Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-11-05


Of Subugapg the colonies of Great Britain. Even the
Bouh herse informed In recent letters While
refuspg 10 admit the probability of being subdusd con-
solss herself for the possibility of defeat BY the sgres-
Abs reflection that she could in that case at any rate,
join with the North In crusade against England. whom
she seems to hate for not coming TO her assist
ance IN war which she ohosa 70 enter Into without
consulting Us than she does the North for bavog formed
benevolent project for her determination The siua'
ton OF the colonies 10 thus exceedingly critical; tay
know not how soon, what prexxt what absence
OF pretext the vast armies engaged In mutual de-
structon may unite together for the purpose Of subu-
gatiog them.
delegates from the different counties has been held In
Halifax for the purpose Of seeing whether some ar
rangement cannot be come TO for forming the Aeri-
colonies into nation. The course adopted has
been somewhat singular. The Canadian Ministry was,
as We announced BEFORE formed coalition principles
Things having come to dead lock % regards the ap-
portonment Of representation between Upper and Low.
er Canada, the oonendng parties agreed to form CO.
altion ministry, and get rid Of their common dcu ~
bJ uniting all the North American colonies into single
nation conference has been held and a. far as We
understand, Is still sitting but before its del bersoDs
cone to an end 1t has been thought suitable to enter
tain the delegates OF public dinner to give them
opportunity of eulogzlng PR sct which they cannot
Jet announce a. being Accomplished The mseting was
Rraced by the presence of Sr Richard Mcdonnell the
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia; Admiral Hope, n.
Cartier, the IL ientia representative Of tho French
Canadian element; Mr. Brown, the trusted delegate Of
Upper Canada, aud Mr. Donald Who has several times
before filed the position of First Minister in Osnads-
The occasion was snguary interesting on6; the eject
which it 10 intended to encourage may either develop
into one of hoee large and peaceful changes which In
nuence TO an ncalouabe extent the desniss Of count
= IN hun
well meant schemes be defeated by local and provincial
Jealousy and fail entirely to reach the obecs which u
seeks attain LIST hope the best for t and We Ger.
tsiny encouraged to do by the cordial unanimy
OF al speaker OF whatever class Of op MONS IL Its ad
vocacy aud the applause with which their sentiments
greeted. OF the two Official speakers the Governor
aud the Admiral the Governor assured the NEE Ing
ne vas we'll entitled to do that the deliberations of the
colonies were watched with snceresi interest," and In
no unfavorAble spirit, by the government at home
Nothing can be more 10 accordance vi the interests and
he wishes Of this country than that the North American
colonies should gather themselves up ito q patton,
VII oh should lie, as well expressed by Mr.. Mcdonald
not Canadian, NOE Nova S,oian, bu. Bril- American
Con! cicui as We are Of our inability 70 protect these
colonies by land in Of war, We mus; naturally 70
0ios at auy event which seems to place hem In posi-.
ton in which they would be better abe to protect
themselves. Taere was time no doubt when
the uniing Of the colonies in q single Safe
considerable jealousy, as forming seriu dependency
which it might be difficult for the mother county TO
coercs in case Of its desire for separation but that di
Gully exists no logger. We have freely and We hope
forever, given up the idea of retaining our dfoon.
tented cIlonies by the sword. The power wo desire
70 exercise Is entirely moral one, and, strong or
weak the dependency that wishes quit Us has only
soemny to make up is mind to that eff Of. The Ad-
what authority We know not-certainy held
out 10 Canada hopes which IL Is very unlikely be will
ever accomplished. He assured the meetirg-that
Of which We think, with much refpct to him, was
scarcely able to iudge-that in Of attack on
Oapada, Engand would be animated by the zane feel.
nss which made the nobility OF Hungary exclsu tina.
they would die for their King Maria Theresa He was
on those who entertain the opinions which have
constantly founa uiteranee In the London Tines that
The colonies and the mother country will cease to DO
1nia Whel the com non Interest ases. The Admiral
does not belle word Of this but We cannot fad that
his audience echoed bis inorec uity We venture to
link thai the American colonies will End truer txpo-
'ton Of the sentiments NOS Of Aessrs. Oobden and
Bright merely but Of the thinking psope OF this coln
ry IN the columns OF the London Times than In the
Sequence Of Admiral Hope, and We do not doub; they
vii regulate their course accordingly.
Tle important speeches OF the evening vera, how
svs those Of the representatives OF the Canadian
Mr. Carter aud Nc. Brown. OF the four |
Millions of people whoinhabit the North American prov
at the presenttme, they probably represent lhrse
md If they can he brought in.o accord there seems
rood 10 hope tina. the martms provinces would
,ot reject thu taer OF large ard increasing trade, |
Which present alds its way the ports VI Boston
Portland. aud New York. Az iltercooniAl rail.
Eay ia the means by which this result 10 TO be secured
md hey, OF coure, will look to Canada contribute 70
has ctjscI in proportion 10 iH greater wealth aud
'opulaou. IL s curious that neither Mr.. Carter nor
dr. Brosn ventured to Allude to the civil in Aaer
H. to the necessity which the staGa Of things there
upo on the cooies OF uniting together for mutual
protection. Mr.. Ned vas not 50 rsticent He |
~; the case with much force :-"Here VS. are The
aid lin the prsser 20 Of large nation, and one that
developed les military poser 10 most marvellous
]egree, connected by one tie only-.hat o: common
eg ace. As far as ourselves are nc rred We have
poit cal cOnn ction and wide apart rs Bitch
Anerios is from Australia We are laoit. ii England
md America off to be cut Of one by one NOT raw
ng any common means OF defence" Tais IT, indee
he wkCl' question. We, looking at our colonial en-
,re from the central sea. OF authority are sp. 10 COL
ider il 50 an o'gsnz,d whols, caaso We
nave clearly defined relations With each pot
it, forget ing that each If these parts has no comm on
elaon with the other Il 10 le at least In the pro-
ence OF 30 powerful military State as the American
Jaion bss become, tia. some connection bstwsen the
oregn domlOions CT the etn should be established
"a our view, the closer the connection the better
me hing, d.uStless, mus! DO left TO the local Assem-
'y OF each PROVINCE, but We sincere Tus. that the
Fecedent followed will Lot DO thai OF number OF 40
sreign a,es degating cerain Dc fnits functions to
en raj congress, bu raher that of full Central an.
hOrty, out Of The powers Of which are excepted GER
ain municipal functions We hops, in short, that eve.
yfbiE which Is not specially assigned to the local gov
rnments VIII be central railer tnsn that everything
lo assigned to the eentra government will te O. in
he United SA.ee, local We mus. not, however, over.
IN our game ALI that the HAiisX dinner proves IT,
hat there 10 . stIoog feeling among politicians If oil
lasPs in favor OF union bu! does no. tell rs that
be ticulios arising from Questions Of debt tariff re-
metropolis Jurisdiction Of courts Of ju..
ce, and other such things have been overcome. 30 |
all proptr but Il Is not in the anne unoe
NJ Of and camnrAhGn sixA nrncInlea