The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-29


| Tor despatch Of business.
Since We last took occasion to refer to public dc
ings in Canada, there has not occurred anythin
OF particular interest. The newspapers on eac
SHE are, however, very busy in wordy disputaton
about the debate in the British Parliament, whicl
was brought up by Mr. Rnsbuck. They are exer
cslng all their ingenuity as learned commentators
each to give hue of meaning to the official view
of ministers expressed in that debate, and arr
quite as much IN the dark about the exact value o
the term responsible government" or at least al
far from agreeing upon it ever, and they neve
WILL Notwithstanding the expert allnslon To il BY
Lold Stanley, so long as they continue to mystlfy
| the matter with words, words, words. The mos
| I'M ortant and sensible part of that debate appears
to he overlooked by our Canadian nelghbors, anc
that is the very sensible admission of Sir Il. Peel
thar the value OF retaining and being at lavish ex
pense tor this colony would remain very problemat
zeal, so long by persistence IN their present anC
past career, they appear to be nsensible of the
| adv antages of this connection themselves
| II the Canadians could see further thar
| their nose, they would cease warning about word:
and look at the fact the new fact, that Sir r. Pee
is beginning to weigh well and cooy the question
how far it is wise and satesmanlike to perpetuatt
the present existing relation between the colony
and the mother country, and which he regards as
- apparent from the new light that has flashed on
his mind, pretty much the same as that of spoiled
child and an over indulgent parent. There will be
more OF this anon Common sense will occasion
ally neutralize the sophistication of the politician
and verify, little leaven OF truth, if brought into
active operation, sooner or later leaveneth the
whole lump OF falacious theory
Sir X. Peel will be able to derive some valuable
fact for contemplation from the late disclosures OF
that vile Jade, " The Canada Land Company
One would have thought that the bursting of that
bubble, the Australian concern, couple of years
ago, should have been sufficient TO open the eyes OF
every one to the real character of companies Of
lar n.in Ian lhurk anA hat
Peel will not BIZ deferred from looking to the Job
in which the Hon (D Mr. Ellice is the principal
actor, one whit the more because that honorable
gentleman is a very intimate relation of his own.
The Canada papers speak of the reception of Sir
Z. Metcalfe, on his arrival at the new seat of 60
ycrnmen, Montreal, very warm, and highly
fiaterng to that parsonage. If this be set down as
proof positive of his popularity with, or an endorse
ment OF his administration, by the mass, it will be
an gorgeous error. well disposed man, like
Sir c. Metcalfe, will always command powerful
friends; and thousands who denounce his politics.
esrecid tally amongst the polite French population
would as matter of course, evince respectful and
courteous bearing towards him. We recollect, too
well, how that part of the Montreaers, who call
themselves loyal par excellence, and British every
inch OF them, treated Sir G. Bago His first enrSe
into that city was most enthusiastic. Every de-
ylce-'all alliances and means to boOt''-were re-
sorted to- to give effect and <ciat to his arrival
Jet that same faction, in one short year, received
him, at his return from Kingston. with the mos
marked reserve and studied GOODNESS. Although
thousands were assembled on the wharf to see his
landing. not one solitary cheer arose to greet the
good man, solely because he had earned the add.
tlonal;honOr OF being good aed liberal Governor
Facts are stubborn things. We hope Sir Charles
Metcalfe will not be too much elated by the
warmest attentions of the Montreaers.
The ETHroPTANs.-The minstrelsy of these pro-
fessors isbeyond question admired by all who 60
to hear them-and deservedly SO. Their perform.
ances take place at the Apollo rooms, 4lO Broad
way, where they are nightly listened to by crowds
OF the gay and fashionable. Their mode of per.
Torrance is novel and unique; with portion of
that discernment and good tastewhch enabled Rice,
he famous Jim Grow. with nothing in the plot and
very little In the scenery of his pieces to delight
and entrance his audience, and established his
claim to be first rate artist; our present com
pany of Philippians take good care, while they
bring out fully the distinctive marks of negro cha
racter, the expressiontheir atitudes-not to over.
step the modesty of nature Apart from the dra
matte part of the performance, we may add that the
musical is alone worth twice as much TO hear al
any time, and we never heard more hearty and
showering applause given on any occasion, by an
audience fully capable of criticism.
EXPECTED RESURRECTION AT NAuvoo.-We daily
expect highly interesting news from Nauvoo. A
'riss is evidently approaching, and the news OF
ome bloody encounter between the followers OF
he prophet and the inhabitants of the neighboring
titles and villages would not surprise Exter- |
nnaton seems to be determined on by the latter |
gainst the former. But that will be difficult bu-
mess to effect. The present position of Joe Smith
cry forclby reminds us of that in which Mahomet |
vas placed when he laid the foundations of that |
mighty nation and system OF religion which has |
or SO long period resisted all the efforts of Euro
'ean civilization and evangelism.
STEAM SHIPS AND TRAvEILINa.-It is stated tina,
The Britannia, the next steamer due at Boston had
every birth engaged on the 4th instant and that the
Hibernia, which is to sail the 4th of July, hat
fifty taken. We suppose, in addition to these, that
the Great Western will come out full, to be fol-
lowed by the Great Britain with every state-room
occupied.
While all these passengers tending this way
to see Niagara, visit Saratoga, ETC., etc., our
packet ships going hence carry their share OF the
fashionable travellers and tourists We understand
that the Oxford, Capt. Rathbone, which leaves here
next Monday, for Liverpool, is rapidly filling up
and the probability is that the Victoria and Oneida,
as well as the Oxford, will sail with full compile
ment.
1prOpos OF packets we are informed that
passenger from Boston, who has crossed the At
lantic several times with Captain Rathbone, has
lately presented beautiful and costly silver snuff
box to that experienced navigator in token of es-
TEEN and respect.
Annexed is the superscription on the cover:
Presented to Capt John Rathbone of the Packet Ship
Oxford by w. G. H. (Wm. G. Hersey,) as a token of es
TEEN. Boston, June ls44
OLE BULL.-This great genius of the North, had
a full house at the Tabernacle last evening. lie
will leave town this afternoon en- route for Canada.
He will only stop by the way to give concerts a,
Worcester and Springfield On his return from
Canada, he will probably give concert at Niagara
Falls, and one at Saratoga, where he will make
short stop prior to his departure for Newport. Al
this latter place Ole Bull designs to unbend and re.
lax his energies for whe-or perhaps give them
a new direction in the Wsy of CONFUSING somt