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1835 We have repeated accounts from various parts of the Northern States of the uncommon coldness of the weather the latter part of 12th month 1834. By the thermometers as stated in the papers, the oldest Inhabitants has no recollection of so cold weather, it stood at 10 degrees, 18 degrees, 29 degrees, 22 degrees & in one instance 40 degrees below zero. And at intervals heavy snow storms which covered the ground several feet deep. The inclemency of the weather extended throughout the sea coast of America. Many vessels were cast away between N. York and Nova Scotia with the loss of many lives. The weather was very severe here for the season, the thermometer very little below zero and not much snow. The harbor & some distance beyond brant point, was sealed with ice, which wholly obstructed the passing of vessels. But no great damage was sustained. A Schooner from Philadelphia bound to Boston drifted ashore in the Cod of the Bay with a cargo of coal. The people had left her & got on board another vessel. The vessel bilged & was sold to T.V. McCleave for 40$.

19th 1 mo The weather since the late cold has generally been fine for winter. There is no snow on the ground, and the harbor clear of ice.

The alarm of War with France seems to be rather on the decline. The subject has been before Congress. It is thought inexpedient and unnecessary at the present time and that the French will comply with their agreements with this Government.