Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 10 April 1867, CO 60:28, no. 5083, 44.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).
Seymour encloses a copy of his speech proroguing the Legislature in British Columbia and reports on the affairs of the
first Session of the Legislature of the United Colony,in particular, noting the tensions between the representatives of the mainland and Vancouver Island.
No. 61
10th April 1867
My Lord,
I have the honor to report that I closed the first Session
of the Legislature of the United Colony on the 2nd Instant
copy of which I enclose.
2. Considering themany
many conflicting interests of the two
sections of the present Colony, everything passed most
satisfactory. The attendence of Members was regular, and
with rare exceptions characterized by order and decorum. I may
add that throughout the Session my relations with the Council
were of a friendly nature.
many conflicting interests of the two
sections of the present Colony, everything passed most
satisfactory. The attendence of Members was regular, and
with rare exceptions characterized by order and decorum. I may
add that throughout the Session my relations with the Council
were of a friendly nature.
3. No less than forty five bills were passed. Tothe
the
great majority of these I have assented. These measures will be
fully reported to Your Lordship in future Despatches. A
deficiency of type in the Government Printing office prevents my
forwarding the Ordinances of the Session at once.
the
great majority of these I have assented. These measures will be
fully reported to Your Lordship in future Despatches. A
deficiency of type in the Government Printing office prevents my
forwarding the Ordinances of the Session at once.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Printed copy of governor's speech proroguing the Legislative
Council, New Westminster, 2 April 1867.