New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-09
OPENING OF THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
SPEECH OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.
The Writ of Habeas Corpus Suspended.
LARGE NUMBERS OF TIE FENIiNS RETURNING
HOME.
The United States Government Furnish Them
Transportation.
GEN. SWEENEY HELD TO BAIL.
Opening OF the & nm ian ParIiament-The Writ
of Habeas Corpus suspended-specch Of the
GoyerDor-Ge nernI,
Special Dispatch to The n. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The n. Y Tribune.
OTTowA, Friday, June 8, 1866.
At p. NJ. to-day Parliament opened, and His Ex
cellency, the Govemor-General delivered important
speech which he said that has been found necessary TO
suspend for time the writ of habeas corpus. The follow
Jug is the most important part Of the speech:
threats and preparations for attack Canada
stauty and openly made by body orginzed 10 the u OF
America and known Fenians, compelled since Para
ment rose by the advice Of my ministers to cal out Tor active
service large portion Of the volunteer militia force oil the
Province The spirit displayed by the people and their ready
response to my proclamation have received the we'll
merited approval Of Her Macstys Government The
afford additional proofs Of the necessity for the
the precautionary measure adopted the province has oeh IN
yaded by lawless bnnd OF maaudes but Tue
country that they promptly confronted and within -
compelled to make precpiiae retreat depole the
gallant body Of the Canadian Volunteers the engagement
which took place IN repens 50 promptly ie inyoaeT T oo
omit alleviate far may be ~ your power the isees
them individually. must congratulate the country that the
first danger has shown that Canada possesses IN her
volunteers body Of men ready peril their lives defense
of their Oueen and country. Tie entire people have
been thoroughly aroused by recent occurrences and II
must be apparent to all that the whole resources
of the country, both In and means. will at
any moment be cheerfuly given in repellng any nva-
been called upon TO take have received the uurentg sup
port the Lieutenant General commanding and OF Admiral
Sir james Hope II Is also source o @ . 20
to acknowledge the gallant devotion displayed py tne OIL
fcers and men OF her M9eys military ana nsva iUfcs
Canada am happy TO be able TO state ths me o 'e
United proclamation declaring that serious
me Committed by eydsposcd persons within the territory
and Jurisdiction United States against the British pos
sessions Norlh America and requiring M officers OF hs GOV
eminent every effort for their repression trust that
the course thus adopted viii long prevent this
country from being subjected 10 further attacks IRON
the citizens of nation OF amy with Great Britain
The maintenance Of the force active duiy vhoh the Gov
eminent has compelled call ont has involved an er
pcnditure large amount which was not provided Tor py
Inc votes Recent occurrences show the ne
cessty extending Lower Canada the set chap q Con
sndated Statutes FOR Upper protect the Inhabitants
Of that the Province against the awess agsresos
II has asO necessary for the preservation OF law and
order 10 adopt o similar 70 that taken IN the present
session OF tue Imperial Parliament for the temporary uspen
sion OF the writ ~ habeas corpus invite your immediate
consideration of these necessary measures.