The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-04

connection with the Parent State must at some
penod or other come to a termination, or, IN other
WORDS, that SEPARATION Is me rely matter OF time.
In my next, and succeeding letters, which pro-
pose TO write as cnn find time from arduous ba-
slDess engagements, shall eDdeavor to show that
our only hope consists IN taking early and emerge
tic measures tor obtaining release from England
ny strictly constitutional and peaceable MEANS in
order that we may establish an independent gov
eminent OF our own, or ask for admission into the
great and prosperous confederation OF independent
nations surrounding us. In pursuing the subject,
intend 10 be governed strictly by the prnci pies
have laid down, and shall not deviate from the
course OF argument which shall adopt, to notice
any hasty or III natured attacks which unreasona-
Bile or inconslderat parties, (and many such ex.
lst IN all countries,) may think proper to make =
To such as honestly and console ntiousy differ
. from me on this momentous question, would say;
wal patiently till have fairly stated the case
as view IT, then let us argue It fairly. do not
wish to lead the public to expect much in the way
OF fine writing, or prettily rounded periods. | am
plain man. and my time Is almost wholly devoted
te business. shall therefore deal in PLAIN facts
and hCmey language, and draw my differences
rom obvious circumstances, 30 as to make myself
understood by all, ii possible. ALPHA.
From the Quebec British Wing, March III
HE kErEAL or THE UNIoN-tt must be appa-
revolution Is at hand IN Canada. The imperial
government has become so thoroughly disguised
with Canada, and all Its tempests in teapsts that
II Is on the very verge OF Withdrawing its troops,
ana allowing the cOlonists to go to the devil their
own way. Without patronage colonies are worth
lcss-at least to mlnisters-and now, when the
gooo folk In Downing street see that, for the
future, they will have to provide for the salary Of
OF The end cannot be far distant.
There never was period IN the annals OF the
Province, wh-n better or more devoted spirit OF
attachment to the British Gro ~n existed than the
pYee ant onA thaYa i'll A.
connection between the mother country and it's
Transatlantic colony, stood in moe jeopardy. Thus
ID not owing 10 any rational cause OF complaint
against the imperial authorities, who, on the con-
traIy, have conceded tar too much to the wishes
OF the Provlnc aists hun it ID due to the conduct
OF the ministry ut Montreal, who, by means Of
Franco-Canadlan majority, are depressing and ty-
rannlsing over the Upper Canadians. Bills OF vital
prosperity OF the Upper Canadians, are daily In
PRODUCED and passed into laws, by French MAORI.
ties, IN both chambers OF the Legislature, while
they themselves will not allow the Upper Cana.
thing which concerns Lower Canada. Here is
the great evl-the great cause oil political dissa-
tisfaction. This Is that which threatens disso-
lulen OF the political and national tie between
sooner than submit to French domination, the
pe ople OF Upper Canada--to use a long forgotten
expression OF the lamented Judge Hagerman-
VIII seek about In The minds eye, for some new
state OF political excitement"
But simple and efectual remedy, though some
what difficult to obtain, IN the gift of the Impe-
rial Parliament The repeal OF the Union betwe en-
Upper and Lower Canadar-the political expert
ment OF Lord Sydenham has be tried, and failed
let i be Obliterated from memory by an instant
repeal Of the Union Act. Let the people petition
the Queen and the British Parliament--let them
point out that they are loyal, and attached TO- Bri-
fish supremacy, but that they hate French doml-
nation. Let them do this in body, and the con.
sequence may be, that both Canadas will remain
ior hall century to come appendages OF the Bri-
tsh empire. But should this efisctual remedy be
neglected, even for time, the increa slng hatred
IN all mems breasts, towards the tyranny exercls.
ed by the dominant party IN Montreal, may en-.
gender other, less loyal feelings and attempts for
most certainly the ire born Anglo-Saxons Of the
upper country, will never long allow the present
state OF things to continue. Our watchword there
fore, IL "Repeal Of the Union"
Col. FREMONT AND HIS COMPANY. The st.
Louis (Mo) Republicans, Of the 2sd ult., gives the
following details OF the intelligence relative TO Col
Fremonts company We stop the press, to-day,
to announce the arrival Of Mr.. Green Jones, OF our
town, direct from Santa Fe. He brings with HIM
the Santa Fs Republicans Of the I'd February, 1919,
from which we learn that Col. Fremont and his
party have suffered severely, and some Of them
have been lost. We are srahfed to learn that
Col. Fremont himself is still safe The whole
country must and will feel thrilling interest IN
| the narrative we publish below, taken from the
Santa Fs Republicans, Feb: a.
eve present to eur readers In this week paper,
q communication from our CORE spondent at Taos.
relative to Col. Fremont's unfortunate expedition,
which will be found below.
Dear Hovey-From the circumstances of those
who carry this, am compelled to be short. There
not much novelty, this Llace unless II 10 the
| successful excursion ct the commander OF this
post, and the very unfortunate affair of Col. Ere.
mont.
"Ths enterpnsing' and experienced officer had
started from the United States for California. -
Re IN he vayluf ar hahn
by a very severe and long snow storm while pass
Ing through the mountain gorge, the Colonel lost
some 100 mulesin one night Beng left n foot, the
party could scarcely remaic where it was, and 1t
was deemed impossible to proceed. Finally the
Colonel dispatched three men to Elk some settle
ment, who, after twenty days absence, not return
ing, the Colonel started for Taos IN company with
ore or two men, distance OF some $50 miles,
| which he made III nine days. On his arrival oui
commander, Major Beall, issued an order for thirty
days provisions for the detailed party, and mules
| to carry them.
"Colonel Fremont, though much emaclated, ant
| IN feeble health, noby resolved TO accompany tn,
succor sent out by our humane commander. Tn,
| sulerDgs OF The party have been terribly severe
even to the extreme OF feeding upon each other
Both Colonel Fremont and MAJOR Beall certainly
dererve great credit In the whole affair, the one
for his perseverance and humane gallantry in
persshpg TO return In person TO the succor OF his
companions IN misery, and the other for the
promptne.s and humanity with which he ordered
The Repnbi,com adds This news will create a
deep sensation wherever it is read and great will
be the desire to hear the real extent of the Gala.
mify. We are not without hope that the report
greatly magni6es the suffenngs to which the party
were reduced, and that some, If not all Of them,
may have been saved.
The last direct intelligence from Col Fremont
was contained in letters from himself and from
Major Fitzpatrick, and Mr.. 8. u. Lupton, to Col.
Benton. This was about the last of November.
He was then at Puebla San Carlos; twenty. five
miles above the Fountain qui Bout, on the Upper
Arkansas He purchased supplies of provisions
| the ascent OF tie mountain. He dsm0unted his
| men and packed the horses with corn. His inten-
| ton then was to cross the mountain which lies
| Two days after he left the Peubla, he was fol-
| lowed by two men, who wished to join his party;
hut as he had no need of their services, they re-