The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-11
Oar Canada Correspondence.

Oar Canada Correspondence.
gn> Militia Report-Party Politics-Neo Line Of cdnd-
dian Ocean Steamers-RepSblican Unconstitutional
Srgrage-Proprty Qualifoations-Efort to Ootain
the Repeal Of the Communication Clause Of TIE Cle'y
QUEBEC, March S, 1856.
The report Of the commissioners the establishment
Of volunteer and militia force in Canada, the main
topic Of conversation both by the press and about the
newsroom and Hobbies Of the Legislature The intention
the government to introduce giving II effect
has brought it practically before the people, and COM
PEELED its serious discussion The magnitude OF the
scheme compelled cavaliers to draw back for the moment
bat recovering BREATH they have with true canine in
tinct ed in 1t capital instrument to assist in
their baying at the Ministry is Perhaps one OF the
greatest evils of system Of government that it
places premium upon opposition for oppcsitions sake.
The oats" regulate their every act and conduct all
their discussions not with view of elicng TRUTH but
with the object of detecting the and Of course
assuming their places Every Of che Ministry
Is opposed by the regular opposition who with the most
thorough understanding, agree upon every imaginable
topic. The militia report is discussed upon this
principle and that portion OF the press which is
opposed TO the existing administration see in it a
the government, thus placing in their hands a
powerful weapon wherewith to corrupt the honest
yeomasry of the country The opinion Of persons who
have no particular interest either opposing sup
porting the government, is that, must provide
for protection, the imperial authorities
having withdrawn their forces the plan proposed Is as
good any that could be adopted, and Is probably
could under the circumstances be hoped
for That the measure will pass the House anen,
probable. indeed almost certain, that in its main fea
lures it will meet with legislative sanction.
On Tuesday night last there rather an interesting
discussion upon the question OF line OF Canadian
ocean steamers The debate upon motion of Mr..
Ferries for papers relative the contracts between the
dian pOyer MessrH Mclean, McIArtY IL
Co, Of Liverpool As you are probably aware the late
Chief Commissioner of Public Works, in his report ami
madverted in very mild terms upon the nonfufl-
ment Of their contract by those gentlemen Since that
time gentleman representing the company has arrived
In Quebec and Is negotiating with the government,
who very Justly refuse full compensation for contract
which has been carried out The necessity for
good line Of steamers from this port to Europe very
generally felt and it is said that the government intends
to cancel the agreement with Messrs Mclean McLsrty
Co., which is in fact now virtually cancelled by its
non-fulfment by them, and enter into arrangements
with Messrs. Edmonstone Allan Co., Of Montreal for
q regular line OF first class steamers. The Liverpool
firm Will OF course, be paid for services actually per-
Anything like exciting legislation is still in the future,
and II the notice paper can be accepted as indicative Of
the probable character of the session, should pro.
nounce 1t likely to be stormy one. Among the mea-
which to be brought up, is one by Mr. Huot,
81 eo0 ,9s i
with much sympathy in the House. The franchise, as
amended by the last and present Parliament amounts al
most to universal suffrage Under its operations any
paying rental of Of 500 owning property repre-
senng capital of which $40 the interest at per cent
is entitled to great modification of the recent
franchise law, ensurng increase Of at least onehrd
in the number of qualified voters, is considered suf
cent extension for the present In connection with this
subject might mention that Mr. Mckenzie intends
Producing act to aboish the property qualification
of members Of the Assembly" Although this act may
sion the principle it arms is gradually gaining ground
in Parliament and in the country and without doubt it
will soon be the law Of the Province.
There less than three notices Of motion from
Lover Canadian members on the subject of alteration
in the Seignoral Tenure act Each Of these will be OPP
posed by the administration, who determined that
the bill passed by them previous the shall have
fair trial With this view, they have deter mined to
test it's operations in four different situate in
different parts OF the country and have already appoint
ed four commissioners for that purpose The election
Of Mr. CARTIER member Of the administration, and
Of those who voted for the bill last session. for the
county Of Vercheres Is regarded very atsfctory
evidence that the people do not regard the in
the light which gentlemen in the Legislature and
a certain portion OF the press believe, ana hence the
propriey Of the determined upon the admins
trstion canpot be doubted
discussion Is motion of Mr. Brown, the editor of the
Toronto Globe, for address to his Excellency the
Governor General the subject OF the carrying into ef
feet the provisions OF the Communication clause of the
Clergy Reserves act of this session. The object OF Mr.
Brown and the opposition is to effect the repeal Of this
clause Of the act For the information of such readers
Of the HERALD may not undertand the nature Of the
act may state that under the Imperial statute enabling
Parliament were to provide bya special fund
for the payment of the spends Of present ncumbents
during the term of their natural lives The ministry
DESTROYS Of finally settling the question: introduced into
their measure clause providing that the incumbsuts
might commute their claims If application made
within year. the advantage being that at the e1pra
ton Of that time the question would be finally closed
and the agitation which has disturbed the peace OF this
country for the last thirty years for ever set at rest SO
careful however. were the ministry in guarding the
principles long held by the reform party that they in
serted special provision declaring that the commuta
ton money should not be invested in lands The oppo-
sition however, dissatisfied and determined, IL pos
sible to prevent the communication clause taking
effect. What renders the opposition the part OF Mr..
Brown Of the most unprncpled nature is that he
himself the Grst to suggest communication Of
settling this question. Then, however he 10 oppo-
stion TO who opposed to that princi.
ple he Is in opposition to government which has
proposed and carried it, Another illustration this Of the
struggle between the Gins" and the outs"
Interesting from Cuba.
From the Charleston Standard, March IL
Through the kindness Of Of the passengers by the