The New York herald., 1850-06-13

against few unlorunate syrnpathizers. who fell
into biz hands-for which he was condemned b,
Lord BIough m, in the House OF Lords. but JUST
fusion of parties, turned up bold, persevering ad
vocare for cutting the colonial tie. He does not
indulge in bitter language against Engi md bu'
eondinon would be much better were we indepen-
dent, which, of course, means annexed He m ide
two three good speeches on the subject, and
the mnisters-some If whom were notorious an
nexstionists in lsS7-a fsgellation for their new
born loyalty, which made them vince feaIfully
The annexation amendment, as well as the other
amendments TO the address in reply to the speech,
we've voted down by the government party, with
but iule debate ON their part. Occasional sparring
took place on incidental points; but the opposition
had nearly all the talking to themselves. They
showed themselves proficient in the art, for they
managed 10 occupy the House for nearly tive
weeks, at expense to the country OF from SIS, 900
10 $4,000 The upper house disposed Of the ad
dress in one day. This branch of the parliament is
laughed ut by all parties; its deliberations are not
reported, and scarcely noticed by the press; but, if
they without Independence, they have the merit
Of being expeditions. Resolutions have already
been inlroduced in the lower house, in favor of ap-
plying the elective principle TO the lords. The de-
size of creating a body like your Senate is very
general All parties express themselves in favor of
It; but Mr. Baldwin, the premier, and the leader OF
the liberals, has become so conservative, so much
in love with English precedent, that he declares
himself opposed TO the change; and as his followers
will not vote against him, whatever their own
views may be, there is little hope Of such resolu-
ton being carried this session The question will,
however, come up at the next general election, and
those candidates opposed to the principle will be
allowed 10 remain at home. Thus, gradually, will
our institutions be assimilated TO yours.
A bill has been introduced, 10 fix the time for
the meeting Of Parliament II was opposed by the
minstry on the ground of its being un-British and
sn invasion OF the royal prerogative; but large
majority ofthe House seemed 10 favor the measure,
the government were obliged TO allow il to be re ead
first time. If this bill should pass, and it is not
unlikely it would be step towards the American
ystem.
Two or three very sweeping measures have been
introduced for reforming the practice of the law.
Some hints have been taken from the code of your
State. The Attorney General and most of the law
yevs (who constitute majority in the llouse,) op-
lose these measures. Among other authorities ci-
ted against the proposed improvements, was the ~.
y. Heraid. There is, however, no question upon
which The people are more unanimous than that of
law reform; and by opposing these bills, one OF
which is brought in by Hon. Ii. j. Boulton, Gan old
lawyer, and once Chief Justice,) and would
questonably remedy many admitted evils, the min
lstry have seale d their fate AT the polls.
A bill for the abolition of the usury laws has been
passed by the upper House, and sent down for the
concurrence of the lower branch. With some
notifications, il is likely TO pass, though several
mt mbers Of the government will oppose il. A bill
10 reduce The value Of certain Spanish coin to the
same standard as that fixed by your Congress, has
passed second reading, and will be law by the
time this reaches you. A new school law, an as
sessment BILL bill 10 property of drunkards to
trustees, home stead exemption bill, a bill to abo-
lish Imprisonment for debt. and many other local
measures, have been introduced, or notice of their
introduction given. Some of them will be passed,
ard others not
A committee has been appointed to investigate
the items ofpubc expenditure, and TO suggest re-
treDcbmcnt wherever il is practicable. The COM
mtee is composed of all parties; but whether any
thing will be accomplished by il or not, is yet 10
be seen. A great outcry has lately been made on
this subject, and the government have been forced
IN hftsI fh.xyk
tub TO the whale.
An affair of honor had well nigh happened on
FIday last, between Col Prince and the Solicitor
General for Canada East, Mr.. Drummond. The
latter gentle man made some severe remarks upon
the eallan, Colonel for his present admiration of
publicansn. and taunted him with having "ce-
mented the throne, which he now sought TO pull
down with the blood of his Victims" alluding, of
course, TO his ordering certain prisoners to be shot
in 1873, and IN the language Of his own despatch
on The occasion, they were shot accordingly
The Colonel replied in rather abusive terms, justi'
lying his course then, and now, and calling the So
hciior General, a "pigmy in mind und body" As
bc sat down. he remarked that he would be respon-
sible elsewhere, as well as in the House, for the
opinions he had expressed Of the Solicitor General.
The next morning challenge was sent to the Col
one, which he accepted, but somehow the affair
got wind, and the High Bailey arrested the parties
before there was any " efusion Of blood" The
next moIning, before the doors were opened TO the
public, mutual explanations and apologies were
made in the House, and so the matter rests.
members Of both Houses across the lake to the
Welland canal, TO witness the opening Of a new cut
in the canal near Lake Erie. believe il is TO take
place this week. Many Of the Frenchmen have
never seen this canal, and suppose II Is desired to
impress them favorably with Upper Canada, by
leading them up the mountain" and pointing out
TO thrm these wonderful works-the +" riches and
glory" Of this part of the province.
u. S.-Last night Hon. Nr. Boulton moved
resolution for an address TO the Home government;
to make the Legislative Council or Canadian House
Of Lords elective, to consist OF 30 members, and
after their election, that ell acts OF the Imperial
Legislature, affecting our local affairs, should
be repealed. very warm debate took place upon
II, and members generally declared their opinions
decided majority OF the Upper Canada members
syowed themselves in favor Of the principle.
Messrs Lafonaine Hinck, aud Merritt, all MEM
bers Of the cabinet, expressed themselves in favor
Of electiDg the Upper House, but raised objections
TO some other points in the resolution and doubted
whether this is the time to eater upon the question.
| Mr. Baldwin, Attorney General for Upper Canada,
declared his intention TO oppose such change from
first TO last. And he has been the great leader Of
reform As the proposal TO make the second
branch Of the Legislature elective has always been
a fevoriie scheme Of the reformers, and as the
Tories have now declared in favor Of IL, there is
doubt but IL will be carried at the next election;
and a. Mr.. Baldwin has determined to oppose il,
come what will. be must abdcAte. His position OF
leader must be gwen up. We are in a transition
ftaie nothing seems to he discussed in Parlis-
mcbt but democratic changes and annex exation and
beyond all question the next House, which will be
elected in 1851, will BE- more decidedly democratic.
| will carry out republican principles to a greater
| length, than is now dreamt Of.
The weather is for the first time this year like
summer. Wheat fields look well, but the spring
crops will be poor. PrBLcoLa.
THE WONDERFUL Ivory SrArUE OF CHRIST
| Many Of our readers will remember that some few
years sgo, MIR. Lester while Consul at Genoa, sent
10 this country a very remarkable ivory statue OF
| Christ, which, on the testimony Of some Of the
| highest digntarics of the Catholic Church, and
many well known American gentlemen then in
Italy, (among whom were lleady, the author
| Gen. Dix, the Senator; and Huntington, the
artist,) was executed by monk in Genoa, who
had produced any other work, or received any
instruction in art, whatever Al first, the whole
| story seemed fabulous some said IL could never
have been made by an ignorant monk--it must
| have been made by Michael Angelo, or Benvanuto
Celni, or La Croix. AT last, when the facts were
all placed beyond doubt, DIR. Mott, and other emi-
| pent surgeons, went to see the statue, and pro-
pounced IL the most perfectly executed work in ia