Red River
Sometimes called Red River of the North, to distinguish it
from the Red River of Texas. The name is supposed to have been derived
from the colour of its waters, heavily impregnated with clay. It was
discovered by La Verendrye in 1733, and explored as far as the mouth of
the Assiniboine in that year. The river rises in North Dakota, and
enters Lake Winnipeg after a course of 545 miles. =Bib.=: Lovell,
Gazetteer of Canada; Hind, Canadian Red River and Assiniboine and
Saskatchewan Expeditions.
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Randolph Beverley 1755-1797 Governor Of Virginia Born In Henrico
County, Virginia, and educated at William and Mary College. In 1784 was appointed a visitor of the college. A member of the Virginia Assembly during the American Revolution. In 1787 appointed president of the Executive Council; and in 1788 governor of... Rangers British
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Established near Cataraqui, 265. (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Reembark after fall of Quebec, 236. See also Queen's Rangers. ... Rankin Colonel
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Challenges Macdonald, but makes frank apology, and meeting is averted, 81-82. ... Rankine Alexander
(Tilley era) Deserts Liberals in New Brunswick, 18. ... Rattray William Jordan 1835-1883 Born In London England
Emigrated to Canada, 1848. In 1858 graduated from Toronto University, and later entered the journalistic profession. Published a number of books on religious and general subjects; for several years on the editorial staff of the Toronto Mail. Contribut... Raudot Antoine-denis 1679-1737 Son Of Jacques Raudot Filled The
office of inspector-general of the navy at Dunkirk, before coming to Canada with his father in 1705. Acted as assistant to the intendant; recalled to France in 1710, and appointed intendant-general of seamen; also made a director of the Company of the... Raudot Jacques 1647-1728 Councillor To The Parliament Of Metz In
1674; and to the Cour des Aides at Paris, 1678. Came to Canada as intendant, 1705, and devoted himself with rare disinterestedness to the welfare of the colony. Returned to France in 1711. =Bib.=: Roy, Intendants de la Nouvelle-France (R. S. C., 1903)... Razilly Chevalier De
(Samuel de Champlain era) One of the Hundred Associates, 170; ordered to assist Quebec, 200; instructions cancelled, 201; sent with expedition to take possession of Quebec, 213. ... Re Francois Sieur De Gand
(Samuel de Champlain era) One of the Hundred Associates, 171. ... Read David Breakenridge 1823- Born In Augusta Ontario Educated
at Upper Canada College; studied law and called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1845; practised his profession in Toronto; appointed Q.C., 1858; mayor of Toronto, 1858. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) On Mackenzie, 1; Mackenzie as a reformer, 5; on ... Reade Alfred
(Wilmot era) Appointed by Governor Colebrooke as provincial secretary of New Brunswick, 76; causes resignation of ministers, 76-78; discussed in House, 79-80; appointment cancelled, 80. ... Rebellion Losses Bill
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Furious debate on, between MacNab and Blake, 489. (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Passed in 1847, 292; La Fontaine responsible for, 303; its history, 305-334, 335, 336. (Lord Elgin era) History of, 63-84; commission a... Rebellion Of 1837 In Lower Canada
The culmination of a long agitation, on the part of the French-Canadians, for a larger measure of popular government. The older and more experienced of their leaders refused to overstep the bounds of constitutional agitation; but Papineau, Wolfred Ne... Rebellion Of 1837 In Upper Canada
Almost the exact counterpart of the revolt in the lower province. The leaders here were William Lyon Mackenzie, Samuel Lount, Van Egmond, and Rolph. The plan was to march upon Toronto, seize the city, and proclaim a republic. This was early in Decemb... Reciprocity
Efforts were made from time to time by Canada, between the years 1847 and 1854, to secure the free admission of goods between Canada and the United States, but without success until the latter year, when Lord Elgin negotiated a treaty. It came into fo... Recollets
A branch of the Franciscan order. First came to Canada in 1615, at the request of Champlain, and under the authority of Pope Paul V. The same year they built a convent at Quebec. Of the four members of the order who came out in 1615, Le Caron was assi... Red River
Sometimes called Red River of the North, to distinguish it from the Red River of Texas. The name is supposed to have been derived from the colour of its waters, heavily impregnated with clay. It was discovered by La Verendrye in 1733, and explored as ... Red River Colony
Also known as the Red River Settlement; Selkirk Colony; Assiniboia, etc. Founded by the Earl of Selkirk (q.v.), in 1811. The first party of colonists from Scotland reached York Factory that year, under the leadership of Miles Macdonell, and arrived at... Red River Rebellion
See Riel Rebellion, 1869-1870. ... Redistribution Bill
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Bill brought in by Macdonald in 1882, to adjust representation in House, 273; Blake on, 274; description of, 274; Globe on, 275; unfairness of, 275-276; effect of, on election, 276. ... Redpath Peter 1821-1894 Born In Montreal Educated At St Paul's
School there; engaged in business in his native town. Took a deep interest in the improvement of Montreal and of its public institutions, and particularly McGill University, of whose governing board he was a member from 1864 to his death. Besides many... Reed Joseph
(Tilley era) Deserts his party in New Brunswick, 18. ... Reform Alliance
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Objects of, 495; Mackenzie attacks, 496; death of, 497. ... Reform Association
(Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Founded in Toronto, with branches throughout Canada, in 1844, 221; organizes series of public meetings to oppose Metcalfe, 221; meeting at Toronto, 238; series of "tracts for the people," 238. ... Reform Parliamentary
(Lord Sydenham era) Question of, in Britain, 25, 28, 32. ... Reform Party
(George Brown Era) Fight for responsible government, against Metcalfe, 21; under wise leadership of Baldwin and La Fontaine, 24; Convention of 1857 recommends representation by population, free trade, uniform legislation for two provinces, and annexat... Regale
(Bishop Laval era) Dispute respecting, between Louis XIV and Pope Clement, 184, 201. ... Regina
Capital of the province of Saskatchewan, and formerly of the North-West Territories. Founded in 1882, and named by the Marquis of Lorne (now Duke of Argyll), after Queen Victoria. It is the headquarters of the Royal North-West Mounted Police. =Bib.=: ... Regiopolis College
Established at Kingston. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Established by Roman Catholics, 194. (Egerton Ryerson era) Incorporated March 4, 1837, 147. ... Registration
(John Graves Simcoe era) Of deeds in Upper Canada, system introduced, 94, 102. (Lord Sydenham era) Of titles in Lower Canada, ordinance providing for, passed by Special Council, 278, 279. ... Reid Stuart J
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) On colonial government, 2; on Lord Durham, 7; on the Duke of Wellington, 17; on authorship of Durham's Report, 82, 83. ... Renaud
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Demands disallowance of New Brunswick Act abolishing separate schools, 73. ...