Colonial Despatches

I trust that long ere this reaches you, you will have received a telegram from me announcing the completion of telegraphic communicatiion between New Westminster and SanFrancisco Francisco Francisco, and consequently with Newfoundland.

2. My relations with the California State Telegraph Company are, I am happy to say, of the most satisfactory description, and by their influence the Eastern Companies placed their lines at my disposal on the opening day. The excitement arising out of the assassination of the President of the United States interferedconsiderably considerably with the telegraphic communication across the Continent.

3. The Collins' Overland Telegraph Company are rapidly carrying on their works towards Russian America. I am giving them every reasonable assistance in my power.

4. By mere chance the Cable under the Fraser at New Westminster was laid by me. I had lent mySteam Steam Yacht for the purpose and was on board as a spectator. The American pilot engaged to take charge of the vessel was late, so I undertook to perform the delicate duty. I am happy to say that it was completed in a satisfactory manner. The California State Telegraph Company appeared much pleased with the compliment that was thus accidentally paidto to them.