The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-16

From the Montreal Herald, May IL
dams Intended to induce their leaders to join the ad
mnstration have been concluded without the desired
rcal force of the parliamentary opposition; but they
have some valuable allies in Upper Canada. However
they profesed themselves quite ready to desert these
persons fthey could only have the plan Of double
majority accorded to them that Is to say, plan by
which the ministry should be composed of two parties
Canada and the other Of Upper Canada; and each
should separately rule Its own section. This would
Ss
taiuly seems not little absurd to come from people
who for three years. have been furously complaining
that British practice and responsible government
thrown overheard. It is splendid example of consis
tency Nothing certain is known as to the precise
conclusion has been followed by several changes.
Parliament Is to meet on the 4th Of July and there Is
little doubt WIN be called upon to discuss the principles
which shall for the future govern commercial legs
lation The results Of the session promise to be
Importance to the future prospects Of Canada
measures which must be are to preserve
trade Party politics less violent than hoy have
been for q long time.
This spring has afforded remarkable instance Of the
sudden changes OF our climate On the 26th April
ssngers crossed the river ON the ice and within week
the trees were showing the tips Of their budding
leaves The length of the winter has kept back
very considerably; nevertheless there Is to
pect good business season 1t Is probable that the
ports from the St Lawrence will far exceed those of
previous years In connection with this subject we
NAV mention that instructions have reached Montreal
from the Home Government, directing the authorities
here to allow American vessels to load at Montreal
This If not too late IL likely to afford considerable IA
clties shipping business Hitherto flour could
come to Montreal In American barges, and American
ships could 60 to Quebec but between the two ports
there was great gulf which made expensive tran
shipment necessary. 1t Is much to be regretted that
the permission not accorded the law made
known Our shipbuidlers and forwarders are doing all
they to avail themselves of their advantages Seve
raj ships have already been launched at Quebec two
magnificent steamers Of the largest size will be started
this season. one ON the Quebec and the other on the
Kingston line.
The Montreal Bank has declared half yearly divi-
also that at the next annual meeting on tho
10th June the will be asked to decide on the
q the
Of f25O 0Oo which will raise the capital to 900 900
currency.
the 3ls Dec 1886 1t appears that the institution holds
deposits the amount Of flolss showing increase
$3.50, OF whom 1875 depostors Of sums under
ESQ The profits interest during the year. carried to
msnt Of the same Institution 1t appears that tbs in
of their deposits to the quarter ending the 3lst Of
March. was E5,546.
wings Bank to the 9Th of April appears that their de-
posts from the 26th May ls4s amounted to ss
3D. profit interest expenses was f2sl Is 3D.
making Gao, esl los Cd the amount in hand
new bank Is to be shortly started at Quebec and
another In Montreal The latter to be called tho Banque
des Marchands Is principally we believe in the hands Of
French Canadians 1t obtained its charter last session.
and the Royal assent 10 the bill came out last mail.
have been let for &c, 1872 The roads six In number
and the circumference Of the island about fifty miles
The Corporation Of this city, has recently made
tract for water pipes to be made by Montreal foundry
for Ella los cy per TOM this is said to be something
cheaper than they can be imported for. A New Gas
Company has also been started which offers to provide
that article for f3 per street lamp; being oneha Of
the price actually paid.
We had yesterday two first arrivals for the season
the st. Andrew and the Cambria.
On Monday deputation consisting of the Hon.
George Moffatt the Hon Peter MGil, the Hon. William
Morris, the Hon. VIM. Galley, the Hon. d B. Papineau
the Hon. D. Daily, S. Gerard, T. b. Anderson, James
Ferrier William Edmondstone John Simpson, William
Molson S. berkshire J. w. Dunscomb. A. Roche, f. O.
johnson, Esqrs and 1t. Col. Maitland, 1t Col Shutter
Captain Turner, and other gentlemen, waited upon
Earl Cathcart by appointment to deliver the valedic
tory address, signed by two thousand Of most
pectable citizens.
His lordshp received the deputatioN at the Office Of
the commander of the forces in Dahousie Square
attended upon the occasion by his full staff nclud
ing all the military heads of departments The Hon. p
NIGH read the address, to which his lordshp returned
a very feeling and appropriate
The deputation, after leaving Dahousic Square, pro-
ceeded Days Hotel to pay respects to the Coun
tess Cathoart and family.
His lordshp, lady Cathcart lady Elizabeth Douglass
and the other members Of the family left for Laprarie
route to Boston, by the Prince Albert - O'Clock
yesterday. The troops lined the way with the usual
military parade and considerable of people
assembled Three pretty strong cheers sauted the
rs she moved from her moorings.