The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-27
The Discomfort Of the New Bruns-
WiCkers and Nova ScOtians.
MACDONALD'S FIGHT FOR SUPREMACY.
The Annexed Provinces Writhinu
Uneasily Beneath the Yoke.
PERILS OF THE PENDING ELECTIONS.
Effect of the Washington Treaty on
the Fisheries.

The telegraph has already informed the public
OF the arrival in Canada OF Lord Dutferin,
successor OF Lord Lisgar, as Governor General
OF the New Dominion, and cordial well
come awaits him in his new field OF duty.
Suitable preparations have been made at the
principal cities to give expression to the loyal
and confident sentiments Of the colonsts Lord
Lisgar has hidden adieu to Canada after residence
OF over three years, retiring at his desire-the
term or office being five years. He arrived the
year after confederation was effected, and at once
made himself acquainted with the people, and by
visiting various localities obtained full
knowledge Of the wants and necessities
of the Dominion. He ruled acceptably,
and though not making himself con-
spicuous in public affairs took an active part in
promoting all enterprises inaugurated Tor the con-
solidaton and improvement of the provinces The
station Of Governor General of Canada Is not bed
OF roses as many predecessors OF Lord Lisgar have
found. Party feeling runs high, and the passions
OF the inhabitants have frequently, when aroused,
eliminated in riot and arson. Lord Elgin, in 1s49
was attacked by mob in the streets OF Montreal
who at the same time burned down the Houses OF
Parliament, and this was the work OF men who
claimed credit for their superior loyalty to the
throne of Great Britain. Lord Lisgar was assailed
by the same party, though in different manner.
The constitution fixed his salary at $4,000 per
annum, and an attempt was made to reduce 1t to
$4,000, but the effort failed
sEErcH o. VnE SgW cox zRNoR GENERAL, LORD
Dper N.
Iia sxeCiieucJ Ffcderst remple Blackwood, K. P.
az y. e. to.l Du1erin M CIanboye the new Gov
ernor Gene L " the Dor Mon of Canada, IN sue
session "a ae Right Honorable John Young, Lord
Lisgar, arrived IN quebec Tuesday, 25th inst. He
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received by Sir Hastings Doyle, Sir John A. Mac
donald and Others The new Governor General
was sworn in at three O'Clock in the afternoon the
same day. His Lordshp embarked at Londonderry,
ireland, and thus landed directly on the soil Of the
territory which the Queen OF England has commit
ted to his charge.
Lord Dufferln Is the only Of the fourth peer OF
the title, by Helen Selma, daughter of the late
Thomas Sheridan, Esq. He was born in the year
1926, and succeeded to the peerage in 1S4l He mar
ried In the year 1862, Harriet Hamilton, daughter
OF the late Archibald Hamilton, Esq. Of Killyeagh
Castle, county Down, Ireland. He has served the
English government as Under Secretary at War;
and was a Lord in Waiting on the Queen from 1s49
to 1852, and again from 1854 to 1858. He was ap-
pointed Commissioner OF the Crown in Syria in 1860,
and Chancellor OF the Duchy of Lancaster In 1858.
The new Governor General is an excellent scholar,
but effective merit; the latter accomplishment
coming naturally to him almost by inheritance, his
mother being OF the famous sheridan family, and
sister OF the Hon. Mrs. Norton. the best writer,
perhaps, or humorous Irish songs Of the present
day. His LOrdship has himself published O satire
on high life, entitled, "Hon. Impusia Gashlng-
ton," which would have done credit to the author
of "Potiphar Papers," The story OF his voyage
to Iceland in 1859 Is given In "Letters
from High Latitudesn which is entertaining as
tale There Is evidently happy humanity about
She writer OF the book and sympathetic charm,
SO that 1t is possible that many fair reader has
excused, If not enved, the old Morse landady, who
thought it necessary to see that the seeming
youth in that cold region, as he himself tells US,
twas properly cared for TO the extent OF tucking
him In bed and kissing him as she would baby"
Through perversity Of fortune, or some lack OF
that pragmatc and selfassertive habit OF mind and
temperament which seems to be condition OF poll
tica success In England, Lord Dufierin has seen
himself outstrpped in the race OF Parliamentary
and official life by many inferior men, There was
present chance OF the Cabinet opening its doors
10 receive him. The post to which he has lust been
appointed may amply crafty reasonable ambition
as II must certainly serve to compensate him for
the many small efforts which have been made
at different times to veil the eyes of his Sovereign
against a true estimate Of his fun worth and
Official value to her service.
THE GENERAL ELECTION.
The last session OF the First Dominion Parliament
was prorogued ON the l4th instant Lord Duferin
arrives in the midst OF the excitement preceding
general election. Sir John A. Macdonald, who is at
the head OF the government expects to carry
enough constituencies to give his policy a
cn'"-'.v - supporters and continue him In power.
ne has ad T. dricr and delicate task TO perform
during aas a.ss'oa 1t Closed as one OF the Joint
0on llissouar WAC gotate6 the Treaty of wash
lBrtou ffe vs. 10ta I'd to defend his conduct on
numerous OCCASION nd to show that neither the
natgal interests nor the dignity OF the Dominion
were disregarded. A resolution offered to condemn
his action In consentlng to the withdrawal OF the
Fcnian claims was voted down by large majority.
The Premier has labored early and late to promote
British-Amercan consolidation. Two provinces
have been added to the Dominion. though two still
remain outside; better feeling has been created
in the maritime province Of Nova Scotia; New
Brunswick, 1t is claimed, IL now, with some draw
backs rcconced to its lot suitable legislation has
been effected to carry out the provisions of the
Treaty OF Washington; the project OF laying down
cable between Scotland and Canada is in fair way
OF being contaminated, and the gigantic enterprise
OF building the Canadian and Pacific Railroad $500
miles In length s 10 be commenced without delay.
Lord Durern has the good fortune to find on his
arrival all the great measures intended To give