The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-27

rIoN OF TIE PEoPLE.-We not unfrequently hear
Usual illusions made to the annexation Of Cansd
o this country, in the clever offhand manner il
which that of Texas has been accomplished. Thos
Who do SO, intend to be facetious, in many cases
,u we believe the practicabilify Of annexing Canadl
l. very often spoken OF with great sincerity by nj
C { zens.
II the event of war Of long duration i
would be, il must appear 10 any rational observer,
perfectly natural result to see Canada possessed'b,
his country But those who admit the feasib,i il,
Of suppanting British authority there, must not
cessariy regard II as work OF great facility. Tt
pronounce correct opinion upon the project, il re-
qulres the possession of knowledge of the physca
features OF that province, OF the character the ton,
ana temper OF the inhabitants, the influences, oca
and general, that operate upon them, Annexing !
large section OF The earth, snch Canada is not dom
In day, nor without encountering delay and diff
itles OF various and unexpected kinds Eveu
Texas Is no exception. How many years hav
hown since that country first was put on the track
It's destiny the bosom OF this republic How slowl,
II moved, what obstacles il met and how uncrrtai
betlmes seemed its ultimate arrival at the final de-
tinailon. All this took place in a case in which bot
parties were willing TO bring about the movement
were disposed TO operate and pull together; and ,,t
at the present moment II is not universally acknowl
edged that Texas Is part Of this Uaion. Doubts
Certainly upon techncalitirs do suggest themselves
10 some minds 10 the real position of Texas al
present, and they are not few who even now wouc
sv that she Is still distinct and nderendent re-
public.
One thing at least is apparent from all this the
annexation of one country TO another is trou.le-
some undertaking, even under the most favorable
circumstances. How much more so then must i,
be, when circumstances adverse, when at least
one OF the parties 10 the project is unwilling. Such
an illustration appliesto Canada. Its inhabitants are
not IN the condition the people of Texas were, when
they came in collision with Mexico. A few years
ago perhaps there was a visible analogy beweef
them, when at least the half of the population of Ca
NADIA fe, sincere hostility TO their rulers and wou
have been glad TO change its connection for any
other without being very particular about the terms
Since then, however, there has been reaction
Owing 10 a variety of causes, there is a remarkable
Fraction among our northern neighbors. The dis
pules that kept bad blood alive between the French
ice in the House of Assembly and the British mi
nority. came to a crisis in 1887, and expended their
force IN an lmpotent iusurrecton Leaving the RICH,
and wrong OF the question out of sight it must be adj
m'tted that the cause othe majority was badly mana
"a, and that OF the government with energy and
SAIL partial appeal to arms was disastrousfo for the
hopes OF the people, and they left but one alter
natve-to endure defeat in sulen silence
II Is notorious to all who have been among thu
French people In Canada that for three or four years
after the events OF which we have been speaking
they were highly exasperated against the British gov
enment and II is also true that this feeling was grea,
ly aggravated bypreudlces founded in difference of
race and language The habianLs not only hated Bri-
tlsh policy, but they hated it doubly because admins.
tired by those who wersBritish inbood language and
religion. No're religion, motre hngue, Ct nos lois,
was the cherished watchwerd Of the French, and il
= this day 1t was the power of the sentiment cor
tanned therein that kept and has continued alive then
p,rtizanshp, and it will be the greatest difficulty to
be overcome by whatever government is in future TO
rule them Those who talk of annexing Canada.
seem 10 overlook this greatly While there was
strong tendency in the Canadian mind 10 look
abroad for help and sympathy, the confidence re
posed by them in the people of the United States was
never strong, their hopes of succor never sanguine
simply because OF the existence OF these d ierences
in laws, language and religion. Alarge portion-by
ar the majority of the Canadians never forgot even
IN their wrath, that sacrifice of their dear national
ity would follow political union with this republic.
and have made up their minds that it is letter TO
bear the ills they have. than fly to others that would
b. equally hateful TO them All this was quite an
parent TO the government, and it. policy has been
adapted thereto with success. Since The death Of
Lord y denham, who came out as Governor-C;en-
era with extensive powers, and who made grea,
mistakes IN It's apple alton, the policy Of the provin.
cal admInlsirat on has been modified gradually, bur
ste Oily, so to conciliate the French Sir Charles
M-tcalf assumed the direction of affairs by several
acts Of marked beralty; indeed 10 such length id
he 60 thafthose who were denomnated ultra ovats
b 'oke forth in clamors and violent denunciation OF
the authorities, and persevered in the most unscrupu
lous opposition that has ever been there. Upon
his death, which greatly deplored by the people
Of the lower province, the present Governor arrived
His previous public career was in his favour, and
he was received by all classes with hearty well
come, but with degree of repressed suspicion.
He had hard task before him, to please both par
ties. short time showed that his policy was not
fully approved by EITHER but latterly he has sue
ceeded o'soften asperies, and give better tone to
public feeling in general. At the present momen,
Canada is, IN political point of view, more quiet
than at any period within the last twenty years. and
those who would calculate on the cooperation of its
people 10 effect union with this country would
find themselves mistaken. Without any reference
TO the admitted iaferority OF monarchical ins,ia
tons, other subjects Of crowned head enjoy
more liberty and protection than the Canadians
Religious freedom prevails, there are almost no
taxes, direct or lndlrec they enjoy species OF
monopoly Of commerce with the mother country:
great annual expenditure Of money takes place in
tn payment Of the army and the construction Of
military and public works their cities are protected
by an efficient police their wharyes are covered
with merchandise which is purchased by the con-
sumer 40 per cent cheaper than here /; the credit
of It's merchants and commercial classes is un.
bounded and stable; and in fact. the Canadians are