The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-24
Our Toronto (Csnada) Correspondents.

Our Toronto (Canada) Correspondents.
TORONTO, July Q, 1850.
Miserable Condition of C1nadd-Stdgnation Of Industry
Earoe Number cf Mechanics out Of Empoymaa-Egec Of
Protective TariGS-LcreaSs Of Political Disconent-An-
nesatiom to the United States the Fduorite Panacea for
Canadian GrteuaacssThe Fourth of July at Toronto DC
You no doubt have heard the abroad
that Canada lie preparing to be Independent nation
be united 10 the great Western republc and, know
the public feeling tere well any man, can inform
you there is ''more truth than poetry" these
pors deep feeling OF discomfort prevails everywhere
Of all PARTIES ages and oreeds, seriously
sidering change their necessities demand We have
boen long time under the rule Of the unprnc
pied politicians that cursed country. For five
years back bribery corruption and unprincped ntgues
OF all kinds have been continually resorted to by dr
feren administrations To keep them in power and well
they have succeeded Tho last election, which was In
1857 threatened TO destroy the corrupous compacts
Che most infamous resorsd TO by tho govern
nent to the returns Of their supporters Three
the mombers Illegally elected. The most gariny
cases Of fraud, bribery and intimidation have been
proved against them. The Hon. Mr. Aeyn sent to
Parliament and to the Executive Council through thou
sands Of bogus votes, such Napoleon "Prnce
Albert" columbus" washington" &C., &c. Fe-
loves, government supporter, elected by merely
Albany United states whose votes
asked The above OF the people q still hol
their seats Parliament and when il was clearly proved
by the poll books and witnesses, that they ana many
others the Ministerial sde returned by means or
fraud bribery forgery and ntmida ioo yet para
gops patriotic aud vruous statesmen voted in favor Of
toemsves remaining ia the Legislature in spite Of tho al
most unanimous wsa Of the people and there they still
xeman and their creature the Governor General winks
et the black deeds Of the debased political crew who
Aave brought Canada to ruin Yes, to ruin. With o
debt Of about sixty millions, yearly expenditure of
tweve-hsir Of which goes TO England In the shape Of
nteresand enormous taxes on the necessares Of life
need it be wondered that thousands flying from
mioss, away by starvation ana oppressive laws
Emigrants avoid downrodden land II afflicted by
the deadly pesence and well they may, for there
is nosh,ng but desoIalion aud amongst US.
Ia his city there hundreds Of sober, industrious
and honest mechanics, who for mouths have not been
aoe get work or any kind They cannot got the mesus
to take them out Of nis country day after day they
hope against hope woc their children cry for bread aad
they have none 10 give The other day father ehot
himself goaded that fearful act by the Of his
children for food. To-day | met avery respectable aod
uged whom have known for years. He locked
picture Of despair spoke about prospects
of our crops ana OF better tmee.
''You shall bet.sr times in Canada he said,
rebellion takes place. SO 10 clear the country
OF its dcssoycrs have lived said he, 'many years in
bad This summer have been fortnight without dre-
wood; but, Thank God owe no man penny"
TIE above epe;i men OF tue destutioa in our midst
Men you every where, what prospec. Is there for
charge TO the better, though we should have coed
hargesi?-that viii NOT benefit Us mach Wae.e is tee
work from for mechanics and laborers?
BY what is capital to be brought 10 the country?
F,w give Thing IKE satisfactory answers to
country With wnioh hopes linked. Let us, say
many, have free trade WITH America, and .hsn our
meice will flourish, and manufactures will start up
every where making Canaoa beehive Of Industry.
Need say that iheee considerations lead 10 think
sincerely OF what really the advantages derived by
British Province COMPARED TO what they would be by
annexation 10 the United States.
Annexation is discussed freely The veteran Mckenzie,
who caused the revolution in 1887 has roappcare with
his Message advocating union with republic and
O,her papers are foDog wing it up Ga the "gl0rous
Fousih picnic, consisting Of four hundred Toron-
honor the OaV. London
party was formed and in various other places
Canada toe anniversary oil American ndepend ence was
duly celebrated. II a favorable change does take
place in condition by next fourth or July the advo
OF annexation here will be ten times the number
they The late great increase OF tariff duties
hss given IN impetus the movement in favor of
alton On many articles, particularly OF machinery, are
heavy protective duties, which cannot be manufactured
In Canada, but which must Again, with all our
protection manufacturers complain bitterly of this
ket beipg far too limited for their carrying on profitable
trade. One psper maker said lately that IL the United
States open TO bin "a market ne could employ one
thousand men instead OF fifty, and drive much more i
Crative business than be docs now with protective duty
OF twenty per cent.
fact not to be disputed that the manufacturers Of
Canada those who desire that should become
part Of the Western Repu5licuot that hay hate Eugish
rule, but that they believe it would be Of immense ad
vantage 10 Canada TIC great fault find with old
mother country that broken down arisocra,s without
brains common civiity, are sent out to be our Co.
vernos they years although
nine ten,hs Of the people are demanding a change rHe
present Governor General VINO here besgar mikes
MS $50 GOO year. sesnos about 81 soo KEGS ~ pc wes
Gsspe to Landwck have for two years been 10 essan;y
demanding their removal from Office Tho secret is,
that the Governor and Ministers have private
deisandipg with each other BY which the interests Of
members ony secured.
aiding the Lower Canadians In pundering the puolc
purses and voting down tine laws demanded by Upper
Csrad The latter province contributes ourths of
the revenues but the former must have the lions share
of IL to spend They have voted millions Of dollars away,
SETTLE disputes between Lower Canadian landlords and
their tenants thsy build magnificent public works of
every kind, and the Upper Canadians have foot the
6 and but ns session sy tariff sy
their goods in Montreal and prevent their going to New
York ALI this is done in opposition to majority OF Up
per Cas- adian representatives.
think that have good reasons, and could
give many more, Why universal feeling OF dissatisfaction
should prevail in Upper Canada, and why change Of
constitution should be freely advocated
wrues constitution is becoming favorte topic,
also the separation Of the executives from the egsa
tves many advocate anelectve governor; but the
great demand dissolution of the union That must take
place. az Upper Canadians will submit longer to be
made the slaves OF race Of people whom they consider
inferior to themselves. Reform clubs have started in
places in the upper provinces the great object
OF which la union Of refornere some great remedy
that viii be the Of all our Ills know pretty well
that the majority Of reformers determined to have
repeal of The odous union with Lower Canada whatever
may follow after that.
At the time Of the union the debts Of Canada amounted
to only millions OF dollars; DOW, rs have already
said, it is about sixty Our expenditure then was
81 800 0cC last year sl1 500 COO. The expenses
50 a4s being an Increase Of 900 in five years
rhs interest the public debt (uot including sinking
$3.50 1885, With population decreasing, and with such
ratio Of increase Of debt, what hope there be for
Canada?
The great majority of the people who Look forward to
the union OF Canada with the United States have dread
Of the slavery laws which are in force even In the Northern
States go, made certain that Canada would still
continue to be land Of security to the escaped slave
although annexed TO your great country the great barrier
. between would be removed.
have lived all my life, with the exception Of few
weeks passed in the United States under the British flag,
and have high respect of Queen Victoria than whom
better monarch never reigDed but feel convinced that
this my adopted country to prosper, it must be kept
rid Of the beggarly and nsocnt parasites OF English
srs,ocracy have generally 10 repre-
their royal Mistress and we must have free trade
vith our great commercial neighbor.
Drawings OF Wood, Eddy & Co.'S Lotteries.
DELAWARE. EXTRA CLASS No 40l. July 23 1859.
S. Is 49, Sc 4S, 80, q, 2, 40, 81.