The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-01

Our latest advices from Montreal, are of the 10Th;
Quebec, the 9th; Kingston, the 18th and Ham
iton, the 18th inst
The Montreal Herald of the 18th, gives the fol-
lowing summary of intelligence
We have little change to report in the aspect of politi
cal affairs since the last mail II appears that an offer
has been made the heads of the French Canadian par
ty place their disposal three seats in the Executive
Council and that the overture was Immediately rejected,
that things remain in the same condition as before
Is sad to have resigned his oceor rather il is SAID
that his resignation has been accepted for was tender
ed many months ago. on the ground OF the great labor
thrown upon the Puisne Judges by the illness Of the
chief We believe that the retirement OF this gentleman
will be universally regarded severe loss to the pub
lie. He was considered by the bar as somewhat too
byusque his manner, but the highest opinion was
tertaned of his learning talents and integrity.
The American drawback BILL and the reduction OF the
protection afforded to Canadian produce is already felt
here-and many Of our merchants are preparing TO es
tablish themselves at New York. On the other hand,
the most sanguine hopes Of benefit from the change in
the British commercial policy THESE persons beheve'
than by the restrictions imposed upon
and they desire nothing more than TO nave the Tree
trade policy fairly carried OUT so that we may nave our
share of the profit Meetings have already been held by
the Montreal Board Of Trade, and jointly by the Toron
to Board of Trade and Agricultural Society, at which
the repeal of the imperial derenta duties the repeal
of the &c. frontier duty on American wheatthe mod6
cation of the British Navigation Laws and the opening
of the ST. Lawrence have been dweh upon as
remarked that all these measures, except the second
purely imperial Ones and there is no doab Una. &C.
tive means will he speedily used 10 Drins 'hem unoer
the notice Of the British government
Our people have vigorously exerted themselves also,
to lessen difficulties by the promotion OF the Haway
from this city to Portland Twohrds Of the Stock has
been already taken up and tenders are Tor
constructing the first thirty miles Of the road Wnsn
the news that the work to be begun reached the
Eastern townships it was speedily circulated hroagh
the district by extras issued from the Office OF the Sher
brooke Gazette and extempory jubilee was got up
mail has peen advertised from Montreal to the Sault
Ste. Marie, long way on the road to Oregon TINS
intended in great for the benefit of the parties
now actively employed in organizing mining works on
considerable sum has been subscribed for the suffer-
Lapraire and the neghboring Parish OF St Jehns
has called upon the Quebec Committee to return what
proportion Of the balance which the latter body has
in hand, may be presumed to have arisen from the St
job subscription being understood that all the real
sufferers at Quebec have long been relieved The Que
bcckers have declined
painful excitement has been produced by the muir.
der Of named Leonard, in open day, at the Mon
treal There is too much to believe that
usualgave rise to other acts Of violence, which have
kept the city since in state of alarm and uneasness-
The jury have returned verdict of wilful murder
against FIVE men by name and ether persons unk nown,
and have made presenmcnt accusing the magistrates
gross o. duty Or Swhch these gentle
we'll deserve. Two men have been arrested
The crops generally very good, but IT is feared
there will be q recurrence OF the poatoe disease.
An emIgrant vessel has just arrived from Ireland in
most horrible state of disease filth and restitution The
custom House authOrltes seems 10 De
implicated
From the Quebec Mercury, Aug q
We have up this nj RETAINED from noticing the
fact Of run on the City Bank having taken place
from feeling that has since been justincd namely that
the good of the community would WORK the proper
reaction without exhoftation or explanation from The
press This absurd run commenced on Monday on which
day il reyailed but limited extent On Tuesday the
bank was pretty well beseged by parties seeking the
deptlop In spec Of the Of tie bank to-day the
panic has entirely subs4ed and the gentlemen Of the
sttuon are relieved from all but the ordinary importu-
mites attendant upon their calling at THIS present
might in its many ramihcations have proved Of serious
embarrassment to the mercantile community generally
II is however, believed to have been caused by misap-
prehension rather than malice. That foundation
listed for the ALARM has since been than established
II said that individual drew check upon the Bank
which when presented met with the reply of no
and stated his disappointment when (as normed)
he was told not 10 be anxious, it would be all right in
few days" This explanation was by the public ap-
piled to the institution and not to the individual who
informed, had intention Of injuring the Bank when
making this unfortunate remark. Like wild-fre the
story spread and the conseque have stated
No proceeding could have been less unfounded
The Montreal press generally Is silently on the subject
however, says-"A gentleman in town received Iener
by tho last mail, from friend in London IN when
stated that there current rumor In the cy 'na
Lord John Russell had fixed on his own Drolhe, ,nc
Duke of Bedford as the individual TO be honored win
the high appointment Of Governor General 81 csp r.
The present Duke of Bedford, when Marquis OF avs
took, was highly distinguished mem n'aan, lie e
party and for years In the British No, f
a man of enormous wealth, his income being no' is
short Of two hundred thousand pounds ear anu IL
the only thing that makes US doups sency of the
emnire Report in town to-day says Loru '"ncs'S
sui,te are selling of their furniture, &c" :,
none upon which full dependence can be placed The