New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-24
CANADA.
| Opening Of the Legi,laiure-speech OF the
Goyerner.i.eneral.
QUEBEC, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL cHAMsER,}


QUEBEC, LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHAMBER,
August 20. 1852.
at 3 o'cockiP. NJ. this day. proceeded in state to
the Legislative Council Chamber, and having
taken his seat upon the throne, commanded the
attendance OF the Legislative Assembly. The
members Of that body. preceded by their Speaker,
Hon. J. :. Macdonald. speedily appeared az
the bar. Hon. J. ) Macdonald informed His
Excel'ency thar the choice Of the Assembly had
fallen on him 10 be- their Speaker, and he crayed
foT the members the CUSTOMARY privileges. After
which His E1cellency was pleased to deliver the
following speech
Hon Ge1temer Of The Lfeislatre Council and Gea,le.
rtn oJ hS House 81 As'erbiy
have much p easure IN ueeting you, In order that
we may unite our eudsavors t. the promotion Vi tue In
terests # the Province.
Notwithstanding the deep interest occasioued by the
general election, the utm. 81 tranquility has sm happy
10 II t0Im you. pfsyales n O1ghCut The Province dur
ing the peiod wnica has elapsed since the close OF the
last Parliament.
Under these favorable circumstances, | am enabled
again q congratulate PirlsmeGt on the prosperity Of
the Province Securities continue 20 rise steadily in
value aud the IetIns Of toe census ecenty compile
te0 furnish most satisfactory evidence OF toe advance
meni q the Colony, IN wealth aud population Toe
tims,sd deficiency In the sti revenue mas not been
exceeded, although greatly extended, accommodation
has been Afforded 10 the public By the establish of
additional post Offices, and increased postal service
There Ia TO believe that before long, the
Anotrer heavy calamity has. however | am greatly
concerned 10 state fallen the province, In lhe de-
strucion by fire Of large portion OF the impOrlnt city
OF Montreal am cODndent that you Til best " your
best consideration any measure that may be pro-
posed 81 you for tina purpose Ut uigat NJ It's effects
The importance Of placing the currency Of British
North America on uniform basis, and OF Introducing
the decimal system has been frequently recognized by
PsraueLt A MEASURE will be sl1mitis for your con-
erstiOu which Wt / have to believe, pro.
mote The acc mpf'nmert Of tolls object shal cause
,ucb dOcunt nts 30 be placed before you as viii put
you fully IN possession OF the steps ~hIch have taken
curing the recess, with the view Of giving effect the
Intentions Of the Le saure In the acts passed
last seasiOn, Tor promoting the construction OF Ssys
| have endesvored 10 these proceedings to act so
far 40 circumstances have permitted, in concert with
the Lieutenant Governors Of the Lower, Provinces la
connection with these works, and With the subject of
public improvements generally tbs position OF bonds
issued the credit of the munich sti's of Upper
Canada merits attention The security afforded 70
holders under the municipal acts In force In that
part Of the Province, is OF very ample aud sss factory
description IL is rot improb abe, however thst your
WISDOM may devise measures which. without materially
altering theI character, may tend to enhance their
valos ia the market
The importance Of establishing direct steam comnu-
ncaon between Great Britain and tn ports Of Quebec
apd Montreal has been repeatedly pressed on the Gov
eIpmen by psrsOps Interested In the commerce OF the
proyh ce. The subject. which hasa material bearing
On the prosperity ot emigration aud the reduc IN of
fieiehts on the 81 Lawrence has engaged my anxious
attention during III recess plan for the attainment of
the object Ia view 1t which will, irust, meet your ap
probation, will be submitted tor your consideration.
shall lay before you dispatch which have received
fir m the Principal Secretary Of State for tue Colonies
con n unc Aing the views Of the Imperial Government
in reference to the clergy Reserves and stating the
grounds which Her M~jestys Ministers retr 4ined
from introducing a measure into the Imperial Parlla
ert during the ast session, for the repeal Of the I'M
ptTlsl statute on this subject
GcrftHCi n The Legislature Asserbly:
Tie conoidOn II the revenue Ia satisfactory and ind
Gates general prosperity among the consuming p0pula
ton OF the Province shall direct the accounts tor the
pa. ard estimates for the current year. 10 oe laid before
YOU and rely your readioess 10 grant such supplies
a. may be necessary for the maintenance Of the credit
OF the province and for the efficiency OF the public SER
vice.
HnoraBh Gentlemen and Gennemen
Various subjects OF much importance 10 the Interests
Of the Province, will, dOuO', engage your aentiOo,
during the session which Is now commenced An af-
dillon 10 the Representation TO be called for by
the il population Of the Province and the rapid
DEVELOPMENT of of its recently settled dis
tricts II is probable that through the fundamentally
of the municipal sy stem now 10 full operation IL Upper
Canada nd the assessment law you may be enabled
to establish ecientand inexpensive mode of register
ing Parliamentary electors in tina, part Of the Province
Ia connection with this subject | recommend for
your con Grafton the claims of certain OF
cu peis now excluded from the franchise, on whom
there 10 reason % believe Il may be conferred with adj
vantage 10 the public interests The interests OF sgr
culture entitled 10 tie special care and attention OF
Government, In country where so large portion OF
the community is employed IN agricultural pursuits
The absence Of any sufficient provision for obtaining
correct statistical information respecting the proiuc
ons Of the country for dusing knowledge, which
may be serviceabe both 10 those engaged In agriculture
al 20 persons proposing y settlers have been
Ion a subject of complaint. do not doubt that you
will testo~ your best consideration any unsbjecOn
able easure that msy be submitted for remedyng this
detect and perecting more ispeedy settlement Of I'M
occupied lanos In boz sections of the Province.
IL Is probabls that grievances, which are alleged
10 xst W der the euda tenure, which OBTAINS In GER
tsin psrs of Lower Canada, may engage your aren
ton am confident that In dealing WITH this SUB ect
which IL Of great delcacy, you will manifest scru
pulous regard for the rghts Of property which have
be ouired and exercised 10 good isith and with tue
sanction sc or declared, from the legal tribunals OF
tbt Province.
The arrane ements now In force In both sections Of
the Province fer the maintenance Of INDECENT patients
cou, ned g. the Lunatic Asylum appear % be- regret
to observe in some respects defective. The case OF
these unfortunate persons involves cjnsideraOns Of
humanity of the highest order, and cOnhde In your
readiness 10 bestOw your best attention any
that msy be submitted 10 you for the remedy Of this
evil In all the which you may adop. for the
promotion Of the Province snd the Happiness and
entne ut Of the people you AZ rely on my Jealous
CyeraiiUn and shall not now further detAn you from
the important duties n which you sboat 10 engage,
only 10 expires. my humble hope that tbs Almighty may
render our e-orts eftcacious for the public good.