The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-05

sruction retained the clutches OF Foreign govern
the st. lawrence case as Lincoln did with the Mississippi
You NAV be sure that the Canadas and not the remote
provinces Of Mexico demand the nrsappica'on OF the
Our Kingston Correspondence.
w vt KINGSTON, August I, 1895.
Public Nseliso on as Confederation Scheme-PrOoaoIs
Effects of CONFEDERATION Importam Bustmess ef tie
Coming Session Commencement Of the Public Work.
xachay Of the London Tmes-His Associates and HID
AaAod~k Collecting Information, &C., DC.
write you on the thirty-nrst anniversary Of the
abolition OF slavery In the British dominions day
greatly esteemed by the colored people here's and from
the city represented in the Provincial Parliament by the
great moving spirit in Canadian politics, the Hon. John
A. Macdonald, Western Attorney General and probable
successor the Premiership less progressive
staid community than there is here could not well be
found yet the people Industrious and, generally
speaking prosperous in their respective spheres. n
Mr.. Macdonald is at present spending few days
quietly here preparatory the meeting Of tho Legsla-
ture, which takes place Tuesday next and although
the most important session that has probably been held
for years. II Is not expected to be Of even ordinary dura
federation Of British North America II will Of course
include all the maritime provinces British Columbia,
them have not yet the Union Inc idea is
that the whole viii fall into the scheme If 1t is once put
In operation
troduce the confederation shortly after tho
opening Of the Legislature and It's adoption is quite
tain. Its passage being secured, II will then be sent to
England to be submitted to the Imperial Parliament,
where It is expected to be carried with ease Queen
Victoria will then issue proclamation declaring the
union OF all the Provinces and the same Will take elect
as soon after as possible.
Some doubts entertained respecting the location Of
preferred Ottawa MY opinion is however, that the
seat Of government will be removed to Ottawa In the
fall, come what may. Great changes must naturally
follow the union OF the provinces and general election
will take place few months hence As another conse-
turn to old party lines We shall have conservatives and
liberals just of yore and party feeling will not be long
in reaching its former height The coalition OF parties
brought peace to the country, but not prosperity Tor
Canada has been in very bad condition since the
advent Of the present government The anticipated
division OF parties Is not dreaded, although 1t will be
curious anomaly first through the combination with
the people Of the other provinces
Of the Country by the e on Of the coming
1t is probable that the erection of Notifications In
Upper Canada and the widening OF the canals will be
Montreal have been begun, and 1t will only require
short time 10 mature plans for those in the west Con-
tractors are the alert and next summer Will doubtless
witnesses busy tmes here Every s looking forward
with glowing antcipatons to the yield OF the crops and
the commencement Of public works.
DR.. Mackay formerly tho New York correspondent Of
the London Times has been staying in Montreal for some
timo, endeayoring, as understand to ascertain the
federation and the dcfences of the province He has
certainly adopted strange mode OF informing himself
up the floating gossip OF the barroom. As man is
judged of by the company he keeps It is only neces
Sanders and Beverly Tucker With the latter he is
In almost constant communication, soliciting his
opinion upon whatever is transpiring in the United
States. DR. Mackay keeps close guard upon the gossps
and the newspapers and seldom leaves his hotel hear
that he intends going to tho other provinces after tho
opening of the Legislature at Quebec.
Our Montreal Correspondence.
ST. LAWRENCE HALL, MosTREAI, August 8, 1885,
Significant Admssions Of The Canadian Pysss-Annera
ton in the Cd1ine-Jud0e Cdursal and the st. Adams
Raidrs-New Arrivals from -Dreckinvid0c En-
pected IN Canada, de-, DC.
The Toronto Lcadeone Of the best conducted papers
in the Upper Province-takes exceptions to the state
meut made in my letter from Toronto that very strong
and growing sentiment Is abroad among the people in
favor OF annexation the only Of rescung the
Canadas from their present deplorable condition. and
placing them side by side with the States tho high
road Of prosperity The Leader considers that your
correspondent has not sufficient experience In the
Provinces to form correct judgment Of the state Of
public opinion, yet 1t goes to work In n very
singular manner TO resuts what It is pleased TO
term his erroneous views The Leader admits that
on the question Of annexation, "thc Cabinet Is
not above rcproach asserts that Messrs Brown and
Macdougal, the President Of the Council, and the
other Provincial Secretary both anncxatonists and
II dscrcds the disclaimer Of the last named gentleman
and cites acts prove that all three Of these leading
statesmen are In truth for annexation II admits that the
Glob Mr. Browns paper has recently written against
annexation but audcs TO the well known simile of the
courtesan's loud profession Of virtue and says, eve
not for empty words when there are deeds which
speak infinitely louder, to be set against them"
Since the Leader does not labor under the disadvantage
of xperience but thoroughly the Of whom
Il writes am bound 70 accept its statements as correct
And what do they tcachY That the President OF the
Council who presides over the sabinet meetings the ac
sand prollo I'm y1ola vnro
OF Upper Canada Is anncxntonst at heart That the
Provincial Secretary, the son OF farmer,
or Of the leading agricultural paper Of the
province who thoroughly understands the real interests
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who s no politician but man OF good sound, common
sense and practical views favors annexation That the
Toronto Goce with the largest circulation In the prov
ince and speaking for the great reform party OF Upper
Canada Is in reality a supporter Of annexation.
A report has been circulated through the press that
Judge Courral who was suspended on account OF his
outrageous decision in the st. Adams raiders trial, has
been justified by the commission appointed 70 inves'
gate the facts and would be reinsated on the bench
have very good authority for stating that this report 10
without foundation; that the contrary, the finding OF
the commission is damaging TO the Judge, and that
his removal from the high position he has dsgraced is
tocraby certain It will be remembered that MI Der.
nard Dsv the aDs criminal nal sdsOsa's Staten
government for the prosecution OF the raiders
The night prior to the discharge Of the prisoners
by Coursa Mr. Deylin arranged with the Judge and the
counsel for the defence the OF the argument for
the succeeding day. Judge Coursa then told him that
when the arguments concluded he should require
three -four days to consider the case before rendering
Judgment The next morning, the opening OF court,
to Mr. Devns astonshmcnt the Judge refused 10 hear
argument and rendered his extraordinary decision dis
charging the prisoners Mr. Devln protested earnestly
against the proceedings but finding all his efforts TO
change the Judges futile he instructed his asso-
cate counsel to occupy the court for half an hour, and
hurried out TO obtain injunction AGAINST the payment
OF the money 10 the raiders II being then In the
hands Of tho Chief OF Police Judge Coursal, an
ticpatng his intention, abruptly refused TO stem
riedly recorded the Judgment and before Mr.. Devln
could perfect the papers for an injunction,
the money paid over 10 the prisoners. Whether any
other parties shared In ~ and Who questions open 10
conjecture Mr. Devlin procured the suspension OF the
Judge and tho removal OF the Chief OF Police state.
OF facts and the money paid TO the raiders
refunded TO the st. Albans banks by tho Canadian gov
eminent judge Coursal was sUn-naw OF the deceased
Premier Sir p Tachc, and relied mainly his father
laws influence for his restoration TO the bench The
death of the Minister renders likely that justice
will DO done In the natter although believe that
Mr. Cartier is friendly TO the judge and may prevent his