CHAPTER XLVIII.

The situation of Kingston—Under military influence—Monopolist— Early history of legislation—In 1810—Gourlay’s statement—Police— Modern Kingston—Lord Sydenham—Seat of government—Perambulating— Surrounding country—Provisions—An appeal for Kingston as capital—Barriefield—Pittsburgh—Building of small crafts—Famous— Roads—Waterloo—Cemetery—Portsmouth—Kingston Mill—Little Cataraqui—Collinsby—Quantity of land—Early and influential inhabitants—Post masters—“Honorable men”—Deacon, Macaulay, Cartwright, Markland, Cummings, Smiths, Kerby—Allen McLean, first lawyer—A gardener—Sheriff McLean—“Chrys” Hagerman—Customs— Sampson, shooting a smuggler—Hagerman, M.P.P.—Removes to Toronto 430