The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-12
Aavices from the British Provincos-Cana-
dian Annexation.

The public mind In this province is now greatly
agiiated, and this agitation arises more from the
Indiscreet Language OF certain parties in Great
Britain, than from grievances OF our own. To in
jury has been added insult and under both injury
and insult the British party in Canada writing;
what will be the upshot, time alone can tell. We
should strongly recommend union there should be
no dissenslon among those who have hitherto been
British unanmity and friendly feeling is neces-
sary Just now no petty distinctions should sepa-
rate, nor any jealousy envenom us, one with the
other There will be minor differences of opinion
that cannot be avoided, depending as it does upon
physical organ zaion; but their need be no bitter
ness, nor feelings OF envy among at this mo-
ment; something must be done; and that some
thing cannot be done by part OF party; 1t mast
be the work OF not one class, but all classes, and
the work must be set about earnestly and at once.
The British ministry have declared that the sepa-
ration OF Canada Is inevitable sooner or later then
why should the matter be longer delayed! To
Great Britain, strange as Il will sound, the loss will
be gain ; the independence of Canada would
benefit both BY wise legislation, Canada might
become what she is not, one OF the greatest COM
mercial countrles on earth; ships would be built,
not tor sale IN Great Britain, but for the and
benefit of the Canadian; and our customs, duties,
and postage, would be for the benefit of the coun-
try canals and railroads would spring up, and
with increased activity would be greater comfort,
more food and raiment for all classes of the people.
Thus tbs of no consequence to Great Britain, 1t
is OF some moment to that should be free.
Then, in addition to all that has been stated, the
interests of the country will be attended to in
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the cost OF government may be diminished from
thousands of pounds per annum, to thousands of
dollars Since the news from England has been
received, the numbers of the "League" have
sweled considerably. |, is not for us to say to-day
what tomorrow may bring forth.
[From the Kingston August
The prospectus OF journal intended to advo-
cate the peaceable separation of Canada from I'M
perial come cton," has been issued in Montreal.
Almost any state of political existence would be
better, we think, than that in which Canada is at
present-nomlnally under British rule, but real
ity swayed by the worst kind of democracy
Great Britain has told us plainly, through her re-
preventative Lord Elgn, and her colonial minis
ter, Lord John Russell, that she does not now care
for the loyalty of the people of Canada Ii is for
the latter therefore, to discuss the matter of sepa
ration, as Great Britain has done, with regard to
their own pecunary interests, and not with refer
ence to those feelings of attachment which have
hitherto been cherished by them. The questions,
then, now are, whether it will be better to become
part of the neighboring republic, to be nomnaly
connected with people three thousand miles off,
who care nothing for us; or whether 1t would be
advisable TO do business con own hook
Whether, like slaves and towards, we should bear
the ills and insults that have been or may be heaped
upon us, or, ike Brtons, attempt to remedy those
ills and TO resent those insults. To be not to be-
In short, that Is the question.
[From the IIsrbor Grace Herald, juno 81
The Glide, Captain T.. Pike, with ~ passengers,
left this port yesterday for New York. As this WAS
the first instance of an emgrant ship leaving the
shores of Conception Bay, no little interest was
taken in the circumstance by all classes of the
community; and one could not witness the deep
emotions consequent upon the separation OF friend
from friend, and the rupture of family ties and old
associations, without being impressed with the
conviction which none can know but those who
actually experienced it. We regret say that the
Glide carries with her some OF our staunchest and
most industrious ctlzens-more than one whole
family that have borne among US an honest repute,
and who, we feel assured, will take with them the
good wishes and earnest, prayers OF those whom
the fattering accounts which they have received
from Wisconsin, and the other parts of the United
States where they intend 10 take up their future
abode, will be more than realized.
[From the Montreal Gazette July.sl
BUTT il useless now TO argue. The act is passed,
the consequences are now TO be look ed to. We
trust that the eaguers will take care follow Lord
John RusselPs advice, and do what they can to
avert Its evil consequences, be denouncing the de-
bentures, and warning the people against negoclat-
ing them. That we presume Is the course his
lordshIp means-it is the only we know of that
can be taken TO effect the purpose.
While on this subject, we may notice that the
Pilot Gets us down for Canadian independence.
We beg that neither our friends nor enemies may
misunderstand our ideas on this subject.
We hold that now the people of Canada are at
liberty 10 follow what they may think for their in
terests, without reference to loyalty allegiance,
or any other abstract feeling towards Great Br-
tain; that II L. thslr interest alone which ought to
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ton with England
II they find that they can make favorable ar
rangements of commerce with Great Britain, they
would be fools 10 throw them away. But If they
can make better terms with the United States,
they will be fools not to do all they can TO obtain
them, and leave Great Britain on one side.
This IN the doctrine of the Manchester school,
and il has been forced upon us unwlllingly by
the mother country. But we opposed TO OBJ
tanning the benefits of il, except consttutionally
through the Parliament Of Canada.
We believe that in the present temper of Eng
land, she will be prepared to grant us what we can
tell her, through our Legislature, Is for good.
But the peoples minds must be brought to under
stand the true interests Of the country, and the
best way OF promoting them.
The result need not necessarily be fetal separa-
ton from England. although il may be total indie
pcndence OF her control. Annexation we have
said and again repeat, is the very last measure that
can be left us.
The meeting Of the convention Of the British
American league Is so near at hand, that We con-
slider it unnecessary to pledge ourselves to de-
tails We have every confidence, that body Sc
lected "a IL has been, will bring forward scheme
which the Ango-Saxon population generally can
support, and u is well to wait for a few days IN
order 10 obtain IL.
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