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Saddlebag [cf. saddlebag preacher] Hist. 
n. in Upper Canada, a Reformer (def. 1), specifically a Ryersonian.
See also: Reformer (def. 1) Ryersonian ((n.)) saddlebag preacher
- 1831 Let Mackenzie stick to the Central Committee, the Saddlebags, & the Pennsylvania Dutch of the Home District--the moment he separates from them he's a gone duck.
- 1832 A few Catholic bigots in Town, (old boys at home who are well known as the tools of the saddlebag faction) opposed this meeting; others intimidated by the opposite faction kept out of sight.
- 1833 [He asked] the Editor not to mention his name in full, as the saddlebags would be displeased with his change of opinion.
- 1831 Let Mackenzie stick to the Central Committee, the Saddlebags, & the Pennsylvania Dutch of the Home District--the moment he separates from them he's a gone duck.