The New York herald., 1871-12-29

ST. JOHNS, Dec Is, 1871.
The pauper relief system which has been at last
successfully opposed BY the anti confederate regime
In this island had proven itself an unbearabe en-
cumbrance upon government whose revenues are
circumscribei as the population Of the lslendis
small The sums realized by poor men In every
portion OF the island by the unprecedented success
or the last seal fishery cause unusual improvements
to be made In every branch OF Industry. The pros
perity enjoyed on account or the OF the seal
fishery has been amply maintained by the almost
fabulous result OF the Labrador and other fisheries
Of Newfoundland.
THE WRONGS OF FISHERMEN.
still, In spite OF the continued good fortune Of the
hardy fishers. there Is mercantile uop0y exist
ing here which hampers the earnings o. the p W
q most despotc system OF evying extortionate
prices upon the supplies" taken by each fisherman
at the beginning OF each voyage. In order to sub.
serve the usurious interests or these mercantile
autocrats, the fisherman, who earns his every cent
amid dangers at which the outer world wonders,
ana by the most excessive toll that wears away the
life OF honest men, compelled to accept any goods
al the option OF his master In payment OF his valua-
BILE service. This matter i would submit to the
HERALD it is at least just for the world to know
that the hardy and warm-neartcd fishermen OF this
inclement region suffer The most grievous OF wrongs
which have continued through the past century
+, without any palaacn.
The return OF the lost OF the Labrador fleet con-
cludes fall trade which hos precedent, compare
/ lively speaking, in any other country. The narbor
! or ST. Johns is alive with shipping, and
! THE FLAGS OF MANY NATIONS
| sIream from every halyard The blstle on the
wharves at this time Is as Dewildering the thor
0ugh!ares OF Broadway. the most noteworthy en-
| ployment is the "gaiiing" and barrowing' OF nsh,
| IN hrau ana ra.V-c -caco
ticipate, and the weighing OF the precious seal
| skins which now look so filthy and useless, but
which hereafter win deck the heads or fashionable
beaux. The soft and rchlooking seal skins which
are exposed in the windows OF furriers' stores In
New York have once been submitted to the plebeian
usage which is at first met with by cowhides and
| sheep skins. Many vessels have already left this
| port aud Haroor Grace bound to Naples Genoa and
| Lcghorn and several Spanish ports. The trade of
Newfoundland with the West Indies and Brazil has
| been considerably enhanced by the success OF the
iatc cod and herring fisheries Consequently many
vessels have lately left and about to leave this
| port for those OF the above countries.
/ As preparations are already beiEg made for the
| next seal fishery, many the speculative rumors
1 concerning The number OF American ships that will
| engage in that lucrative voyage In 1872 THESE
specuatIons have revived the vcxatious question Of
1 THE M0STfCELLO'S CLAIMS,
which placed tho government In profound con-
sternaton. AS an item Of International importance,
ana one which win materially affect the interests OF
American capitalists IN the sealing, whaling and
other fisheries, enclose you copy OF the address
Of the Lcsisiaiive Council to the Governor OF New
founland, In view OF thc anticipated inieference OF
foreign capitalists with the nherics OF the island.
fne address IS signed by the President Of the Cocn-
| ell and passed the legislative body after a stormy
debate, which continued through whole sessloa:-
To E1c.lency Colonel Hit, h.. uovernor and Com
MAyIr FlFAsr Yeun ExcELIrscr-we, the Legislative
Council Of NswIonndand IN session convened respectfully
Of cf seal nshery port.
Ills for u, 10 make any particular refer
ep;e. ) 70 The un,ei states Steamship Son.leoo
subject by The Legislature the circumstances have already
he matter 70 w 10 Itself in on. or both
Of two views. the infr.c.lon Of existing
treaty the colony has. through its legislature complete
and nsensn. rshs to deal as question of maritime and
correct The then % he % he
can fishermen have no rights on or within three
and harbors Of Her sajesys do@n,ons IN America
Of nd to and
the unsettled locaes and By tn convention and
70 hs.e
repair Wed .as ss;aiaas
s.
pursuance such orders.
return The ship question and ne Of
o. s & M na Il.
3ea Limits, n and Z hs @ o. ,geGa raSs
such seriously 10 damage
g. We desire that such powers may be lawfully crer
~ @ e @ s en S sss
the be appea towards the prohibition OF the
Il. Of he o. what IS termed
II be- hsa that Ii. seal, being an aaphioious ANIMAL
no, 3 s nor Is o p Of cs shB
the person CONDUCTING the business o seatat,ng
tbe matters ssa ''' spesissd f''f The roars
ns a9 w the rs bs e qu. OF
incrpetson er execution 81 the treses viii arise aud
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toa jurisdiction absolne and exclude those OF
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penal law, for the protection Of their rights from foreign
purnr ,se present session III. Local
sa aa q
law asec!sa hs operations Of III; present sea-
session pro,ecve measures IN 70 the uss Of our
rRs ss aad 9sP'as 70 ns
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that foreigners proposing 10 engage In the nsainy
future seasons prosecution os the seal nShcr will do
subject 20 existing law and far the jurisdiction Of
this country ccucerned such laws and regulations A.
| tn. colony imros7.
% S,sss s sssy of
s the. .ny s coS,ss % srosa Of sson be %
the eo,onis bS cclaiei IN any 10 permit
any foreign intrusion fran believe that
guesaoa to tewih highly injurious consequences to the
trade and people OF t,s colony
Tine writer OF the address seems to have been IN.
iuenced In his suggestions by the questions raised
by HERALD editor under IN, head OF "Fsh or
Flesh'' in treating OF the doubtful order OF seals
The foliowing'is the Governors reply
Mr. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF rnE Lrsrsr.a.
CoUSCIL-1 thank for address n reference
The question the OF the seal fishery
ports vessels Of foreign nations AMI the
yerest display important matter general
affairs OF the colony shat have mnch pleasure in trans.
m,ttng your uncation, which embod!cs subjects
worhy careful consderson the Right Honorable the