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York Commonwealth, 11 Feb 1859, p. 2     A week in review of the Legislative Council.

York Commonwealth, 11 Feb 1859, p. 2     A summary of the debates held in the legislative assembly.

York Commonwealth, 18 Feb 1859, p. 2     A week in review of the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly

York Herald, 2 Mar 1860, p. 2     Article praising the work of the Township Clerk.

York Commonwealth, 1 Apr 1859, p. 2     Notice that the parliamentary summary, which normally appears in the newspaper will not appear this week due to the publication of the auditors report.

York Commonwealth, 25 Feb 1859, p. 2     A week in review of the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly, February 17-23, 1859. Issues dealt with include : a woman's ability to own property, "The Double Shuffle" , Wills, Prohibition,

York Commonwealth, 25 Mar 1859, p. 2     A week in review of the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly, March 16-21, 1859. Issues dealt with include : Ottawa, Federation, sale of weapons, women and land ownership, oaths, alcohol, an

York Commonwealth, 4 Mar 1859, p. 3     Report from the Globe explaing how the Contingency Committee has approved a plan to grant an extra $2 per day for members. This will cost tax payer $30,000

York Herald, 30 Mar 1860, p. 2     Article about the vote of confidence in the Ministry

York Commonwealth, 11 Mar 1859, p. 2     Editorial advising locals to pay close attention to the details of the council meetings being published in the York Commonwealth. The proprietors encourage citizens to become involved in municipal po

York Commonwealth, 18 Mar 1859, p. 2     A week in review of the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly, March 10-11, 1859. Issues dealt with include : The Budget, municipal debentures, and trials by jury for civil cases.

York Herald, 12 Aug 1859, p. 2     Editorial lambasting Canadian politicians, stating that they act out of self interest and not national interest. States that Upper Canada should look to Scotland to see the true meaning of patriotism

York Commonwealth, 18 Feb 1859, p. 2     Editorial about the Throne Speech which sparked a 15 day debate. The debate was over the appropriateness of Ottawa as the premanent location of the Government of Canada.

York Commonwealth, 11 Mar 1859, p. 2     A published summary of events occurring in Parliament. Issues discussed include: public debt, Provincial debentures, banking and currency, oaths, and tavern license law.

York Commonwealth, 25 Feb 1859, p. 2     Report of Mr. Hartman presenting four petitions to the legislative assemblies requesting "...a law prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors from Saturday night until Monday morning".

York Herald, 22 Jul 1859, p. 2     Editorial dealing with the political corruption and feelings of animosity existing between Upper and Lower Canada.

York Herald, 25 Nov 1859, p. 2     Editorial on politics. Also about the "Economist" charging the "York Herald" on dishonesty in reporting.

York Herald, 30 Mar 1860, p. 2     Editorial on politics Markham Village

York Herald, 8 Apr 1859, p. 2     Details of the town council meeting held at the town Hall 4 April 1859. Meeting dealt with petitions, by-laws, letters of apology, roads and public highways.

York Commonwealth, 18 Mar 1859, p. 2     Editorial revealing that the Richmond Hill Mechanics' Institute will not be the recipient of a government grant "on principles of retrenchment".