A Political and Historical Account of Lower Canada: With Remarks on the Present Situation of the People, as Regards Their Manners, Character, Religion, &c. &cW. Marsh & A. Miller, 1830 - 275 pages |
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... that the Spaniards , long before Verazani was dispatched by Francis I. on a voyage of discovery , had disembarked in the bay now called Chaleurs , and , in their B search after mines , pronounced constantly before the savages of.
... that the Spaniards , long before Verazani was dispatched by Francis I. on a voyage of discovery , had disembarked in the bay now called Chaleurs , and , in their B search after mines , pronounced constantly before the savages of.
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... called or known by the name of Canada * . " Differences having arisen between Great Britain and the United States , respecting the boundaries of their respective territories , commissioners were appointed to arrange the difficulties ...
... called or known by the name of Canada * . " Differences having arisen between Great Britain and the United States , respecting the boundaries of their respective territories , commissioners were appointed to arrange the difficulties ...
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... remonstrances , and partially removed the cause of them , by passing , in 1774 , an Act , commonly called the Quebec Act * . By recalling into * See Appendix , No. VI . force the ancient laws of the country , this Act 6 OBJECT OF.
... remonstrances , and partially removed the cause of them , by passing , in 1774 , an Act , commonly called the Quebec Act * . By recalling into * See Appendix , No. VI . force the ancient laws of the country , this Act 6 OBJECT OF.
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... called a council of war , in which it was determined to attempt , immediately , to carry the town by assault . The 31st of December was the day on which this determination was to be carried into effect - a day fatal alike to Montgomery ...
... called a council of war , in which it was determined to attempt , immediately , to carry the town by assault . The 31st of December was the day on which this determination was to be carried into effect - a day fatal alike to Montgomery ...
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... the province of Quebec that the same should be divided into two separate provinces , to be called the Province of Upper , and the Province of * See Appendix , No. VII . Lower Canada ; and that it is His Majesty's intention.
... the province of Quebec that the same should be divided into two separate provinces , to be called the Province of Upper , and the Province of * See Appendix , No. VII . Lower Canada ; and that it is His Majesty's intention.
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Page 228 - I, AB, do sincerely promise and swear, that I will be faithful, and bear true allegiance to his Majesty King George...
Page 236 - Pounds over and above all Rents and Charges payable out of or in respect of the same...
Page 228 - Britian ; and that in all matters of controversy, relative to property and civil rights, resort shall be had to the laws of Canada, as the rule for the decision of the same...
Page 227 - Realm; and that the Clergy of the said Church may hold, receive, and enjoy, their accustomed Dues and Rights, with respect to such Persons only as shall profess the said Religion.
Page 229 - Kingdom, then and in that case it shall and may be lawful for his Majesty, his heirs and successors, to...
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Page 227 - And, for the more perfect security and ease of the minds of the inhabitants of the said province, it is hereby declared, that His Majesty's subjects, professing the religion of the church of Rome, of and in the said province of Quebec, may have, hold, and enjoy, the free exercise of the religion of the church of Rome...