The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-08
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Situation of the Newspapers Since the Union.
TORONTO Ontario, Oct. 80, 1867
Newspapers quite in that part OF the Domin-
ION formerly known Upper Canada, twenty-five years
ago. II had not single paper Of influence, because
tho few there were had very limited circulation Tho
Montreal weekes supplied the greatest part OF mental
newspaper pabulum In those days, and their circulation
large The OF The two Canadas gave
the seat OF government to Kingston but that added little
the enterprise OF the press Of the metropolis There
were papers tho best Of which the Chronicle
Nes the weekly issue Of the Daily News. The Bril-
hsa Wig made TO be party organ but II
certainly spirited then than Il has been
sncc Notwithstanding Is the oldest daily paper in
British America Al Brockvillc there the Recorder
but It's nuencc was confined TO the locality where IL
was. and continues 10 be. published. Its present
editor, Mr. wyhe IS probably tho Oldest newspaper
living In Ontario Hc had always conducted the Recor
der with SPIRIT but has not accumulated sufficient In his
long career upon which retir into private life True
10 party interests no has swcrved for moment,
and stood aoof from the famous coalition OF 1864
Tho Toronto fatciot carried for the benefit of tho
widow OF Medallion, probably exercised much lnnu-
cnce as the best journals OF tho time Mr. Hugh scobc
published tho Cooni in the columns OF which first APP
peared letters OF Rev DR.. Ryerson In defence Of
Sir Charles Me,calfe THIS journal passed through vari
Gus phases and finally after passing into tho hands OF
Messra Sheppard and Morisou sunk the tomb or all
Capulcts The Eram;ner too, a violent radical sheet
published BY Mr. James Leslie. passed into the Of
forgctulncss after spasmodc existence, during which
did lt,e all 10 excite III will stir mp bad blood
In the country. Hamilton blessed With two papers,
the Gdse conservative, and Journal and Express rad
Mr.. Bull, the proprietor OF the former was good
well meaning, honest soul, but his paper lacked
vigor The other equally dull until rival appeared
when seemed 10 gather new life. and went into tho
tight with an earnes,ness quite refreshing Both sue
cumbed and gave way TO better organs OF public sent-
mcnt Bnntford bad tho Courier, which, In spite OF the
many attempts 70 suppant H. stands nrmer to-day than
II ever did before was influential As an organ
bot has kept steadily IT, way, and maintains repu-
aton for consistency that few other journals IN the o.
minion can boast Of lie editorial management has been
In several hands, all Of whom have aimed TO render
true exponent Of conservative principles
The London Timer owned by hr. Cowley, was a mod
est sheet which did not aspire beyond giving rnms Of
the curront news Of the day. Leading we're not IN
fashion theu and neither the 7nsss nor it, rival the
Inqasvr, displayed remarkable ability. Al sandwich
furnish the surrounding country with aIvavs
at second band These about all he newspapers
cxtant IN Upper Canada at the time referred To- but
change came, and that very soon after.
The great after tho unon OF 1870 was An ac,,a
ZION Tor the removal OF the Of government from
hngs.on 70 Montreal y was strongly opposed by the
conservative members Of tho Legislative Assembly but
they had no influential newspapers to back them the
scheme was successful and Parliament was at once re-
moved From this time there almost incessant
ant SIR Charles Mstcalf and his advisers suddenly
quarrelied question Of patronage arose. in which his
Exceuency thought he had been unfairly treated and
ueeveo tnat the design was 10 render him nonentty
ana wrest from him the prcrogatve Of the crown. He
fought bard battle and, finally, the Ministry resigned
country wss %uc e sn. Mn inc
Try being thrown OF hIs seal and some OF the rest
hadias u aies V 10 essssd II was Il Ihls time shss