The New York herald., 1851-11-15

organise Q Strangers Home, to provide for dssti-
tute immigrants, who have been ruthlessly sent to
our shores, during the present year. from the High
lands and islands Of Scotland, and from other
quarters.
While thus moving in the paths of benevolsnce,
with view to provide for the outcast, are also
age in another sphere joint stock COMPANY mp con. on
template erecting q magnificent hotel, in the true
American style, in order to meet the desires
Of numerous travellers from beyond the lake 1t
greater stir, during the travelling season. If travel
lers from the neighboriDg States could get any 90
commodation similar to what they are accustomed
to at home; and this idea has so impressed itself
upon the minds OF several Of our leading gentlemen
that they have employed Messrs Otis Brown, of
Buffalo, to furnish design for Q hotel upon the
most magnificent scale. This design is about com
ple.ed, and has already been seen and commented
upon by the Buffalo Commercial advertiser. The
site Of the building % near the centre of the city,
and will be in the neighborhood of the railway ter
minus. 1t is to have three fronts-one on King
street-which is the principal thoroughfare from
east TO west, and Is the principal business street
one on Melinda street. and one on Jordan street;
the two former l3 feet, and the latter l6s feet 1t
is to be five stories in height, the basement Of
stone, with heavy iron columns and the upper sto-
ries of brick. The cost Of the building is TO be
about $bO, 1000. The Afratisr says. when COM
pleted, with its attic dome, and roof lights it will
equal in effect any building on your side Of the
lakes l think there is little danger but the work
will progress rapidly.
Already signs of disupion appear in the new caoi-
net, which got up with so much tinkerlng III is
confidently asserted that Mr. Cameron, President OF
the Council, has resigned. This is most serious
blow TO the prospects OF the ultra reform pary-or
clear grits-as they are styled In DR. Rolph and Mr.
Cameron lay their whole strength and dependence.
Since the death of the much lamented Peter Perry
there is not another leading man among them Of
sufficient energy of mind to carry the party with
him 1t is evident now, that the whole affair was
rss OF the Inspector Generals to tes the strength
Nf fka. aArn shraSu ds.uv
the bait and their acceptance of il has damaged the
ntegrty of their leader. Mr.. Cameron consented
to join the administration apon the condition that
certain post was assigned him; but the moment his
consent was given, his name was gazetted, and bis
name was placed in the most anomalies position,
being appointed to an Office to which he Vas 30
opposed that he left the previous cabinet lecause
his colleagues would not abolish il entirely. lie
saw tAe dodge, however, and never Looked near
Que bee, so that he was not sworn ia 10 the new
appointment What will be the effect Of thi re.
signation it is rot easy yet to determine.
Yesterday was the annual convocaion Of the
University Of Toronto, at which the distribution of
medals, and prizes, and admissions to degrees took
place. The ceremony came oil in the hall Of the
display of visiters. The Chancellor was absent,
through insispositon, and his place was supplied
by Vice Chancellor, Professor Crofts. The usual
routine of proceedings was gone through. The
q prize and essays was nss5s "a
general consent universally neglected 1t is espe-
cially ineun bent upon the professors to see that
those who studying law, know little more
about elocution than a mere schoolboy. The
whole affair reminded me Of grocers apprentice
reading over an invoice Of addition to the stock
in trade. There are several professorships vacant
in the University, and the 18th Of this month is
fixed as the latest day for receiving applications.
Dr. Buns, minister Of the Free church, in town, is
applying for the chair Of Civil History and English
Literature. Instead OF certificates, however, he
intends sending in synopsis of what he considers
the duties and necessary qualifications for such
ply in Knox's College, Toronto, is also candi-
date. Mr.. BucklaRd, secretary to the Agricul-
tural Association, is candidate for the chair Of
Agriculture, is also Mr.. Hind, mathematical
master in the Normal School. | should think that
Mr.. Buekland has every way more practical expe-
riepce in the agricultural way, and has pretty good
abilities a writer on that subject. SPECTATOR.