New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-02
The British North American Provinces,

Boston to Chicago. Rs.
The British North American Provinces.
To me Editor Of bc Tribune:
The lack of interest taken by the people
and Govommon, of the United States IN the Pro-
vinces of British North America can only be attrlb
uted to one or other OF the two following reasons Ig
norance Of Their value, importance and capacities
to the predomnatng influences of Slavery so clearly
dlscernable IN every action OF the Federal Union
which forbids or oyercomes every effort 20 strengthen
other relations or interests than those which will
tend the jurisdiction and power Of the Slave States.
The other reason may Oe found in the existence Of
the want Of knowledge with regard to it.
The British possessions in North America are
larger than those Of any other nation extent, while
IN mineral, AGRICULTURAL and all those capacities
which form the staple OF national power and wealth,
they cannot be surpassed al the same time they
possess climate, II not so varied, yet the most adapt
ed IN the world to health and activity Of body and Vi
goT and energy If mlnd but under their present Con
stliution and connections they want the influences
and the power TO develop the grea, natural advan-
ageS they fully possess This latter consideration
has now brought the Colonies OF British North Amer
ca 10 Crisis which must prove the turning point Of
fate in their history That any change, If change
there be- Is most probable, may be brought about
by peaceful influences, IS the wish of every advocate
OF true progress and civilization. But that there
must be a change is a wish equally common to minds
of the same cast and influence.
In what such change VIII consist, II Is impossible
TO iOrctcu except IN regard 10 the general principles
by which II VIII be conducted.
change i'm their relations 10 the Parent State and
10 one another, Is even now attracting their very Sc
nous consideration. This feeling has grown up from
the mattentiOn with which all their interests have
been regarded 10y the Parent State, except so far as
they could become SUBSEQUENT 10 her own pow Ter ana
prosperity. On the side there has been generous
devotion. LOYALTY and sacrifice on the other ndler
ence and neglect, and in many cases refusal to
comply with measures OF undOubted Colonial adyan-
tagc involving no sacrifice OF Imperial interest.
The lowe Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Bruins
wick and Newfoundland possess fisheries, neither
surpassed ror cQuaied 10y any IN the world. and
which might prove a source Of lncalcula5lo wealth
Considering The means and capabilities al command
they are prosecuted bv as hardy and enterpnslng
people as can be found What action has England
ever taken 10 foster and encourage them France
pays 10 francs. s. 4d Sterling for every qunial OF
fish caught by any Of her subjects, III addition TO %
francs TO every man and boy iOr every voyage IN
which he may be employed. An American receives
from 81 to 50 for every tun of shipping employed IN
the fisheries while TO the poor ColOnlst lacking the
means OF outfit or any adequate compensation for Us
risk. and dCbarrcdb by high protective and almost pro-
hbitory duties from the markets OF the United States,
there comes the melancholy conviction that his Gov
CrnnCnt Is regardless OF ms rights and interests.
The SOIl OF Nova Scotia Is known TO be extremely
nCh IN mineral productions. Coal and IRON exist IN
meNhau>ublc quantities, the qualities of winch are
unsurpassed. anu offering every facility 20 extraction
from the earth \ Ct all these riches are held and
worked under "a monopoly from the Crown. and no
pO>SeSSOr of the soil however great and accessible
may be the treasures contained therein, dare 10
avail himself OF their advantages. There are one or
two small districts whereOn this reservation does not
exist but they are 80 Insignificant 10 be unworthy
OF notice.
But there are other and far more important and
powerful principles al work IN producing The desire
and necessity for change IN the existing relations OF
the North American Colonies. both toward The mo-
Their country and among themselves colonial lie
tendency formed by race possessing, powerfully
as docs the AngloSaN the spirit OF progression
anc oli-eoy ernnont. can only remain while the
CeSslteS which created Il remain. Al first. While
mere struggle for existence Is The all-ab>orong Oh
lect men are content 20 suffer the existence OF rc!a
tons IN their Government which. under tlaCrca. en-
cumStSnCCS. may seem 20 them too Serviie AMI lie
pendent While the strong love of the country an me
home they have eii Sul operates strongly IN OpDOS
ing the desire FOR change and independence which
grows up with The wealth. intelligence and age OF The
new country. The rccollectOn< OF and attachment
70 the Parent State become fecber less operative
IN the minds 81 each succeeding generation
The means oi permanent support being attained.
then come esure and desire Tor Improvements II the
social ana political relations. Men must have open
ing for them sphere iog the Development of political
action snd an object worthy Of high an honorable
ambition
Tic American Revolution has been conS.1ere. by
MANY solely attributable 20 the uniu>; cNactioo> OF
Great Britain. These We're undoubtedly the causes
winch fastened - but 4 thirst Tor independence and
belief that the time had arrived when they must De
come free. iho more now eTfu and patriotic sum
usni ma producing that great ami noble event
The BrcSh North American COion,St, now placed
between TWO mighty nations, feels L ne belonged
10 neither. Eyen avenue 10 the attainment of high
political action i closed 20 him. While ms wealth. rs
intelligence. anc rs wants arc constantly increasing
MS desire Tor higher sphere OF Development. Colo
MAJ mlSru.' and neglect les become by-Word
throughout every dependency OF Great Britain. ard
INC rover Wh,ca their possessions give 20 Eagaa
seems 20 e nc OILY object she feels N their rc,cn
tlon r,sSfoi, - OF UeiT " i>he> and advancement
hoiiHN Nova >ccual : the nearest por. on the
North American Con'iaonit0 Europe is hagoor a..1
facilities O1 o0traAcC are yCry .rcaf 10 h.> ALWAYS
been The >'oppiiS piac. for tite Cuoari Sfe,u,.->
While many ot the Newly orr lines h,,yc oecn fre-
cucntiy oohgcc 20 avail themselves OF me Advantages
i OECrS
I; las for long time been the object AMI desire OF
mSnN that t should nccomc the ccpc. ior All s-os-n-
erS crossing the Atlantic, and tina; RAILROAD Shonli
be constructed iAe.CirOm 10 mee; and connect rIri
The line 81 road nearly reaching The frontier az
Name
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