The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-21
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MONTREAL, April ID, lS49.
The progress of revolution. Report Of the league
in the affairs of men, which, if taken at the flow, may
lead on to fortune."-with nations, as men prospect
of attaining to height OF greatness and prosperity suc
as the people of Canada heretofore never so much as
dreamed Of suddenly and Unexpectedly opened TO
them Years might have rolled their course, without
such opportunity offering itself, but Tor the suicidal
ward their tusy and devoted followers, the rebels oil
1897 and 1898, at the expense of the loyallsts.
The separation of these colonies from the mother coun-
Try has always been looked forward to certain by The
English and Canadian politicians, although, as they sup
posed yet distant They have since suddenly found It
10 be at hand than they had calculated for The
British ministry have always stated that the Canadas had
only to ask for this separation. and ii would be lmme.
diaely granted England will soon have an opportunity
of displaying her long boosted magnanmi'y The iom
calling Of National Convention is the first step tow
ards the great DRAMA long to be enacted on the Cana
dian stage mentioned in my last letter. that at the
ate meeting held Orrs Hotel this city, for the pur
pose OF forming "The League, had unanimously been
determined 10 open subscription books n the various
places of public resort, for the purpose OF receiving the
names Of those desiring to become members OF IT,
and have already calculated upwards OF 800 names,
good and true amongst which are to be found men oil
standing, wealth, and influence in the community. ~
The object OF the association is supposed by the pubic
to be for the protection of British rights and interests
So it is But by few is well known to be the ogan.
zaton OF the British portion OF the population against
publicly made KNOWN save TO those persons likely 10 De-
come members of it, second meeting is to be held on
Wednesday evening next when all who have pad ther
subscription, which is merelya nominal one OF nifty cents
will be notified TO attend. Every me nbcr upon signing
provided with ticket and registers his name and place
of residence. AT the next meeting the constitution OF the
society will be made known to It's members.
1t is also determined to propose, that Tor the purpose
of spreading the influence and principles OF the league,
active and intelligent men OF the party be sent to the yam
Gus ciies towns and counties throughout the province,
assist in forming associate branches Sufficient funds
have already been raised Tor the purpose may as well
mention that there are several wealthy influential Anne,
the roll OF the league" The proba BILE acts OF
the convention" when called, is much warmly dis
cussed. Up to within few days the orangemen held
aoof from reports that il is solely for annexation pur-
poses that il formed but are now gradually coming
forward II is easily TO be what the result OF the
meeting of the convention will end in. Any idea that
may be suggested for the esusctatng OF our trade will
make England give us" deeply and searchngly nvesti
gated will result in the fact that there is nothing she
give will raise us again to prosperity on par with
the United States There is one, and which is generally
admitted to be the only one that will do annexaton.
predict and my views of the matter those of the
great body of merchants and influential men here, that
the convention" will end in requesting separation from
Great Britain, and annexation to the United States.
will remain to be seen whether England will grant il
peaceaby. | think she will for she is well aware j
would be folly 10 refuse it, Tdngs have been received
from Brockve OF the spontaneous formation Of league
similar to the one lately established in Montreal.
have procured copy of the report OF the meeting,
ana mere insert IL:
HIGHLY IMPORTANT MEETING-rHE FIRST STEP.
That the British party in Canada have been lost by
their senseess divisions and sheer want OF energy
has long been apothegm The recent conduct OF the
present government has, however been outrageousy
offensive that the most elhagc have been spurred up to
action and to be the feeling Of all that at
whatever risk consequence an end must be put and
that Immediately, to the existing state OF things The
measures introduced BY minister's and the sentiments ex
lion and men who three months ago could not be moved
openly declare that the times than poten-
tous and that the present state OF things cannot be longer
endured.
This feeling so prevalent led to meeting OF the
conservatives of this town last Wednesday evening
at Mr. Beach's inn The meeting was presided over by
counsellors for the West Ward acted secretary The
meeting SO very numerousy attended that it was
not without difficulty that accommodation could be pro-
cured in Mr. Beachs large room The vast assembly
present was very ably addressed by several gentlemen,
and it was not till late hour that an adjournment was
announced In fact, the hearts of the whole assembly
seemed TO be engaged in the cause and every looked
at his fellow as important crisis was fast approach
ing. The chief speakers at the meeting were Paul
George GI%O B. 9 F Steele
Sanderson. and Ose r. Gowan, eqrs All the speakers
seemed to trace up the present unhappy state OF the
try to French domination; The questions of general
confederation of the North American colonesof dis
solution OF the legislative union-of annexatiOn-and OF
protection all dlscussed and with zeal and abili-
ty that would have done credit any assembly of free
mously resolved that committee OF five gentlemen be
chosen to draugh resolutions that the meeting stand
adjourned to next Saturday to their report and
that the following gentlemen compose the committee
Messrs. d. B. O Ford, Ormond Jones, John Crawford.
Thomas MAR, and Oge r. Gowan, esqs
On Saturday the meeting again assembled pursuant to
adjournment Sidney Jones, esq., called to the chair
and W. b. Mclean esq., barister, was chosen secretary
Mr. Thomas MAR, from the committee appointed at the
last meeting, presented report which was read fol-
lows:
The committee appointed at the meeting held on We'd
nesday evening, of which George Crawford, esq., was
chairman have attenvely considered the hghlylmport-
ant questions then discussed, and have after much
Election, agreed to the following resolutions which, with
great respect they submit for your consideration and
adoption They further recommend that the same be
printed and circulated extensively possible, and
that all their fellow subjects be invited heartily to coop
crate in this great work OF Angcation which your com
mtee view as the only mode at present practicable by
which these beautiful and important appendages of the
British empire be prevented from falling into the
hands of the neighborng republic they find general
feeling pervadng all ranks and classes of the people to
rid themselves OF the domination which 80 injurousy
affects the general interests OF the country.
L. Resoived That this meeting view with regret the pres
its declining its penses increasing, its business
energy dropping and large and influential portion OF its
inhabitants OF the berest excitement and aga
ton.
z. Resolved, That the present Of the public lind
be suffered continue, without serious injury all
interests in the province, without placing in direct peril
connection with the parent State
Resoired, That though this meeting desires to absta in
from reflections upon oil the hitherto existing
the province, still il believes has arrived,
when bold and determined and undying effort should be
made to put end to the contentious which dis
tracing the country iniurousy affecting its business
forcing its iaborng population to seek home in other