The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-23
"lHAT AWFUL HERALD"
Anti-AnnexatiOn Canadians ON the
Great American Journal.
They Denounce It's Principles and Cor
respondents, Call for Its Expulsion
from the Sacred Dominion and
Invoke Lynch Law Against It.
PROVINCIAL DEMAGOGUISM AND LOYALISM.

Annexation in Quebco-Feeling Of the People,
the Priests, the Farmers, tho Lawyers the
Merchants and the Manufacturers.
QUEBEC, Jon. 16, 1871.
have, In earlier letters alluded to the unanimous
howl with which what passes for the Canadian
press ascribes all unpleasant things-earthquakes
hog cholera, sour milk, rise In whiskey or fall In
stocks-to the malignant innuences Of the NHY YoRK
HERALD. The corner OF Ann street and broadway
is to the average Canuck source OF more blight and
moral pestilence than the blasted heath in Macbeth
act l., scene land the name Of Bennett is Is ter
rible as that OF Mabrook to the French few gen.
erations syne, or OF Richard oeur dc Lion to the
Saracens. The editors Of the various 'Ieading jour-
nals"-tnose which are least behnd-make double
or treble use Of the HERALD. Its specials by cable
from wihelmshohe, Berlin or versailles-form four
nfths of the teegraphio news. Then huge blocks Of
foreign correspondence, homo news, spicy summa-
ries details and COMBINATIONS, are trans
ferred to the outside. One would think that BY this
tune the
MANGLED "HERALDn
had earned repose. But no. IL furnishes editorial
themes innumerable for slashing articles, wherein
republicanism, sensational journalism, prostitution
OF the press, American decadence and English
and panderng organ, the HERALD, still continues,
true to It's helllsh instincts, belle -' and SO on
through maze Of adjectves and exclamation
points.
On the occasion Of the publication I'm the HERALD
Of December 81 1870 of the letter from Ben Butler,
and some remarks as to Canadian annexation, the
usual storm broke out and your correspondent re-
ceived q host OF natterlng notices Of the press"
The Globe gravely declared the whole matter I'M
worthy Of q moments consideration. and then
naturally proceeded to review It at vast
length, and concluded by sagey remark.
ing that "this must be stoppedn-not
pausng in its virtuous Indignation to indicate the
precise methods whose adoption 1t would urge.
accordingly trembled and came to Quebec, pausing
on the way ascertain for myself the exact state Of
public opinion. On the morning of my arrival
was pleased to ind that the Globe had become more
explicit and had called upon the offended majesty
OF the law to
DANISH OR ARREST ALL HERALD CORRESPONDENTS,
and generally to comprehend all vagrom men" In
the words Of sage Dogberry II the law couldn't do
this the citizens should apply to Judge Lynch for
an Injunction Of triple Barnard power, This amia-
BILE policy Is being generally advocated throughout
the country press ana affords the most nattering
testimony to th9 power OF the NEW YORK HERALD
and the correctness OF It's statements.
Globe is published at Toronto. and has the largest
circulation Of any paper in Canada Its newsis good
prompt and plentiful, although its reports on po-
tical matters are always colored. It would make
o very respectable third class American daily In
such town as Springfield or Bufalo. Its political
features are worthy Of remark. Its editor is the
Hon. George Brown, w4tlom politician and leader
OF the Protestants or reformers OF Ontario. he is
q man OF much ability, unnappily married by a vio-
lent temper and strong preudices. Bestriding what
was called the
GREAT PROTESTANT WAR HORSE,
he led the ref rmers In Parliament. In the field ana
IN the pr ess hurting the violent accusations
against his enemies. No abusive term was too foul,
no charge too monstrous. no action too mean too
unscru pulous, SO that 1t made an adversary VINCE
The grave could not cancel animosites nor Its kindly
oblivion save the memory of the best beloved Of
Canadian statesmen from the assaults OF this un-
happy mans pen ana tongue. Backed by power
iul following, whom he dashed into unanimity, and
tanning into blaze those embers Of discord be.
such men as Brown and nincks, cursed Canada he
made himself naSe II not seRulSs!pH y 1855
and enefed once with the HoH boron as as coy
league. The famous double shufie Of John A.
Macdonald, very sharp piece Of parliamentary prac
RErGNED Tw0 DAYS.
The war became still more bitter, and he retired
Vas member Of the Commons When the deadlock aen
Of 1898, whence issued coniederatiqn snsued Here
that Ontario and Quebec should be Represented
IN the House on the basis Of popuiation-not as
minority q Ontario always ruled Tie roast Both
ment could be carried on Sir John A. Macdonald
proposed coalition between the conservatives and
sc xs snS s sa,. ssSwa 4. as5ns G s a f
supporting the new Ministry on the basis Of con.
Federation, This was the famous Coalition Of lse4.h
iS 2oau 70 M
s nssnaas am ma nsss BJaSs 1
Cabinet burden TO him. Mr.. Brown has q very ar.
sas eS e as s ssnSD s resigned as 0s 4
as the new elections for the arst Parliament OF tho
and s fsi54n ss to WINS Ms a Torrents
Of s Ct put se %s
The old feuds were opened. But Browns day was |
over His reform colleagues a Would not give up once
Of the Ministry, and Mr.. Brown himself. after a |
desperate contest in South Ontario, was beaten BY
His old followers no longer fear the lash, and he |
made miserable exhibition OF impotency by at
Giiiered from him In Belief Hs staed himself and
threw away the labors Of lifetime by accepting
- MAKING HIS BED
with opponents whom he had Gccused OF every vice |
possible. When they had used him to their content !
they nung the poor broken useless tool aside. His
slaves no longer feared HIM. his friends despised
him, his enemies jeered HIM and the public could no
longer be imposed upon by his protestations OF |
virtue. A moro melancholy wreck Of statesman
cannot recall.
have devoted to this ambitious and wretcned |
man far more space than intended or he deserves.
Only may venture mere the prediction that annexa
ton its prelude independence, Will be the ques-
ton ON which the general elections Of 1872 will turn,
as In 1864 they hinged confederation. Mr.. Brown
viii play his = I. 80 - vasst.s y \ s..
LAST TRUMP
then as leader OF the loyalty ana integrity Of the |
country against the "vlle rabble Of republicans"
and hts career may be interesting In view OF this I
fact. 1t Is blessed omen that he has never op-
posed cause without thereby insuring Its immedi-
atac nd A IA a hnnof m al oah afo