The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-08

that early opportunity to put II IN force: The de-
spatch Of the Home Government, in which the mea-
sure introduced 10 the consideration of the
Province, is so unintelligby, expressed IN diPlo-
matte language, that "t'would puzzle Philadel-
phla lawyer" to make out its purport. The Minis
try, who are supposed 10 be acquainted with that
style OF correspondence, were called upon to explain
II, and they did II by mysfying the listeners, gave
them every opinion that could be formed on the
subject, and thus evidently hit upon its mean
lng-but which of the six TO choose 70 is the ques-
ton.
The most important thing TO be ascertained pre-
vlous to the imposition of this duty is to know on
what terms American and Canada wheat will be
received into the English markets. Canada wheat
will no doubt be admitted free OF duty the distance,
&c forbiddng any competition with the English
grower, except IN seasons OF scarcity--but that
American wheat, after paying this duty of four pence
half penny per bushe, will be admitted in like man.
ner, is very questlonableift is the result will be
very beneficial TO Canada, by increasing our carry.
ing trade, and the Provincial revenue-if not. the
Canada wheat can be shipped and the American
consumed here. The latter, as -four is now admit
ted on the same terms Canadian and think there
is duty Of but two shillings per barrel that art
Gle, it is therefore evident that it will be infinitely
cheaper 10 transmit -four, than wheat, thereby en-
couraging your own mills 1t will be most difficult
to enforce the payment OF these duties with such
smuggling, which this duty (raising the nominal
price OF whea) will have tendency to encourage.
These are some of the views that may be taken Of
the subject, but the calculation of the policy leave
forpoiical economists 10 decide and agree upon.
The party in power are beginning to improve their
possession OF the reins OF government; already
have six ordinances OF the Special Council (created
by the imperial nod) and acts OF the late admins,
ratIon, been repealed and several others amended.
No new acts showing direct party spirit, have as
yet been introduced; prorogation being expected
this week. and the leaders Of the former opposition
lnow ascendantl party, are In the electloneerng
field for the purpose OF obtaining seats in the house,
vacated by their acceptance OF office, and neces-
sary under the form OF responsible govern
ment. The resolutions adopted, as above alluded
to, formed the groundwork of bill, which has
been brought in pursuant thereto. A resolution
at the same time adopted, relative to agricultural
protection generally; it merely expressed the neces-
sy of imposing certain duties, but the Bill is to be
withheld until next session The eastern town
ships OF Lower Canada, the qtsi vfue for the
passing of this latter bill, and their representatives
strongly urged Its present introduction; but they
yielded with the best grace possible to the majority,
having the consohng reflection expressed by one Of
the members that "every dog has his day."
The proceedings Of the Legislative Assembly
have been, and still characterized by scenes OF
confusion, which would disgrace village deba-
ting society, lowering it in the estimation Of all
members, who are blessed with spirit of modera-
tion and Judgment enough to perceive the effect II
has on the public mind 1t may seem improper in
Canadian subject thus TO blazon forth the errors OF
his countrymen; but it may serve as check on
those whose sefrespect is insufficient to restrain
them, and whose conduct has been such as to con-
vert the halls of legislation into species OF me-
nagerie, and reverted to by many for the mere pur-
pose OF amusement In witnessing the scenes OF dis
order and noise, which are now OF frequent occur
The papers of the Province are loud in their
condemnation Of it, each individual member adj
mlts the fact of its being dsgraceu In the extreme,
but denies his participation in 1t
The result OF the elections, and the day OF proro-
CATION are looked forward to with great anxiety.
the termination OF which, lshall be able TO give you
IN my next II.