1 10 1 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b38e30bc41861a87a75118975c0a2e63.pdf d8f08472834fddd73282681e2b8a4234 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JOURNAL FOR 1872 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c7fa874dfa6efcafa7e5b0aac15623d.pdf 8607135ca476910c5b88c056d7be6ebf PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1378d09b39f798c3f5a4700011f4ffd2.pdf 127e39bde8c2ad684bb4dd53587c47f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Chales Whitehead https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ac62ff359fe19956aba77f9f25804cd1.pdf 228af735b887940fceac872d915c2633 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26748ea2f1a08cb6704a7122b0615669.pdf 33b7a2c9597c95099de69db3bf220e7d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Daily Journal For 1872 TORONTО: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0c1d09878e730ff79e47201c026ccb33.pdf c5a9cd36a7b100cf711c8df2a6ef4606 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/19aab0f6eb3b692d11b12691a2ee31c4.pdf 530e8c23dc58516985fd8a9698a6f59d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday, January 1, 1872 On the Death of "Margaret Tait" 1847 The sunbeams gild the woody heights And through the evening branches play. Unwished for dreamy night returns I joyless view returning day. I wander here alone forlorn And care nae what may next begin Tears trickling down to mix wi "Thine" Lamenting Her that's taen awa In vain for one the [illegible] blooms And sweetly blossoms every tree Pale Death has cast his shadow o'er My Friend, my Sister, where is she? Ye warblers cease your plaintive strains Ye green leaves off your branches fa'. Come dremy nature mourn wi me Death's left your fairest flower awa. See down her "Lover's" Manly cheeks, The tears of woe are gushing fast. The future seems a dreary Blank He [illegible] view the blissful pact. Oh haste, oh haste, ye wintry winds And cloth the Plains in sleety snow Oh spring nae mair return again Ye [illegible] nae her that's taen awa. - over - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f92dcae80a62d00e06b9f7dfdd7ad538.pdf 6356b0f323ab330a97bf60221bbaf770 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. RATES OF POSTAGE Canada Post Card.......One Cent. ON LATIEES, PER HALF OESC. Canada and P. Edward liland, if prepaid 3 cents If unpaid 5 ceuta United states, if prepaid 6 cos,, if unpaid 10 ets. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian Packet, 6 cents Do da by New York do, cent Newfundland, 12 entsmust be peeq, Braish Columbia and Vancouver's Island, 6ets. must be prepaid Hed Rirer, must be prepaid. ON NEWSPАРЕRS Transcript Newspapers, 2 cents each-must be prepaid Printed and publiabed in Canada, and poted from office of publication, if paid querterly in advande, Ially 20 cents, TriMeekly 1 cent Bi-Weekly 10 cents, Weekly eta, per quarter; if uapaid, 1 cent will be charged on delivery. PE 1000CALA To any part of Canada, P. Eward Island, New foundland, or the Uasted Stater, 1 contper 4os prepaid. To United Kingdome, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid; weighing le than I oz., put up singly, cont rach, propule. во, CULARS, PAMPILATE, Ac To any place in Canada, P. E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid, sol paekets to the Unitd Kingdom, 1 о 2 cs,o, 4 ets., 4 0zs 6cis, 8 o 12 et 12 oz 18 ets., 15 os. 24 cts., and no oп PARCKL Pат. Not to exceed 4 1b., to any part of Cauads, 8 oz 12 , 1 25 cta, and so on, 121 ete per 5our. LAW TERMS Hilsry, Ist Montay in February to Saturday of eusning week Eanter, ärd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Micbaelmas, Zed Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd swee'k thereafter. County Courte-Sittinge for the trial of issues of fact and assesssents of damages are hebl semi annually, to commitice un the Second Toeslay in the monthe of June and December; exe pt the County Court of the Counly d York, which holds three sitings in eaca year, cominencing respect Ively on the second Tuseday in the months of March, June and December. The several Courts of General Eerstons of the Peace are beil at the same time as the several County Courts Assizes-Courts of Astize and Nisl Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of countles in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the end of long vacation and Michaelmas Term, and in the County of York an additional Court is betd, commene ing on the Thuredsy nest after the Municipal elections in January in each year Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Kachange, executed singly: For $25 ... 1 cent. 850 and over $2) $100 aad over 200 each additional..8100 3 fraction of $100 3 On Deafis or Hills of Exchange in daplicate For ....$100 2 cents, each additional......3100 2 " fruction of $100 2 On Drafiz or Bille of Exchange in more parts than two: For... 100 1 cont, each addital.91001 H fraction of g1001" Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill, ko, shall be cosuted as part of the princip Stampe must be cancelled at the time of alllx lng the same, by writing or stamping thervo the date. The stamps for Noter, Ae., to be aflxed by the maker or drawer; and in csee of any Draft oг BEt of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by the acceptor or first indoreeт. BANK HOLIDAYS OSTABIO-New Year's Day Ash Wodnes day (Feb. 14); Good Friday (March 29); Eater Monday: Queen's Birth Day; Christmas Daу. QUEREC-NOWw Year's Day; Epiphasy; A nunciation Good Friday; Anrenion; Corpuе Chrini: 8 Poter's; St Paul's; All Saints Conception; Christmas and Queen'e Birth Day aleo, any day appointed by Proclamation for General Fasi or Thanksgiving. LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1672 January.....1-14-21-28 Febeuary.....4-11-18-25 March.....3-10-17-14-31 April.....1-14-21-28 May.....5-12-19-26 June.....2-0-10-23-30 Jaly.....1-14-11-25 Augus 4-11-19-25 September..... 1-8-15-22-29 October.....0-13-20-27 November.....3-10-1-24 December..... 1-8-15-22-29 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/876f918b2e9dcc358c68221edb064065.pdf 9b8e78fe907707568a74fa88ab649358 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1872. But the green grass is withered no flowers blooming there A few leafless branches are all that remain Like dreams of my boyhood now shattered & broken Tell all things are changed since the "days that are gone" I sought then the "Rock" that overhung the clear water And hoping that time there had lightly passed o'er But the brown moss had crept o'er the letters there graven And dark looked the waves as they rolled to the shore, It is vain then I tried to seek joy in the present The past were but visions, no traces remain. As nature has changed so the hearts have been faithless That vowed they'd be true "in the days that are gone" E. - Friendship's Valentine - Written to Mary McGill Feb. 14th 1848 - No tender tales have I to tell Of Lover's Joy and Pain When hopes and fears usurp the sway And both alternate reign No bleeding heart, a sacrifice I bring to Venus' Shrine No Mary this, alone accept- As "Friendship's Valentine" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/459c4b479fdc4bd7a01a007169a44585.pdf cabdf4924aac0798e872ccac91077e07 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1872. In vain, were beauty, wit & grace They're shrouded a' in ceaseless gloom In vain were love or friendship's tears They drop but on her closing tomb - Fair blooms the flower at early morn Ere noon how oft the blossoms fa'! In sweetest friendship yet we'll meet Where Death nae mair can part us a' - G. - The Days That are gone - Written on Revisiting Amherst Island 1849 - Again Spring reviving her winter seared blossoms Now basks her green mantle in Phoebus' bright ray The wild forest songsters their notes are a pouring The wild flowers a blooming their beauties display- And I (like the Swallow from the land of her exile) Again have returned but to wander alone - Through scenes that still fling their sad memories round me Ah scenes! that were dear in "the days that are gone"- Again I have roamed through the grove & green meadow, By the rough winding shore where in years gone I strayed, I have lain 'neath the "Tree" that I well may remember, As it waved its green branches a sweet summer shade. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/743dc4c75396213a29009305cf4ab6f1.pdf 333834f4833f7a50de2dc19482dd784e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1872. I bid you not- remember me, As I must- thee and thine. But ever count- me as a friend And Friendship's Valentine - G. - "Katie loe's me" ("My first attempt" - On parting with Katie McColl who left Fortingal for her home in the Island of Mull Nov. 1844 - ) - We never met again. - Now bleak November's angry blast Roars through the stormy glen And winter drives his snawy car Out o'er the cheerless plain - But why should I fear then or wherefore be sad? Oh what makes the tear glisten oft in my 'ee? For what seems before me but joy and rejoicing Since weel I loe Katie, and Katie loes me. It's no the dreary winter storm That gies me now complain It's no the withered broomy knowe That gies me ony pain. But aye there is something that weel I could tell And frae that sma' something I've meikle to dree I look to the future wi care and wi sorrow Though weel I loe Katie and Katie loes me - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/418145438f41035eb12a7690835469af.pdf 4d6059a6b274da5654710a72b49527fe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1872. As Larks mount high on Morning Wings The rising sun to cheer So we with light and joyous hearts Oft hail the opening year - But Ah! long ere his noontide beams How cruel fates combine To blight the hopes we cherished ance And change a Valentine When first life's opening scene I viewed From boyhood's sunny bowers Joy spent its sweets in every grove My pathway strewed with flowers I sought a rose, a summer rose Around my heart to twine But blighting winter came and nipped My blooming Valentine - Time was when I could fondly love And kindly yours return But hope has spent its cheering flame Save memory's ashes burn. The withered flower, the blighted rose Will bloom with summer's shine But my lone heart must ever mourn A lang lost Valentine. Oh! Mary, not in future years My one request disclaim - Give me at times, a careless thought - A link in memory's chain. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ba8d842345b585a95c0342515339776d.pdf f371508490b85a4a82c86654b2112b9a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 1872. And then I'd sadly sit and think How soon you would forget me And happy how I might have been Had I but earlier met thee Adieu my dear may joy be thine The day that knows no ending May you never feel the pangs of love That are now my bosom rending - Lake Ontario - 1847 - Come around me all ye fair maids Ye sprightly and aye gay Come fill your glass both one and all And pledge a sailor boy Then let it here go round and round Not one of you say no Here's a health to all the "Jackets Blue" On Lake Ontario - Chorus - On Lake On-ta-ri-o On Lake On-ta-ri-o "Here's a health to all the Jackets Blue" On Lake Ontario - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aeef75443895dbd66c8c08d8782d7f91.pdf 2f2212485e36cbc74374c283e6389019 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1872. For the Beltane licht will no be out Ere you are far awa And towering hills and rolling floods Will lie between us two - When many long years have passed and gane bye And Time's ruining hand has made baith fancies jee Wha then can tell when we next meet again, "If I will loe Katie or Katie loe me"? - G. - To Mary McGill - 1847 - I must confes my Mary dear That your charms in love have bound me I'd give the World but for one night To lie with my Arms around thee - Oh! lightly would the hours slip past Aye the longest night in Winter If kissing and embracing thee But alas I dare not venture - For bonnier lads are courting thee And richer far than I am And truer love they yet may be For my sake pass not by them For I could smile and wish thee joy Though to another married One farewell kiss all I would ask Ere from me you were carried - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e992591e6fc20cbee01c1850bc4e256e.pdf 9dbeff226b433c378b896ab2040ff72b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1872. And when our Watch is ended We quietly walk below To dream we have them in our arms On Lake Ontario - The Old Sea Dogs may laugh at us And say we're something green 'Cause we never "Crossed the Line" mayhaps Or round "The Horn" have been But a thunder Squall off Cobourg Light Would better let them know I have seen the bravest hearts made quail On Lake Ontario - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f5e48c36565644790a870fd22692a8ee.pdf aaec7d5b0d8348a84abdf27b330c6ba1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1872. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c5a86ec2a35a030ccd31829eb9eb9be.pdf 82d23d336a39b3f3a7a3666b0d50c871 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1872. Playing Beau Tommy, lets play. That you're my Beau, Who's come to visit me "Good evening, what a great surprise! You're just in time for tea". Now Tommy you must squeeze my hand With all your might and main "Somebody" always does it so To my big sister Jane"; Gracious! You've hurt me horribly How dreadful you can be If other girls allow that style Don't try it sir with me, Then Tommy you must look forlorn As though I'd caused you pain "Somebody" always looks like that With my big sister Jane"- Forgive you, I don't think I shall - Pick up my Worsted please - You've made me drop them on the floor - You're such a horrid tease. I may forgive you if you stay, Quite still and hold this skein, "Somebody" never dares refuse, With my big sister Jane - "Kiss and make friends"? I've half a mind - To go and call mamma, "Kiss and make friends"? Of course I'll no - Oh what a scamp you are - Kiss you! indeed you awful man - You're crazy that is plain - "Somebody" always does it though - To my big sister Jane - Author Unknown https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8bc02e2873789f3217e44d5e56f002e7.pdf d9d36f3839bbba4b1d6e7d5fd60fdc23 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1872. The Social Glass - A glass of good Whisky I'll take when I'm weary My blood it'll warm and my Spirits will cheer, And when I sit down I intend to be merry, So fill up a bumper and Send it round here. I Scarcely Can take half an hour for my leisure To tell you the truth I am wrought very sair, My Spade and my lassie is a' my hale pleasure We'll baith take a rest and "We'll hae a drap mair"- Contented I sit and Contented I labour, Contented I drink and Contented I Sing, I never fa' out or dispute with my Neighbour For that is a mean and Contentious thing. There are few, very few, ever hear me complaining, Though Sometimes a load of Oppression I wear, But what is the use of a man e'er repining For, Aye when he tastes; he maun hae a drap mair. 'Tis little I know of the laws of this nation, There's one thing I know that my debts I must pay; While others are Cursing the heavy taxation But Since it's the law we are bound to obey - There's one thing I know very little of Politic Little I know and as little I Care, Happy's the man that is free from all knavish tricks, Push round the Jug and we'll hae a drap mair. Now I maun awa to my bonnie wee Lassie For Fear in my absence that She should think lang, Many a dreich Mile She is frae her Mammy, To vex her mither would be a great wrong - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c9d58254d67706a667de55ae3916ccf.pdf 6e2a2550c13848226ffe8d5c3f6cb9ab PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1872. But the Whiskey's sae guid that I doubt- she maun wait a wee. Of Patience my lassie has got a great share Happy he's wedded to whae there's economy, Call in the Waiter "We'll hae a Drap mair"- Sae come noble waiter bring's in a big Noggin I mean a full pint of your best "Innishowen" And when that is done I intend to be joggin Wi the canniest- of care We'll gang merrily hame- Here's "God Bless us a'" and I hope that's nae treason The Whiskey begins for to speak in my ear, Guid nicht- and safe hame until some ither season, We'll a' meet in friendship and hae a Drap Mair. "A decidedly good Scotch Drinking Song although all the allusions seem to point to Ireland - Was he an Exile, or an Emigrant-? Author Unknown - "The Baby Died" They came together to see me The Old woman Said and sighed "One was tall the other was small I think the little one died"- She had a trick of sighing And she heeded not- what she said But Oh! how could she say to me "Is the little one dead"? over https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/02a8d61c2cd7dcadad96d2d11cb1b553.pdf bd984560099016e6718448cbb7e22cd9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1872. For Strange to me seemed any doubt Of that which did betide; Because the light of my life went out When the little one died. And every leaf on every tree Since then to me has said, And will forever say to me "Is the little one dead?"- And every where I see the room And all the weeping eyes, I hear the tender terrible words While the little one dies. And every where I feel the blank, With empty arms out-spread - Till I would give all those that live "for my little one dead"- And if I hear that one is sick, I shrink and turn aside - Ever I fear that Death is near, Because my little one died - And if I hear that one grows well, I lift a cruel cry - "Why? Oh why? Should any get well, And just my little one die"- And through my heart the word went down, There ever to abide - Why? Oh why? Am I alive? Since my little one died. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f8b1d4ebe09277b9d1886245f1792fce.pdf 996dcad4b634e7be4d1a245ea6cb3b20 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. While with her trick of singing Again the old woman said “Are you tall the other two small Is the little one dead?” (Terrible Significance) But if your Mother had two little heads? She had one [The youngest] her mother gave a shelter in her At the time came to see her, the song tell the rest— “The fall Leaves To them among the fallen leaves Young children, show they And laugh to see the yellow things So rustling on their way. They’ll twinkle in the hush-down, The autumn wind each one, For there is a place where sun should be, Or a rainbow gilt to see. They’ll dancing from the [illegible] song, And when they have all gone, The last of nature’s children [illegible] Is present to our own. The [illegible] among the fallen leaves—the little [illegible] That [illegible] [illegible] a little bird, [illegible] [illegible] The trees will [illegible] [illegible] beneath the [illegible] trees, And the colors kindle in our eyes. It leaves the air to [illegible]. While going for the cold gray sky, Clouds are in the rain. We wish the old ones all [illegible], And they go flying once again. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/78fba9697c195a8e19fa5b50173a544c.pdf fe8ccb29074f534b9b40cf2ead858c3d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1872 We stood among the fallen leaves in Autumn’s bright prime, When just our [illegible] hearts begin to live the olden time. And as we grow old and think Of so many a year not passed, We may make the old and [illegible] too, [illegible] in the [illegible] past. And the carnations now, perhaps Strangers forget a cheek. Come back to us those memories leaves we would have [illegible] or make. We stand among the fallen leaves in our own autumn days, And listening to our feeble hopes, [illegible] children say. We look not back to long ago Yet all we know has been, For “we must” for we may not live To see our own children’s [illegible]. Yet as we see the years [illegible] lean of [illegible] in [illegible], Childhood without its return— The past fills our hearts. — [illegible] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/309fa633c60327be1e15c4db1647da7b.pdf 3ade459bd602868601eb8153e1486803 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1872 — A Crimean Incident — 1856 “Give us a song!” the soldiers cried, The sentry, tobacco guarding. When he heard a gun of the “Camp Alive” Had ceased for a time from firing. The dark Redan in silent sleep Lay, grim and threatening under, And the tawny muzzle of the “Malakoff” No longer belched its thunder— “There was a pause”—the guardsman said “We storm the fort tomorrow; Sing while we may, another day Will bring enough of sorrow”— They lay along the Battery’s side Below the smoking cannon— Poor hearts from Crimea—“The Clyde” And from the banks of Shannon— They sang of love, and not of fame Though that was Britain’s glory. Each heart recalled a different name But all sang “Annie Laurie.” Once after [illegible] caught up the song, While it tender [illegible], Pure like an anthem rich and strong. Their “Battle-eve Confession.” “Dear girl!” thy name, he dared not speak, Yet as the song grew louder, Something upon the soldier’s cheek Was washed at the thought [illegible]. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/019b6ebf255eaf6790c9c63d0e638eb2.pdf a03a214577363c332b2dde35833886f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1872. Beyond the darkening ocean burned The bloody sunset's embers, While the Crimean valleys learned How British love remembers. And once again a "fire of Hell" (Feu d'enfer) Rained on the Russian quarters; With screams of shot, and bursts of shell, And bellowing of the mortars. But Irish Nora's eyes are dim For a singer, dumb & gone; And Highland Mary mourns for him Who sang of "Annie Laurie".— "Bayard Taylor" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c1391809aa2c81c5eb38553435d8e68.pdf 06ee32eb85e76594eb792ac9c002041e PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8df65175b385754c18fc488737869887.pdf 0334aeaa57cec81ace4dc8bdf81dc931 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c212d4cffb4320a040c20cc6753aab34.pdf fd83d7249a7a5b3ba3513a6942df504f PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db582ee54c962859317522092b69d771.pdf 211124165c95720703cbc9711891f3af PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7904e47f44986881eece90268ce48bf8.pdf ca1983a55cfdb74a2f3fbbce75971b2a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1872. Rec.d Copies of "Christian Times" containing Picture and Biographical sketch of "Brother John" — am sorry that in sketching his life (that is the early part) they did not apply to "His Brother George" — I think I could have given, more particulars and guaranteed them all more reliable — No need then of "Soaring" paragraphs — — What I know of "Brother John" — My first recollection (a chubby boy 5 years old) I have of John is on a sunday evening after Mr Ross's school was dismissed (we were then was all worshippers of "Livery") the moon had risen, and it was a lovely night — My Brother & Miss Nichol had walked home together with "Dadd" in the background — "Brother John" was behind and as they parted at the "Gate" he came up, dresed in his smart new "Suit" — (provided by "Mr Miller of Pleasanthill") invisible brown with bright brass buttons — "a flunkey" He bowed to Miss Nichol, nodded to his mother, and took no notice of his "Brother George" — I was pleased — He wheeled and ran, and the only thing that remains distinctly embedded in my memory, is the shape of the "Coat-skirt" glancing in the moonlight — In my boyish fancy I had never seen anything "half so beautiful" — It was not a "Long tailed Blue" by no means — but it was something between the "Military" & the "Undertaker" which convinced me that "Brother John" was on the "high Road to promotion" — The next memory I have is "John as a Weaver" having left Pleasanthill he betook to weaving in the village of "Damhead" and passed the season there. This time is to me a very https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69eb285a41f95f85edfc51c06e3411f5.pdf e728ccae59084da9bf3396665a82cfa8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1872. indistinct one and of which I have little recollection, only I remember him in the short "Fustian Jacket" and Pants of the same material which was then the invariable dress of the "Coarse Linen Weaver" - I remember my Father going to Kinfauns and the pleasure we all felt when John was duly apprenticed to the "Gardening Trade" for it was not then accounted a "Profession" - But it seemed then to be the object of his highest ambition and he gave his whole soul for a season to it - became an enthusiastic Botanist - and at the Annual Horticultural Show held in the "Fair City" came off as Second Class Prizeman for a "Bouquet" - and First Class for "Dried Specimens of the Native Flora". The Local Journal adding in an encouraging tone to the report "That John Wright was only a Two Years Apprentice". The fact of seeing his name in print seemed to us, as several steps up the Ladder of fame already, I saw little of John during these three years, but under the guidance of Revd Mr McLaggan Parish Minister and Mr Stewart Schoolmaster, He seemed to have prosecuted his studies to some advantage, several months before his Apprenticeship closed it was rumored he was to leave the Trade and go to College, this was in 1839 - Father and all his best friends tried to dissuade him from the rash venture, He had no money and Father was unable to help, but he had friends aiding and abetting that we knew not of - Mr Ross his "Sunday School Teacher" earnestly reasoned on the difficult undertaking and the all but impossibility of his being able to persevere and obtain a Standing at College https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c18311e608ae85f4ffeca2a7fe82de28.pdf 583704473233387709f364d312d5c4aa PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1872. without much preparatory training and without a Patron, "If my own talents will not patronize me, I will be willing to give in, but then I must first try" was his answer to all the reasons urged by Mr Ross to induce him to abandon the scheme— Till the old Gentleman with tears in his eyes confessed that "He had been only trying him" and the path he himself had chosen, was the very one that He (Mr Ross) had mapped out for him years before in the Sunday School, and that his labour could not be all in vain if He could live to see John Waight a successful Minister of the Gospel— this was followed by the gift of "Five Pounds" and several other "nameless presents" which must have proved extremely useful both to the pocket and scanty wardrobe of the would be student— He entered St. Andrews that season and was successful in gaining a small bursary (Ten Pounds I think) which also aided him through the session— His first vacation was spent partly at home and partly around Kinfawns. After this I saw but little of him. The "Voluntary Controversy" was then at its height and he at this time was a staunch "Established Churchman" Woodside had then a popular library, founded and supported entirely by "Thomas Ross" in connection with the Woodside School Open on Monday evenings "free to all" the Theologians & Politicians made the library their weekly head quarters. Much discussion in a desultory way, had been indulged in by both parties, Finally John was induced to challenge the leader of the Voluntaries a Mr John Haggart, a worthy man and an Elder in the U.P. Church of Coupar Angus (Mr Marshall's) to debate in public https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62ca13a5fb97177dc93da2f2c6ab7d20.pdf 8be1d077cc892da467f7be8289016a21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1872. the basis of their belief and action - The debate lasted three consecutive nights and excitement ran very high - Tempers were lost and all but blows were exchanged by the backers of each - I was there every night but of course the debate "per se" made but a slight impression on my youthful brain - I mind of the terms "Voluntaries and Socialists" being hurled from "our side of the house" - "Erastians and State paid clergy" resounded from the other - "The lads in Fustian" (the Woodside Weavers) who at that time were as intensely "Established" as they afterwards became "Free" gave a hearty encore, when the half Poetic half Prophetic Rhapsodies of Isaiah were quoted as proving the base on which rested our State Churchism - "Lengthen the cords & strengthen the stakes" - for Kings & Queens shall be nursing Fathers & nursing Mothers (so they held to be the evident meaning of the passage) to this our "Established Kirk of Scotland" - while a clapping of hands and a shuffling of feet followed on Honest John Haggart laying down as an incontrovertible plank of his belief that "the example of the Apostle Paul was of far more importance to us as Christians," "who labored with his hands and was chargeable to no man" - This much of the general drift of the debate I do remember but little else - The "sword of the Civil Magistrate" and the Spiritual Power of the Head of the Church, were to me alike (in those days) a "Terra incognita" and I had no wish to explore, satisfied, like many of my elders with, what "our side" held was the truth and all else error - Strange freaks, however, were played with these "solid foundations" of belief during the next decade, and many a cherished opinion https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d7d994d9c5d8a4ac33bb2ab4a223b11.pdf bef2a7ccbba5b2768b63fcf14c28c609 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. WENESDAY, FEBUARY 28 1872 that knew them then, knew them, "no more for ever" - I remember - something broke up the discussion before it came to its natural conclusion, and neither party was exactley satisfied. A newspaper controversy was the result - in which stronger language was used than was either seemly or charitable - Daniel McIntosh the little knock-kneed schoolmaster of Woodside (a Baptist of the old school) taking a leading part - however the Churchmen proud of their young champion who in the language of their opponents had got "his hands clear of the trade" determined on a Testimonial - And I have no doubt that Dr Wright of Southampton, whatever may now be his opinions of the merits of the controversy, looks back with the highest pleasure, on that summer evening, when his old School fellows, and companions at the loom, met and under the guidance of James Strachan, presented him with a handsome "Silver Watch & Chain" both as a mark of esteem for the individual and also as an appreciation of the "fearless exponent" of the cause which they held so dear - But dark days were now lowering over the "Porter Lodge of Keithock". John had gone to college for the Winter Session our "Mother" took ill after harvest - and was bedfast - during the Winter he made one hasty visit during her illness and the next was to her funeral in March 1860, though remembering distinctly enough all the events as they happened there is a want of unity for a year at this time that I cannot account for - Brother William went to learn shoemaking - May & I & Baby Jim were left to keep house - Father ever at work from six to six. John paid us short visits - but I began to feel "He no longer https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10ba0ffdb2026b38e991d22e4679384b.pdf 0b88ca20ff1a0c08113c6c82a93ea7d2 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aece1a1bfe517af44d8556fb6c264574.pdf 16a5db9d43afe9227309e6b7005e1236 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d6c95253bd136887d5d64a245024cb3.pdf 46eac283d3c1b5f7d532f4605d091150 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1872. reach me until he had sailed for Europe. I know not how he felt but his letter left me ready to cry out "My God! My God! why hast thou forsaken me?" – I had counted the months, weeks & days from first hearing of his coming – not doubting he would give me timely warning of his arrival – It was not to be, and I felt really and truly then that I had bidden him a last Farewell Ten years before – I have only received a stray letter at long and uncertain dates since – the world around him knows much more of his public career than I pretend to do – His has been a hard working life, he began with a "Purpose", stuck to it and has been successful – though I am rather disappointed at his accepting an L.L.D. from an American College, after the very decided "Southern Views" he held during the progress of the War – I have hastily sketched only the Salient points of his life and now when I glance over I feel how little I do know – His Secret Struggles with Poverty and class prejudice none can tell but himself. I remember when he went to St. Andrews he boarded with the Toll Keeper, Andrew Mitchell at something like "Five Shillings" a week. Which furnished Porridge & Milk three times a day – And in vacation time I got from him many valuable lessons as "how to renovate Broadcloth by the use of Soap and Logwood chips", often assisting him in these labours, and making "auld claes look amaist as weel as new" – Is amusing to think the "Boy" thus engaged at home in vacation time – in college was <s>at the same time</s> Friend & Companion of Professor Tennant, Sir David Brewster, & Dr Chalmers, last but not least the bosom friend and for years the chief https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b16e942274b9cb5b8996a3b95c9ee7c.pdf 65d91241e6198a22ed8377ba1208cf6f PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/520c397f047eecd58b7f8f46a09c345a.pdf 1838be58dee487b6c9993f70be39d804 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/09093d91ab6dd7ca6f023cece441e7ed.pdf 238049af3caa46e30b43e9dafeea7eb2 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/038403a1deb265cccb1b979a252eb6ef.pdf a05bfd15a336b2f32da969d1487741be PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3de892e13d4314840d60eecf6783585a.pdf 555e932643a6a6cf78b267dac60341c7 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d7d46ddcf94d75f66f19e48edf6503d.pdf 5b0adee3ab30288939afa1fd47349ec0 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd820fd92777c99dcb724e8f142afec8.pdf 4fc03d209f8bf58c52487c265a50e203 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1e678942f9f375978e8878411cc800fd.pdf 7df6bf047523de2c86c598c09eeb217b PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2efedcab9641d1c4f326f011f4f02111.pdf e0038a62e9216683baed1efb93d931e0 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea226756655b73ef3f1c20f593c682d1.pdf c07f580dda82ad81dcd10e865e27a47c PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/efbd79707f0c48736162ae757b3aced4.pdf be10fec0373d0ab0aca337c2022ac394 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e3d53d53e30eecb69523b10341f8f48.pdf ec0fabdf3845fc658091942899c277a8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SATURDAY, MARCH 80, 1872 Stormy & Cold. had a vey buay day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d38bbb40175ec81c5f1b5632e79841a4.pdf 0a88ddce61e7c5ad8171271b5154ae25 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1872 stroncing und how none of us went to church Sam Mc Watten & Sarah weck at in the evening grandpa Polleje had a Anngte Patsagem Mc Watters getting woroea https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e75b48ed7ecf6f7cfb561383344cb170.pdf 562a2d4d1417f5ac083e5a77373658b4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1872 A terrible day, hail, rain & Snow during the night blaring a living Bale of Mind at same time actualy the very worst day of the Season- When will thehewi Come? Like the sttricth Shepherd Oh nocat and slow, the time t evime pats, The shadow of that trysting thorn is teth wed on the grass? mscand mc Watters been very ill all day Dr Kemeit over for Both-seems to be relieved a little- https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5c8288fb614b043e656078b7ac63b342.pdf 0d32c5390984dbfc32ad885bbcbb1327 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday, April 2, 1872 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1716dedf674c9ecb41e0418d8392d97f.pdf f6287272e4706a5b067511996e28819a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1872 I begen keeping this diary stating in my 117 and now on looking it owtr in 1879 fl alt a blank I never eerme aga and Lece if im labter geavs i'll bl dnt hiue potofoe than my fomer https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4700d4b30f397d356e929125c0e0509.pdf f6fb20f207006e7adaf7842b376e7015 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1872. Stella Amherst Island Feby. 13th 1879 I have chosen this day, being the birth day of our "Dear departed Pet Nellie" who was born this day twelve years ago, and who in her short life though she suffered much was ever patient and cheerful, full of mirth and glee, until she became the centre of the household, when attending school six years ago a severe pain struck into her thigh which the doctors declared Neuralgia but which turned out to be hip disease and she suffered at times the greatest agony, at last Dr Evans of Kingston injected chloroform into the hip joint which gave her instant relief, but the limb remained senseless and she had to walk on crutches, later in the season a tumour appeared and the leg had to be opened near the knee which continued to run during the fall and winter Nelly still hopping around, this at last closed but it had done its work, the thigh bone was in part dislocated, and the sinews had shrunk or wasted away, and this leg ceased to grow in proportion, but Nelly being free from pain threw away the crutches and preferred a single cane — her greatest distress was now that she could not attend school a high heeled boot was got for her and with this she managed better, kept reading and studying at home and made good progress, about three years ago she contracted intermitting fever which brought her to the verge of the grave, for weeks she hovered on the borders of the "Debatable Land" but at last threw it off and slowly gained strength, after this she became more cheerful than ever https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/883182652b0e784854afae74be61c029.pdf 991737becf21c441ee98dbe51810c547 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3cb93065693d7ad0107764c50e87b5f2.pdf ee25e3ea9b7504a19e73878e719c820d PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/22b3e0460150f916f2b1bebc43cbf1d6.pdf 0bdb200fb498fe19c7379673a03d8c9e PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7352b99302ca8875a0008f8c5f42e85f.pdf 3783a400d3dea2a1300957e07f3fdb6e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1872. it is mine, after a time I laid it back across her bosom, and no perceptible movement was she seen to make. after this, about 3 O clock in the afternoon she ceased to breathe, friends gathered in but I turned my face to the Wall. The first death in our family— She was buried on Sunday 29th Dec'r 1872— Need I add more? Nelly is gone but her life work was finished, and she has left impressions on all that can never be erased, we are thankful for the few years she was spared to brighten and enliven our home, and through our tears can only exclaim "May we die the death of the Righteous and, my^our latter end be like hers"— Feb. 14 Seven weary weeks have passed since "the funeral" and I am now able to be up daily, although I have not been out of the house it appears like an age. Sarah has suffered much but has kept up through all and all the family have done what they could to contribute to the general comfort. All felt the grief but strove to hide as much as possible. We had many letters of sympathy and of condolence none of which touched me more than one from^another J. W. Bell Reeve of Camden and from the Rev'd T. G. Smith. A public resolution of sympathy for one in affliction was also passed by the County Council Being unable to attend their meeting or to stand again I lost my seat as Reeve, and now I am not sorry for it, if ever I re-enter I can now devote all my time and attention to our home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ecb1405f972c9c39de615f43be4115af.pdf 052ca0ce50db7a5c4a93de489744f49c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1872. Sunday Feb 23' 1879 "Our Silver Wedding day" Twenty five years ago this day, Sarah Polly and myself were married, by Rev'd John Scott (now of Emerson), Annie, Nelly, & Susie had been giving us sly hints after Harvest of the coming anniversary but the events intervening had brushed them all aside and the day was spent in quiet melancholy, Sarah went up in the afternoon to the Manse and returned with a severe headache, I was affrighted for it seemed a "fac simile" of my own case, and we used the same treatment with effect— and recovered. Looking back over these years, though ours has not been an eventful history, it has not been all sunshine nor all dark as it once appeared to me— Just two years after our marriage and before we had anything "gathered" I was mysteriously struck with Epilepsy, which disabled me for 10 years, during which time I earned almost nothing— but got better during the year 1860 and began to keep a small store, which eventually developed into a larger one Thomas Polly going into partnership with me, this con- tinued for seven years when I continued alone for seven years more, in 1873 we bought the Farm and as the Boys were growing up it furnished them plenty of employment and up to this date has kept them together, we had now Eight Children in all, health and active, only our "Dear Nellie" was not to be spared, the smiling face looks down on me now from her frame on the wall, there is no sorrow or regret in it, that has been left for those who remained. My Poor Sarah through all these years was far from healthy or strong, and at many seasons failed to receive all the attention https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/37350e088da02d8c34eb9b33d5ac8971.pdf a1b453257f67fa019f1d3d20ec2c5235 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 1872 which she deserved and would have got from one more thoughtful than I have been. I have acknowledged it before & do so again with bitterness of heart – at my own want of feeling. Tender and kind she has ever been to me, and my love for her has ever been of the truest since our marriage. And even now when I look into her care worn face, I can discover no difference from the pleasing countenance which first attracted my regard. We have both faded since that, but married love fails to recognize these changes in each other which Thursday 10th 1872 <s>Cool but thawing, snow gone from the fields and now nearly all in the roads and along fences, still crossing the ice on foot– We have as yet had no warm days- Capt of "Nancy Pratt" has arrived and taken charge -</s> youth so readily discerns. We are both wearing spectacles now and sometimes there is an interchange, which may account for this mutual forbearance. One thing I do know, almost the entire burden of raising the family devolved on her. For 16 years I was only in the house to eat and sleep. She has done her best to train them in the path of truth and virtue and now when I am at home and might assist in advice and education of the two younger, I feel like a passenger standing by the railway while the train is passing and anxious to be taken on board, but the train does not slow or come to a stand and while I am waiting it passes on – Such have been my feelings for years back. Even last harvest Hugh, John and the girls had it all https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/20bb485a221048fa1d9166f425959ee1.pdf 2d20b6b25a90a1fe93e957570a800dd0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1872 Cool cloudy weather no sprig as yet, Feb. 28th 1879 planned for a severe winters ttud a hustias,Nelly wr most anxius for this, as the joint Srese of being constantly at School was getting ahead in all he pout of techuecal education Dear. Nellie has goue where all problems are abready Jolnedanndt eve in an grief hane bee for two months looting after instead of befere us-ls yet I have been totall nakll to aid ane of them,And n Mamma again nar fell the brancten of guidancnee as of you Had a letter this week from Arctbald Cameron, old school fellow, solicitieng subroription for a testinoial à Doncan Canchbell our denchon of 36 yean ago! Iidnz Iel. 2 be Lözsin Somnth died this moming the tai viadhle ill lonon and it wus not unloothucd forhada wei pie dr Cwans today hopung it will he the lask, am waiting for a fine day to go out https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c4e3364ee1d7fbae7e0e7334bd18b5a7.pdf af37a525699bf21e68afb171d8f3c6a1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1872. Gloomy & cold, rained a little after Saturday March 1st 1879 A hurricane of wind & snow, a very severe day were rather surprised to hear after breakfast that John Watson had died this morning about 4 o'clock, though ailing for sometime his death was rather unexpected. A sad family to leave behind - Sunday 2nd Storm cleared off and day again pleasant Monday 3rd March Walked out to the Barn today and already feel like a new creature. As I have been mercifully dealt with may I be thankful accordingly. May this bright day be a forerunner of what is before us but the will of God be done Tuesday March 4th Day gloomy & unpleasant. Revd J. G. Smith arrived from Kingston to hold missionary meeting. A good attendance George drove him to the station after eight o'clock https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50fba52b8f049d263d5bea6580f16fdc.pdf 8fc3b2b851f4fdb1703e627a769e06d9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday, April 13, 1872 Raw and cool. heavy squall in the evening sleet and rain Friday March 7th 1879 Alexander Stevenson arrested tonight,and to Napanee jail. william Mcdonald also but he made his escape.all this for severe beating given to Jack in the early part of winter still an invalid Saturday, March 8th officers returned this morning and again made search for McDonald, but by this time he is across the frontier Alex Stevenson & Wm Olley went to Napanee to give bail for Alex, but were unsuccessful-tial to be next Thursday. went to Kingston Monday, March 10th weather changed. thawing very fast,and fields getting bare. Olley began to thresh old wheet Tuesday, March 11th thaw still continues,water everywhere,roads impassable Stevenson's case settled today by paying $50 to Jack which he binds himself to withdraw all actions against either https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72250531b1e3e1c4670ffc1077e20adf.pdf 3aa87a55656adcbae5e34a4f1f729191 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1872. date are cool. Wete to church. No presents. Tuesday March 26 1872 1 Weather keeps cold and preissing much on us. Little done during the past few days and we seem to get a long way off Spring. George still working at the Wharf I feel some better of late and have been able to walk out times, how can a scarlet comprehend so much weakness The Ministers Stipends was raised last week. I hope that the difficulty is overcome Sunday March 30 Had a severe relapse of headache a few days ago feel more helpless than ever, day cold and slight snow It is now 3 months today since Den II, was laid under https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c5bafd83c4b9d334c51c34639876d4a.pdf ce44743cd2a82ccbfe30aee1ca834d1b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday, April 18, 1872 A lovely morning but air cool,thawing a good deal. was disappointed in not receiving any letters or papers by mail, all seems to have forgotten us. I sufferd much yesterday from headache and had to take a powder last night before I obtained any sleep, feel refreshed this morning but of that unsettled sort that ensures nothing for the future. Mrs.Costello hired today, the time passing away. Wednesday April 2nd raw cold morning, almost a second winter frost. the doctor wants me to read nothing, write nothing, and in fact think of nothing but keep cool,calm, peaceful, the brain want wants perfect rest. I have been trying this regimen for some time,and last night actually dreamed I had accomplished it.all of us it seemed had joined with me in this mental abstinence, and last night we met in a grand walhalla of total ignorance. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2871bade81e1520345ccdf7df7e8f6c1.pdf c116374b542bb8f9c13a1c953a5ffcf1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1872 Cool& frosty. commansed Apseping Poter finitere dge No one Wednenday Apil 22 1879 passed before me and in tema I awatled wth my Brain on fire. and head thrrobing more firely Ha iof I and homied the medunput oil for a wuh netin Cegoing- this rest for the Brain.in a delicate question when man's years are 50 and his circunstances not what he at once time hoped ther would he at that age - Thrda ahie 3 Day vem Coled wite ssis Phawons in the moming.andl ano tw whebever duning the doy- rat a letten fom Brther aneco in whick he desewbes his hapte lipe ofter eie Selent Mamige ch will he has hud his share of tuebles anet l hape then ane ner ooir, with mary aschen gearn in sfore fon then and fomiily.his chaneable Weathen deems to afsech me ven rade extieneh nlmns, anct unsetlled and still Great tublo in my headd https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b524117c05f61729d8d9c271892c7280.pdf 8d49987235a653e523e0bac9afeeac9c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1872 Weather cool ht Perwing& die Zriling= re maieleder friday Apil 42 1879 Cold again edey no thaw, nor an afsearance of milder weather- qul very nevous toda hamg lepl mne all nigit acthap I had no pain tuble oz an eccaut Boslen ngele talken ven ile aschearlitite uchlnanze or what the doctors ponomce Muralgue of the Museliom Saturday Apue 5 stile clear and cold, enjimad pood Rest Carhe nüpt and heand feeing all the brins move cool settled. Sentar Ahil 28 clear and cold, leiger trying to run on wheate esmiten leighing um Waggoning- on Village Street was perfechh https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b83cc06acf14509f49b55d4e7f88d16b.pdf 42c5cb7947753c124608bf3c92187f03 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thursday, April 7th,1872 weather fine and pleasant.finished sec.no.two Monday, April 7th,1879 weather fine & clear but still cold and sharp frost. in fact, there is no appearance of spring.only for the ever decresing straw stacks,it would pass for fine Dec.weather. boys still sawing and wood. Tuesday,April 8th weather fine,south wind,and clear sun,thawing fast. had a poor sleepess night,and feel week nervous today wrote letters yesterday to Maggie capt.Middleton. the M.D. has not yet made his appearance,thouh advertised in Beaver as being on his way, but I cannot think that any resident M.D can succeed on this island until we all get better off and a combined movement be made in the direction of encouragement Wednesday, April 9th Dr.M.arrived last night.in the morning has driven him around to see various parties, but as the roads are breaking up, it is not a favorable time for a meeting to start https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/080a21cae4f151970a232aca1508b3e3.pdf 7b229a298f0381784ebca7f1a4ac432d PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eca1205c301186afe463881ca97ec494.pdf 37047bbc03d5cbe56db1fc77760e4b0f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday, April 20, 1872 ice still on, no mail today Sunday April 13th 1879 day gloomy and overcast,took the bugbuggy today for first time-sleighing gone altogether on the fences Monday April 14th Tuesday 15th weather still cold and raw.mail crossed by boat today, in at the head of the island. Wednesday April 16th milder,north wind, and snow in the afternoon, walked over the farm back to the base line,and enjoyed the walk altogether. everything is yet backward and no beauty in the landscape, only the promise of what is to be feft.very tiredwhen I got home, and missed much the littlr "girl" that used to accompany me last fall and summer,with her eager question and clever womanly remarks.oh nell,nell,you have left a blank that nothing hearafter can fill up,and you do not even visit me in dreams of the night.it seems strange,perhaps you will come when I cease to think of you all the day long. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e47c4e5ad6d2dc7ba3a78486d1dbbfe.pdf bf854dc9413d186d09c8580c7f985cdc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday, April 21, 1872 Thursday April 17th 1879 Wm.Mcdonald left today for Cleveland, and felt quite overcome at the last bidding them all goodbye. took passage by the foot of the island landing at Rimouski point and reached the afternoon train in time for west. received a letter from Maggie today with abudget of news. she is also recovering from her illness,does not meen to teach again and seems inclined to try for an advanced certificate. Hugh had a severe attack of colic this afternoon, called in the doctor and he left easier at bedtime. Friday April 18th weather still cloudy, overcast and raw cold no spring as yet settled.roads are drying. ice fast giving way. no movement of ice in the river. may last all next week, our work must be near now,come when it will. many last year had almost done sowing at this date. mr.MacPhedran on little house, so he at least seems sanguine regarding his stay Saturday 19th M.came, John & Annie visited the place and at Nelly's grave, even this labour of love I could not join in when shall I be able to go and see it, walked around the farm, and had a severe attack. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/078de7b0aaed3789b562983dff360513.pdf ba4a235f20f44a6cd30fa84d0d192220 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday,April 22, 1872 weather very cold and freezing hard.began to move ice No.four reached Howard islands. stayed all night. Monday April 21st 1879 weather getting milder and inclined to clear up. applied blister to back my head.had little rest all night. Tuesday April 22nd day fine and clear.boys began sowing barely on fallow. land working very nicely. had little rest last night on account of blister. ice making a final move today Wednesday April 23rd ice entirely disappeard.wind blowing fresh from N.E and again cool. fields drying up very fast and I hope a good bit https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50a811550b09a030093f824a5d6273c3.pdf 0d12d8e6cf371c088ea4b7b28009d6e7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Tuesday, April 23, 1872 day milder in the morning, went round the head of the island over to Aldrain's point and reached snowing heavily-had to quit and came home Monday, April 28th,1879 day mild and warm, steamer passed and called, leaving off Mr.Nixon, brought graindrill & Wilson purchased the have give up my agency as no hope appears of going anything this spring,received Books & Copies of trees, but no trees have as yet arrived Tuesday, April 29th,1879 out for a walk today, and had no idea of my own weakness until I got back, I really feel much nearer "the end" than ever before, Nelly does not visit me, perhaps she is waiting my comming! Saturday, May 10th, 1879 have had a poor time for last ten days suffering much, and extremly weak,still able to be up daily, they told me health would come with warm May weather, but I see no prospect of it as yet, of course the month has been cold and backward, and it's true the last week has been pleasant, but my internal economy seems more confused than ever can I ever get well? I would glsdly run ten or three https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28febf11b6ca427085b5f59f43151306.pdf 53cfc5d97dae7e93ce6c4c67e1891701 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday, April 24, 1872 snows all gone. a terrible slop- no mail today May 10th 1879 weather fine and the boys been sowing,will the barley in tonight. it has been hard on Geo(rge) for John has been unable to help them and is gone to Kingston today to consut the doctor on his head. cartarrh seems to be the diesese and he suffers at time. the world and life seems going against when a few years ago it was so promising,perhaps we were not then duly thanksful. I have written no letter for a long time and hardly know when I can begin to write. I have no pleasant news to communicate and hate to mar another's enjoyment with croaking. Monday, May 19, 1879 weather still very warm,non the remarkably cool nights. every one working on frost,will take all week to finish our sowing. horses becoming slow and gagged out. finishing the front field today and a few acres in middle field will wind all up. do not feel able to write at any length,in fact have fallen all behind in my correspondence. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a2edd20ae0413aee8016b8963122a96.pdf 3229af1f85c4dfcd5bdd8ade2003ef1b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Thursday, April 25, 1872 the ice finally began to move today. mail carrier came today for bag but was unable to cross. a large propeller went down the bay today,jamming through the loose ice slowly,but I think made Kingston. Wednesday, May 20th 1879 weather still beautiful and dry,will soon need another shower.barge came today to load wheate. a new feature of the tariff cropped out today, the customs officer visited island and collected the 20 per cent duty on 209 bus.passing to& fro work to Ogdensburg, bringing down an additional curse on J.A Mcd,and a further damming of the N.P. Wednesday, May 27th 1879 a whole week has passed and no material change we had a light rain yesterday, but all is again dried up and parched. getting our potato land ready for planting. have sold my little house to the Methodist and will give possession on July 1st. what will become of Dr.Middleton. hard times will tell soon. but today he has gone to the city to be in time to welcome the princess &Marquis of Lorne,oh my county, what I suffer for thee! did ever poor Charlie Allen of Elora reckon that his daughter would be dragged around the world at the heels of suchman as W.G.M.alas,we know not what we are born to. and he may yet be successful in some other walk of life, although I doubt it-at least I wish him https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b1e795ccb9add57cf4883da141dc2fa.pdf 54129c51c1ac5eab6bf46740fba99ddd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Friday, April 26, 1872 a lovely day, warm & breezy-ice all on the move downward three vessels passed down under easy sail, trying to keep in the clear streaks,having been in the Dam. no mail reached us as yet Wednesday, May 28th, 1879 politicians plentiful as blackberries in autumn. Mr.Roe here all day yersterday and held meeting at the upper last night, was in Sp.hall night before, Mr.Hoofer accompanied him, for what useful purpose I know not, only the highland one of "back scratching" I have not seen them as yet hon Mr.Roe called this morning I an not out of bed, he left word he would see me in evening but he may not really I feel no interest in this election and would be quite willing to let it go by default. Sunday, June 1st, 1879 the past week has been a jubilee in the city and many visitors have gone to view the light- I also would have enjoyed it much and welcome a distant relative of but rejoicing seems very far apart from us this year. I feel little if any improvement in health and daily https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e104b172a30f2888dcc10b617106647.pdf 3ab66595864850d06b2006eeebc4b9eb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday, April 27, 1872 steamboat Rochester gone up today first time. Sunday June 1st 1879 oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive-and yet all this has come out without any help from me. when I brought her down years ago, she had not then publicly assumed her real name, and to the people on the island was introduced as Miss Hoston, but I cannot expect her to tolerate that now, and can it all be arranged without sickening explanation, as curious people always demand and insist on-but I feel I must see her in some way or other. The boys have worked excessively hard during past weeks, and have got all in only our barley and last night and today blessed showers have fallen which make the fields look promising and green. lord grant that I may be able to assist at the gathering in of the harvest-or in mercy remove me from this earthly scene on which I have come to look back on as a thing of past and shall concern me but little if all were well there would not be a struggle in leaving, especially as my angel sister is beyond the river to beckon this way https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/58aecab4b23e87658fd23d14826ae96c.pdf 19d8edd624c139b65b1d9de681fb269b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sunday, April 28, 1872 Tuesday June 10th 1879 the weary days pss on,and no sign of material improvement. instead of processing I am now retrograding and becoming more nervous and weak. weather far from being summer.nights cool. crops grow but slowly,and now I fear there willbe a great shortage in wheat,which seems very backward. "the pricess & marquis" have had their day and the scene has passed.they got a right royal reception,at least in the Limestone city. Sir Lorne was prudent enough to revive again the dream of kingston becoming the capital. we know not,when the far west becomes settled, it may be necessary to organize standard districts, centralizing the nucleus of old association, a garrison town,and located on an inland sea, right on the through line both rail and water. can our federal union exist as it is for 50 years longer? one thing is certain. Ontario is the keystone of the structure, if she remain true to herself, she will have a powerful hand in drawing the 'cement' closer https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d82ad2ca40b39beb48373ae15ee248d.pdf f55a4c4f9030d97baa2632959e8b7fea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Monday, April 29, 1872 Thursday June 12th 1879 had a splendid rain today, with much thunder and lightning. rain was wanted and will do good.had postcard today notifying me of having again secured prize for distributing trees. Friday June 13th a lovely day and very warm. Wednesday June 18th have written nothing for many days. feel entierly unable to do anything.suffering much at night from headache and general bebility. the weather continues raw with showers daily,and altogether is very uncomfortable.sarah has gone to town to see Dr.Evans. I had no wish to visit him as I have lost all hope of receiving any benefit and now feel inclined to leave all in tje hand of my Creator "let me do onto me what seems good in his sight" received by last mail a splendid Waltham watch from Starr & Wellington as first prize for good delivery of orders. Mary returned from Picton on Monday evening having been away for a week. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">JOURNAL FOR 1872 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Chales Whitehead </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Daily Journal For 1872 TORONTО: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Monday, January 1, 1872 On the Death of "Margaret Tait" 1847 The sunbeams gild the woody heights And through the evening branches play. Unwished for dreamy night returns I joyless view returning day. I wander here alone forlorn And care nae what may next begin Tears trickling down to mix wi "Thine" Lamenting Her that's taen awa In vain for one the [illegible] blooms And sweetly blossoms every tree Pale Death has cast his shadow o'er My Friend, my Sister, where is she? Ye warblers cease your plaintive strains Ye green leaves off your branches fa'. Come dremy nature mourn wi me Death's left your fairest flower awa. See down her "Lover's" Manly cheeks, The tears of woe are gushing fast. The future seems a dreary Blank He [illegible] view the blissful pact. Oh haste, oh haste, ye wintry winds And cloth the Plains in sleety snow Oh spring nae mair return again Ye [illegible] nae her that's taen awa. - over - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">RATES OF POSTAGE Canada Post Card.......One Cent. ON LATIEES, PER HALF OESC. Canada and P. Edward liland, if prepaid 3 cents If unpaid 5 ceuta United states, if prepaid 6 cos,, if unpaid 10 ets. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian Packet, 6 cents Do da by New York do, cent Newfundland, 12 entsmust be peeq, Braish Columbia and Vancouver's Island, 6ets. must be prepaid Hed Rirer, must be prepaid. ON NEWSPАРЕRS Transcript Newspapers, 2 cents each-must be prepaid Printed and publiabed in Canada, and poted from office of publication, if paid querterly in advande, Ially 20 cents, TriMeekly 1 cent Bi-Weekly 10 cents, Weekly eta, per quarter; if uapaid, 1 cent will be charged on delivery. PE 1000CALA To any part of Canada, P. Eward Island, New foundland, or the Uasted Stater, 1 contper 4os prepaid. To United Kingdome, per Canadian packet, 2 cents each, prepaid; weighing le than I oz., put up singly, cont rach, propule. во, CULARS, PAMPILATE, Ac To any place in Canada, P. E. Island, Newfoundland, or the United States, 1 cent per oz., prepaid, sol paekets to the Unitd Kingdom, 1 о 2 cs,o, 4 ets., 4 0zs 6cis, 8 o 12 et 12 oz 18 ets., 15 os. 24 cts., and no oп PARCKL Pат. Not to exceed 4 1b., to any part of Cauads, 8 oz 12 , 1 25 cta, and so on, 121 ete per 5our. LAW TERMS Hilsry, Ist Montay in February to Saturday of eusning week Eanter, ärd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Micbaelmas, Zed Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd swee'k thereafter. County Courte-Sittinge for the trial of issues of fact and assesssents of damages are hebl semi annually, to commitice un the Second Toeslay in the monthe of June and December; exe pt the County Court of the Counly d York, which holds three sitings in eaca year, cominencing respect Ively on the second Tuseday in the months of March, June and December. The several Courts of General Eerstons of the Peace are beil at the same time as the several County Courts Assizes-Courts of Astize and Nisl Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of countles in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the end of long vacation and Michaelmas Term, and in the County of York an additional Court is betd, commene ing on the Thuredsy nest after the Municipal elections in January in each year Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. 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QUEREC-NOWw Year's Day; Epiphasy; A nunciation Good Friday; Anrenion; Corpuе Chrini: 8 Poter's; St Paul's; All Saints Conception; Christmas and Queen'e Birth Day aleo, any day appointed by Proclamation for General Fasi or Thanksgiving. LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1672 January.....1-14-21-28 Febeuary.....4-11-18-25 March.....3-10-17-14-31 April.....1-14-21-28 May.....5-12-19-26 June.....2-0-10-23-30 Jaly.....1-14-11-25 Augus 4-11-19-25 September..... 1-8-15-22-29 October.....0-13-20-27 November.....3-10-1-24 December..... 1-8-15-22-29 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1872. But the green grass is withered no flowers blooming there A few leafless branches are all that remain Like dreams of my boyhood now shattered & broken Tell all things are changed since the "days that are gone" I sought then the "Rock" that overhung the clear water And hoping that time there had lightly passed o'er But the brown moss had crept o'er the letters there graven And dark looked the waves as they rolled to the shore, It is vain then I tried to seek joy in the present The past were but visions, no traces remain. As nature has changed so the hearts have been faithless That vowed they'd be true "in the days that are gone" E. - Friendship's Valentine - Written to Mary McGill Feb. 14th 1848 - No tender tales have I to tell Of Lover's Joy and Pain When hopes and fears usurp the sway And both alternate reign No bleeding heart, a sacrifice I bring to Venus' Shrine No Mary this, alone accept- As "Friendship's Valentine" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1872. In vain, were beauty, wit & grace They're shrouded a' in ceaseless gloom In vain were love or friendship's tears They drop but on her closing tomb - Fair blooms the flower at early morn Ere noon how oft the blossoms fa'! In sweetest friendship yet we'll meet Where Death nae mair can part us a' - G. - The Days That are gone - Written on Revisiting Amherst Island 1849 - Again Spring reviving her winter seared blossoms Now basks her green mantle in Phoebus' bright ray The wild forest songsters their notes are a pouring The wild flowers a blooming their beauties display- And I (like the Swallow from the land of her exile) Again have returned but to wander alone - Through scenes that still fling their sad memories round me Ah scenes! that were dear in "the days that are gone"- Again I have roamed through the grove & green meadow, By the rough winding shore where in years gone I strayed, I have lain 'neath the "Tree" that I well may remember, As it waved its green branches a sweet summer shade. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1872. I bid you not- remember me, As I must- thee and thine. But ever count- me as a friend And Friendship's Valentine - G. - "Katie loe's me" ("My first attempt" - On parting with Katie McColl who left Fortingal for her home in the Island of Mull Nov. 1844 - ) - We never met again. - Now bleak November's angry blast Roars through the stormy glen And winter drives his snawy car Out o'er the cheerless plain - But why should I fear then or wherefore be sad? Oh what makes the tear glisten oft in my 'ee? For what seems before me but joy and rejoicing Since weel I loe Katie, and Katie loes me. It's no the dreary winter storm That gies me now complain It's no the withered broomy knowe That gies me ony pain. But aye there is something that weel I could tell And frae that sma' something I've meikle to dree I look to the future wi care and wi sorrow Though weel I loe Katie and Katie loes me - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1872. As Larks mount high on Morning Wings The rising sun to cheer So we with light and joyous hearts Oft hail the opening year - But Ah! long ere his noontide beams How cruel fates combine To blight the hopes we cherished ance And change a Valentine When first life's opening scene I viewed From boyhood's sunny bowers Joy spent its sweets in every grove My pathway strewed with flowers I sought a rose, a summer rose Around my heart to twine But blighting winter came and nipped My blooming Valentine - Time was when I could fondly love And kindly yours return But hope has spent its cheering flame Save memory's ashes burn. The withered flower, the blighted rose Will bloom with summer's shine But my lone heart must ever mourn A lang lost Valentine. Oh! Mary, not in future years My one request disclaim - Give me at times, a careless thought - A link in memory's chain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 1872. And then I'd sadly sit and think How soon you would forget me And happy how I might have been Had I but earlier met thee Adieu my dear may joy be thine The day that knows no ending May you never feel the pangs of love That are now my bosom rending - Lake Ontario - 1847 - Come around me all ye fair maids Ye sprightly and aye gay Come fill your glass both one and all And pledge a sailor boy Then let it here go round and round Not one of you say no Here's a health to all the "Jackets Blue" On Lake Ontario - Chorus - On Lake On-ta-ri-o On Lake On-ta-ri-o "Here's a health to all the Jackets Blue" On Lake Ontario - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1872. For the Beltane licht will no be out Ere you are far awa And towering hills and rolling floods Will lie between us two - When many long years have passed and gane bye And Time's ruining hand has made baith fancies jee Wha then can tell when we next meet again, "If I will loe Katie or Katie loe me"? - G. - To Mary McGill - 1847 - I must confes my Mary dear That your charms in love have bound me I'd give the World but for one night To lie with my Arms around thee - Oh! lightly would the hours slip past Aye the longest night in Winter If kissing and embracing thee But alas I dare not venture - For bonnier lads are courting thee And richer far than I am And truer love they yet may be For my sake pass not by them For I could smile and wish thee joy Though to another married One farewell kiss all I would ask Ere from me you were carried - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1872. And when our Watch is ended We quietly walk below To dream we have them in our arms On Lake Ontario - The Old Sea Dogs may laugh at us And say we're something green 'Cause we never "Crossed the Line" mayhaps Or round "The Horn" have been But a thunder Squall off Cobourg Light Would better let them know I have seen the bravest hearts made quail On Lake Ontario - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1872. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1872. Playing Beau Tommy, lets play. That you're my Beau, Who's come to visit me "Good evening, what a great surprise! You're just in time for tea". Now Tommy you must squeeze my hand With all your might and main "Somebody" always does it so To my big sister Jane"; Gracious! You've hurt me horribly How dreadful you can be If other girls allow that style Don't try it sir with me, Then Tommy you must look forlorn As though I'd caused you pain "Somebody" always looks like that With my big sister Jane"- Forgive you, I don't think I shall - Pick up my Worsted please - You've made me drop them on the floor - You're such a horrid tease. I may forgive you if you stay, Quite still and hold this skein, "Somebody" never dares refuse, With my big sister Jane - "Kiss and make friends"? I've half a mind - To go and call mamma, "Kiss and make friends"? Of course I'll no - Oh what a scamp you are - Kiss you! indeed you awful man - You're crazy that is plain - "Somebody" always does it though - To my big sister Jane - Author Unknown </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1872. The Social Glass - A glass of good Whisky I'll take when I'm weary My blood it'll warm and my Spirits will cheer, And when I sit down I intend to be merry, So fill up a bumper and Send it round here. I Scarcely Can take half an hour for my leisure To tell you the truth I am wrought very sair, My Spade and my lassie is a' my hale pleasure We'll baith take a rest and "We'll hae a drap mair"- Contented I sit and Contented I labour, Contented I drink and Contented I Sing, I never fa' out or dispute with my Neighbour For that is a mean and Contentious thing. There are few, very few, ever hear me complaining, Though Sometimes a load of Oppression I wear, But what is the use of a man e'er repining For, Aye when he tastes; he maun hae a drap mair. 'Tis little I know of the laws of this nation, There's one thing I know that my debts I must pay; While others are Cursing the heavy taxation But Since it's the law we are bound to obey - There's one thing I know very little of Politic Little I know and as little I Care, Happy's the man that is free from all knavish tricks, Push round the Jug and we'll hae a drap mair. Now I maun awa to my bonnie wee Lassie For Fear in my absence that She should think lang, Many a dreich Mile She is frae her Mammy, To vex her mither would be a great wrong - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1872. But the Whiskey's sae guid that I doubt- she maun wait a wee. Of Patience my lassie has got a great share Happy he's wedded to whae there's economy, Call in the Waiter "We'll hae a Drap mair"- Sae come noble waiter bring's in a big Noggin I mean a full pint of your best "Innishowen" And when that is done I intend to be joggin Wi the canniest- of care We'll gang merrily hame- Here's "God Bless us a'" and I hope that's nae treason The Whiskey begins for to speak in my ear, Guid nicht- and safe hame until some ither season, We'll a' meet in friendship and hae a Drap Mair. "A decidedly good Scotch Drinking Song although all the allusions seem to point to Ireland - Was he an Exile, or an Emigrant-? Author Unknown - "The Baby Died" They came together to see me The Old woman Said and sighed "One was tall the other was small I think the little one died"- She had a trick of sighing And she heeded not- what she said But Oh! how could she say to me "Is the little one dead"? over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1872. For Strange to me seemed any doubt Of that which did betide; Because the light of my life went out When the little one died. And every leaf on every tree Since then to me has said, And will forever say to me "Is the little one dead?"- And every where I see the room And all the weeping eyes, I hear the tender terrible words While the little one dies. And every where I feel the blank, With empty arms out-spread - Till I would give all those that live "for my little one dead"- And if I hear that one is sick, I shrink and turn aside - Ever I fear that Death is near, Because my little one died - And if I hear that one grows well, I lift a cruel cry - "Why? Oh why? Should any get well, And just my little one die"- And through my heart the word went down, There ever to abide - Why? Oh why? Am I alive? Since my little one died. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">While with her trick of singing Again the old woman said “Are you tall the other two small Is the little one dead?” (Terrible Significance) But if your Mother had two little heads? She had one [The youngest] her mother gave a shelter in her At the time came to see her, the song tell the rest— <pre> “The fall Leaves </pre> To them among the fallen leaves Young children, show they And laugh to see the yellow things So rustling on their way. They’ll twinkle in the hush-down, The autumn wind each one, For there is a place where sun should be, Or a rainbow gilt to see. They’ll dancing from the [illegible] song, And when they have all gone, The last of nature’s children [illegible] Is present to our own. The [illegible] among the fallen leaves—the little [illegible] That [illegible] [illegible] a little bird, [illegible] [illegible] The trees will [illegible] [illegible] beneath the [illegible] trees, And the colors kindle in our eyes. It leaves the air to [illegible]. While going for the cold gray sky, Clouds are in the rain. We wish the old ones all [illegible], And they go flying once again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1872 We stood among the fallen leaves in Autumn’s bright prime, When just our [illegible] hearts begin to live the olden time. And as we grow old and think Of so many a year not passed, We may make the old and [illegible] too, [illegible] in the [illegible] past. And the carnations now, perhaps Strangers forget a cheek. Come back to us those memories leaves we would have [illegible] or make. We stand among the fallen leaves in our own autumn days, And listening to our feeble hopes, [illegible] children say. We look not back to long ago Yet all we know has been, For “we must” for we may not live To see our own children’s [illegible]. Yet as we see the years [illegible] lean of [illegible] in [illegible], Childhood without its return— The past fills our hearts. — [illegible] </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1872 — A Crimean Incident — 1856 “Give us a song!” the soldiers cried, The sentry, tobacco guarding. When he heard a gun of the “Camp Alive” Had ceased for a time from firing. The dark Redan in silent sleep Lay, grim and threatening under, And the tawny muzzle of the “Malakoff” No longer belched its thunder— “There was a pause”—the guardsman said “We storm the fort tomorrow; Sing while we may, another day Will bring enough of sorrow”— They lay along the Battery’s side Below the smoking cannon— Poor hearts from Crimea—“The Clyde” And from the banks of Shannon— They sang of love, and not of fame Though that was Britain’s glory. Each heart recalled a different name But all sang “Annie Laurie.” Once after [illegible] caught up the song, While it tender [illegible], Pure like an anthem rich and strong. Their “Battle-eve Confession.” “Dear girl!” thy name, he dared not speak, Yet as the song grew louder, Something upon the soldier’s cheek Was washed at the thought [illegible]. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1872. Beyond the darkening ocean burned The bloody sunset's embers, While the Crimean valleys learned How British love remembers. And once again a "fire of Hell" (Feu d'enfer) Rained on the Russian quarters; With screams of shot, and bursts of shell, And bellowing of the mortars. But Irish Nora's eyes are dim For a singer, dumb & gone; And Highland Mary mourns for him Who sang of "Annie Laurie".— "Bayard Taylor" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1872. Rec.d Copies of "Christian Times" containing Picture and Biographical sketch of "Brother John" — am sorry that in sketching his life (that is the early part) they did not apply to "His Brother George" — I think I could have given, more particulars and guaranteed them all more reliable — No need then of "Soaring" paragraphs — — What I know of "Brother John" — My first recollection (a chubby boy 5 years old) I have of John is on a sunday evening after Mr Ross's school was dismissed (we were then was all worshippers of "Livery") the moon had risen, and it was a lovely night — My Brother & Miss Nichol had walked home together with "Dadd" in the background — "Brother John" was behind and as they parted at the "Gate" he came up, dresed in his smart new "Suit" — (provided by "Mr Miller of Pleasanthill") invisible brown with bright brass buttons — "a flunkey" He bowed to Miss Nichol, nodded to his mother, and took no notice of his "Brother George" — I was pleased — He wheeled and ran, and the only thing that remains distinctly embedded in my memory, is the shape of the "Coat-skirt" glancing in the moonlight — In my boyish fancy I had never seen anything "half so beautiful" — It was not a "Long tailed Blue" by no means — but it was something between the "Military" & the "Undertaker" which convinced me that "Brother John" was on the "high Road to promotion" — The next memory I have is "John as a Weaver" having left Pleasanthill he betook to weaving in the village of "Damhead" and passed the season there. This time is to me a very </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1872. indistinct one and of which I have little recollection, only I remember him in the short "Fustian Jacket" and Pants of the same material which was then the invariable dress of the "Coarse Linen Weaver" - I remember my Father going to Kinfauns and the pleasure we all felt when John was duly apprenticed to the "Gardening Trade" for it was not then accounted a "Profession" - But it seemed then to be the object of his highest ambition and he gave his whole soul for a season to it - became an enthusiastic Botanist - and at the Annual Horticultural Show held in the "Fair City" came off as Second Class Prizeman for a "Bouquet" - and First Class for "Dried Specimens of the Native Flora". The Local Journal adding in an encouraging tone to the report "That John Wright was only a Two Years Apprentice". The fact of seeing his name in print seemed to us, as several steps up the Ladder of fame already, I saw little of John during these three years, but under the guidance of Revd Mr McLaggan Parish Minister and Mr Stewart Schoolmaster, He seemed to have prosecuted his studies to some advantage, several months before his Apprenticeship closed it was rumored he was to leave the Trade and go to College, this was in 1839 - Father and all his best friends tried to dissuade him from the rash venture, He had no money and Father was unable to help, but he had friends aiding and abetting that we knew not of - Mr Ross his "Sunday School Teacher" earnestly reasoned on the difficult undertaking and the all but impossibility of his being able to persevere and obtain a Standing at College </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1872. without much preparatory training and without a Patron, "If my own talents will not patronize me, I will be willing to give in, but then I must first try" was his answer to all the reasons urged by Mr Ross to induce him to abandon the scheme— Till the old Gentleman with tears in his eyes confessed that "He had been only trying him" and the path he himself had chosen, was the very one that He (Mr Ross) had mapped out for him years before in the Sunday School, and that his labour could not be all in vain if He could live to see John Waight a successful Minister of the Gospel— this was followed by the gift of "Five Pounds" and several other "nameless presents" which must have proved extremely useful both to the pocket and scanty wardrobe of the would be student— He entered St. Andrews that season and was successful in gaining a small bursary (Ten Pounds I think) which also aided him through the session— His first vacation was spent partly at home and partly around Kinfawns. After this I saw but little of him. The "Voluntary Controversy" was then at its height and he at this time was a staunch "Established Churchman" Woodside had then a popular library, founded and supported entirely by "Thomas Ross" in connection with the Woodside School Open on Monday evenings "free to all" the Theologians & Politicians made the library their weekly head quarters. Much discussion in a desultory way, had been indulged in by both parties, Finally John was induced to challenge the leader of the Voluntaries a Mr John Haggart, a worthy man and an Elder in the U.P. Church of Coupar Angus (Mr Marshall's) to debate in public </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1872. the basis of their belief and action - The debate lasted three consecutive nights and excitement ran very high - Tempers were lost and all but blows were exchanged by the backers of each - I was there every night but of course the debate "per se" made but a slight impression on my youthful brain - I mind of the terms "Voluntaries and Socialists" being hurled from "our side of the house" - "Erastians and State paid clergy" resounded from the other - "The lads in Fustian" (the Woodside Weavers) who at that time were as intensely "Established" as they afterwards became "Free" gave a hearty encore, when the half Poetic half Prophetic Rhapsodies of Isaiah were quoted as proving the base on which rested our State Churchism - "Lengthen the cords & strengthen the stakes" - for Kings & Queens shall be nursing Fathers & nursing Mothers (so they held to be the evident meaning of the passage) to this our "Established Kirk of Scotland" - while a clapping of hands and a shuffling of feet followed on Honest John Haggart laying down as an incontrovertible plank of his belief that "the example of the Apostle Paul was of far more importance to us as Christians," "who labored with his hands and was chargeable to no man" - This much of the general drift of the debate I do remember but little else - The "sword of the Civil Magistrate" and the Spiritual Power of the Head of the Church, were to me alike (in those days) a "Terra incognita" and I had no wish to explore, satisfied, like many of my elders with, what "our side" held was the truth and all else error - Strange freaks, however, were played with these "solid foundations" of belief during the next decade, and many a cherished opinion </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">WENESDAY, FEBUARY 28 1872 that knew them then, knew them, "no more for ever" - I remember - something broke up the discussion before it came to its natural conclusion, and neither party was exactley satisfied. A newspaper controversy was the result - in which stronger language was used than was either seemly or charitable - Daniel McIntosh the little knock-kneed schoolmaster of Woodside (a Baptist of the old school) taking a leading part - however the Churchmen proud of their young champion who in the language of their opponents had got "his hands clear of the trade" determined on a Testimonial - And I have no doubt that Dr Wright of Southampton, whatever may now be his opinions of the merits of the controversy, looks back with the highest pleasure, on that summer evening, when his old School fellows, and companions at the loom, met and under the guidance of James Strachan, presented him with a handsome "Silver Watch & Chain" both as a mark of esteem for the individual and also as an appreciation of the "fearless exponent" of the cause which they held so dear - But dark days were now lowering over the "Porter Lodge of Keithock". John had gone to college for the Winter Session our "Mother" took ill after harvest - and was bedfast - during the Winter he made one hasty visit during her illness and the next was to her funeral in March 1860, though remembering distinctly enough all the events as they happened there is a want of unity for a year at this time that I cannot account for - Brother William went to learn shoemaking - May & I & Baby Jim were left to keep house - Father ever at work from six to six. John paid us short visits - but I began to feel "He no longer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1872. reach me until he had sailed for Europe. I know not how he felt but his letter left me ready to cry out "My God! My God! why hast thou forsaken me?" – I had counted the months, weeks & days from first hearing of his coming – not doubting he would give me timely warning of his arrival – It was not to be, and I felt really and truly then that I had bidden him a last Farewell Ten years before – I have only received a stray letter at long and uncertain dates since – the world around him knows much more of his public career than I pretend to do – His has been a hard working life, he began with a "Purpose", stuck to it and has been successful – though I am rather disappointed at his accepting an L.L.D. from an American College, after the very decided "Southern Views" he held during the progress of the War – I have hastily sketched only the Salient points of his life and now when I glance over I feel how little I do know – His Secret Struggles with Poverty and class prejudice none can tell but himself. I remember when he went to St. Andrews he boarded with the Toll Keeper, Andrew Mitchell at something like "Five Shillings" a week. Which furnished Porridge & Milk three times a day – And in vacation time I got from him many valuable lessons as "how to renovate Broadcloth by the use of Soap and Logwood chips", often assisting him in these labours, and making "auld claes look amaist as weel as new" – Is amusing to think the "Boy" thus engaged at home in vacation time – in college was <s>at the same time</s> Friend & Companion of Professor Tennant, Sir David Brewster, & Dr Chalmers, last but not least the bosom friend and for years the chief </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SATURDAY, MARCH 80, 1872 Stormy & Cold. had a vey buay day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1872 stroncing und how none of us went to church Sam Mc Watten & Sarah weck at in the evening grandpa Polleje had a Anngte Patsagem Mc Watters getting woroea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1872 A terrible day, hail, rain & Snow during the night blaring a living Bale of Mind at same time actualy the very worst day of the Season- When will thehewi Come? Like the sttricth Shepherd Oh nocat and slow, the time t evime pats, The shadow of that trysting thorn is teth wed on the grass? mscand mc Watters been very ill all day Dr Kemeit over for Both-seems to be relieved a little- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tuesday, April 2, 1872 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1872 I begen keeping this diary stating in my 117 and now on looking it owtr in 1879 fl alt a blank I never eerme aga and Lece if im labter geavs i'll bl dnt hiue potofoe than my fomer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1872. Stella Amherst Island Feby. 13th 1879 I have chosen this day, being the birth day of our "Dear departed Pet Nellie" who was born this day twelve years ago, and who in her short life though she suffered much was ever patient and cheerful, full of mirth and glee, until she became the centre of the household, when attending school six years ago a severe pain struck into her thigh which the doctors declared Neuralgia but which turned out to be hip disease and she suffered at times the greatest agony, at last Dr Evans of Kingston injected chloroform into the hip joint which gave her instant relief, but the limb remained senseless and she had to walk on crutches, later in the season a tumour appeared and the leg had to be opened near the knee which continued to run during the fall and winter Nelly still hopping around, this at last closed but it had done its work, the thigh bone was in part dislocated, and the sinews had shrunk or wasted away, and this leg ceased to grow in proportion, but Nelly being free from pain threw away the crutches and preferred a single cane — her greatest distress was now that she could not attend school a high heeled boot was got for her and with this she managed better, kept reading and studying at home and made good progress, about three years ago she contracted intermitting fever which brought her to the verge of the grave, for weeks she hovered on the borders of the "Debatable Land" but at last threw it off and slowly gained strength, after this she became more cheerful than ever </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1872. it is mine, after a time I laid it back across her bosom, and no perceptible movement was she seen to make. after this, about 3 O clock in the afternoon she ceased to breathe, friends gathered in but I turned my face to the Wall. The first death in our family— She was buried on Sunday 29th Dec'r 1872— Need I add more? Nelly is gone but her life work was finished, and she has left impressions on all that can never be erased, we are thankful for the few years she was spared to brighten and enliven our home, and through our tears can only exclaim "May we die the death of the Righteous and, my^our latter end be like hers"— Feb. 14 Seven weary weeks have passed since "the funeral" and I am now able to be up daily, although I have not been out of the house it appears like an age. Sarah has suffered much but has kept up through all and all the family have done what they could to contribute to the general comfort. All felt the grief but strove to hide as much as possible. We had many letters of sympathy and of condolence none of which touched me more than one from^another J. W. Bell Reeve of Camden and from the Rev'd T. G. Smith. A public resolution of sympathy for one in affliction was also passed by the County Council Being unable to attend their meeting or to stand again I lost my seat as Reeve, and now I am not sorry for it, if ever I re-enter I can now devote all my time and attention to our home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1872. Sunday Feb 23' 1879 "Our Silver Wedding day" Twenty five years ago this day, Sarah Polly and myself were married, by Rev'd John Scott (now of Emerson), Annie, Nelly, & Susie had been giving us sly hints after Harvest of the coming anniversary but the events intervening had brushed them all aside and the day was spent in quiet melancholy, Sarah went up in the afternoon to the Manse and returned with a severe headache, I was affrighted for it seemed a "fac simile" of my own case, and we used the same treatment with effect— and recovered. Looking back over these years, though ours has not been an eventful history, it has not been all sunshine nor all dark as it once appeared to me— Just two years after our marriage and before we had anything "gathered" I was mysteriously struck with Epilepsy, which disabled me for 10 years, during which time I earned almost nothing— but got better during the year 1860 and began to keep a small store, which eventually developed into a larger one Thomas Polly going into partnership with me, this con- tinued for seven years when I continued alone for seven years more, in 1873 we bought the Farm and as the Boys were growing up it furnished them plenty of employment and up to this date has kept them together, we had now Eight Children in all, health and active, only our "Dear Nellie" was not to be spared, the smiling face looks down on me now from her frame on the wall, there is no sorrow or regret in it, that has been left for those who remained. My Poor Sarah through all these years was far from healthy or strong, and at many seasons failed to receive all the attention </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 1872 which she deserved and would have got from one more thoughtful than I have been. I have acknowledged it before & do so again with bitterness of heart – at my own want of feeling. Tender and kind she has ever been to me, and my love for her has ever been of the truest since our marriage. And even now when I look into her care worn face, I can discover no difference from the pleasing countenance which first attracted my regard. We have both faded since that, but married love fails to recognize these changes in each other which Thursday 10th 1872 <s>Cool but thawing, snow gone from the fields and now nearly all in the roads and along fences, still crossing the ice on foot– We have as yet had no warm days- Capt of "Nancy Pratt" has arrived and taken charge -</s> youth so readily discerns. We are both wearing spectacles now and sometimes there is an interchange, which may account for this mutual forbearance. One thing I do know, almost the entire burden of raising the family devolved on her. For 16 years I was only in the house to eat and sleep. She has done her best to train them in the path of truth and virtue and now when I am at home and might assist in advice and education of the two younger, I feel like a passenger standing by the railway while the train is passing and anxious to be taken on board, but the train does not slow or come to a stand and while I am waiting it passes on – Such have been my feelings for years back. Even last harvest Hugh, John and the girls had it all </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1872 Cool cloudy weather no sprig as yet, Feb. 28th 1879 planned for a severe winters ttud a hustias,Nelly wr most anxius for this, as the joint Srese of being constantly at School was getting ahead in all he pout of techuecal education Dear. Nellie has goue where all problems are abready Jolnedanndt eve in an grief hane bee for two months looting after instead of befere us-ls yet I have been totall nakll to aid ane of them,And n Mamma again nar fell the brancten of guidancnee as of you Had a letter this week from Arctbald Cameron, old school fellow, solicitieng subroription for a testinoial à Doncan Canchbell our denchon of 36 yean ago! Iidnz Iel. 2 be Lözsin Somnth died this moming the tai viadhle ill lonon and it wus not unloothucd forhada wei pie dr Cwans today hopung it will he the lask, am waiting for a fine day to go out </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1872. Gloomy & cold, rained a little after Saturday March 1st 1879 A hurricane of wind & snow, a very severe day were rather surprised to hear after breakfast that John Watson had died this morning about 4 o'clock, though ailing for sometime his death was rather unexpected. A sad family to leave behind - Sunday 2nd Storm cleared off and day again pleasant Monday 3rd March Walked out to the Barn today and already feel like a new creature. As I have been mercifully dealt with may I be thankful accordingly. May this bright day be a forerunner of what is before us but the will of God be done Tuesday March 4th Day gloomy & unpleasant. Revd J. G. Smith arrived from Kingston to hold missionary meeting. A good attendance George drove him to the station after eight o'clock </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Saturday, April 13, 1872 Raw and cool. heavy squall in the evening sleet and rain Friday March 7th 1879 Alexander Stevenson arrested tonight,and to Napanee jail. william Mcdonald also but he made his escape.all this for severe beating given to Jack in the early part of winter still an invalid Saturday, March 8th officers returned this morning and again made search for McDonald, but by this time he is across the frontier Alex Stevenson & Wm Olley went to Napanee to give bail for Alex, but were unsuccessful-tial to be next Thursday. went to Kingston Monday, March 10th weather changed. thawing very fast,and fields getting bare. Olley began to thresh old wheet Tuesday, March 11th thaw still continues,water everywhere,roads impassable Stevenson's case settled today by paying $50 to Jack which he binds himself to withdraw all actions against either </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1872. date are cool. Wete to church. No presents. Tuesday March 26 1872 1 Weather keeps cold and preissing much on us. Little done during the past few days and we seem to get a long way off Spring. George still working at the Wharf I feel some better of late and have been able to walk out times, how can a scarlet comprehend so much weakness The Ministers Stipends was raised last week. I hope that the difficulty is overcome Sunday March 30 Had a severe relapse of headache a few days ago feel more helpless than ever, day cold and slight snow It is now 3 months today since Den II, was laid under </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tuesday, April 18, 1872 A lovely morning but air cool,thawing a good deal. was disappointed in not receiving any letters or papers by mail, all seems to have forgotten us. I sufferd much yesterday from headache and had to take a powder last night before I obtained any sleep, feel refreshed this morning but of that unsettled sort that ensures nothing for the future. Mrs.Costello hired today, the time passing away. Wednesday April 2nd raw cold morning, almost a second winter frost. the doctor wants me to read nothing, write nothing, and in fact think of nothing but keep cool,calm, peaceful, the brain want wants perfect rest. I have been trying this regimen for some time,and last night actually dreamed I had accomplished it.all of us it seemed had joined with me in this mental abstinence, and last night we met in a grand walhalla of total ignorance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1872 Cool& frosty. commansed Apseping Poter finitere dge No one Wednenday Apil 22 1879 passed before me and in tema I awatled wth my Brain on fire. and head thrrobing more firely Ha iof I and homied the medunput oil for a wuh netin Cegoing- this rest for the Brain.in a delicate question when man's years are 50 and his circunstances not what he at once time hoped ther would he at that age - Thrda ahie 3 Day vem Coled wite ssis Phawons in the moming.andl ano tw whebever duning the doy- rat a letten fom Brther aneco in whick he desewbes his hapte lipe ofter eie Selent Mamige ch will he has hud his share of tuebles anet l hape then ane ner ooir, with mary aschen gearn in sfore fon then and fomiily.his chaneable Weathen deems to afsech me ven rade extieneh nlmns, anct unsetlled and still Great tublo in my headd </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1872 Weather cool ht Perwing& die Zriling= re maieleder friday Apil 42 1879 Cold again edey no thaw, nor an afsearance of milder weather- qul very nevous toda hamg lepl mne all nigit acthap I had no pain tuble oz an eccaut Boslen ngele talken ven ile aschearlitite uchlnanze or what the doctors ponomce Muralgue of the Museliom Saturday Apue 5 stile clear and cold, enjimad pood Rest Carhe nüpt and heand feeing all the brins move cool settled. Sentar Ahil 28 clear and cold, leiger trying to run on wheate esmiten leighing um Waggoning- on Village Street was perfechh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Thursday, April 7th,1872 weather fine and pleasant.finished sec.no.two Monday, April 7th,1879 weather fine & clear but still cold and sharp frost. in fact, there is no appearance of spring.only for the ever decresing straw stacks,it would pass for fine Dec.weather. boys still sawing and wood. Tuesday,April 8th weather fine,south wind,and clear sun,thawing fast. had a poor sleepess night,and feel week nervous today wrote letters yesterday to Maggie capt.Middleton. the M.D. has not yet made his appearance,thouh advertised in Beaver as being on his way, but I cannot think that any resident M.D can succeed on this island until we all get better off and a combined movement be made in the direction of encouragement Wednesday, April 9th Dr.M.arrived last night.in the morning has driven him around to see various parties, but as the roads are breaking up, it is not a favorable time for a meeting to start </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Saturday, April 20, 1872 ice still on, no mail today Sunday April 13th 1879 day gloomy and overcast,took the bugbuggy today for first time-sleighing gone altogether on the fences Monday April 14th Tuesday 15th weather still cold and raw.mail crossed by boat today, in at the head of the island. Wednesday April 16th milder,north wind, and snow in the afternoon, walked over the farm back to the base line,and enjoyed the walk altogether. everything is yet backward and no beauty in the landscape, only the promise of what is to be feft.very tiredwhen I got home, and missed much the littlr "girl" that used to accompany me last fall and summer,with her eager question and clever womanly remarks.oh nell,nell,you have left a blank that nothing hearafter can fill up,and you do not even visit me in dreams of the night.it seems strange,perhaps you will come when I cease to think of you all the day long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sunday, April 21, 1872 Thursday April 17th 1879 Wm.Mcdonald left today for Cleveland, and felt quite overcome at the last bidding them all goodbye. took passage by the foot of the island landing at Rimouski point and reached the afternoon train in time for west. received a letter from Maggie today with abudget of news. she is also recovering from her illness,does not meen to teach again and seems inclined to try for an advanced certificate. Hugh had a severe attack of colic this afternoon, called in the doctor and he left easier at bedtime. Friday April 18th weather still cloudy, overcast and raw cold no spring as yet settled.roads are drying. ice fast giving way. no movement of ice in the river. may last all next week, our work must be near now,come when it will. many last year had almost done sowing at this date. mr.MacPhedran on little house, so he at least seems sanguine regarding his stay Saturday 19th M.came, John & Annie visited the place and at Nelly's grave, even this labour of love I could not join in when shall I be able to go and see it, walked around the farm, and had a severe attack. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Monday,April 22, 1872 weather very cold and freezing hard.began to move ice No.four reached Howard islands. stayed all night. Monday April 21st 1879 weather getting milder and inclined to clear up. applied blister to back my head.had little rest all night. Tuesday April 22nd day fine and clear.boys began sowing barely on fallow. land working very nicely. had little rest last night on account of blister. ice making a final move today Wednesday April 23rd ice entirely disappeard.wind blowing fresh from N.E and again cool. fields drying up very fast and I hope a good bit </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Tuesday, April 23, 1872 day milder in the morning, went round the head of the island over to Aldrain's point and reached snowing heavily-had to quit and came home Monday, April 28th,1879 day mild and warm, steamer passed and called, leaving off Mr.Nixon, brought graindrill & Wilson purchased the have give up my agency as no hope appears of going anything this spring,received Books & Copies of trees, but no trees have as yet arrived Tuesday, April 29th,1879 out for a walk today, and had no idea of my own weakness until I got back, I really feel much nearer "the end" than ever before, Nelly does not visit me, perhaps she is waiting my comming! Saturday, May 10th, 1879 have had a poor time for last ten days suffering much, and extremly weak,still able to be up daily, they told me health would come with warm May weather, but I see no prospect of it as yet, of course the month has been cold and backward, and it's true the last week has been pleasant, but my internal economy seems more confused than ever can I ever get well? I would glsdly run ten or three </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Wednesday, April 24, 1872 snows all gone. a terrible slop- no mail today May 10th 1879 weather fine and the boys been sowing,will the barley in tonight. it has been hard on Geo(rge) for John has been unable to help them and is gone to Kingston today to consut the doctor on his head. cartarrh seems to be the diesese and he suffers at time. the world and life seems going against when a few years ago it was so promising,perhaps we were not then duly thanksful. I have written no letter for a long time and hardly know when I can begin to write. I have no pleasant news to communicate and hate to mar another's enjoyment with croaking. Monday, May 19, 1879 weather still very warm,non the remarkably cool nights. every one working on frost,will take all week to finish our sowing. horses becoming slow and gagged out. finishing the front field today and a few acres in middle field will wind all up. do not feel able to write at any length,in fact have fallen all behind in my correspondence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Thursday, April 25, 1872 the ice finally began to move today. mail carrier came today for bag but was unable to cross. a large propeller went down the bay today,jamming through the loose ice slowly,but I think made Kingston. Wednesday, May 20th 1879 weather still beautiful and dry,will soon need another shower.barge came today to load wheate. a new feature of the tariff cropped out today, the customs officer visited island and collected the 20 per cent duty on 209 bus.passing to& fro work to Ogdensburg, bringing down an additional curse on J.A Mcd,and a further damming of the N.P. Wednesday, May 27th 1879 a whole week has passed and no material change we had a light rain yesterday, but all is again dried up and parched. getting our potato land ready for planting. have sold my little house to the Methodist and will give possession on July 1st. what will become of Dr.Middleton. hard times will tell soon. but today he has gone to the city to be in time to welcome the princess &Marquis of Lorne,oh my county, what I suffer for thee! did ever poor Charlie Allen of Elora reckon that his daughter would be dragged around the world at the heels of suchman as W.G.M.alas,we know not what we are born to. and he may yet be successful in some other walk of life, although I doubt it-at least I wish him </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Friday, April 26, 1872 a lovely day, warm & breezy-ice all on the move downward three vessels passed down under easy sail, trying to keep in the clear streaks,having been in the Dam. no mail reached us as yet Wednesday, May 28th, 1879 politicians plentiful as blackberries in autumn. Mr.Roe here all day yersterday and held meeting at the upper last night, was in Sp.hall night before, Mr.Hoofer accompanied him, for what useful purpose I know not, only the highland one of "back scratching" I have not seen them as yet hon Mr.Roe called this morning I an not out of bed, he left word he would see me in evening but he may not really I feel no interest in this election and would be quite willing to let it go by default. Sunday, June 1st, 1879 the past week has been a jubilee in the city and many visitors have gone to view the light- I also would have enjoyed it much and welcome a distant relative of but rejoicing seems very far apart from us this year. I feel little if any improvement in health and daily </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Saturday, April 27, 1872 steamboat Rochester gone up today first time. Sunday June 1st 1879 oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive-and yet all this has come out without any help from me. when I brought her down years ago, she had not then publicly assumed her real name, and to the people on the island was introduced as Miss Hoston, but I cannot expect her to tolerate that now, and can it all be arranged without sickening explanation, as curious people always demand and insist on-but I feel I must see her in some way or other. The boys have worked excessively hard during past weeks, and have got all in only our barley and last night and today blessed showers have fallen which make the fields look promising and green. lord grant that I may be able to assist at the gathering in of the harvest-or in mercy remove me from this earthly scene on which I have come to look back on as a thing of past and shall concern me but little if all were well there would not be a struggle in leaving, especially as my angel sister is beyond the river to beckon this way </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sunday, April 28, 1872 Tuesday June 10th 1879 the weary days pss on,and no sign of material improvement. instead of processing I am now retrograding and becoming more nervous and weak. weather far from being summer.nights cool. crops grow but slowly,and now I fear there willbe a great shortage in wheat,which seems very backward. "the pricess & marquis" have had their day and the scene has passed.they got a right royal reception,at least in the Limestone city. Sir Lorne was prudent enough to revive again the dream of kingston becoming the capital. we know not,when the far west becomes settled, it may be necessary to organize standard districts, centralizing the nucleus of old association, a garrison town,and located on an inland sea, right on the through line both rail and water. can our federal union exist as it is for 50 years longer? one thing is certain. Ontario is the keystone of the structure, if she remain true to herself, she will have a powerful hand in drawing the 'cement' closer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Monday, April 29, 1872 Thursday June 12th 1879 had a splendid rain today, with much thunder and lightning. rain was wanted and will do good.had postcard today notifying me of having again secured prize for distributing trees. Friday June 13th a lovely day and very warm. Wednesday June 18th have written nothing for many days. feel entierly unable to do anything.suffering much at night from headache and general bebility. the weather continues raw with showers daily,and altogether is very uncomfortable.sarah has gone to town to see Dr.Evans. I had no wish to visit him as I have lost all hope of receiving any benefit and now feel inclined to leave all in tje hand of my Creator "let me do onto me what seems good in his sight" received by last mail a splendid Waltham watch from Starr & Wellington as first prize for good delivery of orders. Mary returned from Picton on Monday evening having been away for a week. Saturday-report all we;; back there. shall I ever be able to revisit Picton, or anywhere else? my weakness now is becoming distressing and apparently no relief. have just been sending Hanran's victory over Elliott on the water.what will the Englishmen say beaten by a stripling on the water. </div> untranscribed