4. ere a aes eae as a ae of a hostile country—I allude to Ireland (hear, hear. )| "There ia a party in England which speuks ot justice to! Treland as if it were merely a catch phrase for the popular ear in that country, and as if it had no real) mening. I hold that to sustain iu a country a) foreign and a hostile chareh, and to contiseate all the, ecelesiastical revennes of that country to that church, | and that chorch enclosing within its borders but a very small minority of the people, 18 an vet of injustice such as I believe staresmanship or unotatesmanship has) never yet committed iu avy other country than this (applavse.) 1 say further, that to maintain laws which are adverse tothe vatural division of land, where the whole of the soil has been confiscated within the Inst 200 years, ig to perpetuate the exclusion ot the people from the possession of their own soil, aud to ervaly and make perpetual pauperis and discontent, If theae things had been done in Poland, in Hungary, in “Vonetia, under the influence of a conquering government, | botieve that there is not a single man or woman in England that would not have been ready to condemn such a state of things. [have raised my voicy on many oceasions—I believe on every fitting occasion since t have been in Parliament, and many times out of it--against a state of things which is absolutely destractive of content and loyaity in Ireland” (hear, hear ) ee ee meee THE PRINCE'S DAY. — Air—* St. Patrick's Day.” Though dark are our sorrows, to-day we'll forget them, And smile through our tears like a suabeam in show'rs ; There never were hearts, if our rulers would let thom, More form'd to be tranquil and blest than ours! But just when the chain has ceas'd to pain, And hope has enwreath'd it round with Howers, There comes a new link, our spirits to sink! Oh! the joy of such hearts, like the light of the poles, Is.a flash amid darkness, too brilliant to stay: Bat though ‘iwere the last little spark in our souls, We must light it up now, on our Prince's day. Contempt on the minion who calls you disloyal! Though fieree to your foe, to your friends you are true; And the tribute most high to a bead that is royal, Is love trom a heart that loves Iberty too. While cowards who blight your fume, your right Would shrink from the blaze of the battle array ; The standard of green in front would be seen— Oh! my Iite on your taith! were you summon'a this minute, You'd cast every bitter remembrance away, And shew what the arm of old Evin has in it, When roused by the foe on her Prince's day, He loves the green isle, and his love is recorded Jn hearts which have sutfer'd too much to forget; And hope shall be crown'd, and attachment rewarded, And Erin's gay jubilee shine out yet! The gem may be-broke by many a stroke, But nothing can cloud its native ray; Each fragment will cast a light to the last; And thus Evin, my country! though broken thou art, ‘There's a lustre with thee that ne'er will decay ; A spirit that beams through each suffering part, And now smiles at their pain, on the Prince's day. — Moore. DRIFT ON, MY BARK. in Drift on, my bark! The suubeams sleep Upon the tranquil tide ; designs, | Latest from @urope. ARRIVAL OF the Governinent, of Commons. and all remains quict. Chester. pool. There is stirt’ have made an open insurreetionary movement. ‘ body of the conspirators avacked ajby a vote of yeus 84, nays 87, (« two-thirds vote x eee eet ILatwwax, March 1. The R. M, Steamship 4sia arrived here to-day at noon, from Liverpool, G. B., yia Qavenstewn, bringing dates to the 16th alt. The Reform scheme of the Government is either openly denounced or ‘damned with faint praise” by every journal in London, save a couple which are “devoted "to the advocacy of Tory principles, Pall Mall Garetie remarks; — Mr, Disrveli’s speech was a surprise to all but those members of the Government whe are inthe Cabinet, fo the opposition it was «4 surprise and a satisfaction— to the najority of Mr, Disravli’s own tollowers it was a surprise of another character, rithat a half blunder had been committed when Mr. Disracli sat down, that we believe the public will soon hear that one or two of the subordinate members ot the Government propose to resign, a rumor va Monday uight that oue or more resignations had already been sent in. The leaders of the Liberal party have already con- sulted together with reference to the reform scheme of Disraeli’s approval of the * resolu. tions Was so general that it will probably take a dis- tinct shape—perbaps the form of a motion of no con- tidence-—-wheu the subject next comes before the House The ** resolutions” have also been con- demned by the Reform League, the London Working Men's Association and a public meeting in Birmingham, Mr, Bright, in a telegram sent to the Birmingham meeting, states that the propesals of the Goverument are only caleulated to disappuint, to insult, and to irritate those who ask for an repeesenuaion, A numerous deputation of Reformers, headed by Mr, Brighé, met Mr, Gladstong on Monday, and presented ‘io him #& very complimentary address, honorable gentleman made a bricf reply, expressive of his faith in a speedy and satisfactory settlement on the reform question. The reform demonstration in London on Monday passed off without disorder, ‘TVhe inhabitants of the good city of Chester were on Monday thrown into a state of alinast panic-stricken warm by the appedrance there of several hundreds of suspicious-lovking feliows, whe proved to be Fenians, It was believed that they had come to seize the arms aud ammnunitions stored in the castle, and prompt and eHicient steps were tiken to repulse any athick, garrison Was stlengthened by troops from Manchester, the local volunteers were called out, and police suin- muned from all parts of the meroing the troops at the disposal of the local author- ities were reinforced by a detachment of the Seots Fusileer Guards, 500 or 600 strong. dave been the intention of the iuvaders, the prompt action of Uhe authoriies put a slop to their completion, The presence of a strong warvison in the cly jusare it from any farther Feaian Mad the mob taken possession of the castle they would have had at their service 9000 stand o} arms, 4000 swords, and 000,000 rounds of ganpowder |* Vole yeas 24, vaya 18, lo guard these weapons and stores there were only|{be House Niagara Falls Ship Canal Bill; bat Mr. ovo ofivers and 65 soldiers of the Sith regiment, and/Chanudler gave uotice that le suoall, at aa early ‘The Goy-/day ia tha vext sassiot, peessat a bill tor the cou- county, one officer and 85 men of the militia staff. erament, after the steed had been nearly stolen, intends te lock the door by quartering part of a batallion Troops are also to be stationed in Liver- ing news from Ireland. The right THE ENGLISH MAIL, So deep was the feeling Indeed there was honest reforin in the On ‘Tuaesd ty Whatever mas The The Hresolved on increasing thy foreign degion and resurning to the old system: of guarding the Papal throne by a foreign soldiery, His hotiness is said to be in exeyllent health and spirits. The decree, recently issued, which provides for the augmentation of the cavalry squadrons of the French army, ls lueked upoa as an indication of the fatentions of the Emperer to increase the effective as well as the reserve et the French army. The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post says that “ no one seems to doubt that the Eniperor has decided on an increased warlike expenditare for what, in Imperial language, is termed ‘defensive and peace purposes.’ Tt is diMeule to imagine who is gob g to attack France; and if the army is plived on something like a war footing, is not that a dangerous instrument to hold in hand?” His Royal Highness the Dake of Edinburgh will probably put to sea in command of the Galatea within three or four days of the 20th inst. We believe that the visit of the Prince of Wales to Paris, at the opening of the Exhibition is finally xet- tled; and thathe will return with the Princess to Paris in July, |” It is understood in Paris that an aide-de-camp of the King of Prassia has gone to St. Petersburg with the last instractions concerning a treaty of alliance about to be signed between the courts of Berlin and St. Petersburg, The matter has caused some talk in Variy, where such an alliance would be regarded with anxiety, FROM TILE SLATES. HON, J. F. MCGUIRE, This distinguished gentleman was entertained at Dinner at the Parker House, Boston, on Menday evening last. He will deliver a lecture at the boston ‘heatee on the afternoon ef the 17th March, for the pooh we of the Home for Destitare Roman Catholic Children, EUROPRAN AND N. A. RAILWAY, A aniversal madley, finished by God Save the Queen, crowned tha soitee. ~The Rev. Jos, Quevillon, the founder of the establishment, then thanked the asssem- blage for having so liberally patroniaed the efforts of the goud tadies of the Convent. The Rev. Me, Teadelly said that, having journed daring the greater part of the day, to be present at sach a reereation, he felt amply rewarded atthe end. If there had been more present from Egmont Bay they might have been indacved to send their children where they were brought ap so well as im an establishment of that kind, Mer, N J) Brown also sail a tew words in favor of the Convent, and shewed his determination to patronise it by saving that he was about placmg one of bis daughters under the care of the Ladies of the Convent, After this the people dispersed, satisfied and amply rewarded for their trouble, YOUR REPORTER, Egmont Bay, March 2d, 1867, The Heral Wednesday, March 13, 807. Pe ee ee a. On Saturday afternoon last, when the Declaration of Members was over, the Liberals formed themselves into a procession, in honor of their victory, and marched through the principal strects of the City, First came the Amateur City Band, in a ** two-horse team ;" then the triumphant sleigh, drewn by six borses, and follow. ing in order, some forty or fifty sleighs, accompanied by the usual miscellaneous crowd of small boys, and thirsty souls, who are always ready to “hooray” for a smile frou whatever side itecomes, Tu the triumphant car or sleigh were Hons, Messrs, Coles and Hensley, Kelly, Baldersan, Messrs, Kickham, Calbeck, and one or two other members, The display of bunting was as large and varied as is generally seen on such occasions, The bill granting aid to the European & Narth) North Amerivan Railway to the amount of $140,000, | passed the Senate without material opposition, and the House passed it without « word of discussion or a| negative vote, It has been re-opened by a mation to reconsider, but there is litle prospect of deteating it, THE MILITARY RECONSTRUCTION BILL. Notwithstanding all the exertions made to have the President sign the Military Recoustruction bill, he has couclided to veto it. His veto message is completed, and was to be sent to Congress on Thursday, ‘This ia a compromise he has made to the Reverdy Johusou Democrats, allowing Congress to pass the bill over the veto. DEFEAT OF TITE NIAGARA CANAL BILL. Mr. Vessenden moved to take up the Army Ap- propriation Bill, Mr, Chandler eatled tor the uo- fiuished business — the bill to incarporate ihe Niagara Ship Canal Company. Mr. Chaudlier said this bill was quite a3 important as any trom the Committee ou Finance. The commerce of the lakes amouuted to a thousand millious anuaaily, avd a Tne Fenians On The ling’ring waters idly creep And nestle to thy side. The languid breeze that lightly plays Its softest, sweetest air ‘Upon the river, fails to raise Que golden ripple there, And on my breast she is at rest: Drift on, drift on! Drift on, my bark! The day is worn, The shadows round us cluse, O’er distant hill and waving corn The dying suaset glows. The saphire tide, grown dark at last, Wakes with a dreamy sigh, And joins the breeze, now rising fast, In mournful lullaby ; But still I hear a whisper near: Drift on, dritt on! Drift on, my bark! The night winds chill Sweep round,—the bittern calls,— O’er waving corn and distaut bill, Toe gathering darkness falls, One pale and solitary star Stwals out a timid light, The cactew-bell chimes out afar A musical good night! The day is done, we are alone: Thursday vigit a t ! : ionely police station near Valentia, and seized some arms. They also hacked at the telegraph wires be- tween Valentia station and the Atlaatic “cable, and succeeded in partiatly severing the communication, The outbreak does uot extend beyond the district of! Killarney, where a well-armed force is said to have tuken up a position in the mountains; and as the Gov- ernment has sent troops into the neighborhood it is not improbable that the insurreetionary movement will be! confined to the quarter Where it has shown itself. The former are doing all they can to keep suspicious persons out of the country; and daring the week they have apprehended a considerable number of persons arrived in Dablin by the Liverpool and Holyhead steamers, The Bank of England rate of discount, whieh had stood at 3) per ceat. since Dee. 20:h, was on Thursday lowered to 3 per cent, On the 16th of August last the rate stood so high as 10 per cent., and smeethat time it has steadily deciined. On the date mentioned, August 16th, the rate was lowered to 8 per cent., on the 23rd to 7 per cent., on the 30th to 6 per cent., on September 6th to 5 per cent., on September 27th to 44) per cent., on November 8th to 4 per cent. There was no further ehange until December 20th, when, as already stated, it was reduced to 34 per cent. sir J. B. Karslake, the Soligitor-General, has been returned for Andover without opposition, | TYhe Right Hon. M. Morris, the recently-appointed| Attorney-General for Ireland, has been re-clected tor! Galway without opposition, The new frish Solicitor- General, Mr. Chatteron, Q C., has stepped inte the seat—that for Dublin University—which, until a few weeks ago, waa occupied by Mr. J. E. Walsh, the late Attorney-General for Ireland, now Master of the Rolls in Dublin. Was necessary to have this outlet. Atier cousider- able discussion the question was taken “en the motion of Mr, Fessenden, when it was agreed to by This was the quietus of straction of a ship-caual arsuad Niagara Falls by the General Goverumeut, free to all the world. THE VARIFF BILL. Oo Monday last the House of Representatives, being necessary) to subinit the Tarif Bill, passed by the Senate to a Committee of Couterenve, This is regarded as fatal to the prospects of the bill, although some of the lobby engaged in securing its passage have hopes. The Bokoo Advertiser Washington correspeudent saysim~ 4 The tariff bill was flually taken up fn the House and among the rest, was a flag painted by Mr. John Murphy, upon which was insertbed, ‘George Coles, the lotroducer and Supporter of Responsible Govern- ment.’ Everything, we believe. passed off harmoniwus-! ly and quictly, with perbaps an exceptional vase f noisy drunkenness. The members elect did not indulge in much speeechifving, having doubtless arrived at the same conclusion with most of their supporters, who re- mained at home, that to their actions in the future, ra- ther than to their words in the present, can they look for the continued support and approval of the people. CONFEDERATION BILL! THE BILL TO PROVIDE FOR TTR UNION AND GOVERN- MENT OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA, We publish below, for the benefit of our readers, a few clauses from the Constitution of the Dumiaion of Canada. EXTRACTS FROM A BILL INTITULED An Act for the Union of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Branswick, and the Government thereof; and for purposes connected therewith, I1.--Ustos, 3. It shall be lawful for the Queen, by and with the advice of Her Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Coun- therein appointed, not being mere than six mouths alter the passing of this Act, the Provinees of Canada, Nova Scotta and New Branswiek shall form aud be one domain under the pame of Canada: and on and after that day, those three Provinces shall form and be one dominron under that name accordingly, 5, Canada shall be divided into foar Provinces, named Ontario, Quebee, Nuva Scotia and New Bruns- V.—Perovincian Constirvrions, Executive Power, 58. For each Perovinew there shall be an officer, styled the Livatenant Governor, appointed by the Gov- ernor General in Council by imetrament under the Great Seal of Canada. 59. A Lieutenant Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor General; but any Lieuten- ant Governor appointed afier the commencement of the first session of the farliament of Canada shall not be removeable within five years from lis appointment, ex+ cept for cause assigned, which shall be communicated to him in writing within Ove mouth after the order for his temoval is made, and shalt be commanicated by message to the Senate and to the [Loase of Commons within one week thereafter if the Parliament is then sitting, and if not, then within one week afier the commencement of the next session of the Parliament, 60, ‘The salaries of the Lieutenant Governors shall be fixed and provided by the Parliament of Canada. Levislative Power, 1,—Ox tanto, _ 69. There shall be a Leygislainre for Ontario, con- sisting of the Lieutenant Governor and of one House, styled the Legislative Assembly of Outario. 2.—QveBxc, 71. There shall be a Legislature for Quebec, con- sisting of the Lieutenant Governor and of two Houses, styled the Legislative Council of Quubee and the Legis- lative Assembly of Quebec, Epvcarion, 93. Tn and for each Provinve the Legislature may ex- clusively make laws tu relation lo Kducation, wubject and according to the tullowiny provisions t— C1.) Nothing in any daw shalt pecjudically affect any right of privilege with respect to Denominational Schools which any class of persuns have by law in the Province at the Union, . (2.) All the powers, privileges, and dutics at the Union by law conterred and tuposed in Upper Can- ada on the separate sehouls and svbool trustees of the Qaven’s Roman Catholie suajevts shatl be and the same are bereby extented tu tie dissentient schools of the Qucen's Protestant and Roman Catholic sub- jects in Quebee: (3) Where in any Province a system of separate or dissentent schools exintd by Law at the Unian or is thereatter established by the Legislature of the Pro- Vinee, an appeal suail lie to the Gaveruor General ia Council from any Act or deeiwion of any provincial authority affecting any right or privilege of the Pro- testant or Roman Catholic minurity of the Queen's subjects in relativa to Education: (4.) Ln case avy such Provincial Law as from time to time seems to the Governor General in Couneil re- quisite tur thy dav execution of the provisions of this section is pet made, or in ease any decision of the Governor General im Council on any appeal ander this section is not duly executed by the proper pro- Vincial authority tn that Debalf, then and an every such vase, and ay tar vnly as the circumstances of each case require, the Parliament of Canada may make remedial laws tor the daw executwa of the pro- Visivus of this rection and of any decision of the Go- vernor General in Council under this sectiun, Vil.—svupicature, 96. The Governor General shalt appoint the Judges of the Superior District and Couniy Courts im each Province, except those of the Courts of Probate in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, 118. The following sums shall be paid yearly by Canada to the several Provinces tur the sapport of ther vil, to declare by proclamation that, on and alter a day|Governments and Legislatures, Dollars. Ovtario Eighty thousand, Quebee Seventy thousand, Nova Scotia . Sixt) thousand. New Brauswick Piuly thousand, aimed Two hundred and sixty thousand ; wiek, Act. Hl —Execvutive Power. 11. Counvil for Canada; and the persons whe of Representatives at 3 o'clock ou Tuesday atternoon, The reading of the Seuate ameudmeut occupied ti nearly 8 o'clock, Over ao hour was then speut tu a noisy and excited wravgle as to the order ot confusion. Wheoaa couclusion on this matter had been reached, the amendments recommended by the in five hours work but 14 were acted upon, other invariably enlled tor tellers, generally in excelleut humor, and seemed to regard the whole proceeding as a first class frolic. The bill was made to take effect ten days atter its passage. ‘The variouf ameudments in the section! relating to wool vod woolleus were aparently acted upoo without regard to priuciple, fur while some were carried by four or five majority, others of a : General. 14. . part or parts of C 15. Toe command-insehret of the head ‘militia, and of all naval and m litary forees, of and in Canada, is hereby declared to continue and be vested in the Queen, 16. Government of Canada shall be Osawa, IN.—Lraistative Power. 19. The Parliament of Canada shall be 7. The Provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brans- wick shall have the same limits as at the passing of this There shall be a Council to ald and advise in the Government of Canada, to be styled the Queen's Privy It shall be lawful for the Queen, if Hor Majesty busivess aud method of procedure, a dozen members thinks ft, to authorize the Governor General frou tine being ov the fluor at ouee, and questions aud poiuta to time to appoint any person or any persons jointly oO i yiled upon ove another in hopeless er severally to be his Deputy or Deputies withm any) : of order being piled uy her uP ;