The New York herald., 1845-01-02
Affairs In Canada.

The mails have brought Toronto papers of the
25th, Quebec of the 2lst and Kingston Of the 24th
ut. Owing to the adjournment OF Parliament to
the 7th Of January they contain nothing Of impor-
tance.
Many look upon this adjournment Of the legisla-
ture as proof of the weakness Of the government,
but as it is only during the holidays it may not
signify any thing.
Annexed are the most interesting facts connect
ed with the legislature, while it was in session,
namely, to the 10th ult., and they indicate the
course Of affairs in the provinces.
[From the Toronto Examiner, Dec. 25l
The following questions put by Mr. Christie to
Isl. Whether the duties Of Civil Secretary had been
the Provincial Secretary and the salary
been discontinued.
.ansoer.-The duties Of the Civil Secretary had not
been transferred The salary was fl000 year. loud
cries Of" hear, hear" from the Opposition
take steps for the suppression Of Secret Societies IN
mine the existence of Secret Societies at ALL Atpre
sent the Government had information on that point
until they did receive such information impossible
for them to take any steps in the matter.
Mr. Thompson also, according to previous notice put
the following queries to the officers Of the
which were responded to by Mr. Attorney General Smith
lst Does the Government contemplate snlarging the
jurisdiction Of the division Courts
.ansver.We are not prepared with any measure upon
Id the intention Of the Government deray the
expens attending the administration of Justice in Up
per Canada, out ofthe consolidated fund
:answer That subject is under consideration.
Sd Is It intended to make any alterations in the man.
sgement of the affairs of Kings College
.answer.-Tha subject is also under consideration.
4th. Whether the lands taken away rom the endow.
ment Of Grammar Schools were to be restored
.Answer-The same to the last.
h Isit intended alter repeal the establishing
Court of Oh ncery in this Province
.answer-lt is not.
9Th Or alter the system oftaxaon which prevails in
Upper Canada
.4nswer.-I am not prepared to answer that enquiry.
According to this it appears that the Governor
General does not intend to commit himself to any
measure.
On the 9olh, the House waited upon the Governor
General ut the bar Of the Legislative Council when His
Exceency gave his assent in the name OF Her Msjesty
An Ac to amend the Law relative to Still Licenses.
An Actto continue the duty on Agricultural Produce
imported from the Uni ed States.
And Act to vest in Trutees the conscated estate oil
John MONTGOMERY.
1t is fair to state, that to the latest accounts Sir
Charles Metcalfe's new cabinet has worked well.
The majority in their favor, in the house, has
increased, but working majority of ten, may
fairly be reckoned upon. In addition to this upon
many questions there is probably doubt but ,hai
the ministers will receive support from the othe,
side of the house, as several members of the oppo
sition have declared themselves as determined to
uphold useful legislation, even though politically at
variance with those from whom such measures
should proceed.
[From Quebec Mercury Dec 81
The weather, at Quebec has been very severe durng
the past week. and the day before yesterday the ther
mometer marked IA deg below The st. Charles is
completely frozen far its mouth. The North
Channel, between the island Of Orleans and the main
land has also taen and all but direct communication
between the Island and the city exists Above tn,
st. Lawrence has taken at Carouge, where a Pont has
formed. This a usually the precursor Of pont fronting
the city, the formation Of which by means
likely, should the cold of to day continue.
During the menth Of November the average height OF
the thermometer "a and from the to the
2Oh of this month the average height has been about
deg From table, computed at St Johns, N. for the
month of November, it appears that it has been
average, 10 degrees colder here than at that place. -.