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Lea diagrammes suivants iilustrant la m^thoda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 CANADA EMIGRATIC From the. Toronto Patriot. A Meeting for the formation of the above Society took place at the Grand Jury Room in this City on Thursday hist, convened by the Sheriff, who took the Chair at three o'clock. Dr. Rolph was requested to act as Secretary to the Meeting. The Sheriff then explained briefly to the Meeting tlie cause of its Convention, and expressed his firm conviction of the vast advantages which would result from its formation. His Honor the Vice Chancellor in moving the first Resolution spoke as ibU lows : Mr. Sheriff and. Gentlemen, — I never felt so ho- noured in my life, as on the present occasion, wiion your kindness has imposed on me the gratifying task of moving the first resolution, at the forma. tion of a society that cannot but prove of essential consequence to the future prosperity uf this fine country. (Cheers.) I assure you liiat I am de- lighted to co-operate r-'ih you, in an object of such unequalled excellence; and I know not which the most to deplore and condemn the folly or the wick- edness of opposing or obj;>cting to the Emigration of the labouring poor. The wealth of a nation does net consist in its gold ;the real wealth as well as power of a nation, is its people ; and when that people are requited for their industry, repaid for their enterprize, rewarded for ilieir pe;s(;vcrance, tliey are a treasure infinitely be3ond guld ii^^elf. — History furnishes us with an in-nxnce of a Nation abounding in gold andsilver,with a poor, degiaded, and enervated people ; and it is the men and meial of Britain, the fniiisof the loi'i.i and the faitidry, the combination of strength, industry, anJ applica- tion that has rendered h(.r g-'eat, powerful, and wealthy. And whilst we witness our own native England overluaded with capital and seeking ob. jects wherein to invest it, here, \v this iis extend- ed and splendid tributary is to be suen materials for the creation of inexhaustible wealth, lying dead for want of people to bring tiiem into operation. — Nothing could be more deeply interesting to the Statesman and Piiilanthropist than to unite in the patriotic objects tliis Society has in contemplation, the judicious transfer of a crowded and sufiVring population frum a field where their energies are of no avail, to one whore they would be certainly crowned with success, and where they would be p.jwerfully instrumental in creating wealth in the colony, and extending the commerce and trade o; their native home. (Cheers.) There never was a |)eriod So atihpicious as tlie pr»s<'nt, to embody tho fi-eling exiptnig i)oth here ain^ at home, and lo givt practical tfl'oct to it by framing and putting into opemtion a sound system of colonization — there are, jind (hanks to Dr. iloiph for it, no pre- jiidiees existing on the tiubject at liome — tranquilli- ty and confidenco af^ain bless us — we have an en- lightened and powerful Governor ready to give the whole wt'igh; of his infiaence to the piMitiotion of onngrstion — lif sees, that by vast accession of imni- hers 10 our population, the country is eiil;irgi;d, noi clogged — that in its prosperity, needless and mis. chicvous disf^ensio/ifl will bo set at rest, and thf ing the disadvantage of wretched roads, now Ma- cadamited roads stretching from all parts, skirted by a beautifully cultivated country, backed by a lovely river, since also made navigable to Lake Erie ; contiguous to that grand connecting Chan, nel between the Lakes, the Welland Canal aque- duct.which even the State of New York has not,as yet, been able to accomplish, and then when I view the wonderful progress,! boldly aver that for its age, its population, its means, no portion of the Globe has made greater or more solid improvements, than have been made here by the people of Upper Ca. nada. [Loud cheers.] It is well known that the Governor General has the power to do much for this Province, 1 am sure he must possess the incli. nation, he has witnessed its vast and surprising aptitude for enterprize profitable investment of ca. pital, and adaptation for commerce and agricul- ture. He can vastly promote our interests by esta- blishing our credit at home; His Excellency Sir George Arthur in one of the ablest state papers that was ever sent home attempted to do so, he made a powerful, it ought to have prov- ed, an irresistible appeal. His Eixcellency the Governor General will surely make a similar eflori and probably with success, [Loud cheers.] In 'his endeavour he will have all the power the pro- vince can aflbrd, and upon that he may firmly re- ly. It must be his wish to see it flourish and pros per under his administration, and he cannot but be convinced equally with every Governor that has preceded htm that on British Einigration and capi- lal this success nuiterially depends. [Loud cheers.] GfMitlemen, I turn with unniinjried satisfaction and delight to the field which Dr. Roiph has prepared for our exertions in the United Kingdom, (cheers.] Gentlemen, I remember his arrival in this Pro. vince, and quickly discovered his powers and in- telligence, and the singular facility he possessed in convcving information to others. Being always ;in enthusiastic friend to Emigration from the Pa- tent state, it appeared tome very desirable that he should be selected to act for this Province in the most useful sphere for his exertions in the Mother Country, by imparting amongst the British people that knowledge which he had so readily acquired hinisolf. For this purpjse when the first Session uf the present House oi' Assembly was convened, dnrina the administration of Sir Francis Head, I moved that that portion of his speech which relat- ed to Emigration and which the H )use answered as follows, should be referred to a Committee,— " That as tlie Constitution of Upper Canada hap- pilv secures to British Emigrants their own revered and cherishnd institutions— as this noble climate and luxuriant soil.ofter them immediate indepoiii). ence and supoort, with a moral assurance thai their lands must in a few years unavoidably in- crease in value to a great extent, this Hotise rea- sonablv hopes, as it will earnestly endcamnr lo atlrarj the redumlantenterprivio, capital, and po- pulation of the Empire, by setting before them these solid advantages in the most prominent and conspi(!Uous manner." " On moti m of Mr. Macnab, 2d by Mr. Aik- man. Ordered, that a Commifec, relative to et»i. couragcment lo emigration, be referred to a select Committee, consisting of Messrs. Draper, Prince, Totu's Mild Boulton, with power to report thereon. that the formation happiest influence progre.' Canada, it is his piiipu.Mc to fix his ab-i(ie in it. Ilegoes on to soy, 1 hope the poi'ple of Cruia Ju will ?ee how essen. ti:il it is to their inter* sts ihat an iflice should b» opened in London, and an A^'cnt appointed from Canada, to act wiih the Col. mini Committee, where persons may obtain every information of the country ; for without some action of the kind, as there are so many new fields f t emigration staitinGT into notice, iis Is'ew Zealand; Australia, and oiiiers, of which ovety pussible information can readily be obtained, Canada would enjoy but a younger brother's portion, although the oldest, nearest, and best of our emigniting colonies. In many ol the agricultural distiii ts of England a ve- hement desire exists amongst the hardy and indus- trious peasantry and yeomanry to settle in Canada. This feeling is parlicidarly strong in Kent, Sua. sex, Yoikshire, Devons^hire, Sutfnlk, and Essex, If these people bring with them economy, indus. !ry, perseverence and health, all essential qualifi. cations for an emigrant coni.ng to this country, 'hey vvould speedily become thrify farmers, with. out these qualifications few need e.xpect to sue. ceed, with them none need •> ur a tadure. Tho advantages that will accrue t-. die Province by ih« recent liberal altera tiuns in the Posf. Office Depart, ment, in enabling I'ersons who have re.sided in th» Province a few years to wri.e u) their friends at home a fci"'hful an;' unvarnished account of iheir actual condition, the land and chattel property they had acquired, authorising their friends to giv« publicity to this through the Pie.ss, now very ge. nerally favour!ii)le to Cariada, tho cause of Emi- gration vvould be greatly promoted. It is well known to you that four-filihs 'if the present Housa of Assembly O'li'Mirred in an AlJross tu Sir Fran- cis Hend, in 1836, which, had he coinplied with, it is most probable tiiat I should have conunenced my exertions in the United Kingdom a few years earlier than I did. I (At so thurouglily convinced that such exertions should be niauc, as well as cimfident that they would prove successful, thai I could notresisf the appeal niacie to me by the iatt irood Bishop McDoncli to accompany him homo. 1 had no idea ot the fervour and universality of (eeliiig existing in the United Kingdom lavourable to Canada, there wanted only the opportunity of giving expres.sion to it, and concentraiuig and em. bodying it, and that opportuiiity was fortunately afforded me, and to that wc.rm, generous, and patriotic feeling 1 altogiuhcr atiribute the success which crowned my endeavours. (Loud cheers.) The moment was propitious, the attention of the Parliament and the people was riviiod on Canada — the all. engrossing ihenie of public dis. cussion was Canada — the ihriliing events which followed in such rapid succession provoked intense curiosity, and excited the most pnwcrful feeling, and alibouLrh deeply to be deplored, in this iu. stance, it proved tliat Adveriiity, like a toad, ugly and venomous, Still wears a precious jewel on its head, (cheers.) The triunii>h of steam over winds and waves had been achieved, the wide waste of waters which divided us lind been suddenly and nncx. pectedly surmounted by u chain oi'floating bridge?, alike, all but annihilating lime and space, bringing \ th unlive ltuint\ (CIkhm^?.) 'i'litiie never wa- a period so aiiN|iiciou8 as (lie pivsrnt, to embody tlio fFoliii!* ♦'X'.P'i/i^ l)oti» in.:r« aiu'' at liunie, and to give practical cill-ct lo it by fiaiuiiig and putting' into (iprrition a sound sysicin ni ci;loniza!ion — there are, and ilianks lo Dr. lloijili for it, no pre- jiidices exislinji!: on the wubject at iimne — iraii<|uiiH- ty and confidenco ajraiii bless us — we liave an en- lightened and poweitul Governor ready to t,'ive ih».' whole weigh! o( iiis intiuence to the pioniotion of emigration — (le srcf.thai by vast accession of Miini- bers to our populaiiiJii, the c(jiiniry is enlargfid, noi ci()fj[ged — that in iis prosperity, needless and mis. chievouB diflsensio.is will be pet at re.^t, and the whole populatiui; will be directed to the develope. Iiieiit of those resources which will gi'-e \\e;>lih to pocp.f uiis iiviU't, oa Canada — the all.ei)i^ros.s'ing tht'iiie of puuhc diH. cussion was Canada— ilic tliriliing cveiita which followed in such rapid succession provoked inienst curiosity, and excited the ni;)Ht powerful feeling, and although deeply to be deplored, in this lu* stance, it proved tiiat Adversity, like a toad, ugly and venomous, Still wears a precious jewel uu its head, (cheers.) The trii uph of steatn over winds and wavei had been achievid, tlie wide wastte of waters which divided us liaii been suddenly and uncjs. pectedly surmounted by a chain I'l'fluating bridge?, alike, all but annil.ilaiiiig time and space, bringing us into closer contact and atfinitv, redi'cing tlio voyage from 3 ) days to 12, rendering the inter, course sale, expeditious, and certain ; and indue, ing thousands to visit the transatlantic possessions of the British down, wht), but for the facility of this couvevance would never iiave nprjro:iched our chores. The superior advantages of this conimu. nicalion can be turned to excellent account also by thissocicty, information can be iinoaricd to it from home of the nitmber ol ship.< (hat leave, the names, numbers, nicaiis,& desires of the einigranis them- selves ; their views, wishes, and capabilities; this rapid interchange of coniniunioaHon can be adnii« rably adapted to make a perfect system of coloniz. ation l)y registering at home, inforinaiion that can be supplied by this society, almost weekly, (jf lands and farms fur sale, woiks progie!-si;ip, labour in demand, where invesinienis may be made; and by receiving from home many weeks before ihejr can arrive here, a full account of the numbers that have proceeded to Canada. By such su ps the re- sources of the Emicranis will bo husbanded — their time will not be exhausted in needless delays caus. ing disappointment, vexation, and disgust ; but such information will be imparted ti them, and such assistance afTi-rded, as will expedite their settlement and promote their w»'li'are. I believe that the forniniion of this Society will prove of im- measurable ben'iit to Canada ; oursocial relations Will widen and multiply — there will be a br<)ader and constant stream of eniitfration and capital from the Mother Country to our shores — ihe lies of in- lerest and friendship will thus be knit and strength, ened rerntuniiig iiidissolubly united with that em- pire of which we are integral and component parts we shall eflecliially prevent its dismemt)erment ; add to its glory — secure its invulnerability — and under a just, enlighfeiird, arid vigorous system ot admini?trati(Ui Canrida must flourish, and become united, prosperous, and happy. — (Loud and conti- nued cheers.) Captain Stewart seconded the Resolution, which was carried ainid continued cho'enng. Henry Sherwood, Esq. M. P. rose to movo the next resoiuiion and sj)okeas follows :— Mr. Chairman — I have been selected to mov9 the next Re '( otion, which, in itself, contains no. thing more th .u appointing the machinery hj which the contemplated association is to be carried on— but as it is connected with the subject of Immigration, I take the liberty of aiidressing a few observaions to the tneeting. The subject is one, sir, in which I have nlwa)fS felt an intense interest, believing, as I do, that the prosperity and permanence of this Province, as a colony of Great Britain, depend almost entirely upon Immigratioa from the British Lies. (Chssrs.) ^ We know, iir, thnt the two Canndas contain, wiihiii them'!' Ives, room andeuppori for the whule poputaii .11 u} Grent Britain nruJ Irelund, and by conipariny; ih^t with our own, it cannot inu strike every one ihn' our present condition is fuch, front V liicli I'very cncriry in our power sh'uki l»e i-xcri. way of a-^sisting your Mnjesly in attaining the ob. ject we have in view, than to declare on- readi- ness and desire to cnneur in such a disposal ofihe B United Kingdom ican Colonies, ite tliat hy increas- inda by Emigration id, the ties wliiuh I subjects in these rown and '^lovern. d as we trust and Neither will it he V subjects as iiiay 3 will be received ajle welcoiJie, and r Canada, tt least, but that they are d and linea;;e, that laws and ccnstiiu. >rsons and p'operty and that ite exer. ledum isunrcstrain. fG or burdensome moreover, that a ;ssed this Province r.g climate, and a Iding abundance &, ivator. The thou, ects who in Great to obtain employ, the and feed them- iiid that (hey are in their daily wants y to attain indcpen. ren. not in the power of whom we have re. lis country without to thid fact that we yonr Mnjesty's at. Majesty lo remove jause prevents tens 's faithful subjects (overty and misery s, and who ii.stead iiion would becon- )uting to its wealth ;rave permission to ;o ihepuccessful re. on which received Royal predesossors when the persons lation at the times ce, fhey were poor, ' had been taken :ing to labor, they ey had been born eless of any chance :o accomplish more ly labor — that they some hundreds of Id find themselves ^ o,nd horses a;id ds, and that they ed around them in , in all probabiliry nation. Yet such d th?y iirvw f rm ° \ and such there is state after a few who may hereafter and temporary as- m do little nmre bj in attaining the oh- declare uw rcadi- icli a disposul ofihe Speaker, he felt it utinecessary lo occupy their time by any observations of his own, further than to express his confident conviction of the inestim. able advantage this Society would prove in giving a tone and direction to emigration such as it had never yet received. W. Atkinson seconded the Resolution which was carried unanimously. The subsequent resolutions were sever- ally moved, and seconded, as was also a vote of thanks to Dr. Rolph, which was moved by Sir A. N. Macnab, M. P. with the following remarks : •' Mr. Chairman — There remains one thing yet to be done — all admit the ndvantages this Province is likely to derive, from the heretofore gratuitous and patriotic services of Dr. Rolph — we owe him a heavy debt in more ways than one — we all know such services cannot be performed for nothing — I have no doubt, however, that the mat. ters will be well and properly understood and con. sidered by the people of this Province — in the meantime I move 'That the thanks of this Meeting are due, and are hereby tendered to Dr- Thomas Rolph, lor the able and patriotic services rendered to this Pro. vince by him in the cause of Emigration.'" Seconded by W. B. Robinson, Esq., M. P., and carried by acclamation. The chair was then vacated by the ShcritTand Sir A. N. Macnab called to it, v/hcn the thanks of the Meeting were given to the SlierifFi'or his able conditct in the chair. The following were the Resolutions with the several mov- ers and seconders : — Moved by the Vice Chancellor and secjnded by John G. Spragjre, Esq., and Resolved, — That for the purpose of promo- ting Emigration to this Colony, from Great Britain and Ireland, it is expedient to form an Association of Landed Proprietors and other influential persojis, to co-operate with the "British North American Colonial Commit- tee" now established in liOndon, which Com- mittee is composed of potne of the most wealthy and intiuential notilciueji and lauded proprietors in Great Britain and Ireland. Moved by Sir Allan N. McNab and seconded by The Macnab, and Resolved, — That this Association be now formed under the name of " The Canada Em- igration Association." Moved by Dr. Thomas Rolph, and secconded by Captain 8 ewart, of Vaughan, and Resolved, — Tiiat the objects of the Associa- tio'.'i shall be the promotion of Emigration from the Parent State to this Colony, and, in connex- ion with the British North American Colonial Committee of London, to establish such a sys- tem of emio-ration and C'oionization aa will bo beneticial, not only to the Emigrant, but to the Mother Country and this Colony — to as- sist the Emigrant upon his arrival by infor- mation, in the procurement of employment, and' in the location of lands — to form branch Societies in the several Districts of this Pro- vince — to ascertain and procure from the lan- d(Hl proprietors, lists of such lots or portions o! and Solicitor, at a meeting to be convened id the month of November next. Moved by John Gamble, Esq., of Etobicoke. and seconded by Captain Strachan, and, Resolved, — That the several Districts of this Province and of Lower Canada, be requested to form Branch Societies in connexion with this Association and the Committee in London ; and that the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Branch Societies be, ex-officio. Directors of this Association — but until such Branch So- cieties be respectively formed and in operation, the following gentlemen be invited to become Directors pro tem. for their respective Dis- tricts, viz : — Wei^tern— John Prince, R. Lachlan, and Mai. colm Cameron, Esqrs. Z,oH(/o«— Mahlon Durwell, John B. Askin, and John Harris, Esqrs. r(i/6o<— Duncan Campbell, JefTery B. Hall, and William Wilson, Esqrs. Brock— The Hon. P. B.De Blaquiere, Admiral Vansitiart, and R. Riddell, Esq. Wellington— Bruoke Young, Sanders, and Absalom Shade, Esqrs. Gore—Sn Allan N. McNab, The Hon. A. Fer. gusson, and J.M. White, Esq. Niagara — Robert Dickson, James Lockhart, Esqrs., and Dr. Joseph Hamilton. Newcastle— Charles Rubidge, George S. Boul. ton, Esqrs., and Mr. Sheritf Ruttan. Prince Edward —Charles Bockus, Archibald McFaul, Esqrs., and Mr. Sherifi'McMahon. Victoria— Cdpt. Baldwin, Edmund Murney,Esq. and Dr. Ridley. 3Iidland—John S. Cartwright, Anthony Man. ahan, and John 3. Marks, Esq. Jok/istoion—A\pheus Jones, George Crawford, and George Sherwood, Esqrs. Moved by Mr. Alderman Duggan, and secon- ded by Dr. Gwynne, and, Resolved,-Thdit so soon as may be convenient; and at least on or bei'ore the third Monday in November next, a meeting of the Directors hereby appointed, together with those invited to become Directors lor the other Districts, or the Presidents and the Vice Presidents of the respective Branch Societies, be celled, for the purpose of framing a Conslitution and Bye Laws, and of issuing a Prospectus of the pro- ceedings and inlentions of the said Association. Moved by Sir Allan Macnab, and seconded by William' B. Robinson, Esq. and carried by acclamation. Resolved, That the thanks of this Meeting are due, and r.re hereby tendered to Dr. Thos. Rolph, for the able and p;'.rr:otic services ren- dered to this Province 'oy him in the cause of emigration. The Sheriff left the Ciiair. Sir Allan Macnab was called to the Chair. Moved by Mr. Aldormau Gurnett, and se- conded by Francis Boyd, Esq., of Vauglian, That the thanks of this Meeting be given to Mr. Sheriff Jarvis, not only for his conduct in the Chair this day, but for his services in the promotion of Emigration iipon this and upon iDriiier occasions. (Carried.) ciiii.)ii ot ihc (.iovcriiiiH'iii is| acre s of land, iliut limy Hhiiild I'unl th possessed nf houses and bnrnPj dircctfU lowardd r:J;iii^:raiion,bnt ihnt it is d eviFing somr-yvH'cniniic p'au Id pnunote that grand ubjcci, and ilia: ihepeot^lK of England, Ireland and Scot, land, have bcconio nlive to the advantages which ihiM Prnvinrc filFurds to the Emigrant— their nnxie. ty ha? iii conHcrniciico bi come great to avail them- trl\oa..r iU;:i« nuvaaiiiyi:}«, and extensive prepa. raiionu we have been informed are now making to f migrate to Cannd.i. And this anxiety is not Coi:firift.l to liic labourinfj clnsses alone, but it np. pears to pervade the weabliy classes also. Hig.i ppirired Nublcnien have embarked in the good cnufc, «nd from ihcir extensive influence which their rank and wealth give iheni, we have much tu expect from their exertions. It is well known I lielieve, sir, that from the lime I first tiuered Parliament in the year 1836, t'p to the present, that, I have availed' myself oi every opportiini'y in my power, in my capacity ao B Leirisl.itor, of enforcing upon the Government both lure and at borne, the necessiiy of encoiirag. ing and promoting a proper system of Emisration, rnd in the very first Session ot the last PaiTinment 1 was one of a Committee which made a report to ihe House ot Assembly, in which among other things, ihe following suggestions are contained — "That to accomplish this desirable object (emi pra'ion) one or more individuals should be judici. iiuhly selected who could convey this necessary in. formation to an inquiring people; and your com- /nitice feci satit^fied that it is owing in a great de- gree to PriJish capital and British Emigration that the neighbouring Stales teem wth abundance from the A'lantic to the farthest west that towns and villages are rising in the wilderness. British emi. grants would prefer a colony of the British crown if they were assured of the same benefits--& thus the desert wastes of the Province would become the habitations of men, and the f(»rest be peopled with a thriving and contented population." In every subsequent Session, Sir, the subject was either brought up by Sir Allan McNabor mv. eolf, and in the very last Session, an address to Her Majesty was adopted which J advocated to the best of my humble abilities, and in order to shew that almost the last net of the Assembly,of vt'hichi had the honor of being a member, was directed to accomplish the all important object which now ap. pears to be attracting the attention and engrossing the thoughts of every philanthropic and loyal man. I will tiespass a little further upon the time of the Meeting and read if.— It is Sir as follows : To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty. Most Gracious Sovereign :— We, your Majesty's dutiful and loyal subjects, Inr Commons House of Assembly of Upper Cana- da in Provincial Parliament Assembled, humbly leg leave to represent to your Majesty that the pe. nod having nearly arrived when by the constitu- tion of the Province the Representative Branch of Ihe Legislature must be dissolved and considering the probability that a Legislative Assembly of CJpper Canada alone will never again be conven. fd, they cannot separate without earnestly and with a serious and anxious solicitude for the per. manency of their connection with your Majesty's Crown, and a fervent wish that the prosperity of their Country may be advanced and secured. 'im. pli.ring your Majesty to give your Royal sanction to such measures as your Majesty may in your ivisdwnj deem most effectual for eacournging and iniJ and lemselves , horses a:id atilfi and well cultivated fields, and that they should see their children settled amund them in the same state of prosperity, in all probabiliry never entered into their imagination. Yet such is their present condition ; and they now f rm a happy and grateful community, and such there is no reason to doubt will be the state pfter a few years' residence of all those who may hereafter receive similar encouragement and temporary as. ^fation from thf Part'iit State to thi.« Colony, and, in coiiiiex- ion with the British North Aniorican Colonial Committee of London, to establish such a sys- tem of emiofratioii and Colonization an will be beneficial, not only to the Emigrant, but to the Mother Country and this Colony — to as- sist Ihe Emigrant upon his arrival by infor- rnation, in the procurement of employment, and* in the location of lands — to form branch Societies in the several Districts of this Pro- vince — to ascertain and procure from the Ian- dod proprietors, lists of such lots or portions ol lots, as they inay be willing to dispose of, either as a free grant, or by sale— to appomt in the several District Towns, also in Montreal, Quebec and New York, agent*, whose duty it will be to render such iniorniation and assis- tance to the Etnigi'ant.s as may be requisite — to establish offices in ditTereut parts of the Pro- vince, for the sale and location of lands — to correspond with the British North American Colonial Committee and such other Societies as may be established in Great Britain and Ireland, in the promotion of emigration and colonization — and generally, by every means in its power, to aid, comfort and assist, our fellow subjects from the British Isles upon their arri- val in this Colony. Moved by Henry Sherwood, Esqr. Q. C, and seconded by Clarke Gamble, Esq.. and Resolved, — That the following gentlemen do form " The Canada Emigration Association," and that they be Directors thereof for the First year, and until the First Monday in January 1842, viz:— His Honor the Vice Chancellor, the Hon. .Tnhn H. Dunn, the Hon. John EInisley, the Hon. W. H. Draper, Francis Boyd, J« ^, Barwick, Isaac Bu. chanan, Charles Berczy, ^ , Ewart, James Fitz. gibbon, Ogden Creightoi. William C. Gwynne, Clarke Gamble, John Gamble, George Gurnett, Francis Hewson, William B. Jarvis, Samuel P. Jarvis, William Laughton, George MoiiD, Andrew Mercer, Edward O'Brien, William Proudfoot, Dr. Rolph, William B. Robinson, James EL Small, James M. Strachan, Palmes Steele, William Sten- nett, Henry Sherwood, Benjamin Thorne, Charles Thompson. Moved by Mr. Alderman Gurnett, and secon- ded by Mr. W. Atkinson, and. Resolved, — That every person subscribing annually to the funds of the Association the sum of 20s. or upwards, shall become a mem- ber of the same, and shall be entitled to vote for Directors at the first and all subsequent annual elections. Moved by W. B. Robinson, Esq. of St. Ca- tharinep,and seconded by W. Stennett, Esq., and, Resolved,— Thht the affairs of the Associa- tion shall be conducted by one President, four Vice Presidents, twenty seven Directors, two Secretaries, a Treasurer, three Trustees and a Solicitor ; and that the said Directors nov/ ap- pointed, together with those from the other Dis- tricts, have power to elect their Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurer, Trustees are due, and r.re hereby tenJert'd to Dr. Thos. Rolph, for the able anl pr.triotic sorviies ren- dered to this Province by him in the cause of emigration. The SherifTleft the Chair. Sir Allan Macnab was called to the Chair. Moved by Mr. Alderman Gkirnett, and se- conded by Francis Boyd, Esq., of Vaughan, That tho thanks of this Meeting be given to Mr. Sheriff" Jarvis, not only for his conduct in the Chair this day, but for his services in the promotion of Emigration upon this and upon former occasions. (Carried.) W.B. JARVIS, Sheriff, H. D., Chairman. THOMAS ROLPH, Secretarv. Toronto, October L5, 1840. Canada Emigration A*isociatioK. At a Meeting of such of the Directors of the* Association as were intow!i,17in number, held at the Grand Jury Room in this City, on Satur- day the 17th inst. His honor the Vice Chancellor was called to the chair — Mr. SherifT Jarvis as Chairman of the Public Meeting informed the Directors pre- sent of what had taken place at the Public Meeting on the 15th instant, and read the Re- solutions which wore passed on that day. It was ordered, that Circulars should be sent to the Directors residing out of the City, noti- fying them of their appointment, and informing them that a Meeting will take place on the r2tn of November next, at 7 o'clock, P. M. in the Grand Jury Room in this City. < It was moved by Dr. G vvyime, and seconded by Francis Boyd, Esq., and iJcsofocd,— That the Vice Chancellor, Mr. Sheriff Jarvis, Dr. Rolph. Hon. J. H. Dunn, H Sherwood, Esq., C. Gamble, Esq., and B. Thorne, Esq., do constitute a committee for the purpose of drawing up a scheme for the practi- cal operation of the Canada Emigration Asaoci- ation to be submitted at a general Meeting of the Directors on the 12th of November ne.\t. Moved by the Hon. John H. Dunn, and se- conded by H. Sherwood, Esq. and Resolved, — That though the Canada Emigra* tion Associotion, not yet being organised,cannot communicate officially with the " British North American Colonial Committee," yet the Direc- tors now present consider it expedient that it be announced to that patriotic body, that active and energetic measures are in progress to co- operate officially with them — and that Mr. She- riff Jarvis and Dr. Rolph as Chairman and Se- cretary of the first Public Meeting, be request- ed to convey the intelligence of the proceed- ings which have hitherto been had, to the Pre- sident and Vice President of the Committee in London. Toronto, 17th Oct., 1840. /