June 5,

From Scotle Ameiirau Journal,

Political Activity—an Element of National Strength.

Among the criticisms of foreign affairs in which some American journals indulge, norm is so absurd as that. which relates to the " condition of Great Biltuinquestton.“ There is seen to exist ati uuexampled ac- tivity in politiud teaching both in Parlia- ment and out of it; tho difliculty under

which labour struggles. the operation of the poor-laws, the wcivht of taxation. the programme for Ireland—all are discussed with an earnestness which may have. been surpassed in the days of the Anti-Corn Law League of Catholic Emancipation. btit which is novertliless reniarkablu be- .cause extending through all ranks atid

classes of society. The country seems

turned into a vast debating society. In truth. this is a healthy sign oi the times.

But writers on this side will not have it so

understood. They assert that the British love of country is dying out, that the national spirit which makes empires flour- ish is vouieliiugf‘romtho hearts of tho bulk of the people.

There is an amusing side to those at» teranccs which is perhaps worth noting. The great glory claimed for this country is that it is a republic. In theory. though. far otherwise in fact, one man here is as good as another. Moreover. a chief safe-

.guard of the republic is pttblic disru.. ion. The process of “ washing ouo‘s till") linen in public" may not be refined or agree- able to the vicinity. but it is safe. A grie- vance once understood is half remedied. A people who are notnfraid to criticise their rulers, to watch every development of their governmental system. ortoniucud that which needs anicinlmeiit. aru indu- pcndeut almost of Fate itself. There may be more scandal, but the scandals are warnings as timely as valuable. This may be safely admitted with regard to the United States or any other selflgorerning nation. But the curious part of it all is. that developments and occurrences which are here considered safegurds of the re- public are pointed out by wise American instructors as evidences oi danger to the British monarchy!

The British Lion is uneasy. The people there discover that they are not so pros- perous as they might be, and are talking somewhat loudiy. Zealous reformers are not satisfied; they want chauch in many things. Labor is over-abundant mid uti- derpaid; it craves higher recompense and a wider range of effort. Now, if similar Occurrences are reported here, the con- clusion is at once drawn from them that the nation, having resolved itself into a committee oi'iuquiry. will be able to set its house in order. But let the same pro- ccss be undertaken by qfiic Mr. Ilri.i.antl he is at once declared by stump-urators and philosophers of the model republic to be on his last legs: which does not seen. exactly lair. For if the loiiics of agitation and dchato are good for the American body politic, why may they not be equally wholesome in a British atmosphere?

Seriously, the spirit of inquiry by which the masses oi'ilie British people are at present characterized is a sign of vitality and health. There are troubles and dif- ficullies and possible dangers; so there are in every tree nation; even this great American nation has its full share oi inal- atlies and ierils. But the agitation is in good llllli s. and is meant to be honestly conducted. The lirilish Government knows better than any American can tellit what arduous labors are before it. The people are in earnest in their calls for reform. The intelligence and public spirit of the nation are engaged in the search ul'ter adequate remedies. There will be great changes, no doubt. and some of them may go beyond the limits marked by our cou- cervativo fathers. But a sterling love of country is at the bottom of the British heart; mid the future of die cmpiro may

be safely entrusted to the keeping oi its

people.

REOIPROOITY.

The returns asked for by Mr. Doriou, in the House of Commons, regarding Ile- eipi‘oeity, were brought down on the 2Jtli inst. The first part consists of a longcor- rcspoudeuce between the Prince Edward island, Dominion and imperial Govern- ments, relative to the duty imposed b Prince Edward Island on American brca - stuffs and the admission free of Canadian breadstuil's through American teriitory, The Colonial Secretary and the Lords oi the Treasury believe the discriminating duty unwise iii the present time. as it is likely to lead to it retaliatory policy. The accounts providing for this Were not, how- ever. disallowed. Prince Edward island showing that the duty was not regarded as hostile by the Americans. as it afforded encouragement to that line of steamers from Portland to the Island. The Lords of the Treasury point out that the effects of such a policy, if extended, would tend to bring about a discriminating duly against the mother country. The next documents are petitions from the coal iii- terestsiu Nova Scotia. and communica- tions on the subject from England to Mr. Thornton and ilio Canadian (foreru- ment. Aminuto of the Privy Council. dated 4th January, 1869, considers the re- newal oi negotiations by Canada not tid-

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in New York. on I‘hursday night hm. about if o‘clock. a meteor of remarkable brilliant-y shot across the horizon. Al- ‘ thouin the night was comparatively clear and bright. the meteor appeared not only unusually bright but also of an extraordin- ary size. It bore a long train of fire; and to the naked eye appeared as large asa full moon. and when it, exploded the ef— leet was very grand. The meteor was also visible in llartiord, Connecticut atid other points. It was also seen in Boston. where itappeared as large its a 1:! pound cannon bull. and was of‘ a scarlet color.

'i‘sniuism 'I‘naouov i—A Special Tele- gram to the Morning Irleyrapli conveys the lamentable intelligence that. on Tuesday night, 25th inst..tlie dwelling of Mr. Alex- ander. nshort distance from Bathurst, was destroyed by fire—supposed to be accident- al. ’I‘liroo persons—two of them children, and the other a young woman—were burn- ed to death before assistance could be reti- dcred. Mr. Alexander, the unhappy fa- ther. was awakened by the heart-reading shrieks oi his poor children, who slept up- stairs. aud in attem ting to rescue theiu was so badly burno that his life is des- paired of. Unfortunately he could not reach his children, and the sufferers were left to the mercy of the flames. The tra- gedy has cast a gloom over the district and the country—St. John Telegraph.

Very LatesL Telegrams.

FROM OTTAWA.

Ottawa, June 4. Resolutions respecting Newfoundland were submitted twday. Securities Newfoundland debt to be sub- stiuted with botids ofother Provinces prior to 1867. Newfoundland to have five per cent. per aunnm on difference between its debt and debt per head of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, population New- foundland being estimated at 130,000, Tito following sums to be paid to Newfound- land, $350,000 and nnnualy grant of 80 cents per head of" aforesaid population. Latter grant to be increased in proportion to increase of poptilatiou, till population is 400,000, at such rate it sliallremaiu. Cou— sideration of transfer to Canada of Crow n Lands. mines and minerals, $150,000 a year, shall be paid to Newfoundland. Water dues new payable by vessels enter-r ing St. John’s, to go to Newfoundland. Dominion to provide effective Mail Service between Canada, Newfoundland and United Kingdom by steamers, and to con- tinue present Mail Se ‘ 'icc between New- foundland and lialilax.—l)omiuion to en- courage establishment of Naval Ilescrve Force. and to modify Militia Law to adapt it to the circumstances of Newfoundland. Influence of Dominion to be used to ful- lest exteat to procure continuance of (far- rison at St. John‘s. Other provisions same as Union Act.

Resolutions inspecting Prince Edward Island authorizing Government to make such arrangements as they ma deem ex- pedient for the admission oi that Island, such arrangements to include provisions for acquisition. the dispatch of pro orty- rights of' original grantees of Crown lands for the purpose of‘eii‘eeting communication (sic) of tenure in favour of tenants on fair atid liberal terms, and to raise a loan for that purpose. Nova Scotia Resolutions provide that Nova Scotia be liable only for excess debt above 50,180. 750, to receive f'orteu years allowances of $82, 698 yearly. in addition to all other payments under the Union Act. Nova Seotia shall from date of com- pletion of Provincial Buildings. be debited with five per ccitt. interest on cost ofBuil- ding till itis handed over for Dominion. These resolutions are to be considered Tuesday next. It is understood that Government have agreed to postpone the Banking Measure till next Session. on pretext that it would be unjust to Newfoundland to pass said law until it is represented in Parliament. Ottawa, June 8.

lion. Mr. Rose. in reply to Ilufresnc, said the Government were considering ex- pediency of making Amcrieau silver legal tender at a certain figure under certain circumstances.

y proceeded

and resulti-

Ilouso iii Committee to-da

with discussion of Newfound

lion. Opposition take grounds that lcrms offered are too high, aid that the Colony will be nbill of cxpenco to the Dominion. No amendment has yet been moved. Blake will move an amendment to Nova Scotia Resolution. that Parliament has no constitutional right to give increased sub< side to Nova Scotia: that right belongs solely to the Imperial Government.

It is said there will also be a strong op- position to the Prince Edward Island lteso- lutions.

It is still rumored that Government are divided whether to press Banking Resolu- tions. Somu assert that if withdrawn Rose will resign.

London, June 7.

The Liberal journals deplore the course adopted by the Conservative Peers in re- spect to the Irish Church Bills.

The Time: predicts that ifthis policy of rejection is carried out the result will be that the House of Lords will be obliged to accept some Bill at it later period with a sense of humilation. The Bill must pass. The nation, by the voice of the House of

cucd out of his ccstticy. he found that while witnessing the grand parade (in comparison of which all other earthly scenes iun’st dwindlc into insigtiiilcauee) he was " ‘stunillifg on the elevated steps of the Boston Custom llouse.”

possessed seven wonders; but a greater wou- dcr than all these or any of them. is ie Cus- tom House in Boston' At leiuit‘l%l judge in “J. “'5'” estimation.

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COI‘I‘ESI’ONDEN CE.

rut: emu cannibalism; ABBQAD

To run Ebirol or run JOURNALI Sin:—

The North Slur of the 24th tilt; abide! with more than ordinary lustre, 5' communication from J. ii, Ilpteher. This individual, it appears, is at when; travelling throughout the Neighboring Republic, and giving the readers of the Sun vivid descrip- lieu: of what comes under his keen observa- tion. This man must be in Jpoiuesslon of powers by far more pcrcoptiv than those 0 ordinary mortals. In fact it is a fortunne thing for us Illanderl that “ J. II." is so mindful of no; for unless )1! had gone abroad. we would probably remain for ever in com- plete ignorance of the “grunfleur " of the city of Boston, and would never obtain but the sumilest idea of the greatness of tip! land of “ Brother Jonathan." If this famous con-cs- pondent continue» to favor the Spin with more of his effusions, that luminary will by and bye eelipso with its-brightness 'all Other celestial bodies, and become the grand centre of the universe, the sun itself shall grow dim, iuid only be regarded as a set-ondaryl body in coniparisiou with it. What a lucky thing it ie for the men of Boss to have such a bright sntelite, who makes the Swan the medium of disseminating the results of his extensive ob- servations, and thereby enlightening a be- nighted humanity. “ J. II." had witnessed an “ Uddfeliow procession ” in Boston, and while contemplating the “ brilliant: ' and grhndcur "

reason of a "

finiiimimidi cfa‘iiiuimil.

EURBDAY, JUNE 10, 1869. 3.... *7 ‘ "‘ :.. can be taken ofuunonynlous cutti- nicntiuue. We must know the names and resses of our correepondemi as a guaranty of their good faith. We cannot navigate“ to return communications that are not used.

'I‘ H E N E W 5 . “’1 see by the English newspapers that a very singular discussion took place in the House of Lords. Its subject was the condition of Ireland. It was declared that life was not as safe in Ireland as it ought to lie—that government failed in that country to accomplish the chief end for which it was instituted. The securi- ty of life should be the State's first care. The country where life was insecure, gives the strongest proof' that it is a bad- ly governed one. The best means to ameliorate the condition of that unfortu- nate country, and to mak' landlord kill- ing a crime of less frequent occurrence, were discussed. It was urged that until there was some change in the tenure of land, there would be no peace or safety in Ireland. Much was said of the danger of meddling with the rights of property,

which that procession displayed, he found himself lost in profound reverie. " Actually he could not tell where he stood." Surely it must be wonderfully imposing when it had such an awful effect upon a mind of so large n caliber as that of the Sun‘s correspondent. But I am doing him injustice in not employ- ing his own language. One passage will be sutllcicnt :——" It appeared for the time to be the very climax of subfiuiity and grandeur. The very earth appeared to quake under its sound, while its voluptcus swell appeared to rise up to Heaven. spreading a halo of deliplmjoy and triumph on its wondrous circling way.” Well, this isiruly sublimel , Surely ituever' occurred to Dr. Cliidmer's when he wrote his Astronomical Discourses , that this earth could afford any scene so brilliant and impos-

ing as that “ .1. II." had witnessed in firs-ion.

llud that divine witnessed a scene so grand

and magnificent as “J. Ii.” describes, pro-

bubly he would not have winged his imagina-

tion to the starry heaven, nor Would he have

cxpatiaied so largely and eloquently upon the wonderful disclosures made by means of the

telescope in the distant regions of spare. lie

would likely have abandoned his subject until

telescopes of a more powerful nature were iii-

vented. ’

When the Sun's correspoiidcni findinwuk-

i‘he zeal of the people would fully make The land-

The world at one time lJUilSitlll‘bl‘ having

should y, the Pyramids of Egypt, which celebrated travel- lers describe as the “ most stupend I work of man," are cast into the shade in to prison with this modern edifice. lie any: that. it ‘~ was in itself suiiltieut to admire for a day. and itis but one of the public buildings among thousands belonging to this State."’ ,A man possessing a vigorous imagination iind having a taste for the grand, the beautiful, and the sublime, could do nothing else for a series of years but admire the public buildings, if he chanced to sojourn in that State. lie tells us that he next visited the great City Market, and what he had seen there was beyond des- cription. 1 have heard of some people who possessed the extraordinary faculty of seeing with their elbows; but this argusleycd iridi- vidual goes beyond that, fol-it appears that he has not only the povt er of seeing with his cl- bows, but also with his stomach! ~ Wanders will never cease. More anon. ANTI-IIUlllllUG. June I, 1869. '

SUMMER TRAVEL.

Mu. Eon-on; "

lithe people ofthe United States and the Camden only knew what n. delightful place of Summer resort Prince Edward Island was, they would shun expensive watering places, and enjoy it trip. via the Railroad to bliediac and the flue Steambouts of the P. E. island Steam Navigation Company to your beautiful Island, which is not only ii. " gem (flute sea," but an earthly paradise in the «Hillier season. I have made it apruetice, each summer, for the last three years. to start for the Island about the frst week in June, and only with its hospitable people until the first of September. 1 find my health, in consequence (i am an in- valid). vastly beneflttcd. noting the time, I have tinted with antinfuction,‘tlio successful eflorts made by your Steam Navigation Coul- pany to meet the wnntl and conii'or ’~‘ the travelling public. A fine nevi bunt- dud last year. and what is of as much importance, a fine now captain has been added this year. I mean the commander of the Princess, Capt. Cameron, who is a Very fine man, .and one who is growing quite rapidly in the ‘favor- of the travelling public. I have met with new. rul persons on my way licredhie ao-on. all of whom speak highly of hi . Cup Evans is an oltl friend and an old i vof’ito ‘me. as with the public, but he will have to look out. or the new captain will largely share the laurels with him. The officers of the .I'rt'ncns. also—the pilot. Mr. h‘inlayson. the iiintc, Mr. McCarthy. and the engineer—tire entire and careful men, and make the travel er feel confidence in his safety while undu- their earo. ’i‘he Steward in a young man, i tl has a good deal to learn in his protection! at he will no doubt improve.

My object in writing these lines is

viaahle. but that if' proposals came from (no Uiilrou ammo :- x viz-5mm“ “um \zdllil'

do would proceed to Washington to delib- erate ou the terms of renewal. On the 9th January. 1869, Mr. Thornton. Minister at \Vuuhiugtoii. sends a joint resolution of Congress agreeing to recommend access to navigation of Anicrieau and Canadian waters on the same terms to ships of built countries, and the free transit of goods acrosstlie soil of each country, to be a trend to by Congress; and also rcentnmeut no- gotiations to secure, if possiblu. the cou- struciinu of a ship canal connecting Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence; and in case the State of New York will consent to offer in exchange the Champlain Canal to the same roportions as the one to con- iirt-t the St. Lawrence and (.‘haniplaiu. nlA lowing the use thereof on the same terms as to American shipping. A grant of land is asked from Congress for this purpose.

Pleasing Prospect.

A larger number of immigrants have taken up llieir abode in Ontario this slitti- incr than for tiiauy years previously during a similar period. The prospect is still good for the arrival of mini Olliei'l. it. now seems certain that within a few years a vast accession will be made to tho popul- ation of' the Dominion. When eas com- munication with our prairies shat have been established. large numbers will flock to them from Ontario. Many well culli-

vated farmers in that Province will be “if “ml “Nil” Pull?“ “"0 5"“ by "'0 urclnisable on reasonable terms. Farin- “‘“ol’s- “1‘”!th 5“”‘130 ‘5 Pmllosud “5 era with a little money from Britain, not “93””-

earring to luwe the trouble of clearing up a wholly new farm will stepin lubuylrum llluuu ready to sell. The resources of the Dominion will become known throu liuut Europe as neter belure.-——b’l. .lu/m . cm.

telegrams from Cuba, whicn augumcuts

the anxiety.

obey a. legal summons to appeal before a

secular Court, was arrested and brought to Court by the Police.

isomo popular excitement in Madrid ensu-

l‘éfllvlnéflull. bun an uwumum-ml and Mann.

Min-h anxiety is felt iii Spaiti about Cuba. The Government is unwilling to publish

Vienna, June 7. The Bishop of Lcnz having refused to

London, June 8.

It is understood that llir. Gladstone pro- )0308, in case the House of Lords reject the Irish Church Bill. to proroguo the pro- scut Session of Parliament immediately and inaugurate anew Session. In'ordes to ensure the passage of the Bill it is pro- posed to create a new butt-irof Peers, in eluding the Marquis of Harrington. Lord Amberly, the oldest sons of most of the Liberal l‘oors and all the Scotch and Irish l'ecrs now without seats in the iiouse of Lords.

An immense public meetin of persons opposed to the irish Church till has been held in Londonilerry. Nearly 12,000 per- sons were present. A protest against the iiiil was adapted which will be senate the Home of Lurdl.

The Spanish Corte. have adopted the new Constilution. The announcement was received with general satisfaction but

It is estimated that there will be a ma- jority of in) against the liisli Claim it bill on its second reading in the House of Lords.

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with needless lllll'l trary, it is as convenient and pleasurable as most of the route of summer travel j State“, and more in than many ln

l dispel LLQW.0XIUJ' 'A‘lnfiiefl’dltlfi I tip”: ~the if ana-

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Law. proprintc a considerable sum—five mill- ions sterling—to the purchase of land from the proprietors. resold to the people, and the payment is to be made by instalments spread over a numbct of years. to he self-sustaining. however, is not to be compelled to sell.

up for this defect in the law. lord or land agent who refused to sell I fear, find that no precautions that he could take, would make his life worth an hour's purchase.