The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-05
THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of the HERALD.


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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of THE HERALD.
Nova Scotia Viewed Politically and CONNER
ctaliy-The Political Situation-Opposition TO
COnfederatiOn-The Election Canvass Going
ON Spiritedly-The "Anties'' Especially San.
Guine-Resources ofthe Maritime Provinces
Mines and New Observation-Disclosures of
Union with the United States Over Union
with Cannda-Ex.R Rebels In Halifax.
HALIFAX, N. s., July 81, 1857.
The province at this time greatly agitatcd upon the
subject Of the elections Of members for the dominion
and local paraments. The two foremost men in this
province are the Hon. Joseph Howe and hon. Charles
Upper The latters aspirations for seat the do
minon Parliament are holly contested by Hon. William
Armand formerly Finance Minister under the late gov
eminent Of Nova Scotia, and for twenty live years
member of tho local Parliament. The former, who was
nearly twenty years Prime Minister Of Nova Scotia, Is
the leader Of what is called the Nova Scotia party
party opposed to the who brought about confede-
ration, and moro especially TO the by which it
accomplished. Il is claimed that confederation so
far Nova Scotia Is concerned carried in oppos
ton to the wishes and In violation of the rights OF the
people, Mr. Howe Is we'll known a leading, IL not the
foremost, statesman in British North America
Dr. Tupper for the last four years occupied the posi-
ton Of Prime Minister Of Nova Scotia He was one Of
scheme Of confederation was matured He has had much
experience In public life and s gentleman of ability.
He the leader OF the government Canadian party In
this province, and is candidate for the dominion Par
lament from the county Of Cumberland. His election
will probably DO closely contested
The canvass In this province conducted with great
energy and spirit and each party processes TO be
guine Of success
II is quite appropriate at this point that should take
retrospective glance at the political situation from
Nova Scoan point Of view aud convey to you almost in
their own words. the arguments Of the Inhabitants
against the new order of affairs
What six weeks ago the British provinces Of
Cauada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to-day stand
before the world rejoicing in tho high sounding title oftbe
"Domnion OF Canada, with no less parsonage than
vceroy at its head the first incipent indication Of
Brains attempt to establish monarchal rule on this
The means adopted to bring about confederation Of
tine British North American provinces are not dissmar
from those used by the same Power to effect union be-
tween England and Ireland BY which gross injustice was
done the latter the woeul effects OF which yet far from
its own has by peculiar influences forced or coaxed
into union to which ninetenths OF its population It ID
averred opposed In 1864 the scheme OF
framed at Quebec by representatives the
onies Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island included
to the peope and was Se9easea bv
majority Prince Edward Island rejected tho scheme
did also Newfoundland, while the Nova Scotia
legislature through the Lieutenant Governors speech
declared the measure to be impracticabs New Bruins
wick under pressure brought through Governor
Gordon who took advantage OF the Fenian raid
solve the Assembly, although the government opposed
TO confederation had large majority, was subsequently
declared at the husngs in favor Of union with Canada
Prince Edward Island, although offered IN immense
subsidy still keeps clear Of the confederacy while the
people Of Newfoundland still vehementy dsclam any
idea OF entering the Dominion"
Nova Scotia alono, then the most valuable Of all the
provinces was forced 70 throw IN her lot with that Of
Canada Notwithstanding the country in the Wild
est excitement and petitions signed by tens Of thousands
poured into the Legislature, asking that the
members minds by promise Of scholarships judge
ships, titles, power and the accompanying emolumens,
and resolution passed autnorzng the appointment OF
scheme Of union Of the British North American pro-
vinces. Government delegates, accordingly from Cana
d. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Newfoundland and
Prince Edward Island still refusing TO cooperate) pro-
ceeded to England followed by delegates appointe%
the people Of Nova Scotia protest against 49,
until 1t submitted 90 them at the ne,ss "a ,
tonal manner petition sc.sS ~ ,osy - a., .h.on.
the burden Of whose prayer that they should be
beard before the royal asssr, WAS se a
ssued he proclaimed and three hundred and
arsy thousand people were egsated INTO distastsfu
The unfairness TO the province Of Nova Scotia most
apparent-in fact act which would only be equaled
the government OF the United states 70 transfer us
right according to British diplomacy, and the Nova
scoians in their weakness, 1t may be presumed, will
Apart from the injustice OF forcing this upon
the people OF Nova Scotia they are Justly opposed 70
Serssn the two countries The United States are the
natural customers Of the maritime provinces Here we
buy their FISH, their coal their cordwood their produce
of all kinds and furnish them In exchange with -FOUR
pork tobacco and ufacurss. In 1868 previous
70 the abrogaon Of the Reciprocity treaty Nova Scotia
bought from the United States no less than ~ 2ll2h
worth Of merchandise, s3,is9,697 Of which was
imported into that province free OF duty. the
balance paying but tribe over ten per cont ad valorem
10 keep up the ordinary Of the country. We 10
return in 1885, took from Nova Scotia 6l9 1911 while
Canada imported from Nova Scotia but $4ss loi IN the
I'M tortR Vh
imposes Nova Scotia will be shut out from the United
states her natural customer. while the Canadians
will take the advantage OF 1t TO swell their prices Just
hien enough 70 make the Nova Scotisns suffer-
and Just low enough to defy outside competition AZ
ready the Nova scoan goyernmen snsougH AZ noss
which will OF course be largely Increased when inc urs.
dominion Parliament assemblies. Novs scot'as inseres.
IL upon the sea- she. for her size ooin9 the largest
ship owner in the world. mere being nearly a
ton and quarter o. shipping r,s .,s svey
10 large extent found occupation In running TO our
COAST from north extreme south bat rstaiaory du-
ties which ws shall be compelled to exsct on their pro-
duc. Of course will do away with the :mpioymen. Of
Their vessels Canada cannot s,"yoy Mem' LOT .ney
cannot prossy mpGaIn d the time employed in ascend
no. AZ lawrence and return would suffice to make
n ns ,r,,s 90 New York or Boston.
20 wonder can then tina, Nova Scotia does
not look favoraby upon the dominion Already many
portions Of 'he country snneracn 70 tne uned s.a'es
unou with hirynve millions OF people rather than 70
be driven into union with two and half millions OF
mon The dominion has not certainly commenced ~
career under the most suspicious circumstances with
Nova scotia opposed the union altogether Prince Ed
ward Island and Newfoundland refusing to enter, and
bckerings and iealouses arising between Upper and
fover Canada which statesman shall bear the title
Of B. or X. c. b., afars over the United States bor
der are considerably mixed up and the result may be
looked 10 with considerable interest
The mines and minerals Of Nova Scotia Meattracting
| great attention large amount OF American capital,
| Principally from New York and Boston is invested in
,,s coal and gold The coal mines interest is one
Of the rrea, sources OF provincial wealth Tho mines
are of vast extent the coal Ia OF superior quality, and
vhas OF immense Importance arc accessible 10 points
Of Shipment The coal mining business At present 70
nsrav depressed owing to the high duty upon foreign
ccsls posed by the American tariff The great impor
lance OF coal element OF navigation and manuiac
tures would In the opinion OF many well informed per-
sons render reduction Of the duty matter OF sound
policy on the part OF the Congress Of the United states
the aold mines Of Nova Scotia which yet are but
partla,v developed chiefly remarkable for the nne
Quality Of gold they produce noticeable fact that
/ ~..u,,, ~ Nova Qootta 0old n dner than