PRINTED BY MACLEAN, ROGER & CO., WELLINGTON STREET,

1876.

THË MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS attend at the Bar of the Senate

to hear the Speech from the Throne by His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR

GENERAL......

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CERTIFICATES FROM JUDGES relating to Elections.-Mr. Speaker.......

INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS.—Practice of–Observations by Mr. Speaker

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.—Of which Mr. Speaker reported that he had

received a copy.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS.-Resolved, That the same shall be printed.

SETECT STANDING COMMITTEES '.

INDEPENDENCE OF PARLIAMENT.-Resolution respecting-Hon. Mr. Mackenzie

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS PRESENTED.-Respecting Public Works, the Baie

Verte Canal, Trade and Navigation, and Militia and Defence.

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" That an humble Address be presented to His Excellency the Governor General in

reply to the Speech from the Throne."'-(Mr. Casey, seconded by Mr. Taschereau.......

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After debate, the resolutions were carried; referred to a Select Com-

mittee; Address drafted and reported; ordered that the Address be

engrossed a. d presented to His Excellency

Supply-Motion-

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" That the House resolve itself into Committee of Supply, on Monday next."

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"That the House resolve itself into Committee of Ways and Means." ---Hon. Mr. Cartwright.

NEW BRUNSWICK SCHOOL Act.-Message from His Excellency the Governor

General, transmitting despatches from Lord Carnarvon...

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