The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-11-24

tween the inhabitants Of the countries which their
mutual interests cemened by the endeafing bond Of
common origin should lead them strictly to MAINTAIN
but alter all Is lees 10 the inerposton OF others
than ourseives-suppofied are by a lust cause
and protected, as We may still confidently hope to be-
BY righteous Proyidence-thai we must look for
safety.
With this view have directed, in addition to the
regular force already in the Province that several Req
ments Of your gallant Militia shall be again embodied
and that their services shall be engaged for continuous
period OF eighteen months have further authorized
the assembling for shorter period OF other corps Of
Militia IN various places and il is with much satIsfac-
ton that am enabled TO add that many Of these brave
men have already promptly enrolled themselves
On the Magistracy and other influential classes i'm
pcitly depend for that important aid which il is so
much in their power, and which they have always shown
themselves ready TO afford. exhort them 10 direct
their attention to the channels through which information
respecting the designs of their enemies may be derived
TO guard against delusive ststements-and TO act
with calmness, judgment and decision and in the pre-.
servation of the public peace also call upon those
who have SO recently experienced the lenity OF the
Executive, TO evince their gratitude for the large mea
Of mercy extended to them and to prove the SIN.
cery Of their professions Of repentance for their former
errors.
Nor can let pass this opportunity Of earnestly eau
tionng you against the has adoption Of opinions nlu
rous TO your confidence in the intentions OF the
Government the sl-imporsnt subject Of Religious
Instruction While | am most anxious to secure to
you and your children this inestimable blessing il is
not my wish to dominant Church established over
you, the members OF religious community either
rendered subject to the spiritual jurisdiction called
upon to contribute to the temporal support OF another
And trust that any misapprehension on this subject
will be removed, when declare to you my conviction,
that'no such result will flow from any measure
Of Church appropriation which has been hitherto made
and still less from the Of policy which it is my
intention TO recommend in this matter.
Apparent must be to every one that security
will chiefly depend the preservation Of perfect hsr
mony and concord among ourselves cannot refrain on
occasion like the present from offering few obse
vations this all important subject In every commu-
nifty, differences resulting from opposition Of interests,
diversity Of tastes and conscientious scrupes in
tiers Of religion will necessarily exist and these when
restrained within those bonds which the principles Of
Christianity enioin, may exist in times Of peace and
tranquility, without much prejudice to the general in
ieress OF society II is even possible that they may
in some instances tend directly to promote them. But
when the plumber Of property and the total
throw Of venerable Constitution have become the
latest dream at night, and the earliest vision Of the
morning., with few desperate Traitors, leagued with
numerous Bandtt frontier, it the part OF pru
dence no less than that OF duty to lay aside all differ
minor matters, and to unite hand and heart in
the defence of every thing that is dear to us. do,
therefore most earnestly and most aectonately advise
and recommend you, TO bury much possible those
recoecons OF past events, which may tend to keep
alive angry feelings towards those Of fellow subjects
who have strayed from the path Of duty may
be sincerely DESTROYS Of returning to ito AVOID all
irritating discussions to drown all differences
common regard for the public safety. Let the only
contest between hencefoth be, who shall show him
self the best and the most loyal subject
Inhabitants Of Upper Canada II is not to arouse
your patriotism and loyay-snce they, know require
stimusnt-but rather to allay any undue apprehen
sions or excessive excitement, which may have
produced, that | now address you; and in requiring
you to be prepared to repe, with steady heart and
ready hand the first aggression the part Of the law
less Brigands who threaten your security, can conf
IDENTIFY assure you that there ample means at my
disposal for your protection.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms, at Toronto,
this fifth day Of November in the year Of our Lord
thousand eight hundred and thirty-eght, and OF
Her Maes,y's reign the second
GEORGE ARTHUR
BY His EIcellency's Command.
C. A. HAGERMAN.
r. A. TUCKER, Secretary
God save the Queen.