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Together we have seen political events of the highest importance develop themselves. After years of struggling, too well known to he recalled here, political parties agreed to give us the Confederation Act of 18G7, and unite under one Consti- tution the ProAinces of British North America under the shelter of the British Hag, preserving their autonomy to all and assuring them the exercise of those liberties dear to the people. The general impulse towards progress produced by this new state of n flairs has ))rought us : — 1st. The development and settlement of the North-West, which is destined to be lor us what the Western Prairies are to our neighbors. :ind. The great Pacific Railroad which will give us access 10 (he rich Province of liritish Columbia, to the I'aciHc Ocean iiiid to the commerce of (^hina niid Japan. .'»rd. The enlargement and aggrandisement of our canals. 4lh. The devel(>])nieHt of oiir manufacturina' industries. .")th. The construction of numerous Railway routes in the (lillerent Provinces. tith. The construction of the Intercolonial Railroad, thanks t(» which we hsive jiccess lo the Atlnntic Ocean in all seasons. thus renderiuff us iudoi>oii(U'nt of our nt'icfhbors so far as con- cerns our intercourse with the mother country and which by- means of the Pacilic Kailway will constitute a complete chain of railway communication on our own territory from one ocean to another. After this short sketch of political events which have ha])- pened since ISiil, you will allow me to hrieily review the result of the political position you made for me in July 18H1, so I'ar as concerns the local interests of the beautii'ul and ffenerous county of JJonaventiire. When I arrived in your midst after havina- passed through the inconvenience and delay of a journey by sailinif shij), yoxt received me most warmly and soon sent me to Parliament. Since that time what creat chana-es haA e taken place amouff you 1st. Steamships have replact'd sailini>' vessels. I'ndly. Postnl communication which was then weeklv has become dailv. ■irdly. Colonization roads which were so to sjieak unknown, are open to the industry of (olonists, and agriculture has made irreat strides. 4thly. Your interests in the Hsheries,which have not escaped my attention, have not suiiered but on the contrary have been improved and promoted. ■)thly. The pale rays of the moon alone protected navii>ators and fishermen from the dang-ers ol" the iiit-ht, and to-day the numerous li<>ht-houses which illumine our coasts show vou that yoitr intcests have not l)een nei>l(»cted. Hthly. The delays, diiiiculties and danners you und(>rwent in cros.sing, whether by fording', or in scows, the nunu'rous rivers of your beautii'ul county have been replaced by th(» ease and security afforded you by the construction of bridffes across the iiivater number of them. Tthly. My I'Horts to <>ivo you a tele^Taphic line of commu- nication iir(» not unknown to you. and I recall with satisfaction my presence in the pub]i(!meetinfTs when the advantages of the construction of a telegraph line were demonstrated. I will never forget yonr spirit of enterpris(> which impelled you to subscribe so handsomely to the accomplishment of a work so beautiful, so useful and so indis])cnsable. Thus, you are to-day in instant communiciition with the entire world. Sthly. Hut with all these improvements one is yet wanting : the construction of the Baie des Chaleurs Railroad. In this, as well, you have shown that you understand not only your own interests, but still more the interests of the whole country, since you have otTered uratuituously the right of way to assist in the construction of this iron road, which wall be the greatest feeder to the Intercolonial Kailway and which will necessarily assure the esta)>lishment of the shortest route between America and lllurope. ' Su satisfaction of contributing. I thought I should have continued to represent you for some time to come, when I was chosen ))y His lilxcellency the (roA-ernor General to occupy the highest position in my native Province, that of Lieutenant- Governor. I believed it to be my duty to accept it, becaxise in doing so, it seemed to me that the honor fell as miich upon the county which has been faithful to me for so many years as upon myself who am the object of this honor. It is certainly not without regret that I see the termination of the intercourse which has been so agreal)le to me and that I take my leave of you before enteriuff on the charge I owe to the coniidence of the KeiH-esentative of ( )ar Crracious Sovereign. Withont suggesting Ic you l)y wliom you ought to replace me in Parliament, I am convinced that you will choose one who will haA'e your interests at heart and will be in a position to obtain their recognition before the repiesiMitatives of the people. As for me, I think I am al>le to testify that during all the time I have had the honor of representing you, I have soiight. without dis- tinction of nationality or religion, to render to my constituents those services they had a right to require of me. It Avill be one ol'thc most aiiivable riM-ollectioiis of my public carreer to think that 1 have been able to obtain thesup])ort of the diti'erent natio- nalities and reliij'ions l)eliels. which are to be found in the countv _4 — ol" Bonavt'iiturc and to nnit«^ them undfr the saint' lliiii. I nhnW always endeavour in the position that I am j^oinij- to occupy to labor with all my strength to cement union and peat;e between the inhabitants of the Province ol" Quebec, ol' that Province in which no reason exists to prevent the most perfect union between all. It only remains ibr me in biddiny- you adieu to thank you for the loyal support, you have so constantly jxiven me, and to iissure you, that whatever may be the position refierved for me by Providence in the iuture, your interests will l)e always most divir to me. I will always pray for your happiness and for that of your families as well as for the prosperity of that beautiful coiinty of Bonaventure who.se representation I return to you in order that you may conlide it to oik' who shoiild hereafter command voui entire conlidence. 1 liiive the honor to be, (lentlemen. Your obe«lient servant. -^ - TH^ODORK liOJilTAlIJJi:. (Quebec. ^»;tli July ISTM. V - ^ r73 ■CO ry: ^- '^. % o O 9. ^