Sir CHARLES METCALFE has dissolved the Canadian Parliament. Whether that
step will solve the difficulties that beset him person- ally, time will show; but at all events it is a short and appropriate move towards solving the general question of the state of the pro- vince. If he has gained that influence without which no Governor- General of Canada can be of real use, his policy will be supported by the people : if not, either he must change his policy, or the Imperial Government must change its Governor-General. We still think that no better choice could have been made ; but it is not now the question whether Sir CHARLES is likely to succeed, but whether he has succeeded—not only whether he is a man of great integrity and commanding abilities, but whether the Canadians can appreciate those qualities in him—whether he is suited to the par- ticular nature of the people whom he governs. This the election will show ; and, having finally appointed his Ministry and taken his stand, it was perhaps a judicious as well as honest step to come to a clear understanding with the Province itself.
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