Document Information Date: 1864-08-31 By: Richard Graves Macdonnell Citation: Despatch from Lieutenant Governor Richard Graves Macdonnell to Right Hon. Edward Cardwell (31 August 1864) in Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Appendix No. 3—Union of the Colonies (1865). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Government House, Halifax, N. S., 31st August, 1864. SIR,— In reference to the transactions connected with the visit of the Confederate cruiser “Tallahassee” to Halifax, it has occurred to me that I ought to… Read more Despatch from Lieutenant Governor Richard Graves Macdonnell to Right Hon. Edward Cardwell (31 August 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-30 By: The Montreal Herald Citation: “French and English and Confederation”, The Montreal Herald (30 August, 1864) Other formats: TBA FRENCH AND ENGLISH AND CONFEDERATION. — When two races are compelled, or induced by circumstances to live on the same soil, under one political organization, if they have, as they usually have, different institutions, manners and ideas, the Government must be carried on upon one of three principles. The stronger race, whether their predominance springs from greater numbers or greater force, may compel the weaker to relinquish their… Read more “French and English and Confederation”, The Montreal Herald (30 August, 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-29 By: The Globe Citation: “Legislative v. Federative Union”, The Globe [Toronto] (29 August 1864). Other formats: LEGISLATIVE VS. FEDERATIVE UNION. — The Montreal Gazette, in the course of an article advocating the union of the Provinces of British North America, quotes the “warning” given to Canadians by Mr. Howe in his Halifax speech:— “Do not split Canada up again into fragments. To be a Canadian now is to be somebody. To belong to a petty half or fragment of Canada will be no honour. And by… Read more “Legislative v. Federative Union”, The Globe (29 August 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-29 By: A.G. Archibald, John Locke Citation: Despatch from A.G. Archibald and John Locke to the Provincial Secretary (29 August 1864) in Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Appendix No. 3—Union of the Colonies (1865). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Halifax, 29th August, 1864. SIR,— Being desirous that the grounds upon which we declined to act in the delegation to which his Excellency was pleased to appoint us, should be distinctly understood, we beg… Read more Despatch from A.G. Archibald and John Locke to the [Nova Scotia] Provincial Secretary (29 August 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-29 By: Richard Graves Macdonnell Citation: Despatch from Lieutenant Governor Richard Graves Macdonnell to Lieutenant Governor George Dundas (29 August 1864) in Nova Scotia, Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Appendix No. 3—Union of the Colonies (1865). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Government House, Halifax, N.S. 29th August, 1864. SIR,– In reference to my despatch of the 27th inst., I have now the honor to inform you that Mr. Locke, having resigned the post… Read more Despatch from Lieutenant Governor Richard Graves Macdonnell to Lieutenant Governor George Dundas (29 August 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-29 By: The Globe Citation: “The Peterborough Question”, The Globe [Toronto] (29 August 1864). Other formats: THE PETERBOROUGH QUESTION. — An ordinary party Government always finds it impossible to distribute the patronage at its disposal in such a manner as to satisfy all its supporters. For every office that falls vacant there are several applicants; and no matter how proper a man may be chosen, or how legitimately he may be entitled to the office upon political grounds, the decision of ministers in his favour is pretty… Read more “The Peterborough Question”, The Globe (29 August 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-29 By: James Thorne Citation: Minute of Council from James Thorne to Provincial Secretary’s Office (29 August 1864) in Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Appendix No. 3—Union of the Colonies (1865). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Minute of Council, 29th August, 1864. His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor by the advice of the Executive Council, is pleased to make the following appointment:– To be a Delegate to confer with Delegates appointed by the Lieutenant-Governors of… Read more Minute of Council from James Thorne to Provincial Secretary’s Office (29 August 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-08-28 By: Charles Tupper Citation: Despatch from Charles Tupper to A.G. Archibald (28 August 1864) in Journal and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Appendix No. 3—Union of the Colonies (1865). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Provincial Secretary’s Office, Halifax, August 28, 1864. SIR,— His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor having received the resignation of John Locke, Esquire, M P. P., as one of the Delegates on the Union of the Maritime Provinces, I am instructed by bis… Read more Despatch from Charles Tupper to A.G. Archibald (28 August 1864) →