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ISJ't. ■ Dk\h biii: — , You arercsp • '.riilly rtqucsted to ;itt'jml a Special Convention, to be composed of ('ana dians or persons connected with Canada, who are iavorablc to the attainment of its political Independence, and the entire separation of its government from the political power of Great Britain. The Convention is to be conducted ma strictly private manner, and will be held at si.x o'clock in liie evening of Thursday, the 21st oi March inst., in a large room in Uochestor, fitted up for ilie purpose. Those to whom this circular is addressed will please attend at half past five on said evening, (Thursday. ;::ist inst..) at Mr. Wm. L. Mackenzie's dwelling, (the lirst brick hou^^e on the right hand in Soutli Clinton-street.) from whence th.y will be directed to the hall of the Convention. You are rciiuesied to preserve this circular, with your address on it, and bring it with you to t!ie place of meeting. As matters of importance, affecting the future welfare of Canada, will be immediately brougiit beiore the Convention, you are earnestly requested to be punctual in your attendance. "'■ ■ Wi' li*ve the honor to be, Sir, Your fiiiihful servants, \V. I,. .MACKENZIE, JOH!^ MONTGOMEKY. #^^: /^' / '•;. ^-<^ -(.- / yU x'C.