1835. No date 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 King wished to see him. How the Indians supported themselves. The immediate object of the Indian chief was to see the King for the purpose of seeking a modification of a treaty made with Government. Page 177 Remarks on the treaty with Muk Coonee and copy of the treaty. 181 Murray to Hay. Had called regarding the grant to Wyld in Canada. Asks that he may mention an hour when he (Hay) may be seen. 452 Mosley to Proposals sent for the establishment of a land company. Asks if Government will give encouragement to the scheme; will it grant a charter or by grant, or low purchase money, offer a tract of land of an extent of from 500,000 to a million acres either in Canada, Guiana or the Cape of Good Hope affording favourable prospects to emigrants. If Government will not grant lands in its new colonies will it give a charter to the company to hold lands in some of the States of America. 466 Memorial of Sarah Harrison that her late husband died of cholera in Inverness, Lower Canada, possessed of property which cannot be transferred except by order from the Colonial Office. He left one son by the memorialist and the land is wanted for him. 329 Petition of merchants of Glasgsw interested in the trade and prosperity of the provinces of North America pointing out the bad effects of the table of fees established for the Vice Admiralty Courts contrary to the Kings intentions. The fees are so large and the delay by the rules so considerable that a suit has become a terror and a mere instrument of extortion as the expenses of defending are more injurious than submitting to unjust demands. Instances given. Asks that the rules and fees be reconsidered. 760 Petition of inhabitants of Montreal of Irish origin praying that means be taken for the speedy settlement of the waste lands of Lower Canada. Pray that letters patent be granted to stock holders under the name of "The North America Land Company." 777 STATE PAPERS, UPPER CANADA. Correspondence, Minutes, Charter, &c., of the Upper Canada Company from 1824 to 1831 contained in Volumes Q. 359 to Q. 373. Q. 374-1. LIEUT. GOV. SIR J. COLBORNE, 1832. Colborne to Goderich. (No 1). The address to the King from the Assembly expressing their attachement has been probably called forth by the conduct of Mackenzie, editor o the Colonial Advocate. Mackenzie's character; twice expelled from the Assembly; his constant agitation and attempt to raise a clamour against the Executive government. Documents enclosed. Page 1 5 Enclosed. Address from the Assemby to the King. Petition of inhabitants and freeholders of Upper Canada for a dissolution of the Legislature owing to the useless and unprofitable manner in which the House of Assembly have spent the greater part of last and so far of the present session. 7 Chairman and secretary of the meeting send copy of petition to McMahon, governor's secretary. Those favourable to the object will proceed in a body to government house to present the petition. 9 Meeting of the Home and adjoining districts. Address of W. Lyon Mackenzie urging those present to go in a body to York to show their numbers and to vindicate their rights. Appeal to the people by W. L. McKenzie. 10 24 Notice to the people of the Home and neighbouring districts to come in a body to York on the 19th of January, 1832, to wait on the Lieut. Governor and request him to dissolve the Assembly. Articles of impeachment against the Lieut. Governor of the province and address by Mackenzie which extends to 40 pages. Substance of defence made by Mackenzie. 31 33 73 75 80 82 82 to 176 February 3, York. Colborne to Goderich. (No 2). Bill introduced to authorise His Majesty to resume possession of the clergy reserves, but there was no inclination on the part of the House to take up the subject till next session. Had received dispatches on the subject which he promised to transmit to the Assembly. Closed the session on the 28th, a majority being opposed to taking the subject of clergy reserves into immediate consideration. The corporation for managing the clergy reserves will be glad to be released from granting leases; their duties. There are now several hundred applications for leases which have been acted upon and parties promised leases as soon as they can be completed, the applicants having taken possession in faith of the Government's promise. The clergy reserve leases having given great facilities to emigrants for establishing themselves and families at the easy rate of $7 a year, a number of families has settled. Persons who have already applied are to have communications forwarded but 18-14 391 1818. February 8, 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 notice is to be given that no more leases will be granted. The discontent that would be caused by the rejection of an application for the purchase or lease of about 150,000 acres. Page 177 Enclosed. Motion of the Attorney General for leave to bring in a bill to revest the clergy reserves in His Majesty. The bill read a first time but the second reading postponed. 182 Colborne to Goderich. (No. 3). The bona fide settler is subject to no delay in obtaining his land. How the business of settling is managed. Sends forms and regulations. In the early settlements large grants were made to individuals but since 1827 no free grants have been made except to United Empire loyalists and to men of the army, navy and incorporated militia who served during the late war, all others obtain by purchase. The settlement duties mentioned as a grievance are only required from persons entitled to free grants. The Crown and clergy reserves did increase the difficulties of the early settlers, but the former being sold to the Canada Company are rapidly settling and the latter offer no obstacle to improvement. Leasing is the most profitable system in remote districts. Considerations of the systems of settling. Sends report on grievances containing some useful remarks on Crown lands. Enclosed. Copies of documents on settling. 184 190 194 February 9, uary. Colborne to Goderich. (No. 4). Closed the session on the 28th of Jan- Enclosed. Speech at closing. 197 198 Report of the select committee on grievances. 200 Statement of the public debt created for certain purposes which are given in the table. 214 This statement forms part of the report which is continued to page 229 Second report on grievances. February 10, 230 Colborne to Goderich. (No. 5). Forwards address from the Assembly praying that the charter of King's College may be cancelled and another granted with no exclusive provisions. Sends his answer to the request that the address might be forwarded. 236 February 11, February 13, Enclosed. Address from the Assembly. Answer by Colborne that he will forward the address. Colborne to Goderich. (No. 6). Transmits address from the Assembly praying that the King would recommend that the clergy reserves be sold and the proceeds be transferred to the legislature to be applied for the purposes of education. Enclosed. Address. 240 242 Colborne to Goderich. (No. 7). Sends address from the Assembly that the lands set apart for schools may be applied to that purpose and the proceeds of the sales placed at the disposal of the Legislature. By dispatch of 25th October last, it will be seen that the greater part of the lands applied for in the address have already been appropriated in accordance with instructions. 237 239 245 Enclosed. Address. 247 February 14, Colborne to Goderich. (No. 8.) Transmits address from the Assembly respecting the valuation and disposal of Crown Lands. 250 Enclosed. Address. 252 February 15, Colborne to Goderich. (No. 9). Sends address praying that Upper Canada may participate in the revenues from the Jesuit estates. 256 |