The New York herald., 1864-10-10
ynsersstsag srem Canada.
our TORONTO CORRESPONDENCE.

CUB IVEOSfo CObfnSPONDEkCEs
foRox1o, Oct. =, 1854.
ne oueee conocson-Progsss Of Liberal Idsas in Cam
ada vsst-IAs Umion Fl1snds 7A~e-TAs AwtaoossstN
Betesm ne Easser~ aaG Wsssrn PTovinees- Britis !.
Pree'ded Contempt for Canada-7As subject of 5ece n.
sng State Of the Usioa Considered in cancda Vest
&C., dc.
1he papers all busy discussing the oonter lpated
change in the Of these provinces They all
sgree in deemng the convention about to assemble at
Quebec the most important event that has happened
since this coenry became province of Gr,at Britain
Upon the oct Of the who TO meet 10 Canadas
almost impsegnsbie fortress rests the future Of this
country There Will be decided at least .or the present
whether to remain In preees dependent and
insignificant position, in future to take place
o nation, entitled 10 respect and consideration.
II is not little 90 be wondered at, considering ou-
Isolated position and the strong tory feeling that but
lately universally prevailed that the spirit OF proeres
sion which has been revolutioniziEg the Old World
during the last few years, should hayc found its
way into these sleepy steady conservative colo
nies Yet so il is. We beginning 10 see ourselves
others us-to be thoroughly dsgusted with our
position and to desire change that viii hold out
brighter hopes for the future. There has long been
party Upper Canada who have used every exerson to
remedy the evils Of The present system hitherto they
have abored without success but by taking sdvan age
OF an unexpected turn In the political Wheel they have
at last brought matters to crisis. George Brown the
editor Of the Toronto Globe saunch defender Of the
Of he Union against the many enemies that assa
On this side OF the akes and the only Of political
ability who has used bis talents position
personal benefit, s At the head Of the movement and II
any thing can be done TO this province from
the domination that has retarded its prosres
for many years, he s the man TO accomplish II. The
scheme proposed, if successful, must ultimately (oow.
ever much its arthors may seek TO disguise t lead 70
the establishment Of powerful republic But there are
great difficulties IN the way Of It's success.
The contendinR interests o. the provinces, coupled
with the strong conservative spirit predominant
Lower Can ada, Viii present almost dif
cuties to be overcome before the desired
tanned As ere situated at present, Lower Prov
nce has The best Of the situation and it Is not al all
likely that she will be inclined any change
from which she cannot hope To be benefited; that,
unless content to make such would
place us IN position less to be desired Than tx
we a. present occupy, there Is little hope OF an
in which have lately been treated by the British
press, toge,her with the reiterated statement OF tie
Ncs thai Great Britain both unwilling and unable 10
defend invasion, although doubtless made
merely to stimulate us to greater exertion in military
has gwen strength to feeling Of dstrust
We begin TO ask ourselves, why should we expepd
our time and money of e latter Of which we have none
20 spare IN guarding against danger that only be
incurred through our connection with nation that
santy tells us IN the painest and most unmistakabe
language that she has neither the ability
70 defend US from calamity OF which she alone
can can be The causes Why shou'd we withdraw a
they are materially conducting TO progress and
wealth. in order that they be prepared fight
battles or country that least affects despise US
We have no cause To fear the United States except
PROVINCE Of Great Brian that honor great
may deem IT, would be rather too dearly purchased by
cnvertng our land into OF carnage destruc
tion the results Of which could not but be disastrous
IN the extreme Ythout bringing any compensatng bene.
nus. great change must take place long.
IL the scbs1ne cf federation should fs which rs not at
All improbable the feeling OF resistance Lower Cana
san government, that the present agitation must I
necessity strangtheD tho spri. OF progress
sson that 10 being largely developed IN this
Isnvince, anc the Calling feeling OF restraint
t.t we now experience must work out The dissolution
the Union now existing. Then course will be open
as-exclueed are by our geographical position
roN ai intercourse with European markets-but 10 be-
ONE State sf the American Nnion." These ideas
eng discussed by Of poeiiO and influence, who
re becoming thoroughly alive 10 tVr cnepyisbe Kkua-
lot. -.
Inc ciy 10 at present crowded by ScutEeYperr auxi
s,eGaadase from the draft. Our hciSia are az eony
thr'ving bnsiness IN consequence Indeed pucb tss
emano LOT accommodations that At tho leading ,n.
isitors are compelled 10 at the tables @
eiore neaitins, or else wait aEd edge their wav
eet tney can unfil their fortunate connan,on
sve nnnned their repast. business ,s very dnIi ana i
eiing or nncesness exists among the PRINCIPAL i,on,
- caused 5y an over stocked arke, ard The er,ron,
ackWardneae OF country buyors. 'siuo