The New York herald., 1866-06-02
Confederation.
AGITATION OF AND OPPOSITION TO THE PLAN OF
THE BRITISH 0ovERNMENT-sECEssION OF FRENCH

ThE bhAAioh Wv NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VI FhbNNh
CANADIANS.
From the Montreal Herald, May 81
The intontion Of the Canadian, New Brunswick and
Nova Scotian governments TO remove the formation Of
constitution from the hands Of repre-
scniaves and from the influence Of public opinion
this side Of the Atlantic and to commit the destiny OF
the people who have been repeatedly told that they
Joy self government, 10 an irresponsible body 81 England
Is producing Its effect How important that effect may
be in the end wait TO the end 10 know But the
first result TO deach from the ministerial and con-
federation party the Cdnddieone Of the two important
public who are connected with that newspaper.
We now zee similar consequence in another quarter
Months aro under ~ Srsct,on a' Of some ren.ic.
men who were vouched for as thoroughly conserv-
atye. that is in palmer language minis,ern ,s con:
adherence to what Is established and Of course c0nede-
rate Two OF these gentlemen however, have found
have given their tho public in the columns Of
the local opposition newspaper the Journal dc 81 Hyd
s q are partly ,aS but o. these
out Of the political differences which have occurred
among those who have had control Of tho papor On
Of confederation which has given rso 70 SO many
sonabe fears and caused so much legitimate hesitation
pcation. which scams 70 n the cup 10 the brm~pe
that of isApertal arbitration. We have thought II
duty TO condemn the policy adopted in Nova Scotia, and
have not hesltaed 10 denounce dangerous and anti
national. We therefore, declared that for part
regarded tho imperial arbitration utterly unacceptable
not been attacked by us, though IL has been
BY conscientious writ rs who are usually guided
by great intelligence and sincere patriotism. TAX
ing the position which appeared to " TO be the
most rational, did not look upon our ministers
accompces In this crime; and contented ourselves
~ vos woss on Ss inc
matter what form pretcxt Il might DO presented TO H.
II appears that this frank and honest docaratonone,
moreover, which was necty justinable-has alarmed
Of the patrons Of this Journal better informed
than ourselves ON the intention of our ministers,
for they have had tho good nature 70 tell us
IN vntNI
being greater than that Of the country any
sacred than the cause Of the nation and as
influence DO strong enough 70 make consent 70
sacrifice the interests Of fellow country men-Gte
future q M fssa ca"ea'Gm 70 ar. yace J~ 1 sake sas ,
hesated 10 withdraw from the editorial duties Of jour
nal on which, In spite Of the most solemn engagements,
We cannot have the entire freedom Of our opinions and
convictions circumstance which cannot fail TO have
marked significance, and which has much influenced
our ~ ns ns m q ,n0 % g hn.
ag In opposition 20 imperial arbitration, was found 10
be speedily modified in the persons Of somc Of Its men,
reason expect ministeria explanations on the ques
ton in litigation, which throws the country into such
some Of our colleasucs IN tho committee Of manage.
have bocn subjected 10 external influences, coming
from high qunrers Nevertheless attempts 70 prevent
the Courier from differing from the Ministry on this
grave question OF imperial arbitration especially after
oil the energetic protesatons which had been sub
aeement could ediy US little we regret 70 say on The
which have brought about tho sciesion and tho
unforeseen differences between the other coaborators
and ourselves"
The gentlemen who sign this statement-Messra
Honore Mercier and Paul dc Caxesconciude by saying
that they leave the Courier because they have lost con-
dence much In principles or In the conservative
party the who profess 10 lead that party which
they sl believe 70 be too prudent 10 allow important
events involving the whole future OF the country 70 be
accomplished under ss responsibility, without itself or
the people being consulted.
CANADIAN ACTIVITY AND AMERICAN NkuThALITN.
From the Montreal Gazette, Nay 81
Our government has promptly oroerco tnc
whole Upper Canada volunteer force 70 hold themselves
in readiness though 10 quite probable the bassalons
from Toronto westward will prove amply sucicnt under
the command OF General Napier, and with the aid OF ms
regulars 20 protect that portion of the country, should
these eebooers be mad enough 70 crces the line in hos
tile array. II Ia satisfactory 70 learn that the American
authorities vigsnty doing their duty all along tne
frontier General Meade probably by this timo In the
neghborhood Of BuIalo, his commission 70 enforce
the neutrality laws OF his government included the Co
madam Is we'll as the New Brunswick boundary.
New Drunswick.
ELEcrIoH rRIuxrH OF THR CONFIRMATION MEN.
sr JoHS, N. b.. Juno I, 1sod
The four confederate candidates for York county
elected to-day by majority Of lve hundred The anti.
confcdcratcs have lost all heart
There s the excitement here this evening