The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-17
Opening OF the Canadian PARLIAMENT ut
Quebec.

SPEECH Or THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.
On the 18th OF June, His Excellency the Governor
Legislative Council in the Parliament buildings ut
Quebec. The Members Of the Legislative Council
being assembled, His Excellency was pleased ia
command the attendance of the Legislative Assem-
bly,. and that House being present, Ills Exccllency
opened the second session of the dth Parliament OF
the Province Of Canada, with the following
SPEECH.
Honorable Gentlemen OF the Legislative Council
and Gentlemen of the Legislative Assembly Dur
ing the recess the Province has sustained, regret
to sy serious loss by fire. in the destruction of the
House OF Parliament and other buildings which
were subsequently secured for the temporary occu-
patton Of the Legislature, The best arrange ments
under the circumstances have been made FOR your
accommodation.
Her Majesty the Queen, our most gracious sove-
reign, having failed in her anxious and protracted
of peace, has felt herself called upon by regard
for an ally, the integrity and independence Of
whose empire has been recognized as necessary to
the peace, OF Europe, by the sympathies Of her
people with right against wrong, and by desire
to avert from her domnons most injurious consc-
quences, TO take up arms, in conjunction with
the Emperor Of the French, for the defence of the
Snltan The manifestations OF loyalty to the s0ve-
reign, and sympathy with the parent State, which
have been so general throughout the Province at
this conjunction, will am confident, be heartily
responded to by the Legislature. The cordial CO.
operation Of England and France in the war is well
calculated to call forth the sympathies Of the in
babitants Of country mainly peopled by the de-
scendants Of these two powerful empires.
Having during my recent visit to England been
h0nored by the Queens command to endeavor to Ell.
iect the settlement Of various important questions
bearing upon the interests Of the British North
American Provinces, which have been long pending
between tho government and the United States,
proceeded TO Washington, when, after some frank
discussion with the authorities, was enabled to
conclude treaty. which now awaits ratification,
upon terms which, it is my firm conviction, will
prove in the highest degree advantageous to the
Colonies generally, as well as to the United States
measure to give effect to that treaty will be sub
mltted for y0ur approval.
will communicate to you despatch which
have received from the Secretary of State for the
colonies, with reference TO the addresses to the
Queen from the two houses Of the Legislature, on
the subject of the constitution of the Legislative
Council, transmitted by me at the close Of the last
session of the Provincial Parliament, in order that
they might be placed at the foot of the throne.
recommend for your consideration the passing
OF law for bringing into early operation the act OF
last session which extends the elective franchise,
in order that constitutional expression of opinion
may be obtained as speedily as possible, under the
system of representation recently established on
the various important questions on which legisla-
ton is required.
Gentlemen Of the Legislative Assemhly:-Thc
public accounts for the past and current year, and
the estimates for the present, will be submitted to
you without delay; and rely with confidence on
your willingness to make the necessary provision
for the wants Of the government. The prosperous
condition Of the revenue may suggest to you the
proprety of making such reductions in the tariff as
may be compatible with security to the public Gre
dit and efficiency in the public service.
Honorable Gentlemen and Gcntlemen:-During
my soiourn in England, was much struck by the
proofs which received in all quarters Of the ncreas-
ing interest In Canadian affairs, and trust that my
acquaintance with the Provinces, derived from long
residence within them, may have enabled me to
render some service in spreading more widely a
knowledge of it's resources, and Of the feelings OF its
inhabitants. Although state Of warfare has q
tendency TO restrict operations, involving large OK
penditure Of capital feel confident that the credit
OF Canada has attained position In English opin
ion wach il never before had, and that to enable
you to retain il, nothing is required but prudence
ity to money engagements, which the Province has
of all times borne