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on the l3th of October, 1842. Mr. Baldwin rose to his feet and replied to the member for Hamilton in words which, so far as he was concerned, effectually silenced all further insinuations of disloyalty. He detailed the circumstances under which he had been induced to ride out with the flag of truce, and how the Governor had not had sufficient magnamimity to avow his own act. When the speaker resumed his seat the House resounded with cheers, and Sir Allan MacNabb subsequently apologized for his language.