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SE RRR = # # ¥ Ly a bs < . Already Christian influence has yielded pl TE Rs HPS --L - oe rm oS RR A i rp dnl nator may lo, le mmr mt, Ti, wor rtf: ened demon. esl. wl 4 hod o BL ior kelly wha J tie gt thot A Sl in Soo-chor if vere withun hailing listaneo. | *© have a righo bear a portion of whole'thing lms arisen out orbnd gov. ARE eg Until frésh Flats ono wil be the most serviceable, ange a 1ate of exchange beyond the grave! They are iu the habit of bunring paper laid over with thin plates, under the impression that its ashes will take the value of dollars in the other world! But the favorable parts of the Chinese characters are mildness, docility, mdustry, peaceableness, subordina respect for the aged. These, howe Speaking of So06-chow, a city built in the shape of a perfect square, each side four miles in length, which they entered by a grand canal, he says,--¢ Anxious to get in- side the city walls, we pressed on, thread- ing our-way in line along the densely accompanied by the vices of ty, falsehood, mutual distrust, and jealousy,-- No disgrace is attached lying and deceit among them, and it is highly 'commended if ised towards foreig Yet we must not forget that the Chinese are a nation of idolaters, suporeiiiosy and but partially civilized, he expense to which they go, in the service of idolatry, is astonishing ; all classes spending a tenth of their income, in public and private sacrifices. Though the most covetous nation upon earth; in matters of religion they are lavish in the extreme. What a rebuke 1s this to those who give little or nothing for the sup- rt of Christian institutions, so important in all their bearing to the welfare of man, tion, and | th canal, and attragting to.its_ banks over, are Ee of the housas a of cager not 1 te see British, French, aud American flags flaunting im- pudently under their very windows." Hav- ing entered, he says, ¢ we were not long, however," leftin quiet. Almost immediately a dense crowd collected on both sides of the canal, deeply i lin the li and they soon were with hailing distanee. " Heave to," lustily shouted Barcgy but in- stead of replying an attempt was made to get the sail-boat on anothor tack as the wind: was freshening. Fiading that his ammo; to surrender was not keiy 10 be attended to | and fearing the men would escape with the boat, he picked up hi musket and fired a shot right on board. = Both men were seen to fall into the bottom of the boat, and the pur- suers were sooh alongside. On making en- | gouy they found that Swillinger ha n shot in the face and Hickler in the right breast, neither, however, being dangerous- ded. A Jong and steady pull brought of the barbarians. Whenever any of us moved from one boat to another, a general titer of h 'and curiosity was heard ; but they manifested no semblance of dislike or hosillity towards ue, and 'were infinitely more gespactablé in their be- haviour than an English mob would have been under similar clicamstances." « We Weio received al the wharf by a guard of for time and eternity ! However brief, it would be wrong to close this lecture without a few remarks in rela- tion 'to the religion of the Chinese. We have hinted that it was idolatrous and super- stitious, but there*are facts in the lustory of China which prove tliat they did not arrive at this state of uttet degradatien all at once, Like the nations of antiquity, they only reached it by slow degrees. Li the lapse of time, they forsook the worship of the Deity, and bewed in homage to the visible material heaven. Sun, moon, and stars, were Safipped by them, instead of Him whose hands had created them, and whose will apy 1 their 1 This was the rst goat step in their downward ath of moral turpitude, and having taken it, ed to another still more fatal in its results. They next worshipped inferior spirits, whom they supposed to depend on a Supreme Being, aud who presided over cities, rivers, mountains, kingdoms, provinces, and par- ticular persons, and nearly answered to the demons and genii of the Greeks and Ro- 'mans. Having gone thus far, they were unable to retrace their steps, or to halt in . their downward career. tep after step was laken, until they reached that depth of degrading superstition in which they have now for ages been sunk. The religion of China, as it exists, and has for a long time existed, is three fold ; first, "u, the doctrine or system of Confucious, which is the most honeured, both by the government, and the learned, and may be called the religion of the State. Secondly, the religion of 7'aeu, Taounism, or Ration- alities, which 1s equally ancient with the favoured sect, and has a great hold on the minds of the people. Thirdly, the religion of Buddha, called Fo or El which was introduced from India about the begin- ning of the Cliristian era : its priests and its temples are now spread over the whole land, and the majority of the common peo ple are decidedly in favour of it. Any ex- planations of these systems--the worship of the dead prevalent among the Chinese-- how their various deities are represented--- their views of the future, their superstitious views and practices--and other points per- Seining to their religion, must be passed over for the present. But we should not be indifferent to the state of this empire.-- We should rejoice that Christian institutions have 1 introduced among them, and that a large field is open to Christian efforts, with fairand encouraging prospects of success.-- | fruit, and many are expecting glorious issues as the result of prayerful and earnest labours. tae An bringing this locture to a close it is only ptoper 10 say that we have only attempted a sketch of some prominent points in regard to China and the Chinese; such we trust as will be found instructive and useful, and prompt to further research. There was a time in our recollection when China was closed to these who sought its highest inter- ests, and to the commercial influences of nations more advanced in civilization ; but circumstances have brought about great changes, so that we are encouraged to ex- pect more favorable revolutions in that vast and extended empire. It is impossible to determine now what will bo the result of the insurrection which has been so:x.e time at work, but there can be no doubt that, with the intercourse and proceedings consequent upon recent wars, will have an influence to change the policy of that nation, and to alter its position with regard to other nations. We ought ali to feel a Tiberal interest in a people so unanimous, 80 advanced com- pared with other idolatrous nations, and so capable, under better guidance and instruc- tion, of contributing to the welfare of man- kind. Tt is on this account that I have ventured to present before you this sketch, and to sny as much as possible within the range of a single lecture. : I have alrealy given you a specimen of their maxims and sayings, but-as this is an institution composed 'of many who wish to be ruled by good maxims, it will not be out of place to add a few more. : + He who is willing to inguire will ex- cel; but the self-sufficient man will fail." + Evil 1s more easily learned than good." #¢ Anger is like a little fire, which if not timely checked may burn down its lofty ile." « A discontented man is like a snake who would swallow an elephant." «The house wherein learning abounds will rise; that in which pleasure prevails will fall? « If men will have no care for the future, they will soon have sorrow for the present." « Hear both sides, and all will be clear; hear but one, and you will still be mn the » dark. will l and were panied by them during our progrees in chairs through the city. We thus traversed a district of about two mules. The streets throughout were lined with spectators ; the windows, house- tops, and bridges were thronged with an eager and exoited populace, who gazed with the most extraordinary earnestness at pro- bably the first barbarinasthey had ever scen in their lives. So rapt in contemplation of these unknown specimens of humanity were they, that 1 did not even see them criticising us to one another, much less did they manifest any signs of hostility or con- tempt toward us with mouths and eyes at utmost stretch, they stared in perfect silence. I observed many women among the crowd. Loo-chow is celebrated throughout China for the beauty of its women, and certainly those [ saw did not belie its reputation. In no ther partof the empire have I seen sueh 1 dh to the Old Fort with the prisopera some time affer midnight, and finding Lient Nz.gel, of the 80th Regiment, to be the offi- cer on duty, they related to him the particu- lars of the capture, and handed over the prisoners, who were taken into the guard- house, where their wounds,were dressed: Mellon and Barry then surrendered them- selves to answer any charge that might be brought against them. Gray had fo on the sland. Lieut. Nagel despatched one of his men to Queen street Police Station, and, a constable arriving,-they were taken to the station. As the deserters had been severely, although not dangerously, wound- ed, they were conveyed to the Hospital.-- Mellon' and Barry appeared before the Police Magistrate yesterday and were re- manded, but admitted to bail on their own recognisances, a note.-havidg been received from the Regimental Surgeon that the wounded men might not be able to appear in court for two or perhaps three weeke.-- Gray also surrendered himself in the after- noon, and was also admitted to bail. It is resorted by the men belonging to the 100th that Hicken and Swellinger have both been seen making sketches of the fortifications, now in progress, within the last few days, and that both have received a good educa- tion. Swellinger was charged by one of the itis very difficult to catch a passing glimpse of them, so shy are they of barbarians ; -bat in Loo-chow they love both to see and be seen, and with good reasen." ¢ Our ex- pedition," he continues, "had terminated, after a good deal of anxiety, in complete success. For the first time in its history, barbarians had made an official entry into Loo-chow, and we hoped that this result would not be without an important pohtical effect. In a country where everything is established by ng a victory been gained over China exclusiveness, which, in the existing state of our relations with the fair complexions or regdlar features. In Canton the women are absolutely hid 3 | non= n the north they may be sr Ay but J | officers, the other day, with being an American, but this he denied. No doubt the full particulars about these latter points will come out when the Magis- trate investigates the case.--Globe. The Outro Observer. PRINCE ALBERT, DEC. %, 1861. EAR. NLY ONE DOLLAR A Y DEATH OF PRINCE ALBERT. This melancholy news will cast a gloom empire, might be significant of a disposition to yield at last to that Western pressure which for so any years has been ro suc- cessfully resisted. So wonderfully jealous are Chinese of foreigners entering their cities, that one of the first requests made to us by Chaou (the governor of a province containing thirty-eight millions of inhabi- tants) was, that we should leave the city immediately after the interview, which we agreed to do." P. 141, 143. From.this interesting volume, only re- cently published, many passages might be selected, but it would be improper to make the attempt now. Lord Elgin was evi- dently the right man to send among these celestial beings, and the result of his policy, it is hoped, will be favourable for the tine to come. - They certainly will have their eyes open to seen as they never did before, and to respect and honor treaties with which they previously trfled. They possess some excellent qualities, but they needed the discipline through. which they have passed, and we trust they will profit by it. In concluding this humble attempt to spend an hour profitably, | fondly hope that it will lead to further enquiry on the part of my hearers, and to becoming thought and prayer on behalf of so large and impor- tant a part of that haman family. An hour thus spent may be turned to good account, and I cannot help thinking, that if followed up by conversation on the topics presented on such occasions as the present, it would greatly tend to impress what is heard on the mind, and materially to enlarge the amount of useful krowledge. Time in this way employed, will be far preferable to the foolish talking and jesting in which some indulge, and will elevato and benefit a community in various points of view.-- May the effort of this, and kindred institu- tions, thus to promote the intellectual wel- fare of the people generally, be crowned with abundant success. Two Deserters from the 100th Regiment shot by a Colored Man, EXCITING CHASE ON THE LAKE. Two privates belonging to the 100th Re- giment, named respectively Hickler and Swellinger, and who have only been in Her Majesty's service about a couple of weeks, took it into their heads to attempt to desert and go over to the Yankees yesterday, but wero brought back to their allegiance in a somewhat peculiar manner, "and thereby hangs a tale." A little colored boy named Tom Words has, it appears, been in the habit of frequenting the quarters of the men of the 100th, and -doing * odd chores," for which he received payment in rations. He is somewhat of a favorite with the men, being active and obliging. Yesterday he was requested by the privates above men- tioned to go down town and hire a boat, as they wished to sail over to the Island. He did so, and the men leftin the boat. When they reached the Island they encountered two fishermen, namely, Martin Mellon and springs from no pure purpose, from no Swagger and braggadocio, however, produce their wonted results, and the wise have to suffer with the silly. upon us when we seek it not, then we say, Canadians stand by your country, stand by your homes aud altars, shoul- der to shoulder, and back to back, de- termined, with a righteous cause, to do your duty nobly, bravely, chival. rously, in the face of high Heaven. on every British heart, not only on account of the universal respect, in which the noble Prince was held, but on account of the grief and sorrow brought upon our noble Queen. Itis only a short ime since she was left motherless, and now she is a widow.. Our heart bleeds for her. May God eomfort and protect her. Well might the poet say : * How vain are all our hopes and feats, 1f life 80 soon be gone 1" integral portion of otir position is Yfly helpless, hopeless and alerming. | © nstead of pafering to vile passion and irrate prejuge, let it be sounded out boldly andlearlessly--let it be pealed with thehound of trae metal, that Canada dedes to be no party to stich a dread disfter as is now threitt- ened--that the fople of the States have no right tb {stent a quarrel pon us, who only desp to possess felations of amity and gool neighborhood with them, and a char is possible. Tt is wrong, that a pede numbering three millions souls shofd have no influence on a critical of this kind, and itis strange indpd, if we have no man, or set of gn, among us bold enough to assert {. ~~ : Let it be assert, come what con. sequences will, arfl let us not be alto- gether passive too ig the interests of Cottan, or Lancajhre or Leeds, or Richmond or Washiigton. Canada has her ow interests and it isonly right and propr that she should seek to maintain ther. Her attitude between England ancthe States is ob- viously happy, and neinfluence ought to be so potent as hes in promoting peace and concord betveen them. To the one we are boul by the ties of parentage and protecton ; to the other by commerce and intrcourse. Why then, should not Canda step in confi- dently and use her best offices in counseling peace, reroving misunder- standings und urgingreparations. We propose that tle hostile attitnde assumed by a portbn of our press should be at once supended, that pur liament be called together forthwith, witha view to promding peace, and we have no fear that he dire calamity of war will be aveted. What say you, gentlemen of tle press? Is not the worthy +f a noble effort? THE WAR CLOUD. It hangs over our heads. "+ It gathers force and volume day by day, and we know not the hour it may discharge its red lightning upon our Heads, if some speedy wisdom does not ward it off. A few short months since, aye weeks, and we mourned the. desola. 'tion _hronght hy evil wee ape beware cum, mo great young country stretching along side by side with our own, and spread- ing far away to the south and the west, teeming with happiness and prosperity, not dreaming that the dread alarm should so soon resound thronghout Canadd, our own dear land ! { It has not yet come upon us, and we pray that the Divine Wisdom may yet avert it, but we have our fears for the consequences of the pride and ob. stinacy of peoples. When men's blood is set boiling on a question of national pride they are too geady to "ory havoc, and let slip the dogs of war." We decry this passion, this thirst for broil, for we know that it patriotism, from no high moral cou. rage, but in nine cases out often is mere swagger and braggadocio.-- Ifwar is unavoidable, if war is forced But before we precipitate our lives Robert Barry, the latter a colored man. The soldiers informe « He who has many acquai be mixed up with many troubles." . «Kind feeling may be paid with kind feeling; but debts must be paid with hird cash." « When paths are constant] y trodden they are are kept clean, bot when bandoned, the | garments with them. , howeve to return' to Toronto. Barr v jess a ed them with much ki them to visit his hut, where supper. Here they made | weeds choke them up ; so weeds choke the mind in the absence of employment." Sach sentiments as these, as in the case of many other sayings, have their practical value. I may add that Many of the preceeding representations of this poo lo phy Sully En rmed by Oli- phant's Ratnties of the Earl of Elgin's ission to China and Japan in the years 1857, °58, anid *59, Speaking of Singapore, which contains @ population of 70,000 Chinamen® Mr. Oliphant, who was Lord Eigin's private secretary, sys, = Nothing can be more striking than the y aspect which the place presents, every street swarms with long tails and loose trowsers; throughout whole sections of the town are red lintels of the door-post covered with f: i b which ken a Chinese owner. Al early dawn the inces- sant h s h d commences, Whicl nits when huge with strange devices, over rows of hall-nuked yellow figures, i engerl ig inthe leg proc ps dollars by the sweat of their brow. It is impossible to over-estimate the valne of such a race, or to rate foo highly the im- portance of placing them in such relations with the governing powers, hy the cultiva- tion of a more familiar intercourse, and a certain difference: to their habits_and preju- dices, as shonld render them contented and an ing h lasts until nearly mid- paper lanterns, covered throw a subdued light a to the boat they eail-boat loa | them of their wish to de- sert, saying, "They had been too long in Canada," and wished the fishermen to ex- ph This, both positively refused to do, and advised them treat- § 2%! invited the. of bf a ad rented for a ded with herrings, and anchored and fortunes in the shock of arms, let us reason and be satisfied that our cause is just,and that the interests of humanity are not submerged in the froth of passion which may be cun. ningly beaten up about us, by selfish interests and designing counsels. God forbid that our soil should be singled out as the battle-field of interests in in the lake, close to the beach, saying that they conld cross to Rochester-in it. ~ This he very naturally refnsed to do, and the men left the hut, Barry being under the impres- sion that they were abont to return to the Fort.. This was about nine o'clock in the evening, and the moon was shining bright- ly. Barry's astonishment may be imagined when, on looking out the hut door a short time afterwards, he observed the sail-boat, with the two men on board, some distance out into the Lake, and apparently under way for Yankee-land. He instantly summoned Mellon and Patrick Gray, who has charge of the Island fishing for" Mrs. Dumey, and which we are not engaged, and we entreat and implore the people of Can- ada to look well to what they are about. 'Let them think well before they decide to offer up their homes as gaa of Battles, and truly understand wherefor. We have a right to canvas this question fearlessly and freely, even if we are compelled to pull against the manning a boat set off in pursuit. I ral man and a with and facilitate their progress. stern chase" is proverbially a To and on this occasion the fugitives while th which lasted about two hours, an: both boats were betwden six an ot Before ng on board Barry, who is a strong pow= ¥ ph shot, loaded his gun with duck-shot, and laid it down in the bow of the boat to be ready for any emergency. He then seized the bow oar, Mellon the stern one, while Gray used a paddle to steep " one," ere fa- vored with a fair wind. They hoisted both sails on board the boat and sat at their ease, oir pps had to go in on their muscle." fter a most exciting chase; when seven miles from land, the wind suddenly foll, and the sails ware scen te flap against the current of blind impetuosity and sense- less swagger. To do ourduty bravely and boldly is our ambition, and to take counsel with our countrymem is our privilege. We but simply raise our voice and ask what right is there in bringing a quartel to our doors in which we are not interested parties? True, if Canada is made the battle- field between England and the United States, it will be said that she cannot help it; any mere than Belgium could help being the battle-field of European rire ILITIA CAILED OUT. The government hava called out the Se- dentary Militia of ths Province® Our friend and townsman P. A. Hurd, Esq., Col. of the«5th battalion, Ontario Militia, has received his orders from Head Quarters, to organize a company of 75 men, for active servico, as will be sean hy refering to eur are also forming a company of Cavalry in Reach andl Whitby. Several parties in this place have joined and are drilling regularly twice a week. Certainly things look like war. May God, in his Providence, avert it, but if the Amewicans should put a foot on our eoil, for the purpose of invading it, they will find they have got into the wrong quarters, for the people of Canada love their Queen and Country, and have too much respect for British laws and rule to be brought under American Republicanism.-- But what we want is, to leave them alone in their glory. We Yio Col. Hurd success, in forming his company, and have no doubt that, if war does come, the sturdy yeomen of North Ontario will do their duty, both to Queen and country. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF REACH, fo When we first took up our abode in this Township, the ratepayers were ground down with heavy taxes; 'in fact, the taxes were so very high that it was almost impossible to collect them. This state of things had been going on for years, and the conse- quence was, many of the inhabitants were compelled to leave the munici- pality. Asa public Journalist, there- fore, wo thought it our duty to ferrit out the cause of all this high taxation. We soon discovered the source from whence it sprugg. Tn 1850 the gov. ernment of Reach cost, within $44, as much as the Townships of Uxbridge, Brock, Scott and Thorah, And, while Reach was assessed for only one mil- lion dollars, in 1858, Markham was assessed for two millions and a-half, during the same year; and yet Reach paid in taxes, $8,081 34, while Mark. ham--thie third, richest Township in the Province, and containing 5,767 acres more than Reach--paid only $6,116 51--or $2,164 51 less than Reach. This was the way we found the assessment aud taxation of Reach and Markham compare. We also found that Markham, in 1858, paid her officials $248 ; Reach paid $731 47. We likewise ascertained that W. Powson, Esq., who was the Clerk and Treasurer of the Municipality, wasa defaulter to the Township to the amount of $3,000, and upwards, which the ratepayers had to pay, and take a mortgage on a poor man's farm, who had the misfortune to be one of his sureties. True, Mr. Lyle got Mr. Powson's property; but, at the last meeting of the Council, he presented a petition signed by over four hundred ratepayers, praying the Council to take Mr. Powson's property and relieve his. It is a hard case for Mr. Lyle ; we feat Ja Weowy | Ue ernment, hs bardeh - hi 1 oti ited in public © British Emfe, 'wlifeh has given| No doubt our readers are ready to the general emotion excited 4 oD atronage in our age [ask the question,--how has Reach: apn on ih ier vide fe etapnel ls 3 of infancy and Mplessness. But have [been governed ing:1861 1. We foal i ----rrs-t-tm-- ie, we uo, voice, p public sentiment ;| glad that 'werean state of a truth that Militia Orders. nothing but an fhe? If so, indeed, | no Township in the Province has been | Heap, QuARTERs. : bettér goverded. The amount of| + ' Quebec, 20th Dec. Toor. § : money raised this year for Township purposes, was only half the amount raised last year, and' although there was double the amotnt of money ex- pended on roads and bridges in 1861 that there has been any previous year, still the taxes never was so light be- fore. Our present rulers, therefore, deserve tha highest praise ; for cer. tainly when they took office things looked squally. It seemed that the East was against the West, and the West against the East. It was noth. ing but law, anarchy and confusion.-- But through their justice and unflinch ing integrity, they have restored peace and quietness, and dispersed the dark cloud that so long lmgered over this corporation. ul Perhaps some will find fault, as we have done, with the action taken by the Council, regarding the non.resi. dent land of Messrs. Cameron and Perry. We think it due to the Coun. cil that we should take back what we have said ou the subject, seeing that the parties have appealed to the Coun ty Judge, and he reduced it much lower than the Council thought of; and to the credit of his worship be it said, that his opinion was ratified by the Council's Attorney, Hon. John Hilyard Cameron ; so that no blame can be attached to anyone, except the political land jobbers in the Canadian Parliament. Immediate steps, there. fore, ought to be tuken to repeal such an unjust law. Woe believe that we are safe in say- ing, that Messrs. Campbell, Ward, Penhall and Barber will offer for re. election. Let any. Who dare to oppose them be scouted from the polls. On account of Mr. White refusing to offer for re-election for Ward No. 4, we have been informed that the contest will be between Mc. J. W. Morris and Mr. John Nott. Ratepayers decide. ee MECHANICS INSTITUTE. The second of the course of lectures, in connection with the above Institute, was delivered by Mr. J. W. Jolly, of Prince Albert. Considering the exceeding unfa- vorableness of the weather, a very we shall therefore, persist in thinking that Micfria Generar Onroer No. 1. His Excellency the Commander in Chief deems jt expedient to Janine a portion of the Sedentary Militia of this Province. His * E: y 1s therefore pl order as follows : 1. That one C y 'in each Baltali be formed forthwith for 2Active Service, irom Volunteeis from the Service Men, such Company to consist of a 'Captain Lieuten- ant, Ensign, three Sergeants, three Coi- porals and seventy-five privates; and that such Company shall be armed with wea- pons of the most approved and modern de- scription: 2. That no man shall be accepted, who does not Volunteer for immediate service aud on a day's notice. 3. That it shall be the duty of the Officer Cornmanding the Battalion to select for ap- proval of His Excellency, from among the Otticers of such Battalion, the three com- missioned Officers for the Command of such Company, and in cases where the Officer Cominariding the Battaiion caunot report Officers of his Battalion as qualified, Kis Excellency will appoint proper Officers for such Company. 4. That the Field Officers of t"~ ™ shall be eligible for service + pany without losing the talion. 5. That the nam Company so chor the Officer Com- Colonel Comm: within which there it shall * to enquire in. that no Offic: on the joint , manding the. ing Officer of tl, except In cases WV. Officer of the Battah. Command of the Compan, his fitness is to be certified by tie caroner| Commanding the District only. 6. Thet such joint certificate (or sole cer- tificate of the Colonel Commanding the Military District, as the case may be) shall be submitted for the approval of His Ex- cellency the Commander-in-Chicf, until which apy I no such appointment shall take effect. 7. That 1t shall be the duty of the Officer Commanding the Battalion, on the receipt of this General Order, to call for volunteers without delay and to muster such Company, when complete, for inspection by the Col- onel Commanding the Military District. 8. That the Colonels Commanding Mili- tary Districts, shall receive six dollars per diem, for attending to his duty of inspec- tion, such sum tp cover traveling expenses. The Commander in Chief takes this op- poitunity of calling the attention of the Commanding Officers, making the selection of the Commissioned Officers of each Comn- pany, to the fact that the value®of the Com- pany's services depends mainly on the ciency of its Officers : and that His Ex lency has every comfldence that the Com- manding Officers, in making such selection, will, upon their honor, be influenced by no 1 to "ation ble audience had astembled.. We had not P other ion than the fitness of those chosen. bur{ The C ler In Chief also suggests £3 vi boLig yp LE understand from those who were, that the lecture was of a most interesting character, and delivered in an able style. The Rey#J. Smith, of Bowmanville, de- livers the third lecture of the course to- night. As this gentleman is one of the first lecturers in the Province, we anticipate a crowded house. et 8 -- (ZG Before onr next issue the New Year will have dawned upon us, therefore we wish our subscribers a happy New Year. The British Navy. The following is a recapitulation of the vessels in the British navy :-- r STEAM. Ships of the line. .......... cesses. 83 Frigates. . «..... -: 40 Tron cased:ships. wii Corvettes. . 19 Sloops .... Mail steamers. 4 Gunboats; ..... 189 Floating batteries 8 Mortar ships............cenniannis 4 Total... ois co dnis sapaniians 432 SAILING VESSELS. Ships ofthe line. .............. .:4s 10 Frigates 17 Sloops ........ 18 Mortar vessels... ...:cose.in... 83 Total. soos ersorsnssesnnnys 128 Grand total .... . 560 Add those building. ..........coa... . 5 Total...... vias iT aaa nwa 614 The above list includes only the effective ships at date, but from the large list of the navy a hundred mere vessels might fitted up in a short time. Later Views of the French Press, From the Journal Desbats; Dec. 12. The promptitude which the English law officers of the Crown have shown in givin, their decision, is a fact, the significance he importance of which will not escape any one's notice. Whatever may have been the opinion adopted on this subject, whe ther the decision of these official lawyers be approved or disapproved, still the act com- mitted by the officers of the Federal Navy 1s deeply to be regretted, for at the same time that it furnished a complaint at the least specious to the adversaries of the cause which is 1 by the Gi Washington in its struggle with the Southern States, 1t will have tor effect to weaken the just sympathies which that cause, which 1s rus the good one, has met with and merits to retain in Europe. However, this may be the public emotion has reached its height on the other ride the channel, and the organs of the prees are nearly unanimous in calling loudly, for reparation for the outrage com- mitted on the British flag. Whatever the Times and even the Morning Post-- which now appears to disavow the hopes which it the propriety of the Commanding Officers, availing themselves in such selection, of Officers within their Battalions who have belonged to the Regular Service. His Excellency cannot too strongly urge, that within the shortest possible period, after the promu'gation of this General Order, the actual and efficient formation of there Com- panies may be reported to him, and hopes to receive complete returns from most, if not all, of the Battalions, within a fortnight at latest. Mivitra Generar Orper No. 2. His ExcerLExcy THE COMMANDER IN Curr has had under his consideration the obvious disadvantages which must exist in the event of any Militia Corps being dressed in uniforms different from any of those worn by Her Majesty's regular Trogps with whom vey may be required to act. is Excell therefore has 1 the re-pnblication of the Circular Letter from the Office of the Adjutant General of Mllitia, of the 19th May, 1861, by which the uniform ol the Active Militia Force is prescribed, in accordance with the Militia Law ; and His Excellency strongly urges the attention of Officers in Command of Corps of the Active Force to the ity.of a strict compl with such General Order; and in respect to such Corps as may have provided them- selves with Undress Uniform of Grey Cloth, His Excellency urges that the Regulation Uniform should be procured by them so soon as their eircumstances will permit. tw [Copy.] "Circular, ApuTaNT GEN.'s OFFICE, « Active Force. ¢ Quebec, May 19, 61. Sir,--In accordance with section 31 of the Consolidated Mititia Laws, His Excel- lency the Commander in Chief has been leased to prescribe the followmg pattern or a!l clothing to be furnished in future by the Volunteer Force of the Province, viz : FIELD BATTERIES AND FOOT COMPANIES OF i ARTILLERY. ¢ Blue Tunics and Trowsers the same as Royal Artillery. CAVALRY. "Blue Tunics, single breasted, with Scarlet facings and ry cord': 250 4 Blue Trowsers with whiteustripes down the legs: * « Officers to wear Silver Lace : RIFLE CORPS OR COMPANIES. "Rifle Green Tunics, single Breasted, with Scarlet facings and Black Cord Shoulder Strap; collar and cuffs slightly braided. " "Rifle Green Trowsers with two stripes of Black Braid on a scarlet stripe down the Legs: the Highland Companies are recom- mended to wear Tunics, or Jackets, and Trews the same as those used in the regu- lar service, the maternal and facings of the Tunic or Jacket te be in uniform with the other Rifle Corps. ; « The Buttons of the Tunics of each Arm of the Force to be of the same description as those worn in the regular service, en- circled with the words, ¢ Volunteer Militia Canada." HEAD DRESS. : « His Excellency is pleased to leave the description of the future Head, Dress to be decided by the Force themerelves: but, with before exp 2! y arrangement--may say, we hesitate to think that the Government of President Lincoln could have wished to involve itself in a war with England at a moment when all its efforts bash) suffice to main- tain the struggle m which itis engaged with the South. If President Lincoln had really given positive orders to the commander of the San Jacinto" to arrest the Southern Commissioners on board the English packet, | i a view to uniformity at each Station, it must be so arranged that each Arm of the service will always aj pEston Parade with the same style of ean ress--the Highland Cem- anies however will continue to wear such ead Dress as may be considered most suitable to themselves. «In thus prescribing a Uniform for the Force His Excellency earnestly desires to upon the C ling Officers and as the 7¥me s and Post appear disposed to think, we do not liesitate to all others concerned the expediency of keep- ing the expense of the wiform of the Vol- c. - that the several Corps will be maintained in a more efficient state_by diminishing the cost of the Soldier's outfit." Minrmia General Omoxr No. 3. . | His Excelleriey the C der in Chief requests that Gentlemen who have hereto- held Commussions in Her Majesty's Army or Navy, and who are desirous of Pacing their services at the disposal of the rovincial Goveinment on behalf of Her Majesty, will immedigisly report to the Adjutant General of Militia their names, ager, residences, and particulars of sefvice, with a view to consideration by His Ex- cellency of his availing himself of their set- vices in the Militia Forée of the Province. By Command of His Excellency the Gov= ernor General'and Commander in Chief. A. DE SALABERRY, Lt.-Colonel, Deputy Adjutant General of Militia. ARRIVAL OF THE " ARAGO." St. Jonxs, N. F., Dec. 21. The steamship Arago fiom Havre, vin Southampton on the 11th inst., passed Cape Race at six o'clock this (Saturday) evening en route for New York, where she will be due on Thursday. The Arago was boarded by news yacht ofthe A d Press, an y of her news obtained. The dates per the Arago are three days later than those per America at Halifax. The Times Paris correspondent says, that the official opinion of the British Ministers on the outrage perpetrated by the San Ja- cinto on the Trent is most precise and posi- | "ve, viz: that the violenee committed by the tain of the San Jacinto js indefensible. at by regarding the Commissioners 'on and Shaell as contraband, Mr. Lin- and his Cabinet contradict themselves, ey refused to admitthey were aware of resence. \ various military stations in Ireland n ordered to complete the strength regiments of the line. ritish Government is negotiating ers 10 transport troops to Canada. Himes of the 10th mst., says that the 's advices encouraged the hope of a wal by the Cabinet at Washington of 6 San Jacinto outrage, and 4 surrender of the Southern Commissioners. The Arago has 58 pussengens, and 500 tons cargo and the mails. General Scott is passenger in the Arrago. His health is much improved. The Warrior had been ordered to be supplied with 8 Armstrong 100-pounder guns, and to change her 40-poundeis for 70-pounders. She would be ready for three years' service on the 11th inst. The Black Prince was being fitted out as rapidly as possible. The Chanticleer carrying 17 guns, had been ordered on immediate foreign service. The first and third Battalions of the mili- tary train, 600 strong, with a battery of 6 pieces, and the 18th cempany of the Royal Artillery, have been ordered 10 proceed im- mediately to Canada. The Grenadier Guard are to hold them- selves in readiness to embark at a moment's notice. The Niagara's advices cauged an advance 2 in the price of consols. . : The French press say the Moniteur is expected fo say that, in the event of war be- tween England and tne United States, France will remain neutral. Farther by the " Edinburg] yt FRANCE RECOMMENDED AS A MEDIATOR BETWEEN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. DEATH OF PRINCE ALBERT. Ti00PS ON THEIR WAY TO CANADA. St. Jonns, Nfld., Dec. 23. The following 18 the very latest news by the Edinburgh, which passed Cape Kace on Saturday night. i 2 Lownpon, Dec. 12. The Journal de Havre, the Semapsore of Mareeilles, and the Gironde gf Borde ux, advise the French Government to preserve strict neutrality in case of a war between England and America. 'The Paris Temps approves of the propo~ sal of the London Daily News to appeal to 'the mediation of friendly Powers, in accord- ance with the agreement made at the Paris Conference in 1856, and says that no other Power but France can be the mediator. The Paris Press advocates the energetic intervention of France between England and America. The Opinione Nationale, the organ of the French liberal party, says that Fiance should follow the example of England should the latter recognize the South. - LATEST. The Moneto of Turin warns England against beginning a war with America, as France would take advantage of it to inter- fere m the East. The Austrian ipapers state war between England and America would remove the only obstacle in Enrope against French am- bition, and that France would begin war against Germany. The Paris Constitulionnel publishes an article stating that there is a strong necessity for an Anglo-French alliance which could not be endangered by war between England angl America. The Persia sailed from Liverppolion the I4th. She has 1,100 troops on bhurd and is bound for River du Loup. The news is important. His Royal Highness Prince Albert ex- pired at noon on Sunday, the 15th inst., of gastric fever. His illness was not consider ed dangerous uutil Friday. The Liverpool Mercury states that the Earl of Derby had been consulted by the Gi He app d of its policy in fi to the A difficulty, and suggested to ship-owners to instruct the captains of outward bound ships to signalize any English vessels that war with America is probable. This suggesti been strongly approved of by the underwriters. Ehe Australasian which also passed Cape Race last evening, sailed from Liverpool on the 13th, with troops for Canada. ~The first division of the 10th brigade Garnsin artillery embarked on board the Niagara for Halifax on the 14th. It was ascertained that 10 companies of engineers are to be sent to British America. Lonpon, Friday p.m. Consols opened at yesterday's prices, but relapsed to 90}, and reached to the opening price 90}. Railway shares have been dull, but in the absence of business closed a shade bet- ter. ~ Panis, Dec. 13. Ld Bourse is heavy; rentes closed at Advices from Vienna of the war, state during the Emperor's stay in France he liberated all the political prironers. A Naples despatch af the 13th inst. states that Borges, the brigand chief, had been executed. The following is all the commercial in- telligence we have been able to find in the papers. Arrivals of American wheat and flour had been heavy at Liverpool, but small business doing and prices'were not in favor of buyers. 7