The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-25
O A n A D A.
The Late Fenian Scare on
the Border.
The Militia Called Out at the Dictation Of
the Home Government.
The Canadian Cabinet Refuses to
Arrest Fenians.
THE CANADIAN HlBERNlAN SOCIETY.
Anticipated Movement for
Independence.
THE LOYALTY OF TIE ARMY DIsTRusTED
Important Movement Of the French
.sr. Canadians. ~
THEY DESIRE SEPARATION FROM ENGLAND.
Effect OF the Cessation Of Re-
ciprOcity.
PROBABLE Ministerial DISSOLUTION.
lie. &c. &c.
THEY DESIRE SEPARATION FROM ENGLAND
PROBABLE MINISTERIAL DISSOLUTION.
lie. Ac. &c.

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Our Toronto Correspondence.
TORONTO, Dec 20, 1855.
TIE RECENT SCARE THE CANADIANS.
The readers of the HERALD have been made aware,
through its comprehensive reports and correspondence OF
the excitement which time ago prevailed in West
Canada and especially IN the city Of Toronto, in
relation anticipated invasion Of the Province from
the States and the simultaneous rising of the Fenans
this SIDE Of the lakes The Of provincial neigh
bors had somewhat better foundation than gener
ally be traced out for similar panics On the heels OF
the meeting the Fenan Congress and the discovery Of
the immense strength Of the organization
in the States an official despatch from the Cana
dian government to the authorities Of Toronto and other
border Cities cautonng them to be on the alert for raids
or outbreaks and to hold the military in their respective
localities prepared for action at any moment to rcpel in
vasion quell disturbance Such Instructions losing
none OF their significance by repetition, when united
with the huryng to and fro OF militia and the steady
gathering Of the regulars might well be calculated to
disturb the digestion of her Maestys loyal beefeatng
subjects, and to keep them wakefu in the momcntary
expectation of hearing the thunder Of artillery and the
tramp, tramp, tramp' Of Fenian army.
NO APPREHENSION or YENrAN INVASION
visit TO Windsor sarnia and along the line Of
the Great Western Railway Paris London, Hamilton
this city and free conversations with all classes Of
citizens have satisfied that nowhere in Canada is
there any immediate apprehension Of hostile movement
from the States and the utmost that is feared Is that
party Of ruans. taking pattern by the st. Adams
raiders may pay visit to st. Catharnes, other
little convenient TO the lines, for the purpose Of
plumber.
ENGLAND DEMANDS THE CALLING OUT OF THE MILITIA.
II Is the opinion Of several intelligent Canadians with
whom have conversed that the military preparations OF
their government induced by other considerations
than the fear Of Fcnian invasion II will be remem
bercd that the HERALD several months ago gave publicity
the fact that the Canadian ministers who visited Eng
land the subject OF the confederation OF the provinces
had pledged themselves place the militia Of Canada
footing, and to expend stipulated amount each
year for that purpose This was one Of the
measures OF defence against the United States-the
building OF border Notifications in Western Canada
being another which England insisted should
be undertaken by the Canadian government; she agree
ing her part erect the defenccs at Quebec and
Montreal TO supply and ammunition, to force the
confederation scheme upon the maritime provinces and
guarantee such loans Canada may require for the
construction Of the colonial railroad and the completion
Of the other projects connected with the policy Of
federation II is we'll known that the public mind in
expenditure OF single dollar on the erection Of defenccs
the calling out OF the militia measures hostile TO
the government Of the United States So well convinced
the existing ministry OF this fact that they did not
dare at the last OF Parliament to propose single
extraordinary appropriation for such purpose Since
the adjournment OF Parliament, am informed by a
gentleman closely associated with tho administration,
the dispatches received by the colonial government from
England have been most explicit in the statement that
Britain and the United States are In serious danger
OF RUPTURE and that Canada must At once
agreed upon for her defence unless she desired to be
trely abandoned by England and left TO her own re-
Tcnnn scare offered itself 10 the eovcrnmcnt O. con-
venirut Of inducing the people 70 sanction the
calling ont Of The militia and 10 bear without grumbng
tho expense Of placing Western Canada upon war foot
Ing
4 pRorGnIoS 70 ARREST yrnAn RrJEmKp.
throwing dust in The ewes or The public Il was proposed
In Cabinet council At Oswa last week. TO arrest some
Of the Fcnian leaders In the Western towns upon charges
of treason TO the British government The proposition
originated with Mr. Darcy Mccc but did not meet the
approval Of the acting Governor General, and was
jccted by the Cabinet being calculated TO create real
excitement and 10 lead to serious results.
OUR GOVERNMENT POSTING CANADA on vKNANsx.
In confirmation Of the opinion that the pretended ap
prebension OF Fenian rising was assumed BY the gov
eminent for the purposes have stated learn from
doubted authority that official dispatches we're received
from Sir Bruce, several weeks ago. transmitting CON-
municaons voluntarily furnished 10 him by the State
Department at Washington, setting forth the
strength objects proceedings of the Fcnans Of the
states a. reported by The secret cmssares Of the United
States government together with tolerably full parcu
lars Of the operations Of the sympathzng organizations
mcntary communication received from Washington last
week. set at rest all fear the part OF the ministry OF
fenan rising, as an independent movement, at the
present moment
Ans TaxRs ,sY rKuAys IN cASADAp
II is we'll TO note that the Irish Catholics on this side
deny that there Is any Fenan'' organization in Canada
To be SURF, they have friendly society called the "H
bcrnans" who may be supposed to love freedom better
than oppression, and who, In the generosity OF their
lures, would be very likely 10 sid with the weak against
the strony; hut they all loyal citizens 20 any
men, they live under, while they may have their own
views uon the question whether the people would not
hc more happy aud prosperous under different form OF
government Tho head OF this organization Is Mr.
Michael Murphy, Of Toronto, cooper by trade and
man OF business habits, responsibility and good
sound 1--WE are all good. peaceful citizens he
remarked to me, in recent interview; "but we are not
religion TO b. deprived OF resdom OF opinion Of
speech am told that England leaves her colonies FREQ
eve that Canada would be better of II separated from
Great Britain rs an Independent republic or annexed
to the States, am going TO say SOL II Is Mr. Muir.
phys belief as = mine, that one Of the man objects
Of the government In swelling tho Fenian cry is to draw
the minds OF the people from the prevailing thought
OF separation from the British government, and 20
der annexation dsascfn by nriuying 1t In Fcnan coors
may add that in Mr.. Murphys order OF Hbcrnans
none but true hearted Irshmen and that, like all genu-
inc pairios the dearest wish OF their hearts is 10
their native Emerald Isle
Bright glorious and free
First gem OF the earth and arst isle Of the sea
FISIASisa rEARtD - AN ALLY on SEPARATION.
While there Is no real apprehension on The part OF the
government OF present invasion OF the province II is
yet felt that Ia any trouble growing out a
pication between England and the states, or out OF
practical movement in Upper Lower Canada towards
separation from the British government, the Fennn
clement Is greatly 10 be feared II is thing TO
mcnce the Invasion Of country that s at peace, and
another TO lend aid 10 people struggling for indie.
pendcnce. II the Canadians of either the Upper
Lower Province should rise against the rule Of England
and declare themselves OF the establishment Of
aTepuecan form Of government, the feniap orcani2a