The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-18
INTERESTING FROM CANADA.
THE FISHERY QUESTION.
Duties on American Produce.
&C., 6se.s 30,

Our Quebec Correspondence.
QUHBEc, Sept. IL, 1862.
Dsspatch from the British Sscra,ry of STATE, on III.
Subject of ae Fishcres-EEat of Grasfimx Bou~-
ties Nats,~i Adsantagu Enjoyed by the BvJtish
Ftshames oper Americana Their Esdole,a Habits
importation of Foreign Fish.
Last evening message was received from the
Governor General, transmitting the following des-
patch. which contains succinct account Of the
cause which led to tho interruption of tho usual
pursuits of the American fishermen on the coasts Of
the British Provinces, and an explanation of tho
object which it was intended to effect Great care,
il will be perceived was directed to be observed by
the officers intrusted with this duty and as no
statements have appeared, Of any unnecessary
harshness and severity having been exercised on
their part it s to be inferred that their instructions
have been complied with-a circumstance more than
any other, perhaps, which as yet has had tenden-
cy to preserve the existing relations between the
two countries. Through the kindness of member,
and the clerk Of the House, have been permitted to
take copy OF tho despatch before being printed,
and which herewith forward.
1t will be perceived that any arrangement with
reference to the reciprocity Of trade between the
Unite0 States and the colonies, il left TO them
exclusively, aad that tho movement Of the British
government relative to The fisheries, was not meant
to have any bearing upon negotiations that might
be pending. AS to the granting of bounties, from
what have seen of their operation formerly in the
British colonies 1t ID much to be doubted whether
they are calculated to promote the object for the
ndyancemont OF which they are profesSedy allowed,
it having been found impossible to keep them out Of
the pockets Of tho merchant Even in the United
States, three eighths Of that which is granted by
Congress in aid Of the fisheries 20 directly to the
~ no utnaA ,,....-n &C A.
catch, besides, il twenty-seyen per cent. 4
have always considered the great natural ad-
vantegcs which the fishermen oil the British pro-
vinces possess' az more than an equivalent for the
encouragement afforded by the American govern
ment to those Of tho United States They reside
in the vicinity of the fishing grounds, and the best
description of fish are caught in boats with which
they return at night and are cured by women and
children. Neither do their vessels, which are en-
gagged in the deep fishery. require to be of that
superior class, or so extensively fitted, those of
the Americans, who have to make crcui ious and
dangerous voyage. That bounty is not requisite
TO enable them to compete with the American fab
ermen. Is evident from the fact stated by Mr. Scud-
der, OF massachusetts,, recently in Congress. that
during the four years ending in 1850, the average
value OF Goldfish imported annually was S55, l78, and
that Of mackerei ia 1851, $685., 325, notwithstand
ing the almost prohibitory duty that is imposed.
All that is wanted on the part Of the colonial fish
ermen industry and enterprise; and If the grant
ing Of bounties will have the effect of rendering
them, particularly in Prince Edward Island, less
inert, il is about all it will accomplish for the gene
raj good.
DowSrSc STREET, May q. 1852
My Lord-Among the many pressing subjects which
have epgagea the attention of her Maiesys ministers
since their assumption Of office, few have been i'm
porant in their estimation than the questions relating
me protection solicited for e fisheries on the coasts
of British North America. Her Maiesys government
have taken into their serious consideration the repreen
taions which have been received the subject from
Nova Scotia. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island;
and more recently from Dir Hincks, the part of Ga
NADIA and have not failed observe that whilst active
have been taken by certain colonies for the
purpose of encouraging their fisheries Of repeing
the intrusion of foreign vessels it has been subject or
complaint in New brunswick that impedments should
have been offered by the policy Of the imperial govern
meDt to theenactment of bounties considered by
local legislature essential for the protection Of its trade
Her Majesty's ministers are desrous to remove all
ground OF complaint on the part of the colonies in
sequence OF the encroachments Of the fishing Of
the United States upon those waters from which they
excluded by the of the convention of 1885,
and they therefore intend to despatch posi-
BILE, small naval force OF steamers. otbe. small YES
sells TO enforce the Observance Of that convention Thee
vessels will of be confined to the Performance o.
the duties with which they specially Charged The
commanders will be enjoned to exercise careful dscre
ton in the very delicate Office Of interfering with
belonging to foreign and friendly powers
With regard to the question Of pronong the Ash res
OF the British colonies by means OF bountes her aaes
TVS government although DESTROYS not to sanction
unnecessary deviation from that policy which regulates
the commerce OF This country still dsinclined pre-
vent those colonies by the nterposon OF i'm peria
tbory and especially pending the negotiations with tire
United States of America the settlement Of the prin
cipes on which the commerce with the british Moth
American colonies is hereafter to be carried on from
adopting tho policy which they may deem most condu
Give to heir own welfare and prosperity
Entertaining these views IL is the intention of her Ma
estys government to advise the Queen to give her assent
to an act passed by the legislature Of Prince Edward
Island in the session Of 1850 for the promotion of its
despsea fsheres and they viii be prepared to give fa
yorable consideration to any acts for similar purpose
which may be passed by the legislatures Of the other
''''' p''''"'' JoHS 3 'pAKINGroN
QUEBEC, Sept. II, 1852.
Canal al tie Saul Ste. Marie, on tie Canadtaa
Side-Lerying Duties on american Produce ,caen
Imported into Englamd-Fishry Dispute moi
Sttfled--Raihoad Mania in Canada -Iatyod,.c.
tion of the Maine Liquor northumberland
Show at Quebec.
The attention OF the Legislature has already
again been called to the construction Of canal
around the Ssult Ste Marie, or rather at the falls
above it, at the foot of Lake Superior, and bill
grating charter has been read first time
1t will be recollected that Congress, at its last
session, made donation Of public lands to the
State of Michigan, in aid Of canal on the American
side, whore the site is less favorable than on the
British, and where the current at the foot Of the
lake offers greater obstruction to navigation.
The general impression developed during the dis
cussion which took place the introduction Of the
bill referred to, was, that the government should
undertake the work, and by which a survey was
ordered this summer to ascertain the depth of water
below the falls. The report has not yet been laid
before the Legislature but is evidently favorable
and as the subject is of much interest in the United
States, as well rs in this province shall as early
as possible, obtain copy, and will furnish you with
an abstract for publication.
1t would appear, however, from what fell from
Dir Hncks, the Inspector General, that the proyin-
cial government is not disposed to engage in the
undertaking. Indeed. the public faith Of the pro
vince is being so extremely pledged in aid of rail
ways, that it is probable the work will be left Tor
accomplishment to private enterprise Mr.. Hincks
seemed disposed to await the action of the State of
trh Inun s1.A.