The Express.
London, England, 1862-07-22 00:00:00

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LONDON, TUESDAY, JULY 22.

THZ House of Lords and the Times are extremely
angry with the Canadians. These people, we are
told, utterly misunderstand their own position,
and are earnestly bent upon their own annihilation.
The Lords and our contemporary are satisfied that
the Government at Washington intends to make'
an attack upon Canada, and assuming this, they
denounce the Canadians because they will not
raise and equip more than 5,000 extra Militia. It
is plain enough that if the American armies
were to be turned against Canada the 12,000
regular troops and the 10,000 Militia would be
utterly insufficient to offer any serious resistance.
And if the Canadians really believed that any such
danger were imminent they would be acting like
traitors or like fools. The truth, however, is, that
they have no fear of the sort. They do not believe
that the Federal will turn against them, as Lord
ELLENBOROUGH says, in the drunkenncia of victory,
or to repair their losses in the moment of defeat.
They are no doubt quite aware of the absurdity of
opposing so small a force as twenty or thirty thou-
sand men to the armies of the United States, and
therefore Lord ELLZHBOROUGH and his zealous
commentator might have spared their eloquence.
The views of the Canadians are not difficult to dis-
cover, and they are probably founded upon a very
firm conviction of the absurd obstinacy, and what
Lord Eustrsoaoutia might call the infatuation,
of the Home Government.

Long experience must have convinced the Cana-
dians that the aristocratic party is very strong in
this country, and that it is ever on the watch
to increase the army. The only possible way
in which this increase can be maintained is by dis-
persing the troops all over the world, so that whilst
the Staff is multiplied, the troops themselves may
be kept out of the way. Whatever
despatches the COLONIAL Marnerraa may write,
the colonists know that the COLONIAL MINISTER
consults the COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF as to the num-
ber of troops required. As the latest illustration
of the traditional routine, is appears that the Duke
of Nawcurrut is now consulting the Duke of CAM-
BRIDGE on this very subject. It is easy to anticipate
the advice of the COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF; and it is
equally easy to understand that the number of troops
in the colonies is in no great danger of being dimi-
nished. The colonists know this, and act upon it,
so that even if the danger of invasion were greater
than it is, they would be madmen to spend their
money upon supplying troops which are sure to
be supplied to them in abundance.
If, indeed, there is folly anywhere, it is in the
policy of the COLONIAL MINISTER, and of the Parlia-
ment which sanctions that policy. If, instead of
making commonplace speeches in Parliament or
consulting the Horse Guards, the Duke of NEW-
CASTLE would apply his common sense to the ques-
tion, it would be settled in a quarter of an hour.
Canada either isor is not in dangerof being attacked.
If she is in danger, then the military preparations
at present are an invitation to attack. The 12,000
British soldiers would be compelled to surrender,
or would be annihilated. The result, therefore,
of our present policy is that the British nat;on is
taxed for the purpose of exposing to certain de-
struction 12,000 of the flower of the British
army. It is ostentatiously admitted that
these 12,000 men are of no possible use unless
they are reinforced by other troops from this
country and by a large number of local militia or
volunteers. But it is also admitted that, in case
of invasion, an army might be transported
in a few weeks across the Atlantic, whilst
it is at the same time allowed that the
Militia could not be brought into the field
until after the lapse of many mouths.
Indeed it may be safely asserted that every soldier
on the roll of the British army could be trans-
ferred to Canada long before the Canadians could
organize anything like an efficient division. lf,
therefore, there be any danger of invasion, the
Duke of Nawcharms has done nothing to prevent
the success of the attack. If, on the other hand,
there is no danger of invasion, then it is needless
to say that the maintenance of these 12,000 in
Canada is mere wanton extravagance. They are
not wanted for any purpose. They merely absorb
the public taxes. At soy time this would be a
serious matter, but at the present moment, when
the necessity for economy is so urgent, such extra-
vagance is scandalous.
It is idle for the COLONIAL MINISTER to regret
the conduct of the Canadians. He has nothing to
do with their conduct. It is not only idle, but it
is mischievous for the Peers and the Times to
attempt to abuse the Canadians, and toter them
with ingratitude. The Canadians are perfectly
entitled to adopt their own course, and they
would show !themselves supremely unfit for the
self-government which they claim if they were to
allow themselves to be bullied into raising • large
Militia. Their national independence is their
national honour, and they must be assumed to be
capable of appreciating its importance, and of being
ready to defend it. It is not only unwise, but
undignified in the statesmen and official journalists
of this country to tell the colonists that they have
no care for their national honour. The course for
this country to adopt is clear. The COLONIAL
MINISTER is quite entitled to draw his

own conclusions from the facts before him.
Even if he himself should be of opinion that there is
some danger of an invasion, it is clear that the
Canadians differ from him in this respect. It is
not proposed that, in any event, the British army
alone is to defend the Canadas. That army is
meant to co-operate. The preparations made in
the colony for such a contingency being so small
as to make co-operation practically impossible, what
is the course for the Home Government to pur-
sue t The whole of the troops ought to be with-
drawn, and that without delay. The Canadian
Parliament and the Canadian people have had the
fullest opportunity of considering the question.
They must be assumed to understand their own
affairs. They have probably very wisely de-
termined that a nominal number of Militia is

sufficient for their purpose, and this determination
ought to be considered final. To remonstrate
against this resolution would only expose the
COLONIAL MINIFIZR to a just rebuke. To enter
into any negotiations or stipulations as to the
comparative amount of force to be maintained on
the side of the colony and on the aide of the
mother country, would give rise to all sorts of em-
barrassment. To permit matters to remain on their
present footing would not only be undignified in
itself, but unjust to the taxpayers of this country,
,besides being in direct antagonism to the opinions
of every rational man in the three kingdoms—
certainly to every opinion expressed both within
and without the walls of Parliament. Even an ex-
traordinary session of the Canadian Parliament, in
order to reconsider the question, is undesirable.
The simple and obvious course is to withdraw the
whole of the British troops from our North
American possessions before the winter sets in.

be Court.

WINDSOR CASTLE, JULY 21.

The Queen, accompanied by the Prince of Wales,
Princess Helena, Princess Louise, Prince Arthur, Prince
Leopold, end Princess Beatrice, left Osborne this morning
at 10 o'clock, and arrived at Windsor Castle at half.psat
one p.m. _ _ _

The suite in attendance were the Countess of Desert,
Lady Caroline Barriogton, Lieutenant-General the Hoe. C.
Grey, Colonel the Hon. Sir Charles Phipps, Lord Charles
Pitaltey, Colonel the Hon. A. Harding*, Captain Grey
Major Elphinatone, and the Master of the Hooshold.

. .
Lord Methuen and Lieutenant-General Sir H. Bentinok
are the Lord and Groom in Waiting.

The Princess of Hobanlohe, attended by Lady Augusta
Bruce, arrived at Buckingham Palace yesterday from
Osborne.

A deputation from the African Aid Society had an inter-
view with Viscount Palmerston yesterday, to present memo-
ALL praying her Majesty's government to interpose in
behalf of the native Christians and Sierra Leone British sub-
jects captured by the King of Dahomey when be destroyed
Ishagga, near A bbeokuta, on the 16th March last, and for
preventing, if possible, further atrocities by the King q
Dahomey. The memorials were from the African Aid
Society and others in London, which were also signed by
members of the committees of the Church, London, and
Baptist Missionary Societies; from the Manchester Auxiliary
of the African Aid Society, signed by 3U2 of the most emi.
Dent persona in Manchester ; from tho Birmingham Aux-
iliary of the African Aid Society ; and from the Wesleyan
Missionary Society.
A deputation from the West India committee had an
interview with the Duke of Newcastle yesterday at the
Colonial-office.

Despatches were received yesterday at the Colonial-
office from the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian
!elands, and from the Governors of the North American
provinces and British Columbia.

The Duke and Duchess de Fernanunez have
arrived at the Clareedoa Hotel.

The Duchess de Medinaceli and suite have arrived
at the Clarendon Hotel from Pavia

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess
de Montpensier, with a numerous suite, have arrived at the
Clarendon from Tunbridge Wells.
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, ac-
companied by his eon, Prince Adolphus, arrived at Dover ma
Friday afternoon, and proceeded immediately to London to
join the Grand Duchene. In the evening the Grand Duke
and Grand Duchess honoured the Fart of Wilton with their
company at dinner.

The Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar honoured the
Bight Hon. B. Disraeli eel Mrs. Disraeli on Monday with
his company at dinner at their residence, Grosvenor-gate.
There were present to meet his Rayal Highness the Ambas-
sador of RU/Ilia, the Duke of Hamilton, the Marchioness of
Ely, the Earl and Countess of Derby, the Earl end Countess
of Hardwicke , the Countess of Mansell, Lord and Lady
Harry Vane, Lord Forester, the Baron and Baroness Al-
phonse de Rothschild, and the Baron de Seidlits, in atten-
dance on his royal highness.

The Duchess of Wellington's evening party on
Saturday was attended by the Grand Duchess of klecklen-
burg-Strelitz, the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Duke
of Cambridge. the Count de Buren, the Grand Duke Bern-
hard of Saxe-Weimar, the Prince of Sohn' Braunfels, the
Prince and Princess Edward of Sire-Weimar, and a small
circle.

The Earl of Coventry leaves town to•morrow for
Coombe Court, Worcoatonbire,

Viscount St. Asap') left town yesterday for Ash
burnham-place, Battle, Sussex.

Lord and Lady Vernon and the Ron. Miss
Vernon have arrived at Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square,
from Wimbledon.

Viscountess Palmerston gave a dancing party last
maims at Cambridge House. The Grand Duke of Saxe.
Weimar honoured the reunion with his presence. Prince
and Princess E lward of `Sue-Weimar and Prince Frederick
of Holstein, Prince Leichenstein, Primo Gortchacow and
Baron Fredericks. and Prince Carignan were also present.
The Earl and Countess of Miuto from London,
General Seymour from Darmstadt, and the Baroness Steig.
his from Vichy, have arrived at the Hotel Hindman, Paris.

His Royal Highness the Duke d'Aumale has just
completed the purchase of 1,400 acne of land in the parish
of Biebampton, Worcestershire. The vendor was the Earl
of Hexrowby. His royal highness and family reside during
a greater portion of the year on the Worcestershire estates.
Charlinary, near Evesham.

We are authorised to state that the report, which
bas appeared in some of the papers, that the chaplaincy of
the House of Common' is about to he vacated, is without
foundation.

Sir Morton Peto, on Tucaday, will move a
recommendation to her Majesty's government for a reform,
during the recess, in the administration of the Admiralty.

The following members composed the minority
last night for Mr. Hadfield's motion to reduce the grant
for nonconforming ministers in Ireland from 39,7471.
to 366/. :—Meesrs. A. 8. Ayrton, 0. S. Butler, Lord A. 8.
Churchill, Mr. Clay, Sir R. J. Clifton. Messrs. W. Cox,
E. H. Craufurd, Sir H. B. Davis, Messrs. J. Greene,
J. Kershaw, W. Lawson, W. J. Monson, Augustus Smith,
P. A. Taylor, J. White, W. Williams. Tellers for the
ayes, Mr. Hadfield and Mr. Crouley.

The Spanish journals of the 17th announce the
departure of the Counting de Montijo for France. She was
accompanied by a number of per eons of rank from her
palace to the railway station ; among them being observed
the Dukes d'Orina and d'Alba, the English Ambassador and
Secretary of Embassy; the French Charge d'Affaires and
Secretary of Legation, the Marquises de Duero, de La
Havana, and de Zonings, MM. Moe, Weieweillev, Senn
and other friends and relations of the lady.

TER DRAMATIC COLLEOZ F —The entertain-
ments at the Crystal Athos on behalf of this charity were
continued with great spirit yesterday, when between twenty
and thirty thousand persons attended the fair. All the
adore sod actresses were again faithfully at their poste,
' and although the receipts from the stalls and performances
hardly reached the high level of Saturday, the exertions of
all the popular favourites were well repaid by the public.
Every praise is due to the council, to lfr. Benjamin Webster
and to Mr. J. W. Anson for the general arrangementa, and
the order with which they were carried out. The receipt'
will probably amount to three thousand pounds.