The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-02-09
ENGLAND AND CANADA.

AAANo MIAMI 1AANb OhkN<ADA'
Il For some time past we have anxiously watched the
progress Of the in Canada in regard to its
separation from England and annexation to the United
States
The British Governor General of Canada. Lord Ell
gin, has, than occasion, evnced his dis
pleasure towards those who favored the movement
The British Government have had the matter under
considerations and the addresses &c., of the Canadians
to the Government at home, have been discussed for
some time past by the Ministry. Strong hopes have
been entertained that the British Government moved
by spirit of liberality would allow the people Of Can
ada exercise their discretion upon the subject
But all such hopes are now blasted Earl Grey, the
Secy Of Colonial Affairs, has written letter of in
struetion from Downing Street, to Lord Elgn in which
are gwen the views and commands of the Queen
This letter is couched in no doubtful language All at
tempts at separation annexation to be dscounte-
nanced and those who have signed the Address in av-
Of annexation, informed that ssHer Majesty
considers it scarce short of reasonable its charac-
terord Egin is instructed to ssresist to the utmost
of his power, any attempt which may be made to bring
about separation of Canada from the British domin-
ions; and to mark in the strongest manner Her Males
directly encourage such design. Lord Elgm is also
informed that Her Majesty has determined to exert all
the authority that belongs her. for the purpose Of
maintaining the connexion of Canada with this Gov
ernmen being persuaded that the permancnce of that
connection is highly advantageous to both countries
The protection of Her Majestys interests in Canada
are fully committed into the hands of Lord Egin, who
Milsundoubtedy prove himself willing tool in sap
pressing all attempts of the Colonists to relieve them
selves from the expressions Of their tyrants The time
has now arrived when the people of Canada must de.
eide their political condition. There can no long
er be any shaf way work" about it. They must de-
eide either for colonial sede or for independence
either TO be FREE or be forever under the power q
the British Crown. si 55e =
The language Of Earl Greys letter being particular
y offensive, it will not tend much to aay the excite
ment but viii have effect provoke and rritate the
smothered feelings of injured England seems
have forgotten the consequences of the strict and in
decent conduct of Lord Norh's ministry towards the
American colonies of treatment which did
much toward kndling the fires of American Indepen.
dence IL this conduct Of the British Ministry of the
present day, should compel Canada to similar course
Ofresstance; in such struggle, the people of the Unit.
edStates would be uninterested spectators J. W. n
!, III The wild woman has been recently seen again
on the banks Of the Navidad in Texas Mr. Glascock
pursued her with dogs, and threw a Iasso upon her
shoulders, which she euded and escaped into thicket
The creature is about five feet high, and covered with
reddish brown hair, which is very long upon the head
and neck, It ran with the speed of deer, and com.
ing % creek, dropped stick six feet long ond polish
ed like glass. Several settlers who have seen the
stranger concur in believing her to be human being
Twelve years ago foomarks Of three were seen togeth
En- but within the last year only the footmarks of one
have been visible. 1t is thought some children
were iopt or scceted in the woods and have grown p
Wild, living upon berries and such things as they can
steal from settlers.