 In 1866, within feet of the site of the Foley House, he is reported to have given an impassioned soap box speech in favour of confederation.Just two years later he was shot dead on the steps of his home in Ottawa.In 1997, the great, great-granddaughter of Declan Foley converted the mercantile into The Foley Arms (then, Remy's Westport) restaurant and pub at which patrons are served while seated at the original 1867 sales counter.