That—“the possession of remote territories, is the only thing which can secure to the population of a country those advantages derived from an easy outlet, or prospect of outlet, to those persons who may be ill provided for at home.”—Lord Brougham.
That—“we have an immense Colonial Empire. To its resources and exigencies we now seem for the first time to awaken.[see Note [46]] Hitherto we have been content to consider it as a magnificent incumbrance, that testified to our greatness but had nothing to do with our interests or the welfare of our population.”—The Times, 20th January, 1849.
And that—“it must be acknowledged as a principle, that the Colonies of England are an integral part of this country.”—D’Israeli.
Again—“In certain parts of the Empire transportation was a very valuable punishment, but there ought to be natural limits to it. Transportation was very well in the infancy of a Colony, but as it became more peopled and civilized, it was undesirable to deluge it with a convict population. The subject of abolishing the penalty of transportation was one of very great importance.”—Lord Brougham, 1849.
“But what mean I
To speak so true at first? My office is
To noise abroad....
I have the letter here; yes, here it is:”
“The time has come when the great American and Colonial route of travelling must commence at Halifax.” [2] —Great Western Letter Bag. Yes! and be carried on to Frazer’s River. [3]
[2] Nova Scotia.