The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-07

tish inhabitants In small numbers among over
whelm,ng bodies Of the French. we regard with
the most profound apprehension, as calculated TO
peTpetuaie that civil oiscord which has tended 80
much to the ruin Of this great province.
A gross violation Of constitutional usages has
been perpetrated, and precedent sought to be
tahshed which, # 1t but made precedent, will
have forever destroyed the independence and
utility of the Legislative Council. That body, ac-
corolrg to true constitutional law, has distinct le-
es'ail'e funcnons IL is not intended as the mere
register OF the DEGREES Of the Legislative Assem-
bly, But the government now power, in order
10 cary particular measure, and In open violation
Of this principle, suddenly elevated to that House
number 81 persons ot doubtful merit, and previ-
ously pnkncwn III public life. BY our constitutions
al law, Her Most Gracious Majesty is alone In
vested with the authority 10 make appointments to
the Ltgsl atiye Council-a law which, if carried
OUT would effect sa,luiary check over the unscru
pulons use OF power IN The coiony-,nowithstand,
ing which, Her Majesty's principal Secretary of
State tor the Colonies transmitted to the colonial
government blank VIRUS of mandamus, thereby
sunendenng up, into improper hands, his sove-
relgDs high preIOgative.
The present ministry have also attempted to
fierce upon The country measure by which num-
bers OF influential men would be deprived of the
elective franchise, while that same franchise In
Lower Canada, was, by law, extended to parti-
cular class, TO whom, the Western province, the
llke privilege was denied.
Inhabitants of Canada a-Fearlessly asserting
the ruth OF our statements, and appealing to hea-
these statements, on subjects which have engaged
our attention. For the most part new to the dis
cussion Of public affairs, and not invested with le-
gslatlve powers, this assembly can only delibe-
Fate upon such things as seem TO be tor your well
fare. The attainment of that welfare must be
ccnhded to the individual energies, exertions, and
enthusiasm OF every man among you who would
rather behold his country flourlshng under pater-
nal, than droop under the whitening influence of
factlous legislation.
Before recommending 10 you the great questions
you should acopt as your watchw ords, we ear
nesly exhort you to shake of, now and forever,
that apathy and indifference which, at several mo-
mentous crises in public affairs, have paralysed
your energies, and which it would seem that mo-
ments like these, when all minds are unsettled,
can alone arouse 10 exertion. Perfect In every
part OF The country complete and permanent
ganizaton. Let every branch society of this
league become adeliberatlve body, so as to prepare
Its future delegates for the deliberations Of this
convention. Endeavor to soften down political
asperillts and sectional animosites, and to unite
all men for the welfare of this our common
country f.r
Three subjects among those which have engaged
deliberations stand prominently forth, demand
lrg your earnest attention.
BY the first of these-a union of all the British
American provinces-it has been proposed, in this
convention, 10 lay the foundations for making this
country great nation, upon solid and enduring
basis
Impressed with the weight of such proposal,
but uncertain as to the sentiments of the sister
with those provinces, by delegation of some of
Its members. Meantime, it recommends this
great question to your mature deliberatlon.
The second great movement in which we invite
your cooperation, is that for retrenchment and
economy In the public expenditure.
The third Is that stil more great and vital move
ment we are prepared to make in favor of protec-
ton TO home industry.
lnscribe these glorious rallyng cries upon your
banners glorious, because they will elevate your
country from failure to success, from ruin to pros
peDty They will unite with you all honest men
all men OF reason and true patriotism. Keep them
before you in your acknowledgements for them
the assent and advocacy OF your neighbors. Sup
port no man at the hustngs, who will not pledge
himself to wise and salutary retrenchment--whO
not Sf ns = ss Y eo nc
great nation OF freemen, fostered by and in amity
and connection with Great Britain, preserving
trade principles, under which she has fourIshed
for centuries, and under which her people have
grown TO be the richest on the face. Of the
globe-those great trade principles which, In the
neiRhborlDg Union have also been adopted, and
have established that mighty and prosperous nation.
Forsake these principles, neglect this advlce-lhen
prepare to behold your country. notwithstanding
the great advantages which God has given you
her boundless forests source OF exhaustess
wealth for ages. her noble lakes, her splendid
rivers, the natural highways of a mighty nations
commerce-notwiihsiandi her innumerable wa
ter powers, her extensive tracts OF rich arabic
land, her immense mineral resources her indus
trious and intelligent popu'ation-prepare, we say,
to behold your country reduced to state Of
misery, degradation, discord and poverty. n
To endeavor to avert such cs!amities is the duty
Of every freeman-of every lover Of his country ;
and 1t should also be his highest privilege. Rouse
yourselves, then, TO action; organize-agitate
these questions-snd rescue your country from
present and impending evils.
G. MOFFATT, Chairman.
w. Brook, I JOHN oeeie'aiieS'