The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-15
INTERESTING FROM CANADA.


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the EMect Of tho Reciprocity Trcaty-Mcet-
ing OF Parliament.
THE GOVERNOR GENERALS ARRIVAL AT
SHERBRO0KE.
From the Sherbrooke Gazette Extra, June 8.
Lord Egin arrived at 6herbrookc on Saturday,
about III A. M.
Sheriff Bowen the Mayor, received Lord Elgin on
alighting from the cars, and introduced him to the
councillors and other citizens, and to several ladies
who were present-and then addressed him con-
gratulatory and loyal address, to which Lord Elgin
replied rs follows :
in my official capacity of Governor General, but
rather envoy extraordinary-if il has not accom-
plished in every particular, all could have whshed
have reason to believe the result will be beneficial Sas
ever been one Of the leading objects OF my
forts in Canada to promote commercial intero1rse
and kindly feelings between the people y the prov
ince and the neighbOring States. was met in wash
iDgton h the most cordial and liberal spirit, and at
Portland the people received and treated me in the
most handsome manner. On crossing the frontier
and looking at the forests, thought that the pro-
prietors would not be unwilling to have their lum-
Der pass free Of duty to the United States markets.
and when saw some fine horses and cattle in the
fields, it occurred to me that the owners would be
pleased to send them the border free of duty.
And again, when looking at the houses blythe way
side thought that perhaps the inmates might have
some eggs and poultry which they would be glad to
send to market without paying duty. So that,
however some may be disposed to look upon reci-
prosity am sure the people will not be displeased
with IT,"
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF LORD ELGIN
AT MONTREAL
lFrom the Montreal Herald, June 10
On Saturday few gentlemen Of this city, among
whom were included, by the kindness of the Grand
Trunk Company, the representatives of most of the
city. prcss, were conveyed across the river in
zion at Longueui for the purpose OF proceeding to
1T. Hyacinthe. to meet the Governor General who
was expected to arrive at that place on his way to
Quebec Arrived at the Longueuil wharf, they found
there the steamer Admiral with detachment of
fhe list Regiment, which had arrived in that vessel
from Quebec 70 serve as guard OF honor to bis Ex-
cellcncy.
Apropos OF this detachment, we learned that the
brave fellows-one hundred in number, under the
command OF Captain Price-had met with somewhat
vianous treatment the day before from the weather
on the way from Quebec In fact, they arrived with
clothes soaked with rain, and certainly not the
more bright for the damp TO which they had been
exposed. Mr.. Martin, however, the able superntend
ent offreght at Lcngueuil station, quickly cleared
ont one Of his warehouses and our gallant friends
of the fist being lodged therein, speedily adjusted
their plumage. and In the evening they amused
themselves by Highland filings and other popular
dances. which varied by musical performances,
alternately instrumental and vocal. On Saturday
morning they In excellent trim, looking not at
all the worse for their ducking Of the day before.
Leaving the gaant men OF the flsJ Nv LOnBueuliy
The Montreal party were quickly hurried along the
line to st. Hyacinthe, where they found a consid-
cradle assembly of notable and less notable inhabi-
tants waiting Of the station. They disembarked, and
after waiting for about three quarters OF an hour,
the whistle announced the arrival OF the train with
the Governorueneral on board. In the same car
we noticed Sir Cusack and Lady Roney, Mr.. Hamil-
ton, A. ID. c.. and Mr.. Oliphant who has come out
10 act az his Lordship's Private Secretary, vice
Colonel Bruce. The train having stopped, his Lord
ship was received by Mr.. Dessanlles, the Mayor Of
st. Hyacinthe. the Honorabes p. McGill and Young
Major Campbell, and Messrs. II. Allan, Holton,
Larocqae. Starnes, Cartier, Mason, and several
Others
Mr.. Dessaules then read the following address,
Nj LoRp-Permit the city town council and population
of st. Hyscnthe towards whom your Excelency has al
testified especial interest TO present their
poets and Offer you at the time their most cordial
congratulations your arrival In Canada.
Permit usy my Lord, TO your ESceilency that
and admirers Of those high brilliant qualities of mind
and heart which Providence has avished on your Excel
We have followed your E1cclency with the greatest in
terest through the different phases OF soourn in the
saeon how Brilliant has BEEN the reception given you
and how astteripg the appreciation you have received
In our eyes ny lord they were fully merited for we
sincere and enlightened friend OF these Colonies and have
always seen Throughout your conduct as chief of the
government of this province the most lively desire TO pro-
mote its prosperity and TO insure its general well being
We have remarked with pleasure Lord that each OF
the visits with which you have been pleased to honor
town has been marked BY concdent realization Of
some advance the past, and this occasion,
are happy feel assured that have longer to do
with local partial progress due to the efforts Of in
diydua;s merely; but have to congratulate tx
cellency happy conclusion OF negotiations relative
the treaty of reciprocity which has just
been concluded between the Of this province
c and 10 % hans YOU cord for the active part YOU
We have been particularly pleased to see your Excel
lency attach your TO this important negotiation
which win exert 80 powerful influence the future
prosperity Of the country whose production 1t win very
double We have therein another proof OF the
nnceasiDg soctude which your Exceency has brought
TO bear the accomplishment OF the duties Of your high
station ami venture to add that We believe we see
in the result the effect which your Exceencys
character has exerted we'll at London as at Washing
ton
Please 20 accept the assurance Of our profound peet
and most thanks for the important services
you have rendered TO our country as well as for your
whole conduct head OF the government OF this prov
iuce Permit to express sincere desire that you
may yet for long time devote to the service OF these
important provinces that beraty of view, that extreme
business ana those answering habits Of strict i'm
partially which have always eminenty characterized
the conduct of your Excelency AMI have merted the
sympathy and appreciation of all the well meaning peo
l. \. DEssAUIIES Marie and Council.
81. Hyaointhe, June 10, 1854.
His orjship made an appropriate reply, thank
ing his worship for his congratulations, and hoping
that st. Hyacnthe would derive its full share OF ad
vantage from the reciprocity treaty which had just
teen concluded.
The ReY. Messire Desauluers, superior of the col
lege then read an address, to which also his lord
ship made an appropriate reply, expressive OF the
interest he felt in the progress OF education IN the
country There was no time to spare, and the com
pany was speedily re embarked and on the way back
to Montreal. AtLongueuil his Excelency was waited
on by Dr. Davignon, the Mayor, who presented an
address which we are not able to-day to print. The
Rev. Messi-c Brassard, the Cure, and another cler
gyman also paid their respects to his Excellency.
The whole company then embarked on board
L;Aigle, and having made the ferry to Montreal
His Excellenoy and suite proceeded 70 Doncgana's
Hotel, having been met on the wharf by the Mayor
and the other members of the corporation. Arrived
st the hotel, his worship the Mayor presented the
following address,
MAJ II PHASE YorR ExcErIEycY-It Is with great
pleasure That the Mayor Aldermen and Councillors Of
nlaalr a falla Ill