With reference to my despatch No. 136 of 
21 December 1868,
               announcing the opening of the Legislative Session, I have now
               the honor to add that everything
has
 has progressed satisfactorily.
               All the Bills in which I felt an interest have been passed and I
               hope to be able to prorogue the Council on Saturday the 
13 Instant.
               
               2. I am pressing on business in every way, inasmuch as the
               Spring is well advanced and it is desirable that the Magistrates
               should return to their respective Districts.