The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-03

man probability-if not dsallowed by her Majesty
10 consequences still more serious and important
On motion Of william Parkin. Esq, j. r.,
Resolved. That the members comprising this assoca-
ton have at all times been distinguished by LOYALTY To
the Crown loyalty not depending upon party. but
the sincerity Of its devotion, in the most gloomy
and under the most trying circumstances that such
loyalty was officially repudiated in the parliamentary
declarations Of the ministers of Lord Elgin, which
ministers declared such loyalty to be treason against
the people and those who rsked their lives in defence
Of British connection as traitors to the liberties of
their country.
On motion of Robert Hervey, of Maitland Mills,
Resolved, That, however offensive and insulting such
declarations were emanating from the paid and
fdentia servants of the Provincial Executive they
might be borne with for the present but when the
royal sanction is given to act by which the public
>es are to be appropriated to reward the rebelous
and misguided men who took up arms against Her Ma
jesty in 1887 and 1888 this meeting cannot hesitate to
characterize such an act as immoral in principle as
ircncberous to the and tantamonnt to legal
acknowledgement and Justification Of rebellion
On motion of Mr. Arthur Parr -
Resolved, That acquisitions be forthwith prepared
60 the Warden of the District and the other to the
President of the Town Corporation requesting those
unctionarics to public meetings of the people,
to consider the proprety of adopting addresses to Her
Majesty the Queen, to recall Lord Egin, dsalow the
bill to idemniiy the rebels and to dissolve the Parlia
ment
On motion Of oglo II. Gowan, Esq, J. p Warden Of
the District -
Resolved That a general meeting of the Associa
ton be held on Tuesday evening the Sth Of May at
o'clock precisely, to choose delegate delegates
to represent this society at the proposed convention
of the British inhabitants of Canada.
On motion Of Thomas +. Mcqueen. Esq, NJ. D.,
Resolved That at the public meeting Of the Dis
trict, to be convened by the Warden, it be a recon-
mendation to the people there to be assembled to
ganze branch of the league in each township to the
end that the most eGcctua means may be restored to-
to procure atoncment and redress for the atrocty in
ced upon the loyalty and morals of the people, by the
bill Tor he Naturalization Of rebels
(SgneD d. B. o. FORD, President.
W.B. McLrAs Secretary.
Brockyille eth April 1910.
TURN OUT TURN OUT
he members of the corporation, and the other in
habants If the town. who desire to mark their
Of indignation adherence at the conduct of the
Earl of kgin in prostituting the Queens name by as
senting to the
REBEL. INDEMNITY BILL,
will assemble this evening at half past o'clock,
House. to witness the burning of His Lord~hps cfgy,
and to adopt such other proceedings as may be deemed
desirable.
The Warden Of the District, the President of the
Board of Police and the High Constable will to the
preservation of peace and order
GOD SAVE TIE QUEEN!
Brockville April 2s, 1slo. =,
In two DAYS more it is expected, everything will
be complcte and then the first acts it is considered,
ought TO be, the ordering home OF Lord Elgn, the
meeting of the convention, and strengthening the
reins Of government in Mr. Bergen's hands. The
people will not lose the opportunity afforded to
them now TO put down the French, and 1t the min.
disaowing of the Rebellion bill is all the British
party are determined to have, they are much mis-
taken. They will be satisfied with nothing less
than the putting down OF the French faction, the
as a conquered people. 1t Will be "a terrible blow
mined on. They, probably, will trust in the mag
nanm of England but Ehean6 he w say
retain the Canadas and the love of her British
subjects in them, or the tickle friendship of the
French Canadians, who have twice, dog-llke,
bitten the hand that protected them.
I uill ncIudp this letter with short quotation
from the celebrated report of Lord Durham, and
which may be set forth as the true exposition of
the evils which afiiict this province, and VIII ac-
count for the stern determination the British people
have come to in the matter:-
CAT the root of the disorders of Lower Canada
les the conflict of the two races which compose
its population. Until this is settled, no good go.
vernmcnt is practicable; for whether the political
institutions be reformed or left unchanged, whether
the powers of the government be entrusted to the
majority or the minority, we may rest assured mat
while the hostility of the races continues, which
ever of them is entrusted with power, will use 1t
ELEVEN O'CLOCK, A M.
p. S.-Lord Elgin is expected in town within a
few hours. He will be escorted by the Provincial
Cavalry, which are now in town: The list regl-
ment are also in town from St. Johns.
The government have issued proclamatlons tor
bidding mobs to assemble in the streets. The last
act of folly on the part of the ministry has just been
consummated 1t is the appointment of Mr. John
Young, red hot RADICAL as principal magistrate Of
the city. The office has been created tor him, in
consequence of the mayor never being able to be
found when wanted MIR. Y. can order the troops
to fire, and arrest any man without warrant tirst
II is. hin fact modified style of martial law.
lie has post which people consider perlous
office.
have mst been shown the following copy ola
letter, received this morning at the Montreal Cou-
rier Officer
SUPPER CANADA on THE MOVE!
"BRocKvILE, UPPER CANADA
Saturday Night half-past ii. :
"Tbis has been day of terror here Last night
there was meeting of the League, at Powell's
Hotel: and this morning the streets were placarded
by immense bills, announcing the assembling OF
the inhabitants IN the public square, az half-past
seven. to Join in burning the cfflgy OF Traitor
Egin' Through the course OF the day the excite
ment In town was very great, and vast numbers
nocked to the law-oilice of Messrs Jones and
Mclean, to enrol their names AS volunteers OF the
League am told 1872 stout and able men were
enrolled in the course of the day; The country
people came flockng in, by tens and dozens, to in
uuire if il was true-lt Is so reported here-thai
Lord Elgin was issuing arms to the french rebels
This report is spreading rapidly, and exciting the
masses most intensely. II this turns out to be
true you need not be surprised to see the steamers
and all other boats that can be procured visiting
vour waters carving cargOes oil living l5rltons.
"At about seven, the people began to assemble
in front of Morris corner; and at the appointed
hour an immense gallows, about 40 feet in height
was placed upon hurdle, In front OF the Post
his ordship, dressed in the Windsor uniform, wear
ing a cooked hat, star on his breast, and the
Rebel Rcwardng bill in his hand, was fixed by a
chain to the galows All the authorizes OF the
town and about II or Is magistrates of the district
were present. Three cheers were gwen for the
Queen, and the procession moved OIL to the public
square where the gallows was erected, and the lire
applied to the eiiigy. All went of peaceably.
TWELVE O'CLOCK, NJ.
The most alarming nlmors are prevalent regard
;no ord Elpin's health Three physicians were
with him all Yesterday and il is stated the late ex
element he has gone through has acted upon his
brain. SO as TO seriously affect his mind.
In the House of Assembly, an address to the
Governor has been passed, congratulating him on
The quiet state of the country passed by Is to 30
On the strength of this, his Lordship intends writ
ing despatch to the home government, incosing
this address. similar address is to be brought
up in the Upper House to-day.
Sir Allan McNab, and the counter party, have
forwarded an express TO New York to catch the
steamer r.
W. n;yo cnp,o extracta FROM, D,,n,b -, ro,aJ,