The New York herald., 1866-05-20
CONF EDERA TON.

official interference hope some other day than the
Sabbath will be chosen for the mill to take place
CONFEDERA TON.
Excitement In New Brunsyvick Increase
ing-Dctermined Opposition to Confede-
ration-The Position or the Antis in
Nova Scotia-Nova scotian Versus ca
madam Induence-Bl0odshod Probable
Between Catholics and Orangemen, &c.
OUR ST. JOHN CORRESPONDENCE.
ST JonS, N. B., May 16, 1866
Since my last letter you have been apprised by tele
gram Of the dissolution of the New Brunswick House Of
Assembly The wrts returnable the Goth OF June
The of the dissolution received with great joy
by the antconfederates throughout the province and
vigorous preparations Immediately entered upon by
both parties for the coming struggle The greatest
element probably centres in the counties OF St. John
and Charlotte This from the nearly equal division
of parties those counties and their comparatively
greater populations
81. JOHN,
as soon as II was known that dissolution would take
place great stir discerniblc in the hostile camps
Knots of talkatve politicians to be the
Of the principal streets Late members Of the As
sembly not unfrequ emily form the centres of these
groups At Chubbs' corner "where merchants most do
congregate" being in fact the Exchange of St. john the
tall form OF j. W. Cudlip late member of Parliament for
s. John, is frequently observed towering high above
most popular men in the county, and, though quaint
and ungany in appearance his on things po
htical listened TO with the most profound respect
He is out and out opposer Of union with Canada,
and sometimes is not very guarded in his cx-
pressons towards the Old Country for her persistence
In urging Confederation. Mr.. Cudlip is sanguine Of
the result of the coming contest and is eager for
the fray Al another corner, n Anglin also an ex-
n p, and the most bitter opposer Of union IN the
province frequently 10 be holding 70 rth to his
little senate He desires no union with Canada on any
lowing one-thrd OF the voters in the province
and who ready, TO almost 10 travel the road
he indicates at q moments notice Again, ut another
corner you may sec the bland, smiling countenance OF
the present Provincial Secretary s. L. Tiley, who just
now holds office without the will Of constituency He
queny BY way Of emphssis nc will be candidate for
y: ; sus h ns ssassfe
wi!h great majority: II Is little singular !hst the
antis feel just a confident that he will 90 out In 6Ah
% ea,. porchsss sSIssi Ss Sii tall and md oommanains @
ss"'s ~ M .1o3 Albert Smith. late leader Of the
government may be seen Prince william street. He
Is noble looking and possesses great deal OF In
teectual power In Westmoreland county where he Is
supreme, they call him King Albert. He candidate
on the anti ticket and certain TO be elected These
few Of the men on whom the eyes OF all British
America are at present veted as with them rests IN
the day--Confederation.
In York county great efforts have been made to induce
the neId . confederate candidate. And IN St John
county equal efforts have been made 0y the ants 10
sher Re Ba, nher Of these Gentlemen Who from
their great popularity, would be tower OF strength TO
either party has yet resigned his position Tor the doubt
full rewards Of an election contest
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
On the evening OF l4th inst the confederates held
q mass meeting II was very well attended, but tue
presence Of goody number OF the opposing party who
did not fail 70 give tokens OF their disapprobation by
grosns, hsscs, and other disturbances, showed how
Strong and determined is feeling against the
which the meeting called to sustain.
BACKING TIN ouEBEc scHEM.
Mr. Tilley In his speech the meeting referred to
above the promise Of Mitchell and others that
the Quebec scheme should not be forced on the people
without having all Its backs and shortcomings thor
oughy sted and adjusted by properly authorised dele
CATION from all the provinces Each OF the provinces y
10 send delegates TO this conference, which will
Prince Edward Island would thus send many
@ Sssrs that ,Sa PROMISE a
merely thrown out lure 10 entrap those who are In
favor OF union but unable TO acquesce In the Quebec
| scheme.
The confederate ticket for the city and county OF ST.
John Is very strong one, there being ON Il two OF the
in the las, House Of Assembly That Of the ants is
not yet decided upon but considered that Il VIII be
| rHr POSITION oy NOVA SCOTIA.
The political aspect Of Nova Scotia Is just now OF
the stormest possible kind Notwithstanding the adop
on,y 10 a"s both houses Of Parliament The people
| that province, who have never had a voice in the
1
| with Canada Public meetings condemnalory OF the
Of those members who voted for the union are
beng held throughout the length and breadth OF
| the province Powerful petitions, signed by the mos,
influential men OF the country have gone home TO be
laid at tho foot Of the throne pray that her most
Majesty may ne not to allow Nova scotia 70
be sold without the consent OF s people IL s boldly
asserted that British gold bought the majority in the
| Ho Sc
The Hon Joseph Howe the most popular statesman
IN Nova Scotia b stumping that province, nercey assa
ing the powers that be- and declaring that the passage OF
thc Quebec scheme without appeal TO the people ID
an act Of tyranny that should receive no paliaion and
| shoald be summarily dealt with.
All the demonstratons on the part OF the sister pro-
vince are evidently intended TO have influence on
the approaching election In New brunswick for unpa
aiable may be- the adoption Of the Quebec scheme
In Nova Scotia was brought about In perfectly const
tutcnal manner aud their only hope. therefore, In
the DETECTION Of New Brunswick. For bringing about
this most dcvoutly wished consummston Nova scotian
money ~ pouring In " the assistance OF the anticoncd
crates aud every OF aid and encouragement s ac
and capitalists IN HALIFAX and other important places o
1 Nova Scotia ON the other hand, the Canadians arr
nocting 70 the assistance OF the oonfederaics Canadian
money II Is said ~il be freely spent during the cleo
| tion.
rux vrRsr ELECTION
will be held in Northumberland county, on the 25th inst
the other elections fourteen In ALL have 70 be held "a
RAPID succession, all the wrs rcturnsble by th
Goth Of June. Northumberland n selected for tho mrs
brunt Of battle as being the most strongly union count,
IN the province and M being 20 for the measure
Tho prestige u success will thus be With the eonfedcr
| aies Tor the remainder of the contest
|
Tho elections In ~ John county aud city are 6xed 70
| the 9Th and 7th Of June
| Tho combatants fairly in the heid AZ th,
0rangemen have declared IN favor Of the measure an,
the Catholics oppose almost 10 man, considerable bss
feeling exists between these rival parties and good dea
OF trouble. II not bloodshed, 10 ante paed
|
Died.
! BAsscNp.-in BROOKLYN, = ., 90 Saturday, ssy 10
EtrsuA Hswotp, IN the ssth year of Inc sge.