One John Burke then demanded that the prisoners be released and a promise was given.

On the second day the people again assembled, and Mr.Smith then read authoritative letters, one from the Governor-General to Governor McTavish, and another to Mr.McDougall.

It was then moved by Riel, seconded by Mr.Bannatyre, and carried unanimously, that twenty representatives should be elected by the English Parishes and twenty by the French, and that these should meet on January 25th to consider the subjects of Commissioner Smith's communications, and decide what was best for the welfare of the country.
Speeches were made by the Bishop of Rupert's Land, and Father Richot and Riel closed the meeting by saying: "I came here with fear ...

we are not enemies--but we came very near being so....

we all have rights.