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Capital of the Company £300,000 in 6,000 Sliaren of £50. each, \.ith power to the Proprietors to increase it to £600,000. Deposit paid by Proprietors £3. per Share* Interest at the rate of 4 per Cent, per Annum, un the Capital paid up, to be paid to the Proprietors from and after One Year from the Catc of the •< .1 ^ Charter. OFFICE, No. i, BARGE YARD, RUCKLERSBURY. DIRECTORS. GEORGE RICHARD ROBINSON, Esq. M.P. Governor. NATHANIEL GOULD, Esq. Depu!>/ Goiwmor. PATRICK MAXWELL STEWART, Esq. M.P. JOHN P. BOILEAU, Jun. Esq. WILLIAM PETRIE CRAUFURD, Esq. ALEXANDER GILLESPIE, Jun. Esq. WILLIAM INGLIS, Esq. JOHN KIRKLAND, Esq. EDWARD WHELER MILLS, Esq. JOHN SHUTER, Esq. LEWIS STRIDE, Esq. JAMES WILSON, Esq. AUDITORS. ROBERT CARTER, Esq. WILLIAM PEMBERTON, Esq. GEORGE WILDES, Esq. COMMISSIONERS IN CANADA" The Hon. PETER M^GILL. The Hon. GEORGE MOFFATT, of Montreal. Everi/ information respecting the Company, may be obtained on application to JOHN REID, Clerk to the Company, at the Office, 4, Barge Yard, Bvcklersbvry. .'<■ t.' D ACT ti, \.ith up, to of the REPORT. TO THE rROPRIETORS OF THE BRITISH AMERICAN LAND COMPANY. »jes®j>»»« ted on Office, Thk Directors have the satisfaction of coming before the Proprietors on the present occasion, to announce the final estabHshment of the Company, by the completion of the Charter of Incorporation, and Act of Parhament. They have laboured zealously to attain this desirable end, and after the long protracted proceedings which have occurred, it affords them much pleasure to be able now to say, that their exertions have been attended with success. It cheered them in the discharge of their duties in the formation of the Company, to know that they had the confidence and support of the Proprie- tors, and they trust these will still be extended to them, in their endeavours to carry into beneficial operation, the various important objects of the Company. 4 The Directors have to report, that "muuediately after the last General Meeting, the assent of the Proprietors to the Memo- randum of Agreement, was communicated to Mr. Secretary Stanley ; and the MemoMndum having been signed by him and the Chairman of the Meeting, that part of the arrangements between Government and the Company was concluded. The Directors have since been engaged in procuring the Charter and Act of Parliament. The Charter was completed and deli- vered to them, on the 20th March, and contains a clause declaring that Interest is to be paid to the Proprietors, from and after one year from its date, at the rate of 4 per cent, on the amount advanced by them. The Royal Assent was given to the Act on the 22nd of May. Both these documents will be submitted to the Meeting, and the only point which it is necessary for the Directors to explain is, that upon considering the draft of the clause in the Charter which relates to the retiring of Directors and Auditors from office, they found it would conduce to its better practical working, if three Auditors were named instead of two, and as they were pressed for time, they determined to insert Mr. William Pemberton''s name as third Auditor, without calling a General Meeting. The Directors trust that the course which they took, as well as the choice they made, of a gentleman well acquainted with, and interested in the welfare of the Canadas, will be approved by the Proprietors. The Directors have prepared with due care and circumspec- tion a set of Bye-laws for the good government of the Company, which will also be submitted. The Accounts of the Company have been audited, and the following is an Abstract to 31st of March last. i i i ^T" r-l GO o g *5 z> & 3 w s n iii s c £ s 'o m '^ eo?i I CI « C ^ R! ^ 35 iu_e9'4>e3e Q to O 50 — « c -^ o « « o V c o a; 5 tc . •I- "f .c X C 1 rj 73 ^ 2 M ^^ » u c «< ri wu »- — < M . * c -r t— " 51 .i:"a ^^ :§3 en « « « .S-S.S , • • 00 lO §§§ 4>J ■«-» <«J ' *' H i^ V V u 4-> «•> 4^ CCS 6 l-'ioni lliis Account it will be observed, lliat llu' expeiisse paiil iij) to lih^ Maicli last Tliiunintcd to i'2,G()4 : : H. Taking' every thing into consideration, the Directors do not expect that the whole expense ol' the formation ot'tiie Company, will much ex- ceed i?B,0()(), which, under all tlie circumstances oC protraction and delay, they trust will be considered very moderate, 'i'hey liave good reason to believe, that no Comj)any in l^ondon of eijual magnitude or whose interests were so distant, established under a Charter and Act of Tarliament, has ever been formed for so moderate an amount. They are also happy to state, that <€6{)1 :!?:() may be considered as having accrued to the Company, by premiums of exchange and dividends and interest on investments. Convenient offices have been taken for the Company, hi Barge Yard, Bucklersbury, at the rent of i'70 j)er annum, and the Directors beg to assure the l*roprietors that in the manage- ment of the affairs of the Company, it is their determination to exercise as strict economy in all things, as shall be consistent with effective oi)erati()n. The Directors have made arrangements for the registration of the Shares and the opening of the 'J'ransfer Books, and in a few days, notice of this will be given to the Proprietors through the ncwsj)apers. 'J'hey beg also to mention, that they ex})ect at no distant period, to be enabled to issue a Prospectus of the intended operations of die Company, containing full details for the direction of Emigrants ; and as it is only by the liberal circulation of information, they can ever hope to make the objects and advantages of the Company known, tliey rely on the assistance of the Proprletois in this particular, who by sending tlie papers of the Company to their friends in the coimtry, can be of essential service to its interests. With respect to operations abroad, the Directors beg to T iv|)()rt, llml imnu'(li:itily jtl'lcr tin- last (Jciut.iI iVrc('tiiii«-, tliey took llicso into tlu'ir coiisidiTation, and (Ictoniiined to rc'(iiiest the Honourable IVter AI'(iilI and tlic Honourable Geor<^e Moftatt, of Montreal to act as ConVirii:'ioncrs, and to organize such an establishment as tliey uiigijt consider neces- sary for carrying on the business of the Company. Tiie Directors have the greatest pleasure in stating that Mr. M'Gill and Mr. Moff'att in their zeal for the interests of the Cbmpany, and the benefit of the Colony, have consented to act. The Directors conceive it will be liighly important to have gentle- men of their abilities and acfiuaiiitanco with the country, and of their weight and standing in society connected with the Company. In one of the latest despatches from the Com- missioners, they state that they had proceeded to organize an establishment, and to concert with the local Government relative to the execution of the agreement. They likewise comniimi- cale that they had determined to fix the head quarters of the ('ompany in Montreal, with a subordinate office in the Town- ships, and had selected gentlemen to act as officers of the Company, whose appointments have been confirmed. The Directors trust that the business of the Company abroad will be conducted with spirit, whilst at the same time, the charac- ter of their Commissioners is a sufficient guarantee that prudence and economy will be exercised in all their proceed- ings. They are satisfied that the Proprietors may place every reliance on the judgments of Mr. M'^Gill and Mr. Moffatt, and that no efforts will be wanting on their parts to forward the success of the Company. One of the most important subjects brought under the consideration of the Commissioners, was the purchase of lands from private individuals, particularly in the vicinity of the Company"'s territory, in order that they may derive as much ^ Hi 8 liciulil as |)()ssll)lr from llio rise in valiu' to l)e cniisod by tlicir own o|)tj:iit'oiis. 'I'lic CoiDmissitincrs ivpoit that llicy wrro in tivaty foi . considerable (|uanlityt and tliat lliey ex[)eel to make some large purchases upon I'avourahle terms. Witli respect to the Government purchase, from all the Directors have learned, tiie Proprietors may have every reason to be satisfied with it. The Directors have received confirmed assurances of the good (quality and eligible situation of the surveyed lands, and the Commissioners report that an inspec- tion of the St. Francis 'JYTritory is now in course of being made by a gentleman in whose judgment they have confidence. The Directors are persuaded that The Eastern Townships oidy require to be made known, in order to attract a lair proportion of intending emigrants and settlers. In conclusion, the Directors gladly avail themselves of this opportunity to express their sense of the early and considerate attention with which their representations were received by Mr. Secretary Stanley, on his acceding to the Colonial Depart- ment, and the frank and liberal spirit, as well as the business- like manner which characterized his proceedings with them. Every facility which they could desire was afforded by the Colonial Department, and they have great pleasure in making this acknowledgement. They also take this opportunity to express their obligations to Lord Aylmer, and to acknowledge the facilities afforded by his Lordship to the Company, and his courtesy to the Commissioners, whenever they have liad occasion to communicate with the Provincial Government. 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'Mt^^ -,■«:,.„, Ji; •^ • > ^ r &- «i T ' ;'.;! i^ii ;i« :,i^' 9 APPENDIX. ' Ziands purchased from His Majesty's Govern- ment by The British American Ijand Company in The Eastern Townships of Iiower Canada. HIS Majesty's Government having agreed to sell to The Bri- tish American Land Company the Crown Reserves and other Crown Lands in the Southern Counties of STANSTEAD SHEFfORD^ and SHERBROOKE^ in THE EASTERN TOIVNSHZPS OP LOUVER CANABA^ the Company is in progress of making arrangements for commencing the sale and settlement of the same. Ist. CROIVN RESERVES AND SURVEYED CROVTN LANDS. About 251,000 acres, situated hi the Counties ofSHEFFORD^ STANSTEAD, and SHERBROOKE. Tnese lands are situated, for the most part, in detached lots or farms of 200 acres each, scattered throughout the settled parts of the country, and from their contiguity to mills, shops, schools, and churches, are exceedingly eligible for settlement. In many of The Townships, several of these lots lie together, so that Settlers and Emigrants may purchase larger farms from 400 to upwards of 1000 acres in extent. Zld. THE JT. FRANCIS TERRITORY^ Containing about 596,000 acres^ in the Caunttj of SHERBROOKE, This large tract of land is comprised in the Townships of Garti-by, Stratford, Whitton, Weedon, Lingwick, Adstock, Bury, Hampden, Marston, Ditton, Chesham, Emberton, and Hereford, and is situated between the upper waters of the Iil»iij—Mi<'ni'"iiiil'"ii' 10 St. Francis and Lake Megantic. A letter from tlic Colonial Office to the Directors, respecting it, states as follows : — " The land being iinsurveyed, and the extent of it so considerable, the knowledge of its qualities must be very imperfect, but the Governor of Lower Canada reports that there is reason to believe that it is very valuable land, and particularly favourable to settlement."" A Report from the Commissioner of Crown Lands in Lower Canada, to His Excellency Lord Aylmer, the Governor, also states as follows : — " Following the course of the St. Francis from the junction of this stream, (a stream falling into the lower part of Lake St. Francis,) we find more than thirty miles of almost still water, navigable for large boats, and passing through a most magnificent country. The continuation of the river would alFord conveyance to light boats, but it is at present much obstructed for the remainder of its course down to Sherbrooke. Nothing can equal the beauty of the upper part of the St. Francis, and the country is of great promise." By the agreement between His Majesty^'s Government and the Company, upwards of .f'.SOjOOO of the purchase-money to be paid by the latter, are to be expended on public works and improvements in that part of the province in which the lands sold to them are situated. The public works and improvements are, high-roads, bridges, canals, market-houses, school-houses, churches, and parsonage-houses, and any other works under- taken and calculated for the common use and benefit of His Majesty's subjects. 't'ifV.*- 11 Colonial -« The iderable, feet, but s reason ticularly nissioner icy Lord wing the ream, (a ) we find for large y. The ht boats, er of its eauty of of great lent and loney to r^rks and he lands •vements houses, under- of His FROM THS ZSASTHRN TOWNSHIFS OF I.0WI:R CANADA, Conlaining Information, respecting the Country, which will be useful to Emigrants. Eii'tracts of a Letter from Dr, Wilson^ late of R'ipon, in YorA- shire, to Mrs. Geor^-c Coatcs^ of liipon. Sherhrooke, Loner Canada, 27th January, 1834. We are now in the depth of u Canadian winter. During the last week there has been severer cold than is recollected by the oldest inliabitant. The river Magog, which is in this village a foaming cataract, is frozen across just below the falls — an event which very rarely occurs. The scale of my thermometer is not marked sufficiently low to show, with accuracy, such an extreme of temi)cratin'e ; but I consider that it has been nearly at 50 de- grees below the freezing point. Notwithstanding this rigour of climate, we are all comfortable, even in a house built of wood and plastering. This is to be attributed to the use of stoves, heated by wood, the only article of fuel supplied by this province. Out of doors, a very moderate degree of exercise overcomes the sensa- tion of cold. So bright ancl dry is the atmosphere, that unless there is a violent wind, a slight exertion produces a healthy glow upon the skin, from which perspiration readily ensues. My boys are in a state of great enjoyment, the polished face of the earth supplies them with constant diversion; and the chopping of wood, for our fires, is for them a wholesome exercise, and a useful employment. The snow is now so well tracked, that tra- velling is very easy and pleasant, when the cold is not too great. Provisions are, at this season, very abundant; the animals fatted during vegetation, are all killed at the setting in of winter : their carcases immediately freeze and become as hard as marble. In this state they are carried, in large quantities, on sleighs, through the country, and sold at a moderate price. Whole bullocks and sheep, at 2d and 3d. per lb. hogs, 4d. to 6d. At this time, also, farmers bring their wheat for sale. The late season was wet and unfavourable; and, from the failure of the crop of Indian corn, M 1 1> wheat is in j^reat tlemaiu^ In ^'oncnil, the price docs not exceed Gh. per bushel, but it is now 7s. (i.l. (Jeose and turkies, also, come to us by dozens, all stiff" with tVost, at Is. to Is. (id. eu*h, and fowls at Is. per couple. Tea sells at 2s. O'd. to 4s (id. per lb. Sugar, made in this country from the maple, from 'h\ to (id. per lb. Articles of clotiiing, of British manufacture, can be liad in Quebec or Montreal, sometimes lower than at the retail shops in England. I have taken my present liouse, for a year, from July. Since I arrived here, I have travelled about in the District, and have penetrated a few miles into the Unitko Statics, the frontier being about 30 miles from hence. I have seen many farms, and heard of many more to be sold on moderate terms. The country be- tween this and the lines is, in general, better settled ; and, conse- quently, more fit for European inhabitants than that towards the north. Innumerable farms are here offered at prices within the reach of small capitalists. The mere wreck or scattered fragments of many an English farmer would supply him witli a farm, stock, and im- plements all his oini ; and enable him to look upon his family, not with anxious and painful doubt, but as a coi'tain source of help and comfort. The farms usually contain from 100 to .'i50 acres, having house, barns, &c. of wood, and may be purchased for £i250. to .£350. I am in treaty for one on the River Massawippi, six miles from tlie place, aivl two from the village of Lennoxville. It con- tains 21 1 acres, of which 50 are cleared and cultivated. It is in a warm sheltered situation, on the principal road. The river divides it into two ecjual parts, and abounds in excellent fish-sturgeon, mullett, maskinonge, which are usually taken at night, by torcli- light, with a speai*, and sometimes weigh 35lb. or 40lb. each. There is also on the farm a large growth of maple tree, producing sugar. The soil is as good as any in the province, being chiefly on the edge of the river, and of alluvial formation. This property, with eight head of cattle, twelve sheep, twenty tons of hay, eighty bushels of potatoes, farming implements, some useful household furniture, iron boiler, and sugar utensils, has been ofl^eredtome for JK500. The land is estimated at £400. I have bid £350., and as the owner is anxious to return to the United States, and ready money for his whole property is not easily had, I think I shall step into his place for £4.50., and for this moderate sum obtain a farm capable of producing every requisite for the use of my family except tea. Mrs. W. and the children are longing to be settled in a place so pleasant and promising so many advantages ; she is indefatigable in her domestic labours. Activity such as her's is in every part of the world of great importance to such a family as ours, but in a )t exceed ies, also, iju'h, .'uul . per lb. [} ()il. per c hiiil in shops in Since I md have ier being nd heard nitry be- 1, conse- vanh the I reach of of many and ini- mily, not help and s, having €!250. to six miles It con- It is in a r divides turgeon, )y torcli- )lb. each, roducing ly on the rty, with r, eighty ousehold to me for )., and as nd ready c I shall obtain « 3 of my place so fatigable y part of but in a 13 situation where the wages of mechanics is enormously great it is - 3alth. With respect to the preference of this or the upper province, I believe, that in either, all sorts of mechanics may do well — black- smiths, joiners, carpenters, millwrights, bricklayers, coopers, shoe- makers and tailors will succeed in either province. Thi wages of a good workman are 7s. 6d. per day. For farmers having a few hundred pounds to invest in land I think this country preferable to the other ; such persons I would not advise to purchase wild land, they being quite unfit for the operation of clearing, which depart- ment should be left to the Americans ; and since the price of farms thus partially prepared for cultivation is rapidly rising in Upper Canada this country is to be preferred by such persons. To all the greater, wholesomeness of this part is an important consideration, giving it the advantage over all the fertile regions in the United States as well as Upper Canada. You are aware, perhaps, that a Company has lately been formed in London, called The Lower Canada Land Company,* whose object it is to facilitate Emigration to these Eastern Townships. Should any one wish to proceed to this place it is advisable to make application to that Company. They will afford him tlie safest means of remitting his money on ])aying into their hands any sum ; he will probably receive from them a letter of credit addressed to their correspondent on this side ; this letter will authorize him in presenting it here, to draw bills on the Company, which bills he may sell to advantage in Quebec or Montreal. This mode of remittance is safer than bringing sovereigns. Mechanics tools are to be had I believe, in Quebec or Montreal, on reasonable terms; but it may perhaps be advisable that they bring some choice things of that sort if they are not very bulky. Warm clothing for immediate use, and good shoes and boots should be provided. The leather of this Country is very ill prepared. Farmers will do well to bring a small quantity of grain for seed, wheat, oats, barley, beans, and peas. Gardening has scarcely commenced in this country. All sorts of European seeds or fruit trees are therefore very desirable here. If any one is desirous of being near me, if he comes by Quebec, let him apply to the Honourable I. Hale, Quebec who frequently hears from me and will gladly assist the enquirer with useful information and advice. Mr. H. is brother of Lady Dundas. Having been tolrl of the great salubrity of this country, you will not expect to hear that I have fallen into great professional practice. There are two medical men in the village. (Signed) WILLIAM WILSON. " " The British American Land Company" is the name by which this Company is incor|)orated. h u E.vtrad <>/'(( Letter from Dr. Uohertsony of Montreal. Monlreal l6lh Mm/, 1834. Messrs. M''Gill and MofTatt are on a tour through The Eastern Townships, on the business of the Land Company, and are expected buck in about a week. All British Canadians are very sanguine in their expectations of the benefits that will result from the operations of the Company, both to the Stockholders and the Colony at large. I have been through all parts of both Pro- vinces, and been quartered in various places ; and I consider The Eastern Townships of Lower Canada, one of the most desirable locations in British North America. They are more healthy than any other part of the Canadas — decidedly more so than Upper Canada. Fevers or agues are seldom or never known there. The fine hill and dale lay of the land, adapts them admirably for graz- ing farms, which, properly managed, remunerate the farmer well ; and with far less labour than any other kind of farming. The best cattle that come to our markets, even now, are from that section of the country. It was optional with me to take my military lands, in any part of the two Provinces — I made choice of The Eastern Townships. When the tide of emigration is once fairly turned in that direction, there will not be much difficulty in managing it afterwards. J have just returned from Toronto, (late York) Upper Canada, and was rather surprised to find vegetation here as far advanced, as around Lake Ontario. There is not positively forty-eight hours in that resj)ect between here and Niagara ; the winters are milder there, but the spring not more forward than in Montreal. (Signed) W. ROBERTSON. N.Il Other Letters null be added as they are received. 1834. \\ The I, ami ns are result rs and I Pro- r The sirable Y than Upper The graz- well ; e best lecfion ilitary f The fairly Ity in anada, anced, hours milder 'SON.