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Events from the year 1804 in Canada.
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Events from the year 1804 in Canada.
In France "no tyrant could ever be so cruel in his own name as in that of 'the people;' [we see the greatest impostor] throw away the last of his masks" [2]
"No two countries in the world, at this moment, feel a more natural inclination to remain at peace with each other than Great Britain and America" [3]
Map: northern North America with "areas of Native American habitation, some major settlements, and coastal configuration of major waterways" [4]
With order that military provisions be product of North American colonies, commissary calls for proposals for supplying flour, pork and pease [5]
New women's biographical dictionary briefly mentions Frances Brooke's novel Emily Montague, considered first novel written in Canada [6]
Glass dress satisfies "lover's eye with the sight of charms hitherto invisible" yet protects from "wind and weather" - satire of sheer fabric in dresses [7]
Sermon claims "the present war is not merely [about] a right to certain extent of territory [but] a contest between civil order and confusion" [8]
"The greatest attention must be given to the marching, which is the fundamental and essential part of military instruction" - militia manual [9]
Bishop consecrates new Anglican cathedral in Quebec City before lieutenant governor "and many respectable persons of the Congregation" [10]
After failures, Gaspé JP experiments on children to show neighbours that cowpox inoculation protects against smallpox, and then treats newborns [11]
Death notice for Simon McTavish notes "His talents and exertions had secured him fortune [and he was] a man of a generous and dignified character" [12]
People suggesting James Wolfe epitaph "wish'd it not to reflect on the nation he opposed [because] this might not only hurt feelings" but be inelegant [13]
Defence of missionary Clark Bentom against prosecution for practicing as clergyman without authorization [14]
"From Quebec to Montreal [are] beautiful landscapes, the banks being in many places very bold and steep, and shaded with lofty trees" [15]
"A Course of Chemistry, in eighteen Lectures, will commence at Doctor Blanchet's;" admission: ½ guinea each [16]
School will prepare "Young Men, in the shortest time, for the Counting house and business in general" (with free classes evenings and Sundays) [17]
School for young ladies will teach "French and English grammatically with Plain and Muslin Work" and writing, arithmetic, geography, arts etc. [18]
Alterations to building near Hope Gate, Quebec City will complete Patagonian Theatre, which will open with opera "The Castle of Andalusia" [19]
"The Excellent Comedy of "Speed the Plough"[...]is to be presented on Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Poor" [20]
"Persons of respectability" (including solicitor general, judge and members of legislature) are assumed lost with schooner on Lake Ontario [21]
Newcomers may be arrested "to protect His Majesty's subjects[...]from the insidious attempts or designs of evil minded and seditious persons" [22]
John Norton's translation of Gospel of John into Kanien'keha has English version on opposite pages [23]
Woman convicted for keeping "disorderly house for reception of loose, vicious and lewd persons" gets 6 months in jail, including 4 hours in pillory [24]
"'Tis not the province of unqualified individuals to inquire whether any act of power be abusive or not; [...]simple obedience is their indispensable duty" [25]
Simeon Perkins' schooner uninsured because he had agent seek insurance at 7–8% premium at most when French privateers make 15% lowest rate [26]
"The country swarms with Anabaptist + Methodist preachers," some backed by man with status one would assume favoured established church [27]
Wanting his children educated, Perkins puts his daughter in school to "give the others an Opportunity to gain Something from her to advantage" [28]
"Enormity of their Ignorance" and "Poor distressed and discontented" state mean more Indigenous people's schooling needed (note: "savages" used) [29]
Men walk to Quebec City (including 300 miles on snowshoes) where, despite uncooperative officials, they recruit 100 men for military service [30]
"Fire from the Lord" begins in Hopedale and spreads through Labrador Inuit, causing them to more genuinely accept missionaries' teachings [31]
Missionaries urge Inuit to love, know and "devote themselves to [Jesus] with soul and body as his blood-bought property" [32]
Inuk writes that he has changed from being "bad" to turning "with my whole heart to Jesus" and feeling "His forgiveness is my only comfort" [33]
Profile of agricultural and other resources of Prince Edward Island includes one property for sale there [34]
Country from Lake Superior "to the Stony or Chipewan mountains" has cold of Siberia, and wells are impracticable because land is frozen year-round [35]
Fort Albany staff barely contain fire spread by sparks from chimney of large "Mens" fireplace, which is pulled down afterward and replaced with stove [36]
Events from the year 1800 in Canada.
Events from the year 1801 in Canada.
Events from the year 1803 in Canada.
Events from the year 1802 in Canada.
Events from the year 1770 in Canada.
Events from the year 1771 in Canada.
Events from the year 1772 in Canada.
Events from the year 1774 in Canada.
Events from the year 1776 in Canada.
Events from the year 1777 in Canada.
Events from the year 1781 in Canada.
Events from the year 1791 in Canada.
Events from the year 1792 in Canada.
Events from the year 1793 in Canada.
Events from the year 1794 in Canada.
Events from the year 1795 in Canada.
Events from the year 1796 in Canada.
Events from the year 1797 in Canada.
Events from the year 1798 in Canada.
Events from the year 1799 in Canada.
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