Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 20 May 1865, CO 60:21, no. 6417, 527.
Abstract
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 20 May 1865, CO 60:21, no. 6417, 527.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (2).
No. 58
20th May 1865
Sir,
I have the honor to forward an Authenticated and two
plain Copies of an Ordinance of the recent Session of the
Legislature of this Colony, entitled;
No. 14. An Ordinanceto
to amend and consolidate, the Gold Mining laws.
I add the Report of the Attorney General.
to amend and consolidate, the Gold Mining laws.
I add the Report of the Attorney General.
2. This Ordinance had its origin in a conversation
between the Mining Board of Cariboo and myself on William's
Creek. In the Winter the Mining Board had many consultations
with me on the subject. Its many details have been carefully
considered by those most competent to the task. The enclosed
Ordinance isthe
the result. I entrusted its introduction in
the Council to Mr Walkem, a barrister selected by the
people of Cariboo East for appointment to the Council. The
Bill occupied more time and required more attention than any
other measure of the Session.
the result. I entrusted its introduction in
the Council to Mr Walkem, a barrister selected by the
people of Cariboo East for appointment to the Council. The
Bill occupied more time and required more attention than any
other measure of the Session.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
H.P.P. Crease, Attorney General, to Colonial Secretary, 13 May
1865, reporting on the ordinance as per despatch.
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Emigration Commissioners, 31 July 1865, forwarding
copy of the despatch and ordinance for observations and suggestions.
