The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-09


MONTREAL, July 6, Is4S
Canadian 41Eavs-The Rebel BM-Ihe Governor
Gencrai--7Ac American Flag on the Fourth of
July, &c.
The debate in the House of Lords, on Canadian
affairs, and the result, was received by telegraph
last night. Although of more favorable charac-
ter, in so far regards the manner of its treat
ment, it yet has produced percesrible change in
the feelings of the people regarding England; in
deed, truly believe, that even if the British minis
try had been defeated in the Lords, it would have
had no perceptible effect IN the present respondent
state Of feeling in the colony. So deeply Is the in
suit felt by those who have composed the
ultra royal party IN Canada, that many would
rather have become beggars for life, than be OBJ
hged to drink the cup now prepared tor them, by
those they have ever looked upon as the natural
enemies OF their race-the Franco Canadian colo
nists. II is indeed hard, your readers, have
doubt, will allow, that men should be called upon
one day TO torsake their homes and neglect their
business for the purpose of putting down Insurrec-
ton, and the next day be taxed 10 pay the losses
of those very rebels they assisting IN subdung.-
The new paper, when Is announced IA the Mon
treal Courier as shortly To be published, having for
its object emancipation from imperial DOMINION,
is becoming quite popular question: and II started
with means and ability, cannot itli in eiiectlng
grea changes in the feelings Of the people OF this
province. | hearthat in Toronto, Hamilton, and
Quebec, that large lists of subscribers have been
obtained
The war steamer Cherokee, is now under orders
at Kingston. waiting for Lord Elgio. II is UNDER
stood he VIII spend the summer at KINGSTON l
have my information from member OF Parlia-
ment, who resides in the nelghborhood. Prepara-
tons beng made for his ptou, and he will
be tavorably received by the kingstoniaas, who
live in the hope OF the seat OF government being
removed there Not with the good people OF
Toronto and Hamilton. In the former place,
haa hy aHN hat A rtdf max
demonstration IN his favor, six thousand men
will march in, and afford happy illustration of
physical force.
ington is watched with the greatest anxiety. II
the Americans are alive 10 their own interests,
they will never consent TO the passing OF the " re-
ciprocy BILL" between The two countries. 1t
would be a comple~ act of suicide, and both par
ties in the province consider the American govern
ment too wise To consent to It, BY conserving 10
it, If annexation" be desired. the American 60
verDment take The very means of throwing 1t back.
Mr.. Merritt has said himself IT reciprocity cannot
be obtained, the only chance for us is "annexa-
atom" aud this is the opinion of one OF the
ministry OF the day so trust the Taylor cabinet
On the Fourth of July, the Z" stairs and stripes
were hoisted in various parts OF the province Ia
manned all day and at ST. Hyacinthe, where it
was taken down by a rebel DIR. Nelson. In St.
Johns, on the RIchilieu II was hoisted over the
telegraph Office, and taken down by the Mayor Of
present the people as being very disconnected and
unsettled. TIE foolish fears of the ministry still
exist, and the whole garrison kept under
arms the Fourth. Last night, also, the troops
paraded the streets, In expectation OF disturb
aDce.
The government have appointed commission
to inquire into and settle the claims of those en-.
gagged in the rebellion. The commission consists
OF seven gentlemen, who will receive - per diem.
The reform party have also managed thus matter
with great tact, having actually appointed the very
commission named by the late administration
thorough going radicals 1t was one of those
points of conciliatory policy which ultimately
ruined the conservative min'stry-an attempt TO
gain over the French Canadians. OF course, II is
an unpleasant fix for the tory party to be In but
in they are, and they must grin and bear It,
The Indian Del utation had audience OF his
EXceency yesterday, and anything but pleased
with the rtsuls. IL appears that, without say
Ing by your leave" the present government took
and sold TO the various mining companies, all their
lands, and received upwards of $4,000 for them.
THIS sum the Indians claim. HIS lordshp tried 70
urge them TO go home quietly, but they swear they
wont till they have satisfaction, and they threaten,
if they not recompensed, TO collect their tribes
and drive the " pale faces" Of their territory.
The government are infatuated enough not to
quiet them, that may look out for squalls
westward during the ensuing winter.
For the last few days, there have been no fresh
cases Of cholera, although there are great many
cases of cholera
Nothing dong in the commercial world. F.