The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-11
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HALIFAX Feb. 1. 1853

HALIFAX. Feb. 4, 1863.
Pvocsedimgs of the Assembly Raitroy Papas-
Msswscipai Incorporation Aets-Poiitieai apathy
or Ignosanee--Netc Issue of Provincial Paper
Bill Authorizing Cowtvaets for Rail'cay Objects
-Loa~ for E6ecting THEW Anticipated Fun in
the Legislative CoSncl.
Since last wrote, che Assembly has had laid be-
fore them the railway papers, &C., introduced by Mr.
Howe, and have been in committee on Mr. Johnson's
Municipal Incorporation act, the first clause Of
which makes it imperative on every county of the
province to accept the provisions of the BILL 1t was
supported by the Provincial Secretary. although
emanating from the leader of the opposition, and by
members on both sides of the House, which hope is
an indication that at last both parties are about to
unite their efforts for the promotion of the public
good.
Subsequently, on motion of the Speaker, all the
Cape Breton, and some Of the Western members Of
the old school, the bill was referred to aseect COM
mttee, to accept reject the conditions Of the BILL
This decision unlocked for and fully evinces the
fact that the great mass of the peopleor otherwise
they are misrcpresented-a not yet educated up
10 full appreciation OF a measure which would so
materially increase their political powers.
On Thursday Mr.. Howe submitted four bills relat-
ing to the government railway scheme The first OF
tIese uutnOrlZeS the cdSner OF inc savings bauh 10
receive into that institution 900 in addition to
the amount deposited therein, and provides that
I" all the funds received under the act shall be
applied in payment of any sums due by the govern
ment of the province for and account OF railways
constructed within the same" and places funds ut
the disposal of the cashier, to enable him to meet
ally demands that may be made upon the bank.
The second act authorizes the issue OF $4,000
in provincial notes. in addition to the amount at pre-
seit in circulation-about 30O,000-redeemable in
gold or silver, or in notes of specie paying banks
the notes to be issued to be applied in payment Of
debts incurred in the construction Of railroads. The
third makes it lawful for the Governor in Council to
authorize the construction Of the three lines of rail-
road with contractors of SKILL experience and re-
capital required to complete them, and provides for
the payment of the other twothrds from the general
revenue of the province any other funds to be bo
rOwed on its credit.
The fourth bill authorizes the contracting of loan,
the pledge Of the Of the province arising
from the duties upon imports the sale Of crown lands
the royalty paid by miners the tolls collected on
the works to be constructed, to the extent of
200 0O0 debentures to be issued as the work pro
ceeds bearing interest not exceeding six per cent;
the city Of Halifax being considered as taking stock
to the amount of 100000 for the interest of which
an annual assessment is to be levied. These bills
have no doubt, will be carried by large majorities,
and then will be the commencement of prosperity
for Nova Scotia.
The Legislative Council have not vet got into
business. When they do we may anticipate some
fun, the government having last year taken the re-
sponsibility of advancing the members pay, the
Council having refused to make provision therefor
unless they themselves were included-a very nice
family quarrel. The Hon. Mr.. Allison has already
again when anything worth writing about transpres.