The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

LEGISLATIVE Council CHAMBERS, /
TORONTO, Feb Is, 1855.
This day. at halpast three O'Clock p. NJ, his Excel
lency the Governor General proceeded in state to the
Chamber Of the Legislative Council, In the Parliament
Building. The members of the Legislative Council being
sembled, his Excslency pleased to command the
attendance Of the Legislative Assembly and the House
being present. his Excsency pleased to open the
second Session OF the fifth Parliament Of the Province Of
Canada, with the following speech from the throne:-
SPEECH.
Hon. GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE Council, AND GENTLE
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
The subject . change In hs constitution OF the Le
gislaye Council by rendering it sestive, will again be
brought before you.
measure for the organization Of provisional pc.
Lice capable Of being applied by the Crown for the pre-
venton Of crime and the speedy apprehension of offend
ers, deserves your attention and consideration The
increasing wealth and prosperity Of the country demand
increased protection for property and the Advance of
civilization in Canada should be marked by the strict
forcement Of law and by the perfect of security
from outrage Is you that must look for the power
of ensuring that great effect.
have spoken OF our increasing prosperity. No mark
fits existence be stronger than that afforded by
extended lines Of railway Ia this progress confined
to section of the Province. Eastward to st. Thomas
and Westward to Guelph and Hamilton these lines at
the sign and the Of progress already
pleted. may congratulate you the fact that since
your last meeting nearly two hundred and fifty miles
have been got into working order, whilst it is hoped
that not less than two hundred and fifty will be
finished before next year.
With regard to the Militia act the ready loyalty of the
inhabitants both in Upper and Lower Canada has
bed me to authorize the formation Of numbers of troops
and companies Of volunteers whose conduct and dsci
pne viii undoubtedly do credit to the Province. Ihsve,
moreover, with the assistance Of the Adutant General
done my best to carry out your wishes by organizing the
sedentaTy militia.
The government in pursuance of the wishes othe L.
gature has taken itself to conclude fresh arrange
ment calculated to line of steamers from
the st. Lawrence to England.
During the approaching session you viii find that our
in satisfactory state The people at large
have resped the benefits Of those reductions the
duties which you made last year. The dmiuution
IN the receipts consequent such reductions nearly
correspond with the calculations submitted to you by
my advisers. large increase has been caused by the
Reciprocity treaty with the United States but con-
ceiyc that any such apparent loss is than ccpen
satd by the increased and by the facility Of
intercourse between the two countries
Hon. GENTIENEN-The year just closed has been
of difficulty and conflict in Europe On this side Of
the Atlantic we have, by the blessing of Provi-
dsnce, escaped the direct evils of war; in part
however, Of the Queens dominions has deeper sympa
thy with her been shown, feryen prayers
for their success offered than in Canada. Our PEG.
pie have eagerly watched every turn Of the contest and
-consistrg they do OF men of French and English
origin, equal members Of the same community, and
local subjects of the same Queen-they have been
greved at the suerngs and exalted in the of the
allied army. In like manner, should it please God to
establish firm and honorable peace, Canada WILL doubt
not rejoice at the termination Of the May it be
my ot before the end of the present session.
graduate you suspicious an event.