Customs
(John Graves Simcoe era) Arrangement with Lower Canada respecting revenue of, 93.
(Wilmot era) Maintained in New Brunswick by British government, 16; changes in
system, 16-18.
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Crosby Thomas
(Sir James Douglas era) Methodist missionary--arrives, 1862, 270; opens school at Nanaimo, 1863, 270; removes to Port Simpson, 1876, 270. ... Crow's Nest Pass
Discovered in the latter sixties by a trapper, Michael Phillips, formerly in the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company. The pass took its name from Crow's Nest Mountain, which is named Loge des Corbeaux on one of the maps accompanying Palliser's Report, ... Crown Point
West side of Lake Champlain. Fort Frederic was built here in 1731; rebuilt, 1734; and strengthened, 1742. It was blown up by Bourlamaque, 1759, to prevent its falling into the hands of the British; and the same year Amherst built a fort about two hund... Cudlip John W
(Tilley era) Anti-Confederate candidate in St. John County, 85; defeated in St. John County, 109. ... Cumberland House
Hudson's Bay Company post. =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Built by Samuel Hearne, on Pine Island Lake, or Sturgeon Lake, in 1774, 4; rival establishment of Montreal traders, 4. ... Cumberland Richard 1732-1811 English Dramatist Index : Sir Frederick Haldimand Era
Asked to select books for the Quebec library, 191. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Cumberland William Augustus Duke Of 1721-1765 Second Son Of
George II. Commanded British armies in Flanders and Hanover. =Index=: (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Interested in raising Swiss and German regiment in America, 9. ... Cunard Sir Samuel 1787-1865 Born In Halifax His Practical
training fitted him for the important role he was to fill in the evolution of ocean shipping. Watched closely the early attempts to cross the Atlantic by steam, and when in 1838 the British government invited tenders for carrying the mails between Liv... Cuoq Jean-andre 1821-1901 Entered The Sulpician Order In 1843 And
came to Canada two years later. Devoted his life to a minute study of the languages of the Algonquian and Iroquois tribes, and became one of the leading authorities on the subject. =Bib.=: Works; Jugement Errone de M. Ernest Renan sur Quelques Langues... Curacies Permanent Cures Fixes Count Frontenac Era Question Of 165 190
... Currency
The British authorities passed an ordinance in 1764 by which the French Louis d'or and crown were kept in circulation. First step for a revision of the currency was taken, 1795, when an Act was passed fixing standard of values. So-called "army bills" ... Curry Thomas
One of the first fur traders from Montreal to reach the Saskatchewan, about 1771. Preceded by James Finlay (q.v.). =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Leaves Montreal for western fur country, 3. =Bib.=: Mackenzie, General History of the Fur T... Customs
(John Graves Simcoe era) Arrangement with Lower Canada respecting revenue of, 93. (Wilmot era) Maintained in New Brunswick by British government, 16; changes in system, 16-18. ... Cuthbert James Ross
(General Brock era) Of Berthier, forms a volunteer company, from inhabitants of his seigniory, 95; an intimate friend of Brock, 95; his zeal appreciated by Sir James Craig, 96. (Lord Sydenham era) Member of Special Council, opposes union of the Canada... Cuvillier Augustin
Entered public life in 1815 as member for Huntingdon, which he represented almost continuously up to 1844. Speaker of Assembly, 1841-1844. Died, 1849. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Nominated by Reformers as Speaker of Legislature, 1841... Dablon Claude 1619-1697 Born At Dieppe Educated At Paris And La
Fleche; joined Canadian mission, 1655; accompanied Chaumonot to Onondaga territory, where he remained for three years; then returned to Quebec and remained till 1661, when sent on a mission to Cree tribes in district of Hudson Bay. In 1668 went with M... Dablon Simon
(Samuel de Champlain era) Assisted in forming Company of New France, 168. ... Dacre Lieutenant
(Lord Dorchester era) Sailing-master on Carleton's ship, 154. ... Daine
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Lieutenant-general of police and mayor of Quebec. Signs petition to De Ramezay for capitulation, 224. ... Dalhousie College
Located at Halifax. Founded by George Ramsay, ninth Earl of Dalhousie, 1818. Original endowment derived from funds collected at the port of Castine, Maine, during its occupation, 1814, by Sir John Sherbrooke, then lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia. A... Dalhousie George Ramsay Ninth Earl Of 1770-1838 A Scottish Peer
Entered the army at an early age and saw service in various parts of the world. From 1812 to 1814 commanded the 7th division of the British army in France and Spain. Received the thanks of Parliament for his services at Waterloo. Raised to the peerage... Dallas A J
Born in Scotland. Engaged for some years in the China trade. Entered service of Hudson's Bay Company; chief factor at Fort Victoria, Vancouver Island; succeeded Sir George Simpson as governor of Rupert's Land, 1862. =Index=: (Sir James Douglas era) Ma... Dallet
(Bishop Laval era) Sulpician, arrival of, 105. ... Dalling And Bulwer William Henry Lytton Earle Baron 1801-1872
British diplomatist. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) On the power of agitation, 16. ...