13. That no other precedents or authority, bearing upon the subject of the said Memorial, have been found by your Committee. All which is respetfully submitted. P. M. VANKOUGHNET, Chairman. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Vankoughnet, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Knowlton, it was Ordered, That the said Report, together with the Memorial of the Honorable René Edouard Caron, be referred to the Committee appointed to consider of the Orders and Customs of this House, and Privileges of Parliament, and that the said Committee do meet on Monday next. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled "An Act respecting Free Ports of 66 Entry," was read a third time. The question was put, whether this Bill shall pass ? It was resolved in the affirmative. Pursuant te the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act to incorporate the Pres"ident and Trustees of the Common of Berthier," was read a third time. The question was put-whether this Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House, that the Legislative Council have passed these Bills without any amendment. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act to incorporate the British American Manufacturing Company," was, as amended, read a third time. The question was put, whether this Bill, as amended, shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House, that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill, with several amendments, to which they desire their concurrence. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act to amend chapter two of "the Consolidated Statutes of Canada, intituled, "An Act respecting the Representation of "the People in the Legislative Assembly," was, as amended, read a third time. The question was put, whether this Bill, as amended, shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House, that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill, with several amendments, to which they desire their concurrence. The Order of the Day being read for the second reading of the Bill intituled, " An Act "to facilitate the winding up of the affairs of Commercial Companies unable to meet their "pecuniary engagements." was On motion of the Honorable Mr. McDonald, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Prince, it Ordered, That the same be postponed until to-morrow. The Order of the Day being read for the second reading of the Bill intituled, "An Act "to extend and amend the Act, Chapter eighty-nine, of the Consolidated Statutes of Ca"nada, intituled, "An Act respecting the Treaty between Her Majesty and the United "States of America, for the apprehension and surrender of Offenders." was On motion of the Honorable Mr. Prince, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Armstrong, it Ordered, That the said Bill be withdrawn. Z The Order of the Day being read for the second reading of the Bill intituled, "An Act "relating to the Port Burwell Harbour." was On motion of the Honorable Mr. Prince, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Armstrong, it Ordered, That the same be postponed until Monday next. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act to establish and confirm "certain Side Lines of Lots in the Township of Clarendon, in the County of Pontiac," was read a second time, Ordered, That the said Bill be referred to a Select Committee, composed of the Honorable Messieurs Crawford, Matheson, and A. J. Duchesnay, to meet and adjourn as they please. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act further to amend the "Act incorporating the Brockville and Ottawa Railway Company, was read a second time. Ordered, That the said Bill be referred to a Select Committee, composed of the Honorable Messieurs Crawford, Ferrier, Matheson, Morris and Murney, to meet and adjourn as they please. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act to provide for the consol"idation and liquidation of certain debts of the Town of Guelph," not affected by the Act "respecting the Consolidated Municipal Loan Fund," was read a second time. Ordered, That the said Bill be referred to a Select Committee, composed of the Honorable Messieurs Christie, Prince and Alexander, to meet and adjourn as they please. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled, "An Act to incorporate the St. "Patrick's Literary Association of Montreal," was read a second time. Ordered, That the said Bill be referred to a Select Committee, composed of the Honorable Messieurs Christie, Masson and Armstrong, to meet and adjourn as they please. The Order of the Day being read for the second reading of the Bill intituled, " An Act "to repeal the Act to incorporate the Sherbrooke Manufacturing Company," and to incorporate "The Sherbrooke Cotton Manufacturing Company," The Honorable Mr. Hollis Smith moved, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Tessier, After Debate, The question of concurrence being put thereon, the same was resolved in the affirmative, and The said Bill was then read a second time accordingly. Ordered, That the said Bill be referred to a Select Committee, composed of the Honorable Messieurs Hollis Smith, Moore and Ferrier, to meet and adjourn as they please. The House was adjourned during pleasure. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by Mr. Buchanan and others, in the following words: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, Resolved, That a Message be sent to the Honorable the Legislative Council, requesting their Honors will permit the Honorable Messieurs George J. Goodhue and George Alexander, two of their Members, to attend as witnesses before the Special Committee, appointed to examine into the Financial position and embarrassments of the several Municipalities. Ordered, That Mr. Buchanan do carry the said Message to the Honorable, the Legislative Council. Attest. W. B. LINDSAY, And then they withdrew. The Messengers were again called in and informed that the Legislative Council will send an answer by a Messenger of their own. On motion of the Honorable Mr. de Blaquière, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Crawford, it was Ordered, That the Honorable Messieurs Goodhue and Alexander, do have leave, if they see fit, to attend as witnesses before the Special Committee of the Legislative Assembly, appointed to examine into the Financial position and embarrassments of the several Municipalities, as desired by their Message received this day. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by their Clerk, to return the Bill intituled "An Act to provide for the Election of Officers and Directors of the County "of Missisquoi Agricultural Society, for the year One thousand eight hundred and sixty," and to acquaint this House that they have passed the said Bill, with an amendment, to which they desire the concurrence of the Legislative Council. The said amendment was then read by the Clerk as follows: CLAUSE A. "This Act shall be deemed a Public Act." The said amendment being read a second time, and the question of concurrence being put thereon each, it was agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House, that the Legislative Council doth agree to the amendment made to the said Bill, without any amendment. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by their Clerk, to return the Bill intituled, "An Act to amend Chapter Fifty-eight of the Consolidated Statutes of "Canada, as regards the investment of money by Insurance Companies." Also, the Bill intituled, "An Act to authorize the Corporation of the City of Montreal "to acquire a site upon which to erect a Terminus for the Grand Trunk Railway of "Canada." Also, the Bill intituled, "An Act to restrict Interments in a certain Burial Ground in "the City of Quebec." And also, the Bill intituled, "An Act to amend the Act incorporating the Saint Law"rence Mining Company," and to acquaint this House that they have agreed to the amendment and amendments made by the Legislative Council to each of the said Bills, without any amendment. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by their Clerk, with a Bill intituled, "An Act to confer certain powers upon the Local Municipality of Grantham, "Wendover and Simpson, in the County of Drummond, in respect of the Bridge at Drum"mondville, over the River St. Francis," to which they desire the concurrence of this House. The said Bill was read for the first time. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Ferrier, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Ferrie, it was Ordered, That the said Bill be read a second time, on Monday next. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by their Clerk, with a Bill intituled, "An Act to incorporate the St. Bridget's Asylum Association of Quebec," to which they desire the concurrence of this House. The said Bill was read for the first time. On motion of the Honorable Sir E. P. Taché, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Matheson, it was Ordered, That the said Bill be read a second time, on Monday next. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by their Clerk, with a Bill intituled, "An Act to incorporate the Canada Central Railway Company," to which they desire the concurrence of this House. The said Bill was read for the first time. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Crawford, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Boulton, it was Ordered, That the said Bill be read a second time, on Monday next. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly, by their Clerk, with a Bill intituled, "An Act to enable Alexander Donald Austin Eneas Macdonell and others, to sell "and convey certain lands to Thomas Galt, notwithstanding their disability," to which they desire the concurrence of this House. The said Bill was read for the first time. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Prince, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Perry, it was Ordered, That the Forty-sixth Rule of this House be dispensed with, in so far as it relates to this Bill, and that the same be read a second time presently. The said Bill was then read a second time, accordingly. Ordered, That the said Bill be referred to a Select Committee, composed of the Honorable Messieurs Prince, Vankoughnet, Murney, Matheson and Crawford, to meet and adjourn as they please. The Honorable Mr. Boulton presented to the House a Bill intituled, "An Act relating "to the sale of lands for taxes in the United Counties of Peterborough and Victoria." The said Bill was read a first time. Ordered, That the said Bill be read a second time on Monday next. Then, on motion of the Honorable Mr. de Blaquière, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Knowlton, The House adjourned until Monday next, at three o'clock in the afternoon. The following Petition was brought up and laid on the table : Taché, Sir E. P., By the Honorable Mr. Goodhue, Of the Reeve of the Village of St. Thomas. -- Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the following Petitions were severally read : Of N. Sparks and others; praying for the passing of an Act to incorporate the Canada Central Railway Company. Of Greville Tosach, of the Township of Ramsay, in the United Counties of Lanark and Renfrew; praying against the passing of an Act to reduce the liability of the Brockville and Ottawa Railway Company, in respect of a certain loan made by the said Counties to the aforesaid Railway Company. Of Louis Labrèque and others, of the Townships of Lambton, Price, Aylmer and Gayhurst, in the County of Beauce: praying that no license may be granted for the cutting of timber within the limits of the said Township. Of the Presbytery of London, in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Canada, praying against the passing of any measure that may tend to impair the efficiency of University College, as now established. The Honorable Mr. Crawford, from the Select Committee to whom was referred the Bill intituled, "An Act further to amend the Act incorporating the Brockville and Ottawa "Railway Company," reported that they had gone through the said Bill, and had directed him to report the same to the House, without any amendment. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Crawford, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Boulton, it was Ordered, That the said Bill be read a third time presently. The said Bill was then read a third time, accordingly. The question was put, whether this Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill, without any amendment. The Honorable Mr. Crawford, from the Select Committee to whom was referred the Bill intituled, "An Act to establish and confirm certain Side Lines of Lots in the Township of Clarendon, in the County of Pontiac," reported that they had gone through the said Bill, and had directed him to report the same to the House without any amendment. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Crawford, seconded by the Honorable A. J. Duchesnay, it was Ordered, That the said Bill be read a third time presently. The said Bill was then read a third time, accordingly. It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill, without any amendment. The Honorable Mr. Christie, from the Select Committee to whom was referred the Bill intituled, "An Act to incorporate the St. Patrick's Literary Association of Montreal," reported that they had gone through the said Bill, and had directed him to report the same to the House, without any amendment. On motion of the Honorable Mr. Christie, seconded by the Honorable Mr. Armstrong it was Ordered, That the said Bill be read a third time presently. The said Bill was then read a third time, accordingly. The question was put, whether this Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill, without any amendment. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Langevin and others, in the following words: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, Ordered, That a Conference be desired with the Honorable the Legislative Council, on matters concerning the Privileges of Parliament, and to communicate to their Honors statements of facts on which the Bill intituled: "An Act to incorporate the Canada Cen"tral Railway Company, and for other purposes," sent to the Legislative Council, has been passed by this House. Resolved, That a Message be sent to the Legislative Council, communicating to their Honors the preceding Resolution, and desiring the said Conference. Ordered, That Mr. Langevin, do carry the said Message to the Legislative Council. W. B. LINDSAY, Clerk Assembly. Attest, |