North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-05-06

We shall now treat Of the third prop
osi,ion, viz 49,
We're The Canadians loyal 10 the Croun
Of England
Some perhaps are ready TO say that this
question has been solved by the answer TO
,hs former one, and that, if the Csnadi-
ans did join and assist the Americans in
their attempt to subyer the English Gov
Garment in Canada, IL 10 sufficient proof
tia; they were not 10y al to the crown Of Eng
land. We admit the soundness of the ar
gSmeni but, az it may DO said by some-
that the Canadians were induced to Join
the Americans, more from their natural
fckleness Of character than from their hs-
tired TO British despotism, or love of free
Institutions, we are induced 10 carry our
researches further. and 10 bring the fol-
loving testimonies which, we hope, will
carry conviction to every honest mind,
that the Canadians were strongly opposed
to British slavery; and were decidedly in
favour Of the opposition raised in the
nited-Colonies against transatlantic des-
potism.
The first authority we shall cite, 10 Mar
shsll's life Of Washington. vol. LIST, page
&c -
Serious dissatisfaction prevailed in
Canada. The measures Of administration
had disquieted the British settlers, without
eonciIistng the ancient inhabitants"
Our next evidence 10 found in Botta's
History Of the American War, vol. Let,
page e5s it runs thus -
Blu, the most important expedition OF
all this year was incomparably the invss-
son OF Canada, by the American troops.
The Congress had reflected, that il was
not assuredIy, without views Of great in
terest, that the ministry had sent for gov
ernor in this province, general Carleton,
sman of resolute character, vast genius,
,nd brilliant name for military achieve
ments. He was invested, as we have seen,
with such extensive powers - no govern
or before him had ever offered example of.
|, was known that he exerted all his efforts
to Stir the Canadians and Indians, and
stimulate them TO arms against the colo
uies. Though At the commencement he
had found repugnancc among the first, il
was 10 be feared that, by employing sd.
dress and authority, he might succeed, at
iergth, 10 drswing them to HE standard.
The dispositions Of the people of Canada
we're not unknown; always French a.
heart, and even somewhat tickle. II was
kaown, also, that they cherished sullen
discomfort on account Of the Quebec Act /;
which, though favorable to their religion.
replaced them, however, in their ancient
dependence towards the mobiles, whom they
delested. Ii was therefore essential TO
take advantage Of their present sentiments,
before Carleton should have gained them.
twas hoped that when the Americans
should have penetrated into Cansds, the
inhabitants would not hesitate to espouse
their cause, excited on the one hand by
tA.ir hatred towards the nobility, and re-
assured on the other by the moderation
which the colonists had generally manifest
Cd IN matters touching religion"
The following paragraph, from Will
hsns History Of Vermont, vol. end, page
%, will convince the most scepticsl mind
TIA, the Canadians were really dissatisfied
With the English Government -
CONTRARY TO oil expectations, the Cam
ADAMS 10 man, refused TO interfere 10
the business Of war. Having found the
oeae6is Of the English forms of Govern
neat, they were generally opposed 20 the
.serstions proposed by the Quebec Bill,
snd hone Of the inhabitants seemed 20 view
aWith pleasure but the noblesse and come
sithe priests, and scarcely any Of them
ssFe willing 10 bear arms In q quarrel be-
tween the British Government and the
Aasiish Colonies
On turning to page 81, Of the same su-
aer, the reader win there zee how difficult.
+" wa for Governor Carleton TO raiss
Vaasaisas to reinforce shs British gsrrissn