CHAPTER LXII.

Militia Act, 1792—Simcoe—No faith in the Americans—His views— Military Roads—Division of Districts—Military purposes—The officers—Legislation—The expenses—Repeated Legislation— Aggressive spirit—The Enrolment—Hastings Battalion—“Something brewing”—List of Officers—Col. Ferguson—Col. Bell—Leeds Militia— Officers’ clothing—The Midland District—Prince Edward—Training Places 544