Resolutions for defining the nature and foundation of the self-government of Nova Scotia in her local affairs, and in favor of an elective legislative council

“…it is of importance that the people of this country should be free from danger. For, sir, without professing a prophetic spirit, let me say that if the principles I am now contending for be not distinctly acknowledged, the time will come when Governors will attempt to exercise the power they now nominally possess, and place themselves in opposition to the wishes of the people.”

Johnston, J. W. “Speech delivered by the Hon. J.W. Johnston, in the House of Assembly, on the 19th March, 1850 : on introducing resolutions for defining the nature and foundation of the self-government of Nova Scotia in her local affairs, and in favor of an elective legislative council” Halifax, N.S. : [s.n.], 1850. https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.18763/1?r=0&s=1