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SiK, On behalf of the Comminee named at a Pablic Meeting held in thia C(ly >n the 26th ultimo, (see copy of Resolutions annexed), calleti for the purpose of secann^ the exhibition of the best products of Canadian skill and industry, at the Grand Exhi- bition in Loni'on, in the early part of the ensuing year, I address you, for the purpose of obtaining information on the following points, viz. : — 1st Are the inhabitants of your town, or district, disposed to assist in the London Ex- hibition ? 2nd. Is it your opinion, that the suggestion we have ventured to make, ia relation to local Fairs, will be carried into effect, in your place, or vicinity ? — say some- time during September. Srd. Will the project of a Grand Provincial Fair, sometime during October, be enter- tained, and acted upon in your neighbourhood } 4th. Provided the forgoing enquiries may be answered affirmatively; please state what amount of pecuniary contribution can be had from your place, toward defraying the necessary expense, of a Provincial Exhibition, and for the pur- chase and transmission of suitable specimens for exhibition in London .' As the time fixed for the London Exhibition is so near, (May Ist, 1851), permit me to observe, th.t whatever shall be resolved upon, should be done without delay. Should the inhabitants in your vicinity, take no coUective action in reference to the matters to which I have bnefly referred, this Committee will be most happy to receive any contribution of raw produce, or manufactures, which may be sent to them, from any part of the Province, and will deal with such contributions, in the most liberal manner. Any suggestions which you may make, or which may be made, by any Local Institution, or Committee, either formed, or to be formed, with reference to the objects proposed in this Circultir ; will be most thankfully received, and will have the moat easeful consideration on the part of this Committee. Believing the approaching exhibition in London, to be one of the most favourable opportunities whi<^h has ever been afforded, of giving a tangible, and timely exposition of the productions and resources of this hitherto imperfectly known Colony, the results of which must be eminently beneficial in various ways, this Connmittee are anxious, that all clasws, in every part of the Province, should render all the assistance in their power, in such manner as shall seem to them best calculated to accomplish the end proposed. An acknowledgement of this upon receipt, and n more full and particular reply on or befom the 16th of May next, will particularly oblige the Committee. I have the honour to l:e. Sir, Your most olxlt. servt. To N. B.— Tl^ Olraubr wiO W ti aopr of IW* ■■'ixd' ^ huWM to tum tat tMr coiwUantion. Msmr*!*!., talk Afril, IMO. W- .'iWsUHW***^ ■', .ra**"'.' RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT A MEETING OF TBE CITMNS OP MONTREAL 1. Re$otved, — ^That inasmuch as it has been detennined under the sanction of Her Moat Gracious Majesty, that a Grand Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations shall be held in the City of London, in the course of the ensuing year, to which the inhabiuints of all countries of the earth are invited to attend, and compete for the priaea that will then be offered ; it is, kt the opinion qf thi* meeting, highly deainMe, that immediate steps be taken to have Canada well represented at this great Industrial Congress. t, Reaolved, — ^That in order to secure the best specimenis of Canadian Art, and of the natiual products of the country, it is, in the opinion of this meeting, desirable that Local Industrial Fairs be held throughout the Province : and that a Fair of that des- cription be held in this City, at such time as shall be hereafter determined. 3. Reaolved, — ^That this meeting is of opinion, that the object now sought, viz., the selection of the best specimens of Canadian Skill aud Industry, would be more per- fectly secured, if a Grand Provincial Exhibition were held, to which may be sent the best articles which shall be exhibited at any previous Local Fairs, and such others as may then be offered for competition— and fat which Legislative aid shall be aolicited 4. Retohed, — ^That, a8 it is eswntial that every encoiuagement should be afforded to skilfid Mechanics and Artizans to induce them to prepare the best specimens of their work for exhibition at the Local Fair in this City ; and for which liberal Prkes should be offered : a Subscription List te immediately opened to provide the necessary funds. 5. JiMofoed, — ^That the following Gentlemen be a Committee to effiict the object proposed in the foregoing Resolutions, with power to add to their mmiber, and to oi^ ganiae themselves as they may deem it best for accomplishing the object in view ; and that they be instructed to open a Correspondence with Municipal and other Authorities, Societies, and Institutes, inviting co-opention and aaaistanoe from all parts of the Province : — A Committee consisting of upwards of okie hundred gentlemen was then named — which at a General Meeting appointed the following ; — EXBCUTTTB OOMMrmBB : M. J. Hays, Esq., Chairman. D. Davidson, Esq., Treaturer. John Leeming, Esq., Secretary. riHAMSE COmOTTSli: Hon. W. Badgley ; John Young, Esq. ; G. E. Cartier, Esq. ; W. Bristol, Esq. oonaKspoirmiio coMMrrm: Mr. Sheriff Coffin ; O. Desbarats, Esq. ; W. H. Fleet, Esq. ; H. Lyman, Esq. ; C. Dunkin, Esq. coMHrmsE or abbahoeucnts : Hon. A. N. Morin ; Hon. Judge M'Cord ; W. Spiers, Esq. ; Hew Ramsay, Esq. ; W. E. Logan, Esq. ; C. Meakins, Esq. ; C. P. Ladd, Esq. ; John Oalell, Esq. ; Geo. Garth, Esq. ; and, the President of the Board of Trade, President of the Mechanics' Institute, President of the Lower Canada Agrionltural Slooiety, President of the County of Montreal Agricnltuial Society, President of the Horticultural Sooie^, and, Pieaident of the Natural History Society. •UiM iiliti^Sf}i^'''<^'*>v-: m?^mt ,rli tli^j; .11 .Ai' "ff»f>S vr>'!i '■Mm- mM MJ mif - •H, i-..-^,V.