The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-14

CANApA.-In the political world, the most strik-
ing incident which has lately occurred among our
northern neighbors is the organization, at last OF
new administration. II His Excellency has fail
ed to give general satisfaction in the choice OF
public servants, it is not owing to pre- cipitation OF
want Of time for he certainly paused long enough
to give him an opportunity OF personally knowing
full half Of the entire Canadian population. Yet
the people are not satisfied and those who are con
versant with the structure Of society there, will
find nothing in that fact difficult to comprehend
The French Canadian portion of the people will
not be concistsd by the presence of Mr.. Viger,
or even of Mr.. Papneau, in the Governors coun.
Gil. The first is looked upon by nne-tenths Of the
electors OF Canada East, as more British than the
British themselves; or, what is as censurable in
their estimation, as too weak and temporizing to
advocate with frmness and energy sound princl-
ples, il he possessed them. The union Of this
man-the Imprisoned patriot, alias traitor, of 1888
with Draper, the tory, and conspicuous member
If that class Of intclerants, who, when this same
viger was incarcerated, loudly expressed their i'm
patience at the slowness Of vengeance that would
fatten men for the gallows-such union cannot
last-it is, IN the opinion of the liberals, mon.
strous; and its dissolution will be regarded as a
legitimate object of their most strenuous efforts
Az a set-of to this, the appointment of Mr.. Smith,
OF the Montreal bar, may be mentioned. Could
Sir G. Metcalse but find just enough OF such men,
he would be fortunate, indeed. Mr.. Smith Is not
much known in public life, as his large protes.
slonal practice engrosses his whole time. He is
assiduous in business, unassuming in demeanor;
and the liberaty Of his opinions is such as to b.
entirely free from any thing savoring of utraism
Ia this instance Sir G.. Mecalie acted wisely, but
he calculates badly IN looking to his own nfs.
ence. or that Of the suspicious name of Papineau,
a. adequate TO introduce division in the French
party, headed, as they are, by an able man like
Lafontsine, and sustained by the almost entire
force Of the Irish population In the present aspect
IL politics, then, there is not one additional fea
indicative Of greater union, stability repose
IN the future career Of this provinces and the
settled state OF the past is too generally known to
-equse single word OF comment II will be
found, on the meeting Of the provincial assembly,
Il that viii take pace-that 4 powerful majority
Gill be arrayed on the opposition benches, and
Que which will not swefve one iota from its OWL
Interpretation OF constitutional rights.
The weather IN Lower Canada has, il appears
been most uniavorsbe for the crops, and Mig
sardy harvest has been the consequence. This il
even worse than political grievances; the latte,
may be imaginary, often exaggeraed-but cur.
tailment Of the necessaries OF life 10 substantial
.ilment, for which the science Of government car
find little redress The Canadians, however, liv.
TOO near this country TO be very hard pressed al
though they do not, perhaps, appreciate enough
their proximity to us. Yet, having enough. and re
spare, Of food for both mind and body, we car
furnish their necessities. and will Although the,
may not be grateful enough for past favors, let u,
nope that in future they will be more just and judi
cious.