Foreign News March 13, 1834

Morning Star

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Political, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

King, Secretary Of The Colonies, Lord Aylmer, Mr Mckenzie

Q: What keywords are associated?

Canadian Petition, National Convention, Monarchical Government, Lord Aylmer Impeachment, Mr Mckenzie Expulsion, Colonial Independence

Limerick, York County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Canadians petition the King for a National Convention to replace the Legislative Council, but receive a refusal from the Secretary of the Colonies, with threats to reinforce monarchical institutions if Parliament intervenes. Violent House debates feature impeachment of Governor Lord Aylmer and expulsion of Mr. McKenzie, signaling a strong independence movement.

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CANADA. It appears very evident that the Canadians are tired of a Monarchial form of Government. Their petition to the King soliciting the royal sanction of a National Convention to supersede the Legislative Council, has been answered by the Secretary of the Colonies, not only with a flat refusal, but intimations are given that if Parliament should be compelled to exercise its supreme authority—the Charter of the Canadas would be so modified, as to restore, maintain and strengthen monarchial institutions in all their purity.

The debates in the House are of the most violent character. The impeachment of Lord Aylmer the Governor, and the frequent expulsion of Mr McKenzie shows that a powerful party exists in the Colonies—who feel independent of the mother country—and wish to go alone.

Bos. Mer. Journal.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Canadian Petition National Convention Monarchical Government Lord Aylmer Impeachment Mr Mckenzie Expulsion Colonial Independence

What entities or persons were involved?

King Secretary Of The Colonies Lord Aylmer Mr Mckenzie

Where did it happen?

Canada

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Canada

Key Persons

King Secretary Of The Colonies Lord Aylmer Mr Mckenzie

Outcome

flat refusal of petition; threats to modify charter of the canadas to strengthen monarchical institutions; impeachment of governor lord aylmer; frequent expulsion of mr mckenzie.

Event Details

Canadians petition the King for royal sanction of a National Convention to supersede the Legislative Council. Answered with refusal by Secretary of the Colonies and intimations that Parliament would modify the Charter to restore and strengthen monarchical institutions. Violent debates in the House include impeachment of Governor Lord Aylmer and expulsion of Mr McKenzie, indicating a powerful party seeking independence from the mother country.