Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-03

IN comparison viii luteITupuoH VI Jul HnS"uiy
relations with England (may heaven avert the slight.
approach to actual hostli,ies the overthrow of
the United States Bank the removal of the Deposltes
and the Commercial Revulson, would not be so des-
tructiye TO commerce If we had an honorable cause
for war; let it come and We would be the last to de-
precate the full exerton OF energies and rcsour
ces but for the sake of an absurd Quixosm for those
who have not the courage to strike the blow them
selves but creep behind the agis of this country for
| protection-,o rush into war with friendly power
| and kindred people, with whom two thirds of our
commerce Is carried on and 10 whom are indebted
for the elements of unprecedented prosperity-it
spreposterous and insane Such an event would at
throw back fifty years in retrograde course;
our commerce would be paralysed; internal improve
mens would be at standst and although we
might inflic much injury, should undoubtedly
suffer in il, at least, equal proportion. A national
debt of one hundred millions would be the immediate
result and loss property to four times that amount
would inevitably follow!
Such are the contingencies now depending upon
Mr.. Van Burens adherence TO the faith of treaties and
the obligations Of na,ioaal justice which is national
hor"r! He may depend upon it that, if he seeks 10
escape from his political difficulties by foreign war,
and Great Britain is lis object he will raise such a
whirlwind cfindgnation will sweep him from the
position in which he has the mlser able opportunity of
tampering with the honor and prosperity of thi. re-
public.
Important from Upper Cannda--By Express.
As soon as the instruction at Montreal and tina,
neighborhood had closed, we ordered our Special
Correspondent, TO move TO the Of operations
Upper Canada He has now reached Buffalo and
Navy Island, the latter place the seat of war; and
annexed will be found his first two letters communi.
eating highly interesting information, respecting the
revoutionists in that quarter. During the continu-
ance of the war expect a letter daily from the
same hand. The war in Upper Canada bids fair TO
become the lion of the day. Our correspondent is
rather patriot IN his sympathies all those on the
frontier seem to be- This Canada war may lead 10
important results unless government acts pru-
IDENTIFY. Today we expect further accounts. The
will be published in the Erening Herald 4 the mp
reaches US in time. Ii not shall probably pu;,I.G
second edition at o'clock.
buffalo, Dec. %,
DEAR Sir:
When Lord Go.ford, Governor o
Lewer Canada, sent To his Excellency Sir Francis
Bond Head, Lieut.. Governor OF the Upper Province,
asking him how many soldiers he could spare for IN
defence of Montreal that gallant author Of the Brum-
the loyalty of his people, replied call" They were
all sent-all but six soldiers and few officers.
TIE rebellion in Upper Canada commenced in Buf.
fao, and in Bsffalo looks likely TO end meeting
ers set the ball in motion. Walsh once British
officer and fat good naturcd fellow and hates the
BRITISH The proceedings Of th.a meeting were sen.
fe days after very large meeting was held at the
same place, in which some Of our leading men took
prominent parls, and at which the speeches were
made and resolutions adopted of the moss exciting
character. The whole ci,y-one of the most excita
BILE in the world-was in a fever OF enthusiasm, and
after the meeting an Immense PROCESSION moved
music. They went to all the hotels-liquonzed-
made patriotic speeches-huzzaed, and got up con-
siderable
They commenced the instruction in the Upper
Province. Mackenzie had been in active correspond
ence with the principal parrots. Patriotic committees
were appointed in many towns OF the Home District,
and by means of expresses communication kept up
with the Lower Canadians. Thursday, Dec. 7, was
the day appointed, but some of the dispatches read
Tuesday. The rising was therefore prematsre, but
few hundred collected in the neighborhood of
Toronto; the Governor was alarmed loyal voiun.
raised and the patriots scattered El0e0 reward
offered for the head of Mackenzie and f500 each
for the other leaders. Bdwel was ordered TO leave
the province. DR.. Rolph the best and ablest
among the reormers, fled. Mackenzie and Roph
had already been held at the theatre, on Monday
evening, 18th inst. After pa riouc speeches and
spirited huzzas, II adjourned 10 the next evening" when
Mackenzie was there and addressed the assembled
urging them by every motive Of principle or interest
| to assist him in revolution zing Canada.
| Upon this appeal, arms, ammunition, men and mo-
ney poured in at the rendezvous Gen. Van Rensselaer,
| of Albany, actuated by spirit Of romantic chivalry
| rare enough in the nineteenth century-volunteered
| his services, and was chosen Commander Of the
petition. ri colortd twin starred flag presents
ed and the volunteers took possession OF Navy Island
which contains about 300 acres-is opposite Chppe-
wa a frontier Canadian town, itself belonging TO her
Msestyhree four miles above the great falls, and
JUST below the scene Of the Jewish festival, Noahs
| performance on Grand Isan5, aHd IL miles frcn
Buffalo. This force has been joined by volunteers
from both sides and IS now nearly 800 strong IN *
ceent discipline and well supplied with artillery and
all the munItlons Of war Mrs. Mackenzie is the on
| " female on the island, and is the heroine Of this
romantic but fear, Inflated expedition. Sh, refuses
10 leave her husband, and works all day al making
| cartridges &c. for the soldiers.
There has been a rising in the London District, but
il has been put down by NcNab who is now a,
Chippewa with the entire loyal volunteer force, 1000
strsng, preparing to dsledge the patriots. The latter
! are very advantsgeousy posted. There was some
firing ast night but nothing has yet been done ofany
consequence. Boats have been brought round the
| falls from Niagara, ~ If TO make an assault. The
patriots cannon are planted and tho great cataract
below roars for It's victims. Two steamboats, have
been cut out Of the ice here and sent down 10 the is
| land for the use Of the patriots.