The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-01

ton magistrates and Board OF Trade were read TO his
Excellency after which he made the following
ucF-REGAI SPEECH.
GssTiEmES-l thank you most sincerely for this cor.
dial reception and for thus meeting me on my arrival
with addresses OF congratulaon The circumstances OF
my present landing at Quebec are in one respect 10
place nearly six years ago. ] was then q complete
stranger l hnd myself surrounded py friends,
whom am most happy TO meet again. ana wno. ise
have received, are themselves glad 70 welcome me
amongst them l am much gratined
10 learn that from your experience OF my
past administration you deem me worthy TO oil
high Office which the Queen has been graciousy
pleased 10 appoint me; do consider your express
sions Of satisfaction az empty compliments; for
the period during which have governed this province
has been eventfu one, and gentlemen in your posi-
ton are competent Judge whether during that time
have faithfully discharged my duty to her Majesty and
TO her Canadian subjects We are now entering on a
take conspicuous position than have hitherto
occupied among the nations Of the world The establish
ment and progress Of our enlarged Canada f be matched
,o,h keen aeres IN Other countries and complete SELF
government enjoyed by lis iAabitant, the people
eaelres ,cu me future Of these united provinces mainly
depend. Having full reliance the political sagacity
patriotism and the 10y atty Of the whole population
nhab,tng our vast territory, from Halifax TO the great
lakes, con6dentally anticipate for the dominion
glorious and a prosperous career.
At the conclusion OF the address, his Excellency and
Lady Monck and family then entered their carriage and
drove 10 spencer Wood On going through the streets
the Governor General loudly cheered by the large
number Of persons who had turned 70 witness his
arrival Durham Terrace other commanding points
were crowded with spectators.
CABINET DOMINION
The members OF Cabinet called 10 assist the
vceroy of the dominion will be sworn into office in
Ottawa, the capital, early this morning There has
been good deal OF assertion and contradiction made
regard to the of the gentlemen who to
be honored by elevation to the dignity Of being
OF her Majesty Queen Victoria, and the list has been
greatly varied in consequence within few weeks.
couple Of days ago told that the following
correct list Of their names:-Messrs. Mcdonald,
hcDougall Blair, Campbell, Rowland, Cartier, Gait,
Iangevin, Chapais, Kenny, Archibald, Tlley and
Mitchell. At still later date, however, had from
Quebec "hghes authority for stating that the fol-
lowing gentlemen will compose the new Confederate
Ministry Hon. John A. Macdonald Premier; Hon.
Messrs Campbell, Rowland, McDougaii Cartier Mcgee
Gait, Langevin Tilley, Topper. Mitchell and henry.
There is very little variance in the list proceed
MEMBERS GOVERNMENT.
Hon. MIR MACDONALD is Attorney General, West, and
known men III the Dominion Parliament, aud is we'll
versed in legislation He is the leader Of the West
tern section OF the Ministry. In the House he
is ready in debate, and good speaker
As such he takes the lead on his side
all general questions In which he shows tact and ability
This gentleman has been in all the Canadian ministries
formed by his party during the last few years, and al
Attorney General West for the duties OF which
office he very well ftted-so far intelligence and
legal attachments GO The law TO him many
enactmens and changes for the better The Minister of
Militia has the forces Of Canada for At this he
rs also apt but his ideas do not 60 much further
than the organization and drl Of battalion. About
some OF the movements even in this he is not
vs Sn he he 'f Knows sn sSoas that
MIR Macdonald first elected in 1874 for Kingston
ana he has sat for TO the present day In 1S47 he
appointed Receiver General of Canada He has been in
Parliament for more than twenty years, and is, there
FORE Of the oldest Legislators in the dominion. In
1929 Mr. Macdonald began study law, and years
later that is when lille over twenty one years of age,
he was called to the bar Of Upper Canada He is man
OF some wealth and moro influence Born in 1914, he is
about hfy two years Of and gives proof OF hardy
constitution He will be the Premier Of the dominion
Hon. Mr.. CAMPBELL is Commissioner Of Crown Lands
Canada, and brings good deal OF ability the Cabinet
He Ia the second leader Of the party
has been firm in his politics at all times and under all
reverses This gentleman is member of the Legislative
Council for the Cataraqui division He elected in
1885, and has sat for ever SINCE In 1884 he came
into Office as Commissioner OF Crown Lands with the
coalition ministry. There is man in the House
looked up to with respect In fact from the time
be entered Parliament he been regarded promi-
in his party, which the liberal conservative.
The Influence OF this minister lies in Central Canada,
and OF course, mostly in his constituency. He is also
well known west and east of 1t. MIR. Campbell Is
Der OF the bar Of Upper Canada and Queens counsel
He is also bencher OF the Law Society Like most OF
the Legislative Council, Mr.. Campbell Is of
wealth He is in the vgor OF life, and will apparently
live long to serve the dominion legislator or in any
other capacity.
Hon. Mr. sicDoucALL is Provincial Secretary. Mr.
McDougal is Of the three reform members OF the
ministry, and be regarded the second in rank of
the three. He is man OF ability and or good deal Of
influence. Mr.. McDouga!l is also a good writer and
makes good Secretary. This Minister lately put
the head commission sent 10 seek new mar
kets for Canada produce He made his tour short one
not going far as Brazil but as II WERE starting the
work aud leaving ii to Mr. Dunscombe and his party
20 to that distant point. The Provincial secre-
tarvs report Of the work done will be very interesting
hr hcDougall Is a strong party man, and one who
acts boldly In all political questions He made his voice
heard throughout the prov nce, and politically cap
tiols when seeking power and now that he has got ii
De feels more easy ana qaieL he rs however one Oh
began public life 1858 member for the North
Riding Of Oxford 10 1852 he came into Office as Com
missioner of Crown Lands in the Reform Ministry,
under the lead of Hon. j. ;. Mcdonald, and
held his until 1864. when there
he was appointed Provincial Secretary in the coalition
ministry This brings him TO his present position. He
now represents tho North Riding Of LanArk. MT Nc
ergy and boldness. He has won his way. The Provin-
cal Secretary Of the best debaers in the House,
his style being ready and fluent or tho three reform
members in the government he speaks the best,
and Is the apt in defending the OF his party.
In the debates confederation plan Mr. McDougall
did not speak much only making some remarks on the
speeches OF opposite members, but gave his influence
TO the scheme. The influence Of Mr.. McDougall
lies mostly east ana west Of Toronto being Of course
greatest his constituency, which 70 tho east Of the
city He Is now man Of some means and in the vigor
Of life. He born IN 1922
Hon. Mr.. Rowland Actiug Finance Minister OF the
Canadian government. Mr. Rowland is the third men,
Der Of the reform party In the ministry and the least of
the three, though his influence in the West Is Of
consequence He Is very apt q ngures, and Of calcu
lating OF mind In the West his views listened
with attention, and on commercial questions he is
very intelligent he may be said TO be OF the best
business men Of the province This Minister the
sent In February last 10 the United States
TO negotiate new treaty OF trade and he
nt 20 associate with Mr. Gait In the mission more
apt person could have been selected 70 talk with the
Committee Ways aud Means; for the long time that
he has spent In the produce business has made him
very sharp tho question Of reciprocal free trade In
1851 Mr. Rowland elected for the West Riding Of
York. and has sat for up 70 the present time In 1862
he member Of the reform government at that time
6lng the Office OF Receiver General In 1854 he
with his party, but In little time induced 10
enter the coalition ministry In the Office OF the
Postmaster General Being IN attentive official
he makes q good head for the Post Once
This member Is strong but quiet party man.
He may now be regarded the fourth man in infu-
OF the reform party though least Of the three
in ohce. He took very quiet part in the debates ON