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York Commonwealth, 10 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article about the law suit between Robert Mahon Allen and Erastus Wiman. Wiman stood accused of publishing "The Grumbler" containing libelous comments about Mr. Allan's wife. Apparently the statement

York Commonwealth, 10 Dec 1858, p. 3     Toronto market report dated 9 December 1858. Report contains details of the items sold and the prices they were sold at.

York Commonwealth, 10 Dec 1858, p. 4     Advertisement for Dr. Cadwell " universally known throughout Canada and the United States for his skill and success in restoring lost sight and hearing". Advertisement for his book "Treatise on Disea

York Commonwealth, 17 Dec 1858, p. 2     Publication notifying subscribers of the types of topics deemed to be appropriate for publication in the 'letters to the editor' section of the York Commonwealth.

York Commonwealth, 17 Dec 1858, p. 2     Editorial dealing with the neglect of the colonies during British rule and the subsequent raping of its resources. The proprietors feel that Canada's greatness is in its resources!

York Commonwealth, 17 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article detailing the decision made by the coroner's jury, that the deceased (Madigan/Reardon) was in fact stabbed by Fleming. The jury also put forth a request that a law be passed, at either the pr

York Commonwealth, 17 Dec 1858, p. 3     Toronto market report dated 16 December 1858. Report contains details of the items sold and the prices they were sold at.

York Commonwealth, 17 Dec 1858, p. 4     Advertisement for Dr. Cadwell " universally known throughout Canada and the United States for his skill and success in restoring lost sight and hearing". Advertisement for his book "Treatise on Disea

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 2     Editorial about the merits of free trade and protectionism in the face of economic depression, as expressed by the proprietors of the York Commonwealth.

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 2     Editorial about the positive effects of education on the masses and the need for newspapers to promote its importance. The proprietors believe that only through the education of the masses can the co

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article about the financial status of the railway and the government's involvement or lack there of. This article was originally published in the Globe.

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Short article about the desire to keep the Northern railroads open and running during the winter by the people of Barrie, Collingwood, and Bradford. This piece was originally published in the Globe 2

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article about a dog fight in Toronto, where the owners of the dogs bet $100. This piece was originally published in the Toronto Patriot.

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article about the robbery of a farm on Yonge Street, just north of Toronto. The house was robbed by an acquaintance named Tom. This story was originally published in the Leader.

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Heroic story of how Sam Hyatt, a blacksmith from Wellington, who dove into the icy waters of a pond to save the life of a boy who had fallen through the ice while skating. This story was originally p

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Toronto market report dated 22 December 1858. Report contains details of the items sold and the prices they were sold at.

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 3     Notice forbidding negotiations or purchase of promissory notes From Markham

York Commonwealth, 24 Dec 1858, p. 4     Advertisement for Dr. Cadwell " universally known throughout Canada and the United States for his skill and success in restoring lost sight and hearing". Advertisement for his book "Treatise on Disea

York Commonwealth, 31 Dec 1858, p. 2     Newspaper account of the suicide of Mr. Munroe, a grammar school student.

York Commonwealth, 31 Dec 1858, p. 2     Publication of a petition sent to Sir Edmund Walker Head by the Toronto Board of Trade, requesting funds to keep the Northern Railway open.