The Express.
London, England, 1851-11-19 00:00:00

CANADA.

TORONTO, Nov. I, 1851.
We have at length received an extra of the Ca-
nada official Gazette, containing the following list of the
names of the new ministry :—llen. Malcolm Cameron,
Chairman of Committees; lion. Francis Hiocks, Inspector
General ; lion. A. N. Morin, Secretary; Hon. Jno. Young,
Chief Commissioner of Public Works; lion. Dr. Itsdpla,
Commissioner of Crown Lands; lion. Jas. Morris, Post-
master-General; lion. E. P. Teel*, Receiver General;
lion. L.l'. Drummond, Attorney-General East; Hon. W.
B. Richards, Attorney-General West; lion. R. E. Caron,
who has a seat in the council, holding the xpeakersbip of
the Legislative Council.
The Hon. John Rows will be solicitor-general west, but
will not hold a seat in the cabinet. The solicitor-general-
ship is not yet filled up.
Many of the foregoing names have gone the round of the
papers, but I abstained from sending you a list until the
Gazette should be out. The changes made are similar to
those I before advised you of.
It is expected that the general elections will be hurried
on immediately, to elicit the feeling of the country relative
to new appointments.
Dr. Relish and M. Cameron are " clear grits," or very
ultra reformers; and the present is the first time that
the element of "clear grittism" has been to strongly
infused in the cabinet. Dr. Itelph is personally very
obnoxious to the tipper Canada conservatives, and
a very rancorous feeling exists against him; but he
is popular among his own party. The Claelree
Gazette, the ministerial organ, alluding to Dr. Rolph, says:
" Whatever objections may be entertained to individual
members of the cabinet—and we cannot disguise the fact
that they are not all equally popular—it cannot be denied
that as a whole they possess a snore than average share of
intelligence, honesty, and influence." You will see from
this that the ministry arc themselves apprehensive of the
feeling that the appointment of Dr. Itolph will create.
Parties are very much dividend, and I think it is impos-
sible to say what will be the result of the elections. But if
this ministry be supported, then the clergy reserves are
doomed ; and, whether for good or for all ill, this vexed
question of Canadian polities will be removed.
The Quebec people seem to have had a metamorphosis
operated upon them in relation to Lord Elgin. Ile is
greeted with the utmost enthusiasm by the same nevi°
who burned him in effigy a short time ago, Montreal
seems to have been similarly changed ; and altogether Lord
Elgin's:us done very much to regain his lust popularity;
but he is still by some portbms of the cosiscrvaties regarded
with much bitterness. .

Mc have still fine fall weather, and no snow. Business
is dull, and prices fur produce rule law.

MEXICO.

The steam-ship Fanny has arrived at New Orleans
from the Rio Grande, bringing dates to October
30th, nix days later. The attack on Matamoros was
commenced by the revolutionists on the 21st, and on
the 23rd, Caravajal had possession of the city within
four squares of the Plaza. The government troops
still held out, suffering a loss of one hundred and
fifty killed and wounded. The revolutionists last
but three, including Captain Ford, who commanded
a company of Texans. General Avalos was wounded
during the engagement. Orders were issued to givo
no quarter to the Americans. A Mr. Lungstreet, a
merchant doing business at Matamoros, was killed.
The city was set on lire on the 23rd, and the Custom-
house, together with other buildings, was destroyed.
On the 25th, Mr. Derine's stores were also set on
fire •and destroyed, and the American Consul
wounded.

There seems to be but little doubt that the
insurgents will succeed.

CHILI.

The steamer Gulden Gate has reached Panama
after a voyage of only MI days from New York. In the
Panama Star is the following interesting letttr:—
YALrAKAISO, OCT. 6.
By the splendid American steamer Golden Gate, which
will doubtless overtake the mail that left here on the 26th
ult., I hasten to give you a brief outline of Or: interesting
but melancholy condition of the hitherto tranquil and
flourishing republic of Chili.
The term of office of the late President, Gen. Bullies,
expired on the 16th September; and for the space of ten
years, the country has made great progress under his ad-
ministration. In August the new election had taken
place, and resulted, after a warm canvass, in favour of Dos
Manuel Montt—the candidate of the government, against
Gen. Cruz, one of their revolutionary heroes—the favo-
rite of the army, and of a large portion of the people,
especially those of the important province of Conception,
where he had long exercised the functions of Intendente.
Montt was a distinguished lawyer of Santiago, who had
rendered himself somewhat obnoxious while tilting one of the
seats in the cabinet of the last administration ; but the chief
objection to ham was, that he was the nominee of the go-
vernment. Murmurs of dissatisfaction :trine on all sides.
Government was accused of exerting undue influence over
the ballot box, and of buying votes iu Yam. ree numbers. But
when, from fear of General Cross influence, government
removed him front the inteudency of his province, and from
the command of the army there, throats of revolt sounded
throughout tho republic, and the inauguration of M i ontt, t

was mils weld be prevented. The government party,
bosever, having so large a constitutional majors, in their
/emir, went steadily forward ; and preearations for his in-
stallation iota office were Mlle with the usual display.
Ss:operated at last to the hi hest pitch, and in spite of the
remonstrances of G. neral Cruz himself, the insurrection
wee set on toot at Coquiiiiho en the Nth of Stptember.
meeting with no opposition there, they deposed and banished
Idelgarejo, the intendente, and the heads of departments ;
took possession of the Custom-house, the treasury, and all
the archives of that proa'nee ; putting Don Vicente
Urals at the head of affairs, as Intendente and Gm
Tenor. Out of the Custom-house chest they got about
70,000 dollars ; and thee made forced loans from several
wealthy iu.liudval. iu AC ne.a'ohouct.ood. They then
seized the steamer Firefly, belonging to Mr. Lambert, all
Seglish gentleman, engaged in the copper business there,
despatching her to Conception, the stronghold of General
Cruz, to arouse their compatriots, in the south. In Concep-
tion a similar outbreak had taken place, and with great
success. The insurgents had appropriated everything to
themselves—had banished the heads of departments, and
appointed Col. Vienna as Intendente. They seized the
Civilian mail steamer Arauco, with 30,000d015. belonging to
government, and took her into their service.
Cp to this period, the 13th September, General Cruz had
not lent himself to the movement; and aatiaficd with their
success, so far, the insurgents now appeared disposed to wait
a while, to see whether the other provinces would follow
their example, before determining to march on Santia.so.
In the meantime expresses reached the cabinet at Santiago,
announcing these movements in the north and south, and
great excitement was produces! by the intelligence. The other
provinces not manifesting any desire to coalesce' with the revolt,
energetic measures were won taken to send forces to quell
it. The first detachment of infantry ordered to Valparaiso
Consisted of 300 to 400 men of the regiment of Chacabuco,
and these were seduced by their officers and Col. Goatlike,
their chief, to take the road to Coquimbo, fur the purpose
of joining the opposition. When this became known in
Santiago, on Sunday morning the 13th September, the ex-
citement became intense. The city was at once put un-
der martial law, and the President vested with absolute
powers. A company of artillery was despatched after the
renegades, and they were all brought back, within forty-
eight hours, without bloodshed. Their leaders, Colonel
Gonzales, and others, were given up, imprisoned, and will
probably be shot. other troops were simultaneously
despatched by 1.11111 towards the north and south from San-
tiago, the few ships composing the Choke& navy, and a
French steamer they had bought to increase its efficiency,
were sent to sea from Valparaiso with troops for Coquimbo
and Talcahuano, to put those ports under blockade, 'Valpa-
raiso itself being also under martial law. Some arrests
were made in the last named city, and some magazines of
cartridge, seized ; hut there was no appearance of an out-
break. While the ministry were thus active with these
warlike measures, they did not neglect to provide the usual
frdisities by which the inauguration of the new Presi-
dent, and the celebration of their national independence,
were to be simultaneously celebrated on the 17th, 18th, and
19th of September. These were, therefore, as usual, ob.
leveed as days of ceremonious rejoicings—damped a good
deal, of course, by the dubious condition of the country.
The national songs were nut sung with the accustomed
hilarity; but what was lacking there, was made up by the
enthusiasm created by the display* of fireworks and the
like. Don M mud Montt took the oath of office un the
18th, in the great cathedral, when high mw was cele-
brated in its must imposing forms ; and the solemn peals
of the organ heralded the installation of a man against
whom one-half of the people of the republic had risen up to
say " lie should not rule over them."
In Santiago and Valparaiso, though much anxiety prevails,
the impression predominates that gossenmeut suo-
ceetl in putting down the revolt ; wile in Coquimbo and
Conception there is but one opinion the other way.
General Bulnes, the late presideut, has gone from San-
tiago towards Conception, to raise troops on the road, and
to put himself at the head of the army of the government.
The latest accounts from Concepton confirm the previous
rumours that Geocral Cruz had at length put himself at the
head of the movement. Ile had issued proclamations to
the army as general-in-chief and governor of the southern
pmvinces, and had given letters patent to the steamer
arrow, to cruise in his service.
In the north, Gen. Carrem was in command at Coquimbo.
A scouting party of his troops had encountered the go-
vernment forces at Illapel, and were captured, but a later
account says that Cal. Guzman had afterwards been com-
pelled to retreat, and had taken up his position at Illapel,
with or.l.ns from the government not to advance beyond it.
No great bloodshed has yet occurred, but it is to be feared
that dreadful carnage will ensue unless a pacification be
speedily effected.
The British admiral, on receiving notice of the seizure
of the Firefly, and of the intention to seize the British mail
steamer soon due at Coquimbo, despatched the steam
frigate, Gorgon and Driver —the first to Coquimbo and
the latter to Talcahuano—as well to recover the Firefly as
to demand an indemnity. lie gave public notice that
Coquimbo would be blockaded by his ships until indem-
nity was paid; and it was pretty well understood that this
wee dune with the approbation of the Chili government, and
was intended to aid them against the insurgents. The
Driver returned from Talcahuano without finding the
Firefly ; but the l"organ took possession of her in Co-
quimbo, and brought her to Valparaiso.
The commander of the Gorgon entered into a convention
with the party in poser at Coquimbo, and raised the
blockade of that port, on their agreeing to pay 10,000 dollen
a month, fur four menthe, out of the receipts of the Costae-
hoease—viz., 30,000 dollars to go to Mr. Lambert, es indem-
nity of his steamer Firefly, and 10,000 dollars as ransom foe
steamer Aram°, which he had seised as a pirate--so pro
aided that the British admiral decided that the Gorgon had
a right to wise bee." It is hard to tell which is greater,
the surprise or the direatialaction, among the foreign resi-
dents, as well us among the government party, at the
strange conditions of the convention. 'The admiral, how-
ever, has sent the frigate 1 heti. down to Coquimbo, and
Yee' s his squadron well damned for the protection of
British intereats, and especially of the British mail steamers
coaveying treasure to England.

Irbe Court.

WINDSOR, Nov. IC.

His Excellency General Prince Castelei-cala, Envoy-
Extraordinary and Minister-Plenipotentiary from the Kiug
of the Two Sicilica, had an audience of the Queen at the
Castle to-day, on his departure on leave of absence. His
Excellency Lo Commandeur 3larques-Lisboa, the Brazilian
, Minister, had an audience of her Majesty to present his
letters of recall. 31. Macedo had an audience of her Majesty
to present biz credentials as Envoy-Extraordinary and
Minister-Plenipotentiary from the Emperor of the Brazils.
The three Ministers weie respectively introduced by Via-
-1 own l'airneracn Majevij's prmLipal Secre-
tary of State for Foreign Affairs. Her Majesty was attended
by the Earl of Listowel, Lord-ia-Waiting, and Maor-
General Berkeley Drummond, Groom-in-Waiting. The'r
Excellencies and-Viscount Palmerston partook of luncheon
at the Castle.
. . . .

The royal dinner circle, yesterday, included the :Duchess
of Kent, the Baroness de Speth, Cul. Bourerie, and Mr.
Frederick Peel.

The Queen walked in the Ilomc.park and Slopes this
morning.
The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and younger
members of the royal family, took their usual walking and
pony exercise.
Prince Albert went nut shooting this morning, attended
by the Earl of Listowel, Major-General D. Drummond,
Col. F. H. Seymour, and Lieut.-Col. liiddulph.
The lion. Charles Gore is expected at the Castle, to-day,
on a visit to her Majesty.
Mr. F. Peel took his departure from the Castle to-day.

The Cambridge University Commission had a meeting
yesterday at the official residence of the First Lord of the
Treasury in Downing-street : present, the Bishop of Ches-
ter, the Dean of Ely, the Rev. Professor Sedgwick, and
the Rev. W. H. Bateson (Secretary).
Mr. W. Pinney, M.P., had an interview with Earl
Grey yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Mr. Anderson, M.l'., had an interview with the Right
Hon. Henry Labouehere at ,he Board of Trade yesterday.
Despatches were received at the Colonial-other yererday
from the Governor of Lehman.

Lord John Itusaell has granted 5001. to Lieutenant
Pim, from the Treasury, tow.ads paying his espenscs to
Siberia in search of Sir John Franklin.

It will have been seen from our report of the pro-
eeedings in the Queen's Bench of Monday that the Rev.
Dr. Newman has at last a,sumed the personal and legal re-
sponsibility of the serious accusations he had uttered and
published against thence. Dr. Achilli. We notice the fact
here as prominently as u e commented on the rev. gentle-
maii's first evasion of re%powibility, and are glad to find
more mature reflection has thus brought about a better
sense of what was due to Dr. Newman's own character in
his most serious attack uu the reputation of another and a
foreign clergyman.

Yesterday, several of our contemporaries stated
that the Bth Ilussan (or King's Royal trash Dragoons) are
to proceed to the Capeof (head Hope. This statement is at
least premature; we notice it merely to explain that no
arrangement has yet been made to send further reinforce-
ments to that colony, and certainly no cavalry regiment
has been selected for that service.

(From LIE atirlat's Gaseltr.l
WINDSOR CASTLE, NOV. 14.—This day had audi-
ence of her Majesty :—Senor 'star* Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary from the Queen of Spain, to
take leave on going on a temporary absence ; to which he
was introduced by Viscount Palmerston, 0.C.11, her Ma-
jestts Secretary of State fur Foreign Affairs.
IV lIITEIIALL, Nov. 15.—The Right lion. Sir
George Grey, Bart., G.C.8., has appointed Herbert Mack-
worth, Esq., to be an Inspe:tor of Coal Mines, in the room
of J. Kenyon Blackwell, Eq., resigned.
COMMISSION SIGNED 111 TILE LORD LIEUTENANT
or YORKSIIIIILL.—Benjamin Ileywood Brookabank to be
Cornet in the Ist West York Yeomanry Cavalry.

THE I' isT-OVFIOEIIItERT AT LREDS.—Yeater-
any the examination of John Gainforth, a clerk in the
Leeds Post-otticc, on a charge of robbery, was entered into
before 1). W. Nill, Kai., at the Leeds Court-house. The
breath from whieli the money was remitted was Settle, and
the amount stolen is 3101. The evidence taken went to
show that the primmer had access to the letters in the poet-
Mire, he being employed as a sorter and in the delivery
at the window of the post-office. Mr. Edward Brook,
sharebroker, of Leeds, stated that the prisoner paid him
on the 4th Novenahe r, and that sum included 451. in
scoria tie Yorkshire Banking Company, which unloosens
stepped ea his presenting them at the counter of the bank
in laeds on Saturday morning last. It also appeared that
the prisoner had been engaged in extensive railway specu-
lations, and that on the 17th of the present month, the day
on which he was apprehended, he was iadatited to Mr.
Brook • balance of 0111/f, for which he had given weep-
timers on the dry before. The prisoner said nothing in his
defence, and at the close of the case he was remanded for a
week, when he is to be disposed of according to the direc-
tions of the General Post-office authorities.
ligatell Emmet: MUTUAL LIVE ASSURANCE COM-
rAN't —As extraordinary meeting WIN held yesterday
evening at Hadley's Hotel, New Bridge-street, Blackfriars,
to consider the propriety of obtaining an act of parliament
to incorporate the company ; Mr. Curer in the chair. The
Chairman said the directors; though conscious that it was a
serious matter to obtain an act of parliament, were eon-
visitsd that under the circumstances of the case it was de-
sirable to apply for it without delay. An act of parliament
conferred special powers and advantages, and their position
was such as to Justify them in incurring the nemmary ex-
pense. At present the business of the company was im-
peded and its profits diminished for want of an act of incor-
poration. In the first place there was the difficulty with
regard to registration. They were all aware that the emu-
patsy war established under the Joint-stock Act, 7 & 8
Vittoria, which required that a half-yearly return should
be made of the names and residences of all the members.
The payment for registration had been increasing from
. the ',commencement. In 1817, it was 51. 195. ; in 1818,
12/. . • in 1819, 201. 3s. ; in 1850, 271. Ils.; while in the
gist half of the current year the amount paid was 211. 45.,
and it was expected that, by the end of the year, it would
be Me:eased to WI. This was so much per annum diminish-
ing profits, and the evil was a growing one. The mode of
calling meetings was also unnecessarily expensive. If an
act were obtained, an advertisement would be substituted
for written notices to all the members. Under the
deed, they were required to set aside 50 per cent. of ttleir
fits as a reserved fund. At first such a reservation might
have been necessary to secure confidence ; but the company's
position was now so greatly improved that the necessity for
such a reserve had reSSill to exist. Br the new deed, it
was proposed to set aside 10 per cent iustead of 30, until
100,0001. had accumulated, and afterwards S per cent
until 1,000,0001. hail accumulated. On these grounds
he thought they would act wisely in sanctioning as
application fur an act of parliament.--Mr. Watson,
the solicitor of the company, observed that the
half-yearly registration included a return of the balance-
alscet ; thus enabling any rival company to inform itself
with regard to the business and position of the company.
He then stated seriatim the terms of the new deed proposed
to be established under the act of parliament. In reply to
a question, Mr. Watson said the expense of the application
would probably be about 700/. There could be little doubt
that an act might be obtained, whether in the shape desired
was another question.—The Rev. Dr. Mackie moved that
the directors should apply to parliament for an eet.—Mx,
Mien seconded the motion.—tar. Williams wed IS as
amendment that the question should be adjourned tin the
next annual meeting.—Mr. Meade seconded the amesd•
went.—The Chairman stiongly deprecated delay as asks'
injurious than unnecessary. The expense 01 registra-
tion was rapidly increasing with the increasing amount
of business. In the brat forty seven weeks tif 1860
the policies taken out amounted to 100,2301. ; in the )rat 47
weeks of 1851, to 150,6091., showing an increase if WOW.
The directors only asked the meeting to do what would lead
to promote its own benefit. After a long discard's the
amendment was negatived, end the original resoktioa
adopted.—On the motion of Me. Miller, deputy-chairman,
seconded by Mr. Choosier, a director, the drafts of the pro-
posed Act was approved by the meeting.—A vote of thanks
was given to the chairman and the directors, and the meet-
ing then separated.
Till BOMBAY TARIFF.—Mr. H. Fleming, the
secretary of the Commercial Association, has received a let-
ter from the Bast India House, stating that the Court of
Directors have transmitted to the government of Bombay,
fur their consideration, a letter which had been seat by Mr.
John Peel and Mr. Thomas Cardwell, on behalf as the
emaciation, representing that on the recent revision of the
Bombay tariff, the valuations put upon grey piece goods and
twist are likely is act prejudicially on the traded Mau-
chseter.

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19, 1851.