The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-06
Affairs In Canada-Che Governor Generals
Speech.


from the Montreal Herald, Feb 90
His Exc.sncy the Governor General at three O'Clock
council chamber and having taken his seat upon the
throne commanded the attendance OF the legislative
speaker the Hoa A N NORM, speedily appeared ct the
bar The Hon. A N Msrin informed his Excsllency
that the choice Of the assembly had fallen upon him to
be speaker aud he orsved for the members the
customary parliamentary privileges After which his
Excslency pleased to deliver the following speech
from the throne.
Honsra6i. Gehfi.men of the Lsgtiativc Council, and
Gentlemen Of the Legislature 4ssembly -
have called you together at the earliest period after
the diS%ution OF the last Parliament in order that
may avail myself Of Jour advice and assistance In the
the recess made extensive tour through the pro-
vince and have much satisfaction In informing you
that met with the most gratifying indications Of
raj prosperity aud csnentmopt in all the districts which
Ivisited With the view Of maturing plan for placing
the post ONCE in British North America improved
footing commissioners from the several provinces
bled lately ut nv suggestion in Montreal trust that
it will be in my power before the cess of the session. to
bring under your consideration measure for efecting
this important object Tho information which have
received enables to state that good and practicable
covered by the officers to whom this exploration
ded The distress and suffering by viii last year, i'm
migration to the provinces was attended have occssoaed
Inc the deepest concern Her MsJesty's government
have wed the subj.ot the anxious consi.
deraton with view to the introduction OF sdeh provi-
s,ons int tho Imperial Passengers Act may afford
security against the recurrence of these disasters II
will be for you to determine whether IT may not be ad
have the effect of discoursgng the introduction Of dis
essed and helpless person into the Province without
however, checking the tide of healthy immigration
which 20 powerfully contributes 10 its advancement
The numerous projects for the construction Of railways
introduced into the Legislature in each cceedDg
sion render is expedient with view to uniformity Of
LEGISLATION, aud the protection Of public and private In
teTe.ts that men should be passed mbodying
the provisions generally applicable to such undertakings
commen this to your confederation On these
ard other important matters ohsl lay before you
muscations which have been addressed to me by Her
Msiesty's ) crrtary of State for the Colonies. The
constitution of the University OF Kings Colleges more
equitable mode Of assessment in Western Cauada-aud
the Improvement of the system OF judicature in both
sections of the Provncesr among the subjects which
will probably engage your attention.
Gentlemen of the L. gisdtIre .dssem6y =
shall direct the public scesunts with the estimates
for the year. 10 be to you feel cou-
fdent that You will readily grant tho supplies which are
bccetsary for tn public service.
Honorable Gentlemen and Genitsmsn:- go
You 70 ay rely on my disposition to cooperate with
Won in all measures caiculated to promote the pupno
welfare Canada possesses in singular abundsncs tue
elements prosperity aud social hsppncssersat nasu
raj capabiiessn entcrprisius Intelligent ana fapily
increasing opuatiop -iusttuons htttd 20 reconghe
liberty with ordersnd the blessing OF peace occurred 10
her Providence the patriotism OF her sobs snd
her copnexiou with State which both Just aud pow
erul The duty Of turning these advsntager u account
ia far this obecs be properly effected oy iss
lation devolves upon Parliament God giant toat We
may acqut ourselves of the responsibility with niety
and success.