Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-09
Canadian nt-GOVcrnOr's



OTTAWA, C. W, June S.-Pariament opened
to-day. The following is a synopsis of the Gov
ernor's speech After abiding to the capitol
the terminrtion Of he Reeiproeity TreptT and
says papers will be laid before the House that it is
imperative to find new markets for the products
of our country. That the deputation represent
ing British North America, sent during the past
winter to the West Indies, Brazil, &c, to ascer-
tain the best means Of extending our commercial
relations and a report to be made in due time.
Allusion made to the Fenian movement is as
follows: The threats and preparations for an at
attack on Canada, constantly and speedily
made body organized in the United
States of America, known as Fenians, COM
PEELED me, since last Parliament, by advice of
my Ministers, TO call out for active service large
portion of the volunteer militia force of the Pro-
ynces. The spirit displayed by the people in re-
Spouse to tide proclamation, has received the ap-
proyal of Her Majesty's Government. Events
which have occurred within the last few days af-
ford continued proofs of the necessity for precau
tiOnary measures adopted. The Provinces have
been invaded by lawleSs band of invaders, hut l
congratulate the country that they were prompt
confronted within twenty-fOur hours, and com
PEELED to retreat.
Ideplore the loss of life and suffering entailed
upon the gallant body of Canadian volunteers in
the engagement which took part, repelling so
promptly the invaders who attacked the country,
and feel assured you will not omit to alleviate.
far may be your power, distress wantOnly
inflicted upon many families. But while grieve
at the individual loss, congratulate the country
that the first note of danger has shown that
Canada Is possessed IN volunteer DOuleS OF men
ready to peril their lives in defense of the Queen
and the country. The entire people have been
thoroughly aroused by the recent occurrences. Il
must now be apparent to all, that the resources
of the country, both men and means, will Mt any
moment be cheerfully given in repell any in
vaders that may come.
In the measures of defense which have been
called upon to take | have received unremitting
support by Lieut.. General Candy and Admiral
Hope. 1t is also n source of unfeigned pleasure
to acknowledge the gallantry displayed by the
officers and men in her Majesty's military and ma
val service in Canada, | am happy to be enabled
10 state that the President of United States has
Issued proclamation declaring that serious infrac:
ton of laws of that country have been and are
being committed by evil disposed persons with
nthe territory and jurisdiction of the United
States aaginsI British possession in North
America and refusing all his officers to
exert every effort for its repression and trust
that the adopted, will ere long prevent the
country from being subjected to further attack
from citizens of a nation on terms of peGce with
Great Britain. To maintain the force the Gov
eminent was compelled to call out involved an
expenditure Of n large amount not provided for.
Accounts of these expenditures will be laid before
the House. and feel confident that il will imme-
diatey pass bill indemnifying the Government
for the unavoidable expenditure.