The New York herald., 1850-06-13

The A~nexatiom FEEDING IN Camada-7xs British
Colonial System, &r., &c.

TORONTO, June 9, 1850.
The .A~nexatios FEEDING IN Camada-7xs British
Colonial System, &r., &c.
In the New York papers of the 18th ult. find
teegraphc dispatch from this place, the entire ten
dcncy and object of which evidently is to mislead
the public mind in the United States, with refer
ence public feeling in this Province, in relation
to its connexion with the parent State, and in
which the writer ventures assert, although he is
contradicted by every division which has taken
place in the Assembly in the present session, that
dunng the debate as TO the expediency of making
the Legislative Council elective, there was mani
Tested "a strong tendency TO organic change.
And the writer sums up his gross perversion OF
facts, by stating that 'the spirit of the debate on
the address 10 the Governor General, was hostile
20 English authorities and to England; but" he
continues "the unsuitableness of the English in
stitu.ions to Canada, was the reason avowed for
demanding constitutional changes" Now l do
not hesitate to assert, for ! was present during
the debate, and the published reports Of which.
when fairly given, will bear in the declara-
tion--that, with the exception of what fell from
Mr.. Papneau, whose ravlDgs excite universal pity
and contempt, whose want Of moral and political
integrity was proved by one of his own countrymen
the other evening" and who was denounced by the
Attorney General as a wretch without principle or
gratitude, and who is acluated by the same feel
ings of hostility toward England and her institutions,
which exist their Tankness, the opposite
side Of the British Channel, the sentiments univer-
sally expressed in the House of Assembly were
those Of attachment TO their sovereign and to Great
Britain.
From the rather extended intercourse have had
during the last three four years throughout the
-@J0ited States; have found very prevailing de-
sire-partcularly among persons coming from Eng
land and Scotland-for Information with reference
TO the British Colonial Empire; and it is therefore
very desirable, in relation TO subject in which they
feel deep interest, that statements In relation TO
what takes place here, should be entirely free from
the bias of party.
1t is also equally important that the people of the
United States generally, should also be put posses
sion OF information, particularly respects neigh
boring countries, upon what they can rely there
can be little doubt that the desire of the sympa-
timers, during the rebellion of 81 and '33, origin
ated IN the erroneous opinions very generally pre-
vaient across the line that the inhabitants Of the
Canadas, were anxious TO throw oil their allegiance
10 the mother country and probably the recent
wicked and mad attempt upon Cnba, has originated
IN misrepresentation similar TO those TO which
have alluded, as being contained in the despatch
you inserted.
IL is, therefore, much to be regretted that your
telegraphic correspondent should belong to party
that is opposed to the principle of selEgovenment,
which is truly British; and which has, within the
last few years, been conceded by the British So
vcIeign TO the inhabitants of her North American
colonies; and who foresaw In It's establishment the
destruction Of that exclusive exercise of power,
the determination 10 maintain which, by the pro-
genitors Of portion OF them, caused the estrange-
msnt between England and her former colonies IN
this hemisphere; and who, taking refuge in these
provinces from the justly excited indignation o. ttr
former fellow citizens obt tned reward iJr
-as is now apparent-a self sh and interested 10y
aly, extensive grants of land, all the Offices aud
elnoluments at the disposal OF the crown, api 81
every successive Governor whom they surrounded,
and who, as had been the case pre- evious TO 76,
with regard TO the government OF England, they
deceived and misled.
But the responsibility of the advisers of the Co
vernon General to th. people, throng their repre-
seniatives, without whose support they cannot
possibly retain power, having been established in
these Provinces, after protracted struggle, those
persons find themselves suddenly excluded from
power, by the decision of the people. as expressed
at the last election, and instead of assisting to
work cut the system, and which, like any other,
requires time, before its advantages be tested,
still maintain the opinion which they have all along
avowej, that " the working or the British consti-
tuition is not suited TO the requirements OF the North
American colonies and by every obstruction in
their power, endeayor TO impair the usefulness of
the government and the efii :iency ofa system
which is in accordance with popular will.
To effect this object, no expense Is spared 10 en-
able them TO influence large portion Of the press
Of this province in their behalf; the means Of do
ing which. years of favortsm have placed VI their
disposal and, like the Jesuts, they have their
cret agents everywhere, whose communications
have even found their way into the columns OF the
New York papers.
do not mean TO cay that the system will an
swer, particularly in Canada, where the responsible
advisers Of the Governor General find IL absolutely
necessary 10 have the support OF the French Cana
disns. to attain which they have TO pander to their
prejudiccs and the ieaIousies of race, by having
distinct laws and departments in Upper and Lower
Canada, which should be combined in one nor
am | prepared TO cay that those who have sue
ceedcd the old compact party are better fitted for
ciiice although, so far as have beea enabled to
form judgment. deem such has been the fact;
but certainly think the unnecessary obstruction
which that party oilers to every measure OF public
policy or general utility, should cease, and that all
should unite in carrying out that liberal system OF
colonial government which is the birthright OF the
colcnst, as well as of the person who happens TO
he born in the British lsles.
The Canadian government are evidently being
actuated by an enlarged policy with reference to
emigration and therefore are desrous Of diveriing
IL by the route ofthe St Lawrence 10 the far West;
10 effect which, and TO induce the owners OF vessels
TO send other than pauper emgants via the st Law
renee, a resolution vas brought into the House
yesterday, with view to return to the owners OF
vessels bringing out passengers, one-ha OF the tax
levied on such OF them as have proceeded to the
West, and have not become an incumbrance to the
The polling as to whether Toronto should, by
assessment, contribute one-tfth OF the estimated
expense Of n railroad to Lake Huron-the county
If Simcoe agreeing 10 pay one-tenth, and Ameri-
can contractors TO advance the remainder-term-
mated yesterday as anticipated, in the rejection Of
the proposition by about threeourths Of the voters
This 10 truly colonial and arises probably more
from parsi monious disposition, which renders the
people generally hostile to any measure 10 which
they may by any possibility be compelled to con,
tibute frem their pecunary means. The railroad
between 81. Andrews and the mouth Of the Bay OF
Tundy and Woodstock, which am satisfied will
be the hne TO Quebec ultimately, and which has
hitherto " dragged its slow length along" is about
to b~ taken by some American capitalists, who are
willing TO take IL all in their own hands. The To-
ronio Patriot seems think that an effort should
be made to adopt the plan Of the Huron Railroad to
the wishes Of the citizens Of Toronto IL they are
not disposed to contribute, however, do not see
why they should be consulted, should capitalists
elsewhere be disposed to invest their money in the
undertaking. The probability, however, Is, that
the entire project will be consigned to the tomb OF
the Cspulets. and that American enterprise will
be concentrated in another direction on the west
cn route. AAIcUs.
ToEoNro, June 5, 1850.
.Debaie on N, Addrep IN Reply TO the Governor
Spcsch-Cd Pri~os Petition for fndependsre'