PAPERS RELATIVE TO EMIGRATION TO CANADA. 7 / This system of free grants of portions of private properties scattered over tlie whole pro- vince, and therefore presenting endless choice of locality in respect to previous settlement of friends, & c., to such persons as have no money to pay, or having small means, might more beneficially to themselves and the country apply them to accelerate the improvement of the land, forms a principal feature in the scheme of the Association, by which they hope to be useful to their countrymen. But it is only one; there are cases where not only the poor, but even the comparatively affluent settler, has had to encounter difficulties which might well dishearten him, and even drive him to abandon his enterprise. Many members of this Association have had practical knowledge of the evils which they are now intent upon averting from others, and are desirous of giving their experience without its price. The establishment of their registry office for the sale of lands not devoted to the above- stated object, and for supplying accurate information, statistical and otherwise, will be found of great use to such as are beyond the necessity of receiving any other kind of assistance; while in locating those who shall be disposed to accept of their land, they will carefully avoid the evil before- mentioned, of sending them where they will be isolated and solitary; but under such an arrangement as will ensure to each the comforts of society while he is engaged in the first, and in all cases the most discouraging task he has to encounter— subduing the forest. The practical object of the Association is to establish, in connexion with the societies of Great Britain and Ireland, an effectual system, as well of direct colonization, as of aid and assistance to emigrants generally, whether rich or poor, supplying information to the one, and permanent employment or locations in land to the other. To such emigrants with fami- lies as shall come out under the auspices, or with the special recommendation of the societies at home, it is proposed to give 50 acres each, upon condition of actual settlement, and clearing a space of 10 acres of the front of their locations, erecting a dwelling- house, & c. for themselves, and clearing one - half of that portion of the road lying in front of the lot of which the lot forms a part. The use and possession of this land will be secured to them immediately ; and after three years' actual residence, and the performance of the conditions above specified, a deed in fee- simple, without charge, will be given to them. For the convenience of emigrants generally, an office will be opened in Toronto, for the registration of all lands possessed by private individuals, with descriptions of the lots, con- cessions, townships, districts, & c., classifying the same under the several heads of— Lands for sale— for lease— or for free settlement, under the direction of this Association ; with every information connected therewith, their local peculiarities, situation in relation to roads, mills, markets, & c., the nature of the adjacent settlements, the countries from which the set- tlers therein came, together with every matter, the previous knowledge of which may tend to save the applicant the labour and time of personal inspection. It is further proposed, that full abstracts of all the above matter should be placed in the hands of the different socie- ties in Great Britain, in order that even there some reasonably accurate information might be obtained before passing the Atlantic. Books and subscriptions will be opened in every town and township in the province. A contribution of 20 s. annually will constitute a member qualified to vote for directors; a donation of 12/. 10s., or a gift of land equivalent in value, will qualify such contributor to be elected a director. These books will remain open at the different places, and returns from time to time made to the secretaries, and the subscribers of land will be called upon, when necessary, to make the proper conveyances to the trustees for the purposes of the Association. Upon these principles, and with a view to such plan, the Association earnestly call upon the inhabitants of this province to contribute in their degree to the cause of colonization, whether by gifts of land or otherwise, in the full confidence that in proportion to the good which they shall confer upon their country, will be the benefit reacting upon their individual prosperity. BYE LAWS. THAT at all meetings of the directors, the president, if present, or, in his absence any one of the vice- presidents, do take the chair ; and that such president ( or vice- president while so presiding), have, besides his vote as a director, a casting vote as chairman. That six directors, including the president, or any of the vice- presidents, be a quorum for the transaction of business. That the directors meet on Thursday of each week at the hour of three. That if any vacancy takes place amongst the directors, whether of president, vice- presi- dent, director or other officer of the Association, the remaining directors have power to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the year, and until the next general election. That after the year 1841, no person shall be eligible to be elected as a director, unless he be, or hath been a contributor to the funds of the Association of the sum of at least 12 10 s. or of land equivalent thereto in value. That public notice be given by circulars, and by advertisements in the newspapers to the landed proprietors of the province, advising them of the formation of the Association, and requesting them to send in at their earliest convenience lists of such lands as they may be willing to dispose of either by grant, or sale or lease, according to the annexed Schedule, in order that the same may be transmitted without delay to the different branch societies of the districts in which such lands are situate. That books be prepared for the registration or entry of 6uch lands 60 returned, classifying the lots by numbers, concessions, townships and districts; and that diagrams be obtained 368. A 4 through