1833. March 13, March 13, April 16, May 7, May 17, May 17, June 1, June 10, June 17, 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 Knows how much his time is letter which contains a sort of memorial. Page 983 Enclosed. Extract from letter from Marcoux giving a sketch of the tenure of the seigniory of La Prairie de la Madelaine and the disposal of the revenues. 985 Viger to Goderich. Has received letter from Howick that His Lordship (Goderich) cannot grant him an interview in respect to Christie. Whatever be his opinion as to the advantages of interviews, he has not interrupted important occupations without pressing motives. The facility with which he obtained interviews is an additional reason for not abusing the privilege. 990 The same to Howick. Thanks for letter. To assure Goderich that he did not ask for an interview and regrets if any vague expressions led to explanations that it could not be granted. 992 The same to Stanley. Several of the objects with which he is charged require serious consideration. It is not long since he submitted certain observations to Goderich. Now asks for an interview. 993 The same to the same. Had been informed by Hay that an interview could not be obtained with Stanley owing to pressure of business. Renews his request. Subjects which could be brought up at such an interview. 994 The same to Hay. Had not had time on the previous day to acknowledge receipt of letter, it required some observations to the Colonial Secretary. 996 The same to Stanley. Received a letter from Hay that from press of business no interview could be given at the time of the application of 16th April. In answer to the letter of the 7th which repeated the request for an interview no notice was taken of that request. Reminds him of the reasons he gives for urging the granting of the request. Comments on Hay's remarks on the terms Agent officiel and Agent permanent the statement that he was only agent for one special object which Goderich had settled, it was easy to see that the mission could not be restricted in such narrow bounds and that the object indicated by Hay was only of secondary importance and only one of those with which he was entrusted to His Majesty's government. It might be sufficient on this point to refer him to Goderich's letter of 18th August, 1831. 997 The same to the same. Has lately received additional documents to those respecting petitions already before government and also new claims. Among these are papers respecting Crown lands with petition against a company to deal with these lands, some relative to the post office and to the suspension of a judge, others on the supply bill rejected by the Council. Asks for an interview to discuss certain of the points. In the absence of a law on the nomination of an agent a resolution of the Assembly required his services. 1001 The same to the same. As he cannot obtain an interview writes on two subjects indicated in his letter of the 7th May and 1st June as worthy of attention. Petitions have long been before the Colonial Secretary respecting Crown lands. In his letter of the 11th December, he objected to the plans of those who were forming a joint stock company who desired to make of these lands a commerical speculation and sought the government to dispose of these lands so that the company might sell again to individuals. The evil effect of introducing such companies. Denies that the Assembly desires to preserve the lands to the province to be inhabited exclusively by inhabitants of French origin. 1003 The same to the same. Had been obliged in his letter of the 10th to remark on certain passages in an address from the Legislative Council appearing to support the views of the speculators, which are opposed to those of the SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1833. June 27, July 2, July 12, London. July 12, London. Angust 16, Assembly and to support them makes imputations on the Assembly. This consideration cannot fail to arouse serious reflection that the members of one body should use such language against the popular branch of government. There are other points of the address which he has indicated. Page 1008 Enclosed. Observations on parts of an address of the Legislative Council during the session of 1833. 1011 Viger to Stanley. Besides other objects mentioned in letters of 10th and 17th, there are three bills which have passed both Houses and been reserved. If time permit, he would wish for an interview. The first bill is for the establishment of a house of education. Another is the renewal of a bill to provide for the trial of small causes and the third is to consolidate an establishment to offer an asylum for fallen women. 1018 The same to the same. In acknowledging receipt of his letter of the 17th, Hay intimated that he (Stanley) would refuse to enter into any discussion of the subject to which it related. Does not know what part of the letter gave ground for this intimation. Recapitulates the contents of the letter. The same to Hay. Apologises for not answering sooner. 1021 1024 The same to Stanley. Regrets he could not write him yesterday to thank him for the reply that he would receive him with pleasure as soon as he (Stanley) had a little leisure. Knowing the importance of his business he would have wished to avoid troubling him but for the necessity of doing so. A very short time will enable him to explain matters. In consideration of his (Stanley's) pressing occupations, he would defer addressing to him other communications. 1025 The same to the same. Will not fail to call at the Colonial office on Tuesday. 1027 The same to the same. Congratulates himself that his explanations have smoothed away difficulties; he cannot better show his gratitude than by labouring to fulfil the engagement he made at the time of the interviews. Is now sending part of the considerations relating to Lower Canada, then under discussion. Asks him to consider the remarks which follow. Enters into details of his mission, the state of Lower Canada &c., which are too long and complicated to admit of being properly summarised. 1028 1042 Enclosed. Considerations. Preliminary remarks. Statement of some of the subjects of complaint on the part of Lower Canada. 1049 On the Legislative Council. 1051 On the Executive Council. 1059 On the inferior departments. September 10, 1072 September 27, Viger to Stanley. Sends some considerations being a continuation of those in his letter of the 2nd. Recapitulates part of his previous letter and continues his statement. 1074 1084 Enclosed. On the danger of partiality in the decisions of the courts. 1079 1085 Viger to Stanley. Had felt the unlikelihood of the report of the election at Montreal sent on the 2nd, but asks him to guard against first impressions. Had continued the report on the 10th and enters now into the motives which actuated the commander of the garrison for insisting on the necessity of the intervention of an armed force. To facilitate the formation of exact ideas on the subject it was necessary to enter into details, to make explanations and to make known at least the principal circumstances. 1117 Considerations on the selection of the Grand Jury after the catastrophe of 21st May, 1832. 1126 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 1833 October 14, November 14, November 26, December 2, December 30, Of the proceedings, resolutions and petitions of a portion of the citizens of Quebec. Summary. 1142 Page 1134 Viger to Stanley. Sends considerations of other subjects than those already discussed. 1147 Enclosed. Considerations on the new commission of the peace. 1151 Viger to Stanley. Would have sent the results of his labour sooner but for the difficulty in the choice of a subject where there were so many to select from. The difficulty of judging of events at a distance. Recalls historical events in the country. 1168 Enclosed. Considerations continued. On the absence of responsibility on the part of public functionaries. 1173 Viger to Stanley. Can form no idea of the fate of the reserved bill, but thought it his duty to address to him some reflections on the subject. Had spoken to him last August of the bill, but supposed he was too much pressed with business to give it sufficient attention at the time. Remarks on the bill. 1199 The same to the same. ready to give explanation answers. Understands that Judge Kerr is in London. Is respecting the accusations against him and his 1203 1205 The same to the same. Understands the position of the Colonial Secretary and his embarrassment relative to matters of administration requiring intervention. Observations respecting the state of Lower Canada. Additional Letter (translation into English) to Goderich, with observations on a memoir or statement of James Stuart with correspondence. 1229 to 1531 Observations on a letter from James Stuart to Goderich, relating to animadversions and imputations on his conduct and character in certain proceedings of the Assembly of Lower Canada. 1532 to 1957 Gov. LORD AYLMER, 1834. Aylmer to Stanley (No. 1). Sends schedule of dispatches transmitted to the Colonial Office in 1833. Q. 215-1. 1834. January 1, Quebec. Enclosed. Schedule. January 13, January 22, Page 1 2 Aylmer to Stanley (No. 2). Opened the session of the legislature on the 7th. Sends speech, addresses and answers. Aylmer to Stanley (No. 3). Immediately after the delivery of the speech, Bourdages in the Assembly, in order to prevent a session of the legislature, moved that the House should break off all communication with him (Aylmer) from his not issuing a writ for the election of a member to replace Mondelet, whose seat had been declared vacant by the House. The motion defeated on an amendment moved by Neilson. Addresses received. Had sent two messages to the Assembly, one relating to the financial embarrassment of the local government, and the other to the case of Mondelet. Had communicated the answers to the addresses to the King. In regard to the financial embarrassment of the local government explains that the estimate of the expenses for the civil government did not include the salaries of the Governor, the Civil Secretary, the Provincial Secretary and the Attorney SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1834. January 23, January 24, January 25, January 25, January 27, February 8, March 5, and Solicitor General, under instructions from Goderich and that authority would have justified Government in paying them from funds at the disposal of the Crown notwithstanding the failure of the supply bill. In order to put the whole of the public officers on the same footing, only a proportion was paid to the above named officers. In consequence of this arrangement the fund was exhausted and no provision would have remained for these officers had the directions of Goderich been adhered to, so that in his message on the financial embarrassment a charge was introduced for the salaries of these officers. The coarse conduct of the violent party in the Assembly. Cannot hazard an opinion as to the result of the present session, but thinks the violent party have received a severe blow, and are greatly staggered by the nature of the communications addressed to the House. If firmness is continued, it will have the happiest effect. Page 34 Enclosed. Message in relation to the financial embarrassment of government and the necessity of supplying funds for the payment of the Civil Service. Aylmer to Stanley (No. 4). the Executive and Legislative Enclosed. Return. Aylmer to Stanley (No. 5). 40 Sends half yearly return of the members of Conncillors to 1st January 1834. 46 47 54 Transmits certified copy of the proceedings of the Executive Council of Lower Canada to 31st December 1833. The same to the same (No. 6). Transmits account of receipts and expenditure on account of Crown lands and of licences to cut timber for six months; statement of receipts for three months both ended on 31st December, 1833 and receipts for casual and territorial revenue for three months ending on the same date. 55 56 Enclosed. Receipts and expenditure for Crown lands and for licences to cut timber for six months ending 31st December 1833. Statement of receipts on account of Crown lands and of licences to cut timber for three months ended 31st December 1833. Statement of receipts for casual and territorial months ending on 31st December, 1833. 61 revenue for three 62 Aylmer to Stanley (No 7). Transmits half yearly return of the sale of clergy reserves to 31st December, 1833. Enclosed. Sale of Clergy reserves. 63 64 Aylmer to Stanley (No. 8). Reports the destruction by fire of the Castle of St. Lewis, the official residence of the Governor of Lower Canada. Had informed both Houses but owing to the relations with the Assembly had not made any proposal to that branch for the means of obtaining a suitable residence for the Governor. 70 The same to the same (No. 9). Sends copy of letter from members of the committee of trade of Quebec expressing apprehension of the ruinous situation in which they would be placed were any alterations made next session in the duties on timber and deals. Without expressing an opinion asks that his influence may be used to protect the interests of the memorialists. 72 73 Enclosed. Members of the committee of trade to Aylmer. Abstract of a petition to the King from 516 merchants, traders and citizens of Montreal on the timber duties. 77 The same on the same subject from 2,958 inhabitants of Upper and Lower Canada. 82 Aylmer to Stanley (No. 10). Recapitulates the contents of his letters of the 13th and 22nd January, respecting the motion by Bourdages to prevent the Assembly from taking up business and also as to the messages he had sent. The delay in considering the financial state of the province was not calculated to create sanguine impressions of the disposition of the Assembly increased by the demand for £7,000 on account of contingent 1834. 64 VICTORIA, A. 1901 expenses, so that he refused to meet the demand. Sends copy of reasons Each of these points is discussed at length. Page 84 118 Message to the Assembly in reference to the expulsion of Mondelet. 122 Message respecting the address of the Assembly for sanction to hold a national convention. 131 Message relating to the application for an advance of £7,000. 136 144 Printed copy of the 92 resolutions. 152 Resolutions by Neilson in opposition to the preceding. 162 Substance of addresses during the present session with His Excellency's answers. 171 Statement showing the amount of civil expenditure of Lower Canada for 1833, the amount paid, and the balance still unpaid. March 6, 179 Statement showing the probable revenues of Lower Canada, formerly at the disposal of the Crown, and of the civil expenditure to 10th October, 1834. 180 Statement of estimates for the civil expenditure of Lower Canada from 1829 to 1834. 181 Aylmer to Hay (private). Sends a few newspapers which in the present position of affairs may prove interesting. Notwithstanding the fiery resolutions in the Assembly has never known the people of the province so tranquil. Thinks the violent party will seek to create excitement by public meetings, but does not think their efforts will be successful. The Canadians are tranquil and contented, and it will be difficult to make them believe in the existence of evils they have not felt. Received the address founded on the 92 resolutions, which will be forwarded by way of Halifax; as soon as a copy can be made on dispatch paper it shall be sent by New York. As |