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FROM THB PUBLIC JOURNALS, UPON THB OCCASION OF THB RETIREMENT OF SIR JAMES DOUGLAS, KC.B. raoM VHB OOVERNOBSHIP OF THE COLONIES '•>'■ * OF VANOOUVERS ISLAND, AND BRITISH COLUMBIA. 1864. -;o:- dbal: IDWABO BArVTABD, YIOTOKU PBINTINO OFVIOB, VBOAS STRBBT. VICTORIA >RIA COLLEOK LIBRARY I TORIA, B. a I VICTORIA i^ *■ *■ ^ I •^67 1061 en (oUUl.!=4lM)Nl)i;N('r, WITH A MKMOUIAL TO THF. T>TTKR OK NKW<'A>J1LK, IHOM llIK INlIAinTANTS OF VANCOUVElt's i ISl.AM). • Victoria, Vancouver's lBlnuvill thonMij^hly apju'ociuto. Thai all proHpcrity luoy attend Hix JanioR in liin ndrcinont, in uiu* hIucoi'o doHiro. Krom "Bkitihii Corovisr" and from "Daily Ciironklk" nth March, iSCA. OUANl) BANQUET TO «IU JAAIES DOUOLAH. TiiO grand Banquft given by the citizens of Victoria to hiH K\('elienoy 8ir James DoughiH, K.C.B., on tb.o occasion of liis retiring from the government of Iho colony, took place lust night in the Theatre, and was a glorious and Lrilliant affair. Tlio Theatre was most elegantly decorated by Mons. Driard of the Colonial Hotel who had the oniiro management of all tho arrangements under the supervision of tho Conmiittoo, and it is but duo to tliat excellent purveyor to say that nothing was wanting to ensure tho comfort and oi\joymont of tho guests. Tho entire building was boarded level with tho Stage, and a horse-shoo table spread tho wholo length.^ At tlu) end of tho stjige, behind tho cliairman, was a largo cartoon of the lloyal Arms, supported by two smaller cartoons, and national flags. Overhead were festc jns of evergreens and artificial flowers ; on cither side of tho proscenium woro cartoons of tho American Arms ; tho dress-circle was also chastely festooned, and de- corated overhead with flags of various nations. His Excellency entered tho room a few minutes after tho hour named, and shortly before seven, at a signal from tho chair, at least 200 persons took their seats. The chair was filled by Alfred Waddiugton, Esq., on whoso right sat Sir James Douglas, Ilis Honor Chief-justice Begbio, B. 0., Captain Hardinge, E.N. Hon. W. A. G. Young, x» »» i ('olouiiil SfOivljiry, i^c, aiif(, Tlunniirt Iliinis Kn.|., Miiyor, lli« llorii • < 'Iiid'-JiiHtiro ('unicion, Ui llcliuikcn, Spoiikcr (if tlp' IlotiHc (»!' AsHriiilily, SiC (Iriico having Ix'^ii 8iiir()|)np{>d tlio "Ciuoon " and *'tho rrinro and rriiicoss ol' Wales, and all the Uoyal Family," wliicli toastH wore rocci cd with uii- iKiuiulod demonstrations of lojalty. Tlio Chainaan then proposed "llis Excem kncy tiik UovKUNOR, THK GuKsT OF Tin; EvKNix^." Drauk amid vocitbroua (;liooring. Tho Chairman said that lio was happy and proud of be "one [evolving pplause.) estimony him. He s to His rans here I, British a, V. I., listration us have • convic- i exerted ; inhabi- crowned with the desired success, wo attribute it to the very extraor- dinary and difficult position in which your Excellency was placed on assuming the arduous task of organizing and a«kain- istering a government in a new Colony so remote from the mother country, with a heterogeneous population, requiring more than human efforts to form at once political institutions thoroughly adapted to it. We cannot, however, doubt your Excellency's uniform desire to promote the interests of the Colony, nor can we deny ourselves the happiness of offering a just tribute to a gentle- man whose talents and energy have raised him to the highest position amongst us, in which he has sustained himself so honorably, that Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen has been pleased to acknowledge it by a very flattering mark of distinction, to the great satisfaction of the British and other residents of this city. Young and insignificant, compared with many other of Her Majesty's Colonies, as Vancouver's island is ; far distant from the mother coimtry and dependent on foreign aid for prompt communication with it ; with a sparse population and limited means to compete with the older and more productive neighbouring settlements, and beset by many other serious difficulties, it has nevertheless, under Divine Providence, by your Excellency's prudent administration, made such whole- some progress, that we consider the foundation has been laid for its becoming in the course of time, taking into account its important geographical position, one of Her Majesty's most valuable possessions. We hope your Excellency may live to see the day when the fruits of your labors shall have become matured, and that you will have just cause to look back with increased pride and satisfaction on this interesting Colony. If your Excellency depart from among us we shall consider we have lost a friend who will carry away with him our regrets and este;.m ; if you remain with us wo trust that the Govern- 10 mont will bo still aided by tlio wisdom and pmdenco of your fcounsols. May tlio Almiglity, who lias guided your Exoellenpy and sustained you in the arduous duties you are about to relinquish, continue to prmr down his blessings upon you and your I'timily, to whom we sincerely ^^ish every liappiness. We have the honor to bo, with tlie most distinguished con- sideration, your Exeellency's friends and obedient servants. His Excellency remained standing during the delivery of tlie address, which was received with applause and enthusiastic cheering. Music — " Lang Syne." His Excellency thanked the inhabitants of Victoria for this expression of kind feeling, and the endorsement of his policy of government. He also thanked them for the cordial support which he had received from them during his protracted administration; this document was very precious to him indeed. It told him of their friendship — of their desii'o to do him honor, and through him to honor that noble Queen whom he had the honor to represent. It told him that his administration had been successful ; that they were prepared to support free trade and the developement of the resources of our country. It told him that no legislation to sap those measures would be successful ; and perseverance in the same course would place the Colony at the summit of its ambition. He felt that the commimity were disposed to place a higher value on his services than they deserved (loud cries of No, no.) The progress was due rather to the efforts of their highly pat- riotic Legislature. (Applause). He should always remember tvith the warmest gratitude the efforts of the inhabitants in assisting him to maintain good order in the Colony. (Hear, hear, and Cheers.) In closing his relations with this colony, he would ever retain a grateful recollection of this day's proceedings, and of tlio high honor conferred upon him, and in whatever part of a envy and ■linquisli, Liid your ihcd con- rvants. ?livery of 'husiastio a for this is policy 1 support rotracted to him desu'o to le Queen that his prepared ources of ap those le same mbition. higher No, no.) ■hly pat- jratitudo naintain lid ever and of part of J the world ho sliould spend the romaiudor of Win (Lus, lio would ever rejoice to hear of the welfbro and jn'ogrcsH and prosperity of this colony. (Tremendous chocrii)j^.) The Chairman proposed "Tin-; Aumy anh Navy." Music, " The Red, Wliite and Blue." Capt. Hardinge, of H.M.S. Cameleon, retiu-nod tlianks lor the honour conferred ui)OU the branch of the service \vhich ho had the honour to represent, and said that orders had come from Home to increase the establishment here. (Hoar, hear) : he was also glad to hear that a graving dock was about to bo constructed at Esquimalt. A great number of liis men whoso time of service had expu'ed, were desirous of settling hero, but if the people wished to keep them, they must promote female immigration. (Laughter and cheers for " Franklin.") During the time which ho had had the honour of acting as senior officer of the fleet, he had received numerous evidences of the regard of the colonists. Captain H. paid a glowing tri- bute to the services of Mr. Pender of the surveying expedition, for which that gentleman returned thanks. Col. Foster, M.L.A., responded in behalf of the Army, and said that a British soldier never turns his back on friend or foe. (Applause). "The Legislative Council," was proposed by A. C. Anderson, Esq., in a brief speech. Music — " Victoria March." Hon. Chief Justice Cameron, Senior Member of the Council, responded — the Members of the Council present remaining standing. His Lordship's remarks, which were no doubt ef- fective, and were well received by those within the sound of his voice, were inaudible to our reporter. " The Legislative Assembly," was proposed by Mr. J. J. Southgate, who paid a tribute to the ser\'ices of the Mem- bers of the assembly, coupled with the name of the Hon. Speaker. Music — " Cheer, boys, cheer." Three cheers were given for Dr. Hehncken, who said that 12 '! the House of Assembly liad been profitably engaged and had passed the Telegraph Bill. (Cheers.) lie hoped the appara- tus would be soon in working order. Twelve years ago the only communication this Colony had with the outer world was by a canoe going to Puget Sound and thence to the Columbia. He attributed the improvement, in a great measure, to His Excellency, (Cheers.) who had instituted the system of Government now in force. Having been connected with the Legislative Assembly for many years he could bear testimony to the uniform courtesy of His Excellency, and it was due to his energy and work that the Colony was in a position to pass such a measure as the Telegraph Bill. (Cheers.) ** The Bench and the Bar." Proposed by Dr. Tolmie. The Bench, coupled with the name of David Cameron, Esq., who hod been connected with the Bench since the days when the site of the present theatre was a potato-field and the red deer paid nocturnal visits to Spring Eidge. The Bar had many noble representatives present who could speak for them- selves. (Cheers.) Music — " The Cameronion March." The Hon. Chief Justice Cameron responded. He felt grate- ful for the kind manner in which his friend Dr. Tolmie had alluded to him. Ho was honored in responding to the toast of the Bench, the Bar he would leave to younger men. The hon. gentleman alluded to the early period in which he had been called to the Bench in this Colony, and to the arduous duties he had performed, representing half a dozen judges in one. (Gbeat applause.) How he had done it he would leave to the public to say. (Immense applause.) ^ Attorney General Cary being called, said that he re- gretted he had been called on to respond to the toast of the " Bar," when "he was hatedby one half of Victoria and feared by the other half." But he could bear testimony to the genius of His Excellency on all occasions. For three years he had worshiped that genius, and he hoped that all would join with ^- C^^^^"^^ '^ ^jt_^ j^i^Ua^n^ ^^*^ PL ^ la and had lo appara- 3 ago the world was Columbia. 3, to His system of I with tho testimony iras due to on to pass T. Tolmie. )ron, Esq., lays when nd the red le Bar had for them- ch." felt grate- olmie had the toast laen. The he had e arduous judges in ould leave at he re- ast of the md feared he genius s he had join with him in endeavoring to bring the Colony to that height, when, should His Excellenoey ever return to this (colony ho would find that it had reached the highest point of his ambition. All he would say, if he had to choose another master, tliat master should be Sir James Douglas. (Applause.) Loud calls being made for Mr. Ring, that gentleman rose and said, although unprepared with any remarks, he would bear testimony to the ability and unswerving courage which had marked the administration of His Excellency Sir James Douglas. Gentlemen, what more do you want from me ? (great laughter.) " The Mayor of Victoria." by Dr. Dickson. He had great pleasure in bearing testimony to the earnest and honest manner in which the Mayor had filled the oivio chair. (Hear, hear.) Although the Corporation was in that state which physicians call " atrophy," a new act would soon set them right; but the maturity of manhood could not be expected in so young a child. (Laughter). The Corporation was only a child eighteen months old. (Great laughter.) And we must not expect too much from it. The Dr. sketched the rapid growth of the colony in an elaborate manner, amidst uproarious mirth. Band — " For he's a jolly good fellow," joined by the ompany. Mayor Harris responded to the toast. He thanked the ompany forthe handsome manner in which they had received he toast He could look back to the time, 5 years ago, when e and many of his fellow citizens landed near to that spot here they were now standing which was then covered th tents. Did they then expect to see a city such as we ave now ? It showed the wonders of the works of the mighty. (Applause.) This being the only British soil on his coast, we can boast of all the institutions of civilized coun- ries. (Hear, hear.) He hoped all his friends before him 1 1 liiid "Towu as flio roltmy litid, mid tluit our cliildrou and cliildivii'H fliildrou would Htill 8»'o tlio counlry (lomiHli nf'tor us. When lio saw a corniuuinty like* Victoria Sfk'ct a liiimldo iradoHiiiaii like liiiiiHclf as tho first Mayor of the city, it was an • ]i()irl(joni for liini and liis children to carry down in ages yet to como. (Ai)plausc). lie would ask when again would a C'onnnmiily like this meet together to do honor to tho distin- guished gentleman whom wo had now met to honor. || (Applause). lie thanked tho company individually and col- |^ lectively, and would drink each of their good healths. (Great applause). "Oni SisTiiii Colony." Proposed by Selim Frarklin, Esq., M. L. A., who said, that an account of the brilliant scene before him, woiUd form a bright page in our history. That Colony, only six years ago, was a " howling wilderness." Now what was it ? Steamers mounting her rapid rivers ; and we find gentlemen of British Columbia here to night offering their tribute of respect to worth. We are all brothers ; what- ever contributes to the advantage of one contributes to the advantage and interest of the other, creating harmony and good will between the citizens of both Colonies. (Cheers.) "JL Chief Justice Begbie, of British Columbia, rose to respond. He was greeted with loud cheers. He had differed with His Excellency in almost every point of policy advanced. T^iey had met as man to man on jlublic questions, he trusted they had parted friends. On every point he had met him as a man, and His Excellency had met him as a man, and ho gave the verdict in favour of His Excellency. A year ago tho verdict would have been against him. To-day he believed he would be sustained. (Some confusion here occurred, amidst which Mr. Begbie sat down.) " Our FoiiKiGN Eesi dents," by Hon. D. B. Ring, was proposed amid vociferous cheering. Mr. Eing said it was a catholic toast, and from the applause ^vith which it was re- n,e^} '^&.AQ^r\.' iy^^z^i!^ ^ ^^^yly^^^ 15 (i'ivcil, lio judj^f'd tliiit the cloudH of Kigotry nnd imlioiml prc- judk'*' wliicli had so loiin; lump over lis , wt-ro briiifr disjiolUvl. l''(>r('ip:iUT8, ^vhrll tlicy (.imio Iktc, i'clt llial tlicy wi'vo iilii('iii<:- thonisolvos in a country 'svliorn tli(>y -would \n) rcspoetod lunl |ii"uh'('t(5d. Ho Lclicvcd lliat llicir prcsonoe tlioiv was a tiihuto to tlio worth of His l'l\.(!('ll('ucy. (Hear, lioar). National liigotiy was })(.'in;^" dibi)('lh'd by llio rays of cnllfj^htonniont, as the morning sun dispidhnl ilio mists of niglit. Ho rojoieed to sou risiiip a foolinj^ of hrotliorhood hotwoou all nations, and ho had {j;roat })loa;3uro in ])roposiii<^ tlio toast, ^rusic, — "Star Sl)anglod Banner," " ]'artant pour la 83'rio," and " iJeutschcn *^ Vatcrland." I /K Mr. V. M. Backus folt this to he tho proudest day of his lifo. On tho part of tho foreign residents, partieidarly the Americans, he thought ho could say they had comported themselves well. (Hear, hear). Tlioy camo hero in '58 to make money — somo of them had made two or throe, himself among the number, thanks to tho Victorians and tho Hudson Bay Company (Laughter), that famous monopoly of which he took good care to bo on the right side. This Colony's prospects wore immense, England was nothing to it. (Laughter); Tho mineral wealth of this Colony exceeded that of any other country of equal proportion in the world. (Hear, hear) . Only give the wealth of old England to Inw/i /^s, (Great laughter.) and the Colony will show what it has got within it. Mr. Backus concluded with a high encomium on Sir James Douglas' excellence and retired amidst great cheering. "Oi u Commercial, Mining and Agricultural Inter- ests," was proposed by TV. A. G. Young, Esq., Colonial Secre- tary, in a few effective and encom'aging remarks. The future of the Colony he believed to bo very bright, its commercial interests should be well guarded and fostered. Although wo had some croakers among us, M'O still had reason to feel that our progress was most satisfactory ; our coinmercc was in a 1(J • luoBt Uoiirishing »iaUi ; our minos wore bo promising that eharoa of Olio of our oompaiiios woro bought in Sun Francisco, in profcronco to Waslioo. (Apijlausc!). As to tho agricultural interf'sts, lio was sorry ho could not say much yot, hut as soon as wo liad roads througli tho colony, our farmers would find an ample market in Victoria for all thoy could produce. Tho Hon. gentleman closed with a hearty tribute to our foreign residents, who had over hccn found foremost in all enterprises to devolope ilie country, and ho considered our special thanks were therefore due to them, for without energy and enterprise 110 commerce would reach our shores, our mineral wealth would be for ever hidden in tho primeval rock, and our land would not give forth its produce. Mr. J. D. "Walker responded on behalf of the commercial interests. Commerce had been the mainstay of the Colony, and its prosperity was due to the wisdom of Ilis Exoellenoy in creating this a Free Port. lie believed that the Americans were generally in favour of Free Ports, and the general belief in San Francisco was, that the day when our ports were closed, would be a dark one for Victoria. (Applause). C. B. Young, Esq., (Monitor), responded on behalf of the mining interests in a brilliant speech, which frequently brought down the house, and convulsed his hearers with laughter. He had great faith in Vancouver, and believed that the day was not far distant when we should not only be independent of British Columbia, but of all the world, and in proof of the assertion, produced a gold ingot, the product of Gold Stream Mines. Many men went at mining as they went at love; if they didn't get a return in three days they were discouraged and abandoned it. But patience was required. Mr. Young retired amid much applause. A. C. Anderson, Esq,, responded in behalf of the agricul- tural interest. It was hard to be witty on the subject of potatoes and turnips. He would endeavour therefore to be I witty in auotlior wny, viz. " brevity was the soiil of wit." aud ho wo\iM fiit down. (Lmightor) ^ "Tin- PiiKss." IV.poscd hy Mr. J. (J. Shoi.lioid. Tim Press of any couutry is undnultfpdly a grout jiowor, anrcsont otcfwjion, and lu' kiu'w tin* la your Kx(.'«lh>nrv tluriii^' tlu- iiuiuy yours you Imvo Ull»jd tlio respoiieiMo position of Qovomor of tho Colony. Wo consiilcr thu grottt profliuuity of tlii« portion of 1 1 or Mnjosty's Doiuiii- iniiB (luriug tlio past fow y«»ar«, in miiinly uscrihiililo to tlu» wise policy wliicli your Exci-llftiicy inriu^unitod, im.l wo trust that tho oontiuuocl udvivncfmont of thin (.'olntiy may >io ('(pml to your Kxoolloiicy's good wiblics in ita bohulf. "VVliil^l kIu- (oroly rogiottiug your tl()[)urturo, wo oamostly hopn that your Exoollcncy may long live to enjoy tho honours bo worlhily boBtowod upon you hy llor Miyewty tho Quocn, ami wo trust that hoalth and happinuss, peace ond prosperity, may atti nd you for many yours to como. HIS EXCELLENCY'S REPLY. Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Leyiafative Af^f^ernhh/. I thank you for this gratifying mark of your co'iGdonco and regard; I also thank you for tho zeal and diligcnoo with which you have on all occasions applied yoursolvos to tho discharge of your public duties, and for your cordial and active co-opera- tion \vith me in ovory useful measure, connected with tli^pros- pority and well-being of tho countrj', a circumstance to which the Colony is mainly indebted for its present prosperity. Discord has been tho bane of many countries : you havo wisely kept down the evil spirit in this Colony, and I trust it may never mar the mutual harmony and good feeling existing between the Executive and the Legislative. It is through wise counsels that countries flourish and tluive. Tliis Colony has been prosperous, and may justly bo proud of tho ability and public spirit of its Legislative Assembly. I do feel, as you havo justly observed, a deep interest in the welfare of this Colony, and I sincerely trust that the blessing of God may ever rest upon your oflforts to promote its moral and material interests. TllK I.i:UI.SL.VTlVM OJl'Ni 11.. (» Tlut LojfiHlutivo ('uimc'll |m>«<'iit(Ml tho following mMrowi ( IHm Kxcclli'iioy Sir James DuugliiH. To Ilix Ejciltf'iirif Sir Jiiun'H Douijliix /{.('. Ji„ (ion ) nor oj VtincoHCcru Ixltuul and ih DrjutulinvicH Hfc^ Hfc, May it idcase your Kxt'i'lK'ncy, — W»', (ho mcinlHTH of tho liOgiNliitivoComu'il of Vmicoiivcr'H IhIuihI, iii prospect of your Exei'lloucy'rt rotiromont from tho iiigli oHifo which your 10\'- ccllcncy lius so long and lion(»urahly filled, desiro to oxpn\ss our high estimation of tho policy wiiidi luis guided your Kxccllonoy in originating and administering tho Government of this Colony ; of your nohlo appreciation of tho duties and rosponsibilities devolving upon tho representativo of our Most Gracious (iuoen, and of tho moral qualities which have adorned your actions and endeared you to tho people of Van- couver's Island. That your Excellency may long live to enjoy tho approba- tion of oiu" Most Gracious Hoveroign, and tho esteem and res- pect of every colonist is tho prayer of oaeh member of tho Council. DAVID CAMERON. President of tho Council. ILs Krr(7/i'H('i/*.i Riphj to the President and Gentkmvn of the Lcijitilatire Counvil. I cannot allow you to depart without expressing my deep approoiation of tho honor you have done me, and of thanking you for tho cordial aid and assistance I have received from you diu'ing tho course of my administration. I foel how much I owe to your valuable counsel and advice, and to yoiu' active^ ill :iii*l It'Mvrtv <'<)-Mp<>rutiuu in nil nmt(*'t'K (ti>il with tlio well iM'iii^ niul ])ri>fiM«iily of tlii» ruuntry, n Impjiy liivuinstuiicn lo which tln' »:()li»ny owt'H inmli «»r iU pivHrMit |»i't»rt|H>i'ity. l)iM- roiil luiN boon tljo hiuiu of many countricB, your euro niwl jiiuth'uoo hfiH kcjit down th<' ovil npiiit hen*, uikI 1 tniht it limy novor uiiho to luur tlio hrvnnony un«l good fooling now I'xiHtinghotwoon Iho Kxi'cutivo nnd tho Lt'{fi^*laliu«>. I ihunk you numt HiiiHToly for the nmnykiiul fiMusionft you liavo miido to my puhlio norvloon in tU<» highly ooniiiliin<'utiiiy uddrowH which you hiivn [troncntrd to nu'. 1 nhull iircscrvo it (iH n momorial of your UindnosH and ii-gard, and of tho cordial i'trling which has marked all our ollicial intoivourso, 1 sincoroly liopo that tho (.'ohiiiy nmy lontinue to prospor, imd 1 feci uBHurod that no < lit its will he wanting on yoiu'part lo j>romoto its tnio and substantial int( rost*. A(hhrnft of till' St. /\.H(h'i'tt'^!i Soc!r/i/ lo iho Oovcrmi'. 1'ho following address was proHontcd to II in ExcoUoucy tho (lovornor by tho ofUcors of tluj St. Andrews 8 )oioty : — Ilift E.rccUcHCi/ Sir Jciiirs IhmjInH^ K.C.B.^ May it jdoaso your Exoolloncy, — In anticipation of 3'our aj)proaching rotironunit from the \\\<^\\ trust so long and cfliciontly sustainod hy you in this colony as representative of Her Most Gracious Majesty, AVe tho oflioors and members of tho St. Andrew's Society, in this city, in comnum with all oilier fellow subjects who have shared the advantages of your l^Lveellency's Government, beg to tender you our licartfelt congratulations on tho signal ]irosperity which has distinguished tho country during tho Iioriod of your administration, and to record tho warm esteem we cherish for tho illustrious virlu< '^ -f your Kxcellency'8i)ersonal character, and while contemplating amidst an honourable occlusion and rei)08o, the rapid progress made by the colony *' I 22 in we.''.ltli and cntorpiiso, wo trust that not tlio least gratifying rominisconcos of your official connection with Vancouver Island, may be t^'at so largo a measure of success has attended the benevolent exertions of the national association we repre- sent, under tlio direction of your Excellency as its fii'st Hon- orary President. While deeply regretting the termination of your functions as Governor, already extended mucli beyond the usual time pre- scribed by the Imperial Govoniment, wo venture to indulge the hope tliat yoiiv resiJenco among us may be continued as a private citizen, and that this Colony planted chiefly through yo'ir agency and hitherto developed under your care, may receive as formerly, the benefit of your local experience] and valuable counsel. May you be long spared to enjoy the honors with which the labors of your public life have been rewarded by an approving Sovereign, and your future bo crowned with tranquility and happiness, His Excellency replied as follows . — Gentlemen — I can assm-e you that I feel greatly obliged to you for this visit, and I am truly sensible of the great honor you have paid to my public service, in the highly complimen- tary address which you have now presented to me. This compliment is the more appreciated, coming as it does from a largo body of friends and countrjmien, whose good opinion I so highly value and deeply respect. I assure you that my chief regret in retLdng from office, arises from the prospect of being separated from friends whose society I shall miss, and I shall ofttin recall with gratification the many pleasant days I have passed among you. I shall have much pleasure in preserving this address as a memorial of yom' kindness and regard. I hope, Gentlemen, that prosperity may ever attend you, and that tho St. Andrew's Society may always bo as warmly and respectably supported, as it is now at Victoria. jTatifying" ancoiiver attended I we repro- (ii'st llon- nctions ns time pro- indulgo •nued as a through are, may encej and which the ipproving Llitj and 7 obliged Jat honor aplimen- 18 it does )se good you that prospect Qiss, and Lt days I 2:\ From ''Daili/ Chimivlv'' of ill I, of March, 18G4, Prcsnifafion of an Addrrns hij the Fire Department to the Governor. Yesterday niornrng, 11 lo Fire Department assemhlcd in full uniform, without apparatus, to present an address to His Excellency Sir Janios Douglas, on the occasion of his retire- ment from office. The Dolugo, Tiger, and Union Ilook and Ladder Companies mot at their respective engine houses at noon, and having mustoied, foil into ranks, and wifh banners flying, marched down to tlio rendezvous (the Hook and Ladder Engine House) where tho procession was formed as follows : — Mr. Maguire's band. The Deluge Company, James S. Drummond, Foreman ; 82 members present. Tho Tiger Company, Sam. L. Kelly, Foreman ; 20 members. Union Hook and Ladder Company — AV. H. Thain, Fore- man ; 28 members. The Department was under the direction of Chief Engineer J. C. Keenan, and assistant Engineer, S. B. Abbott. The procession marched up Bastion-street, and through Government, across James' Bay Bridge, to the Government Buildings, when a halt was called, and the Department having been ranged two deep along the front of tho building, the committee appointed to pr(^sent the address, advanced. The Chief and Assistant Engineers of tho past year, Messrs. John Dickson, and John Malowanski, accompanied them. As His Excellency appeared at the head of the steps, the band struck up " God save the Queen." The air was listened to with un- covered heads by the assembled spectators, and at its conclu- sion, Chief Engineer J. C. Keenan stej^ped forward and in an audible voice read the following address : — 24 I- I U V. MAN \ I) i» i: i: s s. To Jlis Rfcclkiirt/ Sir JfOiicN Dotitjlus. May it ploaso }()ur ExcoUoiio}-. "Wc llio iiieiubers of tlio 1^'ire T)ej)artnicut of Victoria, Y.I., ^^]lo consider that valuable Institutiou owes its oxistenco to Your ' Excellency, under whose fostering care it has attained its actual respectable and efficient condition, should think ourselves deficient in common gratitude if we did not before Y'our Excellency's retirement from office, make a public acknowledgement of the prompti- tude with which all the reasonable rcquii'onu,'nts of the estab- lislimcnt under our charge have been attended to ; cf the eouHesy which our officers have ever received at yoiu* hands, and of the i>atornal interest Your Excellency lias always displayed in the welfare of nn institution of which a gentleman l)()S8e8sed of your sagacity could not fail to perceive the impor- tance. Thanks to a kind l*rovidonee our services thus far liave been but little needed, and we i)ray thai this young and interesting city, which has reached its present proud position under your Excellency's auspices, may be long spared from that devoming element, which in a case of great emergency, if it ever should be our painful task to be called upon, we trust that provided as we are, we shall be enabled to render efficient Fersice, and to convince the inhabitants in general, that they, as well as om-selvos are laid under obligation to yoiu' Excellency for the wise and prudent precautions taken by you to arrest the progress of an enemy v/hicli has so often committed its fearful ravages in a neighbouring country, and by which we know not at what hour we may be assailed. AVith the assurance that a retrospect of our relations A\itli j'our Excellency is and A\'ill long be a source of pleasure to us, and with best wishes for the health and happiness of yourself and your family, "VYe have the honor to be your Excellency's devoted and obedient servants. 25 J. C. Koonaii, (Cliicf Enginoor,) V.F.I.). J. A. Mc'Crcii. (J. AV. Wallaco. J. 8. Drummoiid. Charlos Goweii. Wm. "Wilson. Philip Hall. S. Ij. Kelly. John Dickson. Committee on behalf of the Fire Dejiartnient. Victoria, V.I., March 10th, 1«04. His Excellency replied. Gentlemen, — I feel greatly obliged to you for this visit. I thank you most sincerely for the great honour you have now done me, and also for the many kind allusions to my public services contained in tho very flattering address with which you have just presented me. I know that I have always be- friended you, that I have ever been a friend and supporter of the Fire Department. I am happy to be enabled to say that I have never had cause to regret the confidence I have reposed in you, and I might add that your conduct as a body has always been most exemplary. You have never been back- ward in rendering assistance when it was required. You have always been ready to rush to rescue and protect the lives and property of your fellow-men. I can only say that I hope you will continue to do as you have done heretofore, and you may rest assured that you will ever have in me a warm friend and admirer, and must always possess the confidence of a grateful public. ' ' At the conclusion of this reply, three hearty cheers were given for His Excellency, and when they had subsided, the band played " Rule Britannia." Three cheers were then pro- posed by the Chief Engineer for Her Most Gracious Majesty, and were responded to with enthusiasm. The band then played the National Anthem, and the Department fell in and marched back to town. ' ■ 2r> From " Eceniiiij I^j'prcss,'* Satnnlut/, March 28///, 1864. The Colony is about to loso its founder and bost friend. Ere a week lias elapsed, the present Chief Magistrate will have no more authority on the soil of Vancouver's Island than the humblest British subject. A now man, a total stranger, will fill the high position which Sir James Douglas vacates. The change comes, naturally, in the common course of events ; and yet, like the loss of a beloved relative by some sudden visitation of Providence, those who miss the departed can not but mourn their bereavement. We have no desire to depre- ciate in any way the merits of his successor, but wo feel it incumbent upon us to give expression to the universal senti- ment of regret that the administration of Gov. Douglas is to give place to a new rvgimoy The public see nothing to hope, have nothing to gain from the change ; and it is not to be wondered at that reflections upon the past, excite some misgivings for the futm'e. It is now universally admitted that to the wisdom of Governor Douglas, the commercial position of the city of Victoria is alone attributable ; and His Excellency may well feel proud as he glances at the result of his foresight and fostering care. But His Excellency has higher cause for gratification. "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." Governor Douglas has not only won respect from the public for his capacity, but he has gained the affection and esteem of the people over whom he has presided for so many years ; moreover "without having sought popularity," as the president at the late bancjuet remarked advisedly. There was a time in Victoria, only two or three years ago, when a clique, who within the last twelve months have succumbed to the pressure of more enlightened public opinion, sought by every means to render the name and rule of His Excellency unpopular. This class through the colimins of 4t tho ribald newspaper then published, endeavoured by nid of the pen of a scurrilous and imprincipled writer, not only to bring the administration into disrepute, but to irapun-n tho honour and integrity of Ilor Mft)<'sty's representative. Not satisfied with attacking tho public acts of the Governor, tho sanctity of his home was assailed, and even his personal attire made the subject of coarse criticism. But let us be thankful we live in more enlightened times. The Governor had also political enemies, who opposed his course of government boldly and independently; such men were Waddington, Young, and Hicks. These gentlemen were honest in their actions, and erred in judgment through lack of information. Surely the happiest moment of Ilis Excellency must have been that on which he found that his honoiu-able opponents, convinced that they, themselves, were in error, came forward like men to confess they had done him wrong, and to seek / how they best might do him honour. It is a remarkable fact *- that the gentlemen who were most energetic in getting up the late demonstration, were some of those whose eyes were first opened to the true conduct of his Excellency when they read the despatches relating to the disputes between the Hudson's Bay Company and the Government in respect to the colonial lands. We should leave our subject sadly deficient if we neglected one circumstance which it is most important to note, viz., the estimation in which Sir James Douglas is held by our foreign residents. Intimately associated as we are with our pushing American neighbours, how much has depended upon the tone adopted by the Executive towards fellow colonists whose presence is so highly valued ! It might have been thought that the attacks, before alluded to, upon the character of a high official, would have been pleasing to those who came amongst us, more or less prejudiced against British Govern- ment ; such, however, was not the case. Long before the 28 limjority of tlio Ihiftlisii iqwai Viuu'Ouv»>i'ti IsIuikI, learnoil lo approoiato tlio truo worth of Uovomor Douglas, lio was the idol of tlio American rt^suk'ut.s, who, luivo gaiui'd a higher (-stiniation of our people, our laws, and our ndors, the more they have held intercourse Avith their valued friend 8ir James Douglas. J3y the uniform kindness and courtesy which His Excellency, has shown to all, ho has Leeome endeared to the people ; and has fostered in the foreign adventurers who arc among us, a spirit of loyalty to our Government and of fellow- ship with our own nationality which we hope never to see diminished. Such spontaneous enthusiasm as was mauisfested at the late Banquet when Sir James Douglas's name was mentioned, wo have scarce seen equalled any where, and it re- minded us forcibly of similar bursts of loyal affection we have heard when Her Majesty's presence has been perceived. In bidding, on behalf of all classes in Vancouver Island, a regret- ful farewell to the retiring Govornor, we feel consolation in the thought, that after years of arduous administration, he has succeeded far better than the average of rulers, by gain- ing the goodwill of the people, and the confidence of his Sovereign. And we can but express a hope that, when he is succeeded in the administration of British Columbia, he may be held in as high estimation by the people of that Colony as he is now bv the settlers of Vancouver's Island. From^'EmiiiKj Ejprc.^s,'' of t/w Ufh of March, 18G4. . Depcu'hur of Silt JAMES DOUGLAS, K.C.B. About 11 o'clock tliis morning His Excellency accompanied by th^ members of the official staff of botli Vancouver's Island, and liritish Columbia, left the Covomment House, and pro- ceeded iato town on foot. Upon reacliing Fort-street, he was kTWiwr*] 20 rocoivotl by Mr. Magiiiro'H oxccllent Imnd. Tlicy loltlio way playing tho appvopriato air of " For He's a Jolly (Jood Follow," Tlio party continued thoir course tlir(jugli Yatcs- stroot, to tlio Hudson Bay WliaiF. Every flagstaff in town was ornamented Ly a display of Imnting, and the people on tlio side-walk paid him the utmost respect as ho passed, universally raising their hats as ho canio oppo-sito. Many citizens al«o joined tlio procession. On reach- ing tho Wharf his Excellency was greotiMJ with spontane(jus and hearty cheers, which were taken up by dilferent portions of tho crowd during his progress to tho Enter[triso, which, gaily decked with colom-s, had steamed up ready for starting. As Sir Jamos Douglas crossed tho Gang-path, shouts arose anew and ho had as much as he could do to grasp for a mo- ment the many hands extended to him. As tho splendid steamer moved from the wharf, tho band stationed on tho Otter, struck up "Auld lang syne," and at tho same moment tho first gun of a salute of thirteen was fired by tho Ilmbon's Vmy employes, under the direction of Dr. Tuzo. Another salute of guns ad lihitum was also fired from the wharf of Messrs. Dickson, Campbell and Co. As the Enterprise, having tm^ned finally started for her destination, the band played the National Anthem, when cheers again rang through the air. None that witnessed tho demonstration of to day could doubt for one moment the higlx esteem and good will which is felt for Sir James Douglas by tho public at largo. His Excellency, whose family accompanies him to his new home in New AVestminster, carries with him tho best wishes of the people of Vancouver's Island for his own and their present and futui^e welfare. It is not certain when Governor Douglas will again visit Victoria ; but it is probable that the event will not occm' for some timi.'. :U) Frniif " A'/vV/.s// Vnlmiist;' \\ //><>/ A/>n/, [HCA. It H Ills \l ( (» I. I M It I A. nr Frfr fjimi />// SJIi JAMES DOUGLAS, ICC.R On TliursJiiy afternoon Sir Jamos Douglas gavo a fete to tho clifr of t] 10 inhabitants of tho Colony. His Excolloncy in proposing tlio toast of "The Queen," roraarkod as follows : Ladies and Gentlkmkx : — As this is a time for cheer- fulness and hilarity more tlian for a serious business, I shall on this occasion propose but three toasts, and three toasts only. The first toast I have to propose, and the dearest to every loyal heoi't, is the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. — It does not become an humble individual to pass eulogy on a sovereign so well known and distinguished for her personal virtues ; but I may remark without presump- tion, that if ever a country had cause to be proud of its sovereign and of the family of that sovereign, that country is England ; and I may add, with equal truth, that if ever sovereign had cause to rejoice in the love and respect of a loyal and devoted people, that sovereign is our own noble Queen. Wlio has not heard of the touching spectacle of the Widowed Queen in her bereavement; of the exemplary patience, the noble fortitude, the christian spirit, which shone forth throughout all her sorrows, and excited the deep sympathy and admiration of her sorrowing people? We fondly hope that the auspicious event we are now here to celebrate, may bring comfort and joy to that desolate heart, so sorely tried by the fii'es of affliction ; and I know that every loyal heart in this assembly will respond with fervor to that prayer. ai lIiH Kx('(;ll(Miey nlso i.ro]tn8cil flio liojiltli of the "iViiico niid l*rin(!('fi8 of Wales" and the "lufuut riiuco." Ucsin'ctiii;,^ tlio latter ho said : "Ladiks AM) Oentmcmkn :— Life is a soro trial, and lifo is yet all before our Iiifniit rriuco. Muy tlio Mo.^Hin;,' of (lod rest upon tlio future liopo of oiu* country, ami uuiy ho grow up to man's estate in the ways of ri<;lite{)usn.'.'s3 and hecome as dutiful a son and as good a man as tlio rriuoo his lather, a Trince who has exliihlted a maturity and solidity of judgment, a firmness and rectitude of cliaraottr, which auj^nu' well for the future peace and hnjipiness of his country. jVfay our Infant 1 rinco he the worthy inheritor of the valour, iho wisdom, and the throne of his ancestors, and may ho ever bo tho fu-m supporter of those constitutional principles of civil and religious liberty which are tho Ihiton's pride and dourest birtliright." THE IJANQUET The banquet in honor of tho retiring Governor came ofi' at Now Westminster on Friday evening. Seventy-nine guests sat down at tho table. Attorney General Crease, ably assisted by Dr. Black, presided. Tho whole affair was highly success- ful. Tho only unpleasant circiunstanco occmTod when " tho Press" was proposed, a storm of hisses drowning tho proposer's voice, Mr. Walkem immediately rose and responded on behalf of tho Victoria Prem, and was received with vociferous cheer- ing. The following is a list of tho toasts : — Chair, 1st., UuEEN — Band " God Save the Qeon ; " Chair, 2nd., *' Prince and Princess of Wales and the Royal Family ; " Band. Chair, 3rd., " The Governor ; " Band. Reply ; Vice-Chair, 4th, " The Legislative Council ;" Song ; Reply by the Hon. Mr. Smith; Vice-Cho,ir, 5th, " Ai-my and Navy ; " Song. Reply by Captain Ilall ; Chair 6th., " Clergy, of all denominations ;" Band. Response ; Vice-Chair, 7th., " The Bench and Bar," Song ; U«'iily l>y Jiulgo l^'ghio tmd Mr. Wiilkfr ; Cliair, Htli., " Our Sinter Colony ;" IJiind ; Ut'ply l>y Mr. "Wood ; (Jlmir, !)tli., "Our Forci;^n Ursidcnts ;" U«'i>ly hy Cajitain Floniing ; Vico-(Jliiiir, l()tli.,TIi<' VivM ; " liand ; Uoply l)y Mr. AVulkoni; Vioo-Clinlr, 1 Itli ; *' Tlio ].adi<«H ; " Song; Hci.ly}»y Mr. Ilol- lu'ook ; Song; Fiirowi'll; ** Ood Suvo tlu^ Uuchmi." Tho following bodios also |>r«'8ontt'd Addrcssfs to Ills Kx- collonoy on Friday ; Tint liOgislativo ('ounoil, Tho (iovcni- mont Onicials, tho Firo DopaHmcnt, tho inltahitantH of Ifopo and Yale, and tlio Ifyack Firo Company, Now Wostminstcr. A boautiful medallion likeness of Sir James Donolivs Avas presented on Friday to Lady Douglas, hy tho Hon. Messrs. . Smith, On', llolbrook and Black. fkoplk's AnniiEss. On Friday a deputation consisting of tho following named goutleraon : Hon. 11. S. Smith, Hon. W. S. Black, and Messrs Edgar Dowdnoy, Walter Moborley, Charles T. Seymour, Thomas H. Cudlip, F. G. Richards, and John J. Barnston, who waited on his Excellency Sir James Douglas, K.C.B., and read tho subjoined address, to be forwarded to tho Duko of Newcastle. Tho address was signed by upwards of 900 resi- dents of British Columbia : — To His Grace the Duke o/NcwcmtlOy Her MajcHty^H Principal Secretary of State for the Colon ies, Sfc, Sfc, Sfc. "Wo tho undersigned, inhabitants of British Columbia, bog to approach your Grace for the purpose of conveying to you our sense of tho energy, ability, and wisdoi i, which have characterized tho administration of his Excellency Sir James Douglas, the Governor of this Colony, and of representing to Her Majesty's Government that it is with feelings of keen regret we learn that ho is about to bo relieved. During the period His Excellency has boon in office, he has on a«wicluou8ly devotml liin romarkublo tdltnits to tlio gofxl (d'tlio oountry; cvor imniindt'ul oI'hoII*, Ik* haK Ix'on ao(;«'HHil»li> to all, and wo flnuly l)oli«'Vo tluit no man oould have had a liighcr approoiation of llio sacrod tmst vo8t«'d in liim, and ndnu could Iiavo nioro failhrully and luAAy discl»ai|^«>d it tlian ho has. Tlio j^Toat r()aN mo tlmt my (idminiHtm- ti«»n hfi« Imm'ii um'ful ; that I luivn doim my duty luithfully ; that 1 liavo nnvd thf |n)Wor of my Sovoroign for good and not forovil ; that I luivo wrongi'dno man, o|»|»rt«MMod no man; hut that 1 havo, with upri^'lit rulis mctccl out oqjial-lianfltHl ju8ti(!0 to all mon ; and that you uro grateful. A |»yrami boon Ichh aoco]itabh) to mo than this simido record. 1 a8k for no prouder monument, and for no oth(>r m<>!norial, when I die and go lu'iico, than tho toiti- mony hero offered that I havo dono my duty; to use our own omphatio words " faithfully " and " n«ihly " dono my duty, (jentlemen, I claim no merit for those acts ; it was oloarly my duty to promoto tho intorests of all llor Miyobty's subjoots, and tho good of this colony in particular ; and I cannot help fooling that your kindness has pla(!od u higher valuo on my services than thoy dosorvo. I hovo boon foi-tunato in tho ao- leotion of oflicors, who have ably assisted mo in admiuistoring tho govornraont ; but it is to yourselves, gontlomon, it is to tho public of this colony at large, that I owe a debt of unutterable gratitude for their ready obedience to tho laws ; for their sig- nally good and exemplary conduct in maintaining the peace and order of society ; for their regard of the public good ; and for tho cheerful support they havo given to every public enter- prise. In closing my public relations with this colony it is no small consolation to know that my p'.»blio services are highly appreciated by those who are so woll qualified to judge of their real worth and importance. Assure the' people of British Columbia that they have my heartfelt thanks for this gratifying expression of their opinion ; assure them that I shall over rejoice to hear of their prosperity, and of the progress of all that relates to the moral and material interests of this colony. VICTORIA COLLEGE LI'^^A.>jV VICTORIA, B. C- n.^ From *' £mthfj Rtpn'Mfi,'* o/ f/,r Wh of \r„r,h, mm. STTI JAMBS DorOTAS, K.C.n. Tlio a)K>rij.finrH, wlio had lu'M unany, rondcrod nocosHary as wi'll hy tho Orogou treaty a8 by tho many incouvfuicnceH of Fort Vaiicouvor. IIo was about fixing on tho Houtlicrn sido of I'iHquinittlt for thin purpose, but lioaring from the Indians of wliat is now tomiod Victoria hjirbour, lie proooedod thither, hmdod, wandered over the founcUition of Victoria City, park, and surrounding country, was much pleased tlierowith as b(?ing suitable for tho puii>oso intended, and decided upon placing the establishment where its remains now stand. Had tho future greatness of the country been foi.^seen, Esquimalt would have been chosen, and then Victoria would have been where she ought to bo now. Ten years elapse, during which Fort Victoria had boon oreotod ; tho Oregan treaty signed, by which Vancouver's Island continued a British possession. In 1848, the island was transferred to tho Hudson's Bay Com- pany, upon condition that they should establish a colony of British subjects, sell the land at twenty shillings per acre, and defray all expenses of government ; but that if her Majesty's Government resumed possession, which they ooxUd do at the end of five or ten years, they wore to reimburse the Hudson Bay Company, for all expenses incurred. In 1849 Mr. Douglas returned to Vancouver's Island, now being the chief agent of the Compo ay, and having charge of Fort Victoria which he had founded, and which had not been free from 30 Indian attacks. A few months attorwards, lliohard Blaneliard, tlio first Governor, niado his appearance on board 11. M. 8hip Driver, and entered upon liis duties, which appear in the main to have been the settlement ot dinputes of tli© Iludson Bay- Company's servants, who seem to have come out undor great expectations of being supplied with abundance of beer, beef, and plum-pudding, which they did not obtain. From some cause or other an antagonism arose between Governor Blan- chard and Mr. Douglas, which was brought to a point in some dispute. The latter having signed the "register" of the Cadboro upon the change of * masters,' a right supposed to btlong only to the former, but which the Hudson's Bay Com- pany officers had done from time iinmemorial, the Governor summoned Mr. Douglas to appear before him, which he obeyed but the affair was never settled, for the governor, who had been in India, seems to have been troubled with a disordered liver and enjoyed very indifferent health, resigned and left the Colony in 1851. Previous to this event a petition was presented to him by the settlers asking the appointment of a council to protect their rights from being liSurped by the Hudson Bay Company. This was done. The colonists at this time, who had no connection with the company, seem to have been less than twenty, but they made more row than a much larger community, having among them a political parson, carjtenter, and sailor, who had been company's servants. From that time the troubles in Liliputia commenced, the mal- contgnts probably having no other amusement. A consider- able amount of this wrangling apparently arose from the disturbed condition of men's minds arising from the gold dis- coveries in California ; everything was tamed topsy-turvy. The Hudson's Bay people attempted to, or did desert, and proceeded to the gold regions, and there were plenty of arrivals here that tempted them so to do; great irritation ex- isted on all sides. Governor Douglas now came upon the 37 stage, and although his torm of office commGiicod in Sept. 1851, he did not take the oaths of office until November of the same year. The first notable act of his reign appears to have been the collecting of all the Indian tribes around Victoria, and paying them for their lands in Victoria, Lake, Saanich, Esquimalt, Metchosen, and Sooke districts. They appeared in full costume, received their blankets, shii-ts, &c., signed the deed of conveyance, and left quite jolly. The scene is said to have been very impressive, and the Indians being armedj apparently, not free from danger. Both parties have maintained thesettlement,but some of the natives doubt whether the trees were conveyed with the soil upon which they grow. The times were not peaceable, for the Indians committed various depredations upon the cattle, &c., for which, however, they were invariably brought to iustice ; but in the fall of 1851 the first murder took place ; a shepherd at Christmas Hill was shot. The perpetrators were found to be Indians, who had fled to Cowichan; they must be brought to judgment. The Govemor*s qualities of bravery, determinatiou, perseverance, and tact were to be put to the test. A little after Christmas, 1852, an expedition was organized, consisting of marines and blue-jacketb from H.M.S Thetis, and the Vancouver's Island Voltigeurs, which was convoyed to the scene of action in the Hudson's Bay Company's vessels Becovery and Beaver. The Governor took charge. At this time the weather was exceedingly cold, and a large quantity of snow covered the groimd. The people l«nded at Sock-a-lin's Village, a prover- bially uircng place, and demanded the murderer. After a good deal of diplomacy, one was given up ; the other had gone to Nanaimo. Upon proceeding thither, the Indians were much excited, turned out armed, said the man was not there, but had escaped up the river. After they had been pacified by the Governor who exerted his well-known influence over them, part of the expedition went up the river as to the village, but Il.e nnirderor had gone, Ip's track being discovered in the -snow; it was traood to tlie river and then l.)8t. The voltiguers (half-breeds) crossed the cold water, found the track again far up the river, and after some time discovered the fugitive hidden under a log in the woods quite exhausted. The pair were tried and executed at Nanaimo. The Governor afterwards made a speech in wliich he declared his regret that these poor fellows should have committed so great a crime, but warning his hearers that he was determined to have the white man respected and protected. The expe- dition letumed covered with honor. Not long afterwards, a white man living among the Indians at Cowichan was shot at, and severely wounded. The power of the white man must be proved and maintained. As this Indian lived far up Cowic- han Eiver, where the tiibes were very numerous powerful and had but little acquaintance with the PpJe-faces, his capture required great caution and good management, for the Gover- nor ciiways maintained, that the great object wr,s ii obtain the culprit without bringing on any disturbr ice with the tribes. The sacrifice of in ^ocent blood should be by all means avoided. On this occasion H.M.S. Trincomalee was towed to Cowichan by the Otter. The Governor again took charge of the expedition ; a party of marines and blue jackets landed, to pro- ceed by ] iid, carrying with them a heavy field piece. There not being any roads the journey through the bush, and over fallen logs, was most harassing and fatiguing. Boats were likewise sent up the stream, but on account of the shallowness of the water they failed. The land forces reached tho village, the Indians turned out armed, naked, and covered with paint, all very much excited ; every one expected hostilities to com- mence forthwith ; all held their breath and their muskets ; the combatants were face to face. The smallest mistake now and a battle ensues; in such a country who could foretell the result ? The Governor in front of the forces now beckoned 39 u'k boing" iiul then water, nio time )d8 quite Tanaimo. declared aitted so termined be expe- wards, a ls shot at, must be p Cowic- Brful and capture Govef- 3tain tij.G e tribes, avoided, 'owiohan ) of the i, to pro- There md over its were liowness ) \illage, th paint, to com- ets; the low and Jtell the eckoned tlie chiefs, wlio, after sonio moments hesitation, responded to the summons ; the danger for tlie time is an-ested; the Govern- or explains the object of the expedition, the seizure of a murderer, not the molestation of the tribe ; he is informed that the Indian had gone, no one knows where ; this is not believed, further parleying ensues, night comes on, and the proceedings of the day are ended, campfires are lighted for a time, but soon they are all extinguished, the Governor know- ing this to be necessary. Pickets are placed around, and military laws maintained. On the following day negotiations ufo resumed, in the meanwhile the natives are astonished by the firing of the big gun, and precision of the aim. On the fcUowing day the Indians are again in battle array, the whites '•1; ' ^e ; in front of them stands the murderer naked, painted, and armed, brandishing his knife and his gim undismayed : he presents his musket, is about to fire at the Governor, a signal for a general engagement ; he is suddcDly seized by some of his tribe and handed over to be tried. The moment of seizure was a critical period, but the chiefs a\'erted the impending mischief. This man was tried and hung. About this time there appear to have been several minor Indian disturbances which occasioned some annoyance, but which were settled satisfactorily. These items may appear of but little im^ :i^U' e, but the truth is the safety of the colony dependel ,"'1 >ea.ce being kept with the natives, and that was done. i'Le influence the Governor exercised over the Indians was truly surprising, and that influence has been of vast benefit to the Colony no one will deny. Folitical agitation nevertheless went on. The Governor had his enemies and his friends, the former determined upon sending home a delegfi^e to lay their grievances before her Majesty's Govern- ment. WTiat their supposed grievances were it is not necessary to consider, neither is it necessary to bring the names of the imaginary sufferers into notice ; the delegate left, 40 but the ship, a rotten old tub, met with a galo of wind outside the strnits, became water-logged, he and tlio whole crew perishing. One survived for a time; he was found by a passing vessel in the eross-trees, rescued from his frightful position, but died on his anival at Puget Sound ; from him the Bad tale was learned. Indians for some time had been taking gold to Fort Simpson, and they had in their possession large masses of a pound or two in weight. A gold excitement was got up here. The Governor raised an expedition upon shares, fitted out the Eecovery and sent her to Queen Charlotte Island, where the gold had been foimd. They amved at a place now called GoL Hnrbour, and set to work and discovered auriferou quartz leads, which they blasted, and brought back several tons of gold-bearing rock ; but they failed to find the spot where the large nuggets had been found. The Indians were very troublesome, and the lead appeared to have been worked out, so the expedition returned. The Governor had, however, sent up a war vessel for their protection. At this time also one or two American vessels went there also, but with no better success. As there was no one having authority, Governor Douglas was now appointed Lieut.-Govemor of Queen Charlotte's Island. We now pass on to the year 1856, a notable period, as being that in which representative inistitutions were granted to the colony, the responsibility of initiating them as usual being thrown upon the Governor and his council, which at this time consisted of John Tod, James Cooper, John "Work, and Eoderick Finlay- son. The House consisting of seven members was called together, June, 12th 1856. The Governor in his opening speech said, (the colony) " self supporting and defraying all the expenses of its own government, it presents a striking contrast to every colony in the British Empire, and like the native pines of its storm-beaten promontories, it has acquired a slow but hardy growth." 3 was no 41 ^'NogoeiatioiiH aro now ponding witli tho Oovernmont ofUio Unitod Stdtoa wliich may probably temiinato in an oxtousiou of tlio Reciprocity Treaty to Vancouver's Island. *'So uuboundod is tbo confidence which I place in tlie enterprise and intelli' ^nco possessed by the people of this Colony, and in the advantages of their geographical position, that with equal rights and a fair field, I think they may enter into Buccessful competition with the people of any other country. " The extension of the Reciprocity Treaty to this Island once gained, the interests of the Colony will become inse- parably connected with the principles of free trade, a system wliich, I think, it will be sound policy on our part to en- courage. " The Colony has been again visited this year by a large party of northern Indians, and their presence has excited in our minds a not unreasonable degree of alarm. "I shall continue to conciliate the good will of tho native Indian tribes, by treating them with justice and forbearance, and by rigidly protecting their civil and agrarian rights. "We know from our own experience, that the friendship of the natives is at all times useful, while it is no less certain that their enmity may become more disastrous than any other calamity, to which the Colony is liable." The arrival of Indians here spoken of has only of late taken place, formerly such advents were all but unknown: and as they were foreigners and but little known to the colonists, they were naturally looked upon with much distrust, many of [them were however employed as labourers, and curiously enough they displaced the natives of the place in that employment, they being found far suoerior and more intelligent. The early policy of the Governor is the one not only maintained, but is supposed to be the only one beneficial to the colony. • 4-2 At lliis period no taxes had bcni iiiii^oficd save poiluvpfl, license to public houses. The object of calling together a Legislature was to raise money by taxation. The House, however, finding that the II. 13. Co., had to bear all the expences of the colony, and that thoy would bo reimbursed when the Government resumed possession, refused to vote any taxes whatever, and so instead of assisting the Governor they only rendered his position more irksome. Their main forte seems to have been in finding faidt — but they never applied any remedy. They occasionally asked the Governor to send the Indians home again, which was complied with, but at length great opposition arose to their being sent away on account of the money they spent in the town. Owing to the want of money many necessary improve- ments had to be dispensed with, and as far as the Legislature was concerned, the country received very little benefit except- ing indirectly — for they maintained the inviolability of free trade, and the very avoidance of taxation and the non- responsibility for debts incurred were very great advantages, which however they did not foresee. The Governor therefore had to spend money upon his own responsibility : about this the Govei'nor ordered the lands at Esquimalt to be sold in five acre sections, the conditions being settlement and building. The object of this step being the inducement of settlement there, in order that a town might arise, for at this time it was supposed, that the chief city would be at Esquimalt, and in this opinion Governor Blanchard it is said also believed ; in fact at one time it was proposed to place some Government buildings there. Wo shall soon fall upon a more stirring period, so it may at once be said, that the Governor and one clerk, with some aid from the Hudson's Bay Company ofiicers, performed all the executive work of the Colony, and it is said he often worked until after midnight, his clerk likewise ; he looked to all the details, attended to almost every matter 4.3 iiimsolf. Tho roads lliut cxiHtod luid beou ordcrod liy him, and liG often wont to look after tlie work, infaot ho look great interest in overytliin}*', and liked to see tho O>lony progress. Economy was tho order of tho day. Of course ho liad onomioa to the most of whom ho had done nothing but kindness, and as they could not rejiay it, they boeamo foes. He had friends also, but as in everything elso, tho growling of tho dissatisfied was far nioro loud than tho praise of his friends, but ho mado no public demonsti'ation of either, they each were allowed to take their own course, which rendered tho ill feelings of the former still moi*© rancorous. Although accessible at all times, always polite and urbane, he never allowed familiaiity in pub- lic affairs, seldom decided anything upon tho spot, but always took time to consider. However, either owing to his virtues or his faults, he received a second commission in 1857. About the Autumn of 1857 a small parcel of gold dust, of tho value perhaps of five dollars, was received from British Columbia acquired from Thompson's Eiver. Very little notice was taken of the matter. In tho spring of the following year a cargo of coloured gentlemen made their appearance to seek an asylum on British soil, which it is said some of them went so far as to kiss. About the end of May, a lorge influx of miners from California suddenly took pla-ie, steamer after steamer crowded with passengers, until probably not less than ten thousand were landed upon the shore. Previous to this Victoria was a quiet village of perhaps 500 people, but now everything was turned topsy turvy ; there was no accommoda- tion for so great a number ; people slept and got provisions how, and the best way they could, and paid very large sums for even that privilege. Victoria was covered with tents, and the weather being very fine, rendered this i '^ unpleasant mode of living, the place was like an ant-hill, excitement visible in the face and action of every one. Why this enormous crowd came, was and is perhaps still a mystery ; no one knew so 44 much of tlio gold as thomsolves, and ns far uh Vimoouvor's Island was concerned, no one had mndo any reports thereon. The miners, however, believed Frasor Kivor to bo full of gold ; they had to get there, but steamers and vessels assisted not, and at this time the entrance to the lliver was not as well known as now ; otherwise, the California steamers might have gone there. Every canoe and boat was rapidly bought olf, and people went ofl' to the Fraser. "VVharf-street b«!came like a boat-builder's yard ; everybody seemed to be building boats, many of these merely consisting of boards nailed together, and when finished exactly resembling coffins ; and in these frail vessels many sot out for the Fraser, without knowing its situation, and it is needless to add, many were drowned or murdered on the voyage. At this time the Fraser was rising, but some who had gone earlier had found pretty good diggings on the bars, the gold being very light. It was now generally supposed that as soon as the river fell, there would be found abundance of gold ; they likewise supposed the Biver would fall about July or beginning of August : the lliver, however, would not fall imtil its proper time. Crov.ds continued to abide in Victoria to await that, but were fast becoming dissatisfied with its delay. The more the miners were told the people knew little or nothing about the gold, the more they were disbelieved, it being imagined they wished to keep the thing quiet either for some ulterior object or for the advantage of the Hudson Bay Company. We find on July 14th, " some miners met the Governor in the street, and asked him advice." He made a long speech : " You wish to ask my advice about going to Fraser Eiver ; now I tell you all plainly that I will not take the responsi- bility of giving you any advice upon the subject. Had you asked my opinion about Fraser River before you left California, I should have told you, one and all, not to leave your quiet homes, and to wait patiently until some- l") tiling nioro dofi-iito was known. Now, flupposo I wero to iidviso yon to rc^tiini inunediatoly, without going further, wliiit would the answer bo 't Wliy, you would all rof'uHo to do fio : you would all siiy, tlmt course wtmld never suit, after all the expense and trouble wo have had iu coming here ; wo nnist go to the end, wo nm jt see the Elephant. And perhaps yor might tliink that 1 had some object to gain in keeping you from going to Fraser River. " Now I know what you wish me to toll you. You wish nie to say there are lots of gold on Fraser river, but that I will not say, because I am not certain of the fact myself. But this I will tell you as my own settled opinion, — that I think the country ic» full of gold, and that east as well as north and south of Fraser River there exist gold fields of incalculable extent and value. " Remember I do not give that statement as an established fact, but simply as an opinion. Now what more can I say to you, but go and prospect, and in a few short weeks you will be able to tell me what Fraser River is." There then we have a plain statement of the whole case ; the men acted exactly as the Governor had stated, they went to the Biver, but by this time the dangers of navigation had ceased, for the steamer Surprise had arrived and was running from Victoria to iort Hope. With this crowd of people, provisions began to be scarco , and ran up to an enormous price. Merchants wished to buy up the Company's stock, but the Governor, who was still Manager of the Company, prevented that and ordered the provisions to be sold to the miners at a very moderate charge, and not more than a certain quantity to each individj.al. At this time crowds besot from mom till night the Company's store, and had to wait their turn to be served, a sight much resembling that seen at the Post Oflfice when the mail arrives. There is no doubt that this action of the Governor prevented 4(] u i^roftt Joul of fluHbring — and th«» minoiH acknowlcdj^iHl the fiamo — tlio profits of business w«'ro 8iimfl('(>(l for tho good of the country. Tlio jihmo 8warm('(l with pooplo, liouscs roHo in every direction ; tlio llud«on liay Company mh\ town h)ts at 100 dollars jier lot, and bo great was tlio demand that each person was only allow(>d to buy foui* or five, and that in rotation to their ticket, — tho fact was tho suiToys could not keep pace with tho demand for lots. Thoro again tho Governor did tho place a good tuni, — ho ordered those lots to bo sold at that pnco to fix the city. Had lie couHidored tho Company before tho country, those lots would have boon sold at auction, and doubtless would haTO realised a very much larger sum. It is to bo regretted, that reserves for public buildings had not been made ; but in such a state of excitement is it wonderful that that should have been for- gotten. Tho Government reserves had been made at Esqui- mau, where tho town would have been had tho Company's store boon there, and had tho lots been surveyed and sold at a low figure. Tho fact is, the first of tho rush came to Victoria ; here they could get all they wanted, but could not get anything at Esquimalt. The people crowded together, they wanted supplies, and so the merchants followed to trade with them. Thus the town rose, no design, no premedita- tion, but the result of circumstances. It is unnecessary to follow out the scene. In a few months the tide changes, and the rush back to California was as great as the tide hither. During this exciting period, many cities were projected upon the American territory : many of them received large numbers of passengers, but in the end one and all failed. The fact is, tlipro being no duties upon goods, no internal taxation of any description, very light charges upon ships, the beauty and excellence of the location of Vancouver Island, so astonished and pleased the Americans, that they preferred settling here to anywhere else ; but it must not be forgotten ir tliat tlio (lovornor, by nuiking tliin ilio port lur IJrilUIi (Joluiiibiii and other iiinnooiit devinoa, niainttiiiiod tlio trudo ill Victoria. Among tlu'Ho dovicos may bo meutionod tlio lieiiu monoy levlod upon and tlio lioonsos rcrpiirod )>y minors going into tho country, the stationing of II. M.S. Hatollito at tijo mouth of tho Frasor to enfurco thoso duos, tho mining liconscft wore gi'antod at Victoria; in fact, everything naturally enough luid to bo dono at Victoria. Notwithstanding this multitudo of pooplo tlirown suddenly on our shores, luidor circumstances tho most exciting, and suffering very many inconveniences, tho greatest order pro- vfiilod — peace was not kept, but they kept the peace. It is a niistttko to suppose they were all Americans : many were English, French, or German, still tho majority were from the United States ; and never did a pooplo pay a greater compli- ment to their country than did these in their behaviour in a foreign land. Recollect also, that according to tho Califomiau papers, nimibors of thieves and vagabonds had accompanied them ; in fact, tho Courts in San Francisco had notliing ^j do. It is true that a few policemen were appointed, and Mr. Pemberton was indefatigable, but the people were law abiding. Whenever tho law was required it was enforced ; none resisted. On one occasion, however, there seemed a probability of a very serious riot. Tho celebrated (or notorious) Ned Mo Gowan and his party got up a sort of row : they marched through tho streets, and it is said, in- tended to hoist the " stars and stripes." It would seem as though the quiet citizens of Victoria had heretofore been timorous lest the Americans should take possession of the country— filibustering being at that time not an uncommon amusement among restless spirits. Whether Ned McGowan wished to have (to him) some fun or not is doubtful, but the Governor took a determined stand. He ordered the Plumper •18 from K.«niinialt ; kIio carao rouinl in u v«>ry wliort tinio, and \t\y in tli(» harhoiir with lu>r y^nn» loiulfd iiiul Iut portH optm. Marines and wiilorn w«'rt» land»'»l and ki'pt in tho Fort yanl rottdy I'ur uso, and cv'tnytliing wmh prrparod to i\\uA\ a groat row. Wlu'ther tliin dotcrmiiuHl action prcvontod it, or whothor thoro was roally any serious intention of making ono, is now of littlo conHO(picno««; tho ohullition subsideil without any decicU'd interleronoo, — tiio only disputo roniaining being whether Mr. renil)erton or Coh Hawkins, U.E., should have had eoniniand of tho troops in ease th(>y hainf^ Her MajpMty'8 olliccr, and as (Hiiof apfont of tho conijiany consulted sonin of th(ur pooph; — tlio minors should not bo obstruntod in their proj^rcMS. At first luMid monoy was charged, and shortly aftor this was chnuged to mining licenses, five dollars per head, which had to bo taken at Victoria. Tho fr(!o navigation of tho river was not allowed, but "suireranccs" were granted to certain Amoricau vessels to navigate those waters. Tho Hatellito was stationed ot the mouth of the river to see that tho unlicensed did not go up, and also to bo at hand in case of necessity. At this time Whatoome seemed to bo tho most likely of all American towns to get on. The Governor's own words were 'o tho " wing oflPeot ; that his advices from tho homo government ioxi, no doubt that the Hudson's Bay Company did possess tho exclusive right of navigation and trade ; as representative of the Crown, he had taken measures to preserve law and order and had made regulations enforcing the navigation laws of Great Britain, had appointed custom-house officers and Justices of the Peace, had granted licenses to mine, and had called upon H.M.S. Satellite to assist in preventing any violation of the navigation laws. That he had not abrogated and could not diminish any of the rights or privileges of tho Hudson's Bay Company, but that as far as he had gone, ho had received the sanction of tho officers of that body in this region. As to the sufferances of vessels, they had been gran- ted by him acting as H.M. Bepresentative, and as Agent of the Hudson's Bay Company. That the company had not the means of supplying the numerous people, so he had given permission to American vessels to carry passengers and pT-ovisions. Necessity had compelled this action, and had TjO also forced him to act moro or less illegally, but not unjustly. Should any further emergencies arise, permits v/ould of coui'se be granted to other vessels for like purposes, and every possible means adopted for the prevention of suffering in the mining region. He had beer actuated by two motives : to do full justice to the Hudson Bay Company, and to promote by every legitimate moans, the welfare and prosperity of the country. This was a very prudent course to take, for otherwise the company might have claimed compensation for the infringe- ments of their rights. On the other hand even if it had been wished, no power could ha\e prevented miners from going up the river, but the real danger existed in the possibility of starvation, for the country yielded nothing ; but the Governor had ordered very large supplies of provisions from California in the company's name. These few restrictions, imposed upon all alike, created considerable bad feeling, and the old cry of that odious monopoly the Hudson Bay Company was freely used. Governor Stevens of Washington Territory even went so far as to represent to his government " that the Hudson Bay Company intended to set on foot a blockade and make other impediments to the access of American citizens to the gold mines of Fraser and Thompson rivers :" he knew no better,mi8representations from all quarters being very common. "^Vliatcome still went on, but gasping for breath, she reported having made a road to the upper Fraser, and used all kinds of crevices to delude peoplo into that idea, kept a mule or two for the purpose, the same mules being kept constantly going a short distance and returning, had a semblance of much busi- ness, she likewise carried on considerable trade in boats up the river Fraser. The Governor was datermined upon the imposition of ten per cent duty upon goods going up, such duties to be paid at Victoria, and permits taken out. This edict caused great consternation and indignation at "What- come, and proved to bo the feather that broke the earners r>] back. Wliatcomo caved in and was no more ; the Indiuns took possession of the Buildings. The Governor saw hi.- wish fulfilled, the trade had centered in British Territory, all rival towns had disappeared. The great excitement cooled and men now wondered why so much ahuso had been heaped upon the Executive. The next step was to open the country, the Douglas-Lilloet trail was surveyed, and negotiations were entered upon for opening the same rapidly, in order that miners should reach the upper Eraser quickly, for even by this time the miners supposed tue source of the gold to bo in the interior. By all these various means the minei s did not suffer any groat hard- ships excepting a few who had penetrated into the interior Heaven knows how. AYo now find Her Majesty honouring him by making him a Companion of the Bath, and afterwards Governor of British Columbia, as the country was now called. It was however stipulated that the Governor should cease to have any connexion with the Hudson Bay Company, and ho therefore "sold out."' The company's license in British Columbia was now revoked, the whole being converted into a colony under the name of British Columbia. About Novem- ber 1858 the Governor had caused a town to bo laid out at old Langley on the Eraser, which he named " Derby." The lots were sold, and there api)eared every probability of its becom- ing a large city, and the capital of British Columbia, had it gone on, it would have been the rival of Victoria ; but soon after Col. Moody and his staff anived, the former very quinkly found many reasons, chiefly of a mihtary nature, why Derby would not do, and he being chief commissioner of lands, had the location changed to Westminster, which possessed very numerous points of attraction to a soldier, but not* to mer- chants. The city was laid out in process of time, purchasers of Langley lots !^eing allowed to exchange, and a dispute arose whetiior it should be called Queensboro or Queenboro. m The name having hoen reported home, came out altered to New "Westminster ! The change of locality had a disastrous eliect upon the weal of British Columbia, had it been left where Governor Douglas placed it, it would have been of some ini- poi'tance now. Westminster lots were sold in June 1859, eight months had been wasted during which Victoria pro- gressed rapidly, and became pre-eminent. By this time she required suitable public buildings, for none of a public nature existed, so those at James's Bay were designed and a bridge leading thereto erected. Although the legislature was not called upon to pay any money for this purpose, true to their instincts they complained most lomlly of the unconstitutional proceeding, passed a sort of no confidence resolution which they afterwards rescinded. British Columbia had hitherto been governed from Vancouver's Island, but now that she had a capital, the Custom House and most of her officers were re- moved thither ; the system, however, that had sprung up was maintained, and the Governor tak'ng a one colony view of the whole, still considered the two as merely parts of one, and the systems of both were so intimately interwoven, that there was as far as practicable but one Government. A custom house officer was placed in Victoria, so as to allow vessels going upon the coast to clear there, instead of going to the Fraser for her papers. It may probably be regretted that the two colonies had not been united in the first instance, without however allowing the legislature at firf.t any control over British Columbia, the two would have grown in unison, and there would not have been any disputes afterwards or rival capitals. So far, the Governor had shown himself capable of instituting and organizing governments. . We must now pass on to 1859, about July of that year a settler upon San Juan Island committed a theft; on the 27th, the place is startled by tiie intelligence that United States troops had taken possession of the Island (presumed to be 5.*J altered to disastrc'us left where some ini- une 1859, storia pro- is time she )lio nature d a bridge was not ae to their stitutional ion which herto been she had a i were re- ng up was Idew of the le, and tho I there was jtom house oing upon ser for her o colonies b however 3r British and there il capitals, nstituting Eit year a the 27th, ed States led to be British territory.) The GoTemor immediately ordered H.M.S. Satellite thither and appointed Major de Courcy, Justice of the Peace. The Satellite returned and announced the report to be correct. H.M.S. Tribune was ordered as it was supposed to drive off the soldiers and to take possession by force. By the beginning of August the Plumper was there also, as well as the Engineers from British Columbia. The commander of the United States troops, had issued an order. " This being United States territory, no laws other than those of the United States, or courts, except such as are held by virtue of the said laws, will be recognized on this Island." Intense excite- ment at this place reigned, and public patriotic meetings were called, and every moment hostilities were supposed to be about to commence, and as there were but 66 soldiers on tho island, the result would not be doubtful, but no one wished the two countries to rush into war, nevertheless every one was in a fearful state of suspense the more particularly as fresh ac- cessions of troops were expected from Oregon, and one or two small U.S. vessels of war lying in San Juan harbour. About August 6th H.M.S. Ganges unexpectedly arrived with Admiral Baynes on board, which altered the whole ; ^ vet of affairs, the war rumours diminished and it was reported tliat the Admiral asserted that no war should take place, until tho matter had beim referred home. The Americans had done a wrong, the British might do the same, but two v/rongs could not make one right. H.M.S. Pylades, was sent to San Francifeco, with Colonel Hawkins on board,bearing despatches to Her Majesty's Government, the weather being bad she had to return and the Colonel went in the mail steamer a few days after. About November General Scott arrived in these waters having been S(3nt by tho United States Government to ax- range the dispute. He did not land at Victoria. Up to this time a belligerent attitude had been maintained, (a sort of review, forthe officers of both sides mingled together) but now 54 it wa8 rosolvod tlmt tlio island sliouUl bo loft in joint occupa- tion, tlio liritiHli military occui)yiiig tlie northern end, and the American the Southern, until the affair slioiUd ho finally arranged by the respective Governments. That arrangement has never been completed ind the troops remain there still. It should bo mentioned, that previous to this, the Boundary Commission appointed by both Govei-nments to settle the dis- puted boundary between the American and British possessions, had arrived and had been some time engaged^ in their work, but the commissj oners could not agree as to the channel tlu'ough tlie Haro Islands. Tlie English thouglit it would be Vancouver's channel, and the Americans thought it ought to bo by the Canal de Haro ; each supported their ground by very good reasons: neither side would give in and the question would have to be referred to their respective Gover- ments. (The Satellite was attached to this commission.) The disputed territory was supposed to be under the jurisdiction of these parties, and therefore the more sui'prise at the seizure by the Americans under the orders of General Homey. The United States Commission however had not done anything cither to advise or encourage the step. It may further be mentioned that General Harney had been * ^ Victoria a few days before the seizure, had dined with the Governor, but had not said a word to him upon the subject. Now here was a matter requiring great judgement, discretion and dignity, a position certainly difficidt enough for any man to be ^olaced in. How did the Governor support the honor of his sovereign Here is a message to the Legislature : " I have to communi- cate for your information the intelligence of the landing of a detachment of United States troops on the Island of San Juan avowedly for the purpose of asserting the sovereignty of the United States to that Island. "Having received no information from any quarter that fji-j Iho govonimeiit of tlio Unitod 8tatos ovoii contcmpliitcd taking military possession of any part of tlio disputed territory, while the boundary lino remained unsettled, I am forced to believe that the late unwarrantable and discourteous act, so contrary to the usages of civilized nations has originated in error, and been undertaken without the authority of that government ♦ * * Convhiced that any ofKcious or imjust assumption on either side of exclusive right to the disputed territory, would simply be a mischievous waste of energy, neither detracting from nor adding force to the claims of either nation, wise and cunsiderato policy enjoins upon us the l)art of leavi.ig so important a national question for settlement by the proper authorities and of avoiding complications foreign to the views and wishes of both governments. * * * Enter- taining such opinions I have not failed to impress on H.M. Naval officers now stationed at San Juan, the desire of II. M. Government, to avoid every course which might unnecessarily involve the suspension of amicable relations existing between Great Britain and the United States. At the oame time those officers have been instructed und are prepared to assert the rights, and to maintain the honor and dignity of our sovereign and her Dominions." Capt. Pickett had asserted that if an attempt were made to land troops, he would resist, of course knowing very well that he could be easily beaten. It was supposed that the British soldiers had orders to land by force, but for some reason or other, they did not. Probably H.M. officers would not undertake the responsibility of declaring war. They helicved that Capt. Pickett would oppose them. This Gapt. Pickett is now in the Confederate service. ' A week or two after a letter was received from General Harney who was stationed at Fort Vancouver, in answer to a protest received from Governor Douglas. AH " As tho military commandor of tho dopaitmont of Oregon, ossigiiod to that oommaud by the orders of the Uuited States, I have tho honour to state for your information, that by such authority vested in me, I placed a military command upon the island of 8an Juan to protect the Ameiican citizens residing on that Island from the insults and indignities which the British Authorities of Vancouver's Island, and the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company have recently offered them, by sending a British ship of war from Vancouver's Island, to convey the Chief Factor of tho Hudson Bay Com- pany to San Juan for the purpose of seizing an American citizen and forcibly transporting him to Vancouver's Island, to bo tried by British laws. " I have reported this attempted outrage to my Government and they will doubtless seek the proper redress from the British Government. In the meantime, I have the honor to inform your Excellency, I shall not permit a repetition of that insult and shall retain the command on San Juan Island, to protect its citizens in tho name of the United States, imtil I receive further orders from my Government, (Signed), W. S. Harney. The Governor writes August 13th 1859 * ilf " In reply to your Despatch, I must thank you for the frank (sic!) and straightforward manner in which you communicate to me your reasons for occupying the island of San Juan, with a portion of the United States forces under your command. .' " You state that the reasons which induced you to take that course are the " indignities and insults " which the Biitisli etc. etc. 5T •' To tho ropoitoil outrage on an Aineiican Citizen, I bog to give the most unhesitating and unqualified denial. Noneof II.M. Ships have been sent to convey the Chief Factor or any ofliour of tho Hudson's Bay Company to San Juan for the purpose of seizing an American Citizen, nor has any attempt ever been made to seize any American citizen and to transport him forcibly to Vancouver's Island for trial as represented by you. " I deeply regret tliat you did not communicate with me for information upon the subject of the alleged grievance ; you would then have learned how imfoundod was the complaint, and the grave action you have taken might have been avoided. I also deeply regret, that you did not mention the matter verbally to me when I had the pleasure of seeing you at Victoria last month, for a few wordb from mo. would I am sure, have removed from your mind any eiToneous impressionp, and you would have ascertained personally from me, ho\\ anxious I have ever been to co-operate to the utmost of my power with the ofRcers of the U. S. Grovernment in any measures which might be mutually beneficial to the citizens of the two countries." * * * "It is needless to say more on this subject, the Governor was not found wanting. The U.S. Government did their best to settle the affair amicably and the appointment of so great and estimable a man as Gen. Scott, showed them to be in earnest in the matter. A few days after his arrival, the whole question was arranged and from that time no further trouble has ensued — ^but the troops are there still and apparently are likely to be for some time longer. Notwithstanding their belligerent attitude the Plumper went on surveying for the light-house to be erected at Rocky Point. The Governor had been indefatigable to obtain the Lighthouses from H.M. Government, and had succeeded, and now they stand a monument to his exertions. lift us rotum to British Columbia. A (iovonwuont wns organized uiid, by tbo import duties imposod, a considerablo rovonuo colloctod. Tliis rovenuo was, howovor, far too small, for tlio country required so much to be done at once, that a far larger outlay was immediately needed. Ilo askcMl the Homo Government for money but was refu8(Kl. Ilo asked to be al- lowed to negociato a loan which tlioy should guarantee, this was refused also. His invention was now taxed to the utmost, but again he proved himself master of the position, he obtained roads without money, by the ingenious mode of giving thoso who would make the roads certain tolls, large it is true, but not more than sufl&oient to induce any one to undoi*take the risk. Americans for the most part embarked in the enterprise. The roads of British Columbia are the result. Is there any country in the world that can show such works in so short a time with so small a revenue, so small a popidation P They will remam a monument of his talent. Look at the cutting from Yale 1 would any but a man of iron will, and determination have carried out such a work ? Added to this we find courts of law and magistrates all over the country ; a code of mining regulations which have been annually improved ^aHI they have become of the most liberal character, and at the same time, a protection to the poor miner. At length liberty is obtained from the Home Government, a hundred thousand is borrowed, at six per cent ; how great a proof is this of the confidence reposed in his Government. Municipal institutions were granted to New Westminster, before Victoria could boast of them ; and liberal regulations for the admission of colonial lawyers which Victoria does not even now possess, and last of all, even for the establishment of representative institutions in British Columbia, as the crowning eff'ort of his reign. He had it is true despotic power. Has it not always been used to advance the country? Such a form of Government was wisely adopted in the first instance. Oh I fortunate for British 51^ ( ohiinbiii Ihiil bii<» liiul ii (loHpotio or if you ['-^fiso ti patonml (.iovcnimunt ; for if «lio lmy tlio diu^cii, vdliUMlby lior Oovcni- mcut, l)(>l(»vt'(l l)y tliojifojili', l)(»tli('y ilritiHlior lorci^ii, knouii niitl i'Osp(>ct('li Conii)anie8, for cstablisbinf^ Tolographio itnd J/ostal conimuuiuatiou between IJritish Columbia and the liead of liiike 8np(ui()r, and also of the answer returned by Her Majesty's Goveniniont to these proposals. By this contem- plated arrangement it is proposed that (.^anada, Vancouver's Island, and British Columbia should guarantee to the Com- pany a profit on Capital expended, at the rate of not loss less than Four per cent, per anmira, it being however provided that the total annual payment to be made by Vancouver's Island and British Columbia, jointly, shall in no case exceed the sum of £12,500, to be borne, if necessary, by the respective Colonies, as may be agreed upon. I have to recommend this project to your favourable at- tention as the conditions are not unreasonable, considering the magnitude of the undertaking and the advantages which this Colony will reap from the faithful execution of the enterprise. The Estimates for the year 1864 will be laid before you in a few days. They have been prepared with the utmost regard to economy, consistent with the efl&ciency of the Public Service. It appears by the accompanying statement from the Treasurer, that the Expenditm*e of the Colony for the year 1863, as far as it can, at present, be ascertained, amounts in round numbers, to the sum of £192,860, as shewn in the following abstract, viz: Debtor balance from 1862 £9,302 Redemption of Road Bonds created in 1862 12,650 Repayment of Advances to Imperial Government . , , , 7,000 Civil Establisbment. Including Salaries, Allowances, Office Contingencies. . 31,615 Administration of Justice — Police and Gaols 6,761 Transport and other expenses, Works and Buildings. . 15,288 71 Public Roads fl3,().T7 Interest on Loans and Sinking Fund 13,726 Colonial Pay and raiiintenanco of Detachment of Ptoyul Engineers 7,057 Conveyance of Mails 2,223 Miscellaneous 4,302 Making a Total of £192,860 The public Kovenue for the same period has produced, in round numbers, the sum of. £110,000 Bonds created and Loans contracted in nid of Revenue G5,805 £175,805 The excess of Expenditure over income, is thus shewn to be about £1 7,055 In addition to that balance, there is an amount of £10,700 due to the Imperial Government in repayment of expen- diture made on account of the Barracks and other Military Buildings, erected for the use of the Detachment of Royal Engi- neers at New Westminster, forming altogether with the above balance, a charge of £27,756 to be brought against the Revenue of 1864. In considering the ways and means ci defraying the Public Ex- penditure for 1864, we Lave thus a debtor balance remaining from 1863 of £27,755 Roads Bonds falling due in 1 864 £4,250 Interest on Loans 8,000 SinkingFund 6,500 ■ £18,750 Expenditure on Civil Establishment, Viz : Salaries, Allowances, and contingencies 33,915 Other ordinary'Expences, viz: Revenue Services £425 Administration of Justice . . , 1,900 Police and Gaols 3,650 Charitable Allowances 400 KdiK.ntion •'i"^^ Kent ••'^•^ 'IVrttiRport 3.2^5 Conveynnco of Mails 4,000 Works and Buil(linR« •''.HOO ItondH, StruofH, mid Bridges (repairs) fi,000 Miscellaneous Servicee 3,fi00 Light Houses 800 £27,490 Wliich gives a total of ordinary, necessory, and probable expenditure for the year 1864, of. £107,910 The Revenue from all sources for 1864 is cstimatod at. .£120,000 Deducting the amount as above, say 1 07,^10 There will remain a surplus of £12,090 ' For the general services of the year. > I have made no allowance in this statement for the mainten- ance of a Gold Escort, nor for any Public Works beyond the necessary outlay in keeping the existing Roads '.~\d Public Buildings in repair. The balance of £12,090 above shown, which alone remains at our disposal, is not sufficient to meet the extra ordinary ex- penses, for objects of public utility, which will be shewn in the general Estimates, and it therefore rests with us to determine whether those works are to be undertaken during the present year, and if so, how their cost is to be defrayed. In the settlement of these and other measures, which from time to time, will be laid before you, I look forward, with confidence and satisfaction, to the aid of your counsel and advice, and I trust that our decisions may all tend to the ad- vancement of the public good and of the true and substantial interests of this Colony. 73 RErLY OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OK THK GOVERNOR'S SrEECH. New Wostminstor, 2otli Juiiuary, 1864. To Hifl Excellency, , Governor Siii James Douglas, E.C.B., &o.y &o., &o. The humble Address of the Legislative Council of British Columbia. Sir, We, the Legislative Council of British Columbia, have had placed before us for our consideration, a copy of the Speech which Your Excellency did us the honor to address to us, at the opening of the Council, on the 21st Instant. In reply w - are happy to bo able to take this early opportunity to join with Your Excellency in expressing our satisfaction at finding that a first stop has been taken by Her Majesty's Gov- ernment, towards admitting a portion of the people to a share in the management of the Public affairs of the Colony. We desire also to express our sense of the responsibility devolving on us, and our earnest resolve to act in concert with Your Excellency, to the best of our ability, in framing future Laws for the country, with the great object in view of advancing the interests of all classes of the community. 2. We think that your Excellency is justly entitled to speak in terms of pride and satisfaction, of the efibrts that have been made in so small a population for establishing the thorough- fares necessary for our trafl&o ; a much greater expense we know must follow for the maintenance and extension of our roads and other works, but we trust will be regarded 74 by the poople at largo, as by ounelvos, in its true light of an invostmont for the publio good, rathor thou as a burdun to 1 9 imposed on the industry of the Colony. 3. We shall wait with anxiety to be mode acquainted with Your Ezoollonoy's viows for the proposed modifloations in the Mining laws. 4. The Estimates of Rovonuo and Expenditure for the coming year, it is almost noedloss to say, will be most care- fully considered, as well as the proposal for the great project of communication botwoou this country and Canada. 5. In the opinion of the inexpediency of making grants of public money for the endowment of a Church, we think it right to record our entire concurrence. We think it right also to state that every plan that is practicable for the encouragement of Education will be received with -)loa8ure. 6. We feel scarcely competent, at the oommencoment of our duties, to enter minutely into the great questions affecting the well-being of the Colony, but we trust that whatever measures may be devised for the increase of trade, for promo- ting immigration, for the satisfactory settlement of occupiers of lands, and for affording protection to the Native Tribes and securing good order among them, will be found to be successful. 7. In deliberating on these and other matters to be devel- oped hereafter, we shall trust humbly to the sincerity of purpose with which we undertake the duties of our office, and to the guidance we shall receive from the wisdom and ex- perience matured by Your Excellency in conducting hitherto the Government of the Colony. Henry P. Pellew Crease, Presiding Member. .^ . of an 1 to lo d with in the or the i oare- project Lnts of ink it think for the sure. ent of footing latever )romo- jupiers es and to be dovel- irity of e, and id ex- itherto >er.