August 13, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteFound adrift yesterday by Mr. Pierre Dugal, of the parish of St. Michel, and now in his possession, a raft of oak and pine …

August 6, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe HarvestOur accounts from Upper Canada and the adjacent parts of the United States represent the harvest which had commenced as unusually abundant. The …

July 24, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteForged Bank NotesWithin these few days several strangers have been taken into custody, charged with circulating forged bank notes and counterfeit gold coin. The …

July 19, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteKingston [sic] Palace, May 24, 1819This morning, at a quarter past 4 o’clock, the Duchess of Kent was happily delivered of a Princess. Her …

Editor’s note: Articles from the archives are reproduced with the original vocabulary, spelling and punctuation. Explanatory notes may be added as necessary.July 9, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteLondon -­ Yesterday …

July 4, 1819 – The Quebec GazetteThe SeasonSince the 22nd ult., till today, there has fallen more or less rain daily. Principally uncommonly heavy showers, following one another in quick …

June 19, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleAn Unlicensed Chimney Sweep – A young lad residing in the suburban part of this city made a wager yesterday with one of his …

June 11, 1869 – The Morning ChronicleIn the Senate, Mr. Mitchell moved … “An act respecting masters and mates of ships and shipping of seamen.” … The bill had not …