When was it published?

August 10, 1842 in New York Daily Tribune

Foreign News August 10, 1842

New York Daily Tribune

Q: What keywords are associated?

Emigration, British Provinces, Destitute Immigrants, New Brunswick, St Johns Magistrates, Home Government Appeal

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Canadian and New Brunswick newspapers report complaints about thousands of destitute European immigrants arriving penniless, straining local resources. Magistrates in St. Johns, N.B., hold a meeting for relief but call on the British government to curb the influx over the past year.

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EMIGRATION TO THE BRITISH PROVINCES.—Canadian and New-Brunswick papers contain loud complaints of the thousands of destitute foreigners from the Old World thrown upon their shores penniless and destitute of the means of subsistence. At St. Johns, N. B., a special meeting of magistrates has been held to devise relief; but the St. Johns Herald says that the only thing which can be done is to urge upon the home Government the necessity of taking some measures to prevent the Province from being overwhelmed by such a torrent of helplessness and poverty as has flowed upon their shores for the last twelve months.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Emigration British Provinces Destitute Immigrants New Brunswick St Johns Magistrates Home Government Appeal

Where did it happen?

St. Johns, N. B.

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Johns, N. B.

Event Date

Last Twelve Months

Outcome

urging home government to prevent further influx to avoid overwhelming the province

Event Details

Canadian and New-Brunswick papers report loud complaints of thousands of destitute foreigners from the Old World arriving penniless and without means of subsistence. A special meeting of magistrates held at St. Johns, N. B., to devise relief, but the St. Johns Herald states the only action possible is to urge the home Government to take measures against the torrent of helplessness and poverty over the last twelve months.