The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-02


st. Georges; the other to be engaged in govern
ment service here.
Owing to the increased price of cattle the govern.
mcnt contractor here, j. H. Hardly. Esq, has sent
ton Of contract The price at which he holds it
is 56s. sterling per 100 lbs.
The schooner Earl Dondonald leaves to-day for
New York with potatoes, DC. The New York mar
There are not many left here, and considerable Of
those viii be sent to the West India markets.
The steamer Osprey, Captain Hunter, left yester
day, on her return to Halifax Captain Hunter
stated that he thought it likely the Halifax steamers
would be continued on to ST. Thomas, there being
now no regular means of communication between
the North American colonies and the West Indies.
HAMILTON, Bermuda June II, 1854.
The Weather and Shipbuitding-lNo Go
vesnor A4pointed, &c., &c.
A good rain has fallen here during the present
week, which will prove very beneficial in bringing
on our summer crops. The prices of imported pro.
visions being 80 high, and there being such pile
thora Of business here at present, must drive the
people to q more extended cultivation of the land,
as well as the rearing Of cattle and poultry on Q
is saying good deal for little Bermuda that its crop
of arrowroot, potatoes and onions exported during
the last three months exceeds in value the sum Of
f20, 900.
The two vessels of large size being built in these
islands at present, are being proceeded with ra-
pidly.
No war vessels here at present.
Commodore Pasco, r. N, arrived ont in the last
steamer from Halifax, as Deputy Superintendent of
convictS here.
No appointment Of a Governor for Bermuda had
taken place at last accounts. Col. Williams. R. F.,
administers the affairs of the government with salts
faction to the people.
DIR CANADIAN CORRESPONDENCE.
QUEBEC, June %, 1854.
Generals Speech in the House Vie,cs Of the Ninissry
f.<vessins IF Parliament.
You win probably have learned before this, Of the
sigral and somewhat unexpected defeat which our
Canadian ministry met with yesterday morning,
after protracted and stormy debate; the majority
against them being thirteen. Had all the absent
members Of the House-twelve in number-been pre-.
sent, and all in favor Of minister's they would still
have gone under. At the commencement of the de-
bate which was upon the address to the speech from
the throne, the government held out that they ha
majority Of one, and it was not until late in the
night that the fearful mistake in their calculations
began to dawn upon them. Mr.. Cauchon, (member
for the county Of Montmorenci) moved in amendment
the expression of the regret of the House that the
government did not intend to bring on for SETTLE
ment the Seignorial Tenure question; this would
have been lost had not Mr.. Scotte moved to add to
it the neglect to settle the Clergy Reserve question
at this session. This joined the discontented ia
from the Speakers section of Canada West, and
formed an overwhelming phalanx. The fact is, the
Grand Trunk Railway has proved the actual cause
Of downfall. The people have been duped, minis
tiers have fattened and thriven amazingly, and no
progress, far as the good of the country is
celned, has been made. A general feeling Of dis
trust (not excluding even the Governor-G GENERALLY
prevails towards all connected in the scheme: and
co 1ouU JaCl & IN and inEa (O hove fhn
management of affairs, there will be no confidence
in the plan, whatever.
AT the moment Of defeat, the government asked
Of the House the indulgence Of postponement Of the
debate until this day at P. M but you see they
have adopted the most unconstitutional and arbi-
trary course of proroguing Parliament without ex-
changing word more with the House-the purpose
being plain, viz: to remain in and meet the general
elections, (Which will take place immediately with
their hands in the public Golfers They pretend
great disappointment at the nonacccptance Of their
designations (said to have been rendered yesterday
by the Governor General. The latter, by this high
handed propagation, has sunk as low as he possibly
can, in the estimation of all moderate men, and
proved himself to be no true representative Of her
majesty.
The affair came off with the usual state and cere-
mony-streets lined with troops, cannon salutng,
&c. It took place in the hall Of the Legislative
Council. The messenger, being sent to summon the
faithful Commons, was a long, time away. His
excellency began to fdget, and the people began to
suspect that the faithful but indignant Commons,
like spirits from the Vastly deep, though called,
would not come. 1t appears that there was con-
three knocks were given at the door,
and motion to adjourn was being warmly
discussed. Mcdonald, of Kingston, moved to keep
him out, and the confusion was extreme, several
members speaking at once. 1t was cut short, how
ever by the Speaker Selling his hat and following
the mace; when the Commons proceeded to the
Court House, and with the commune vuigus pre-
sented themselves before his Exceliency. The
hat <ocov
in answer to the speech from the throne did not pro-
coed from any want Of respect towards his Excel
lency or her Majesty, and his Excelency then pro-
ceeded to the propagation Ito the 10th of july in
speech.
Clergy Reserves, Seigniorial Tenure, Reciprocity,
Extended Franchise, all go over till the fall. Q.
ST.. CArHARINEs, C. W., June "a, 1854.
Nc,c Watering Place for Tour,sts-The Crops
Usnand Canal Trade Canadian Politics
Union Of the Colonies Convention al Montreal,
&c, &c. tf u
This little town Of st. Catharines, with popula
ton Of over six thousand, is rapidly rising into i'm
portance, and in fair way Of eventually eclpsing
all other mineral water resorts. Saratoga must look
to it.. Already, hosts of sojourners at Niagara
Falls take the cars Of the Great Western Railway,
and in less than half hour are here, take saline
bsth-either cold, or tepid or shower-drink Of the
waters and after drive stroll to view the pic.
turesque scenery Of the suburbs and vicinity return
either by the cars or Macadamized road, which is
only twelve miles Those who prolong their stay,
and fairly test the inyigorating properties Of the
water speak in the highest terms Of its effects.
The springs are somewhat of curiosity they we're
known for their hygeian qualities to the Indians,
and the gentleman who now owns them has sunk
shaft Eve hundred feet, whereby the water more
completely impregnated with medicinal properties
than that near the surface s supplied in any guam
~ fn- hath. II MIXERS that renair