31— HALLOWELL, U.C. (PICTON), 1839-41— The present town of
Picton, on the Bay of Quinte, in Prince Edward County, was formerly
known as Hallowell, west of the bridge. East of the bridge only was
known as Picton, after the distinguished general of that name, who lost
his life at Waterloo. Following considerable discussion as to which name
should be retained, Picton was selected and the town so incorporated about
1847. Hallowell Township was the centre of a U.E. Loyalist settlement.
Drawn by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by J. C. Armytage. Size 5x7.
1832— MONTREAL— From the St. Lawrence, 1839-41— A picturesque
river view — Mount Royal is shown overlooking the city in the background.
The edifice in the centre is the Church of Notre Dame. Drawn by W. H.
Bartlett. Engraved by C. Cousen. Size 5x7.
1833— ST. LAWRENCE, AT MONTREAL, 1839-41— With key. Drawn
by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by H. Griffiths. Size 5x7.
1834— SCENE ON THE BAY OF QUINTE, 1839-41— A large inlet to
the west of Kingston, Ont, very singularly formed between Hastings
County on the mainland to the north, and the irregular peninsula of Prince
Edward to the south. The bay, which is about fifty miles in length, affords
a safe harbor from the heavy gales of Lake Ontario. Drawn by W. H.
Bartlett. Engraved by C. Cousen. Size 5x7.
1835— FORT CHAMBLY, 1839-41— On the west side of the Richelieu
River, between the St. John's Canal and the Montfeal River. Drawn by
W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by J. T. Willmore. Size 5x7. See 1942-5, 1965.
1836— QUEENSTON— On the Niagara River, five miles north of
Niagara Falls and seven above the town of Niagara. Drawn by W. H.
Bartlett. Engraved by J. C. Armytage. Size 5x7.
1837— PORT HOPE, U.C., 1839-41— A port of entry on the north shore
of Lake Ontario. Drawn by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by E. Benjamin.
1838— WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS, NIAGARA RIVER, 1839-41— At the
south extremity of the first rapids, below the old town of Clifton (now
Niagara Falls, Ont.) A reflex in the current, caused by an angle in the
river, forms what is known as the "Whirlpool." Drawn by W. H. Bartlett.
Engraved by E. Radclyffe. Size 5x7.
1839— BROCK'S MONUMENT, QUEENSTON .HEIGHTS, 1839-41—
Erected in memory of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, who fell at Queenston
Heights, October 13th, 1812. Drawn by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by
R. Wallis. Size 5x7.
1840— MAITLAND'S WHARF AND THE ONTARIO HOUSE,
TORONTO, U.C., 1839-41— It was from Maitland's Wharf, at the foot of
Church street, that the old horse boat and the first steam ferry ran to
Privat's Hotel, which stood where the eastern channel now runs through
Toronto Island. The Ontario House was at one time the principal hotel
of Toronto, and stood on the north-west corner of Market (Wellington) and
Church streets. It later became known as the Wellington Hotel. Drawn
by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by E. J. Roberts. Size 5x7.
1841 — ST. REGIS, 1839-41 — An Indian village in Huntingdon County,
six miles from Cornwall, on the St. Lawrence and St. Regis Rivers. The
Indians shown are Iroquois, who reside here on the reserve. Drawn by
W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by H. Griffiths. Size 5x7.
1842— RAFT IN A SQUALL ON LAKE ST. PETER— The lake is a
shallow expansion of the St. Lawrence, above Three Rivers, and forms
the south-east boundary of Maskinonge County, Que. A deep channel has
been dredged through the expansion, so that it has been made navigable
for large ocean vessls. Numerous islands dot the southern portion of the
lake. Drawn by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by J. Cousen. Size 5x7.
1843— THREE RIVERS, QUE., 1839-41— Looking towards the east-
Three Rivers, the capital of St. Maurice County, is situated at the mouth
of the St. Maurice River — where it flows into the St. Lawrence. Trois
Rivieres, as the French have it, early became an important fur trading
centre, but it was not until 1634 that a permanent settlement was founded.
Drawn by W. H. Bartlett. Engraved by R. Wallis. Size 5x7. See 1962, 2015.
1844— BURIAL PLACE OF THE VOYAGEURS— View on the banks of
the Ottawa River, above Hull, showing Green Island — The Voyageurs,
river boatmen of fronti