New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-14
Governor Of Newfoundland, IL appointed 10 succeed tn
late Sir John Harvey as Governor of Nova Scotia
"A letter frem Mr.. Francis Hncks, Of

late Sir John Harvey as Governor Of Nova Scotia
"A letter frem Mr.. Francis HIncks, oil
Canada TO Sir J. pakngtOn Secretary for the COlones
the subject Of the British American Railway, has ex
cited much attention 1t 10 dated May l, In London
and after stating that he fully empowered reatin-
the premises, continues
"Obseryine by the report in The Times of this morn
ing of which took place last evening" In
the House of Comnons that II s not the intention OF Her
haestys Government TO come TO any decision without
communicating information 70 the House, and appre-
bending that much delay may yet be contemplated /
feel thai my duty on the part Of the Province whose
interests are intrusted my care 10 explain frankly
but most respectfully Her Maestys Government that
Il will be quite impossible for Canada continue any
longer negotiation which has already involved her In
much expense and trouble and which has materially
tarded other arrangements which can be made for Sc
curing the construction of the most important sections
of great Canada trunk line of railway.
a. am anxious that Her Majestys Government should
understand most distinctly thai have no. been sent 70
England as humble sutton on the par OF Canads for
Imperial aid. Canada was invited by the Imperial Gov
eminent aid In the great national work under consid
erstion and must permitted 10 say, that she has
generously and periodically responded ~ the Invitation
Much time has unfortunately been lost although not from
any fault on the part of the Legislature Government
of Canada and Therefore trust that my present ina
appeal TO Her Majestys Government will not be attribu
tee to impotence, but 10 anxious desire 70 promote
the interests Of my country 1t seems 70 me far from
improbable that ground other, this negotia
ZION will prove failure. II go, is OF the very highest
importance 10 Canada that the fact should be known as
soon possible. have reason 70 believe that c IN
effect arrangements the spot with eminent capitalists
10 construct all the railroads necessary for Canada with
own unaided credit have likewise reason TO
know that the European line from Halifax 70 the iron
tier of Maine be constructed By the uuaded credit
OF NOVA Scotia and New Brunswick.
1--WE cannot afford 20 lose the opportunity OF efectng
such important object 10 which will afford com
muDcstOn between Halifax and the western frontier
of Cansds. am convinced that Her Maestys jYern-
ment if unable 70 meet wishes by granting US the
aid spontaneously offered by the late Government would
regret extremely that should lose the opportunity Of
enectIDg other desirable arrangements and that they
will NOT deem me mpOrunate unreasonable in re-
spectfuy begging for an answer, alter being delayed
nearly seven weeks In EDgand must leave this coun-
try by the steamer of the 22d inst and cannot posi-
bly, effect the arrangements which must be carried out
whether the negotiation with Her Mgestys Govern
succeeds fails, in less thsR week. Therefore
respectfully request Of you Sir that you may give
me final By the 18TH inst and must add, that
If Her Msesty's Government are unable, either from
want of time, from the necessity OF consulting Parlia-
ment to 10 decision by that period must beg
ii to be understood that Canada withdraws from the
present negotiation and that shall deem II my duty 70
enter into arrangements, which, II confirmed as ] be-
eve they will be, by the Government aud Legislature,
will put out of the power Of the Province 70 negouie
the prefent basis must also observe that my con-
vcton is that there is but mode of securing the
ntrucon of the favoTite military road which Is by
the Imperial Government undertaking II at their own
expense.
deep regret that little confidence has been manifested
by Her Msesty's Government In Mr. Chandler and my
self being as we are sworn confidential advisers Of the
Crown. have 10 believe that at this time for
eign influence 10 at work to prevent the accomplishment
OF the great national object which we have in view
have reason to believe that Mr. - the avowed Oppo-
nent Of the Colonies, is In communication with parties
adjusted by motives Of the anBritis character
Communications have been made 10 the Colonial Office
Oh the subject of this rail way hostile the views of the
nj q
of Canada, Novs-Scota and New Bruins wick supported
those views are by the Queens able representatives
In those provinces No communication oil these papers,
the existence OF which only know by current rumor,
has been made 70 Our position has been in no way
recognized by Her Majestys Government; and cannot
but express my conviction that such Withholding OF
confidence has not conduced TO the Interests OF the
Queens service
al have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedent
servant FRlNcrs HINcKs.
Principal Secretary Of State for the Colonies, &c"
The Times comments upon this letter
unavorably to the Government, and thus up and
closes an able article:
We fear that 1t will turn out that Sir John Pakington
has committed serious blunder, aud which
may have lasting results on our relations with the North
American Colonies He has set at naught engage
ment which had been almost concluded by his prede-
cessor and in confident reliance which the Colonial
Legislatures had passed acts pedgns their own credit
for the execution of the railway. He has refused 10
sanction what must have proved useful and legitimate
investment of British capital, although (nOw that the
bonds Of commercial monopoly are broken) that is what
we have mainly TO look 10 for he maintenance Of our
colonial ascendency. If this line of railway be not
sisted by the guarantee of the Imperial Treasury the
competing lines which fall into the railways OF the State
Of Maine and the American Union will be adopted by the
local Rterests, and the upper provinces OF Canada will
only be appTOachAble by railway through the territory
of the United States. Lastly, these agents who
of no nconsdeTable influence in their provinces
are sent back very uDavorably impressed with the dis
mr. % Colonial
deal in wise and liberal spirit with questions of the ut
consequence 10 the union OF our American Deepen
denotes with the n ether country.
MIR. Hincks informed the Secretary OF state tnat ne
here by Canada 10 beg assistance, bat 70
offer cooperation. Tie opening OF a line OF railway
from Quebec TO ST. Johns or Halifax Is an enterprise
of scarcely lees interest 70 the general strength and well
fare OF the empire than 10 the inhabitants OF the country
through which il would pass The Colonies have done
all in their power, and all they had been asked to do
toward this undertaking; but II nothing be done on
this side TO give effect 10 the proposal, the
they have prepared dead letter. and they naturally
demand 10 break of the negotiation TO treat with the
railroads of the United States 10 take such other steps
rs their own interests may require We can hardly
conceive that these the objects Sir John Paktngton
bad In view and curious 10 learn what grounds
be assigned for the decision which Is more adapted
10 Manchester politicians than 10 Minister charged TO
preserve the union and integrity Of the Queens domln'
Ions abroad For gather from some express 1ns In
MIR Hnckss letter that the opposition 70 this project was
In his opinion OF nature which would be dsgrsceful
ject requires full explanation
of the Indian news The Times re-
marks:
"The Indian mail he's put resders in possession Of
the anticipated intelligence from Burmeh, and the de-
tails which published yesterday viii have conveyed
every information respecting the first occurrences OF
this new campaign. That the announcements are gen.
orally satisfactory cannot well be denied but doubt
whether the operations be considered assuring US
Of spy unexpected superiority opening any i'm
proved prospects of peace. Rangoon has fallen, and
fallen too with less cost 10 troops than had been
anticipated but Rangoon Ia the lAst war fell still more
easily and vet the ultimate submission Of the Burmese
had TO be bought by two years more nghtng'
There are thirty one vessels in the port
| of London up for Australia The Government Enigra-
ton Commissioners intend to charter eight per month
the next six months for the Destination. Seven
vessels are load al Liverpool for Australian poTt',