The Portland daily press., 1867-07-30
The Dominion Of Canada.
THE WAR OF FAcrIoNs

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called-for imputiDg Of mean or base motives,
in giving the lie and in blackguardism gener-
orally they are fully equalled, II not surpassed
| by their contemporaries of the new Domin-
ion. The elections for representatives TO
Parliament and also to the local legislatures
are to take place in few weeks. The grand
issue involved is the success or defeat of the
existing coalition administration. The
Reform party, headed by the powerful
George Brown, are shaking the country to
the very centre In their efforts to secure ma
jority against the government. The Minis
isterlal supporters are using every means to
break down or divide the Reform party, ard
do not disguise their alarm for the safety OF
the administration. 1t is asserted that in ev-
cry part of the country bribery and intimida-
tion are being made use of to carry the elec-
tions. Mortgages have been called in, and old
debts demanded men have been discharged
from their employments for holding opinions
oftheir own about the union act; and govern
ment positions have been offered in exchange
for votes. In Ontario the local administra-
ton formed by Mr.. John Sandfeld McDon-
aid is the mark of bitter animosity; those OF
its members who were drawn from the Re-
form ranks are denounced as traitors and ac-
cusesl of being bought up The Government
party retort by declaring that the Reformers
are running the prospects of the country by
stimulating faction, and say "you coalesced
with us in 1854 to bring about Confederation,
to give existence to the Dominion why not
coalesce to rule it?" In the maratime prov
inces, where Confederation has never been
without many opponents, but where the anti
Confederate party is nevertheless in favor of
giSing Union fair trial, the struggle is less
bitter, and relates more to local questions. In
New Brunswick no particular party cry has
yet been raised, although the Ministerialists,
knowing the weakness of the Confederate
party, are attempting to make use of the plea
that all who have not been Unionists will en-
deavor to have the Union repealed, thus hop
Ing to bind the party together until the cleo
tions are over. In Nova Scotia, the canvass
against the Privy Councillors from that Prov
ince arises not SO much on account of their
connection with the Dominion Government
as from determination to punish them for
the manner in which the Province was legis-
lated into Confederation without the consent
Of the people. Both In Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick, many of the opposition declare
emphatically that no matter what the result
may be, the project Of annexation to the I'm
tied States win soon be openly and strongly
advocated. The Toronto Leader PROCESSES to
be much alarmed by this kind of talk ave
are told" 1t says, 'that it is impossible to pre-
dict long continuance of the system OF Con-
federation" e..i.,, l.. gse,ta ......t.
THE PROPELLER HAZE, AGAIN.
We have already referred to the variors
sensational items lately sent from Canada to
the associated press relative to an alleged
breach of international etiquette ON the part
| ct the commander OF United States vessel
in Canadian waters, who, il was alleged, re-
| fused to make the customary salutes to two
English men-ofwar The result of the DIFF
6eulty, II was intimated, might be the closing
of the cansls of that country to the vessels
from the States. The facts in the case are
thus stated by contemporary whose veracity
and means means of information may be relied on !:
The propeller Haze was purchased by the
Lighthouse Board, and with Commodore Har-
wood, bis Secretary, and family on board was
on its way to the upper lakes, there to be sta
TONED for duty in the lighthouse service. %
AT Quebec, while the Commodore was on
shore attending church, an officer came from
the English frigate Aurora, and made the cap
tam OF the Haze (who is not a naval Oficer)
haul down the pennant, as his captain was in
structed not to allow them to be worn in Brit
ish waters by vessel not regularly commits
| stoned. The Commodore, on his return, be-
lieving that in this seemingly insignificant
matter an important concession was involved,
ordered the pennant to be again hoisted, and
Gept IT there, notwithstanding q second re-
quest for its removal. His reply was made
i with all poiteness, the Commodore holding
that the British Captains instructions could
only apply to vessels of his own nation, and
| suggesting a reference of the matter to the
diplomatic agents of the two Governments.
There was no question of salutes at all, nor
was anything further heard about the matter.
In regard TO the Wolverine, nothing passed
between that vessel and the Haze except the
most niendly courtesies. There was a delay
OF a day at Montreal, but no detention" other
| than that OccasiOned by red tape.
| There is nothing in all this at all likely to
endAnger the use of the Canadian canals by
our vessels, and the misrepresentation appears
L W h<stC Nitbou tEouu un luCOFFtUt ana 1li-Iem-
pered article in Kingston paper. Commo-
dore Harwood did nothing inconsistent with
his reputation as an officer and gentleman in
| thus mildly but firmly maintaining the digni-
ty Of the United States Navy in British wa
| - sifnlbaup THE cRops. edi oi pal',fas
Accounts from all parts of Canada agree
in stating that the appearance of the crops
is most promising. The farmers are now
busy cutting and saving their hay which |.
a bountiful harvest. Barley and rye look
finely, as do pease, beans and the root crops
The wheat has been making splendid ap.
pearance; but In the last two weeks we OBJ
serve that all our Canadian exchanges ex-
press much anxiety In regard to the weevil
This destructive pest has made It's appear
ance in many quarters, and 1t Is feared that
1t will ravage extensively what would other
have proved one of the finest crops OF fall
wheat ever raised in that country. a fii
THE SURVEY OF THE UPPER OTTAWA.
The surveying party sent out by the gov
eminent in March last, to ascertain the
length Of the Ottawa river and locate its
head-waters, returned lew days since. The
details Of their discoveries, brief summary
of which has been given by the telegraph
are exceedingly interesting. They report the
length Of the river to be about 1000 miles
instead OF 800, as has been supposed. They
found in the course of the river, Gros like
said to be 400 miles in circumference-bui
there is certainly some mistake In the calcu-
lation. On their way they were met by a
tribe of Indians who refused to allow them ts
proceed. Fortunately, one Of the party, who
had been in the employ OF the Hudson.
Bay Company, could talk the Indian dialect
and after an explanation, conncil OF wal
was held, and they were allowed TO pursue
their journey. Navigation from Lake Tennis
canning to Gros Lake is said to be impedet
by numerous rapids, Beyond Gros Lake t.
near the source of the Ottawa, distance o
200 miles there Is no obstruction. Tn,
source of the Ottawa is said TO be within &C
miles of the head waters of the Saguenay
The land along the upper region of the OF
tawa is of good quality. The climate i