The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-28

Sucn ID the commentary on tne present system
Our neighbors, OF New jersey are grossly deceived
II they suppose that their State derives any benefit
from the present law. One-haf OF the Jersey pilots
SO called, are Connecticut men. All get licenses in
New Jersey, and the cash they pay for them goes
to the commissioners; but three.fourths of the
whole number Of .Jersey pilots" live in New York
and Brooklyn, and spend all their earnings in this
State. Upon ths point, we have collected list OF
residences, and the fact is lndisputabe. OF what
use, then, is this system to New Jersey, when the
State derives neither honor nor emoument. The
people not benefited whilst, by countenancine
the system, they are doing an injustice to then
neighbors.
| To show the gross ignorance of the Chamber
have to state, that some of their wise acres whit
pretend to all knowledge of the bay and harbor o
New York, and who are most rabid, in relation L
the claim of the New York pilots, have set all hei
wire-pullers at work, to obtain the control Of ar
appropriation from Congress. to build Light
House on the South West Spit. More consummate
folly-more blind ignorance-could not be congre.
gated IN any one profession, than that exhibited In
TINS stupid proposition. Any man who looks at q
about North of Sandy Hook, could only be built on
to the ruin OF principal ship channel, and of
magnificent harbor With Light House on the
Spit, the ship channel would be entirely impossible
in.wlnter, from the ice which would then complete
ly choke it; an in very short time, the empty
ings of the rivers and bays would close the whole
navigation with mud and sand. Congress will
consult practical pilots, before committing such an
pelrate against the best interests Of New York
hey have no consideration for the sufferings oil
he ships which would be driven away from our
port, to find shelter in Boston, Newport, Norfolk,
orr Bermuda. Wha', to them, Is II that our ship
smiths, sail-makers. carpenters, &c, would lose
| their winters business? They want light, truly
but must have no power to ruin us by their light
house.
wing pilot commissioners who served under Gov
ernor Seward, who can expose more rascaliiy thar
any other men, and who can give the most impor
tant information.
have asked for a repeal of the unnecessary law oil
1887. The people at large demand it-as an act OF
justice, and tor the greatest good-and all expect
immediate action. Let no time be lost.
MONTREAL, Friday, April 24-No vessels from
sea yet, The packets between Montreal and Que
bee doing good business both in freight pas
tween the rival Companies ard that the fare for the sea-
son liked at 81 for the cabin and twenty five cents In
the storage.
nit American wheat into Canada duty free export
to England to be ground in bond for export has not
been effected without serious opposition leading to
The proposed reduction leather and its msnufao.
lures published short time ago, has not yet passed
into law, but there il no doubt Of the result.
An act was passed last night for the removal Of the
disabilities under which the body Of Christian Uniari-
have hitherto labored.
classes Of dssents owing 10 the Interference OF 60
vsrnmsnt in suspending the sale Of the clergy
lands.
Yesterday was st. Georges day, and was observed
with due honor BY all Of English descent. There
morning, and splendid banquet in the evening.
The news Of the Of the British arms in India
reached here Wednesday, and II IL what surpri
sing although this is the seat of government and
military head quarters Of Canada oacia demonstra
ton was made, single gun 6rod In token Of re-
joicing.
Earl Cathca has taken up his residence at Monklands
the seat Of the @ate Governor General Lord Metcalfe
Tho military parade on the Champ dc Mars are to
commence next week this earlier than usual-Grsat
activity prevails in the military department Quebec
the osses the citadel have been deepened ten set and
no one allowed to enter unless express business
Major General Sir James Hope LEFT here on Wednesday
evening inspect the troops in garrison at Quebec
has purchased another Island in the ST. Law
rencsa little higher up than Montreal and Lachine
for the supposed purpose Of erecting orncaons Every
In matters should to the worst but Of which
trust there 10 little ground for apprehension. The DIFF
eren corps Of volunteers are constantly drilling and
have made great progress.
The canals arc 70 be open on the Arst Of May, and
large carrying trade expected In consequence Of the
reduction Of the duty on American wheat.
The superior Of the Seminary Of g. sulPce the Rev.
NJ. Quiber, Il removing to Baltimore. United States.
The Rev. NJ. Blandel has been elected in his stead.
vessel supposed TO be the Great Britain from Lon.
don, reported TO be below Quebec Correspondence Of
TirsI and Riee's Espress, 10 Val street