The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-17

no confidence in Sir Charles Metcalfe, the Cana
dian Parliament has met with Propagation.
On the 9th inst. the Governor gave the royal as
sent to the following, and a number of other bills !:
An to repeal ordinance of Lower Canada entitled
can ordinance concerning bankrupts, and the adminstra
ton and distribution of their estates and effects" and
make provision for the same object throughout the pro-
vince of Canada.
An act to abolish Imprisonment in execution for debt
and for other purposes therein mentioned.
An act to continue for limited time the duties imposed
agricultural produce and live stock imported into this
province.
An act farther to provide for the establishment and
maintenance of common schools and for apporonng the
fund for the support OF the same.
An act to repeal cetan!act therein mentioned and
make farther provision for enabling the Provincial Co.
purchase the stock held by private persons
in the Weand Canal.
An act for taking the census of the inhabitants Lower
Canada and for obtaining certain statistical information
therein mentioned
An,act for the establishment and maintenance OF CON-
mon schools in Upper Canada.
An act to incorporate the members OF the mercantile
Library Association OF Montreal.
An as to authorize the Commercial Bank of the Mid
land District and the Bank OF the Niagara District to
open the books for the transfer OF their stock in the city
OF London and set aside certain portions Of their stock
| for that purpose.
An act to restrain party professions in certain
After this he prorouged the Provincial Legsla-
ture with the subjoined speech
Honorable Gentlemen, Of the Legislative Council, and
Gentlemen of the Legislative assembly:
In consequence of the interruption which our joint
/ I,
and from which have had no control now
meet you for the purpose Of relieving you from farther
attendance in Parliament.
am sensible Of your unremittng application TO your
ard duties during the session which has been so
expectedy shortened and that the measures which
you have passed. and to which have given the royal
assent in her Majesys NAME will prove beneficial to The
! country.
Some bills have been under the necessity of reservng
for the consideration of her Maestys government either
from the impactcablty of their being carried into
cution owing to their depending on other measures
JvIh hav nceaAt ntna inn
the prerogave Of the Crown being OF character that
under the royal instruction renders that proceeding mpe
| rative.
| Gentlemen ofthe House of Assembly:
thank you for the readiness with which you have
s With the sa
consistent with the efficiency of the public service.
Honorable Gentlemen and Gentlemen
trust that your return to your homes WILL by
precept and example, endeavor to the blessings
harmony and brohery love among all classes of the com
munity.
Peace and happiness will render our country DESTROYS
place of refuge for the superfuous population oft
rent state whose settling here is fanght with benefit to
themselves and to the colony while dscord and strife
must have the opposite effect of lettering them from con-
Meeting their detnes with those of country unceasng
Ihumby hope that the blessing of the Almighty will
render this aprosperous aud happy land reapng the fruits
of our gracious Sovereign integral portion of the
British Empire will now. gentlemen say isreweil
and trust shall meet again to renew our efforts for
the public good with greater success.
The Speaker Of the Legislative Council then de-
clared that it was the pleasure of the Governor
General that the Parliament should stand prorogued
to Monday the 18th day Of January next.
Thus has this curious assembly of English and
French ended.
FROM TExAs-By the New York, we have re-
ceived Houston papers to the 18th ult., and Gal
weston to the ID inst.
Captain Duncan has erected a steam sugar mill on his
plantation on the Caney This we believe is the first
m n he
culture OF sugar is extending with astonishing rapdy in
that section.
Charles Hennger was on the 18th inst sentenced by
Judge Morris to be hung the 9Th of December next for
the murder Of Mr. Tyson Hofmester was also sentenced
there many palliang circumstances in his favor is
not improbable that he will be parponed.
The agricultural productions Of the country appear to
be abundant Corn selling the Trinity Brazos, and
Colorado rivers at thirty cents bushel and it sug
gested that profitable trade might be carried in that
article with the West India Islands 1t could be delivered
there at fifty cents bushel, and fair profit be made
at that price, The Houston Telegraph says =
1t is well known, however, that generally be
purchased in the market New Orleans cheaper
than in New York, and if the trade with the West Indies
would be profitable it Is little surprising that the mer
chants OF New Orleans have not already taken advantage
Of it, and driven the New York merchants from the West
India they trade with those Islands upon
chants they surely would have the advantage in the ia
cty Of communication the cheapness of and other
price of in Texas however less than at New Or
leans there doubt that trade in this article
The German settlers in Austin and Colorado counties
are represented in fourshing condition. They
% Texas in very necessitous circumstances. They emf
grated from five to ten ago. Most of them brought
nothing to the country with them but their families all
their means being exhausted by their arrival But they
still retained fund.- which nothing, disease and
bodily nrmity could render aabe-their industry
skill and energy-their moral feelings, habits and COM
sensea the funds necessary to acquire every thing
in Texas.
The Kentucky Colony is high up the Trinity, and is in
fourshng condition. Wheat and every variety Of
inc manufacturing mills an advantage that the small
reams tributary to the Trinity in that region of Texas
admirably facilitate.
Col Lewis p Cook who is under arrest and close con.
inement at Bastrop, Secretary of.the Navy under
zen. Lamars administration. He is gentleman Of fine
abilities and great courage He educated at West
Point to which institution he obtained admission by per-
sonay applying to Gen. Jackson when President of the
United States having walked on foot from portion
Of kentucky all the way to Washington and stating the
act that he had neither friends nor money which as he
himself says were sufficiently evident from his tattered
lppearance-Neto Orleans Courier, Dec. 6.
YUcArAN.-The Delfina from Campeachy, ar
lived yesterday, having left on the 25th. We learn
that the 10th inst. the Governor, Mendez, took
he rens Of Government In the valedictory address Of
made accept the proposals made by Mexico August
asst and the French brig OF Grion, was awaiting
TO convey them to Cruz from which place they will
proceed forthwith to the capital Congress closed its
'ion on the 18th ultimo-N Orleans Herald. Dec. 9.
News FROM HvANA--The Spanish dramatic
troupe arrived in Havana on the 9th utimo. They
purpose playing in the Tacon Theatre By private inor
nation we learn that General Sentamanat, the Command
mt General and Governor Of Tobasco arrived at Havana
IN the 2lst u He was received with many public de;
nonsations Of regard he being native Of Havana and
connected with some of the first families there.
BRICK BusINEss.-This is a great business in
Philadelphia. Look at the annexed statistics =
BRICKS BURNED.
per 1000.
lS4l5S $50 000average sales at 81 25, $424 752 30
1921 5l50O0 /" co. 309, 900 90
$3.50 100000 " s u.s. 260 925 90
The wages paid to workmen from l2 20 per
less this year than in ls42.
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR IN ALABAMA.--A trial is
about to take place in Monroe county, under cir
cumstances of mystery and excitement gentleman Of
Monroe county recently died in possession Of many vaua
sought for by the heirs On the arrival Of brother Of
the deceased from adjoining county, enquiry
instituted and the result the arrest by warrant of
respectable citizen Of Claiborne intimate friend
1I fhn.