Document Information Date: 1864-07-20 By: The Globe Citation: “The New Constitutional Movements”, The Globe [Toronto] (20 July 1864). Other formats: The New Constitutional Movements. ———— MEETINGS IN LAMBTON COUNTY ———— THE POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED ———— We find by the Sarnia Observer of Friday last, that Mr. Alex Mackenzie, M P.P, is engaged in holding a series of meetings throughout his constituency for the purpose of explaining his position with reference to the recent political changes. The Observer reports the proceedings at the first of these meetings, held… Read more “The New Constitutional Movements” The Globe (20 July 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-18 By: Richard Graves Macdonnell Citation: Despatch from Lieutenant Governor Richard Graves Macdonnell to Right Hon. Edward Cardwell (18 July 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). Colonial Schooner “Daring,” St. Mary’s River, N.S., 18th July, 1864. SIR,— I have the honor to report that on the 9th inst. I received from Lord Monck a Despatch, dated the 30th June, inquiring… Read more Despatch from Lieutenant Governor Richard Graves Macdonnell to Right Hon. Edward Cardwell (18 July 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-18 By: The Montreal Herald Citation: “Federation”, The Montreal Herald (18 July, 1864) Other formats: TBA FEDERATION. —In dealing with this question, whether we use the word to signify the union, under one league, of all the British North American Colonies, or the relaxation of the present tie which unites the two ancient Canadian Provinces in one, we must from the first admit that the scheme does not want for authority. We all know why Canada was constituted in two Provinces, and how that form of political existence… Read more “Federation”, The Montreal Herald (18 July, 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-16 By: The Economist Citation: “The New Programme of the Canadian Ministry,” The Economist (16 July 1864). Other formats: Not yet available. THE NEW PROGRAMME OF THE CANADIAN MINISTRY. THE latest intelligence from Canada is the most important which has reached us for some years, but it requires some explanation. Ever since the concession of responsible Government, the Parliament of the colony has been hampered by a difficulty which is occasionally felt in Great Britain, though in a very minor degree. The colony consists, for Parliamentary purposes,… Read more “The New Programme of the Canadian Ministry,” The Economist (16 July 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-15 By: The Globe Citation: “Misapprehension”, The Globe [Toronto] (15 July 1864). Other formats: A MISAPPREHENSION. — A contemporary misunderstands our arguments in reference to the contest in North Ontario, when it represents us as denying the right of any one to oppose the present Administration. We have never been guilty of any such absurdity/ We have, it is true argued that under all the circumstances, [text cut off] Government formed for the sole object of styling the sectional difficulties of the country has very great claims… Read more “A Misapprehension”, The Globe (15 July 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-15 By: Perth Courier Citation: “The Proposed Federation of Canada”, Perth Courier (15 July, 1864) Other formats: TBA THE PROPOSED FEDERATION OF CANADA. When the Hon. John A. McDonald and the Hon. George Brown entered into “constitutional” negociations for the future government of Canada, it was evident that something had to be done towards the settlement of existing difficulties between the two sections of the country.—Whether the something which these gentlemen propose to do, will meet the requirements of the case or not, cannot be determined until their… Read more “The Proposed Federation of Canada”, Perth Courier (15 July, 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-15 By: True Witness Citation: “No title”, True Witness (15 July, 1864) Other formats: TBA We copy from the Globe of the 1st July:— Hitherto, Canada, instead of being a united, has been a divided country. In the very means which were taken to bind the East and West together, the seeds of our present difficulties were laid. The sectional strife which has arisen was a natural outgrowth, irresistible, irrepressible. The two nationalities of the Province were brought into direct antagonism one with the other. The most distinct… Read more “No title”, True Witness (15 July, 1864) →
Document Information Date: 1864-07-14 By: The Globe Citation: “South Oxford Election. Mr. Brown’s Speech at the Hustings”, The Globe [Toronto] (14 July 1864). Other formats: SOUTH OXFORD ELECTION. — MR. BROWN’S SPEECH AT THE HUSTINGS. — Hon. GEORGE BROWN having been declared duly elected by acclamation member for the county, came forward, amid great cheering, and said: — ELECTORS OF OXFORD! – I thank you … heartily for the kind manner in … you have acted today. But, indeed, it is only what I ventured to expect at your hands.… Read more “South Oxford Election. Mr. Brown’s Speech at the Hustings.” The Globe (14 July 1864) →