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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... parties , much information is required - part of this information the present Work is intended to afford . Many pamphlets have been published in Quebec and Montreal on the same ... party feelings have arrived , and the strong vi PREFACE .
... parties , much information is required - part of this information the present Work is intended to afford . Many pamphlets have been published in Quebec and Montreal on the same ... party feelings have arrived , and the strong vi PREFACE .
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... party feelings have arrived , and the strong desire that exists on all sides to justify their conduct in the eyes of ... parties themselves , since I have attached myself strictly to the truth , without reference either to persons or ...
... party feelings have arrived , and the strong desire that exists on all sides to justify their conduct in the eyes of ... parties themselves , since I have attached myself strictly to the truth , without reference either to persons or ...
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... parties . As a member of the Executive and Legislative Councils , he has had it greatly in his power , during his long residence in Canada , to render himself useful to the Province ; had not a desire of domination , and the ...
... parties . As a member of the Executive and Legislative Councils , he has had it greatly in his power , during his long residence in Canada , to render himself useful to the Province ; had not a desire of domination , and the ...
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... party , had perished . This was a fatal blow to the hopes of the enemy , who , after several further unsuccessful attacks , raised the siege on the 6th of May , and retreated towards their own country . Their army , at that time ...
... party , had perished . This was a fatal blow to the hopes of the enemy , who , after several further unsuccessful attacks , raised the siege on the 6th of May , and retreated towards their own country . Their army , at that time ...
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... parties . We may easily suppose that , having , in the outset , no particular bias , they would be reserved in their conduct , and appear free from partiality . When they arrive , however , they are possessed of little knowledge ...
... parties . We may easily suppose that , having , in the outset , no particular bias , they would be reserved in their conduct , and appear free from partiality . When they arrive , however , they are possessed of little knowledge ...
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