IRISH COLONIZATION IN BRITISH AMERICA.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR.
London, 14th April 1847.
Sin—i have maturely considered the plan pro d for alleviating distress in Ireland by colonization in British America, em led in the memorial to Lord John Russell, which you laid before the readers of the Spectator on the 3d in- stant; and! deem it pregnant with advantages to both countries. The redundant population of Ireland can find happy .homes in the British Provinces, if ar..- companied by sufficient capital to furnish employment on their arrival, and for their subsequent settlement. I have been engaged in the public affairs of British America for many years, and am intimately acquainted with the habits and feel- ings of the population; and I venture to assert, that if the scheme (with some few modifications) be carried out in good faith, the exertions of its friends will be appretiated, and every assistance afforded within the power of the people of Bri- tish America; who, in my opinion, will cheerfully cooperate in maturing a system mutually advantageous.
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