§ MR. CHRISTYasked the noble Secretary for the Colonies whether it was true that gold had been discovered in the district lying between Fraser's and Thompson's River in British Oregon, and in Vancouver's Island.
LORD STANLEYsaid, within these few months a considerable quantity of gold had been discovered in the districts between Fraser's and Thompson's Rivers in British Oregon. About two years ago gold was discovered in Vancouver's Island, but the quantity was not great. He had no reason to believe that more had been found since.