Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-28

than the wise men, legislators and warriors OF all
ages.
But had forgot my dejeuaer, as they call break
fast here II was capital-and left the little apart
ment with the consciousness Of having sat at tho
table Of Voltalre. B.
Important from, Canada---R esignation of
/ Lord Durham.
! As we anticipated and stated some days since,
Lord Durham on Saturday last expressed publicly
his intention to leave Canada soen the official
news of the proceedings In the British Parliament
| should reach him.
Thus have the Vaccinations of that unprnciped
Machiave, Brougham, triumphed for a season. We
deeply regret this result but high minded man, like
Durham, conscious of the recttude Of his proceed
ngs could do no less than feel indignant at the
trucking pelIcy of the wing government at home.-
He refused office from Melbourne, and only consent
ed TO come TO Canada al the solicitation of
the Queen. She has now sent him kind letter.
requesting him 10 remain, bat he is determined TO 90
home.
On Saturday last, at half past OF clock, he met by
appointment the delegates from the lower provinces,
10 wit, the Hon. Messrs. Johnston Uniacke, and
Young from Nova Scotia-Nessrs. Simonds, John
ston Peters, Robertson, and Kirk, from New Bruins
wick, and Messrs Dalrymple Havand, and Pope,
from Prince Edwards. Mr.. Johnston, frem Nova
Scotia, is the solicitor general of that province, Mr.
Slmonds ls speaker Of the Assembly OF New Bruins
wick, and Mr.. Darympe speaker of the Assembly Of
Prince Edward.
The Hon. Mr.. Johnston, of Halifax, acted as
chairman of the delegates, and on their behalf read
the address.
After the answer had been given to the delegates,
Lord Durham spoke 10 them in the moss impressive
manner for some ten minutes, expressing his sen-
ments more fully than ne had done in his written
swer He thanked them for their promPness in
complying with his invitation TO meet nm, for the
purpose of consulting the welfare of the several
provinces. He was happy to find that but sent-
ment prevailed-a determination nerer TO be separa-
ted from England-the home of their fathers. His
ordshp said That amid all the perplexues which had
surrounded him, he had found consolation and plea
azure in looking forward to the prospect OF settle
ment of the many difficulties which presented them
selves at almost every step. The calling together the
delegates frsm the lower provinces subject on
which he had besto wed gre al deal of thought and
he had entertained hopes that some plan could be
adopted which would benefit each province, and
strengthen the bonds of the whole thereby shedding
ustre that country which of all others might be
considered the glory OF the world His excellency
remarked that difficulties might have presented
themselves in the arrangement OF a snloD, but he
sured the delegates that his great object would have
been the good Of the whole and not particularly that
of the Canadae; he would have heard with attention
every argument which could have been brought for
ward, and would have endeavored 10 satisfy all He
declared E,dt Whatever ne a. shOuIu De IOnc openly
and fairly and never would he make use of deception
10 gain any point; that was the language he used 10
the Emperor OF Russia when ne was ambassador IL
that ceart and that course should guide him in all
pursuits through life.
Lord Durham then alluded 10 the Canadas-sad
they were very imperfectly known by those at home
He knew very little about them while in England
He came out he said not TO crafty his own personal
feelings but TO obey the commands Of his sovereign.
His views Of this country had greatly changed since
he became acquainted with her resources, and with
portion of her inhabitants; and wherever he might
be called and however employ ed, he should always
cherish ardent wish for the prosperity OF this
country.
IL had been his aim and the dearest object OF his
wishes be able inform her Majesty that her fine
possessions in British America might be considered
one Of the richest gems OF her domnlons-that the
entire population in perfect state of harmony
and friendship and that each party was STRIVING
which could Tost promote the good Of the whole
He had not yet brought into acton those measures
which intended for the good of the country, but
several of them were nearly completed and would al.
most Immediately have been made public.
AT moment when he about 10 complete
those plans which had been maturing party spirit
had interposed her whitening hand, and blasted all
his hopes for the welfare OF the Canadas He could
not, he did not wish 10 conceal from the gentlemen
present. that the recent intell gence from England
although not Official 10 him, had made very deep
impression his mind. Opposition from Lord
Brougham, and from those acting with him, was no
more than he might expect, but he was compelled
to say that he had been put down-s fced by his
friends those whose duty II was to stand forth IN
his defence, at period when his political enemies
were using their utmost energies 10 destroy him.
Here his Lordshp so overcome that he had 10
retire 10 a distant part Of the room Returning, he
offered an apology, but needed for every
one present had partaken Of the same feeling that
had come ever HE Lordshp. He continued-It was,
he SAID the duty of her Maestys ministers TO support
him in the hour Of persecution, and not TO join with
his bitter foes IN striking at his head.
Deprived Of all ability do any thing for Canada,
il coald be OF no use for him 10 remain longer in the
country, and he should teope he receired
The o6qcia, account Of the Parliamentary doirgs. IL
was MS intention be his way for England by the
10Th of October. He then took aiieetionate fare
well of the delegates, rendering them the steam III
gate Medea TO convey them home
large number Of highly respectable persons call
cd at the castle and left their names 10 address
D aging his excellency remain III charge OF the 60
vernment al this critical Juncture.
CASAoA.-" Rebellion lay IN his pey and he found
1.-THE Montreal Herald states that party OF vo.
unteers under Mr. Moore captured wagon at Mis-
sisqso Bay, containing two pieces Of cannon, and
large quantity Of cutlasses and swords; those IN
charge Of the wagon managed 10 escape by cutting
the traces and riding off, that clue has been OBJ
tanned Of the destination Of the arms, or by whom
they were sent. II has, however been ascertaIned,
that no fewer than ten wagon loads of q similar kind