effects he left in Quebec have been sold and the proceeds thereof distributed to his creditors. M. Hocquart has sent to Rochefort his books, astronomical instruments, etc., etc. He can take them and cause them him- self to be sold if he gives security that he shall pay, out of the proceeds of the sale, the Sr. Foucault, keeper of the King's store at Quebec, and who has them under seizure. It is not likely that the proceeds will be sufficient to pay him. Folio \\, \\ pages. The same to M. Sainson. Will issue letters of rehabilitation in favor of the Sr. Campault condemned to make amende honorable, and letters of par- don in favor of Jacques l^aniau for killing his wife. As the latter has not the means to pay the costs, these letters will be granted free of charge. As to the Sr. Campeau, the costs will be paid by somebody who took upon himself to do so. Folio 5, 1 page. The same to M. de Brisacier. The affairs of the Seminary of Quebec are always in an extremely bad order ; its debts amount to nearly 150,000 livres. Hopes he will try to remedy that. Folio h\, \ page. The same to I'Abbe Couturier. Hopes he will send to lie Royale and Acadia, as he promised, the three missionaries who are wanted. Folio 51 \ page. The same to M. Lemoine, trader of Rouen. Regarding the supplying of 350 blankets for Canada. Folio 6, 1 page. The same to M. de Reaumur. There appeared in Canada, in the month of May last, a phenomenon about which a memorandum has been sent him together with two packages containing cinders and to which it is referred. Asks him to examine them and to make a communication to the Academy if he deems it advisable. Folio 7, \ page. The same to the Marquis de Xangis. In regard to M. de Montigny Dumesnil, a captain on half pay in the troops of Canada. Folio 1 H, i page. The same to M, D'Erchigny. An ordinance has been passed forbidding the post captains who go out sailing on the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador to sell fire arms, to the Esquimaux, Shall give notice of it to ship owners. Folio 14, 1 page. The same to M. de la Tuilerie. The fear of famine at He Royale has caused M. de St. Ovide to send a vessel to Xew York in order to buy grain. Shall pay the bills of exchange drawn on him for that object. Folio 20i, 1 page. The same to Abbe Couturier. Is disposed to confirm the grant made to the Seminary of St. Sulpice on the iGth Sept. last by MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, but before doing so, certain explanations are requiied res- pecting the agreement (rumb de vent) which he wants to be changed. Folio 20^, 1 page. The same to Abbe Brisacier. Has seen by his report that the affairs of the Quebec Seminary were not as bad as he thought. At any rate, the rent 18—38 192 ORDERS OF THE KIXU AND DESPATCHES 1734 1734. March 23. March 23. March 30. April 6. April 13. April 20. April 20. April 20. April 20. Aiiril 20. April 21. April 27. May 4. May 4. May 12. May 12. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 of 80,000 livres is sufficient to absorb half of their revenues. The Seminary of Paris must come to their aid. The Sr. Courtin, missionary of the Indians in Acadia is dea 1 and it is important that he t-hould be replaced. He also was to send a second missionary who was never sent. M. de St. Ovide has for the time being, destined to that mission an Irish priest called Byrne, who happened to be in Louisbourg. Folio 21, 1 page. The same to Abbe Brisacier. The destination given by the Bishop of Quebec to M. St. Pons, in sending him to Acadia, does not provide for the replacing of M. Courtin and of the second missionary wanted at He Royale. Folio 23, 1 page. The same to M. Meigret de Sevilly. x\sks him to examine and to submit to the Attorney General of Parliament the point of law arising out of the contestation between the Sr. Guillemin, member of the Superior Council of Quebec and Madame Pascaud, of LaRochelle, respecting the settlement of their accounts. Folio 27 i, h page. The same to the Duchesse de Lorges. Cannot grant to the Sr. Maheu (or Mahier) the reversion of the office of first crier of the Superior Council of Quebec ; he will, however, give orders to the intendant to appoint him to that office when it is vacant, if he can do so. Folio 27^^, h page. The same to M. Crozat. The grant of the Island of Orleans and of the fishing rights at Niganiche has been made to M. de la Boularderie per- sonally, in consideration of his services. Cannot consequently forbid him to take a hand in the works. It is for them to instruct their agent so that M. de la Boularderie may not be able to dispose of the funds and eff'ects of the Company, and, if necessary, that agent shall have the protection of M, de St. Ovide. Folio 29i. The same to M. D'Erchigny. Piespecting a memorandum of the Sr. Du Perie, trader of St-Jean-de-Luz, complaining of the Sr. Dolabarats, a resident of Louisbourg. Folio 30, 1 page. The same to the Archbishop of Tours. Has secured for the Sr. de Mon- tigny Dumesnil, captain on half pay in Canada, a retiring pension of 300 livres. Folio 32i, h page. The same to the Rev, Father Lafitau. Has been much pleased with his attentions in sending to Canada nine or ten missionaries, and with his decision to send some of them aboard merchantmen. Folio 32i, h page. The same to M. de Sevilly. Respecting the lawsuit between the widow Pascaud and the Sr. Guillemin. Folio 33^, }, page. The same to M. d'Angervilliers. Has given orders to send the Sr. de Verly to Canada. Folio 33|, h page. The same to M. Orry. Contraband-salters. Folio 24, h page. The same to the Duchesse d'Humieres. Respecting the Sr. Haymard and the Sr. Hiche, his attorney at Quebec. Folio 34, 1 page. The same to the officers of the Admiralty of Bayonne. The representa- tions of the traders of St-Jean-de-Luz and of Libourne respecting the high price of beach rents at He Royale, and other points, are ill-founded. Folio 34|^, 5 pages. The same to AI. Rostan. Has granted with pleasure the transportation of a barrel of provisions which he wishes to send to his nephew, Navy com- missioner at Montreal. Folio 4H, ^ page. The same to M. de Selle. Respecting the balance of account of the Sr. Isabeau and the payments made for the fortifications of He Royale. Folio 42, 1 page. The same to M. de Pommereu. Is glad that his efforts have caused M. dfi Brouillan to pay the debt which he owed to his brother, M. de St. Ovide. Folio 42^7. h page. The same to M. de St. Senoch. Respecting the residuary legacy of M. de St. Valier to the nuns of the general hospital of Quebec. Folio 45, h page CONGEBXIXG THE COLONIES 193 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1734. Jxilv 6. July 13. Aiiofnst 10. September 9. The same to M. Pelletier de Beaupre. The disorderly conduct of the 3'oung libertines who have been sent to the Colonies has decided the King not to send any more of them. Folio 57, \ page. The same to M. Crozat. Respecting the summons made to him and to M. de Tugny to appear before the commissioners appointed to bring to a close the affairs between the partners of the Sr. de la Boularderie and their employes. Folio 60, h page. The same to the jurats of St. Jean-de-Luz. The King has granted to the traders of St. Jean de-Luz an entrepot for the commerce of Canada and of He Eoyale, which will save them the payment of duties on the supplies of their fishing boats. Folio 72, | page. The same to M. de Pontcarre, first President of the Parliament of Rouen. Respecting the difficulties between the partners of the Sr. de la Boularderie. Folio 83, 3 pages. REGISTER OF THE DESPATCHES FOR ROCHEFORT AND LA ROCHE LLE. Marly. Febuarv 16. Versailles. March 23. March 30. May 6. May 6. May 6. May 11. May 12. May 12. May 12 The President of the Navy Board to MM. Pascaud. Cannot accept their offer to transport the King's effects on the frigate which they are sending to Canada. Folio 135^, | page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Shall grant passage on Le Rubis bound to Quebec, to four missionaries, to the Sr. Thomas Huquet, master tanner, his wife and two daughters, sent to Canada by M. Begon, and to Brother Gervais, steward of the Brothers Charron, at Montreal. Folio 147^, 1 page. The same to the same. Shall grant passage on Le Riihis to the Demoi- selle Bernard. Folio 151, | page. Memorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. Forant, post captain respecting the services he shall be called to render during the campaign at He Royale. Folio 167^, 7 pages. iMemorandum of the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. Chevalier de Cbaon, post captain, respecting the services he shall be called to render during his campagn in Quebec. Folio 170^, 7 pages. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Chaon. Shall tolerate on board, on his arrival at Quebec, the farmguards, if they deem it advisable that nothing be landed without their presence. Declaration that he shall make at the Domain office. Folio 173^, 2 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Shall remit to the commanders of Le Rubis and Le Heros the funds destined to Ile-Eoyale and Canada. The Bishop of Quebec will leave Paris at the end of the week to embark on Le Rubis. He shall not cause any delay as he is travelling post. Ecclesiastics for the Quebec Seminary. M. de St. Vincent, a missionary, is going to replace, at Ile-Royale, the Sr. Courtin, who was drowned. Folio 175^, 3 pages. The same to M. de Forant. Hopes he shall be ready to leave for Ile- Royale at the same time as the Chev. de Chaon, who is going to Quebec, that is between the 25th. and the 30th. Folio 177, | page. The same to the Chev. de Chaon. If Le Herns is not ready to start at the same time as Le Rubis, he shall not wait for her. The Rev. Father de Lauzon, Superior of the Jesuits in Canada, is going to sail on Le Rubis; he shall have towards him the deference due to his merit. Folio 177, J page. The same to IMadame de Tilly. Is writing again to the Marquis de Beauharnois to the effect that he shall tell her that he is going to take the means to pay her. Folio 177, ^ page. 18-38i 194 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1734- 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1734. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The Bishop of Quebec brings with him May 17. ^ gentleman, a relative, named Louis de Jaquet. Will add his name to the list of the passengers on Le Eubis. Folio ITS, 1 page. May 17. The same to the same. Shall grant passage to the Sr. des Goutins. Folio 178^, 1 page. March 17. The same to Rev. Father de Lauzon. Has heard with pleasure of the choice he had made of six missionaries for Canada. Folio 180, ;', page. May 24. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the Bishop of Quebec and the personnel he brings with him. M. de Vaudreuil shall command La Gironde bound to Louisiana. Folio 180^^, 1| pages. .June 7. The same to the same. M. Belamy has informed him that the Bishop of Quebec had embarked on the 29th. and that the Chev. de Chaon had sailed on the 31st. at 4 o'clock of the morning. Hopes that he is proceed- ing on his way. Regrets that Le Heros was unable to start at the same time. Folio 184^, 4 pages. August 10. The same to M. de Vaudreuil. After the report made about La Gironde which he was to comnoand, the King has approved that La Charente be sent in its place. Folio 220^, ^ page. December 21. The same to the Chev. de Chaon. Is much satisfied with the report of his voyage to Canada. It would have been desirable that more attention^ should have been given to preventing the escape of the daughter of the Sr. Andre de Leigne, judge at Quebec. She has been sent to France on a mer- chantman. Folio 27 3|, 1 page. December 28. The same to the director and syndics of the Chambre de Commerce of La Rochelle. Respecting the commerce between the merchants of" La Rochelle and those of Canada. Answer to their representations. Folio- 2741 2 pages. End of volume GO. fAKT II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 195 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. Year 1734. B. Series. Vol 01. Fart II. Letters writea by the Comte de Maurepas, President of the Navy Board to the officials of the colony of Canada. 1734. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. A ersailles.^ Shall order M. de la Richardiere to go, as he has done last year, to the ' ■ " small harbour situate between the second and third islet of Les Pelerins, in order to wait for Le Ruhis commanded by the Chev. de Chaon. Folio 505, 1 page. Marly. The same to the Sr. de Brouague. Is glad that the precautions which he February 1.. j^^^g taken have prevented the Esquimaux from plundering the boats of the ships' captains. The King has passed an ordinance forbidding the ship captains to sell arms and ammunition to these Indians. Folio 506, 1 page. March 9. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. M. de Galifet repre- sents that being a ci'editor of the estate of the Sr. de la Durantaye, he has been obliged to have a certain tract of land, forming part of the estate, put under seizure, and that the order of sale ought to have been issued since 10 or 12 j-ears. Asks them to see that justice is done to him. Folio 506, i page. A^ersailles. The same to M. Hocquart. May appoint the Sr. Mahier first bailiff of April 6. tiie Superior Council, as soon as the Sr. du Breuil, who now occupies this place, and %vho is 90 years old, is dead. Folio 506, h page. April 13. The same to the same. Is satisfied with the testimonials he gives to the Sr. Porlier 'whom he has appointed clerk of the Montreal jurisdiction. Easily understands that the seigniors of the vicinity of Montreal cannot very well find in Canada persons competent to be judges in their seigniories; he was right, however, in telling them that if they do not take the means to establish courts of justice therein, their rights of justice will be united to the King's Domain. Deaths caused by smallpox. It is hard to catch those who, through negligence or otherwise, cause the fires in the woods. Affair of Pierre Le Roy dit La Rochelle and Genevieve Millet. Has gi-anted a gratuity to the Sr. de Boiscler, grand voyer, for the zeal he has shown in making a road along lake St. Peter, on high land. Folio 506^, 4 pages. April 13. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has ratified the grant of a fief to the Srs. Lestage, trader of Montreal, Daine and Foucault. Shall grant a leave of absence to the Sr. Du Gue, assistant-engineer, in order that he may go to France with his son, whom he wishes to place with his family. The Sr. Silvain. Folio 508, 1 page. April 13. The same to the same. Did well to write to M. de Vincennes telling him not to send any oxen from the Illinois, the undertaking being consi- dered impracticable. Is glad that the reprimand made to the Srs. de St. Castin had the desired effect. The King would like that the census be taken, every other year, in future, in order that it may be more correct. The Sr. de Cannes, cadet in the troops. The King has approved of their letting the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu of Quebec dispose of their property at I'Anse de la Canoterie, keeping a road leading to upper town. Advance of 6,000 livres to M. Des Meloises for the establishment of a tile kiln. Folio 508i, 1 page. 196 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1734 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1734. The same to the same. Warrants for remissions, rehabilitations, etc. etc., April 16. ^£ Campault and Daniau. Card money. Respecting a lead mine. Folio 509|, 3 pages. April 13. "phe same to M. Hocquart. Approves of the Council's decision support- ing the decision of the lieutenant-general of the Admiralty, refusing to grant leave of absence to the Sr. Le Court to go fishing on the Labrador coast because he is neither post captain nor river pilot, this being supposed to be coasting-navigation. Has approved of the contract entered into with Pierre Racine, agent of M. Begon, for the supplying of planks, etc. Flour for He Royale. It is true that there has been scarcity of food at He Royale, but, with the provisions brought from New England and Canada, he thinks that the colony has not suffered. Respecting certain obstacles to commerce. Folio 510./, 5 pages. April 13. ThesametoMM.de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The 8r. Brichot dit St. Germain, who has served during 15 years in Canada, having gone to France to inherit his father's estate atRambouillet, is to remain in France as he has no property in Canada. Folio 513, 1 page. The same to the same. Is glad that the dispute between the Sr. de la Perade and the Sr. Lefevre, cure of Batiscan, has been settled amicably. Has approved of their sending the Sr. Chevigny to Lake Champlain to examine the woods, and of their distributing many copies of his memorandum on the manner to prepare the pine trees so as to extract from them the resia tar, gum-resin and turpentine oil. Believes that the closing of the door of the terrace of the bishop palace will cause prejudice to the better service and public convenience, but he wants to give this pleasure to the Bishop. "Will accept with pleasure a few iron bars made in the forges of the Sr. de Francheville. Inasmuch as the titles of the land of Champlain are com- mon to Madame de Cabanac and Madame de Champlain, they did well to give them back to the latter, as she had delivered them to the intendancy. Folio 513, 2 pages. April 13. The same to the same. Affairs of Eustache Lienard Mondor and Noel Levasseur. Folio 514, H pages. April 13. The same to M. Hocquart. As the dourgues, magamet, molletons and blankets were not found to be of the same qualify as the samples, they will, in future, be bought directly from the manufacturers. Has made a contract for the blankets with the Sr. LeMoyne, of Rouen, and for the other kinds of cloth with the Srs. Mariette, of Montauban. Respecting the Sr. Michel. Has secured for the Sr. Varin the rank of Navy commissioner wiih a salary of 1,800 livres. Has approved, besides of his allowing him to marry one of M. de Beaujeu's daughters ; that wall keep him in the colony. Folio 515, 2h pages. April 13. The same to the same. Has communicated to the Academie des Sciences his memorandum about the rain of ashes which fell at Quebec. There is nothing wonderful in that, as the fires in the woods had caused such a smoke that the sunlight had been intercepted. The ashes he has sent are simply ordinary wood ashes. The same phenomenon sometimes happens in the surroundings of the volcanics. The wood furnished by the Sr. Le Page has been found good enough, but a little too big and porous and very badly squared. Folio 516, 2 pages. April 13. The same to the same. If the Sr. Estival de Texe, transferred to Canada in 1729, is dead, as his family believes, he shall send an authenticated cer- tificate of death. Folio 516|^, h page. April 13. The same to Madame de la Chassaigne. Is very sorry for the death of M. de la Chassaigne. Has granted her a pension of 800 livres. Folio 517, 1 page. April 13. The same to Madame de Villiers. Id. Death of M. de Villiers. Pension of 300 livres has been granted her. Folio 517, h page. PART II. CONCERNING THE COLONIES 197 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1734. The same to M. de la Gauchetitre. Could not procure for him the cross April 13. q£ g^ Louis. Will ratify the concession granted him on Lake Champlain. Folio 517i, h page. April 13. The same to M. Budemont. Could not procure him the cross of St. Louis. Folio b\lh, h page. April lo. The same to M. de Repentigny. Could not grant him a pension. Folio ■518, \ page. April 13. The same to Madame Du Plessis de Ste. Helene. The zeal of her com- munity in nursing those afflicted with smallpox has caused the king to grant her an extraordinary gratuity of 400 livres. Folio -518, 1 page. April 13. The same to IsVSl. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the dispute between the widow Pascaud, of LaRochelle, and the Sr. Guillemin, trader at Quebec. Folio 518Jr, 5 pages. April 20. The same to the same. It is advisable to leave the contrabaad-salters free to make their conditions with the people for whom they work. It is to be regretted that the workmen cannot succeed in splitting the slate of the Grand Etang, and that the King has been induced to make large purchases without any experiment being done before. Shall use the one \\ hich is on the premises for the places the least exposed to the wind. Shall keep in Quebec one of the three pilots who are on the King's ship in order that he may go, in the spring, with the Sr. de la Richardiere, to explore the various places of the river according to the memorandum of M. de I'Etenduere starting from Cap Chat in the direction of Gaspe, and when going up, from Sept-Iles to Malbaie. They may, at the same time, explore the passage of the strait of Belle-Ile. Folio 520^ 3 pages. April 20. The same to M. de Beauharnois. His proposal to undertake for the King's account, the discovery of the Western Sea, cannot be entertained. Those who wish to take an interest in it must do so with the hope that they will realize profits out of the trade. The King might reward them in granting them favors, as he has done this year for M. de la Gemmeraj-e to whom he has given an ensigncy. Card money and bills of exchange. Folio •52 H, 2 pages. April 20. The same to MM.de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the Sr. de Verly, gentleman, of Strasbourg, transferred to Canada by order of the King. Folio 5221, i page. April 20. The same to the same. Will annul the concession made to Madame de la Perade in 1697 and shall grant her a new one at the back and of the same frontage as that which was granted her in 1700. Cannot grant high, middle and low justice to M. du Sable for his seigniory of lie du Pads which he owns jointly with the Sr. Brisset. May grant to M. du Sable the concession he asks of a certain tract of land being 7 or 8 arpents in front and one leigue and a half deep, adjacent to the fief Chicot which belongs to him, as soon as he has caused the bounds of his fief to be marked after hearing his neighbours. Folio 522^, 1 page. April 20. Xg satisfied with the testimonials they give about the application of the Sr. Verrier, attorney general, but he cannot grant him an increase of salary. Approves of their constructing in masonry the guard-house adjoining the house occupied by M. de Beauharnois at Montreal. Folio 523^, 1^7 pages. April 20. The same to the same. Is much displeased with the delays in making the papier terrier. Folio 524, 1 page. April 20. The same to the same. Has been much surprised at the attack of the Foxes and the Sakis upon the Sr. Villiers, at Bale St. Joseph, after being assured that the Foxes could do no more harm and that the Sakis were favorably disposed towards the French. Is afraid of the consequences of that aflfair. Folio 5241, \ page. April 20. The same to the same. The King has granted gratuities of 150 livres each to the widows of the Srs de Lignery and de la Noue, vacant by the death of Mesdames de Varennes and de la Valtrie. Has granted 640 198 ORDERS OF THE KINO AND DESPA TCHES 1734 4-5 EDWARD ^VII., A. 190& 1734. livres to the nuns of Montreal for the repairing of the damages caused to their establishment by the earthquake. Folio 525, 1 page. April 20. rpj^g same to M. de Beauharnois. Has com;iiunicated to the King the two letters of the Sr. de la Veranderye about the discovery of the Western Sea. Has approved of the establishment made by this officer at lake Taka- mumiouen and at the west of Lake des Bois. Is glad of the good disposi- tions of the Cristinaux and hopes that he will reach the Ojatchipouennes, where he ought to have aid for the discovery of the Western Sea. Is afraid that the war which begins anew in the upper country may cause delays in this undertaking. Folio 525i, 1 page. April 20. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Contraband salters, are, as a rule, good looking men. Will admit in the troops those who shall desire to join them. Folio 52G, 1 page. August 20. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has granted the cross of St. Louis to the Sr. Du Buisson, town major of Trois Rivieres, to M. le baron de Lon- gueil, town major of Montreal and to the Sr. D'Ailleboust de Perigny, cap- tain. Folio 52Gi, i page. April 20 The same to the same. Respecting the Foxes and the Sakis. Folio 526i, H pages. April 20 The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. There is no doubt that it would be advisable for the settlement of Detroit to keep a garrison there and to grant lands to the soldiers who would cultivate them, but, in order to do that, it would be necessary to increase the number of the troops and the King cannot afford to incur these expenses. Other means must be found, and the best is to give this command of this post to clever and zealous officers. The command of this post being of considerable advantage, is much sought after, and for this reason they must be very careful in appoint- ing the commanding officer. The Sr. Pean, wh^ is now in command, hav- ing been appointed to the majority of Quebec, ought to have been discharged. Consents to approve, however, of their not doing so. Has approved of their sending the Sr. de Noyan to the post of Pointe-a laChevelure. Is very glad that the affair of the Demoiselle D'Esgly is enied, and that she has taken the vows. Approves of their granting leave of absence to the Sr. Celoron de Blainville to settle family affairs in Paris. Leaves of absence for the Srs. de Cannes, de Montigny, Du Mesnil. Joannes, Gi'andval and Langy. De Repentigny. Folio 527i, 3i pages. April 20 The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has granted an ensigncy to the Chev de Beauharnois, his nephew. Promotions for the Srs. Du Sable, de la Jem- meraye, de Ramezay, de la Martiniere, de Villiers, de Nasseau, de Repen- tigny, d'Ailleboust des Mousseaux, de la Corne St. Luc, de la Perade, de Contrecojur, de Lusignan, Duplessis de Morampont. Has allowed the Srs. Dagneaux Dou^ille and Drouet de Richarvillc to retire from the service, and their places have been granted to their sons, the Srs. Dagneaux de Saccaye and Drouet de Boudicourt. Folio 529, 2 pages. April 20. The same to M. Hocquart. The Srs. Raimbault, Le Pailleur and Adhe- mar, notaries and sons of notaries of ^Montreal, having asked that the notarial documents of their fathers be not deposited with the clerk of the Court, as provided in the declaration of 1717, he shall examine their reasons. Folio 530, 1 page April 20. The same to the same. Shall try to settle the matter between the Jesuits and Dame du Chesnay. Folio 530i, 1^ pages. April 20. The same to the same. It is true th it, strictly speaking, they could force the nuns to give back the clothes of the soldiers wlio die at this hospital, but as it is not the custom to do so in Canada, it is advisable not to make any change about it. In order to save the cost of rent or of erecting a building, he shall use one of the Palace rooms as the comptroller's office. Folio 531, H pages. PART II. COSCERXIXG THE COLOXIES 193 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1"34. The same to M. de Beaucoufs. Was pleased to grant him the Government - pii - • q£ i\Jontreal, but was unable to have him appointed post captain. Folio 532, 1 page. April 20. The same to M. de Cavagnal. Approves of his reporting on the events that shall happen in his Government (Trois-Rivieres) but he cannot dispense with reporting to the JNlarquis de Beauharnois. Folio 532, h page. April 20. The same to the Chev. Begon. Has secured for him the King's lieutenancy at Montreal. Folio 5327^^, \ page. April 20. The same to M. de Boishebert. Could not grant him the cross of St. Louis:, inasmuch as there are many captains who do not have it and who are senior officers. Folio 532i. tt page. April 20. The same to M. DesMeloizes. Has granted him a loan of 6,000 livres for the building of a tile kiln. Folio 533, i page. April 20. The same to M. de Beaujeu. Has received the statements of the colony's troops which he sent him. Folio 533, ^ page. April 2(1. The same to M. de Montigny. Could not grant him the pension he asks for. Folio 533, \ page. April 20. The same to M. de Contreco?ur. Could not grant him the cross of St. Louis. Has procur d for his son the rank of ensign on full pay. Id. to M. de Lantagnac. Folio 533r,, 1 page. April 20. The same to the Baron de Longueuil. MM. DuBuisson and d'Aillebout. Has procured for them the cross of St. Louis. Folio 534, H pages. April 20. The same to M. de iSToyan. Has seen by his letter that, upon his request, M. de Beauharnois who wished to send him to the post of Michilimakinak, was giving him the post of Pointe-a-la-Chevelure, which is to-day one of the most important in the colony. Folio D'Sih, 1 page. April 20. The same to MM. de Ramezay, de la Martiniere, de Villiers, DuYivier, de Lusignan ; have been promoted. Folio 535, 2 pages. April 20. The same to M. Verrier. Hopes he shall soon complete the papier-terrier. Folio 536, 1 page. April 20. The same to M. Lanouiller de Boiscler. A special gratuity of 300 livres has been granted him upon the report of M. Hocquart, for the roads he has opened around Lake St. Peter and elsewhere. Folio 536;],, h page. April 20. The same to 31. Varin. Has approved of his marriage with one of M. de Beaujeu's daughters. Has secured for him the commission of comptroller general of the Navy. Folio 536i, h page. April 20. The same to M. de Chavigny. M. Hocquart reports having sent him to explore the woods of Lake Champlain. Folio 537, h page. April 20. The same to M. de Lery. Has been satisfied with the report of the works executed on the walls of Montreal. Explains to ]MM. de Beauhar- nois and Hocquart the King's intentions respecting those works and the dam in course of construction at Quebec and the fortifications of Pointe-a-la- Chevelure. Gratuity granted. Folio 537, I page. April 20. The same to M. de la Richardiere. Upon the testimonials respecting the care he takes to improve the navigation on the St. Lawrence, he has approved of the grant of 500 livres being continued. Folio 537^, h page. April 27. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is very glad of the union existing between them. M. Dosquet is appointed in the place of Mgr. de IMornay, who has resigned. Hopes that the vicars- general have acted wisely during his absence. What happened before that time must be cjnsidered as null and void. College of Quebec. Inconvenience respecting the philosophical and theological courses. The King grants to the Jesuits, during six years, 400 livres a year, for the maintenance oi a regent of theology. In order to encourage the young men to study the laws, he grants a salary of 300 livres per year to each of the last four councillors. Approves that he has confirmed the sentence of the Montreal judge, declaring good and valid the seizure made by the Sr. de la Gauchetiere of the Panis Indian belonging: to the Sr. de 200 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1734 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1734. la Decouverte. It is advisable that the inhabitants who possess some of these Indians and who wish to .set them free, should not do so verbally. Respecting the tutorship of the Sr. Bernard, King's writer, of the children of his wife, widow of the Sr. Cadet, gentleman, of Quebec. Last year's small crop in Canada shows the necessity to give notice each year, as soon as possible, in order to secure, in some other way, provisions for He Royale and not to expose tliis colony to scarcity of food. Was pleased to hear that thirteen vessels had left Quebec, last spring, to go down the river for fishing purposes, that twelve went to He Royale and six to the Windward Islands. Understands the difficulties of the trade in horses and cattle with the West Indies on account of the ships being too small and the room it takes to carry cattle and fodder. Hopes larger vessels will be built for that kind of trade. Is glad that the building of a fort at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure has stopped the foreign trade in that part of the country. Believes that the poor crops of last year are the cause of so few vessels being built. Copper mine of the Sr. de la Ronde at lake Chagouamigon. Iron mine of Trois- Rivieres. Tile kiln of the Sr. Des Meloizes. It is very true that the chances given to the soldiers to establish a settlement tend to increase the number of the colon}', but, at the same time, the recruiting costs more. Approves of their proposal to grant leaves of absence to married soldiers or to those getting married after three years' service. Cadets. Walls of Montreal. Is surprised that the estimates for the balance of the work still amount to 101,7.5.5 livres. Dam of Pointe- St-Charles. Quebec fortifications. Foxes and Sakis. Their at:ack was an unhappy affair which could not have been expected at all. May send the two Fox chiefs whom they hold as prisoners to the Windward Island. It is to be hoped that the union existing between the Chouanons, the Hui'ons, the Ottawas and the Miamis shall not be broken. Hopes that they will succeed in taking the Miamis back to their village and that all those Indians shall agree to live together. Post of of the Sioux. If it is true that smallpox has caused the death of 500 Iroquois warriors, this loss should render this nation more subdued. Indians of Me'doctec and of Panaouske. Hopes he has arranged with M. de Bienville to send the Canadian Indians against the Chicacas together with the Chactas and the allied nations of Louisiana. Those Indians have sued for peace but they are so turbulent and restless that you cannot confide in them, and M. de Bienville has thought it better to strike them a good blow. The English persuade them that the Indians of the upper country will not join with the Louisiana ones against ihem. The proof of the contrary will show them that they must in any event reckon with France's allied Indians. Post of Frontenac and of Niagara. The Illinois country shall depend on the Louisiana Government as it is easier to supply the stores coming by way of Louisiana than by Canada. As the Sr. Dosquet has not sent to the west the letter he was to write to all the missionaries for the purpose of changing the tone of his mandement respect- ing the sale of spirituous liquors, they did well to send extracts of his despatch (King's despatch) in its place. Sends him his declaration of war against the Emperor. Folio 5.37J, 22 pages. Say -32 pages. May 4. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Shall take into consideration the proposal made by the Sr. Volant d'Haudebourg asking for the rights of the seal-fishery to 80 leagues below Quebec and for the trading privileges on the river de Kaouy, the islands and river Moisy, or for leasing them. Folio S-iS, 1 page. May 4. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the Sr. Pierre Barague, residing in Quebec, but heretofore of Plaisance. Folio -549, h page. May 24. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the claims against the Sr. D'Auteuil. Folio 549^, h page. i PART II. COXCERXIXG THE COLONIES 201 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1734. The same to the same. Respecting the agreement about the concession May G. made to the St. Sulpice Seminary at the lake of the Two Mountains. Folio 550, 2;\ pages. Maj- 0. The same to the same. According to a memorandum sent by Abbe de Brisacier, the debts of the Quebec Seminary do not amount to 150,000 livres but to 80,000. He says that it owns landed property to the extent of about 200,000 livres, to wit : He Jesus, which is estimated at 100,000 livres, the seigniory of Beaupre, that of Baie St. Paul, St. Michel and la Canardiere, valued at 100,000 lirres at least, without mentioning a lot of ground in Quebec. The King desires that they should ascertain the truth of these statements. Folio 550^, IrV pages. May 6. The same to the same. Instructions given to the Chev. de Chaon who is in command of Le Kubis bound to Quebec. Folio 551, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. The King consents, on account of their repx'e- sentations, to keep the Domain dues as they are now, but he is greatly surprised that the imposition of a capitation-tax in the towns and of a tax of one fortieth in the country should necessitate the adding of 600 men to the troops. Has confidence enough in their zeal and ability to think that they would have managed things in such a way as to convince the people that these taxes were just and that their collection would have been easy. As the keeping of 600 additional men would cost about 140,000 livres per year and that the taxes to be imposed would only bring in about 40,000, they must understand that the increasing of the troops is not a plan to be enter- tained. The duty of 3 per centum on the import and export of goods would be more easily collected, but it would paralyze the commerce and would bear more heavily on the French trade than on the colony. The inhabitants of Canada must necessarily contribute their share in keeping the offices the expenses of which are paid by the King for their own advantage. Must try to find other means to increase the King's revenues. Trade at Tadoussac. Folio 551 tV, 4 pages. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. There is no longer question of subletting the trade at Tadoussac to M. de Lanouiller or any other. Approves, how- ever, of his appointing M. de Lanouiller Controller of the Domain with a salary of 1,800 livres. Folio 553J, 2 pages. The same to the same. Is surprised at the cost of the collection of the Domain taxes. Shall enquire into the facts and give instructions respect- ing this. Folio 5541, 7 pages. Say 10 pp. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Sr. Foucher, the King's attorney general in Montreal, basing himself on legal technicalities, refuses to pay to the Sr. Jean Butler, a merchant of La Rochelle, the sums which he owes him. If this gentleman does not act any better towards the general public than he does in this matter, it would not be advisable to keep him in office any longer. Shall see that justice is rendered to the Sr. But'er. Folio 557i, 1 page. May 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Shall urge the Sr, de la Ronde to pay to Madame de Tilly what he owes her. Folio 558, h page. May 12. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the expenditure of the funds. He has nothing to fear about the redemption of card money. Flour for Louisbourg. Folio 559, 7 pages. Say 11 pp. May 12. Tbe same to the same. The merchants of La Rochelle complain of the Superior Council not holding sessions during the time the French ships stay in Quebec, as being a cause of loss to them. Folio 56 H, h page. May 12. The same to the same. Sends him a statement of expenses for the cur- rent year and of the dues to be paid out of the proceeds of the Western Domain. Folio 562, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. Respecting the Haymard matter. Folio 566^, 1 p. May 12. The same to the same. The King has approved of his order respecting the dispute between the Sr. Cugnet, in his capacity of Director of the Mav 6. 202 ORDERS OF THE KING A^^D DESPATCHES 1734 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1734. Western Domain iind the Sr. Bissot and partners, about the trade of the Moisy river, which depends on Tadoussae, and also of his orders settling the boundaries of this domain. Hopes he shall soon bring to a close the affair between Brother Chrestien and his creditors. Folio 567, 1 page. May 17 ^^^ same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. M. de Senoch has succeeded in having the repairs made to the Abbey of Bene vent for which the estate of Mgr. de St. Valier was re.sponsible, accepted by the legatees the Nuns of the General Hospital of Quebec. What he could not do with Mgr. de Mornay, who was hard to deal with, he has done with ]Mgr. Dosquet, but not without trouble. Respecting the repairs to the Bishop's Palace, he could not convince Mgr. de Mornay, notwithstanding all the proposals made to him. He claims that the Hospitalieres in their quality of universal legatee.s, are bound to do all the i-epairs to the Bishop's Palace. M. Dosquet has been forced to take legal proceedings against him, and this is how the matter now stands. Folio 567-^, 1 page. May 17. Xhe same to same. Has been pleased with their explanations regarding the canal which they intend to build at Lachine. This idea must not be entertained. Besides meeting with difficulties which seem to be unsurmoun- table, they musi understand that the King would not incur those expenses, even if they only amounted to 255,000 livres, as per their estimate. Has approved of the judgment of the Superior Council dismissing the opposi- tion filed by the Sr. Louet to the mariage of his son, Jean Claude Louet, witli Therese Willis. Folio 568, 1 page. July 20. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has learned, by way of Louisiana, that the Foxes, had, after the unhappy event at B lie St- Joseph, retired on the Guisconsin. M. D'Artagnette has sent scouts to locate them in order to arm the nations against them. The Sr. de Vincennes, who is in com- mand at Ouabache, writes that the Peauguichias established near this fort, wish to attract the bulk of their nation, living 60 leagues further up to come and live with them ; this would give importance to Ouabache and would have the effect of taking away from the English the trade at the Peauguichias village. The Chouanous Indians, near whose place are two English traders, intend to retire partly to Detroit. All this agrees with his report respecting the union existing between these Indians and the Hurons, the Miamis and the Oniatanons. Folio 568i^, \h pages. July 20. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Sends him the King's letter request- ing him to sing a Te Deum of thanksgiving for the victory that his army and that of the King of Sardinia have gained on those of the Emperor, under the walls of Parma, on the 29th of June. Folio 569, \ page. July 20. The same to M. de Beauharnois. In causing the Louisiana Government to depend on that of Canada, the King intends that the former colony shall benefit by the aid which Canada, is able to give it. It is for the same reason that Illinois was made dependent from the Louisiana Govern- ment. He has heard from dififerent .sources that not only does he refuse the permission to the Canadians to settle in Louisiana, but that he forces the inhabitants of Illinois going to Canadi to buy leave of absence when they wish to go back. This must not be. Does not know what attitude shall be taken by the English during the present war, but he must do his best while awaiting fuither developments, to dispel the uneasiness cau.sed by this state of affairs. Folio 569|, 1^ pages. 1734 REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS DECREES, ETC. CONCERNING CANADA. Versailles. Letters of remission in favor of Jacques Daniau, an inhabitant of Nicolet, in Canada. Folio 573, 2 pages. CONGERyiXG THE COLONIES 203 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1734. Marly. February 6. Versailles. April 20. July 20. July 28. August 28. King's order forbidding ship captains fishing on the Newfoundland coast to tratfic in arms, ammunition or iron implements with the Esquimaux Indians. Folio 574, 2 pages. King's order for the shipping to Canada of 62 contraband-salters, on board Le R^ihis. Folio 576, 1 page. King's letter to the Bishop of Quebec, requesting him to sing a Te Deum of thanksgiving for the victory won in Italy on the 29th June. Folio 578, 2 pages. King's letter to the Bishop of Quebec, requesting him to sing a Te Deuni of thanksgiving for the taking of Philisbourg. Folio 579, \h pages. Judgment referring to the Privy Council the demand made by the Sr. Hamard de la Borde for the quashing of a judgment of the Superior Council of Quebec, rendered on the 27th of May 1630, in favour of the Sr. and Dame du Buron. Folio 580, 1 page. Versailles. February i April 13. April 27. Apiil 27. April 27 April 27. 1734 REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING ILE ROYALE, The President of the Navy Board to M. de St. Ovide. Shall send to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart the parcel he addresses to him. Folio 583, h page. Th^ same to MM. de St. Ovide et LeNormant. Respecting the complaint made by the Sr. Du Perie, merchant of St-Jean-de-Luz, against his partner, the Sr. Dolabarats, an inhabitant of Louisbourg, who does not render accounts. Folio 583, t^- page. The same to the same. Approves of their having chosen the company of the Sr. Dangeacasa detachment for the Royal Battery. Guard at the Battery of He de I'Entree. Has been pleased ro learn of the progress of the establishment of the Sr. de la Boularderie's Company at Petit Brador. Complaints of his partners. If the Sr. Harander does not fultil his obli- gations respecting his privilege at the lies de la Madeleine and at Cheti- camp, shall take it away from him. Folio 5831, 4 pages. The same to the same. Shall not forget to send him a rough estimate of the cost of the establishment they intend to make at Anse des Bateaux for the sick of the King's ships. Is glad that the Royal Battery should be completed, and it would be desirable that those of la Baleine and Mire be also finished. Hopes that the 4,500 livres appropriated for the completing of the works on these roads shall be found sufficient. No fear should be entertained of this road being prejudicial to the safety of Louisbourg, if, as they observe, this road is more than a league distant from the Gabory Bay, this being the way by which the enemy could come, and that this piece of land is impassable. Is still impatiently awaiting a statement of the Louis- bourg grants. Folio 5851, 3 pages. The same to the same. Their explanations respecting the com- plaints of the merchants of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, seem te be v ell founded. Approves of their allowing the captains to trade freely with the Canadians, Acadians and others. The commerce must be free and without preference for anybody ; they must, however, take the necessary means to prevent these captains taking hold of complete cargoes of flour, biscuits and peas with a view of producing scarcity of these provisions and of re selling them with big profits. To prevent this, it is necessary that no such pur- chase in bulk be allowed until after these ships have remained at least three weeks in port, in order that the inhabitants may have the advantage of buying first. As there are now two Recollets who understand the Basque language, there is no necessity to send a chaplain speaking that language. Folio 586i, 3 pages. The same to M. Le Normxnt. Has been pleased to learn that the Indians were still killing seal at the lies de la Madeleine for the oil trade, but was 204 ORDERS OF THE RISG AXD DESPATCHES 1734 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 1734. very sorry for the death of the abbe Courtin and for the obstacles to the cultivation of the land in La Brador, on account of small-pox. Wreck of the brigantine La Revanche at Niganiche, carrying recruits and contraband- salters from Louisbourg to Quebec. Payment of bills of exchange. Notices that sixteen ships have been built at He Royale, and that as many had been bought from the English. It would be desirable to dispense with buying ships. Folio 587i, 3 pages. April 27. The same to the same. Did well in not sending the King's ship to Port- Dauphin, as there were not any materials to be sent. Supply of provi- sions. Religious of la Charite. Brigands of Cape Ray. Folio 589, 3 1 pages. Ma>;]4. The same to the same. Duties to be imposed upon the ships for keeping in repair the light-house. Ordinance concerning the police of Louisbourg. Folio 590|, 2 pages. May]4. The same to the same. As scarcity of food is expected, he was right in chartering two ships and to send them under the command of MM. de Gannes and Bonaventure to New York, in order to get provisions ; is sorry that one has put into port at St. Domingo and the other at Marti- nique. Folio 59H, 2 pages. May 4. The same to the same. The King who has done so much for the growth of his colony of Ile-Royale, is sorry to see that its t)-ade is now decreasing. They must ti'y to find the causes. It is likely that the merchants of Canada and France do not find in the colony the facilities which they need, but that, on the contrary they meet with obstacles which discourage them ; this is, howe>'er, what M. Hocquart writes him. And he mentions the cases of the Sr. Cerry and Beauvais who did not want to return to the colony because they had been forced to stay in Louisbourg until their cargoes were completely sold. Must leave the merchants of Canada com- pletely free, except in cases of exceptional circumstances. It is just that these traders should take advantage to a certain extent, of the scarcity of food, inasmuch as they are obliged to bear the low prices when there is plenty of it. These are the necessary changes of commerce. Folio 592, 4 pages. May"4. The same to the same. Works to be finished. Order to be followed in making out the statement of the accounts respecting these works. General instructions. Folio 594, 5 pages. May 4. xhe same to the same. The Sr. Lambert has been appointed second lieutenant of artillery at Ile-Royale. Folio 596^, i page. May" 4. The same to M. Verrier. Instructions respecting the public works at Louisbourg. Folio 59Gi, 8 pages. In all 12 pages. May 4, The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Has granted to the Sr. Darrigrand the concession he asked for at the brook and barachois of Pledien. Should he execute his project as it was presented, the colony will reap benefits out of it. The Sr. Lartigue, councillor, has been appointed judge. Folio 600J, 2 pages. May 4. The same to M. de St. Ovide. The Sr. Thomassin, a soldier, has been appointed cadet. Leaves of absence for the Srs. de la Valliere, de Gannes and Du Yivier. Folio 601, li pages. May 4. The same to M. Le Normant. Respecting the Sr. Darrigrand, guard- house at the Dauphine Gate. Folio 602, 1^ pages. May 4. The same to M. de St. Ovide. The Sr. Rondeau has no right to deliver passports to those who wish to go to France. Nobody can leave the colony without the Governor's leave, and of his only. Duties and powers that the Governor and the Intendant-Commissary, have jointly and severally. Folio 602^, 2 pages. May 4. The same to the same. Small-pox causes so many deaths among the Indians when it spreads among them that he understands their refusal to go to He St. Jean in order to get their presents. The threats made by the TART II. COXCERSIXG THE COLOXIES 205 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1734. Indians to the Acadians of the Mines who wish to work at the buildinf which the English intend to erect shall probably not prevent the English from doing so. Shall endeavour to stop that project. Is not in the least surprised of all that has been done by the Boston Council to prevent the unpleasant consequences which would have resulted from the attack made by the English on an Indian canoe at St. Laurent island. Believes that the missionaries of Acadia will not be troubled if they only attend to the spiritual. Was right when he sent the Sr. Byrne, an Irish priest, to the Mirliqueche mission. Folio 603, 3 pagfs. Mav 4. "^^^ same to the same. Shall wait till after the visit he is going to make to Port-Toulouse with M. Le Norraant before deciding on the works which shall be done. Louisbourg wharf. Works at He St. Jean. Folio 60 4i, 2^ pages. May 4. The same to M. Le Normant. Commerce of the colony. Folio 605^ 2 pages. May 4. The same to the same. Bills of exchange. Pay of the cadets. Receipt of the dues for the keeping of the lighthouse. Folio 606i 2 Da^es. May 4. The same to the same Observations respecting divers items of expense. Folio 607i, 3 pages. May 4. The same to the same. Observations id. Folio 608^, 4 pages. May 4. The same to the same. Has approved of the contract passed with the Sr. LaPlague respecting the works to be done at Port La Joie. Other works. Folio 610^^, 1 page. May 4. The same to M. de Pensens. Has approved of what he has asked res- pecting the lodgings destined for him at He St. Jean. Has also approved of the design of building a chapel and lodgings for the chaplain and the surgeon. M. Verrier shall report, during the voyage he is to make, on the works necessary to be made in order to enclose those buildings. Folio 611, Ih pages. May 4. The same to M. de Bourville. When the King transferred M. de Beau- sejour to the government of Montreal, he at the same time appointed M. de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal to the government of Trois-Rivieres. This has prevented him from promoting him. Folio 61 H, h page. May 4. The same to M. Du Chambon. Is satisfied with the assurance he gives of his qualification to perform satisfactorily the duties of the majoi'ity. Folio 61H, h page. May 4. The same to M. Dangeac, Cannot grant him the pension he asks for. Folio 612, i page. May 4. The s:ime to M. de la Valliere. Has granted him the leave of absence he has requested. Id. to M. de la Perelle. Id. to M. Despiet Id. to the Chev. de Gannes. Id. to M. du Vivier. Folio 612, \h pages. May 4. The same to the officers of the Admiralty. Has received the statement of ships engaged in fishing and trading etc. Folio 613, 1 page. May 4. The same to M. Sabatier. Has received the balance of tiie receipts and expenses in the King's store at He Royale. Folio 613, ^ page. May G. The same to M^l. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Instructions given to M. de Forant, who commands " Le Heros " bound to Louisbourg. Folio 613, H pages. May 6. The same to the same. Shall ascertain whether the sum of 1,800 livres, claimed by Mde. de la Tour from the company which was commanded by her husband, is really due to her. Id to Mde. de la Tour. Folio 614, h page. May 12. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Shall grant leave of absence to the Sr. Ganet, if it is necessary for his health and if it does not interfere with his work. Folio 614^^, h page. May 12. Tne same to the same. The expenses ordered for the colony, this year, amount to 179,441 livres and the expenses for the fortifications to 128,900. Folio 614i Ih pages. 206 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 17 S 4 1734. May 12. May 12. May 12. May 12. May 17. May 19. May 19. May 19. June 13. July 20. July 28. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to M. de St. Ovide. His brother, M. de Brouillan, has paid a great part of the debt which he owed him. Folio 615. The same to M. Le Normant. As it is necessary for his health, he grants him leave of absence to go to France. The Sr. Sabafcier shall take his place in his absence. Folio 615-^-, h page. The same to M. Verrier. The funds for the fortifications are shipped by " Le Heros ". Folio 615^, h page. The same to M. Ganet. Cannot grant him any indemnity for the sup- plementary work in connecion with his contracts of 1725 and 1730, in- asmuch as these woiks were given him at the same prices as the first. Folio 616, 1 page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. The grantees of the east part of lie St. Jean, who have spent more than 1,000,000 ecus for their establishment, besides the help received from the Sr. Roma, have asked that no vessels be sent this year, owing to the war in Europe. They com- plain that the Sr. Roma has engaged himself too eagerly in big enterprise.s and in the trade of the West-Indes ; that his uncompliant disposition has not only abated the zeal of his subordinates, but has disheartened them. Shall see that the Sr. Roma obeys the orders given him by his partners. Folio 61 6 i, H pages. The same to M. de Pensens. The Sr. de Roma complains that the Sr. Du Buisson, sub-delegate of the Intendant, thwarts all his designs. Asks him to report about the facts. Folio 617, h page. The same to M. Roraa. Same subject. Folio 617, h page. The same to M. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Shall tell to the Sr. du Buisson, that instead of being opposed to the establishment of the Srs. Cottart and Co , he must do all in his power to assist it. Folio 617-i, 1 page. The same to M. de St. Ovide. page. Brigands of Cape Ray Folio 618, 1 The same to the same. European affairs are still in the same state. Must be careful, for changes might happen with respect to England. He must, however, show to the inhabitants of the He and to the English, that there is no probability of a rupture, without neglecting anything for the proper supply of Louisbourg. Folio 618i, 1 page. The same to the same. Shall cause a Te Deum to be sung for the King's conquests in Germany. Folio 619, h page. 1734. REGISTER OF THE KING'S ORDERS CONCERNING Versailles. March 13. April 21. April 27. ILE ROYALE. Decree referring to an advocate of the Parliament of Rouen and four merchants of the city, concerning the actual and future disputes between the partners of the Sr. de la Boularderie. Folio 621, 4 pages. Say 6 pages. Warrant of concession to the Sr. D'Arrigrand. Folio 623, 4 pages. Commission of Bailiff of the Admiralty of Louisbourg for Nicolas Pigeot. Folio 6241 u page. Decree of communication upon the request of MM. Crozat and DuTugny, his son. (Affair of la Boularderie.) Folio 626^, 5 pages. Say 8 pages. (About 175 pages on Louisiana follow.) £iid of Vol. 61. C02iCEBNIXG THE COLOXIES 207 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1735. Versailles. •January 4. January 11. January 11. January 18. cJanuary 18. January 2.'^. February 1. February 1. Marly. February 8. February 8. ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING THE COLONIES. Year 1735, Part I. B. Series. Vol. 62. Register of the despatches concerning the other places (that is to persons residing outside of the colonies and in other places than La Rochelle and Rochefort and relating to colonies, E. R.) The President of the Navy Board to the Marquis de. Magnanne. Asks him to communicate to him the views of the Bi-hop of Quebec respecting the project of the Brothers Charron, established in Montreal. Folio .3J,-, 1 page. The same to M. Tassin. Asks him to find two iron-masters or even two good blacksmiths to be employed in the iron mines of Canada. Folio 6, 1 page. The same to the Pere jMaurice Godefroy, ex-provincial of the Recollets of Brittany. As M. de St. Ovide requescs that the Pere Zacharie Ca- radec be sent back to He Royale, he approves of his complying with his demand. Folio 7, 1 page. The same to M. Orry. There has been found among the contraband salters sent to Canada, a person named Joseph Bertet, who, on his arriving at Quebec, declared that he was an hermaphrodite. Upon the doctor's certificate, confirming the fact, he was allowed to return to France. A»ks him to indicate what orders should be given with this respect. Folio 7^, i page. The same to MM. Cottard and Co. Sends them copies of letters of MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant respecting their grant, and the Sr. Roma. Have both visited their concession. They believe that the admin- istration of M. de Roma was good and that the company could expect considerable advantage from continuing enterprise. Folio 9, h page. The same to the Abbess of the Paraclet (aunt of the President of the Navy Board, Mgr. de Maurepas). M. Raimbaulr, judge at Montreal, in whom she is interested, has no reason to fear from having been disparaged to him. Folio \\,\ page. The same to Aboe Brisacier. The Sr. Bryne, an Irish priest, being unable to live among the Indians or to learn their language, has returned to France and ^I. de St. Vincent is now the only missionary among the .Indians of He Royale. As the Seminary of the Missions Etrangeres has promised to keep two of them in the missions, he hopes that he will see that the promise is kept. Folio 16, 1 page. The same to Abbe Couturier. Has received new representations from M. de St. Ovide respecting the state of the missions in Acadia. The Bishop of Quebec, to whom he has applied, has answered that he could not send assistance. M. de la Goudalie, who prolongs his stay there on the solicita- tions of M. de St. Ovide only, points out that priests are every day becoming more necessary. Hopes he will be able to send two of them on the King's ship, in May next. Folio 16^,, 1 page. The same to Abbe Brisacier. Was pleased to learn that he has found a suitable person for the mission of the Indians of He Royale. Folio 18, h page. The same to M. D'Erchigny. Brigands of Cap Ray. Notwithstanding the King's orders, two post captains have supplied the brigands. Shall tell 18—39 208 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1735 1735. February 15. February 15. February 22. February 22. Versailles. March 1. March 1. March 1. March 8. March 15. March 15. March 22. March 29. March 29. April 11. April 19. May 3. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 these individuals, the Srs. Harismendy and Hailla, that they will be severely punished if they commit the offence again. Folio 18i, 1 page. The same to Rev. Father Lafitau. Does not think he can find a place, this year, in the King's vessel, for the roofing slate for the Quebec college. Folio 20, h page. The same to the commissary of provisions. Shall pay the bills of exchange which the Sr. Taschereau, clerk of the Treasurer general of the Navy ; has drawn upon him. Folio 20^, A page, The same to the First Presideni. Respecting the law suit between the heirs of the Sr. Picote de Bellestre, physician, who died at Paris, the testamentary executors and the faculty of medicine. Request-; him to give audience to the sons of this physician, who are inhabitants and nearly all officials in Canada. Folio 23, h page The same to M. Ta-sin. Respecting the Sr. Ollivier, who offers to go to Canada to manage the working of the iron mines. Folio 2i, 1 page. The same to Abbe Couturier. Respecting the ratification of the con- cession of the lake of the Two Mountains. The letters patent contain a discharge from the obligation of constructing a fort. Folio 251, l page. The same to the Comtesse de Blanzac. There is no ensigncy vacant in Canada and they are reserved for the cadets. Shall send orders for his protegee, the Sr. Benoist, to be appointed cadet, if he so wishes. Folio 2^, h page. The same to M. Orry. Since he deems it advisable that one Bertet, an hermaphrodite, should be sent back to Canada, he shall give orders accord- ingly. Folio 26i, \ page. The same to the Rev. Father Maurice Godefroy, ex-principal of the Recollets of Brittany. He has been told, since his last letter, so many things concerning the conduct of Father Zacharie Caradet, at Louisbourg, that it is not advisable for him to return there. If he already is on his wny, he shall write him to restrain himself and to check his passions. Folio 27, 1 page. The same to Father Zacharie Caradet. It. is not advisable for him to return to He Royale. Folio 29, \ page. The same to M de Fossinquant. Shall deliver to Father Zacharie Caradet, who has left for St. Malo with four monks, with the intent of going to He Royale, and who, perhaps, is still there, the letter ordering him not to leave. Folio 29, \ page. The same to the Due D'Antin. Thanks him for the order he has given to the glass manufactory for the sending of 400 panes of glass of 10 inches by 8, destined for the light-house which the King has caused to be con structed on the tower built at the entrance of Louisbourg port. Will not be surprised at the size of this glazing when he has learned that the light is seen for over twenty leagues at sea, which is exceedingly necessary for the safety of the ships. Besides, these lights are kept up with cod oil. Folio 31i, h page. The same to M. Tassin. Requests him to ask the Sr. Olivier what reward he requires to go to Canada to examine into what is advisable to do in con- nection with the working of the iron mines. Folio 32, | page. The same to M. de Sulvy. Asks him to send him his opinion upon the memorandum which he has sent to him respecting the beaver trade. Folio 32i, 1 page. The same to Rev. Father Maurice Godefroy. The complaints against the character of Father Zacharie Caradet do not refer to his morals. Folio 37, h page. The same to Abbe Couturier. Respecting the missionaries whom he sends to Canada and Acadia. Folio 381, \ page. The same to Father Lafitau. Will be pleased to grant passage to the two Jesuits going to Canada. Folio 40^^, 1 page. PART I COXCERX/XG THE COLOXIES 209 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1735. .May 5. May 10. May in. May 10. May 15. May 15. October 8. The same to M. Ollivier de Vozain. Respecting his salary and his passage. FoJio 41, i page. The same to MM. D'Aragorry Brothers. Hopes that their enterprise of whale fishery in the river and gulf St. Lawrence shall meet with the success they hope for. Folio 42, h page. The same to M. Tassin. Respecting the voyage of the Sr. Ollivier de Yozain to Canada for the working of iron mines. Folio 42i, ^ pa^e. The same to the Comtesse de Blanzac. Cannot, at the moment, grant, a company in Canada to the Sr. Michel Gourville, in whom she is interested. Shall designate the Sr. de la Perelle for the cross of St. Louis. Folio 43 h page- The same to MM. Cottart and Co. Regrets that they have decided not to carry on, for the present, the work in connection with their concession granted them at He St. Jean. M. LeNormant does not believe that they have any reason to complain against M. Roma. What he has done was necessary and it has been done economically. Hopes they will reverse their own decision. Folio Aoh, 2 pages. The same to M. Collet. Has secured for the Bishop of Quebec a gratuity of 3,000 livres to be taken out of the receipts of the abbey de la Victoire, which is vacant. Folio 47^, ^ page. June 14. Tlie same to MM .Cottart and Co. Was pleased to learn that they had sent an order to the Sr. Roma to continue to k^ep up their concession by means of fishing and the remains of the stock in their stores. Folio 54^, h pace. August 30. The same to the Chancellor. Respecting the trouble caused to the Bishop of Quebec by the proceedings relative to the abbey of Benevent. Folio 77, 1 page. The same to Abbe de Brisacier. Marriages between the French and Indian women are becoming more frequent at the Illinois because the mis- sionaries too readily consent and very often provoke them. Besides these unions being discreditable to the nation, their consequences might have unpleasant effects for the peace of the colony, as the children born of them are more dissolute than the Indians themselves. These marriages shall not be celebrated, in future, without the consent of the Governor, of the Inten- dant Commissary, or of the commandant of the post. Folio 88^, 1 pq^e. The same to M. Tassin. Has received a memorandum from the Sr. Ollivier de Vozain respecting the working of iron mines in Canada. AA'ould be glad if a company were organized for that purpose. Divers proposals of the Sr. Ollivier. Folio 109^^, 2 pages. December 27. The same to ^M. de Sulvy. Upon the information given him that the hatters established in Quebec had decided to manufacture hats half pressed and to send them to France where they could be perfected, he has sent orders prohibiting the manufacture of liats of any kind whatever. M. de Beauharnois represents that if it were so, it might, in the course of time, ruin the industry of hat manufacturing in France, but he alleges that there are only the Sr. Cotton, receiver of the Compagnie des Indes, at Quebec, and Huppe and Chauffour, at Montreal, who manufacture about 1,200 or 1,500 hats a year; that these hats are bought by the inhabitants, that if these people were forbidden to carry on their small trade, they would be ruined. Awaits his I'eport before submitting the question to the King ; in his opinion he considers that they must be tolerated. The decrease in the beaver trade is due to the war agitation among the Indians and to the fact that many of them go to the English post Chouaguen, strongly attracted there bv the spirituous liquors, freely distributed and at cheap prices. Folio 110, 3 pages. December 27. The same to M. Buasch. Will find enclosed the record of the voyage of the Sr. Testu de la Richardiere in the St. Lawrence together with the map of the coasts as far as, and including the strait of Belle-lie. Might use it to complete the map commenced bv M. de L'Etanduere. Folio 111^, ^ page 18— 39^ ' " " December 27. 210 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1735 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. The same to M. L'Hostellier. Respecting the bills of exchange drawn December 27. ^^ Canada. Folio 112, 1 page. 1735. Versailles. February 2i>. January 11. May 10. May 10. May 24. July 7. July 13. August 30. September 27 November 22, November 20. December 20. REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS, LETTRES DE CACHET, PASS- PORTS, Etc., concerning OTHER PLACES. Decree ordering the Srs. Crozat to proceed before the commissioners appointed by the order in council of the 13th March, 1734, with their affairs with the parties interested in the concession of the Sr. de la Boular- derie at He Royale. Folio 118, 3 pages. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES TO ROCHEFORT AND LA ROCHELLE CONCERNING COLONIES. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Beauharnois, Intendant at Rochefort. M. de Francheville died at Montreal, in the beginning of last year. His partners intend to keep up his establishment. The iron which they have manufactured is, they say, of a quality at least equal to the Berry one. Shall cause the one which they have sent to be examined and shall 'send him the model which they have macie of their establishment. Shall examine the woods sent by Pierre Racine in fulfilment of his contract with M. Hocquart. Folio 126, 1| pages. King's memorandum to serve as instructions to the Sr. Forant, post captain, on the duties he shall perform during the campaign he is going to make at Quebec. Folio 166|, 5 pages. Say, 8 pages. King's memorandum to serve as instructions to the Sr. Chev. de la Sauzaye, ship's lieutenant, on the duties he shall perform during the campaign he is going to make at He Royale. Folio 169, 5 pages. Say 8 pages. The President of the Navy Board to the same. Shall grant passage to He Royale to Mile du Chambon, daughter of the major of the island, who is going there with her aunt, Mde Du Vivier. Folio 176^^, | page. The same to the Comte de Vaudreuil. Was pleased to learn his arrival to He D'Aix, returning from Louisiana. Folio 187^, h page. The same to the same. Has received the record of his cruise. Folio 189^, i page. The same to the same. Cannot grant him the gratuity he asks for. Folio 204i, -i- page. The same to the same. Was satisfied with the map of the Gulf of Mexico and of the coast of Louisiana, which has been sent him. Has caused it to be deposited with the archives of the Marine department and shall send a copy of it wuth annotations to be delivered to the comptroller's office of the Marine department at Rochefort, where commandants who shall need it may take a copy of it. Cannot give a commission of captain of a flute to the Sr. Cosse, author of this map. Folio 21 6^, i page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the equipment of ships bound to colonies. Losses suffered by Le fle'ros and Le Eubis during the voyage they have just made to Quebec and Louisbourg. Folio 2312-, 3 pages. The same to M. de Vaudieuil. Shall have to pay the freight for the furs he has shipped for his account on board La C/iarente. He has thereby infringed the orders of the King, and he would be pleased if he gave some explanation about it. Folio 233, ^ page. The same to the same. Has been satisfied with his explanations. Folio 240, -I page. End of Vol. 6%. PART II COXCEBXIXO THE COLONIES 211 SESSIONAL PAPER No 18 KING'S ORDINANCES AND DESPATCHES CONCERNING COLONIES. YEAR 1735 (part 2). B. Series. Vol. G3. CANADA. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES CONCERNING CANADA. 1735. Tbe President of the Navy Board to M. de Brouague. Recommends him Versailles.^ to keep sending reports every year. Is glad that the precaution taken by January 2o. ^^j^^ captains to take their boats near his fort had the effect of preventing the Esquimaux from plundering. Folio 462, 1 page. March 1. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The affairs of Europe are in the same state. The King of England seems inclined to help the Emperor, but as, in order to do that, he would be obliged to declare war, and that he would only take that resolution upon the Etats Generaux following his example, which is not probable, he will do nothing of the kind. Must avoid fright- ening people, while being on his guard. Folio 462^, i page. April 11. Memorandum of the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Was pleased to learn that everything went smoothly in the ecclesiastical govern- ment of the colony during the bishop's absence. Regents for the Jesuits college at Quebec. Out of the four vacant offices of councillors, two have been granted to the Srs. Taschereau and Lafontaine whom they have recommended. The King has not deemed it advisable to grant the two other ones to Srs. des iSleloises and de la Martiniere whom they also recom- mended, these offices not becoming their profession. The best thing to do, at present, is to choose in the country between the ones who are the most qualified. Does not approve of their proposal to decide on the status of the Panis Indians or others by explicit law ; the colony's judges may, however, conform themselves to the custom of considering these Indians as slaves, and the masters who shall wish to grant them freedom, shall do so by notarial deed. Shall encourage the trade with He Royale. Is glad that the wheat crop of this year affords aid to this colony. The horse trade with the Windward Island presents some difficulties, but they are not insur- mountable. The only question is to build larger ships. These horses should be worth 500 livres each at the West Indies. Walrus and seal fishery. Is pleased to notice that the construction of ships is improving, owing to the King's gratuities. Has seen that the Sr. de la Ronde, for the execution of his working of the copper mines, has decided to build his first edifice at Sault Ste Marie, so as to have provisions more easily from Michilimakinak and to work at the mine which is supposed to be at Cap Deschaillons. Approves of their granting him, for the transportation of his ore between Niagara and Frontenac, the use of the boat navigating between these places. The sample which has been assayed is very fine, very pure and very mallea- ble, since, without the use of flux, 42 ounces out of 44 ounces of copper have been extracted after an hour's burning. New aid to the persons inter- ested in the iron mines of Batiscan. Beaver trade. Its importance. Must forbid the manufacture in Canada of half pressed hats. Troops. Militia. Work on the walls of Montreal. The fort of Pointe-a-la-Chevelure. War against the Foxes. Shall grant peace to the Sakis if they a^ree to betray the Foxes. As it appears that the Miamis regret the French domination, 212 ORDERS OF THE KISG AND DESPATCHES 1735 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. they must try to have them settled at Detroit. It is important to secure the good will of this nation, industrious, docile and faithful. Is sorry that the Sioux have not gone down to Montreal, as they had promised. Is glad that the Onontagnes have gone down to Montreal, to renew their alliance. Abenaquis. Relation of an engagement Ijetween the Chactas and the Chi- cachas. Frontenac post. Folio 4G2-i, 13 pages. Say 18 pp. April 12. r^]^Q President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. As it would not be possible to find in France a physician willing to accept the position vacant by the death of Dr. Sarrazin, it will be necessary to wait till his son has completed his medical studies. The King has granted to the mother and the son the salary of the father, besides the 450 livres gratuity that the son already receives for following the course of his studies. Folio 4681 1 page. April 12. The same to the same. If they see no inconvenience, they will grant to the Sr. Lanouiller de Boiscler the concession en fief which they ask of certain land situated behind Sault St. Louis, between the seigniory of La Prairie de la Magdelaine and the one of Chateau^uay, following the boun- daries of these seigniories for a distance of three leagues deep. Folio 4i"'9, 1 page. April 12. The same to the same. Cannot grant to the Recollets the sums they ask for the losses suffered by them during the earthquake. The Sr. Duguay, assistant engineer, does not intend to leave the employ of the colony, and it would not be advisable to give his office to the son of M. de Lery, who is a child 11 or 12 years old. Folio 469, h page. April 12. -pi^e same to the same. May admit as cadets the three sons of the Sr. Raimbault and grant him, if they deem it advisable, the concessions he asks for. Folio 4694, I page. April 12, The same to the same. May appoint cadets in the troops the Srs. du Peux, two gentlemen, relatives of M. de I'Etanduere, who actually serve as soldiers. Folio 469|, ^ page. April 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has reported to the King the memo- randum of the Sr. de la Verandrye. Hopes he will be able to go to the Ouatchipouennes when leaving lake Ouinipigon. Approves of his intrust- ing his son with the Oris and the Monsonis for the purpose of leading them to war. Folio 470, 1 page. April 12. The same to the same. It appears that in that affair of the Bale, it was the imprudent and daring behaviour of the Sr. de Villiers which contributed the most to what occurred. Hopes that the Sr. Des Noyelles will be more successful with his enterprise against the Sakis and the Foxes. Shall lend assistance to M. de Bienville against the Chicacas when he has finished with the Foxes. Was pleased to learn that the attack made in 1733 by the Illinois against the Saulteux, Folles-Avoines, Nipissingues and Sakis, has had no consequences, and that these nations were reconciled. Hopes it will be the same with the Outaouais of Saginaw and the Pontonatamis. Folio 470J, U page. April 12. rpj^g same to the same. Mde. de la Corne that the dowry of her daughter, who has taken the veil at the Ursulines of Trois- Rivieres, be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of leaves of absence. This is not possible for the whole. Folio 470^, | page. April 12. The same to M. Hocquart. Since he has thought tliat the Sr. Mahier was not a suitable person for the position of first bailiff of the Superior Council, he did well in appointing the Sr. Clesse to that office. Shall grant to the Sr. Mahier the first office to which he is suited. The Sr. Berthier. The Srs. Michel and Varin. Folio 471, 2 pages. April 12. The same to the same. Manufacture of coal-tar, pitch, turpentine. Has not sent finy hemp and speaks no more about it. Have the inhabitants ceased to cultivate it 'J Folio 47 H, 1 page. PART II GONCERNISG THE COLONIES 213 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1735. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Has received his letters. Is glad '^^ ■ that he was in good health when he ar rived at Quebec. Could not procure an ensigncy for the Sv. Jacques, his relative. Has granted him, however, a provisional ensigncy. Could not grant him the gratuities he asks for. Cardinal Fleury is disposed to give him some help. Folio 472^, 1 page. April 12. The same to the same. Chapter of Quebec. As he is aware of its income, he is sure that he will not impose too onerous charges on it. Folio 472i, 5 page. April 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Requests explanations respecting their refusal made to the Chapter of Quebec to accept a proposal made to the latter for their seigniory near Long-Sault. Folio 4721, 1 pace. April IS). The same to the same. Respecting the Chapter and the Bishop of Quebec. Folio 473, 1 page. April 1!). The same to the same. The widow of the Sr. de Becancourt represents that, in virtue of two grants of the IGth and 18th Augu3t 165-5, she is proprietor of three arpents of land in Quebec, between St. Louis and Mont- Carmel streets ; that she could not build on them on account of the vicinity of the powder-magazine ; that the Sr. de Lery is trying today to have this land granted to him, as not being granted before. If the facts are correct, her claim seems to be well founded. Folio 47-3, }; page. April 19. The same to the same. The widow of the Sr. JoUiet Maingan complains that the Sr. de la Fo .taine, who has married a daughter of the late Sr. Bissot, tries to lay hold of all i he profits which can be realized at port .Mainga,n and at Anticosti island, under the pretext that he has the same rights as the Bissot's heirs. Shall see that justice is rendered to the heirs of the Sr. Jolliet. Folio 473^, ^ page. April 19. The same to the same. Since they could buy the land opposite to the house of Mde. de Vaudreuil, at Montreal, they acted well in so doing. It is preferable for the guard-house to be built on land belonging to the King than on the property of Mde. de Vaudreuil. Contraband salters. Folio 4731 2 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Has seen by the report of the Sr. de Chevigny that the oak trees near lake Champlain are not much good for construction purposes. The wild cherry tree which they have sent has been found ex- cellent. Pitch. Coal-tar. Folio 474, W pages. April 19. The same to the same. The King has remitted to the nuns of the Hotel- Dieu his dues for the Seigniory Demaure, with the exception of half of the quint dues which they shall pay to the widow Aubert. Cannot grant a pension to the *vidow of the Sr. Du Plessis, killed in the affair of the Baie. Cannot grant a commission of scrivener to the Sr. Goudron de Chevremont. Folio 474i, 2 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Panououske Indians. The Srs. de St. Ca^tin. Cannot procure for the Sr. de Freneuse the commission of midshipman. Sends the King's picture which they wish to have for the Superior Council. Asks for their advice upon the erecting into a fief land owned by the Sr. de Galifet, near Trois'Rivieres. It has been ascertained that the Sr. Bertetis not an hermaphrodite and he must return to Canada. Folio 475^, 2 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Pacaud matter. Guilmain. Letters of pardon. Respecting the memorandum of the Sr. de Boiscler about the lead mine at Portage des Chats, on the Outaouais. Is much displeased at the delays in preparing the papier-terrier. Cannot increase the salary of the Attorney General. Folio 476, 3 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Contraband salters going to Canada. Folio 477, |^ p. April 19. The same to the same. Has approved of their taking relief to the per- sons who have suffered the most in the Montreal tire, and particularly to the nuns of the hospital. Has also approved of the judgment against the negress who caused this fire. Ought to have told bim about the charges against one Thibault accused of complicity. Folio 47 7 i^, 2 pages. 214 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1735 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. The same to the same. Has received a letter from Mgr. Dosquet in which '^" ■■ he supports the claims of the cures for the' increase of tithes. He adds that he had decided at first to publish a manderaent to oblige people to pay the tithes at the same rate as in France, but that he delayed to do so in the hope that an order would be given on the suVjject. He has answered him that the King would consider the question anew and that he would exceed his power in publishing a mandement bearing the sense he indicates. If he attempts to do anything against the royal authority, they shall lodge an " appel comme d'abus " against him. Folio 478, 1 J- pages. Ajiril l!». The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Should not be ignorant of the rea- sons which have induced the King to make no changes with respect to the tithes. The same reasons hold good ; the question, however, will be re- considered in order to see if an arrangement can be arrived at. The man- dement which he had decided to publish was against all the rules, and he is surprised that he should even have thought of it. It would be an attempt to usurp royal authority. Shall indicate him what will be decided respecting the affairs of the Quebec Seminary. Folio 478.1,, 1 page. April 19. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has received their memorandum respecting the grant of the Seminary of St. Sulpice, and has caused a warrant to be drawn up, which has been delivered t<) the Abbe Couturier, superior of this seminary. Clauses inserted and suppressed. Folio 479, 2 pages. April 1!). The same to the same. Has not approved of the place chosen for the forges of the Batiscan iron mines. Criticism of the works and instructions. Folio 479|, 2 pages. April 19. The same to M Hocquart. Admits that it would be advantageous to increase the garrison of Detroit and to grant land to soldiers, but cannot afford this increase in expenses. Some other means must be found for promoting the establishment of this post, and one of the best is to appoint good commandants. Since the health of M. de Xoyan has not permitted him to remain at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure, he did well in appointing M. de la Gauchetiere in his place. Would like that he should give a share of the proceeds of the sale of leaves of absence, in proportion to their needs, to the Abbe Falaize, the Dlle. de St. Vincent and the Sr. Barague. May also appropriate a small sum to the balance needed for the nun's dowry of Dlle. D'Amours de Lariviere. The Sr. Pierre Chauveau, who has been sent to Canada, with the new levy of 1733, told the truth when he said that he was a priest. May grant him his full discharge. Folio 480i, 2^ pages. April 19. The same to the same. Respecting the Srs. Huguyer and Alexandre Charles who are to be embodied in the troops. Folio 48 H, J- page. April 19. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the use of the funds. Folio 482, 2 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Id. Folio 482^, 2^ pages. April 19. The same to the same. Considerations respecting commerce. Folio 484^, 2 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Salary of M. de Lanouiller. Respecting the losses caused by the Montreal fire. Folio 4851, o pages. April 19 The same to the same. The King has not deemed it advisable to interfere with the ordinance of 1717, in favor of the Srs. Raimbaut, Le Pailleur and Adhemar, respecting the " minutes " of notarial documents. The bridges and ferry-boats established by the Sr. de Boisclerc, will be very useful. The expenses for the working of the lead mine at Portage des Chats would be too great, even if this mine was very productive. Folio 486, 2 pages. April 19. The same to the same. Respecting the timber received in virtue of the contract with Pierre Racine, proxy of M. Begon. The twisted wild cherry trees have been found spongy and unfit for construction. The black birch timber is not suitable for gun manufacture. Respecting the complaints of the Sr, Serry, inhabitant of Quebec. Folio 487, 2 pages. PART II COXCERNIXG THE COLONIES 215 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1" ■'■ The same to the same. Has been satisfied with his explanations respect- Apiil 19. -j^^ ^^g complaints of the merchants of LaRochelle about the vacation of the Superior Council. Respecting the goods supplied by the Sr. LeMoyne, merchant, of Rouen. Folio 487^, 2 pages. April 25. Xhe same to M. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. M. Benoit, a gentleman who will be supported by his family, is goiag to Canada to serve as cadet. Folio 4881, 1 page. April 25. The sau"ie to the same. Must take care that the nuns of the general hospital of Quebec do not make any act, of proprietorship with respect to the Quebec bishopric, M. de Mornay wishing to charge them with the repiirs. Did well in sending Dlle. Andre to France, upon her father's request. The circumstances of her escape have caused too great a scandal to allow the authors of it, the Srs. de St. Vincent and Du Plessis, to go unpunished. Is glad that the bishop consents to leave open the entrance door of the palare terrace. Folio 488i, 2 pages. April 25. The same to the same. The King has approved of all the grants made whether in "fief" or "en censive " since 1731, including those of Detroit, and, as to the latter, owing to the scarcity of hard cash, and for the " cens et rentes " to be paid with furs. The negligence of the heirs of M. de Cadillac in maintaining their rights, by bounding the lands which they pretend have bee i cleared by their father, must not injure the establish- ment of lands at that post. Did well, however, in the titles of concession, to reserve the rights of the heirs of M. de Cadillac. Folio 489, 2 pages. April 25. The same to the same. Is sorry for the losses suffered by M. Des Chaillons during th- Montreal fire, but cannot procure any aid either for him or for Mde. de Ramesay. Moreover, it is impossible that the pen.sion which the latter receives be revertible to her three daughters, after her death. Folio 489^ ^ page. April 25. xj^g gg^jjjg (.Q ^t^g same. Respecting the petition for cassation of Ursule Durant, widow of Antoine Hupe dit La Croix, an inhabitant of Beaupre, in Canada. As her petition seems to be well founded in some points, they shall try to have this matter settled amicably. Folio 490, 3 pages. April 2.5. The same to M. Flocquart. Was pleased to receive the plants sent by the Sr. Favre, cure of the parish of St. Sulpice, in the island of Montreal, and by brother Gervais of the Charron hospital, for the King's garden. Will accept the other ones that they shall send. Folio 491, |- page. April 25. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Since he wished to grant a commis- sion of ensigncy to the Sr. Dagneau Douville and not to the Sr. Dagneau de la Saussaye, who is not even in the service, he shall cause the former to replace the latter. Shall send another commission. Folio 491, 1 page. April 25. The same to M. de Beaucours. Was satisfied with the report he has given him of what happened in his Government. Folio 491, ^ page. April 25. Xhe same to M. de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. Is much pleased of his efforts « in disciplining the troops and militia of his government. Folio 49 1|, h page. April 25. The same to M. de Beaujeu. Could not procure advancement for the Srs. de Gunnes, who serve in the troops. Folio 492, -} page. April 25. rpj^g gg^jjjg ^Q ^^ ^g Beaujeu. Could not procure an ensigncy on full pay for his eldest son. Folio 492, } page. April 25. The same to the baron de Longueuil. Would be pleased to procure a second ensigncy to his son, but he wishes to know his age. Id. to M. Du Buisson. Folio 492, 1 page. April 25. The same to M. de la Ronde. Hopes he will neglect nothing for the success of his project. Folio 492J, J page. April 25. The same to M. Des Meloizes. " It is to be regretted that he could not procure any workmen for his tile-kiln. Folio 492^, h page. Ai.ril 25. The same to M. Lusignan. Has procured for him the lieutenancy becom- ing vacant by the promotion of M. de Grandval, transferred to Louisiana. Folio 492, l page. 216 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AND DESPATCHES 1735 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. The same to the Chev. de Longueuil. Has confii med the grant made to April 2d. Yi\xn on the 21st April of last year. Folio 493, \ page. April 25. The same to M. de Noyan. Regrets that the state of his health compels him to be released from the command of the fort of Pointe-a-la-Chevelure. Folio 473, h page. April 25. The same to M. Rigaud. Having no business in France, it is advisable that he should remain in the service. Folio -493, | page. April 25. The same to M. de la Gauchetiere. Could not grant him the cross of St. Louis. M. de Beauharnois has reported about this, choosing him as commandant at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure. Has ratified the concession granted him. Folio 493, -h page. April 25. The same to M. de Budemont. Could not procure for him the cross of St. Louis. Id. to MM. de Lantagnac and de Contrecreur. Folio 493^, h page- April 25. The same to M. Michel. M. Hocquart has instructions to re-establish in his favour the gratuity of 500 livres which his predecessors and himself have received as sub-delegates of the intendant, at Montreal. Folio 493|-, 2 P*g®- April 25. The same to M. Varin.. The King has not thought it advisable to grant him the same honors as are received by the navy commissioner of Montreal. Folio 494, \ page. April 25. The same to M. Verrier. Regrets that the papier-terrier, which has been promised since such a long time, has not yet been delivered to him. Is at a loss to know what to believe. M. de Beauharnois has reported to him about the conferences he gives. Folio 494, h page. April 25. The same to M. de Boiscler. Is satisfied with his zeal in improving the roads. The concession he asks for, behind Sault St. Louis, will be granted him, if there is no inconvenience. Folio 494, h page. April 24. The same to M. Chevigny. Respecting his exploration in the woods of Lake Champlain. To M. de Lenouailler : could not grant him the farm of Tadoussac. Has procured for him the office of keeper of the seals. To the Rev. Father de Lauzon. Did well in replacing the missionary at Panauauske, since he was not fit for this post. To M. de du Plessis de Ste. Helene : has procured for her the remittance of the quint rents and other dues coming to the King from the land acqui- red by her community at the sale made of the property of widow Aubert. To M. de Lery : has received the plan of the town of Montreal. To M. Dupin de Belugard : is glad of the good testimonials given to him. To M. de la Richardiere : Gratuity for his services respectii g navigation. To M. Denis de St. Simon : respecting the replacing of M. Foucault, officer of the . King's police, deceased. Folio 494t7, 3 pages. April 25. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Wishes to know if the Sr. de Bonnaire, a gentleman sent to Canada, three years ago, by the King's order, and in whom the Due de Villars is interested, would be a good officer. Folio 495i-, _ i page. April 2o. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Shall aid the Srs. D'Etchevery and Daragorry, merchants of St. Jeande-Luz, who undertake the whale fishing in St. Lawrence river where they hope to have more success than has been met with since a few years, in the strait of Davis. Folio 495^, \ page. May 3. The same to M. Hocquart. Asks him to take care that no difficulties are made for the Sr. Haymard, in whom the Duchessed'Humieres is interested. Folio 496, i page. May 5. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. It would be advisable to increase the dues paid by the inhabitants of Canada, but as what they propose would be more onerous than productive of revenue, they must give up the idea for the present. In the meantime, they must familiarize people with this increase. The management of the Tadoussac farm for the King's PAKT II COXCERXiyO THE COLONIES 217 SESSIONAL PAPER No 18 1735. account is more advantageous than sub-letting it, unless more acceptable oJBFers are made. Folio 496, 1^^ pages. May 5. The same to the same. Sends them the King's statement for the expenses of Canada, together with the statement of tlie charges of the "Western Domain. Folio 496i, 1 page. May 5. The same to the same. Instructions given to M. de Forant who is to command " Le Heros " bound to Canada. Folio 497, 1 page. May 5. The same to M. Hocquart. Has received the statements of the bills of exchange which he has caused to be drawn on the general trasurers of the Navy. Critical examination of the expenses. Folio 497, 3 pages. Mays. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Shall allow the Sr. Pocqueleau, who pretends to be his almoner, to go to France, if, as he indicates, he has family matters to settle. Folio 498, \ page. Mayo. The same to MM. Beauharnois and Hocquart. Same subject. Folio 49 8|, li pages. May 5. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Promotions for the Srs. de Lusignan, Chastelain, Herbin, jr., de Tonty, de la Corne St. Luc, Du Plessis, de Jaques, de la Perriere de Croizille. Folio 498i, U pages. May.^. The same to M. Hocquart. Cannot incur greater expenses for Canada. Detailed examination of expenses and accounts. Folio 499, 6 pages. May .5. The same to the same. Same subject. Folio 50H, 4 pages. May 10. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Srs. Mariette, mer- chants at ]\Iontauban, to whom considerable sums are due in Canada, send a clerk to make the collection thereof. Shall give him the assistance he needs. Folio 503, \ page. May 10. The same to the same. The judgment of the Superior Council of Quebec, on the 6th. Sept 1734, upon the seizure made by the agents of the West Indies Company of pictures aboard the ship le St. Barnabe, of Marseille, has been annulled by the Council of State. Folio 503, h page. May 10. The same to the same. Shall cause one Besancon, established at Quebec, to render account of the moneys with which he had been entrusted. Folio 503i, h page. May 10. The 'same to M. de Beauharnois. Does not think England will go to war. At any event, there is nothing to fear for Canada this year. Measures of protection to be taken, in case of a rupture. Must endeavour to assure the neutrality of the Iroquois. Folio 504, 3 pages. May 10. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. It has been very difficult to find an experienced iron master who would be willing to go to Canada to manage the working of the iron mines of Batiscan. One M. Ollivier de Vozain has at last accepted the position, but he has imposed very onerous terms. As soon as the working shall be well started, they shall let him return to France. Folio 505, 2 pages. May 10. The same to M. de Beauharnois. May give leave of absence to the Sr. de Bailleul, who has business in France. Folio 506, \ page. May 10. The same to the same. Respecting the honors rendered to post captains. Folio 506, \ page. May 10. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the Sr. Crespin, merchant of Bordeaux, who goes to Canada to inherit the estate of one of his uncles, who died there. Folio 506, \ page. May 15. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The King, taking into consideration his rather small revenues, grants him a gratuity of 3.000 livres, to be taken out of the proceeds of the revenue of the Abbey de la Victoire, diocese of Senlis, which is vacant. Folio 506^, i page. May 15. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Sends them the detailed memorandum of the general director of the mint of France, respecting the samples of the copper of Lake Superior. They will notice that the first impression was that this copper was not in its natural state, but that it had been melted. Finally, it has been ascertained that it was the same as 218 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1735 1735. May 24. May 24. Mav31. 4-5 EDWARD VII.. A. 1905 when extracted from the mine, which is apt to jjive great hopes. Ic is believed that there are silver mines in the vicinitj'. The memorandum explains the method of developing this mine and of making it profitable. Folio 506, 1 pa^e. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The King is willing to grant letters of naturalization to the Sr. Dansonnet, a priest of the diocese of Liege, whom he has brought with him. Folio 506^, \ page. The same to M]\I. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They may grant a passage to France to the Sr. Gosselin, missionary at Yamasqua, who has undertaken to make a collection of plants and trees for the King's garden. Folio 507, h page. The same to the same. Re salaries of Admiralty court officers at Quebec. Folio 507, h page. REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS RELATING TO CANADA. Marly. February 15. February 3. February 22. Ver.sailles. March 1. March 21. March 21. April 12 Order to the effect that a certain Francois Pinsonneau shall serve with the Canadian troops for the remainder of his life. Folio 511, ^ page. Warrant of confirmation of seigniory on the Chambly river to the Sr. Sabre vols de Bleur}'. Id. to the Sr. Noyan, on the Chambly river. Id. to the Sr. de Sabrevois, on the same river. Id. to the Sr. de la Fontaine de Bellecourt, next to the Sr. Foucault's seigniory, on the same river. Id. to the Sr. de Lusignan, on Missiskouy bay, next to the Sr. Daine's. Id. to the Sr. Chaussegros de Lery, on the Chambly river, next to the Sr. dft Longueuil's Id. to the Sr. Louis Denis de la Ronde, Knight of St. Louis, next to the Sr. de Lery's. Id. to the Sr. de Beaujeu, major in the army, next to the Sr. Denis de la Ronde. Id. to the Sr. Hugues Jacques Pean de Livaudiere, knight of St. Louis, on the Chambly river and Lake Cham- plain, comprising the Chasy river and the He a la Motte. Id. to the Sr. Migeon de la Gauchetiere, on Lake Champlain, next to that granted to the Sr. Pean. Id. to the Sr. de St. Vincent, junior, ensign, next to the Sr. de la Gauchetiere's. Id. to captain de Pecandy, seignior of Contrecceur, of the Grande He in Lake Champlain. Id. to Captain Rene Boucher de la Periere, at the mouth of the Ouinouski river, on Lake Champlain. Id. to the Sr. Claude Pecaudy de Contrecieur, Elder son of the Sr. de Pecaudy, at the mouth of the river oux Loutres, on Lake Champlain. Id. to the Sr. Charles Rene Le Gardeur de Beauvais, next to the Sr. de Lusignan's, on Lake Champlain. Id. to Captain Joseph Le Moyne de Longueuil, on the shore of the river St. Lawrence, at the place called the Cascades. Id. to Sr. Pierre Margane de la Valterie, eldei- son of the Sr. de la Valterie in the rear of the la Valterie fief. Folio 511, 8 pages. Warrant of confirmation of the grant of divers lands in title of "cens et rentes " at Detroit, to the Srs. Chauvin, Philis, Pierre Estere dit Lajeu- nesse, Binault, Louis Campeaux, Marsac des Roches, Jean Chapoton, surgeon ; Pierre Meloche, Jean Gilbert dit Sanspeur, Jacques Campeaux, senior, Moran, La Brette, Laderoute, Chesne, St. Aubin senior, Pierre St. Aubin junior, Francois Lauzon. Folio 514^, 5 pages. Warrant of «onfirmation of the seigniorial grant in favour of the Seminary of St. Sulpice at the Lake of Two Mountain; of a property lying between the seigniory belonging to the representatives of the Srs. de Langloiserie et Petit, and the seigniory already owned by the said grantees. Folio 516^, 3 pages. Warrant of remission of the dues coming to His Majesty from the purchase of the Demaure property, to the benefit of the Hotel-Dieu at Quebec. Folio 517^, 1 page. Commission appointing the Sr. de Lanouiller member of the Superior Council, keeper of the Seals to the said Council. Id. Commission appointing the Sr. Clesse as councillor to succeed the Sr. Du Breuil. Folio 518, 1 page. PART II CONCERNING THE COLONIES 219 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1735. Order from the King to M. de Forant to take charge of the contraband April 19. salters and smuggU rs who are being sent to Canada. Folio 518, 1 page. May 24. Regulation as to the duties and salary of the otiicers of the Admiralty court at Quebec. Folio 51 'J|, 5 pages. 173.5. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES RELATING TO ILE ROYALE. Versailles. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normand. Jajiuary 25. Instructions to have the Sr. Andre Moysel arrested, and his ship seized. Folio 523, \h pages. * March 1. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Concerning the state of affairs in Europe. Folio 523i, 1| pages. March 29. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normand. Instructions to have justice done to the Sr. Du Perie, merchant of St. Jean-de-Luz, against his partner, the Sr. Dolabarats, living at Louisbourg. Folio 524, 1 page. Auril 5. The same to the same. The Sr. de la Boularderie having formed a new company for setting up a ship-yard on his grant, he may be allowed to take such orders as he may need. Folio 524|^, 1 page. April 12. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Approves of the visit he made to Port Toulouse and to lie St. Jean, and his dealings with the Indians. M. de Brisacier and M. Couturier ;.re each sending a missionary for the Indians of He Royale and Acadia. He did well to send Abbe de St. Vincent to Mirliqueche, to replace the Sr. Byrne, who was not suited to the place. Folio 525, \h page. April 19. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normand. Is sending 15 thousand pounds of powder to make up the 40 thou-and which must always remain on hand in the stores at Louisbourg. Folio 525^, 1^ pages. April 19. The same to the same. They must always keep an ample supply of flour in store, but, as Canadian flour does not keep so long as French, they will use the former first. In future, the Brothers of Charity will be partly paid at He Royale instead of in Fiance. A commission has been appointed to settle the matter between the shareholders of the Sr. de la Boularderies company, in order to avoid lawsuits and useless expense. Is very glad of the progress of the Sr. de la Boularderie's post at Petit Brador. As the Sr. Harander has not gone to the colony to develop his fishery at Cheticamp and his walrus killing at the Magdalen Islands, they may allow any one who wishes to undertake this fishery and this killing. Folio 526, 4 pages. April 19. The same to the same. The King has granted 300 livres to the Sr. Le Vasseur as the half pay of King's scrivener the duties of which office he has performed for several years. Folio 527^, \ page. April 17. The same to ^l. de St. Ovide. Recommendations respecting fortifications of Louisbourg. Brigands at Cape Ray. It is a pity the state of M. de Pen- sens' health would not allow of his going to lie St. Jean. Folio 52 7i, 1 pages. April 19. The same to M. Le Normand. Has received the first general chart of the fishery trade of He Royale in 1734, the list of sea-going ships built in the same year, thos*^ bought from the English, the census of He Royale and He St. Jean as well as the note of the revenue and expenditure of the year 1733. Post at the river of the N.E. He lays the decrease in trade for 1734 to the rumours of war, the famine, and to sickness. The King has approved the confiscation of the English schooners, the Jane Elizabeth, the Content of New England, stopped at Scatary by a captain from St. Malo. Folio 528^, 4 pages. 220 OIIDERS OF THE KI^.G AND DESPA TGHES 1735 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. » The same to the same. Receipts and expenditure. Folio 530, April 19. 4 paggg Apiil 19. The .same to M. Sabatier. Clothing of troops, and goods in the King's store-houses. M. Le Normant is going back to lie Royale as intendant commissary. Folio .53 li, 1 page. April 19. The same to the officers of the admiralty court at Louisbourg. They will have the King's regulation for the good order of the port of Louisbourg I'ecorded at the admiralty office. The confiscation ot the two schooners is in order. Folio 532, 1 page. April 19. The same to M. Le Normant. Purchase of supplies in New England. Concerning divers items of expenditure. Folio 53'Ji, 3 pages. April 25. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. L'Anse aux Bateaux seems the most suitable spot for a hospital intended for people suffering from contagious diseases. The Mire road. Folio 534, 2i pages. April 2.5. The same to the same. The King has ratified the grants made by them at Louisbourg. He will confirm the Sr. Carrerot in the grant of island No. 8, bought by him from M. de Mesy, who had a house there. The rati- fication of the grants on the north shore of the harbour of Louisbourg is postponed until the plans can be examined. The King is willing that the pay of the Sr. Petitpas, the interj^reter, should be raised to 600 livres a year. Will grant the Sr. Lartigue a gratuity of 600 livres as judge of the bailiwick of Louisbourg. Folio 535, 5 pages. April 25. The same to the same. Fortifications and works at Louisbourg. Folio 537^, 5 pages. April 25. The same to the same. It is altogether surprising that the cost of the house for M.Verrier to live in, reckoned by him at 6,000 livres should have risen to 28,945. They should have seen to this and reported to him of what was going on. In future, they will be held responsible. Folio 539|, 2 pages. April 25. The same to the same. The outlay for the care of the sick at the hos- pital is very great. To prevent any frauds it would be advisable that the sick should be visited by the surgeon before being admitted into the hospital. Folio 540^. i page. April 25. The same to the same. Has learned with pleasure that the fire was lit in the Lighthouse tower on April \. Has no doubt that it will be of great service to navigation. MM. de Gannes and de Bonaventure. It is a pity the concessionary company of the eastern part of He St. Jean should not show itself more active in developing the posts it has begun. Folio 541, 2| pages. April 25. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Has received the list of cadets chosen by him. The Hot battery must be guarded with all possible care. He will keep a permanent company there in time of war. Folio 542, 2 pages. April 25. The same to the same. M. Le Normant having ably carried on the duties of intendant commissary during the absence and since the retirement of his father, M. de Mesy, the position has been given him. Folio 542-|, 1 page. April 25. The same to M. de Pensens. Notwithstanding the success which the » concessionary company of the East of He St. Jean might look for, it is to be feared that the)' will give it up, which would be a pity. Works at Port La Joie. Attitude to be taken towards Acadians and Indians. Folio 543, 1| pages. April 25. The same to M. Yerrier. Instructions concerning the work still to be done on the fortifications of Louisbourg. Works at Port-Toulouze, Port-Dauphin and at Fort La Joie. Folio 543i, 8 pages. Anril 25 The same to M. de Bourville. Cannot obtain him an increase of salary. To M. Du Chambon. Has received the list of troops in garrison at He Royale. To the Chev. de Gannes. He can take the leave this year which was granted him last year. To M. Rou-seau : Id. To M. Morpain. Respect- i-ART II CONCEBXIXO THE COLOXIEis 221 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1735. ing his employment. To the Sr. Ganet : He may return to France, if his health requires it To the Sr. du Buisson : cannot grant him an increase of salary. Folio 547^, 3 pages. April 26. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Xormant. They will grant their protection to the Srs. Detcheverry and D'Arragory, merchants of St. Jesn de Luz who are to start a whale fishery in the river and gulf of St. Lawrence. Folio 548i, h page. Mays. The same to M. Le dormant. Respecting M. Du Vivior's salarj-. Folio 54 9, i page. May 5. The same to M. Le Normant. He will make a report each year of the quantity of powder and ammunition in store for use only in time of war Folio 549^, 1 pase. Mayo. The same to M. Verrier. Is sending him a copy of the statement of moneys set aside for the cost of the fortifications of He Royale. Folio 550, h page- ^layo. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Is sending the duplicate statement of the ordinary expenditure of the colony, amounting to 209,091 livres. Folio 550, H pages. May 5. The same to the same. The King's ship, sailing this year for He Royale, will be commanded by the Chev. de la Saussaye. Instructions which have been given him. Folio 551, li pages. May 5. The same to the same. Is sending them the duplicate statement of expenditure on the fortifications of He Royale for the current year, amount- ing to 128,900 livres. Folio 55 li, 1 page. Mayo. The same to the same. Is sending them the King's memorandum, regulating their common and individual duties. Folio 552, \ page. May 5. Memorandum from the King to MM. de St. Ovide and'Le Normant. General instructions. Their prerogatives. Patents to the Srs. Carrerot and de Lort as members of the Superior Council of Louisbourg. Folio 552, 8 pages. Say, 12 pp. ^I^ay5. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. Le Normant, commissary of the Navy, intendant-coramissary of He Royale. The King is having letters-patent sent him as first councillor, in virtue of which he will perform all the duties of President of the Council. Is also sending him a commission as deputy to the Intendant of New-France. Instructions as to his prerogatives and his duties. Folio 556, 7 pages. Say, 10 pp. May 10. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Has aprointed the Sr. Prevost to act in the capacity of chief scrivener, and to assist the Sr. Le Normant in his dutie.s. The Sr. Du Buisson. They will appoint two other surgeons at Louisbourg, who will be examined by the Sr. de la Grange. Folio 560, 2 pages. May 10. The same to INI. de St. Ovide. Respecting honours granted to captains in the navy. Folio 560^, ^ page. MaylC. The same to I\I. de S't. Ovide. He will grant leave to the Chev. de Coux, squire to the Comte de Toulouse, to return to France, where he is to give an account of his guardianship. Folio 561, |- page. The same to the same. He will receive orders as to how to act in case of a breach with England. Aflfairs in Europe are in the same state as last year. England is making a great effort to bring about an under- standing between the allied powers. In any case, should war break out, it will be too late in the year to make any attempt on Quebec and Louis- bourg. M. de Beauharnois believes that in the event of war the English would disarm the Acadians, which would not be a disadvantage as we can- not look for help on their part, unless, at least, our efforts should be crowned with success. Folio 561, 2 pages. May 10. The same to MM. de St.Ovide and Le Normant. The Sr. Claude Chenu de Bo'smarie, merchant of La Rochelle has asked to be allowed to kill 222 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 17 i 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. seal and walrus at the Magdalen Islands, ami lue King is inclined to accede, if the Sr. Harrander to whom the monopoly was granted in 1731, does not make use of it this year. He is allowed to fish them with a ship this year, even if the Sr. Harrander should do s-o himself. Folio 562, U page. May 10. The same to M. Le Normant. Bills of exchange. Folio 562.',, \}, pages. May 15. The .same to MM. de St. Ovideand Le Normant. The King has appointed the Sr. Desmarets as his attorney for the bailiwick of Louisbourg. Folio 563, 1 page. May 15. The same to the same. What they say in favour of the Sr. Roma can- not ofF-.set the causes of dissatisfaction which his partners have against him. There is much to say concerning him, and it seems clear that instead of making such returns as might have helped the undertaking, he foolishly gave himself up to ill digested and premature attempts. He has multiplied expenses in building, and clearing, they say, more than 30 leagues of roads. It would take too long to enumerate all the grievances his partners com- plain of. Folio 563, 2 pages. May 24. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Respecting the Sr. Du Vivier. Folio 564, 5 page. REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS RELATING TO ILE ROYALE. Versailles. Commission for the Sr. Le Normant to be sub-delegate at He Royale. March 23. p^iio 56(3 2 pages. March 2.^. Letters for the Sr. Le Normant to be first councillor of the Superior Council of Louisbourg. Folio 566i, 1 page. April 5. Decree of the Council ratifying the grants made in the town of Louis- bourg up to October 15, 1734. Folio 567, 24 pages. Saj 45 pp. April 5. King's order giving the Sr. de la Boularderie to cut as much wood on his grant as he way need for shipbuilding. Folio 578^, 1 page. April 19. King's ordinance to the effect that there shall remain, in H. M. stores at Louisbourg 40 thousand pounds of powder, as provision for the safety of the colony. Folio 679, i page. May 5. Regulations concerning honours to be accorded in churches, processions, and public functions, at He Royale. Folit) 579, 1 page. May 10. King's order permitting the Sr. Claude Ch nu de Boismarie, notary at La Rochelle, to carry on, during the present year, the slaughter of seals and walrus, and to fish for cod, at the Magdalen Islands. Folio 579J, I page. May 24. Regulation of the rights and salarie'; of admiralty court otHcers at He Royale. Folio 580, 5 pages. Say, 7 pp. June 9. Commission of J.-Bte Durand as bailiff of the admiralty at Louisbourg, vice Jean Seigneur, resigned. Folio 582, § page. Here follow SO pages relating to Louisiana. End of Vol. 63. 1736 CONCERNING THE COLONIES SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1736. Versailles. January 7. January lo. January 13. .Taniiary 17. January 24. Februai-y 7. February 17. March 6. March 6. March 20. March 20. March 27. April 2G. KING'S ORDERS AND DESPATCHES RELATING TO THE COLONIES. Year 1736. B. Series. Vol. 64. DESPATCHES RELATING TO OTHER PLACES. The President of the Navy Board to M. Sagoii. The King had given a monopoly for the development of the iron mines near Trois-Rivieres. The said undertaking was giving good promise, in spite of the mistakes made, when the grantee died. An iron master from Champagne has been sent to the place, whose report as to the quality and quantity of the iron and the means of development is most favourable. Would like to have his opinion and that of the board of trade as to the advantages and disadvantages likely to ensue from such development from the point of view of French interests. Folio 2i, 1^ page. « The same to Father Maurice Godefroy ex-principal of the Recollets of the Province of Brittany. Payment of gratuities to the Recollets of He Royale. Folio 4. \ page. The same to the Due de Gesvres. Pension to his son, the Sr. d'Orceval, sent to Canada and married in that country. Folio -5^, \ page. The same to Sr. Grassin. Is awaiting fresh samples from the Lake Superior copper mine. The mine gi'v^es great hopes. The difficulty of deve- lopment consists in the means of breaking up the lumps of copper, found on the shores of the river Tonnagane, into pieces suitable for carrying. Would like a memorandum on the matter. Folio 7i, 1^ page. The same to MM. Cottart and Co. Respecting their grant at He St. Jean. Folio 11, H pages. The same to Father Lafitau. Will give orders for the shipment of the 50 thousand pounds of slates he wishes to send to Canada. The Sr. de Boiscler's grant. Folio 17i, 1 page. The same to the Due de Lorges. Cannot make M. de Beaucours governor of Montreal, the King's lieutenant general in Canada, as the King does not wish to appoint any such officer. Nor can he appoint him captain in the navy. Folio 18|^, 1 page. Same to the Due de Gevres. Pension to his son, the Sr. DOrceval, at Quebec. Folio 20, \ page. The same to M. de Fulvy. Respecting the manufacture of hats in Ca- nada. Folio 24|, I page. The same to M. d'Erchigny. He is informed and has every reason to believe, that whale fishery, carried on by the Srs. Darragory in the river St. Lawretice, has been successful. Folio 25, 1 page. The same to M. Fagon. Thinks, with him, that the third plan suggested by M. de Beauharnois for the development of the iron mines of Trois- Rivieres, is the most advantageous. Folio 27?7, h page. The same to M. Orry. Of the 45 contraband salters intended for Ca- nada, only 13 are able to go there. Folio 28, 1 page. The same to M. Fagon. Respecting the contraband salters. Folio 29, 1 page. The same to MM. Cottart and Co. Regrets to learn that they have decided to give up their grant at He St. Jea n. This is unfortunate, after the outlay they have made. Folio 37i, 1 page. 18—40 224 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1736 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1736. September The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Has received his letter. Will lay his case before Cardinal Fleury. Hopes he will obtain him the help he has need of. Folio G8, 1 page. October 28. The same to MM. Darragory Brothers. Is pleased to see that they have caught a deep-sea whale at Tadoussac, and that their undertaking gives good promise. Folio 73^, J- page. November 30. The same to M. de la Courtaudiere. The whale fishery in the river St. Lawrence has not been so successful as was looked for. Has given the Darragory brothers a monopoly for four years. Folio 90?,, -}, page. November 30. The same to MM. Darragory Brothers. Concerning their whale fishery monopoly in the St. Lawrence. Folio 91, 1 page. January 3. Permit for the transport from Paris, Marseilles, and other places, to the port of Rochefort of the goods required for clothing the troops in Canada, and list of said goods. Folio 102, 2 pages. November 30. Letter from the King to the admiral concerning whale fishery in the river St. Lawrence in favour of the Srs Darragory, of St. Jean-de-Luz. Folio \06h, 2 pages. January 31. February 7. May 4. May -1. May 15. May 15. Compiegne. August 24. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES RELATING TO THE ROCHEFORT AND LA ROCHELLE. PORTS OF The President of the Navy ^oard to M. de Beauharnois commissary at Rochefort. As the condition of the Sr. de La Grange, surgeon-major at Louisbourg, gives no hope of his recovery, his place will be given to the Sr. Bertin, who is to marry his daughter. Folio 147, li pages. The same to the same. He will give orders for the shipment of the -50 thousand pounds of slates which Father Lafitau, procurator of the mis- sions of New-France, wishes to send to Quebec, to roof the college of that town. Folio 118, i page. Memorandum from the King to the Sr. de St. Clair, captain in the navy, as to the duties he should perform in the campaign he is to make in Canada. Folio 133i, 5 pages. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. de St. Suret, lieutenant in the navy, as to the duties he should perform in the campaign he is to make at Tie Royale. Folio 135^,, 3 pages. The President of the Navy Board to M. Belamy. Respecting the Sr. Simonet, iron-master, who is going to Canada with four workmen intended for the development of the iron mines of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 137.1, ^ page. The same to M. de St. Clair. Is sending him a memorandum based on the memoranda, charts and journals deposited at the Navy office relating to navigation in Canada. There are great difiFerences between them. The large chart has been drawn up on those of MM. de I'Etanduere, Chaviteau, and Tetu de la Richardiere. Folio 138, U page. The same to the Comte de Vaudreuil. Is granting a passage he is send- ing to M. de Chateaugue, the King's lieutenant in Martinique. Folio 266, 1 page. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES RELATING TO THE COLONY- OF NEW-FRANCE. Versailles. January 10. January 31. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Brouague. Is glad the fishery has been more plentiful than in 1734, and the Esquimaux have not shown themselves on the borders of his post. Folio 417, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Was glad to learn that the Srs. Darragory Co. had caught seven young whales in the river St. Lawrence, and that they hoped for good results in the autumn. There is reason to believe that their success has been good since they are getting ready to start for the said fishery. Folio 41 7|, h page. 1736 COXCEBXINO THE COLOXIES 225 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1736. February 7- March 6. March 14. March 20. March 2U. April 30. April 10. April 10. April 10. April 10. April 10. The same to the same. They will give protection to the Sr. Gigault, who .succeeds the Sr. Buguet as acting for the Sr. Valon, a merchant of Beauvais, in the recovery of sutns owing to him in Canada. Folio 417i, { page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the Srs. Darragory. Folio -US, ^ page. The same to the same. Of the three suggestions made by them for developing the iron mines at Trois-Rivieres, the third has been decided on, namely, to make advances to the Company. Counts on the work being begun this year, according to the Sr. Olivier's plan. Folio 418, 1 page. The sauje to the same. They will enlist in the troops the Sr. Marin de Clerc, transferred to Canada. Folio 41 Si, ^ page. The same to M. Hocquart. M. de Noyelle's campaign has been very costly, and, unfortunately, fruitless. Fears lest the result should be to drive the Foxes and the Sakis to disturb the p^ce. Has obtained a com- pany for the Sr. de Rigauville. Fears are entertained as to the fate of the ship bought by M. de la Boularderie at Quebec, and on which he sailed. Folio 418i-, Ih pages. The same to the same. The Sr. de Raymond's salary. Folio 419, J p. The same to MM. de Beauharnois. If fresh disputes arise in connexion with the claims of the chapter to appoint four singers and six choir-boys, they will try to end the matter by conciliation. Approves their reasons for not allowing the chapter to settle the seigniory they claim to own at the Long Sault. 'I he King approves of their giving the chapter a seigniory in the rear of Levis, or on Lake Champlain. They must not allow the nuns of the Hotel-Dieu to increase their number beyond that specified. In any case, if it is advisable to allow them an increase, it must not bean indefinite one. The suggestion to make the cures permanent is not without difficul- ties. M. Dosquet has, apparently, not yet decided to resign the bishopric of Quebec. However, he will not return to Quebec this year. Folio 419^ Ih page. The same to the same. Has come to no decision as to the Sr. Cugnet's proposals in the matter of the trading lease of Tadoussac. Wishes, before deciding, to discuss the matter with M. Hocquart, when he comes to France. Believes, however, that it is better to lease it than to administer it. Development of the iron mines at Trois-Rivieres, and the copper ore at Lake Superior. Folio 420, Ih page. The same to the same. The same difficulties exist in regard to the pension asked for by M. DesChaillons. Has obtained leave for the Sr. Durney, dit Valcour to come to France to arrange his family matters. Has not yet been able to obtain a pension for the widow of Captain de Blainville. Can- not pass on to the five daughters of Madame de Villers the pension she enjoyed. Cannot grant the Sr. Guillemin junior and Gaudrou de Chevre- mont commissions as scriveners. Cannot incur the cost of a second mid- wife, since there must be enough widows who might make a living at that trade. Folio 420^, Ih pages. The same to the same. There is reason to hope that the armistice recently concluded will be followed by a general peace. All the same, we must be in readiness for war. In view of the ill-success of the English fleets in the last wars, it is probable that, should war break out, the efforts of the English in America would be directed to a land campaign, all the more that the great cost involved in organizing a fleet, and the delays would decide them to take this course. It is partly for these reasons that the King will not order the wall for Quebec which they suggested. The forts of Chambly and Crown Point would be strong enough in such case, to resist the enemy on the land side. Folio 421, Ih pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Has approved of his having arranged two rooms, on the second floor of the Palais to accomodate the comptroller's 18—401 226 OBDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1736 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 173«. office. The Sr. Berihier. Is surprised he should ask fresh favours for the Sr. Varin, after all that has been done for him. In consideration of the extra work entailed on the Sr. Taschereau, clerk to the treasurers-general, in connexion with the Domain, h^ is granted an increase of salary of 600 livres a year. Approves that the Sr.'Chevigny should have gone to the seigniory of Berthier, where there is plenty of pine, in order to instruct the inhabitants in the manufacture of resin, pitch, tar, and turpentine. Has also approved the bargain made with Abbe Lepage for the supply of white oak planks. Has learned with pleasure that the cultivation of hemp is kept up in the colony in proportion to its needs. Did well to favour the rope-makers' establishment, which has settled at Quebec. Shipment of flour to Martinique. Folio 421, 3 pages. April 10. The same to the same. Concarning divers items of expenditure. Folio 423, 2 pages. April 10. The same to#tlie same. Has received the general statement of goods imported into and exported from the colony, with the names of the ships, their ports, places of destination, etc., etc. Notes that the imports amount to 2,100,271 livres whereas the exports from the colony only amount to 809,932 livres, that the excess is not so great as it seeuiS, seeing that goods imported into the colony are reckoned at the selling price, whereas those exported are reckoned at their export value. Is glad to see the great in- crease in both over last year. Folio 423^, IJ; pages. April 17. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has need of their advice in regard to the grant on the coast of Labrador, asked for by the Sr. de Lanouiller. Folio 424, 1 page. April 17. The same to the same. The samples of tobacco sent to France by the Sr. Cugnet have not been found quite fit for use in the kingdom, but it is thought they might be improved by means of suitable care. Fresh instruc- tions have been sent to M. Cugnet, recommending him to send samples from He d'Orleans, He du Pads, and the neighbourhood of ^Montreal, in preference to those from Trois-Rivieres, as the quality of these last was inferior to those from the other places. It would be a great thing if it were possible, by this means, to cease importing tobaccos from England. Folio 4241 1 page. April 17. The same to the same. It is to be regretted that the expenditure from 1732 to 1735, owing to war movements against the Foxes, Sakis, Chicachas and Onatanons, should have been so great, and all at a loss. Folio 425, 1 page. April 17. The same to the same. Hopes they will succeed in rendering futile the efforts of the English to secure the attachment of the Abenakis. The reasons they give for the erection en fief oi the land owned by M. de Galifet, near Trois-Rivieres appear to be well founded. It is not true that the Sr. dOrceval's family send him no money. Neither he, nor the wife he has married, must be allowed to go to France. He understands the importance of making a real post at Detroit, but sees no other means of doing so than by increasing the garrison, which would entail too great an outlay. Folio 425, 2 pages. April 17. The same to the same. The Sr. Constantin complains that the grant made to the Srs. Boucault and Foucault, on the coast of Labrador interferes with that made him in 1716, which he has been developing ever since. They will study ^-he facts. Folio 426, \h pages. April 17. The same to the same. The punishment imposed on the Srs. St. Vincent and Du Plessis, guilty of having taken Dlle. Andre off a King's ship, was not severe enough. T-he King, however, having regard to their pleas, will not add to their punishment. It seems that the girl is not as much to blame as her father says she is. The Bishop seems to have decided not to return to Canada. Approves of the hiring of contraband salters to farmers at a wage of 100 livres a year. Would be glad to know if they have found 1736 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 227 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1736. a better slate quarry than the one at Grand Etang. Was very pleased with the Sr. de la Richardiere's account of his travels on the north shore of the river St. Lawrence, as far as the Strait of Belle-Ile, and with the chart he drew. Hopes he will do as well with the one he is to draw of the south of the river, the gulf and the islands. Hopes he will be back in time to pilot the King's ship ; if not, the Sr. Galocheau will take his place this year. Folio 426^, ^ page. April 17. The same to the same. The King has decided, at the request of the Jesuits, not to confirm the grant made to the Sr. Lanouiller at the back of the one made to the Iroquois of Sault St. Louis. Folio 427|, Ih pages. April 17. The same to the same. It is not fitting that the King should bear the cost of the colony and the inhabitants take no share in it. They must cautiously prepare the people for a change in this sense. Has reason to believe, in spite of what the Srs. Darragory say of it, that their whale fishery has been pro- fitable ; in any case, they will give them their protection. Since the negress, who caused the fire at Montreal, persists in asserting that she had no accomplices, they did well to release the man named Thibault. Is satisfied with the explanations they have given concerning the complaints made by the widow of the Sr. Jolliet de Mingan against the Sr. de la Fontaine in regard to the post at Mingan. Has confirmed the grant made to the Sr. de la Fontaine on the north shore of the river. Folio 428, 2 pages. April 17. The same to the same. Has confirmed the grants made to the Srs. de la Perade and de Longueuil. Folio 428 A, 1 page. April 17. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has received the extracts from the account of the voyages of discovery made by the Srs. de la Yerandrye et de la .Jemmeraye. They add nothing of any very great importance to the account of 1734. Has approved of their allowing the Sr. de la Verandrye to lease the posts he has established to traders. Folio 429, ^ page. April 17. The same to the same. M. de Bienville had entered into treaty with the Chicachas, who had asked for peace and promised to give up the Natchez, when something happened to break off" the negotiations. He has sent a detachment against them, and must make ready, on his side, to support the movement. Folio 429i, 1 page. April 17. The same to the same. M. Des Noyelles' unsuccessful attempt againit the Foxes and Sakis. Instructions on this point. Folio 430, 2 pages. April 17. The same to M. Hocquart. Revenue and expenditure. Folio 430i, 4 pages. April 17. The same to the same. Respecting the Haymard matter. Folio 432, |^ page. April 17. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The King has granted him leave to go to Brussels and other cities of the Low countries. He will write to ^I. de Beauharnois, as requested, not to allow any priests of nis diocese to return to France. Folio 432, ^ page. April 22. The same to M. de Yaudreuil de Cavagnal. He did well to endeavour to induce the Abenakis of Lake St. Peter to receive M. de Beauharnois' orders, in case war should break out. Peace, however, seems to be certain. Folio 432f, h page. April 26. The same "to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They may make the Sr. Lienard, dit Mondor, such grant as they may see fit to take from the Sault de la Chaudiere, going towards the river du Chene. They will endeavour to settle his suit with Le Yasseur. Folio 432i, h page. April 26. The same to the same. The King has granted the position of special lieutenant, made vacant by the death of M. de L'Epinay, to the Sr. Bou- cault, and his position of attorney for the jurisdiction of Quebec to the Sr. Hiche. The Sr. Boucauit has also been appointed Lieut, general of the Admiralty, and the Sr. Hiche attorney for the same jurisdiction. The Srs. Gaillard de St. Laurent and Estebe have been appointed councillors. Folio 4321 ^ page. 228 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 17.36 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1736. The same to the same. Wishes them to put an end to M. de Galifet's ^^" '■ case in connexion with the land of la Durantaye, which was begun 23 years ago. Folio 433, ^ page. A\m] 2(). The same to the same. Respecting the contraband salters whom M. de St. Clair is to take to Canada. Folio 433, 1 page. April 26. The same lo the same. M. de St. Clair commands Le Heros, which is to sail for Canada. Folio 433|, 1 page. April. 26 The same to the same. The King is willing to grant the position of officer in the King's police, made vacant by the death of the Sr. Foucault, to the Sr. Courval Nicolet. Has obtained the commission of King's physician for the Sr. Benoit, staff sturgeon at Montreal. Is sending them patents of the Srs. Taschereau and La Fontaine as memliers of the Superior Council.* Folio 433i, 1 page. April 26. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Second ensigncy for the Sr. Alexandre D'Ouville. Leaves of absence for various officers. Must not refuse to allow Canadians to settle in Louisiana. It is to be inferred that the promises of the chiefs at Sault St. Louis to the English of Deerfield and to the Dutch at Orange will have the effect of preventing them from settling at riviere a la Loutre. Folio 434, 2 pages. April 26. The same to M. Hocquart. Was a pleasure to him to obtain his brother's promotion. He will serve on Le Heros. Leaves for the Srs. de Beaujeu. Darnaud, and de St. Vincent. Folio 435, 1 page. April 26. The same to the same. If the Sr. Gosselin, priest of the Foreign Missions wishes to go to France with the plants he has collected for the King's garden, he will grant him a passage, and supply him with some money, if he needs it. Folio 435, ^ page. April 26. The same to M. de Beaucours. Cannot obtain him the post of King's lieutenant to replace the governor general of Canada, in his absence not deeming it advisable to establish such an office at present. To M. de Budemont. Has granted him the cross of St. Louis. Id. To M. de la Gauchetiere. To M. de la Perriere : has obtained his son a second ensigncy. To the Chev. de St. Ours. Could not obtain him the cross of St. Louis. The same to MM. de Lantagnac, Rigaud de Vaudreuil, and de Contrecceur. To M. Du Buisson. Has granted his son a provisional ensigncy. To the Baron de Longueuil. Has not been able to obtain his son a second ensigncy ; he is, moreover, so young. To M. de Bragelongue Has obtained him a continuance of his gratuity of 300 livres. To M. de Gannes. Has obtained the Chev. de Gannes a provisional second ensigncy. To M. de Varennes. Has granted him a company. Id. to M. de Rigau- ville. To M. Chatelain : has granted him a lieutenancy. Id. to the Sr. de Boucherville. To the Sr. de Joncaire, junior ; has obtained him an ensigncy on full pay. Id. to the Srs. de la Morandiere and de Beaujeu. To M. Des Meloises. Is glad to learn that the tiles he makes are as good as those made in France. To M. de Lery. Has continued his same gratuity. Has not been able to grant him the cross of St. Louis. To M. Lanouiller de Boisclerc : gratuity continued. Id. to the Sr. Tetu de la Richardiere. To M. de Raymond. He must apply to M. de Beauharnois if he wishes to command one of the posts. Folio 435^,, 4i pages May 4. The same to MM, de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They will enlist the Sr. de Lugny, who is to be transferred to Canada, in the troops as a cadet. They will have him watched. Folio 43 7 i, j page. May 6. The same to the same. Respecting a certain Pierre Cordier. Folio 437^, \ page. May 8. The same to M. Hocquart. Is sorry the poor state of his health obliges him to come to France. Hopes he will not avail himself of this leave, if he can help it. He will leave the necessary instructions with the Sr. Michel, who will perform the duties of intendant commissary until his return. Folio 437^, h page. 1736 CONCERNIXG THE COLOXIES 229 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1736. The same to the same. Cannot grant the Sr. Denis de St. Simon an *^ ■ increase of pay. Folio 438, h page. May 8. The same to M. Micheh He will perform the duties of intendant com- missary and of president of the council until M. Hocquart returns. Folio 4-38, }j page. May 1."). Memorandum from the King to MM. de Baauharnois and Hocquart. Trade with He Royale and the West Indies. It is annoying that the porpoise fishery should make no greater progress. The seal fishery is coming into greater favour. Has seen that the Sr. de la Ronde had started from the harbour of St. Louis, on Lake Superior, to visit, in the boat he has had built, the island on which, the Indians tell him, copper is found pure. It cannot be doubted that the ore of his mine is rich and that its development might be an important matter. The King has given orders to send some one able to carry on the work of development. Iron mines at Trois-Rivieres. They will make an advance of 36,000 livres for this year. They will take a joint lien, from all the shareholders, for the repayment of the advances, not only on the works, but also, on all their goods and the iron that may result from this development. Before the charter is granted, the Sr. de Francheville and his partners must cede their charters to the new com- pany. All manufacture of hats is expressly forbidden in Canada. Militia. Troops. Fortifications. Walls of Montreal. Embankment of the River St. Charles. A wall is not needed at Quebec, and would be very costly. Is surprised that the migration of the Chouanons, long since announced, has not been made. It is important that it should be made as soon as possible, for there is reason to fear lest the English, with whom they are in touch, should seduce them. The delays made by the Sioux in respect of their promises to come down to Montreal would seem to shew that they are not so well-disposed as reported. It could be wished that the Abenakis chiefs, who have accepted commissions from the English, would decide to send them back. Chicachas. They will sternly repress all abuses of the liquor traffic. Folio 438|, 10 pages. Say 17 pp. May 15. The President of the Navy Board to MM. Beauharnois and Hocquart. Concerning the card money printed, and the use made or to be made of it. Folio 433^, U pages. May 1.5. The same to the same. Has granted to Brother Cesaree, who was sent to France in 1732, for assisting the escape of soldiers condemned to death, leave to return to Canada. Folio 444, \ page. May 15. The same to the same. The Sr. Simonet, an iron master from Cham- pagne, is going to Canada, with four workmen, to carry on the forges at Trois-Rivieres with the Sr. Olivier's help, or alone, in case of neces- ity. He is going on condition that he shall have an interest equal to that ot the other shareholders. Folio 444, \h pages. May \o. The same to the same. Is sending them the statement of expenditure for the current year, amounting to 377,128 livres. Folio 4441, i page. May lo. The same to the same. It has not been possible, this year, to find some one with experience to direct the development works of the copper mine discovered on the river Tonagane. It has been decided that the copper in question, being a pure metal, not enclosed in rock, only a chisel and hammer need be used to cut off pieces and have them melted. A plan of a furnace is being sent in which only charcoal need be used. The copper will be run into moulds in ingots suitable for carriage. This undertaking must not be neglected. Folio 445, 1 page. May 15. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The promotions in the army. Folio 445^^ \\ pages. May 15. The same to the same. Has been told that ensign de Muy, who has been in command at river St. Joseph for five years, had made a collection of plants. As there might be some unknown ones among them which the King would like to have for his garden, he may be instructed to bring them 230 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1736 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1735. to France. They say there is a tree at Detroit called " f rene batard," which, cut in pieces, or powdered, produces a blue dye. It might be thought that this tree is the same as that called here the horse radish wood, which gives the same dye, and which is used in cases of colic called by this name. Begs him to send some pieces of it. Folio 146, 1 page. May 15. The same to the same. All the posts in general require as commandants men capable of keeping good order and of enjoying the confidence of the tribes, but the one at Detroit requires an altogether special attention and superior abilities. His apparent decision to choose M. des Noyelles to succeed M. Pean at this last post does not seem to him to be wise, for, to judge of this captain by his behaviour in the expedition against the Foxes, and the way in which the Hurons have dealt with him, one cannot hope that he would succeed in so difficult a post. Is awaiting his considerations on the matter. He will give M. de Noyan command of an important post, if his health will allow of it. Concerning Dlle. de la Corne's dowry. The Sr. de Verly's family is against his leaving the colony. Folio 446, 2 pages. Maj' 15. The same to M. Hocquart. Accounts and expenditure. Folio 447, 2| pages. May 15. The same to the same. Id. Folio 448, 2 pages. May 15. The same to the same. Provisions and merchandise. Folio 448^^, 1 page. May 15. The same to the same. He will instruct the Sr. Faucher to balance his accounts with the Sr. de Monmerque, who, in 1727, entrusted him with 12,000 livres for the purchase of goods, the profits of which were to be divided between them. Folio 449, h page. May 15. The same to the same. If it is true that the widow of the Sr. Prat, hai'bour master at Quebec, who is 81 years old, is in great poverty, he will have two rations a day sent to her, as she asks. Folio 449, ^ page. May 15. The same to M. de Noyan. The King leaves the commands of posts to M. de Beauharnois, and it is to him he must apply for that of Detroit. Folio 449, h page. May 15. ^^^ same to the Sr. Chevigny. Advises him to devote himself, more and more to improving the manufacture of pitch, tar and resin. Folio 449i, 1 page. May 1.5. The same to M. Denis de St. Simon Has not thought it advisable to grant him an increase of pay. Folio 449A, \ page. May 15. The same to M. Verrier. Has received the 1st. vol of the "/bis ethom- mages " and the two 1st. vols, of the " aveux, denombrements et declarations." Is very pleased with the pains he has taken, and as he promises to send the whole in 1738, he will wait till then to obtain him a gratuity suitable to the work done. Folio 449^, h page. May 15. The same to M. de Lanouiller. Is awaiting information from M. de Beauharnois as to the request he has made for the continuance of the grant made in 1721, to his father-in-law, the Sr. Andre de Leigne, Folio 449i^, J page. May 15. The same to the Sr. Olivier de Vezain. The Sr. Simonet is going to Canada to take charge, in conjunction with him, of the St. Maurice foun- dries. Folio 450, 1 page. May 22. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. It seems fitting to ensure a certain amount of salary to the Srs. Simonet and Olivier, apart from the share they are to have in the St. Maurice iron lousiness. Folio 450, h page. June 9. The same to the same. Is sending them a petition from the Sr. de Lanouiller's sister, in regard to their father's condition. Folio 450, \ page. 1736 COXCERXIXG THE COLONIES 231 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS, DECREES, ETC., RELATING TO CANADA. 1736. Versailles. February 25. March 13. April .S. Api il 3. April 10. April 26. April 17. April 17. April 17. Judgment in the case between the Jesuit Fathers and Dame DuChesnay. Folio 453, 10 pages. Say, 20 pp. Warrant of grant to the Sr. de LaFontaine de Belcourt. Folio 457^, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Boucault to be lieutenant of the admiralty at Quebec. Folio 458, 1 page. Commission for the Sr. Hiche to be King's attorney of the same. Folio 458, \ page. Order from the King allowing the Sr. Antoine Durney, dit Valcour, to go to France and to stay there a year, after which he must go back to Canada. Folio 458-i, \ page. Commission for the Sr. Benoit to be King's physician at Montreal. Folio 45 Si, h page. Warrant Vjearing permission to the Bishop of Quebec to go to Brussels and the cities of the Low countries, and to stay there during six months. Folio 458^, h page. Warrant of confirmation of grant in favour of the Baron de Longueuil. Folio 459, U page. Warrant of confirmation of grant in favour of the Sr. de la Perade. Folio 4591, h page. List of contraband salters chosen to be sent to Canada in 1736. Folio 459|, 1 page. 1736. DESPATCHES RELATING TO ILE ROYALE. Ver.sailles. •Jani'ary 24. .January 24. January 31. Febru.ary 17. March 27. March 27. April 10. April 26. May 4. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de St. Ovide and LeNormant. Concerning certain changes in the fortifications suggested by M. Verrier. Folio 463, 2 pages. The same to M. Yerrier. Same subject. Folio 464, H pages. The same M. de St. Ovide. M. de Noyan, nephew of M. de Bienville, at present an ensign in He Royale, is to go to Louisiana, where he will serve as lieutenant. Folio 464, h page. The same to M. Rousseau de Souvigny. Grants him leave to go to France, on condition of his going back to his post with as little delay as possible. Folio 464i, \ page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Respecting a certain sum of money owing to the Sr. Jung, merchant of Bordeaux, by the Sr. Paris, of He Royale. Folio 465, \ page. The same to the .same. Concerning payment of the claim of the Sr. Du Perrier, merchant of St. Jean-de-Luz, against the Sr. Dolabarats, merchant of He Royale. Folio 465, 1 page. The same to the same. Respecting a certain Francois Cassigny, son of the Sr. Cassigny, merchant at Marseilles, detained in He Royale by the Sr. Gombert. Folio 465^, \ page. The same to M. Rousseau de Souvigny. The King has granted him the cross of St. Louis. Folio 465i, ^ page. The 3ame to MM. de Sr. Ovide and Le Normant. Respecting the atfixing of seals to the effects of M. de Catalogne, deceased. Wishes to be informed as to what the Sr. Harender may have done for his post at the Magdalen Islands, as the King intends to recall his charter if he does not keep to what he undertook. The grantees of the eastern part of He St. Jean absolutely refuse to follow up their development of it. They claim that the Sr. Roma wished to do too much and that his plans are impossible of realization. 232 ORDERS OF THE KIXG AND DESPA TCHES 1736 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1736. They offer to yield their charter to a new Company which would assume the debts incurred by the Sr. Ro'ua. They will not allow the Sr. Roma to make any fresh outlays. It will be decided, next year, whether their grant should be reunited to the Domain. Folio 466, 4 pages. May 4. "j-j^g same to M. Le Normant. Is pleased to learn that fish have been plentiful. Suggestions for extending trade. Agriculture at lie St. Jean. Trusts that no accident has befallen M. de la Boularderie, and that he may have been able to halt in some place where he has wintered. It is to be feared lest the shareholders in M. de la Boularderie's Company should entirely abandon this undertaking. They are always at law among them- selves, and he does not even know whether they are able to make fresTi outlays. Folio 467^,, 5 pages. May 4. The same to M. Le Xormant. Receipts and expenses for the beacon at the entrance of Louisbourg harbour. General survey of accounts. Folio 469|, 5 pages. May 8. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Concerning the quay and other works. Has obtained for the Srs. Carrerot and De Lort, who have been appointed councillors, the dispensation they had need of on account of their alliance. Folio 47 li, 2 pages. May 8. The same to the same. The Sr. Lartigue has informed of the reasons which led the Superior Council to deprive the Sr. Pigeot of his position as bailifif of the jurisdiction of Louisbourg, and to appoint the Sr. Lartigue, junior, in his place. Believes that the decision is just, but believes, also, that the proceedings were irregular. Folio 47271, H pages. May 8. The same to the same. They will inform him as to the claim made by MM. de Cannes and de Bonaventure in regard to advances they profess to have been obliged to make in connection with their journey to New- York. Folio 473, }, page. May 8. Th^ same to the same. It was not necessary to make known the police regulation which they have had posted up. The law existed, and there was no need to renew it. Folio 4731, \ page. May 8. The same to the same. Land grants at Louisbourg. Foreign trade. Folio 473^, 1 page. May 8. The same to the same. Cannot obtain an increase of salary for the Sr. Morpain, harbour-master at Louisbourg, but they may allow him to levy a slight toll on the ships he brings into the harbour. Knows that the Sr. Morpain is a zealous officer, and would like to obtain favours for him. Folio 474, 1 page. ^ May 8. The same to the same. Orders given to M. de St. Suret, lieutenant in the navy, who is to command Le Profond, chosen for the voyage to He Royale. Folio 474i, H page. May 8. The same to the same. Respecting M. de Bourville's quarters. Folio 475, May 8. ^ page. May 8. The same to M. de Bourville. Same subject. Folio 475|, \ page. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Approves that soldiers suffering from venereal diseases should Vje treated at the Louisbourg hos- pital, and that th^ Brothers of Charity should he paid 200 livres for each of them. Is sorry the Sr. Gombert would not fall in with M. de la Bou- larderie's views in the matter of building ships on his grant. Does not deem it advisable, at present, to grant the Sceurs de la Congregation letters patent for their establishment. The Srs. Darragory. The monopoly asked for by certain individuals of supplying fresh meat to the troops and May 8. the inhabitants of Louisbourg. Folio 47-51, 91 pages. The same to M. de St. Ovide. Deserters at He St. Jean. The represent- ations made by the soldiers are not without foundation. The Sr. D'Aillebout may serve in Canada, if he can find a captain willing to exchange with him. Folio 4761, 3 pages. 1736 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 233 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1736. The same to the same. Will grant him the land he asks for, which he -W'- }ja^ undertaken to clear, but, in order to do so, must know its extent and boundaries. Folio 478, 1 page. May 8. The same to the same. Hopes the armistice will be followed by a general peace in Europe. He must none the less watch over the safety of the colony. Folio, 478, 1^, pages. May 8. The same to the same. The silver and copper mines discovered on the coast of Acadia deserve attention ; there is no doubt the English will draw all the beneBt possible from them. If, however, the Indians persist in their opposition, the undertaking will be set back. Missionaries for Acadia. Folio 479, H pages. May !S. The same to the same. The King has granted the Chev. de Pensens the lieutenancy made vacant by the death of M. de Catalogne. Promotions for the Srs. Du A-^ivier Gourville, de la Valliere, de Bellemont, and de la Ptjrelle. Cross of St. Louis for the Srs. Rousseau and de la Perelle. Folio 479|, I page. May 8. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 479^, 2 pages. May 8. The same to M. Le Normant. His allowance has been increased by 600 livres. Folio 480 J, h page. • May 8. The same to the same. Hospital accounts. Surgeon. Folio 481, 2 i pages. May 8. The same to the same. Accounts and expenditure. Folio 482, 2 pages. May 8. The same to the same. Supplies. Folio 483, 4 pages. May 8. The same to M. de Pensens. He will not use the leave given him to go to France, unless his health absolutely requires it. Has obtained for his nephew, the Chev. de Pensens, the lieutenancy made vacant by the death of the Sr. de Catalogne. To the Chev. de Pensens. Has obtained him a lieut- enancy. To M. de la Perelle. Has obtained him the cross of St. Louis, and a second ensigncy for his son. To M. Du Vivier Gourville : has obtained him an ensigncy on full pay. To the Sr. Sabatier : was pleased with the way he acted during M. Le Normant's absence. To M. D'Aillebout : he may go to Canada, if he can find a captain willing to exchange with him. To M. Du Chambon : has received the list of troops in garrison at He Royale. Has not been able to obtain his son the second ensigncy asked for him. To M. de Morpain : cannot obtain him an increase of pay. To M. Prevost : has obtained him a yearly gratuity of 200 livres. To the Sr. Ganet : he may go to France if he deems it necessary. To JNL Lartigue : is explaining to M. de St. Ovide the King's intentions in regard to the land he is to quit. Is sending his son his patent as bailiff of the jurisdiction in succession to Pigeot. To the Sr. Lambert : cannot obtain him the exchange he asks for, to serve in France as sub-lieutenant of artillery. Folio 484J, 5 pages. May 15. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Is sending them the statement of expenditure on the fortifications of He Royale for the current year, amounting to 128,900 livres Folio 486i, 1 page. May 15. The same to the same. Is sending the statement of ordinary expendi- ture for the current year, amounting to 20-5,389 livres. The extraordinary expenditure has been calculated on the basis of 20,000 livres. Folio 487, 2 pages. May 1.5. The same to the same. Although the climate of He Royale is not fitted to the different kinds of crops which grow in more favoured spots, attention must nevertheless be paid to those which supply the necessaries of life. Clearing of lands at Mire. Will send some contraband salters to He Royale to make good the want of farm hands. Folio 488, 2 pages. May 15. The same to the same. In^;tructions concerning works on the fortifica- tions at He Royale, Port Toulouse, and He St. Jean. Folio 488i, 3 pages. May 15. The same to M. de St. Ovide. He may grant leave of absence to the Sr. Lopinot, ensign in the army. Folio 490, \ page. 234 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1730 4-5 LOWARD VII., A. 1905 173(j. ■ The same to M. Le Normant. The Sr. Yard in, citizen of Paris, wishes May lo. ^Q know what has become of his nephew, Pierre Martin Le Mire, who sailed from Rochefort in June 1716, and went to Acadia, two years later, to the mining region, where he married, Folio 490, ' page. The same to M. Verrier. Is sending him a copy of the statement of the funds for the cost of the fortifications. Folio 490^, h page. May 15. The same to the same. Instructions re fortifications and other public works. Folio 490^7, 5 pages. June 4. The same to MM. de St. Ovide and Le Normant. Re certain sums of money owing to the widow of the Sr. Cabarrus, of Bayonne, by officers and various inhabitants of the colony. Folio 4921, h page. June 14. The same to the same. They will give the Sr. Juganiere, who commands the St Charles, belonging to the Srs. Surcouf, of St. Malo, all the facilities in their power for the trade he is to carry on. Folio 493, | page. June 2(j. The same to the same. By warrant of May 20, 1719, the King granted the lies ]Madame to the Sr. d'Auteuil as a nobleman's freehold to establish settlers there, and a permanent fishery. Although he has not kept closely to the conditions of his warrant, he has, nevertheless, carried out important works and placed a good number of settlers on his grant. Finding himself in debt to the Sr. Seurier, a merchant of Nantes, for certain advances, he has ceded his grant to him. The King has approved this cession, but in in fee simple without right of freehold. Folio 493, 3 pages. REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS, DECREES, Etc., Etc. RELATING TO ILE ROYALE. May 5. Letters of dispensation to the Srs. De Lort and Andre Carrerot, members of the Superior Council, brothers-in-law. Folio 49Ci, 1 page. June 26. Warrant authorizing the cession of the lies Madame, made to Jacques Seurier by the Sr. Ruette d'Auteuil. Folio 496, 1 page. Note. Here follow 70 pages relating to Louisiana, Bnd of Vol 6If. 1737 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 235 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 KING'S ORDERS AND DESPATCHES RELATING TO THE COLONIES. 1737. Versailles. January 7. •January 14. .January 16. January 28. February .5. February 11. February 11. February 20. February 26. March 2. March 8. March 2.5. [March 25. April 1. April 2. April Respecting the fitting.s for the I page. Is willing that Father Zachary Year 1737. B. Series, Vol. 65. Despatches relating to other places {i. e. despatches from the minister to persons living in France in places other than Rochefort and La Rochelle, and relating to the Colonies E. R.) The President of the Navy Board (Mgr. the Comte de Maurepas) to MM. D'Arragory Brothers. He will give the instructions necessary to prevent anyone whale-fishing in the river St. Lawrence during the four years of their monopoly. Folio 2h, 1 page. The same to Father Maurice Godefroy. The present state of affairs will not allow the King to incur the expense of building a parish church at Louisbourg ; nor are the inhabitants, just now, able to build one them- selves. Folio 3^, h page. The same to MM. Mariette Brothers. King's storehouses at Quebec. Folio 5;r, The same to Father Maurice Godefroy. Caradet should go to He Royale as Superior of his Order, since the Bishop and M. de St. Ovide wish it. Folio 9^, \ page. The same to the Sr. Saur. Respecting the copper mines of Canada and the miners who should bo sent. Folio 14, ^ page. The same to M. de Lesseville. Respecting the children of the Sr. Pierre Odio du Bourg, a contraband-salter settled in Canada. Folio 16i, h page. The same to the Directors of La Cie. des Indes. Respecting hat-makers in Canada. Folio 17, 1 page. The same to the Attorney General of the Parliament. Respecting the ruling of 1704 as to the manner in which the attorney general of the Supe- rior Council of Quebec should pronounce an opinion. Folio 22^, 2 pages. The same to the Provincial of the RecoUets of Brittany. Respecting Father Zachary Caradec. Folio 23^, h page. The same to the Corctesse de Grancey. Has not instructed the Sr. Simonet to take workmen for the forges at Trois-Rivieres from her husband's foundries rather than from others. Folio 24J, h page. The same to M. Sagon. Respecting the advances the comptroller general is inclined to make to the mines in Canada. Folio 31, 1 page. The same to M. Saur. The success of the development of the Canadian copper mines is still so uncertain that it would not be prudent to send as many workmen there as he suggests. Folio 38^, t^, page. The same to M. Orry. M. Hocquart calculates that, in order to reckon safely on the repayment of the advance of 100,000 livres to be made to the Company des Forges of Trois-Rivieres, it would be better to divide it into two instalments, one in 1740 and the other in 1742. Folio 39, \ page. The same to the same. Same subject. Folio 42, 1 page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The requests he has made to enable him to arrange his affairs and to go to Canada, have seemed excessive. Will do all in his power to procure him a part of what he asks. Folio 42, I page. The same to M. de Pensens. Since his health requires it, his retirement is granted with a pension of 800 livres. Folio 42i, 1 page. 236 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPA TCHES 1737 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1737. The same to M. de Bonaventure. He may stay in France this year, to P" •*• take the Bagneres waters which have been ordered him. Has obtained a special gratuity for him of 600 livres, to make good the expenses incurred in his journey to New-York. Folio 44, ^ page. April 9. The same to M. Sulvy. He will see, by the Sr. de Brouague's answer, the indication of the charges brought against him by the Cie. des Indes. Folio 45 i, h page. April 9. The same to the Dowager Marechale de Noailles. Could ha\e wished, on account of the interest she feels in the family of the late Godefroy de Linctot, to obtain an increase of the pension for the widow of the late Captain D'Ervilliers, but that has not been in his power. Folio 45;',-, | page. April !t. Tj^jg same to M. Dupuy. He must not forget that the goods he has sent from Quebec to Rochefort, are not yet sold, and that his creditors in Quebec, who have a lien on them have the right to demand that they should be sold as soon as possible in order to be paid what is owing to them. Folio 46|^, \}f pages. April 16. The same to M. Saur. Learns, by his letter, that he has hired Messrs. John Adam Forster and Christopher Henry Forster for the service and work of the Canadian copper mines. Approves of his engagement. Will send them by the King's ship at Rochefort. Folio 47t,, 1 page. April 16. "phe same to the Bishop of Quebec. Hopes he will be pleased with the missionaries offered him by the Seminary of Foreign Missions. Folio 48, i page. April l(). The same to M. Orry. A tire having done harm to the light house at the entrance to the port of Louisbourg, he will give instructions to have sent to the Sr. Ganet, contractor, 624 panes of glass, 9 inches 11 lines high by 7 inches 7 lines wide and 2 lines thick. Folio 49^, h page. April 22. The same to Abbe Couturier. Is sending instructions for the passage of one of his missionaries to Canada. Will do his utmost to obtain for M. Querre, one of the oldest missionaries, the pension enjoyed by the late M. de Breslay. Folio 49|, h page. May 3. The same to Abbe Couturier. His Eminence .... finds the proposals made by the Bishop of Quebec for returning to Canada reasonable but it is probably too late to carry them out in such fashion to allow of his sailing by the King's ship this year. Folio 51, ^ page. Maya The same to M. Dugard, merchant at Rouen. In consideration of his having had a ship built at Quebec, and that he is building another, he is excused from carrying on his ship, which he is fitting out for the voyage to Quebec, the engages required by the King's instructions. Folio 51, 1 page. May 10. The same to MM. Cottart and Cie. Has noted the decision they have come to to cede their claim to the land grant made them in the eastern part of He St. Jean to the Sr. Roma, their associate. Folio 53, h page. May 10. The same to M. de Pen.sens. The King has agreed to add a yearly gratuity of 400 livres to his pension of 800 livres. Folio 54, i, page. May 13. The same to M. Saur. Respecting the sailing of the Forsters, father and son, to go and examine the copper mines of Canada. Folio 54^, 2 page. June 5. The same to M. Begon. Agrees to his terms for paying the amount of 43,600 livres which M. de Lanouiller owes to the funds of Canada. Folio 52|-, \ page. June 5. The same to M. de la Tuilerie. Same subject. Folio 60, ^ page. November 26. The same to MM. Darragory. Their letter strengthens him more and more in the idea that the whale fishery in the river St. Lawrence may become a very profitable undertaking. Folio 107, h page. i757 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 237 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 REGISTER OF DESPATCHES. RELATING TO ROCHEFORT AND LAROCHELLE. 1737. Veri^ailles. April !l. Mav 6. ZMay 10. :\[ay IC. :V[ay 13. May 13. September 10. The President of the Navy Board to M. de la Croix. Will send on Le Heros a nether millstone bought for M. de la Boularderie, for a water mill. Folio 16.51, h page. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions to the Marquis de la Galissonniere, ship's lieutenant, as to the service he should render in the campaign he is to make at lie Royale. Folio 185, 4 pages. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions to the St. Du Quesnel, post captain, as to the service he should render in the campaign he is to make at Quebec. Folio 176^, 3 pages. The President of the Navy Board to M. Du Quesnel. Additional ins- tructions. Folio 178, 1 page. The same to M. de la Croix. Instructions respecting the sailing by Le Jason of the workmen for the iron mines at Trois-Rivieres (5.5), the copper miners (2) and the contraband-salters. Folio 178|, 2 pages. The same to M. Du Quesnel. Additional instructions. Folio 179^^ ipage. Memorandum from the king to serve as instructions to the Sr, de Serigny commanding the King's flute L'Orox, as to the services he should render in the campaign he is to make in Louisiana. Folio 21 1^, 2 pages. 173; REGISTER OF DESPATCHES RELATING TO NEW FRANCE. Versailless. February 11. Febniarj- 2(). March 10. -March 19. March 10. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Brouague. Pleased with his I'eport, and with the progressof the fishery. Folio 400, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Michel. They will protect the undertaking of the Srs. Darragory, but must not allow them to trade within the domain of Tadoussac. Folio -lOOi, 1 page. The same to the same. Advances which the King has made to the iron mining Company of Trois-Rivieres. The Sr. Simonet, who has come to fetch workmen, sails with them on the King's ship. Folio 400^, 1 page. The s ame to M. de Beauharnois. He must have been told of the ill- success of the undertaking against the Chicachas Natchez The King is sending 450 men as reinforcements to M. de Bienville to bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion. The latter intended making a fresh attack at the beginning of 1739, but at that time he probably did not reckon on the rein- foi cements the King is sending him, so that it is likely his campaign will be begun earlier. Will do all in his power to carry out his views, and to cause all the nations of Canada to march against the Chicachas. M. de Bien- ville has learned that a body of 400 Cherakis and Chicachas has gone to the Oio eighty leagues from its mouth. He believes that this movement is made at the instigation of the English, in order to cut off our trade from the Ouabache and the Mississipi. M. de Bienville has instructed the com- mandant of the Illinois to harass them. It seems that the Sioux have attacked and defeated a party of Foxes who were travelling in their direc- tion, believing themselves to be pursued by the Indians allied to the French. Folio 401, 3 pages. The same to the Sr. de B:ouague. Is told that he carries on an illicit beaver trade with the captains of ships fishing at his post. If this is the fact, and is proved he will be punished. He must take all his beaver to the Company at Quebec to be paid the regular price. Folio 402, h page. 238 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1737 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1737. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Instructions respect- April 16. jj^g ^jjg n^ethod of procedure of the attorney general and councillors during the sessions of the Council. Folio 402i, 2 i ages. April 16. The same to the same Card money. Has obtained, for the Sr. Nicolet the position of officer of the marshalsea in Canada. Is of opinion that appointing a permanent commandant at Detroit, in place of changing them every three years, would b.e in the interest of the settlement of the lands and of the development of that post. Has charged the Sr. Xavarre to collect the cens et rentes due on the lands of this post. As the Sr. Du Buisson is being tried before the Superior Council for killing the Sr. Cham- blv de Cournoyer in a duel, the matter must be allowed to take its course before obtaining letters of pardon for the accused. Folio 403, 3 pages. April 16. -pi^e same to M. Hocquart. The King is annoyed at the excessive expenditure on the works that have been carried Out. They must be made good without having recourse to a fresh issue of card money. Folio 404, 2 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Auditing of the accounts. Folio 404, 3 pages. April 10. The same to M. Michel. Same subject. Folio 406, 2 pages. April 22. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The protection they must afford the Si's. Darragory. Is very glad that the Sr. La Fontaine, who has been granted a concession at the river Ytamamion, has found a place when he could set up a very profitable permanent fishery. It is annoying that they have not been able to find a good slate-quarry some- where. The Sr. de la Richardiere. Folio 406i, 2 pages. April 22. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The adventure that has befallen the Sr. de la Verandrye's convoy is most unfortunate and gives reason to fear that we shall be forced to give up all those posts, especially if M. de la Verandrye has made up his mind to retaliate for this on the prairie Sioux. All that has been brought to his knowledge of that which gave rise to this incident proves to him that the beaver trade had more to do than anything else in the undertaking of the discovery of the Western Sea. Was much pleased to learn that the words of the Indians at Sault St. Louis should have had the effect of deterring the English and Flemings from settling at Riviere a la Loutre. Regrets that he should have given the Sr. Des Noyelles command of the post at Detroit after all that happened in his campaign against the Foxes. Folio 406, 3 pages. April 22. The same to the same. The desertions from the army can only be ascribed ♦ to lack of discipline. Folio 408, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. Has obtained a lieutenant's commission for the Chev. de Beauharnois. Approves of his giving M. de Celoron command of the post at Michilimakinak. Divers instructions. Folio 408^, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. Hocquart. He did well to sanction the marriage of Marie Francoise Gay, under age, to Joseph Lemieux, notwithstanding the opposition of her father, Michel Gay. Remarks respecting various matters. Folio 409, 1 page. April 22. The same to the same. Has done well to cease sending flour to Mar- tinique in view of the scanty harvest. Has not been able to obtain a pension for the widow of the Sr. de Boishebert. Has approved of his sending the Sr. Chevigny to the seigniory of Berthier to make pitch and resin. Oak to be supplied by Abbe Le Page. Is very pleased that the cultivation of kemp is kept up sufficiently. Has given orders to have the father and mother of the Sr. Raymond, master ropemaker at Quebec, sail on Le Jason. Has approved of the verdict sentencing the Sr. Louis Mallet and his wife to death for coining false money. He may have their children brought up on what comes from the sale of their property. These children, as he suggests, may be sent to France later on. Folio 409^, 2 pages. April 22. The same to the same. Revenue and expenditure. Believes that the decrease in revenue at the posts of Frontenac aud Niagara is due rather nSH CONCERNING THE COLONIES 239 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1737. to the bad management of the store-keepers than to the discontinuance of the distribution of brandy. Folio 410, 3 pages. April 22. The same to the same. E.xp?nditure and revenue Folio 411, 2 pages. April 22. The same to the same. According to his return?, the imports amount to 2,303,662 livres, and the exports to 1,755,798. It cannot be possible that the trade of Canada is bound to show such a deficit each year ; if it were so, the colony would go deeper and deeper into debt until it could never recover itself. His explanations only partially make clear the reason of this condition. 1 here will always be an excess of imports so long as iron and copper mines, ship building, cultivation of tobacco and other industries do not restore equilibrium. Folio 41 H, 3 pages. April 22. The same to the same. Bills of exchange. Folio 412i, 2 pages. April 28. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Cadets commission for the Sr. de Gannes who is going to Canada. April 30. jrj The Hospital nuns have no right to the clothes of soldiers who die in the hospital and who do not belong to the colonial troops. Folio 413, I page. April 30. The same to the same. Relies on them to decide between the parties in respect of the claims of the Srs Foucault and Boucault on the one side and Constantin on the other, relative to their land grants on the coast of Labrador. Has approved the grants they have made, on the river Sault de la Chaudiere, to the Srs. Rigaud, La Gorgendiere and Taschereau, and is sending the ratification. Has equally approved the two grants, made on the same river, to the Sr. Aubin de I'lsle and the widow Aubert, as well as those made, on Lake Champlain, to the Srs. D'Aillebout, D'Argen- teuii and Dagneau Douville. Id. In the case of the Srs. Raimbault and de la Fontaine. Folio 413, 1 page. April 3u. "pj-jg same to the same. The pay of the two workmen who are going to Lake Superior to carry on the work of developing the copper mine is some- what high, but men fit for this work are scarce and M. de la Ronde has set no limit in this respect ; moreover, as he has the lease of the post at Chagouanigon gratis on condition of his working the copper mines, he can have no hesitation in accepting this expense. Has obtained for M. Pean the reduction of two thirds of the quint dues on the purchase he has made of one half the land of la Durantaye. Folio 413Jr, 2 pages. "i?3.^-^ April 30. The same to the same. They will ascertain the facts in respect of the petition of the widow of John Sarignac, dit Lafond, relative to a lot of ground at Montreal. Folio 414^, 1 page. April 30. The same to the same. As the Sr. de la Tour has behaved well since he came to Canada, and they consider him C:ipable of fulfilling the duties of notary, he approves of their having given him a commission. Nuns of the General Hospital at Quebec. Importance of the cures. Fortifications. Folio 415, 1 page. April .30. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Fresh expedition against Chicachas. There is every reason to hope that the Sakis have forsaken the Foxes, which makes these last powerless. Has approved of his having pardoned the Sakis, and granted the Foxes their lives ou condition of their scattering among the other tribes and that the name of Foxes shall be no more heard of. Folio 415, \h pages. April 30. The same to the same. Approves of his having sent the Chev. de St. Ours to command at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure in the place of the Sr. de la Per- riere. A pension of 300 livres is granted to the Sr Drouet de Richarville on the report of the services rendered by him in the expedition against the Chicachas ; he lost three sons killed and another was dangerously wounded in that aff'air. He will report the answer of the Governor of New-York in respect of the insult offered to the Sr. Pean when passing in front of Choue- guen. Desertion of the contraband salters. The family of the Sr. de Chaulnes, sent to Canada by the King's order, petition that he may be 18—41 240 OBDEBS OF THE KIXG AND DESPATCHES 1737 4-5 EDWARD VIU A. 1905 1737. employed. If his conduct is good, as they say, he may be made an officer. Folio 41G, 2 pages. April 30. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting a memorandum from the Sr. Petit, clerk to the treasurers-general of the Navy at Quebec. Folio 416i, 2 pages. April 30. The same to the same. Bills of exchange. Explanations. Folio 417, 1 page. MayC). The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the useful- ness of an agricultural settlement near the fort at Pointe-a la-Che velure. Folio 417i, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. The pension enjoyed by the widow of the Sr. de Lorimier may be given to the widow of Captain de Yilledonne. Pension to the widow of Captain de Blainville. Cannot obtain a pension for the widow of the Sr. de Boishebert. The Sr. Ganeau de Senneville. Folio 418, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. Contraband-sal ters about to sail on Le Jason. Folio 41 Si, 1 page. The same to the Chev. de Begon. Leave granted him, also to his son, to return to France. Folio 418i, \ page. May G. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Has obtained a special gratuity of 400 livres for the Sr. St. Ours des Chaillons, instead of the pension he was asking for. Folio 419, \ page. May 6_ The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the verdict against five de.serters. Folio 419, i page. May 6. The same to M Hocquart. He may.draw up a lease with the Sr. Cugnet for the rent of the trade at Tadoussac, on the basis of his proposals. Con- ditions of this lease. Folio 419, 3 pages. May 0. The same to M. Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. The forges undertaking at St. Maurice must be encouraged. Folio 420, h page. May 6. The same to M. de Celoron. The captaincy made vacant by the death of M. de Boishebert, has been granted to M. de Granville Fonville. M. de Beauharnois intends sending him to command at Michilimakinak. To M. de Granville : has granted him M. de Boishebert's company. To M. de St. Vincent : has granted him leave to return to France. To the Chev. de St. Ours: has not been able to grant him the Cross of Knight of St. Louis this year. Id. to M. Du Figuier. To M. Le Verrier : has not been able to obtain for him the lieutenancy made vacant by M. de Granville's promo- tion. Id. to the Chev. de Raymond. To the Baron de Longueuil : will give his son an ensigncy as soon as he is of age. To ]M. de Montigny : has not Ijeen able to obtain him the pension he asks for. To M. de Kigauville : will not neglect his son's advancement. To M. Rigaud : has not been able to obtain him the Cross of St. Louis. Id. to M. de Lantagnac. To ^I. de Chaussegros de Lery : a gratuity has been granted him. Id. to M. Lanouil- ler de Boisclerc. To M, Verrier : Is pleased with the lectures on law which he is giving. Has two new volumes of the Aveux, Deme ihrements, and Declarations of the papier terrier. Relies on his sending two more this year, and the remainder next year. To the Rev. Father de Lauzon : the land grant made to the Sr. de Boisclerc, behind the Sault St. Louis, has not been ratified. To Madame de Ste. Helene : cannot grant her the free gift of slate she asks for to roof the house of her community. Folio 420^, 4 pages. May 10. The same to MM. de Beauharnois und Hocquart. The King has ex- tended for ten years more the exemption of duties on the merchandise grown in the West Indies entered at He Royale and in Canada. Folio 4221, 1 page. May 10. rpi^g same to the same. Although the tobacco sent has not quite answered expectations, it is thought that, if suitably treated, it might give reasonable satisfaction. Folio 422i, 1 page. 1137 COXCERXIXG THE COLOXIES 241 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1737. The same to the same. Instructions which he has given to M. Du Ques- May U. j^g]^ ^.jjQ ^g |.Q command Le Jason intended tor the voyage to Canada. Folio 423, 1 page. May 10. Memorandum from the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is pleased with the agreement that has existed between them so far. The King grants permission to the nuns of the General Hospital at Quebec to increase their community by ten professed sisters, and six lay sisters. Hopes that Canadians who may feel inclined to study law will follow the course given by the Sr. Verrier; they will thus make themselves fit to discharge the duties of councillor. They might, as is done in the West Indies, be given commissions as assessors which gives them entry to the council, and the advantage of learning. Benefits to be derived from the trade with lie Royale and the West Indies. Porpoise fishery. Is pleased to see that the gratuities granted by the King in order to encourage ship building have good results. Copper and iron mines. Hopes that the report of the Indians who assert that they know of an island full of copper has been proved true ; there would, in such case, be greater security against any troubles the Indians might cause. The King has granted to the Srs. Cugnet, Taschereau, Olivier de Tezain, Simonet and Gamelin, all the pri- vileges connected with the development of iron mines, enjoyed by the Sr. de FrancheTille. Was pleased to learn that the tiles made by the Sr. Des Meloizes have been found to be of good quality. It would be advisable to make sure that they will stand the frost before resuming the work. Work on the walls of Montreal. Usefulness of a boat for the transport of muni- tions on Lake Champlain. Importance of the migration of the Chouanons, Sioux. Sonnontanoiis. The readiness wherewith the greater pn.rt of the Abenaki chiefs have given account of the bribes received by them from the English, gives a good idea of their loyalty . Chicachas. Coureurs de BDis. Lease of the trading privilege at Tadoussac. Folio 423^^, 11 pages. Say, 20 pp. May 10. Xbe same to M. du Pin de Belugard. Is pleased with his zeal in training gunners. Folio 428i, \ page. May 10. The same to M. Olivier de Vezain. Is pleased with the pains he is taking in the matter of the foundry business. Folio 429, \ page, ^lay 17. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. In order to ascertain the worth of the copper mines at Lake Superior, he has written to M. Saur, director general of mines at Ste. Marie-les-Mines, to supply him with a workman capable of doing this with an assistant. They will see, by the contract he is sending them what has been agreed to on this point on behalf of the Sr, de la Ronde with the Messrs. Foster, father and son. The Sr. de la Ronde shall be credited for all the advances made. Folio 429, 1 page. May 17. The same to the same. Is sending the duplicate of the statement of expenditure for Canada as well as the statement of the charges on the Western Domain. Fo.io 429^, 1 page. May 17. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has obtained a gratuity of 400 livres for M. DesChaillons, King's lieutenant at Quebec, but cannot pay the dowry of his two daughters \\\\o wish to become nuns. He may, however, help them to the amount of 1,000 li\Tes out of the returns from the sale of leaves of absence. Folio 430, \ page. May 17. The same to the same. Promotions for the Srs. de Granville Fonville, Chev. de Beauharnois, de Sacquepee, de la Ronde, senior, de Linctot. senior, Chev. de Gannes, de Muy, Dartigny de Villeray. Has granted a commission to the Sr. Testu de la Richardiere with a salary of 1000 livres instead of the .500 he had previously. Folio 430, Ih pages. May 17. The same to M. Hocquart. Has granted the Sr. de Lanouiller a position as student in the Intendants office. Folio 430i h page. 18— 4U 2^2 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1737 1736. May 20. May 20. April — . April : — . April 10. April 1. April 8. April 22. April 16. April 1. April 16. April 30. May 17. May 18. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to M. de Beauharnois and Hocquait. The Council of state has rendered a decree authorizing the attorney General of the Superior Council to adjust the admira'ty registers not signed by the Sr. de I'Epinay, judge of that court. Folio 431, I page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the Sr. Augustine Charrier, grandson of M. de Chateauneuf, first captain of dragoons in the coast guard district of Xaintonge Respecting the Sr. Desfosses de Beauvilliers, cavalry lieutenant, sent to Canada 8 or 9 years ago, at the request of the Marechale d'Harcourt. He will report to him on his behaviour. Folio 431, 1 page. REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS RELATING TO NEW FRANCE. Letters patent to increase the number of nuns in the General Hospital at Quebec. Folio 435, 1 page, Letters patent bearing amnesty for the Coureurs des bois of Canada. Folio 4357^7, 1 page. Ordinance bearing amnesty in favour of the deserters from the troops of New France. Folio 436, h page. Warrant of giit and remission of the dues coming to the King from the purchase of the land of la Durantaye, to the benefit of the Sr. Pean. Folio 436, h page. Commission of Pierre Pilotte to be admiralty bailiff at Quebec. War- rant for the fresh monopoly granted to the new iron-niining company in Canada. Folio 436?,, | page. Order from the King making the Sr. Poulain de Nicolet officer of the King's police in Canada. Folio 436t7, h page. Warrants ratifying the land grants made to the Srs. Taschereau, de Vau- dreuil, and de la Gorgendiere Folio 436|, 1 page. Warrants ratifying land grants made at Detroit to Charles Bonbomme, dit Beaupre, Jacques Cardinal, senior, Jacques Cardinal, junior, Philippe Daniau, Joseph Du Tremble, Francois Gilbert, dH Sanspeur, Claude Cam- pot, Pierre Cosme, Pierre Laurent, Gaetan Seguin, Jacques Seguin, Gabriel Casse, Etienne Fafar, Hebert, and J. Bte. Mallet, junior. Folio 437, 3 pages. Say, 6 pp. Warrants ratifying land grants in favour of the Srs. Daigneaux Douville, Raimbault, D'Aillebout d'Argenteuil, Fontain-^^ de Belcourt, the widow Aubert, and Aubin de I'lle. Folio 438i, 2 pages. Warrant ratifying the gi ant in favour of Jean Marchesseau, dit La Ramee and Magdelaine Gaien, his wife, of a piece of land in the town of Quebec. Id. at Quebec to Nicolas Boisseau, head bailiff of the district of Quebec. To Marianne Page Carey, his wife. Id. at Quebec, to Genevieve Pruneau, wife of Pierre Olivier. Id. at Quebec, to Anne Marianne Rivard, widow of Franc'^is Dumontier. Id. at Quebec, to Anne Menage, widow of Pierre Levasseur. Id. to the Sr. Basil, I'atifying his monopoly of the seal fishery in the Bale des Chateaux, on the river St. Lawrence. Folio 439. 2 pages. Commission authorizing the Sr. Verrier, attorney general of the Superior Council to give a proces-verbal of the registers in the Admiralty office at Quebec which have not been endorsed and initialled by the late Sr. de L'Epinay, lieutenant of the said Admiralty. Folio 439^, 1 page. 1737. REGISTER OF DESPATCHES RELATING TO ILE ROYALE. Versailles. February 26. March 25. The President of the Navy Board to ^IM. de Brouillan and Le Normant. Respecting the undertaking of the Srs. Darragory. Folio 442, 1 page. The same to the same. Respecting the Sr. Fran(^ois Lefevre de Maurepas who is going to Tie Royale to serve as a cadet. Folio 442|, \ page. nSl CONCERNING THE COLONIES 243 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1737. The same to the saaie. Divers instructions. Acadian missionaries. Apnl 16. -p^^jj^ ^^3^ 2^ p^g^g April 6. The same to the same. They will send some contraband-salters to work at M. de la Boularderie's establishment. Mill-stones for the Sr. de la Boularderie's mill. They will ascertain whether the Sr. de la Boularderie's plan for opening a road from his concession to Louisbourg is acceptable. Work done by the Sr. de la Boularderie at He d'Orleans. Is it advisable to make him a grant of it 1 Folio 444, 3 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Respecting a dispute between the Srs. Destouches, Guyon, Grandchamp, and the Srs. Lartigue et Rodrique as to the owner- ship of certain lands in island No. 2 of the harbour of Louisbourg. Folio 445J,, 3 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Instructions. Folio 446^, 2|- pages. April 16. The same to the same. Approves of the establishment of a slaughter- house at Louisbourg, but for neat cattle only, leaving the farmers free to kill calves and sheep. The Srs. Milly it Dugas who tender for this busi- ness, ask permission to kill their animals in Acadia. Consent may be given to this, if judged advisable, providing they bring a certain number of cattle from Canada every year. They may give them the right to keep their cattle, intended for slaughtering, at Baie Glace and at Mordienne so long as they maintain their s'aughter-house. Once this bargain is made, English ships must not be allowed to carry on any trade whatsoever. Canada can supply all that may be needed. Folio 447^, '2h pages. April 16. The same to the same. The Sr. de la Boularderie's mine working. If the Sr. Harander does not make better use of his exclusive right to kill at the Magdalen Islands, private individuals jpay be given leave to do so. Help for the inhabitants of He St. Jean who have suffered from the fores.t fires. Folio 44Si, 2^^ pages. April 16. The same to M. de Brouillan. Was pleased with the dispositions shown by the Indians on the occasion of the attempt of the governor of Acadia in regard to the silver mine found at Cape Pore-Epic. There are at pre- sent six missionaries in Acadia with Father Chauvreux, and this number seems ample, especially as to increase it would be likely to annoy the English governor. The great thing is for them to behave piudently in regard to the Government. Folio 449^, 2 pages. April 16. The sime to the same. It is to be hoped that Mr. Armstrong's answer respecting the deserting soldiers is sincere. Certainly, the arrest of French deserters by the English authorities, and the arrest of English deserters by the French authorities, would tend to check desertions on either side. Folio 450, 2i pages. April 16. The same to the same. Has obtained him the desired grant of the land he holds at the head of Louisbourg Bay. Is sending him the warrant. Is sending him the patents of the Srs. de la Perelle and Rousseau as knights of St. Louis. He has done well to arrest the two deserters from the garri- son at Canso, and send them back to the English. 451^, 2 pages. April 16. The same to the same. He made a mistake in stating, in a letter to M. Armstrong, that the French missionaries, living in Acadia, are not subject to the English government. This claim is not reasonable. It is possible that M. Armstrong in sending away MM. de St. Poncy and Chauvreux, made use of a pretext to succeed in banishing the missionaries altogether ; but it seems certain, nevertheless, that these gentlemen were wanting in courtesy towards him, and so laid themselves open to retaliation on his part. Should M. de St. Poncy go back to Port Royal he must do his utmost to regain M. Armstrong's good will. There is no need to make afresh arrang- ment with the English court, the Treaty of Utrecht is enough and the clause relating to the missionaries is not called in question. The missiona- ries must teach the people, by word and example, the obedience due to his Britannic Majesty. Folio 4.52, 2 pages. 244 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1737 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1737. The same to M. Le Normant. Remarks and instructions respecting the ^P"^ 1®- accounts. Folio 4.53, 3 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Was pleased to hear of the success of the fishery, but would like to have particulars. Foreign trade. Since lie St. Jean can supply the needs of IleRoyale in the way of vegetables and provisions, they will no longer be drawn from Canada. Folio 4-54, 2| pages. April Hi. The same to the same. Replacing of the lantern of the tower on He de I'Entree. Is not surprised that the Sr. du Verger did not succeed in his Acadian sil vgr mine plan. The undertaking seemed a wild one. Is pleased that the difficulty between the Srs. de la Boularderie and Gombart has been arranged by arbitration. Now that the Sr. Roma is in France, it will be possible to ascertain what can be done in regard to the Company he repre- sented at He St. Jean. Has obtained for the Sr. Bertin the position of King's surgeon at Louisbourg, rendered vacant by the death of his father- in-Law, the Sr. La Grange. Folio 45.5, 2i pages. April 16. The same to the same. He may have the plans and estimates prepared for a civil prison at Louisbourg. The Sr. Lartigue, junior. The Srs. de Beaubassin and du Vivier. Folio 456, 2 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Respecting certain complaints made by M. de la Boularderie. Folio 457, 3 pages. April 22. The same to MM. Le Brouillan and Le Normant. Respecting a property at He Royale left by M. de la Perelle's man-servant. Respecting the request of the Sr. Du Hayet, an officer. Folio 458, 1 page. April 22. The same to M. Le Normant. Hospital accounts. Folio 458^, 3 pages. April 30. The same to MM. de Brouillon and Le Normant. Same subject. Folio 459^, 1 page. - April 30. The same to the same. Respecting the requests made by the Brothers of Charity in regard to the works at the hospital. Folio 460, 2 pages. April 30. The same to M. de Brouillon. Importance of keeping Louisbourg in a fit condition to stand a siege. He may come to France to attend to matters arising from his brother's death. Leaves of absence for the Srs. Despiet, Lafite and de Pensens. Folio 461, 2 pages. April 30. -pi^g same to M. Le Normant. Respecting accounts. Folio 462, 3 pages. April 30. The same to the same. Same subject. Folio 463^, 4 pages. May 3. The same to the same. Was wrong to make bargains for the mainten- ance of the King's ships without speaking of it to M. de Brouillon. Re- marks respecting certain works. Folio 465, 4 pages. May 6. The same to MM. de Brouillon and Le Normant. They will give M. de la Galissonniere a receipt for the contraband salters whom he will deliver to them. Folio 467, 1 page. May 6. The same to the same. Instructions concerning certain works. Folio 467i, 2 pages. May 0. The same to M, de Bourville. Has learned from M. de Brouillon the success of the search made to capture 19 deserters. Folio 468|, i page. May«. The same to the Chev. de Cannes. Has obtained him a gratuity of 900 livres to make good the outlay incurred by him on his journey to Ne%v York. To M. Despiet : has obtained leave of absence for him. To M. D'Ailleboult : he will be allowed to go to Canada if he can find an officer of his own rank willing to exchange with him. To M. de la Perelle : has written to M. de Brouillon respecting the legacy left by his man-servant. To ^I. du Hayet : approves of M. de Brouillon's choosing him to go to He St. Jean. To M. Morpain : has obtained him a gratuity of 200 livres. Folio 468i, 4 pages. May 6. The same to M. Sabatier. Has received the balance sheet of receipts and expenditure for food, clothes for the troops, munitions, iVrc. Folio 470, 1 page. i^IayG. The same to M. de Brouillon and Le Normant. Remarks respecting works on the fortifications. Folio 470^, 4 pages. 1731 CONCERNING THE COLONIES 245 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1737. The same to M. de Brouillon. Has called M. Le Normant's attention ' ^^ ■ to the fact that he did not consult him in giving out the contract for the works. Folio 472^, \\ pages. MayC). The same to I\[. Verrier. Respecting works on the fortifications of Louisbourg and elsewhere. Folio 473, 9 pages. May 10. The same to MM. de Brouillon and Le Normant. The contract made in 1730 with the Sr. Ganet for the works on the fortifications having come to an end, a contract has been made for six years with the Sr. Muiron whose tenders for carrying on the work were more advantageous than those of the Sr. Ganet. Folio 477, 2 pages. May 10. The same to the same. Has given M. de la (jlalissonniere command of Le Hiros, sailing to Louisbourg. Folio 478, 1 page. May 10. The same to the same. The King has extended, for ten years more, the exemptions, granted by the decree of Dec. 26, 1726, to the privateers engaged in the coasting trade between He Royale and the Windward Islands. Folio 478tS, 1 page. May 10. The same to M. Le Xormant. Begs him to state whether it is the otiicers of the Admiralty who act in the" case of sailors or fishermen who meet death by drowning or those of the King's jurisdiction. Folio 478^, 1 page. May 10. I he same to M. Verrier. The Sr. Muiron having made a more advan- tageous tender for carrying on the work of the fortifications than the Sr. Ganet, a contract has been entered into with him for six years. He will have exact measurements made, in order to settle with the Sr. Ganet. Folio 479, 2 pages. May 10. The same to M. Boucher. Has not been able to obtain him an increase of salary. Folio 480, h page. May 10. The same to M. Pothier Du Buisson. Cannot obtain him the increase of salary he asks for. Folio 480i, h page. May lu. The same to the Sr. Lambert. He must endeavour to give his whole attention to training soldiers in artillery practice. Folio 480^, 1 page. May 13. The same to .MM. De Brouillan and Le Normant. The Sr. Roma has come to an arrangement witli the joint-owners of the land grant in the eastern part of He St. Jean. He remains sole proprietor. They will give him six contraband salters to work on his concession. He will hav'e com- mand throughout the extent of his concession under the orders of the senior officers and in their absence. Folio 480:V, 1 page. May 17. The same to the same. Respecting the Sr. Ganet's complaints in regard to M. Verrier's measurements. Folio 481, i page. May 17. The same to the same. Is sending them the statement of the expenditure on the fortifications for the current year, amounting to 128,900 livres. Folio 48 H, 1 page. May 17. The same to the same. Is sending the statement of accounts for the current year, amounting to 216,012 livres. Folio 482, 1 page. May 17, The same to M. de Brouillan. Approves of his having relieved the com- pany in garrison at He St. Jean by a detachment of 40 men, and of his naving given the Sr. Du Hayet command of it. Promotions for MM. Du Chambon, de la Valliere, Du Vivier, de la Plague, Denis de Bonaventure, Chev. de Coux, Chassin Thierry, de Ste. Marie, Du Vivier, Chambon, De la Fitte Mouledoux, Lopinot, Rousseau de Souvigny, Le Neuf de la Valliere, du Chambar, junior. Folio 482 ;'r, 2 pages. May 17. ^^^ same to M. Du Chambon. Has obtained him a King's lieutenancy at He St. Jean, and a second ensigncy for his elder son. Respecting the Sr. Roma. To the elder M. Du Vivier : has granted him a company, and his brother an ensigncy on full pay. To ^l. de la Plague ; has obtained him a company. Folio 483, 2 pages. May 26. The same to M. de Brouillan. He will give him an account of the quarrel that has occurred between the Srs. de la Perelle and de Bourville. Folio 484, h page. 246 ORDERS OF THE KING AND DESPATCHES 1737 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1737. The same to MM. de Brouillan and Le Normaut. They will allow the May^ • Sr. Roger Sehabol, who comes from lie Royale, to join the troops in the capacity of cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 484.',, \ page. July 24. The same to the same, Has taken means to send the provisions asked for on the two ships chartered by them, commanded by the Srs. Du Bois and de Beaubriant. Folio i84i, 1| pages. August 5. The same to the same. .Same subject. Folio 485|, 2 pages. Augast 5. The same to M. Le Normant. Same subject. Folio 486J, 1|^ pages. Augu.st 5. The same to M. de Brouillon. Has seen to the sending of the provisions ho asked for, but thinks he took fright too soon and could have got on without this help which will entail increased expense. Is sorry for the death of the Sr. Dangeac. Has seen with pleasure that the governor of Acadia had allowed the vSr. de St. Poncy to resume his pastoral duties at Port Royal. Folio 487, H pages. REGISTER OF KING'S ORDERS RELATING TO ILE ROYALE Versailles. Commission for the Sr. Pierre Gosselin to be bailiflf of the Admiralty Aprils. court set up at Louisbourg. Folio 492. April 16. Land grant warrant in favour of the Sr. de Brouillan. Folio 492, H pages. List of 3-5 contraband salters condemned to pass the rest of their days at He Royale, Folio 493, 1 page. May 1. Order from the King to M. de la Galissonniere respecting the contraband salters. Here follow about 75 pages relating to Louisiana. End of volume 65. 173S SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 AMERICA 247 MINUTES OF LETTERS. 1738. AMERICA. B. Series. Vol. 66. 1738. Versailler<. .January 6. .January 27. February 24. April ;i. April 9. April 9. April 9. CANADA. DESPATCHES, Year 1738. Note. — The King's memorandums and orders are in the old files in " les ronde^.^' The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Srs. Darragory are to send their frigate V Adelaide, next month, to the whale fishery in the river St. Lawrence. FoHo 1, \ page. The same to M. Hocquart. Rsepecting an arrangement of partnership between the Sr. Liguart, a merchant of Quebec, and the Srs. Beaujeu and Balou, merchants of Bordeaux. Folio 1, \ page. The same to M. Hocquart respecting the Srs. Darragory. Folio 14, \ page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, They will have justice done to the Sr. Gendron, junior, a merchant of Paris, who advanced mer- chandise to the Sr. PouHn de Courval, king's attorney at Trois Rivieres, to the amount of 22,3-34 livres, for which he has had no return. Folio 2, 1 page. The same to the same. The heirs of the late Sr. Hazeur, member of the Superior Council of Quebec, state that a grant of land, known as Port-a- Choix, of 30 leagues frontage, by 10 deep, was made in 1705 to their father in the northern part of the island of Newfoundland, ratified and registered in 1708, that, in 1736, MM. de Beauharnois and Michel granted a part of this concession to a certain Marsal. Wishes for an explanation of the matter. In any case, this grant would have been wrongly made to Marsal, seeing that rhe Island of Newfoundland was ceded to the English by the Treaty of Utrecht, France ha^ing reserved to herself only the right of fishing and drying fish between Cape Bonavista and the northern end of the Island, and thence, following the west coast, as far as Pointe Riche. The English, therefore, would have reason to complain that France wished to lay claim to it and to dispose of it. Folio 2, 1^ pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Bills of exchange. Folio 3, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Francois Bissot, son of Francois Bissot de la Riviere, and his co heirs, state that, in 1661, La Compagnie des Indes granted He aux Qiufs, and the river bank between He aux Q^ufs and Sept-Iles to the said Francois Bissot, senior ; that the charter was burned in a conflagration at Quebec, but that this charter is mentioned in an act of fealty and homage in the year 1668. That in 1732, the lessee of the Domain having claimed that a portion of this grant formed part of the Domain of Tadoussac, the heirs, in order to avoid all disputes, 248 MINUTES OF LETTERS 173S 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 173S. gave up the contested portion on condition that the remainder should be secured to them. They will ascertain the facts. Folio 4, 2 pages. April 9. The same to M. de Vassan. Has oljtained him the reversion of a lieut- enancy. Folio 4-J-, \ page. April i). rpj^g same to MM. de Beauharnoisand Hocquart. The brothers Darragory, satisfied with the success of their fishery business, have written that, in addition to their post of Bon Desir, they intend setting up another in the Sept-Iles. Is very glad that the Sr. De la Fontaine continues to make good use of his concession at the river Noutaganicon. Although the Srs. de Contrecoeur and other officers have not been able to find slate quarries on Lake Champlain, there is no reason to be discouraged. The mistake made in navigating Le Rubis at the landing at Chapeau Rouge, is most extra- ordinary. It is fortunate the ship was not lost. Approves of his sending the Sr. de la Richardiere to examine the coast of Newfoundland between Cape Race and Cape Ray ; in order to m ike a map of it next year, he may do the same thing between Cape Ray and Port Achoix. Sea marks to be placed at He aux Raux and at He d'Orleans. Those at He d'Orleans must be placed, one at Riviere Delphine, the other at Poiii'e St. Jean. For this purpose they will have a wall built, poinding N. E , 30 feet wide, by 25 to 30 feet high, by 3 feet thick. Folio 5, 2 pages. April 9. The same to the same. Respecting the representations of the Sr. de la Fontaine who asks that the warrant for the land grant made him, for the term of nine years on the north side of the river St. Lawrence, may be changed and made to extend to his lifetime. Outlays made by him. Explanations asked for. Folio 5|, 1 page. April 14. The same to the same. They will examine the petition of the Sr. Fornel, a merchant at Quebec, who asks for a land grant at Bale des Esquimaux, in order to catch whales, porpoise, and other fish Folio 6, h page. April 14. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the petition of one Charbonnier, who complains that he cannot get judgment in three cases he has at Montreal. Folio 6, | page. April 14. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the request of the Sr. Dupin de Belugard, who claims that good gunners cannot be trained without forming a company for daily practice. Folio 6t\, h page. Ajnil 14. The same to the same. Respecting the petition of the Sr. Louis Levrard, master gunner, who asks for an increase of salary. Folio 6;^, \ page. Aj.ril 14. The same to the same. As the Sr. de Noyau alleges that part of the land grant made him on the Chambly river is now under water, they may if they think it advisable, make him another, between the seminary and the widow d'Argenteuil in thi ungranted lands. Folio 6i, \ page. April 14. The same to M. Hocquart. If the Sr. Varin has business in France he may allow him to go there. Has approved of the Sr. Michel's distributing wheat among the poor farmers. Is very glad that the people of Camourasca, Bale St. Paul, and Chambly have continued to make tar, Ac. On the favour- able report made on the Sr. Michel's diligence, during his absence, he grants him a gratuity of 3,000 livres. Approves of his having been allowed to marry Madenioisel'e Begon. Abbe Le Page. It is a scood thing that the cultivation of hemp is kept up in the colony. Pension of 400 livre? to the Sr. Louet, King's scrivener, stricken with paralysis. He will obtain the Sr. Bricault de Valmur a commission as scrivener. Folio 7, 4 pages. April 14. The same to the same. He will inform him as to the behaviour and abilities of the Sr. Martel, for whom a position is asked as King's scrivener at Quebec. The Sr. Benard, employed in the Intendant's office. Folio 8^, ipage. April 14. The same to the same. He will explain why duties were exacted on the provisions imported from Martinique by the Sr. Darmicourt. Folio 8^, \ page. 1738 AMERICA 249 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1738. The same to the same. Remarks on the causes which shew a cousi- Apnl 14. derable excess of imports. Folio 9, '1 pages. April 14. The same to the same. Has examined the census of the colony for 1739, and was satisfied with it. Cannot, at present, obtain help for the Filles de la Congregation at Quebec. Unsatisfactory result of the trade at Niagara and Frontenae. Expenditure and revenue. Folio 10, 2 pages. April 14. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Trade of the West Indies. Recruits. Contraband salters. The Sr. Du Buisson. Was very glad to learn that the Messrs. Forster had started from Michilimakinac at the beginning of September, whence they are to go in the spring, to the copper mines of Lake Superior. Folio 11, 2 pages. April 14. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The seizure made against him, in the hands of the lessee of the abbey of Benevent will be annulled, and he may receive the arrears due by this lessee, up to the day he resigned the said abbey. The mandement issued by him concerning the liquor ti'affic, while disturbing consciences, has had the efiect of greatly decreasing the trade of the French with the Indians, while increasing that of the English to the same amount, without lessening the consumption of liquor, since the English distribute it without restrictions. Hopes that he will modify his mandement. Is informed by M. de Brouillan, that the Sr. de St. Vincent, formerly missionary in Acadia, whom he recalled, was innocent in the matt r charged against him and was doing good work. Hopes that he will make it possible for him to I'eturn. Folio 12, li pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Gratuities for the Srs. de Lery, and Rocbert de la Morandiere. Is very glad that the Srs. Rigaud, de la Gorgendiere and Taschereau have carried out the condition imposed on them and have opened a cart road from the bank of the river as far as ITlet au Sapin, near the Chaudiei'e river. If the Brothers of the Christian Schools ask for letters patent to ratify their union with the Hos- pitaliers, he will make use of their remarks on this subject. Folio 13, H pages. April 23. The same to the same. Many complaints are received of the prevalence and openness of foreign trade in Canada. The decrease in French trade, and that of the Compagnie des Indes, sufficiently proves this. It may be true, as they say, that the low price given by the company for beaver, the poor quality of their ecarlatines and the attraction of brandy, drive the Indians to carry their pelts to the English ; but it is certain, at the same time, that there ai-e Frenchmen who make use of the Indians to carry their beaver to the Enjilish, and that these last come to Montreal, and openly trade in them. To remedy these things in some measure the company has agreed to raise the price of beaver from 45 sols the pound to 5-5, and to get ecar- latines from England until such time as the manufacture of them, carried on in France, shall have been brought to perfection. Moreover, he has written to the Bishop to moderate his mandement on the subject of the liquor traffic. Folio 13 J, 3 pages. April 23. The same to M. Hocquart. Is surprised that the Sr. Berey, treasury clerk at Montreal, should have been unable to restore the quittances missing since the fire of 1734 ; has, however, obtained him a discharge for them. Decrease of revenue from beaver in consequence of the fraudulent trade carried on by the agency of the Indians. Has approved of his sending on Le Jason the two cases of plants intended for the King's garden at Paris delivered to him by the Sr. Favre, cure of St. Sulpice. Folio l•^, 4 pages. April 23. The same to ^Nl. Beauhai^nois. He must pay close attention to the steps taken by the English with a view to setting up a post at the Riviere a la Loutre. Believes, notwithstanding what he says about it, that it is more fitting to appoint a permament commandant at Detroit. If M. de Noyan s health will allow of it, he thinks he ought to be chosen to command that post. Importance of the post at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure. Folio 17, 2 pages. 250 MINUTES OF LETTERS 1738 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1738. The same to the same. Has read the Sr. de la Verandrye's new report ^" and is not a little surprise to find that the discovery of the Western Sea is scarcely more advanced than it was. Doubts whether the Sr. de la Veran- rye's zeal is as disinterested as he professes it to be. Whatever he may say to excuse his last trip to Montreal he would find it hard to explain satisfactorily why he should thus have left his post instead of taking advantage of the weather to go .further, still more, as the disposition of the Indian Chiefs, Missouris, Christineaux and Assinibot'l, towards the French seems to be of the best. Regrets the abandcmment of the Sioux post, and the circumstances which have made it necessar}^ P'olio 18, 2 pages. April 23. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Their plan for foster- ing the settlement of Detroit cannot be followed as it entails an increase of troops, and because the King cannot meet a larger expenditure. The plan most easy to carry out would be to appoint a permanent commandant, who would have no business interests. Folio 19, 4 pages. April 2,S. The same to M. Hocquart. The King has approved the agreement made by him with the Sr. Cugnet for the lease of Tadoussac for nine years, dating from October 1, last. Revenue and expenditure. Folio 21, 3 pages. April 23. The same to the same. Respecting the 28,000 livres which M. Begon has undertaken to pay to the credit of the Sr. de Lanouiller. Folio 22, H pages. April 23. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They will look into the Sr. Du Quesnel's suggestion as to the advisability of having a barn built on tht hill to the north of Quebec, for storing sails and all that lumbers up the King's ships, as also for lodging sailoi's who may be ill. Folio 23, 1 page. Marly. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Respectins: the Sr. de Lugny. Folio April 29. .TQi 1 f o » J ^ 23^, |- page. April 29. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Sr. Duchesne, a skilled iron-worker, is going to Canada, to settle there. He might be employed at the Compagnie des Forges. Folio 23^^, \ page. April 29. The same to the same. M. de Beauharnois will be good enough to allow the Sr. de Mazieres de Maisoncelle, who is going to Canada, to serve with the troops as a cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 23^, \ page. April 29. The same to the same. Recommends to them the Sr. Vallerand, employed, for several years past, in the Brigade of the Domain. Folio 24, ^ page. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. Has granted a special gratuity of 12,000 livres to the Sr. Taschereau, clerk to the Treasurers-general, in considera- tion of the increase of work laid on him by his share in the administi'ation of the Domain. Folio 24, \ page. May 6. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Importance of discipline among the troops. MM. de V'^ercheres and de Celoron are appointed to command the companies left vacant by the death of MM. de Repentigny and de Montigny. The three lieutenancies opened by the promotion of MM. de Vercheres and Celoron and the death of M. de Cabanac, have been granted to M. de Cabanac, brother to the one deceased, and to the Chevs. de la Corne and de Raymond. Other promotions for the Srs. Beaujeu de Villemonde, Blainville , Celoron, St. Ours, the Chev. de Gannes, de Falaize, Pean, de Mesy, d'Artigny de Villeray, De Longueuil, junior, Millon, Gaspe, De la Barre, de Vassan. Folio 24^, 2 pages. May 6. The same to the same. They will cause the Sr. Mauriel, who is going to Canada, to serve with the troops as a cadet. Folio 25, | page. May 6. The same to the same. They will cause the Sr. de Yienne, sent by his family to Canada in the hope of improving him, to serve with the troops. Folio 25, |- page. May 6. The same to the same. Respecting their report of the means taken by them to hasten the completion of the foundry. It might be thought, at 1738 AMEBIC A 251 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1738. first sight, that there is cause to be satisfied, but a closer scrutiny shows that there has been much false economy and that very little trouble has been taken to make the best use of the revenue. The impression has been very unfavourable. What, however, is still less excusable, is that they have laid the King under the necessity of making fresh advances. The advance agreed upon with the Sr. de Francheville was for 10,000 livres only. This has been raised to 100,000 for the new company, and now a fresh advance of 82,642 livres is needed. It will be made, but it must be stipulated that repayment may be claimed, partly in iron, and partly in money. Two of the iron bai's, which have been assayed are found to be of the quality known as " rock-iron '", which is somewhat inferior to that of Barr}' : the third is equal in quality to this last iron. It will be useless to suggest further advances. Folio 25^, '2h pages. Versailles. Tne same to M. de Beauharnois. Respecting the Chev. Benoit. Folio May 13. 261, 1 page. May 13. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They will allow a certain contraband Salter, named Goupil, to return to France, to arrange his affairs. Folio 26^, \ page. May 13. The same to the same. Respecting the instructions given to M. de la •Jonquiere, commanding Le Eubis, which the King is sending to Canada. Folio 27, 1 page. May 13. The same to the same. They will cause the Sr. de Nauroy, who is going to Canada, to serve with the troops. Folio 27, ^ page. May 13. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Has enrolled in the Order of St. Louis the following captains ; the Sr. de St. Ours, de Rigaud, and de Contrecoiur. Has not been able to obtain this honour for the iSr. de Lery, who, moreover, wishes to leave the service of the colony. Folio 27i, h page. May 13. The same to the same. He will grant leave of absence to the Srs. de St. Vincent and Duplessis Faber. Folio 27t^, ^ page. May 13. The same to the Chev. de St. Ours. Has granted him the Cross of St. Louis. Id, to the Sr. Rigaud de Vaudreuil. Id, to the Sr. de Contreccear. Folio 28, 1 page. May 13. The same to M. de Beaujeu. Has received the general roll of the troops. Has obtained an ensigncy on full pay for his son. Folio 28^, ^ page. May 13. The same to M. de Lery. M. de Beauharnois has informed him on the work done by him at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure, and on the walls of Montreal. If he wishes to return to France to serve in the engineers, he must apply to Marechal D'Asfeldt. Folio 28|-, 1 page. May 13. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The statement of the accounts amounts to 351,37-1 livres. Folio 29, h page. May 13. The same to M. de Vaudreuil de Cavagnac. Has obtained, for the Sr. de la Bar re the provisional ensigncy which he asked for on his behalf. Folio 29, |- page. May 13. The same to M. de Vercheres. Has obtained him a company. Id, to M. de Celoron. Id, to M. de Raymond ; a lieutenancy. Id, to M. de Longueuil, a second ensigncy for his son. Id, to M. de Cannes ; an ensigncy on full pay for M. de Falaize, his relative. To M. de Boisclerc ; has obtained him a gratuity of 300 livres. Id, to M. Rocbert de la Moran- diere. Folio 29i, 2^ pages. May 13. The same to Abbe Miniac. The Sr. Gosselin is returning to Canada. He will help him in any way he can, if he is worthy of it. Folio 30j, ipage. May 13. The same to the Chev. Begon. Has obtained his passage to Canada,, with that of two servants. Folio 30^, I page. May 13. The same to M. ilichel. Has granted him a special gratuity of 3,000 livres in recognition of the way he has administered matters in M. Hocquart's absence. Has approved of his marriage with Mile Begon. Folio 31, ^ page. 252 MINUTES OF LETTERS 173S 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1738. The same to M. Varin. Has granted him leave of absence. Id. to M. May 13. Duple-sis Faber. Id. to M. de St. Vincent. Folio -SI, J page. May 13. The same to M. de Beaucours. Will reward his services when opportu- nity offers. Folio 31|, | page. May 13. The same to the Chev. Dormicourt. Repecting his salary. Folio 32, 1 page. May 13. The same to M. Des Meloises. Since the damage done to a part of his tiles must be laid to the mortar, he must not be discouraged. Folio 32, i page. May 13. The same to M. de St. Ours de Chaillon. Has obtained an ensigncy on full pay for his son. Folio 32 i, |- page. May 13. The same to M. Dupin Belugard. He must applj' to M. de Beauharnois respecting his views on the matter of gunners. Folio 32^^, J, page. May 13. The same to M. Hocquart. The Sr. Gosselin, a missionary, is returning to Canada. He has a knowledge of plants ; has sent collections of them for the King's garden, and must send more. He will obtain help for him, if he needs it. Folio 32^, | page. May 1:"). The same to M. de Beauharnois, M. de Bienville, in the expedition he is to make against the Chicachas, has decided to go by way of the river St. Louis rather than by the river of La Mobile ; this will entail a delay until July of next year, since the route leading from the river to the Chicachas is only practicable in summer. If he undertakes anything in support of M. de Bienville he will govern his movements in accordance with this plan. In any case^ he will cause the Indians of the Lakes to harass the Chicachas, and it is to be hoped that the means he has taken to get the Kakapous and the Mascoutins to destroy the settlement undertaken on the Ohio by the Chicachas and the Chirakis, have been, or will be carried out. Since he felt that he could not refuse the Foxes the pardon asked for them by the Ottawas, the Poutouatamis and the Folles-Avoines, he approves of of his having done so. There was no objection to making-known in Canada the prospectus sent him by M. d'Hozier for his Armorial Gendral de la France. However, he must tell him that this work was not done by authority. Folio 33, 2 pages. May 15. The same to M. de Lotbiniere. The King has appointed him dean of the chapter of Quebec. Folio 34, \ page. May 15. The same to M. de Noyau. M. de Beauharnois has intructions to give him the command of Detroit, if his health will allow him to undertake it At the same time, he has given M. de Beauharnois and Hocquart orders to forward to him, if there are no objections to it, the concession he asked foi" near the lands of Madame D'Argenteuil. Folio 34, ^ page. May 15. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. He must know that his diocese is not in a condition to do without his presence. Hopes that his zeal for the interests of religion will lead him to come to a decision. It is high time it should be known what to expect. If he wishes to attach conditions to his resignation, let him say so. He awaits a speedy and definite answer. Folio 34|, 1 page May 15. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Cannot grant the Sr. Benoit, junior, the commission of surgeon major he asks for, nor the suc- cession to his father. May, perhaps, dispose of it in his favour, when it shall fall vacant. Approves of the plan for settling the lands near the port of Pointe-a-la-Chevelure. The King grants the Nuns of the General Hospital at Quebec leave to make good their claims on the bishop's palace at Quebec, However, before allowing the community to enter on a suit, it is advisable to look carefully into their claims. They will look into the petition of the Sr. Desaunier, a trader at Quebec, respecting a land grant he asks for in order to start a porpoise fishery. Folio 35, 2 pages. May 15. The same to M. Miniac. Is aware of the sad state of the diocese of Quebec. M. Dosquet has given notice of his intention to resign. The 17 3S AMEBIC A 253 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 173S. question will be settled, one way or another, before next year. Begs of him, in the meantime to continue his administration as vicar general. Folio 36, I page. May 18. ^'j^g same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Thj Bishop of Quebec as a result of his remarks to him, has written from Rome to M. Miniac giving him a free hand in regard to changing his mandement so as to reconcile the temporal and the spiritual in the matter of the sale of spirituous liquors. Folio 36, h page. Mavis. The same to the Bishop of Quebec (at Rome). Has forwarded to M. Miniac the letter he addressed to him. Hopes it will avail to remove the ditiiculties caused by his mandement. M. de St. Vincent will not return to He Royale. Folio 36|, 1 page. May IS. 'j'l^g same to MM. ' de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the troubles caused the Che v. de Norey in regard lo the payment of the sale price of a property. Folio 36.-,, } pige. May 18. The same to M. Verrier, Lectures on law. Has received his new volume of the aveux, denombremeuf.d, and declarations of the papier terrier. Is anxious to see the end of this work. Folio 37, h page. May 18. "p^g same to M. de Beauharnois. The King has given the 8r. Destan- cheau, who cannot stand the climate of San Domingo, permission to serve in Canada with the same rank. Folio 37, | page. May 18. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. As the Sr. Marizot is behaving very badly in Canada they will have him arrested, and hand him over to M. de la Jonquiere, to be brought back to France. Folio 37h, ^ page. May 24. The same to M. de Beauharnois. If he thinks fit he can make the Sr. Moras, serving in M. des Meloise's company, and who is of a good Bor- deaux family a cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 37^, | page. June 6. The same to M. Hocquart. Will give Dlle. Quenet a passage, and her meals at the captain's table. Folio 37|, \ page. 1738. ILE ROYALE. The King's memorandums and orders are in the old fyles in " f.es rondes." Versailles. The President of the JVavy Board to M. Le Normand. Has had two ships March 23. chartered at Dunkei que, to carry flour to Quebec. As one of them has no pilot familiar with the St. Lawrence, he will supply one. Folio 1, ^ page. Marly. The same to the same. Divers instructions in regard to accounts and April 29. public works. Folio, 1, 2 pages. April 29. The same to the same. Hopes that the Sr. Harrander's success in the slaughter of walrus at the Magdalen Islands will enable him to follow up his business more vigorously. There can be no question of making the road from Louisbourg to Petit Brador, asked for by M. de la Boularderie. Mire and la Baleine roads. Has notified the Father Provincial of the Recollets that if Father Zachary Caradet does not behave with more moder- ation and prudence, he cannot remain in the colony. Folio 2|, 2 ^ pages. April 29. The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Concerning works on the fortifications and others. Folio 3.',, 5 pages. April 2.1. The same to M. Verrier. Same subject. Folio 5.V, 6 pages. April 29. The same to M. Le Normant. Respecting the poor quality of the flour. Folio 8}y. '2h pages. May »>. The saaie to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 9i, 2i pages. May 6. The same to the same. Accounts and bills of exchange. Folio lOi^, 2ij pages. May 6. The same to the same. Repayment of provisions advanced to the inha- bitants. Folio 12, h page. 254 MINUTES OF LETTERS 173S 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 173S. The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Rations for the widow May 6. ^j ^-^^ g^. j^cault, master gunner. The King has not seen fit to order the execution of the plan proposed for the parish of Lou'sbourg. Midwives are somewhat hard to find in France. Has taken means to send one to Louis- bourg, next year, but hopes that the Sr. Bertin the surgeon, will train some in the colony itself. Folio 12, 2 pages. May (!. The same to the same. Is v^ery pleased to learn that the Brother in charge of the infirmary at the hospital gives more satisfaction than his pre- decessor. He will think it right that they should grant the Brothers land at Mire, to make a pasturage for their cattle. Is willing to grant the Sr. de la Boularderie the proprietorship of the He de Niganiche, but in such a way as to safeguard tiie rights of the inhabitants who may have settled there. Folio 13, 3 pages. May 6. The same to M. de Bourville. Has granted to the Sr. Denis de Bona- venture, adjutant, the company vacant by the death of the Sr. Dangeac; to the Sr. du Hayet, the adjutancy and a captain's commission ; a lieutenancy to the Sr. Benoist, an ensigncy on full pay to the Sr. DuVivier, and a second ensigncy to the Sr. Dangeac. Folio 14 A, h page. May (). The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Salary of 300 livres for the Sr. Lartigue, as bailifi" The fortifications must be finished before making Louisbourg a parish. Importance of fostering ship-building. Will give tbe builders the same gratuities as in Canada. Has granted M. de Brouillan the land he asked for on island No. 16, in exchange for that which ]\[. Le Normant had fenced in 1736. Has granted the Sr. Du Hayet a gratuity of 600 livres, in consideration of the expenses incurred by him at He St. Jean in 1736. Folio 15, 3 pages. May 6. The same to M. Le Normant. Divers instructions. Folio 16i, 2 pages. Versailles. ^he same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Was very pleased to ^^ ^' learn that the two ships had arrived at Louisbourg which had gone to France for provisions to relieve the famine. Has given notice, in all the ports of France that privateers intending to sail to He Royale must carry provisions for the colony. Folio 17^, 1 page. The same to M. de Bourville. Approves of his having sent a detachment of troops, with a sergeant, to the burial of the Indian Chief of He Royale. Folio 18, h page. The sarne to M. du Chambon. Has obtained him the 1,500 livres granted to M. de Bensens for the upkeep of a ship intended to carry provisions and other necessaries to He St. Jean. Folio 18, A page. The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Is sending them the statement of accounts for the fortifications of He Royale for the current year, amounting to 128,900 livres. Folio 18i, h page. The same to the same. Is sending them the statement of the ordinary expenditure of He Royale for the current year, amounting to 215,123 livres. Folio 18 A, I page. The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. The King has chosen Le Jason for the voyage to He Royale, and has given command of it to the Marquis de Cavagnac. Folio 1 9, 1 page. The same to M. Du Vivier. Has obtained him the leave of absence asked for, to return to France and recruit his health. Folio 19, | page. The same to M. Duhayet. Has obtained the adjutancy for him, and a captain's commission. To the Sr. Benoit : has obtained him a lieutenancy. Folio 19^7, 1 page. The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Respecting a request made by the Sr. Lartigue. Folio 20, h page. The same to M. Le Normant. Has examined the fishing and trade charts sent by him. Sees that imports amount to 1, -127,451 livres and exports to 1,499,446, making an excess of exports of 71,994 livres. Is pleased to see that the ships built at He Royale, last year, are 14 in number, from 50 to May 13. May 13. May 13. ]May 13. May 13. May 13. May 13. May 13. May 13. 1738 AMEBIC A 255 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1738. 120 tons, but is sorry to see that they bought 13 from the English, Folio •20h, U page. May 13. The same to M. Le Normant. Is sending him the leave of absence he asks for, which he will only make use of if his presence in France is abso- lutely necessary. Folio 21, A page. May 13. The same to M. Sabatier. Has received the general balance sheet of receipts and consumption in the storehouses. He trusts that, if M. Le Normant takes the leave of absence sent him, he will take care that the service does not suflfer while he is away. Folio 21, 1 page. May 13. The same to M. de la Valliere. Has received the general roll of the troops. Folio 21 i, h page. May 15. The same to M. Roma. Was glad to learn of the success of the harvest on his land. Folio 22, | page. May 15. The same to M. Lartigue. Has attached a salary of 300 livres to the position of bailiff of Louisbourg, which he holds. Folio 22, ^ page. May 18. Xhe same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. They will send no more cod in the store-rooms of the King's ships. Folio 22, ^ page. :May 18. rpj^g sj^mg ^q yi Verrier. Is sending him the statement of accounts for the fortifications. Folio 22|^, J page. May 18. The same to M. de Bourville. Has granted the Sr. , D'Orfontaine de Villejoint a second ensigncy. Folio 2'2h, ^ page. July 8. The same to MM. de Bourville and Le Normant. Respecting the heirs of Francois Allain, of the town of Mamers, concerning the payment of a constituted rent owed by the Sr. Sabatier. Folio 23, i page. September 26. The same to M. de Bi'ouillan. Was sorry to hear of the death of Captain Despiet. He did well to write to M. de Bourville to allow the Sr. de la Plague, brother of the Sr. Despiet, to return to France. Folio 23^, | page (Here follow 90 pages relating to Louisiana.) i:nd of Vol. 66. 18—42 25eauharnois. The Sr. Ganneau de Senneville's family do not wish him to return to France. They have made him an allow- ance of 800 livres. Folio 44, h page. May 7. The same to the same. A company had been made vacant by the death of M. de Rigauville, and two lieutenancies by the deaths of the Srs. de Bailleul and de Joncaire, but he will not make use of his suggestions until the return of M. de Longueuil's expedition, in case there should be officers who have taken part in it who may have gained exceptional merit. Has, however, obtained M. de Maiziere a provisional ensigncy. Folio 44, 1 page. May 7. The same to the same. The family of the Sr. de Lugny, whom he enlisted as a cadet, desire his return to France. His sister, (M. de Maurepas' sister) the Duchesse de Nivernois, is interesting herself in this young man. If his behaviour is good enough to give reason to suppose that he will behave well in France, he may allow him to return. Folio 44^^, h P^ge. May 7. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting a judgment rendered by the Superior Council against the Sr. Souste, of Montreal, in a case between him and the Srs. Belleville, and Biron and Raimbault, notary. Respecting the Haymard case, f'olio 45, ^ page. May 7. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The tobaccos sent by the Sr. Cugnet have been tested. There still remains much to be desired as to their quality, their preparation and their cultivation. Folio 45-^>, h page May 13. The same to the same. The King has decided to have a flute of 70 tons built at Quebec, after the Sr. Levasseur's plans. She will not be put on the stocks until after the first is launched. Before giving M. de la Richar- diere command of the latter, as they have suggested, a decision must be come to as to her destination. Folio 46, 2 pages. May 13. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting timbers to be used in building the King's ships, and workmen sent from France. Folio 47, 2 pages. May 1.3. The King has granted the forges shareholders a further delay of four years in which to repay his advances, but will not extend the favour any further. It must be ^^ell understood that the iron which the King may take must be charged to him at a 10 % reduction on the price in France. Folio 48, \h pages. May 13. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Same subject. Folio 49, 2 pages. May 13. Memorandum from the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They will come to an understanding with the Bishop concerning tithes, marriages, the liquor tratfic, the too great number of church feasts, etc., etc. Understands that the private affairs of councillors prevent their regular attendance at the Council, and from busying themselves in preparing reports. In this latter case, a rule might be passed, fixing fees, if this should be thought necessary. It is Canada which must supply lie Royale with wheat and flour, but this must not be made use of to the detriment of the farmers of He Royale. Horse trade with the ^yest Indies. Porpoise and seal fisheries. Cultivation of lands. Grants of lands. Post at Detroit. Building. Manufacture of tiles. Copper mines. The lead mines of Baie St. Paul deserve attention. It would be well to run galleries for several yards in order to make sure of 282 MINUTES OF LETTERS I74O 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1740. their depth, and, if appearances were good, hire some one to develop them. Beaver trade. Militia. Troops. Walls of Montreal. Provisioning of the posts of Frontenac and Niagara. Establishment at Fort St. Frederic. Discovery of the Western Sea. Indians. Folio 50, 8 pages. Say, 1 5 pp. May 13. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Bsauharnois and Hocquart. In view of placing the Sr. Laporte de Lalanne in a position to procure all the information necessary for the performance of his duties in the bureau of the Colonies, it has been decided tl^at he shall visit the principal colonies, commencing with Canada. He will embark on Le Rubis and remain in Canada until next year. Folio 54, h page. May 13. The same to M. Hocquart. Will procure for the Sr. Laporte de Lalanne all the facilities necessary to make himself well acquainted with all branches of the service. Folio 54, h page. May 13. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. At the death of the Sr. Sarrazin, his salary was given to his widow and his son, to allow the latter to pursue his studies of medicine in France ; as the son is deceased, the arrangement no longer exists. A pension will be given to the widow when one becomes vacant. Folio 54|, i page. May 15. The same to the same. Sends them the instructions given to M. de la Saussaye who is to command Le Ruhis destined for the voyage to Canada. Folio 55, ^ page. May 20. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Thinks it may be convenient to await his arrival in Quebec before filling the vacant canonry. If he then judges the Sr. Le Chasseur can fill it suitably he will propose him to the King. Folio 56, ^ page, ay 20. The same to M. Olivier de Yezin. Cannot procure for his company the exemption he asks from the duties on stamped iron that he may send to France. Folio 56, \ page. ay 20. The same to M. Hocquart. Waiting to hear from him as to the attempts he was to make with regard to the manufacture of glue. Folio 56, \ page, y 25. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The letter notifying him of the death of M. Du Buisson, town major, of Trois-Rivieres has reached him by way of England. The filling of the vacancy will be deferred to next year. Folio 561 I page. September 21. The same to the Baron de Longueuil. M. de Bienville has given him an account of the reasons that prevented his returning to Canada with his detachment. Approves the decision he has taken to go to France. Hopes the accident he has met with will have no bad consequences. Folio 56^, \ page. ILE ROYALE. DESPATCHES AND ORDERS OF THE KING. Marly. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Forant and Bigot. On the February 11. g^^ject of a claim of the Sr. Du Perie, of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, against the Sr. Dolabarats, of Louisbourg. Folio 1, li pages. February 11. The same to M. de Forant. On the subject of an Indian chief brought to France by Jacques Morin, a Canadian established at Bayonne, and ]Nrichel Minguy of IS antes. Folio li, 1 page. Versailles. Lj^t of contraband salters to be se"nt to He Royale. Folio 2, | page. FdSuary 29. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Forant. The state of affairs between France and England remains the same. The King of France has not thought proper to take part in the war. Folio 3, h page. March 2. The same to M. Despiet. May prolong his stay in France and take the waters at Bigneres. Folio 3, ^ page. March 6. The same to M. de Forant. Sends him 30 medals for distribution among the Indians when he visits them. Folio 3, \ page. njfO AMERICA 283 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 174(\ March (i. March 27. April 11). :\Iay 2. Marly. May 7. May May 7. May 7. May? May 7. May 7. May 7. May 7. May 7. May 13. May 13. The same to JNl^l. de Forant and Bigot. Funds for the fortifications. Folio 3|^, h page. Warrant of pension to the amount of 3,000 livres in favour of the Comte de St. Pierre, to revert, after his death, to the Sr. de Crevecoeur, his son. Folio 3i, 2 pages. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Forant and Bigot. Res- pecting the contraband salters. Folio 5, 1 page. The same to M. de Forant. Divers instructions. Folio 6, \h pages. The same to MM. de Forant and Bigot. Has chosen, from among the contraband salters, those who were labourers, in order to help in the deve- lopment of farming. Trade with Canada. M, de la Boularderie. Folio 7, 2 pages. The same to M. de Forant. Is surprised he should have found the colo- nial troops composed of poor materials. One cannot expect, however, to have them on as good a footing as some of the royal troops. Folio 8, 2 pages. The same to the same. The King has approved of the marriages of the Srs. de Plaigue, de Coux, and de Ste. Marie, made with M. de Bourville's consent, and that of the Sr. de la Valliere, made since his arrival. The family of the Srs. Du Yivier, fear lest some of them should make unsuitable marriages, and ask that they should be forbidden to. marry without the consent of their uncle, M. du Chambon, and of Captain Du Viviei', the Elder. Folio 9, 2 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting soldiers on leave, and recruits. Bills of exchange. Provisions. Folio 10, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Forant and Bigot. Agrees to their suggestion to raise a company of 2-5 gunners, and is sending 12 to Louisbourg, but, before completing it, he must be more fully imformed on various points. Folio 11, 2 pages. The same to M. de Forant. Has approved of the permission given by him for the sale of the flour sent by the governor of Acadia to Louisbourg, in order to obtain other provisions in exchange. Did well to make use of this opportunity to recommend to the said governor the French missionaries settled under his rule. Has learned that this governor is dead, and that his successor has started from England. He will warn the missionaries to behave well towards the authorities. Is pleased with the good report he gives of MM. Maillard and Le Loutre. The latter's brother has put off his departure till next year. Is awaiting news of his success with the Indians of Pictou and Taguemegouche in getting them to settle at Malpec, and with those of Mirliqueche, in getting them to settle at Shubenecadie. Folio 12, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Forant and Bigot, respecting foreign trade. Folio 13, 2 pages. The same to M. Bigot. Stores. The coal sent was found fairly good and fit for works which use a large quantity of fuel. Folio 14, 2 pages. The same to MM. Bigot and Forant. Is surprised that, after all the money spent on the Mire road, and after the assurances given him that this road and that of La Baleine were practically finished there still remains more than 20,000 livres worth of work to be done. Has not set aside any money for that, this year. The fortifications must be the first considera- tion. Taverns and canteens. Folio 15, 2 pages. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 16, 2 pages. The same to the same. Respecting the grant made to M. de Mesy, and the irregularity of the judgments rendered by the Superior Council in regard to it. Folio 1 7, 2 pages. The same to the same. Has had L'Orox fitted out for the voyage to Louisbourg. She will be commanded by M. de Sr. Suven. The King's intentions in regard to expenditure. Folio 18, 2 pages. 284 MINUTES OF LETTERS 174.O 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1740. The same to M. Bigot. Has received the report of the fishery of the ^^ '■ colony, shewing that, last year, there were 143,660 quintals of cod, and 1,711 barrels of oil. The product of it was reckoned in France at 3,061,465 livres, making a decrease of 177,575 livres on the preceding year. As to general trade, the goods imported amount to a total of 1,277,881 livres, of which 770,209 came from France, 288,870 from the West Indies, 142,452 from Canada, 25,865 from Acadia, and 50,478 from New England. The imports exceed the exports by 18,894 livres. Regrets that too much favour is shewn in regard to foreign products, whether from Acadia, or from New England. People in Canada complain of this. The West Indies should furnish a good opening for dried cod. Folio 19, 2 pages. May 13. The same to M. de Bourville. Is pleased with the reports given of the way he carried on the government between M. de Brouillan's leaving and M. de Forant's coming. Folio 21, i page. May 13. The same to M. Sabatier. Is pleased with his administration during M. Le Normant's absence, and until M. Bigot's coming. Approves of his coming to France, to arrange his affairs. Folio 21,2 pages. May 13. "phe same to M. Muiron. Has not been able to obtain him the tannery monopoly which he asked for. He must give his whole attention to the construction of the fortifications. Folio 21, | page. May 13. The same to M. de Forant. Troops. Cannot obtain pensions for the widows of the Sr. Dangeac and Baron de I'Esperance. Leaves for certain officers. Folio 22, 2 pages. May 13. The same to M. Bigot. Expenditure. Folio 23, 2 pages. May 13. The same to the same. Accounts. Bills of exchange. Folio 24, 2 pages. May 13. The same to MM. de Forant and Bigot. Has obtained a pardon for the Sr. Morel, for acts of foreign trade. The precaution they have taken, of hoisting a flag on He de I'Entree to warn ships not to run the risk of acci- dents from the ice in the harbour, is a very good one, but it would be advisable, perhaps, to change this signal in time of war. Island No. 4 must be reserved for the establishment of a fort. Folio 25. 1| pages. May 13. The same to M. de Forant. Unless circumstances change, the King will not take part in the war between England and Spain. Folio 25, ^ page. May 15. The same to MM. de Forant and Bigot. The year's funds for the fortifi- cations amount to 97,411 livres. They must not be used for other works, so that nothing will be done to the proposed embankment between the northern and southern parts of Louisbourg, nor again, for building civil' prisons or new barracks. Divers instructions. Folio 26, 2 pages. May 13. The same to Verrier. Works on the fortifications. Folio 27, 3 pages. Say, 5 pp. May 15. The Same to MM. de Forant and Bigot. They will allow the Sr. Muiron to come to France, if his presence there is absolutely necessary. Brothers of Charity. Folio 28, 1 page. May 14. Decree ordering that the proceeds of the sale of the ship, Le Daujyhin, confiscated in 1739, shall be placed in the hands of the clerk of the treasurers- general of the Navy at He Royale. Folio 29, 2 pages. May 14. Decree quashing was rendered by the Superior Council of Louisbourg, and ordering that the sentence of the Admiralty Court of December, 1739, delivered on the capture of the ship the St. Pierre, shall be carried out, in so far as it has pronounced the seizure of the said ship to be good and valid. Folio 30, 2 pages. May 15. The President of the Navy Board to M. Bigot. Accounts. Folio 31, 2 pages. May 15. The same to MM. de Forant and Bigot. Seizure and procedure in the case of the ships, seized. Folio 32, 2 pages. May 20. The same to the same. The various samples of glue sent by them appear to be of good quality. Suggestions. Folio 33, h page. May 25. The same to the same. Admiralty court regulation. Folio 33, H pages. 1741 AAIERICA 285 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1740. The same to the same. Respecting a decree rendered by the King ordering i ay -I. j.|^g proceeds of the sale of the ship, Le Dawphin^ seized for acts of foreign trade, placed in the hands of the Admiralty bailiff, shall be handed over to the clerk of the treasurers general of the Navy. Folio 34, 2 pages. Versaillts. fhe same to MM. du Quesnel and Bigot. Is sending the Kind's memo- ■ randum respecting the management of the colony. Folio 36^, % page. September 21. The same to M. de Bourville. Learned with regret, the death of M. de Forant. The King has chosen M. du Quesnel, a captain in the Navy, to succeed him. He will sail on a merchat ship. He (M. de Bourville) will command till he arrives. Folio 37, \ page. September 21. The same to M. Bigot. M. de Forant's administration gave great promise, so that it is not surprising he should be as much regretted as he says. M. du Quesnel has been chosen to succeed him, not with the rank of governor, but of commandant. Folio 37, 2 pages. Fontaine- The same to M. Du Quesnel. Has learned with pleasure that he has September 26. arrived at Bordeaux, and has chartered a ship from St-Jean-de-Luz, to take him across. Folio 38, 1 page. Versailles. Memorandum from the King to the Srs. Du Quesnel and Bigot. Instruc- September 18. t^JQ^g as to their several duties. Folio 39, 6 pages. Say, 8 pp. September 18. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions to the Sr. Du Quesnel, captain in the Navy, and H. M.'s commandant at He Royale. History of the colony of lie Royale. Work has been done on the fortifica- tions of Louisboux'g since 1718. A battery of 31 twenty-four pounders has been set up at He de I'Entree. The Royal battery at the end of the battery contains 40 thirty-six pounders, and the Dauphine battery, at the side of the town, IG twenty-fours. The town must be surrounded by a wall with bastions. In its present state, it is safe from attack. The primary object of this colony was fishing, and a considerable trade is, in fact, carried on there. He St. Jean. General instructions. Disputes concerning the boundaries of Acadia. Although the island of Canceau clearly belongs to France by the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht, he will take no steps to regain possession of it. Acadia. Missionaries. The English must be given no cause of dissatisfaction. Is informed that they enjoy the esteem and consideration of the new governor. Folio 41^, 13 pages. Say, 18 pp. September 18. The same to M. Du Quesnel. Will have his letters patent as commandant recorded by the Superior Council of Louisbourg. He will find, herewith, the list of officers who form the general stafif of the garrison of He Royale. Folio 48, 1 page. September 18. The same to the same. In case the King should be forced to take part in the war, he must omit nothing to put Louisbourg in a state of defence. . The great thing is to avoid a sui'prise. Folio 48^^, 3 pages. bleau^^"^^ The same to M. Despiet. Hopes he will soon be well enough to return to September 30. He Royale. Folio 49 bis., \ page. October 30. The same to M. de la Fitte. Is sending him his discharge. Folio 49 bis, h. page. Here follow 60 pages relating to Louisiana. End of Vol 71. 286 MINUTES OF LETTERS 1741 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1741. Versailles. February 25. February 25. February 25. Fontaine- bleau. October 10. ^larch 7. March 7. March 27. April 4. April 4. March 27, March 27 April 4. REGISTER OF LETTERS. America, 1741. B Series, Vol 72. CANADA, (3rd PART.) DESPATCHES AMD ORDERS FROM THE KING. 1741. The President of the Navy Board to the Marquis de Beauharnois. Things are in about the same state respecting the war between Spain and England. As the King has sent a pretty strong squadron to America and that the belligerents also have strong forces there, very little would cause the English to begin hostilities. The English can cause no great surprise in Canada, but it is well to be prepared. Folio 1, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Whales found dead on the river St. Lawrence will be supposed to have been wounded by the arms of the Sr.-^. Darragory. One third of the proceeds will go to the finder and the other two thirds to the Srs. Darragory. Folio 2, ^ page. The same to M. Hocquart. Lumber to be sent to the Marquis de Sur- geres. Folio 2, ^ page. Order from the King for sending one Jacques Quertier, a contraband Salter of Angers, to Canada. Folio 3, \ page. Order from the King to the Sr. Meschin, commanding Le Ruhis to take on board the prisoners bound for Canada. Folio 3 bis, 1 page. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Brouague. Fishery on the Labrador coast. Folio 4, 1| pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the debts of the Sr. de Lanouil- ler. Folio 5, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting what the Sr. Dumont, of Quebec, owes to the Srs. Levieux and Esmangard, of Rouen. Folio 5i, ^ page. The same to the same. They shall notify the Sr. Pouli)i de Courval, lieutenant general of the jurisdiction of Trois-Rivieres, that he must pay what he owes to the Sr. Cendron, of Paris. Folio 5J, ^ page. The same to M. Hocquart. Has reason to believe that the Demoiselles Desauniers who keep a store at Sault St. Louis do a fraudulent trade. As he thinks that circumspection must be used on account of the Indians, he must not take legal proceedings against them, but he must admonish the Jesuits that the orders from the King must be carried on there as else- where, and that, if there were new complaints, the store itself would be suppressed. Divers instructions. Folio 6, 2 pages. The same to the same. Flour. Divers instructions. Abbe Miniac says he had no other reason in coming to France than to prevent the results which his quarrel with the chapter, respecting the cure of Chateau-Richer might have had. He will return to Quebec with the Bishop. Folio 7, 2 pages. The same to the same. Observations respecting the state of the accounis. Card money. Folio 8, 5 pages. nU AMERICA 2S1 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1741. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Works at Chambly and at fort St. Frederic. Is satisfied with the increase in population, in horses, cattle and cultures shown by the census. Folio 11, 2 pages. April 4. The same to the same. Has learned with pleasure, by the reading of the journal kept by M. Hocquart during his journey to lake Champlain, and that of the Srs. Boisclerc and Menthet at the river of fort Frontenac the quantity of timber fit for shipbuilding, in these regions. Is the more satis- fied as he believed that these resources were failing. Was glad to learn that M. Hocquart was satisfied with the construction of fort St. Frederic, of the site chosen for the mill and of the land reserved for the Domain. Until enough provisions can be raised for the subsistence of the garrison of that fort, he approves of their establishing a store at the St. Jean rapid and that a boat be built for transporting provisions. Folio 12, 2 pages. Aprils. The same to M. Hocquart. Prays he will try to find means to help the Sr. de Lanouiller to pay what he owes to M. de la Tuilerie. Has obtained one of the canonships of the chapter of Quebec which was in regale for Abbe Gosselin, but hopes that he will continue to send plants for the King's garden. Folio 13, 2 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Has examined the vouchers concerning the Western Domain in Canada. Observations on the subject. Folio 14, 3 pages. April IG. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The King will not prevent the Indians of St. Francois to take wood on a part of the seigniory of la Lussaudiere nor indemnify the Sr. Jutras Des Hosiers who is the pro- prietor. As he has not complied with the conditions of settlement, they must, if he insists on his claim, take legal proceedings to re-unite to the Domain the part of the seigniory which is in dispute. Respecting the grant made to the Sr. de Beaurivage, the warrant of ratification of the grants made to widow Gaspe and demoiselle Le Gardeur. Folio 16, 2 pages. April 16. Warrant of ratification of the grant made to Angelique Le Gardeur, widow Aubert de Gaspe. Folio 17, 2 pages. April 16. The President of the Navy Board to M. Hocquart. Respecting the returns concerning the commerce of Canada. Observations on this subject. Folio 18, 2 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Respecting the accounts of the Sr. Laforce, store keeper at Niagara. He must be proceeded against for the recovery of what he owes, and if he cannot pay, he shall be imprisoned. Folio 19, 2 pages. April 16. The same to the same. Divers instructions. Folio 20, 2 pages. April 16 The same to MM. Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the complaint concerning the pay of the troops. Folio 21,2 pages. April 16, The sames to the same. Respecting the Sr. Beranger who goes to Canada to serve in the capacity of a cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 21^, |^ page. April 20. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. The decision which the chapter has taken to assign some cures since the death of M. de TAuberiviere, is irre- gular. Has written to M. de Beauharnois to induce the chapter to with- draw the titles of the cures which he has assigned. Does not think he will refuse this. However, if the chapter causes trouble, he shall lay his claim and will be upheld by the King. Folio 22, 1 page. April 20. The same to the same. He has heard that amongst the clerks which the merchants from France employ at Quebec, there are many of the so-called reformed religion. Will enquire into the fact without noise. Folio 22|, ^ page. April 20 The same to M. Hocquart. Has several times written to him, at the request of the Duchesse d'Humieres, on the suit pending before the Superior Council, between the heirs Haymard. Desires him to end this suit. Folio 23, i page. Marly. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will see by the enquiry made by the May 6. gj.^ Guillot, notary of St. Malo, that the Srs. Bouvier and Bocey have 18—44 288 MINUTES OF LETTERS I74I 4-5 EDWARD VIU A. 1905 1741, declared never to have fished on the concession of the Sr. Constantin at the St. Modet post. Folio 23, 1 paoje. May 0. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the Sr. Dubosc who goes to Canada to serve as a cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 23^, h page. April 20. The same to the same. Respecting the accounts. Will be pleased to make the necessary repairs to the house occupied by M. de Beauharnois, at Montreal. They shall see whether some of those repairs should not be charged to Madame de A^audreuil. Folio 24, 2 pages. April 2G. The same to the same. The judgment he rendered in the affair of the Sr. Constantin with the Srs. Foucault and Boucault is just, since the grant of the latter was enclosed within that of the Sr. Constantin. The General Hospital of Montreal is so situated that it is difficult to do anything with it. They will confer with the Bishop on the subject. Folio 25, 2 pages. April 6. Warrant of ratification of the grant to the Srs. Foucault and Boucault. Folio 26, \h pages. April 2(). The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. It is evident by the report of the Sr. Jacran on his visit to Bale St. Paul, that this region abounds in minerals of all kinds, but before making settle- ments there, it is well to find out how much mines could produce. That is where the danger often lies. Has not yet had time to have the marcassite they sent examined. He will send two miners next yeai'. Gratuity to the Sr. de St. Pierre as a recognition of the trip he made by order of M. de Bienville. Gratuity to the Rdigienses Hospilalieres of Quebec. Upon their writing that there was nobody in the Colony able to fill the place of the Sr Raimbault as lieutenant of the prevoste of Montreal, he has appointed the Sr. Guitton de Monrepos, advocate at the Paris and Bordeaux parlia- ments. Folio 27, 2 pages. April 2G. The same to the same. It appears that the whale fisheries at the Sept- Iles would hav^e been good enough last year if all those that were harpooned had been caught. They shall help this settlement. Has appointed a surgeon to replace the Sr. Berthier. The chapter of Quebec was ill-advised in assigning cures during the vacancy of the episcopal see, as he had no right to do so. It is said they only assigned the best ones and those to Canadian cures. As to the 3 canonships fallen en regale, he has obtained one for Abbe Gosselin and has left the other two to the Bishop's choice. Cultivation of tobacco. Folio 28, 2 pages. April 2fi. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Saw with pleasure that the list of disabled soldiers discharged last year, wasnotconsiderable and that only seven returned to France. The daughter of the late Sr. de Bailleul, lieutenant, returns to the colony. Has obtained a second ensigncy for M. de la Chau- vignerie, who lost an eye in the fight with the Chicachas. The King has not judged it advisable, for the moment, to appoint a captain of the gates at Montreal. Folio 29, 2 pages. April 26. The same to the same. Has seen with pleasure the report of the Che v. de Beauharnois on fort St. Frederic. It is for him to use his talents. He will appoint the Sr. de St. Sim.on councillor in the room of Sr. Guillemin only if he cannot find fit men amongst those who follow the law course of the Sr. Verrier. Will willingly do something for the Sr. de Chevremont if he has a chance. Folio 30, 2 pages. April 26. The same to the same. Hopes that the Sr. de la Verandrye will more jealously keep his word respecting the pursuit of his discoveries. Respecting the quarrel between de la Verandrye and Delorme. Folio 31,2 pages. April 26. The same to the same. May do something for the Srs. de St. Castin if their conduct is good. It might be better to restrain them by promises. Folio 32, 2 pages. A rl 26 ^^® same to M. Hocquart. Did well to ask M. de Ricouart for what he needed to complete the flute Le Canada. The Sr. Varin returns to Quebec. nJ^l AMERICA ' 289 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1741. Has procured him a gratuity of 1200 livres. Has obtained for the Sr. Estebe, whom he recommended, the place of store-keeper in the room of the Sr. Foucault, on condition of his abandoning his commerce. Folio 33, 2 pages. Marly. ^ The same to M. Hocquart. Quarrel of de la Verandrye with Delorme April 2(. Procedures to follow in affairs in which voyageurs of the upper country are interested. Folio 34, 1 page. April 27. The same to the same. Bills of exchange. Folio 3-5, 2 pages. April 27. Tue same to M. de St. Ours Deschaillons. Has obtained an ensigncy on full pay for his son. To the Sr. de Gannes ; has obtained a second ensigncy for the Sr. de Gannes, senior, his relative. Folio 36, 1 page. April 27. The same to M. de Beaujeu. Has received the general return of the soldiers composing the 28 companies in the colony. Could not procure a promotion for his eldest son. Folio 36, h page. April 27. The same to M. Denis de la Ronde. Cannot give him the command of the troops which he asks for, the King does not want to re-establish that position. Grants a second ensigncy to his eldest son. Folio 36t^, h page. Aori '>" '^^^ same to M. de la Corne, lieutenant. Could not appoint him a captain. ^ "'■ Folio 36 i, h page. April 27. The same to M. Des Meloises. Grants him a delay of 3 years to reimburse the 2000 livres advanced him by the King for his undertaking. Folio 37, April 27. The same to M. Rigaud de Vaudreuil. He must ask MM. de Beauhar- nois and Hocquart for the grant he wants. Will ratify the grant with pleasure if he obtains it. Folio 37, \ page. April 27. The same to the Chev. D'Ormicourt. Can go to Martinique to serve only if he finds an officer in that island desirous to exchange place with him. Folio 37, \ page. April 27. The same to Father St. Pe. His demand that the 400 livres granted for the maintenance of a regent of philosophy at Quebec be continued has been granted for 6 years. Folio 37^, A page. April 27. The same to M. de Lotbiniere. Could not grant to his son the canon- ship en regale. Folio 374, \ page. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. Bills of exchange. Expenses. Folio 38, 2 pages. May 6. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Sioux, Foxes, Sakis. Hopes that the Sr. Marin will be able tore-establish peace. Has heard that he was busier with his own personal interest than with those confided to his care. The King is impatient to learn of the migration of the Chouanons, the Hurons and the Ottawas of Detroit. Did well to punish the Ottawa chief Penda- louan-Poutouatamis. The expedition against the Chicachas was not a great success. It was reduced to a peace, the foundation of which does not appear to be very solid. The services rendered by M. de Longueuil's detachment would have been more appreciable had it reached the rendez-vcus on time. Folio 39, 3 pages. May 6. The same to M. Pean. When he shall have been notified by M. de Beauharnois respecting his affair with the Sr. de la Fontaine, he shall do his best to procure him as favourable a decision as possible. Folio 40, J page. May 6. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Will enlist the Sr. de Moncroc, whom his family wishes to send away from France, in the troops of Canada. Folio 40, i page. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. It is surprising that the mishaps encountered in the cutting of timber at the Boucherville mountain had not been fore- seen. Timber supplied by the Sr. de la Bruere. Is surprised that the expenses made and to be made for the 500 tons flute for the King, will amount, for the hull and masting only, to 148,682 livres. Folio 41,3 pages. 18— 44| 290 MIXUTES OF LETTER'^ 17 4t 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1741. The same to MM. de Boisberthelot and de Beaucours. Is satisfied with May 6. their reports on their respective governments. Folio 43, |- page. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. The Sr. Boucault's coniplaint. Has pro- cured a gratuity of 500 livres for the Sr. Michel de la Rouvilliere, Folia 43, 1 page. May 6. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the com- plaint of the 8r. Benoit, surgeon, against the nuns of the IMonti'eal Hospital. Folio 43i, | page. May 6. The same to M. Michel de la Rouvilliere. Has granted him a gratuity. Folio 43?/, \ page. May 6. The same to M. Hocquart. Approves of his proposal to establish a master rope-maker at Quebec, with power of inspection over the other rope- makers. Gratuity for the Sr. de Lanouiller. The Sr. de la Porte. Folio 44, 2 pages. May 6. The same to the same. Explanations regarding the surplus of expenses and what relates to the Domain. Folio 45, 3 pages. May 6. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is satisfied with the measures taken for the supply of the necessary timber for the construction of the 700 ton flutes, comprising the spruce knees. If these were not to be had, iron ones should be used. Preservation of the pine forests. Folio 47, 2 pages. May 12. Memorandum from the King to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. So as to prevent disputes concerning the episcopal palace, the King is disposed to bear the cost of repairs. Has issued a decree to that effect. Has seen by their letter that of all the law students, only two, the Srs. Guil- lemin and Cugnet, junior, are likely to become able to fill places of coun- cillors. Will wait till next year to replace the Sr. Guillemin, senior. Is glad to learn that they have abandoned the idea of granting fees (epices) to the councillors. Was glad to learn that the Canadians trading with He Royale did not c mplain of the English competition. Still hopes that the Canadians will, notwithstanding the risks, decide to ship horses to the West Indies. Porpoise fishery at He Verte. Will leave the seal fishery free in the lower St. Lawrence, unless they see too much decrease. Importance of the increase in cultivation. Concessions. The price of timber seems to be higher than it should be. Hopes that the 500 tons flute will be launched next year. They shall wait before beginning the construction of the 700 tons one. The oak reservation shall be extended to all kinds of wood in the new gi-ants, and good regulations must be established. Although the tiles supplied by the Sr. Des Meloises to the little pavillion at the N. E. of the Palace have suffered no alteration, the Sr. Hocquart did well in not em- ploying more at present. Is sorry that the stone quarries at the He a I'Ardoise, in lake Champlain were not found to be real slate. It may be that the difficulty felt in splitting them arose from their having dried too much during the voyago to Quebec. It would be preferable to split them at the quarry. The Sr. de la Ronde having reimbursed the money advanced him by the King, they should no longer meddle with these copper mines. Has approved of their giving the Sr de la Ronde a 2 or 3 years lease of the Cnagouamigon post. Mines at Baie St. Paul. The undertaking of the St. Maurice forges is good in itself and he hopes that notwithstanding the mishaps, it will become self sustaining. Illicit beaver trade. Increase in the receipts of the company. Militia. Recruits. Fortifications Victualling of stores. Trade at the ports of Frontenac and Niagara. Settlement of the lands at St. Frederic. Indians. Detroit settlement. Folio 48, 10 pages. Say 17 pp. May 12. Order of the King for the arrest of the Sr. La Force, store-keeper at Niagara. Folio 52^, \ page. May 12. The President of the Navy Board to M. Hocquart. Judging by what he says, it is to be feared that the St. Maurice forges will not answer expecta- tions. It is not that the undertaking is no good in itself, but the funds n^l AMERICA 291 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 I'^l- have been unwisely spent. The worst is that the advance made by the King runs a risk of being lost. The King cannot take upon himself such an enterprise, as the difficulties of management would make it onerous, and it would be almost impossible to form a new company after this failure. In view of this calamity, they must examine beforehand what will have to be done if it occurs. Folio 53, 2 pages. May 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Ho:quart. They have b^en in- formed of the disputes between MM. de Mornay, Dosquet and the General Hospital of Quebec respecting the repairs to the episcopal palace of Quebec. To end these discussions, he has promised M. Dosquet when he sent his resignation, that he would not be obliged to make these repairs. They shall be made at the King's expense. Order from the King to estimate the costs of this work. Instructions on this subject. Folio 54, 2 pages. May 12. Decree ordering the Sr. Chaussegros de Lery, engineer in Canada, and two experts appointed, one by the Bishop and the other by the Intendant, to examine the episcopal palace of Quebec and report on the repairs which will be necessary. Folio 55, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. They will tell the nuns of the General Hospital, once for all, that they have no right to keep the clothes of the soldiers of the Kings troops in Canada who die in the hospital. Folio 551, 1 p_ May 12. The same to M- Hocquart. The will grant a passage to the Sr. Sarrazin whom his uncle Abbe Delorme wishes to have with him in France. Folio 551 1 page. May 12. The sime to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Chapter who has assigned five cures had no right to do so, hopes he will himself cancel these nominations, leaving to the Bishop to make these appointments, for, if any difficulties arise on this subject, either on the part of the Chapter or on that of the cures, the King shall take the necessary measures to end them. Folio 56, 1 page. May 12. Xhe same to Abbe Delorme. Sams subject. Folio 56, J page. May 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Will find his commission of vice-admi- ral enclosed. The intention of the King however is that he shall not leave his government, as he thinks him fitter than any one else to render impor- tant services in the position which he occupies. Folio b&h, -i- page. May 12. The same to the same. Respecting the clothing for the soldiers serving at the posts. Folio 57, 1 page. May 12. The same to M. Hocquart. Same subject. Folio 57, 1 page. May 12. The same to the same. Relative to the state of the expenses. Folio blh, 1 page. May 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Did well in notifying the parties interested the Compagnie des Forges, that they must not expect new delays for the reimbursement of the King's advances. Will forbid them to pay their workmen in kind. Folio 58, 2 pages. May 17. Te same to M. Hocquart. The entire provision of flour needed at He Royale shall be sent from Canada. Folio 59, 1 page. Mayl'i. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Leaves of absence for the Srs. Yau- dreuil de Cavagnal and Benoit. Folio 59, J page. May 17. The same to M. Pean. Has obtained a provisional ensigncy for his son. Folio 59^, \ page. May 17. The same to M. Rigaud de Vaudreuil. Has appointed town major at Trois-Rivieres in the room of M. Du Buisson, deceased. Folio 60, h page. May 17. The same to M. Croizelle de Repentigny. Has obtained one the vacant captaincies for him. Id. for the Sr. Darnaud. Id. a lieutenancy for MM. Marin, Sabrevois, de Sermonville, de St. Pierre, du Muy, de Lorimier. Folio , 1 page. May 17. The same to M. de Celoron. Has procured him the cross of St. Louis as a recognition of his conduct during his campaign against the Chicachas. Folio 60.T, h page. 292 MINUTES OF LETTERS 174T 1741. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 15. Versailles. May 20. July — December (i. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to M. Chaussegros de Lery. Has procured him the cross of St. Louis. Folio 61, i page. The same to M. Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. Has appointed his Ijrother town major of Trois-Rivieres. Folio 61, h page. The same to M. de Sabrevois. Has procured him a provisional captaincy and to his brother a lieutenancy. To M. de la Gauchetiere : Has procured an ensigncy as full pay for his son-in-law, the Sr. de Lignery. To Chev. de Saint-Ours : Has obtained a provisional second ensigncy for his son. Folio 61, 1 page The same to the Sr. Levasseur. Is satisfied with his report on the cons- truction and his memorandum on the quality of timber in the colony. Folio 6U. page. Folio The same to M. de Beauharnois. Promotions among the troops. 62, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart, Le Kvhis which is going to Canada will be commanded by M. Meschin. Statement of expenses. Folio 63, 2 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Passage to France for one of the Sr. Thier- sant's sons who is now attending college at Quebec. Folio 63i, | page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the sending of contraband sajters. Folio 64, 1-^ pages. The same to M. Verrier. Respecting the papier terrier. Law leciures. Folio 641. 1 page. Appointment of the Sr. Gosselin to be a canon of the cathedral church of Quebec. Folio 65, ^ page The same to M.Hocquai-t. Respecting the shipping to Quebec of goods by the Srs. Botereau and Le Moyne, merchants of Rouen. Folio 65, ^ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. There is no change in the situation of affairs among the maritime powers. Folio 66, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Sends them a copy of the King's declaration of the 1st October 1741 respecting the election of tutors and curators to minors who own property in France and in Canada. Folio 66, |- page. 1741. ILE ROYALE. ORDERS FROM THE KING AND DESPATCHES. Versailles. February 25. March 7. ISIarch 7. March 20. The President of the Navy Board to M. Du Quesnel. The situation bet- ween France and England is still the same. However as the belligerents have each sent a squadron to America, complication and a rupture may be feared. Must prepare to defend himself. Shall send two men-of-war, not only to protect the fisheries and meet emergencies, but also to help him execute the plan he spoke of. Hopes to send recruits so that companies shall comprise 70 men each. Folio 1, 1| pages. Order from the King to the Commander of the ship . . .to take on board the contraband salters bound to He Royale. Folio 2|, 1 page. The same to MM. Du Quesnel and Bigot. Respecting the contraband salters. Folio 3, 1 page. The same to the same. Mademoiselle de Forant consents to the execu- tion of the disposal made by her brother for a foundation of eight places for boarders with the Sisters of the Congregation, in favour of daughters of colonial officers, but she asks that by paying a sum of 32,000 livres for this 11 n AMERICA SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1741. object, her brother's estate be discharged from all ulterior obligations. This offer should be accepted as the demoiselle de Forant could have pleaded the incapacity of the Congregation to receive donations. Folio 4, 1 page. March 20. The sam3 to ,M. Bigot. Instructions on the same subject. Folio 4|^, 2 pages. March 20. The same to M. Despiet. Shall go to Rochefort in time to sail for Ile- Royale on the King's ship. Folio 5, \ page. May 26. The same to the same. Since the ill state of health in which he found himself on the day following his departure for Rochefort leads him to believe that he has not sufficiently recovered, he may stay in France another year. Folio 5^, h page. April 20. The same to M. de Villejoint. Is satisfied with his report on the state of the troops. The King has granted him the captaincy make vacant by the death of INI. de Valliere. Folio 6, h page. April 26. The same to the Che v. de Cannes. Could not obtain for him the town majority of Louisbourg nor the cross of St. Louis. Folio 6, t^ page. April 26. The same to M. Du Vivier. Is satisfied with his zeal. Will not forget him when an occasion ofiers. Folio %h, h page. April 26. The same to M. de la Perelle. The King has appointed him town-major of Louisbourg in the room of M. de la Valliere, deceased. Has given a gratuity of 900 livres to one of his sons as a recognition of the care he bestowed on the works on the fortifications. Folio 6^, ^ page. April 26. The same to M. Bigot. Will ascertain whether the Sr. de la Valliere, aa officer, has a right to be reimbursed for what he claims he advanced by order of M. de Brouillan for repairs at the Mission houses of Maligaouiche and Antigoniche. Folio 7, | page. April 26. The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. They will let Father Etienne who has been 15 years at Louisbourg return to France. Folio 7, h page. April 26. The same to M, Sabatier. Has received the reports on the consumption of stores. Folio 7, ^ page. April 26. The same to M. Prevost. He has received none but good reports on the way he has discharged his duty. Folio 7^, \ page. April 20. The same to M. DuBuisson. He must ask M. Bigot to help him out of the difficulties which he may meet with while discharging his duties. Folio 71 1 page. April 26. Tiie same to M. D'Aillebout. Will grant him the cross of St. Louis on the first occasion that ofi^ers. Folio 8, h page. ^ April 26. The same to the Sr. Muiron. Is right in saying that his contract expires with the year 1742. Folio 8, | page. April 2(3. The same to M. DuQuesnel. M. Lefevre de Bellefeuille, subdelegate of the Intendant at Gaspe, asks that the robe of scarlet cloth, bordered with gilded lace, which was accorded by the King to the Indian Chief whom some individuals had brought to France without authority, be sent to him. H^s granted this demand. Folio 8, 1 page. Marly. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting the receipts of the Louisbourg light- May 12. house and the expenditures for the maintenance of the same. If the King does not make Port-Lajoie the chief-town of He St. Jean, which is probable, there can be no question as to building barracks thei'e for the time being. Will see, with M. DuQuesnel, if a more suitable settlement could not be made at St. Pierre or at Trois-Rivieres than at Port-Lajoie. Is satisfied with his report of the fine quality of the lands at He St. Jean and of the abundance of the produce which the inhabitants can dispose of — Is glad to see that the inhabitants of Port-Toulouse do more cattle and fowl raising. It is to be regretted that the settlement at Mire does not progress more and that as yet it only possesses 7 or 8 inhabitants. It is to be desired that the Sr. DuYivier, who bought the house of the Sr. de St. Ovide, and the other inhabitants of the township, will raise enough cattle to keep the slaughter- house at Louisburg working. Has written to M. de LaCroix to send from 294 MINUTES OF LETTERS 1741 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1741. the West Indies to Louisbourg a man to torture the criminals. Folio 9, 3 pages. May 17. The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. Has reason to hope, from M. Verrier's letter that with the works projected for this year, the town will be absolutely closed on the land side and that there will only remain the revetment of the wharf before it is equally protected on the harbour side. Instructions as to sundry work. Folio 11, 4 pages. May 17. The same to M. Yerrier. Respecting the fortifications. Folio 13, 4 pages. May 17. The same to M. Du Chambon. Has obtained a second ensigncy for his son. Respecting the progress is cultivation at He St. Jean. Folio 15i, 1 page. May 17 The same to M. Ste. Marie. Will remember him when a company of gun- ners is formed. Folio 15|, i page. May 17. The same to M. DuQuesnel. According to the report made by M. de Bouville, he knew that the officer who succeeded to Mr. Armstrong in Acadia, was well disposed towards the missionaries. They must be induced to give him no reason for complaint. The Sr. de la Goudalie, who served foj- many years in that mission and who enjoyed the consideration of both the English and the Acadi ins, returns to that countiy with another mis- sionaty. Folio 16, 2 pages. May 17. Order from the King to increase the number of soldiers in each company maintained at He Royale. Folio 17, 1 page. May 17. The President of the Navy Board to MM. Du Quesnel and Bigot. The increase in the number of soldiers in the companies serving at lie Royale is only due to the present conjunctures. The effective force of the com- panies may be reduced to its anterior number. Folio 17, 1 page. May 17. The same to the same. Has given the command of Le Profond which is going to He Royale, to the Chev. d'Aubigny. Instructions respecting the foreign trade. Cargo of Le Profond. The amount of expenses for the year is 246,038 livres and that for the fortification^, 128,100. Folio 18, 4 pages. May 17. The same to the same. Indian missions. Illicit trade. Folio 19 bis, 2 pages. May 17. The same to the same. Explanations respecting the difficulties which arose respecting the command given to M. de la Buularderie in the extent of his concession. He St. Jean. It may be preferable to change the chief- town and to place it on the north side of the Island, either at Port St. ^ Pierre or at Trois-Rivieres, but changes of that kind must not be made lightly. Folio 20, 2 pages. May 17. The same to the same. The Sr. Debarrart, who has business at Louis- bourg, relating to the estate of his father who had married in that colony, has given a power of attorney to the Sr. Larreguy who is going there. They shall accord him their protection. Folio 20i, ^ page. May 17. The same to M. de la Boularderie. Explanations respecting his command. Folio 21, 1|^ pages. May 17. The same to MM. DuQuesnel and Bigot. Must watch the Sr. Lagarande who is thought to have made same foreign trade. The number of 2 admir- alty subdelegates, one at Port-Dauphin, the other at St. Pierre is sufficient. Contraband salters. Folio 22, 2 pages. May 17. The same to M. de Bourville. Is satisfied with the report he made of his trip to He St. Jean. Folio 24, h page. May 17. The same to M. DuQuesnel. Has granted him a gratuity of 5,000 livres for his removal. Reforms to be made respecting canteens and taverns. Militia. Folio 24, 2 pages. May 17. The same to M. DuQuesnel. Appointments. M. de Tonty should have been appointed adjutant, but, as this officer held, some years ago, a conduct which was found equivocal, he hesitates to appoint him, although, M. de Forant has since exonerated him. Will enquire into the facts. Folio 25, 2 pages. 17I^1 AMERICA 295 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1741. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. Versailles. May 22. August 25. August 25. December 30. The same to M. Bigot. Respecting accounts and expenditures. Folio 26, 2 pages. The same to the same. Has examined his trade returns, showing that the importation for the year 1740 amounted to 1,183,298 livres and the exportation, 1,571,885, leaving surplus exports amounting to 388,586 livres. Observations on the subject. Folio 27, 2 pages. The same to the same. Observations on the expenditure. Folio 28, 2 pages. ■ The same to the same. Respecting the fishery returns. Ships built and bought at lie Royaie. Advantages to be reaped by sending dry cod to the West Indies. Folio 29, 2 pages. The same to the same. Victuals, provisions, furniture and utensils for the barracks. Folio 30, 2 pages. The same to the same. Divers observations and instructions. Knows his zeal for the service and is well disposed to promote him. Has obtained an increase of gratuity of 1200 livres for him. Folio 31,2 pages. The same to MM. Du Quesnel and Bigot. Respecting the Sr. de la Porte, captain of a brigantine. Folio 32, 2 pages. The same to the same. Has granted a pension of 800 livres on the Laon bishopric to the Sr. de la Goudalie, who has just returned to Acadia. Folio 33, ^ page. The same to M. de la Goudalie. Same subject. Folio 33, 1 page. The same to M. Despiet. "Was glad to learn that his health was getting better. Folio 33i, \ page. The 60 pages which follow relate to Louisiana. End of Vol. 72. 296 MINUTES OF LETTERS 1741 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 REGISTER OF LETTERS. 1741. OTHER PLACES AND ROCHEFORT. B. Series. Vol. 73. 1741. Versailles. January 18. January 25. January 25. February 11. February 11. February 25. February 25. February 25. INIarch 7. March 7. March 20. March 20. April 13. April 16. OTHER PLACES. The President of the Navy Board to the Father Provincial of the Recollets of Brittany at Morlaix. He will see if it is possible to impose a tax of one quintal of cod on each boat or smack to help the Recollets of Louisbourg in rebuilding their church and their house. Folio 5, ^ page. The same to the Marquis de Brancas. Wishes to have information on the Chev. de Pontbriand, officer, brother of the new bishop of Quebec, who asks to be employed in the troop of Canada. Folio 9J, i- page. The same to Abbe Le I outre. Since family affairs have retarded his departure for He Royale until this year, he wishes to know if he is still disposed to rejoin his brother, in this case, he will go to Rochefort at the end of April. Folio 10, i page. The same to M. Guitton Monrepos. Has procured him the position of lieutenant of the King in the jurisdiction of Montreal. Folio IH, i page. Certificate of Jean Frederic Phelypeaux, Comte de Maurepas, Minister of State, Counsellor of the King, President of the Navy Board, concerning the death of Franqois Louis de L'Auberiviere, Bishop of Canada. Folio 17, h page. The same to Mademoiselle de Forant. Respecting the last will of her brother, ex-governor of He Royale. Folio 25, ^ page. The same to MM. D'Aragarry. Cannot grant him the trade monopoly with the Indians os Sept-Iles, it being conferred in the lease of Tadoussac granted to the Sr. Cugnet. Folio 28, ^ page. Letter from the King to the Admiral Respecting the Srs. D'Aragorry's share of the wounded whales found floating on the St. Lawrence river. Folio 28|, 1 page. The President of the Navy Board to the Rev. Father Lafitau. Will do his best to procure to the Quebec College the continuation of the gratuity for a regent. Folio 31, 1 page. The same to M. de Sechelles. Concerning one Alexandre Bette who asks for passage to go and settle in Canada where he has lived before. Folio 32, J page. The same to M. Dosquet. Prays he will send the reports he has had prepared respecting the repairs at the Episcopal Palace of Quebec. Folio 36, I page. The same to Mademoiselle de Forant. Suggests she might confer with the Sisters of the Congregation respecting the sum which will represent the donation made by her brother to these nuns. Folio 41, 1 page. The same to M. de la Goudalie. Respecting his departure for Acadia. Folio 43^, 1 page. The same to Father Lafitau. Shall give an order for the passage of 4 Jesuits to Canada. Folio 47, 1 page. 17AI OTHER PLACES AND ROCHEFORT 297 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1741. Marly. April 28. May 6. May 15. Versailles. May 22. May 22. June 7. June 19. December 1.5. Decembre 27. December 27. December 27. The .same to M. Collet, director of the Seminary of Foreign Missions respecting the reports on the repairs to the Episcopal Police at Quebec which M Dosquet has left with him. Folio 54, A page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Has granted him a gratuity of 6000 livres. Canonicates. Cannot obtain the 7,500 livres which the Brothers Charron would need to pay their creditors in France. Folio 56, \ page The same to the Due de Gevres. Concerning the Sr. D'Orseval who goes to Canada. Folio 59, J page. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Respecting the canonicates. Folio 61, 1 page. The same to M. Dosquet, ex-bishop of Quebec. The King has provided for the repairs to the Episcopal Palace of Quebec. Folio 61, ^ page. The same to Rev. Father liavaud. Is glad that he chose Father Des- landes to succeed Father Lafitau as purveyor to the missions in iSTorth America. Folio 69, 1 page. The same to Father Lafitau. Regrets that his health has forced him to resign as purveyor to the missions. Folio 11 h, h page. The same to the Due d'Antin. Will not forget the Sr. de La Corne lieutenant in the troops of Canada in who.se promotion he is interested. . Folio 170i, \ page. The same to M. Begon, Must not neglect to pay to his brother, at Montreal, the arrears of rent he owes him. Folio 175, 1 page. The same to the Bishop of Toul, brother of M. Begon. Same subject. Folio 175, h page. The same to the Srs. Daragorry. Has been informed that the whales in the St. Lawrence river have never been so numerous as they are this year ; cannot understand their lack of success. Folio 176, 1 page. 1741. ROCHEFORT AND LAROCHELLE. DESPATCHES AND ORDERS FROM THE KING. Versailles. January 11. •Tanuary IS. February 25. Marly. May 17. May 17. May 17. May 17. Versailles July 19. The President of the Navy Board to the Comte de Vaudreuil. Cannot grant permission to M. de Lantagnac to travel on the frigate La Victoire which he (M. de Vaudreuil) commands. Folio 1, \ page. The same to M. de Rochalar. Was surprised at the permission he gave to the Sr. Augustin Beaudry dit Poitevin, a soldier in the troops of Canada to prolong his sojourn in France. Folio 1, 1 page. The same to M. Karrer. The King wishes to increase by 50 men the Swiss regiment in garrison at lie Royale. Folio 9i, ^ page. Memorandum from the King to serve as instruction for the Chev. D'Aubigny, lieutenant of a man-of-war, on the duties be must perform during his trip to lie Royale. Folio 29, 4 pages. Memorandum from the King to serve as instructions for the Sr. Meschin, post captain, on the duties he must perform on his trip to Quebec. Folio 31, 4 pages. List of persons to whom a passage was granted on the King's ship Le Ritbis, bound to Canada. Folio 34, 1 page. List of persons to whom a passage was granted on Le Profond, bound to He Royale. Folio 34, 1 page. The President of the Navy Board to M. de Serigny. Has seen with pleasure the new proof he has given of his zeal and application to duty. Folio 43, \ page. 298 MINUTES OF LETTERS 174I 4-b EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1741. The same to M. Le Gardeurde Tilly. Has procured him the command of August 10. ^^ Charente. Folio 48, I page. December 15. The same to M. de Karrer. Sends him the dismissal of M. de Cailly, officer of the Swiss detachment at He Royale, for having disobeyed the governor of the colony. Folio 90, 1 page. December 11. The same to MM. Pascaud brothers. He will examine their demand for an exclusive privilege to kill walrus and seals and to fish cod at the Magdalen Islands. Wishes to have a detailed memorundum of their views on this subject. Folio 92, |- page. End of Vol 73. i SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 AMEBIC A 299 1742. Versailles. February 2. February 14. February 14. February 14. February 14. February 14. February 14. Febiuaiy 14. February' 14. February 27. REGISTER OF LETTERS 1742. AMERICA. B. Series. Vol. 74. Canada, {3rd Part.) The President of the Navy Board to M. de Brouague. Has seen with pleasure the quite considerable increase of the fisheries at the Labrador coast over last year. Will inform him of the result of the fisheries at Petit- Noi'd. Folio 1, 1 page. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is informed that not with standing the prohibition made to captains of the ships sailing from Canada to take anybody on board without the governor's permit, it appears that some contraband salters come back to France by way of the Engli-sh colonies. They shall pay strict attention to the executing of the order concerning this. Folio 14, 1 page. Order from the King concerning contraband salters and others who are sent to Canada. Folio 2, 2 pages. The same to the Marquis de Beauharnois. Wishes to be more fully informed respecting the defence of the colony and of the dispositions of the Indians. Things are however in the state relative to the war between Spain and England. Folio 3, 1 page. The same to M. Hocquart. Will notify the Sr. de Courval, of Quebec, to take steps to pay what he owes the Sr. Saige, a Bordeaux merchant. Folio 3, \ page. The same to M. de Beauharnois. It is evident, by the conduct of the Huron chiefs towards the Chev. de Beauharnois, that they do not desire to move from Detroit, to shelter themselves from the attacks they seem to fear from the Ottawas. However, as they desire to settle on an island three leagues from Detroit, and that this will not deprive the French of their trade, it is proper to do what they wish. Folio 4, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois ar.d Hocquart. Has reason to believe that the King's flute in construction at Quebec shall be launched this spring, 80 sailors have been recruited at St. Malo to compose her crew. Meant to give the command to the Sr. de la Richardiere, but on learning of his death, he has given it to the Sr. LeGardeur de Beauvais whom they had recommended as captain of the port at Quebec and who has been so appointed. They shall give him the two commissions on his arrival at Quebec where he is to go this spring. This flute is to go to Ile-Royale and 2 pages. Beauvais. Same subject. Folio 5^^^, thence to the West Indies. Folio o, The same to M. Le Gardeur de h page. The same to M. Hocquart. Has reason to believe that he has taken steps to victual Ile-Royale, Martinique and San Domingo. Instructions on the subject. Folio 6, 6 pages. The same to the same. May increase by 120,000 livres the issues of card money, so as to remedy the embarrassment caused by the scarcity of money. Folio 9, 1 page. 300 MINUTES OF LETTERS 174i 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 17-12. The same to the same. Nothing has been decided yet on his proposals February 27. ^^ ensure the working of the St. Maurice forges. So as not to suspend the work and cause the dispersion of the workmen, he shall supply the provi- sions which are strictly necessary for the daily labor only. Folio 9 J^, ^ page. February 27. Order of the King for a new issue of 120,000 livres of card money in Canada. Folio 10, 2 pages. February 27. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Instructions concerning the new card money. Folio 11, 2 pages. February 27. The same to M. Hocquart. Is sorry for the deficits of the years 1740 and 1741, and what grieves him more is be left in ignorance on the cause of them. General instructions concerning the accounts and expenses. Folio 12, 6 pages. March 12. List of the contraband salters bound to Canada. Folio 15, 2 pages. March 12. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Same subject. Folio IG, 1 page. March 28. The same to the same. The Sr. Harander, to whom had been granted an exclusive privilege for the killing of walruses at the Magdalen Islands, being dead, the King has transferred this privilege to the Srs. Pascaud brothers, merchants of La Rochelle. This warrant shall be registered by the Superior Council. Folio 17, 1 page. March 28. The same to the same. Concerning the complaint of the Sr. Foulques, ship-owner of St. Jean-de-Luz, against the Srs. de Bellefeuille, father and son who claim to have a privilege at the port of Pabos. Folio 17, 1 page. The same to M. Hocquart. Is satisfied with the report he makes of the Sr. Varin. Next year he will recommend him for extra pay. Has caused the salary of the Sr. Foucault to be fixed at 900 livres in recognition of his zeal in connection with the constructions entrusted lo him. Is glad that he is satisfied with the Sr. Estebe. The Srs. Le Pailleur, Chenneville, Landrieve. The Sr. Briant, of Rcchefort, has been appointed surgeon- major at Quebec and the Sr. Fels at Montreal. Folio 18, 2 pages. The same to the same. Commission of scriveners for the Srs. Barbel and Martel. The Srs. Foucault and de la Gorgendiere. Salary of the Sr. Guitton de Monrepos. Folio 19, 2 pages. The same to the same. Respecting the accounts and expenses. Folio 20, 2 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The Sr. Lafontaine. Was much sur- prised to learn what happened in Montreal when 2 soldiers were to be flogged and marked with the fleur-de-lis for having altered public papers. Neither the conduct of the troops nor that of the police who were present at these executions could be justified. Orders have been sent to copimit the Sr. de Liuctot who commanded the troops, and the Sr. Fleury de la Janiere who commanded the police, to 3 months imprisonment. Other punishments. The King may perhaps grant a dowry to M. de Lantagnac's daughter who wishes to which become a nun, on condition of her enter- ing one of the three hospitals, but this will only be an aid, and it will be far less considerable that what the father asks. Folio 21,2 pages. Ajiril 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois aud Hocquart. Respecting the escape of the men Bontems and Printems, condemned to be flogged and marked with the fleur-de-lis who were allowed to escape, without any efforts being made to arrest them. Folio 22, 2 pages. April 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. The conduct which the Iroquois of Sault St. Louis exhibited last year in the Council he had assembled upon their return from the village of St. Francois is not such as to justify the idea entertained about their loyalty, and it is nob without surprise that he heard of their trip to Orange to be ] resent at the Council called by the English. The Provincial of the Jesuits has given orders to suppress the store of the Demoiselles Desauniers of Sault St. Louis where foreign trade is being carried on. This suppression will diminish the friendship of Fontaine- bleau. April 12. April 12. April 12. nj^ AMERICA 301 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1742. the Indians for the English. Cannot believe that the missionaries had anything to do with the refusal of the Sault Indians to receive the visit of those of Two-Mountains upon the occasion of the arrangement he had made with the latter. Writes about it to Father Lauzon. Has approved of the arrangement he has made between the Indians of Two-Mountains and the Lorette Hurons. Folio 23, 2 pages. April 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Bishop of Quebec has asked that the position of clerical councillor be filled. He proposes the Srs. Valier and Miniac, they will advise him which of three would do best. Folio 24, h page. April 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Shall recommend him for the grand cross of St. Louis as soon as the occasion offers. Folio 24, |- page. April 12. Wishes to know what means of defence he has taken in case of war. Concerning the migration of the Hurons of Detroit. The King feels disposed to appoint the Sr. Guillemin, junior, if he has shown himself fit by the way he filled the position of assessor. Will do something for the Sr. de St. Simon. The Sr. de Chevremont. Has approved of his charging the Sr. de Beaujeu with his despatches. Folio 25, 2 pages. April 12. The same to M. de Beaucours. Respecting the escape of the men Prin- teras and Bontems and the conduct of the troops charged with the execu- tion of the sentence. Discipline must be restored. This proposal to con- struct a house in Montreal to be used as a residence for the Governor, cannot be entertained at present. Folio 26, 1^ pages. April 12. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Discharges for invalid soldiers. Is surprised that Madame de Ramezay has been granted 300 livres on the proceeds of leaves of absence, as she enjoys a pension of 800 livres and owns property. Deserting soldiers. ISecessity of discipline Folio 27, 2 pages. April 12. -pj^g same to the same. Concerning the preservation of arms. The dissi- pation of the officers gives a poor idea of their application and of the exercise they make of their rights. Folio 28, 2 pages. April 12. The same to M. Hocquart. Has put on board Le Philihert, of Quebec, wines for the Sr. de Beauvais and his crew, during their stay at Quebec. Folio 29, I page. April 12. Order of the King for the fishing of the anchors which the vessels were obliged to leave in the port of Quebec. Folio 29, 1 page. April 12. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the above order. Respecting the provisional commissions in the troops. Folio 30, 2 pages. April 12. The same to the same. Could make a valid grant to the Sr. Pommereau' on the mainland north of the Mingan Islands, since this coast was un- granted. The 1^ per cent duty on the proceeds of the fisheries which they pro- pose to give to the Joliet heirs, to whom belong the islands under the warrant sent in 1G79, in favour of the Srs. Lalande and Joliet, appears sufficient. His intention is that they cancel the regulation they made in 1739 concerning this affair and make another on the basis they suggest. Will not, for the present, ratify the grant they made to the Srs. de Bois- hebert next to that of the Sr. Constantin, nor any other. They will give explanations on the settlement of the Sr. de Brouague. As the RecoUet convent at TroisRivieres serves as presbytery, t:e inhabitants should repair it. Folio 31, 2 pages. April 12. The same to the same. The question of undertaking the discovery of the bay and river des Esquimaux is an old one. The Srs. Fornel, Daine and Foucault not having pursued their project in this matter, it is fit to grant the same privileges to the Sr. Desauniers, a Quebec merchant, and to accord him this concession, but not as a fief nor in perpetuity as he asks. Folio 32, 1 page. April 12, The same to the same. Respecting the suppression of the store of the Dlles Desauniers at Sault St. Louis. Folio 32, 1 page. 302 MINUTES OF LETTERS 1743 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1742. The same to M. Hocquart. The conduct of the Jesuits at Sault St. Louis April 12. relative to the store of the Dlles Desauniers cannot be suspected, but the complaints against foreign trade are too loud to allow of that store being tolerated any longer, Folio '22, | page. April 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. It would be desirable to have, near Quebec, a convenient place where ships wintering in Canada could be in safety. Is told that there is such a place a league and a half above Quebec, but that its entrance is unsafe owing to rocks. Has ordered M. de Conteneuil, commander of Le Ruhis to send his pilot and the captain of the port to examine the place. Folio 34, 1 page. April 12. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Is informed that liquor is retailed to soldiers by sergeants. Nothing is more contrary to dis- cipline and this abuse must be stopped immediately. Folio 3o, 1 page. April 12. The same to M. Hocquart. Concerning the equipment of the King's flute which is to be launched at Quebec. Folio 35, 1 page. April 17. The same to the same. Shall give to the Sr Tache, agent for the Srs. Mariette, merchants of Montauban, all facilities to collect what the Sr. Cugnet owes them. Folio 36, h page. April 17. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Jean Charles Petit, son of the King's cartwright, and himself a good workman, goes to Canada by the King's order. They will see that he does not return to France without further orders. Folio 36i, h page. April 17. The same to the same. Concerning the Quebec fortifications, the artill- ery and the munitions. Had no time to have what they asked prepared. Folio 37, 2 pages. April 17. The same to the same. It would be proper to give to the Sr. de la Verandrye, an officer who, by his talents, could help the undertaking, and the Sr. Du Muy seems to have the required qualities. M. de la Verandrye could undertake the transportation costs and something could be taken from the proceeds of his trade to indemnify the Sr Du Muy, or anyone else who might be appointed. Is informed that the wards at the Hotel-Dieu are small and unhealthy. They shall request the nuns to erect a new one. Folio 38, 2 pages. April 17. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Is informed that few officers are zeal- ous to serve at fort St. Frederic. The Kiug shall grant promotions more easily to those who have served there. Folio 39, 1 page. April 17. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Respecting the supply of the necessary timber for construction of the second flute. Folio 40, 3 pp. April 17. The same to M. Hocquart. Instructions concerning the King's flute. Folio 41,4 pages. April 17. The same to the same. The samples of isinglass which he sent were examined and have been found supei'ior to all others. Will do his best to induce individuals to engage in this trade, as this product comes from foreign countries. Folio 43, 2 pages. April 17. The same to M. de Beaujeu. The King allows him to prolong his stay in France to look after family matters. Has obtained a lieutenancy for his eldest son. Folio 44, l page. April 17. The same to M. Hocquart. Will find enclosed the petition of the Sr. Panet, M. de la Tuilerie's clerk, in which he asks the place of notary vacant in Canada, by the return to France of the Sr. de la Tour, for his son. Leaves it to him. Folio 44, \ page. April 17. - The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. They must have learned that the Sr. Hazeur, vicar-general of the Quebec Chapter, had, during the vacancy of the episcopal see, given permission to one of the Sr. de Ri^audville's daughters to enter a convent, hoping that the Due d'Or- leans would pay her dowry. The latter has not seen fit to give more than 1500 livres The King, on the Bishop's solicitations, consents to consider this sum sufficient. Folio 44i, 1 page. AMERICA 303 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 The same to M. Hocquarb. Respecting the Quebec fortifications and the repairs to forts Frontenac and Niagara. Folio 45, 2 pages. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Had appointed the Sr Briant surgeon- major at Quebec when he received his letter recommending the Sr. Fels, who had filled the place since the Sr. Berthier's death. As one is needed at Montreal and that he recommended the Sr. Benoit, junior, who is still quite young, it is preferable; to. appoint the Sr. Fels. Is informed that most of the ofiicers serving at the posts are married and that they bring their wives with them, this is contrary to the good of the service. Folia 46, 2 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Supply of timber. Is sorry that the Sr. de Lanouiller is unable to pay what he owes to M. de la Tuilerie and to the Sr. Cornette. Has promised him a sum of 9000 livres for that purpose, to be taken on the lease of the Temiscamingue post. M. Begon's timber supply. Making of the papier terrier. The samples of timber from Lake Champliin were of good qualitj. Folio 47, 2 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. Considering that good conduct of the Protestants in the colony, the King is willing to let them stay there. Will appoint the Sr. Dubord a cadet a I'aiguillette. Does not judge expedient to appoint a receive of consignments. Will give the widow of the Sr. de la Richardiere a pension when a vacancy occurs. Folio 48, 2 pages. The same to the same. The Sr. Gaultier, who was appointed King's physician in Canada, will go there this year. Respecting the Sr^. Briant, Fels and Benoit. Folio 49, 2 pages. The same to the same. Respecting the Srs. Daragorry's whale fisheries. It is true the cultivation of tobacco in Canada has not yet been much of a success, it is not however that the quality is not good, but it is not well prepared. Hopes that the inhabitants will devote themselves to it, the price of 4 sols paid by the farmers general, ought to be high enough. The land in dispute between the Srs. de la Fontaine and Pean, will be granted to the latter, on condition of his paying to the former the price of his improve- ments. The demands contained in the memorial of the syndic of the Quebec merchants cannot be granted. It would be against the interest of commerce and of the inhabitants to suppress the stores in the parishes. It is not advis- able, at present, to limit the number of stores in the town. Distribution of bills of exchang*^. The gratuities accorded to ship builders can now be sup- pressed without any fear of a decrease in the construction. Folio -50, 4 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Revenue and expenditure of the Domain. Auditing of accounts. Instructions. Folio 52, 6 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The Jesuits complain that a piece of ground which they have possessed for 90 years at a place called the Cap des Trois-Rivieies, is to be taken from them, under the pretext that a part of it is needed for the St. Maurice forges. They explain that this land, which is 2 leagues in front and 20 leagues in depth, was granted to them in 1651 by Abbe de la Magdelaine to whom it had been grante;! on a seigniory by the Couipagnie de la Nouvelle-France and that their title was confirmed in 1676 by M. Duchesneau. They will carefully examine this. Folio 55, 2 pages. The same to the same. The Sr. Natan de la Marque, merchant of Mont- real, and his associate, the Sr. Gamelin, claim that by an agreement with the Sr. dela Verandrye, the latter had promised on the 12th November 1740, to give them 75 bales of beaver as compensation for losses they had sus- tained in their advance*. That the Sr. de la Verandrye has not kept his promise, having so far only sent them 9 bales of beaver. They shall examine this. Folio 56, 1 page. 18-45 304 MIXUTES OF LETTERS 174i 1742. Ajiril 17. April 17. April 17. April 20. Versailles. April 20. Fontaine- bleau. April 20. Versailles. April 20. Fontaine- bleau. April 20. April 20. April 20. April 20. April 20. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 The same to the .same. Respecting the Sr. Dupre d'Aulnay, son of the Commissary of War, who goes to Canada as a cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 56, 1 page. The same to M. LeVasseur. Is satisfied with his zeal. His proposal to construct the 700 tons flute in two years is approved. After this, he will have a 25 tons frigate built of spruce. He will make the plans. Folio 57, h page. The same to MM. de Beauharnoisand Hocquart. The King has approved of the reunion to his Domain of the land granted and unimproved. The King has made a decree of e.xception in favour of M. de Beaujeu for the land granted him on the Chambly River. Folio 57, h page. Decree in favour of the 8r. de Beaujeu. Folio 57j, 1 page. The same to M. de Bt.auharnois. It is evident that the Chouanons no longer wish to make the promised migration. They must however endeavour to bring them nearer our settlements so as to break their connection with the English. Approves of his trying to induce them to settle with the Onyatanons. As far as can be seen, it will be the means to keep the latter quiet. Hopes that he will succeed in inducing the wandering Algonquins and Nipissingues to settle down with their brothers of the lake of the Two- Mountains. Concerning the Sr. de la Verandrye. Will do his best to prevent the Indians living at Michilimakinak leaving that post. Their presence is necessary to keep the neighbouring Indians quiet. Conduct to be held towards the chief Pendalonou. The restlessness of the Sioux does not lead to the hope of a solid friendship with them. It seems evident that the Sakis do not wish to return to the Baie des Puants. Without using force, they must prevent them from becoming too friendly with the Sioux. The King's intention is that the Sr. Marin be recalled from that post, for it is believed that the failure of the peace negotiations with the Foxes, the Sakis and the Sioux is due to the fact that he is busier with his own affairs than with the good of the King's service. Folio 58, 4 pages. The same to the same. Will see by the King's memorandum that, to help the Canadian commerce, the posts of the upp^r country shall, in future, be worked by merchants > f the colony. To compensate the officers com- manding these p ^sts, gratuities relatively large .shall be granted them. Folio 60, 1^ page.s. The same to the same. The Kino; approves that the Srs. de St. Castin participate in the distribution of the proceeds of the leaves of absence. Foreign trade. Medals for the Indians. Every thing seems to show that the Sr. de la Verandr3'e is not sincere in his attempt to discover the AVestern sea. The Sr. de Lanouiller has granted a position in the marine guards' company at Rochefort to the Sr. de Repentigny. Folio 61, 4 pages. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the trade returns. Observations on I his subject. Fclio 63, 4 pages. The same to the same Is satisfied with his conduct towards M. de Beauharnois on the occasion of the dispute between the Srs. d'Aillebout and de Lorme. Folio 65, 2 pages. The same to the same. Bills of exchange. Folio 66, 4 pages. The same to the same. Hopes that the appointment of the Sr. de Contre- co2ur to the command of fort St. Frederic will prevent the renewal of the difficulties which existed between the Srs. Duplessis Faber and de Chevigny, store-keeper. The pitch, tar and resin sent from Canada were of good quality, not so with the iron which was badly forged. It is regrettable that the cultivation of hemp makes no more progress in Canada. According to the news from Louisiana, it was found that some Chicachas were among those who struck a blow at the French near Ouabache. The tribe has disavowed their conduct. Folio 68, 4 pages. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. To help the settle- ment of the lands at fort St. Frederic, he may give 18 months provisions nj!,2 AMERICA 305 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1742. and some implements to those settled there and to those who wish to settle there, until the number is 25. Canadians should be preferred to discharged soldiers. Approves their havino; accepted the Sr. Sabrevois de Bleury's proposal to construct for his own account the store and shed to be erected at the St. Jean rapids Lessons in hydrography. Pension for widow Sar- razin. Folio 70, 4 pages. April 20. The same to M. Hocquart. Respecting the inventory of the stores and the trade at the posts. Folio 72, 3 pages, April 20. The same to M. de Beauharnois. Sends a part of the arms and artillery which he asked. Cannot believe that all he asks is needed. Folio 83, 1 page. April 20. The same to M. Hocquart. Cannot grant the increase of expenditure he asks without further explanations. Folio 74, 2 pages. April 20. The sume to Father St. Pe, superior of the Jesuits. The numerous com- plaints against the dies Desauniers for foreign trade, has decided him to give orders for the suppression of their store. Folio 75, 1 page. April "'O "^^^^ same to Father Lauzon. The conduct of the Indians of his mission in going to Orange is unjustifiable. Must try to eradicate such abuses. The Dlles Desauniers. Folio 75, 1 page. April 20. Order of the State Council cancelling the letters patent of the 30th April 1737 ratifying the grant of the 10th October 1736 to the Sr. de la Fontaine, which land had previously (1696) been granted to the Sr. de la Dui'antaye, and that a new deed granting the said land to the Sr. Pean de Livaudiere to make one seigniory only with the land acquired by the said Pean by a sale of the 14th August 1736, on his re-imbursement to the Sr. la Fontaine the expenditure he made for that settlement. Folio 76, 2 pages. April 20. Decree of the King ordering that the necessary repairs to the episcopal palace at Quebec be made at His Majesty's expense. Folio 77, 2 pages. April 20. The President of the Navy Board to MM. de Beauharnois a',d Hocquart. Explanations respecting their functions and duties. Folio 78, 3 pages. April 25. The same to M. de Senneville. The King grants him leave to retire from the service with the grade of half-pay captain and the cross of St. Louis. Has procured an ensigncy for his son. Folio 79^, h page. Versailles. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The closing of the St. April 27. Maurice forges would be a very regrettable affair as well for the risk that the King's loan would run, as for the hopes that they themselves entertained. This result can only be attributed to incautious expenses. They must seek the means to maintain that establishment, and that is embarrassing. Can only see two ways : form a new company or work it for the King's account. Observations on the two plans. Folio 80, 2 pages. April 27. The same to M. Hocquart. Prays he will thoroughly examine the ques- tion of the St Maurice forges. Folio 80.^, 2 pages. April 27. The same to M. de Cannes. Will always be happy to procure the King's favours to himself and relatives. Folio 81, \ page. April 27. * The same to Madame de la Corne. Cannot procure a captaincy nor even a provisional one for her eldest son. Has obtained an ensigncy on full pay to another of her sons. Folio 81 i, ^ page. April 27. The same to M. DuPin de Belugard. Respecting the artillery. Folio 81|^, I page. April 27. The same to the Bishop of Quebec. Hopes that, after having studied his diocese carefully, he shall act in concert with MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart upon the questions of tithes and the appointments to cures. Will understand that it is impossible to totally prohibit the sa!e of liquors to the Indians without seriously hurting trade and religion by leaving the Indians in the hands of the Engli-h. It is the abuses that must be suppi'essed. A special gratuity of 3,000 livres has been granted him and Cardinal de Fleury is disposed to give him more help. It is surprising that 18—451 306 MINUTES OF LETTERS 1742 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 1742. Abbe Hazeur could have a daughter of the Sr. de Rigauville received as a novice at the Hoxpikdieres of Quebec without the assurance of a dowry. The King has niude a fund of 10,420 livres for the lepairs to the episcopal palace. The General Hospital of Quebec. Folio 82, 2 pages. ., ^^ The same to M. de Lery. Will communicate his plan for a new ship- ^^" "'' builder's yard to M Hocquai-t. The Quebec batteries. Has granted an ensigncy to his son, and to his brother-in law, the Sr. de Beauvais, the position of captain of the port of Quebec and of commander of the flute Le Canada, Folio 85, 1 page. April 27. The same to M. Michel. Has procured him a gratuity of 500 livres. Folio 83, \ page. April 27. The same to Abbd Gosselin. Cannot obtain a pension for hiin, but if he applies himself to the search of plants, be shall procure him new aid. Folio 83i, \ page. .A-pril 27. The same to M. de Contrecceur, junior. Has written to M. Salmon, at Louisiana, that M. de Noyan should send bills of exchange for the amount of the proceeds of the sale of the effects belonging to his brother's estate. Has procured him a lieutenanc}'. Folio 83^, I' page. April 27 The same to M. de la Perriere. Has procured an ensigncy on full pay for his son. Folio 83i, \ page. A.pril2lt The same to M. de Beauharnois. There is no change in Europe with regard to war. Folio 84, \ page. April 29. The same to M Verrier. Respecting the Sr. Guillemin. Papier terri' r. Folio 84, h page. April 29. The s line to M. de Lanouiller. The King has procured him a sum of 9,000 livres, to be taken on the proceeds of the lease of Tcjmiscamingue post so as to help him to pay what he owes to M. de la Tuilerie and the Sr. Cornette. Folio 84, J page. April 29. The same to the Baton de Longueuil. Could do nothing for him this year as there was no change in the general staff. Folio 84^, ^ page. April 29. The same to M. Pean. Has procured an ensigncy on full pay for his son. Folio 84^, h page. April 27. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. The lease of the trade at the forts Niagara and Frontenac was given to the Sr. de Chates for the price of 10,400 livres besides divers obligations. Folio 85, 2 pages. April 27. The same to M. Hocquart. Same subject. Folio 86, I h pages. April 27. -pi^g same to M. de Beauharnois. Promotions in the troops of Canada. Folio 87, 2 pages. April 27. The same to MM. de Beauharnois and Hocquart. To prevent painful discussions between the new bishop, M. Dosquet, the heirs of MM. de L'Auberiviere and de Mornay and the General Hospital of Quebec, residuary legatee of M. de St. Valier, whose interests and obligations are badly defined, the King has taken upon himself the necessary repairs to the episcopal palace. There will remain to dec.de the claim of the General Hospital to the ownership of this house. This may create great difficulties. Before settling this afiFair, it would be nece sary to know what the General Hospital has drawn from M. de St. Valier's estate. Folio 88, \h pages. April 27. The same to M. de Beauharnois. As the King has decided to appoint M. de Yaudreuil de Cavagnal governor of Louisiana, a successor must be appointed at Trois Rivieres. Shall give his advice taking into account seniority and the talents. The King will take advantage of this change to suppress the majoiity of the troops. Folio 88|^, 1 page. April 27. The same to M. St. Ours des Chaillons. The appointment to the gover- norship of Trois-Rivieres has not been considered yet. He has senior's in in his rank, but his services will be commended. Folio 89, \ page. i April 1~J,2 AMERICA 307 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1742. Tlie same to M. Varin. Had no occasion to obtain extra pay for him. April _i. jjjg written to M. de Beauharnois to give the Sr. Dubosc, his relative, the first vacant place of cadet a I'aiguillette. Folio 89, \ page. Auril 27. The same to M. de Raymond. If he desires a command in the posts, he must apply M. de Beauharnois. Folio 89, \ page. April 27. The !, to, (1737) 239 ; ratification of, 242 ; will give him Cross of St. Louis on a favorable occasion, (1741) 293 ; in difficulties with Delorme, (1742) 304. Aillebout d'Argenteuil, Sr. d'. Order of the King to raise recruits, (1730) 138. Ailleboust des Monsseaux, M. d'. Promotion of, (1754) 198. Ailleboust de Perigny, M. d". Cross of St. Louis for, (1734) 198, 199. Alavoine, Surgeon at Three Rivers, (1730) 129 : report to be made concerning him, (1739) 260. Albork, Colonel. 300 families placed under his government, (1733) 179. Algonquins. Establish themselves near Montreal, (1724) 53 : hopes of wandering sections of the tribe joining their brethren at the Lakf of Two Mountains, (1724) 304. Alexandre, Sr. Commissioned as surgeon-major to the hospiital at Xew Orleans, (1724) 12. Allain de La Mothe, Frs. Management of the estate of his ward, Pierre .A.llain, (1727) 93 ; (1728) 107; (1729) 123; (1739) 268 : donation, (1729) 125 ; rent due to Sr. Sabatier, (1738) 2.55. Allain de La Mothe, Marie. Donation, (1729) 125. Allain, Piei-re. Management of his estate, (1727) 93. Alogny, Marquis d'. Death, (1724) 51. Alognv, the late Marquise d'. Estace, (1726) 75; (1727) 84. Amadis. Order for arrest, (1740) 271. Amalecites. Oppose location at Peymecuit, (1733) 183. Amariton, Sr. Law Suit, (1722) 39 ; commandant at la Baye 1725 (58*; not considered fit for the position, (172()i 70 ; advised not to take leave of absence, (1727) 84 ; debts, (1728) 100 ; gratuity, (17.32)1.5.5.163. Amariton, Widow. Gratuity, (1733) 178. 314 INDEX Aniaron, Sr. d'. Apot'iecary a'l, Louisiana, (1725) Ifi. Amnnry & Cie. Appraisement of M. de la Boular- derie's conoession, (1731) 139. Aiiiazone, V. Armed for a cruise to the (Irand Banks, (1722) 43. Amelot, Sr. Instructions, (1723) 12. Amicourt, Sr. d' Duties on provisions imported from Martinique, (1738) 248. Ammunition. For lie Royale, (1722) 35 ; for Canada, 35. Amnesty. Birth of the Dauphin, (1730) VB. Amyault d'Auseville. Sec " Auseville ", appoint- ment as Councillor at Louisiana, (172G) 17 ; appointment of his successor, (1729) 19. Anastase, Rev. Father. His appointment as Superior at He Royale, (1731) 139. Andre, Demoiselle. Oppositicm to her marriage to M. de Rouville, Jr., (1742) 307. Angeac, M. d'. Sec "Dangeac." AiuiiHque, V. Permission to sail to Italy, (1732) 151. Angervilliers, M. d'. M. de Verly ordered to Canada, (1734) 192. Anglemont, M. de la Hayed'. Famine in Canada, (1738) 256. Antin, due d'. Glass for the lighthouse at Louis- bourg, (1735) 208 ; i-especting promotion of Sr. de la Corne, (1738) 2.-)t; ; (1741) 297. Antoine. Passage to Canada, (1732) 151. Archbishop of Cambrai. Pillage at Canceau, (1721) 21, 22. Archbishop of Rouen. Revenues of Chapter of Quebec, (1724) 45. Archbishop of Tours. Pension to Sr. de Monti- gny Dumesnil, (1734) 192. Archives. Sr. de la Borde cannot be appointed keeper of the records, (1724) 49. Arentzbnurg, Chs. Fred. Captain on /half-pay, 1721) 7 ; his captaincy revoked, (1725) 16. Argenson, Rev. Father d'. M. de Cannes ap- pointed Major at Trois Rivieres, (1727) 81. Argenterie, M. de 1'. Salary held back, (1722) 22. Argenteuil, Madame d'. Freight granted, (1721) 25 ; dispute with the seminai-y of St. Sulpice. (1724) 51, .53 ; (1726) 76 ; (1728). 103 ; (1731) 145 ; (1732)163; (1733)172. Argenteuil, Sr. d'Aillebout d'. Levy for troops, (1730) 138 ; grant of land, (1737) 239 ; ratifica- tion of grant, (1737) 242. Armand, Jacques. Leave of absence, (1727) 82. Arms. Care of, (1742) 301 ; shipment to Canada, 305. Armstrong, Gov. Succeeds Corby at Canceau, (1726) 77 ; priests seem suspicious of him, 78 ; cattle trade between Acadia and He Royale, (1727) 92 ; dealings with missionaries, (1728) 108 ; Abenakis and English, 108 ; is satisfied with Abbes Breau and Lesclaches, (1729)123; complaint against Abbe de Breslay, 124; complaint of Abbe Breslay, (1730) 137, 1.38 ; (1732) 166 ; (1733) 175 ; deserters, missionaries, (1737) 2^3 ; visit of abbe Le Loutre, (1739) 267 ; his successor, (1741) 294. Arnaud, M. d'. Promotion, (1733) 175 ; leave of absence, (1736) 228. Amandin, Capt. Instructions, (1717) 3 ; order, (1718) 4. Arragory, M. See " Darragory ". Arrigrand, Sr d'. Difficulties with Srs. Gannet, (1732) 166 ; grant of land, (1732) 206. Artagnan, Comte d". Shii^ment of calves to Louisiana, (1724) 13 ; negroes, (1728y 19. Artagnette, Capt. Diron d'. Leave of absence, (1726) 16 ; appointed 2nd Lieut, of King in Louisiana, (1726) 16 ; war with the Foxes, (1734) 199 ; departure of M. du Quesnel, (1740) 275 ; reduced to rank of sergeant, (1740) 278. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Artignieres, Sr. d'. Retired from captaincy without pay, (1723) 12. Artigny, Sr. d'. Indemnity, (1724) 50; (1726)72; expulsion from Superior Council, (1729) 114 ; (1730) 129; promotion, (1738) 250; See also ■' Dartigny ". Artigue, Sr. d'. Charges against him, (1728) 107. Artillery. At Quel)ec, (1728) 99. Asfeldt, Maniuis d". Permit to M. Verrier, (1724) 46. Asses. Shipment to Canada, (1721) 28 ; (1722) 38 , (1724) 53. Assigerie, M. d'. (Son of M. de Longueuil). Cannot procure for him lieutenancy, (1724) .53. Auberiviere, M. del'. Appointed Bishop of Que- bec, (1739) 271 ; invited to Paris. 272, 273 ; re chapter of (Quebec, (1740) 274 ; arrangements fur voyage to Canada, (1740) 275; His death, 275 ; certificate of death, (1741) 296. Aubert, Ancoine. Comes to Canada, (1732) 163. Aubert dit Laliberte, Louis. Return to Canada, (1733) 174. Aubert, M. Death, (1726) 73. Aubert fils, M. Seeks position of councillor, (1726) 73; grantof seignoryof MilleVaches, (1730) 129. Aubert, Widow. Quiiit dues, (1735) 213 • grant of land, (1737) 239 ; grant ratified, 242. Aubert de la Chesnaye, Sr. Placet, (1730) 131 ; land at Quebec, (1732) 154; see also "La Ches- naye. " Aubigny, Chev. d'. Commander of Le Profoiul, (1741) 284 ; instructions, 297. Aubin de Li.sle, Sr. Appointei clerk of Marshal- sea, (1733) 171 ; grant of land, (1737) 239, 242. Aubin, Dujilessis, Sr. Instructions, (1729) 19. Aubry, Rev. Father. Help for Abenakis, (1724) 52; discontent of Abenakis, (1727)88, 88 ; seeks possession of land or indemnity, (1739) 260. Auge, Madame. Granted passage, (1722) 34. Aue:e (Land Surveyor). Map of Lake Champlain, (1733)174. Augrand, M. Fishing privilege revoked, (1725) 56. Aulnay, Dupre d'. Passage to Canada, (1742) 304. Aunay de Charnisay, M. d'. See " Charnisay." Ah rare, L\ Slave trade, (1718) 4 ; voyage to Loui- siana, (1728) 18. Auseville, Amyault d'. Appointment as councillor in Loviisiana, (172(5) 17 ; possession of land, 17 ; superseded, (1729) 19. Autenil, Ruette d'. Settlement at lies Madame, (1721) 29 ; (1722)42 ; (1726) 79 ; (1727) 92 ; (1736) 234 ; division of seignorj', (1722) 37 ; complaints against him, (1734) 200. Auteuil de la Malotiere, Sr. d'. Scandal concern- ing woman Berloger (1724) 49, .50, .51 ; (1725) 59. Auteuil des Mousseaux, Sr. d'. Scandal with woman Reaume, (1724) 49, 50, 51 ; (1725) 59 ; foreign trade (1725) 58. ■ Auvilliers, Weillard d'. Gratuity, (1721) 8. Avaugour, Rev. Father d'. Missionary to Miamis, (1724) 48 ; (1725) 56, 58 ; (1726) 75 ;_ instructions to missionaries at Sault St. Louis, (1725) 56 ; passage for two Jesuits, (1727) 82; trouble among Indians at St. Fran9ois, 88. At'Ciiturter, V. Ordered to Louisiana, (1722) 10. Avnl, Sr. Major of New Orleans, (17ll) 8. Ayme, Sr. Noailles d'. Command expedition against Chicachas, (1738) 257 ; instructions, 257. Bagneres, Sr. Surgeon Major, (1721) 8. Bale des Esquimaux. Discovery, (1742) 301. Bale Francaise (Bay of Fundy). Settlement, (1727) 86. Bale St. Joseph. Capable comm mdant needed, (1724) 50. Bailleuil. M. de. Leave of absence, (1729) 121 ; (1735) 217 ; promotion, (1730) 127 ; death, (1740) 281. IXDEX 315 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Bailleuil, Demoiselle de. Returns to Canada, (1741) 288. Bailly de Marin. Promotion, (1729) 111. Bailly Desmazures. Leave of absence, (1732) 1.57 ; promotion. lo8. Bajot, Cajit. Dismissal, (1710) 5. Balivne, La. Voj-age to Louisiana, (172.'3) Ki ; (i726)17; (1728;i8; (172!)) 19. Balou. Partnership with Liguart, (1738) 247. Bandits. At lie des Graules, (1732) 105. Bannez, Sr. de. Leave of absence, (1793) 12. Barague, Pierre. Resident of Quebec, (1734) 200. Barague. Gratuity, (1735) 214. Baraguet, M. Manufacture of ammunition, (172G) 74. Barbazan de Payoux. Major general of Louisiana, (1717) 8. Barbel, Sr. Transfer of allegiance, (1724) 48 ; complaint of Sr. Bazi'e, (1730) 133; commis- sion as scrivener, (1742) .300. Barolet, Sr. Safe conduct, (1732) 153 ; notary at Quebec, (1733) 182. Baron, Sr. Voyage tg Louisiana, (1727) 18. Barracks. At Quebec, (1727) 88; (1729' 114; (1732) 157 : at Louisbourg-Inscription on the gate, (1725) 56; (1727) 92; (1739) 267; (1740) 284 ; at Port Toulouse, (1732) 166. Barre, Sr.^ Director of the Cie d 'Occident, (1718) 3. hJarret, Sr. Law suit with Abbe le Xortnant. (1739) 261. Barthelemy, Sr. Appointment, (1721) 9. Baschemin, Corbin. jScc "Corbin." Basil, Sr. Complaint against Barbel, (1730) 133 ; seal fishing privilege, (1737) 242. Bassee, Sr. Leave of absence, (1723) 12 ; oi der to interdict, (1724) 13. Batiscan. Augmentation of the Parish, (1729) 121. Baulne, Pierre Chartier de. Appointed attorney general of Louisiana, (1718) 2. Baure, Sr. Cannot obtain commission, (1729) 118 ; accounts, (1733) 177. Beech. High price at He Rovale, (1733) 189 ; (1734)192. Beaubassin, Sr. (1737) 244. Beaubien, Trottier de. Sale of land to Ursulines at Trois-Rivieres, (1727) 82 ; (1728) 95, 10.5. Beaubien, Francoise Trottiei de. Dowry, (1727) 82. Beaubois, Rev. Father. Superior of Missions at Louisiana, (1731) 139. Beaubriant, M. Commanding vessels with provi- sions for Louisbourg, (1737) 246. Beauchamp, Sr. de. Instructions, (1724) 13. Beaucourt, Sr. Boisberthelot de. Commandant at He St- Jean, (1722) 41, 43 ; services recognized, (1724) 54; law suit, (1725) 68; not appointed Governor of Montreal, 68; do, Trois-Rivieres, (1726) 78. 79 ; appreciation of services, (1727) 93; (1728) 109 ; (1729) 124 ; Governor of Trois-Ri- vieres, (1730) 129, 136 ; salary, (1730) 129 ; satis- factory service, (1731) 144 ; iron mines, (1732) 1.55 ; Governor of Montieal, (1733) 173 ; (1734) 198, 205; satisfactory administration, (1735)215 ; (1741) 290 ; cannot be appointed Lieut. General, (1736) 223, 228; promise of promotion, (1738) 251 ; referred to M. de Beauharnois, (1739) 264 ; post c iptaincy, 270 ; necklace returned by In- dians to Chev. de Longueui], (1740) 280 ; pri- soners escape, (1742) 301. Beaudoin, Rev. Father. Pension to widow Rou- viUe, (1724)45. Beaudoin, Sr. Councillorship, (1740) 278. Beaudry dit Poitevin, Augustin. Stay in France prolonged, (1741)297. Beauharnois, Marquis de (Gov. Gen'l). Memoran- dum from the Compagnie des Indes, (1726) 16 ; appointed Governor of Canada, 69 ; salary of, 70 : sets sail for Canada, 70 ; arms for the colo- Beauharnois, Marquis de ^Gov. Gcu'D—ContinucJ. nies, (1726) 71 ; lettre d'etat in favor of, 76 ; Te Dcum — King's recovery, (1726) 76; do. Queen's delivery, (1727) 90; do, birth of Due d'Anjou, (1730) 135; guns for militia, (1729) 116 ; expenditure, (1726) 72 ; do, 1717-1725 ; (1727)86; do, (1728)103; do, (1729) disallowed, 115 ; do, (1729) statement of, 121 ; do, (1730) reduction of, 134: do, (1731) instructions re, 142; do, (1735) 217 ; do, (1736) 229; do, (1737) 239 ; do, (1738) 251 ; instructions re various n. al- ters, 72, 73 ; King's memorandum, duties, etc., (1726) 72, 73; do, various matters, (1727) 85; Quebec palace fire, (1725) 76 ; dangers from fires in Canada, (1727) SO; instructions re various matters, 83 ; lay i)rocurator of Recollets, 83 ; leave, 86 ; reception at Quebec, 90 ; Fox Indians, peace with, (1728) 90 ; do, expedition against, (1729) 117, 120; cost of war with, (1736) 226; sailing of merchant ships in autumn, 90 ; ins- tructions re missionaries, (1728) 98; relations with Duy.uy, 100, lOl, 102, 103; land grant refused (Vilfechauve), (1728) 103; do, made,(1729) 118 ; do, warrant and limits, 119 ; M. de Tonty recalled from Detroit, 102, 104 ; M. de Longueuil recalled from Fort Frontenac, 102 ; guns at 'Que- bec, 102 ; intrusion in M. de Leigne's affairs, 106 ; accusations again.st him, (1729) 114 ; post com- mandants, 114; do, (17.36) 230; leaves of ab- sence, sale of, (1729) 114 ; (1732) 154 ; do. abuse's, (1739) 2()0, 263 ; honors to individual governors, 115 ; troops (increase of 1500), 115 ; card money, 115; fortifications of Quebec, (1729) 11.5, 117; sale of brandy to Indians, 117 ; differences with Superior Council, 116 ; do, with the chajjter, 116 ; suspension of Superior Council proceed- ings, 116 ; Choueguen,117; Niaj,-ara, 117; Fort Frontenac, 117; La Galette, post at, 117; Chouauons, 117 ; schoolmasters, 117 ; restore.s Abbe Morin to his parish, 120 ; good relations with Bishop of Samos, 1.33 ; war ordinances, compilation of, 135 ; log forts on the seignories, (1731) 141; grant of Yamaska seigniory, 144; mutual good relations with Bishop, 146 ; gun carriages and platforms, 157; re government of Montreal, 159; relations with Cavagnal, 159; cordon rouge granted, (1731) 144 ; instructiors re notaries, (1733) 176; Lachine Canal, 176; passports for English traders, 160 ; quarters at Montreal, 179 ; do, (1734), 197 ; honors on board men of war, 179 ; western sea-discovery of, 197 ; relations with Hocquart, (1729) 117 ; do, (1731) 146; do, (1733) 180; do, (1731) 199; do, (17.37) 240; Eun)pe, state of, (1735) 211; do, (173G) 225; do, (1740)277, 278 ; do, (1741) 286 ; do, (1742) 299, 306 ; dispute with Chapter of Quebec, (17.35) 116 ; iron mines, Trois Rivier'-s, (1736) 223, 229 ; to forbid priests going to France (1736) 227 ; Chicachas, war against, (1737) 239 ; trade with the Islands, (1738) 249 ; recruits, 249 ; contra- band salters, 249 ; (1739) 261 ; annotated list of officers, 261 ; foreign trade, 265 ; defence of the colony, (1742) 299, 308 ; Sr. de Linctot's impri- sonment, 300; grand cross of St. Louis, 301 ; arms and artillery sent, 305 ; promotions in the army, 306. Beauharnois, Frs. de (Intendant at Rochefort). Provisions, urgent need of, (1721) 21; com plaints re delay of, 21 ; Compagnie des Indes, interests of, 22 ; master gunners for Loiiisbourg, 24; seizure of beavers, 24 ; instructions re equip- ment of ships, 24 ; supplies for Quebec and lie Royale, 25 ; instructions re fortifications of Louisbourg, 25 ; arrest of sailors who had tried to seize a ship and become pirates, instructions re, 26; ships for He Royale, (1722) 32; food, ammunition, etc., for do, 32; donkeys, 32; Acadians at He Royale, food for, 32 ; miners for 316 INDEX BeauharnoiSjFrancis de(Intendant at Rochefort)- Con. IIp Roj'al«, 32 ; sailing of ships, 32 ; coal from lie Royale, 32 ; exjjenditure, He Royale, state- ment of, 33 ; Louisbourg fortifications, money for, 33 ; Karrer regiment, 34 ; money and scar- let clothes sent by Comimgnie des Indes to Canada, to be shipped on Le Chameau, 34 ; expenditure, Canada, statement of, 34 ; do, He Royale, 34 ; ammunition, etc., for Canada, 34 ; expenditure, Canada, statement of, (1724) 46 ; list of passengers for Canada, 46 ; expenditure, lie Royale, st->tement of, 47 ; inscription on door of Louisbourg barracks, (1725) 56 ; carpenters for He Royale, 57 ; guns, etc., for Sr. de Brou- ague, 57 ; passage for missionaries, 57 ; instruc- tions re wreck of Chameau, 57 ; masts for He St. Jean, (1726) 69 ; funds of Canada, instructions re, 70 ; duplicates of despatches, etc., lost in Chameau, 71 ; passengers for Canada, (1727) 82 ; equipment uf i'Elejihnnt, 82 ; funds for Canada, 82; shii)ni'nts for lie Royale, (1729) 112; He Royale ship to call at Quebec, 113 ; expenditure, Canada, statement of. 113; instructions 'C trans- ports, (1720) 128 ; do, re shipments by Le Heros, 128 ; do, (1731) 140; freight granted to various officials, (1732) 151 ; instructions re sailing of ships, (1733), 189 ; funds for Canada, (1734)193 ; funds for He Royale, 193; equipment of ships .^ sailing to Canada and He Royale, (1735) 210. Beauharnois, Chevalier de. Appointed ensign, (1734) 198 ; appointed lieutenant, (1737) 238 ; promotion, 241; (1739) 264; at Fort St. Fre- deric, (1741) 288 ; Hurons at Detroit, (1742)299. Beauharnois de Beaumont. See "Beaumont." Beauharnois, Le. Shipment of hemp, (1733) 180. Beaujeu, Sieur de. Return to his company (1721) 27 ; health, (1722) 38 ; Cross of St. Louis, (1726) 72, 74 ; (1727) 86 ; (1731) 147 ; refund of passage money, (1729) 115 ; expedition against Foxes, 119 ; ensigncy for his son, 119 ; (1732) 158 ; ser- vices recognized, (1730) 129 ; promotion, 121 ; (1731)144; (1738)250; appointed major, (1733) 173; statement of troops, (1734) 199 ; daughters marriage, (1734) 199 ; grant of land, (1735) 218 ; leave of ab.sence, (1736) 228 ; (1740) 280 ; (1742) 302 ; roll call of troops, (1738) 251 ; (1739) 265 ; (1741) 289 ; pretensions exposed, (1740) 279 ; package for M. de Beauharnois, (1742) 301 ; land on River Chambly, (1742) 3J4. Beaujeu, fils, M. de. Provisional ensigncy, (1729) 119; (1731) 147; (1735) 215; return of passage money, (1730) 130 ; ensign on full pay, (1736) 228; (1738)251; not able to obtain promotion, (1741) 289 ; appointed lieutenant, (1742) 302. Beaujeu, Madame de. Nurse to royal family — returns to France, (1722) 37 ; (1728) 105. Beaujeu, Demoiselle de. Marriage to M. Varin, (1734) 196, 199. Beaujeu, Sr. Partnership with Srs. Balou and Li- guart, (1738) 247. Beaulac, Hertel. /Sec " Hertel." Beaulieu, Claude Ferdinand de. Ensign on half pay, (1718) 5. Beaumont, Beauharnois de. Commander of Le Chameau; instructions, (1722)34, 37; brings Sr. Monette to Canada, 37 ; grant of land, (1728) 103 ; (1729) 118, 122. Beaupre, Pelletier de. Emigration of bad charac- ters prohibited, (1734) 193. Beaupre, Chs. Bonhomme dit. Grant of land at Detroit, (1738) 242. Beauregard, Sr. de. Passage granted, (1722) 35. Beaurivage, Rageot. Com])lains of his brother's treatment as cure at Cap Sante, (172S) 100 ; grant of land, (1741) 287. Beausac, Sr. Commission as officer in Louisiana, (1733) 170. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Beauvais, M. de. Commandant at Frontenac, (1728) 102 ; granted Cross of St. Louis, (1733), 173 ; complaints regarding trade restrictions, (1734) 204 ; land grant on Lake Chamjjlain, (1735)218 ; commandant King's flute, Le Caim da, at Quebec, and captain of that port, (1742) 2 9 9, 306 ; wines, 301 ; provisions for Sr. Bigot, 308. Beauvilliers, Desfosses de. Conduct of, (1737), 241. Beaver, Expense of management of privilege in Canada, (1722) 11 ; petition re medium fat, (1725) 15 ; instructions regarding trade at Que- bec, (1726) 16 ; price, (1728) 18 ; (1729) 121 ; order to inspect, (1730) 19; dues on, (1721) 21, 27 ; (1733) 177 ; exclusive privilege to Compagnie des Indes, (1721) 28; Canadian traders' claims, (1722) 36 ; shipment to France, 37 ; frauds in trade, (1725) 61; (1727) 87; price of, (1725)62; order, (1726) 76 ; declarations as to quality and quantity, (1731)147; cause of decline in trade, (1735) 209 ; increase in receipts, (1739) 263. Becancour, Baron de. Office of grand voyer, (1725) 62 ; (1729) 121 ; death, (1730) 133. Becancour, Widow of. Property at Quebec, (1735) 213. Begon, Michel (Intendant). Negroes in Canada, (1721) 21 ; building wood, 23 ; free freight grant- ed, 25; surgeon. Hotel Dieu, Quebec, 25; ins- tructions re General Hospital, Montreal, 26 ; jurisdiction of provost of Quebec, 27 ; do, of Superior Council of Quebec, 27 ; card money, redemption of, 28 ; statement of expenditure, 27 ; loading of ships at Quebec, 28 ; re Dame Thiersault's petition, 28 ; beaver monopoly, Compagnie des Indes, 28 ; shipment of 100 sol- diers to Canada, 28 ; precautions against conta- gious disease, 28, 30 ; expenditure, Canada, funds for, (1722) 36 ; second ensign, 37 ; pay reduced, 37 ; settlement privilege, 37 ; purchase of pro- perties at Quebec and Trois Rivieres, 37 ; goods imported, Canada, statement of, 38 ; special council meetings to be announced bj' bailiff, 38 ; blamed for Lenouiller, Petit affair, (1725) 63; King's order legalizing his acts, 64 ; should have taken action against Grouard, 65 ; continued as intendant, 66 ; return to France, (1726) 70; des- patches delivered to Navy Board, 70 ; re com- plaints made concerning certain parishes, etc., 71 ; re Lanouiller-Dugue affair, 74 ; King's order ratifying discharges granted by him, 75 ; sus- ])ension of proceedings against him, 75 ; depar- ture from Canada, (1727)85; supply of planks, etc., (1734) 196 ; amount paid as quittance to Sr. de LauDuiller, (1738) 250; amount owing to his brother, (1741) 297; will pay his brother, (1742) 307 ; relations with Vaudreuil and Bishop, (1722) 38; expenditure, Canada, statement of, 39 ; annotated list of legal officials, 40 ; do, army officers, 40 ; reduction of duty on deer skins, (1724) 45 ; land clearing at Les Islets, 51 ; ap- pointed commissary at Havre, 51 ; Temisca- mingue trading lease, (1725) 59 ; re Sr. Carey's tender for staves, etc., 59 ; opinion re fortifica- tions of Montreal and Chambly, 60 ; death of M. Robert, 61. Begon, Chev. Appointed Major of Quebec, (1726) ()iK 72, 75 ; promotion, 73 ; lea\ e of absence, (1729) 121; (1737) 240; services will be recog- nized, (1730) 131, 134 ; appointed lieutenant at Trois Rivieres, 143, 144 ; chevalier of St. Louis, 144 ; satisfactory appointment, (1732) 159 ; spruce boards, (1733) 172 ; tannery, 189 ; lieu- tenant of King at Montreal, 173; quality of wood, (1735) 214 ; payment of debt, (1737) 236 ; passage to Canada, (1738) 251, 258. Begon, son of the Chev. Leave of absence, (1737) 240. INDEX 317 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Begon, Madame. Attentions to the Demoiselles de Vandreuil, (1726) 70. Begon, Demoiselle. Marriage to Sr. Michel, (173fe) 245, 248. Beignot, Sr. Special commission to Louisiana, (1718) 3. Belamy. Passage to Canada for Groult, (1726) 72 ; tannery help, (1728) OS ; trade of Louisiana, (1731) i40 ; passages to Canada. (1732) 151 ; pas- sage for Rene Rose FEnfant, 165; i)riests sent forward, (1733) 189 ; departure of Bishop of Que- bec, (1734) 194 ; iron mines at Trois Rivieres, (1736) 224. Belconrt, M. Lafontaine de. Grant of land, (1735) 218; (1736)231 ; (1737)242. Belestre, Bicote de. Promotion, (1729) 121 ; will, (1733) 171 ; law suit over will, (1735) 208. Bellefeuille, Lefebvre de. Red Robe returned to Indian chief, (1742) 293; complaint of Sr. Foulqaes, 300. Bellefeuille, fils. Complaint of M. Foulques, (1742) 300. Bellefonds, Sr. de. Passage to Canada, (1731) 144. Belleisle, Sr. Gotteville. Commander at He St. Jean and elsewhere, (1721) 29 ; ill health, (1722) 41. Bellemont, M. de. Promotion, (1736) 2.33 ; (1739) 267. Sec also " Belmont.'" Belleroche, Diesbach de. Appointed captain-lieu- tenant, (1720) 6. Belleval, Fournier de. Pension, (1781) 144. Belleville, Sr. de. Fortifications at Louisbourg, (1724) 54 ; do, at Montreal, (1730) 132 ; warrant against Sr. Souste, (1740) 281. Belliveau, M. de. Map of coast of Louisiana, (1733) 190. Bellone, La. Voyage to France, (1720) 11 ; (1724) 13. Belmont, Abbe Je. Favorable report on Beauhar- nois, (1739) 119; will, (1733) 177. Sec also " Bellemont." Belugard, Dupin de. Commissioner of artillery in Canada, (1727) 82, 90 ; artillery statistics wanted, (1728) 104 ; gun carriage. (1729) 119 ; (1730) 134 ; (1733)176; fireworks, birth of Dauphin, (1731) 143; gun platforms, (1732) 1.55; good report, (1735) 216 ; gunners' drill, (1737)241 ; (1738) 248, 252 ; Cross of St. Louis, cannot obtain, (1739) 265 ; (1740) 280 ; increase in gunners, (1740) 280. Benard, Sr. In employ of Intendant, (1738) 248. Benin, Rev. Father. Irregular conduct, '1727) 81, 89, 91. Benoist. Complaints of Sr. Sylvain, (1727) 87 ; leave of absence, (1728) 108 ; medical license, (1733) 172; (1736)228, 231. Benoist, fils. Cadetship, (1735) 208, 215 ; surgeon major, (1738) 252; (1742) 303; promotion to lieutenancy, (1738) 254 ; (1739) 264 ; leave of absence, (1741) 291; relieved of his command, (1742) 309. Beranger, Capt. Instructions, (1717) 3 ; (1725) 16 ; (1726) 17 ; (1728) 18 ; (1729) 19. Beranger, Sr. de. Cadet a I'aiguilette, (1741) 287. Berault, Sr. Instructions, (1718)4. Berey, Sr. Inquiry regarding receipts lost in fire, (1738) 249. Berger, Sr. Director Cie d'Occident (1718) 6. Berloger, Aladame. Scandal with Sr. de la Malo- tiere, (1724) 49, 50, 51. Bernard, M. Repayment of passage money, (1729) 115 ; (1730) 130 ; guardianship of wife's children, (1734) 200. Bernard, Madame. Passage, (1728) 99 ; guardian- ship of her children, (1734) 200. Bsmard, Demoiselle. Passage, (1734) 193. Bernaval. Sr. de. Interdiction, (1724) 12. Berry, Sr. Estate of Sonnet, (1729) 118. Bertirelot, Sr. Prohibition of marriage, (172S) 102. Berthelot de Beaucour, Sr. Dubois. See "Beau- cours. " Berthier, Sr. Salary, (1722) 36 ; King's sur- geon at Hotel Dieu, (Quebec, 11726) 72; do, superseded, (1741) 288; councillorship, (1726) 73 ; gratuity, (1731) 143, 144 ; giiardianshijj of children of Sr. de Vitre, (1733) 171, 182 ; death, (1742) 303. Bertet, Joseph. Permit to return to France, (1735) 207, 208 ; not a hermaphrodite, 213. Bertin. Surgeon major at Louisbourg, (1736) 224 ; (1737) 244 ; raidwives, (1738) 2.54. Bery, Sr. Estate of Brother Chrestien, (1731) 148. Besancon, Sr. de. Order to render account, (1735) 217. Bessiere, Marie Louise. Passage granted, (1732) 151. Bethune, Comte de. Seizure of beaver ; leave of absence for M. de Vaudreuil ; instructions con- cerning mariners for Louisbourg, (1721) 247. Bienville, LeMoine de. Commandant General of Louisiana, (1717) 2 ; (1718) 3 ; (1721) 8 ; permis- sion to serve Cie d'Occident, (1717) 2 ; request to visit France, (1720) 11 ; Pensacola, information wanted regarding Spaniards, (1721) 31 ; voyage to France, (1724) 12, 13 ; complaints regarding his conduct, 48 ; gi-atuity, (1726) 69 ; passage for valet of M. de Chateauguay, (1727) 82 ; campaign with Chicachas, (1733) 181; (1734) 200; (1735) 212 ; (1736) 227 ; (1737) 2.37 ; (1738) 252; aff'airs in Louisiana, (1733) 187 ; free freight, 190 ; accident to Baron de Longueuil, (1740) 282 ; governor of Louisiana, 312. Bigot de la Motbe, M. (Nantes) Slates for He Royal, (1721) 21 ; shipment to Canada, 22 ; pro- tection for M. de Boularderie's establishment at He Royal, 29; prisoners transported to colonies, (1722) 35 ; passage for Sr. de Beauregard, 35 ; workmen for Canada, 35. Bigot, Frs. Appointed Intendant at He Royale, (1739) 264 ; do, sub-delegate and first councillor, 266 ; work at He Royale, 266 ; inveniorj', 267 ; correcting abuses, 267 ; collection of money, 267 ; fisheries at He Royale, 267 ; shipbuilding, 267 ; tannerj' at Louisbourg, 267 ; repayment of moneys advanced on account of famine, 267; appointed intendant at He Royale, 268 : ex- penses, (1740)284; (1741)294, 295; instructions (1739) 267 ; (1740) 285 ; 11741) 293,295 ; (1742) 310, 311 ; condition of trade, (1741) 295; (1742) 311 ; provisions, (1742) 308, 311, 312 ; gratuity, 309 ; estates of deceased fishermen, 310; import ac- counts, 310 ; artillery, 311. Bigot, fils. Appointed Intendant Commissar}' at He Royale, (1739) 271. Binault. Grant of land at Detroit, (1735) 218. Bion, Sr. Appointment, (1721) 9. Biron, M. Warrant against M. Souste, (1740) 281. Bishop. See "St. Vallier," Mornay, Dosquet, L'Auberiviere, Pontbriand. Bishop of Eumenie. See " Mornay." Bishop of Samos. See "Dosquet." Bishop of Toul. Chev. Begon appointed ^lajor of Quebec, (1726) (i9. Bishop of Treguiei. Abbe Le Loutre desires to go to He Royale, (1740) 273. Bishop's Palace. Fire, (1725) 76 ; repairs, (1730) 129, 130, 133 ; (1731) 144 ; (1732) 156 ; (1736) 225 : (1741) 290, 291, 296, 297 ; (1742) 305, 306 ; claims of Sisters of General Hospital, (1739) 265, 271 ; (1740) 274. Bissot, pere, Frs. Grant of land at Mingan, (1661) 247. Bissot, Frs., and others. Trade of River Moisy, (1734) 202 ; dispute over business at ]iort of Mingan, (1735) 213; grant of land at Mingan, (1738) 247 ; dispute concerning grant with Sr. Lafontaine, (1739) 262. 318 INDEX Bizard, Sr. Permission to go to Louisiana, (1718) 3. Blainville. Sr. Celeron de. Military Order of St. Louis, (1730) 131, 133; promotion, (1731) 143; leave of absence, (1734) 198 ; 1738) 250. Blainville, Widow of. Pension, (173G) 225; (1737) 240. Blanc, Capt. de. Leave of absence, (1724) 15 ; cashiered, (1725) 16. Blanchard. Pilot on River St. Lawrence, (1733) 175. Blanchard, Sinum. Court martialled, (1740) 280. Blanzac, Comtesse de. Dealings with M. de Bou- larderie, (1727) 81 ; cadetship for Sr. Benoist, (1735) 208 ; concerning Sr. Michel Gourville, 209. Bleury, Sabrevois de. Wood, (1733) 175 ; ratifica- tion of land grant, (1735) 218. Blohni, Sr. Captain, on half pay, (1721) 7. Boat. Would be useful on lake Champlain, (1737) 241. Bocage, Sr. Land grant at Louisbourg, (1721) 22. Boce, Sr. Complaint of Sr. Constantin, (1740) 275 ; (1741)288. Boeure de Montmart, Sr. Cashiered, (1724) 12. Boisberthelot de Beaucours. See "Beaucours". Boisberthelot, Chev. de. Disapproval of pro^josed marriage, (1731) 149; promotion, (1732) 165; appointed lieutenant, 164 ; appointed adjutant with rank of captain, (1742) 309. Boisbriant. Cumuiondant at Louisiana, (1717) 2 ; do at Mobile, and lieutenant of King, (1718) 2 ; Director General of Louisiana, 3 ; requirements, 4 ; trade regulation on Illinois River, (1720) 7 , interim Commandant in Louisiana, 11 ; (1724) 12, 13 ; land grant, (1721) 9 ; member of Provin- cial Council of Illinois, (1722) 10 ; provisions, (1725) 15 ; negotiations with Illinois Indians, 56 ; decree against him, (1726)17 ; to prevent aggres- sions of English, 73 ; relieved of offi»;e, (1727) 18 ; efforts to reinstate him, (1728) 96. Boisclerc, Lanouiller de. Insubordination of offi- ce! s, (1728)105; recalled, (1729) 21; repair of roads, (1733) 172 ; gratuity, (1734) 195, 196; (1736) 231 ; (1738) 254, 268 ; grant of a fief, 212, 216 ; leadmines at Portage des Chats, (1735)213, 214 ; bridges and ferries, 214 ; good roads, 216 ; grant of land not ratified, (1737) 240 ; timber on Lake Champlain, (1741) 287. See also " Lanouil- lier ". Boisdebon, M. de. M. Forant will confer with him concerning charts of Newfoundland, (1725) 57. Boishebert, Sr. de. Privilege to fish in St. Law- rence granted, (1721) 26 ; pretension to claim against Bouchard not justified, (1722)38; war- rant, 41 ; gratuity for porpoise fishery, (1724) 49 ; do disallowed, (1732) 160 ; provisional cap- taincy, (1727) 84, 90 ; unab'e to sail to Canada, (1728) 96 ; in command nf de Lignery's com- pany, 101 ; gratuity of 400 livres, (1729) 119 : satisfactory administration at Detroit, (1731) 142, 145 ; approval of plans of Lake St. Clair, (1732) 158, 161 ; (1733) 173 ; cross of St. Louis, (1734) 174, 199 ; grant of land not allowed, (1742) 301. Boishebert, Widow of. Pension, (1737) 237, 240 ; confirmation of grant of land, (1740) 278. Boismarie, Claude Chenu de. Permission to kill seal and walrus at the Magdalen Islands, (1735) 222, do for codfish, 222. Boispinel, S. de. Instructions, (1719) 6. Boisseau, Sr. Passage for, (\1'22) .34 ; clerk for Prevote of Quebec, (1726) 74 ; appointed notary, (1732) 163, 164 ; ratification of grant of land, (1737) 242. Boisset, Sr. Re Creditors of Comte de Agrain, (1725) 66 ; (1726) 77. 4-5 EDWARD Vll., A. 1905 Bolvin, Sr. Superintendent of works at He Royale M727) 91.. Bonat, Sr. Death of, (1727) 88. Bonaventure, M. de. Re-establishment of fort at Pymecuit, destroyed in 1696 by Bonaventure, (1733) 179 salary, (1725) 56; passage for his nephew, (1733) 185 ; importations, (1734) 204, 220 ; claim for advances, (1736) 232 ; may remain in France, (1737) 236 ; granted 600 livres for ex- l)enses, 236; promotion, (1737) 245; granted a company, (1738) 254. Bonhomme, Chs. Ratification of land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Bonnaire, Roy de. Passage for, (1732) 151, 165 ; referred to 1<)2 ; joins the army, (1733) 175; inquiry regarding ability, (1735) 216. Bonnaud, Sr. Appointment, (1717) 3 ; (1718) .3. Bontems. Escape froni prison, (1742) 300, 301. Botereau, Sr. (de Rouen). Supply of goods for Que- bec, (1738) 257 ; (1740) 273 : (1741) 292. Boucault, Sr. Passage to Canada, (17281 96 ; appointment as attorney general to admiralty, (1728) 107 ; difficulties with Sr. Constantin, (1736) 226 ; (1737) 2.39 ; (1739) 262 ; (1741) 288 ; appointed aide to King and lieut. general of admiralty, (17^6) 227, 231 ; ratification of land grant, (1741) 288 ; complaints, 290. Bouchard. Fishing jtrivilege, (1722) 38. Boucher, assistant engineer. Reimbursement for advances on He Royale fortifications, (1721) 25 ; plan of Port Toulouse, (1724) 54 ; to serve under M. Le Verrier (1725) 68; will not recall, (1728) 109; leave of absence, (1729) 122; maps of sur- roundings of Louisbourg, 124 ; timber lands, (1731) 148, (1732) 167 ; re increase of salary, (1737) 245. Boucher, engineer. Employment at He Royale fortifications, (1721) 22. Boucher, de la Periere. See Laperiere. Boucher d'Orceval. Passage to Canada, (1732) 151 ; ordered to Canada, (1732) 165; permission to return to France, (1739) 261. Boucherville, M. de. Presents for Kica pons, (1730) 131 ; leave of absence, (1731) 144 ; grant for seigniory, (1732) 157 ; grant lieutenancy. (1736) 228. Bouchette, Magdelaine. Salary as midwife, (1722) j 36 ; sent to Canada, 37 ; salary, (1726) 71. Bougues, Chs. Rene. Appointment as secretary to Council of Louisiana, (1721) 9. Bouillerot brothers. Recommended by the Sieur (Janet, (1726) 77. Bonlanger, abbe. Appointed Canon, (1730) 133. Boulard, Abbe. Interdiction of church of General Hospital at Quebec, (1728) 106; do of Fathers Lachasse and Dupuis, (1729) 119; reinstatement of Sr. Morin in his cure, (1729) 120. Boundaries of Acadia, (1724) 46. Bourchemin, M. Lands on Yamaska river granted in 1695, (1739) 144. Bourdon, Sr. Passage granted (1733) 185 ; tamiliar with Indian language, (1742) 309. Bourmont, Sr. de. Appointed captain of infantry, (1720)6; instructions, (1722) 10. Bourville, M. de. In command at He Royale, (1722) 43 ; satisfactory service, (1724) 54 ; (1741) 311 ; sentence against Michel Lauger, (1725) 68 ; governor of He Royale (1730) 136 ; will open despatches in absence of superior officers, (1730) 137 ; (1732) 166 : lease of lands, (1731) 148 ; recon- ciliation of Indians at Pigiguit and Beaubassin, 149 ; marriages, 149 ; ill health prevents visit to Indians (1732) 166; gratuity, (1733)185; (1739) 268 ; re promotion, (1734) 205 ; no increase of salary (1735) 220 ; quarters, (1736) 232 ; deserters captured (1737) 244 ; dispute with La Perelle, 245; fortifications at He Royale, (1738) 253; expenses for year, 253 ; burial of Indian chief. INDEX 319 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Bourville, M. de— Continued. 253 ; cod shipping, 255 ; leave of absence for Sr. La Plague, (1739) 266 ; complaint against Du Ohambon, 267 ; interim Governor at He Royale, (1740) 2.84, 285 ; voyage to He St. Jean, (1741) 295. Bouvier. Complaints of Sr. Constantin, (1740) 275; (1741)288. Bradstreet, Mr. Commandant at Canceau, (1742) 310. Bragelone. Leave of absence, (1732) 157 ; gratuity, (1736) 228. Brancas, Marquis de. Permission to return to America, (1722) 35 ; do to Madame de Courte- manche, 35, 36 ; information regarding Chev. de Pontbriand, (1742) 296. Brandeau, Esther. Declaration regarding disguise as a boy, (1739) 261 ; sent back to France, (1740) 273, 280. Brandt, Sr. Appointment as Sergeant Major, (1720) 6 ; (1721) 7. Brassard dit La Victoire. Sentenced to death, (1733) 185. Brau, Abbe. Satisfaction with his work, (1729) 124 ; see also " Brault." Brault, Abbe. Permission to leave Port Royal, (1728) 109; return to Acadia, (1729) 125; gra- tuity not due, (1730) 127 ; alleged calumny of Abbe Breslay, (1730) 137 ; goes to Shubenecadie, (1727) 91. Breslay, Abbe. Legal proceedings against him to be discontinued, (1722) 45 ; passage to He Koyale, (1724) 46 ; assistant to the missionaries in Acadia, (1724) .54 ; (1726) 71 ; (1729) 113 ; sent to Port Royal, (1725) 67 ; treatment of, (1729) 124 ; complaints against him by Gen. Arm- strong, 125 ; will remit money sent to him bj' M. Pelletier, 125 ; conduct of, approved, (1730) 136 ; complaints against Arnistrong well found- ed, 138 ; goodwill of Gen. Phillips, (1731) 150 ; advanced age, (1732) 165 ; successor appointed, (1733) 182; his pension to be granted to M. Querre. Breteuil, Baron de. Recommended Sr. de la Loge for an ensignc}% (1726) 69. Breteuil, Marquis de. Ordered not to allow Sr. de Verly to return to France, (1740) 274. Briant, Sr. Appointed Surgeon Major at Mon- treal, (1742) 300, 303. Bricault de Valmur, Sr. Appointed scrivener, (1738)248. Brichot dit St. Germain, Sr. Permission to remain in France, (1734) 196 ; inheritance, 196. Bridge on the Barachoix, (1739) 264. Briere, Sr. Complaint of Mile. Isabeau re promise of marriage, (1722) 32. Brigands of Cap de Rhe. Help forbidden, (1733) 183; obtain supplies contrary to orders, (1735) 207. Brisacier, Abbe. Antigoniche Mission, assistant needed. (1722) 35 ; superior for seminary at Que- bec, (1726) 75 ; M. Plant, director of Quebec seminary, (172^) 96, 106 ; affairs of Quebec seminary, (1734) 191, 192, 201; Abbe Bryne returns to France, (1735) 207 ; missionary for Indians at He Royale, 207 ; intermarriage of French and Indians, 209 ; missionaries for He Royale and Acadia, 219. Brisset, M. Seigniory of He du Pads, (1734) 197. Broglie, Comte de. Settling boundaries of Acadia and treaties relating thereto, (1724) 46 ; concern- ing Sr. Du Buron, (1728) 96. Brothers of Charity. Timber land at He Royal, (1731)148. Brothers of the Christian Schools. Union with the Hospitaliers, (1738) 249 ; (1739) 262. 18—46 Brothers Hospitaller. Considered verj^ useful, (1724) 52 ; union with Brothers of the Christian Schools, (1739) 262. See also " Hospital of Mon- treal." Brouague, Sr. de. Affairs of Labrador, (1721) 26 ; indemnity for house burned, 29; trouble with Esquimaux, (1722) 36; (1724) 48; (1725) 56; (1727) 82; (1730) 1.31; (1732) 1.53; (1733) 170; (1734) 195 ; (1736) 224 ; guns, etc., from King, (1725J 56 ; conduct of Sr. de St. Germain disap- proved, leave of absence, 58 ; warrant granting estate, (1726) 76; gratuity, (1727) 82; (1730) 131; codfishing at Labrador, (1727) 82; (1728) 98 ; (1729) 114 ; (1730) 131 ; (1733) 170 ; (1736) 224 ; (1740) 277 ; (1742) 299 ; satisfactory state- ment, (1732) 153 ; voyage to Quebec, (1733) 170 ; charges against M. Sulvj', (1737) 236 ; frauds in beaver trade, 237 ; grant of land at la Baie de Phelypeaux, (1739) 261 ; complaint of Madame Fouciier, 261. Brouillan, Sr. de. Debt to his brother, (1734) 192, 206 ; instructions, (1736) 242 ; (1737) 244 ; favor- able attitude of Indians respecting silver mines at Cape Pore-Epic, 243 ; missionaries in Acadia, 243 ; land grant at Louisbourg, 243 ; expenses of hospital at Louisbourg, 244 ; importance of putting Louisbourg in condition to stand a siege, 244 ; leave of absence, 244 ; he and Le Normant should agree on work to be done, 244, 245 ; accounts for year, 245 ; grants of land, 246 ; (1738)254; (1739) 266; retirement from active service, 264. Brouillan de Xogars, M. de. Ordered to pay debt owing to his brother, (1733) 189. Broulin, Sr. Captain of Infantry in Louisiana, (1720) 6 ; commissioner to Natchez Indians, (1726)17. Bru, Sr. Councillor of Louisiana, (1726) 17. Bruno, Sr. Petit. Owner of a seigniory, (1740) 278. Brusley, Sr. Councillor at Louisiana, (1722) 14. Buasch, M. de. Log of voyage and map of coast of St. Lawrence, including the Strait of Belle- He, (1735) 209. Budemont, M. de. Leave of absence, (1732) 157 ; Cross St. Louis, 158; (1734) 197; (1735) 216; (1736) 228 ; could not obtain appointment as Major, (1733) 174. Buquet, Philippe. Will settle in Quebec, protec- tion promised, (1732) 164 ; agent for Sr. Walon, 164 ; (1736) 225. Burel, Etienne. Asks for land grant, (1721) 30. Busquet, Capt. To be punished, (1724) 48. Butler, Jean. Debt owing by Sr. Foucher, (1734) 201. Byrne, Abbe. Missionary to Acadia, (1734) 192, 205 ; returns to France, (1735) 207 ; replaced by Abbe de St. Vincent, 219. Cabanac, M. de. Appointment, (1725) 62 ; com- mission of ensign for his son, (1726) 71 ; promo- tion, (1726)73, 74 ; (1728) 175 ; lieutenant, (1727) 84. Cabanac de St. Georges. Leave of absence, (1733) 178 ; promotion, (1738) ; death, 2.50. Cabanac, M. de. Made a captain, (1742) 307. Cabanac, Madame and Mesdemoiselles. Passage, (1725) 57 ; (1730) 135 ; quarrel with Madame de Champlain, (1733) 178 ; deed for the Champlaia land, (1734) 196. Cabarus, Widow (of Bayonne). Debts, (1736) 2.34. Cadet, Widow. Guardjanship of her children, (1734) 200. Cadets. Abuses concerning their reception in the troops, (1726) 78; age (1727) 83, 84; at He Royale, (1732) 168, 169 ; (1734) 200 ; (1735) 220. See also "Troops". Cadillac (or Tredillac), M. de. Instructions, (1728) 18. Cadillac, La Mothe. See also , ' La Mothe ". 320 INDEX Caffinieres' Sr. de. Rear-admiral, (IGltO) 41. Cailly, M. de. Replaces M. de Merveilleux, (1732) 1.51, 168 ; dismissal, (1741) 298 ; passage, (1742) 300. Campault, Sr. Rehabilitation, (1732) 157 ; (1733) 178; (1734)191, 196. Campaux, Jacques, pere. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Campeault, Louis. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Campot, Claude. Land grant at Detroit, (1737)242. Canada, Le. Flute built at Quebec, (1741) 289 ; coninianded l)y the Sr. de Beauvais, (1742) 306. Canadians. May settle in Louisiana, (1736) 228. Canague, Sr. de. Good testimonials, (1725) 67. Canal, (Lachine). Undertaken by the Seminary of St. Sulpice, (1733) 176, 181 ; (1734) 202. Canal near Mire. Proposed construction, (1733) 186. Canceau. Pillage at, (1721) 21, 22, 23, 30 ; (1722) 36, 42, exposition of whole matter, 35 ; (1724) 54; works of the English, 35. Canceau Island. French possession, (1740) 285. Canons. Abstention from divine service, (1728)103. Canouille, Tanquery de. Replaced as attorney general, (1722) 11. Capuchins. In Louisiana, (1721) 10 ; (1725) 15 ; the Ursulines decline having them as directors, (1728)96. Caradec, Rev. Father Zacharie. Cure of Louis- bourg, (1729) 111 ; Recollets at Louisbourg,(1730) 137 ; does not like Father Anastase, (1731) 139 ; good conduct, (1731) 150 ; tithes on the fisheries, (1732)168; complaints against him, (1733)185; superior of Recollets at Louisbourg, 188 ; sent away from He Royale, (1735) 207 ; conduct at Louisbourg, (1735) 208 ; sujjerior of Recollets at He Royale, (1737) 235; admonished, (1738)253, 256, 257. Carey, Marianne Page. Ratification of grant, (1737) 242. Cardinal, Jacques, senior. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Cardinal, Jacques, junior. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Carrerot, Andre. Expenses, (1736) 234. Carrerot, Augustin. Salary, (1728) 108 ; ^rant of Island No. 8, (1735) 220 ; grant at Louisbourg, 221 ; expenses, (1736) 232. Carrerot, Philippe. Resignation, (1726) 79. Carey, Jacques. Lumber sujjply, (1722) 34 ; (1724) 5i ; (1725) 58. Carey, Joseph. Lumber supply, (1722) 34. Carle, (an Italian). Cannot return to France with the King's order, (1728) 100 Carlier, Sr. Commission, (1719)5. Carteret, Lord. Pillage at Canceau, (1721) 22; papers of M. d'Irriberry. (1722) 36. Cartier, Sr. Mines, (1722) 39. Cassagnoles, Blaise. Quarrel with D'Etcheverry, (1742) 309. Casse, Gabriel. Land grant at Detroit, (1739) 242. Cassignj', Franjois. Detained at He Royale by Sr. Goubert, (1736) 231. Castrol, Sr. Biscuits for He Royale, (1730) 136. Catalogne, M. de. Salary, (1722) 36 ; cross of St. Louis, (1725) 68 ; soldiers at He St. Jean, (1726) 79 ; his services to be recognized, (1728) 109 ; death, (1730) 136. Catalogne, M. de, junior. ■ Will go to He Royale, (1727) 86 ; death of his father, promotion, pen- sion, (1730)137; leave of absence, (1731) 150; plan &c., for Lachine canal, (1733) 181 ; affixing the seals on his effects, (1736) 231 ; death, 233. Catalogne, Widow de. Pension, (1730) 129. Catalogne, Dlle de. Marriage, (1731) 149. Catelineau, Capt. Instructions, (1717) 3. Causlihac, Sr. de. Suspension, (1725) 16. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Cavagnac, Marquis de. Commanding Le Jason, (1738) 254. Cavagnal, M. de. Post of Commander of the troops will not be re-established, (1725) 64 ; promo- tion, 71, 72 ; recruits, (1727) 86 ; leave of absence, 86, 90, 101, increase of the troops, (1728), 99 ; expedition against the Foxes, copper mines of Lake Superior, (1729) 121 ; (1730) IHO ; cross of St. Louis, 131; repairs to his house, (1731) 141 ; review of the troops, recruits, complaints against Beauharnois, 145 ; grant near Long Sault, (1732) 155 ; relations with Beauharnois ; carrying of the sword in the Council Chamber, 159 ; shall report on his administration, (1734) 199 ; peace between the Hurons and the Otta- was, (1740) 280. Hcc also "Vaudreuil." Cavalier, Sr. Migration of the Chouanons, (1729) 117. Caylus, M. de. Capture of two boats, (1733) 182. Celoron de Blainville, M. Leave of absence (1725) 60 ; (1727) 84 ; promotion, (1731) 143, 145 ; (1738) 250, 251 ; conduct approved, a second ensigncy given to his brother, (1732) 158 ; leave of absence, (1734) 198 ; commandant at Michillimackiuac, (1737) 238, 240 ; cross of St. Louis, (1741) 292. Censuses. Wanted yearly, (1725) 67 ; that of 1727 received, 83 ; of Acad'ia, (1728) 108 ; of He St. Jean, (1729) 124 ; of Canada, has not been I'e- ceived in France, (1730) 130 ; of 1731, 172 ; will be made every other 3'ear, (1734) 195 ; of He Royale and lie St. Jean, (1735) 219 ; of Ciinada, (1737) 249 ; (1741) 287. Cerry, Sr. Complaint, trade of He Royale, (1734) 201. Cesaree, Rev. Bro Will return to France, (1732) 159, 164 ; e.'cape of prisoners at Montreal, (1732) 161 ; return to Canada, (1736) 229. Chabannes, Sr. Goes to Canada. (1730) 130. Chactas. Burn three Chicachas ambassadors, (1732) 160 ; war with the Chicachas, (1734) 200 ; (1735) 212. Chambly. Fortifications finished, (1721) 27 ; (1725) 60. Chambly de Cournoyer. Killed in a duel, (1737) 238 ; (1740) 279 ; dispensation, (1742) 309. Chambly, Hertel de. Complaint against de Sabre- vois, (1726) 74. Ohamcau, Le. Trip to Louisiana (1723) 11 ; trip to Canada and He Royale (1721) 23, 25, 26, 27 ; beaver fraudulently unloaded, 24 ; loaded with masts, 28 . trip to Canada, departure (1722) 32 ; equipment, passengers, &c., 33 ; instructions to the commandant for trip to Canada, cargo, passengers, &c., 34 ; equipment and provi- sions for trip to He Royale, 35 ; cargo for Quebec, coins, 36 ; passage for Madame de Beaujeu, 37 ; instructions to the comniandant, masts, 37 ; damage to La Suzanne, 40 ; Tilly will leave the command to M. Meschin, instruc- tions to both, passengers (1724) 46 ; conduct of M. de Bienville, commandant, 48 ; trip to Can- ada, passengers, sailing delayed, wreck, (1725), 57 ; efifects lost, will be replaced (1726) 65 ; des- patches re Sieur Amariton lost 70 ; letters and despatches lost 71 ; funds and effects lost, 72, 78 ; effects saved from the wreck, 79. Damages caused by the wreck, (1727) 88 ; effects saved from the wreck, 92 ; death of M. de Chazel, (1729) 121 ; death of the Sr. de la Geste, (1730) 131. Chamballon, Widow of notary. Fees, (1720) 114. Champigny, the late M. de. Bill of exchange drawn by M. de Lanouiller, (1726) 60. Champlain. Sr.de. Will be transferred to Louisiana, (1729) li3, 122. Champlain, Madame de. Land belonging to Ma- dame de Cabanac and to herself, (1733) 178 ; deeds, (1734) 196. INDEX 321 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Champlain, lake. Troops to prevent fraud on bea- ver, (1728) 101 ; English settlement, (1733) 181 ; inspection of liunber, (1734) 19G, l!)!l. Champniorel, M. de. Pillage at Cauceau, (1721) 22, 23; (1722)35. Chaon, Chev. de. Instructions, (172G) 70, (1734) 193, 201 ; sailing, trip to Canada, 194. Chapel. x\t the fort of Louisbourg — painting, (172.o) 57 ; at He St. Jean, (1734) 205. Chapoton, Jean. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Chapter of Quebec. Use of certain funds (1721) 28 ; revenues, (1724) 45 ; gratuity, (1725) (JS ; dean, (1726) 74 ; chaplains, (1727) 89 ; dispute with the Seminary of Quebec, (1728) 103 ; seizure of its revenues, 106 ; taking possession of episcopal see of Quebec, (1729) 111 ; (1740) 273 ; conduct of the canons, 115 ; dispute with Dupuy, 116 ; dispute with M. de La Tour, (1741) 146 ; emolu- ments of the dean, (1732) 162, 163, 171 ; dispute with the church wardens (1733), 170 ; service of the church, 174 ; peace re-established, 180 ; bur- den, (1735)213; chanters and choir- boys (1736) 225 ; seigniory of Long-Sault ; M. de Lot- biniere, appointed dean (1738) 252 ; dispute with abbe de Lotbiniere, 279 ; appointments to cures, (1741) 287, 28S, 291 ; dispute with the vicar general, (1742) 307. Charbonnier, Sr. Complaint, law-suit of Montreal, (1738) 248. Charente, La. Trip to Louisiana, (1734) 194 ; furs of M. de Vaudreuil, (1735) 210 ; commanded by Le G. de Tilly, (1741) 298. Charles, Alexandre. Will enlist him, (1735) 214. Charlesbourg. Augmentation of the parish, (1729) 121. Charlevoix, Rev. Father. Return to France, (1721) 23; history of San Domingo, (1729) 111; plans at the Archives of the Marine, 112 ; discovery of the western sea, (1731) 139 ; history of Ca- nada, (1732) 151 ; English map, (1733) 188. Charnisay, M. d'Aunay de. Boundaries of Acadia, (1725) 66. Charrier, Augustin. Information wanted concern- ing him, (1737) 241. Charron, Brothers. Hospital, (1732) 155 ; (1735) 207 ; creditors in France, (1741) 297. Chartier de Lotbiniere. Sec Lotbiniere. Chassin, Sr. Commission, (1717) 3 ; store-keeper, (1722) 10 ; dismissed, (1725) 16 ; promoted, (1737) 245. Chassin, Thierry de. Leave of absence, (1742) 309. Chastelain, Sr. Promoted, (1735) 217 ; (1736) 228. Chateau St-Louis. Repairs, (1722) 37 ; pavilion, (1724) .52 ; expenses, (1725) 60, 62 ; paving blocks, (1727) 86. Chateauguay, Sr. de. Second King's lieutenant in Louisiana, (1718) 2 ; commission, 4 ; needs, 4 ; leave of absence, (1724) 13; salary, (1727) 81; passage for his valet-de-chambre, 82 ; (1736) 224 ; cannot be appointed governor of Martinique, (1739)272. Chateauneuf, Madame de. Pension, (1726) 74. Chateauneuf, M. de. Respecting his grand-son, Augustin Charrier, (1737) 241. Chates, Sr. de. Lease of the trading posts at Nia- gara and Fi-ontenac, (1742) 306. Cbauffour. Hatter of Montreal, (1735) 209. Chaulnes, Chev. de. Cadet a I'aiguillette, (1733) ' 177 ; goes to Canada, destination changed, 189 ; asks for employment, (1737) 2.39 ; discharge, (1739) 262 ; forbidden to return to France, 271. Chaumont, Rev. Father Christophe de. Mission- ary, (1721) 10. Chaumont, E isebe de. Missionary, (1721) 10. Chaussegros, M. de. Gratuity, (1721) 27 ; (1730) 1.39 ; court houses at Trois-Rivieres and Montreal, (1721) 28 ; fortifications and chateau of Quebec, Chaussegro-s, M. de — Continued. (1722) 39 ; fort on lake of Two Mountains, (1724) 45 ; lodgn.ent for the trooi)s, rank, 49 ; dispute %yith Vaudreuil, (1724) 49, .50, 62 ; fort of Sault St-Louis, rank as cajitain, 50; complaint against religious conimunities, (1725) 61 ; Chateau St- Louis, 62; arms on the posts and forts, (1726) 75 ; house at Niagara, (1727) 8.5, 105 ; maps and plans of Niagara, cross of St-Lout.s, 89 ; demand refused, (1728) 99 ; book, 103 : house at the Por- tage, 105 ; works at the Palais, (1729) 116 ; for- tifications, discovery of slate quarry, 116 ; forti- fications of Quebec, 117; do of Montreal, 121; repairs to the Batteries, 134 ; appointed a captain, pretention, (1731) 141 ; complaints against him are unfounded, 144 ; usurps rights, 145 ; ratification of grant, (1735) 218. Sec also de " Lery. " Chauveau, Pierre. Is a priest ; discharge, (17.35) 214. Chauvin. Land grant at Detroit, (17.35) 218. Chauvreux, Rev. Father. Missionaries in Acadia, (1737) 24.3. Chavagnac, Marquis de. Instructions, (1733) 258. Cliavannes, Sr. de. Secy of the Administrative Council of Louisiana, (1724) 12. Chavigny, M. de. Timber on Lake Champlain, (1734) 199. Chaviteau, pilot. Comdemned to jail, (1730) 133 ; chart for navigation in Canada, (1736) 224. Chavoy de Noyaut, Sr. Fealtj' and homage, (1724) 45. Chazel, M. Appointed iutendant, (1725); sails for Canada, 56 ; arrival, 61 ; instructions, 57, 58 ; lease of the post of Temiscamingue, 59 ; trade at the posts of Frontenac, Toronto and Niagara ; expenses of colony, 60 ; accounts, powder for adjutants, 61 ; fees to the clerk of the Council, powder for M. de Tonty, stores of powder, pow- der for the Abenaquis, 61 ; expenses of the year, instructions, 62 ; clothing for the troops ; law- suits against the Dlles de St. Martin, 64 ; rent of the house of Mde de Vaudreuil, 72 ; salary, 121 ; drowned, 57. Chazel de St-G. Commissioner of the Navy in Canada, 2nd councillor, (1725) 64. Chenu de Boismarie, Claude. Fishing license at lies de la Madeleine, (1735) 221. Chesne. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Chesnau, Sr. Instructions, (1722) (1723) 11 ; (1725) 16. Chevigny, M. de. Promotion, (1731) 142; tar, gratuity for ship building, (1732) 156 ; will reserve the oak on lake Champlain and the Richelieu river, (1733) 174 ; timber on lake Champlain, (1734) 196 ; (1735) 213 ; manufacture of resin, tar, &c., (1736) 226, 230; (1737) 238 ; store-keeper at fort St. Frederic. (1740) 279 ; dispute with the Sr. DuPlessis Faber, (1742) 305. Chevremont, Goudron de. Commission of scrivener, (1735) 213; (1736) 225; promised employment, (1741) 288 ; (1742) 301. Chicachas. Projected alliance with the Illinois, (1732)160; war against him, (1733) 181; fight with Chactas, (1735) 212 ; negotiations, (1736) 227, 229 ; campaign against them, (1737) 239, 241 ; (1738) 257 ; (1740) 277, 278, 279, 280 ; failure of the expedition against him, (1741) 289; blow at the French at Ouabache, U742) 305. Chicoyneau, Dr. Mineral waters found near Trois- RiVieres by M. Varin, (1733) 175, 180, 188. Chouanons. Migration, (1729) 114; (1730) 132; (1736) 229; (1737) 241; (17-39) 263; (1740)279; (1741) 289 ; (1742) 304, .308 ; placed on the north shore of the Ohio, (1732) 160 : will settle at Ouabache, 161 ; hate the English, (1733) 177 ; union with the Hurons, etc., (1734) 200. 18—461 322 INDEX Chouegnen. The English want to settle there, (1725)64,65; fort biiilt bv the English, (1728) 101, 104 ; the English leave that port, (1732) 160: trade, (1733) 177 ; English settlement, 181. Chrestien, Rev. Bro. Management of the General Hospital, Montreal, (1721) 26; passage, (1722) 33 ; do for four schoolmasters, 34 ; shall take care of the Sr. Esprit, (1722) 38 ; passage, (1724) 47 ; replacement ; gone to San Domingo, (1725) 63 ; brought back to Quebec, (1726) 71, 75 ; (1728) 96 ; (172;)) 115; his successor will be ajipointed, (1726) 75 ; disorder cau.sed bj' his dissipation (1727) 85; creditors, (1730) 130; estate, (1731) 142, 148 ; (1734) 202 ; release asked for, )1733j 181. Church. Building at Louisbourg, (1721) 30 ; do at the lake of Two Mountains, (1733)172; parish at Louisbourg, (1737) 232 ; of Canada, peace re- established, (1728) 106. Church wardens of (Quebec. Dispute with the Chap- ter, (1733) 170. Citadel at Quebec. Plan not approved, (1728) 101. See also " fortifications ". Clairambault, M. de. Will help Father de Charle- voix with his history of San Domingo and Canada, (172!l) 111 ; plan in the Archives of the Marine Dept, 112 ; plans of fortifications pre- pared by M. de Verville, (1730) 127. Clerc, Marin de. Enlisted, (1736) 225. Clergy, Peace re-established, (1733) 180. Clergv of France. Settlement of a rent on them, (1742) 312. Clerin, Madame. Land (1726) 72. Clesse, Sr. Bailiff, (1735) 212 ; appointed coimcil- lor, (1735) 219. Clignancourt, M. de. Appointment, (1725) 62 ; commission, (1726) 74. Clottus, Sr. Estate of Claude Herbin, (1733) 175. Coadjutor. Is at Rochefort, (1729) 113. Coal. Of Petit Brador, (1721) 25; shipped to France, (1722) 44 ; duty at Ile-Royale, (1729) 112 122; for Ile-Royale, (1740) 283. Cod. Badly prepared at Ile-Royale, (1742) 308. Code noir. Copy of, (1724) 13. Coetquen, Marquis de. .Arrest of the Sr. Le Due, (1721) 22, 23. Creureux, the miners. Claim, (1726) 72. See aim " Cureux." College. At Montreal, (1728) 99, 102 ;at Quebec, (1734) 199; do, slate for the roof, (1735) 208; (1736) 224 ; do, regent, 211. Collet, Sr. Mansueve. Instructions, (1724) 15, 49 ; yearly allowance, 53 ; dispute between M]\I. de St. Simon, father and sen, (1725) 64 ; memorials to the King, (1727) 87 ; right of exchange of the Sulpicians, 90; gratuity for the Bishop of Que- bec, (1735) 209 ; repairs to the episcopal palace, (1741) 297. Colonies. French and English politics regarding them, (1728) 100, 101. Combes, M. de. Resignation of Mgr. Dosquet, (1739) 267 ; death of the Bishop of Quebec, (1740) 275. Commissary of the Navv. Rankin churches, etc., (1732) 161, 162, 16.0"; of Montreal, seat in the Superior Council of Quebec, (17?3) 182. Communities (religious). Must render fealty and homage, (1724) 49 ; revenues and charges, (1725) 58 ; (1727) 86 ; (1728) 102 ; abusive restrictions in building forbidden, 61 ; (1726) 71 ; increase, dowry, (1732) 159, 164. Comjjagnie de I'Est de ITle St. Jean (or Cottard). Privileges, (1731) 140; grant, (1733) 183; com- plaint against the Sr. Roma, no vessel to be sent this year, (1734) 206 ; may abandon the under- taking, (1735) 220; (1736) 231; (1737) 214. See also ■' Cottard." 4-5 EDWARD VII, A. 1905 Compagnie des Forges. Advances of money, work- man, (1737) 237 ; privilege, 242 ; iron for the naval arsenals, (1738) 258 ; grant of the fief St. Etienne, (1740) 278. See also "Forges." Compagnie des Indes. Negroes in Canada, (1721) 21; management, (1721) 22; memo for Inten- dant of Canada, (1720) 16 ; (1729) 19 ; do for Beauharnois, foreign trade, (1726) 16 ; Vjeaver trade, monopoly, (1721) 28; do, frauds, (1727) 87 ; (1730) 135 ; prevention of fraudulent trade, (1725), 61 ; transport of furs, (1724) 51 ; price of scarlet cloth, 45; adnnnistration, (1721) 22; passports between Canada and Louisiana, (172S) 92 ; Sr. D'Aigremont's gratuity, (172^0 111 ; M. de Lanouiller's recall deferred, 118 ; retroces- sion of Louisiana, (1731) 139 ; seizure of printed calicoes, (1735)217; net manufacture in Canada, (1737) 235 ; compensation of Quebec liatters, (1738) 256 ; decrease of trade, causes, 256 ; trade in Canada, increase of, 270. Compagnie de la Nouvelle-France. Discharge of its debt, (1727) 107. Compagnie du Sr. de la Boularderie. Progress, (1732) 168, 169. Compagnie d'Occident. Appointment of Commis- sioners to pass rent contracts, (17171 1 ; appoint- ment of directors, permits to ofhcers serving the company, capital, new directors, dispensation for carrying engages, 2 ; payment of shares, (1718) 2, 3 ; beaver trade, 3 ; expenses of the year, 4 ; order, 5 ; expenses, (1725) 14 ; supple- mentarj' expenses, 15. Comte, Pichon de. See "Pichon." Comte de Toulouse, Le. Trip to Louisiana, (1718) 5. Congregation, Nuns of the. At He Royale, (1724) 49 ; convent at Louisbourg, (1726) 79 ; (1733) 171. Sec also " Nuns." Conseil Superieur de Quebec. The baiilifl must announce meeting to the governor, (1722) 38 ; dispute with Dupuy, (1729) 116; regulations concerning the r<(/vfHes ciriles and the tierces opposition:', (1732) 162, 165 ; carrying of the sword, (1733) 173 ; manner of proceeding, (1737) 238. Conseil Superieur de la Louisiane. Establishment, (1712) 1; (1716) 1; composition, (1722)10,11; (1724) 12 ; orders and instrrictions, 11 ; adminis- tration, (1724) 13 ; ordinance respecting the relations between military and the civil affairs, (1725) 15 ; order of the Council of State, (1729) 19. Conseils Superieurs des Colonies Assessors will be appointed, (1742)312. Conseil Provincial aux Illinois. Establishment, (1722) 10. Consolin, Sr. See "Cousalin." Constantin, Sr. Grant at Labrador, (1730) 129 ; complaint re his grant, (17361 226 ; dispute with the Srs. Foucault and Boncault, (1737) 239 ; (1739) 262; (1740) 275 ; (1741) 288 ; do with MM. Boce and Bcuvier, 288; (1742) 301; post of Grand St. Model, (1740) 298. Conteneuil, M. de. Instructions, voyage, (1722) 33, 43; (1724) 46; (1725) 57; (1731)14'!; will remain as su))erintendent (1724) 67 ; will remain at Louisbourg, (1731) 148; arms of the King for the Dauphine gate at Louisbourg, (1732) 169 ; wintering post, (1742) 302 ; appointed com- mandant of Le Ruhis, (1742) 307. Contentc, La. Confiscated, (1735) 220. Contrecceur, M. de. Promotion, (1726) 73 ; (1727) 84 ; (1729) 121 ; (1731) 142; cross of St. Louis ; employment for his son, (1732) 158. Contrecreur, M. de, junior. Ensign on full pay, 199; promotion, (1734) 198; (1740) 280; estate of his father ; lieutenant, (1742) 306 ; commis- sion in the troops of Louisiana, (1733) 170 ; cross INDEX 323 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 ContreccBur, M. de, junior — Continued. of St. L')ui3, (1735) 216, (1733), 251 ; (1736) 228 ; land grant on lake Cham plain ; do. on river aux Loutres, (1735) 21H ; slate quarry on lake Cham- plain, (173S) 248; map of lake Champlain, (173i)) 263 ; commandant of fort St. Frederic, (1742) 304. Convents. Visits of civil officers, (1732) 157 ; search of criminals, 1G4. Copper of lake Superior. Quality, (1735) 217. See also "Mines." Corbin, Andre. Affair with M. Du Lino, (1722) 38. Corbin, Sr. Baschemin. Land in Louisiana, (1727) 17. Corby. Commandant at Canceau, understanding with St. Ovide, (1726) 77 ; recall of the Sr. de St. Poncy, (1742) 310. Cordier, Chs. Collector of duties. (1721) 28. Cordier, Pierre. Referred to, (1736) 22^. Coruette, Sr. Lanouiller's debt, (1742) 304, 306. Coronation of the King. Te Dcuhi, (1722) 41. Corsairs of Cape Rhe. Xo help to be given them, (1733) 183. Cosme, Pierre. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Cosse, Sr. Commission as captain of a flute, (1735) 210. Costebelle, Widow de. Pension, (1722)34; house at Port-Dauphin, 42. Colon, Barthelemy. Instructions, (1725) 15. Cottart et Cie. Grant at Isle St. .Jean, (1721) 149, 150; (1733) 175, 180, 187, 188; (1736) 223; Du Buisson shall aid them, I'Auyelii/uc will be sent to Italy, (1732)1-51 ; complaints against Sr. Roma. (1735) 209 ; abandon their undertaking, (1736) 223 ; cession of their privilege to Sr. Roma,(1737) 236. Cotte, M. de. Medals, (1728) 95. Cotterel, Sr. Complaints asfainst St. Ovide, (1728) 96 : (1729) 123 ; failure of the horse trade, (1739) 263. Cottin. Order in Council re beaver, (1718) 2. Cotton, Sr. Hatter at Quebec, (1735) 20!). Cottret, Sr. Grant at Isle St. .Jean, (1732) 153. Couagne, Sr. de. Promotion, (1732) 165 ; half-pay captain, 167. Coulombier, M. du. Instructions (1719) 5. Coulonges, children of Sr. de. Forbidden to trade in the woods, (1759) 50. Council of War. Admission of subaltern officers, (1733)173. Councillors. Maintained in Louisiana, (1724) 12; power to subdelegate, 13; clerical, rank in Su- perior Council, (1730) 136 ; will be chosen in the colony, (1732) 170; salaries, (17.34)199; number at Louisbourg, (1739) 2o6 ; presence at sitting, (1740) 281. Courbuisson. Sr. de. Referred to, (1731) 141. Coureurs dos bois. Amnesty, (1737) 241, 242. Cournoyer, M. de. Promotion, (1733) 174, 188. Cournoyer, M. de Chamblj^ de. See " Chambly de Cournoyer ". Courriei- iVOrUans, Lc. Trip to Louisiana, (1727) 18. Courtemanche, Madame de. Gone to France, (1721) 22 ; leave to go to Labrador (1722) 35, 36 ; parts and portionsgranted to Sr. de Brouague,(1726) 76. Courtemanche, DUes. Leave to go to Labrador, (1722) 35; complaint against Brouague; grant at Bale de Phelipeaux, (1739) 261. Court hall, at Trois-Ri vieres, erection, (1721) 27, 37 ; at :Montreal, 28. Courtin, Abbe. Zeal for church at Mirliqueche, (1729) 125 ; missionarv in Acadia, (1731) 148 ; (1733) 182 ; death (1734) 192, 193, 204. Courval, J. Bte. Poulain de. Police officer, fl736) 225, 22^ ; (1737) 242; debt to Sr. (xendron. junior, (173S) 248 ; (1741) 286 ; (1742) .300 ; lieutenant general at Trois-Rivieres, ( 1739) 261; death, (1739) 26'). Courval, Dlle de. Resembles the King, (1731) 14?. Cousalin, Sr. de. Gunner at Louisbourg, (1721)24 ; referred to, (1727) 92. Couturier, Abbe. Replaces M. Pelletier de St. Aubm, (1732) 169 ; Seminary of St. Sulpice, (1733) 179 ; missionaries for Acadia, 182; (1735) 219 ; (1739) 271 ; passages for missionaries, (1733) 188 ; (1737) 236 ; (1740) 274 ; resignation of Mgr. de Mornav. (1733) 189 ; grant to the Seminary of St. Sulpice (1734) 111; (1735)214; confirma- tion of a grant at lake of Two ^Mountains, 208 ; return of the Bishop to Canada, (1737) 23-3. Coux, Chev. de. Goes to He St. Jean, (1733) 184 ; leave of absence, (1735) 221 ; promotion (1737) 245 ; surgeon at He St. Jean, (1738) 256 ; mar- riage, (1740)283. Creil, Sr. de. Commission, (1718) 2. Crenav, Baron de. Commander of the troops in Louisiana, (1730) 19. Crespin. Councillor, (1727) 88 ; estate of an uncle. (1735) 217. Crevecoeur, M. de. Pension, (1740) 283 Crevier, Widow. Letters of nobility refused, (1722) 39. Cristinaux, (Indians). Are well disposed, (1734) 198. Croizelle de Repentignj\ Made captain, (1741) 292. Croizelle, fils cadet. Made ensign, (1742) 307. Oroizille, M. de. Did not ask for the position of grand voyer, (1725) 62 ; appointed lieutenant. (1727) 84 ; promotion, (1735) 217. Crcsnier. House at Louisbourg, (1721) 29. Crozat, Sr. Louisiana trade, (1712) officer's pay in Louisiana, (1714) trade monopoly ; order in his favor, (1716) ; execution of letters patent, 1 ; expenses at Louisiana, (1718) 3 ; grant of He d'Orleans and fishing rights at Xiganiche granted to Sr. de la Boularderie, (1734) 192, 193, 206 ; (1735) 210. Cugnet, Sr. Cannot be a councillor (1721) 28 ; complaints against him (1725) 57 ; commission as notarj% (1726) 74 ; bailiff, superior council, Quebec, (1728) 95 ; appointed Tnember Superior Council, Quebec, (1730) 127 ; do first councillor, (1733) 174, 175 ; property at Quebec, (1732) 154 ; not made keeper of the seals, (1735) 216 ; con- firmation of land grant, (1740) 278; help in pre- venting fraud (1722) 38 ; deductions from King's allowances to Sulpicians for fortifications of Montreal (1727) 83 ; jmyment for buffaloes. (1732) 155; buffaloes (1733) 172; Moisy river trade dispute (1734) 201 ; iron mine development privileges, (1737) 241; debt to MM. Mariette, (1742) 302 ; creditors, 308 ; liquidation, 308 ; net result, administration of Tadoussac, (1733) 177; Tadoussac trading lease (1736) 225 ; (1740) 240; (1738) 250 ; (1741) 296 ; trade with Sept lies Indians, 296 ; tobacco sent to France, (1736) 226 ; (1737)240; (1740)273, 28L Cugnet, fils. M. Verrier's pupil, (1741) 290. Cures. Proposal to make appointments permanent, (1736) 225; (1737) 239; appointments made by the Chapter, (1741) 288, 291; (1742) 306; of Louisbourg, (1727) 92 ; (1728) 95, 96 ; income, (1728) 109. Cureux, minors. Claim, (1732) 1.54. See also " Cflereux.'" Currency. Decree diminishing the value in Louisiana, (1724) 12, 13, 14 ; for increasing do., (1726) 17; withdrawal of cards, (1721) 28; cir- culation of the new coins, 28, 30 ; coins for Quebec, (1722) 36 ; reduction of the louis d'or, 324 INDEX Currency — Continued. (1724) 48 ; value of different coins, gold and silver coins, 52; decrease in value, 53; (1725) 61 ; new, (172G) 76 ; increase in value (1728) 104 ; cards, (1722) 38 ; (1729) 114. 115 ; ordonnance for making cars, 122 ; cards, (1730) 134 ; ins- tructions. 134, 135, (1733) 128; issue of cards, (1731) 140 ; (1732) 163, 182 ; (1734) 196, 197, 200 ; (173G) ; 229 ; (1737) 238 ; (1742) 299, 300 ; cop- per coins, (1735) 60 ; (1726) 81. Dadoncourt, M. Baron de Longueuil appointed town-major of Montreal, (1733) 188. Dagneaux de Saccaye. Appointment, (1734) 198. Dagneaux Douville. Withdraws from service, (1734) 198 ; commission of ensign, (1735) 215 ; land grant, (1737) 239 ; do, ratified, (1737) 242. Dagneau de la Sausaye. Commission of ensign received by error, (1735) 215. Daigneaux, Sr. Land grant ratified, (1737) 242. Daine, Sr. Instructions, (1728) 18 ; passage, (1722) 34; clerk of the Council, 37; (1724) 49; com- plaint, (1725) 60 ; Attorney general to Superior Council of Quebec, (1728) 95 ; land grant con- firmed, (1734) 195 ; land grant on Missionary bay, (1725) 218 ; discovery of Esquimaux bay, (1739) 262 ; (1740) 278 ; (1742) 301. D' Amour de la Morandiere. Sec " La Morandiere.'- Damour de la Riviere, Demoiselle. Dowry as a nun, (1735) 214. Dams. At Quebec, (1734) 199 ; at Point St. Charles, 200 ; (1736) 229 ; at Louisbourg, (1737) 268. Dangeac, M. Leave of absence, (1722) 43 ; knight St. Louis, (1725) 67 ; land, (1729) 124 ; promo- tion, (1732) 165 ; pension, 167 ; (1734) 205 ; com- mandant of the Royal battery, (1733) 183, 184 ; advanced age and health, 18.5 ; Royal bat- tery at He Royale, (1734) 203 ; death of (1737) 246, do (1738) 254. Dangeac, junior. Appointed lieut., (1732) 167 ; pro- motion, (1738) 254 : relieved from his command at Port Dauphin, (1742) .309. Dangeac, Widow. Pension refused, (1740) 284. Daniau, Jacques. Pardon for, (1733) 178 ; do (1734) 146, 202. Daniau, Philippe. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Dansonnet, Abbe. Letters of naturalisation, (1735) 218. Daribehaude, Sr. Money collected by the Sr. Lartigue, (1739) 267. Darnaud, jr. Passage for, (1722) 33 ; promotion, (1739) 271 ; made captain, (1741) 292. Darragorry, Brothers. Whale fishery, (1735)209, 217, 22i ; GO (1736) 224, 225, 227, 232 ; do (1737) 235, 236 ; (1742) 303 ; trade, 237 ; will be pro- tected in their undertakings, 238, 242 ; establish- ment, (1738) 247, 248, 2.57 ; (1739) 260, 270 ; mo- nopoly extended, (1740) 274 ; success in their fishery, 275, 278 ; wounded whales, (1741) 296 ; ti-ade at Sept-Iles, 296 ; whales found dead on St. Lawrence belong to them, 286. D'Arrigrand. Concession paid for, (1733) 186 ; do, granted at Pledien, (1734) 204; dispute withSr Ganet, (1740) 273, 275. Dartigny de Villeray. Promotion, (1737) 241. Daumere, Srs. Ship building in Canada, (1739) 263. Dauphin. Te Deum, bu-th of, (1729) 122. Dauphin Le. Product of its sale, (1740) 284, 285. Dauphine La. Equip at La Rochelle for Louisiana, (1717) 3 ; (1718) 4 ; (1719) 5. Dean. Chapter of Quebec, (1727) 86 ; (1728) 106. Dearing, Miss. Marriage with Chev. de La Croix, ^ (1728; 95. Debarrart, Sr. Sends M. LaiTeguy to Louisbourg, (1741) 294. Decouagne, Sr. Promotion, (1732) 165 ; half pay, 167. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Dehayes, Jacques. Appointed to sign the certifi- cate of shares of the Cie d't)ccident, (1718) 2. Delisle de la Croyere, Sr. Leave of absence, etc., (1727)86. Delorme, Abbe. Appointments to cures made by the chapter, (1741) ; pas.sage of M. Sarrasin291. Delorme, Sr. Commission, (1719) 6 ; dispute with deLaVerandrye (1741)288, 289 ; do withd'Aille- boust, (1740) 304. Delvignesdit Flamand. Goes to Canada, (1726)71. Demuy. See "Muy". Denis de Bonaventure, M. Commission of the 30th January (1654) 66; promotions, (1737) 245; (1738) 291. See also " Bonaventure ". Denis de St. Simon, M. Promotion, (1735) 216 ; salary, (1736)228, 230. Denis de la Ronde. See " La Ronde ". Denis, Rev. Father. Passage, (1722) 34. Denonville, M. de. Fort at Niagara, (1727) 89. Derisy, Madame. Naturalization, (1722)39. Desaunier, Sr. Fishery concessions, (1738) 252 ; shipbuilding, (1739) 263; discovery of Esqui- maux bay (1742) 301. Desaunier, Dlles. Fraudulent trade, (1741) 286; store suppressed, (1742) 300, 302, 305, 308. Des Bergeres de Rigauville. See " Rigauville ''. Des Chaillons, Sr. Gratuity, (1729) 117 ; (1737) 240, 241 ; cross St. Louis, (1730) 131, 133 ; (1731) 147 ; appointed town-major of Quebec, (1731) 143 ; his company given to M. Lafresniere, 144 ; will do his best as town-major ; provisional second ensigncy for one of his sons, (1732) J58; King's lieutenant at Quebec, (1733) 173 ; losses in the Montreal fire, (1735) 215; pension, (1736) 225; ensigncy on full pay for his son, (1738) 2.52 ; (1741) 289 ; promotion for his second son, (1739) 260. DesChaillons, Dlles. Dowry, (1737) 241. Deserters. Workmen of the Comte d'Agrain (1721 ) 29; at He St. Jean, (1736) 232; in the troops, (1737) 2.38; (1739) 263; judgment against them, 240 ; amnesty for the soldiers, 242 ; agreement between the French and English to return, 243, Petit Jean asks pardon for a— 267 ; soldiei-s, (1742) 30L Desfosses de Beauvilliers. Conduct, (1737) 241. Des Goutins, Sr. Use of the funds, (1729) 123 ; de- ficit, (1730) 1.37 ; increase in trade and fisiiery, (1731) 148; estate of the comte L'Agrain, (1732) 168; passage, (1734) 194 ; councillor, (1742) 309. Des Goutins, DUe. Marriage with Chev. de Bois- berthelot, (1731) 149. Des Gouttes, Comte. Instructions, (1726) 70 ; (1728) 96, 103 ; (1731) 148 ; gratuity, (1727) 84 ; (1729) 118 ; package for him ; do. for MM. Dupuy and d'Aigremont, (1728) 94 ; hemp, (1731) 142, 147 ; timber. 147 ; Sr. de la Eichardiere, pilot, (1732) 153. Desgiaves, Sr. Dismissed, (1724) 13. Des Herbiers de I'Etanduere. Instructions, (1730) 128 ; (1732) 151 ; reports his voyage to Canada, 152. Des Ilets. The land called— claimed bv the Ursu- lines, (1722) 39. Desjordy, Sr. Death, (1727) ; pension to his widow refused, 84. Desjordy Cabanac. Lieutenant, (1727) 84. Deslandes, Rev. Father. Succeeds Father Lafiteau, (1741) 297. Deslauriers, Sr. Brevet as sergeant-major, (1720) 7. Des Liettes, Sr. Commission of captain, (1720) 6 ; replaced by the Sr. de Graves, 7 ; commandant at Ouabache, (1721) 9 ; peace between the Foxes and the Illinois, (1725) 58 ; commandant at the Illinois, (1728) 102. Desmarais, Jean Tache dit. Passages, (1732) 151 ; enlisted (1733) 175. I INDEX 325 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Desmarets, Claude Joseph. Commission of clerk at Louisbourg, (1729) 126 ; (1732) 151 ; King's attor- ney at Louisbourg, (1735) 232 ; death, (1730) 207. Desniazures, Sr., Eailly. Leave of absence, (1732) 157. Des Mcloizes, M. Petition, (1721) 26 ; dispute with Levasseur, (1724)52 ; (1730) 135 ; (1732)162 ; pro- motion, (1724) 53; (1730) 120 ; gunner, (1728) 09 land at Quebec, (1730) 135 ; tile kilns, (1734) 177 (1734) 196, 190, 200 ; workmen for do, (1735) 215 tiles, (1737) 241 ; do, damaged, (1738) 2.52 ; (1730) 265 ; do, delivered, (1741) 290 ; has not been ap- pointed councillor, (1735) 211; linen made in Canada. (1736) 228 ; delay to re-oay advances, (1741) 289. Des Meloises, Demoiselle. Land at Quebec, (1732) 154. Desmoulins, Sr. Instructions, (1722) 11. DesMousseaux, M. d'Ailleboust. Promotion (1734) 198. Des Xoyelles, M. Provisional captain (1732)158; campaign asrainst the Sakis and the Foxes, (17.35) 212; (1736)''227; commandant at Detroit, 230; (1737) 238. Desplarches, Sr. Death, (1724) 45. Desperiers. Madame. Jtcruueuse des enfants de Frunce, (1722) 37. Despiet. Promotion, (1730) 1.35 ; (1732) 165 ; made captain, 167 ; will remain at Louisbourg, (1730) 137 ; leave of absence, 138; (1734) 205 ; proceed- ing against Brossard dit la Victoire condemned to death, (1733) 185 ; death, (1738) 255, 266. Despiet, M. Leave of absence extended, (1740) 282 ; health ; will return to He Rovale, 285 ; (1741) 293, 295 ; salary, (1742) ; return to He Rovale, 309. Des Rivieres. His slave killed by La Palme, (1729) 116. Des Roches, Marsac. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Des Roziers, Sr. Jutras. Fief of Lussaudiere, (1739) 260. Des Roziers, Nicolas Patoil dit. Promotion, (1724) 46. Destancheau, Sr. Will serve in Canada, (1738) 2.53. Des Touche, Sr. Dispute with Srs. Lartigue and Rodrigue, (17.37) 243. Detlof, Sr. Captain on half pay, (1721) 7. Detroit. Settlement, (1722); illicit trade, 40; claim of La Mothe Cadillac, etc., land to be granted, 41 ; report on the settlement by M. de Boishebert, (1732) 158 : garrison ; land grant ; commandant, (1734) 198 ; (1735) 214 ; (1?36) 226 ; (1727) 238; (1738) 249,2.50; colonisation, 250; plan respecting this post, (1739) i61 ; present state, 263; settlement, (1740) 281; (1741)291; (1742) 307. Deux Freres, Les. Trip to Louisiana, (1727) 18. Deysautier, Sr. Leave of absence, (1720) 7. Diesbach de Belleroche, Sr. Made captain, (1720) 6. Dillon, Sr. Half-paj' captain, (1720) 6. Diron d'Artagnette, Sr. Commission of inspector sreneral of the troops and militia in Louisiana, instructions, (1720) 6 ; commandant at ^Mobile, (1724) ; negroes, 13 ; second King's lieutenant in Louisiana, (1726) 16. Dirop, Rev. Father Saturnin. Conduct of Father Benin, (1727) ; Father Benin will be recalled, 88, 89 ; Father G. Eaoul, cure at Louisbourg, (17i'8) 95, 96 ; (1729) 111. Dodun, M. Law-suit against Abbe de Breslay, (1722) ; complaint of Canada's merchants, (1724) 45. Dolabarats, Sr. Complaint of Sr. du Perie'? debt, (1734) 192, 203 ; (1735) 219 ; (1736) 231 ; (1740) 282. Domain (the Western). Charges, (1722) 39 ; (1724) .53 ; (1725) 63 ; (1726) 76 ; (1735) 217 ; expenses, 104; (1734) 201; Malbaie estate, (1729) 112; Tadoussac trade, 118; recei])t of duties, (1733) 176, 177 ; duties will not be changed (1734) 201 ; management, (1739) 261 ; observations, (1741) 287. Domptail, Madame. Goes to Canada, (1722) 37. Donations. UnregistfTed, (1725) 16. Donge, Comtesse de. Concerning M. de la Bou- larderie, (1739)270; promotion for Sr. d'Arnaud, 271. Dorfontaine, Sr. Prom.otion, (17.39) 267. See also " Orfontaine." Dorille, Madame. Mid wife, (1721) 8. Dormicourt, M. de. Promotion (1728) 101 ; salary, (1738) a->2 ; (1730) 271. Dosquet, Mgr. Abbe Gaulin will be replaced (1729^ 111; Abbe Richard's complaints, 114 ; behaviour of canons, 115; coadjutor of Quebec, 11 7 ; re gratuity from Compagnie des Indes (1732) 1.59 ; Jigr. de Mornay's resignation (1733) 189 ; to replace Mgr. de Mornav, 199 ; Te Deum, King's victories, 202, 203 ; gratuity (1730) 127 ; relations with Beauharnois, 133 ; arrival in Quebec, 134 ; presence in Quebec necessary, 1.34 ; losses by wreck of VElephant, 135 ; sale of projjerties at Quebec, (1731)140; free freight granted (1732) 151 ; daily Mass at Bishop's palace, 157 ; Knights of St. John Lateran, 157 ; gratuity granted, 159 ; cures for seigniories, 1.59 ; land grant on Cham- bly river, 161, 164 ; General Hospital 164 ; Mgr. de St. Vallier's estate, 164 ; terrace of Bishop's palace, 156, 157 ; door on do, (1731) 146 ; (1733) 170 ; pastoral re brandy traffic, 170 ; (1734) 200 ; (1738) 246 ; effects of pastoral, 2.50 ; dispute bet- ween Chapter and Churchwardens, 170 ; land grant on Sibouette river, (1733) 171 ; relations with governor and intendant, 180 ; benefices of Quebec diocese, 182 ; return to Canada (1734) 193, 194 ; Acadian missions (1735) 207 ; proceed- ings re abbey of Benevent, 209 ; gratuity, 209, 217 ; tithes, 214 ; help to be given him, 213 ; (1736) 224 ; (1737) 235 ; arrival at <>iebec 213 ; resignation (1736) 225; (1738) 252, 2-56, 257; (1739) 262, 267 ; priests forbidden to come to France, 227; missionaries (1737) 237; arrears due by lessee of Abbey of Benevent (1738) 249, 256 ; not returning to Canada (1736) 226 ; pre- sence in Quebec needed (1738) 252 ; successor found (1738) 257 ; successor appointed, (1739) 271 ; repairs to Abbey of Benevent, 271 ; to Bis-hop's palace, (1734) 202 ; (1741) 291, 294, 297 ; Bishop's palace at Quebec (1739) 271 ; permission to go to Low countries, 227, 231, 263 ; return to Paris (273) ; permission tog) to Rome (1740)274. Douville. Lease of the post of Niagara ; incompe- tency, (1729) 117. Douville, Alexandre. Second ensign, (1736) 228. Douville, Dagneau. See " Dagneau ". Doussier, Sr. Expert in the L'Arrigrand-Ganet affair, (174C) 275. Driadc, La. Trip to Canada, (1722) 10 ; (1723) 11. Dromadaire, Le. Sailing, passengers, (1722) 34 ; instructions to the commander ; soldiers for Louisbourg ; will go to Labrador ; cargo, 43 ; trip to Ile-Roj'ale. 44 ; second officer, (1725) 62 ; trip to Ile-Royale, 06; cargo, 65; (1728) 1_25 ; instructions to the commander,. 1725 67, (1728) 124; trip to Louisiana, (1728) 18; M. Verrier pas- senger, (1729) 124 ; recruits, (1730) 133 ; M. de Mesy sails for Ile-Royale, 134 ; (1731) 20. Drouet de Boudricourt, M. Appointment, (1734) 198. Drouet de Richarville, M. Withdraws from the service, (1734) 195; pension, (1737) 239; affair ■with d'Artagnette, marches again against the Chicachas, (1740) 278. 326 INDEX Drowned persons. Who makes the inquest in the case of fishermen or sailors? (1737) 245. Droz, Isaac. Commission (1721) 8. Dry dock. At Louisbourg, (1739) 267. Du Barron, M. Promotion, (172G) 73. Du Bocage, Sr. Commission (1731) 150 ; grant at He St. Jean 14G ; (1732) 153 ; (1733) 187. Dubois, Cardinal. Occupation of Canceau by the English, (1721) ; English settlement among the Abenakis, 23, 36 ; pillage at Canceau, (1722) 3.5, 36 ; works of the English at Canceau, 35 ; papers of M. d'lrriberry, 36. Dubois, Denis. Leave of absence, (1722) 44. Dubois. Commands vessels carrying prisoners to Louisbourg, (1737) 240. Dubord, Sr. Cadet a I'aiguillette, (1742) 303. Du Bosc, Sr. Goes to Canada, (1741) 288 ; cadet a I'aiguiUette, (1742) 307. Du Bouchet d'Orceval. Forbidden to return to France, (1733) 174. See also " Boucher." Dubourg, Pierre Odio. His children, (1737) 235. Du Breuil, Sr. Commission. (1719) 5; bailiff of the Superior Council, (1726)74, 76; will be re- placed by Mahier, (1734) 195. Dubrousset, Sr. Baton. Half-pay lieutenant, (1722) 10. DuBuisson, Sr. Order for provisions, etc., (1721) 9; commandant at the Miamis, etc., (1722)40; estate of LaMothe Cadillac, 41 ; sub-delegate of the intendant, 42; provisions, etc., (1723) 12; may remain at [sle St. Jean, (1727)92; salary, (1729) 120 ; (1730)137 ; (1735)221 ; commandant at Michilimakinac, 131 ; relieved of his com- mand, (1731) 143 ; ammunition left at Michili- makinac will be sold, 146 ; cross of St. Louis, (1732) 158 ; (1734) 198, 199 ; Town-major of Trois- Rivieres, (1733) 173; second ensigncy for his son, (1735)215; pardon for his son, (1740)280; death. 282 ; (1741) 292. Du BuLSSon. fils. Provisional second enoigncy, (1736) 228 ; duel with Chambly de Cournoyer, (1737) 2.38; (1738) 249; pardon, (1739) 265; (1740) 279. Du Buisson, Pothier. Dispute with Sr. Roma, (1734) 206; salary, (1737) 245 ; difficulties met with in the execution of his service, (1741) 293. Da Buron, Sr. Officer in Canada, (1728) 96. Duburon, Joseph Fere. Affair of Sr. de la Borde, (1732) 164 ; (1734) 203. Due de Noailles, Le. Trip to Louisiana, (1728) 18. Du Chambon, Louis Dupont. Leave of absence, (1728) 108 ; commandant at Port Daujjhin, 109 ; cross of St. Louis, (1730) 136 ; remains at Port Dauphin, (1732) 167 ; service at Louisbourg, (1733) 184 ; town-major of Louisbourg, 185 ; (1734) 205 ; state of the troops at Ile-Royale, (1735) 220 ; (1736) 2.33 ; promotion, (1737) 245. Du Chambon, M. Allowance for keeping a vessel, (1738) 254 ; crops at He St. Jean, refusal to let M. de Bourville assemble the Indians, (1739) 267 ; relieved of his command of He Royale, 267 ; marriage of the Srs. Du Vivier, (1740) 283 ; cultivation at He St. Jean, (1741) 294 ; (1742) 311. Du Chambon, Chev. Promotion, (1739) 267. Du Chambon, Du Vivier. Promotion, (1737) 245. Du Chambon, junior, M. Promotion, (1737) 245 ; second ensign, (1741) 294. Du Chambon Vergor, Sr. Commandant at Port Dauphin, (1742) 309. Du Chambon, Demoiselle. Passage, (1735) 210. Duchesnay, Madame. Dispute with the Jesuits, (1733) i73 ; (1734) 198; (1736) 231 ; (1739) 27L Duchesne, Etienne. Ship-building, (1724) 13. Du Chesne, Sr. Goes to Canada, (1736) 2.50. Duehcsse de Noailles, La. Emigrants, (1718) 3, 4. Du Chouquet, M. Law-suits against them, (1726) 70. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Duclos, Sr. Commission to be first councillor, etc., in Louisiana, (1712) 1. Du Colombier, Sr. Order, (1718) 5. Dufay, Sr. Instructions, (1722) 10 ; (1723) 11. Du Figuier, M. Referred to, (1721)30 ; promotion, (1730) 129 ; (1731) 145 ; (1733) 174. Dufour, M. Fief of Chavoy, (1724) 45. Dugard (of Rouen). Dispensation, (1737) 236 ; ship-building in Canada, (1739) 263 ; engages, (1742)312. Dugas. Slaughter-house at Louisbourg (1737) 243. Duguay, Sr. Remains in the colony, (1735) 212. Du Gue, M. Leave of absence, (1725) 60 ; (1727) S4 ; (1734) 195; (1739) 262; promotion, (1726) 74; testimonial, (1728) 101; passage, (1729)121. Dugue, Madame. Payment to M. de Lanouiller, (1725) 62; affair with M. Begon and Lanouiller, (1726) 73 ; bad state of her house, (1727) 8.5. Dugue de Boisbriant, Sr. Recommended to the Cie des Indes for reinstatement, (1728) 96. Duhallier, Sr. Improvement of M. de Ja Boular- derie's grant, (1731) 139. Du Hayet, Sr. Referred to, (1733) 184 ; goes to He St. Jean as commandant, ( 1737) 244, 245 ; pro- motion, gratuity, (1738) 254 ; made captain, (1739) 267. Du Lino, Sr. Affair with Andre Corbin, (1722) 38. Du Lion, Abbe Thiologal at the Chapter of Que- bec, (1731) 136. See also "Leon." Du Luttes, Sr. Frenchmen killed by the Foxes, (1727)90. Dumas de La Coste, Sr. Commission, (1722) 11. Du Mesnil, M. de Montigny. Salary, (1729) 113 promotion, 121; (1733) 173; passage, (1730)128 (1733) 173; trip to Canada, J 32; (1733) 181 half-pay captain, (1734) 191, 192 ; leave of absence, 198. Dumont, Sr. Debts, (1741) 286. Dumontier, Madame Frs. Grant ratified, (1737) 240. Dumoulin, Sr. Instructions, (1724) 13. Du Muy. Repairs to the Abbey of Benevent, (1739) 272 : made lieutenant, (1741) 292 ; sent as assis- tant to La Verandrye, (1742) 302. Du Pare, Rev. Father. Abenaquis war, (1727) 85 ; Abenaquis of St. Frangois, 89 ; missionaries for the Siou.x, etc., (1728) 105; (1729) 119; (1732) 157 ; presence of Mgr. Dosquet necessary at Quebec, (1730) 134 ; Sioux post, (1731) 144 ; mis- sionaries at Narantsouak ; liquor trade, (1732) 157. Du Perie, vSr. Complaint against Dcjlabarrats, (1735) 192,203; claim against Dolabarrats, (1735) 219 ; (1736) 231 ; (1740)'2>^2. Du Peux, Srs. Cadets, (1735) 212. Dupin de Belugard. See "Belugard.' Duplessis, Sr. Aubin. Instructions, (1729) 19. Du Plessis, M. Escape of Dlle de Leigne (1735) 215 ; (1736) 226 ; promotion, 217. Du Ples.sis Faber, Sr. Made captain, (1727) 34, 89 ; no major of the troops in Louisiana is to be appointed, (1732) 158; cross of St. Louis, (1733) 176 ; (1742) 307 ; no promotion, (1739) 271 ; dis- pute with Chevigny, (1742) 304, .305. Duplessis Fabert (eldest son). Provisional en- signcy, (1739) 26.5. Du Plessis de Morampont. Passage, (1733) 178 ; promotion, (1734) 198. Du Plessis de Ste Helene, Madame. Gratuity to Sr. Berthier, (1731) 144 ; protection for the Que- bec Hotel-Dieu, (1732) 155 ; land at La Cano- terie, (1733) 175 ; gratuity, (1734) 197 ; remission of Quint dues, (1735) 216. Du Plessis, Widow. Pension, (1735) 213. Dupont du Chambon. Town-major of Louisbourg, (1733)185. Dupras, Dr. Instructions, (1724)13. Dupre d'Aulnay. Goes to Canada, (1742) 303. INDEX 327 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Dupre. Ill-treated by a Swiss sergeant, (1728) 107. Dupuis dit Sans Regret, J. Bte. Discharged, (1729) 121. Dupuy. Appointed intendant, (172()) 70 ; sails for Canada, (1726) 70 ; King's memorandum, ins- tructions, (1726) 70 ; expenses incurred by King's ships, (1726) 71 ; statement of expenditure for 1727, (1726) 72 ; King's memorandum re duties, (1726) 73 ; re excess of revenue (1726) 74 ; title of State Councillor, (1726) 76 ; gratuities to majors, etc., (1727) 84 ; Begon could not post- pone leaving, (17:i7) 85; sale of furs (1726) at Fort Frontenac, etc., (1727) 85 ; re powder for Abenakis, (1727) 85; Te Dewn ; King's mar- riage, (1727) 85 ; King's memorandum, (1727)85; re Marquise de Vaudreuil's house, (1727) 86 ; valuation of Marquise de Vaudreuil's house, (1727) 90 ; statement of expenditure, 1717-1725, (1727) 86; divers instructions, (1727) 87, 88; re lease of Madame de Ramezay's house, (1727) 90 ; re preventive service at Montreal, (1728) 96 ; re division of Batiscan parish, (1728) 99 ; choice of post-commandants, (1728) 100 ;sale of furloughs, (1728) 100 ; complaint of Beauharnois, re Bishop's precedence, (1728) 100 ; relations with Beauhar- nois, (1728) 100, 101, 102,103; English settled in Montreal, (1728) 100 ; guns at Quebec, (1728) 102 ; College at Montreal— no need of, (1728) 102 ; religious communities — revenue returns, (1728) 102 ; Quebec Chapter — Seminary matter, (172S) 103 ; instructions re expenditure for, (1728) 103 ; papier terrier to be finished, (1727) 84; (1728) 103; re Tonty-Lamarche matter, (1726) 71; re Lamothe Cadillac-Tonty matter, (1727) 90; (1728) 103 ; journey to New England not neces- sary, (1728) 103 ; ornaments for Xauransouak church, plundered by English, (.1728) 105; ins- tructions re expenditure, (1728) 105 ; return to France ordered, (1728) 97, 106, 107 ; burial of Mgr. de St. Vallier, (1728) 106 ; re Quebec palace fire, (1726) 76 ; works on the palace, (1729) 116 ; re horse breeding in Canada, (1729) 120 ; impor- tation of buffaloes, (1730) 135 ; sale of his furni- ture, (1731) 147; (1732)163; (1733) 178; (1734) 191 ; (1737) 233 ; payment of his debt to Sr. Foucart, (1738) 256. Dupuy Planchard. Commission to be ensign, (1725) 15. Dupuy, Madame. Arrival at Quebec, (1727) 85 ; will come back to France, (1728) 97 ; dispute between Dupuy and Beauharnois, 105. Dupuy, Rev. Father. Interdicted. (1729) 119. Dupuy, Sr. (The intendant's nephew.) Pension, (1727)84. Duquailas, Sr. Half-pay captain, (1720) 6. ^' Du Quesnel. M. Instructions, (1737) 237, 240; (1740) 285 ; (1742) 308, 309, 310, 312 ; shed to store the sails, etc., on the north coast, (1738) 2.50 ; establishment of a store at Quebec, 258 ; •governor at Ile-Roj'ale, departure, (1740) 275 ; commandant of Ile-Royale, 285 ; European affairs, (1741) 292; (1742) 310, 312; expenses, (1741) 294 ; gratuity, 295; (1742) 309; artillery and ammunition at Ile-Royale; complaint against captains re soldiers' requisites; expenses at Ile- Royale, Swiss, 311. Du Quesnel, junior. Will serve at Ile-Rovale, (1742) 309. Durance, La. Trip to Louisiana, (1729) 19. Durand, J. Bte. Commission of bailiff, (173.5) 222. Durand, Ursule. Appeal from a judgment, (1735) 21.5. Durney dit Valcour, Ant. Leave of absence, (1736) 225, 231. Du Sable, M. de Montbrun. Leave of absence, (1729) 121 ; promotion, (1730) 133; (1733) 198; confirmation of grants, (1733)171; (1740) 278; provisional ensigncy on full pay, (l733) 175 ; Du Sable, M. de Montbrun — Continued. justice in seignory of He du Pads, land grant, (1734) 197. Du Saunoy, Sr. Passage (1721) 25 ; death, (1724) 14. Duties. On imports to He Royale, (1726) 69, 80 ; on vessels, for maintenance of the light-house at Louisbourg, (1732)139; (1734) 204 ; on cod and fish oil at He Royale, (1733) 184; on imports and exports, (1734) 201 : on imjjorts from tiie West Indies, exemption continued, (1737) 240, 245. Du Tisne, Capt. Commission, (1723) 11 ; com- mandant at the Illinois, 12. Du Tisne, junior. Provisional ensigncy, (1723) 11. Du Tremble, Joseph. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Du Tugny. The La Boularderie affair, (1734) 206. Duval, Sr. Commission, (1726) 17. Du Verger, Sr. Conmiission, (1718) 4 ; silver mines in Acadia, (17.37) 244. Du Vergier, Sr. Commission, etc., (1720) 6 ; post captain, 7 ; half-pay lieutenant, (1724) 13. Du Vernay (Paris). Director of the Cie d'Occi- dent, (1713) 3 ; order for 50 negroes, (1724) 13. Du Vivier, Capt. Was not on board Lc Cliumeav, (1725) 65 ; certificate of catholicitv, (1727) 86 ; pearls found at He St. Jean, (1728)109 ; Knight of St. Louis, (1731) 147 ; promotion, (1732) 165, 167; (1734) 199; (1736) 2.33; (1737) 244, 245; (1738) 254 ; leave of absence, (1733) 185 ; (1734) 204, 205; (1738) 254; (1742)309; sa'ary, (1735) 221, 222; marriage of his brothers, (1740); con- duct satisfactoi-y, (1741 ) 293 ; cattle raising, 294 ; dispute with Cassagnole and d'Etche\ ery, (1742) 309. Du Vivier, Dlle. Admission to St. Cyr, (1721) 21. Earthquake. (1735) 215. Ecarlatines. Seizure in Canada, (1725) 15 : importa- tion allowed, (1722) 39; price, (1724) 45; (1726)73 ; (1739)262 ; imiwrtation from England not allowed, (1726) 259. Eclatant, L\ Cruise on the Great Bank, (1722) 43. Elephant, L\ Trip to Louisiana, (1724) 15 ; cargo sailing for Quebec, (1725) .57 ; trip to Canada ; M. Portail passenger, 65 ; passengers ; sailing ; will bring back letters of Longueuil and Begon, (1726) 70 ; passage for Dlles de Vaudrenil, 75 ; equipment, jjassengers, (1727) 82 ; TWy ap- pointed commandant, 84 ; instructions to the commandant, 88 ; (1728) 103 ; Dupin de Belu- gard a pajisenger, 90 ; Verrier, do ; Boishebert cannot sail on this vessel, (1728) 96; Madame de Beaujeu, passage, 105 ; Sr. Pelletier, passp.ge, (1729) 112 ; passengers for Quebec, wreck, 11'! ; trip to Quebec, Hocquart passenger, 115 ; Ma- dame Tachereau, do, 121 ; Hocquart's loss in the wreck, 127 ; wreck, (17C0) 127, 130; effects saved, 128, 130, 132, 1.33; expenses, 132; furni- ture of Vaudreuil on that ship will be sent by Le Heros; Hocquart and the coadjutor's losses, 135; expenses caused by the wreck, (1731) 141 ; (1733) 180. Employes. In Louisiana, (1724) 12 ; salaries,(1726) 17 ; lodgings, 17 ; gratuities, etc., (1727) 18. Engages. King's order, (1721) 25 ; for He Royale, circular, (1722) 36 ; vessels will carry them, 44. English. At Montreal, (1726) 16 ; at river a la Loutre, (1738) 249. Erchiguy, M. d'. Sale of fire arms to Esquimaux forbidden, (1734) 191 ; complaint of Sr. Du Perie, 189 ; brigands of Cape Ray, (1735)207. whale fisherv, (1736) 223. Ervilliers, Widow d". Pension, (1737) 236. Escajie. Of prisoners at Montreal, (1732) 159, 162 ; (1733) 171. Esgly, M. d'. Cross of St. Louis, (1722) 39 ; (1726) 74 ; (1724) 50 ; appointment, (1725) 62 ; King's lieutenant at Trois-Rivieres, (1726) 72 ; promo- 328 INDEX Esgly, M. de — Continued. tion, 73 ; arrival at Trois-Rivieres, (1727) 90 ; stoppage of salary, (1728) 99, 104 ; (1729) 120 ; death, (1731) 143. Esgly, Madame d' . Passage, (1722) 40. Esgly, children of M. d'. Referred to, (1731) 139. Esgly, junior, M. d'. Promotion, (172G) 73 ; com- mission in the Louisiana troo])s, (1733) 170. Esgly, Dlle d'. Enters the Ursuline convent, (1731) 143 ; dowry, (1733) 173 ; (1734) 198. Esmangard, Sr. Claim against Dumont, (1741)286. Esprit, Abbe. Missionary, (1722) 34, 38. Esquimaux. Destroy fishermen's boats, (1722)36; (1727) 82; (1730) 131; (1732) 153; (1733) 170; (1735) 211 ; (1736) 224 ; trade, (1724) 48 ; Labra- dor fisheries, (1729) 114 ; are quiet, (1731) 140 ; sale of fire-arms forbidden, (1734) 191, 195, 203. Estebe. Councillor, (1736) 227 ; appointed store- keeper, (1741) 289; conduct commended, (1742) 100. Esteve dit Lajeunesse, Pierre. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Estival de Texe. Is he alive, (1731) 196. Etcheparre, Sr. d'. Leave of absence, (1723) 12. Etcheverry, Bernard d'. Whale fishery, (1735)216, 221 ; dispute with Cassagnole and Du Vivier, (1742) 309. Etienne, Rev. Father. Leave of absence, (1741) 293. Expenses.- Of Louisiana, (1726) 17 ; (1728) 18 ; (1729) 19 ; use of ihe fund.s, (1728) 18. See also under names of governors and intendants ; also Cie d'Occident. Evreux, Comte d'. Sr. Raymond petition, (1722) 33. Faber, Duplessis. Sec "Duplessis. " Fafard, Etienne. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. Fagon, M. Contraband salters sent to Canada (1731) 139 ; iron mines at Trois-Rivieres ; con- traband salters. (1736) 20 ; iron mines, (1738) 256 ; contraband salters, (1739) 270, 271 ; Can- adian tobacco, (1740) 273. Falaise de Cannes, Abbe de. Referred to, (1731) 143 ; gratuity, (1735) 214. Falaise, M. de. Passage, (1722) 33 ; married and settled in Grenada, 43. Promotion, (1738) 251. Faucher. Will render his accounts to Sr. de Mon- merque, (1737) 230. Faux-sauniers (contraband salters). Sent to Canada, (1730)130, 132, 136; (1731)139,144; (1732) 157 161 ; (1733)175, 182 ; (1734) 203 ; (1735)213, 219; (1736) 223, 228, 231 ; (1737) 237, 240 ; (1739)259, 261 ; (1740) 275, 277 ; (1741) 292 ;(1742) 299, 300 ; for the coadjutor, (1732) 159 ; work with the inha- bitants, (1734) 197 ; (1736) 226 ; enlistment of, 198; sent to Ile-Royale, (1736) 233; (1737) 244, 246 ; (1739)266, 268 ; (1740)282, 283 ; (1741) 293, 294; (1742) 312; desertion, (1737) 239; (1742) 309 ; for M. de la Boularderie, (1737) 242 ; for M. Roma, 245 ; referred to, (1738) 249. Favre, Abbe. Plans of the King's garden (1735) 215 ; (1738) 249. Fazende, Sr. Second councillor in Louisiana, (1722) 11 ; ordinance against him, 1726) 17. Fenix, M. de. Sails for Louisboui-g, (1722) 44. Eels, Dr. Appointed surgeon-major at Montreal, (1742) 300, 303. Fere du Buron, Joseph. H. de La Borde's peti- tion, (1732) 164. Ferriers, M. de. Promotion, (1726) 73. Fillart, Sr. Instructions, (1724) 13. Fires. In the woods, (1728) 98 ; at Montreal, aid, (1735) 213, 214; do, inquiry, (1736) 227. Fisheries. Vessels employed (1721)30; (1734)200, 205; hi.story of, (1722) 44; (1724) 46; at La- brador (1722) 40; (1724) 48; do, report of de Brouague incomplete, (1729) 114; (1741) 286; at Plaisance, He de Sable and the Banks, (1724) 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Fisheries— Continued. 46 ; should be encouraged, (1725) 58 ; at He St. Jean, English settlement, 66 ; chart, 67 ; cod, (1727) 87 ; at Ile-Royale, (1728) lOH ; (1733) 184, 185; (1735) 219; (1737) 244; (1739) 267, 2(19, 270; (1740) 283; (1741) 311; iwrpoise, (1733) 180; (1737) 241; cod, importance," 181; at the Magalen Islands by the Indians, (1734) 203 ; whale, (1736)223, 224; porpoise, seal, etc., (1740) whale, at Sept-Iles (1741) 285; porpoise at Ile-Verte, etc., 290; return 295; claim of the heirs Joliet, (1742) 301, 307. Flags. Given to the Indians by the English, (1724) 48. ■ Flamand, Delvignes dit. Goes to Canada, (1726) 71. Flat-headed Indians. War with the Sonnontouans, (1740) 279. Fleshet, Sr. (Master rope-maker.) Goes to Canada, (1732) 160. Fleuriau, Frs. Attorney-general in Louisiana, (1722) 11 ; ordinance against him, (1726) 17. Fleurv, Cardinal. Help to the Bishop of Quebec, (1735) 213 ; (1736) 224 ; (1742) 306 ; resignation of the Bishop of Quebec, (1738) 257 ; death of the Bishop of Quebec, (1740) 275. Fleury, Sr. Transportation of furs, (1724) 51 ; masts from He St. Jean, (1726) 69 ; passage for two servants, (1727)82 ; church ornaments, (1730) 128 ; freight of hemp sent to France, 132. Fleury de la Janiere. Police officers, (1739) 260 ; conduct in Montreal, arrested, (1742) 300. Floclier, Sr. Claim against the Comte d'Agrain, (1726) 77. Flour. Sent to He Royale or to West Indies must be stamped, (1732) 156, 160, 164; regulations res- pecting the Canadian, 165 ; sent to He Royale, (1733) 172; (1741) 291; sent to Quebec, (1738) 253 ; adulterated, (1739) 264. Folecher. Sr. Claims against le Comte d'Agrain, (1725) 66 Fontenay, M. de. Salary, (1721) 22. Fonville, M. Granville de. .Appointment, (1725) 62 ; connnission, (1726) 74 ; made captain, (1737) 240, 241. Forant, Sr. de. Instructions, (1724) 47 ; (1734) 193, 207 ; (1735) 208, 217 ; (1739) 266, 268 ; (1740) 283, 284 ; charts for the navigation of the Ile-Royale, (1725; 56, 57 ; sails for Ilt-Royale, (1734) 193, 205 ; contraband salters and smugglers, (1735) 219 ; governor of Ile-Royale, (1739) 264, 268, 269 ; commission, works at He Royale, 266 ; suppres- sion of abuses in troops, 207 ; workmen cannot be sent on Lc Jason, 269 ; expenses of He Royale, lodging of the troops, 269 ; European affairs, (1740) 284^; legacy for disabled contra- band salters, (1742) 309, 312 ; death, (1740) 274, 285. Forant, Dlle de. Death of her brother, his last will and donation, (1740) 276 ; (1741) 293, 296. Forest, Louis. Last will, (1733) 189. Forges, the St. Maurice. Products, (1734) 196; workmen from France, (1737) 235, 240 ; (1740) 277 ; improvements, (1738) 250 ; iron for the navy arsenaf, 258; mishaps, foremen sent away, (1739) 260, 263, 264 ; (1740) 274 ; what JNI. de Lery has done, 280 ; new delay, 281 ; (1741) 290, 291 ; re-imbursement of the King's advances, 291; operations, (1742) 300, 305; complaints of the Jesuits respecting the land, 303. See also, iron, mines, Olivier, Vozain, Simone, etc., etc. Foi-ges. At Batiscan, (1735) 214 ; establishment in Canada, (1724) 46 ; (1727) 87. Fornel, Rev. Father. Cure at Louisbourg, 1727) 89, 91 ; conduct, (1728) 102 ; sent back to France, (1731) 146 ; remains in Canada, (1732) 154. INDEX 329 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Fornel, Sr. Fishery at Baie des Esquimaux, etc., (1738) 2,\d) ; discovery of the Baie des Esquimaux, (173!)) 2G2 ; (1740) 278 ; (1742) 301 ; ratification of grant, 307. Forts. At Lake of Two Mountains, (1724) 45; (1735) 208 ; at Sault St. Louis, (1724) 50 ; (1727) 85 ; at Choueguen, the Iroquois forbid the Eng- lish to build one, (1726) 73 ; (1727)85; at Nia- gara, in stone, (172(>) 73; do, built bv Denon- ville (1727)89 ; do, repairs, (1742) 303 ; at Pointe- a-la-Chevelui-e, erection, (1732) 154, 157, 158 ; do, stockade, (1733) 174, 180 ; do, stops foreign trade, (1734) 300 ; do, St. Ours, commandant, (1737) 240 ; settlement, (1738) 252 : do, (1735) 212 ; north of Lake Pepin, (17i!9) 117 ; wooden, in the district of Montreal, (1730) 131 ; (1731) 141 ; at Sault-au-Recollet, (1732) 103 ; at Mines, (1733) 183 ; at St. Frederic, settlement, (1740) 282; do, construction, (1741) 287; do, rej^oitof Chev. de Beauharnois, 288 ; do, two otticers wish to go there, (1742) 302 ; do, land grants, 305, 307 ; at Mic-hillimakinac, (1732) 150 ; Fron- tenac, repairs, (1742) 303 ; do, lease to Sr. de Chates, 300. Fortescu, Sr. Commandant at He Dauphine, (1720)6. Forster, Christopher Henry. Copper mines, (1737) 236, 241 ; (1738) 249. Forster, John Adam. Copper mines, (1727) 236, 241 ; (1738) 249. Fortifications. Canada, moneyfor (1722)36 ; Que- bec, (1722)39; (1724) 50; (172.5) 72; (1727) 82; (1734) 300 ; (1729) 115, 117 ; (1737) 239 ; (1742) 302,303; Montreal, (1722)37 ; (1724) 52; (1725) 59. 00,i01 ; (1726) 72 ; (1727) 86 ; Montreal Sulpi- cian contribution, (1721) 20 ; (1727) 83 : (1728) 95 ; Montreal, (1729)117, 121 ; (1730^ 130, 132 ; (1731) 143 ; plan of, (1732) 158 ; (1732) 160 ; (1733) 172, 176, ISO ; (1734) 300 ; (1735) 212 ; (1737) 241 ; (1738) 251 ; (1739) 263 ; (1740) 281 ; (1742) 308 ; He Rovale,(1721)22 ; (1728) 108 ; (1729)123, 124, 125; (i732) 160, 108 ; (1733) 184, 186 ; (1734) 203, 204,°205, 206; (1735)219,220; money, (1735)221. He Koyale. (1736) 231, 233, 234 ; (1738) 253, 2-54, 255 ; (i739j 268, 269 ; (1740) 275, 283, 284, 285 ; (1741) 294 ; (1742) 309, 310, 311 ; Chambly, Works on, (1741) 287; Louisbourg, (1721)21, 22, 23,25, 29, 30 : (1722) 35, 43; (1724) 54, 55 ; (1725) 65, 06, 07; (1720) 77, 78; (1730) 136; (1731) 148; (1733) 181; (1737) 244, 24.5. Fossinguant, M. de; Concerning Father Caradec, (1735) 208. Foucault, Sr. Referred to, (1724) 49 ; councillor, (1733) 174, 175 ; sale of M. Dupuv's effects, 178 ; claim against Dupuy, (1734) 119 ; (1738) 256; grant confirmed, 195 ; complaint of Sr. Cons- taatin, (1736) 226 ; (1737) 239 ; (1739) 202 ; (1741) 288 ; discovery of Baie des Esquimaux, (1739) 202; (1742) 301; (1740) 278; gratuity, (1741) 288 ; salary, (1742) 300. Foucault, Sr. —(Police Officer). Death, (1735) 216 ; (1730) 238. Foucher, (Advocate). Appointed King's attorney, (1727) 88; debt, (1734) 201; arrest of Etienne Scipions his negro, (1740) 274. Foucher, Madame. Complaint against Brouague, grant at Baie de Phelypeaux, (1739) 201. Foulques, Sr. Complaint, (1742) 300. Fouquet, Sr. Commission, (1722) 10. Fournier de Belleval. Pension, (1731) 144. Fox Indians. War with them, (1720) 10 ; (1721) 27 ; (1722) 38 ; must be reduced, (1724)50 ; com- mandant of Detroit and others prevent war against them, (1724) 53 ; alliance of the Western Indians against them, (1725) 56 ; peace with the Illinois, .58, 59 ; peace with the Saulteux, 62 ; war with the Illinois, (1726) 70 ; peace with do, 73 ; (1727) 80 ; Frenchmen killed by them, 90 ; Fox Indians — Continued. peace with Illinois not concluded, war against them, (1728) 101, 102 ; (1729) 110, 117, 120 ; (1730) 134 ; jjeace, (1730) 132 ; must be exterminated, (1731) 144 ; (1732) 160 ; expedition against them, 1.58,; defeat, 161 ; war with the Hurons and the Iroquois, (1733) 172, 180 ; attack on M. Villiers, (1734) 197; wai; 198, 200; affair at Baie St. Jo-seijh, 202 ; (1735) 212 ; campaign of Xoyelles, (1736) 225, 227 ; power destroyed, (1737) 239 ; pardon, (1738) 252 ; measures to be taken against them, (1740) 279 ; (1741) 289 ; negotiations with them, (1742) 304 ; Foy et honmiage. Religious communities (1724) 49, (1725) 58 ; (1726) 71 ; Jesuits refuse to render it 75. Francheville, Poulin de. Establishment of the St. Maurice forges ; (1730) 132 ; workmen for the mines (1731) 140 ; advance of monev (1733) 175, 176, ISO (1738) 251 ; iron manufactured (1734) 196 ; his death, his associatrs will continue oper- ations (1735) 210 ; cession to the new company (1736) 229 ; privilege to operate iron mines (1737) 241. Franquelin, Sr. Goes to Cana-la (1725) 62. Franquet de Chaville. (Engineer) Instructions (1719) 6.^ Franzure, Villers. Sec " Viliers ". Fregirai'd, Sr. Employment in Louisiana troops (1732) 160. Freneuse, Sr. Midshipman (1735) 210. Frontenac, Fort. This fort belongs to the King (1721) 28; lease (172S) 100 : trade 104, (1729) 117, complaint of the chaplain of the fort 120, (1734) 200. Frontigny, M. de. Clerk of the marshallsea at Quebec (1726) 74. Frontigny, Widow de. Land at Quebec (1729) 114, (1730)'l30, (1731) 142, (1733) 178. Fulvy, M. de. Hats (1730) 223 ; indemnity for hat- ters, causes of the decrease of trade (1738) 250 ; trade of the Compagnie des Indes in Canada (1739) 270 ; fraud and foreign trade (1739) 271. Furs. Trade at Fort Frontenac etc., (1722) 38. See also " Beaver ". Gaol. Land of the Ursulines at Trois-Rivieres (1721) 26 ; at He Royale (1740) 2S4. Gaboriau dit La Palme, Jean. Pardon (1729) 122. Gabriel, senior. Appointed exi^ert in the Ganet affair (1740) 273, 275. Gaien, Madeleine. Ratification of her grant (1737) 242. Gaillard, Sr. Petition (1724) 48 ; expulsion from the Superior Council (1729) 11 1 ; exiled at Beau- port 116 ; (1730) 129 ; information wanted as to his conduct (1732) 153; decree in his favour 165 ; cannot be aj^pointed councillor (1733) 171 ; appointed councillor (1736) 227. Gaillard, Dlles. Pension (1727) 82. Gaillard, M. Rev. Master-gunner replaced (1727) 90. Galattee, La. Trip to Louisiana (1722) 11. Galifet, M. de. Estate of Sr. de La Durantaye, (1734) 195 ; fief of La Durantave, (1735) 213 ; (1736) 226, 228; (1739) 261; iudgment in his case, (1740) 279. Galucheau, Sr. Appointed first \)\\ot on Lc Hiros, (1730) 128 ; (1736) 227. Gamelin. Monopoly of the iron mines (1737) 241 ; complaint against La Vei-andrye, (1742) .304. Ganeau de Senneville. Referred to, (1737) 240 ; forbidden to return to France, pension, (1740) 281. Ganet, Sr. Fortifications of He Royale, (1725) 57, 66 ; (1726) 77 ; passage, (1725) 66 ; dispute with the widow Planton, (1726) 77, 78 ; (1727) 91, 93; claim, 93 ; works approved ; slate for He Royale, 93; agreement with the heirs of Isabeau, (1728) 330 INDEX Ganet, Sr — Continued. 109 ; works at He Royale, 112 ; leave of absence, (1729) 123 ; accounts, 123 ; estate of Isabeau ; will not go to France this j'ear, 124 ; fortifica- tions at He Royale, 125 ; fortifications at Louis- bourg, (1730) 13G ; freight for effects shipped from Rochefort, (1732) ; dispute with d'Arri- grand, 16G ; (1740) 273; works at He Royale, (1733) 184, 185; leave of absence (1734) 205; (1735) 221; (1736) 233; indemnity, (1734) 200 ; glass for light-house at Louisliourg, (1737) 230; expiration of agreement ; complaint against Verrier, 245 ; money received on account from Sr. de La Tuilerie ; affair with d'Arrigrand, 275. Gannes, M. de. Appointment, (1725) 62; (1726) 74 ; town major of Trois-Rivieres (1727) 81; garrison officers at Montreal make amends, 83 ; town-major of Montreal, (1728)101; cannot be promoted now, (1730) 134 ; Che v. Begon ap- pointed King's lieutenant at Trois-Rivieres, (1731) 143; escape of soldiers condemned to death at Niagara, (1732)159; appointment as King's lieutenant at Trois-Rivieres, (1733)170; leave of absence, (1734) 198; promotion of M. de Falaise, (1738) 251 ; will be rewarded, (1740) 280 ; (1742) .305. Gannes, Chev. Michel de. Appointed at He Roy- ale, (1725) 67; cannot stay in Canada, (1727)84; leave of absence, (1729) 123; (1734) 201, 205; (1735) 221; promotion, (1730) 136; levy of sol- diers, 138 ; marriage with Mile de Catalogue, (1731) 149; money received for levying recruits, 1.50; provisional ensigncy for his brother, (1732) 167 ; importation of ijrovisions from New York, (1734) 204 ; (1735) 220 ; claim, trip to New York, (1736) 232; gratuity, (1737)244; cannot be ap- pointed town-major of Louisbourg ; cross of St. Louis, (1741) 293. Gannes (brother of Chev. Michel). Provisional ensigncy, (1732) 159; goes to Canada, 162; cadet. (1734) 195. Gannes, M. de. Promotion, (1735) 215. Gannes, Sr. de. Commission of cadet, (1737) 239 ; second ensigncy, (1741) 289. Gannes de Falaise, Chev. (No. 2). Provisional second ensigncy, (173G) 228; promotion, (1737) 2tl; (1738)250; (1739)264. Gannes, Abbe de Falaise de. Referred to, (1731) 143 ; goes hack to Canada, 147 ; (1732) 154 ; cannot be appointed dean of the Chapter, 155. (iarnier, M. Dispute between widow Planton and Sr. Ganet, (1726) 78. Garrisons. Of He St. Jean, (1737) 245 ; of Cham- bly, may be reduced, (1742) 307. Gaspe, Sr. de. Promotion, (1738) 250 ; (1739) 264. Gaspe, Widow Aubert de. Grant ratified, (1741) 287. Gastineau, Sr. Augmentation of the Seigniory of Ste. Marie, (1721) 50; importation of Illinois cattle, (1732) 155 ; (1733) 172. Gatin, Sr. Passage, (1739) 270. Gaudion. Salary of M. de I'Argenterie, (1721); dispensation to certain merchants to carry en- gages ; Sr. Boucher, engineer ; funds for He Royale, 22 ; Louisbourg fortifications, 23 ; ad- vances to certain sergeants, (1724) 46; stoppage of officers'pay, (1725) 67 ; order in book-keeping, (1729) 111. Gaudron de Chevremont. Commission of scriever, (1735) 213 ; (1736) 225. Gaulin, Abbe. Missionary, (1721) 22, 30 ; Antigo- niche mission, (1722) 35 ; (1724) 48 ; a complete altar-service will be sent to him, (1725) 57 ; Che- benecady mission, 68; (1726)78; peace between the English and the Hidians, 78; (1727) 91; prisoner at Port Royal, (1728) 108 ; withdraws from the ministry, (1729) 111, 124, 125 ; relieved of his missions at Mines, (1731^ 149 : missionary at Port Royal, (1732) 165 ; replaced, (1733) 182. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Gaultier, Dr. Goes to Canada as King's physi- cian, (1742) 303. GauHiont, M. de. Land of the Ursulines at Ri- viere-du-Loui>, (1728) 9.5. Gauthier, Germaiyi. Forbidden to return to France, (1724) 48. Gauvin, Heirs. Fishery privilege, (1722; 38. Gauvray, Capt. Dismissal, (1720) 6. Gay, Michel. Opposition to the marriage of his daughter, (1737)238. Gay, Marie Franc^oise. Marriage with Joseph Lemieux, (1737) 238. Gayot, Sr. Beaver, (1718) 2; indemnity, (1733) 181. Gelas, Rev. F<.,ther. Missionary at Bale des Cha- leurs, (1728) 110. Gely, M. (of Montpelier). Ecarlatines, (1722) 39. Gendron, Sr. Sr. Amariton's debt, (1728) 100 ; (1741) 283. Gendron, Jeune, Sr. Goods sent to Poulin de Courval, (1738) 247. Genier, Sr. Law-suit, (1722) 39 ; estate of the Comte d'Agrain, (1731) 148. Germain, Claude. Recruit, (1722) 33. Germans. Settled in Louisiana, (1721) 8. Gertrude, Rev. Sister. Directress of the girls brought up at the General Hospital and gone to Louisiana, (1720) 7. Gervais de la Godolle, Capt. Instructions, (1719) 6. Gervais, Sr. Removal of liis house, (1725) 63. Gervais, Rev. Brother. General Hospital of Mont- real, (1733) 170 ; passage, (1734)193; plants for the King's garden, (1735) 215. Gesvres, Due de. Pension to his son (1736) 223 ; respecting Sr. d'Orseval, (1741) 297. Giberty, Sr. Order in his favor, (1721) 8. Giffard, Madame. Grant of Mille-Vaches, (1730) 229. Gigault, Sr. Attorney to Sr. Walon, (1736) 225. Gilbert dit Sans-peur, Frs. Land grant at Detroit, (1737)242. Gilbert dit Sans-peur, Jean. Land grant at De- troit, (1735) 218. Gilly, M. de. Ecarlatines, (1722) 35. Girault, Denis. Commission, (1724) 12. Girondc, La. Trip to Louisiana, (1724) 14 ; (1726) 17; (1729)19; (1734) 194. Glandelet, M. de. Death, (1729) 120. Glatigne de La Val, Sr. Passage, (17-38) 257. Godalle, Sr. Ship-building at lie Royale, (1727) 91. Godefroy, Rev. Father Maurice. The RecoUets of the Province of Paris must abandon the missions of He Royale, (1730) 127 ; passage for mission- aries, (1733) 188 ; respecting Father Caradec, (1735) 207, 208 ; (1738) 2.56, 257 ; gratuity to the Recollets, (1736) 223; parish church at Louis- bourg, (1737) 235. Gombart, Sr. Ship-building, (1736) 232 ; dispute with de La Boularderie settled, (1737) 244. Gombert, Sr. Detains Frs. Cassigny, (1736) 231. Gondrin, M. de Pardaillan de. Post-captain, (1729) 112; instruction.5, 113, 125. Gonor, Rev. Father. Discovery of the Western Sea, (1729) 118 ; (1730) 134. Gosselin, Abbe. Passage, (1735) 218; do and help, (1736)228; returns to Canada, (1738) 251, 252; appointed canon, (1741) 287, 288, 292 ; pension refused, aid (1742) 306. Gosselin, Louis. Donation by the late P. Haj-- mard, (1727) 89, (1729) 121. Gosselin, Pierre. Bailiff of the Admiralty at Louis- bourg, (1737) 246. Gotteville Belleisle, Sr. Commandant of He .St. Jean, etc., (1721) 29 ; effects left at He St. Jean, (1729) 125 ; goods received from the Rochefort stores, (1730) 35. See also Belleisle. Goupil, Sr. Returns to France, (1738) 251. Gourville Du Vivier, Michel. Made captain, (1735) •209 ; (1736) 233. INDEX 331 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Gousset dit St. Louis, Louis. Leave of absence, (1739) 132. Gramuiont, Marechale de. Ensigncy for Sr. Males- pine, (172(>)6i); estate of the late Sonet, (1730) 13.5. Grancer, Comtes.se de. Workmen in her husband's forges (1737)235. Grandchamps, Sr. Dispute with Lartigue and others, (1737) 243 ; contraband salters, (1739) 266. Grandjean, Sr. Instructions, (1724) 1."). Grand Pre, Sr. de. Second Ensign in Louisiana, (1731) 147 ; commission in the troops at do, (1733) 170. Grandval, Sr. Mouet de. Commission of adjutant (1721) 8 ; lieutenant (1727) 84 ; promotion (1730) 129 ; (1735) 215 ; leave of absence (1734) 198. Granville Fonville, M. de. Appointment (1725) 6 2; pron nglish trade at Louisbourg 96 ; preventive service at Montreal (1728) 96 ; Bailly Marin's promotion (1729) 111 ; works at Louisbourg ; cultivation of the Malbaye estate 112 ; remission of duties on the coal from HeRoyale 112 ; sends money to M. de Breslay, 125. L'Epervanche, M. de. Promotion (1731) 143 ; leave of absence (1739) 265. L'Ei)inay, de. Death (1736) 227. L'Epinay, Sr. de. Unsigned registers of the admi- ralty (1737) 242. Le Pope, M. Lumber (1730) 129. Le Poupet de la Boularderie, Sr. Fishery conces- sion at Niganiche (1739) 266. Le Prevost Tournion. Concesssion to Roma & Co. at He St. Jean (1731) 139. Le Riche, Abbe. Appointed canon (1730) 1.33. Le Roy dit Larochelle, Pierre. Afifair with Gene- vieve Millet (1734) 195. Lery, M. de. Dispute with Vaudreuil (1725) ; for- tifications of Montreal and Chambly 60 ; (1732) 155, 1.58; (1733) 176; (17;i4) 199; (1736) 2.51; plan of Montreal (1733) 176 ; (1735) 216 ; earth- quake at Montreal (1733) 178 ; land at Quebec (1735) 213 ; gratuity (1736) 228 ; (1737) 240 ; (173S) 249 ; cross of St. Louis (173*!) 228 ; (1738) 251 ; (1741) 292 ; works at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure (1738) 251 ; goes to France 251 ; his son marched against Chicachas ; St. Maurice forges ; map of St. Paul's Bay (1740) 290 ; repairs to the episco- pal palace (1741) 291 ; new ship-yard ; batteries at Quebec (1742) 306. ^ce also " Chaussegros ". Lery, .Junior, M. de. Canuot obtain emjiloyment, (1735), 212 ; appointed assistant engineer, (1739) 262; ensign, (1742) 306. Lesclaches, Abbe. Armstrong is satisfied with him, (1729) 124 ; missionary in Acadia, (1732) 165 ; do at Pigeguit and Fieaubassin (1728), 109. L'Esperance, Baron de. Promotion, (1728) 108 ; marriage (1729) 122 ; pension, (1732) 167- L'Esperance, Widow of Baron de. Pension r'e- fused, (1740) 284. Lessene, M. Master gunner at Louisburg, (1739) 268. Lesseville, Sr. de. Children of Pierre Odio Du Bourg, (1737) 235, Lestage, .\lphonse. Killed bj' St. Mangeau in, (1726) 162. Lestage, Sr. Bail for de Lanouiller, Jr., (1731), 141; confirinatiijn of his grant, (1734)195; suit with Abbe Le Normant, libel, (1739) 201. L'Estringuant, de St. Martin, Dlles. Pension, (1724) 45. Le Sueur, Rev. Aid to the Abenaquis, (1724) 52. L'Etenduere, M. de. Despatch fur M. St. Ovide, (1721) 26 ; voyage to He Royale, 29 ; (1722) 32; land reserved for cattle at Port Dauphin, 42 ; instructions, 44 ; (1725) 57, 68 ; (1726) 70 ; (1730) 128 ; (1732) 151, 163 ; goes to He Royale, (1722) 44; commandant of Le Dromadairc, (1725)61; journal of his campaign to Canada, (1730) 128 ; arrival at Quebec and departure therefrom, 134 ; returns to Canada, (1731) 140 ; gives an account of his voyage to Canada, (1732) 1.52 ; help of Sr. de la Richardiere as pilot, 15."j ; small harbour at Les Pelerins, (1733) 170; chirt of the St. Lawrence. 171 ; honours for M. de Beauharnois, 179 ; charts of the gidf and river St. Lawrence, 188 ; examination of the river and the strait of Belle Isle, (1734) 197 ; charts of do, and do, (1735) 209, 212 ; chai-t for the navigation in Can- ada, (1736) 224. Letters. Intercepted in Louisiana, (1724) 13. Le Vasseur de Nere, Sr. Certificate, (1721) 29 ; soldiers' debts (1722) 43 ; dispute with Des Me- loises, (1724) 52 ; (1732) 162, 164 ; (1734) 195 ; has no right to give orders on the King's stores, 54 ; will help M. de Mesy with his accounts, (1729) 123 ; lot of ground of des Meloises at Quebec, (17.30) 133, 135 ; ceases his functions, 137 ; salary, (1735) 219 ; suit with Lienard dtt Mondor, (1736) 227 ; ship-building, (1739) 263 ; building of the King's flute, (1740) 280, 281 ; timber, (1741) 292; construction of flute and frigate, (1742) 304. 340 INDEX Levasseur, Widow Pierre. Grant ratified, (1737) 242. Levasseur, Madame. Paf?sage, (1740) 275. Levasseur, Rev. Father. Voyage to France, (1722) 37. Leveille, Jean de La Bonne (lit. Leave of absence, (1730) 132. Leveque, Robert. Tar, (1731) 142. Le Verrier, M. King's lieutenant at Quebec, (1725) 63, (1720) 74 ; disobedience of Sr. Thiersan, (1729) 119 ; cannot be appointed governor of Trois-Rivieres, (1730) 129 ; pension refused,(1732) 150 ; death, (1733) 173. Le Verrier, Widow. Gratuity, (1733) 175. Le Verrier, Junior. Ensign, (1728) 105 ; promo- tion, (1731) 144 ; (1739) 204 ; cannot obtain lieu- tenancy, (1737) 240 ; will goto France, (1742) 308. Hcc also "Verrier." Levieux, Sr. Claim, (1741) 286, ' Levrard, Sr. Complaint respecfing the boundary of parishes, (1724) 52 ; respecting the artillery, (1745) 48 ; salary, (1729) 114 ; (1738) 48 ; (1739) 261 ; gunner at Rochefort, (1733) 189. L'Hermitte, M. Timber on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, (1725) 62. L'Hermitte, Madame. Death of her husband, pen- sion, (1726) 71. Libourne, (France). Complaints of the merchants, (1733) 185, 189 ; (1734) 192, 202. Lienard dit Mondor, Eustache. Judgment against him is extraordinary, (1722) 162 ; land the pos- session of which he never enjoyed, (1733) 179 ; (1734) 198 ; concession, (1736) ; suit with Le Vasseur, 227. Liesse, Sr. Sale of the potash— building at Quebec, (1721) 26. Liette, Sr. de. See '"Des Liettes." Lighthouse at Louisbourg. Proposed (1728) 107 ; maintenance, (1734) 204 ; usefulness, (1732) 166 ; duties on ships for maintenance, 168, 169 ; glass, (1735) 208 ; fire lit, 220 ; tax on ships entering the port, (1726) 242 ; replacing of the lantern (1737) 244 ; receipts, (1741) 293. Lignart, Sr. Partnership with de Beaujeu and Balon, (1738)247. Lignery, Sr. de. Commandant at Michillimakinac, (1721) 27 ; (1724) 52 ; reimbursement of money advanced, (1721) 27; land grant atMichilli mackinac, (1722) 38 ; cross of St. L,ouis, 39 ; (1724) 50 ; (1720) 74 ; western Indians, (1725)56; peace between the Saulteux and the Foxes, 62 ; claim, (1727) 83 ; efforts to bring about peace, 86 ; town major of Trois-Rivieres, (1728) lOl ; a successor will be chosen, (1729) 114 ; expedition against the Foxes, 117, 119 ; responsible for the failure of the expedition, etc., (1731) 146 ; effects left at Michillimackinac, (1729) 120 ; trial bafore a council of war, (1730) 134, 135 ; leave o absence, (1732) 157 ; death, (1733) 175. Lignery, Madame de. Aid, (1732) 178 ; gratuity (1734)198. Lignery, .Junior, M. de. Leave of absence (1731) 144 ; made ensign, (1732) 157 ; ensign on full pay, (1741) 292. Lime-kiln. At Louisbourg, (1739) 267. Linctot, M. de. Promotion, (1724) .53 ; (1733)174, 188 ; reception by the Sioux, (1733) 172. Linctot, Godfroy. Help to family, (1737) 2.36. Linctot (The elder). Promotion, (1737) 241 ; con- duct, imprisoned, (1742) 300. Lino, M. de. Keeper of the seals, (1727) S3, 91 ; salary, (1728) 103; discussion in the Council respecting the death of Mgr. de St. Vallier, (1729) 119; gratuity, (1730) 131; (1731) 143; (1732) 1.55 ; death, (1733) 174. Lino, Widow de. Gratuity, (1733) 178. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Liquors, spirituous. Trade not allowed, (1721) 27 (1722) 39 ; measures taken to prevent the trade (1725) 58 ; small quantities for the Indians, 59 trade, (1726) 73 ; do, with Indians, (1729) 118 (1742) 300 ; mandement, (1732) 159 ; (1733) 181 (1734) 200 ; (1738) 249 ; abuses, (1736) 229. L'Isle, Aubin de. Commission of clerk to the Marshallsea, (1733) 171; concession, (1737)239, 242. L'Isle de la Croj'e, M. de. Leave of absence, (1722) 40. L'Isle-Dieu, Abbe de. See "Isle-Dieu." Livaudiere, Hughes Jacques Pean de. Land grants, (1735)218; (1742)305. Livilliers, Petit de. Made lieutenant, (1720) 7. Lobinois de Tourneuve, Employment, (1724) 53. Lobry, Sr. Instructions, (1727) 18. Loire, La. Voyages to Louisiana, (1722) 11 ; (1724) 13 ; (1725) 10. Longueviil, Baron de. Passage for servants, (1722) 33 ; gratuity, 39 ; governor of Montreal, (1725) 58 ; (1720) 74 ; Sr. Amariton will be relieved of his command ; Indians, (1720) ; package handed to the Na\y Board, 69 ; complaint re limits of parishes, 71 ; could not be appointed governor- general, 75 ; fire at the palace at Quebec, 28 Dec, (1725) 76 ; commission of governor at Mon- treal, (1727) 84 ; Indians, settlements at Niagara, and Choueguen, 89 ; cross of St. Louis taken from M. de Sabrevois, (1728) 100 ; English settle- ment at Choueguen, 104 ; presents to Indians, (1730) 130, 131 ; death, 127. Longueuil, Madame de. Pension, (1730) 129, 130, 131 ; passage, (1731) 147. Longueuil, Heirs of. Salary, (1730) 129. Longueuil, Capt. de. Marriage, (1721)27; Niagara fort. (1724) 50 ; Algonquin settlement near Mon- treal, 53 ; complaint, against M. Cugnet, 58 ; promotions, 62 ; (1726) 73 ; (1728) 109 ; English fort at Choueguen, (1725) 65; stone fort at Niagara, 73 ; will tell Joncaire of the plot of the IroQuois, 85 ; cross of St. Louis, services at Niagara, (1727) 90. Longueuil, Baron de. Death of his father ; house at Montreal (1730) 131 ; town major of Mon- treal, (1733) 173, 188; cross of St. Louis, (1734) 198, 199 ; second ensigncy for his son, (1735) 215 ; (1736) 228 ; concession ratified, (1736) 231 ; en- signcy for his son, (1737) 240 ; expedition against the Chicachas, 277, 279; (1741) 289; accident, goes to France, (1740) 282 ; no promotion this year, (1742) 306. Longueuil, Joseph LeMoyne de. Land grant at the Cascades, (1735) 218 ; grant ratified, (1736) 227. Longueuil, Chev. de. Made captain, (1727) 84 ; commandant at Fort Frontenac, 89 ; recalled, (1728) 102 ; confirmation of a land grant, (1735) 216. Longueuil, Junior. Promotion, (1738) 250, 251. Lopinot, Sr. Referred to, (1733) 184 ; leave of absence, (1736) 233 ; promotion, (1737) 245. Lord, Robert. Will go to Canada, (1721) 21. Lorette, I'Ancienne. Limits of the parish, (1731) 141. Loi'ges, Due de. Respecting M. de Beaucours, (1736) 22.3. Lorges, Duchesse de. Respecting Sr. Maheu (or Mahier), (1734)192 ; rank of post-captain for M. Beaucours, (1739) 270. Lorimier, M. de. Appointment, (1725) 62 ; promo- tion, (1720)73; made lieutenant, (1741)291. Lorimier, Widow de. Pension, (1737) 240. Lorme, Hazeur de. Precentor, (1724) 49 ; has writ- ten nothing against the coadjutor, (1731) 146. Lorme, M. de. Appointed auditor of accounts in Louisiana, (1729) 19. INDEX 34i SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Lorrain, sergeant. Advance of money, (1724)46; leave of absence extended, 53. Lort, Sr. de. Councillor at Louisbourg, (1735) 221 ; dispensation, (173ti) 232, 234. Lotbiniere, Sr. de. Instructions, (1722) 10 ; ex- agent of the Compagnie des Indes at Quebec, (1720) 16 ; (1727) i)0 ; passage money I'etumed, (1729) 125 ; (1730) 129 ; canonship cannot be granted to his son, (1741) 28. Lotbiniere, Chartier de. Thanked for his zeal, (1732) 157 Lcitbiniere, Abbe de. Will remain lay councillor, (1737) 83; keeper of the seals, (1728) 101; salary, 105 ; taking possession of the episcopal see of Quebec, (1729) 111, 119 ; (1740) 277 ; dean of the chapter of Quebec, (1738) 2.52 ; privileges as clerical councillor, (1739) 265 ; dispute with the chapter, (1740) 279. Louboey, Sr. de. Is going to Biloxy, (1720) 7 ; com- mandant at Mobile, (1723) 12 ; appeal from a judgment, (1724) 13 ; may be dismissed, (1720) 17 ; town major of New Orleans, (1729) 19. Louet, Sr. Cannot ha^e a commission, (1729) 121 ; referred to, (1731) 146 ; (1732) 156 ; opposes the marriage of his son, (1734) 202 ; pension, (1738) 248. Louet, junior. Clerk of the Admiralty at Quebec, (1739) 264. Louet, Jean Claude. Referred to, (1734) 202. Louisbourg. Confirmation of grants to the inhabi- tants, 1721 ; regulations concerning construc- tion, etc., 30 ; space on the wharves, (1725) 68 ; key of Canada, (1728) 101 ; flour for garrison, 104; cannon balls and shells buried in the port, (1731) 149 ; census, (1732) 107 ; provisions in store, (1733) 184 ; regulations for vessels enter- ing the port, 185 ; victualling, 187 ; police of the port, (1735) 220 ; must be put in a state to sustain a siege, (1737) 2J4 ; (1739) 269 ; (1740) 285 ; signal for vessels entering the port, (1740) 273. For fortifications see "Fortifications." Louisiana. Regulations of the Compagnie d'Occi- dent, (1718) 5 ; orders and niinutes, 1721 ; gene- ral staff, 8 ; regulation for the management of affairs, 9 ; expenditure, 10; retrocession to the King, (1731) 139 ; government under that of Canada, (1734)202; Canadians may settle there, (1736)238. Loustaud. Commission, (1718) 4; chief clerk at Mobile, (1720)7. Louvigny, M. de. Governor of Trois-Rivieres, (1725) .59, 62 ; replaced, 63 ; conimission, (1726) 74 ; death, (1726) 72. Louvigny, Sr. de (second ensign). Granted his half- pay, (1727) 84. Louvigny, Madame de. Death of her husband, pen- sion, (1726) 71 ; complaint unfounded, (1728) 101 ; passage, (1730) 130. Loyard, Rev. Father. Missionary among the Abe- naquis, (1724) 49 ; do, with the Medacoudecs, (1733) 176 ; replaced, 179. Lozeliere, M. de La Tour. Will not go to He Roy ale, (1721) 27. Luc, Rev. Father. (Recollet). Missionary at Restigouche, (1731) 142. Lugny, Sr. de. Enlisted, (1736) 238 ; referred to, (1738) 250 ; may return to France, (1740) 281. Lunel, Sr. Instructions, (1728) IS. Lusser, Sr. de. Lieutenant of infantry, (1725) 15 ; captain do, (1728) 19. Lusignan, M. de. Voyage to the Windward Islands, (1722) 40 ; passage, (1724) 47 ; promo- tion, (1734) 198, 199 ; lieutenant, (1735)215, 217; ratification of grant, 218. Luttes, M. de. See "Du Luth." Lydius. Fine and banishment, (1730) 128, 129; foreign trade, (1731) 140, 141. Mace. Missionary in Louisiana, (1721) 10. Macheco de Premeaux, Abbe. Appointed coad- jutor of the Bishop of (Juebec, (1728) 102. Macmahon, Sr. de. Appointments to Superior Council of Louisiana and general storekeeper of of European merchandise, (1730) 19. Madame, Isles. (See Ties Madame). Magdalen Islands. Re-united to King's Domain, (1730)1.38. Magnanne, Marquis de. Views of Bishop of Que- bec respecting project of Brother Charron, (1735) 207. Magon, M. de La Lande. Trade with He Royale, (1726) 77 ; do between Canada and the West Indies, (1729) 111. Maheu (or Mahier), Sr. Office of first crier of Su- perior Council, (1734) 192 ; (1735) 212. Mailhot, M. Gratuity for construction of vessels, (1723) 1.55. Maillard, Abbe. Missionary in Acadia, (1740) 283. Mailloux, Sr. Tender for fortifications at Louis- bourg, (1724) 54. Maine, Due du. Promotion of M. de Bailleul, (1730)127. Maisoncelles, Sr. de Maizieie de. To serve a.s cadet a I'aiguillette, (1738) 250 ; obtains provisional ensigney, (1740) 281. Maisonneuve, M. de. Contract for supply of flour, (172-2) 32. Maiziere de Maisoncelles. Sec " Maisoncelles." Malasfaire, Sr. Clerk in Louisiana, (1721) 9. Malbaie. Men for cultivation of soil, (1729) 112. Malesfre, Sr. de. Clerk of Superior Council, etc., in Louisiana, (1712) 1. Malesepine de St. Vincent. Granted ensigney, (1726) 69 ; promotion, 73. Mallet, Marie Jeanne. Passage to Quebec, (1732) 151. Mallet, Louis and his wife. Sentenced to death for coining false money, (1737) 238. Mallet, Hebert. Grant of land at Detroit, (1736) 242. Mallet, J. Bte, tils. Grant of land at Detroit, (1736) 242. Manceliere Grave, Sr. de. Appointed comman- dant at post in Louisiana (1720) 7. Mandeville, Sr. de. Dismissed from captaincy (1721) 8 ; appomted town major at New Orleans (1727) 18. Mansueve Collet, Sr. Commander of L'Elephant, instructions, (1724) 15. Mantanes. Give M. de la Verandrye a warm wel- come (1740) 280. Maps and plans. Relating to navigation at He Royale (1725) .56 ; fort at Niagaga, (1727) 89 ; surroundings of Louisbourg (1729) 124 ; River St. Lawrence (1733) 171, 188; Lake Cham plain, by Auger, 174 ; do by Contrecneur (1739) 263 ; En- glish maps mentioned by Charlevoix (1733) 188 ; Strait of Belle Isle (1735) 209 ; (1736) 227 ; Gulf of Mexico and coast of Louisiana (1735) 210 ; relating to navigation in Canada (1736) 224 ; coast of Newfoundland between Cape Race and Cape Ray (1738) 248 ; Baie St. Paul and mines in that district (1740) 280. See also " Plans ". Marchesseau dit La Ramee, Jean. Ratification of arant of land (1737) 242. Marechal d'Estree Voyage to Louisiana (1719) 6. Marechal due de Villars, Le. Instructions to offi- cers (1718) 4, 5. Marennes, Sr. Passage money returned (1729) 115 ; (1730) 130. Marennes, Demoiselle. Passage granted (1732) 163 ; (1733) 177. Margannedela Valtrie, Pierre. Grant of land, (1735) 218. Mariauchaud, Sr. Instructions, (1727) 18. 342 INDEX Marie Le. Voyage to Louisiana, instructions (1718) 4 ; (1719) 6. Marie- Joseph, Le. Claim of M. d'Agrain (1727) 92. Mariette, Sr. Frs. Chaplain and missionary in Missouri, (1722) 10. Mariette, Srs. (of Montauban). Contract for cloth (1734) 196 ; assistance in collection of accounts (1735) 217; (1739) 260; (1749) 302; fittings for King's storehoiises at Quebec, (1737) 23.5 ; supplies for do, (1738) 257. Marigny, M, de. Administration of affairs of M. de Cadillac at Detroit, (1722) 41. Marin, M. Title deed of land grant, (1721) 22 : slates for lie Royale, 22, 23 ; promotion promised (1729)111 ; respecting engages, (1722)36; Indians accompany him to Montreal (1740) 279 ; made lieutenant, (1741) 292 ; peace among Indians, 289 ; recaUed bv King (1742) 304. Marin de Clerc. Enlisted (1736) 225. Marion. Company of soldiers (1721) 10. Marizot, Sr. To be arrested and taken back to France, (1738) 253. Market. On Place d'Armes at Quebec, (1722), 39. Marlot, Sr. Appointed bookkeepei in Louisiana, (1719) 6. Marnielac, Frs. Tannery at He Royale, (1731) 150. Marat, J. Bte. Corporal in troops, (1739) 265 ; return to Canada, 269. Marquis, Sr. Appointed lieutenant of infantry, (1721), 9. Marriage. OfiBcers and soldiers must not marry without permission, (1721) 27; between French and Indians prohibited, (1735)209 ; consultation with bishop regarding best arrangement to be made concerning, (1742) 307. Marsac des Roches. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Marsal, Sr. Trouble over land grant and fishing privileges at Port-a-Choix, (1738) 247; (1739) 260 ; (1740) 278. Martel, Sr. Seeks position as scrivener, (1738), 248 ; (1739) 264 ; appointed, (1742) 300. Martin, Abbe Seal fishing privileges on Labrador coast, (1727) 88. Masclary, Sr. Appointed storekeeper at Biloxy, (1720) 7 ; do to Superior Council of Louisiana, (1722) 11. Mass. To be celebrated in the Palais by a canon, (1731), 146. Masts. Cutting at Baie St. Paul, (1724) 48 ; cargo for France, (1724) 54 ; loading vessel at lie aux Coudres (1725) 65 ; quality compared, (1726) 69. Matrimonial. Declaration concerning marriage settlements, (1753)182. Maugars, Sr. Superintendent of slate quarries at Angers, (1729) 112 ; material for works atLouis- bourg, 112. Maugeau, Sr. Pardon granted, (1732), 162, 165. Mauny, Sr. Surgeon major in Louisiana, (1725) 16. Maurepas, Comte de. Complaint of traders at St. Jean de Luz, (1724) 46 ; permission to import certain goods from English colonies to He Royale, (1726) 77 ; assassination of Comte d'Agrain, (1728), 107 ; various despatches, (1733) 167-179 ; 235, 236 Maurepas, Marquise de. Grateful for present of skins, (1728) 105. Maurepas, Frs. Lef ebvre de. Cadet at He Royale, (1737) 242. Mauriel, Sr. To serve as cadet, (1738) 250. Mayeux, M. Candidate for Council, to succeed M. Aubert, (1726) 73. Mazens, Bailly de. Appointed ensign, (1732) 157. Mechin, Capt. Instructions, (1718) 4. Medals-For Indians, (1721)28 : (1722) 38; (1728) 99 ; (1740) 282. , ' ' 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Meigret de Sevilly, M. Requested to examine and report on lawsuit regarding accounts, between Sr. Guillemin and Madame Pascaud, (1734) 192. Meloche, Pierre. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Meloises, M. des. Passenger for Canada, (1724) 47. Menage, Anne. Land grant ratified", (1736) 242. Menagerie, the King's. Rare birds to be sent from Canada, (1724) 53 ; (1725) 61 ; some die during voyage, (1726) 75. Meneson, Claude. Passage to Canada, (1721) 25. Menthet, M. Wood at Fort Frontenac, (1741) 287. Merveilleux, Sr. Captain of companj' of workmen (1719) 6 ; supernumerary captain in Louisiana (1725) 15 ; wishes to be officer in Karrer regiment, (1727) 93; (1728) 1"8 ; Swiss settlement at He Royale, (1729) 122 ; appointed in Karrer regiment, (1731) 150. Meschin, M. Commander of Le Chameau, (1724) 46 ; instructions, 46 ; (1727) 82; (1741) 297 ; pri- soners for Canada, (1741) 286 ; commander of Le Rubis, 292. Mesnard, Chs. Return to Canada, (1730) 135. Mesy, M. de. Pillage at Canceau, (1721) 21, 30; statement of prices for implements, etc., wanted, 22 ; fortifications at Louisbourg, 30; do slates for, 29 ; coal mine at Petit Brador, 25 ; delay granted to M. D'Auteuil, 29 ; no more passages to France, 30 ; building regulations, 30 ; vessels in fishing trade, 30 ; agreement for forwarding timber, 30; expenditure for vear, 30; (1722)44; (1725) 68 ; (1728) 110 ; (1729) 125 ; instructions (1721) 30 ; celebrating King's restoration to health, 31 ; matters at He Rovale, (1722) 42 ; re use of funds, 43 ; (1725) 68 ; (1729) 123 ; (1731) 148 ; commandant at He St. Jean subordinate to Governor of New France, (1722) 43 ; money for year's expenditure, 43 ; supplies for vessels on cruise to the Grand Bank, 43 ; Acadian refugees at He Royale, report asked for, 44 ; report on civil and military officials requested, 44 ; difficulty, over land, between Antoine Paris and M. de Pensens (1724) 54 ; leave of absence, (1725) 55, 67 ; (1729) 122, 126 ; soldiers to be sent to He St. Jean, (1725) 67 ; criminal officiates as hangman, 67 ; observance of King's order, 67 ; ordered to inquire into difiiculty between widow Planton and Sieur Ganet, (1726)77; disobedience ot orders re furnishing statement of receipts and expenditure, 79; wreck of Lc Chameau, to send statement of salvage, 79 ; abuses re admission of cadets, 79 ; expenditure at He Royale, (1727) 91 ; cure of Louisbourg, revenues of, 92 ; accounts criticized, (1728) 107 ; approval of contract for masts, 108 ; English trade, 110 ; scarcity of vehicles at He St. Jean, 110 ; wreck of L'Elc- phant, (1729) 113 ; his administration severelj- criticized, 123, 124 ; ordered to have ordinance concerning military crimes and delinquencies published, 123 ; recruits being sent, 123 ; wood for troops, 123 ; foreign trade, 123 ; masts from He St. Jean, bad quality of, 124 ; expenses — observations and instructions, 125 ; rework done by Sr. Isabeau, (1730) 136 ; increase of troops at lie Rovale, 137 ; accounts of Sr. Des Goutin, 137 ; return to He Royale, 137 ; (1731) 140 ; state- ment asked for, (1730) 137; ves.sels, (1731)148; induced the cure to celebrate marriage of M. de Boisberthelot, 149 ; recalled to France, 149 ; transportation of Acadians to He St. Jean, 1.50; will not return to Louisbourg, (1732) 167 ; sale of house in Louisbourg, 167 ; (1733) 184 ; retires from the service, 184 ; (1735) 220 ; sale of island, 220. Mesy, fils, M. de. Appointed scrivener, (1722) 43 ; gratuity, (1725) 67 ; apix)inted councillor at Louisbourg, 67 ; grant of land, (1739) 266, 268, 283. INDEX 343 Land grant on Lake regarding lease of SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Mej'riic, Laurent. Admiralty bailiff at Louisbourg, (1739) 206. Mezerets, M. de. Percenter of Cathedral, death, (17-22)39. Miamis. Missionary sent to them, (1727) 84 ; union with Hurons, Chouanons and Ottawas, (1734) 200 ; return to their villao^e, 200 ; efiort to settle them at Detroit, (17:^5) 212. Michaud Islands. Grant of land to son of Antoine Paris, (1724) 54. Michel, M. As commissary of the navy, granted rank after first councillor, (1733) 174 ; gratuity re- established, (1735) 216; re auditing accounts, (1737) 238 ; distribution of wheat among poor farmers, (1738) 248 ; gratuity, 248, 251 ; (1742) 306 ; permission to marry, 248, 251 ; acting intendant-commijsary, (1736) 228, 229 ; satis- factory sers'ices, (1739) 264. Micmacs. Have not concluded peace with English, (1727)85. Midwives. At Montreal, (1730) 131 ; cannot incur more cost, (1736) 225 ; scarce in France, (1738) 254. Migeon de La Gauchetiere Champlain, (1735) 218. Mignot, Sr. Declaration tobacco farm, (1718) 3. Military. Ordinance settling difficulty with Coun- cil, (1725) 15. Militia. Who should sejve in, (1725) 59 ; list asked for, 62 ; strength of force, (1728) 99. Millain, M. Reveni;es of Chapter of Quebec, (1724) 45. Millet, Genevieve. Trouble ^^^th Pierre Le Roy, (1734)195. Mills. Privilege granted to construct floating mills in front of Quebec, (1722) 39, 40; proposal to erect, at Mirg, (1733) 1S5. Milly, .Jean. Slaughter house at Louisbourg, (1737)243 ; land grant on Mire river, (1738) 266. Millon, Sr. Promotion, (1738) 250; (1739) 264. Milon, Pierre Mathurin. Admission as cadet, (1733) 170. Mines. In Illinois — order re working, (1718) 4 ; permission to Sr. Cartier to prospect, (1722) 39 ; copper at Lake Superior, 39 ; talc at Louisbourg, * (1726) 79 ; discovery of iron by Sr. Sylvain, (1729) 118 ; copperat Chogonamigon, (1731) 142 ; (1732) 161 ; (1733) 180 ; (1734) 200 ; (17.37) 239 ; iron at Trois-Rivieres, (1734) 200; (1736) 225, 229; Sr. de la Ronde at Sault Ste. Marie, (17.35) 211 ; report of Director of French ]Mint on Lake Su- perior copper. (1735) 217 ; Lake Superior copper, development of, (1736) 223, 225, 229; (1737)235 ; (1738) 249 ; (1739) 263 ; iron, privileges granted to Srs. Cugnet and others, (1737)241; silver and copper in Acadia, (1736) 233 ; Messrs. Forster visit Canaila, (1737)236 ; miners sail by Le Jason, 237 ; silver at Cape Pore-Epic, 243 ; tests of minerals, (1740) 274 ; King willing to bear cost of opening iron mines and establishing smelting works, (1727) 87 ; lead, (1734) 196 ; help needed, (1735) 207 ; iron at Batiscan, 211 ; Sr. Ollivier offers services as manager, 208 ; do appointed to Batiscan, 217 ; iron at Terrebonne, development prevented for time being, (1739) 263 ; lead at Bale St. Paul, map of region, (1740) 280; do deserve attention, 281 ; further investigation to be made, (1741) 288. Minors. King's declaration regarding tutors and curators, (1741)292. Mingan, .Jolliet. Accidental death, (1740) 277. Mingan, Widow Jolliet. Complaints regardmg Sr. de la Fontaine, (1735) 213 ; (1736) 227. Mingan. See also Bissot, de Lariviere, de La Fon- taine, etc. Minguy, Michel. Takes Indian chief to France, (1740) 282. Miniac, Abbe. Asked to continue as Vicar General, (17;^S) 2.52, 265 ; packet forwarded to him, (1740) 274 ; new bishop coming to Quebec, (1740) 281 ; visits France ; returns with Bisliop, (1741) 286 ; proposed as clerical councillor, (1742) 301. Miramichi. Mission, (1729) 111. Miscou Island. Reunited to King's domain, (1730) 138. Mirliqueche. Work at mission, (1729) 124. Missionaries. Jesuits for the Sioux, Foxes and Illinois, (1725) 59 ; relations with the governor of Acadia, 67 ; (1732)166 ; (1733^75, 183 ; (1734) 205 ; (1737) 213 ; (1740) 283 ; (1741) 294 ; obliged to withdraw from the mines, (1725)6; urged to zealous labor, (1728) 105 ; animal distribution of remedies, (1732) 156; two for Acadia, (1733) 182 ; return to Narautsouak, 176 ; insufficient number in Louisiana, 181 ; passage to Canada for three, (1738) 2-57 ; for Malpeck and Cape Sable, (1742) 309. Moncroc, Sr. de. Enlisted (1741) 289. Mondor, Eustache Lienard dit. Condemned to pay for land he never occupied, (1732) 162; (17.33) 179 ; (1734) 196 ; grant of land to be made him, (1736) 227. Monete, Sr. To serve as cadet in Canada (1722) 33, 37. Monmerque, M. de. Sr. Faucher instructed to balance accounts, (1735) 230. Monaco, Prince of. Re promotion for M. de Lan- tagnac, (1725) 56 ; do. for Sr. Adhemar, (1726) 69. Monrepos, Guitton de. Appointed lieutenant of Prevoste of Montreal, (1741) 288 ; do, lieute- nant of King, 296 ; salary, (1742) 300. Mons dit La ^lontague, Sr. Wants woi k on forti- fications at He Royale, (1722) 44. Montbrun du Sable, M. de. Will not be forgotten when vacancy in troops occurs. (1730) 133. Montcherveaux, M. de. Sub-ensign in Louisiana troops, (1731) 147 : appointment (1733) 170. Montcourt-Hertel. Appointed to command at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure, (1732) 160. Montgriven, Sr. To be sent to farthest pjosts, (1730) 136. Monthet, Widow de. Pension, (1739) 262. Montholon, Madame de. Creditor of Comte d'A- grain's estate, (1725) 55, 66. Montigny, M. de. In command at Fort La Baye, asks to be relieved, (1722) 37 ; cannot get suit- able employment, (1728) 96 ; promotion, (1729) 121 ; appointed ti > command at post of Michili- mackinak, (1731) 143 ; promised promotion, 144 ; (1732) 155; leave of absence, 1.57; (1734) 198; re pension, 199 ; (1737) 240; death, (1738) 250. Montigny, Madame de. Her father granted rank of retired captain, (1729) 112 ; (1739) 262. Montigny du Mesnil, M. de. Retired captain, salarj', (1729) 113 ; to start for Canada, (1730) 132 ; passage to do, 128 ; cannot secure promo- tion, (1733) 173; arrival at Rochefort, 181; captain on half pay, ( 1734) 191, 192. Montlon, Sr. de. Appointed lieutenant of infantry, (1719) 6. Montmarquet, Sr. de. Appointed lieutenant of infantry in Louisiana, (1730) 19. Montmorency, M. de. Complaint concerning the Sr. Perrault d'Herisy, (1731) 143. Montmort, Sr. Boeure de. Captain, dismissed, (1724) 12. Montorgon, Sr. de. Appointed clerk to Board of general management of Louisiana, (1724) 12. Montplaisir, Sr. Inspector of tobacco plantations, (1718)4; difficulty with Sr. d'Orvilliers, (1728) 99. 344 INDEX Montreal. Inhabitants taxed for walls, (1721) 27 ; (1722) 3!) ; (1724) 50 ; aid ior fire-sufferers, 37, 39 ; remittance of part of tax for walls, 40 ; in- demnity for land taken for fortifications, (1727) 8i). Morampon, Sr. de. Treas irer's clerk, passage granted, (1733) 178; promotion, (1734) 1!)8. Moran. Land grant at Detroit, (1735) 218. Moras, M. de. Appointment, (1725) 62; duplicate of lost commission sent, (1726) 74 ; party sent to keep possession of He St. Jean, (1730) 127 ; leave of absence, (1731) 144 ; cadet al'aiguillette, (1738) 253. Morel de la Durantaye, Olivier. Transfer of seigniory, (1739) 250, 264. Morel, Sr. Pardon for acts of foreign trade, (1740) 284. Morin, Sr. Appointed general manager in Louis- iana, (1719) 6 ; St. Germain's difficulties with Labrador Indians, (1725) 56. Morin, Abbe. Dispossessed of cure at Cap Sante, (1728) 100 ; reinstated, (1729) 120. Morin, Jacques. Indian chief taken to France, (1740) 273, 282. Morisseau, Widow. Gratuity, (1733) 178. Mornay, M. de. Appointed coadjutor bishop of Quebec, (1727) 88 ; resignation as do, (1728) 92 ; succeeds Mgr St. Vallier as bishop, 93 ; pension, 93, 103 ; division of Batiscan parish, 96 ; peace of Canadian church, 103 ; takes possession of See, (1729) 108 ; warrant of confirmation, 119 ; re-union of Abbey of Beneventto See of Quebec, 109; unable to go to Canada, 114; Te Demn, birth of Due d'Anjou, (1730) 1.32 ; Father Beau- bois to be superior of Louisiana missions, (1731) 136 ; must go to Louisiana, (1733) 178 ; resigna- tion, 186 ; repairs to Bishop's palace, (1734) 199 : (1735) 212 ; (1741) 288. Morpain,Sr. Appointed Captain of a flute, (1721)30; non acceptance of timber from Comted'Agrain, (1722) 32 ; cannot collect, for his own use, duty on ships entering Louisbourg, (1726) 78 ; con- cerning his employment, (1735) 220 ; slight toll on ships allowed, (1736) 232, 233 ; gratuity, (1737) 244. Morville, M. de La Guerre. Gratuity, (1721) 27 ; complaints of English against French of Labra- dor and He Royale, (1724) 46 ; death, 53 ; inter- ment, 49. Morville, Madame de la Guerre. Application, (1730) 130. Mouchy d'Hocquincourt. Promotion, (1726) 73 ; (1731) 142, 144 ; appointed ensign on full pay, 145 ; gratuity, (1733)175. 6'cc a^so " Hocquin- court. " Mouledoux de la Fitte. Promotion, (1737) 245 ; pay, (1739)268. Mourquez, Louis. Sent to cut masts at Baie St. Paul, (1724) 48. Mousfie, Sr. Comes to Canada to settle and carrv on business, (1729) 116. Mousseaux, d'Auteuil des. See " Auteuil." Moysel, Andre. Arrest and seizure of his ship, (1735) 219. Muiron, Sr. Contract for carrying on work on for- tifications begun by Sr. Ganet, (1737) 245 ; (1739) 268 ; (1741) 293 ; (1742) 310; do for careeningdry dock, (1739) 267 ; tannery at Louisbourg, 267 ; (1740) 268 ; leave of absence, 284. Mutiny. Soldiers at Niagara, (1732) 158. Muy, aine, Sr. de. Commission as ensign, (1725) 62 ; collection of plants for the King, (1736) 229 ; promotion, (1737) 241 ; (1738) 2.50. Muy, comte de. Respecting complaint of Bishop of Quebec re seizure on certain arrears owing him, (1738) 256. Nangis, Marquis de. Concerning M. de. Martigny Dumesnil, (1734) 191.. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Narcis, Sr. Grant at IleSt. Jean, (1731) 149 ;(1732) 153; (1733) 187 ; commission, (1731) 150. Nassau, M. de. Promotion, (1734) 198. Natan de La Marque. Complaint against Sr. de • La Verendrye, (1742) 304. Natchez. Have not been exterminated, (1732) 160 ; defeat, (1733) 181. Nauroy, Sr. de. Goes to Canada, (1738) 251. Navarre, Sr. Receipt of the cens et rentes at De- troit,_ (1737) 238. Navigation. Of the St. Lawrence, improvement, (1727) 83; return of the vessels engaged in the fisheries ; trade, etc., at He Royale, 93 ; in Baie des Chaleurs, at He St. Jean and the Strait of Canso, (1740) 278. Negroes. Trade at Louisiana, (1718) 4 ; (1723) 11 ; servants of the Compagnie d'Occident, (1725) 15; sale by inhabitants, 16 ; (1726) 17 ; imported at Quebec, (1721) 21, 28 ; would they be useful at He Royale. (1724) 54. Nelson, Sr. Treaty withD. delaRonde, (1723)102. Jfeptune, I.e. Equipped at La Rochelle for Louisi- ana, (1717) 3. Nere, Le Vasseur de. Certificate, (1721) 29. Nereide, Le. Instructions to the commander, (1726) 70 ; equipped for He Royale, (1727) 82. Neret, Sr. Beaver, (1718) 2 ; indemnities, (1733) - 181, Neveu, Jacques. Property at He d'Orleans, (1728) 100 ; confirmation of a grant, (1740) 278. Newfoundland. Maps of M. de Forant, (1725) 58 ; map of the isles, banks and shoals, (1739) 260. Niagara. Designs of the English, (1722) 39 ; fort (1724) .50 ; stone house, (1726) 75; trade at that _ post (1728) 104 ; (1729) 117 ; (1734) 200. Nicolet, Sr. See "Courval." Nipissing Indians. Assembled at a mission at Two Mountains, (1728)103; .settlement at do, (1742) 304. Nivernois, Duchesse de. Concerning Sr. de Lugny, (1740)281. Noailles, Due de. Admission of Dlle. Du Vivier at St. Cyr, (1721) 21 ; Sr. de Linctot made captain, (1733) 188. _ Noailles, Marechale de. Company for Sr. de Cour- noyer, (1733)188; pension for Captain d'Ervil- liers, (1737) 236. _ ► Noailles d'Ayme. See "Nouailles." Noe, Chev. de. Killed by M. de Cailly, (1732) 151, 168. Nogars, M. de Brouillan de. Sr. de Pommereu's claim. (1733) 189. Noinville, Abbe de. Passage, (1729) 113 ; mission- ary in Acadia, 125; will help M. de Breslay, (1730) 136 ; missionary at Pigiguit, (1731) 149 ; may not return to Acadia, (1732) 165 ; replaced, (1733) 182. Norniandin. Inspection of the Tadoussac domain, (1733) 180. Normanville, M. de. Promotion, (1731) 144 ; land grant, (1732) 157. Nory, Chev. de. Payment of a property, (1738) 253. Notaries. Deposit of their acts by their widows, (1724) 49 ; minutes to be examined by the Attorney-g(!neral, (1"30) 131; instructions res- pecting them, (1732) 164 ; examination of their deeds by Attorney-general, (1733) 179 ; deeds 182. Nouailles d'Ayme, M. Commanding expedition against Chicachas ; instruction3, (1738) 257. Nouet de Grandval, M. Commission of adjutant, (1721)8. Nouet, M. Taking possession of the episcopal See Quebec, (1729) 111. Noyan, Capt. de. Dismissed, (1726) 17. Noyan, Sr. de. Ensign on half-pay, (1722) 11 ; dis- missed, (1726) 17: promotion, "(1729) 118, 121; retention of the Upper country, 1730 ; voyage INDEX 345 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Noyan, Sr. de — Continued. to France, 135 ; returns to Canada, (1731) 147 ; land grant on river Chanibly, (1732) 155, 158 ; will- be employed 161 ; commandant at Michilli- mackinac, (1733) 173, 174 ; commandant at Pointe-a-la-Chevelnre, (1734) l:i8, 199 ; relieved of his command, (1735) 214 ; poor health 216 ; ratification of his grant, 218 ; commandant at Detroit, (173s) 249, 252 ; land grant, 252 ; health, (1739)265; (1740)278, 280. •Noyan, Chev. de. Promotion in the Louisiana troops, (1733) 185; will get an important post, (1736) 230 ; goes to Louisiana, 231 ; grant on ri- ver Chamblv, (1738) 248 ; estate of M. de Con- treccEur, (1742) 306. Noyant, Chavoy de. Fealty and homage, (1724) 45. Noyelie, M. de. Campaign against the Foxes and Sakis, (1736) 225. Nuns of the Congregation. At He Hovale. gratuity, (1730)132; (1733)171; establishm'ent ' at Louis- bourg, 174, 184 ; at lie Royale, lettei-s patent refused, (1736) 232 ; at Louisbourg, gratuity, (1739) 207 ; donation of the late M. de Forant, (l741) 292. See also Congregation. Odio Du Bourg, Pierre. Children, (1737) 236. O'Doniioghue, Rev. Father Bonaventure. Missio- nary in Louisiana, (1718) 5. Officers. Appointed in Louisiana, (1721) 8 ; of the Louisiana troops, (1721) 8 ; (1722) 11 ; (1724) 13 ; to be pensioned; onhalf-paj% (1721)9 ; (1722) 11 ; of infantry in Louisiana, (1723) 12 ; meetings for- bidden, (1725)16; lodging in Louisiana, (1726) 17 ; appointments in Louisiana, 17 ; gratuities in Louisiana, (1727); (1728) 18; (1730) 20; of marine and infantry, rank, (1721)25 ; judiciary and military, quality, (1722) 39 ; civil and mili- tary at lie Royale, list wanted, 44 ; no passage for those without furloughs, (1724) 52 ; the poor may live on their land, (1729) 113 ; price of a passage, 115 ; commandants at the posts ; pre- sents to the Indians, 118 ; salaries of absentees, (1730) 129 ; passages on the King's vessels, (1732) 1.54 ; clothing, 156 ; carrying of the sword in the Council chamber, (1732) 159, 160. Olivier, Madame Pierre. Grant ratified, (1737) 242. Ollivier, Wr. Commission of surgeon -major, (1724) 12. Ollivier de Vozain. Iron mines, (1735) 208, 209 ; salary and passage, 209 ; iron mines at Batiscan, 217 ; do at Trois-Rivieres, (1736) 225 ; St. Mau- rice forges, 229 ; (1739) 260 ; salary, 230 ; privi- lege, (1737)241; exemption from duties, (1740) 282 ; passage for his brother and others, 275 ; workmen for the Canada forges, 274. Onontagnes. Intrigues with the English, (1733) 177 ; alliance renewed, (1735) 212. Onyatanons. Peace with the Hurons, (1733) 177. Orceval, Boucher d'. Passage, (1732) 151 ; transfer- red to Canada, 165; forbidden to return to Fran- ce, (1733) 179 ; pension, (1736) 223, 226 ; may re- turn to France, (1739) 261. Sec also "Orseval." Order of StJean de Latran. Abuses, (1732) 161. Ordinances. Of the State Council, pay of soldier- workmen in Louisiana, (1712) 1; increase of troops in do, (1716) 1 ; of theCie d'Occident for miners' pay, (1718)4; regulation for troops, (1719) payment of do, 1718 ; regulating price of mer- chandise in Louisiana, (1719) 5 ; (1725) 15 ; trade on the Illinois river, 1720 ; do, on the Missis- sippi and Arkansas, officers, etc., forbidden to return to France without leave ; forbidding to cultivate the vine, etc., (1721); forbidding to kill cows, etc., 7 ; for the disbanding of 4 compa- nies, (1723) 11 ; for the administration of Louisi- ana, (1725) 15 ; respecting fisheries, etc., at He Royale, (1722) 42 ; loading of ves.sels, (1739) 265. Orfontaine de Villejoint, M. d'. Second ensign, (1738) 255. Orgeville, M. d'. Hangman, (1733) 172. Orleans, Due d'. Dowry of Mile, de Rigauville, (1742) 303. Ormi court, Chev. d'. Wishes to go to Martinique, (1741) 289. 07-ox, v. Voyage to Louisiana, 1737 ; instructions to the commander, 234 ; passengers, (1740) 276 ; equijjped for Louisbourg, 283. Orry, M. Retrocession of Louisiana to the King, (1731) 139 ; contraband salters, (1734) 192; (1736) 223 ; respecting .Joseph Bertet, (1735) 207, 208 ; money advanced to the Cie des Forges de St. Maurice, (1737) 235 ; fire at the lighthouse, 236. Orseval, Sr. d'. Goes to Canada, (1741) 297. See aho " Orceval." Orvilliers, M. d'. Dispute with M. de Montplaisir, (1728) 99. Ottawas. Peace, (1725)56 ; designs against the Hu- rons of Detroit, (1732) 161 ; (1733) 177 ; reunion with the Hurons, etc., (17.34) 200: of Detroit, (1739)263; peace with the Hurons, (1740) 280; of Detroit, migration, (1741) 289. Ouabache. Establishment of a post, (1726) 16 ; the English wish to settle there, (1725) 64 ; (1722) 84; post, 86 ; (1733) 178; English settlement, (1729)115; (1733)177; English trade, (1731)143. Ouville, M. d'. See "Douville." Oxen of Illincis. Acclimatization in Canada, (1728) !^9 ; (1730) 135. Pacaud. Referred to, (1735)213. See«Z.so."Pascaud." Pachot, Sr. Appointed to command at La Baj'e, (1722) 37 ; exj^enses of voyage to Miamies, 40 ; (1724) 53 ; carpenters for He Royale, (1725) 57 ; promotion, 62 ; in France, 67. Page Carcis, Marianne. Ratification of land grant, (1736) 242. Paix, Lei. Equipped at La Rochelle for Louisiana, (1718) 3. Pajot. M. Slate for house of Marquise de Vau- dreuil at Montreal, (1724) 46 ; re canoe, tow and quiver sent him by M, de Vaudreuil, (1725) 56. Palmie, Sr. Debt owing him by Capt. Denys de la Ronde. (1722) 63. Pananas. Report concerning, (1740) 280. Pananis. Report concerning, (1740) 280. Panet, Sr. Petition for position as notary for his son, (1742) 302. Panet, fils, Sr. Seeks appointment as notary, (1742) 302. Pnon, Lc. Equipped for He Royale, (1722) 32, 35 ; instructions to commander, 33; miners and men to work on fortifications, sent by, 43 ; money to be sent by, 43. Papier terrier. Efforts to have completed, many delays. (1724) 50; (1725) 58; (1726) 7-3,75; (1728) 104; (1730) 132; (1731) 141; (1733) 172; (1734) 197, 199; (1735) 213, 216; (1738) 253; (1742) 303. Paraclet, Abbesse du. M. Raimbault has no reason to fear disparagement, (1735) 207. Pardaillau Gondrin, M. de. Re command of ves- sel, (1729) 112; wreck of VElephant, 113; instructions, 113, 125. Paris, Antoine. Settlement of trouble regarding land at Louisbourg, (1724) 53 ; (1726) 77 ; sum of money owing to Sr. .Jung, (1736) 231. Paris, son of Antoine. Grant of land at He Mi- chaux, (172l).54. Palis du Yernay. See " Du \ernay." Parishes. Boundaries, regulation (1722) 38 ; do, registration of regulation, 40 ; do, complaints regarding regulation, (1724) 52 ; (1726) 71 ; do, decree issued settling question, (1727) 83, 90 ; difficulty re division of Batiscan, (1728) 99 ; plan proposed for Louisbourg, 254. Parnay, Ant. Zacharie Poulain de. Return to He St. Jean, (1733) 185. 346 lADEX Pascaud, Aiitoine. Granted privile?re of killing walruses and seals at Magdalen Islands, (1742) 309. Pascaud, Josejih. Granted privilege of killing walruses and seals at Magdalen Islands, (1742) SO!). Pascaud, M. Decline offer to transport King's effects to Canada, (1734) 193 ; wreck of La Re- nomm.ee on Anticosti Island, (173S) 258 ; (1740) 273 ; do, thefts from, 258 ; seek fishing privilege at Maa-dalen Islands, (1741) 298 ; do, granted, (1742) 300. Pascau 1, Dame (of La Kochelle). Permission to bring ecarlatines from England to Canada, (1721) 26; (1722) 35; do, to hiie sailors by private contract for Le Comic de Toulouse, (1722) 33; stoppage of lawsuits against her, 34 ; ti-ans- portation of furs to France, (1724) 51 ; guns and ammunition for Sr. de Brouague, (172.5) 57 ; claim. (1729) 12; lawsuit with Sr. Guillemin over accounts, (1734) 192, 197. Pascault, Sr. Decree re l)eaver, (1717) 2 ; gratuity forSr. Sarrazin, (1721)24; death of M. D'Aigre- mont, (1729) 113. Pasquet, Sr. Order to put him in irons, (1718) 4. Passengers. List of, for Quebec, (1722) 34 ; do, on L" Elephant, (1727) 82 ; do, on Le Heros, (1731) 140 ; do, on Lc Rubh and Lc Jason, (1739) 272. Passports. To impjrt certain goods from England (1721) 2fl ; to go from Canada to Ijouisiana, (1728) 95, 99 ; to English coming to Montreal, (1732) Kil. Pastour, M. La Garande de. Permission to return to America, (1728) 35, 36. Patoil dit Des Roziers, Nicolas. Money advanced to, (1724) 46. Paton Dubrousset, Sr. Granted rank of retired Lieutenant, in Louisiana, (1722) 10. Pauger, Civil Engineer. Assistant engineer in Louisiana, instructions, (1719) 6 ; granted a seat in Superior Council, (1724) 13 ; ordinance against, (172(3) 17. Paulmier, Sr. Money due bv Sr. Denys de la Ronde, (1727) 90. Payoux, Barbazan de. Appointed major-general, (1717) 8 ; in temporary command in Louisiana, (1719)5. Pean, Sr. Knight of St. Louis, (1730) 1.31, 133 ; (1731) 147. Pean de Livaudiere, Hugues Jacques. Appointed town major of Quebec, (1733) 173; town major of Trois-Rivieres, (1734) 198 ; grant of land on the Richelieu, (1735) 218; commmdant at De- troit, (1736) 230; quint dues, (1737) 239, 242; insulted at Chouegen, 239 ; promotion, (1733) 250 ; ratification of grant made by M. de Fontaine to Sr. Olivier de la Durantaye, (1739) 264 dispute concerning fief of la Durantaye, (1740) 279 ; (1741) 289 ; (1742) 303, 305. Pean, fils, M. Promotion, (1740) 280 ; appointed provisional ensign, (1741) 291; ensign on full pay, ( 1742) 306. Pean, Madame. Purchase of moiety of the seigniory of la Durantaye, (1739) 259. Pecau iy de Contreeoeur, Claude. Grant on river aux Loutres, (1735) 218. Pecaudy, Sr. de. Grant on Lake Champlain, (1733) 218. Peire, M. Men for lie St. Jean colony, (1721) 26 ; statement of porpoise fishing, (1722) 63. Pellegrin. ])ilot. Journal and mapsof coast of New- foundland, etc., (1730) 26J ; journal and trip, to Newfoundland, (1740) 278. Pelerins. Harbour al (1733) 170 Pelletier, Sr. Passage for plowmen and millers from France to Malbaie, (1729) 112 ; to be en- listed, 121 ; conduct will be watched, (1730) 1.33. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Pelletier, M. (of Rouen) Plan, in relief, of Que- bec will be sent him, (1721) 22. Pelletier de Beaupre, M. Young libertines, King will send no more, (1734) 193. Pendalouan-Pontouaianis. Ottawa chief, punish- ed, (1741) 289 ; his conduct, (1742)30. Pensens, M. de. Referred to, (1721) 30; claims land at lie Michaux, (1724) 54 ; captain at He Royale, payment of salary, (1725) 56 ; command of detachment to be sent to He St. Jean, (1725) 67 ; (1726) 79 ; objections re infringement of treaty of Utrecht, (1727) 92; satisfied with his report on lie St. Jean, 92, 93; (1728) 110 ; (1730) 137 ; appointment as King's lieutenant, (1727) 92 ; (1733) 184 ; conduct at Canso satisfactory, (1727) 93 ; no more .soldiers for He St. Jean (1728) 108; mast timber from He St. Jean, 108; pres- ents to Indians at He St. Jean, 109 ; gratuity claimed by M. de Tonty, 109 ; will command at He St. Jean, 109 : pearls found by DuVivier, 110; complaint of collusion with St. Ovide in trade matters, 110 ; no veliicles at He St. Jean, 110 ; })romoted, (1730) 136 ; leave of absence cannot be granted, (1730) 137 ; do granted, (1731), 150 ; (1736) 233 ; promise to pay transportation of effects and cattle of Acalians to He St. Jean, (1731) 148 ; census of He St. Jean, 149 ; remams in France on account of ill health, (1732)165; hopes to get well enough to return, 167 ; obtains recruits at Paris, 167 ; his health restored, (1733) 183 ; returning to He St. Jean, 183; allowance promised if boat is provided for the service, 184 ; regulations concerning soldiers who become settlers, 185 ; re-appointed town major of Louisbourg, 185 ; asks that his com- panj' follow him to lie St. Jean, 186 ; to sail from Rochefort on Le Heros, 186 ; delay in leav- ing France, 190 ; re lodgings at He St Jean, (1734) 205 ; dispute between Sr. de Roma and Sr. Du Buisson, 206 ; health will not permit of return to He St. Jean, (17-5) 219 ; his retire- ment granted, (1737)235 ; pension, 23o ; granted yearly gratuity in addition to pension, 236. Pensans, fils, Sr. de. Referred to, (1727) 924. Pensens. Chev. de. Appointed second ensign, (1728), 110 ; could not obtain ensigncy. (1732) 167 ; made lieutenant, (1736) 233. Pensions. To widows of officers, (1725) 64 ; (1731) 141 ; to disabled cures, 146. Petit Bruno, Sr. Owner of seigniory, (1740) 278. Perault, Sr. ^i)pointed to have accounts of Louisiana rendered and settled, (1724) 14 ; appointed to Louisiana Council, (1724) 15 ; oi'dinance against him, (1726) 17. Pepin, Lake. Sioux take umbrage at fort built on north side, (1729) 117. Perigny, ^I. d'Ailleboust de. Cross of St. Louis, (1734), 198. Perillaut, Sr. Appointed clerk of Council, (1722) 10 Perillaut, Andre. Pardon granted (1724) 13. Perrier de Sal vert. Engineer in chief in Louisiana, instructions (1718) 4 ; commandant general of Louisiana, appointed (1726) 16 ; do, instructions 17 ; grant of land on St. Louis river, 17 ; ins- tructions concerning food supplies, 17 ; power to dismiss Louboey and Vitray, 17 ; special re- marks of (1729) i9 ; appointment (1730) 19 ; French soldiers killed by Foxes (1727) 90 ; pass- age of Sr. de Champlain to Louisiana (1729) 113; Illinois country (1732) 160 ; map of coast of Louisiana (1733) 190. Perrault d'Herisv. Complaint of Sr. de Montmo- rency, (1731) 143. Perrot, Sr. Estate in Canada (1731) 140, 147. Perry, Sr. Appointed third councillor of Louisiana, (1722) 11. INDEX 347 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Petit, Sr. Referred to (1721) 28 ; clerk to the trea- surers general of Navy at Quebec, memo fiom (1737) 240 ; confirmation of seignoiial grant, ad- ioining his (1735) 218. Petit, Jean Chs. Goes to Canada by King's order (1.42)302. Petit de Livilliers. Appointed lieutenant of infan- try in Louisiana (1720) 7. Petit, Marie Therese. Passage granted (1732). Petit, Widow. Letters patent for land, (1722) 3!>, 41 ; payment to M. de Lanouiller of debt owing by her husband, 63. Petitjean. Indian chief, induced soldier to leave his regiment and marry his daughter (1739) 2(>7. Petitpas, Barthelemi. Appointed interpreter (1733) 182. Petitpas Claude. Went to France to study pilo- tage (1722) 34; interpreter (1733) 182; salary, (1735) 220. Pews in cliurches, (1722) 30. Peyniecuit. English settlement, (1733) 170. Peyre, M. Claim to fishing jirivileTje, not justified (1722) .33 ; return of warrant 41 ; gratuity for porpoise fisheries (1724)4!); (1729)119; do sup- pressed (1732) 160. Peyrusson dit StLeonrrd, .Jean. Heir to property in France, enquiries regarding him, (1739) 204. Phelipeaux, Jean Frederic. ignals for vessels entering, (1740)284. Portneut, M. de. Claim for compensation refused, (1724) 52. Portneuf, Widow de. Pension cannot be granted but may grant gratuity, (1727)84; pension granted, (1730) 128. Port-Royal. Expetitiouof Abenaquis against, (1723) 67 ; ill treatment of missionary by (governor of Acadia, 67. Port-Toulouse. Visit of M. de St. Ovide, (1725) 67; in too close proximity to English to remove gar- rison, (1725) 67 ; (1727) 92. Portrait of King for Superior Council, (1735) 213. Post. At Temiscamingue, boimdaries of, (1725) 64; do, lease of, 64; (1726)^73; (1742) 3(i7 ; establishment among Sioux, (1/26)73 ; (1733) 180; do, abandoned, (1738)250; good officers needed to command, (1728) 101 ; on Lake Ontario, (1729) 118 ; at Toronto, united to that of Niagara, (1730) l29; at Miami and Onyatanons, must be maintained, U731) 142 : do, must be kept well stocked with goods, 142 ; at La Baie, establish- ment, (1732) 166 ; at Chaguanigou, leased to Sr. de la Ronde for nine years, (1733) 180 ; at De- troit, permanent commandant recommended, (1737)238; do Sr. Des Noyelles in command, 238; at Niagara and Frontenac, state of trade, (1738) 249 ; (1741) 290 ; do, provisions for, (1740) 282 ; at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure, importance of, (1738) 249; at St. Modet, re fishing on Sr. Constantin's grant, (1741)288; of L^pper Ccun- trj', to be worked by merchants of Colony, (1749) 304 ; do, officers in command will be given gratuity, 304. Pothier du Buisson. Going to Canada to serve as a soldier, (1726) 71 ; cannot obtain increase of salary a.sked for, (1737) 245. Potvin, Augustin Beaudry dit. Permission to pro- long sojourn in France, (1741) 297. 348 INDEX Pouilladon de la Tour, Bernard. Appointment as surgeon-major in Louisiana, (1722) 11. Poulain de Courval. See Courval. Poulain de I'Vancheville. Iron mines at St. Maur- ice, privilege for twenty years granted, (1730) 132; 135. Poulain de Parnay, Ant. Zacharie. Returns to He St. Jean, (1733) 185. Powder. Reserve in Canada, (1724) 52 ; proposal to give each adjutant one barrel, (1725)60; (1727) S4 ; purchase at reduced price allowed by mistake, (1725) GO ; profits from sale of, (ir26) 72 ; use of, (1730) 131 ; stores of, at Louis- bourg, (1735) 219, 222. Powder magazine. At Quebec, to be built at bar- racks, (1724) .51 ; (1727) 88 ; (1728) 99, 105. Prat, Sr. Appoinied to Superior Council of Louis- iana, (1725) 10 ; list of ships in port of Quebec, (1724), 19 ; (1725) 63. Prat, Widow. Cannot obtain pension, (1727) 82 ; in great poverty, rations to be sent her, (1735) 230. Premeaux, Abbe Macheco de. Appointed coad- jutor of the Bishop of Quebec, (1728), 102. Prenoveau, Widow. Gratuity of 150 livres, (1730) 130. Prevost, Sr. Appointed surgeon at Port Illinois, (1718) 4 ; Prevost, do chief scrivener, (1735) 221 ; granted yearly gratuity, (17-%) 233 ; good reports concerning him, (1741) 293. Priests, Canadian. M. de Beauharnois' opinion regarding tliem, (1728), 102. Prince de Conty, Le. Voyage to Louisiana, instructions to commander, (1728), 18. Prin terns. Escape from prison, (1742) 300, 301. Pri-soners. To be sent to colonies, ordinance regarding, (1721) 24, 29 ; (1732) 165. Profond, Le. Equipped at Rochefort for Louisiana, (1723) 12 ; voyage to He Royale, instructions re goods to be sent, (1727) 82 ; returned from San Domingo, going to He Royale, 93 ; Recollet missionaries tike ))assage on, (1731) 150; orders to M. de St. Suret in command, (1736) 232 ; con- traband salters for He Royale, (1739) 266; voyage, to He Royale, (1741) 234; list of passengers, (1741) 297 ; voyage to Louisbourg, (1742) 311. Pruneau, Genevieve. Ratification of land grant, (1736) 242. Puant Indians. Arrived in Montreal with the Sr. Marin, (1740), 279. Quailus, Comte de. Gratuity to Dlles. de L'Estringuant de St. Martin, (1724) 4.5. Quelus, Chev. de.- Post captains, instructions for campaign at He Royale, (1732) 151, 168. Quenchin, Sr. Passage to Quebec, (1733), 189. Quenet, Demoiselle. Passage granted, (1738) 253. Querre, Abbe. Pension asked for, (1737) 236. Qaeitier, Jacques. Sent to Canada, (1741) 286. Rabier, Sr. Passport, (1730) 129. Racine, Pierre. Timber, (1734) 196; (1735)210, 214. Radisson, Volant. Half-pay, (1732)162. Rageot Beaurivage, Sr. See " Beaurivage." Raimbault, (Senior). Lieutenant of the Prevdte at Montreal (1724) 50 ; lieutenant general at do, (1727) 88 ; promotion 89 ; suppression of foreign trade (1728) 103 ; (1731) 143 ; sub-delegation of the Intendant at Montreal (1730) 131 ; scandal (1731) 142 ; conduct, 143 ; do with Mde. de La Chavignerie (1732) 154, 1.55 ; salary (1733) 176 ; minutes in his father's office, notarial, (1734) 198, (1735) 214 ; complaint against the Abbesse du Paraclet (1735) 207 ; appointment of three of his sons as cadets ; land grant, 212 ; (1737) 239, 242 ; judge at Montreal ; Hocquart blamed for ordi- nance against him (1740) 280 ; decree against Souste 281 ; replaced (1741) 288. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Raimbault, Jvmior. King's attorney in the Prevote at Montreal (1724 b50 ; (1726)73; dismissal (1731) 172. Rauiezay, M. de. Freight granted (1721) 25 ; masts etc., 28 (1722) 37, 38 ; instructions (1722) 32, 34 ; commandant in the absence, etc. of M. de Vau- dreuil ; timber, 39 ; (wk planking, 40 ; jjine tim- ber ; Indians (1724) .50 ; trade at Kaministigaya 49 ; dispute with Vaudreuil, .50 ; timber, 51 ; con- tract for furnishing masts (1725) 59 ; pine timber on his land, 63 ; death (1725) 57. Ramezay, Junior. Provisional captaincy (1725) 63 ; promotion 73 (1734) 198, 199 ; governor of Montreal, (1728) 100 ; cannot obtain company asked, (1731) 145 ; confirmation of a grant (1740) 278. Ramezay, Widow de. Pension (1725) 63, 64; tim- ber 66, (1726) 71, 72 ; (1727) 88 ; (1728) 102 ; death of her eldest son ; a lieutenancy granted to her other son (1726) 72 ; lease or purchase of her house (1727) 85 ; demolition of a brick and tile factory, ;-8 ; destruction of her mill ; lo.sses ; lease of her house, 89 ; notice of a decree (1728) 99 ; refuses new contract, 99 ; property for sale, 102 ; M. d'Aigi-emont takes her interests (1729) 120 ; gratuity (1730) 131 ; debt to the King's stores (1721) 142 ; pension, 145 ; land asked by the coadjutor (1732) 159 ; claim ill-founded, 161 ; preferences of Beauharnois towards her fajnily, 162 ; grant made to Mgr. Dosquet on River Sibouette (1733) 171; losses in the fire .1,1 Mont- treal (1735) 215 ; gratuity (1742) 301. Ramezay, Angelique de. Land grant (1740) 278. Ramezay, Elizabeth de. Land grant (1740)278. Ramezay, Louise de. Land grant (1740) 278. Ramezay. Sec Sr. Duplessis Fabert (1739) 271. Royer, Sr. Commission of Surgeon-major (1720) 7. Ruhis, Le. Ability of the commander and officers (17.32)152; voyage to Canada, pilot 153 ; pilot (1733) 173; (1734) 195; passengers (1732) 159; 165 ; (1734) 193 ; (1740) 275, 276 ; (1741) 297 ; rope- makers sent to Canada ; instructions to the com- mander (1732) 160 ; (1733) 189 ; (1734) 201 ; (1738) 251 ; (1739) 264 ; M. de Montigny Dumesnil, pas- senger (1733)173; L. deLalanne, passenger (1740) 282 ; contraband salters sent to Canada (1733) 175 ; (1734) 203 ; (1740) 277 ; honours for governor La Jonquiere, commandant (1733) 179 ; hemp loaded. 180 ; arrival 190 ; cargo (1734) 193 ; com- mandant, 195 ; losses suffered (1735) 210 ; accident (1738) 248 ; voyage to Canada (1739) 263 ; (1741) 289 ; bishop of Quebec, passenger (1740) 275 ; M. La Saussaye, commandant, 282; commanded by M. de Conteneuil, (1742) 302, 307. Sabatier, M. Will replace M. de Mesy during his absence, (1724) ; rations wasted 54 ; referred to, (1725) 67 ; instructions, 68 ; (1726) 80 ; (1727) 93 ; (1728) 110 ; cadets, (1726) 79 ; slate from Nantes, (1729) 123 ; will help M. de Mesy in his accounts 123 ; estate of the Comte d'Agrain, (1730) 137 ; (1731) 149 ; ccmmist-ion of chief scrivener, (1730) 137 ; deficit of Sr. Des Goutins, 137 ; (1732) 168 ; receipt and expenditure of the stores at He Royale, (1733) 185; (1734) 205; (1738)255; (1739) 268 ; replaces Sr. Le Normant in liis absence, 206 ; clothing of the troops, (1735) 220 ; (17-37) 244 ; conduct satisfactory, (1736) 2.33 ; (1740) 284 ; receipts and expenditure, (1737) 244 ; cons- tituted rent due to the heirs Allain, (1738) 255 ; King's store at He Royale, (1739) 266 ; estate of Francois Allain, 268 ;' fisheries at He Royale, 269 ; leave of absence. (1740) 284 ; consumption of goods in the stores,(1741) 293 ; (1742) 310. Sabatier, Junior. Commission of scrivener, (1730) 137. Sable Island. English settlement, (1726) 78. Sabrevois, M. de. Post of commander of troops abolished, (1724) 51 ; memorial of Sr. Hertel Vinaut, 52 ; relieved from command of Cham- bly by Vaiidreuil ; appointed town-major of Montreal, (1725) 61 ; promjtion, 63 ; (1728) 101 ; complaint of Sr. Hertel, (1726) 74 ; cross of St. Louis asked by his children, (1728) 100 ; ratifica- tion of a grant, (1735) 218; made lieutenant, (1741) 292 ; erection of a storehouse and shed at the St. Jean rapids, (1742) 305 ; made captain, 307. Sabrevois de Bleury. See " Bleury." Sabrevois, M. de, Junior. Leave of absence, (1725) 67. Saccave, Dagneaux de. Appointment of,(1734), 198 ; promotion of, (1726) 73 ; (1737) 241. Sacquepee, M. de. Promotion of, (1731) 144. Sacquepee, Madame de. (Nun). Respecting her brother, (1739) 270. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Sagon, M. Iron mine at Trois-Rivieres, (1736) 223 ; mines in Canada, (1737) 235. Saige, Sr. Claim of, (1742) 299. Sainson. Canipault's pardon, (1734) 191. Sakis. Return to La Baye, i-e-establishment of that post, (1733) 180; blow at M. de Villiers, (1734) 197 ; war, 198, 200 ; peace, (1735) 212 ; campaign of M. de Noyelles, (1736) 225, 227; amnesty, (1737) 239 ; (1741) 289 ; do not wish to return to Bale des Puants ; friendship with the Sioux, negotiations, (1742) 304. Salaberry, Abbe de. The Sr. Irumberry de Sala- berry oVrtains a cadetship, (1739) 271. Salaries. In Louisiana,. (1721) 9. Salignac dit Lafond, Jean, Widow. Land at Mont- real, (1737) 2.39. Salmon, M. Country of the Illinois, (1732) 160 ; correspondence with the Minister re affairs of Louisiana, (1733) 187; estate of M. de Contre- C(eur, (1742) 306. Salt, dealers in contraband. See " Faux-sauniers. " Salt provisions. Referred to, (1742) .307. Salvert, M. Perier de. See "Perier." Salvy, M. de. Hat making, (1735) 209. See also " Sulvy." Sane, Noel. Map of the Louisiana coast, (1733) 190. Sansregret, J. Btc. Dupuis dit. Discharge, (1729) 122. Sanspenr, Gilbert clU. Land grant at Detroit, (1735)221 ; (1737)242. Saone, La. Voyage to Louisiana, (1724) 15. Saroch, M. de. M. de St. Vallier's legacy to the general hospital at Quebec, (17?3) 188. Sarrazin, Dr. Gratuity, (1721) 24 ; remedy, (1722) 38 ; performs his duty well, (1724) 49 ; scientific researches, etc., (1725), 63 ; services are appre- ciated, _ (1727), 88; scientific works, (1728) 105; discussion in Council relative to the death of M. de St. Vallier, (1729) 119 : slate quarry on his land, (1730) 129, 134 ; (1731) 144; do. at Anse de I'Etang, (1731) 147 ; pension to his son ; slate quarry, (1732) 155 ; slate for the roof of the Palace, 156 ; -slate sold to Hocquart, 162 ; keeper of the seals of the Council, (1733) 175, 182 ; mineral water at Cap de la Madeleine, 180, 188 ; death of, (1735) 212. Sarrazin, Junior. Gratuity, (1732) 154 ; death of, (17 iO) 282. Sarrazin. Passage for, (1741) 288. Sarrazin, Madame. Gratuity, (1735) 212 ; pension for, (1740) 282 ; (1742) 305. Sault St. Louis. Garrison, (1722) 37; fort, (1734) 50 ; French forbidden to keep stores, (1725) .56 ; suspension of the works, 59. Saulteux. Peace with the Foxes, (1725) 62. Sault-au-RecoUet. Establishment of a mission, (1732) 163. Saure, Sr. Copper mines in Canada, (1730) 235, 236 ; the Forsters have sailed, 236. Sauvaget, Sr. Land grant, (1732) 157. Savoyard.s. Wanted, (1731) 142. Schools. Free, (1722) 39'; masters settled in Canada, 41 ; masters maintained by the Brothers Hospitalers, (1724) 52; (172o), 59; (1726) 73 ; increase of number of masters, (1728) 101 ; masters, (1729) 117. Scipion, Etienne. Negro belonging to Sr. Foucher, (1740) 274. Sea, the Western. Memoir on its discovery, (1731) 147 ; proposal of M. de Beauharnois, (1734) 197 ; discovery, etc., (1739) 263 ; (1740) 282. See also " La Verandrye." Seaman, Mary. Naturalization of, (1739) 264 ; (1740) 27R Sechelies, M, de. Passage for Alex. Bette, (1741) 296. Seguin, Gaetan. Land grant at Detroit, (1737) 242. INDEX 351 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Seguin, Jacques. Land grant at Detroit, (1736), 242. Sehabol, Roger. Cadet a I'aiguillette, (1737) 216. Seigneur, .Tean. Reslgr.ation, (1735) 222. Seigniorial. Rights, (1724) 4ture of, in 1709 (1722) .39. St. Jean Island. Order forljidding travel to He Royale without permission (1722) 42, 43 ; detach- ment of soldiers sent to (1725) 67 ; difficulties bet- ween managers of grant and creditors, 67 ; advan- tages of (1727) 92; reunited to King's Domain (1730) 138 ; grantees meet with misfortune, (1732) 165 ; developing resources of (1733) 186 ; works at (1731) 205; re site for bawacks, (1741)293; fine quality of land on, 29.3. St. Jean-de-L\itz. Remonstrance of traders of, (1724) 46 ; complaints of merchants of (1733) 185, 189 ; complaint of the Sr. Du Perie concerning the Sr. Dolabarats (1734) 192, 203 ; traders of, granted exemptions from duties on supplies for fishery boats, 193. St. Jean, the. Voyage to He Royale (1740) 275. St. Joseph, Rev. Sister. Superior at Louisbourg, may form novices in Canada (1733) 174 ; takes charge of establishment of Sisters of the Congre- gation (1733) 184. St. Julien, Chev. de. Negroes delivered to (1725) 16. St-Laurent, heirs of M. de. Money owing to, by late Le Gardeur de Courtemanche (1732) 1.53. St. Laurent, Gaillardde. Appointed councillor (1736) 227. St. Laurent, Sr. de. To sei've as cadet in Canada (1739) 259. St. Leonard, Jean Peyrusson dit. Heir to property in France, (1739) 264. St. Louis, Louis Gousset dit. Leave of absence (1730) 132. St. Louis, fort. Uselessness of, (1721) 27. St. Louis. Voyage toLouisiana (1718) 5 ; will not return to Quebec (1728) 96 ; M. Denis de Vi- tre in command, 97. Ste. Marie, M. de. Leave of absence, (1722) 43, debt to Sr Lasson, 43; claim for expenses of trip to Boston, (17^4) 54 ; do may command at Royal battery as compensation, (1726) 78 ; do, rejected, 78; death of, (1730) 136. Ste. Marie, M. de. Promotion of, (1732) 165 ; (1737) 245; (1739)267; appointed ensign on full pay, 167 ; direction of artillery, (1738) 266 ; marriage of, (1740) 283 ; will be remembered, (1741) 294. St. Martin, M. de. Cross of St. Louis granted to, (1722) 39 ; lawsuit, judgment in favor of, 41 ; delay in legal proceeding asked for, (1724)48 St. Martin, Demoiselles de I'Estringuant de. Gra- tuity to, (1724) 45 ; legal proceedings against, 48 ; (1725) 64. Ste. Maure, Marquis de. Suggestion of, to send company to Louisbourg approved, (1721) 24 ; recruits for Canada, 25 ; (1722) 32 ; (1725) 57 ; (1721) 25 ; munitions, etc., for Quebec, (1721)25 ; SrMonete to be taken to Canada, (1722) .33; wreck of VEltphant, (1729) li:S. St. Michel, Sr de. Appointed lieutenant of infantry in Louisiana, (1720) 7 ; do clerk in accountants office, (1721) 9. St. Michel, Madame de. Passage for, (1722) 33. St. Modet, post. Dispute relative to, between Sr. Constantin, Srs. Foucault and Boucault, (1739) 262. St. Ours, M. de. Pension of, terminated by death, (1725) 64. St. Ours, Chevalier de. Ensigncy in full pay, grant- ed to, (1733) 176 ; conld not obtain cross of St. Louis for, (1736) 228; (1737) 240; in command at Pointe-a-la-Chevelure, (1737) 239 ; promo- tion, (1738) 2.50. St. Ours Des Chaillons. Granted cross of St. Louis, (1730) 131, 133 ; major at Trois-Rivieres, (1731) 144; (1732) 158; king's lieutenant at Quebec, (1733)173; gratuity for, (1737) 240; promotion promised for his son, (1739) 264 ; re governor- ship of Trois-Rivieres, (1742) 306. INDEX 353 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 St. Ours, fils, M. de. Promotion promised, (1740) 280 ; granted provisional second ensigncy, (1741) 292. St. Ovide, M. de. Pillage at Canceau, (1721) 21, .SO ; (1722) 42 ; despatch for, (1721) 26 ; ordinance to be registered in .Superior Council of He Royale, 29 ; togiveeverj' a^^sistance to M. de la Boularde- rie in his settlement, 2.1 ; should have given list of fishing vessels, 30 ; must supply soldiers for for- tification works, 30 ; actions ai)proved of, (1722) 43 ; leave of absence, 43 ; (1728) 108 ; informa- tion asked for, re Acadian refugees, 44 ; do re- civil and military officials, 44 ; English at He Roy- ale, (1725) 06; expedition of Abenakis against He Royale, 67; visits to Port Toulouse, etc, approved of, 67; asks for governorship of Can- ada, (1726) 09 ; increase of salary, (1726) 69, 77 ; satisfactory understanding with commandant at Canso regai'ding cattle trade and fishing, 77 ; re- port on trouble between Micmacs and English, (1727) 85 ; irregular conduct of Eather Benin, 89; his efforts to bring about peace between Mic- macs and English approved of, 91 ; his request to separate government of He Royale from that of New Erance cannot be entertained, 92 ; Sr. Cotterel complains of bad treatment received from, (1728) 96 ; (1729) 123, 124 ; instructions as to procedure in Superior Council, (1728) 108 ; sends .soldier.s without authorization, 108 ; Acadians and English, instructions, 108 ; numerous complaints against him, 110 ; wreck of V Elephant, (1729) 113; instructed to publish ordinance concern- ing military crimes and delinquencies, 123 ; has to clear himself of accusations regarding foreign trade, 123 ; presents to Indians. 124 ; Ti Dcnm birth of the Dauphin, 125 ; do. birth of Due d'Anjou, 138; ill health of, (1730) 137; (1732) 167 ; visit to Port Toulouse and He St. Jean, to meet Indians approved of, 138 ; (1733) 183 ; (1735) 219 : cipher for communicating important news, (1731) 1.50 ; re appointment of Sr. de Cail- ly, (1732) 151 ; package, despatches for M. de Beauhamois, 105 ; reports on foreign trade, 167 ; company at Royal battery, 167 ; proposal re cadets approved of, 167 ; commission as post- captain, 168 ; fishing good and many vessels from West Indies, (1733) 184 ; missionaries in Acadia, 175 ; English settlement at Peymecuit, 179 ; instructions concerning expenses, 184 ; debt ovving to, 189 ; (1734) 192, 206 ; sends ves- sel to New York for grain, 191 ; to re-visit Port Toulouse, 205 ; expenses for colony and fortifica- tions for vear, 205; requests Eather Zacharie Car- adet to return to He Royale, (1735) 207 ; list of cadets chosen, 220 ; instructions in event of war with England, 221 ; re police regulations, (1736) 232 ; grant of land, 233. St. Paul, Godefrov de. Grand of land at river Esquimaux, (1740) 279. St. Pe, Rev. Father. Superior of Jesuits, re mis- sions, (1740) 280 ; grant for regent of ])hilosphy at Quebec, (1741) 289 ; suppression of store of Dlles. Desauniers, (1742) 305. St. Pierre, Comtede. !Men for He St. .Jean colony, (1721) 26 ; grantee of islands of St. Jean, etc., (1722) 41 ; decree in favour of, 41 ; letters patent regulating extent of fishing rights granted to, 41 ; orders for commandant at He St. J ean, 43 ; complaints re his abuse of fishing privileges, (1724) 46; fishing privilege annulled, (1725) 56 ; (1726) 76, 77 ; abandonment of He St. Jean, (1725)66; asks for governorship of Canada for M. de St. Ovide, (1726) 69 ; future of He St. Jean, 79 ; re gi-ants to Acadians, (1727) 93 ; should return grants so as not to impede colon- ization, (1729) 111 ; inventory of goods left at He St. Jean, 125 ; (1730) 137 ; King's troops | St. Pierre, Comte de — Continued. take pos.=ession of He St. .Jean, 127 ; pension in favour of, (1740), 283 ; information wanted re guns, etc, at He St. Jean, (1742). 310. St. Pierre, M. de. Death of, (1724) 53. St. Pierre, M. de. Gratuity, (1741)288 ; appointed lieutenant, 291. St. Pierre, the. Captured, (1740) 284. St. Poncy, M. de. Missionary to Acadia to regain good will of Mr, Armstrong, (1737) 243; resumes pastoral duties at Port Roval, 246 ; re- call of, (1742) 309. St. Pons, M. Missionary to Acadia, (1734), 192. Ste. Reyne, M. de. Companj' granted freedom of trade (1725) 15. St. Senoch, .Sr. de. Papers concerning general hospital, and estate of Mer. de St. Valier, received from, (1732) 104; (17-34) 192. St. Simon, M. de. Provost marshal at Quebec, must be paid emoluments in full, (1722) 38 ; re division of emoluments, (1724) 48 ; death of, (1732) 153 ; (1733), 174. St. Simon, M. de. Difficulties between father and son, (1725) 64. St. Simon, Duchesse de. Promotion of Sr. de la Martiniere to ensigncy, (1731) 1.39. St. Simon, Denis de. Marshalseanot to be increased, (1732) 156 ; order for crossbelts for archers, (1733) 176 ; respecting successor to M. Foucault, (1735) 216 ; cannot get increase of salary, (1736), 229, 230 ; appointed councillor, (1741) 288 ; a promise of promotion, (1742) .301. St. Suren, Sr. de. Lieutenant in nav}% instruc- tions, (1740) 276 ; in command of L'Orox, 283. St. Suret, Sr. de. Lieutenant in navy, instruc- tions, to, (1736) 224 ; in command of Lc Pro- fond, 232. Ste. Therese de Langloisiere. Appointed ensign in Louisiana, (1722) 10. Ste. Therese, Madame de. Grant she asks for her community, cannot be gi-anted, (1723) 155. St. Vallier, Mgr. de. Te Deuni, King's recovery, (1721) 29 ; complaints, (1722) 36 ; relations with governor and intendant, (1722) 38 ; seats in churches, (1722) 39 ; favours to religious com- munities, (1724)49; re parish districts, (1726) 71 ; no more criminals to be sent as soldiers, (1726) 75 ; Eather Benin's recall, (1727) 89 ; re appointment of chaplains, (1727) 89 ; will be given a coadjutor, (1727) 90 ; Te Deuin, Queen's delivery, (1727) 90 ; death at Quebec, (1727) 96 ; disputes re burial, (1728) 106; discussions in council since death of, (1729) 119 ; claims of sis- ters on Bishop's palace, (1732) 153 ; could not give palace to hospital nuns, (1732) 159 ; legacj' to general hospital, (1733), 188, 189; (1734), 187 202 ; (1742) 306, 307 ; (1742) 304, 306, 307. St. Vincent, Malesepine de. Promotion, (1726)73 ; (1727) 84 ; received into Order of .St. Louis, (1730) 131, 133; (1731) 145, 147 ; leave of absence not granted, (1732) 156; appointed ensign on full pay, (1733) 176 ; scandal in connection with Dlle. Andre, (1735) 215 ; (1736) 226 ; leave of absence granted, 228; (1737)240; (1738) 251. St. Vincent, .A.bbe de. Missionary to He Royale, 11734) 193 ; (1735) 207 ; .sent to Mirliqueche. 219 ; recalled, but was innocent of charge against him, (1738) 249 ; will not return to He Royale, 253 ; may be allowed to return, 256. St. Vincent fils, Sr. de. Land grant on Lake Champlain, (1735)218. St. Vincent, Demoiselle de. Marriage with Sr. de Villers Fransure, (1731) 141, 145 ; help for, (1732)154; (1735)214. Tache, M. Clerk for Mariette Brothers, (1739) 260; Cugnet's debt, (1742) 302. Tache dit Desmarais, Jean. Enlisted, (1733) 175. Sec also "Tarle ". 18—481 351 INDEX TadouRsac. Another missionary, (1728) 103 ; trade (1729) 118 ; (1733) 177 ; (1734) 201 ; limits of the territory leased (17311 141 ; lease cannot be given to Lanouiller (1735) 216 ; lease of the trade (1737) 241. Talc. Mine at Louisbourg (1726) 79. Tannery. Of Sr. Muiron (1739) 267. Tanquery de Canouille. Replaced as Attorney Ge- neral (1722) 11. Tarle dit Desmarais, Jean. Passage (1732) 151 ; will be enlisted, 162. See also "Tache". Taschereau, Madame. Passage (1729) 121. Taschereau,Sr. Freight; passage (1732) 151; accounts (1733)180; bills of exchange (1735) 208; appointed councillor, 211 ; salary (1736) 226, 228 ; land grant (1737) 23't ; monopoly for working iron mines 241; grant confirmed 242 ; road from the St. Lawren- ce River to Islet du Sapin,River Chaudiere(1738) 249 ; gratuity 250. Tassin, M. Iron mines in Canada (1735) 207 ; salary and passage of Sr. OUivier de Vazain 208, 209. Tastram, Sr. Instructions (1724) 14. Tavannes, Comte de. Workmen for the St. Mauri- ce forges (1740) 274. Taverns. Number reduced at Montreal (1729) 39 ; do. in the parishes (1724) 49 ; (1726) 71. Taxes. For the Montreal wall (1722) 39, 40 ; (1724) 50 ; on forbidden goods from France (1725) 59 ; reduction of the number (1732) 162 ; proposal to impose on Canadian (1733)176, 177 ; direct (1734) 201 ; increase (1735) 216 ; proposed taxation (1736) 227. Te Devm. Coronation (1722) 41 ; King's recovery (1726) 76; King's marriage (1727) 85; Queen's de- livery ; birth of the Dauphin ; (1729) 125 ; birth of due d'Anjou (1730) l.'lo ; for victories over the Emperor (1734) 202, 203 ; conquests of the King in Germany, 206. Temiscamingue. Trade (1725) 59, 61 ; limits of the post 64 ; lease of do, (1729) 116 ; (1730) 130 ; sums due for the lease of the post by La Gorgendiere (1731) 147. Tessier, Pierre. Pardon of, (1740) 277. Testu de la Richardiere. Sec " La Richardiere ". Texe, Estival de. Is he living? (1734) 196. Thibault, Sr. Creditor of Sr. Vidal (1727) 82. Thibault. Incendiary (1735) 213 ; released (1736) 227. Thibault, Mathurin. Exiled to Canada (1732) 165. Thierry Chassin. See "Chassin." Thiersan.Sr. Salary(1728)104; dismissed (1729)119. Thiersault, Dame. Petition (1721) 28; suit (1727)90; claim of Hamard de la Borde (1733) 175. Thiersaut, junior. Passage (1741) 292. Thomassin. Cadet (1734) 204. Thopin, Sr. Instructions (1718) 4. Tide. Extraordinary at Louisbourg (1739) 268. Tiles. Kilns (1733) 177 ; Sr. Des Meloises's kilns (1734) 200; manufacture of a739) 263; (1740)281; use recommended (1742) 307. Tilly, M" de. Will remit command of Le Cuameau to M. Meschin (1724) ; cutting of masts ; instruc- tions, 46 ; masts of Bale St. Paul, 48, (1725j 61, 62, 65 ; employment, 51, 52 ; timber from Mon- treal (1725) 61, 62, 65 ; do from Bale St. Paul, etc. (1726) 72, 75; instructions (1727) 82, 88; commander of L' Elephant, 84 ; voyage to He Royale (1730) 128 ; commander of La Charente (1741)298. Tilly, Madame de. M. de la Ronde Denys's debt (1733) 173 ; (1734) 193, 201. Timber. Cutting at Bale St. Paul and Malbaie (1724^ 52 ; for gun-carriages (1726) 78 ; for He Royale (1728) 108 ; exywrted to He Royale and the West Indies (1732) 160. Tithes. Increase of (1731) 140 ; (1732) 154 ; (1733) 174; (1735) 214; the governor and intendant will consult with the bishop (1740) 281 ; fixed (1742) 305, 307. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Tobacco. Cultivated in Canada (1736) 226 ; (1737) 240 ; (1740) 273, 281 ; (1742) 303. Tonnancour, Sr. de. Cannot obtain the reversion of his office to his son (1729) 114 ; store-keeper at Trois-Rivieres (1731) 142 ; asks for confirma- tion to himself of a grant made to Srs. Sauvaget de Norraanville and Labadie (1732) 157 ; land grants (1733) 172 ; post of lieutenant-general (1739) 261. Tonty, Sr. de. Proprietor of the Illinois Fort (1721) 28 ; suit, 28, 30 ; (1722) ; complaint, 41 ; suits against him (1724) 49 ; commandant, of Detroit, 53: claim of Sr. La Marche (1725) .59, 60 ; jxjw- der allowance, 60 ; aJmonished, 61 ; affair with La Marche (17- 6)71, (1727) 90, (1728) 103 ; claim of Lamothe Cadillac (1727) 87 ; recalled from Detroit (1728) 102, 104 ; Indians who go to He St. Jean ; gratuity, 109 ; interdict removed (1729) 113 ; powder and shot allowance was per- sonal, 117 ; promotion of, 121 : his death, 118 ; his sons and daughters, (1730) 129 ; estate, 147. Tonty, Sr. de. Junior. Promotion (1731) 144, (1735) 217 ; land at He Royale, 148 ; conduct enquired into (1741)294. Tonty, de. Widow of. Houses at He au Cochon and Detroit (1731) 147. Tonty, de. Widow and heirs. Indemnity (1722) 36, 39. Toronto. Lease of the post (1728) 102 ; (1729) 116. Toulouse, Comte de. Engagement of sailors for his voyage to Quebec (1722) 33 ; complaint of Sr. Cotterel (1728) 96 ; conduct of the officers of the Sui^erior Council (1720) 130. Tourneuve, M. Lobinoi.s de. Employment for,[(1724) 53. Tournion, Le Prevost. Concession to the Srs. Roma & Co. at He St. Jean (1731) 139. Trade. Importation forbidden to Louisiana inha- bitants (1718) 4 ; freedom of trade between Louisiana and San Domingo (1725) 15 ; importa- tion ot foreign goods in Canada, to be prevented, 50 ; returns of He Royale (1725) 67 ; introduc- tion of foreign trade injurious to Canada (1726) 16 ; instructions regarding trade in Louisiana, (1727) 18 ; trade authorized between New En- gland and West Indies (1726) 76 ; (1727) 85 ; English trade with He Royale to be suspended, (1727) 91 ; reasons why English are allowed to trade with Louisbourg (1728) 96, 110 ; instruc- tions re foreign trade with He Ro.yale, 92, 93; complaints against toleration for English tra- ders, (1728) 104 ; measures taken to destroy foreign trade in Montreal 1728) 104 ; observations on trade with France, He Royale and West Indies (1728) 101 ; (1733) 180 ; letters patent for- bidding all foreigners to trade in colonies (1729) 122 ; registration of letters patent, 136 ; to send account of trade for the year (1729) 129 ; no neces- sity for English establishment at Choueguen (1729) 118 ; importance of extending trade bet- ween Canada and West Indies (1729) 117 ; En- glish traders to be sent away from Montreal (1729) 120 ; the Sr. Lydius permit" ed to continue trade (1730) 128 ; decree of Council against Lydius, 140 ; concerning freedom of trade (1730) 132 ; Indians forbidden to sell furs to English (1730) 134; grant to Sr. Cottart to establish trade between Canada and West Indies, (1731) 149 ; propositions (jf Board of Trade for business relations with Louisiana (1731) 140 ; decree con- cerning trade, (1732) 160 ; vessels from New England allowed to unload cargoes at He Royale (1732) 167 ; pedlars forbidden to retail goods (1733) 171 ; returns of exportation from Canada (1733) 171 ; precautions to be taken re direction of Western trade (1733) 181 ; English trade at Port "Toulouse and Petit Degrat to be forbidden, (1733) 183 ; fish oil and cod coming to He Royale exempt from duty (1733) 184 ; statement of trad- i INDEX 355 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Trade — Continued. ing ships (1734) 205 ; ships too small for cattle trade with West Indies, (1734) 200 ; free trade to be encouraged (1734) 203 ; decrease of trade at He Royale (1734) 204 ; trade with He Royale to be encouraged (1735) 211 ; difficulties of horse trade with the Windward Islands (1735) 211 ; beaver trade (1735) 211 ; chart of fishery trade at He Royale (1735) 219 ; beneKts of trade with He Roj'ale and VVest Indies (1737) 241, 244, 245; decrease in French trade and of the Con:pagnie des Indes (1738) 249, 256 ; return of iinixjrts and exports (1739) 259 : contraband trade (1739) 2(;3 ; horse trade with West Indies (1740) 281 ; trade with Canada (1740) 283, 287 ; foreign trade car- ried on by Lagarande (1741) 294 ; statement of trade with He Royale (1740) 284, 290, 295, (1742) 307, 311. Treaties. Of St. Germain-en-Laye and Utrecht (1724) 46. Tredillac (or CadiUac) M. de. Instructions, (1728) 18. Tremblay, M. Assistant missionary to Father Gaulin, (1721) 22. Troops. Engagement of workmen soldiers in Louisiana, (1718); at Baie St-Bernard ; clothing and arms, 4 ; in Lousiana, pay, 5 ; in Louisiana, regulations, (1720) 7 ; return of the officers in Louisiana, (1721) ; expense of the chaplains and surgeons in do ; pay (1721) 9; might be used to help execute the decrees and orders of the Coun- cil, (1724) 13 ; clothing, in Louisiana 14 ; disband- ment of 2 companies in do, (1725) 16 ; at Louis- bourg, pay, etc.. (1721) 24; review, (1722)39; reduction at He Ro5'ale, 41 ; (1725) 59 ; clothing, 64 ; (172S) 91 ; recruits wanted 99 ; not neces- sary 100 ; recruits, furloughs, 108 ; general roll, (1729)113; increase not needed, 115; recruits, (1730) 133 ; increase at He Royale, 138 ; cadets, 146, 147 ; (1732) 157 ; promotions, 161 ; (1733) 180 ; (1741) 292 ; (1742) 306, 309 ; recruits for He Royale, (1738) 183 ; clothing, 224. 229; reforms, (1739) 267 ; lodging at He Royale, 269 ; clothing, 270 ; (1742) 282; for He Royale, 283, 284 ; pay, (1741)287; clothing, 291; increase at He Royale, 294 ; promotions at He Royale, 310 ; recruits, etc., 309. Trottier, de Beaubien. See "Beaubien." Tugny, M. de. The de la Boularderie affair, (1734) 193. Turc, Bro. Chrestien. See "Chrestien." Turgeon, Chs. Given notice of a decree, (1728) 99. Tutors. Pllection of, (1741) 292. Union V. Voyage to Louisiana, (1719) 6. Ursins, La Loire des. See " La Loire." Ursulines of Quebec. Complaints, (1727) 52 ; lot of ground (1727) 82 ; conduct of the Superioress on the occasion of the death of Mgr. St. Vallier, (1729) 119 ; lettersof mortmain for a lot of ground, (1730) 131 ; gi-atuity refused ; remission of sei- gnorial rights, (1731) 144, 145. Ursulines of Trois-Rivieres. Lot for sale, (1721) 26 : letters of mortmain for the land acquired from Sr. Trottier de Beaubien. at Riviere du Loup, (1727) 81 ; (1728) 95, 96, 106 ; (1733) 171, 182. Ursulines of Rouen. Establishment in Lousiana, (1736) 17. Ursulines of Louisiana. Do not want the Capu- chins as spiritual directors (1728) 96. Valcourt, Ant. Durney (/ti. Leave of absence, (1736) 225, 251. Vallee, Sr. Rations, (1724) 54 ; will act for Sr. Ganet (1725) 67; lettre de cachet, forbidden to return to France, employment will be given him 68 ; commission as master hydrographer refused (1726)79; commission of land surveyor at He Royale, (1731) 148 ; do at He St. Jean, Vallee, Sr — Continued. 150 ; gratuity (1733) 184 ; master gunner at Louisbourg, (1739) 268 ; lieutenant commanding gunners at Louisbourg, (1742) 311. Vallerand, Sr. Recommended for appointment (1738) 250. Vallier, Abbe. Appointed theologal of the church of Quebec (1732) 156, 159, 164 ; passage for a priest, of the seminary of Quebec (1740) 274, 275 ; clerical councillor 301. Valmur, Sr. Bricault de. Referred to (1732) 156 ; commission of scrivener (1738) 248. Vanceau, M. Estate of the Comte d'Agrain (1724) 46. Vandosme, Sr. de. Company sent to Louisbourg (1721) 24. Vanneau, Sr. Creditor of the Comte d'Agrain (1725) 66. Vanze. Pierre de. Accountant at Biloxi (1721) 9. Varennes, Abbe de. Recommended as dean of the Chapter (1726) 74 ; clerical councillor (1724) 49. Varennes, M. de. Made captain (1736) 228. Varennes, de. Widow of. Pension (1727) 84 ; death (li34)197. Varin, Rev. Father. Goes to France (1727) 89. Varin de La Marre. Commission of scrivener ; controller at Quebec (1729) 113, 121 ; gratuity (1730) 133 ; zeal known (1731) 143 ; services appre- ciated 144, 146 ; salary (1732) 156 ; councillor (1733) 174, 175 ; commissary of the Xavj' (1734) ; marriage with Mle de Beaujeu 196, 199 ; refer- red to (1735) 212 ; honours 216 ; demands (1726) 226 ; leave of absence (1738) 248, 2.52 ; (1739) 265 ; good reports of him (1739) 261 ; claim imtenable (1740) 280; returns to Quebec (1741) 288; conduct praised (1742)300; cannot have extra pay 307. Varsv, Jean de. Goes to Canada (1727) 91. Vas.san, M. de. Promotion (1727) 84; (1731) 144; (1738)250; (1739)264; provisional lieutenancy (1738) 248. Vauberv, Huot de. Instructions (1726) 17 ; (1729) . I-'- Vaucresson, M. de. Respecting Mde. de Ccurte- marche (1721) 22 ; ordinance re engages 25. Vaudreuil, Marquise de. Passage to Canada (1721) 24; permission to ship slate; (1724) leaves Paris 46 ; obtains pardon for M. de Bienville 48 ; quarrel with M. de Lerj' (1725) 60 ; appointment of her son 62 ; son recom- mended (1726) 6 ' , pension 70 ; rent of her house 72 ; claim of Mde. de Soulanges 75 ; house (1727) 86, 91 ; (1728) 103 ; (1729) 118 ; (1730) 1.31, 132 ; (1734) 179; (1735) 213; exemption from taxes (1740) 274 ; repairs to her house (1741) 288. Vatidreuil, Dlles. de. Attentions of Mde. Begon (1726) 70 ; passage to France 75. Vaudreuil, M. de. Interests of the Cie des Indes (1721) 22 ; requested not to use leave of absence 24 ; freight granted to request granted re sur- geon for the Hotel Dieu, Quebec 25 : colonists for He St. Jean ; Montreal General Hospital ; instructions 26 ; divers do, (l724) 51 ; Council letter ; various matters (1721) ; Le Portefaix can- not go to Quebec 27 ; deserters to bo put to death ; soldiers sent to Canada 28. Te Deum on King's recovery 29 ; prevention of contagious di.seases 28 ; beaver trade monoply, Cie des Indes 28 ; funds for expenses of colony (1722) ; com- plaints of Montreal merchants re Indian fur traders 36 ; officers ; reduction of ])ay ; furloughs 37; right of entry to convents 38; medals for Indians (1721) 28 ; (1722) 38 ; Canadian fisheries (1722) 40 ; complaints re duty on deer-skins (1724) 45; behaviour of M. de Bienville 48 ; brandy •traffic, regulation (1722) 39; (1724) 48, 52; Comte deMorvil^e's burial 49 ; Sr. deTonty's com - plaints re foreign trade at Detroit (1722) 40 : 356 INDEX Vaudreuil, M. de — Continued. Tonty-La Marche dispute (1724) 49 ; the Foxes must be conquered ; precedence of certain officers 50 ; (1725) 60 ; complaints re neglect of Louisiana (1724) 50 ; (1725) 61 ; will recall M. Guillet from Temiscamingue (1724) 49, 50 ; (1725) 58 ; Temis- camingue trading-lease 59, 61, 64, 65 ; dispute with Ramesay (1724) ; do with Chaiissegros 50 ; (1725) 62 ; do with de Lery 60 ; agent must not trade with He aux Tourtes (1724) 49, 50 ; (1728) 103 ; rent of his Montreal house (1725) 62, 63 ; (1726) 72 ; delays of works at Sault St. Louis (1724) 50 ; yearly trade reports (1721) 28 ; yearly statement of expenditure (1721) 27; (1722)39; (1724) 53 ; a company for his son, de Rigaud ; duplicates of despatches to be sent to Commis- sary at Rochefort ; dispute between Seminary and Madame d'Argenteuil 53; missionaries asked for (1725) ; canoe, bow and cpiiver sent by him 56 ; peace among the Indians (1725) 58 ; foreign trade (1724) 51 ; (1725) 58 ; pensions and gra- tuities 58 ; verdict against M. de la Borde 58 ; King's memo. 59 ; powder for assistant town majors ; fortifications of Montreal and Chambly 60 ; powder for Abenakis refused ; M. de Sabre- vois relieved from command at Chambly ; ordi- nance re price of beaver 61 ; censured for j^eace between Saulteux and Foxes ; money for Cana- dian expenditure 62 ; instructions 62, 63 ; Supe- rior of Recollets at Q\iebec 64 ; (1726) 74 ; extra supplies, money, etc., refused (1725) 64 ; deputa- tion from Boston government, 65 ; goods lost, in wreck of Chamcuu to be replaced 65 ; (1726) 70, 71; estate (1728) 101; Chouanous to be drawn nearer to the colony (1729) 117 ; behaviour of (1730) 132 ; to command La Gironde (1734) 194 ; freight on furs (1735) 210 ; land grant confirmed (1737) 242 ; instructions (1739) 268, 272 ; relations in Canada recommended to Beauharnois (1742) 308. Vaudreuil, Comte de. Beaver, (1721) 21, 24; instructions ; commander of vessel, (1729) 112 ; voyage to Quebec ; do, to He d'Aix 113 ; furni- ture, (1730) 135 ; arrival at He d'Aix ; journal of his navigation ; gratuity ; chart of the Gulf of Mexico and of the Louisiana coast, (1735) 210 ; passage of M. de Lantagnac on La Victoirc, (1741) 297. Vaudreuil de Cavagnal. Promotion, (1726) 73 ; (1729)121 ; knight of St. Louis ; reports received, (1730) 133 ; concession confirmed, (1733) ; gover- nor of Trois-Rivieres, 173 ; (1734) 205 ; discipline of the troops and militia, (1735) 215 ; Abenaquis of Lake St. Peter, (1736) 227 ; St. Maurice forges, (1737) 240 ; provisional ensigncy for Sr. de la Barre, (1738) 251 ; zeal approved, (1739) 264 ; peace between the Hurons and the Ottawas, (1740) 280 ; leave of absence 292 ; made governor of Louisiana, (1742) 306, 312. See also " Cava- . gnal.'' Vaudreuil, Rigaud de. Asks for a concession, (1741) 289 ; town-major of Trois-Rivieres, 292 ; cannot have position asked, (1731) 145 ; (1733) 174 ; Cross of St. Louis, (1736) 228 ; (1738) 251. Vaudreuil, (Son of the Marquis). Company in Canada, (1721) 26 ; (1725) 62 ; (1726) 75. Vaudreuil, Srs. de. Grant confirmed, (1733) 182. Veillard, Sr. Commission as principal clerk, (1720) See alio " Weillard."' Verazzani. Voyage 46. Vercheres, M. de. Promotion, (1726) 73 ; obtains a company (1738) 250, 2.51. Verderonne Island. Settlement, (1732) 168. Verdier, Sr. de. Made second captain, (1722) 10. Vergor, Du Chambon. Commandant at Port Dau- phin, (1742) 309. Verly, Sr.de. Goes to Canada, (1734) 192, 197; forbidden to return to France, (1740) 274, 281. 4-5 EDWARD VII., A. 1905 Vermandois, Dlle. de. Employment for M. de Montigny, (1728) 96. Verrier, M. (Engineer). Leave to go to He Royale, (1724) 46 ; abilities ; bond ; chief engineer at He Royale, 54 ; promotions, (1725) 62 ; St. Ovide satisfied with his character, director of the works on the fortifications of Louisbourg, 66 ; instruc- tions, 67 ; dispute between, Sr. Ganetand widow Planton, (1726) ; fortifications ; good character, (1726) 77, 78 ; fortifications of He Royale, (1727) 91 ; defects in the barracks of Louisbourg ; will have Mde. Planton make certain works anew ; instructions as such, (1727) 93, 107 ; fortifications of He Royale, 107, 108, l(i9 ; (1729) 114, 12.3, 124, 136 ; (1731) 148, 184 ; (1735) 230, 231 ; (1738) 2.53, 255 ; (1740) 284 ; (1741) 294 ; (1742) 309 ; instructions, (1731) 143 ; (1734) 204 ; pas- sage, (1730) 136; Testimonials, (1730) 136; (1739) 269 ; King's arms over Dauphine gate at Louis- tourg, (1731) 148 ; barrack at Port Toulouse 149; M. de Mesy's house 167 ; salary, (1734) 197 ; funds for fortifications ; voyage to He St. Jean ; works 205 ; lodging expenses at He Royale, (1735) 220, 221 ; agreement with Sr. Muiron ; settlement, with (ianet, (1737) ; complaint of Ganet, 245 ; expenditure on fortifications of He Royale 255 ; barracks, concerning dock ; bridge over the Barachoix etc, (1739) 267. See also " Le Verrier. " Verrier, Sr., (Advocate, Paris). Salary, (1727), 84 ; solicits position of attorney general at Quebec, (1728) 95 ; conduct in the Superior Council (1729) 119 ; will examine the minutes of the notaries, (1730) 1.31, 135; (1731)145; judg- ment against Eustache Leonard Mondor, (1732) 162 ; gratuity, draft of declaration, 164 ; help to the law students, (1733), 180 ; papier terrier, (1724)199; (1735) 213; (1736) 230; (1738) 253 ; (1740) 280; (1741) 292; (1743) 206; lectures on law, 213; (1737) 240; (1738) 253; (1741) 292; registers of the Admiralty at Quebec, 242 ; stu- dents, (1741) 288 ; respecting Guillemin, (1742) 306. Sec also " Le Verrier." Verrier, Madame. Gratuities, (1731) 143; pension, (1733) 177. Verte, Island. Port, (1733) 170. Verthamont, M. de. Recommends Sr. Cugnet, (1728) 95 ; M. Cugnet appointed councillor at Quebec, (1731) 127. Verville, Marlot de. Referred to, (1718) 4 ; salary, (1721 ), 23 ; (1724) 46 ; fortifications of Louisbourg, 25, 30 ; street survey at Louisbourg, plan 30 ; gone to He Royale, (1722) 34 ; miners and soldiers for the fortifications of He Royale, 43 : instructions, information concerning M. de L'Etenduere, 43, 44 ; will communicate the King's orders to M. Verrier ; returns to France ; goes to He Royale, (1724) 54 ; inscription over the barracks door of Louisbourg, (1725) 55 ; transferred to Valenciennes, 66 ; rejxjrt on Isabeau's work, (1726) 77 ; land of He Royale, (1728) 109 ; (1730) 127. Verville, M. de. Junior. Salary, (1724) 46. Vessels. Equipped for the colonies, (1727) 70; em- ployed in fishing and trading at lie Royale, 93 ; building at Quebec, (1725) 03 ; Trois-Rivieres suitable for building, (1727) 86 ; building en- couraged, (1728) 98 ; do increased at Quebec, (1729) 116; building, (1731), 129; do in Canada, (1731) 142, 144 ; purchased at He Royale, 148 ; bonuses for building, (1732) 160 ; building of a flute in Quebec, 161 ; vessels lost, 166 ; building at Louisbourg, 169 ; do in Canada during the j'ear, (1733) ; do on the Great Lakes, 180 ; do at He Royale, 183 ; (1734) 204 ; (1738) 254 ; (1740) 311 ; do in Quebec, (1734) 200 ; do at Sault Ste. Marie, etc., (1735) 211 ; do at He St. Jean and He Royale, 219, 222: (1736) 232; building pros- INDEX 357 SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 Vessels — Continued. perous, (1737) 241 ; building at Quebec, 257 ; building progressing, (173P) 203 ; at lie Royale, return wanted, 2(57 ; construction of a flute at Quebec for the King, (1740) 275; building in Canada, 281 ; cost of the King's flute, (1741) 290 ; King's flute will be launched this spring, (1742) 299 ; equipment of the King's flute ; win- tering in Canada ; construction of a second flute, 302 ; bonuses for builders, 303 ; construction, 307. Vezin, Olivier de. See "OUivier." Viauder, Rev. Father Philibert de. Missionary (1721)10. Vicar General. At Louisbourg, (1732) 156, 101. Victoire, La. Voyage to Louisiana ; (1718), 4 ; in structions to the commander, (1724) 46 ; voyage to He Royale, 54; (1725) 00; cargo, CO; pas- sage refused to M. de Lantagnac, (1741) 297. Victuals. Foreigners forbidden to buy at He Royale, (1722) 42 ; importation at He Royale, (1734), 204; (1735) 220; (17.37)240; (1738) 254. Vidal, Sr. Debt to Sr. Thibault, (1727) 82. Vienne, Sr. de. Goes to Canada, (1738) 2.50. Villardeau, Sr. de. Land grant, etc., (1719) 6. Villars, Due de. Abilities of Sr. de Bonnaire, (1735) 210. Villedonne, Widow. Pension, (1727) 84 ; (1737) 240. Villejoin, M. d'Orfontaine de. Second ensign, (1738) 255 ; assistant town major of Louisbourg, (17.39) 207 ; report on the troops ; made ca^jtain, (1741) 293. Villejoin, Madame de. Garden of, (1726) 77. Vilh-Marie. La. Accident, (1729) 120. Villemonde, Beaujeu de. Promotion, (1738) 250. Villers. Recruit aged 14, (1725) 57. Villers de Franzure. Promotion, (1729) 121 ; arrested, (1730) 128 ; escapade and marriage with Mile, de St. Vincent ; arrested, (1731) 141. Villers, Dlles. de. Pension, (17.36) 225. Villeray, d'Artigny de. Promotion, (1737) 241 ; (1738) 250 ; (1739) 264. Villeray, M. de Junior. Indemnity, (1724) 50. Villiers, M. Services rewarded, provisional cap- taincy, (1732) 158; re-establishment of the post at La Baye, 160 ; blow struck by the Sakis and the Fo.xes at bale St. Joseph, 197 ; promotion, 198, 199 ; responsible for disaster at La Baye, (1735) 212 ; death, (1734) 196. Villiers, Madame de. Pension, (1734) 196. ^ Villiers, Junior. Second ensigncy, (1732) 158. Vinant, Hertel. Undertakings of M. de Sabrevois, (1724) 52. Vincelle, Sr. de. Half-pay, (1721) 11. Vincelotte, M. de. Complaint, (1722)33. Vincennes, ^L de. Miamis against the Foxes, (1720) 10 ; obstacles to English extension ; pro- motion, 73; Illinois cattle, (1733) 172; (1734) 195 ; Indians at Ouabache, 202. Vitray, Sr. de la Tour. May be dismissed, (1726) 17 ; conunander of the St. Louin (1728) 97 ; tutorship of his children, (1733) 171, 182 ; gra- tuity, (1728) ; arrival at Rochefort, 97. Vivier, M. de. Knight of St. Louis, (1720) 74 ; made lieutenant, (1730) 1.36. See also " Du Vi- vier." Volager, J. B. Goes to Canada, (1724) 48. Volager, Valentin. Goes to Canada, (1724) 48. Volant Radisson. Half- pay, (1732) 102. Volant d'Haudebourg. Trade and fishery, (1734) 200. Volant, Sr. Officer sent to Louisiana, (1731), 150. Voyageurs. Ordinance concerning them, (1724) 14. Voyer, Abbe. Interdict, (1731), 140. Voyer, Capt. Instructions, (1717), 3. Vozain, Ollivier de. See " Ollivier ". Walon, Sr. Commission as secoiid comptroller, (1730), 19 ; respecting his son a trader at Quebec, (1720), 127 ; forbidden to wear the Cross of St. Jean de Latran, (1731), 147 ; (1731), 150 ; power of attorney to the Sr. Cugnet, (1733), 174; do to the Sr. Gigault, (1730), 225. Walon, Claude Gabriel. Will help him in his trade, (1730), 131. Weillard d'Auvilliers, Sr. Gratuity, (1721), 8; see Werbar, J. Bte. Naturalization, (1731), 142 ; (1732), 155. Whales. Found dead in the St. Lawrence are the property of Messrs. Darragorv, (1741), 280. Wharves. At Quebec (1728), 99 ; (1729), 114 ; at the Careening dock cove at Louisbourg, (1729), 124 ; (1732), 106 ; (1734), 205 ; (1736), 232. Willis, Therese. Marriage, (1734), 202. Wills. (1724), 49. Wine. Forbidden to be sold to soldiers out of Louisbourg, (1721), 29, 32 ; Test of, (1728), 98. Wonwonderlich, Sr. Commission as Ensign, (1720), 6 ; regulations of the 18th of Sept. re the Swiss Company, (1720), 10. Wood. Nephritic, found at Detroit, (1736), 2.30. Workmen. Asked for at Louisiana, (1728), 5 ; statement of, in Louisiana, (1721), 10. Yardin, Sr. Information asked for re Pierre Martin Le Mire, (1730), 234. Zemard, Sr. Ratification of a grant of land, (1742), 311. ■4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 APPENDIX L Wm MCElfEO fROi EiLiD Ai FEAICE 11 19M 4-5 EDWARD VII. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 A. 1905 BOOKS RECEIVED FROM ENGLAND AND FRANCE IN 1904. Colonial Office Records received in 190.'^.. London. Nova Scotia : Despatches to Governors and Acting Governors, 1750-1763. 35 Volumes. List of Emigrants, 1748-1749 1 Expedition to Louisbourg, 1745-1750 1 Cape Breton : Despatches to Governors, 1 784-1790 9 Minutes of the Executive Council, 1785-1798 11 Prince Edward Island : Minutes of the Executive Council, 1784-1798 7 Journals of the House of Assembly, 1 776-1801 9 Journals of the Legislative Council, 1773-1801. 2 Total