The New York herald., 1851-11-22

thing in elections, and battles on larger scale.
After reviewing the various candidates, their
ating sentiments of the voters, the folio wing may
be pronounced in advance IS the probable result
BENJAMIN Holmes will stand FIRST, with Q large
majority Of votes next, John Young, the minists
rial candidate, who will stand ahead Of Mr. PApi-
neau by modest number; and then Peter Devins,
if he enter for the contest.
In the county Of Montreal, the candi iates are
"Jodoin, notary, inclining towards the ministry;
~ alois, doctor, designated as Q rouge, or one
OF the LArrtr school. They are neither Of them
popular men; but J0doin will be sustained by the
Roman Catholic clergy.
oThe clergy have in assembly asserted that they
abstain from politics; but they have an sfectual
plan Of their own, whereby they signify their favo
rite The can didate on the side Of the priests
manages just before meeting to be seen walking
arm In arm with tho cure. The hint sufi ,es, and
the ignorant and prejudiced cheer the confessed
friend Of the cure.
The rouge party have m ade extraordinary pro-
gress the last four years-thsy are avowed republ-
cans and democrats-evsry county In Lower Canada
years elapse they will be dominant. In this city
al the young French Canadians are red hot repub-
icans-their sres are monsrchists Judge then OF
the future before As an illustration OF the tone
cite the language of ]. b f. Doron in his address
to the ele,tors of the county Of Caamplain ''For
my part, gentlemen. wish to be judged BY my
acts and my politic ical principles, present myself
as republican and democratic Canadian (comnse
Rspubioain ct partisan de Ia democratic Canafi-
ewne These expressions are clear and distinct
enough to explain the objects sought. There is no
subteIfuge or atfectatiou in their writings, and
their speeches are significant still 1t i, pro-
per that your readers should be coynizsnt of the
feeling here so that they may not be taken by
prise when the day arrives upon which speechifyng
is exchanged for action.
The expediency of constructing a railway to
Halifax furnishes the journals with fertile topic of
discussion; well founded dread Of the enormous
nVrfl af as.,tas
ing the rosd in working order, and paying the
interest Of the debt fghtens the timid ones Of
their wits Ihe daring ones say, let the road be
made-let England advance the funds, and when
the DAY OF reckoning comes round. why, it
matter little heeher we owe few millions more
or less Brother Jonathan will foot the bill and
ump at the offer.
Our autumn trade is drawing to close; the ves-
sells have left our harbor to complete their loading
at Quebec, and the steamboats, are tiding it on,
until the ice checks their movements
We have had q week of weather people call
Indian summer; no snow-the ground hard as iron
plenty OF dust-the barometer unusually high and
moderate, but continuous frost An east wind with
snow set In on Friday evenings So our winter roads
Will be IN operation. b.
MONTREAL, Nov. Is, 1851.
The Progress Of E2sotiOsegtng- Iteration and
Extinction Of Can1i1attS-Ne,c Mea Brought
Foruara-1he DerinS AND BadgsIey Ticka-TEe
Cost Of Canvass-La Rogue in the Ftaa-Cen,s-
tary Company.
The returning officers proclamation, posted upon
the walls Of the city, announcing the ith Deoem.
Der as the nomination day, has had an effect upon
our city similar to that caused by poking stick
into beehive. The torpor of the past has been
exchanged for hustle, restlessness, and animation
The feelings are thoroughly enlisted, thanks to a
succession Of nightly meetings, but we are further
than from U knouladUa nf tha ga
ddates Combinations and coalitions failed where
the interests Of tie parties should have dictated
compromise, and new men are brought upon the
scene, totally altering previous calculations.
Mr. Hslmes promised. few days ago, to lead
the pol-to day he is at a discount The explana-
tion is simple, and not dscreditabis to his heart;
but the beau neal Of politician is a man without
heart Mr. Holmes and Mr.. Young once CO.
partners in trade, have not of late years. stabbed
thet horses together" Why the GOODNESS and es-
arrangement, is beside the present matter Mr.
Nousg, aware that ne was to belong to the
ministry, tvaied himself Of the occasion Of
Mr.. Holmes coming forward az a candidate, to vo-
lunteer his interest and support This advan % to.
wsrds re- Soneliiaten Mr. Helmes accepted frankly,
ard when foung, IN bis turn, was named President
Of The Board Of Works, and addressed the electors
M Mebtrosl, Holmes reciprocatsd the cvility
ne acted upon the impulse Of the moment; be
9oeyed the di'iates OF bis heart As politician
he committed a sad mistake, because he mizh
have stood upon the independent ticket certain o
uccess but az the volunteer advocate Of Mr
Young, be Identifies himself with The ministry and
they arc mp pGlar in Montreal
Mr. beaudry, French Canadian On ths conser
Vatiye interest, appeared for an hour above the
electoral horizon, and then vanished His com
nii,ee waited upon him yesterday morning, vhea
zoe ioAoving eouo9uy took place -
=, Mr.. bEAuDHl-Well, gentlemen, VIA. s-oces,!
What are the prospects
CoMAirIEE-Our most sanguine expectations
have been realized. Your election is certain.
Mi bhAtDRi-l AN full Of gratitude for your
fheitons, and happy that we can congratulate
lsch other upon the coming victory
OodMlTTEE-We are sensible Of ysrr gratitude, |
,ut IN tsete Affairs, W. must descend TO realities
! &c expenses Of the canvass niue. be forthcoming
Z u inperatiTsly necessary that you place in the 4
and Of the conmt:ee a check for E500, to dsfrsy
De e1rtnies for tie next eight days The sub /
eggent bhls can De arranged az your leisure.
Mr bEhr EhrDRY-Gen'lemen, ] must confess my
, hsoithirea TO represen, the city, and reHnquish
And Of Mr.. Bea1Sry We hear nothing more; but,
. hs stead, steps forth Mr Ia R0eque, a 5on.in-
ar Of The .eslthy Beftheloi, who q doubtless
eau Try eomniliee. Mr. la ROclue Is a gentle
nan Of some fJrtune, and heir 70 a large one. He I
'as been In the MgLi sipal Couacil, and. for the
ss, iw montss, eyireed a restless snxis'y 20 pro.
, 0te the welfare Of lFishmen. lie hns now shown
s cards, but ms c6alce Il the game L vsry slight.
The LdreaT party srg stroag. fA,thisl 20 their
Iirciples. but lacking Judgment They bold aloof
rom the ultra liberia irifh party, represented By
'eter Deyins; and that party have fraternrsd rita
be ultra conservative British ard Irish headed by
V!llism Badgeley, the Attorney Genera. uaier
ord Metcalfe
Deyins ard Ba5geley vill bring 70 tls p0l.s .hs
nitsd British vote; Holmes aud Yoaas tas minis
,riaiists, WHISTLER Frebch or British. Pspineau,
the LArsnir party dceiie 20 run HIN, will have
" votes bey ond the ranks Of the uberai French
an adams IL Is a sad pity that TIE abest man vs
ave in Csnadi, the oulJ statesman % rspute, AMI
politician Of inhexble attachment 70 principle,
,o uld he thus thrown aside, when IL u as'fsydent
ist little tact aud aapsgsmsnt pgu.t have Sc
~ ed ms election Tor Montreal
Peter Devns spd apiBsaa o. ght % have been the
bersl ticket had 10 been adopted q tfiunphant
ssult was on IN. cards Ascydng 10 tas present
ypec' Of affairs. DtvirS and Badzelcy are in the
81 en6f nt, and fgnds are forthcoming % oil tAe