The consequence is, that little or no intercourse exists between the two races.
More troops will be required in this country, were it only to keep down this growing turbulent spirit.

The governor will, it is foreseen, have a difficult card to play next month with the assembly, which is really getting too daring and arrogant.
Every victory which Napoleon has gained for the last nine years, has made the disposition here to resist more manifest.
_Brigadier Brock to his sister-in-law, Mrs.W.Brock_.
QUEBEC, June 8, 1810.
It was my decided intention to ask for leave to go to England this fall, but I have now relinquished the thought.

Several untoward circumstances combine to oppose my wishes.

The spirit of insubordination lately manifested by the French Canadian population of this colony, naturally called for precautionary measures, and our worthy chief is induced, in consequence, to retain in this country those on whom he can best confide.

I am highly flattered in being reckoned among the number, whatever inward disappointment I may feel.