dix
to the _Journals of Assembly_ for 1829, pp. 27, 28.

[125] _Ante_, p. 42 et seq.

[126] Sir Peregrine was gazetted to be "Lieutenant-Governor of Nova
Scotia and its dependencies" on the 14th of August, 1828. On the same
date Sir John Colborne was gazetted as Lieutenant-Governor of Upper
Canada, but he did not reach the seat of his Government until late in
the autumn, and Sir Peregrine did not actually demit office until the
arrival of his successor.

[127] William Davenish and Andrew A. Thompson. The former stated that in
the event of his being called as a juror he would "put it on to"
Collins. See the _Freeman_ for Thursday December 25th, 1828.

[128] See Appendix to _Journals of Assembly_ for 1829.

[129] _Ante_, pp. 101, 102, note.

CHAPTER X.

LIGHTS--OLD AND NEW.

In the preceding five chapters an attempt has been made to reduce to
narrative form a great mass of heterogeneous material bearing upon the
"Story" which it is the purpose of these volumes to relate. A
considerable proportion of this material is to all practical intents
inaccessible to the general reading public, being scattered here and
there through old and long-forgotten newspapers, blue-books, pamphlets
and unedited manuscripts. Yet some acquaintance with it is absolutely
necessary to a clear comprehension of the deplorable state of things
which existed in this Province during the regime of Sir Peregrine
Maitland and his successor. No one who is ignorant of it is capable of
expressing an intelligent opinion as to the merits or demerits of the
Rebellion and those who took part therein. The principal facts and
circumstances attendant upon some of the most flagrant exhibitions of
Family Compact oppression which mark the fourth decade of Upper Canadian
history have therefore been set forth in consecutive order, and with
considerable minuteness. The picture thus afforded of Provincial-society
and Government, though pregnant with instruction, is by no means an
attractive one, and any person contemplating it for the first time may
well be excused for questioning its perfect accuracy. The drawing, at
times, seems to be too wavy in outline, and some of the details have the
appearance of being painted in colours too glaring to be natural. But a
strict examination of the properties will correct all such impressions.
Varying themes require varying methods of treatment. There are certain
features of landscape which must not be drawn with abso