Canada, Statistical Abstract and Record

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1890
 

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Seite 29 - above all encumbrances, and his real and personal property together must be worth $4,000, clear of all liabilities. In the Province of Quebec, he must either reside or have his real property qualification in the electoral division for which he is appointed. 45. A Senator may resign his place, and his place also becomes
Seite 533 - rum, cologne 30 pc and lavender waters, hair, tooth and skin washes and other toilet ¡preparations containing spirits of any kind, when in bottles or flasks weighing not more than four ounces each, 50 pc when in bottles, flasks or other packages weighing more than four ounces each...
Seite 416 - The Exchequer Court, presided over by a separate Judge, who must reside in, or within five miles of Ottawa, possesses exclusive original jurisdiction in all cases in which demand is made, or relief sought, in respect of any suit or action of the Court of Exchequer on its revenue
Seite 535 - Manufactures composed wholly or in part of wool, worsted, the hair of the alpaca goat, or other like animals, viz. :—Blankets and flannels of every description ; cloths, doeskins, cassimeres, tweeds, coatings,
Seite 25 - Transfer of the control of the Postal system from the British to the Provincial Governments, and adoption of a uniform rate of postage, viz., 3 pence per J ounce. The use of postage stamps was also introduced. Population of Upper Canada, 952,004 ; of Lower Canada, 890,261 ; of New Brunswick, 193,800, and of Nova Scotia, 276,854.
Seite 23 - St. Lawrence, the 45th parallel of north latitude, the highlands dividing the waters falling into the Atlantic from those emptying themselves into the St. Lawrence and the St. Croix River, 1784. Population of Canada, 113,012. (United Empire Loyalists in Upper Canada not included).
Seite 24 - Canada. Each Province to have a Lieutenant-Governor, and a Legislature composed of a House of Assembly and a Legislative Council. The members of the Council were to be appointed by the LieutenantGovernor for life, those of the Assembly to be elected by the people for four years. Population of the two Provinces, 161,311.
Seite 24 - About this time began the migration into Canada and Nova Scotia of the United Empire Loyalists, as they were called—that is, of those settlers in the American States who had remained faithful to the British cause. This migration lasted for several years, and though it is not possible to arrive at any exact figures, it
Seite 27 - July 2. Capture of Big Bear, and final suppression of the Rebellion. Total loss of the Militia and Volunteers under fire : killed, 38 ; wounded, 115. The rebel loss could not be ascertained. Estimated at about 29 killed and 11 wounded. November 7. Driving of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Seite 519 - and for a period not exceeding 556. Animals for the improvement of stock, viz.:—Horses, cattle, sheep and three months, for the purpose of exhibition or competition for prizes offered by any agricultural or other association ; (But a

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