The loss of the political positions to Half-Pay Officers, the rich vacant land owners, and the in- ability for the government to provide a timely solution for the land issues in Norwich led to a major participation in what would become the rebellions of 1837.

"Although we may have but one Thomas Horner in the legislature, I believe that the next election will show the world that we have more just such sterling stuff among us- that we will have no more go- between members, and in fine, that old Oxford is wide awake." - St. Thomas Liberal News