The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-07


purpose OF frustrating the designs Of the British court
against common liberties, we expect not only 10
defeat the hostile Vaccinations of governor Carleton
against but that shall put 1t into the power q
securing their own freedom and happiness asa gene
rous love Of liberty and sound policy shall dc'a'e
them.
Inform them, that in our Judgment, their Interests
and ours nseparably united; that 10 I'M 60,
we can be reduced to q servile su0missioh W ~
Britain without their sharing our fate: And, on .ns
other hand, ii we shall obtain, as we oouu' i -
shall full establishment Of our rights, usPenus
wholly ON their choice whether they WIN pa,'N~.s
with US in those blessings Or R s.' ministers shall
nlease 40 exercise over them. Urge all such .argu-
nen,s as YOUR prudence shall suggest to enforce our
op;uion concerning the mutual interest OF me t"o
countries and to convince them o. me ~ ,t.s
colonies if we wisely and vigorously cooperate with
To convince them of the uprightness of our in
tentons towards them, you are to declare, that 70
our inclination, that the people Of Canada may rel
such form of government will be most likely, IN
their Judgment, to produce their happiness And you
are ia the strongest terms to assure them, that
our earnest des ire adopt them into our union, as
sister colony, and TO secure the same general system
of mild and equal laws for them and for ourselves
with only such local differences as may be agreeaoeo
each colony respectively.
Assure the people Of Canada that We have no sP-
prehension that the French will take any part Win
Great Britain; but that il is their interest," and We
have reason believe their inclination to cultivate
friendly intercourse with these colonies.
You are from this and such other reasons as may
appear most proper, to urge the necessity 'hc pcoo
are under Of Immediately taking some decisive steP 70
RdAae Sslscs,4a 81 aPs you
explain them method of collecting the sense OF
the people, and conducting our affairs regularly by
committees of observation and inspection in the sese
raj districts and by conventions and committees Of
safety in the several colonies. Recommend these
modes to them. Explain to them the nature and prin-
ciples Of government among freemen; developing IN
contrast to those the base, cruel, and nsdous de-
signs involved in the late act Of parliament for making
mo,e effectual provision for the government Of the
province Of Quebec. Endeavor to stimulate them by
motives of glory well interest to assume part
in a contest by which they must be deeply affected ;
and to aspire to portion OF that power, by which they
are ruled and to remain the spoils and prey
of conquerors and lords.
You are further to declare, that hold sacred the
rights of conscience, and may promise to the whole
people, solemnly in NAME the free and undisturD
ed exercise Of their religion and to the clergy, the
full perfect and peaceable possession and enjoyment
of all their estates; that the government OF every
thing relating to their religion and clergy shall be left
entirely in the hands of the good people of that pro-
vince and such legislatures they shall constitute
provided, however, that all other denominations OF
Christians be equally entitled to hold Offices and en-
Joy civil privileges and Il free exercise of their re-
gon, and be totally exempt from the payment of any
tthes or taxes for the support of any religion.
Inform them that you are vested, by this Con-
gress, with full powers to effect these purposes and,
therefore, press them TO have complete representation
of the people assembled in convention, with all possi
BILE expedition to deliberate concerning the establish
ment of form of government, and an union with
the United Colonies As to the terms of the union,
insist the propricy of their being similar to those
which the other colonies unite. Should they OBJ
ect this report to this Congress the objections and
the terms which alone they will into union.
Should they agree to terms you to promise, in
the of the United Colonies that will defend
and protect the people Of Canada against all enemies,
in the same will defend and protect any
of the United Colonies
You are to establish free press, and to give drec-
tons for the frequent publication of such pieces
may be Of service to the cause of the United Colo
MES.
You are to settle all disputes between the Cana
dams and the continental troops and to make such
regulations relating thereto as you shall judge pro.
per.
You are to make strict and impartial inquiry into
the cause of the imprisonment of colonel Du Free,
lieutenant colonel Nefeu, major st. George Du Pree,
and major Gray officers of the militia and Of John
and take such orders concerning them US you shall
judge most proper.
In reforming any abuses you may observe in Cana
da establishing and enforcing regulations for preser-
walton of peace and good order there and composing
differences between the troops OF the United Colonies
and the Canadians all officers and soldiers are requir
ed to yield obedience to you and enforce the dec-
sions that you or any two of you may make, you
empowered to suspend any military officer from the
exercise of his commission, till the pleasure Of the
Congress shall be known if you, or any two Of YOU
shall think it expedient.
You are also empowered TO sit and vote as members
Of councils of war; in directing Notifications and de-
ences TO be made, or to be demolished by land or by
water; and to draw orders on the president for any
sums OF money, not exceeding one hundred thousand
iollars in the whole, to defray the expense of the
works.
promote the execution of the resolutions made
hereafter TO be made in Congress.
On motion, Resored, That the following add
ona instructions be given to the commissioners aore
,aid
You are empowered and directed to promote and
encourage the trade of Canada with the Indian ma
IONS and TO grant passports for the carrying it
may consist with the safety of the troops and
he public good.
You are also directed and authorized to assure the
inhabitants of Canada, that their commerce with To-
feign nations shall in all respects, be put upon
equal footing with, and encouraged and protected in
he same manner, the trade of the United Colo
mics.
You also directed TO use every wise and prudent
measure to introduce and give credit and circulation
10 the continental money in Canada.
In case the former resolution Of Congress respecting
Inc English American troops in Canada, has not been
carried INTO eicct you are directed TO use your best
endeavovs for forming battalion of the New York
troops in that country, and to appoint the field and
other officers out of the gentlemen who have continued
there during the campaign, according to their respect
i've ranks and merit And, if ii should be found i'm
practicable you to direct such OF them pro-
vldel Tor IN the four battalons now raising in New
York, to repair to their respective corps To enable
you to carry this resolution into effect you fur
nished with blank commissions signed by the presi-
dent.
Resoired, That the memorial from the Indian ira
ders, residing at Montreal be delivered to the commits
sioners going to Canada.
The draught of the commission being taken into
and debated by paragraphs, was agreed
to follows:
The delegates of the United Colonies of New
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