The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-29
THE MON.
From the Albany Argus.
Canad1aa Politics.


Cansdiaa Politics.
The adjourned meeting Of the British American League,
at Montreal, came of according to appointment the
evening of the 10th inst correspondent Of the New
York Herald communicates to that paper advance OF
the local press, sketch of the proceedings
The chief object OF the meeting was to complete the
of the league and TO adopt an address
the people Of Canada the existing stale of the prov
nce and the importance to lis commercial and business
interests as well to its social condition. OF some
change in the policy OF the local and home governments
appears that there were but 10 members present,
and that among these there anything but harmony
or concert OF opinion or feeling The address reported
by the committee appointed for that purpose as guarded
IN IT'S language il is well written dealing. however,
mainly IN generales so lar Processes TO set forth
the grievances complained of though it dwells strongly
upon pervadiDg commercial depression, real pretend
ed as calling upon all who have the true interests OF the
province at heart and who have stake its prosperity.
to unite IN an organized movement for redress. The
only grievance which is specified with any degree OF dis
nctness is the everlasting subject OF the ebe losses
eiwhich appears. after ALL TO be the grand theme and
rallyng cry OF the movement
The address, which strongly urges the formation OF
auxiliary associations throughout the province, TO be
represented IN general convention, with view to the
formation OF a general association, concludes with the
following paragraph sufficiently indicative Of the spirit
which animates the movement:
To maintain that connection with the British crownl
every member OF the league We devouty hope that
measure of injustice may ever be inflicted; power may
ever be abused the extent of provoking rejecting
the contemplation of an alliance with foreign power and
must in the course OF human events throw off their de-
pendence the parent STATE. and Il in generation
true TO ourselves, ii will until British hands
remain able hoist the flag of England on rock OF
Quebec and no British voices survive able to shout God
the Queen"
This paragraph, it appears. the object of attack
from the able editor of the Montreal Herald We copy
the Herald correspondents sketch of the debate
The address having been read, the Rev. MIR Moaaut
moved that be re.read paragraph by paragraph,
'sMr Mack accordingly was requested to do so; but
warm, bitter and sharp discussion succeeded many
points.
on the OF the members Of the pres. party and several
influential men far better able Judge than of the per-
people OF Canada, and what il was likely produce,
Mr knnear, editor and principal proprietor OF the Mon
last paragraph, from the words 80 maintain &C. be lett
out He said II all 'bunkum,' and the idea OF the
members oil league composed OF gentlemen, who had
met together for purpose of taking solemn conde
the best method alternating present distress of
the country making use OF such terms as were there emu
one end of Canada to another He not annexation
ISL but he did think the league Ought attempt to bind
the people that what ppened the connection
with England would be maintained
Mr. Hay, an influential merchant backed Mr. K,
that the last paragraph ought be left con-
trary to what was every day discussion in our streets
ns had as from tour hSpss opPar
sho" that pori.on q ne propines lie had been iola
wherever he went that the present state OF hngs exist
ed much longer without material change they would
Join the neighboring republic.
Mr Gordon also spoke in favor of its being expunged
'Mr Johnson astonished hear it called bunkun
was necessary to arouse the backwoodsmen oil canada
[LanghIerl
"Mr Knncar considered the address most scholastic
production and that il reflected great credit the com
mee But he must that the retaining OF that para
graph against the primo pies of common sense and
would make league the laughing srock OF the province
Sin the mean tme by the exertions OF few ultra tories
such clamor raised upon the question being put,
whether the amendment should be carried, that the Pres-
dent decided lost. The minority about twenty
members.
rhe address has was expected by the dtssenents
caused great dspcasue the majority Of the members OF
the opposition Let England look after her interests
must look after own. The next meeting oil the
league will be very bitter and very much doubt
ed the address, issued will be the OF the league
here being renounced.,