By the abolition of such protection the trade of New Brunswick and the other colonies would be ruined, while the Baltic trade would reap the benefit.
Was he to tamely submit to measures injuring the resources of the people whom he represented?
No, he would appeal in a manner that would have public sympathy.

Hence was produced the well written pamphlet bearing his name, setting forth the grievance in a way that could not fail to prove the justice of the cause.

Every point was discussed with clearness and based upon the most reliable facts and statistics.

Newspapers took up the subject and complimented the author in the most flattering terms.
A general excitement was now raised and the question was discussed on every side.

In the House of Commons it gained much popularity.