The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-13
Canadian Affairs.

Almost every newspaper that we open has something
70 say in reference to the disturbed condition of Canada
Some journals tel us that application has been made
our government for protection the frontier and that
General Wool, who is now in command of the northern
district has received instructions hold himself in read
mess Tor any event that may occur.
mat there is much feeling IN Canada no can doubt
who has paid any attention TO passing events but
cannot believe that anything is approaching that will
require the aid or interference of an armed force from
this country When the outbreak took place, few
years since, the rebels," as they were then called,
aiming to subver the government and obtain possession
OF the country; and for that purpose looked for aid
those on our frontier whom they suppose be in favor
OF such movement.
The stale of parties is very different Those who
were then IN the minority are now in power, while the
80 called radicals of that tme form the present min
stera party" and of have no cause of complaint
having everything that apperains TO office and power
their disposal
We took OCCASION some time last summer to express
the belief, wrought by personal observation that great
change has passed over that party which few years
ago were III power and were termed the foyaiss Many
of those with whom we conversed strongly of the
opinion that xatIon to the United States the
ly thing that was lacking to make them great people,
and insure an equal prosperity with the citizens OF the
United States.
The changes thai have recently taken place in Europe
have had tendency to increase the belief that their con
dion would be greatly benefited by their becoming nte
such an event is desirable. for the welfare of Canada
and the representatives of the people shond be convinced
OF it, they have the means to acctmpsh 1t without any
aid assistance from this side OF The line. IS not
thing, however TO be done in a hurry, and we humbly
conceive that to obtain the consent to such measure
from England will require the most cautious proceedings
the part of the representatives violence, IRON any
quarter will only put OFT the for longer time
but in the present state OF the world we think full and
clear expression of the will of the people, through their
representatives, would bring about the measure within
few years
We surprised to day at the receipt of letter from
friend residing in Canada West native OF that coun-
try, IN which he thus writes:
The unfortunate position of trade just hold,
out no nducement look the English marker, and
TO 'hs country want my property here to be rs good TO
as II was in Black Rock Oswego. Anne1afion is,
copsccntousy believe, tho proper and natural remedy
for the troubles under which labors,
concienuousy believe there is prosperity for Canada
while il remains British colony.
" Ii annexation could take place this year. il would
worth twenty thousand dollars 10 me, Now if you believe
about the dollars, will believe
in my belief about the other part of the
al admit that the ministry intend well, and what they do
NAV be all the best butt put confidence their
Canada a f,regner-but the Americans peghbors
N we were once adopted into the great republican family
we could be at home. Such consunnauon may be
reached il cannot be too soon III w am OF opn-
ion reouire some years bring about such
things. o, ,.., ~ old f, bioned LOYALTY among Ms
,hnt win only Yield by degrees Those deeply interested in
the of the country are the ns' 70 our
situation and arrive conclusion as 10 the remedy
The farmers, least such as Gre out OF oeo can sho
seEe for three years. and look Tor the pad TINES
blow over reluctant with the chcrshed no
ton that favored people, to be SUBJECTS OF mghy
empire Great Brita in wealth is enrich us and
whose power Is protect This Is the OLD snry h"t we
have been long accustomed to listen to-, twas true once
but rs not now
Thus writes friend, who few years ago thought
nothing good could from the United States, 80 ai
~ Al related 10 government Yst how changed are hia