The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-24

so hollow, and the other so lll-gotten, that we
know not how to place any reliance upon the cen
cluslons offered, or the prospects displayed.
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The Agitation In Canada.
from the Montreal Herald Aug al
we are glad to see, from the ministerial organ,
that the government have under their considcra-
tlon the means OF putting stop to any trouble
which may arise to our peaceful community from
the insane violence OF a few desperate men, We
cannot for moment believe that the bombastic
menaces w lch have been lately uttered, can lead
to any result AT the same time, little present
preparation may save much future difficulty Be
with their own political conditions condition
whichever the turbulent profess to admire-should
be subjected even to disqulet to the interest
ed views OF few individuals without character,
or the smallest stake IN the country. We have
hitherto refrained from pressing these considera-
tons on the authorities partly because agree
with the views expressed by the Pilot, as to the
proprlety OF allowing these noisy persons to give
proof of their own insignificance and folly but
still more, because we Judged 1t proper to show
want OF confidence in those to whom the conser-
WALTON OF the peace is entrusted. That any army
OF IRISH invaders from New York can ever reach
Canada, except In the condition of prey to the
people whom they propose to rob, is what we
shall not believe TIL we see 1t. We are equally
confident OF the ability of our citizens to MAIN
tain their internal good order, whenever 1t shall
be assaled. Under these circumstances, we rely
with perfect security. on the dispositions, which
government shall deem 1t proper to make.
It necessary to add any portion of the militia to
the regular military force of the country, to
call tor volunteers, we are perfectly well assured
that their call will be promptly responded to. we
are mt yet quite so weak or so foolish chat MIR.
OConnor can become our Cortez, or Messrs.
Mooney and Devlin our llengIst and Horsa. IL Is
tar more easy to possess the terocity OF Atta and
the rapacity OF Alaric, than TO exercise the in
huence and force by which this ferocity and
rapacliy alone be satisfied
Iron the Montreal Pilot
We have hitherto looked with ridIcule and IN
difference upon the attempts lately made by some
individuals to excite in his city feelings hostile 10
the peace order, and obedience 10 the law, which
have distinguished the province in the present
crisis OF European revolt and agitation. II would
have been too much 10 expect that this country
should escape altogether from some exhibitions OF
like turbulent character, however little pretence
may exist tor agitation OF any kind. The absence
OF all open attempt to excite portion OF the peO-
pie to disorder, could scarcely have been salts
factory as the failures that have attended the mis-
cradle efforts which have been made in that
direction. We have concurred In the general
opinion that II was better, on the whole, 10 permit
the foolish exhibitions that have taken place. and
TO ALLOW parties who have rendered themselves
obnoxlousto punishment to remain unmolested,
than TO give consequence TO what was really not
important, by dignltying such men as O'ConnOr,
Peacock, and Devln with the honOrs Of prison.
or the 6cidte OF State prosecution.
We have understood, however, that a certain
degree OF alarm is felt the part OF peaceable and
loyal citizens because of the threats Of
dlviduals here. and the absurd lies utered'on the
other side of the boundary. That the Irish emf
province should look with painful interest on the
dlsOrdered state of Ireland, lie lot surprising that
this interest should in the United States be artfully
excited In the direction OF hostility to England,
might perhaps have been expected but that any
one should be hardy enough TO endeavor TO excite
a like feeling In Canada, where freshmen enjoy
freedom, respect, and influence superior to any
possessed by them in the neghboriRg republic, or
oil pr n,rnt CHI Nt
unreasonng folly and wIckedness, which cannot
be too much held up to the condemnation of the
PEOPLE OF Canada and particularly of those of that
people who are OF Irish origin
The plumber and murder OF the loyal and peace
able inhabitants of this province, are objects held
out by Mr.. O'Connor and his associates in the
United States. With gangs OF poor and ignorant
men, the riches which they might have for the
taking in Canada, form exciting topic. Ha-
rangues such we have IN American newy-
papers, are ready means OF procuring money con-
tributlons, to be reimbursed by the conscation OF
Canadian property. very little of the money SO
procured would serve to bribe Mr.. DeylIn and his
friends to make infammatory speeches, and to
mlslead men INTO punishment and rum But, attet
all, the movement Is contemplate. ltneedS but
remote apprehension of real danger, to bring down
deserved penalty upon those who desire to disturb
the public peace. In a cause like this, we are OF
no party. The government is OF no party, and we
know OF no party In Canada. In this cause, all
true men unite in one determination, 10 crush IN
the bud all efforts to produce INSTRUMENTATION OF
disorder. The knowledge OF this tact has enabled
the government TO look calmly but watchfuy on
the movements Of Mr.. DevlIn and his associates
Justice 10 feelings of the loyal citizens, should the
attempts of foolish men be persevered IN, will not
allow this quIescent course OF the government to
continue long.
This is country III which too many are inte-
ested IN the preservation OF peace and property to
permit of any really popular movement which
would place them in jeopardy. Ii Is provoking
TO have TO think seriously on such subject, IN
the midst OF people so circumstanced. Ii would
be still more irritating were the government and
people OF Canada obliged seriously to think oil &c;
We have observed with surprise the conduct OF
some ot our fellow citizens from whom we e&-
pected betterthings and whom we would have been
the first to defend against the imputation OF mo-
tiyes such as they have openly aycwedj but sun,
we feel confident that for the sake OF some TOOL
ish vanity, they have made themseives appear
more guilty than they really are, IN the hope OF
thereby appearing more important, We cannot
vet believe that they intend rs badly az they pro-
Tess or that they are at all prepared TO commit
offence, IN the preparation OF which they would
find no sympathy, and IN the punishment attend
inr which they could meet no commleeratiou.
The offence imputed to them conspiracy
against their sovereign, and against their ieiiow
subjects, witt! whom to-day they are living "a
pace. They have no distress 10 drive them 70
desDefatIon-no real or imaginary wrong 20 et-
cuse crminality; and hence, II they snouio IN
happily become guilty, and provoke pun shfnen',
that viii not be the mere INJURY inn'cleu upon an
open enemy, but the fate which awaits on wah,on
and unprovol ed crime, deserved, unpuied, and
unexpected
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