18 FEBRUARY 1871, Page 3

As Sir John Rose cannot serve on the Anglo-Canadian Com-

mission, Sir Stafford Northcote has been offered and accepted the appointment of filling his place. Sir Stafford is, of course, a Conservative, though a very moderate and impartial one ; and that, so far from being an objection, is a great advantage, as tending to interest and bind both parties in the State by any agreement that may be made. The American press appear to have received the names of the mission with great favour, and to look forward to the results with strong hope.