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trfiw m- --_ -L ..__,c.. â€".._,.__.-_ United States News. l t’koottcss or 't‘ttu CIVIL WAR. 1 SINCE we last wrote there has been no p'll‘r‘lhed' battle, but the immense tttilitary preparations“, Show that a fearful s ruggle will soott take place The followutg is a summary of the news :â€" There has been a great riot at Baltimore, on the 19th inst. all their own way. THE BALTIMORE RIO T. The sccedcrshaving pretty much ' DE'I‘AILS OF THE AFFAIR. Ass;;mnt.'uo or Tar. ckown. At the President street depot of tire Philadel- tpltia railroad a large crowd assembled, in att‘ti- t (:lpttllull of the arrtval of a large nttttrber of troops from New York and Massachusetts. ARRIVAL or 'rnoors. Shortly offer If o’clock the train from Phila- delphia, comprising twenty nine cars, arrived at the depot without disembarking the soldiers from the tram. The several cars had horses at- tached, and about nine were drawn along Pratt street to Camden station. the first six without creating any marked objection. For some rea- ton the horses attatcbed to the seventh car be- came restive and n ere taken out from tlte car at the Pratt street bridge, attd the. car moved without their aid to within a short distance of Gay street. lietwcen Gay and Frederick streets 8. number of laborers were engaged in repairing the bed of the street. and just at the moment when the car reached Slydy street wore ongag~ ed in removqur cobble stones from the prittcipal portion of the street. yBL‘GINb‘lNC 01" THE Il0\V. Some llti1ty or forty men assembled at this point having followed the car from the depot, and with cheers for Davis and the Southern Confederacy, hurled bitter taunts at Northern Black Republicans, as they termed them. This continued for several minutes; when. as the horses were again attached and the car moved off, .it was proposed to stone it. Before the car had gone twenty yards almOst every window therein was broken to pieces, and a portion of the crowd followed a considerable distance. lttl'l‘llllg paving stones. these I)tl‘:Ullh', not itt uniform, who were standing on the platfortrr, hastily jtttnped off to aVotd the shower of stones. The eighth car was treated iii the saute man- ner; the ninth car apparently being empty, or“ at least no person being visib'e, escaped with only one stone. ‘ The crowd exulted in their work. exclaiming that' the black Republicans should not pass through Maryland. FIRING. Attire corner of South and Pratt streets a man fired a pistol into the ranks of the militia, when those in the rear ranks immediately wheeled and fired upon their assailants, and several were wounded. The guns of the sol-l, diets that had fallen, wounded, were s;ized and fired upon the ranks, with fatal effect in two or i three instances. After they reached Calvert street, they succeeded in checkingtheir pursu- ers, by a rapid fire, which brought down two or three. and were not much molested until they reached lloward street, where another large crowd was assembled. Some stones were thrown at them, but their guns were not loaded and they passed out throth the dense crowd ' down ltoward’strcet, towards the depot. The scene on Pratt street was of the most startling character. The Wounded soldiers, three itt number, were taken up carefully andl carried to places of" safety by the crtizcus along the ‘Sll't‘t‘l. As soon as the train arrived, some of the troop were compelled to change cars, when they were booted at by the crowd, but no overt act was committed. Several young then ap- peared at one of the cars anddtsplnyed revolv- ers, whereupon the captain of one of the com patties drew his sword and declared he would protect his men. Soon after the train was ready to start, under charge of Colonel Shutt, assisted by Richard Armstrong. Mauyerpcct- ed that the train would start immediately, but it did not move _uutil about half-past twelve, the, delay beiugocca-noned by the fact that Pre- sident Grrrett had received information that a large crowd of eXcited- men had determined to tear up the track and blow up the bridges, and thereby prevent the passage of the train. ANOTHER RU\V. lit a few minutes after the train left, a dis- charge of fireartrts attracted the attention of he crowd to the corner of Pratt and Howard treets, where a body of infantry from one of no Northern States, about, one hundred and fifty strong was seen rapidly approaching the depot, arid no doubt anxious to reach the cars. The excitement new Was beyond (lescriptian, uuda man displaying the H lg of the Confede- rate States seemed to be the ralying point of the people. Some assaulted the command with with stones, when a number of the latter dis- charged their muskets. At least twenty shots were fired, but as far as we could learn, no per- sons were injured . There seemed to be but little discipline among the troops, especially as they rushed along pell-utell. While they were Entering the cars, a crowd g of young men gave them several volleys of" bricks and stones, sortie of which demolished the windows of the cars; whereupon three or four pointed their rnttskets through the. car wiudo vs and fired. They aimed deliberately at the crowd, but no one was injured. While this body was passing near the corner of Pratt and Charles streets, thcv trot in‘.0 a collision with the crowd and firing; ttlok place. One of the soldiers,named Robbitts,of a company from Stouingtcn, Conri., is supposed to be mortally wounded. He was wounded in the back part of the bead, and fell to the ground, The train with the second detatchrnettt left at a quarter past one. A RIOT. A crowd broke into the warehouse of Patter- son & Wall‘erd, on Long Dock. this evening, and took therefrom some four hundred rifles and swords. Squads are parading the streets fully armed, on the lock ottt for the militia from the North, who are expected to arrive to-nigltt. Tut: MURDER or Mn. l'loo\tv.â€"«â€"’i‘he Grand Jury at the Assizes brought in a true bill for murder yesterday against Jane l/Vard, John Sherrick, and James Brown. They will be arraigned toâ€"da)’: but it is not expected that the trial will take place bc~ fore Monday or Tuesday. illr. II. Ec. ales, Q. C., has been appointed to conduct the prosecution on behalf of the Crown. The prisoner, Jane Ward, will be deâ€" fended- by Mr. Jas. Doyle, barrtstet‘.â€"~ Counsel have not been selected to defend A Coteau, a French Canadian, appeared be- fore the. Chief of Police, and underwent a preliminary examination relative to the murder. lie stated thatlte was inBroolte’s bush 0n the morning after,and beard Brown Sherrick, and \Vard talking about the the others. mart named Baptiste or the x . ma ’ - New Advertisements. Socks and Stockingsâ€"IV. S. Pollock’s. Prints, Prints, Prints-W. S. Pollock. flats and Capsâ€"\V. S. Pollock’s. \Vellington Hotelâ€"G. L. Graham. The People’s Great Booksâ€"\Joltn L‘ Potter. IZIIL: ___,_ _ _,_ ....r o. 7 1000th iftt t Li I kit? if." as 7,. teat What he did say. or the :0p- position Disloyal. lTI-IE debate on -~Representation by Population has been long and inter- esting. The tone adopted by the Lower Canadians is studioust of- fensive, and proves that the violent trtanncr in which the opposition have up to the present moment agi- tated it, has reaped a bitter harvest in indeliably fixing in their minds the impression that in fighting against this important principle they are defending their civil and re- ligtous liberties. Hence the True l/Vll/zess, (which ispar excellence the article is written itt it but. is first submitth to clerical supervision) says : “ \Ve conclude, therefore, in the last phoe- from these premisesâ€"that, since it is the utter- cst of Catholics to uphold at the present trioâ€" they have the moral right to do so, it is their bottndeit duty to do so. If they. or arty por. tion of them neglect this duty, the punishmth minority of Upper Canada,iu that they will be deprived of the little advantages which they now enjoy, thanks to the influence of the irretrievably subjected to tlte cruel and degrad- ing yoke of ‘ Protestant Ascendoncy’ which ucorge lirowu and the Protestant Reformers have already in anticipation placed upott their necks. few amongst them may perhaps obtain government situations, and a slice of enemies ol'll‘ic-ir race and creed ; bttt upon the moral and religious interests of the entire Ca- tltolic cotnmunitv, the effects of ' Representa- tiott by Population ’ will be titO’;t pernicious, . and irretnedittbfe.” It is exceedingly to be regretted that this is the. view universally held itt Lower Canada; but. the fault lies at the door ocho. Brown, Amos \Vrigbt, \V' P. Howland & Ct)., for that the principle of Representation by Population is just even the True [Viz/toss atlt'riits,but says “ our religion is impcrillcd, and therefore we must, fight manfully against it ;" and we distinctly charge the oppostâ€" tion with being the cause of this in- tense hostility; in fact, in spite of their noisy harztngucs on this quesâ€" tion, the. greatest counties to our at- tainment by Upper Canada of this '3 '0' )t : “‘atltoli' a’icr ' “ ' - M 11D“ b (J C p l ’ db um an fire. or to cut all our nos-c to be re- tnettt ‘ Equality of Representation.’ and since assuredly the cunrlition 01.1113 neigh- wrll fall first and heaviest upon the Catholic palmmfl days of the United Suites " I Y . A .x ' "l . r ‘ I w - ~ ws ' - Catholic- vote in the LLgl..latUlO, and wt.l be my 0,, can“ [Mb ploglebfud Dune t‘rlinisterial pudding by siding with the ttatural [ration ofjusticc ; and therefore, we important. measure, has been the ";C A; . ,._ 1..“ 5,3... : .. crcct zeal which led him to make the avowal. We orin ask those Clear Grits who are loyal,to come out front amongst such disloyal company, or we shall doubt, even‘ their oath,wbcn they tell us they are loyal. » we always knew that Dis- union and " some joint authorit t ’7 meant Annexation. But, we ask, who,leoking at the present unhappy condition of the Great Republic, would wish us to enter into close atriin with her? Mr. McDougall says. he is willing to work the union. 'l hen let him and his party t show it, and not through the Globe rcvilc and insult the Lower Cana- dians, tor it is to such tactics we owe the present discontent; for it is to the Globe, anti papers like that,, that we owe the hosttlily of Lower Canadians to Representation by P0- pulation. Let them in future act different, and we will warrant that the union will work well enough But, admitting as we do that we have some cause for irritation with Lower Canada~ what of that. Are we to use a vulgar proverb, “to jump out of the frying-pan into the ,v,” vcngcd iofour fa c @11er McDon- galt’s bidding? We trow not. We know that ft is far better “to bear the ills that new we have, than fly to others that we know tot of ;” and boring states is the reverse of invit- in;r at, present; and even in the there. was nothingr to be gained from an alliance With her For no court- rapitlly in population, Wealth, intel- ligence and virtue, than Upper Ca- nada. Nowhere are there better laws, or a more itt’ipartial adminis- ncver had cause for disloyalty, and we feel we have no cause now ; and we. trust that the next election will unmistakably show that Upper Ca- nada will keep those men at home, who for vile and sinister purposes are euclcaVering to suchrt loyalij and order, rrrcrcly because they catt- not get into power. Let the cry be at the forthcoming election, Repre- sentation by Population,and no sur~ render. Down \vlllt Disunion fanatics and Anttcxatio'ni‘sts, and God save our Queen. ' firestorm! shamanism ‘l‘t-tr: discussion , on Representation by Population has not yet been brought to a cosc. The Hon. Mr. Gail’s estimate are before the house, .._.._, _ «a: routine; - Grit party; for bad it not been for and will in all probability pass; the bitterness with which they have but previous to this there \‘as quite invariably aPPI‘O'dCllCd the Salljccl. an exciting time on Mr. Notman’s 1862 would have seen us happy in declaring,r ‘ltat Mr. Joseph Morrison the possession of our just right; not being an M.P.P., was thereby whereas new, by raising the dcmoa of scetarianism, it may be years be- fore we. shall be able to accomplish our object. But not only do we charge this party with being the cause why we have not carried Rcv presentation by Population ;, we have a yet more serious charge to bring against them, and that is Dis- loyalty, We are aware that this charge Will be indignantly denied ; and by many of the party it can be denied with truth, as they would willingly lose their best blood in de- fcnce of the connection subsisting between us and Great Britain. But nevertheless, Wt: affirm that the en- tire policy of tltc party with which these loyal feW are idontif‘tcd, is dis- loyal in the extreme. The written constitution nostrums, the advocacy of elective Governors and joint authority myths, all show the atti- mtts to be annexation to the United States; yea,evcn the mom or which thev treat Representation by Popuâ€" lation, all sbowsthat front the Hon. D. Reesor up to the great leaders of the party, their aim is to dis- sevcr the union now subStsting be- tween us and the, mother country. So long,r since as October 2001,1859, the Markham Economist advocated Annexation if Dissolution, pure and simple, were not at once granted. And now while discussing Repre- sentation by Population a few days since, we have the member for Ox- ford. and one of the cditOrs of the Globe, advocating the saute thing; and as we report from the Globe, we suppose its correctness will not for one moment be disputed: “ Mr, McDougall proceeded to consider the various remedies suggested, and said, if Lower Canada persisted itt refusing justice, appeal would be made to England, “Id be believed the appeal from the English attd Protestant people of Upper Canada would not be made in vain. llut if England replied, ‘settle you own quarrels,’ and relief from existing evils could not be obtained otherwise, it might be sought in another direction, itt art allianco with the Northern States. He instanced the action of Messrs. Rose, Galtdc C0., in 1849. as a specimen of how the attachment to the connection with the Mother Country might be weakened. if interests were found to lead in another direction lie hoped. however, that the necessity for that contingency might not arise. lie was willing to work the Uniott if it could be done on tertns fair to botlt murder ; that lie heard them say that they had tied a stone to M r, llogan’s neck be fore be was thrown into the river. lle sawvilane \Vard with a number of bills in her band. Matty of them wvrc new, and he thinks they were issued by the Bank of Upper Canada. Brown had also a vest in his possession, and he "(Colt-an) asked where he got it, whculirown _rcplied,with 5m oath, that it was none of. his business. Cotcau has been taken care of by the per l sections.” Does not this language, we ask, plainly indicate the under-current that is at work in the Grit; camp? and as they have 0"cr and over again, even in this debate, stated that Represmttation by Population will not cure the cvils under which we labor, it is evident asthe sun at ltct‘ ,and will appear as a witness at the illttlr **G.l(1f76 35th. ‘ noonday, that what they really are driving at is Annexation. we ‘ thank Mr. McDougall for the indis- disqualificd from being Solicitor General. The Governrt‘tcnt were, as usual, sustained, and the Budget was brought forward. Mr. Shorâ€" . bott's bill to amend the law relating to Mutual insurance Societies, was read a first time. Mr. I‘Iarcourt has been retained in his seat. for lilaldirnattd, Mr. Mowat. has intro- duced his bill to provide for the foreclosure of mortgages in, Upper Canada without suit; and also a bill for quicting titles to real estate in Upper Canada. Mr. Arlhcrs has introduced a bill to provide for the election of Reeves and Deputy- Rceves by a direct vote 0f the Mu- nicipal electors; and Mr. Wright a bill to provide for the separation of the Counties of York and Peel from Toronto, for judicial purposes. Said bill read a first time. Amongst. the notices of motion is one on Federation, by Mr. McGee. It reads as follows :â€" ‘ “ I. That this House is of opinion, that the overtures proposed to be made by Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to the authorities of Ca- ttada, for an interchange of opittion on the sub- ject of a Federal Union of all British North America, ought to be cordially raciprocaled on our side, so that at the earliest possible moment the Executive Governn‘tent may be lit a position to inform the people of Canada, what basis for suclt an Union, (if any) has been sumbitted to the consideration of this Province. “ ll. That the appeal of the Legislative As- sembly oftlte Island of Newfoundland to this Province, for its co-oporatiott in asserting the fishing rights of the good people of that island. alleged to be endangered by a new Imperial Convention with France, calls for the best'ofâ€" flees of the Canadian Government, with the imperial Authorities, on behalf 0‘ our fellow- subjects and next neighbours, iii the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the integrity and safety of whose territory is essentially itvterwoven with ettr own. “ Ill That the various expenditures incurred l by order of this l-louse,for surveys and explora- tions of the Red River country, having demoti- stratcd the vast importance of that region, whether considered itt itself, or as the shortest and tnost feasible railroad route to the Pacific, and the undoubted historical and treaty rights of Canada to its actual possession, renders its inclusion essential to the completeness of arty preject of Federation which may be discussed with the Maritime Provinces.” ____.___a.>o 49â€"...â€" C PLOUGHING MATCH AND SPRING SHOW.-â€"-Tlle Markham, Scarboro’ and East York Agricultural Socie- tics propose holding their Spring Show and Ploughing Match on VVedquday next, the Isl. day of May, on the premises of W. flood, Esq, lot. No. 31, on the 5th conces- sion of Scarboro’, being on the towrrline of Markham, Searboro’. There will be handsome premiums awarded to the successful corn- petitors. -7 7._â€"â€"../â€"..\ 0 V».«-. a .VA.â€"â€"~V.~ hTARKH \M CooNcn..â€"-The Mark- -~..v t. .. s. u- ' Hus-A r "r " mini}. "1» hank/J; .' _ THE PEOPLE‘S GREAT BoOKs are published by John E. Potter, 6&1: Sausorrt Street, Philadelphia, Pa., whose advertisement will be found itt another column. .The ,Publica- tions of this house are well andfa- ,- vorably known throughout the com- | .28’ .1vi~:'7 ,‘3: «m.- ;;,.-j-.~v er, vi v'“'.'i:-« >4 ltbirty hours bravely ;- his troops had been lentircly out of provisions during the fight, and not having a sufficient number to work jibe guns properly, ltllSt‘d lus~ wlute flag tand evacuated. The Federal-forces notnâ€" bored in all 102, while that of the rebels is said to have been at least, 5,000“.â€" Fort Sumpt-er is perfectly deétroyed; the [Bunny as llle bt‘Sl WOI‘lis'CVCT ye‘lltnagazines have been blown up, and the issued on the particular subjects ofgmmre is in one mass or ruins, which they treat. They are all of a highly practical character; are, written in a clear anddislinct style so. as to be easily understood, and* are offered at very modcrate prices, thus placit‘ngr them within the reach . of everybody. Mr. Potter‘s reputa- tion for lib't-raltty and fair'dcaling- is unquestioned, and we take plea~ sure itt recommendlug his books to the notice ofour readers. forwardany of them by mail. post- age paid, on receipt of price. Libe- ral terms are offered to agents. «ream...â€" I)lS.-tS'I‘ROlJS Ftt:ra.â€"-At .1 a.m., midnight, on Wednesday last, the 24th inst., the Pail Factory and Saw Mill. together with 100,000 feet of lumber, belonging to Mr. John Amoss, lot No. 11, ‘Znti concession of Markham, was totally destroyed by fire. ,Tltcrc was also in the fac- tory a large number of pails, and of course all the expensive machinery pertaining to a Pail Factory and Saw Mill. It was with great diffi- culty the dwelling-house was saved. The estimated loss is $6000, of which but. a very small part is covered with insurance. The fire is supposed to be the work of an in- cendiary, as there had been no fire on tltc premises for a day'previous to the fire breaking out. “’0 hope that if the premises were really set fire to, that the dastardly scoundt'el will be brought to punishment. mi 04 ' Victoria~_8quare.. Wu lately had occasion to visit Vic- toria Square, and of course went into Mr. Jas Steutenl‘mrgh’s store, and were surprised to find a very large and choice stock of goods, selling at Toronto prices. There was a fine showâ€"room full of every thing that could be desired, either for use or, ornament, and everything selltng. remarkably cheap. It is a great eonvenimce to farmers and others tobave such a store at their1 0th doors, as it, prevents many an expensive. journey to Torontoâ€"â€" There are also other stores in the village that are gptting itt large stocks. Then: there are sltoemakcrs in abundance; blacksmiths, b gen-makers, Carpenters and tailors ; so that, this _ is quite a rising place, and Mr. Stoutenburgh seems deter- mined to keep pace with the rising importance of the village. r 04”...- VAUGHAN PLOUGHING' b’IA'TCH.â€"â€" On Friday, the 19th inst., ‘ the Vaughan Agricultural Society» held their Spring Ptouguiug Match on Mr. McLean's farm. There were 12 entries altogether: and as the day, though cold, was line, there was a good attendance of spectaa tors present. Some of the plough- ing was as good as any we have seen; those two crack ploughrnea, (the McLean's) being very g00d.& The opinions of the spectators va- ried as to who would get the first prize of those two; but we have no doubt but that tbcjudgcs would de- cide correctly. _L_._.___.,..,,.,__.__ THE CANADIAN AGRICULTURISTrâ€" We beg to call the attention of the farming community to this journal. It comes out sctniâ€"tttt)tttltly,an(l con- tains 32 pages, and all for 500. per annum, pest free. It is well printed, and contains much interesting and taluable information. We advise all farmers to get it. It is printed at the Guardian office, Toronto. _._...__¢pr 01 N E W YORK LETTE R. Front our own Correspondent. Stu :â€"â€"â€"Your readers are doubtless, fully aware of the Seccessios agitation that has prevailed here since the election of Mr. Lincoln to the Presidential chair. He does not owe his election wholly to the slavery question, as the Democratic party would have the world to believe.â€" The people had become fully alive to the fact. that gross corruption existed in every department of the government, and they were determined, if possible, to rid the? country of such an unprincipled set as formed “ Old Buck’s” administration, who, during the past four years, have plundered the country to such an extent, as to leave it on the verge of bankruptcy. That Mr. Lincoln was constitutionally elected, no one can deny ; and with a majority against bitn in both hOuses, it was impossible for him to have done any harm to the South bad he ever intended it. The South now makes his election the pretext for dissolâ€" ving the union,â€"â€"but it is well-known that they have been seeking its destruction for a number of years past. The cloud that has been gathering for the last six weeksâ€"daily and hourly inâ€" creasingâ€"~ltas just burst upon us in such a manner, as will shake the very found- ation of this Great llepublic. who for weeks past have been organizing, building batteries, seizing forts, robbing mints, and taking everything they could lay bands upon belonging to the Federal ham Council will meet at Size’s Hotel, Uniortvillc, on Saturday}, May 4th, at 10 ant. bombardment, resulted in its total destruc- ,tion anti evacuationby the Federal troops. Major Anderson defended his position fer Ile willI Wa cr- l The rebels, government, have opened their batteriesI on Fort Sumpter, 'wliieh, after thirty hours , Major {Anderson had two men killed, and four iwoundedpéthe rebels, about thirty killed :and sth-ral wounded. The new‘s‘ of the bombardment spread like wild-fire" through the city, causing, a great;- excitement,â€" ‘wbicb has hourly increased. Immediately lupon the news- reaclting the Government, the President. issued his proclamation for 75,000 men, “ to maintain the honor, the integrity, and the existence of our national union, antlllte perpttuity ofpopular goâ€" lvertnnt-nt, and to redress wrongs already iloug enough endured. Volunteers are rapidly coming forward in this city to support the government of the Uni.cd States and suppress insurrection The Scott Life Guard, the Town Guard, the 12th, 79th, 6th and 7th have all volun- reared to a man, and Will-all be in Wash- lington as quick as possibleâ€"as an- attack Ott the Capitol is threatened. The 7th left here last Friday, mustering Quill. ' his is the crack regiment of New Yorkâ€"be- ing composed entirely of the sous of the elite. They are a litre body of young men, and \thI no doubt acquit themselves well. On Sunday morning, the Baltic and two other govertunent steamers take about three thousand volunteers to \‘Vashâ€" ingtou. The whole of New York, men, women and children, are aroused at the insult that has been offered to the flig of their Glorious Constitution. The bankers, merchants, anti every one are acting in concert in this movement ; all political till" ferences are forgotten and all party pre judices buried; the great my now is the Union must and shall be upheld, There is a great trade doing here in flags, rog- ettes, ett'.; every One may be seen with a small flag carrying,bad,;e or rosette ;car- riagcs, omnibus, railroads, and every house is dccornted with some badge showing its devotion to the Constitutiom The large firms here are allowing, tbtir employees their full salaries for their wives and fami- lies if they like to volunteer,andikeep their situations Open for them should they return. The citizcrs are sttbscriltirrg,r most liberally towards the volunteer companies lbear several youngiladies have offered their services as as nurses to accompany the troops. Also medical men, in fact. every one is doing his part to resent the insult that has berm offered by lcf. Davis’s one horse confetlt'acy. During the week there has, been about two thousand Mas.- sacuusets troops pass through here for \Vashingtou; they were Well received by the i\ew Yorkers; tl.ey looktda deter- mined set of men. and Will no doubt give a good account of fltctt‘lselves. def. Davis. of the Confederate States, has issued a proclamation inviting pl‘lV‘dlt‘et‘s to take service with the revolutionists. It is reâ€" ported that seteral Vessels are now fitting out at New Orleans. The President has issucda proclamation that all Southern ports are to be bleekaded forthwith.â€" Gt'eat fears are entertained here as to the safety of two California steamers which will be due here in a day or so; they. will have a valuable cargo, and. is expected, a great sum ofmoney (inboard prove a valu- able prize for the Southerners. The State Legislature of New York has voted three million dollars to put the Militia on a War feeling. The i\’lcclt;tnic’s Bank of Newltaven, Connecticut, Elm City Bank, and Fairfield Bank, have ten ded $95,000 to the Governor, fortbe use ofthc State in supporting the Government, and every corporation has come out noaly in voting money to support Mr. Lincoln‘s GOVL‘l‘lllllt‘lll, iii crushing the insurrection- ary movement of the Soniliern slavo owners. The report that Harper's Ferry had been sciZed by the seecssionists, caused quite art exeitement here, but happily it has turned out to be false; it has been de- stroycd by the United States Military that were stationed there Aâ€" and all the fire arms burnedâ€"amounting to 15,000 stand. â€"--Wltercby the umnac'ztlate Floyd has been defeated in his villiany for once. This is one of the FONSâ€"4N8 trailer sent arms to when he was in Buchanan's Minisâ€" ti'yvâ€"no doubt for the secessionists to sicze. A great mass meeting in support of the Government, in the present crisis, was held at Union Square, on Saturday after- noon. A series of resolutions was adopted, pledging the meeting to use every means to preserve the union intact. and iuviolale. Major Antlerson,tbe llero of Fort Sump- ter was there, and attracted great atten- tion. Fifty thousand persons were preâ€" sent. Speeches Were made by tnost of the leading men of the city, who called upon those present to answer to the call of their country 3 which was nobly responded to. As an instance of the loyalty of the young men of, the city,to the constitution. There is one regiment here has 2,000 voâ€" lunteers, the full cornnlimcnt being 1,000, t which has rather puzzled the officer in corn- ; mand bow to act! There has been quite a change in some of our daily papers in the course of the lweck. The Herald“ has been encouraging l the South during this excitement, and pub- ‘lisbing the most inflautatory articles, which }lias tended to bring on this trouble. But ,ou last Monday there was posted round ‘tbe city a large poster, calling a meeting at three o‘clock, in Mason street, which was attended by about 1,000 per-- sons who threatened to ransack,thc office, til the Stars and Stripes were not hoisted, .which Was itnt'n-etliately done, and the crowd was satisfied. On the next morning, the [Jerald appearch under quite a new form jcamc out quite on the Republican side, ’endorsing‘ all that the present Government lwcre doing as perfectly right; and what lthe South were doing as wronfr. Such a somersault was never turned before. The lorewd visited several offices, and the flag lbeing displayedâ€"there the. matter ended. i There are no other news of any impor- tance, attention of every one being direct- 0&1 ,..;_,'1.‘~...,,t , instead of urging the South to rebel, it . c‘fulu .«1 .-‘â€" ‘w '- ed to the probable results of the civil war tltat‘is about being mauguraied' in our 'inidst. John D‘e Nottbeck, tilie llatrssian Cortâ€" sul, was riding. in Central Park, accom- panied bv-shis wife. on Thursday last, his horse becoming unmanageable, darted at a rapid rate d'own Broadway, throwing the rider with great violence against the pave- tnett-f. .lohn De Nottbcck lingered in a slate of unconsciousness- for about an hour, and then expired.- I see Mr. Mc’DougalT stated in- your Ileuse‘of Assembly, “ that if the existing evils in» consequence of the union with Lower Canada were not otherwise reini- died, an alliance between Upper Canada and the Northern States was likely ,to be formed.” It shows rather bad taste of the c'tttrs, in threatening the ministry now. It would be well for the Canadians, at the coming election, to note these ret'o- lutionary gentlemen of the Brown-McGee school. They may cause a civil war there as the hot-headed democrats are causing here. Let the electors of JVorllL, East and: West York do their duty at the coming electron, or Geo. Brown and his jackalls may cause trouble in Canada that would prove a disastrous experiment. A ,CANADIAN. -â€"â€"â€"--â€"--‘ rawâ€"â€" (\F‘otu the Daily VViscousiu of 11th AprthSGI.) SUICIDE OF ROBERT WllI'l‘ElI’EAD; FORMERLY CITY CLERK. head. formerly city clerk, and who has held different positions under the city, committed suicide at the residence of his wife, in Soccnd street, between Spring and Wells. The de- ceased bad become very ittternperate and on this account he and his wil'e’had separated. the latter promising to live with kim again after a space of six months, should-he succeed in a reformation in thattiute. was given a bed to sleep itt overnight. This morning his wife’s sister found him dead iii bed. and we believe there wore evidences that be had taken laudanum- to te"mittate his miseries. There was also found on his person the daguer- reotype of a little daughtbr whom they buried a few days since. He leaves no other children behind him. His wile had no resources left by hint. and is a very intelligent and: deserving woman. She ltad been helped along sot'neby her neighbors, and at present is keeping a board- ing house at tlte location we mentioned. The benevolent should remember her case in their charities. Robert attetztptcd to kill himself once before, a fortnight or so ago, but was prevented. For ‘two or three years past he has been drinking ux-‘éc nsively, and completely lost all control over hitnselfrof late. It is doubtful, itt fact, if he co"ld have kept up much longer, unless he had reformed Some years ago he \\'aS"City Clerk, and made a capital oliicer. being a fine petrirtan, and possessing a very good education. Later he was Clerk lortbe City Superintend- ent of schools. He had many fine qualities, being generous and warm hearted to a fault. It is true that he was arrested a year or two ago for forging school orders, but we always had our doubts about his guilt, and we behave he was either acquitted or the case was in some wav settled satisfactorily. He might have been made the dupe of others, but we doubt if he was guilty of the charge, itt the strictest sense of the term lie is gone now, and it certainly can do no harm to forget his career of late years, and hope the best for his future. Cotttttestcnnn To run Yonx lltchLn '.~â€" Robert VVbitehead was born at Mitcholstown, in the County of Cork, Ireland. on the Earl of Kingston’s Estate. He emigrated to Canada twenty years ago; ’he resided itt Toronto for two or tltree years, and held several situations in dry goods shops; he removed front Toronto to a village named Sydenham, on Dttudas Road â€"â€"bere be held a situation itt tltestore belonging to the Sydenbam Steam Mills Company, and on the 215lMa),1846. was married to Miss Elizabeth James, daughter of rhe'proprietor of the Sydeuham Hotel. On the 25th of the same tnottth the hetel wasLburned and allthe inmates had a narrow escape itt saving their lives, amongst the rest poor \Vhitehead and his wife. â€"-lle afterwards resided at Cooksville, and serv- ed itt Mr. Romaine’s store as a clerk. In 1847 be started a small store at Holland Landing, and got-involved itt difficulty ; lte subsequent- ly left Canada, and settled in Milwaukie, \Vts- Here he appears to have been successful for a short time, but becoming very cousin State. intemperate, be ruined his prospects in this life, destroyed the peaco of his little family circle,and eventually dropped into a fearful eternity, by depriving himself of existenCe.’ \VllITCHURCII COUNCIL. [From the New Era] _ The above Council met qt the Wellington Hotel, Aurora, on Tuesday lastâ€"the 10th inst. All the members presentâ€"the Reeve iii the chair. The Council then organized as a Court. of Revorsiou. Only one appeal was made. Mr. M. Starr appealed against ltis assessment of personal property which was fitted by the Assessor at $1,000. Mr. Starr made a declaration, stating the sutn at $400; attd the Court ordered the alteration of the Roll accordingly. The Court then adjourned. In Council, minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. The Petitiett of Wm. Orton for tavern license was the first matter takett up. ’ Moved by Mr. Macklem, seconded by Mr. Randallâ€"that the prayer of the petition be not granted.-â€"Carriod. and a number of othersâ€"inhabitants of Aurora praying for aid on roads itt the village. Also, from John» Swires and others, praying for aid on tlte side litre between 25 and 26, in the 8th Concession. Also, from David March and others praying for relief for Catharine Burkindaleâ€"a destitute widow woman. Also, from Christian Lehman and others, for aid on Town Line between VVhitcburch and Markham, along the 8th Concession .: Mr. Ashton, as Inspector of licenses for the Township, laid before the Council a notice of appeal that ltad been served upon ltirn by Wm Smith, Esq, of' Aurora. It appears the ln- Mogistrates for selling spiritusous liquors con- trary to statute, and by them was found guilty and fitted in the amount of $10 and costs. The inspector now desired to know of the Council if he should defend it. The Council gave the authority to defend the case. If people violated the laws to get rid of paying the license fees, they were not disposed to cloak them. In refcrettco to the petition from Christian Lehman, and others, on rnotiott of Mr. Wheâ€" ler. seconded by Mr. Macklem, the prayer was granted and voted, provided Marxham grant a similar amount. The petition of R. P. Irwin, Esq, and others; and John Swire and others, were laid over un. til next meeting, when read appropriations would be tnade. Iu referenCe to the petition of David Marclt and others for relief for Catherine Burkiudale, it was moved by Mr. Randall, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, that Messrs Macklem and Harrison be a committee to investigate the circutnstance Last night be'weurto his wife’s house, and . A Petition was presented from R. P. Irwin , spectorprocecuted Smith before allench of, of the case, and report next meetingâ€"mean I while to draw upon the treasurer for what as- sistance they might deem absolutely necessary Carried. Application was made by Mr. Jos B. Wilsonm" for Collector-ship of the Township. On motion of" Mr. Randall, seconded by Mr. Harrison, the applicatiott was laid ever for further conseder’a'tiou. ‘ A By-Law was then introduced and passed. providing” for altering and making new Road Division‘s iii the Township. The Clerk laid before the Council, the Att- ditor’s Report, which was received and adopted on ntotiou of Mr. Harrison, seconded by Mr. W'heeler. A fly-Law provides for printing ntid‘advor- tising the same. - Moved by Mr. Wheeler. seconded Mr. Roth dall, that a committee, consisting of Messrs P, Mackle-n, Christian Lehrnatt and the mover. supetittlend the expenditure on the, Town Litre between Whitchurch and Markham. Carried. V The 'l'reasurer then'p esented a report of the Clergy Reserve monies in his possession. On metiott of Mr. Macklem seconded by Mr. ‘Raudall, the Report was received and adopted, The Council then adjourned, to meet again! on the 14th May, at Sangster’s Hotel, Stoufi'v ville. ’ THE GREA'l‘ FLOOD". From the True Wifue‘és‘.‘ Since our last, Montreal has beetrthe’ victim of a great and widespread calamity, unsurpassed by any that has occurred since the disasterous fire of ’52. Nearly,- one-forlh of the City has been laid under' Water; an immense amount of valuable‘ This morning or last' night, Rebert‘ \Vhite- ' property has been destroyed or seriously damaged ; and, worst of all, thousands bf the poorest class of our fel'lowcitizens have' been the sufferers by the flood, whiclrfah. extent antl duration exceeds any similar” occurrence to the memory of that respect- ’ ,able' person kttown as “the oldest in- habitant.” On Friday and Saturday last, it rained“ heavily, and the thaw thence accruing sent an immense volume of water into the St. Lawrence and its tributaries. The ice on L-ike St. Louis gave way, and camel. rushing down below the City,but unfertuu nater itsdownwards progress was arcsted ‘ about Bouebciville, and an immense icé darn Was formed across the channel of the river. In consequence the water began to rise on Sunday- evening with great radidity, f and by t'cn o’clock at night had reached a perpendicular height of some twenty-five” feet above their summer level. The flood‘ Spread over all the lower part of the town;.. Gt'ifliutowu was under water; and all along Commissioner Street, and by the Customf House, all the stores and ccrrars in which»- was stored large piles of grain, flower, suâ€"»' gar and Valuable merchandise of all dis-‘ criptious, were completely flooded. In the." South-wostern section of the City, boats,.: rafts, canoes, and catamarans rudely con-i structcd front the planks of the side-walka imperfectly supplied the place of the orditt-v" ary Vehicles; and in and on them were carried to the poor shivering anti famishing “ creatures whose homes had been ruthlessly" taken possession of by the icy cold water“ of the St. Lawrence. In the emergency, ~' the Mayor and Corporation well fulfilledv their duties. About 2 P. M., on Monday afternoon,. the cry of fire was raised, and soon it was‘ discovered that the Potash Inspection. Store was burning. The Fire Companies were quickly on the spot, and, maufully did , they exert themselves to check the prol, grass of the flames. This, thanks to tltéir‘ courage and energy, was at last accdin-i‘ plisbetl, httt not before property, to a large" amount, had been destroyed. The originf ofthe fire is uncertain. To add to the? troubles of the day, the City was in dark.» tress during the night, the offices of the Gas“ Comany having been flooded. But fire chief sufferers are the poet”! peeple of Griffiutown, and the adjacenth suburbs. Much of their property has beam destroyed, or seriously injured, their cattle; horses, and pigs have in many cases been» drowned, so suddenly and unexpectedly,” did the waters rise on Sunday evening. As at instance, we may mention the case of the congregation of St. Stepltenl' church (Methodist) in Griffintown. Here the usual evening Sunday services were’ being held, but before they were finishe'd'lt the wafers had risen to such a height as," to render egress very dangerous to strong‘ men, and altogether impossible for women and children. In consequence, the mojorityr bad to remain inside the building all night,» and were only delivered from their tun pleasant position on Monday morning by means of canoes. During the entire course“ of the day the Grey Nurmery was flooded,» and the only access to the establishment;l was by means of boats. ,. Towards dark on Monday evening, the! waters commenced to subside, and contine' ued slowly but steadily falling throughout the following day.â€"~No efforts \vere sparé‘ ed by the Corporation, or by private iudis" viduals. to carry food, fuel, and other succor to the residents of the flooded dis} tricts; and it is but a bare act oijstice‘ to say that upon this, as on every other occasion of great calamity with which our' City has been afflicted, our Protestant“ fellow-etlixens are prominently for ward in‘ every good work, that their charity has; no limits except their means, and is disturbo‘ ed without tlistinction of race or creed. Still tnuclt remains to be done. _ Tile; misery inflicted by the flood on tbepoorer" classes of our fellow-citizens is enormous,- antl calls out loudly for our most active' sympathies. These, we are sure, will not: be Withheld, but as all isolated, or individ- ua‘l efforts must be unavailing, if is to be' hoped that some organised system will be' adopted in which all citizens can combine.- and- Work together for one common end. Food, fuel, clothingâ€"these are the‘ things; of which the flooded districts stand most rm need, and these must be at once provided. Beyond the City, and on the opposite side of the St. Lawrence, the inundation: has inflicted great damage. Cattle have been swept away and drowned; the roaqlib have been submerged; ra-ivlwy bridges had!” been carried off, and a. great part of tlie‘ level country betwixt litlontrealx and Rich-r elieu is under water. To offer any calctt: lation of the money value of the property destroyed would be premature; we have! seen it, however, variously estimated all fretn One Million to Two Million! of dollars. .