The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-30
Affairs In Canada.


From the Quebec Chronicle, May 2.1
Politically, have but little to note, that the
lament comes of on the both instant There In all
four candidates in the field viz Messrs Ross Legare
Glackemeyer and Mcthot In former summary we
walton Of Mr. Aylwin OF our city MEMBERS TO the
| bench
We have been informed that Dr. Wolfred Nelson,
member for Rchelieu is coming out with strong mani
fcsto against Mr. Papneau in early number OF the
Minerve 1t will be remembered by most of read
that Dr. Nelson of those exiled to Bermu
da, during Lord Durhams administration for partici-
patton in the rebellion Of 1888
Through n continuance of strong eastery winds, tho
greater part of spring fleet has arrived But We
regret to state that the Astoria, from London with
cargo for this port has been wrecked at place
called Little Fox River, Gaspe and it is reported
both vessel and cargo will be total loss-the latter
valued at about 10000. The steamer St George has
been sent down the consgnees for the purpose Of
rendering such assistance as may be required Apart
from the serious loss incurred by the underwriters tho
wreck Of the Astoria falls heavy upon our principal re-
tail dealers. who depending upon her arrival for
their spring supplies Of goods.
We have learned that, owing to want of water in
the streams large quantity Of timber intended for
Quebec, will be prevented from being brought to market
Mr. Gingras Of this city who had ma nufactured some
500 900 pieces of square timber at Rviere Loup,
has been obliged, through this cause to return with
his aborers to town having been able to bring 1t only
in the same river where his property Is grounded,
another party has some 1900 saw logs in similar
predicament
The transport Bombay sailed for Portsmouth yes
| to-day morning She takes home the 18th regiment,
and detac hmapts of invalids, &C. amounting to 493
men with the women and children.
The follow ntre tho of the officers embarked:
nth Regt.-Msjor +. q Egcrton; Captains H. Crit
fifth w Forbes; fieutenants L. o Bricn, @. II. Willis,
c. l.. Ratbbonc, g. Carey, IL. Garden, j. Foster, X.
Mostyn Ensgns q. Gordon, w. Dilkes; Adjutant L.
McC arthy and family; Surgeon q. Anderson Assistant
Surgeon w. Barrett; Captain Crawford, 10th Regt and
family; Captain Stevens Goth do; Ensign Burns, 10th
do; Lieutenant Ingal cd do, also has passage in
the Bombay.
Three Of our early vessels this springthc Caledonia,
Great Britain, and Abion-havc discharged their car
goes and been loaded and are again homeward bound
The Caledonia LETT Tor Glasgow so early as the iotn IN
slant
The unfayorable state Of the weather this morning.
will we fear initiate against the loyal demonstrations
intended by the eges Of Quebec this her Majesty
birthday To show to feow-subjects on inc
other side the Atlantic that are not forgeu OF inc
happy occasion, We may give q short programne vi
what is intended to be done The troops IN garrison
consisting of the 93d Highanders the reserve Data
lion Of the rifle brigade and Of royal ar
tery will turn out the esplanade at haifpast III
O'clock and at VIII De nreu oy inc vsu
and the rifles and royal salute by the artiilery Inc
whole of our fire companies also TO assemble ior IN
snection on the esplanade at one o'clock ana py an
in smother column II VIII DE seen tnat
n 10 nroposcd have over the Lorette Courtc,
about ten miles from town. conveyanccs peing pre-
narcd to start for the place at noon from Mr. ougns
mnbus station in the upper town. We are likewise
informed by a contemporary that the omcers OF tne
ROYAL artillery and engineers give ball TINS evening
in honor of the happy event , -. -
The Montreal papers state that MIR. Pspineaus sup
rorters proclaim that their real object in agatpg tne
subiect of n separation Of Lower from Upper Canads,
is with view Of proposing an annexation OF the
TO the United States