Plan of settlement for Canada to unite provinces under extended self government
The essay argues for a bold Canadian solution ending imperial control. It calls for merging the two provinces into a single self governing unit with broad powers, while preserving English and French rights, to avert force, rebellion, and foreign interference. It warns against coercion and urges justice as the sole path to national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Esseniial
Downing-street
Papineau
O'Connell
Ireland
France
St. Lawrence
House of Assembly
England
St. Charles
Montreal
Louis Philippe
United States
Ghent
The
Netherlands
Spain
Carabobo
Colombia
Bolivar
Peninsula
Europe
Colonial Office
Monsieur Papixeau
United States of America
Great Britain
Canadian War Debate Addressed to Westminster Electors
A Westminster elector argues against punitive action in Canada, questioning profits for Britain, the war footing, and the cost to taxpayers. He condemns misrule in Canada, warns of rising taxes, and urges clear proof of Britain’s stake before supporting military measures.
Ignorance on Lower Canada Laws Cited by Standard
The passage notes the Standard misstates that Lower Canada laws are English based while in fact they draw on Parisian customs and civil law. It emphasizes the mixed English French and Canadian judicial forms and mocks the writer’s confident but erroneous claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Canada
England
Paris
Rome
Canada
Wisle
Wolfe
Amherrt
Rogal
Ereland
Legislative Council
Great Britain
Moxty
Uzor
Eleetsra
Daily Press
London
Robespierr
Papincau
Lott
The Canada Question and English Viewpoints in War Debate
An elector of Finsbury argues that Lower Canada natives, mainly French, resist English rule due to centuries of policy. He contends Britain created and sustained grievances, warns against sweeping rebel narratives, and urges redress through constitutional reform rather than war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canada
England
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Canadas
Westminster
Finsbury
Quebec
Manchester
John Russell
Lower Canada
Upper
Upper Canada
Revolt in Upper Canada Reported From New York
News from New York describes a revolt in Upper Canada led by Mackenzie and supporters. Claims of Toronto capture and royalist resistance appear mixed with letters from Toronto and Buffalo sources. The piece notes government rewards for leaders and questions the revolt's effectiveness and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upper Canada
Lower Canada
Meckeszie
Torots
Toronto
Upper Province
Francis Heat
Upper
Os Xego
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Lewiston
Buffalo Daily Journal Extra
Wich
Forente
Exress
Mackenzie
Aleo Bafere USA
F. Head
William Lyon Mackenzie
David Gideon
Samuel Laurit
Jesse Lloyd
Silas Fletcher
Saxce
Rev Sydney Smith on Gratuitous Admission to St Pauls
The article presents Rev. Sydney Stith’s critique of a London society promoting art at St Paul’s. It cites the Dean and Chapter’s stance that church doors should close after services and only offer limited public viewing with fees, arguing religion must come before art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Smith
St. Paul’s
Sydney Stith
Taunton Courier
London
St. Paul's
Home Secretary
Times
Combe Florey
Sypiny Smits
Lerp
Cathedral of
England
Saint Paul’s
House of Prayer
Church of St. Paul’s
Lambeth Reform Association Meets to Promote Unity
A Lambeth Reform Association committee meeting was held at the Elephant and Castle on Wednesday night. Samuel Palmer, Francis Hardy, E q, Mr. Northhouse, and other members attended as they approved a calm address to reformers urging unity and membership on favorable terms to strengthen the reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambeth
Conflicting Reports On Lower Canada Rebellion Outcomes
Dispatches from Sir John Colborne describe mixed views on the Lower Canada rebellion with claims of rebels retreating home and others noting regroupment in mountain strongholds. The report cites Gore's return to Montreal after a St Denis expedition and notes a tailor wounded by an arrow, who quips about brains before recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Canada
St. Charles
St. Danie
Horse Guards
Sir John Colborne
Montreal
Col. Gore
St. Denis
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Plan OF Settlement
City of Westminster
No. I
SydnEy Smirs
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