Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-19
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The following appears as the Declaration of Il lghts
OF the Canada Patriots:
DECLARATION.

oil the Canada Patriots:
DECLARATION.
Whereas tho solemn covenant made with the
people ol Lower and PIPER Canada and recorded in
the Statute Book OF the United Kingdom OF Great
Brian and Ireland, the 81 chapter OF tho act
passed IN the 3s, year olihe Reign OF hing George
hath been continually violated by the British
Government, and our rights usutped and whereas
our humble petitions, addresses, protests aud re.
mohsttances against tins furious and nneonstitu-
nona interference have been made IN VAN, and the
Brush Government have disposed of our revenue
without the constitutional consent Of the Local Lee
gIslaiure, paged our Treasury, arrested great
numbers OF our citizens, and committed them 10
prison, distributed through the country mcrcenary
army, whose presence IS accompanied by constet-
nation and alarm, whose track Is red with The blood
OF our people, who have Land villages IN ashes,
protaned our Temples, and spread terror and waste
through The land Aud whereas can no longer
sunfr the repeated violation OF our dearest rights
and patiently support the multiplied ourages aud
erueltics OF the Government OF Lower Canada We,
IN the name OF the people IN Lower Canada, ac-
knowledging the DEGREES OF Il Divine Providence
which permits us 10 put down Government which
hath abused the object and intention Tor which was
created, aud make choice OF that form OF Co
vcrnment, which shall re.establsh the empire of
justice assure domestic tranquility, provide Tor the
common defence, promote the general good, and Sc
cnreto us and our poslerity, the advantage Of civil
and rel gious liberty.
S0LEMNIG DECLARE:
|. That from this day forward, the People OF
Lower Canada are absolsed from all alleg lance 10
Great Britain, and that the polite Al connection be-
tween that power aud Lower Canada is now dis
solved.
9. That Republican form Of Government is best
suited to Lower Canada, winch is this day declared
to be u Republic.
3. That under the Free Government OF Lower
Canada, all persons shall enjoy the same rights The
Indians shall no longer be under any civil dsqualif-
cation. but shall ENJOY The same rights all other
citizens Of Lower Canada.
4. That all union between Church and State is
hereby declared to be dissolved and every person
shall be at liberty freely exercise such religion or
belief shall be dictated TO hlm by his conscience.
D. Tha, the feudal OF Seignorn tenure OF land is
hclby abolished rs completely IL such tenure had
existed IN Canada
g. That each and every person who shall bear
otherwise furnish assistance To The people
OF Canada in tins contest Tor naucpalion shall be
and is disc charged from all debts due, obig
real or supposed, Tor arlearages in virtue oil Seig-
rial rights heretofore existing
Z. hat the Donairc ConIumer is for the future
abolished and plohibted
8. That imprisonment for debts shall no longer
exist, excepting IN such cases OF fraud rs shall be
specified in act To be passed here ier by the LIE
gslature OF Lower Canada for tins purpose.
9. That sentence of Death shall no longer be pas
sed or executed. except III case Of murder.
10. That mortgages on Land Estate shall he spe-
cal, and TO he Valid shall be unregistered IN Offices
10 be created for this purpose by act Of the l. gs-
| laure Of Lower Canada.
II. That the liberty and freedom of the Press
shall exist in all public matters and affairs.
II. The tnal by jury Is guaranteed 10 the people
Of Lower Canada IN lis most extended and liberal
sense in all criminal suits aud in.cv,I suits above
sum to be fixed by The Legislature of the State OF
Lower Canada.
l3 That as general and public Euducalion is
necessary, and due by tue Government to the peo-
pie, an act to provide for the shall be passed
soon as the circumstances ofhe country will permit
Ia Thatto secure freedom OF The elective franchise
all elections shall be had by ballot
Is. That with the least possible delay tie people
shall choose Delegates according the present di-
'lssion oil The country, into 'ountlsa. Towns aud