The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-03


General brown.
Mr.. HOLMES said this was the first time he had
heard that Mr.. Brown is an anDexationist
Mr.. HINcKs was ut q loss to understand the OBJ
jects of the Hon. member for Toronto. Did he en-
dorse the views of the Washington Republic, and
propose to take all duties off American msnufac-
lures coming into Canada Was he prepared to
remove all the duties from which the revenues of
the Province are derived and resort in lieu there
of, to direct taxation! Or is he in favor Of the
modest proposal to put on duties Of twenty or
ported into the province, while our whole frontier
is to be thrown open to American goods! The
Hon. gentleman had stated that this question
had not been, and would not be, entertained by
Congress But it is q remarkable fact that there
is scarcely one leading man, on any side, in Con-
gress who is not ayewedly in favor Of reciprocity.
The measure failed last session, but so did many
others of paramount Importance to the American
people The Reciprocity bill passed the House
OF Representatives with scarcely any opposition,
and majority Of the members Of the Senate are
known to be in favor of it. One of the most dis
tinguished members Of the latter body-Mr. Sc
ward-had told him (Mr. Hincks) that he had
studied the subject with the view Of finding argu
ments against it, but he had come to the conclusion
that the interests of both countries are deeply in
yolved in its adoption. 1t had been said that he
(Mr H.) employed threats towards the Americans,
but he denied this. He merely referred to certain
facts, in order that the Americans might be aware
Of the probable results Of refusal to recipro-
cate. The reference was not laughed at, but.
on the contrary, was seriously considered by the
Washington had most beneficial influence on tho
prospects Of this measure, which had previously
been regarded as purely Canadian in its bearings.
Within the last six eight months the Americans
have begun perceive their interest in the subject
and when this conviction becomes more general.
there will be difficulty in effecting settlement
ing the canals, there can be no doubt that if any
retaliatory policy be pursued at all land on this
point he would express no opinon) there is none
that could be SO successful as the closing of our
olu He rpax . ot;
rican vessels were not allowed to pass through
canals except to British ports, heavier blow would
be inflicted on American interests than could be
inflicted in any other way. Such measure would
perhaps deprive us Of certain amount Of tolls,
but that would be comparatively trihng loss if it
led to the passage Of u reciprocity bill. We have
shown every desire to have our trade with the
United States unfettered We have admitted them
to our canals, although they will not allow
sells to enter theirs-We admit their manufactures
at the same rates as those of Great Britain and il,
after all, they will not concede reciprocity it may
become q question for our consideration whether
we should not adopt retaliatory policy. For hA
part, he should view such measure with regret,
believing he did that the interests ofs countries
are best promoted by freedom Of trade. AT the
time, retaliation may be necessary. tie was salts
fed that the government weuld be prepared, during
the present session. to meet the question in oneway
or another; but that had nothing to do with the
presentation Of the dispatches aimed at in the
ton before the House. The Hon. gentleman con-
cuded by repeating his for declining to COM
ply Win the motion, ana assuring the House
that the government would not fail to exert them
selves to the utmost 10 the success Of a
sure IN which the interests Of the province arc
deeply involved.
inexpedient to publish all dispatches between the
home government and her Majesty's minister at
Washington; but he could zee good for
Withholding full information concerning all that has
taken place between the provincial and United
States governments.
Mr. MERRITT recommended Mr.. Robinson 70
withdraw his motion. He stated that he felt deep
interest in the subject, which will fully before
the House on early day, when he hoped to be
able to show them that it would be for the interests
of Americans Themselves TO grant us reciprocity.
Mr.. MACKENZIE made some remarks as to the
apathy Of tho persons in power in Canada, and
their agents ia London, in allowing the British go
vernment TO reduce the duty on American cotton
for their own advantage, without getting saving
clause introduced in favor Of Canada. lie consider
ed il an absurdity for Canadian ministers to 60 to
Washington to endeavcr to effect reciprocity. Sir
Henry Bulwer was there for the purpose Of doing
our business, and he well paid for it. lie
sldered that as Canada was part Of tho British
pie, he Americans had got sufficient compe nsaton
for tue consideration Of reciprocity with Canada.
The Americans, however, did no. want reciprocity.
although they bad got a considerable boon, which
he considered quite sufficient TO cause them to
cede 20 the request. Oswcgo anxious for tho
measure, but Buffalo was against it. England,
doubt, should have had some provision for Cansds,
but the difficulty was. they afaid that if they
pressed the measure, the American tariff might be
altered 10 the disadvantage OF Inglsnd. Tho
greater part Of the trade with the Ottawa carried
N American vessels, and SO with the trade on the
Welland Canal, and they were owing TO Aneri-
continually for favors, and although il 10 true
that some Of The American States are in favor Of
reciprocity, they have never attempted to carry any
such bill down TO the House.
Mr.. RoBISsos said he had no objection 70 with
draw bis motion for the present.
SLAysry N LiBLRIA.-Tho statement made by
-, nFf IL px;tt th.ta ~
held in Liberia, having been contradicted, he has
writer The following letter to the editor Of the os
don Herald
"FoaxsT, WINpsoE, March rs.
"My Dear S;r-You are right in your conjee-
tire That have not visited Mcnrovia, although for
six months was stationed within twenty-five mes
9fCspe Mesursda, and st Cape Mount mot many
Liberian citizens. That the citizens Of Iiberis arc
guilty Of buying and hclding slaves, had ocular
demonstration; and know personally two Liborisn
citi'ens, y sojourners, at Cape Mount, who own-
ed several ssyes, IN the general use Of the term.
but not in its legal regards the treaties for
the suppression Of the slave trade, these slaves
were what are termed domestic slaves, or pawn.
and not intended for foreign slavery. Those pawns.
ne have stated and believe, are rs auch slaves
their sable prototypes in the parent states Of Anne
RIGA aud NJ inforirants acquainted me that am-st
al labor = Liberia was derived from System Of
domestic slavery
OF domestic slavery in Liberia, tbsye are two
els rs: the ore common q AL Africa and prao-
t.sed b. the aboriginal inhabitants for tho most
laU-tbs Ctlcr lot much TO be complain OF, Il
lot extend ed-by taking servants, helps, appren-
tres, Or pavns, Choose the expression) obigins
them . 5or-clothing, feeding, and iustrueting
hD
.In prof that aid rot state, 1,ithou, fcund.-
ton, that Libetisu citizens held slaves, viii con
cuds BY inst "a sing that citizen &C the repubio
srpit = q m, a. commander ofone of her Msestys
SHIPS, p procure for him pawns Of value - tho
snount g. coed Of which be had been despoilsd
during = ,,l va A. Care Mount. am, 81.
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