The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-08

Represent TO them that the arms Of the United Co
lones, having been carried into that province for the
purpose Of frustrating the designs Of the British court
against our common liberties, we expect not only 70
defeat the hostile Vaccinations of governor Carleton
against US, but that shall put il into the power Of
our Canadian brethren TO pursue such measures ior
securing their own freedom and happiness as gene
rous love of liberty and sound policy shall dictate 10
them.
Inform them, that in our judgment their interests
and ours inseparably united; that Is imPossipe
we can be reduced 10 servile submission to GIea'
Britain without their sharing fate And, on the
other hand, if we shall obtain, we doubt not we
shall, full establishment of our rights, 1t depends
wholly on their choice whether they will parclPa,e
with Us in those blessings, or still remain supJect ~
every act of tyranny which British ministers shai'
please to exercise over them. Urge all such argu-
ments your prudence shall suggest TO enforce our
opinion concerning the mutual interest oil inc W.
countries and to convince them Of mPossipay "
the being concluded TO the disadvantage Oh 'hse
colonies, if wewisely and vigorously cooperate WIN
each other.
To convince them Of the uprightness OF our IN
fentions towards them, you are TO declare tnal -
our inclination, that the people OF Canada may SCI
such a form Of government will be most hkeiy, IL
their judgment, to produce their happiness: ana you
are in the strongest terms, to assure them' tha' y
our earn est desire TO adopt them into our unioh as
sister colony, and to secure the same genera system
of mild and equal laws for them and for ourselves
each colony respectively ...s,
Assure the people Of Canada that have no APP
prehension that the French will take any part win
Great Britain but that it is their interest, ana we
have to believe their inclination, 70 cultivate
friendly intercourse with these colonies
You are from this and such other reasons as may
appear most proper urge the necessity the people
are under Of Immediately taking some decisive ste 70
put themselves under the protection OF the United 20
lonies. For expediling such measure, you are 70
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the people, and conducting affairs regularly by
committees of observation and inspection IN the seVe
raj districts, and by conventions and committees Of
y in es several colonies lo sm Tie Sst%1e and
cples of government among freemen; developing, IN
contrast TO those, the base cruel and insidIous de-
signs involved in the late act of parliament for making
more effectual provision for the government OF the
province of Quebec. Endeavor to stimulate them by
motives Of glory well interest," to assume part
in contest, by which they must be deeply affected
and to aspire 10 portion OF that power by which they
ruled; and not to remain the mere spos and prey
of c0nquerors and lords.
You are further to declare that we hold sacred thu
rights Of conscience, and may promise to the whole
people, solemnly in our name, the free and undisturb
ed exercise Of their religion and to the clergy, thu
full perfect and peaceable possession and enjoymen
Of all their estates that the government Of ever,
thing relating their religion and clergy shall be LET
entirely in the hands Of the good people of that pro
vince and such legislatures they shall constitute
provided, however, that all other denominations Q
Christians be equally entitled to hold Offices, and en-
Joy civil privileges and Il free exercise OF their re
| gion and be totally exempt from the payment Of an
| tithes 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 posi-
BILE expedition deliberate concerning the establish
ment Of form of government, and an union wit
the United Colonies As to the terms Of the union
insist onthe propriety of their being similar to thos
on which the other colonies unite. Should they OBJ
ect THE report to this Congress the objections
the terms which alone they will into union
Should they agree to our terms you TO PROMISE II
the of the United Colonies, that will defrn.
and protect the people Of Canada against all enemies
in the manner as will defend and protect any
of the United Colonies. vi ~ G A57
You are to establish free press, and to give direc
tons for the frequent publication of such pieces
may be of service to the cause of the United Colo
MES. aEf #. t56 54Il
You are to settle all disputes between the Cana
dams and the continental troops, and to make such
regulations relating thereto you shall judge pro-
per. ~ ea.f
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 Johr
Frazer esq, late Judge Of the police Of Montreal
and take such orders concerning them you shall
Judge most proper #tt iF sts fs.
In reforming any abuses you may observe in Cana
da establishing and enforcing regulations for preser
yaton Of peace and good order there and composin,
differences between the troops OF the United Colonie
and the Canadians, all officers and soldiers requir
ed to yield obedience TO you TO enforce the dec
SONS that You or any two OF you may make, you ar
empowered to suspend any military officer from To
exercise of his commission till the pleasure OF tn
Congress shall be known, if you, or any two Of you
shall think it expedient
You are also empowered to sit and vote as member
Of councils Of war in directing Notifications and de
fences to be made or to be demolished by land b.
water and to draw orders on the president for an.
sums of money, not exceeding one hundred thousan'
dollars in the whole, to defray the expense of tn
works. ~ Il
Lastly, you are, by all the means you can use, +
promote the execution of the resolutions now made
hereafter to be made, in Congress, sf tt y
On motion, Resoiped, That the following add
onal instructions be given to the afore
said: n ~ W. srt5 Sf6 s8lS tsg 4stf
You are empowered and directed to promote ant
encourage the trade Of Canada with the Indian ma
far as may consist with the safety Of the troops ant
the public good. "a. ;s. 81
You are also directed and authorized to assure thu
inhabitants Of Canada, that their commerce with TO
reign nations shall, in all respects, be put upon on
equal footing with, and encouraged and protected II
the same manner, as the trade Of the United Colo
mics. lg
You also directed to use every wise and prudent
measure to introduce and give credit and circulation
to the continental money in Canada.
In the former resolution of Congress respecting
the English American troops in Canada, has not been
carried into effect, you directed to your best
endeavors 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 it should be found i'm
practicable, you to direct such of them pro-
vided for in the four battaons 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.
Resolped, 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
consideration, and debated by paragraphs agreed
TO as follows:
The delegates of the United Colonies Of New
Hampshire, &c, to Benjamin Franklin, LII. d.,
member Of the royal academy Of sciences at Paris F.
Ryc Be Re- opanf 4 ho. dale ~ Ia,c