l l naszaiiiijs GAZETTE. FEBRUARY 9. sure or ran aircusn um. (Fm-I Wilmer’-Tmpun Times.) The battle of Citelo,, in which the Rue. ||N”'5|V° been aiguelly defeated, has re- Iorod the of the Turkish arms, a d has prove that the ancient velour of the Ottomans has not degenerated. Th_e battle of Sinopo was a surprise, but the merciless massacre of 3,NIO urlis, overwhelmed b I ysstly spperior lbrce—-heavy line of battle ships against frigates-—ts _now avenged b their gallant compatriots in the o on fiel . It appears that the Russians an attack on Kalafat on the l3th of January, - but the Turkish general, Selim Pasha (Zed- linsky). anticipated the blow. On the an. instant, before the Russians could bring up . all their troops, he marched out or Kgigrgg with l6,000 mon_ to storm the enemy's en- trenehments at Citale, nine miles distant on the north. The battle lasted till the after- nooti, and was a bloody struggle. On the Qth the contest was renewed, the Turks ciiptui-ed two redoubts, but lost some small .P|6_t:es of Cilllniili; on the tltli the battle was resumed, when the Russions were thorough- ly defeated. They left at least 5,000 men killed and wounded on the field; General urep. who commanded the Russians, was severely wounded, as well as General Tutnont. The Russians were driven back, but the.Turki_sh commander prudently retir- ed_ to his position at Kalafat. As we have said all along, the Turks have proved that they are at east equal to the Russians in the field of battle; and we are not afraid now of any overwhelming numbers which may be brought from the_interior of Russia in_ the spring. By that time the quarrel will he in other hand, and we shall not al- low the Scythians again to overrun or even to threaten Europe. Whilst these military preparations are going on, in spite of the inclemency ofthe winter, the Anglo-French admirals have entered the Black Sea, at the head of their respective squadrons. They were preceded by the Retribution and Cuire frigates, which were despatched to Sebasto- pol to convey to the Russian commander “it friendly message,” in the terms ofthe rnaniiesto _issued by M. Drouyn de Lhuys. l‘ne Russian commander in plain terms is t ild _to give the requisite instructions to the admiral commanding the Russian forces in the Black Sea, “so as to obviate any oc- ciiri-ence calculated to endanger peace." Tire word peace is said to be underlined, in- tirnating very distinctly that the Russian ships there will not be allowed to commit any hostile act whatever. In one word, it is a courteous, but conditional, declaration of war, as it is scarcely conceivable that the Czar will submit to have his vessels of war in the_ Euxine confined to his own har- bours, still less that he can tolerate the liuiiiilinting and dangerous position of linv- in! his forces in Asia and the Caucasus cut olflroin all I‘i:lllfI)l'c8mOiiI! by sea. \\ hil.-t however we thus cripple the power of the Russians to do mischief, it is reported that we have facilitated the transmission of iti,000 Turks with arms and ammunition of war to succour the Turkish military forces on the Armenian frontiers. If this be true war cannot be avoided. V\'lietlier the combined squadrons, consisting of thirty-one sail, chiefly line-of-battle-ships, and vessels of great power, will presently bombard Sebas- topol, remains to be seen. VVe earnestly trust they ivill, and keep the Russian fleet as “ a material guarantee” until the Czar signs a treaty, stipulating not to meddle in Turkish politics; and, further, declaring the Black Sea, with the mouths of the __Danube, and all the navigable rivers, open to the commerce of all the nations of the world. This is worth fighting for, setting aside the higher consideration of European peace and the balance of power, so essen- tial to its maintenance. The French and English Governments are preparing for the worst. Besides extensive arrangements . for tho embarkntion of 4,000 men from the Southern ports of France, if necdful, the French Government has called into active service all the registered seamen between twenty and forty years of age. The Admi- rality has invited seamen to enter the Royal Navy, and placards to this effect have been extensively posted in the metropolis. Ad- miral Sir Charles Napier has had an inter- view with Lord Aberdeen. The prepara- tions of the Emperor of Russia are upon the most stupendous scale; but he cannot, with all his efforts, organise such a military and naval force as we can raise, as it were by magic. The more we reflect upon the mat- ter, the more we are convinced he must yield,unless he is prepared to see Poland ro- iiitegreted, and to witness the downfall of his colossal wer. M. de eizet, the French extraordinary envoy, bearer of the categorical note of the French Government, has arrive in St. Potorsburgh; and the ultistaluut, together with one of the same tenor from Sir Hamilton Seymour, was presented to the Czar. The Imperial Council was in deliberation on this com- municetion, but their answer had not trans- pired. Very little is known of what passes at St. Petersbur h, as we are assured from a number a one of the oldest Russian houses that not a line about politics is con- tained evsn in the most confidential letters from _thuir agents in the Russian capital. The Emperor, however, is said to be in a high state of excitement, which the entr of the Anglo-French fleets into the Blue Sea is not calculated to slay. tis con- jectured that the fleets have roceeded Eastward towards Sinope and rebizond from the Bosphorus, as no vessel returnin from Odessa has tsllen in with either Frenc or English men-of-war. Russia mcn—of- war have been seen of Butouin and Siibi- soucd. The accounts respectin the atti- tude of Persia are again contredfctory; but we have no apprehension that the Scher ‘II to France and I d. ‘" hm The Paris correspondent ott recurs to the story about Khiva, but does no furnish one little of proof that even a Russian expedition is on its way to that isolated spot. As he refers to‘ a French work reipocting this almost unknown coun- try, we beg to state, for the information of our readers, that the best authority extant is the Journey of Colonel Mouravief, the Russian Envoy, whose book and itinerary, published in Paris, deserves a place in the public libraries of Liverpool. A perusal of that interesting work will demonstrate the insurmountable obstacles which riiust attend any expedition to that remote spot. A great» fuss is being made at Paris the proceedings of the Fusionists; but as the rumours set on foot are contradicted from authority almost daily, we pay no notice to them. An attempt is ' being made to bring the name ofM. Thiers on the lupin. It is given out that ho is not unwilling to tender his “services” to the reigning power. The way this is put forth makes us believe that the overtures proceed from the reigning authorities themselves; at any rate we are quite sure that he is one ofthe ablest men now in France. A monnrcli desirous of doing right must be proud of the services of such an eminent man. From Austria and Prussia we have the same uncertain accounts of the neutrality ofthose powers as usual. They are both making very large additions to their mil- iiary forces, but we continue of opinion, whatever may be said to the contrary, that neither of these Powers would venture to oppose the settled determination of the great Western nations. The defection of Austria and Prussia would be the signal for the restoration of the kiugdom of Poland, under the guarantee of Great Britain and France. COMMERCIAL--In the absence of any definite news from Russia this week the public mind has been kept in a state ofsuspense, and the greatest anxiety is manifested to know the Emperor of Rusaia’s reply to the ultirnalurri presented by the mediating Powers. 'I‘lie prevalent opinion is that he will not accept the negotiations for peace, and. goarled on by the fanaticism of his subjects, will not psuiie ere plunging Europe in a continental war. The rumours circulated dsilv have exer- cised a depressing effect upon the Funds, which closed to-night at 9I.§,—lhe lowest points reached for the last few weeks. The latest intellirenco which has been received from St. Peiersburgli holds out little prospect of a pacific settlement of the existing misunder- standing. he Emperor is evidently crazy; be- lieves himself inspired by a Supreme Power to drive the Turks out of Europe ; and regrets that he has suffered so many years to elapse without fulfilling his mission. The enthusiasm of the people for war is said to be bcundli-as , the Elm- peror is Iustily cheered whenever he appears in public; and all the Ministers of the Czar, with the exception of Nesselrode, are encouraging the war fever. —If iris ‘info-motion can e relic on,—:ind the Times in its second edition of yester- day iudorses its iruth—ihc only ini-ans left to l(':l(lI‘t: the Emperor to his senses are English and French guns and bayonets. The calumniee wliicir have been uttered so earnestly and propagated so iodusirioualy against Prince Albert have at length received a formal and emphatic contradiction from the London Times. This is well, but it would have been miicb better ifthe denial had come a little sooner. In the case of a high personage it may be difficult to deal with floating rumours ; but rriontlis liavo elapsed since these rumours assumed form and coiisisteney, and then was the time for the ministerial organ to have dispersed Willi its thun- der the clouds charged with moral poison which have been hanging so long over the head of the Prince. In fact, the absence of all official notice ofthe subject had an injurious effect in two ways —it induced many to believe that statements so circumsiantially put forlli had some foundation on which to rest ; and it emboldened the gossipers to proceed with greater vigilance in their work of delraciion. Every one knows that, in ilie hands ofthe Backbiiers and the Sneerwells, such state- ments as liavo recently foulid admission iiiio tho Cunserv.-itivo prints werecertainlo galhersirength wiili every day's growth, and it isto be regrein.-ii, we repeat, that the tardy denial of the charges has been reserved for the middle ofihis week. A Vienna corres ondent writes thus on the 16th :—I am an to express my conviction that war has become almost inevitable. may possibl have to witness a few weeks inoro of diplomatic manoeuvring, but I take it the die is cast at last. The three great Powers—tliat is, England, France, and Russia—liave gone too for to retreat or yield. A private telegraph from Vienna purports to bring intelligence from Constantinople of the 9th inst. It mentions that an order was sent from Constantinople to the fleets after having no to sea, to change their route, and proceed with the Turkish convoy to Varna instead of to Batoum, and then to cruise port before Sabas- topol and part before Siuope. It is supposed that news had been received of some design on the part of the Russians to land troops at the latter place, or to attem t to force the Bospho- rus and attack Constantinople itself. 0 COLONIAL. (From the New-Brunswick Courier.) It is too often the case that a state of prosperity. and the rapid accumulation of we: ti, in a com- munity, leed to reckless speculation, and habits of wastefulness and extravagance. It afl'ords as muoli pleasure to observe, lhlt with us, the means with which Providence has blessed us, are, in very many cases, being made use of for purpose winch are calculated not alone to be reproductive of wealth. but likewise to add largely to socislsnd moral improvoinent. The Government acted wisely and well in devoting the flrst surplus income to the payment ofthe debts of the Province; and it is probable that another year will witness the completion of the Lunatic Asylum, and such improvements in the construction of bridges, as will prevent the great annual outlay required to keep up the imperfect structures hitherto in use. esides the many brick and stone buildings which will be erected next season in our principal streets, we learn that ii magnificent Hotel on the site of the present Saint John Hotel is contem- plated, and quite lllII'ly to be carried into execution; and that a Coiopriny is being, formed to place e large Screw Steamer onthu route between Hi. John and the Band, and to bsussd, after the completion of the Railway, between Prince Edward Island snd_8bud_lsc. s also, that any ufour Ship-building sstsbtisbussts are lining up steam engines on their promisel. W ccoiiuiniso labour. 'hi e so much is being done to zidv:uios nia- trriill intereris. use are glad to learn that ltclitriiin gels ilstyihes of the general wealth. The Epis- copiil Parishioners of SI. ohn Paris, at a meet- ing held on the 6th inst., resolved I0 Pf] "It'll" ninouut due for the building and completion lI'fl.llB Sunday Sohoo _House attached to until’ (Shut-cli. and to malts certain additions and im- prov.-nienis to that venerable and venerau-.41 lab:-m——0ld Trinity-——ihe whole outlay estirnaied at .£'9ti0ll, ,u the meeting alludi-d to the sum of £740 was subscribed at uses by a few indtvd- unls. The congregation of the Church of Scotland, in this Ciiv, have also resoli ed to pay ofl'llie debts on the Church, amounting to £IU00; and the congregation of ilic Free Presbyterian Church are milking efforts in a like direction. The Methodist congregation in Portland, re- cently determined to build a bricli Mission ouse on the vacant lot adjoining the Chapel, and lieve subtcrihed upwards of £800 for that purpose- ouc gr-irerous-hearted member oiling his name down for £300; while another has liberally offer- tn put an Organ in the Chapel. We have before noticed the very liberal con~ iributions ofthe Roman Catholics, for their new Cathedral. uhich it is expected will be ready for consecration on the l5lli of August, I855, an will be quite an ornament to the City EABZARITS GAZETTE. Thursday. February 9. 1854. That drowning men will catch at a sirevv has passed into a‘ proverb for the purpose of exemplify- ing the strange and inconsistent acts atienipted by riien when driven in desperation. The present hold- ers of the reins of power are now fully convinced iliat there will be a majority in the House against them, and instead ofgathering their robes around them, and preparing to fall, since fall they must, with dignity are resorting to every species of trick and finesse to retain possession of tho emolu- ments of Oflice and the sweets of power to the last moment. Among other axpedieuts recourse has been lied, to the getting up of an address to His Excellency the Lieut. Governor, praying him " not to admit 0 any change being efl'ecied in the Constitution of the Country, not to yield to nny vote of the majority of the Assembly which may have a tendency to alter the political complosiom. and introduce difl'erent principles into the Government. from those by which it is at present influenced, without first afl'ording to the Memovialisis an opportunity by means of another General Election.of rectifying the errors of the pust.aud deciding on the merits of the party seeking to change the Government." The greatest public benefit, we were told three years since, that would result from the adoption of Responsible Government, would be, that once in every four years iitleast, an appeal would be made to the people, who would then have an opportunity.—if they disliked the policy of those to whom the administration of the aflirirs of the Colony had been entrusted—to cause lliem to be deprived of it, by electing men of difl'ereut principles, who might take their places, and who would, in their turn, be subjected to the same ordeal. Now, how- ever, the iirrie has arrived, when the party, who, du- ring the continuance ofthe late House, held a majority, will,as they themselves anticipate, become the mi- uoriiy,ere unwilling to abide by the rule which they themselves have laid down as tire constitutional one and which alone could satisfy the people. Let us hear what the Editor of the Royal Gazelle says upon this important subject promising however that it would be diflicult we think, for any other than liiniselfto have put together in such small space so greaflin "amount of unconstitutional, illogical conclu- sions and niisrepresenirilions that is contained in the following pnragrnph—tho italics are our own- " We are well aware that the extreme partisans of'I‘oryisin indulge the most extravagant expect- Iilions respecting the action of the new House in bringing aboutn change of Government, livid, what they desire, psr rips, as much as any thing else, excluding Mr. Coles from the Assembly. It is easy. and no doubt gratifying to the hopes of certain in- dividuals, to talk about a change of Government; but it will be vzlrsntsly dfflicult, we opine, for a majority in the Assenibly—ii' there be a majority so railily dis osedg—to shew what offences lisvo een éiiiniiiiite by we Administration that they should retire and m:ike room for a party that had so long misgnvsrncd the Colony before them. The country. we are quite convinced neither wish for, nor expect nriy such change. As to making any alteration in the ConstituIion,such as may be contemplated by some of the deluded followers of the clique, the idea is ion preposterous to be entertained, so long as the right: of the Colonist: may safely challenge the proftcfion of the Legislative Council. the Queen's Reprncnlalirs and Itcr Colonial Miniitrr. We have no misgivings as to the ultimate position in which Mr. Coles will stand. Let the present House overlook the justice of his case, and sanction the ills- gnliiy of Mr. Sherilf Binns's return, there is a spirit abroad and ii love of fair play that cannot fail to make the triumph of his adversaries short." _ That the leaders of the minority in the last Pro- vincial Par|iameut—but who will in all probability in a few days become the leaders of the majority in the present one—should indulge in the prospect of a change in the Administration. is nothing very wonderful nor under all the circumstances indulging in very extravagant expectations, but that it will be very difiicull for them to shew good and suflicient reasons why the minority should cease to bear sway over the innjoriiy, we confess we are unable conceive. As to the rashnass of the attempt, we ihinli that the charge may wiili much greater propriety be trans- ported to ii minority who has the audacity to attempt to withstand the exercise of an hitlisrio undoubted constitutional privilege. It will be quite sutlicisnl we trike it that a vote of want of confidence in those at present administering the Government should be agreed to and the thing is does. Besides when the majority of the members of an Assembly have only themselves to convince, there will be so difleulty in finding arguments suflcisutly cogent to satisfy them- selves, howevsr they may fail to impress the mine- rity with the like conviction. As to the country uaiilier wishing for, nor expecting any such change, it should be always remembered, that the House of Representatives is tbs Country, and that their will is the will of the country. But our course the cream of the thing. It seems that if the people of Prince Edward Island, shall by their representatives make any just sad uscsssury alteration in the law or constitution, recourse is to be had flrut to the power of the Legislative Council, and failing that. to the Lisut. Governor or Queen's Rs- prassatstive as he is called, and feilisg bite to the Colonial Iiuister. This is sslfflsvsrutusnt is it? Wily it is toryisvn eftbs mast rarnpuut description, or the travel All the fstully souipaets and allure fseiily a party sllquss tht have ever sslstsdsssldastgstbsysudtht Itwlsbsttbs other day "or, are their shoes were old" that the Legislative Council because they exercised their urt- duubted viglit of rejecting or anrendiiig soiuo llill were designated as an appendage io'l_lie consti- tution ncitbsr useful nor ornainuuiiil, and strong hints were thrown out of the expediency of dispensing wi It their services altogether. We have not the paper at hand, or we would quote the exact words. That the Lieutenant Governor should express his dissent under Responsible Government we were led to believe was en imporuiibility, inauniuch as he was guided by the advice of his Council in all lhingu,lIlItI could do nothing without their coifseat flrst bed 3 and as to the Colonial Minister rejecting a Bill passed by the three Estates of the Colony. the very idea was scouted. Mr. Warburion distinctly stated-, on the public hustings, that there would he no need. vvhsn Responsible Government was granted, of put- tiugu suspending clause to a Bill, for the Queen's assent was no longer noeeuairy. But circuuislunces alter cases. The same law that would linve been relied upon while the party was in power, appears to be unsound when they have lost it, or rather too good for their successors. It is, however, but it confir- mation of what we have often said, and which is now proved, that the profession of extreme libernlisni is always a mask for the purest and most unscrupulous despotism. As to the extent of His Excclluncy‘s constitutional power of dissolving the House, we will not now enter upon the topic, first, because we have been carried much further than we at first intended, and secondly, because when necessary we will give thesubjcct the full measure of ...l.n deliberation which its importance merits. As to Mr. Coles’s election, when that comes on the t.ipis we doubt not but that it will receive the fullest deliberation from the Coiiiuiit- tee of l'rivileges—-to which it will, without question, be referred. And III to the tlrront contained in the close of ilio article, we treat it with the contempt that it deserves. Mr. Coles will have jusiicotlone to him, and he cannot—or ought iioi—to seek for more. It was our inteniioii to lixive otfered some remarks upon the account of the meeting at lllalpeque, as given in the Royal Gazelle; but on consideration, and reflecting that our brother of the Islander was there in person, we think it but right that we should first hear his version of the story. To run Erirroa or lliisunifs Gazer-rs. Sin; In consequence of having been asked, llio other day, by Mr. Road Commissioner \Vi|liiims. ifl would sign a petition to the Governor, praying him to dis- solve the House, if—-as he said—ihe successors of the party in power should alter, what he called the Con- stitution I am inclined to believe that such will be attempted by tlioin in their death struggle,—and, strange lofsay. by those who have violated every constitutional principle, even as explained by them- selves. The disregard of British Constiiutiorialism by the present Government, I was led to ascribe to igno- rance of the uyslem,—for, indeed. it was not to be expected ilicy should know much about that; lint on looking at their conduct lately, I can no longer indgo oftheiri so charitably; and I would not have troiililml you now. but thatl think ‘at such a time as this, no one interested in llio land of his birth or adoption can longer remain silent. When we see the residunry of a faction, who. un- dsr cover of a profession of liberalism, have sliewn . pvuueeod ofllo principle, but lhll IlI’I1I|’- sggrsndlsement and despotism in every form; and who, when deserted by those who had been their warmest supporters, neither altered their measures, nor gave place honorably to others, and who now openly proclaim that they will rule the country by physical force.—for the suffrage under the bill which we are told is to be sanctioned. is neither more nor less than a trial of physical force,—it is high iiin'e for every man having a stake in the country, or who is desiroun that true Iiberalisrn shall prevail, to arouse himself; and I am very much deceived,should a new election take place, if an effort be not made to get rid of our present tyrants that will ustonish not a fsiv. I have no doubt a great outcry will be raised against supporting what is called the old system; but if it were possible even to restore that system,-although holding what would be considered exlrenie liberalism in Briiain,—I would rather support an open tory than n pretended liberal, who was ignorant of what the term liberal really meant; and I should only exact one pledge from n candidate—Will you assist to free the country, from the iron grasp of despotism, by helping to turn out the present party.’ I have no doubt Mr. Williams will be a candidate under the new sufl'r.'ige Act; I believe he half intended to have stood at last election; he is what may be cnllsda "Go the whole Hugger," as I have heard him de- clsre. that every member of the House should be en oflice-holder. I would beg leave to say, in conclu- sion, to some parties of high respectability who have expressed their intention of leaving the country: Do not despair; there are more than seven thousand in Prince Edward Island who have not bowed the knee to Baal. No one feels our disappointment rnors, Sir, than I do. The Island, nsl thought, had procured a system of self-gcvernnient that might have worked out its regeneration; but woe to those men who have so grievously disappointed us. A TRUE LIBERAL. Charlottetown Royalty, Feb. 4, IBM. To -in Enrroa or H.iszaan’s Gaxsrr-rs. 8iu—I notice in the Royal Gazelle of yester- day an editorial article headed "Meeting of Par- liament," which I would suggest that you would copy into your , Gazelle for the infornintion of many of the inhabitants who do not see that Perio- dical; for, sir, when the individuals composing the present Government were endeavouring to establish Responsible Government in this Island, farming as they did the majority of the House cl’ Assembly, their arguments were, “ We went e Government is which the Representatives of the people would have members of lliu Iloese of Assembly, so that the people should rule in the Councils of the Country. We do not want to bu_Govarned by a Ministry." With these sentirnsnts I agreed and beat my feeble eI'orts to bring about the change, so Sir.l find by the «- ticls in the Royal Gasslu before alluded to, lltlt the Editor of the Gasclts. the would be thought Champion of the people‘: rights and privileges, is new when in ma the advocate for curtailing the People" rtghlc, and openly declares that the Legislative Council (lllsd up as it has been by the nominees of the existing Government) the Queen's llsprsasutativs sad but Colonial Mhlster are to obstruct the estiirul working of the Ouustltutisu by not allowing the ma- jsriiyuftbu House of Assembly to tbrai u usw Ge- vsrsusanaastsprsvsat their sflboftlg mslcbrus their due weight, composed for the most part of ‘list the events of every day show to be lndispsnsible. But Sir, I think the Lieutenant Governor will not altogether be pleased at the insinustion of Her Ma- jesty's Printer. for! imagine. he is so party Gover- nor, but will give his constitutional support to whet- aver party may prove themselves to be Is a majority. and thus entitled to carry an the Government, although he was not disposed during the recess to so far listen to the address of the said majority as to call the House together at an unusuel time. is which I think he was right, for lnid he done so, I imagine he would have been open to the charge of sscrifising his present Government. Sir, I believe that whatever party may be in the ascendancy in Parliament, they will find his Excellency no party man, buts constitutional Governor yielding to thorn’ their proper weight in the constitution, and right iainded in every respect. and holding these opinions I should deplore his being removed. fssling assured us I do, that in the Govern- ment which doubtleu will in the course of a few days he established (not the old compact Government as the Royal Gazette and its worthy ally the Jdurlisn would feign mislead the Public into the belief. that it is the intention of the present majority to establish, although some members of that same Government may be again called to ofico, although under quite altered circumstances now responsible to the people but in old times Rciponrible to the Head of the Governsunt and the Colonial Ofics) that they would find his Excellency everything they could wish; And Sir, that he would no more listen to the last prayer of the Goverunient about to be condemned, to dissolve the House of Assembly than he would while yielding them his constitutional support, listen to the ststenieuts of the party out of power to short. on the reign of his then advisers, by convening the Legislature at an unusual time. Dissolve the House. Why? because the members of his Government had failed. although possessed of the powers of the Government and had been allowed to use the full influence thereof in possession irnd in expectancy, and still had failed to secure a majority on an appeal to the people. No Sir, that is not Sir Alexunder’s character. I am not in his Excel- lericy’s socreis, nor am I a party man, but I am a close observer of passing events, and from what I have seen of his Excellency he is not the person to listen to II memorial based upon the fears ofa few otiice holders who would feign dissolve the House, because they lost the last chance and want another. am Sir, Yours, A Looxua Orr. To 1~ri_I: Eur-roe or HAl2AID'l GAIITTI. A few days since, I addressed a few lines to you on the subject which I am now again about to allude to, viz: the use that is being made of the name of His Exccllonc the Lieut. Gover- nor in connection with the etitions that are in circulation throughout the Island for signa- ture pra ing His Excollenc to dissolve the House 0 Assembly, as state in my last, it is very evident that these Petitions have emana- ted from the individuals who surround His Excellency, and who feel that the present House of Assembly wil shortly pass sentence of condemnation upon them, and therefore their only hope is b getting a vast num r of names together {never mind by what means or what names they are, children or voters, or whether they get 20 Donald McDonalds in a settlement where onl 10 reside) to be enab- pursue is Ienoy that the voice of the majority of the Country is in favor of dissolvin the House. I a in say let this be done, their gratification wi I be shortlived. for although they would thereb be enable hold on to their places for n ow short weeks yet their de ‘rat is certain the majority against them would e doubled. I notice that the Editor of the Royal Gazette, would fci n persuade him- self iind his readers, that tie public are in favor of the present Government; tbis,b'ir,is not the case, the ma’ rity of the countr is in fii.vor of Responsible ovcrnuient properly adminis- tered, not in favor of a set of individuals who when out of power, cry “\I'e want the majority to rule," but when they are in, and find the majorit is against them, cry out, “ the public do not esire a chauge,—what have the present Government done that they should give place to the old Tory party 1" Sir, the majority of the inhabitants are tired of this olep-tra crgiof Tory part , they want actions, not wor s. at we are to d the evcuuo is increased, and who increased it?-not the Government, but the increased numbers of consumers and the good crops and markets, made an increased demand for imported articles, and consequently the Revenue is increased. But, Sir, I will tell you what the Government has done: they have increased the expenditure to an amount ve much cuter than ever it was before, and if the Revenue had not incroased,'we would have been in a pretty situation. More of this again. I will now give you another instance of the means resorted to, to obtain signatures to these Petitions. Acopy was presented by a very respectable young man,—froui whom better things might be cxpect.ed—toahigbiy res <.~ table Farmer, residing on the Hillsborough , a few days since ; on the Former asking, w era the Petition come from, and what was the necessity for it, when the House was so soon I e to meet, the young gentleman who had it set that the Governor did not like the present House of Assembly, and wanted the Petitions signed and sent in go him bybfondey next (tha_tls to day). Now, Sir, my reason for addressing you on this occasion, is to ask the question if it is ssible that His Excellency can aware ofotho use that is bein made of his name. That you need not be a armed at mak- ing this public, I anno_x_ the names of both the party who had the Petition and of the Farmer who was requested to sign it, and doubtless there are hundreds of .slmil_er _instuuces, and many who on hearing that it_is the wish of His Excellency the_t the Petitions be signed‘ yin their signatures thereto, the ol_ Gentleman alluded to, refused to sign it, until he knew what the House would do, he would ‘not condemn without a trial. Were we not told b the present Goverpinent when out of oflcs that under Responsible Gpvernment, the Go- vernor would have to_ruloia accordance with the views of the uiejorit _of the House of Assembly, and I believe Iis llsncy doneso with his prespnjhffioyernuiltliut, as B ‘ the mayo’ rit o ate ouse. u ’ the bbliss cu m G VII dons ; .1 tqlnts made of lIl°octloneer iilgflsu lays, without reference to ir ueliflcetioes to ndtbsdutifss thereof. s it use o to scours votes I33“ oi°uu Land Purchase nut’... out is 3- - tr.:i'"...":.'.°..*: ;i:.°"'°"‘........ “'