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SATURDAY NIGHT.
By the arrival of the packet-ships Garrick and United States at Li- verpool lust night, advices have been received front New York to the 26th of October. The papers contain Governor Thomson's first pro- clamation. It was published in the Official Gazette on the 19th Octo- ber ; and is signed by " 'T. A. C. Murdoch, Chief Secretary." " The Queen having been graciously pleased to appoint use to be Governor- General of British North America, I have this day assumed.tbe administra- tion of that office. In the execution of this high trust, it will be my desire no less titan my duty to promote, to the utmost of my power, the welfare of all chassis of her Majssty's subjects. To reconcile existing differences, to apply remedy to proved grievances, to extend and protect the trade and enlarge the resources of the Candles intrusted to my charge—above all, to promote what- ever may bind them to the alother-enentry by increased ties of affection and interest—will be my first and most anxious endeavour. In the pursuit of these objects, I shall ever be ready to listen to the representations of. all; whilst I shall unhesitatingly exercise the powers confided to me to repress-disorder, to uphold the law, and maintain tranquillity. The suspension of the constitution in Lower Canada places in the Lands of .the Executive Government powers of an extraordinary nature, the necessity fer which is deeply to be deplored, and which can be justified only by the circumstances of the province. One prin- cipal object of my mission will be to determine in what manner, and at what time, this state of things may be brought to a close, and the full benefits of British institutions be restored to her alnjesty's Lower Canadian subjects." • "In Upper Canada, the loyalty: and cotimge of the inhabitants have pre- served the emistitution and mail i tam ed the powers of the law, through difficulties of the most trying nature. Their exertions during the last two years have been viewed by her Majesty with the highest satisfaction, and have commanded the applause and satisfaction of all classes in the Mother-country. It would appear, however, that in that province causes of embarrasment are not wanting: her trade is said to be cramped, her finances deranged, and the development of her resources hnpeded. To devise measures by which these evils may be removed, in a manner satisfactory to the inhabitants, will be one of the objects to engage my earliest attention ; and I shahl. rely upon the patriotism of the people -and the wisdom of the Legislature to aid me in the effort. " Animated by the most anxious desire to promote the welfare of these im- portant Provinces, to uphold the riebts of the Crown, by whose confidence I have been honoured, and to advance the true interests of the people to whom I am sent, I confidently call on all those to whom the prosperity of British North America is dear, to unite with me in the work which I have undertaken, and, laying aside all minor considerations, afford me that assistance and cooperation which can alone enable me to iming my task to a Fitccessful issue."
A meeting of New York merchants was held on the 24th of October, and a deputation appointed to inform the banks, that unless they could
relieve the extreme pressure on the money-market, almost universal bankruptcy would ensue. The reply of the banks was not deemed al- together satigictory—that they had done and would do all in their power to give relief.
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