, 1859-05-13
Church Riots in Quebec.

The Quebec papers give lengthy accounts Of
disturbances at the election Of delegates to rep
resent the congregation Of the Cathedral in tile
synod soon to be convened. Tile disorder is
charged upon the "Lny Association" body cr-
ganized fur Tbs purpose Of exposing the views
measurs Of church government. III It. Peters
Church, after the voting had proceeded for
short time, man named Simpson was objected
to as voter, when be vowed that he would vote
or "shed his last drop Of blood" The Rev.
Mr.. Hamilton was insulted, and the meeting I'D.
the books, etc. In St. Matthew'S Chapel the
mob was equally violent -slung::shot, steel
knuckles, etc, being secretly introduced by the
rowdies, who are said to have been employed.
The chairman, though minister, was dragged
from his seat by the mob, and pretty rough
treatment threatened, but he was fortunately
rescued by few friends. The Mayor is chary-
cd with winking at the disturbances, and allow
ing the police to look on without interference.
The Mercury snys the result Of the voting was
fifteen majority for the church candidates. The
friends Of the Lay Association violently assault
ed the minister, his friends and tue unpopular
candidates, hunted them through the streets,
threatening their lives, tore up und completely
destroyed the poll books. aud wrecked tie
Chapel TO the amount Of some furty pounds
worth Of damage. One Of the candidates, Il
Providence, to Deputy Chief REYNOLDS, and
some Of the police, who risked their own in res
cuing hin. 4 mob threatend to pull his house
down, and he has been told that if he is ever
caught by the mscrcants, his life shall be taken.
The Mercury calls earnestly upon the clergy
men SO rudely assaulted to take legal proceel-
ings against the nssai!unts, and thus yiudicate
the cause Of social order and religious freedom.
Later from South America.
(Fr,m the y. Y. Herald. 10tl.l
The United States frigate Sabine arrived ut
the Brooklyn Navy Yard Yesterday evening,
after very rapid run from Monlerideo, havn.
left that port on March cath. She brought
home Commissioner Bowlin, and Samuel Ward,
Esq, Secretary Of Legation. Immediately after
the Sabine anchored, Tlos. Page Jr., Secretary
TO flag officer Shulrick, SET OIL, Tor Washington,
bearing important dispatches from tue Commo-
dore and the Commissioner, to the Government.
The Paraguay expedition is thus ended.
Immediately after the dispersion Of tue fleet,
Lopez recommended his tyrannicul course OF
rule by the Imprisonment Of six Paraguayans
and one Englishmln, supposed 10 have synpl-
thizcd with our policy towards him. His extea-
sire and very complete spy system enables him
10 know every sentiment almost every thought,
Of tile people he rules over.
1t WIS believed that tue President Urquiza
would soon force, by war Or negotiation, Bucnos
Ayres to Join the Argentine confederation.
Capt. Page, Of the Nary, would continue his
explorations Of the South American rivers. His
little steamer Canton enabling him to cross the
ledge and shore weeds. BY which lie was inter-
ruptcd in his first attempt lie hupcs thus to
70 up the Paraguay uud Pilcumavo rivers.
News hns been received from Venezuela,
dated ut Curaco on the l2tE, and Puerto Cabelo
on the .lst u!t. The country continued in
very unsettled state, md several severe BATTLES
had taken place. 1t is represented that the
patriots will never yield until a con(cderacy is
established similar to that Of the Cnite4 States.
Gen. Paez was still an invalid, though gradu-
ally recovering.
The general election takes place in August,
and Gen, Pacz will undoubtedly, it was thought,
be chosen President.