The New York herald., 1863-08-18

Speech OF the Governor General ol
On the 14th inst his Excelency tho Governor General
proceeded In state TO the Legislative Council Chamber
Quebec. and having taken his seat upon the throne.
The Hon. Uric Joseph Tessier informed his Excelsncy
that the choice Of tho Legislative Council had fallen
him to be their Speaker. aa @a.
The members OF that body entered preceded by their
Speaker the Hon. Lewis wabridge, who informed his
Excelleucy that the choice OF the Assembly had fallen
upon him to be their Speaker and prayed for the
bere thereof the customary parliamentary privileges
after which his Exceeney was pleased 70 deliver the
HoN. GKNrInM or THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND Gxv
riExsx OF rHn LsGELAryE AssRxBIy:Ih have called you
together at this unusual season because desired
practicable after the dissolution Of the last Par
ameut 10 obtain advice and assistance In reference
Of the year at which you are now assembled is one that
renders difficult for many OF you to leave your other
svocatons In order 70 give attention TO your Paramcn
tary duties, am persuaded that you will cheerfully
such legislative proposals the exgences OF the public
gross Of which In the late Parliament interrupted
By the dissolution, win again be submitted TO your
existing Militia law which requires extensive amend
ment In order 70 place this important OF the public
defence IN condition Of efficiency The large increase
which has occurred n the volunteer force and the oilers
Of service which continue to receive from compa
nies are gratifying proofs Of the patriotic zeal which ami
public defence The interest which been displayed
10 the formation Of drill associations, and the manifest
in shs use Of arms are SATISFACTORY evidences that the
people OF Canada prepared submit any personal
sacrifices which can reasonably be demanded Of them 10
order 70 enable them In enc most efficient manner to put
forth ther strength in defence Of their insti-
tutious and their homes, should circumstances
require from them such an exhibition Of patriotism
trust 70 yodr wisdom 70 give proper direction TO the
excellent spirit by which the people animated and
your liberaty 70 supply the by which practical
advantages may be obtained from it, bin for the squi
table adjustment OF the relations between debtor and
laid before you Certain alterations in the laws reeust,n
the administration OF Justice will e'submted for your
appreciation The existing laws affecting the registration
OF title 70 real property Upper and Lower Canada and
concerning patents Inventions as well as the laws
lasins to the encouragement Of agriculture win also claim
GsxTIxxxx the LEGISLATIVE AssKxnIY:-The esti.
mates Tor the current year for which provision not
tonal estimates may DO necessary a the present time.
Will be lad before you without delay The last session
Of Parliament having abruptly terminated without the
have been Obliged to undertake. The responsibility
OF authorizing advances out Of the public chest 10 deray
certain indispensable charges Statements will 10 SUBJ
mited to you from which you win perceive that these
advances have been strictly limited to the unavoidable
requirements Of the public service Uuaer these
confidently rely upon your readiness sanction
the outlay which has been thus incurred as well
provide or the necessary expenses OF the for
HoSoRAnLR GKSitxxEs AND GESnEmES;--I urge upon
your early attention the state Of the finances OF the
vince and the relation which s expenditure bears It's
and resources. You will not fad to concur with
In the expression Of regret that FOR years past
the public expenditure has exceeded the annual income
and cannot doubt that you win agree with that the
time has arrive when strenuous effort shsuld be made
10 avert the continuance Of this deficiency.
have received despatch from the secretary of State
for the Colonies, enclosing copies of n correspondence
between her MAJESTY governmenand the agent OF the
Atlantic and Pacific Transit aud clcgr aph Company In
ference 10 pro- osa made by company for the
shmcIt OF atecgraphic and postal communication be-
tween Lake Superior ana New Westminster, In british
Columbia. The Importance Of such an undertaking the
British North American Provinces both IN a commercial
and IN q military point OF view. induces me 10 COM
mend the sub ect "a your consideration Copies OF the
correspondence shall be laid you and feel assured
that should any proposal 10 eject the estab-
sshnent Of such Communication terms advantageous
TO the Province 10 submitted to you win receive
cuuragcncni at your hands.
cannot refrain from congratustIng you at this
~ the year uon the prospect which every prev
81 abundant harvest sincerely trust thst the pros
pcrity with which appeirs likely provdcncc will this
bless The agricultural classes may PRODUCE oorres-
road ~ Improvement IN commerce. and manufac.
trreF
In commenting 10 your cwefsl attention the public
sars ol Tue lrosincc, defcrd upon your ,es abui.
70 promote whstever may condce ~ ifs future wcl
isre ard hnmbly invoke the Divine blessing upon your
dcaberatpns that they may entered upon ia an un.
selfish md Impartial srt and may the increase
a unnniiy, prosperity and coutentmeat thrvughou, sbs
lane,