The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-03

ROYAL HOTEL, HAMILTON, @. W., Oct. "a, 1851.
Midday Movements at 81. Catharines-The Royal Cana
dian R.aes-A Gala Bayat st. Catharines-Pos Of
the Hamilton Press-Ezseasipe Vogu,seer Mocemeas72e
Negro Element Brought into ReQuistion- for the
Safety Of Canada, &C., dc. II I'll CYgFEF NrEt "
proceeding eastward from Western Canada, interesting
circumstances seem to increase In corresponding rao
with the distance Niagara Falls would be hardly worth
noting at tho present time for the laundering
OF tho eternal avalanche of as they roll the
fearful precpice and the busy stir about the railroad
dents at both ends Of the Suspension Bridge when tho
trains arrive es ss4 r .etf
unti last week, tho town Of 81. Catharnes had the
pleasure and tho protection Of detachment OF Royal
Canadian Rifles but they have been remoy Chamby,
near Montreal The St. Caharnes barracks therefore
at present tenantiess but the knowing ones that
larger force will shortly be stationed here repairs Of
the military post be made forthwith In Hamilton there
arc no military Notifications, any troops few
provincial arery but from the tone the press this
city It may be inferred that will shortly be
introduced especially the early indications of cary
winter will stir up increased activity. Frost has been
heavy here and further west fur London has becn
unusually keen. Last night at London, the ground
covered with Snow 10 the depth OF three inches
To-day quite gaia day at St. Catharines--horsc
racing and engine companies, with bands Of music Ex
cesior Hose Company. Nod from the American side,
figured on the grounds, and In dress md appearance
locked Ia Nov York ilremen. The Canadians red
jackets, with black pants aud broad scarlet trimmings
appearing almost like The red coated British soldiers
Lord Monc>s arrival win create much rejoien here
perhaps moro for getting rid OF their than for the
arrival of his The Hamilton Ereaing Times Of
yesterday thus announces the affair sIord Monck and
suite out by the North Britain Harraht We shall
get rid Of the detestabe Headp This is but the
tnftl TIM nh
peIs, especially the HERALD, largely cited in every
issue Of the Canadian leading journals in city town and
hamlet. The New York PAPERS Keep the Canadians in
continual " hot water" and perpcxity; they are as
pleasing and teasing Jonah guurd TO poor
JONAH One fact is apparent-the portion of the Cana
dian population who are favorable to the Norhe, States
and the federal government so strong for the lie
RALp while tho rebel sympathizers eq ally Jealous On
the side Of the -bcan organs. Without particle of
preudcial feeling make this statement because it is
true am not discussing the merits dement's the
case disposed to eater upon any analy rcsea CD
INTO the cause but so 1t is AS one progresses onward
towards Canada East the effects Of Mr. Stewards letter
seem to loom up Ia more distinct proportions have
from authentic sources that throughout this part Of Ca.
ada including Toronto there upwards Of fifty thou
sand mel! who attend di two nights each weee after
The duties OF daily occupation; that in Toronto tho
lawyers and doctors lave formed themselves into separate
companies, and perform drill as regularly others.
1t Is also stated that the runaway slaves who
settled at st. Catharnes, the negro's Goshen
will be required to learn drill. II seems an rrcconclable
Inconsistency the Part Of the Eng sh coonst to make
aduncts OF the negroes when they disclam so strongly
against others calling In coaredad. That the Canadian 90.
vernment was introducing military preparations in Canada
aud acting IN concert with the imperial government
rying out those preparations preparatory Mr. Stewards
circular respecting The lake and maritime dofences i
evident; bat his circular is the basis--the
pretcxfor all that Is now going and that will follow
Tho Canadian government Is not blind the vulnerable.
~ of its territory the network Of RAILWAYS and the
lakes and rivers the tempting highways to an enemy
attending to invade it, and like frightened schooboys in
presence of angry master they, in desperation pile
up the benches as BIZ asworks uf defence so Cana
diaas gathering up materials to protect them from
what they apprehcnd-an invasion from the North So
soon Us the South is conquered. But this opinion and
Daily Spectator Of today uses the following language on
MI Secretary scward's circuar-uof cue thnr we NAV
rest assured, and that is that II, we predict the
South succeeds in establishing their independence the
present Secretary Of state at Washington will leave no
stone unturned to bring Canada into tho Uniour ttt
So according 10 this genius Of the Spectator tho North
will relaate on Canada FOR the loss Of The South and
cordng 10 other geniases OF the Canadian goose uu
the North conqucrs the South they VIII thea turn
NADIA aud claim tho whole unbouncod continent Either
way Canada is to BIO seized aud taken from under the
paw Of the Lon to repse IN peace and plenty
protecting wing Of the Eagle. 1t be evident but
that Secretary Seward has done his duty in calling anon
hc respective Governors OF the border States put their
Qualifications IN Immediate repair and among them all
claim attention. from its important position at
the head Of Lake Ontario aud the mouth Of tho niagara
river, than Fort Niagara viii the Governors respond to
the Sccrctarys calR have heard the question frequent
~ asked, but none could answer it,