I have received and have had under my consideration the Act passed
by the Legislature of
British Columbia entitled No. 3 of
1871 "An Act to
amend and Alter the Constitution of this Colony" which was transmitted
to me in your Despatch No. 13 of the
18th of February last.
I have reported to Her Majesty in Council my opinion that the said
Act should be specially confirmed, and I have the honor to transmit to
you herewith an Order of Her Majesty in Council dated the 16th May
approving that Report.