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es N-- C e i Proviacial Parliament The fonrch session of first Ontario Par-- liament was openéd at 3 o'clock yesterdlay afternoon. "he doors were thrown open at 2 o'clock, snd4 a few minutes later all the galleries were thronged. The Ladies' and the Speak«'s galleries were occupied exclu-- sively by : dies, of whom a large number were presont. A large number of ladies and wentlemen :n fall dress, among whom were the following, occupiel seats on the floor of the house ;-- M.P., Hon G. W. Allan, Colonel Shaw, American Consul, Hon. J. H. Cameron, Q.C., Rev. Alfred Taylor (New York), Rev. Dean Grosw<tt, Mr. Hawke, Mr. John Ste-- wvenson, Mr. R A. Harrison, Q.C., and Pro-- fessor Wileoun. Provost Whittaker, Mr. A. Mackenzie, Shortly after thres o'clock His Excellency the Lieutenant --Governor, escorted by Col. Denison's troop of cavalry, and scoomxnnied by Mrs. and Miss Howland, Sir John A. and Tady Macc--nald, and Captain Curtis, arrived in front of the Parliament buildings, where he was r=cved with a general ugnto by a guad of benour furnisbed by the 10th Royals, and a royal salute by the Toronto (CGlarrison Bartery, His Exc:lJency proceeded to the Chamber of the Leslative Assembly and being seatod on the Throne, delivered the follow-- ing speech :-- Mr. Speak r, and Gentlemen of the Legislative A sern btv:-- Since we 1st met, the Arbitrators appoint-- ed under the provisions of the British North America Aot of 1867, * for the division and adjustm«es! o' the debts, credits, liabilities and assets Upper Canuada and Lower Can ada," hayvo nr »~ecuted with commendable as-- sidvity tho--r arduous lasours, which were lately ter»i»ated by the publication of their 'award, a copy of which will be laid before you. _ Witrout offering an opinion as to whethor t! © j« |yment of the Arbitrators on the variouvs yoints submitted to them realizos the genera) oxpectation of the people of this Province or not, I venture, nevertheless, to express the srea* satisfaction which the re: sult bas afl--ded me, and which, apart from the fact oi tha award being final and con-- clusive, e--»blishes for ever the share of the publis debt which this -- Province was bound to assume, as also the propor: tion of the zeneral assets intended to gecome exclnlively cur own property. I am haypy again to meet you. and to con-- gratulate you upon the greatly increased presperity o' the Province. THE LLEUTENANT.GOVERNORSs SPEECH. THF OPENING. LADIES. How best to apply this surplus, or, at all events, a consiGerable portion thereof, in de-- veloping the resources of the Province, by advancing the commercial and agricultural interests of the people, it will be for you to determine. ln furtherance of this view, a measure will be submitted, recommendirg a grant of money to stimuiate the initiation of well consiceried and bonae jide Railway undertskings, which are specially designed to penetrate the heart of our Free Grant 'Territcry, and alszo to encourage similar en-- terprises pointing in the same direction, or to our Inland Lakes, which, when complesed, will secure to certain othor sections of coun-- try the luxury of speedy travel and the ad: vantages of cheap transport, hitherto enjoyed only by those within reasonable distances of existing thoroughfares, to which the now unprovided lccalities have long contributed, While periecting our system of public in-- struction, :o a= to render common echool education acccssible and free to every child in the land, and to provide more effectually for giviny & bigher English and commercial education in the superior schools, your atten-- tion wi l be invited to the expediency of mak-- ing that education more practical, and di-- rectly instrumcntal in promoting the inter-- ests of agriculiture and manufactures. The life of our country's wealth and progress de-- perds upon its agriculture and manat actures, and the d--velopment of its mineral resources, and our system of public instruction should provide a ruitable prepan;a.cion for agricul« 4 & . hi o Ed o o e i e en éuml, mechanical, manufacturing and min-- Ing pursuits, and is now enjoyed by those who make choice of the professions of law and medicine, ard thus be promotive of the high-- eat material, no less than of the intellectual and moral interests of the people. Statistics furnished by the Department of Immigration exhibit a gratitying proof of a considerable addition to our resident popu-- lation during the present year over that of the previous season, and from all quarters, in which the new--comers have taken up their abodes, I continue to receive assurances that they generally appreciate the happy cshange which they begin to realize in this the land of theirs adoption. The conjoint action of the Dominion and Ontario Governments will again be energetic-- ally directed to give a further impetus to tho scheme for promoting immigration, which it is the anxious deire of both Governmeats to render *perfect and effectual, so far as a liberal outliay of money and active agencies can accomplish the object. A Bill will be laid before you haviag for its object the substitution of a ne w m rde of trying controverted elections, The report of asurvey, by competent par-- sons, which I recently caused to he made of a portion of the large area north of Lake Sus)erior, and lying betweon Lakes Nespigon and Nipissing, will shortly ba laid be'ore vou. I bave reason to believe that in that hitherto unexplored territory will be found large tracts of land well fitted for agricultu-- ral purposes, intersoersed with lakes abound: ing in lish, and with a climate similar to our own, well calculated to invite the emizrant to look for a happy home in that now appar-- ently remote region,. The financial accounts of the tiovince, with the estimates for the coming year, will hbe laid before you, and I rely on your readi-- ness to grant the necessary supplies. The sad cordition of the idiotic class of our people would seem to require your rttention, with a view to provide for their hbotter care. 1 also commend that provision be mids for the establishment of one or more Cenbral Prigons, the importance of which I, on a former ovcasion, felt myself compalled to b:ing under yvour notice. of the Province, The state of t' e Province is hopefal in the extreme. With a rapid advance in trade, apriculture and manufsctures, more con-- spicuously displayed since the boon of local seif--goverrment has been freely conceded ts us, and cherishing, as we &o, our hearty preference for British institttions, affording an evidence of our desire to foster ard main-- tain at all hazards our conumection with the tain at all hazaras oOur conuecuion wiin uio mothsr country, we have no causs to envy the cordition of our neighbours. Let us bope that this flattering prospect may not te marred by injurious dissensions among wurselves, and that Providence may guide your councils and give direction to your eflorts in promoting the happiness and con-- tentment of our people at large. The SPEAKER took the chair at 3:40. BILLS INTRODUCED. Hen, J. 8. MACDONALD introlaced a Bill to provide for the administration o' oaths of office to persons appointed J us--ice: of the Peace. THE SPESCH, _ The SPEAKER anmmounsed that in orler to avoid mistakes he had procured a copy of the Licutenant Governors Address, The reading of it was ds zenuscd with. Hon, J. S MACDINALUY moved,seconded by Hop, Mr. CAKLING, that his Exoel-- lency's Speeth bs taken into consideration to--morrow. -- Carried, MOTIONS. Hon. J. S. MACDONALD made tae usual motion respecting the E'iuting of the votes and proceedings of the Houre, Carried, Hon. J. S. MACDONALD moved the ap-- pointment of the usual Select Standing Com-- mittees, namely: on Privileges and Slections, Railways, Miscellaneous Private Bills, Staad-- ing Orders and Public Accounts. Carried. T yeaucl se n in w < Hntain in idoinr © esd The usual motion rewpecting bribery and int midation at elections was made by Hon. J. S. MACDONALD and adopted. NEW MEMBER, Mr. WM. ANBERSUN, _ the member elected for Prince Rdward during the recess, was introduced by Hon J. S. Macdonald and Dr. Baxter, and took his seat. PETITION. Mr. COYNE presented a petition for leave to introducs a Bill for the c matruction of a railway from Port Credit to the village of Streetaville. ' On motion of Hon. J. S. MACDONALD the House then adjourned. Tuursvay, Dece 8, 1870. The SPEAKER took the chair at half--p: three o'clock. Petitions were presented :-- , Mr. Craig (Glengarry)--From the Agri-- cu'tural Society of the county of Glengarry, praying for certain lands to be vested in | them _ Also from the trustees of the Pres-- | byterian church of Kenyon, praying for an | Act to enable them to sell certain lands. ! Mr. Fitzsimmons--From Hiram Baker of W._lord, praying for an Act to make valid certin By--laws of Woiford, and a convey-- ance made thereaunder, Mr, Cumberland--From the Toronto, Simese and Muskoka Juestion Railway Company, 1 ran act to amend their charter, \ir. Scott (Grey)--From C. R. Sing and others of St. Vincert, prayng for an Act to incorporate the North Grey Railway Com--« ' pany. hnd ie m s ce o it sX . Mr. Carnegis--Frowm rectors of the Peterk Railway, praying for c their charter. 4 224 2 Th s atiiedisthtubdd Mir. Williams (Darbam)--From the Mid-- land Railway of Canada, praying for an Act to authorize the consolidation of its bondei debts, and the issue of new bonds in substi-- tution therefor. Mr. Blake--On Friday--Addrass to His Excellency for copies of ali correspondence pot already brougbt down, bet ween His Ex: cellency and the Canadian @overnment, and between the Governments 3f Ontario and of t apada, touching any sidrecses of this House, or touching immigration, or touching the public debt and assets. Also--Address for a statemont of the names cfall persons, members of this House, or of either branch of the Legislature of Canada. who have been appointed by the Government _ of Ontario to any ofiice. commission or em-- KoTICES OFf MOMON,. PETITIONS. W om the Provisianal Di erboro' and Haliburton r certain amsadments on past