- A report of Mr. Poulett Thomson's appointment to the
Governor- Generalship of the British Provinces had reached Montreal, and ex- cited much dissatisfaction and alarm. The Montreal Herald says, that 31r. Thomson's views, if carried into effect, would bring about "a rebellion among the hitherto loyal, and thereby hasten the separation of the North American Colonies from the British empire." The Sloe - daiT1 this evening publishes the following extract from letters written by "two of the largest mercantile houses in Canada," in reference to Kr. Thomson's appointment- : 0 We hear that Sir J. Colborne is talked of for removal from the Governor- ship, and that Mr. P. Thomson is selected to supply his place. Such a report we can •hardly credit, even though originating in quarters whence we usually obtain accounts of the movements of that party who have so grossly misgo- verned these Provinces. But this step is one of such awfal magnitude, as, if -true, will most probably involve us in utter ruin. Can it be possible that any pov2rnment should dare carry into effect such an open act of insult towards the loyal population who, at the hazar&l of their lives and properties, so zea- lously coutended for the preservation of these Colonies to the 'Mother-country ? By the able and untiring vigilance and promptitude of Sir J. Colborne we have a fair prospect of a peaceful winter ; but if this report turn out as we bear, then, be assured, all that his military vigilance and skill has ac:iieved "till very speedily be undone. But will the Home Government dare to remove Sir.1. Colborne without assigning reasons for such rue unwarrantable procaed- ing? Is our country to be plunged again into a state of revolution and rebel- lion, merely to satisfy the office cravings' of a degraded Government ? It is monstrous even for a moment to suppose that such an appointment can be in contemplation."
"We bear that it is intended to deprive us of the eminent services of Sir John Colborne, and that Poulett Thomson is talked of for Governor-General. This rumour isas at first regarded as perfectly absurd, and not worthy the least degree of credibility ; but more recent accounts, part of which only have been allowed to transpire, seem to confirm this most marvellous announcement. If such a piece of business as this be carried into effect, Canada is inevitably lost, mid the winter will bring, us kick Papineau, and a legion of miscreant follow- ers, who will thus be plainly told to prosecute more fully those scenes of whole- sale plunder and murder, which Sir John Colborne had very nigh effectually subdued. Are we to submit tamely to such treatment as this ? Will the Mother-country thus allow us to be sacrificed ? As Loyalists, we have already suffered much, but such a blow as this we never expected even at the hands of a Government which every day proves itself our worst enemy."
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