1837. June 2, June 2, June 12, War Office. June 13, June 17, June 21, June 29, June 30, July 5, July 6, July 8. 1-2 EDWARD VII., A. 1902 of the memorial but that would involve the reopening of many cases long since decided on. Page 264 Enclosed. Report of the commissioners on French claims on the memorial of the Seminary of Quebec. 266 Sargent, paymaster, to Spearman. Enclosed in Baring to Stephen, 13th June, 1837. 88 Le Marchant to Stephen. After considering the application of the Hudson's Bay Company for the renewal of the exclusive licence to trade in the parts of North America beyond the limits of their charter, the Lords of Trade believe the application should be favourably considered. Sulivan to the same. On being furnished with the proper certificates by Captain Mackinnon the regulated allowance in aid of the expense of his passage money shall be issued. No allowance is to be made for the extra expense he incurred for objects not military. Baring to the same. services respecting the Spearman. 271 Enclosed. Sargent, Paymaster, to Spearman. Has effected the transfer of the stock in the three per cent consols and sends receipts. Report of the commissioners of Customs. Stephen, 29th June, 1837. 383 Sends copy of letter from the paymaster of civil transfer of the clergy reserve stock to himself and 272 Enclosed in Spearman to Routh to Spearman. Has returned from New York, where he had negotiated for £20,000, of which from $55,000 to $60,000 had been collected, but from the rise in exchange doubts if more can be got. The extravagance prevailing in New York. The necessity of revising the whole banking system of the United States. The difficulty of Canadian banks resuming specie payments. The Legislature will at its meeting consider expediency of suspending specie payments. The connection between the banks and the commissariat virtually ceased when the banks suspended specie payments, but there are still balances owing by the banks. Suggests plans for overcoming the difficulties, including the issue of a token coin age. 294 Spearman to Stephen. Sends copy of memorial from the Bank of British North America for the return of duty on books imported from Great Britain through New York. Enclosed. Memorial. 273 274 Report of the commissioners of Customs that the Customs officers at the frontier were justified in charging the duty on the books, but the commissioners suggest that if it is proved to the satisfaction of the Governor that the books are the manufacture of the United Kingdom, the collector may be authorized to refund the foreign duty. 277 Barrow to Stephen. The survey of the river St. Lawrence has been published; that of the Gulph has not yet been completed. 20 Spearman to the same. The requisition for Indian presents received. The Lords of the Treasury have deferred crdering the articles till a return shall be received of what may remain in store. 279 The same to Routh. Enclosed in Spearman to Stephen, 19th July, 1837. Garrat & Co. to Admiralty. The defective state of the British emigrant ship, "Edward." 21 July 15, 118 Enclosed. Extract from minute of agreement between Stanley and the directors of the British American Land Company. 122 Law officers to Glenelg. Opinion as to the construction of the agree ment for the payment of interest on the balance of the amount payable by the British American Land Co. SESSIONAL PAPER No. 18 1837. July 19, Treasury. July 19, July 19, July 19, July 20. July 20, Archer to Stephen. Requests that official letters may be sent to Routh by the special messenger about to proceed to Canada. Asks also that Routh's original letters may be returned. Page 280 Spearman to Stephen. Transmits correspondence with Routh respecting the arrangements for providing the funds for the military expenditure in the Canadas. 281 Enclosed. Spearman to Routh. His letters have been under consideration by the Treasury. It is thought desirable to call on Coffin for a remittance of £75,000 as explained by him (Routh) to Coffin. Precautions to avoid danger from depositing the money in private banks. The Treasury would not be justified in allowing additional deposits in the banks which have suspended specie payments, so that he is to place in the military chest all consignments and all money received from his own negotiations. confidence of the Treasury in his judgment. The 282 Spearman to Routh. The satisfaction of the Treasury at his course in answer to the request of the Lieut. Governor of Upper Canada for his interference to support the credit of the Upper Canada Bank. The Treasury is not empowered by law nor can it sanction the deposit of money in any bank to support its credit. 287 Spearman to Routh. The Lords of the Treasury have been notified of his arrival at New York to obtain specie for bills on the Treasury. He is referred to letter of 6th July on the subject of his pecuniary trans actions. 289 Same to the same. The Lords of the Treasury have been informed that special instructions have been issued to the Governor of Canada for the payment in Lower Canada of £142,160 14s. 4d. on account of arrears. He is to inform the Governor that he has received directions to take His Lordships instructions. He is to impress on Gosford that it would be injurious to the public service that any arrangements should be allowed to interfere with the due supply of the military chest for the payment of troops and supplies. 292 The same to the same. The Lords of the Treasury approve of his proceedings in regard to raising money in New York. The money now in the banks is to be made available for such purposes as he and the commanding officer may think best. They approve of his suggestions as to the withdrawals of the money from the banks without loss to the public or injury to the banks or to individuals. They are not at present prepared to sanction the residence at New York of an officer of the commissariat. The Lords will communicate shortly on the subject of a token coinage. 301 Unsigned to Bruyeres. The question of the payment of interest on the outstanding portion of the purchase of land by the British American Land Company was referred to the Law Officers who give it as their opinion that the interest is payable annually at the rate of 4 per cent. 129 Spearman to Stephen. Sends copy of letter from the Treasury to Routh, also copies of letter from Routh and of the reply. 296 Stephen to Le Marchant. Glenelg concurs in the opinion of the Lords of Trade respecting the application of the Hudson's Bay Company, but it is desirable to have a clause in the charter to grant lands for colonization or settlement. Glenelg thinks the statements of the infertility of much of the land cannot be assumed as incontrovertible and he is disposed to regard the statements to that effect with distrust. 91 Enclosed in Fitzroy Somerset to Portsmouth. Stephen, 1st August, 1837. Extract from the defaulters' court martial book of the same date also enclosed. July 26, July 29, Major Stark to Fitzroy Somerset. Byham to Stephen. Had received notice of the issue of arms and ammunition to guard a merchant vessel with 39 convicts. These have been 1837. July 29, July 29, August 1, 1-2 EDWARD VII., A. 1902 returned to the tower, with the exception of 10 cartridges which are not to be charged for. Page 184 Spearman to Stephen. Under the circumstances the Lords of the Trea sury will sanction payment of the bill for £1,000 drawn by Gosford. It is to be paid into the military chest, no provision being made for this payment as part of the expenditure in the estimates. 303 Spearman to the same. Has received letter enclosing dispatch from Gosford with numerous enclosures respecting the financial difficulties in Lower Canada and explaining the means adopted for the relief of merchants and why he consented to the payment of the Customs duties otherwise than in specie. A communication had been received from the Customs on the same subject. Under the peculiar circumstances their Lordships did not disap prove of the measures adopted by the Customs. Monthly reports are to be made by the Customs officers showing the amount of duties collected in specie and otherwise, the amount of bank receipts redeemed during the month and the amount unredeemed at the end of it. Gosford's plans approved of. 305 Fitzroy Somerset to Stephen. Has laid before the Commander-in-Chief Horse Guards. letter from Gosford and petition from McAuliff. Sends copy of a report from commanding officer respecting his case. Lord Hill does not see any ground for extending the Royal clemency to McAuliff 49 Enclosed. Major Stark to Fitzroy Somerset. States the circumstances connected with the crime for which McAuliff has been sentenced to death. 51 Extract from the defaulters' courtmartial books respecting punishment to John McAuliff 53 August 3. August 7, August 7, August 15. August 21, Major Kelly to the Adjutant General. Reports the conduct of McAuliff in the 24th regiment. 54 57 Same to Dr. Pitcairn. Calls attention to the case of McAuliff. Unsigned to Spearman. The amount due to Aylmer for his salary is £5,156 10s. Id., and that to Craig, Civil Secretary, is £572 18s. 11d. Asks that payment be made of these amounts from the vote of Lower Canada. 291 Hume to Stephen. No negotiation has been entered into by the Hudson's Bay Company for a renewal of their licence, nor any measures taken but the transmission of an answer of the 2nd of June to the letter of 28th February. The Lords of Trade are, however, prepared, if so desired by Glenelg, to confer with the company on the subject. 94 Spearman to Stephen. Is there any objection to certain appointments being renewed? 308 Stephen to Hume. His letter of the 7th received. Glenelg thinks as the Lords of Trade have already undergone the labour of investigating the question of the renewal of the charter of the Hudson's Bay Company, the negotiationsas to the terms of the charter would be conducted more advantage ously by them than by Glenelg. As to colonization, Glenelg will explain his views to the company should the Lords of Trade think that course expedient, but being afraid of confusion and his views lying in a narrow compass it might be better that the Lords of Trade should state them rather than Glenelg himself. 96 Unsigned to Spearman. There is no reason why the Receivers General of Upper and Lower Canada should not have new appointments, except that each of them will resign shortly. How these appointments should be made. In the present case the Receiver General belongs to a class of officers usually appointed by the Colonial Secretary. It is a matter of the most perfect indifference to Glenelg owing to the obligations as to patron309 States the allowances to be made to retiring offi210 age. Spearman to 1837. July 29, July 29, August 1, Horse Guards. August 3. August 7, August 7, August 15. August 21, 1-2 EDWARD VII., A. 1902 returned to the tower, with the exception of 10 cartridges which are not to be charged for. Page 184 Spearman to Stephen. Under the circumstances the Lords of the Treasury will sanction payment of the bill for £1,000 drawn by Gosford. It is to be paid into the military chest, no provision being made for this payment. as part of the expenditure in the estimates. 303 Spearman to the same. Has received letter enclosing dispatch from Gosford with numerous enclosures respecting the financial difficulties in Lower Canada and explaining the means adopted for the relief of merchants and why he consented to the payment of the Customs duties otherwise than in specie. A communication had been received from the Customs on the same subject. Under the peculiar circumstances their Lordships did not disapprove of the measures adopted by the Customs. Monthly reports are to be made by the Customs officers showing the amount of duties collected in specie and otherwise, the amount of bank receipts redeemed during the month and the amount unredeemed at the end of it. Gosford's plans approved of. 305 Fitzroy Somerset to Stephen. Has laid before the Commander-in-Chief letter from Gosford and petition from McAuliff Sends copy of a report from commanding officer respecting his case. Lord Hill does not see any ground for extending the Royal clemency to McAuliff 49 Enclosed. Major Stark to Fitzroy Somerset. States the circumstances connected with the crime for which McAuliff has been sentenced to death. 51 Extract from the defaulters' courtmartial books respecting punishment to John McAuliff. 53 Major Kelly to the Adjutant General. Reports the conduct of McAuliff in the 24th regiment. 54 57 Same to Dr. Pitcairn. Calls attention to the case of McAuliff. Unsigned to Spearman. The amount due to Aylmer for his salary is £5,156 10s. 1d., and that to Craig, Civil Secretary, is £572 18s. 11d. Asks that payment be made of these amounts from the vote of Lower Canada. 291 Hume to Stephen. No negotiation has been entered into by the Hudson's Bay Company for a renewal of their licence, nor any measures taken but the transmission of an answer of the 2nd of June to the letter of 28th February. The Lords of Trade are, however, prepared, if so desired by Glenelg, to confer with the company on the subject. 94 Spearman to Stephen. Is there any objection to certain appointments being renewed? 308 Stephen to Hume. His letter of the 7th received. Glenelg thinks as the Lords of Trade have already undergone the labour of investigating the question of the renewal of the charter of the Hudson's Bay Company, the negotiations as to the terms of the charter would be conducted more advantage ously by them than by Glenelg. As to colonization, Glenelg will explain his views to the company should the Lords of Trade think that course expedient, but being afraid of confusion and his views lying in a narrow compass it might be better that the Lords of Trade should state them rather than Glenelg himself. 96 Unsigned to Spearman. There is no reason why the Receivers General of Upper and Lower Canada should not have new appointments, except that each of them will resign shortly. How these appointments should be made. In the present case the Receiver General belongs to a class of officers usually appointed by the Colonial Secretary. It is a matter of the most perfect indifference to Glenelg owing to the obligations as to patronStates the allowances to be made to retiring offi210 age. Spearman to cers of the Indian Department. 309 |
