Burke Manuscript

Burke Manuscript: Page 269

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And suppose, just to show, that there is no hijocundity in the matter (as to the derivation of the term, I must refer you to the gentlemen of high degree and University training who find themselves so well housed in our Educational Establishments) that we just tell a little story about nothing at all, that is the sort of subject to extract a story from. Just for example as Mr John Ollivier remarked in his manifesto in support of his friend Mr Hobbs, the tailor, what fools people are and under what ridiculous notions they exist; running away with the idea that the Town Reserves were a Municipal Endowment which were made away with by those who ought to have reserved them and honourably stuck to their trust. No, dear Mr Ollivier, they were not a Municipal Endowment or Reserve for the reason, dear and venerable old Patriarch, that in those days no municipality existed; but Mr O. in those days there was a Provincial Government, a Superintendent and a Council, and they were the representatives of the whole Province [continued next page]

[marginal notes] In 1853, J.E. Fitzgerald, wrote “No intention we are informed was ever entertained to dispose of the Town Reserves. Until they are handed to a Corporate Body, in the settlement, they of course remain under the charge of the Association.” Then came the Provl. Council. Then in 1854, notice of sale of Town Reserves. Sewell opposing as illegal. In 1855 advertised for sale on 7 year terms.

Oct /55 – Provl. Council. Ordered sale on 7 year terms. 10% down

Feb /56 – Sale Reserves at Royal Hotel. 107 acres sold at about £60 acre on above terms. Bowens, Gressons &c bought largely.