ว

THE LIFE AND TIMES

OF

JOSEPH GOULD,

EX-MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.

STRUGGLES OF THE EARLY CANADIAN SETTLERS-SETTLEMENT OF UXBRIDGE-
SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF ONTARIO-

THE REBELLION OF 1837-PARLIAMENTARY

Harvard College Library

Oct. 3 1917.

Gift of

Clarance M. Warner

Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven, by C. BLACKETT ROBINSON, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Birth of Joseph Gould-How his father, Jonathan Gold, was obliged to make a home

in Canada-Parentage-Ancestry-A "boyish whim" changes the spelling of

the family name

CHAPTER II.

Migration to Canada, 1805-Townships settled by "Pennsylvania-Dutch" families-

How the long journey from Pennsylvania was made-First halting-place, New-

market-Disappointed with the country-Wishes to return to the States-Sets

to work-Saving up to return-Failure and loss-Accepts patent of lot in lieu of

savings-The location-Description of the new settlement-Names of the first

pioneers of Uxbridge-Indians-Helpful neighbours

CHAPTER III.

Building of the log shanty-First residence of the Goulds in Uxbridge-"My father's

log cabin" described in verse-Brothers and sisters-Death of father and mother

-Hospitality of the shanty-Early impressions--First lesson..

CHAPTER IV.

Mode of clearing the land-Wasteful burning of valuable timber-Crops-Mode of

harvesting "Raisings" and "logging bees"—"Exchanging work"-"Tooting

the horn"-Lost in the woods-Code of signals-Tattoo-Bears and wolves-

Hairbreadth escapes-Women and children devoured-Cattle, sheep and hogs

carried off-Hunting and trapping wild animals-Tragic story of Corporal Craw-

ford and his family-Devoured by the wolves

CHAPTER V.

Want of educational facilities-First school-Delight at first reading lesson-Extent

of schooling-Studies by the log fire-Put to work-Handy at the axe-Soon

able to do a man's work-Chopping and clearing-Connection with the Hilborn

family.

CHAPTER VI.

Effects of the War of 1812-Immigration checked-The Alien Act-Disheartened

American citizens return to the States-Confiscations-Gloomy outlook-Pro-

gress-Social ties taking root-Joseph Gould as a young man-Character-Books

Frame buildings-Decides upon being a carpenter-Arrangement with his father

-Engagement with a master-Reflections on the step taken-Proficiency-

Unhealthy season-Taken down with fever

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CHAPTER VII.

The story of the murder of Isaac James-Remarkable dream of his mother-The

murderer tracked-His arrest and execution-Yankee "cuteness" in getting

the reward...

CHAPTER VIII.

Illness-Recovery-Working at the trade-Builds a house and barn for his father-

Other jobs-Again ill-The "Fungus" trouble-The "great misfortune of his

life"-Treatment—Dr. Widmer—–The darkened consulting room-Fright and

horror-Skeleton of Christie, the murderer-" Quacks and fools "--Dr. Widmer's

opinion Treatment-Dr. Givins-Cause of the fungus-Detained in York three

months for treatment-No permanent cure

CHAPTER IX.

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Impressions of his first visit to York-Wonders how people lived such an idle life-

And how they were able to pay their way-And at the large number who talked

politics and walked the streets-Monice Lawrence's hotel-Learns his A B C in

politics-First access to a newspaper-The Colonial Advocate gives him his first

lesson-Opinion of the Lieutenant-Governor-Of the Executive Council-Of the

Legislative Council-Humorous and sarcastic description-"Black Rod"-The

Assembly-Our splendid country-One-seventh part of the land given away for

the support of the clergy of the Established Church-The list of "Grievances".

The demand for Responsible Government, etc.-The popular representatives the

best men in the country-Mackenzie, Baldwin, Rolph, Bidwell, Perry, Randall

-The voice of the Assembly ignored-Agitation for the secularization of the

Clergy Reserves-The Governor and Council opposed to all reform-Preparations

for a general election-Public excitement-State of affairs in 1830-Reads and

hears both sides-Makes a deliberate choice-The principles of the Reform Party

the best for the country-Reasons for that conclusion-From that time out a

Reformer.
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CHAPTER X.

Engagement to run a sawmill-The dam being carried away puts an end to the job—

Becomes a "Boss" carpenter-Contracts for and completes several buildings-

Becomes restless-Prepares to go to Cleveland-A talk with Ezekiel James

changes his mind-Leases a Clergy Reserve lot-Chops and clears thirty acres —

Puts in a first crop-Something to brag of -Advantage gained and never lost

afterwards-A barn wanted-No lumber to build-Interview with J. P. Plank

-Unsuccessful-Plank offers to sell the sawmill-Negotiations-Buys-Plants

his "first stake" in Uxbridge-The dam rebuilt-Breaks away again-Matters

worse than ever-Severe loss..

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CHAPTER XI.

Unfortunate journey on Christmas Day-An undesirable driving horse—Bad run-

away-Bad wound from a hemlock knot-The knot in the wounded flesh holds

horse and driver !-Taken to Joseph Wixson's and cared for-Doctor sent for-