The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-30
AMairs In Canada.

Public Feeltng IN Canada, about q War wtfh
the STRENGTHENING Of Canadian Merchants in
Faror of Free Irade-Hotsis in Montreal, &c.
During the session Of the Legislature, and at a
moment when our peaceable relations with the
United States are disturbed, you may perhaps be
pleased to hear, from anold correspondent, about
bis views with reference to the aspect Of political affairs
When We see Her Msjesty's troops polishing their
kets within the walls ofthe old in times Of
and observe the Queens artillery pointing their brisng
the walls Of the ancient fortress OF Quebec
we may WELL indeed. exclaim, with one Of your own
noble senator's and ask OF the Waterman what OF the
nghtr But believe me, when assure you, that with
the exception Of few turbulent spiris who for lack Of
other employment, would wish to show their proves
in arms, there would be but one opinion prevailing
throughout the length and breadth OF the Province. as
uca ayd sSd
the United about such alp Of territory the
possessions in Oregon There has been only one pam
phlet issued from the Canadian upon this subject
and might almost hazard the assertion, that nds
the citizens OF the metropolis the real merits Of
that the greater portion of the publication remains
hands Of the publisher 70 this very day Our relations
interests Is this sr Of free rsde
considered TO be too closely interviewer with each
other to allow the prospect Of war between the
of our fellow country men, Men, no matter what may
be their lineage their language or their creed, would
Of warfare on this continent or even the momentary in
terrupton Of friendly relations between two kindred
people wish however to be we'll understood Should
Il please Divine Providence to visit US with such
scourge let such warke spirits Messrs Cass and
Allen believe for moment that the French Canadians
favorably disposed to the introduction of republ
can principle amongst them. The same heroic forude
and In the hour of danger which characterized
their ancestors on the plains Of La vsndee during
the invader Of their SOIL and protect and defend u
against foreign aggression The French Canadians are
naturally loyal and religious peoples and az loyalty
and religion are landmarks the moment their priests
would attach themselves to the Of monarchy
should End every village and hamlet in the Province
sending forth its peAsantry to the British govern
ment and to shed their hearts blood in the defence Of
such cause. am convinced there will be occasion
for their services, and may God will that 1t be So
Lat turn from this unpleasant topic, and view the
people Of this Colony, engaging in q spirit of rivalry
with the western portion Of the American States and
endeavorng by Relation Of the present heavy duties
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Erie Canal The limits of this letter will not permit
the arrangements not yet completed and the sub
ject is still engrossing the attention OF our Le-
seen that the repeal Of the corn laws, and the
consequent nonprotection to the colonial ship
Pers (now that the reduction Of the duties on Baltic
lumber has assaed that other branch Of colonial indus
try) have induced our Merchants to direct their aen'
ton to other Of commercial prosperity and by
tribute to their wealth and the resources Of the
Colony. There was large meeting held in this city,
Many Of the principal merchants attended but there ap
pearea to be little difference Of opinion the poll
cy Of rejecting protection should De offered by the
British government The adv of free trade wish
to be thrown their resources, and to allow the
system to work all events to give II trial. without
who wish get all they and to try to get more
by the reduction Of duties articles the produce OF
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since been antifree trade meeting held at Quebec.
but inclined to believe, that with protecting duties
the staples Of the Canadian MARKET they would be 81
tisfed with relaxation Of imperial duties on other ar
tices.
Aiword or two to your travelling friends, and shall
close Donegan, late of Rasco's Hotel, has purchased
that splendid building in Nore Dame street belonging
to VIM Bingham Esq, OF Paris and lately occupied
addition thereto and tho building occupies nearly as
large an area Of ground as the Astor House Daily
late Of the British American Hotel has taken Rascos
Hotel; and what with Tetus and Others shall have
ample accomm odstion for ali strangers during the
ALBANY, April %, 1885,
The Weathsr-The Eiectisn-The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tions-Peculations.
The sun rose this morning like imperial emperor,
with his diadem on his brow, complacently contempa
ting his subjects cramping them with embsrgoss,
and blasting their crops with parching intolerance now
manifssting little lenity by duse showers Of cooling
RAIN and by anordiDg them means for supplying the t
Sshs l. no es
treme heat of cold end the earth re-els In beauty
and freshness and supplies the fruits and flowers with
To-day the state ballots for delegates to the Conven
ton. Here operations like blasts Of wind tanning
Volcano The feelings Of the factions upon the ques
tons Of policy before people nerce God save
us from collision and from the pantomimic OF civil ar
hs
make the vicnage Of the several polls CHATTER with
their vernacular.
the people in this convention the right OF sui
trage will be extended to the blacks without any pro
pS,:ossJ whatever may say think the principle Of
property qualification vile was branch or lop OF
the law and should have sunk into non
entity its patron by joinure But do you suppose
that this collateral question Of universal equality the
bass Of suffrage will be established in America without
M as il will BE- Of elbowng factions will pass such
q law without confusion II you do, you are mis-.
taken. II l can estimate the whispers which
are circulating without check through large bodies of
intelligent men, you may conclude that this convention
will be monster Of thing Harmony In legislation,
and in ali the concaves of attaches hes become com
mon since Aaron Burr expired, that tho country will
not see the signs until the collapse actually occurs
But look about % ~ o nna 10 1S s
literature Of the day which precisely prophetic in ts
Tone and estimate the actual condition Of the cosntry
Its condition adds TO the monsrosity OF the convention
rhe effect Of any legislation not strictly commonplace
and inhbitory the ussges Of any such communities
would be mutinous. Legislation. In this convention,
viii not be common place. This il enough for the
present
nominated by the party styled 'whig," will DO elected
III remarkable that the name OF political party,
which originated in the reign Of Charles should come
down 10 this day Politicians forget that titles do not
signify any thng) The two other candidates who will
probably be chosen, named the democratic ticket
These TOUR are Messrs Harris shaver Willard and stan
tonall bitterly opposed TO this ieudalsm which par
takes so much Of the character Of the eudalsm Of the
tsnth century just alter what wa: called the dark
agesn Of the world They will receive the entire vote
OF the anttrenters.
The senate met this morning; only six senators were
present, and they dispersed v,ps sece.
The House was not in session TO day. .
Last evening the House passed the bill for the relief
Of the Lafayette Horse Guards Of New York.
/ am no aisrmist am not the man TO set the world
seape but constrained to say, that the Union IL
suspended over fs;nomiess gulf, by rope ysrn. In
ali sras there have been men willing to be snatcs
who see treason in the commonest concerns, and civil
war in o melee Of q score Of yagabonds But now the
outline Of the embodiment Of treason has become too
bold to DO mstskcn now the effects Of the false reckon
ing Of false men, have assumed horrd diversity too
plain 10 be mixed at, and too universal for conceal
ment The creative power and the cradle Of this damn