North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-03-10


Lord Ay'nivr, at The close ~ The last ses.
sion of the preceding Parliament. was cen.
snfed 10 high terms by The House: Who
regarded IL, as great encroaehmens upon
their rights and privileges. The bills 10
ensure the free exercise or tie elective
franchise IN the cities, by removing the
troops during the time OF election; the
b'ii To allow The people Ia choose their own
Township and Parish officers: Tia. 10 "a
e'I''ale legal remedy 10 such persons as
have claims md demands on His Msiesiy's
prnvineial government; and another bih
convincing several impuriwt acts, which
were about to expire by limitation, were
all passed by the Housr, but either found
premature death in the wholesale
slaughirf house" The Legislative Council,
BY being totally rejected, or by being SO
amended as not 10 receive The concurrence
OF the HOUSE.
An investigation Of The official conducl
Of Charles Brdgeman FELTON,, the Pro-
thonoiary u The Courts Of the District Of
ST. Francis, for his exsciions and n,iscon-
duct. VAS determined upon by the Assem-
bly,. but by timely resignation OF his Of
fee, on the par, OF the offender, this inycs-
legation was avoided.
An examination If the conduct OF WIN.
Bowman FELTON,, was commenced, in rela-
lion 10 his management as Agent for
the settlement OF some Townships in the
District OF ST. Francis, Our readers will
find in The course Of this History. how this
royal rob5er had fatened himself with the
best part 81 lie spoils, BY which means he
had !ealhered his own nest, in such pro-
digal manner, as 10 live like Prince.
Henry Jrssopp the collector Of Customs al
the port Of Quebec, being called before a
committee cf the House, and having per
cmplorily refused to submit 10 that com
mittee certain papers then in his posses
sion, was sent 10 The Quebec Jail, where
he had sufficient time 10 reflect upon his
folly in dis0heyinv The mandates of the
peoples great national tribunal. The law
clerk OF the House, who he'd once been q
Reform member OF that body, but whom,
poverty had tempted TO brcome beggar
of lucrative Offices from the Executive,
had al last obtained reward for his poll
teal apostacy-and besides being sppoint-
ed Grand Foyer FOR The District Of Three
Rivers, was also appointed an Executive
Councillor. Under such circumstance,
the House thought proper, 10 give an OPP
portunty 10 the Honorable nssmber Of His
Maiesty's Provincial Executive Council,
10 attend to his official duties, and accord
ngly replaced him, by appointing an other
person to the Office Of Law Clerk.
Blu, this session which, from the begin
ming, promised nothing auspicious 10
the couniry's welfare, was soon brongh'
to an end by the Observation-Disclosures and
self;shness of the Governor. The HOUSE
of Assembly having requested lbs Excel
Icncy Ia advance, on a vote or credit 81
that body, the monies necessary 10 deIfas
it's contingent expenses, were refused undel
several spacious and frivolous pretences
The House resented the insult, aud passed
resolves censuriug the conduct OF The Gov
efnor. The members Immediately dlsper-
seJ aud from wan, OF quorum to trans
act business, the Legislative pToeeedine'
we're brought to a close. The Parliament
was prorogued on the 18th Of March and
the only bill TO which both branches had
sssented, was reserved By His Exeelieney
! for the Kings sanction.
Il was evident, from these transactions
! that i, was impossible under the pFeseHi
aspect Of affairs, that harmony could
exist between the three diiIereht branches
of the local government. The Legislative
ceoncil was composed Of members oPpos
ed 10 the wishes and welfare OF The mslofi
ty Of the Canadian people; Lord Ayimei
hy his folly aad want OF Dissection, has
opr,lv sided against the representative
elected by the people, and The House wat
firmly resolved to do its duty, whaieveI