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uniform Judiciary would take the place ofthe present

absurd and, we think, unjust method of judicial proce-| =~

dure ; for instance: in Canada the laws of that en . 7 ’ :

would at once be modified, and the old French prac

tice that still in many instances is in existence would be at once destroyed, as not adapted to the then exis- ting state of things, and the English law as practiced in the courts of Westminster and King’s Bench would become the prevailing law practice of the United Col- onies! As it now is, a native of one Colony on going into a neighbouring Province finds every thing about him changed; he is accustomed, ifa native of Nova Scotia, to the currency, the tariff, and the law practice of his own Colony; but on going to New Brunswick, Canada, Newfoundland, or P. FE. Island, he finds that although born in British subject, yet in effect and in fact he is a foreigner to all intents and purposes, and he is lost in the labyrinth of difficulties by which he is so un- expectedly surrounded. He was formerly Jed to believe that allthe colonies were dependencies of the same Empire; but he holds his rights and his property ona different tenure from what he did in Nova Scotia, and has good reason to suppose that all his preconceived notions cease to exist, so soon as he passes an imaginary line which divides one Province from another.

It is quite possible tais complete change in the politi- cal and commercial relations of the British North Ame- rican Provinces, that would be produced by the Federal Union of them, would do away with local Legislatures, and their place be supplied by a United Parliament of the entire British Provinces, collected at some centre! point. Inthis way a number of petty Sovereigns, as our Governors are, would be swept into oblivion, and we should have some of the advantages, as we have now rauch of the mockery of royalty. The only real appear- ance of greatness now attached to the different Govern- ments is the enormous expense attending the administra- tion of these Governments, without producing any com- mensurate good to the public.

In the discussion of this question we do not pretend to enter into details, as that would take up more space than we can afford; but we wish to point out what we con- ceive may be the result of changes which we believe

THE EXAMINER.

RESPOWDSNEZ.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE EXAMINER. SIR ;

Your editorial articles comprehend all that is neces- sary to say on the local politics of the Colony, and that so well to the purpose, that I think it precludes many who have the ability to write, from lending a hand in the good cause. But I have not the presumption to suppose that I am among the number; notwithstanding, lama person who take, and have for the lust few years taken a deep interest in the affairs of tais Island, and never, in my opinion, at any period of its history did the welfare of its inhabitants demand so much vigilance and energy on the part of the liberal portion of the people than it does now. I might have said, since the beginning of the session of the Legislature.

We cannot forget the extreme anxiety manifested by the officials of Charlottetown and their willing depend- ants, at the result of the Controverted Elections last winter, and also at the question of Responsible Govern- ment then in progress. They plainly saw the situation in which they steod. Oh! I would that the hard-work- ing part of the community knew their own strength and their rights, as well as dé’tifgag:who have always lived and fattened on their industty@Then came Mr. Coles’ election—the meetings—-the s@bscription fund to defray Mr. Mccallum’s expenses, and the extraordinary exer- tions made by these parties to induce the electors of that District to return Mccallum—who, for his own sake, I regret to say, had become their miserable dupe on that occasion—instead of returning Mr. Coles, the fearless advocate of liberal measures, and the undaunted exposer of official abuse and corruption.

Finding their influence and patronage getting beauti- fully less, and some of their situations tottering, they employed, through various interests, a crew of miserable persons—very properly described the “Black Watch,” to commence a crusade against Sir Henry V. Huntley, which resulted in nothing better than to enable Mr. Palmer to see London, and the Speaker to see his friends in England (for I believe he had plenty of time to spare) at the expense of the officials and their dupes.

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must sooner or later be introduced, if the Government of Nothing displeases the Official Clique who have

the Colonies is to be carried on with harmony, and in accordance with the wishes and feelings of the people— without which, we conceive, no government is based on a solid or just foundation.

Weare satisfied of this, that, at the present moment, our own Legislature has not that weight, which it is en- titled to im England, even in the management of our own local matters, as is proven by the non-assent of the Go- vernment to the Crown Lands Bill, which was passed by ihe Legislature at its last Session. This Bill has been disallowed for no good reason; but it is supposed the representatives of parties here who are interested in seeping up the present system have been more potent at home than our General Assembly. It is quite possi- ble that under a union of the Provinces no man would dare with impunity to place his private interests in op- position to the wishes of the people as expressed by their representatives.

The only question that would be of any weight in the settlement of the question of a Union, would probably be that of Revenue, and here no doubt many will join issue. Nova Scotia would scarcely think it fair that Prince Edward Island ‘should participate to the same extent as she ought. Neither would Newfoundland be inclined to share with Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, because in that Province the revenue is nearly all ex- hausted by the officials, Ag to spendine mon on roads and bridges, a man ald be eo subject for a lunatic asylum who thought of such a me- thod of applying, not the public, but the official funds.

The revenues of each Province should be collected under a uniform rate of duties, and paid into the Trea-

sury of the United Provinces, and after deducting the

proportion of expense, according to the population of|Political associ

each Province, the balance should be appropriated to the general improvement of the Province from whence that money was derived. This, by means of sub-treasu- ries, would ai once remove the freatest and only difficul- ty that would appear to exist against the Union of the British North American Colonies under one head, which, acting in unison with the Imperial Government, would

place these Colonies on a better footing than can be ex pected under the present system.—,4eadian Recorder

always had the distribution of place and power, more than to see several of the appointments made by His Excellency from the rank of the liberals—a circumstance new in the history of the Colony, whether the Liberals were in power or out of it. I was credibly informed that a certain person who holds no less than four lucrative situations under the Government, has been going about endeavouring to get signatures to a Petition censuring His Excellency for recent appointments made by him; and also finding fault with the parties appointed. Per- haps some of those gentlemen have not had the benefits of society and education to the extent that this official had ; but for judgment, independence and integrity, neither of them would yield to this officious f unctionary ; and if his propensity for prying into the conduct of public officers continue, I would advise him to try nearer home—if he does not some one else will.

The country must feel grateful for the plain and able manner you have placed before them the various circum-

stances which have occurred connected with

their dearest interests.

Yours, &c.,

King’s County, 27th Oct., 1847. a PVA BALI ARP

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1847.

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THE NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE EXE- CUTIVE COUNCIL.

JAMES Warzurron, Esquire, M. P. P., was this week gazetted to fill the seat at the Executive Board, vacant by the removal of Mr. Palmer. Collard and some of his

ica ates have laboured hard to deceive the public into the belief that there were missing Despatches interfering with Sir Henry’s appointment of a successor to Mr. Palmer. Now, this is proved to be not only un- jtrue, but the very opposite is the truth; for, as ull that jis contained inthe Despatches on the subject is Mr | Palmer's dismissal, and Sir Henry is not yet removed, it is a strong presumption that there Was no intention to ‘leave a chance to the Clique of advising the new Gover nor in the distribution of this most important i

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patronage. We have ever been an advocate for a re-

-;construction of the Council, but the House of Assembly,

having neglected to pursue any direct means towards the attainment of this end, further than the adoption of the Responsible Government address, the ordinary course of events is producing such a reconstruction as we could desire, and such only as could be brought about by a Lieutenant Governor opposed to the undue ascendancy of the Clique.

Now, the appointment of Mr. Warburton is one of peculiar propriety. In the first place, he is peither the nominee of the Compact, nora pet of the féurteen in- fluential men who think themselves of consequence enough to govern the Island by means of a Charlotte- town coterie. Inthe second place, he is a member of the Popular Branch of the Legislature, and though therefore, obnoxious to the Compact, with their allies, Messrs. Pope, Collard & Co., his appointment will not only be grateful to the people in the enlarged and con- stitutional sense, but it will be a guarantee of the con- sistency of the Lieutenant Governor, that he will preserve in the Executive that due proportion of popular influence to which he has given his assent: Then Mr. Warburton is the representative of a large agricultural District; and the rights of all persons engaged in agri- culture are safe in his hands. Mr. Warburton, too, we have heard, when he came to the Island, brought intro- ductions from Lords Glenelg and Stanley, to the Head of this Government, which, it is presumed, through the secret influence of the Clique, were never noticed: a cir- cumstance of some moment just now, for if an angel from above were to be nominated to the Council, ,there are those who are presumptuous enough to think that the nomination of the Representative of Majesty is as no- thing, if not accompanied by their sanction. Messrs. Pope and Palmer are living witnesses to this infatuation —for such jit is, and although the lesson which they have learned from the experience of a year or two, may have been somewhat annoying and expensive, we trust their party will derive some benefit from it in the time to come.

Some of Mr. Palmer’s friends, those gentle friends whose souls shivered at the bare thought of him being displaced, professed to think that Mr. Warburton—living ashe does ata great distance from town—would not accept the vacant seat—that indeed “ his attendance on Council days would be so very expensive, that there would be no doubt ofhis declining the proffered honour !” and--and—and—there would still be some chance of getting Mr. Palmer reinstated on the arrival of Sir Henry’s successor. Mr. Warburton will, however, dis- dppoint their hopes, for we are at liberty to inform our friends, that he will accept the seat, and thus shew that he is prepared to make sacrifices for the honour and benefit of the country of his adoption; and for the fur- therance of those sound constitutional principles of Government, of which he wasa consistent and cours geous advocate in the last session of the Legislature.

PLOUGHING MATCH AT CAVENDISH.

On Tuesday last we attended a Ploughing Match which came off in a spacious field owned by Mr. David Robertson, at Cavendish. The day was delightfully fine—brighi, warm and enlivening—and while it helped to impart a peculiar interest to the business of the day, it gave a zest to every enjoyment, and an appearance of

| beauty to objects otherwise unattractive. The Plough-

men with their fourteen teams, commenced their labours at anearly hour of the day, and pursued them with un- abated vigour until about four o'clock, when a field of about ten acres was, excepting two or three ridges, ad- mirably and completely ploughed.

Mr. Chester Woolner carried off the first prize ; and there was not one upon the ground who hesitated to say that he did not deserve it. His work showed close and persevering practice, and his performance of it, an in- terest and. readiness in his handling of the Plough, which cannot fail to place him beyond all competitors.

At the close of the day’s work, the Judges and Plough- men, together with their visitors and friends, sat down toa table furnished by Mr. Robertson with every sub- stantial viand, and many a luxury, which either the taste or appetite of his guests could desire ; whilst ano- ther party feasted right royally and merrily at the hospi- table house of Mr. Andrew Clarke, where every dish nony to the fullness and richness of the gene-

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