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Ill* I Is REPORT OF THI PUBLIC DINNER IK HOHOR Of \a SIR rRANCIS BOND HEAD AND THE PEOPLE OF UPPER-CANADA, aiVKN AT THB ALBION HOTEL, QUEBEC, On Mokbat, thjc 25th Jult, Ifse. ^s reported for The Quebec Gazette* QUEBEC- PRINTED AT THE REQUEST OP THE SUBSCRXjBSRA^ m±- i ' ii i i.t i riiiiMii].iiim i ii i ■iPillMI SIR Is Gomi Iby SiK ] idisposed IBritish citizens [the con Mother late ele< peculiar ^ive a Bond V\ A publi uoanimi favour 1 pointed I Tvas als( the 25t Lund}') 4 so nobl Itheir K I pointed [which Commi and in t - M tmttit 11 1 I .i i wfc—i f PUBLIC DINNER IN HONOUR OF SIR FRANCIS BOND HEAD, AND THE PEOPLE OF UPPER CANADA. In commemoration of the triumph lately achieved by SiK Francis Bond Head and the loyal and well disposed People of Upper Canada, over an anti- British and revolutionary faction, a number of the citizens of Quebec, who are determined to support the connexion of the British Colonies with the Mother Country, and to whom the result of the i late elections in Upper Canada couW not but be peculiarly gratifying^, resolved, some time since, to jrive a Public Dinner in honour of Sir Francis Bond Head and the People of Upper Canada. A public meetinof was consequently held, and the unanimous voice of that meeting having been in \ favour of the proposition, a Committee was ap- \ pointed to make the necessary arrangements. It \ was also decided that the dinner should be given on the 25th of July, the anniversary of the battle of Lundy's Lane, at which the Upper Canadian Militia [so nobly distinguished themselves, in defence of their King and Country. The Committee so ap- pointed, lost no time in carrying out the objects for which it was appointed, and named several sub- [CommittecSj (Committee of taste, decorations, &o.,) Und in their proceedings were ably seconded by Mr. lUffllj ^ilp m r^ C. Hoifinan, jun., lessee of the Albion Hotel, who declared himself determiDed to spare neither pains nor expense in renderings the dinner worthy of the occasion on which it was to be ^iireK. The result proved that Mr. Hoffman made no empty boast, the whole of the preparations having been got ap with a degree of splendour hitherto unequalled in Quebec. The surrounding country was scoured for the purpose of obtaininor the choicest in the land, and not without effect,— for, though pro- visions of all kinds are now unusually scarce and of very inferior quality, the best of every thing was to be found on the table of the Albion Hotel on Monday last. The large ball-room, which had been fitted up for the occasion, was brilliantly lighted, and presented »i splendid coup cTml, The tables extending the whole length of the room, were united at top hi the form of a horse shoe, and were loaded with good cheer. A large number of vases of natural flowers, of the most beautiful kinds, were placed on the table, and diffused an agreeable per- fume throughout the apartment On the right of the President, we observed a vase containing very large Scotch thistles, furnished for the occasion by Mr. Murray, of Beauport. The decorations of the loom were extremely unique and characteristic, the walls of the room being entirely covered with flags. Directly over the President's chair was displayed a new transparency, painted by Mr. Delcour, of this city, representing the Regalia of England, sur- rounded by festoons of the rose, shamrock, and thistle, with the following words : " King and Con- stitution ; Sir Francis Bond Head," This trans- parency was supported by the two splendid banners and the spears of the St. George's Society, and the colours of the 4th regiment of Canadian Militia. At the foot of the room, over the orchestra, was a transparency with (he words " The Loyal People »tel, who her paios ly of the he result soast, the i up with tailed in scoured st in the ugh pro- ;arce and hiog was Hotel on had been r lighted, he tables )ni, were and were ' of vases nds, were sable per- I right of ling very casion by ns of the ristic, the rith flags, splayed a r, of this and, 8ur< ock, and and Con- his trans- d banners % and the [1 Militia, ra, was a al People of Upper Canada," supported by the colours of the I St regiment of Canadian Militia. On the south side of the room was displayed a new transparency of the Royal Arras, in front of which was exhibited the St. George's Ensign, belonging to the St. George's Society, and on the north side were trans- parenoies of St. George, St. Patrick, and St. A.ndre w Shortly after six o'clock the dinner bell rang, and the President, William Price, Esq.. accompanied by CoI.Fraser, of Glengarry, and Mr. Harvey, of Brockville, U. O., and followed by Messrs. W. Walker and J. H. Kerr, the Vice Presidents, with the other guests and subscribers to the dinner, pro- ceeded to the dining apartment, the band playing « The roast beef of pld England." They then took their seats at the table in the following order :-- President, Wm. Price, Esq. supported on his right by Col. Eraser, of Glengarry, and on his left by Mr. Harvey, of Brockville •. Mr, Wm. Walker on the south side, and Mr. J. H. Kerr on the north of the loom, as Vice Presidents. Twe ve gen- tleraen acted as Stewards, and were plac^j^ at proper intervals at the table. The whole being seated, the President gave the word for the " kni/e and fork business" to com- mence, and ample justice was done to the great variety of good things on the table, among which we may perhaps mention a huge *^ baron of beef, weighing upwards of 100 pounds, placed before the President, and ornamented with flags bearing appro- priate inscriptions, and a magnificent cake made by Mr. Deverry, from whose establishment the whole of the pastry was obtained. The cloth having been removed, and a quantity of the choicest Madeira, Port and Claret, placed on the table, the President called the company to order, and claiming a bumper, propostnj, as the lirst toast, T , ;■• 6 The Kinff— God bless him. This toast f^as of course drank with all the hooours. _. _ . , Air,— « God save the Kingr The President then rose and said that he felt great pleasure in proposing the next toast, it being to the health of His Excellency Sir Francis Bond Head. (Loud cheers.) Let us (continued the President,) hll a flowing bnmper to the toast, and express in the strongest possible manner, the highly gratifyinsr feelings with which we must be all imbued, arising from the late triumph in Upper Canada, and more particularly so on this day, when we are met to dohonor to hira who mainly achieved that triumph. (Gheers.) As British subjects we could not but be proud of the open, straight forward and manly course pursued by Sir Francis Head in his capacity of Re- presentative of our beloved Sovereign. Sir Frs Head came among us as a relief to uphold the na- tional character at a moment when, to our sorrow it must be said, nearer at hand that character had been degraded. (Deafening cheers.) He (the Pre- sident) was sure that he spoke the mind of every one present in saying that they entertained the brightest hopes from Sir Francis Bond Head's go- vernment ; and for himself he would go a step fur- ther and say with respect to Sir F. Head, in the words of the Poet, " I win foMow thep, 10 the Ia$t gasp with truth and loyally!" (Long continued cheering.) In conclusion, he would give as the second to«st, 4.-S-* ^*f«"7cy S,r Francis Bond Head, the pa- triotic and truly Constitutional Lieutenant Gover- nr of Upper Canada. Air,— « The Pilot that weathered the Storm:* This toast was drank with 9 times 9, and one cheer more, and follo^ved with three distinct rounds 01 tne most rapturous applause. Mr. Buchanan of Toronto, rose and observed that at aa Upper Canadian ho could not sit still and hear that toast drank in so enthusiastic a manner without returning^ thanks. He (Mr. B.) «ras un- accustomed to speak in public, but he conceived that It was unnecessary for any one to speak for Sir F. B. Head. (Cheers.) Ho had spoken for himself— he had spoken home to the sympathies of all true hearts, and had made the people of Upper Canada speak out in popular thunder. (Loud cheers.)— What a thrill of pleasure was felt in Upper Canada when the result of the elections was made known I It had been felt that there was a foul stain attached to the character of the people of Upper Canada by the Lower Canadians, but the result of those elections did away with the false accusations made against Upper Canada. ( Cheers.) The credit of the coun- try was thereby redeemed, and the people of Up- per Canada shewed'that they had no sympathy with the tevolutionary characters in the Province. The people of Upper Canada are desirous of rent reform, and they take it as a redeemingr pledge of the Home Government that Sir Francis Bond Head has been sent out as their Lieutenant Governor. (Cheers.) They see in him a fearless Conservative and a real Reformer, which is just the kind of a man they re- quired. They are determined to have a reform, for undoubtedly reform is reqiiired, and they are Mkewise determined that by British hands shall British wrongs be righted. (Long continued cheer- ing-) Mr. John Neilson rera.irked that the acknow- ledgment of the honour intended for Sir Francis Bond Head had very properly been made by a gen- tleman from Upper Canada. He (Mr. N.) believed that the merits of Sir Francis Bond Head are as well known and as fully appreciated in Lower as in Upper Canada. Personally, in Lower Canada, we mmR" have not the adrantapfe of beings acquainted with Sir Francis B. Head, but we are all arquaiiited with his ACTS — (cheer8),--and it is by acts and not by professions that public men are to bejudjfed. — (Cheers.) Sir F. Head came he ( Mr. N. ) thorou«(h- ly believed, imbued with a true spirit of reform. He wished to reform all the abuses which existed in Upper Canada, for in Upper Canada, as well as in other countries, there were abuses*. In all gov- ernments in fact abuses exist, and it often happens that those who pretend to be the most perfect are the most liable to abuses. Sir F. Head, as he (Mr. N.) had already remarked, came out to reform abu- ses, and he set about it as an Englishman ou"> Mo?ht think that thero arrnot lov^?!';'!"'"" »??««' to to put down rebels! 7' The r '™-'''=^*"<>"S»' here one of the company.] TbevorJl.T^''*"'" '"'•«"» cheer.n,f.) That Is no 4ason T''*^*°-f «■•«»» should not have a fair bonw*. j ''"'*^*'" "^h ve »oat. H-ith a refo/m V ar!b„"i''"'"^"j'' S"'""'- ■ntended for Upper Canada wt^C'^"^J' "» S'' F- wont, »■« shall forra-for a i^ !?"'■ "«»''««- weak and errin? minds onoSiff?^ ""• 'han oar SIR FRANCIS BOND HEAD. Who ,. no, of1acUoraf„,d' """ """ '"^"'" : Nor c.™, for republican pother. Here's « h^oi.i. o - — "vniifj, ace. V j f I ^^^^^^**"*'^'S9^8i^S^j '3^a£)ft»u V f T T 11 But we spurn all such radical stuff, Full of treason, and teadiuj; to blood :— Since all Canada's free, that's enough, Let's be happy, industrious, and good. Here's a health, &c. He's a Statesman of right education, And supports Conslitution and King; He is loyal, and true to his nation, And well governs his Province^so sipig Here's a health, &c. 3d Toast.— The Province of Upper Canada! No- bly has she vindicated her Loyalty, in the result oC ^he late General Election. Air,—" True Bluer Coionel Phaser, of Glengarry, (U. C.) responded to this toast. He said that as an inhabitant of Upper Canada he could not but feel gratified for this ex- pression of sentiment towards the people of Upper Canada, and in their name he bogged leave to return thanks. It is true (continued Coi. F.) that Upper Canada has vindicated her character, audit was time that she should do so. It was known to all present that for a certain ."period, Upper Canada had la- boured under a very great delusion^ but as soon as the people saw throuffh the artifices to which they had been exposed, they took the earliest opportu- nity of redeeming themselves. (Cheers.) No per- son can doubt the loyalty of the people of Upper Canada. If at any moment the King should call upon them to defend the Constitution and the Country, they will again be ready J' With hearts resolved and hands prepared Their freedom and their rights to guard !" (Cheers.) So, with the House of Assembly of Upper Canada. Should they be called upon at any time to assist the people of Lower Canada in the good cause, the latter might rest assured that they would " cheerfully" come forward and assist them mmm 12 (Deafening cheers, which lasted for two or thret minutes.') Mr. Wm. Walker, one of the Vice-Presidents also spoke to the third toast. He said that this wai a proud and memorable day for Upper Canada, beinjr the anniversary of the battle of Lundy's Lane.— There could not have been a more appropriate day set apart to signalize the triumph of constitutional principles than that on which the Upper Canadian Mihtia so nobly distinguished themselves in defence ol their King and country. (Cheers.) Notwith- standing the many able remarks that had been made, he (Mr. W.) could not avoid giving a brief detail of recent proceedings in Upper Canada— proceeding terminating in a result of such deep and vital im- portance to both Upper and Lower Canada. In the first place, Sir Francis Bond Head comes to Upper Canada, and pledges himself with the utmost frank- ness to carry out all needful reforms, havincr been instructed by his Sovereign so to do. He united himself with men of all parties— with men of no party--and in proof of his siuceritv, called to his Councils, men who were notoriously at the head of what they designated the " liberal" party. In short, he shewed himself determined to remove every possible ground of difference aud complaint that existed. But the wily demagogues saw that this would not do for them. They knew well that 'LV'u "^T^f i^^ prevailed-they might say with Othello— "McKenzie and O' Grady's occupation's gone. (Loud cheers and laughter). So, they began again with their senseless clamour, revived the "baneful domination" and returned to their old trade of agitation. (Cheers.) An old friend of ours might perhaps be remembered, for whose sen- timents he (Mr. W.) had great respect, and who used to employ the fallowing adage, « There is no man who makes politics a trade who is not a rascal.** J > f V I 13 ' (Gr :;heers and laughter.) But to return to the Upp ^'anada radicals. (Laughter,) They p^ot up a stor^ ^Dout '* responsible government,*' as if a co- lony virere a kingdom. Wbe^t kind of a " responsible pfovernment*' would they have made ? Barnabas Bidfvell, Rex ; Lyon McKenzie, First Lord of the Treasury, and excommunicated priest 0*Grady, Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Continued cheering^ and laugfhter.) From such a government well might the people of Upper Canada exclaim : *< Angels and Ministers of grace defend us!" . Sir F. B, Head seeing himself thus beset, resolved upon appealing to the people of Upper Canada, and the result proves that he was right in taking such a step. Nobly have the people of Upper Canada vin- dicated themselves from the aspersions cast on them in consequence of the seditious pretentions of « few ambitious and discontented demagogues. They have shewn thesnselves, in peace as in war, " good men and true." (Cheers.) The same steadfast loyalty which they evinced on the 25th of July I8H» they have shewn lately in a different description of contest. Will the Colonies surrounding not ad- mire this example set by Upper Canada ? The^ most undoubtedly will, and exclaim : '* Honesty is the best policy" after all. (Cheers and laughter)— Sir Francis Bond Head scouts the idea that the most essential fitness for office is to be " acceptable to the great body of the people," (Laiighter,j ua> less this qualification be accompanied with better qualities— integ.ity, talents, and above all— loyalty. ( Cheers.) Sir Francis Head will not nourish vipers in his bosom. With the House of Assembly of Upper Canada, constituted as it now is, we have very little danger to apprehend, even should that doctrine be admitted. It is not likely that U. C. will much longer allow the narrow minded, illiberal and anti-commercial spirit of our House of Assembly of .LUill llBilK m i .1 I' l l . |i III iin n 14 Lower ('anada, to hang: as a dead weij^ht on lier efforts to advance in prosperity. In this Province we are constantly assailed with ciies of national and religious distinctions, and it is said we cannot get on, because of these distinctions, which it is pre- tended we foster. In Upper Canada, however, we have seen men of different origins and diffwent re- ligions uniting together, determined to go on and prosper, and remain part of that nation the people of which make <« The sea their high-way, the world their home." (Cheers.) May the people of Upper Canada go on and prosper in their great and glorious career. They may rest assured that among us, not only are hearts with them, but willing hands to aid; and assist them in their patriotic efforts. (Loud continued cheering), 4th Toast.— The day— the anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane I Lower Canada has been twice indebted to the loyalty of the people of Upper Canada, may she never prove ungrateful. — (Drank, with three times three and one cheer more.) Air,—" When wild wars deadly blast was blown:* On this toast being given, Mr. Keitble rose and' said, that having: been a humble participator of the campaigni in CJpper Canada, in 1813 and 1814, he should, in the absence of any other person so situ- ated, beg to trespass on the company for a short time, whilst he bore testimony to the devotion and .perse Terence of the Upper Canada Militia in the service of their King and Country, under the most trying circumstances. He had during a great part of the campaigns, in the years above mentioned, been npan the Niagara frontier, and could there- fore speak from his own knowledge of the unwea- ried exertions of its brave and loyal Inhabitants^ Av»J irk «rvk/\ol' AUU 2U SUV'S li »», 15 spirit was naanifested. The battle of which that day was the aniversary, and which redounded to the honor of the British Arms, was fought under great disadvantages. The previous events of the war, in that quarter, during the same summer, had not been such as to enocurage either Troops or Militia. Fort Erie had been surrendered with- out a show of resistance, and in an attack on the enemy's position at Chippawa, Major General Kiall had been repulsed with heavy loss, and had retreated to the shelter of the forts, at the mouth of the Niagara river. It was not necessary for him to give the company a detailed account of the move- ments which took place by the respective armies, in the period which intervened between the battle at Chippawa and that at Lundy's Lane. It would be sufficient to say, that on the evening of the day previous to that on which it was fought. Gen. Riall, who was with the division of the British army at the 12 Mile Creek, received intelligence that the enemy tiad retreated from the position he had taken near Fort George, and had recrosscd the Chippawa. He lost no time in pushing forward a corps of observa- tion, consisting of a detachment of the lO^th Regt., the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles, the Bat- tallion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, and some companies of the Local Militia, who were with him, in all not exceeding 1000 men, who marched all night, aud took their post at Lundy's Lane on the following day, where they were joined by some Indians. In the evening the enemy was observed in very superior force, crossing the bridge and advancing from the Chippawa, to dislodge the British from their post. General Riall had de- termined not to risk a battle and the troops had actually commenced the retreat ; when Lieutenant General Drummond who had that morning landed ^' '}m York, and was moving with reinforcements to RMMfM imm 16 ! the support of the advance, came up and ordered the position to be re-occupied. Scarcely had the order been executed when the ewemy commenced a furious attack which was for some time supported by the advanced party alone, until the arrival of the Royals and *,ne 89th Regt., with the light company of the 4 1st Regiment, from Fort George enabled them to maintain their ffround,andthouj|rh the enemy still out- numbered the British, the battle was contiuued with equal spirit on both sides during the ni^ht, and de- tachments of the 8th Rejft., with the 103rd Regt. and some few more militia froiri the 12 mile Creek coming up decided the contest^and the enemy leavino^ two of his ^uns on the field, retired across the Chip- pawa, and afterwards retreated to Fort Erie where he was blockaded durinj^ the remainder of the sum- mer, and the frontier relieved from the presence of its unwelcome visitors. The British remained mas- ters of the field, and though in the afternoon they fell back on their depot of stores at Queenston, the eiiemy made no offer of renewing the contest. He mentioned these circumstances because American writers had claimed the victory for their army. Of the active service of the militia the best proof would be found in looking at the returns of killed and wounded in the two severe battles of the month of July. At Chippawa, or more properly. Street's Crsek, of 6 officers killed, 3 were of the militia, and four militia officers were wounded, and at Lundy's Lane, out of five officers slain two were of the mi- litia, and of forty-one officers wounded, sixteen were of the same troops, and eight of these of the Incor- porated Battalion. Here was a convincing proof that the militia of Upper Canada had fearlessly done their duty. But in the hour of adversity, in the pre- ceding year when the enemy possessed that frontier, their constancy had not been shaken. Unmoved by specious promises and tempting offers of protection, • V» t «-« f •*r» • ^51 17 trtey sent their families ink) the interior, they drove their cattle away, and the men of Upper Canada were to be found in the camp sharing in all the ^angrers and privations of the reg^ular troops. Sir trancis Head bad wisely believed that the men w 10 could not be seduced or severed from their allegiance by the persuasion or threats of a fo- reign enemy, would not long allow themselves to be deceived bv internal agitators. In this conviction he had appealed to the good sense and good feeling of the men of Upper Canada towards His Majesty's Government and to the mother country, and this conviction the glorious result which they had this day met to commemorate had proved that he had not been mistaken. Although he had spoken more particularly of the militia of the Niagara District, it was because he wished to confine himself to a rela- tion of what he had seen, but he could with truth •mrm that their conduct might be taken as a fair •pecimen of the spirit and loyalty evinced generally throughout the Province— though it had not in all parts, been so severely tested. 5th Toast.— His Excellency the Governor in Chief. AW,—." Irish Air:* 6th Toast.— The Army and Navy.— (Three times Air,—" British Grenadiers.** Song— The British Bayoneteers, by Mr. Collard. J'** Toast.— The British Constitution as it is ! The only one which has for centuries past, secured the freedom and prosperity of an enlightened people. (Three times throe and one cheer more.) Air,~« Constitutional Air,** Mr. John Neilson rose to respond to this toast, and prefaced his remarks by saying that it was to be J-egretted that they bad not the pleasure of the com- 18 t pany of a uontleman that evcninnf, who could have spoken to this toast with much more titncss thau he, (Mr. N.) or perhaps any one else iu the room could. It was not necessary, however, to enter into any eulon^ium of the British Constitution ; it has proved its g^oodness by conferring^ happiness and prosperity on the people under it durin«f many generations. When other countries have been in the depths of slavery or the horrors of anarchy, tho British nation has enjoyed peac< and prosperity-^* every man has been sure of freedom for his person, secured in the enjoyment of his property and at per- fect liberty to express his opinions. Every man could act freely — more freely than in any other country which he (Mr. N,) had visited, lie had lived in several countries but had seen no one like England for true freedom. (Cheers.) He had lived in the United States of America, but enlightened as they really are, there is not so much liberty there as in lirreat Britain. The people of the United States are living under much the same kind of surveillance as the French, although the agents are not a police. Such is the prevalence of party and party spirit that people are in dread of their neighbours-— afraid of expressing their opinions for fear of being persecuted. It was not so in England, where all could confide in the protection of the law. There he found every one openly and frankly expressing their opinions. (Cheers.) That to his (Mr. N's.) mind was proof of a much greater degree of liberty than possessed by the people of the United States, who boast that they have almost the exclusive liberty in the world. TheBritishCoustitution is no very complicated thing; on the contrary it is the most natural political in< stitution in the \vorld, founded on the common sense of mankind — it is a family governnaent con- sisting of a head and different branches, all havinjj their places and povver!>. We have been that whilst T^ ) i ' i i 19 1 : ' i i ill other countries disoorcl, confusiun and ruin \v,\ve prevailed, — in (iteat Britain the common inte- rests have been attended to, like in a well ordered if'araily, maintaining peace, order and public prospe- rity. (Cheers.) * Song—" Here's a health to honest John Bull," by Mr. Brookbank. 8th Toast.— The United Kingdom of Great Bri- tain and Ireland ! with all the dependencies ! may their union bo perpetual ! — (Three times three.) Air, — " Jiule Hritarinia,^* Having given this toast the President redd a letter from J. Wilson, Esqr. one of the Deputation from St. Andrews, N. B. on the proposed Ruil-road : " Quebec, 25th July 187.6 . " Mr. Wilson's compliments 10 the Commitiee of Ma- nagement to the Dinner to be given in honor of Sir Francis Bond Head and the people of Upper Canada, and regrets he cannot avail himself or the high honor to meet them, as the mail for New Brunswick le^ve-i to day. •♦ The noble example set by Upper Canada to all His Majesty's Provinces, will redound to her fame for ages to come, and show to Old Enjrland, that her children retain British hearts, and loyalty to our Gracious Sovereign, whenever their good sense is appealed to ; and thai the day you celebrate will be responded to throughout British America." 9th Toast. — The British Flag ! may the united Crosses of St. George, Sto Andrew and St. Patrick, ever remind us of the heroic virtues of our fore- fathers, and bind us to each other in the hour of dan- ger. Airs, — " St Geoige and the Dragon ;" ^^ Hurrah for the Bonnets of Blue ;" " St. Patricks day in the Morning. ^^ Mr. J. C. Fisher said, thl\t the toast which had just been drank came home to the heart of every loyal subject, and under ordinary circumstances would demand no illustration. Tho best comrn«?n- tary is the cheers with which it hass been recyived. IIMMl» !M i*MI> »*W ll**»W' ^ I 20 The history of that Flag is the history of the Mo- ther Country, associated as it is ivith warlike tri- umphs, such as no other nation in modern days can parallel ! In the ancient times of chivalry the single cross of St. George led the Christian Knight to tic- tonr ; and under that banner our heroic Richard, Edward and Henry achieved deathless fame.—' (Cheers.) ^ hen by succession, a King of Scotland become the Monarch of Great Britain, the honored cross of St. Andrew was added to the national en- sign ; and so it remained victorious in every quarter of the Globe, until the union with Ireland finally bestowed upon the British flag a third cross, that of the benevolent and popular St. Patrick. (Cheers.) Under that flag so composed, and so representing the three distinguished races which make the British people, Engjand has gained a rank and authority among civilized nations, which no reverse, if re- verse there be, can shake. Under that flag, what heart but beats at the exploits of our navy f Under that glorious flag, which he rejoiced to see mul- tiplied upon the walls of that room, the military renown of Great Britain, under the illustrious Wel- lington, has reached its full measure. Nor are its peaceful virtues and triumphs of a less important character : for it has equally been a signal of rallying to the combatant, and of shelter to the fallen. If victory has shown the might of British arms, civiliza- tion, refinement, and the arts of peace have proved the moral force of British example on every soil where that flag has been planted I Wherever it has taken root it has become the emblem and pledge of liberty and security, of constitutional law and na- tional independence. He might be permitted to observe, that whilst tEe late occurrences in Upper Canada are matter of unbounded and universal joy, there is no collection of individuals who are better iotitled, than the company now assembled, to exult .^4, \ *}• r 1 »*-4i 1 111 in the present state of thing^s, and derive from it a distinct and special satisfaction. Neither in any collection of men, could the toast just proposed from the chair be offered with a greater certainty of hearty concurrence. The cFento to which the toast refers are calculated to stir and warm the heart. I envy the feeling of every man connected|with*Upper Ca- nada ; and I am certain those feelings ari in unison with the sentiments of this assembly, which includes no inconsiderable portion of the respectability and talent of this metropolis. (Cheers.) Bound in al- legiance to the same Monarch, acknowledging one national flag, in which each of the three races pos- sesses a separate and peculiar interest, the natives of the three kingdoms and the descendants of natives Will ever remember with pride, that by united efforts in a good cause, the great constitutional triumph in Upper Canada was solely effected. During that contest all distinctions of country and religion were forgotten ! Actuated by a solemn conviction that union only could savb the Province, they did unite— the union of the crosses was the watchword, and the result of the truly " holy alliance" was victory. ^Cheers.) In Upper Canada we behold a Province inferior m population to this, but multiplying her iaculties and resources by her own activity and en- terprize, by the energy and good sense of her peo- ple,— vindicating herself from the thraldom of fac- tion—banishmsr the political incubus »f. of national independence, which animates alike h.ng:Iisb, Scottish and Irish, aroused where it lately slumbered— enlightened where it has been deluded— and kindled into enthusiasm by open attacks on the constitution, has been found sufficient to auimato with one pervading soul, the inhabitants iprung from the three nations of the Empire— to combine in one congenial mass their various feelin'- ; passions and pmudices— for oh ! beautiful force of union, we see the Orangeman voting for the Roman Catholic, and the Koman Catholic for the Orangeman -(Cheers.) and to direct these concentrated energies, typified by the united crosses in that flag, against the com- mon foe of the Constitution ; and to shake, and I trust, for ever to overthrow, tiio blasting influence o* democracy. (Cheers.) The late Mr. Canning was in the habit of quoting a story which in this l^rovince may be aptiv applied to the nostrum, or panacea, so universally prescribed by our political quacks as a remedy for every fancied grievance. A village artist had acquired some celebrity in the art of painting, but directed his attention to one particu- Jar object. That object was a red Lion, His first patron was the landlord of the village alehouse, who wanted a sign, but left the selection to the artist. Of course he painted him a red Lion. (Laughter.) t'Sh-^ ^^'"'^''^^ the iH-gh jouring Squire desirous of falling a vacant r ^ ^j ,, ,, 2„t i„ ,,,^ jinj ^ sent for our artist, ana requested something appro- priate and tasteful, leaving him, as before, the cliSice of the subjiict. That painter took time to deliberate : and with great gravity, " Don't you think," said he 1 1 ^. x^: •i 1 -" , / I' S3 " a Iianclsofue red Lion would have a fine effect io this situation ?" (UuDtami- would is duty > them to say, n them of As- active !m the he last itional a a mi- Lower hearts ' their [le fui. . He Lower beers) \ - 25 In conclusion Mr. Harvey expressed a hope tlwt the improvements in the navigation of the St. Law- rence now heing^ carried on by Upper Canada, would be met in a correspond! ngf spirit by Lower Canada, in order that the commercial interests and prosperity of each Province may be mutually bene- fited by this important undertakings (Loud Cheer- ing)- A second orip^inal Song^, composed for the oc- casion, was then sung by Mr. A. Campbell, with, great effect, as follows : BRITAIN STILL SHALL RULE? Glad eyes are sparkling round this board, Wiih rapture beaming bright ; The Constitution is restor'd, "• And Head has proved he's right ! The day's his own, — the tyrants gone. That sorely vexed his soul : f Their short liv*d pow'r for ever's o'er, And Britain still shall rule. *• England," they say, •« has caus'd us woe" — But that I do deny. Can sorrow from protection flow- Fain from security ? Papineau's tools nor Roebuck's rules Shall ne'er deceive the whole. If they're in pain, we say again, That Britain stili shall rule. The people of these Provinces Will ne'er act so unwise, As — change one King for many Kings, That ere-long would arise:— But in this hour, we'll check their pow'r, Who'd Canada controul : Francis Bond Head, now takes the lead ; Old England still shall rule ! 12th '^oast. The Constitutional Electors of Upper Canada^ who have delivered their rising Pro« vince from the plague of the Demagog-ue, and res* 26 tored the body politia to its pristine health and vigour. (9 times 9.) Air, — " The old Stuarts bach again.^* Mr. Duval responded to the precedinor toast. He declared that it was with sentimsnts of the most lively satisfaction that he rose to address the com- pany then assembled. Surrounded as be found himself by a large number of the most influential, and he might say, the most worthy citizens who contribute to the happiness and prosperity of Low- er Canada, he could not but feel proud in bein^ permitted to address them on such an occasion. They were then met, not only to enjoy that social intercourse so delightful at all times, but they had met for a more noble purpose — with a view of do- ing honour to a Briton who has deserved well of his country. (Great cheering.) Sir Francis Head has afforded a striking example of what may be done by the British Constitution, if properly understood* Sir F. Head was not terrified by the clamours of ra- dicals and demagogues, but when he saw that the good of the Country required it, he made an ap* peal to the people ; and what was the result of that appeal ? The people had shewn themselves devot* ed to that nation, which is the fii*st in the world, and possessed of institutions, without which no one can rest assured of his life or property. He (Mr. D.) did not like to make insidious comparisons be- tween the free institutions of Great Britain and the democratic institutions of her great rival, but to t2lA\c2\ reformer St as they call themselves, ho (Mr. D.) would wish to put a iew simple questions in the way of fair argument, on which ground he was not afraid to meet theni« He w^uld say, I will grant that under your system of republican govern- ment, the people will be perfectly free, and that commerce will be unrestricted, but are you pro- tected against mob law? (Cheers.) Is the peft-* j 27 th and II iin. toast. le most le com- found lential, s who f Low- bein^ icasion. it social iy had V of do- (vell of [ead has done by srstood* rs of ra* hat the an ap* of that s devot- world, 1 no one [e (Mr. sons be- and the , but to her Mr. tions in 1 he was , I will g-oyern- ind that ou pro- the pea-* \ . ceable citizen free to enjoy his own honest opinion? Is he sure that he possesses an impartial tribunal before which, to submit his wrongs ? Does his Country afford that impartial tribunal, the certain- ty of obtaining which enables the British subject to lestbis head on his pillow, alike regardless of po- pular clamour, or the frowns of power (Cheers,) Then, they talk of their rights of equality. Do their laws recognize no difference of persons ? Let their slave code answer this question. (Cheers.) There might be other comparisons made of a like nature, but if the radical reformer is not prepared to answer these questions — if history proves that in republics mob law reigns triumphant, and the Judges are afraid to act with impartiality— if the ladical reformer cannot answer these questions, sa- tisfactorily, let him not be surprised, if he (Mr D.) would not give up the institutions of old England, and take the republican Government in their stead. But perhaps he (Mr. D.) might be told that he was taking only one side of th# question, and he might be asked — are there not abuses in your coun- try ? There are abuses most undoubtedly, for there is 00 country in which there are radicals and de- magogues that abuses are not to be found. ( Laugh- ter) There are abuses in all Countries, and a willing ear ought to be lent at all times to com- plaints of abuses provided they are well founded. (Cheers.) But he would not be ready to listen to those itinerant hawkers of imaginary grievances — those tavern politicians and church door orators who perambulate the country preaching sedition to an unsuspecting and innocent people. (Cheers.) Of such individuals have the people of Upper Ca- nada so nobly rid themselves,— amongst these they have relieved the reverend ex-tither from all worldly cares, to count his beads if he has not lost thera. (Cheers and laughter) It is for such coubtitutioual 28 efforts that the people of Upper Canada deserve from this meeting^ the respect which he (Mr. D.) was happy to see they had met Let them proceed in their course and reform abuses in that secure and cautions manner which belongs to men who are de- termined to do good to their country. With such a Lieutenant Governor as Sir Francis Bond Head, and such a House of Assembly as that lately re^ turned, let them proceed in the march of improve- ment and reform, and there will never be wanting men to put down the turbulent and discontented, and protect the peaceable and industrioub. (Long ■continued cheering.) 13th Toast. Lower Canada ! May she speedily make a like return for the services she has just re- ceived from her sister Province. (3 times 3.) Air, — " A nd sae will we yeC* Mr. T. C. AvLwiN responded to this toast in his usual eloquent and powerful style. He observed that toasts had been drank that evening, which «very individual in Lower Canada having a British heart and British feelings, must drink with enthu- siasm. They had drank to the Lieut. Governor, to the Legislative Council and to the House of Assem- bly of Upper Canada, and a toast had just been drank which was perfectly in unison with those preceding, for by reflecting on the sentiment and acting upon it we shall be enabled to place ourselves in the same glorious and enviable position now oc- cupied by Upper Canada. (Cheers.) Let us recol- lect the position in which we were placed six months since, and let us ask who could have seen the bright day that was dawning on us. We were told that the people of Upper Canada, although speaking the same language and having perhaps the same preju- dices, entertained the same views as the revolution- ists of Lower Canada. It was natural enough for I < lada deserve he (Mr. D.) ;hem proceed it secure and who are de- With such Bond Head, lat lately re- of improve- ' be wanting^ liscontented, OUb. (LoD S she speedily has just re- nes 3.) toast in his He observed ling, which in^ a British ivith enthu- j^overnor, to ;e of Asseni' i just been with those ntiment and ce ourselves ion now oc- Let us rpcol- l six months 1 the brig-ht re told that ipaakinvthe same preju- revolutioii- enough for NX ^ 29 us to forbode the worst when we were told that the Upper Canadians had taken np the cry which first arose with us. The result of the late elections in Upper Canada has, however, shewn that the peo- ple of that Province are a people of discrimination and good sense, and that they see that the British Constitution is the best under which a freeman can live. (Cheers.) (Mr. Aylwin extended his re- marks to some length, but we are compelled, from the want of room, to omit them.) 14th Toast.— Lieutenant General Sir John Col- borne ! He merited and has obtained the approbation of his Sovereign.— ^ times 4?.) ^^^ ,, „ ,„ Air r-'' Duke cfYojk's March." 15th Toast. The Colonial Minister and the Royal Instructions, as understood by Sir Francis Head. (3 times 3.) . , .^ , rr. 'i» A\r,-^** It was a^ for our rightfu King, Mr. C. J. Ford responded to this toast, declaring himself to be an Irishman and a disciple of Sir Fran- cis Bond Head. Mr. Ford, in the course of his ob- servations, was loudly cheered. 10th Toast. Bishop McDonnell of Upper Ca- nada ! A bright example of a life of religion and loyalty, nothing dimmed towards its close !— (4? times 4.) . . , ^r. n j i* Air,—" My heart's m the Highlands. Col. Fraser of Glengarry, Upper Canada, rose and said, that the sentiment which had just been drank called upon him to return, in the name of the reverend prelate, most cordial thanks for the man- ner in which it had been received. Bisho^i McDon- nell had been known to him (Col, Fraser) for up- wards of 33 years, and he had no doubt but that the character of that prelate was known to every one whom he had the honour of addressing.— (Cheers,) 30 tie hasbepn long allied friend to the country, and he (Col. F.) was sure, never found wanting,— (Cheers.) J ruly loyal to his King: and hin countrv. he has served both, faithfully and devotedly for a period of 45 years. There can be « no mistake" about at. It must be in the recollection of all pre- sent that at the commencement of the last war he led his countrymen, the Glengrarrians, into the field, and told them that honour was there to be found lie told them that they were bound to servo their King: and country. No doubt he has had his trou- bles ; he has been assailed, but has conquered.— (Oreat cheering.) The person mentioned not lono- since—the ex-priest, grave Bishop McDonnell a ffreat deal of trouble, but that individual was ulti- wately expelled from the church. His career is now at an end. He will not receive from the present Ho«se ot Assembly his ^650 a-year.- (Cheers and laugrhter.) It he expects any like sum in future, he must work for it like an honest man.-(Grpat cheersand laugrhter.) In the formation of the pre- sent House ot Assembly of Uppef Canada he (Col. t.) had taken an active part as an Elector in re- turning men ot sound constitutional principles, and so he would act on every similar occasion until the end of his l.fe.--(Cheers.) He could assure those whom he addressed, that they would find that the raojnbers of the new house are men of intecrritv and he would venture to say that they are merrwho will appreciate the feeling shewn on the present occasion ; and that they will work in a manner not only to benefit Upper Canada, but Lower Canada also.-( Cheers.) They were nearly all his (Col. l^.sj intimate acquaintances, and as such, he cer- jainly telt very much obliged for the highly flatter, n.g manner in which they had been noticed this evening.— (Loud Cheers.) Mr. James H. Krrr, uue of the Vice Presidents, 31 country, and I wanting. — I his country, voted ly for a no mistake" m of all pre- e last war he into the fields to be found. servo their had his trou- ;onquercd.-— ned not long- IcDonncIl a lal was ulti- areer is now 1 the present (Cheers and m in future, an.— (Great I of the pre- ida he (Col. Bctor in re- aciples, ajid on until the issure those ind that the >f integrity, re men who the present manner not wcr Canadri 1 his (Col. ch, he cer- fhly flatter, oticed this Presidents, likewise spoke 'to the toast to Bishop McDonell. — He observed it was truly said in the toast that the life of the reverend Prelate presents " A bright ex- ample of a life of Religion and Loyalty, nothing dimmed towards its close." To that venerable and r4!vcrcd Prelate and loyal Inhabitant of Upper Ca« nada, a debt of deep gratitude is due by the Inha- bitants of Lower Canada. (Cheers.) The services rendered by him during the late war, are fresh in the recollection of the public. Acting up to the dictates of the Saviour of mankind, he has invaria- bly inculcated the principles of charity and good will towards all men, with obedience to the King and the laws. The Clergy of this Province would do well to follow the example set by Bishop Mc- Donnell. It is an error for the Clergy to suppose that merely Clerical duties ought to occupy their attention. It is their province to " Counsel and direct," and surely that cannot be done without cautioning them against the shoals and quicksands of party politics. It is very true that the Clergy were not the first to fall in France during the Re- volution, but they neither cautioned nor directed their flocks, and they subsequently fell, a dreadful example for their apathy. The Clergy ought not to allow an unlettered people to be excited to acts of tumult and rebellion, when a timely warning from them would avert such disasters. He (Mr. K.) would venture to say that if the Clergy of this Province would only open the eyes of their flocks, the House of Assembly would soon cease to keep this noble Province in the state which it has been for some time past. (Cheers.) He (Mr. K.) would impress on the Clergy of all denominations, that the Constitution which protects them has a right to their support. (Loud cheers.) 17th Toast. The Militia of Upper Canada! To enemies of every kii:d, be their cry still — '* Let I ii 32 them come if they dare." (3 times 3, and one cheer more.) Air,—** Whistle and Vll come to you my Lad'* Col. Frasbr having been invited b^ the Presi- dent to respond to this toast, complied with the request, and said that he felt hi^ly gratified at seeing the toast so received. He was one, who on the 4th of June^last read to the regiment, which he bad the honour of commanding, the expressions nsade use of by Sir Fraoeis Head, and quoted in the sentiment which bad just been given — ** Let them come if they dare." (Loud Cheers.) He (Col. F.) could assure the company that his men cheered him most heartily when this was read to them, and should ever they be required, they will respond in another mannner |o tnis toast. There is no mis- take in it. (Tremendous Cheering.) 18th and last regular Toast the Fair SeX.<- Drank with all the honours. Air, — ** Here's a health to all good Lasses,'' This concluded the list of regular toasts prepared for tbe occasion. The President then left the chair, and was followed out of the room by some of the gentlemen present. Mr. Wm, Walker was then called, by acclamation, to the chair, and tbe word was jfiven to " close up." The first volunteer toast was given from the Chair, being to the health of Wm. Price, Esq., who had so ably filled the Chair during the evening, with satisfaction to the company and credit to himself. As may be sup- posed, it was drank in a most enthusiastic manner. The next toast was '* To the Guests who have honoured us with their company," and likewise came from the Chair. It was drank with all the honours, and Col. Fraser, in a very neat speech, returned thanks, expressing himself in the highest degree gratit'ed with the feeling evinced towards \ ^- Jk^ > l< r i ind one Lad:* I Presi- 'ith the tifidd at who on rhioh he »re88ioo8 ioted in -.« Let 3e (Col. cheered em, and pood in no mis- Sex.— issesJ* prepared left the ' some of KER was and the rolunteer le health tied the >n to the be sup- \ manner, ho have likewise \ all the b speech, e highest towards <* \ > \< 33 the Upper Canadians by the inhabitants of the sister Province. The next toast was from Mr. Alfred Hawkins, who, at the conclusion of a very appropriate address, gave " the Earl of Dalhousie, ' which was received in a manner that shewed that nobleman was not forgotten by those who were his friends when he administered the Government of this Province. The health of " Lord Aylmer" was also drank with cheers and appladse during the evenino-. A great number of other toasts were also drank," accompanied with several excellent songs, bat time and space compel us to omit them. Suffice it to say that at an hour " ayont the twal " the party broke up, each proceeding to his home with feelings of delight, at having witnesed such a mani- festation of true loyalty and British feeling as was displayed on Monday last, in hononr of Sir Francis Bond Head, the truly Constitutional Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, and the Loyal People of that fine and rising Province.