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Events from the year 1792 in Canada.
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Negotiation topics British envoy George Hammond discusses with Alexander Hamilton include frontier posts, U.S. debts to Loyalists and commercial links[4]
Brief profile for Canadians of new governments in Upper and Lower Canada to show how they will protect liberty and prevent despotism[5]
Immigrants' farming prospects not as good in U.S.A. as in Upper Canada and New Brunswick, which need farm labour and pay much more for it[6]
"It is a war with the British king, under cover" - Pittsburgh writer sees British hand in Indigenous nations' war with U.S.A. (Note: "savages" used)[7]
Report from Albany that Joseph Brant pleased with visit to Pres. George Washington and intends to promote peace between U.S.A. and "hostile tribes"[8]
Grand jurors told to guard "the common tranquillity" against threats of impatient reform to Constitution's balance of King, Lords and Commons[9]
"What a fountain of hope is opened to the industrious Poor!" by creation of scores of townships away from St. Lawrence River to north and south[10]
Controversy that pits "British Merchants" against "Canadians" in 1792 election is addressed by writer who opposes "illiberality and falsehood"[11]
"Having experienced great inconvenience in Canada from the deficiency of Specie," businesses intend to set up deposit bank in Montreal[12]
Because it is found only in U.S.A., wampum ("Beeds, Moons or shells") may be imported for "Indian Trade," but must be entered at customs house[13]
"Au secours (help)" - Intending to walk with his wife on ice-filled St. Lawrence River, J.G. Simcoe slips into water and nearly passes under ice[14]
Setting up lower courts in each county will enlighten Canadians, draw them together in new villages, and cause them to support good government[15]
"Nothing could exceed the Horror excited in the[...]large audience" - Man indicted for raping daughter (convicted) and attempting to rape two others[16]
Constitutional Club formed in Quebec City to "acquire and diffuse a knowledge" of Constitution and of "Commercial and Agricultural industry"[17]
Editorial: education is essential to "the peace of a free people," and "an enlightened series of patriots" hands it down through "ages unimpaired"[18]
Berthier teacher wishes to end "profound ignorance that reigns in the country parts" of L.C. by providing free tuition, but needs financial support[19]
May example of Plato and other ancients "light up in these western wilds that sacred enthusiasm so necessary to extend the empire of science"[20]
Advice on how to develop better memory comprises understanding, sensibility, study habits (order, moderation, repetition) etc.[21]
Proposal for updating Charlevoix's history of Canada to end of French regime and adding second volume covering then to 1791 Constitution[22]
Uneducated habitants don't benefit from agricultural society's instruction, so members in each county must teach by example[23]
Advice to farmers not to "hack" but to bore maple trees for sap, replace trees cut down, and make sugar by boiling sap with egg whites[24]
Stopping in Cap-Santé en route to Upper Canada, Simcoes impose on cottagers just going to bed, who clear 2 rooms and feed them bread and eggs[25]
Concert of Haydn's Grand Symphony in D, Avison 5th Concerto, two Pleyel works, Devienne clarinet and bassoon concertante and Gyrowetz finale[26]
At Franks' Tavern, Quebec City: "feats of tumbling," slack rope "attitudes," and dogs that "go through an astonishing variety of exercises"[27]
"Laws of Canada" regarding property and civil rights are replaced by "laws of England" with their rules of evidence (testimony, legal proof)[28]
Lt. Gov. Simcoe tells Council and Assembly that British constitution and spirit will guard and spark industry, wealth, commerce and power of U.C.[29]
Simcoe satisfied with Assembly, "considering that it is composed of Persons of not very restricted notions and newly acquainted with power"[30]
Candidate in Essex County for Assembly urges election organizing include "entertainment" of rum, beef and plum cake[31]
Calling him "by far the principal french Settler" in Detroit area, Simcoe appoints James Baby to Council seat reserved for "Canadians"[32]
Assembly member Richard Cartwright comments on provincial matters, including location of capital, export and settlement[33]
Simcoe suggests policy toward Indigenous people should include encouraging them to actively trade in furs (Note: "savages" used)[34]
In long letter to Simcoe, Montreal merchants go over reasons British frontier posts should not be given up plus other points for negotiation[35]
Simcoe encourages movement of people from U.S.A. to Upper Canada and comments on which of them should be considered British subjects[36]
In welcoming letter to Simcoe, 54 residents say "we are just emerging from the Indigence and Obscurity which constantly surround new Settlements"[37]
Clearcutting described: cutting down and burning "small wood," letting wind knock down girdled large trees and leaving stumps for years to rot[38]
Letter from Quebec says regiment is coming to Upper Canada, which New York newspaper says will have 1,600 men and should draw U.S. attention[39]
Resident of Kingston, U.C. says that by request Lt. Gov. Simcoe has removed ban on trade to U.S.A.[40]
Report by Richard Cartwright on state of marriage and of various Christian denominations in Upper Canada[41]
Simcoe wants "immediate and due provision for the education of the superior classes," or they will attend U.S. schools and lose British values[42]
Wabakanyne and 4 other Mississauga leaders sell tract lying between lakes Ontario and Erie and stretching to Thames River for £1180 7/4[43]
Lengthy description of Joseph Brant's family's and neighbours' hospitality, ceremony, dancing and drinking[44]
Mississaugas icefish on Cootes Paradise using spears, lures, and blankets to cover ice holes, and catch pickerel, muskellunge and pike[45]
Toronto Harbour is very safe for ships of little draft, it being "Perfectly Shut up" from winds by hooked peninsula and entrance bar[46]
New lieutenant governor John Wentworth tells Assembly agriculture, commerce, fisheries and government revenue "must reciprocally aid each other"[47]
Farmer notes progress in farming, once done "without system [or] principles," but now practised "seriously [and] to the most advantage"[48]
"Nov. Scotus Verus" happily notes province's great population increase, with about 3,400 births and immigrants v. 1,800 emigrants and deaths[49]
"Last Sunday sailed the Sierra Leone fleet, consisting of 15 sail, with a fair wind"[50]
Appeal to Henry Dundas to help N.S. offset its losses from departure of Blacks, land grants to absent Loyalists, and province's poverty[51]
Gideon White learns fire near Shelburne has destroyed his hay and oat crops and almost all his fences, and threatened buildings[52]
Annapolis Valley flood in September raises river level 16 feet, carrying off bridges, mill dams, sheep, grain and hay of already poor farmers[53]
Residents of Annapolis County township, almost all 1784 Loyalists, seek funding and land for Anglican church and school[54]
Rector, wardens and vestry of Trinity Church in Digby need funds for church spire and pews and grant of farm land for church revenue[55]
Discouraged that his preaching is ineffective, Boston King prays for conversion of one person, and gets it[56]
"Musical Concert Once a Fortnight; None but Ladies and Gentlemen can be admitted; Any Gentlemen Performer may be at Liberty to Play in Concert"[57]
Edward Winslow explains N.B. appointments and elections (courts, government, sheriffs) practice to Lt. Gov. John Graves Simcoe of Upper Canada[58]
To save parish from supporting any child born out of wedlock, child's mother can have its father jailed until he gives support security or recognizance[59]
Owner of dog that kills sheep must either kill dog or pay owner for their loss; owner of dog that repeatedly kills must do both, and pay fine[60]
Road from Saint John to Westmorland County shows latter is "one of the most valuable parts" of N.B. and "might furnish[...]meat at the lowest prices"[61]
Three Maliseet "savages" petition on behalf of entire nation for land on Saint John River in Madawaska district[62]
"Encouragement to British Seamen[...]to man about 30 sail of vessels mostly square-rigged, which are now building in this Province"[63]
Call for capture of indented servant Dick Hopewell (about 40) and enslaved mulatto woman Statia (about 30, pregnant and with two small children)[64]
Sheffield minister will teach 6 students grammar, writing, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, arithmetic, sciences and "experimental Philosophy," and shorthand[65]
Touring New Brunswick, Bishop of Nova Scotia consecrates churches at Maugerville, Gagetown, Kingston and Saint John and confirms 500+[66]
Acadians new to Madawaska ("with the Indians") petition Bishop of Quebec for permission to build church to replace "poor bark hut"[67]
Disagreement between Charles Isham and his men doesn't surprise Philip Turnor "after seeing the Anarchy which Pervade the Interior parts"[68]
Difficult convincing Hudson's Bay Company to send trade goods to Indigenous people of Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake and Peace River[69]
Two men drown in waterfalls near Osnaburg House despite near-successful attempt of one to save himself[70]
London society for arts, manufactures and commerce offers gold medal to discoverer of land passage from Upper Canada to Pacific coast[71]
"The atmosphere became so warm that it dissolved all the snow" - Alexander Mackenzie describes December 29 chinook on Peace River[72]
Vancouver calls Strait of Georgia landscape "dismal," and "forlorn" and "gloomy" at place that grows only onions, samphire and "indifferent berries"[73]
Vancouver's men inspect village on seaside rock so skillfully defended that it is hard to believe it was built by "untutored tribes" met so far[74]
Seeing clothes and mats, and baskets so tightly woven that they carry water, causes Vancouver to call women "not less industrious than ingenious"[75]
As Shawnee and Lenape plan confrontation with U.S. forces, they ask Detroit commander to advise them and provide for their families[76]
U.S. war secretary is told Joseph Brant has lost "much" influence with Indigenous people, who are divided over "what course to take" after U.S. defeat[77]
"From Canada, some few of the Six Nations, the Chippeways, Ottaways, Hurons, Potoways, &c." will defy U.S., while Joseph Brant mediates[78]
Death penalty in P.E.I. to be given for treason, murder, maiming, stabbing, killing "bastard" child, "buggery," rape, burglary, robbery et al.[79]
Black 14-year-old Diana Bestian dies in childbirth of twins after being raped by Cape Breton Council member George More at Government House[80]
British trapper and trader praises Labrador Inuit as sincere, gentle and just while calling Innu treacherous and quarrelsome, lying and stealing[81]
Newfoundland Chief Justice says merchants' agents have "set themselves against every Attempt to introduce Order and Justice into that Island"[82]
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