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PKINTKD BY BARNIJS AND COMI'ANr, I'RINCK >VIU.IAM STHKCT. •• IT n Gentlemen— Yon arc callei It'iires of a free ^ whether a chain tutioii of your ( l)otli to yourscl v well and careful N'otes irrespect^^ The scheme Nortii America] is a question wl fill men. .l>ut t ment seemed in; towards it nnti tliat cannot he n placed this o-rea sanction of tlie < nients interestc( held at Qnehec, principle of mui form a nnion, n r>riinswick, No' the jjeneral ben ])rescrvation of The scheme so proval of the Ii tary, writlii^:; to " Her Majcst and to the resol rate considerati as haviiiG^ been ^/ i« ADDRESS u Gentlemen— You arc culled upon to cxLTcitsC one of tlie liigliest privi- leu:es of a free peoi>le— to detenniiie by votes at tlie Poll whether a chaiio-c shall or sliall not be made in the Consti- tutlou of your Country. It is a matter of vast moment both to yourselves and your descendants that you weigh well and carefullv the subject before you. and cast vonr votes irrespective of party or prejudice of any -'ind. The scheme fc»r the T^nion or Confederation of these North American Calonics is not a tliiui; of yesterdnv. It is a question which has long engaged the minds of thought- ful men. I>ut the difficulties in the way of its accom})lish- ment seemed insuperable, and no active steps were taken towards it until last year, when circumstances occurred that cannot be rcGjarded otherwise than Providential, which l>laced this great reform within our reach. With the full sanction of the CrowJi and of the several Colonial Govern- ments interested in the subject, a formal Conference was held at Quel)ec, which agreed to a scheme leased upon tlu? priiufiple of mutual compromise. The grand object was to form a imion, not for the exclusive benetit of Canada, Kew Ih'unswick, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island, but for the general benefit of the whole of these Colonies, and the ])rcscrvation of the connexion with the Mother Countrv. The scheme so prepared ol)tained at once the emphatic ap- proval of the Imperial Government. The Colonial Secre- tary, M'ritinjj: to the Governor General, savs : " Iler Majesty's Government have given toyour dcs]*atch and to the resolutions of the Conference their most delil)e rate consideration. They have regarded them as a wholci as IniviiiG: been desii»;ned bv those who have framed them, to establish as coiiipleto and perfect an Union of the wliok the and into one Government as tlie circmnstt a due consideration of existing interests woidd admit. They accept tliem, tlierefore, as being in the deliberate jndgment of those best qualified to decide upon the sub- ject, tiie best framework of a measure to be passed by the Imperial Parliament for attaining that most desirable re- sult.*' And again, " It appears to them, therefore, that you should now take immediate measures, in concert with the Lieutenant Governors of the several Provinces, for submit- ting to the respective Legislatures this project of the Con- ference ; and if, as I hope, you arc able to i-eport that these Legislatures sanction and adopt the scheme, Her Majesty's Government will render you all the assistance in their ])0wxr for carrying it into effect." This circumstance alone is a sufficient consideration to the minds of many intelligent and loyal men to concur in the proposed change in the Constitution ; but when to this it is added, that the leading statesm.en of these Colonies, and numerous publicists in England and elsewhere, give it their cordial support, an array of authority is exhibited in its favour which no imperfect, partial, unfair, or unjust measure could possibly secure. It is, however, unhappily too true that measures like the one now under consideration, that produce an epoch in the annals of the world, and give a new career of advancement to society, are seldom ap- proached or fully comprehended at the time by a large body of the people most interested in them. There are numerous illustrations of this fact on the pages of history. Prejudice, party feeling, opposition to change, timidity and personal antipathies are most .frequently tlie causes which deter men from accepting the best designed measures. Electors of New Brunswick, guard against such feelings ; cast them to the winds ; examine this Scheme fairly and impartially; and if you stand true to your country your decision will unquestionably be in its favor. For what does it offer ? What does it secure ? Among others may be named the following: 1 . It secures free all the maritime P wealthy province oi 2. It secures a fn nearly four millions 3 It secures the road at a moderate will not oidy bind 1 Xew Brunswick an Kew Brunswick, b^ to an increase of the 4. It secures the Uailroad, as a great purpose can be res vinces are confeder there without it. 5. It secures the < the proprietors in E of a million of dollai plished ftict. 6. It secures on fa required by the Pre entered into by the '. 7. It secures a bn the people of this P fined within the nai labors and talents m the Continent, and u 8. It secures and }>erial Government stamped with their a command their warn 9. It secures the c sessing at present a i all the elements requ a nation, it may be s proud to belong. 1. It secures tree and iinrestrleted trade, not only witli all the maritime Provinces, but with the extensive and wealthy province of Canada. 2. It secures a free market for our manufactures amon«'' nearly four millions of people. 3 It secures the construction of the Intercolonial Kail- road at a moderate cost to this Province— a railroad which will not oidy bind together the three Colonies of Canada, Xew Brunswick and JSTova Scotia, but especially benefit Kew Brunswick, by opening up the country and leading to an increase of the poj^ulation. ^ 4. It secures the construction of the Western Extension Uailroad, as a great portion of the money required for the purpose can be readily obtained in England if the Pro- vinces are confederated, and can not be easily obtained there Avithout it. 5. It secures the completion of the St. Andrews line, as the proprietors in England are ready to expend a quarter of a million of dollars at once if Conii leration is an accom- plished ftict. 6. It secures on favorable terms the money ($1,300,000), i-equired by the Province to meet Raihvay engagements entered into by the Legislature at its last Session. 7. It secures a broad and ample field for the energies of the people of this Province. No longer cribbed and con- fined within the narrow^ limits of New Brunswick, their labors and talents may be exercised freely over one-fifth of the Continent, and under the glorious flag of our fathers. 8. It secures and perpetuates the friendship of the Im- })erial Government and the Mother Land, as a measure stamped with their approval and guaranteed by them must [3ommand their warmest sympathies and support. 9.^ It secures the creation or formation of a State pos- sessing at present a population of nearly four millions, and ill the elements requisite for their advancement,— a State, L nation, it may be said, to which each member may be 3roud to belong. T 10 It secures the Provinces against absorption into the American Union ; as a State with a population united .,. sympathy and affection-with one common mtorest, an, linked ^v;th Great Britain, one of the mightiest nations ot the earth-will have a destiny of its own, and a strength sufficient to command respect. , . , • , 11 It secures to New Brunswiclc a revenue whK-h,judg- inc^ fi-om the past, is amply sutHcient to cover all charges fo? roads, bridges and other usual lo(^al improvements. 12. It secures to the several Provinces Parliaments em- powered to transact all local business ; and Anally, 13. It secures all these advantages without increased tax- ation upon the people of this Province. EUctm-s of New Brunswick! Do not falter at this ,,reat crisis in your history. Tlie eyes of mjlli^ns are upon ;ou watching your action. Your responsi nlity is great mighty, almost overwhelming; rise to the level of it, anc sink all petty considerations. Be true to your country . Uemember that opportunities once neglected seldom or never return to individuals, much less to nations. Seize tlie ..olden moment. Prophets of evil, croakers, narrow headed and narrow hearted politicians there always are and always will be. Spnrn their counsels. Embrace, adopt a measure fraught with such vast blessings to your county, yourselves ,nd your descendants. Vote only for men pledged to its support, and in a few yeai« all the advantages enumerated will become your birthright and be the lasting mhentance of your posterity. To secure them, act only as British sub- jects and free men. Act thus, and you secure a so the ap- plause and approbation of your Sovereign, her advisers, and your Father land. GEO. E. KIKG, J AS- ^^•p^^f^^.Vr, Secretaky, ^^^.^.^^^ American Association St. Jolni, Keb. 20, 1865. W( As doiib tioii of tlu Ibderacy, a (jur views f desire, not oar fellow ^ angeinent wit') llailway connection with Western Canada, then part and parcel of us wp shall draw from that Granary of the West, our flour and wheat, at less than we now obtam them, and thus, with this great back country to supply us with those products which our own Farmers cannot produce in sufficient quantity, we in these Maritime Provinces must become the manufacturing power as 'in the neighboring Union the Great West is their Granary, while the Mari'time States of Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, &c., are the busy manufacturers for the Uic "ers of the West. 8 Wo tlw'Ti rocoiumotid to our kdlow WoiKing aieu "^ -"^ » 0'\r fair Province of New Brunswick. George Craijr, V<>lean Foundry ; John Fisher, Ship Builder ; John Murphy, Brush Manufacturer . K. Eobertaon & Son, 8ail Makers, John E. Turnhull, Sash Manufacturer , Henry Maxwell, lumber Dealer; \n"UH McAfeo, Portland Foundry ; Joseph McAfee, Founder; Fought & Leonaid, Sail Makers ; Jos Vhlte & Sons, Courtenay Bay Potterj : ta/' W. H. ScoTll, Manufacturer of Iron Nails &c ; j Wm! Parks & Son, New Brunswick Lottou Mills* I Wm. & B. Wrigia, Ship owners and Ship, Builders; , , « j.„. I James Harris, New Brunswick Foundr ; Memlne * Humbert, l'l"Knix l oundr} , Thomas Eankine & Sons, Ship Bread and Biscuit Manufacturers; A. Eowan, Plumber, Gas litter, Ac. , Valney A Bros. , Boot & Shoe Manufacturer.^ ; S.'Spiller, ikanufaclurerof Edge Tools, Ac; H. B. Spiller, d*>- ; K AH. Broad, Jo-? r-ar ^i «,« TurnbuUA Co., Manufacturers of Wood, &c W. R. Keynohls, Maaufaoturer, (pP/i'««)j ;'• . ^1. r* u„„.^or.,i nnnMftnui'v: Edwards & Dodge, »o«r & 8.i8h t^^O ; Francis McKee, Soap & Candle Factor> , James Bond, Iron Founder; Lewis Young, Blacksmith ; j u >,» Robert Finlay, Saddle, Harness and H..»» Manufacturer ; W. R. Reynohls, Mauufaot^rer (Lepre.vi^^^^ WmPeiers Leather Manufacturer; Logan ASkvwart, Soap and Cam^^^^^^ Wm! Campbell, Spring Manufacture) \ Wm' Campbell, Spring Manufacturer: i'^'^^lSrAgricuUurallmplU'ntWorWer; :}"amessSS. Builder and' Brick MakoP; Jacob Mires, Carriage Maker ; liobert J. Jenkins, Ship Builder ; ' Samuel Mires, Machinist; Thofe. Willis, Plane Maker; John Duncan, Baker \ ^ . Robert Milligan, Marble Works; E J. Barteaux, Master Builder; Robt. Milligan, Stone Cutter: W. B. Frost, Master Builder ; D. Heffernan, do. ; John J. Muiifo, t^"-? „ , . J B. Balson, Hat & Cap Manufacturer, A L. Starratt & Co. do.; Jas W. Hewitt, Furniture Manufaclurer , C. Sorrell, Ship Builder and Po.id Keeper , John Morrison, do. ; Walter Brown, do. ; .L C Edwards Edge. Tool Manufacturer : J. H. McAvity, New Brunswick BrsiH-^ Worker; 'f Logan <5c SR^wari, aoiH» mui ■^^ "-^ "„ " .. : J. fee Wolf Spurr, Albertine Oil Companj ; J.N.Moore, . "O- ? James Dyall, Plumber, &c. ; Wm. Runciman, Brass Founder, &e. , Leo & Company, Manufactiirers; Pearce & Pratt, Plumbers, Gasfltters, Ac. , Evan Evans, Tinsmith, ««««"«''' *iv „,.,„. Tremain&Jones, Manufacturers of Tobacco A.J.Lordly, Manufacturer ot Furniture, »fec. , Alfred Lordly, «»• ? C. E. Burnham, », ', . .„,. M. Francis, Boot &8hoe Manufacturer; A. Lanrilliard, Pianoforte Manufacturer : C; D. Everitt & Son, Hat and Cap Manul^rs ; D. Magee & Co., do. ; EdwarS R. Moore, Nail Manufacturer ; Holt & Nugent, Saw Mill ; John McLauchlan, Ship Builder; James Qu'nton, Builder ; rr,„,.„„. -,.„, John C. Miles, Manufacturer of Transparent Blinds, &c.; 0. E. Potter, Carver and Gilder , Prlce&8haw,Carria^'aiul^81eighManul'rs; STvfs' wllitt^atcll M^li^factur^^^^^^^ jHmeTTrMagec, Oasfltter, i.c.x George GDustan. Managing Direc^^^^^^ KLriah Alam's, Steam Saw Mill; New Brunswick Sugar Refinery "oom^^^^ f &8 W. Olive, Ship Builders ; %. G. Qabol, Agent St. John Manufacturmj L &»• w^-^^^^ Timber Dealer : . Wn^"ffy» ^ ^0., Brass Founueys and| J-^^^JV^.^-^^^^^^^^^ „enr«tiolfs. Iron Knee Manufacturer; 1 . wick.Cotton Mills^;^ !-> „M^ iienry «iuii"3io, xi"" '»•■ — - r, , Gass, Stewart & Co.. Ship Builders ; Georte King, Ship Builder; John Smith, Eagle foundry; John Keniielly, Cotton Spmner: Robert Hamilton, Engineer; William H. Gibbs, Warehouseman. 1) c ?/ -«r-. 'V It .„, olhor Maaufacturcn, (who mny not Imvo bom callcl oj. for w«,,. "f American Apsocisition. „ •/ ' -M* liariiiiTlFBmfllgr^