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Full text: 36 THE DIARY OF ADOLPHUS GAETZ Wednesd. 5th,—Launched from the Ship Yard of John Young a Brig- antine called the "Busy", burthen 170 Tons, and owned by J. M. Watson, of Halifax. Friday, 7th,—The Labrador fishermen are fast returning from their labours, having good fares of fish. Arrived to day Schooners "Ocean Wave", owned by Lewis Anderson; "Baronett", owned by James Young; "Leading Star", owned by Lewis Oxner. Saturd. 8th,—Arrived from Labrador fishing, Schr. "Villette", owned by Edward Young and others; Schooner "Dart", owned by Joseph Rudolf, with full cargoes. Monday, 10th,—Arrived Schr. "Hiram",48 from Labrador, with full fare of Fish. Tuesday, llth,—An old man by name of Morgan, who resided in New Germany in this County, had, about two years ago wandered from his home; his family and friends missed him, parties went in search for him, but in vain, the search was given up, he was not to be found. Yesterday his skeleton was found in the woods far from where he dwelt, and was recog- nised only by his clothes and walking stick. Wednes. 26th,—To day a Bazaar was held at Upper LeHave, at the School House, near Asaph Newcomb's, for the benefit of St. Matthews (Episcopal) Church at that place. The weather being so fine a great many persons were present and the sum of about £45 was realized, which will be devoted to the repairs of the above named Church. September, 1857 Tuesday, 8th,—A Melancholy occurrence took place at Bridgewater, in this County, this morning. The wife of the Revd. Mr. Skinner,46 Baptist preacher, had been unwell for some time in consequence of Child Birth, and had shown symptoms of Mental derangement; she had therefore been strictly watched by the family; last night a watch was set over her, but the person who was in attendance having fallen asleep, and Mrs. Skinner seeing her way clear, made her escape; this morning early, she was missing, search was immediately made and her body was found in the river. Thursday, 2Jfth,—This is the last day of a Bazaar, which was com- menced at Bridgewater in this County yesterday, in aid of building a parson- age House for the Presbyterian Minister. £105 was realized clear of ex- penses. October, 1857 Tuesday, 6th,—As overseer of poor, attended the funeral of the late Mrs Bruce, (widow of Mr. Bruce, formerly Collector of this port), who died on Sunday last, 4th inst., aged 83 years.

