The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-20
THE NEW DOMINION.
Continued Opposition to the Union in Nova
Sc0tin-Public Loan AuthOrized-Proroga.
ton OF the Legislature.


Continued Opposition to the Union in Nova
Scotia-Public Loan Authorized-Proroga.
ton OF the Legislature.
HALIFAX, Sept. 10, 1868.
Both houses have passed bill providing that the
militia should not be compelled to outside the
province without the consent Of the local govern
ment
! In the Assembly last night the Provincial Secre-
tary moved an address to the Governor, praying him
to transmit the minutes OF the Council and the
peal resolutions to the British government and also
TO use his personal influence towards obtaining the
passage of the repeal resolution, which was passed.
A resolution was also passed authorizing the gov
eminent to borrow half million of dollars for un
forsseen purposes.
The Legislature will be prorogued Monday after
noon.
The Assassination COnspiratOrs-No Hopes of
New Reciprocity Treaty-British and Aus.
trian Treaty.
OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 1885,
Applications for the discharge of Enright, Duggan
and Eagleson have been sent to the Governor Gen.
eral at the instance Of Mr. O'Reilly dete ctlve is
here who recognizes Slatterly as member Of New
YORK Fenan CIRCLE 1t Is expected that further facts
will be developed concerning the conspiracy.
1t is thought that the prospects for new recipro-
city treaty very slight. 1t is considered that it
will very much depend on Mr.. Seward.
\ The official Gazette OF to-day sayJ military camp
OF exercise is to be formed at Toronto October L.
composed Of field batteries, troops Of cavalry and
volunteer militia.
I The treaty Of navigation between Great Britain
and Austria Is published to-day. Ships of either
country are to be treated as national ships and car
goes except with relation to fishing Canada is not
named among the colonies placed on national foot
ing The treaty Is to remain in force until the end Of
The Dominion Parliament has been further pro-
r0gued until the Goth of October.
The authorized discount on American invoices for
the ensuing week Ii thirty per cent.
Silver Wanted for ExpOrtation-Rife Shooting
in Montreal.
MONTREAL, Sept. 49, 1868.
Mr.. Weir, broker advertises for $4,000, 900 in
silver, at two ana half per cent discount for ex.
p0rtation.
At the Dominion Rifle Meeting the Hamilton Club
won the Affiliated Association prize by score of
1872. The highest individual score was 81.
The Provincial Synod is to petition the govern
ment for the establishment OF all incbrate aSy um.
Prospects of the Ontario and Huron Canal
The Merchants Union Express Robbers.
TORONTO, Sept 10, 1868.
public meeting assembled here last night to
hear f. G. Capreos' report of his recent visit to Eng
land in connection with the ontario and Huron ship
canal Mr.. Capreols said his mission to England was
q great success, and that prominent engineers
endorsed the scheme. Mr.. Wythes, the eminent con-
tractor, has already undertaken the work in con-
junction with and ON the same basis as the United
States contractors. All that is necessary to
cure the support of English capitalists grant OF
ten million acres OF land by the Canadian govern
ment.
The express robbery extradition case was again
before the police magistrate. Dan Thompson, OF
the prisoners, made full confession. His evidence,
which was given with an object of proving the case
one OF embezzlement, has created u sensation. The
case was adjourned until Friday next 10 enable the
prosecution TO bring witnesses rom New York.