Paul I (1754-1801). Czar of Russia, son of Peter III and Catherine II. Ascended the throne, 1796. Index: Bk Withdraws from British alliance, 23; murder of, 30.
Paul V, Pope (1552-1621). Camillo Borghese: elected pope, 1605. Index: Ch Grants brief to Récollets for their mission in Canada, 84.
Payne, Captain. Dr His connection with the Walker case, 19.
Peace River. A tributary of the Mackenzie; rises in Thutage Lake, in northern British Columbia, its total length being 1065 miles. It is first mentioned in the Voyages of Alexander Mackenzie. Mackenzie ascended the river, in 1792, on his way to the Pacific. He says that it took its name from a place on its banks known as Peace Point, where the Crees and Beaver Indians settled their disputes. Alexander Henry learned of the river, under the same name, in 1776, from a party of Chipewyans whom he met at Île à la Crosse Lake. Index: MS Post built on, by Boyer, 1788, 19, 61; its outlet, 33, 34; described, 34; Mackenzie on, 34, 62; sends party to build post on, 61; Boyer's post known as "Old Establishment," 61; fertility of the region, 61; the falls, 62; Mackenzie winters there, 64-66; beautiful scenery, 69; Mackenzie's description of, 69, 71. D Mackenzie ascends, 54; visited by Thompson, 58; ascended by Simon Fraser, 59. Bib.: Bryce, Hudson's Bay Company; Burpee, Search for the Western Sea.
Peace River Pass. The gorge cut by the Peace River through the Rocky Mountains. The summit of the pass is 2000 feet above the sea. First traversed and described by Alexander Mackenzie, 1793. Simon Fraser followed in 1805, to build several trading-posts in New Caledonia, and explore the river that bears his name.
Péan, Mdme. Hugues, née Davennes des Meloises. WM Casemate made for, 87.
Pearson, Lieutenant-Colonel. Bk Captured at sea by United States privateer, 224.
Peel, Sir Robert (1788-1850). Born in Lancaster, England. Educated at Harrow, and Christ Church, Oxford. Entered Parliament, 1809; under-secretary for war and the colonies, 1811-1812; chief secretary for Ireland, 1812-1818; and home secretary, 1822; premier in 1834, but resigned the following year; again premier, 1841-1846. Index: E Supports Rebellion Losses Bill, 78. B His government misunderstands situation in Canada, 14, 15; his distrust of French-Canadians, 16; disapproves of Bagot's policy, 16-17; reasons for selection of Metcalfe, 18; justifies Metcalfe's action in withholding responsible government, 23. Sy Resigns from Cabinet, 16; returns to office as home secretary, 16; assists Duke of Wellington to form a government, 46; brief tenure of office, 56; anxious for due representation of commercial interest in Canada, 285; desires to give representation to Chambers of Commerce, 286; his moderation as leader of the opposition, 350. Mc His attitude towards great political movements, 16; condemns Head for inducing rebellion, 355. W Fails to form administration, 37. Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.
Pellegrin. WM Pilot of Montcalm's squadron, 81.