856,005. The following table may prove Some 250 miles of the line will be in opera teresting: tion by the middle of next month. The advantages of the two lines can hardly be appreciated, they will serve as a check one on the other, for extortionate prices and energy in serving the public, in forwarding early intelligence; and in case one line "is down," the other will be ready for business. Unitarians... 7,497 2,688 Lutherans.. Not known.. 833 12,085 2,836 INDIAN REMAINS. It seems that the cuttings for the Great Western Railroad have been the means of bringing to light many curious relics of antiquity. The Windsor Oak, of a late date, says:-" "In excavating the bank above here, for the Great Western Railroad, the men under the charge of Curtiss and Churchill, two of the overseers, found a large number of Indian ornaments, consisting of silver pins, brooches, bracelets, amber bead necklaces, &c., also red stone pipes, copper camp-kettles, and a variety of articles usually buried with an Indian. The place where these things were found was an Indlan burying-ground. A great many skulls, bones, and skeletons have been found; doubtless these ornaments were buried centuries ago, with the lords of the soil." SILVER IN CANADA. 952,005 Mr. Orvis Ball, of Hatley, C.E., has recently discovered, near the railway, north of Sherbrooke, a rich and extensive vein of silver ore. From a specimen, weighing one pound, he obtained pure silver of the value of a quarter of a dollar. COMMERCIAL POLICY OF CANADA. A meeting of the different Boards of Trade throughout the Province, was held at Quebec last month. Resolutions were adopted by the synod, recommending the re-imposition of differential duties in favour of all imports by the way of the St. Lawrence. This policy is viewed favorably by Government. CANADA GRAND TRUNK TELEGRAPH LINE. This line is progressing with its branches, in several sections of the Provinces, and the poles are about being delivered from Toronto to Buffalo. They are set from this city to Kingston. This line, with the side lines leading to it, will amount to some 1600 miles, taking in all the principal business towns and villages of Canada. We have no doubt our business men will eagerly respond to the call for stock, so far as Toronto is concerned. PAUPER EMIGRATION. We have seldom met with a more reprehensible case of heartlessness, on the part of parochial authorities in the Mother Country, than the following one detailed by the Quebec Chronicle :— "The Jane Black, Captain Gorman, from Limerick, arrived in this port on the 26th ult, with 312 passengers, 233 of whom were sent out by the guardians of the Rathkeale Union, and were informed that they would receive on landing here the sum of one pound sterling each adult, which money it was stated had been sent to the Emigration Department here. On enquiry, we learn that no money, nor any advice or instructions whatever has been received by that department. The great majority, who are single females, and widows with one or two children, were perfectly ther (her sister) partly out of her mind, and few of destitute, one girl was deaf and dumb, and anothem had even a change of clothing. Some 15 or 20 obtained situations in this city, and the remainder were forwarded up the country, and we hope the government will oblige the guardians of the Rathkeale Union to pay any expense the country may be put to on their account." NOVA SCOTIA. The Government of Nova Scotia has resolved to build a main trunk line of railway, with branches, 300 miles east, commencing from Halifax; and constructing 30 miles each year-thus occupying ten years; the works to be carried out by opening a savings' bank, is the lumber trade last winter, have realized a handsome remuneration from their labour. Sufficient quantities have been got to market to supply the current demand, and enough remains over in available streams to meet the requirements of the fall trade, which is likely to be active and remunerative. The agricultural interests of the coun. try have not been neglected, and the accounts from all the districts about us are favourable. Hay, which it was feared at one time would be short, will be very nearly an average crop. Grains are on all hands promising an abundant harvest, and so far the reports from the potatoes are more satisfactory than might have been ex pected. Our gardens and orchards are yielding generous supplies of vegetables and fruits. Eve rything about us is indicative of plenty, and full of incentive to gratitude and hope. In our city the merchants and labourers are all employed steadily and profitably. Fredericton is rising renewed from the effects of the fire, and even now presents an appearance of beauty and substantiality which would make us very loth to say (if we could) "as you were," to November, 1850. If the Fathers of the last generation could walk up Queen Street as it is, they would be sorely puz zled to believe themselves in Fredericton, Some of the old familiar places have been wonderfully "purified by fire," and the handsome ranges of lofty and elegant buildings which Messrs. Barker, Doherty, and McTavish, and Hatheway & Small have had the taste and spirit to erect, afford eviture of the last age. Above and below, and be dence of large advance upon Fredericton architechind these handsome structures, others of less pretensions, yet of very considerable value and beauty abound in great number, and in every progress, attesting the courage and the independence of our people, and proving that, as a community, we are making a profit of a loss. RARELY have we turned over a budget of European newspapers so barren of interesting topics, as those brought by the Europa, the mail steamer of the 28th ult-There is not any topic afloat, on which public attention seems to be concentrated. Nay, it would almost seem that the public, having made up its mind that the season is, and must be dull, declines any approach to excitement. The Queen has gone to her seat at Balmoral, Scotland. Trade in Manchester steady, with a fair business in goods and yarns. The progress of the Cholera on the continent of Europe is of more moment just now than the movements of ambulatory sovereigns, or the spectacles set before the eyes of a debased and down-trodden populace. The fêtes of Paris, uncalled for and partially unsuccessful-the fêtes of Vienna, got up for the purpose of welcoming the young Emperor on his safe return from a journey through a disaffected province-these have had their day, and are forgotten, even with the last flicker of the myriads of illuminated lamps. Not so with the fearful and mysterious disease that is again in possession of Central Europe, and appears to be again advancing in a westwardly indemnity to the company, the average of the last direction. Accounts from Warsaw of the 18th five years' receipts, multiplied by the number of ult., state that in one day four hundred persons years remaining to run to the end of the conhad been attacked in that city, one half of whom cession. As the ground belongs to the city of had died. This ratio of mortality is unusually | Paris, the company is to pay to it an annual rent of large. 1200f. The city of Paris is to be entitled, with the authorisation of the Minister of the Interior, to the use of the building gratuitously for its fêtes and ceremonies. The government of Louis Napoleon, having availed itself of its unrivalled organization, for the purpose of forming councils ready to be the faithful echo of its own views, is busily engaged in obtaining the spontaneous prayers of these very respectable expositors of the public will, to the effect that his high-mightiness the President would be graciously pleased to make his power permanent. The declaration of the Empire, then, is set before the French and the European public as the one great question on which the prosperity of France depends, just as if the world's welfare were merged, in the cut and colour of liveries! The power that drew forth a larger number of votes in favour of Louis Napoleon than there were adult males in France capable of voting, will have no difficulty in pronouncing the unanimous verdict of the country in favour of a new Emperor. The date is uncertain; but we look for a false halo, a sham excitement, and a pretended renewal of Imperial splendour.-After that who knows what may happen? A political deluge in France, after the assassination or expulsion of her Emperor, might be more safely prophecied than in England, after the downfall of the Earl of Derby. The French minister of Commerce informs Havre merchants that government will not protect them in the right of taking guano at Lobos. CRYSTAL PALACE IN FRANCE.-The French Government is at present getting drawn up the draft of a decree relative to the construction of a crystal palace in the large square of the Champs Elysées. The building in question is to be conceded to MM. Ardoin and Co., for 35 years, the state guaranteeing a minimum interest of 4 per cent. on a capital which is not to exceed 13,000,000f. Before any sum is set aside for interest, the amount required for the sinking fund is to be deducted. A sum of 50,000f. is to be deposited in guarantee of the good execution of the works, which are to be commenced within two months after the date of the concession, and terminated in two years. The national exhibition of the fine arts and that of the manufactures are to be held in the edifice at the periods fixed by the Government. At all other times the State reserves to itself, for military and other fêtes, the free use of building any two days in the week which it may select. Should the Government not require the building on the two days of the week, the company may profit by it, on asking leave of the Minister of the Interior. During the other five days of the week the company having the building may employ it for private fêtes or exhibitions. During the national exhibitions the company may demand, on the days fixed by the Government, an entrance fee, which is not to exceed 3f., one day in the week being fixed at 50c. The Government may at any period after the first ten years take possession of the building on condition of paying as an BELGIUM AND FRANCE.-The Moniteur announces that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed two treaties, on Sunday last, with the Plenipotentiarins of the Belgian Government, the first reciprocally guaranteeing all property in literary works of art; the second making certain modifications in the customs tariff.-London News, August 28. SCRAPS FROM INDIA. THE Bengal Hurkaru informs us that, according to the custom of Indian warfare, the landing of ladies of any class whatever at Rangoon has been most strictly prohibited. Any vessel having ladies on board will be detained, or ordered to return to some port less exposed to the dangers of war. Rangoon is, we imagine, very nearly as safe as Calcutta, but the experience of our northwest campaigns has at length taught our rulers how fearfully the presence of ladies hampers the There are few officers movements of an army. that their wives are compelled to remain at a dis in the army, we presume, who will not be rejoiced tance from the dangers and distractions of a Burmese campaign. The Calcutta Englishman reports that two Frenchmen, one of them a cavalry officer, formerly in the Spanish service, left Calcutta by the Emperor for Rangoon, with the intention of taking service with the Burmese. They are in the disguise of Spanish Jews, and our contemporary advises that an order should at once be forwarded to Rangoon directing the commodore to return them to Calcutta. As the name of one of the officers is given, we presume the account is authentic. The Calcutta Morning Chronicle says, that the relief this year will be very extensive, nearly all the Punjaub regiments moving into the provinces, and being replaced by the regiments at Dinapore and Benares. The 11th, 42nd, and 74th at Barrackpore, will be succeeded by the 2nd Grenadiers, 25th and 68th regiments, N. I. If this statement be correct, circumstances have probably rendered it necessary to disregard Sir C. Napier's promise to move the regiments as little as possible for three or four years. The Calcutta Englishman mentions, that the 10th Irregular Cavalry, now stationed at Segowlee, have been selected for service in Burmah, and will be ordered down to Calcutta. We sup pose it is not intended to march them 500 miles across Bengal in the rainy season, more especially as they must be intended to join a force which will invade Burmah across the Aeng Pass. It is not likely that an attempt will be made to transport cavalry from Rangoon to Prome in river steamers, and at Rangoon itself they would be of little use. "Never," says the Agra Messenger, "was the Indian army so full of martial ardour as at the present moment. While one portion is engaged in Burmah, another in the mountains of the northwest, and a third volunteering to go anywhere, and farther still, the remainder amuse themselves by mock combats to enliven the dullness of their respective stations. Thus, at Agra, the 6th and 24th entered the lists of bruise-bestowing Mars; at Nusserabad, Horse and Foot mingled in dusty strife; and more recently, at Cawnpore, Her Majesty's 70th and the Honourable Company's 68th have been testing the weight of each other's arms and the solidity of each other's heads. A court of inquiry, we understand, was immediately formed of the commanding officers of the different regiments at the latter station, and equal justice will no doubt be meted to all." THE AMERICA AND THE ARROW.-The Arrow yacht, which achieved so signal a victory at Ryde last week, was lengthened and remodelled entirely under the superintendence of her spirited owner, Thomas Chamberlayne, Esq., of Cranbury Park, Hampshire. When it was known that the Arrow was about to be altered, many plans were sug gested and models sent for the consideration of her owner; but he had determined that the plan should be his own, and that by the success or failure of that plan would he stand or fall. Having, therefore, engaged some ship carpenters only, he set to work, and the result has been that the Arrow has been enabled (although near double the tonnage) to beat the famous schooner America, till now the acknowledged fastest sailer in the world. The great beauty of the Arrow is, that she has all the accomodation that a gentleman's yacht should have, and that none of it has to be disturbed to increase her sailing capabilities-so The Calcutta Englishman states, that the rein- much so, that Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlayne, with forcements to the army at Rangoon, and its several members of their family, besides friends, reconstruction as the Army of Burmah has had been constantly living on board up to the already been decided upon. Two Sikh corps will, morning of the race; and even during the race it is said, be among the forces, and we are heart-luncheon was put on table at the usual hour, as ily glad to hear that this resolution has been adopted, and that the fresh enthusiasm of these troops will be taken advantage of. The Burmese, it is said, dread the Sikhs even more than the British, and the knowledge that the former are on their way will have no small effect upon the future fortunes of the war. The 1st Bengal Fusiliers will also, it is said, be employed. THE EARTHQUAKE.-Havana, Aug. 31.-The city of Santiago de Cuba was visited on the 20th by a terrific earthquake, unequalled for its disastrous ravages in the recollection of the oldest inhabitants. Families took refuge in the neighboring plantations, haciendas, ships, public squares, fields and streets, struggling to escape from impending ruin-buildings falling around them in all directions. The entire city exhibits a most heart rending picture. In every street were seen crumbling walls, cornices of buildings and tumbling structures. Every house, to a greater or less degree, felt its influence; many were left in a dilapidated condition; numerous others totally uninhabitable. The shipping anchored in the harbor are yet occupied by families who took shelter in them. All vessels, both Spanish and foreign, vied with each other in this work of humanity. Prisoners of distinction were conducted with others to H. M. steamer Blasco De Garay, which vessel, as well as the Charuka, the only two steamers in port, were occupied in like manner with the merchantmen. The loss is estimated at from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, exclusive of minor damages sustained by plantations and villages, concerning which all accounts as yet are vague and confused. Letters received from Saltadero, state that the shock was severely felt there. The most violent shocks were felt at 3 p.m., thirty minutes after 5 p.m., 9 p.m., 1 a.m., and another violent shock at 34a.m., another at 4 a.m., when the atmosphere became very dark, contributing very much to increase the alarm. if the vessel had been at anchor; and, as somebody remarked, even the newspaper had not been removed after breakfast. This is as it should be, and Mr. Chamberlayne deserves the thanks of the whole nautical world for his ability and enterprize. A few days before her defeat, Lord de Blaquiere, the owner of the America, published a statement of the sailing qualities of his yacht. It appears to sail 7,978 miles she took seventy-two days two hours, being a little better than at the average rate of 110 miles in twenty-four hours; but on one occasion she ran from Malte to Zante, a distance of 387 miles, in one day fifteen hours, or at the rate of 240 miles in twenty-four hours, which is remarkably good work and equal to that of an Atlantic steamer. THE LATE SINGULAR INSULT OFFERED TO THE FRENCH NATION.-With the progress of science nation. Nevertheless, we read of the act of appears to increase the political insanity of the Admiral Dundas saluting the birth-day of Napo leon with the guns of our English fleet, with the unpleasant impression that it must be a hoax or an act of utter imbecility, calling for strong measures. The man who would do that to the mem ory of the uncle, would capitulate to the nephew and receive the cross of the "Legion of Honour." But it must be a mistake! The English were scaling their guns on that day, and a false report has gone abroad. THACKERAY AND THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY.We understand that the Mercansile Library Association have completed an arrangement with Mr. Thackeray, the celebrated English novelist, to deliver his course of lectures on the writers of the age of Queen Anne, before that institution the coming winter. Mr. Thackeray is expected to arrive in this country in the same vessel with the late American Minister at London, Hon. Abbot Lawrence, and his lectures will commence early in December. The wide fame which at ended the delivery of this course in London, as well as the general popularity of Thackeray with Americans, as a masterly delineator of character, vill cause no small sensation on his arrival among s. His lectures will attract whatever is intelligent and appreciative in this City, and we doubt hot he will be received with the hospitable Courtesy that is due to an eminent writer in our mother tongue-with civility, and without servility. -N. Y. Tribune. The dis attend to the little niceties which are required by those in the condition to need a reputable servant. At this new institution an attempt is to be made to remove this evil. Lamps of different construction are brought together, their principles and method of trimming explained, and the young girls afforded an opportunity of practicing until they become perfect in the management of each. They are in like manner to be instructed in cleaning silver plate, knives, glass, and crockery ware: they will also be instructed to arrange the breakwash and iron the finer descriptions of linen, and fast, dinner table, &c., in a proper manner-to to become proficient in various other useful mat Miss F. Bremer, speaking of English authors, says:-"No country in the world can at this time exhibit such an affluence of good authors as Enters. From this industrial school we look for gland, and their affluence is founded upon the great principles of humanity which they serve not mere- great results, and it will be the means of placing ly by the power of genius, but of practical reason. and usefulness, who might otherwise have been many a young person in a condition of comfort Authors of the most varied political and religious lost to her family and society. The ceremony of opinions are united in this-the advocacy of some opening the new hospice was appropriately comhuman right; some human advantage, the crown menced by a suitable prayer; after which the of which is in heaven, while its root is on earth-Lord Mayor, in a most feeling address, advocated or they are rejected by the public mind; every- and expressed his interest in the society, on the thing must become subservient to the supreme broad principle of Christian charity, which made claims of humanity. The genius of England distinguishes itself from that of France, not so much it the bounden duty of those who were blessed by its genius, but by its sound reason. with this world's wealth to dispose of a share of similar fate of England and France at this time it in a manner which would be most likely to conmay be estimated by the dissimilarity in the works duce to the improvement of the poor. His Lordof their romantic writers. The romance of a ship observed that the poor would not cease from people and of their authors have more in common the land; and that while he regretted the prothan people believe." miscuous manner of alms-giving so much practised in the streets, still he was not the person to say that such alms should be withheld, but was of opinion that places like the present would be a great means of preventing a practice which had become a great abuse. The Lord Mayor spoke warmly in praise of the school for servants, and commented on the mutual dependence between the employer and employed. After several other observations, which were much cheered, his Lordship carefully inspected the various parts of the building, with which he and the numerous visitors expressed great satisfaction. A striking and most useful feature of the Victoria-street Hospice is the accomodation for training young women into a knowledge of the matters necessary to make good domestic servants. At present it is unfortunately the case that many respectable and well-disposed young women in London would like nothing so well as to enter the service of a respectable family, but who are utterly unfitted for such a purpose. They can scarcely clean a knife or a spoon, much less |