The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-05
Opening OF the Canadian Parliament
The GOHerMOr,a Speech.


At three O'Clock NJ February %, his Excellency the
Go, erDor General proceeded in Chanber Of
the Legislative Council in the Parliament Buildings, Que
bee.
The members OF the Legislative Council being assem-
bled, his Lcelency was pleased 10 command the s.en-
dance Of the Legislative Assembly, that House being
present. bis ExceleDcy was pleased open the Third
sion OF the Sixth Parliament OF the Province Of Canada
with the following speech from the throne
Honorable gentlemen Of the Legislative Coun cl-Gente.
men OF the Legislative Assembly, have much pleasure
in announcing to you that joint address of last
SON. inviting the Queen 10 visit Canada has laid az
the foot Of the throne and that her Maestys gra
ceus answer win forthwith be placed In your hands
You will with satisfaction that may hope for the
honor receiving his Royal Hghpees the Prince of Wales
In such manner as will prove the hearty loyalty
Of al ranks among u.s. Negotiations have been carried on
by the Postmaster General for securing the transmission
through Canada OF large portion OF correspondence
between Europe and America The result these nego
At0ns has been such show that the antages OF
the route by the St. Lawrence fully appreciated Al
the same time has been taken represent properly
10 her Majeetys government position and claims Of
Canada with reference the postal subsidies granted I,
ocean steamers The commissioners appointed report
OF the boundary line between Upper ana Lower Canada
have completed their abors to enable you pass
bill for the settlement OF this long pending Question The
mt have received suggestions from sources
the consolidation of the municipal law Of Lower Canada
and bill will be Submitted you which may enable yo
TO effect this important object congratulate you
issue OF the consolidated statutes OF Upper aud Lower
Canada. trust soon TO the work cou-
ple,ed for Lower Canada, and, when this is done,
may hope that it will be followed by the fur.
Their assmaon Of the laws in force in both sections OF
the province. desire TO call your attention to the expe.
diency Of considering the Law Of debtor creditor IN
commercial matters exists both in Upper and Lower
Canada with view TO further legislation this difficult
subject and think, too that the present system cur.
rency and banking deserve your early ana Serious con
sideraon will be laid before you the pur
pose OF facilitating the administration OF the Crown
lands
Gentlemen Of the Legislative Assembly--R may rot
congratulate you on having completely surrounded our
financial difficulties, think you will find that income
and expenditure for the year have TO
cause us no fear for the future. Papers will be laid be-
fore you having reference to the consolidation of the pub
lie debt and the successful exerons made by the Minis
ter of Finance during the recess, with of securing
this important object You will the depression nm
der which have labored diminished our credit
bot has forcbly impressed myself my aivisers
the necessity OF strict and rigid economy II with this
conviction that ask to consider the propriey
of making the requisite provision for the Queens service
The accounts Tor the several departments shall be placed
in your hands with as little delay possible II LEASED
Almighty God in the last autumn 70 bless land with
plentiful harvest an around the present
ment the signs OF q revival Of commerce. earnes .ly
pray that these marks Of returning prosperity may COZ
nue to increase and that people may abundant
to be thankful for the welfare of their country aud
the maintenance Of law and order 1t Is at your han is
that they expect such amendments changes as NAV
from time to time be needed but rejoice TO think that
few subjects Of broad and important character yet re-
main to be dealt with by immediate legislation now
leave you to the discharge Of your legislative du,ies