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Tous les autres exemplaires originaux sont film6s en commengant par la premiere page qui comporte une empreinte d'impression ou d'illustration et en terminant par la dernidre page qui comporte une telle empreinte. Un des symboles suivants apparattra sur la dernidre image de cheque microfiche, selon le cas: le symbole — ► signifie "A SUIVRE ", le symbole V signifie "FIN". Les cartes, planches, tableaux, etc., peuvent dtre filmte d des teux de r6duction diff6rents. Lorsque le document est trop grand pour dtre reproduit en un seul cliche, il est filmi A partir de Tangle supArieur gauche, de gauche d droite, et de haut en bas, en prenant le nombre d'images ndcessaire. Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la m6thode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 PWP^^-P"^^-^ ''7r z^-^ ■ Mi~-^ (y MR. J. G. NORMS. AND THE ■ VISIT TO CANADA OF H. B. H THE l^RINCE OF WA.LES. '■~'--4(l_^ ( I'lhUed for Private Circiilatmi.) prefer this respectful request is singularly opportune ; and physical science has accomplished a grand and lasting triumph by bringing into intimate union the two gi'eat families of the Anglo-Saxon race. Then, let this happy and auspicious event be signalized by the gracious condescension of her Ma-testy in yielding to the affectionate wishes of her Canadian subjects, and by visiting that great Kepublic the citizens of which know as well as EngUshmen how to appreciate the personal virtues and the womanly graces of the illustrious Lady who at once adorns and elevates the British Tlirone. THE QUEEN— CANADA. (From tJie Leinster Express.) The importance to England of h'^r North American colonies is daily becoming more apparent ; each development of science, and every success attendant upon commercial enterprise drawing more closely the ties that connect the daughter to the mother "country. In this respect " progress" is marked upon every uddertaking, as if Providence would aid those who have shown themselves so willing to employ their own energies. Discoveries of the precious metaJs, and of fertile tracts, which hitherto lay unnoticed ui the far- western territories of our Sovereign, have drawn to those regions a considerable share of earnest attention. Golden links conn- "i the inhabitants of those colonies with Great Britain ; the ties of kindred, religion and ancestry are strongly felt ; and another bond of union is duly acknowledged and appreciated, in the imperial diadem that encircles the brows of our beloved Queen. These relations shall, we trust, ever remain unbroken, and from the increasing magnitude of the interests involved, every precaution should be taken to strengthen the attachment subsisting between all parts of Her Majesty's dominions. Canada has for a long period enjoyed the reputation of being the most loyal as well as the most substantially prosperous of all our distant pos- bcssions ; and at present it does not yield to any part of the United liing- (lom ui devotion to the Crown and institutions of Great Britain. The iuhabitaiits of those Provinces have on all occasions resisted seductions of their allegiance, and they now stand in a prominent position — happy and wealthy in their connection, and enjoying to the fullest extent civil, rehgious and social advantages. An interestmg manifestation of tlr loyalty of the Canadians has just been made in the address recently sent to the Queen, soliciting the honor of a visit, and Her Majesty's presence at the inauguration 12 I I h t of the exhibition of art and industry which was to be opened on the 1st of October. The memorial was signed by the members of both Houses of the Colonial Parliament, and by the clergy, gentry, and influential persons in the Province ; and it was entrusted for presentation to Mr. Norris, of Toronto. So suitable an act oi homage to the Queen, and so graceful an acknowledgment of the interest she has always shown in the welfare of her subjects, could not fail to be duly appreciated. Although from the shortness of the notice and the late season of the year she could not have complied, it may still be ex- pected — ^posb'bly next year, or at least before long — from the facilities of communication, and the gratification it would afford our fellow sub- jects across the Atlantic, Canada will be favored with the presence of royalty. Even by the citizens of the Great Eepublic the visit would be hailed with delight, and the occasion would tend to the mutual benefit. In itself the event would be full of interest, but as an evidence of kindly feeling between communities derived from one common stock, though sundered by geographical barriers, it would undoubtedly be well received. Moreover, as a proof that natural impediments form no insurmountable hindrance to the intimate unity of a nation, and that the results of skill and science are seen in the annihilation of time and distance, rendering communication rapid and locomotion safe, the visit of our Queen to America would stand forth a prominent occurrence in our national his- tory. Exemplifying in her person the principles of law and order, and representing, as she does, the most influential kingdom in the world, Victoria would be hailed upon the American continent, not only as a sovereign around whom all the affections of her people cluster, but as the embodiment of those principles which have raised her subjects to such an elevation amongst the nations. The feelings thus elicited would naturaly be participated in by the citizens of the United States, for in little save the name, and the elective tenure of thou- President, do their constitution, laws and customs differ from our own ; while the same mercantile, man- ufactui'ing and scientific energy, — the industry, perseverance and ingenuity that so eminently characterize the entire race, are alike attri- butable to the residents of both sides of the boundary line. Some have stated that the invitation could not be complied with in consequence of the omission of a point of etiquette — the Governor General not having been made the medium of communication ; but such a motive could not, we are persuaded, be attributed to the Queen, who would not suffer a mere punctilio to thwart the wishes of her people, or prevent her cordially Supporting any measure that would tend to their advantage. Though careful of the true dignity of her court, she has been ever more desirous 13 to be opened gned by the L by the clergy, ■was entrusted ible an act oi b of the mterest Id not fail to be notice and the may still be ex- the facilities of ur fellow sub- . the presence of le visit would be ! mutual benefit, idence of kindly »n stock, though be well received. ) insurmountable le results of skill stance, rendering )f our Queen to our national his- w and order, and om in the world, int, not only as a cluster, but as the abjects to such an ed would naturaly , for in little save their constitution, 3 mercantile, man- perseverance and CO, are alike attri- ■ line. Some have in consequence of cneral not having fi motive could not, would not suffer a L-event her cordially ivantage. Though ever more desirous of reigning in the hearts of her subjects, aud of establishing her throne as much by regard for her own person as by the monaxohial predilections of these countries. We trust, therefore, that the time is not far distant when the wishes of our Canadian fellow subjects will be gratified, and the inhabitants of that distant province will bo gladdened with the presence of so august a visitor. ;o: EOYALTY IN THE NEW WORLD. (From the London Press.) Our Canadian fellow-subjects have sent home by the last steamer a rather singular petition, asking us to "lend them the loan" of tlie Prince of Wales. The special plea for this request is the circumstance tliat a Grand Exhibition of Industry and Art — presenting, in fact, the Hyde I Park Crystal Palace of 1851 translated into Canadese — will be opened in Toronto next month, and the inauguration ceremony would be attended wi'h tenfold eclat if graced with the presence of some scion of the Royal ; Family. It is true that the particular petitioner in the cEise is a private gentleman, JohnG.Norris,Esq.,of Toronto, who has undertaken the affair I at his own expense and responsibihty , and has come to England with the |hope of inducing his Royal Highness to accept the invitation. But at- tached to the hillet, as we are told, are the names of "all the members " of both Houses of Parliament who are in town ; Opposition and Minis- " terial being lovingly intermingled," together with those of all the judges, and many influential gentlemen in and out of office. Tha petition, though ostensibly private, is practically imbued with a public mnd national character. Canada, indeed, has long yearned foi a gUmpse pf Royalty, and as the Sovereign herself was a prize beyond hope, the Colonists have thought it no rash request to ask for a visit from the Heir ||Lpparent. Well ! why not ? The American possessions of the English jprown exceed in geographical dimensions those in any other quarter of le globe. Their commercial and polit'aal importance we have only just |egun to ascertain. "A dreary sea may roll between," as Coleridge sings id the Times remarks, apropos of this very subject. But Majesty has litely taken to navigation ; and in these days a few degrees of longitude latitude, more or less, are of no great consequence. When Noble ichtmen like Lord Dufferin visit Iceland merely for the fun of the ing, there can be no real reason either on the score of time, difficulty, peril, why a Prince of Wales should not cross the Atlantic. In the iere calculation of time and risk it is undeniable that the voyage to jlalifax, as at present performed, involves far less danger, and not much 14 more delay, than were necessarily encountered by Dutch William when visiting his favourite retreat at the Hague, or by any of the Georges in those periodical elopements to Hanover which gave so much umbrage to their British subjects. A poUtical motive, perhaps, stronger than that offered by the Industrial Exhibition, seems to suggest compHance with this petition. There exists just now a little " difficulty " between the British Crown and the Colonial Legislature. Her Majesty, at their own request, selected Ottawa as the future metropoKs for the United Provinces of Canada. The local Parliament rejected this choice. One Ministry resigned in consequence. Their successors, after a week's enjoyment of office, fell also before a vote of non-confidence. The former Administra- tion, slightly recast and reinforced, have, therefore, resumed the reins of power — but upon the condition, as the last advices state, of surrendering the metropohtan question. The doubt as to the future capital of Canada remains, therefore, unsolved, and the indignity cast on the British Crown uncancelled. The crisis in both aspects might be conquered at once if the present petition were conceded. Suppose, for instance, the Prince of Wales were to arrive in Canada with the title of Duke of Ottawa, the choice of that locality for their metropolis would be accepted by the Canadian public amidst a chorus of loyal acclamation. :o:- i i ? ! * THE PROPOSED EOYAL VISIT TO CANADA. (From the Court Journal.) We learn that Mr. Norris, the gentleman who has been deputed by all the leading men in Canada to visit this country, to invite the Queen or some member of the Boyal Family to grace by their presence the inauguration of the Exliibition at Montreal, has had very satisfactory interviews with Sir E. B. Lytton and the Earl of Carnarvon. It happens that all the arrangements of Her Majesty and of her illustrious family are made for the autumn ; so that there is no hope of a mission, which deserves to succeed for its loyalty's sake, being fulfilled exactly in the way that our Canadian fellow-subjects have desu-ed. But there is a hope, and a well-grounded hope too, that in the course of next summer the people of our great American depend- encies will have their feelings gratified by a visit from some prominent member of the Eoyal Family, such as the Prince of Wales, if not of the Queen and the Prince Consort. This much we are enabled to say already. We are also enabled to say, that the loyal and affectionate sentiments which have prompted a request so unusual, and m some respects so 15 courageous, are fully appreciate