The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-13


ton. Public knowledge has transformed all this Ma
ons once hostile are now friendly from better compre
henson OF the very interests which originally ma e them
hostile.
The friendly feeling which has dictated the invi-
tation just sent by Mr.. Buchanan in an autograph
letter to the Queen has elected the ready response
that Il deserved and Mr.. Buchanan will termi-
nate his Presidential career with an act Of policy
ard hts pitay which will distinguish him from all his
predecessors, and will be handed down as marking a
period in the roFprsaehee Of the two countries among
the future annals OF the United States Considering the
views entertained towards monarchical government
among large proportion Of the people of whom Mr. Bu
chanan Is 'hs temporary chief we cannot but the more
appreciate the course which he has taken 1t serves
furthermore, for assurance that the present govern
ment Of the United States resolved to negotiate
friendly Cancellation. 1t will be long, we take it before
colonies Of other countries emancpated from the parent
will towards the country of which they have become free
We should certainly be surprised hear that Mexico or
any other Of the South American republics had SO in
vited the reigning dynasty OF Spain.
But the first vis OF the Prince Of Wales will be to those
Of our colonies which si cherish supremacy; and,
considering their later establishment settlements OF
any consequence they have perhaps grown nearly as
rapidly az the States Of the Union. The Caadas have
been in possession for less than century they hay
ing been finally surrendered TO by the treaty OF 1893
though virtually perhaps won by the victory Of Wolfe at
Quebec one hundred and one years ago But in 17sS only
independence among the people OF the United States,
the population of Canada only sixty five thousand
Yet in ITO the United States were powerful for
subsection to the British yoke This difference, some
ninety years ago. in the fative extent Of the colo
hes. represents, amid the growth OF either, very
ary the degree o, difference which exists now n{pite
Of vast superiority Of the climate of the United States
In truth, few colonies arc more ancient than the Canadi
an, in possession OF one power o. other. More than
three centuries ago French vceroy ruled in Canada
Francois dc La Rogue sent out there by Francis Of
France, early as 1t42 For century that part of
French bore the prospect Of becoming rich and fertile
county But in 1904 Montreal was cedet oy the Freaeh
Government 10 the religious order Of the Sulpcians of
Paris So much for the notions Of colonial policy prevail
ing in France in those times Some twenty years of ths
the influence OF Colbert created Canada into
a royal government, though unhappily, with.
stl enough Of ecclesastica. tpcture 70 ipspre the
Continued naadnir isiration Of these provinces Thus
matters remained for precisely century, unit, l76s,
when, have said, Canada with its sxiyAve thou
Britain less than century Of British rule has done ten
times moro than two centuries Of French rule had Effected
But We should be unjust to neighbors did not
crbe much OF this nvdous distinction 10 the growth Of
public knowledge. The Prince OF Wales seems likely TO
find the two most ourFhng colonies Of the New World
the Independent, the other ttuary British-among
the best affected towards the British people.
From the London Chronicle, June 90.
Most gratifying TO the public is the announcement re-
landing in Nova Scots-nay from the period Of this very
announcement to his arrival in St. Johns then Frede
rictowr Quebec Montreal and so on to the opening Of
the Victoria Bridge there will be nothing but expectation
copgratuaton and satisfaction. The heir TO the British
crown here Commences his survey Of the magnificent en-
pre- whose future condition is to be influenced so much
Is beginning his great in the study OF kngship
Nor do think it small matter that he should survey
some Of the wder the western borders of the
British colony, for il is well that the head OF the
complicated artificial system Of Europe should confront
nature her widest aspect see what human energy
can do where II Is less restrained and vigorous
Perhaps however the chapter OF mis- diary which will
possess the highest interest Of all will be that which
counts bis visit to the United States for the hope
have expressed 70 be fulfilled and the OF Wales
will accept the invitation conveyed to the Queen
dent buchanan. II is difficult to exaggerate the happy
effect which this friendly conduct Is likely have upon
the future Of both countries We know that readers
either sides pr the Atlantic may smile this expression
Of opinion, yet upon facts The rnite States are
amongst the finest Of British colonies They severed
from In administration than In other relation
OF public or private life. The severance brought
about, not, is commonly said, by "rebclliop,' -
but By the stronger fidelity OF the British resi-
dents in the colonies to the British constitution
and TO British law. than that which was displayed
by the King and the governments Of Great Britain
in those days Under different climate, upon different
coil, with different scenery and different resources and
magnificent opportunities, our brethren throughout that
region co operated with in developing every
thing that is dear to the Anglo Saxon race-our under
standing OF nature and her resources political ber
tes our commerce and all that makes US richer morally
passed away; and II IL IL but few years since certain
iealouscs have been superseded by thorough 70
pid progress now /, would be difficult for any msa
Ken governments 20 set the two nations by the II
such calamity should hapeen, IL Is the governments tina;
eplcndd country, the Prince Will icarI how the
alliance between the two sections OF Angcxon society
lie will learn something more. Onc Of the advantages
Of travelling arises from the fact that the traveller Is able
TO discriminate between those things which common
to all countries and those things which differ In every
climate between those things which belong to humanity,
and those which belong TO local taste fashion:
,vs s r. ssr a. and .noIe are
men, and we hope that Queen victorias eldest Is 10
be a statesman, though he wear q
He will learn, too, how cordially he be received BY
those who earnest and hearty republicans and he will
see how complete Is the reverence for the law how wiling
the courtesy accorded TO distinguished kIgshmen though
the forms o. government the marks social dsiinc-
ton differ so widely If england benefit by all these
perfumes in her leading man. will be small benefit
20 the United States that spirit q friendly cooperation
IN the dtveopemegi OF commerce, and In every work 10
MGSn se socs s nrr o shall Ereys
Of the Atlantic.
scfalls happily tina, the host Of the royal travel
Ter 90 this occasion viii he that President who has
helped to restore the elevated character OF Presden
tia office IN the United States. t,James Buchanan
Is something better stu than an able official Few
men Ia society, whether IN Europe or America havea
more extensive knowledge Of and things few have
kcencr observation a more ready memory or a
clearer method Of expression Unaffected ssgacious.
kind hearted and courteous better combines
qualities to make the very attcst host for
the White House rrcsidcs natural grace so unaffected
charming and tasteful that the young heir Of Eag
land will be the FIRST declare that the apita Of
the republic he has seen In their ovees aspect the quail
tics that make the sunshine ~ Surely princes per-
bearers OF good Intelligence and cordial feeling between
great states and never was knight Grant OF real life
charged with happier quest than that upon which the
Prince OF Wales about to set FORTH He Will win hearty
allies among the republicans aud will return the stronger
for his royal work in body mind, and heart.
From the London Herald June %
The two eldest princes Of the royal family bound
on distant tours ~ reary the time viii be
North America, the other In Suth Africa The Prince OF
Wales viii be pocsnng the opening Of the great bridge
a Montreal and Prince Alffei will be laying the ounds
ton stone q the breaSwater at Cape Town Il Is intcpd-
Cd that the Prince Of Wales shall visit in succession AL
the colonies OF North America lie will travel with a
state rctnuc and probably receive visits and hold cvccs
IN all The principal towns viz al - Johns, Newfound.
and Halifax In Nova Scotia; st John, New Bruins wick;
Quebec. Montreal and Ottawa He viii visit the United
states IN the guse of private gentleman. with the title
Of Lord Renfrew, AMI be the guest Of the President a
Washington The Price will see the mountains, the rivers.
The lake.. the woods and prairies More than
that he VIII Observe TIC mighty growth OF kindred
and similar North SUPERIOR ono
o. which win welcome him acclaim the rcprc.
sentative Of their Queen himself their future sovereign:
while the other which obey his great or .ndfshcr
viii owe him allegiance now But th |
iorl'sh crlin and both viii honor, though In different
=, the tdest sob Of Queen We trust that the
zt he is about to pay them will be qualification
fellow suhcct Will promote Ia american brethren
kindly feeling which, II IL to be hoped untoward mat
tiers IN the West viii suffice dstuns aud by developing