The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-27

Toronto, May Il, 1851.
The Opening of Pdriiament-Ihe Governor Genours
SpeecI,-Huron and Ontario Railroati-Iae Darai-
ties, &C., &c.
The opening Of the Provincial Parliament, yes
terday afternoon, q vapid affair. The Cover
General proceeded to the legislative halls with
all the pageant of mimic royalty, escorted by q
troop of dragons, amidst the roaring Of cannon,
and encountered throughout the whole route by
gaping crowds; but the whole proceeding was,
nevertheless, stale and Improbable. Not a cheer
relieved the dull monotony-not an expression that
could indicate the presence Of feeling, whether to-
wards the Governor General personally, or to-
wards her Of whom he is the accredited representa-
tive
The speech delivered by his excellency was, in
the main, dry epitome Of events patent to oil the
world, the references to intended measures being
few and unsatisfactory. He intimated that n mea-
sure will be introduced for carrying out the recon-
mendations sanctioned by Earl Grey, in his recent
despatch, with regard to the reduction of the civil
list and the transfer Of military charges, sc. An
increase in the parliamentary representation Of the
province is again recommended; but the precise
principle to be acted upon does not appear. Rumor
goes so far rs to say that sweeping alteration of
the territorial divisions Of the province is intended,
and the country press is already blatant upon the
subject. Tho only other recommendation made by
his excellcncy, Is to amend the school and munich
pal laws Of Eastern Canada, " with the view Of Sc
curing, in more ample manner for that section Of
the province, the benefits which these enactments
are designed to confer"
The badness Of the speech has been generally re-
marked upon by all who heard IL, and ia severely
commented upon by this mornings papers-tory
and radical.
The most remarkable feature in the Legislative
Assembly was " the second advent" Of VIM. Lyon
Mackenzie. Sundry mad Orangemen had threatened
to shoot him il he presumed to appear, and modest
row was expected, but he was allowed TO walk in
quietly and to proceed with the preparation OF the
missiles with which he is to annoy all sides OF the
House. Before the adjournment, he gave notice of
half dozen motions, aud presented petitions on all
sorts Of subjects. Other members gave notice Of
motions to impose dfcrential duties United
exported hence to your side of the lakes-the OBJ
jet Of the latter being to protect the pockets of the
colonial lumber manufacturer.
Great preparations are going on for celebrating
her Majesty birthday, on Saturday, with unusual
fuss. In addition TO ordinary modes Of holiday
making, balloon is TO ascend, and a grand display
of fireworks to take place, both under the manage
ment OF Dir Naphcgyi, the Hungarian exile.
A very important suit between the Corporation
of Toronto aud Mr.. A. Furniss, Of Montreal, touch
ing the efficiency of the Toronto waterworks, Of
which he Is the proprietor, has just resulted in
verdict against him, with 5000 damages
i have already apprIsed you OF the embarrassment
in which the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railway
Company have been placed, by the absence I all
public confidence in their undertaking, a. manifest
ca in the refusal of the citizens Of Toronto to sub
scribe for the required amount Of the stock To save
the scheme from annihilation, public meeting has
been held in this city, atwhich committee was APP
pointed TO conduct a canvass for subscribers; de-
caration being distinctly made, however, to the
effect that change ia the direction is essential be-
fore one cent be handed over 20 the treasurer Hon.
H. j. Boulton, the president Of the concern, Is po-
litcisn whom nobody trusts; and NJ. Capreol, tho
protector, manager, and treasurer is excessively
popular that the meeting In question Kissed him
from the platform Threeffths Of the stock Of the
company in the hands Of the contractors Messrs
story CO., Of the Empire state.
One Of the routes proposed for this railroad, runs
through, near to, settlement called sharon, or
Diydtown, composed of the members OF some some
what sing ular sect. The founder was David VIII
son, seceder from the Society Of Friends, who
came here some years ago, with few followers,
from the state Of New York; and having establish
ed sect Of their own, became known as Dssid,tes.
| They have erected two large buildings OF most
/ singular appearance. One Is designed to be an
IMITATION OF the ancient Jewish temple-the ground
floor Is sixty feet square and twenty-four feet nigh
above this Is gallery for the musicians, and above
this again tower steeple In the interior Is
large space enclosed by twelve pillars, on each of
which is inscribed in gold letters the name OF one
\ Of the apostles Within these again, are four
/ others, inscribed In like manner. with the words,
i "hopc," "faith,' charity" Glove" These
| surround an outer cabinet, Of elaborate workman
ship, in some respects resembling Chinese pa.
| temple is brilliantly illuminated. The second
| building is the meeting house, which Is sur
| rounded on the outside by rows Of pillars, and
| in the interior, Is ornamcnted in very fantastic
| manner. the peculiar tencts Of these people,
cannot speak; whatever they may be, they do no
hinder David, the high priest, or bis devoted fol
lowers from tht exercise 81 generous hospitality 70
| wards visitor. however herstical Their eaftal.