#British North America

[vox-anglosphere]

A Happy Dominion Day to all my friends and followers! July 1st 2024

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"HIGH PURPOSE OF LOYALISTS IS RECOGNIZED," Kingston Whig-Standard. May 9, 1933. Page 5. ---- Contribution to Canadian Nationhood Seen as Secure ---- SAINT JOHN, N. B. - When Saint John in particular, and New Brunswick generally, pay tribute to the United Empire Loyalists on May 18 next, the Sequicentennial aniversary of their landing here, the occasion will recall a people whose decencants excercised a powerful influence on the political, material, and intellectual development of Canada.

The Loyalists, whose continued allegiance to the Crown made life unbearable for them in the new United States, comprised a great many of the cultured and wealthy men and women in the old colonies. When the revolution broke out they represented at least a third of the population. Their honesty of purpose, and integrity, now acknowledged by historians, were among qualities resulting in firm foundations during Canada's early growth.

Loyality Steadfast College graduates and former high officials were included in the migration to British territory. In New England, the Episcopal clergy were steadfast in their loyalty to the King. There was also a large loyal element in the humbler walks of life. It was found in the farmers of New England, the Quakers of Pennsylvania and the negroes of South Carolina and Georgia.

Those occupying official positions at the beginning of war naturally took the side of authority. Their indignation increased as they found their places filled by men of inferior social position and less wealth, education. and culture. Despite their ideas of prerogative however, the old Loyalists in general are conceded to have been men of upright character, staunchly adhearing to their principles and willing to make great sacrifices for the preservation of a united British Empire.

Impress Is Deep "On the Canadian body politic the impress of the Loyalist migration is so deep that it would be difficult to overestimate it," wrote W. Stewart Wallace, historian. "It is no exaggeration to say that the United Empire Loyalists changed the course of the current Canadian history. Before 1783 the clearest observers saw no future before Canada, but that of a French colony under the British crown. Barring a catastrophe shocking to think of wrote Sir Guy Carleton in 1767, 'this country must, to the end of time, be peopled by the Canadian race, who have already taken such firm root and got to so great a height that any new stock transplanted will be totally hid, except in the towns of Quebec and Montreal.' Just how discerning this prophecy was may be judged from the fact that even today it holds true with regard to the districts that were settled at the time it was written. What rendered it void was the unexpected influx of the refugees of the revolution....Before 1783 the continuance of Canada in the British Empire was by no means assured; after 1783 the imperial tie was well-knit.

Even in the adjoining republic, history has begun to do the Loyalists justice. Their merits and self-sacrifice are acknowledged.

The late Professor Coit Tyler, University of Cornell, said his opinion was "That the side of the Loyalists, as they called themselves, of the Tories as they were scornfully nicknamed by their opponents was even in argument not a weak one, and in devotion and self-sacrifice not an unheroic one."

[widely-ranging]

In late 1750 British North America, there was no Thanksgiving, hardly anyone celebrated Christmas (it was even illegal in some places), and New Years’ wouldn’t be until March. I don’t know enough about Judaism or Islam in 18th century British North America to make any statements about the marking of Hanukkah or the timing of the Muslim holidays. Christmas could be found in New France and New Spain. There they also marked the new year on 1 January.

[inatcanids]

Coyote Canis latrans

Observed by kriscu, CC BY-NC

[mx-xcitement]

i was inspired by my last rb.

[northameicanblog]

Purcell Mountains, British Columbia, Canada: The Purcell Mountains are a mountain range in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. They are a subrange of the Columbia Mountains, which includes the Selkirk, Monashee, and Cariboo Mountains. Wikipedia

[inatungulates]

Stone's sheep Ovis dalli stonei

Observed by lada51newttb, CC BY-NC

[travelella]

A Grizzly Bear in Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada

Leila Boujnane

[hetagrammy]

I know it wasn't really popular until the 1870s, nor am I totally sure Arthur would go this far, but the idea of Arthur putting Molly on a "rest cure" to treat her "hysteria" around the 1840s before the Famine really kicked in is something that has been sticking in my brain. The idea of this woman going Yellow Wallpaper is something that just intrigues me. To be clear, either way, Arthur 100% referred to her as his "hysterical sister" and used that as an excuse to both keep her from going to Europe and making allies again.

[lizardsaredinosaurs]

Yes! I have completed my camouflage--the perfect disguise when riding on a tiger's back. Now, to find a tiger in Canada...

Island Tiger Moth (Grammia complicata)

Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Status: Threatened

Threats: urban development and recreation, invasive plant species

[wgm-beautiful-world]

V A N C O U V E R

[satakentia]

Mystery Falls Mount Seymour, British Columbia, Canada

by Andrew Sommerfeld

[haveyoubeentothiscity]

Population: 10,664

[travelbinge]

By Tvardi

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

[inatcanids]

Gray Wolf Canis lupus

Observed by krfbirds, CC BY-NC

[illustratus]

The Surrender of General Burgoyne to General Horatio Gates, Battle of Saratoga, 17 October, 1777

by François Godefroy, after Louis-François-Sébastien Fauvel