Roebuck at the Bar and the Canada Question
The House of Commons debates Canada pacification with Mr Roebuck heard as a Canadian advocate. The piece criticizes his practical remedy amid insurrection and favors Lord Durham's limited, decisive governing approach to restore Canadian freedom and end military rule.
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Canada
House of Commons
Roebuck
House of Assembly
Mr. Roebuck
Bulwer
Lincoln
St. Lawrence
Radical Party
Mr. Grote
Warburton
William Molesworth
Mr. Hume
Sir William Molesworth
Lord Durham
Sir J. Colborne
Legislative Council
John Russell
Imperial Parliament Deliberates on Canada Crisis
In the Lords and Commons discussions, the Duke of Ancruxix reports Queen Victoria’s address urging restoration of order in Lower Canada and ministerial defense of imperial authority. Mr Roebuck denounces the Canadian grievance relief failure, cites Gosford’s harsh measures, and argues for elected reform of the Legislative Council amid escalating colonial tensions.
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House OF Lords
Duke of Ancrxix
Jay
Canada
Lower Canada
Earl
G. Sinclair
Harvey
Wakley
Working Men’s Association of
J. A. Roebuck
Assembly of Lower Canada
Canada Mill
Roebuck
Bearry
Jony Hussie
Hume
O'Connell
Kilkenny
Mr. Roebuck
Gurney
Earl of Durham
Gentlémann
House of Commons
House of Assembly
Assembly
House
American Republic
Gulf of Mexico
Pole
Quebec
United States
Quesc
Legislative Council
House of
Tribunal of Last Resort
Lord Gosford
Colonial Office
Orange Party
Thes
Montreal
Mesars
Gillet
Maree
Col. Gore
St. Charles
St. Denis
Wetherell
Gore
W. Nelson
Monsieur Papineau
M. Papineau
Talso
Teay
Canada Bill Sparks Tory Tory Debate Over Governor General Powers
In Parliament intense debate centers on the Government of Canada Bill. Supporters argue for strong executive authority to settle Canada’s affairs while opponents warn it risks constitutional overreach and the colonies’ self-government. Amendments aim to curb prerogatives and preserve rights, with divisions across parties over the bill’s future.
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
Operative Cotton-spinners’ Association
England
Robert Peel
Jouy Russexvy
Waxtry
J. Russey
Finsbury
Canada
J. Rossext
Government of Canada
J. Russexy
Evxies
Joan Russeau
Lord Ripon
Rozent Peer
Russell
Ellice
Sir R
Earl
Durham
Lord Sanpow
Bart
Sir R. Peel
Lord Durham
Hs Hon
Friend
G. F. Yowne
Banners
Mr. Suaney
Royal Volunteers
Huron
C. Bunter
Tamworth
Right
Baronet
J. Russeay
R. Peel
C. VruLrens
Mr. GilLox
Ely
Ireland
Rappington
Colonel Evans
House
M. Papineau
Wakley
P Bonrawicke
D. Callaghan
Lord Duncannon
BR Peel
Wm. Somerville
Porrow
John Russell
House OF Lords
Earl Shaftesbury
Lord Glenelg
Duke of Argyle
Lord Dacannon
Commons
Duchess of Kent
HLDSE
Commions
Fritay
Wabley
Home Department
Wann
Maras
Calcutta
Legislative Council of
Bengal
India
Privy Council
Legislative Council
East India Company
Lower Canada
J. RusseLn
Bernat
Joan Russell Rose
R. Psex
House of Commons
Tor
W. Harvey
Hsewick
Lord J. Russell
BR. Peel
Couc
Governor-Panera
Hume
Pleases Mice
Mr. Wann
Mr. W
Lord du' Ham
Debates on Canada government bill provoke heated House vote
The House resumed the Canada bill debate with speakers like Sir W Monesworth criticizing the measure while others defended it. Supporters argued the bill would guide Canada’s rebellion and that Durham’s appointment could help a settlement. The vote favored proceeding to committee on Thursday amid friction over representation and finance.
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Canada
W. Monesworth
Lord Durham
North American
South Lancashire
Eers
E.L Burtner
Lower Canada
Lord Gosford
Francia Egerton
Bulwer
Roebuck
Mr. B
Mr. Roebuck
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Guapetone
E. SugpEn
J. Russeuu
J. Russely
Wakley
War in Canada Crushed at St Eustache and Navy Island
News from Canada reports the Lower Canada insurgents surrender at Grand Brule and suffer heavy losses at St Eustache where a church and surrounding buildings were set ablaze by royalist forces. In Upper Canada McKenzie fortifies Navy Island with cannons as Sir John Colborne advances against rebel fortifications.
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Liverpool
New York
Canadas
Lower Canada
Grand Brule
St. Eustache
Montreal Courier
Lower Province
Upper Canada
McKenzie
Navy Island
Buffalo
Niagara
United States
F. B. Head
Canada
William Lyon M‘kenzie
Senate
House of Assembly
Colonial Office
Downing-street
London
St. Lawrence
Lake Superior
Buffalo Journal
Montreal
J. Colborne
St. Martin
St. Rose
Isle of Jesus
Woolfred Nelson
John Colborne
Lord Henry Russell Recovers at Haslar Hospital
Lord Henry Russell, injured when a block fell on the Melville, will soon leave Haslar Hospital in full health. His recovery is attributed to the strict quietude and well-run care of the government hospital, overseen by a gentleman noted for ability and devoted attention.
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United States
England
America
United States of America
Gulf of Mexico
Pole
Roebuck
R. Pexx
J. Russell
Hume
Groace Grey
Flancis Egerton
Canada
E. Rice
PackixetTon
Wm. Molesworth
Lord Henry Russell
Melville
Haslar Hospital
Aentleman
Hampshire Telegraph
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