North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-05-01
SWANTON, VT. MAY |, 1889.

pieryiIle, on the 7lh May following. Cir
cumstances, however, prevented his &C
cepiance OF their polite invitation.
On the 18th OF the same month he at
tended a meeting at ST. Edwards, the
focus Of toryism in that county, the resi-
dence OF Francois Languedoc, the repre-
sentative Of The county, in the Provincial
Parliament, and the Seignior Of ST. George.
This gentleman had voted against the
{. 53,aion Of the 90 Resolutions in the
House of Assembly. The tory party,
with Mr.. Languedoc at their head, attend
ed the meeting. An animated debate on
" the state of the Province" occurred, in
which Mr.. P. had most decidedly the adj
vantage of his opponent. The victory
was complete, the scales were turned in
favor of liberal principles, and toryisT.
received, in that county, its death blow.
On the 1st Of July, same year, Con-
vention Of Delegates, Of the District OF
Montreal, was holden in the city Of Mon
treal, Mr.. Perranlt was unanimously cho-
sen Secretary, and discharged his i'm
portant official duties very much to the
satisfaction Of all the members.
Mr.. Perrault having become so favora-
bIv known as a staunch, active reformer,
was waited on by deputation from the
county OF Vaudreuil, on the Ottawa River,
to solicit from him, the honor Of repre-
senting that county in Parliament. He
acquiesced in their request, and on the 18th
November following, was elected by &C
clamation with Mr.. Larocque.
In the month OF Feb. 1886, Mr.. P, and
several other Reformers, attended public
meeting in the county of Slanstead at
which he delivered in the English Ian
guage, very appropriate speech and left
the Electors highly satisfied with him.
Upon the assembling of the Provincial
Parliament in July, 1885, Mr.. L. manlles-
ted his opposition to the tyranny and OPP
preston practced by Lord Aylmer towards
his political opponents. In the spring OF the
previous year, the governor had caused
the issuing of commissions to persons ap-
pointed for the decision of petty causes
throughout the province. The Governors
had always appointed those TO the office
who were recommended by the people but
it remained for the vindictvc Aylmer 10
adopt different method; even after the
nominees had signi6ed to the Civil Secre'
tary their willingness to accept the place
Mr.. p. made a motion in the House, that
copies OF all correspondence between the
Governor and all persons, relative to these
commissions, which had been used as al
engine in the political elections of 1884
should be laid before them. Lord Aymer
fearing the expose Of his favoritism ane
duplicity, refused to comply with their re
quest, on the plea Of its being a privilege
OF the Crown.
During this session Mr.. P, was mem
: Der Of the Special Committee TO ascertain
: the salaries and emoluments Of the Sheritts
the Prothonotaries and the Public Crler
of the different districts in the Province
and at the ensuing session presented re
port, rendering most important service t
the Country.
Alta Public Dinner at Montreal, on tn
festival of St. Jean Baptiste in the mont
OF June following, Mr.. P. was one of tn
: guests; where, in compliance with the wish
es of the company, he addressed them
a length upon the advantages OF elective IN
C situations, showing their superiority, owe
D the corrupt system to which Canada wa
e then subjected. His discourse was we
] received and carried conviction TO the heart
e Of the people, that nothing short of Re
: publican Institutions could render the pee
4 pie happy.
f Mr.. P's., political reputation was gain
a ing strength daily. His talents and hi
n political honesty were duly appreciated
: The reformers Of The County Of Misslsqut
!. wishing their opinion on the political stat
V of the Province to be known, and repeliln
!, with adherence all national -disiinc