The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-09-04
Our Canadian Correspondence.

State q 1'hsags in Canoda- The Fireme~-- 7hs
Waters of the st. Ldwyeree and Lake Champlain'
&c &c.
Notwithstanding the wise precauton Of the city
authorities in swearing in as special constables'
the members Of both races and parties, the roar
OF faction is loud Those who have
everything tn gain and nothing to lose BY the
turning OF the present government, continue to
threaten the ministers with mob violence WI
lures, who, having preyed for years on the public
vitals, are wroih and fierce AT finding themselves
INTERRUPTED in their feast by stronger birds of
. similar feather. These office seekers. under
which head are included alike thu on strd MINIS
urging on those deHded men, (whoso feelings
outraged rs they have been by the passing of the
obnoxious rebel measure. render them the moro
willing tor any purpose having for its object the
wreaking OF vengeance on the government of the
day., to their perpetuaron Of acts alike unworthy
Of themselves and their cause.
To the rebellion losses bill alone, however, is
net TO be attributed the anarchy and confusion
istIrg among US. Commercial and agricultural
distress OF mean kind. is the origin of the pre-
sent disco tisfacton, and the murmurs Of dlsc0n-
tent were heard long PRIOR to the introduction Of
She infamous measure IN question IL Is true that
the bill has been the means of bringing on the
outburst of popular feeling. somewhat more than
otherwise would have been the case. An ont
bust resulting a. II has the humiliation of the
representative of British sovereignty in the
Consdas, and that, too. by The party hitherto
looked upon as the right arm Of British con-
necti0n.
A comparative quiet pow exists in Montreal.
and the last few nights have passed BY with ord-
mary quiet1ce. Unfortunately, however, this ap-
Sarel quiet, and return to ordsr, mistrusted by
md, therefore. prodr ctive of no good To the
business community. The future is blacker than
ever; and the minds Of all reasoning men, and the
few. in psrtlculsr, with whom ths feeling Of pa
trotism Is more prevalent. are much Disturbed. l
believe that were Lord Elgin To dismiss his pre-
sent ministry. dissolve The Provincial Parliament,
and send both parties to the polls, the result as
far as rernrds the prosperity and quiet OF the coun-
try, woutl stl be the same, m liter which parry
came successfully ont of the contest. Tire party
now IN power would resort tn the same game that
Their ~ PoEents are now playing. You would
hear on The SINE refined treatment from the
representatives of the sovereign the lie raty If
swapping the Legi latve Council to obt4in
majority, (Which 81 course would he necessarily
the meapness OF burdling ont Office officials There
would also be he cry of annexation" and the
lmpossibIlity OF being prosperous whilst colony.
In this particular II ~ satisfactory to think that the
reform party more sincere than their opponents
It's Therefore obvious that were the party now so
camorous reinststed in power and place. the coun-
try would experience no benefit Anarchy and
confusion would sii exist, and The prospect OF
prosperity and quiet he more distant than ever
Without a radical change in our constitution and
government, we must inevitably perish, and what
party VIII not effect, men and misery NAV. Cut
the cord which CONNECTS th- Canadas with Eng
land and you cut out the salvation Of the Canadas
at the same tmcE
Lord Elgin il fesrous Of coming to compro-
mice with The Britsh paw 10 Montreal He will
cease abusing them ~ the authorities at hom-.
and no LONGER stvle thrm VaBdsls and Goths. #
they on their parts 10 bur let him come quickly
into the metropolis. ard transact his business at
the Senate house unmulrse1 The mediators be-
tween insulted royalty and outraged loyalty have
not yet been able To effect their object, and con
sequently the egg market is subject to great fac.
tuations. The last report current was that he
would make HE first appearance ~ the annual ex-
hibtion Of the Montresl Horticultural Society. on
the 18th cf next month | cannot vsich, however,
Tor the truth Of the report IfIt Ne case, there
will be IRISH 10 zee his Excrlency. such as he
has mt experienced since his residence amongst
Us. DO not he surpri~-d If his Lord-hip lakes a
friumphal entry into Montreal similar 10 that of
Qpeep Victoria into Dublin. What suhiect for
. letter to the government ST home, and food for
shc Times IL would ne. ~ hsve u M his sower 10
tate that Mr. Gur'nrv. who ii solved the Parlia-
meut, and Mr. jameson, who carried off the
H'bauhle," had b'ih avowed tnelr contriton, and
led hIs horses rein.
The British pnriv have done ser things and
should not wonder IL snmeth'ng equally "a tuml-
ang a. what / hlve mentioned. were tn come
OIL One thine. IT any rate. u pretty certain. viz
that Lord Eleia has no intention NJ present of go-
Irp home; ard thi- would 10 be The more
corr CT, az the Pilot contra 'i~'ed in a late num-
Der, the report that he was. whereas mp to within
the iss' W days they haye. 10 a certain extent
<or ntenanced il
Yesterday wa. dav Of festiviiv with the fire.
raj hundred. made 'rip 10 Reauharnois where
they indulced in handsome picnic. They were
accompanied hv 'he brass band ot that body, and
the pprn Of the 7lst Regiment. at present IN Mon
tral
Since the destruction of Dcnegan's Hotel, Their.
rs been little or no American travel tn rou1h
fortreal although there az several hotels afford
inc handsome md commodlous accommodation
Up0n the rcnrisition Of thu committee, appointed
AT n late meeting in this cry. for the purpose of
conicrrng with the American delegates m sara
toga. on The utiliiv &C a ship canal tn connect the
waters If the II Lawrence and axe Champlan
his honor the ninvnr thought III convene n ma ~
meeting 81 the citizens of Montreal YESTERDAY SO
little de the people appear Ia care however, Mt the
present tms. about the promotion of that which is
Of he most vital interest IN their prosperity and the
prosperity Of Montreal that TO collect rrspeci-
able number together is a matter Of no small diff
culfv.
The Chair hav'nq been taken, the following re-
port OF the committee in one siion was read. They
REronr;
That since ther appointment they hav. hal several
meeting To di cues the subject ~ their msdcn and
to ASCERTAIN Who thos. ~ their number ON
the'r business could ALLOW TO 90 20 the meeting in
tended
That the ssid meeting At which fifteen 81 your com-
uit'ee atte~ded. vas held advertised tn. 2is
instant ~ ssratogs under the presidency Of Major
General Wool. The attendance vas very uum.r ,us.
and ecmposed ~ influential and lively int.r-st
Va. unaffected In favor OF the ultimate SUCCESS OF the
great tnterprirr In view.
III. various hearings 81 the question we're ex.osed
and dcus~a and the several provisions NJ the charter
revie.es and .xpsin'd. The proceedings. in general
and the acquaintance formed betseen the representa-
tvee Of the several cities and places cannot
but have result decidedly favorable to the under
taking.
The convent ss the meeting has b-sn called IL to
cit hereafter at tho time and place ~ he Fixed by the
Executive Committee appointed ~ ~hom Nesrs. John
Young ira Gould John Ost.t aud John Glass ~ Mon
tresi and Jason C. Pierce OF st. Johns are the men,
bers for Canada.
N -S thought that under the present position and
aspect ~ the canal the INN. dafp opening ~ bo-ka
sue'eripticu for shares would bsve been premature
and that. a. q preliminary more ipformaten should b
obsired and surveys he made ~ the different routes
90 which public attention has been called.
At the adoption q such cour-. your Committee
have felt much satisfaction " u cal~ulae ed TO re-
ell snd 20 ensure the location
tf the csual upon safe and proved data In msnner
to meet the Of the Government vho to
he consulted according TO the clause Of the act and 10
the interests 81 the people OF Canada aud tend
ing 70 the prosperity and advancement OF this city In
psrlicu ar.