Royal North-west Mounted Police
Organized in 1873 by the Dominion
government, for the preservation of law and order in the new settlements
west of Lake Superior. The force at first numbered only 190 men,
subsequently increased to nearly 1000. The police patrol the frontier,
and preserve the peace throughout the whole vast region from the
international boundary to the Arctic. They have posts on the shores of
Hudson Bay, in the Yukon, and on Herschell Island, off the mouth of the
Mackenzie. =Bib.=: Haydon, The Riders of the Plains.
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(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Of the 34th Regiment, devastates large section of country, 157; retakes Oswego, 157. (John Graves Simcoe era) Leads Queen's Rangers in battle of Monmouth, 29. ... Rosslyn Alexander Wedderburn Baron Loughborough First Earl Of
(1733-1805). Entered Parliament, 1761; solicitor-general, 1771, and supported George III and Lord North in resisting the claims of the American colonies. =Index=: (Lord Dorchester era) Solicitor-general, on Canadian claims in matters of law, 62, 66. =... Rothery Henry Cadogan 1817-1888 George Brown Era Registrar Of The High Court Of
Admiralty in England,--prepares Canadian case in fisheries arbitration, 225-226; suggests Reciprocity Treaty, as compensation for fisheries, 226. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Rottenburg Baron De
Entered the army, and in 1795 promoted major of Hussars; in 1797 lieutenant-colonel of the 60th Foot; and colonel in 1805. Served during the Rebellion in Ireland in 1798; present at the capture of Surinam in 1799; promoted brigadier-general, 1808; too... Rottenburg Baroness De
(General Brock era) Her great charm, 134, 137. ... Roubaud Pierre
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Ex-Jesuit, his erratic habits, 48, 49; a friend of Du Calvet, 290. ... Rouer De Villeray Louis 1630?-1685 Born In France Came To Canada
in 1651. Through Laval's influence, appointed to the Sovereign Council in 1663, and retained his position in the reorganization of the Council in 1675. Always a strong supporter of Laval and the Jesuits; and reputed to be the wealthiest man of his day... Rous John
In command of a Boston privateer, did much damage to French commerce. Made a successful raid on the French posts on the north coast of Newfoundland, 1744. Took part in the capture of Louisbourg, 1745; sent to England with the news; rewarded with rank ... Rouvier
(Samuel de Champlain era) Clerk, goes to France, 121; returns with letters, 135. ... Rowan Sir William
Born in Ireland, 1789. Entered the army as ensign, 1783; saw service in various parts of the world, including Spain, France, and North America; secretary to Lord Seaton in Canada, 1832-1839; major-general, 1846; Commander-in-chief of the forces in Br... Roy Louis
(John Graves Simcoe era) First printer in Upper Canada, 172; acts as king's printer, 173; succeeded by G. Tiffany, 173. ... Royal American Regiment
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Afterwards 60th Foot, Haldimand lieutenant-colonel in, 1, 9, 11; recruiting for, 12; Washington suggests change of uniform for, 16; Haldimand exchanges from 2nd to 4th battalion of, 17; at Oswego, 29; at Montreal, 50; Hal... Royal Canadian Academy Of Arts
Founded by the Marquis of Lorne (afterwards Duke of Argyll), in 1880, the first exhibition being held in Ottawa the same year. The first president was L. R. O'Brien. In furtherance of its objects the Academy established a national gallery in Ottawa, ... Royal Highland Emigrants
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Regiment raised in Canada, 111, 112, 306; disbanded and take up lands, 255, 262, 265. (Lord Dorchester era) Composition of corps, 93; arrival of detachment of, at Quebec, 112. ... Royal Joseph 1837- Born At Repentigny Quebec Educated At St
Mary's College, Montreal. Entered into newspaper work; established L'Ordre, Le Nouveau Monde, and assisted in founding La Revue Canadien. Called to the bar of Lower Canada, 1864. Removed to Manitoba, 1870; founded there Le Metis. Elected to the first ... Royal Military College Kingston
Established by Act of Parliament in 1874; opened 1875. =Bib.=: Mayne, The Royal Military College in Canada: An Ency., vol. 4. ... Royal North-west Mounted Police
Organized in 1873 by the Dominion government, for the preservation of law and order in the new settlements west of Lake Superior. The force at first numbered only 190 men, subsequently increased to nearly 1000. The police patrol the frontier, and pre... Royal Regiment Of New York
(Lord Dorchester era) Raised by Sir John Johnson, 151, 173. ... Royal Roussillon Regiment
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) One battalion of, sent to Canada, 12; deserters from, give information to Wolfe, 171, 184; in retreat from Jacques Cartier, alone kept in good order, 217; in battle of Ste. Foy, 257; 262. =Bib.=: Doughty, Siege of Quebec. ... Royal Society Of Canada
Founded by the Marquis of Lorne (afterward Duke of Argyll) in 1881, during his governorship in Canada. The first meeting was held in Ottawa, in May, 1882. The society is divided into four sections: French literature, history, etc.; English literature,... Royal William
Built at Quebec in the year 1830; launched in the spring of 1831. On Aug. 5, 1833, she sailed from Quebec for London, stopping at Pictou for coal. She arrived at Gravesend in twenty-five days from Pictou--the first vessel to cross the Atlantic wholly ... Royal William H M S
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Conveys Wolfe's remains to England, 238. ... Ruette D'auteuil Denis-joseph
(Bishop Laval era) Crown prosecutor, 167; temporarily banished from Quebec, 168. (Count Frontenac era) Attorney-general, 106; death of, 138. ... Ruette D'auteuil Francois-madeleine-fortune
(Count Frontenac era) Son of Denis, succeeds him, 138; makes trouble for Intendant Meulles, 174; waits on Frontenac, 255. ... Rumigny
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) At Sillery, directs artillery fire on enemy on opposite shore, 161. ... Rupert Prince 1619-1683 Third Son Of The Elector Palatine
Frederick V, and Elizabeth, daughter of James I of England. Served in the army during the Thirty Years' War; commanded the royal cavalry in the Civil War in England. Returned to England at the Restoration. The first governor of the Hudson's Bay Compan... Rupert's Land
The name applied to the territories of the Hudson's Bay Company, particularly to that portion lying west of Hudson Bay and east of the Rocky Mountains. The Company held these lands under royal charter granted by Charles II in 1670. The first governor ... Russell Alexander J
(Samuel de Champlain era) His papers on Champlain's astrolabe, 76. ... Russell John First Earl 1792-1878 Born In London Entered
Parliament, 1813; home secretary, 1835, in Melbourne's ministry; in 1839 colonial secretary; and in 1846 premier. In 1852 foreign secretary in Aberdeen's ministry; in 1854 president of the Council, and in 1855 secretary for the colonies. Prime ministe... Russell Peter 1755-1825 Born In England In 1791 Accompanied
Simcoe to Canada, and appointed inspector-general; later becoming a member of the Assembly and of the Executive Council. Administered the government of Upper Canada, 1796-1799. =Index=: (John Graves Simcoe era) Recommended by Simcoe as collector of cu... Russian Convention 1825
(Sir James Douglas era) Its provisions, 118-119. ... Russian Explorations
(Sir James Douglas era) Stimulated by fur trade, 38; America reached by way of Siberia, 38; Vitus Bering's expeditions, 39-40; explorations between 1764 and 1769, 42; discoveries and colonies along the coast, 44-45; Baranof, Wrangell and Etoline, 44-4...