Dartmouthians

Cow

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cow

Came into the subscribers pasture at Dartmouth about the last of July, a red and white Cow. The owner may have her by proving property and paying expences. Dartmouth, Dec. 16. John Reeves.

To Be Sold at Auction

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auction

By Bowie & Deblois On Saturday the 27th inst. at the New Sessions House

That eligible place belonging to the subscriber for building a gentleman’s summer residence or converting to a small farm, on the road leading from Dartmouth upon the narrows, opposite the Naval hospital, possessing a commanding prospect, a brook of water running through the whole with three falls tory by water, or an iron furnace, and a large building said brook capable of working a sey (?) the manufacin on the same, with two chimneys; the whole plat containing four and a half acres of excellent land. Any person inclining to view the premises is requested to apply to Edward Foster at Dartmouth, the proprietor. May 20.

Escaped

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escaped

From the service of Mr. Creighton at Dartmouth, Bernard Leland, about 18 years of age, stout made, pale complexion, Black hair and brown eyes. N.B. any person or persons harboring or concealing him will be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. The usual reward will be paid on his apprehension. W. Miller, Agent Prisoners of War. August 14.

Acadian Recorder, 14 August 1813, Volume 1 Number 31. https://archives.novascotia.ca/newspapers/archives/?ID=783&Page=201113124

[Noted in a subsequent issue as a “French Prisoner”]

french prisoner

Acadian Recorder, 23 August 1813, Volume 1 Number 32. https://archives.novascotia.ca/newspapers/archives/?ID=785

Notice

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notice

Whereas a variety of trespass have been committed upon the Lands of the subscribers at Dartmouth, more particularly by what are called Brooming parties (notwithstanding a special order to the contrary from Admiral Sir John B Warren;) We hereby give notice that we shall prosecute without distinction all persons concerned in committing or directing the committing such trespasses in the future.

Johnathan Tremain. James Creighton. John & Samuel Albro. May 22, 1813. 6w

Acadian Recorder, 22 May 1813, Volume 1 Number 19. https://archives.novascotia.ca/images/newspapers/acadianrecorder/1813/201113076.jpg

To Be Sold At Public Auction

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to be sold

By John Moody & Co. At their room in Halifax, on Wednesday, the 5th day of May next, at 12 o’clock

A farm, lying on the Dartmouth side of Halifax Harbour, near the Narrows, formerly the property of Francis Coleson & late Galper Drillio’s, deceased, containing three hundred acres, more or less, of which a great part is clear and under cultivation; there are thereon a good dwelling house, a large and most excellent barn, with outhouses, (all new) – The above described farm lays in one of the most pleasant and advantageous situations of any near the Town, having a complete view of the Sackville Road, Bason, and North End of the Town, and near the Anchorage of his Majesty’s Ships, which afford a market for every article the Farm may produce; there is also a main Public Cart Road, from said farm to both Ferries, at Dartmouth, which can be passed on any day in the Year.

For terms or any other particulars please apply to the subscriber, who is fully authorized to treat. Thomas Goater. Sole executor of the will and testimony of Gasper Drillio, deceased. Halifax, April 17th, 1813.

Acadian Recorder, 17 April 1813, Volume 1 Number 14 https://archives.novascotia.ca/newspapers/archives/?ID=766&Page=201113055

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