The New York herald., 1850-05-18
Opening OF the Canadian Paruament-rh. :.
GOvernOr's Speech.

Governors speech.
From the Toronto Colonst, of May al
This day at three o'clock T. NJ His ExceMencv ths
Governor General proceeded ia state to the chambc
Of the Legislative Council. The members OF tho e-
gisative Council being assembled, his Excellency was
pleased to command the attendance of the Legislative
Assembly and That House being present his Excellon-
opened the third session Of the third Parliament
the Province OF Canada, with the following speech
from the throne
SPEECH
Hon Genemen Of he LegisLs,ire Council. Genae~sn er
The Lsgisia,tre .issegsbiy
deeply regret to announce to you the death Of the
Queen Dsvager, Princess whose many virtues en-
deared her to all classes OF Her usjestys subjects
The occurrences OF the past year and the sssy
which has for providing suitable accomm od.-
ton for Parliament while In session. baviog inn posed on
the Outy Of considering during the recess the i'm
portant subject embraced in the address the House
oil Assembly OF last relating the places
holding the future meetings OF the Legislature. have
deemed it, after full delibora'ion advisable to give ef
feet TO the prayer OF that address by summonng
to meet Mt this place. The important changes recent
ly made in the Imperial Navigation Laws aod tn. i'm
provements effected in the provincial canals WILL
trust tend to promote materially the commercial iu
tcress Of the province and To attract To the route Of
the St Lawrence considerable portion Of the emigra
ton from Europe TO this cont nent 1t affords
much qualification to be enabled TO inform you, that
recent adviees from England indicate marked inn
prsvement in tho value of Canadian securities in ths
British market. Your deberators, will feel salts
fed have tendency TO encourage thc reviving conf
drncc. very sensible OF the great im portsnce to
these colonies Of placing the trade between the British
North American Provinces on the most unrestricted
footing | have been in communication during the
recess upon the subject with the Lieutenant Governor
OF Nova Scotia New Brunswckand Prince EdwndIs-
land and with the Governor OF Newfoundland. 1 re-
comment your consideration the eXpedency Of Civ
ing such powers to this government as may enable 1t
spirit. The act passed last for the establish
msn Of reciprocal free trade between Canada aud the
United States in certain articles the natural products
of each. has not yet come into operation. L In
formed that corresponding measure is under
the consideration of the Congress Of the United states
by act passed during the last season Of the Imps
rial Parliament the entire control OF the Internal posts
In British North America vested In the provincial
authorities. Whatever farther action on the part OF
the Canadian Legi-lature may b. necessary In order
for the inhabitants of these provinces the
benefit Of cheap and uniform postage rate, you will
feel confident be prepared to adopt Tho eNpediency
efecing increasc in the Parliamentary repre..n-
taton OF the proyinc- will probably again engage
attention.
measure will be submitted Tor your consideration
founded the report Of the commits sppointsd
to inquire into the conduct. discipline, and manage
ment ofthe provincial penitentary. The inc reasing
wealth and population OF the province, and the grow
ing averficn TO capital punishment renjer IL highly
important that the system Of discipline established
the provincial penitentiary aud gsols should be made
tar possible enectunl for the prevention of crime
and the reformation Of offenders.
shall lay before you communicators from Her Ma
jesty tho promotion of the exh bi-
lion Of the works Of industry OF all nations TO bo hsld
IL London In 1851 which have been transmitted to
by the provincial Secretary OF state for the coioni,s
venture 10 e1pross the hope tha. CANADIAN industry
and produce win bo hiinsly represented on that ints-
resting occasion.
pursuance Of the act Of last session the practice
and proceedings In the Court Of Chsncery Ia Upper
Canada bad been placed upon an improved footing.
1
lscn expense to suitoTs shall direct copies OF the
rules which have been promulgated for this purpose
be In Va before you.
I would recommend, as Of analogous and perhaps
equal nportsnce the consideration of
and practice OF the inferior courts In that part Of the
province, with view u the extension OF their sphere
Of usefulness and the lessening much possible,
the penso Of litigation.
The regulation OF munich palitics and the oonstruc
tlon Of Jsis aud court houses In Lover Canada and
the laws for the rejection and return Jurors and
those for the sessment property for purposes
in Upper Canada are among the subjects which will
doubtless engage ycur attention.
Gsntsr'en q( rae Ifous, Of .7ssenbly
shall direct tho public accounts With the cstim stos
for the year, 90 be laid before you.
i recommend 20 your attention inquiry Into The
revenue and expenditure Of the province.
rely on your readiness TO grant the supplies which
are necessary for the public service aud for the main
t,ntnce of the provincial credit
Honorable Gertispsn, aud Genii,m,r-
have deemed my dnty, in tho exercise Of he pvs-
rogstiye with which am entrusted, to mark her ma
lsys diAhpprobatiop of ths taken by persona
holding commissions at the pleasure Of the crown,
who have formally svoNed the desire 10 bring about
The stpsrstion Of tLis province from the empire q
The put forward BY those persons and by thoss
who act with them do not, have reason to believe,
hnd favor With any considerable portion Of her Msjs
The great majority q the people Of the province
have given at this oonjuncture proofs not TO be uis
aken OF loyalty to the Queen and attachment 10 the
connection with Great Britain.
1hey look TO their own Parliament for the redress
of grievances which may be proved TO exist and fer
the adoption of such measures Of Improvement
may BE- calculated 70 promote their happiness asA
property.
fee assured that tho confidence placed By then a.
the wisdom Of Parliament, VIII be Justified BY your
acts and that. while you deal unspafingly vish
sbuses you viii not barter away for novelties rights
q, 20 brsh s.tgeets hor Asandon those prinoipiss
strict adherence to ~bch has enabled Great britain,
With Gods blessing TO psss unseathed through many
periis