The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-09
THE NEW DOMINION.
Second Session Of the Ontario Parliament-Ad-
dress Of the Lieutenant Governor-A Com
plete l'eview Of Public Afairs-A Surplus
Of $4,000, 000-The Question of the
BoundA' ries in Dispute to Go
Before the Privy Council.

TOAONTO, Ontario, Jan. 8, 1873.
The second session Of the Parliament Of Ontario
was opened to-day win the following speech from
the Lieutenant GOvernov:-
AR. SPEAKER AND GENTLEMEN on THE LB0IsLA-
TIVE ASSEMBLY rejoice that In meeting you
am able to congratulate YOU on the continued
prosperity which the prOvince has enjoyed during
rience Of the working OF the great measure Of con-
federation which the psOple .pf Upper Canada
ra nc accepted and from which they anticipated
agree with me that their expectations have
n ts;s f fSay 1T. reaSed. In some Of its de.
less than justice to this Province. and incl
dents to be regretted may have occurred, as in
yet the general e1ect the local AFFAIRS Of Ontario
has been eminently beneficial. The administration
our revenue has enabled US, without taxation, not
only to deray all the charges of the provincial
government and TO affNrd essential AID to nuner-
GUS railway enterprises and other public works and
improvements, but Also to accumulate surplus
now amounting to moro than four million dollars
surplus VIII dcassess engage yous Attention
during the present session hope that the exist
factory footing the debts owing to the municipal
loan fund.- and at the same time to do justice to the
your attention such measures for these PURPOSES as
may be laid before y0u. The works on nearly all
the railroads. to which during the last session you
vigor.
SOME OF THE RAILWAYS
have been so far completed that they are now open
for traiiic, and extensive sections OF the country
have by means OF your grants secured permanent
railway facilities, which already exercise most
salutary influence on industrial enterprise The
claims OF other railways will be presented to you
during the present session. hope 1t will be found
that without any unhealthy stimulus being given
to railway enterprise and without any unwise ex-
penditure on the part OF municipal corporations,
every, part Of the province may at no distant
rQIlW al tn IA pa
The Senedts which have arisen from aiding the
parts Of the province point to the advisabiliy OF
your considering further provisions for bringing by
this means into profitable cultivation an extended
area OF valuable lands
In the recess have adopted additional means
for promoting increased immigration Of agricultu-
raj lab0rers and others into the Province, and
am happy to say that have reason to believe that
the means taken will have valuable results during
recommend to your careful consideration meas
ures which will be laid before you for the improve
ment OF our educational institutions by providing
additional means for obtaining sufficient number
of competent, trained teachers, giving increased
making various amendments which experience has
shown to be desirable In our school laws; bills for
laws; a BIZ for regulating the archaeological Col.
lege, for which the Legislature has already made
provision and bill for giving to graduates Of the
agement, and other educational measures to
which your attention will be called.
THE DEAF AND DUMB.
Measures for the management of the Asylum for
the Deaf and Dumb and OF the Asylum for the
Ss S Sesn the
training OF idiot and tmbecile children, class
which, regret to learn, Is numerous enough to re-
tention which has already been useiully given to
other AFFLICTED classes OF the population, expe-
proper means the condition Of these children may
be greatly ameliorated. commend their case to
HABlrUAL DRUNKARDs.
recommend to your attention the propricty Of
adding to the institutions under government care
an tnebriate asylum, where those unfortunate per-
sons who, by long Indulgence in habits Of intem-
perance have lost their self control may have the
opportunity of being restored by proper restraints
and influences to che position Of useful members OF
society.
There will likewise be submitted fer your atten.
ton measures for promoting better administra-
ton OF justice in the courts OF the Province, for
giving increased efficiency so the law for the trial
and amending the laws relative to our municipal
Institutions.
Since we last met negotiations have taken place
between the Dominion government and myself on
the subject OF the northern and western boundaries
OF the Province. The correspondence will be laid
before you. Meanwhile have directed investiga-
lions to be made which were necessary to the es-
the evidence In favor OF the boundaries claimed by
Ontario has been accumulated which WILL 1 hope,
res~ the Of Quebec s MAINTAINS
Its objections to the award OF the arbitrat0rs ap-
pointed under the act Of the Confederation for the
settlement OF all questions between the two
Provinces, and the government OF the Dominion
having declined to recognize the award
until Its validity shall be determined by
some competent tribunal, have endeavsred to
expedite the preliminary proceedings necessary to
bring the matter before the Privy Council IN Eng
and I hope that no obstacle will be found to pre-
vent satisfactory decision being arrived at our
ing the presentyear. joint committee has been
appointed for surveying the boundary between
Ontario and Quebec, and have commenced opera
tions
THE PUBLIC TREASURY AND FINANCES.
have given directions that the public accounts
shall be laid before you You will learn with salts
excess Of the sum estimated; that the expenditure
has fallen short OF the amount anticipated; that
considerable addition has In consequence been
made to the accumulated surplus previously on
hand. The estimates for the present year will be
submitted to you. You will find that they have
been framed with every regard to economy COM
patible with the efficiency OF the public service.
now leave you to your important duties, In full
confidence that you will apply yourselves to the
ness. May the Almighty Ruler Of all so guide your
deliberations that they may result In promoting
the prOsp Gritty and happiness OF our country.
Belgian Immigration Being Directed to
Canada.
TORONTO, Jan. 8, 1873.
Mr. Delfosse, the Belgian Minister to Washing
ton is in town, and has had an interview with the
Lieutenant Governor Of Ontario in regard to the
Belgium immigration to Canada Mr.. Delfosse has
received assurances that every encouragement
shall be given to Belgians immigrating to Canada.
WEATHER REPORT