The Great Westers Arrive in New York July News
The Great Westers landed in New York Sunday morning about 8 p m with 102 passengers. Canada items include Lord Hardwick's motion failing by a large majority. The Canada Government bill passes Lords and Commons and awaits Royal Assent. Regency and Clergy Reserve bills advance. Reports of weather and harvest prospects show likely average crops. Chartists plan Birmingham demonstration for July 27. Canada reunion coverage notes in Lords with Wellington and Melbourne exchanges on local government.
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Great Westers
N. York
Liverpool
Bristol
Canada
Lord Hardwick
Lords
Commons
House of Commons
Prince Albert
Duke of Sussex
Albert
China
East Indies
East
Syria
Birmingham
Messrs. Lovett and Colling
House of Lords
Lord Melbourne
Duke of Wellington
Lower Canada
Upper Canada
Uper Canada
Toronto
Lord Ellenborough
Canadas
Levine Dent
Melbourne
Tnt
Geel Home
Hilal
Sailior
Ripon
Brougham
Thewin
Tinme
Geer
Ellenborough
First Lower Canada Assembly Names and Members
A partial historic return lists counties and members of the first Lower Canada House of Assembly, noting French Canadians’ representation alongside English peers. It names executives and council figures including Chief Justice William Smith, Paul Roch De St. Ours, Cha. Dunn, Hugh Finlay, and others.
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Giret
Lower Canada
Executive Council
Province
William Smith
Paul Roch de
Controversy Over Legislative Council Appointments
The excerpt critiques the Legislative Council and Executive Council in colonial times, noting officeholders held multiple posts and depended on Crown pay. It condemns lack of independence, accuses officials of disloyalty to liberty, and argues for reform. The piece condemns English influence and calls for unity against tyranny, while contrasting misconduct with honor and urging action. It also reports on English officers on a steamboat trip, mocking their attire and asserting British pomp abroad.
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Executive Council
Legislative Council
Dodges MaBane
Fraser
da Cal
Quebec
Great Britain
Ameri
Lake George
Exchange Hotel
England
Bate
Eve Wirstss
Burlington
Correspondence to East Ern Townships on Reform and Division
A letter urges readers to reject English French provocation and resist despotism. It claims Canadiana officials sowed jealousy between English and French origins and warns that unity is needed before any reform or improvement can occur. The writer urges laying aside sectarian divides to advance collective rights.
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Canadiana
Debate on responsible government and despatch publication
A discussion centers on the propriety of publishing a despatch and its impact on responsible government. Lords Melbourne Wellington and others argue over perceptions of government support, the timing of publication, and the balance of power between Parliament and colonial administration. The debate touches on implications for the union and governance of the colonies.
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Devon
Mortford
Gaspt
Charles de Rochebiave
Surrey
François Mathiot
Kent
Hampshire
Leute Elisevette
Huntingdon
Gascher de
Orléans
Montreal
Joseph Papinese
Sime Walker
Westwand
Jos
Frobisher
J. Richardson
John Lees
Three Rivers
N. P. Martin
William Henry
John Barnes
Pierre Panet
Say Aoe
Bedford
Richelieu
Buckinghamshire
Dorchester
Hertford
Cornwallis
Gasp
York
Efingham
Leinster
Warwick
St. Maurice
Northumberland
Burroughs City
Ditto
Burrough
William Senith
Baby
John Collins
Heeh Finlay
Cha. de Lananditic
Chas. Down
G. Pownall
Pan Kueh
Oure
M.A. Desteueherrikie
Jon
de Longuenl
John Iraser
Eaward Harrison
Sir J. Johnson
J.C. Chaussegros DeLery
Tower
Atlantic
Radical Party
John Bull
Charles Lecocx
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