The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-26

political principles In this way, the French Cana
dian members Of the Assembly are brought to sup
port the government on all occasions, where the
measure at issue does not conflict with their imme-
date interests.
1t is this state of public affairs that gives pscu-
liar meaning to the popular outbreaks that take place
at Montreal whenever the public mind becomes ex-
cited, from whatever cause and which exceed in vio
lence, and often in their unhappy results, anything
Of the kind that occurs elsewhere Of however aggra
waited character. And with reference to that which
has recently occurred in that city, and which has
been attended with lamentable loss of life and
otherwise bodily injury, there seems to be prevail
ing opinion among the Protestant portion ofthe COM
munity. that with government constituted as is that
Of Canada at present, they must suscumb to demi-
nant Roman Catholic ascendancy, unless they take
the law in their own hands, and forcibly protect
themselves in the free exercise of their religious and
civil rights British subjects. Hence we find the
supporters Of Gavazzi accompanying him from Que
bee to Montreal, armed to the teeth, afterwards at
tending the church at which he was to lecture SINH
larry prepared to resist aggression, and dscharging
firearms at those who assaulted the place of meet
ing; afterwards, q Protestant assemblage appoint
ing committee Of vigilance, to see that the guilty
parties are punished, and, subsequently, the Com
mon Council Of the city determining to place fire.
arms in the hands of the police, religious and
political animosity being 80 universally prevalent
in the community, that the swearing in individuals
however respectable as special constables would be
placing the authority of peace officers in the hands
Of that number of partzans who, if taken from one
party would, it is to be feared use the power with
had hQan ipva cd far thn ina; otto of
wrong and injury upon the other; and if Of differ
ent political views or religious sentiments, who
might use their batons the heads of each other.
This is deplorable state of society, which is
aggravated by numerous Orange faction, which the
government and legislature have found it impossible
to restrain, whose members annually have their
public professions, although at one time they were
prohibited by law, until at length it was deemed
advisable to repeal it. The existence of such body
an ofshoot Of those which have been pro-
ductive Of SO much bad feeling in Ireland-must
naturally perpetuate animosity among the lower and
more ignorant portion of the Irish population, who
seem to be the most easily excited portion of the
population of every country in which they are
established.
The remedy for state Of things which must injure
the credit retard the advancement, and prevent the
extensive settlement Of Canada is in the first place
with the people themselves, who, by merging their
political and religious differences in patriotic de-
sire to promote the best interests of the Province
would give to Anglo Saxon energy and enterprise its
proper ascendancy, which, aided by the capitalists
Of England, are beginning to be developed in the
construction Of railroads. which in themselves must
effect wonderful revolution in Lower Canada, and
introduce an extensive British population. 1t is for
the British government, however, to act with promp
titude and vigor. and probably no event would be
productive Of greater benefit to the colonies or b.
more satisfactory to their welwishers in the United
States than their consolidation Province hav
ing its local legislature resembling the States Of this
Union, with a general legislature, similar to the
American Congress, to assemble annually at Quebec
for the enactment of laws of general operation.
DEPARTURE OF THE BRITISH FRIGATE LEANDER.
The British frgate Leander, Capt. E. st. Vincent
King, which brought over the Earl of Elesmere, the
Royal Commissioner to the Crystal Palace Exhibi-
ton, left port yesterday for Halifax
The sardinian Frigate San Giovanni.
The police incident which marked the soourn of the
San Giovansi ct this port has been the subject Of
quy in the Chamber Of Deputies at Turin in its session
Of the 9Th of June. We find it thus reported :
n de viry questioned the Minister the subject of
the arrest Of officer Of the royal Pedmontese navy
consequence Of warrant issued by the American au-
tAorities of New York
The President Of the Council answered that he had
not received any official report the subject that
he believed the fact incorrect the United States Minis
ter At Turin having informed him that no communica.
ton had been sent to him in that respect.