The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-27

vogue but they remind one OF the wearers OF second
hand clothing, the colors whereof have, through
time and rough usage, become blended into one
common hue, requiring close inspection to detect
the original shades. The cabinet, for example, are
presumed to be conservative in the purest sccepta
ton of the term. They degrade those who preach
annexation doctrines; therefore they pretend to be
conservators of the connection with Great Britain
Nevertheless, DR.. Rolph, man Of unquestioned
ability, tainted with treason, Is now chief of
the cabinet, and popular in Upper Canada, because
he is known to be an ultra clear grit, looking, as
that sect do, to the American confederation as an
ultimate destiny. A conservative would maintain
the rights Of property legally acquired, and long
and peaceaby enjoyed The present cabinet con-
tain men pledged, when opportunity offers, to spo-
late the Episcopal Church in Upper Canada, and
the Roman Catholic Church in Lower Canada.
They officially pronounced an opinion last session,
adverse to the rights ofthe segniers of Lower Ca.
NADIA.
l cite these facts, to exhibit in broad colors
the actual state of public opinion IS symbolized BY
the cabinet In any other country, men holding
such sentiments would be correctly described Is ra-
deal reformers.
The ministerial antsg onists embrace many shades
Of orinion-but Canada has b.come SO thoroughly
saturated with republican and democratic ideas, that
all the old party landmarks have been destroyed,
and the most active and powerful foes Of the cabinet
combine in favor Of candidates sgnalized for their
republican sympathies.
The nomination will take place on the fourth
proxmo; we have in the field Mr.. Young, head Of
the board of works, and one of the ministry, q
Unitarian, an enemy to all church establishments
firm friend Of the priests, with French Canadian
name, and backed by French Canadian prejudices-
as the ministerial candidates.
Next we have Mr. Holmes, the late member, an
avewed republican, business man Of rare financial
talent; and l.. J. Papineau, leader too wellknown
to demand description. Lastly, we have Peter
beyond the precincts of the Court house, where he
acts in the very subordinate Office Of Z" crier Am
bilious, uneducated; and William Badgely, the
late Attorney General under Lord Metcalfe.
Here you have three sets OF men, working in
couples to become the representatives Of this city;
could you have stronger illustration Of the COM
plete disruption OF former party ties
William BaJgeey, an ex-Attorney General, as
ISOLATED with Peter Devins, the 'screr Of the
Court. Benjamin Holmes, fraternizing with l. ].
Pspineau; though, in 1888, Mr. Holmes was a colo.
mel of embodied militia, and Papineau the chief Of
revolution: Then there is Mr. Young, with his
Unitarian uttariansm; La ROGUE, the decorous
Roman Catholic, Jealous of forms and traditional
ceremonies.
terogeneous compound of aspirants for electoral
honors would be baffied in the effort to discern
cognzed principles Of action, and he would be
the West Indies, unqualified for the legitimate OK
ercse Of constitutional rights; that we have be-
come dtmeralized by a vicious form Of government.
These interviewer currents OF public opinion all par
ticipate in onward motion, tending towards that
future incorporation in your republic evidently
the purpose of Providence. The manners, the
style Of Dress the tone OF thought and the form Of
action insensibly approach in Canada the model
furnished by your republic. Accepting those ideas
as an explanation Of the actual condition Of our
society, you relieved from the task Of judging
over rigidly the anamolous combinations clustered
Candidates call themselves by those names best
calculated to catch votes. Au fond, the shades Of
difference scarce merit passing notice An ultra
conservative of 1851 would have been branded a
refoImer Of the purest water in ISL II words have
any force or meaning.
The actual struggle now Is, who shall be first in
the race Of reform and progress.
new contested, the probabilities are that Messrs.
Young and La ROGUE will be successful in point of
fact their election pronounce in advance to be
tain, and that the election will be but fsebly
| tested, even IL there be an opposition.
The reasons for this opinion are, that Mr..
Holmes committed himself to Mr.. Young, in lot
ter which Mr.. Young declined surrendering. He,
therefore, cannot come to the poll Mr.. Pspineau
is retained at home, watching over the health Of
two Of his children, and he declines any personal
participation in the contest. Peter Devins and Mr.
Badgeiey exAttorney General, not control their
Sss SiS followers their alliance is F'pa''' to
This fog has blown aside, and we at len 9Th see the
actual state Of parties but while the fog prevailed
be assured that funds and promises Of off 90 were
dispensed with no niggard hand
The winter has come at last-a gale from the East
and twelve inches Of snow are proofs positive.
Wheel carriages are put aside until spring, and
sleighs usurp their place.
The assembly balls for the winter are announced
to take place at Hayes Hotel The first one opens
on the second Of December, and they will continue
weekly. The ball room is elegant, spacious, and
adapted TO the purpose the cost very moderate
about eight dollars, for as many bslls-and this
small sum includes the music Of military band.
brilliantly GIFTED ard handsomely decorated rooms
and an excellent supper-leaving out ofview the at
fractions Of youth and beauty.
Two Canadians have returned from California
one the Of Chief Justice ROLAND, who Is dying
from Chsgres fever; the other, William Selby,
highly connected in Montreal. They return poorer
than they went, and, when in California, were con-
strained TO support themselves by occupations Of the
humblest character.
Oliver, n band master, end his son, a musical
genius Of tender years, are now performing here
| lie and his child are patronzed by the military.
They are tying their wings for Digit to New
Yoik
Miss Matthews Is in Quebec, but has told the
public that she will give a couple Of concerts here
before she leaves Lower Canada. b.