North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-06-10
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verified in our last to the improved state
of Ireland. In The views we then took,
we are still more confirmed by the accounts
contained in the Irish papers, of The way
in which ST. Patrick's day was celebrated.
Those from Dublin and one or two Other
places we subjoin. On looking over our
files OF Irish papers, eve find that a sim
liar spirit OF sobriety and harmony prevail
ed in Limerick. The day was celebrated
by procession OF the temperance societies,
the numbers who Joined it are estimated
to be mol less than IL, 900, oil wearing their
medals and ribons, whilst The numbers OF
those assembled rs spectators, swelIed the
mass to &c, 900, and yet, with such a vast
assernblage, not single breach OF peace
occurred, bu, oil passed of in good order
The "Ennis total abstinence Society, )"
celebrated the day by public procession
numbering about 20, 900, with banners and
music, they proceeded 10 Glare, where
they were met by another large body from
| Newmarket on-Fefgus. The whole then
proceeded 10 CarnelIy, where, after giving
vent TO their feelings by q hearty cheer,
they separated and returned home in the
greatest order and regularity. In the eve
ming the members Of the society entertain
ed a large party Of the respectable inhabit-
ants Of the town.
Such is the general character Of the pro-
ceedings on that day ; and what contrast
does il shew TO the previous celebrations,
a contrast that aust crafty the lovers OF
good order, of whatever creed or country
they may be.-Irish Paper.
The London Chronicle states that some
time in March instructions were sen, out
to the Governor General Of Canada and
the British minister at Washington, TO
arrange the incidental question. respecting
the extent and occu patton of the disputed
territory, which was the subject of The last
published correspondence between the lat
ter and Mr.. Forsyth. We trust tina, this
may lead 10 q peaceable and definite ar
rangement.
A meeting was held in London, April %,
TO protest against the "opium WARP
Earl Stanhope in the chair. Strong Reso-
lutions were adopted, and a petition to
Parliament, which was TO be prese nted in
the House OF Lords by Earl Stanhope,
and the Commons by Lord Sandon. II
was resolved also that the resolutions
should be translated into Chinese and sent
tothe Emperor Of China.
The London Times OF the 9th ult. has
a large and bitter article on the North
Eastern Boundary Question, in which it |
accuses the ministry directly of an inten-
ton to yield TO our claims. The ar
!icle asserts that the Americans have been |
pushing John Bull 10 the wall along the |
frontier, and that il is now time to stop.
Then follows the following biloiosese SEN |
tenc~.
We say then that resistance on our part !
must begin somewhere, or we shall no. |
where have an inch Of territory TO de-
fend.
We have the pleasure to announce that
the steamers built for the packet service
with our great colonies OF North America,
are 80 nearly ready for sea that the con- |
tractors advertised one for the 18th OF May.
The first steamer thar proceeds TO Halifax
is the Unicorn, superior vessel OF about |
100 tons, and 400 horse power, intended
as the branch packet between that port
and Boston. The -four larger shps-mea-
surfing upwards Of 1900 tons, with 400
horse power-which are to perform the
service between Liverpool and Halifax,
will follow IN succession, conveying mails
twice a month. They are perhaps, the
finest steamers yet constructed : and we
should mention what may possibly become
ofimporfance-u1- they are capable OF car
rying the heaviest guns. -Cu-CeI. Coz.
Arrangements for a line Of sfesmers from
England TO the West-IGdies are completed.
The news from Naples is important. A
circular Of the French Consul at Naples.
dated the 18Th April, announces the begin
ming of reprisals, and the English ships oil
war have seized upon several Nespolitan
vessels. II was agreed that French pro-
2eriy on board Neapolitan vessels. With
an English certificate, should he allowed
TO pass. An embargo on oil Sicilian ves-
sells had been laid on At Malta.
Morning Post.
The British ships Of war, in the neigh.
bourhood Of Naples. commenced, on the
Eth, reprisals, and captured Il, was. ssidl
fifty vessels. The Hvdrs was cruizinr OIL
the mouth of the 0ulf TIL. N..nni:,.