New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-06

Slavery Society OF htCchSC
QuestIOn-DIODtreaIa and Lnchine Railroad
The CoastIng Trade-The New Tariff Of
Costs, DC.
Correspondence of The Tribune.
TORONTO, C. w. Thursday, Feb a.
A large Anti Slavery Meeting, called by the
Mayor in compliance with requisition Of several
inhabitants, was held last night in the City Hall.
The large room was densely crowded, and many
had to go away, being unable to obtain admittance
Amongst the speakers were Ministers of nearly
every denomination, associated with laymen l
believe it is quite correct to say that this move.
ment has sprung out Of the operation of the
Fugitive Slave law, and the consequent rush OF
fugitives to these shores. 1t is felt that the cir
cumstances Of our furnishing an asylum for these
fugitives, gives as a right to have something to
say in the matter: the right to denouuce the in
Justice of Slavery and, to afford some substan.
tial proofs Of sympathies TO its victims. An
Association was organized under the name OF
"The anti Slavery Society of Canada Much
enthusiasm was manifested, and speaking was
generally very effective.
The following resolutions were adopted by the
meeting; moved by Rev Mr.. Mcclure, seconded
by Rev. Mr.. Essen.
1s-That Slavery, tina s the wanon aud torcthe orng.
ing into bondage, snd retaining indenne IN uat sa 81
rational beings outrage on the laws of humanity and
Dee on hi Comment is Just grief and-
our exeruons by al lawful aud practical mems for
Ii was moved by Rev DR. Willis seconded by
Mr. Peter Brown and carried
nd That entertaining the feelings OF S S'etnea ~, te
mos part united to Us by common origin and comm N An
guage and tiscaimng all desire to ntermedde oihcious-
iy with their internal affairs feel but take the priv
lege of our cOpmOn humanity In asserting that the slavery
enforced under their laws is not 10 be confoundet win
ordinary oppression however severe elmer po1uca OF
domestic civil military naval it is the forced serv-
Jude in perpetniy of the helpless poor unaccused untred
sh noof resist supported bv laws in which they have
no voice These laws grievousy aggravaeS by the
Fugitive Slave Bil-are at open variance with the nest
Interests of man, endowed by Great Creator with
the privilege Of life liberty and he pursuit of happiness
-piiV eyes and rights always ualenAbe, except when
forfeited by crime charged ano proved
1t was moved by Rev. Mr.. Lille, seconded by
Rev. Mr.. Roaf and carried;
Sd.rThat this meeting heartily bids Godspeed to the
noble and syencressng band OF Christians aud Patriots
in the United Staeshe rues, friends Ia this particular OF
cause Of their .uslsved feowsubecs by all constitutional
and Christian pursuing this Object win single
designs.
twas moved by Mr.. Plummer, seconded by
Rev. Mr. Geikie and carried
4th-That ociety be now formed, 10 be called the
Anu.SaveTy Society Of Canada the soec OF which shan
be aid In The extinction Of Slavery all over the world by
means exclusively lawful and pesceRbe, moral and Teg
ious such as the diusng of fu Information aud Rgu
ment by tracts newspapers lectures and correspono ence
and by maneslng sympathy with the houseless and nome
less Victims OF Slavery flying to Our soil -,
Itwas moved by Capt Stuart, seconded by Nj.
7. J. Short, and carried
5h.-Thai Committee now to be named, shsll DC aP-
pointed with suitable officers who shall conduct me bus
OF the Society have power to make bylaws and ssal
meet on early day for that TO be aquorum
Office bearers and general committee were
then appointed. A vote of thanks was given to
the Mayor for having presided over the meeting
There 10 class of our population, but what
proportion of the whole is difficult TO say, who
avow their entire want of sympathy with the
movement. The question of slavery, existing In
other countries, they say, is wholly beyond our
jurisdiction. l believe the Government has no
sympathy with the movement, but rather regrets
that it has been set afoot.
The license question is now attracting great
attention, and much practical action Is oelnS
taken upon it, throughout Western Canada. BY
law passed last Session, every municipality Is
vested with complete control over licenses They
tx the rates of license, decide what amount oil
accommodation every tavern keeper SHAH nave
for travellers or they may withhold licenses al
together, If they think proper. Every wnere the
municipalities are adopting regulations thar Will
have the effect of materially decreasing the num-
Der of places where intoxicating drinks are sold:
In this city the number has been directly liked
by law st 200, being an excelsior OF over $50 ia
verns at one stroke. The same thing is being
done by indirect means in nearly every munich
pality Of Upper Canada.
The surveyors on the Toronto and Lake Huron
.ailwRy have commenced operations
The net receipts on the Montreal and Lachine
Railroad for 1850 amounted to sl4272 against
$4,000 in ls49, being an increase Of 40 per cent
A dispatch from Earl Grey states that the
Imperial Government refuse to throw open the
coasting trade of these Provinces TO foreign yes.
sells till the question of reciprocity Of trade with
the United States las been determined. Ia this
there is at least show Of retaliation
An action brought 10 test the validity OF the
new tariff Of costs, which caused the lawyers to
strike some time ago, has just been decided at
Quebec. The action was brought against the
Sheriff Of the District of Quebec for the sum of
three-fourths paid under protest as costs under
the new tariff The decision was in favor Of tse
defendant L.C.
SoUTB CAROLINA L. s. SENAToRs-It is stated
that Mr.. Rhett has expressed his determination
20 rnainr hia anaf and that NJ Rntlar hia col