upper canada house assembly select (5 Ergebnisse)

8vo. pp. 6 p.l., 76(index), 2(errata), li, [1], 372, vi, 26, A-I, K-Y. with half-title. A very good copy in original cloth-backed bds. (paper spine label chipped). Signed Presentation copy dated 1835 to Dr. Alexander Wylie, Matilda, from his friend Archibald McLean, M.P.P. [1791-1865]. First Edition of this famous report, an eloquent and forceful indictment of the Family Compact Government, largely written by Scottish-Canadian journalist and politician William Lyon Mackenzie, who chaired the committee. The grievances of the Reformers are listed in detail: concern regarding the excessive power of the executive branch in Upper Canada and the campaigning of government officials for Tory politicians during elections, criticism of companies like the Welland Canal Company that mismanaged funds given to them by the government and the salaries of officials who received patronage appointments. Demands are made for an elective legislative council and responsible government. A landmark document in the political history of Upper Canada. Mackenzie represented York County in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada and was elected the first mayor of Toronto in 1834. He led the rebels in the Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837, and after its defeat, he unsuccessfully rallied American support for an invasion of Upper Canada as part of the Patriot War against British imperialism. Interestingly this is a signed presentation copy given the year of publication by lawyer, politician, and later judge, Archibald McLean, who was a rising member of the Family Compact. As a colonel of the militia during the 1837 rebellion, he was involved in routing the rebels in Toronto, commanding the left flank of the loyalist forces under ColonelJames Fitzgibbon in the attack on Montgomery's Tavern. Fleming 892. Gagnon I 2196. Lande 859. Sabin 10577. TPL 1929. Watters p. 885.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. pp. 6 p.l., 76(index), 2(errata), li, [1], 372, vi, 26, A-I, K-Y. with half-title. original cloth-backed bds. (covers soiled & worn but binding solid, spine label chipped, scattered light foxing). First Edition of this famous report, an eloquent and forceful indictment of the Family Compact Government, inspired and largely written by William Lyon Mackenzie. The grievances of the Reformers are listed in detail: concern regarding the excessive power of the executive branch in Upper Canada and the campaigning of government officials for Tory politicians during elections, criticism of companies like the Welland Canal Company that mismanaged funds given to them by the government and the salaries of officials who received patronage appointments. Demands are made for an elective legislative council and responsible government. A landmark document in the political history of Upper Canada. Fleming 892. Gagnon I 2196. Lande 859. Sabin 10577. TPL 1929. Watters p. 885.

8vo. pp. 5. text in double columns. modern cloth-backed bds. (foxing to title). Rare. Concerning the establishment of a school fund from the sale of Crown lands set aside for the purpose. The committee was chaired by William Morris [1786-1858], who by the late 1820s "had become a recognized authority on the distressing state of schooling in Upper Canada. " (DCB, VIII, p. 640) Fleming 583 (Public Archives copy only). Casey I 1334. Not in TPL.

8vo. pp. 63, 16. original printed front wr. present (disbound, wrs. stained, staining to upper margins through first gatherings). An investigation into "the causes which have led to the recent unnatural revolt in this portion of Her Majesty's Dominions; the evils that have resulted from it; and the measures necessary to guard and protect us from the recurrence of a like calamity" (p. 3), preceded by a short review of the political history of the Provinces since they became a part of the Dominions of the British Crown. The report is dated February 8, 1838, and the appendix contains documents dating from December 13, 1837 to January 26, 1838. Fleming 1267 (lacking title). TPL 2228. Casey I 1655. Gagnon I 2993. Lande 2249.

8vo. pp. 87. old half sheep (binding worn, spine damaged, foxing to outer leaves, margins closely trimmed). The first half of the report, dated April 30, 1839, is concerned with the American involvement in the Rebellion: the raids conducted by sympathizers in the northern states, including extensive discussion of the seizure and burning of the steamer 'Sir Robert Peel'. The second half constitutes a commentary on Lord Durham's report. The last four pages contain the draft of an address to the Queen requesting continued support and protection. Fleming 1373. TPL 2334. Casey I 1727. Lande S2250.