Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 4 February 1865, CO 60:21, no. 4582, 51.
No. 8
4th February 1865
Sir,
I have the honor to report that I opened the Legislative
Session of this year on the 12th Ultimo by an address of
which I enclose a copy. I add copies of the reply from the
Council and of my rejoinder.
2. I am happy to saythat
that the Legislative business is
proceeding rapidly, and that my relations with the Council
are of the most intimate and friendly description.
that the Legislative business is
proceeding rapidly, and that my relations with the Council
are of the most intimate and friendly description.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Newspaper clipping, unnamed, no date, "Speech of His Excellency the
Governor at the Opening of the Legislative Council, 12th January
1865."
Minutes by CO staff
This export duty was suggested. I scarcely think it was recommended
at the very infancy of this Colony. And Govr Douglas was at first in
favor of its adoption. But practical difficulties were found to arise,
& the tax was not imposed. I doubt if it will be found to answer now in
consequence of the facility which exists for smuggling gold
across the border into the States.
Plan of Union with V.C. Island rejected.
[ABd]
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
*
Newspaper clipping, unnamed, no date, "Reply of Legislative Council
to the Governor's Speech," signed by A.N. Birch, Presiding Member,
17 January 1865.
Newspaper clipping, unnamed, no date, "The Governor's Rejoinder,"
17 January 1865.
