September 9, 1867
MCGEE BLAMED FOR RIOT
A subsequent revision of the election night riot in Montreal West following D’Arcy McGee’s victory over Bernard Devlin has The Globe placing blame for the riot at the feet of its intended victim, Mr. McGee.
What was initially described as a mob of 200 that descended upon McGee’s committee room at the Mechanics’ Hall, a mob armed with bludgeons, clubs, and lead pipes, that smashed all of the lower level windows at the Hall and was not deterred until shots were fired behind the front door is now described by The Globe’s Montreal correspondent as “a few boys” who could easily have been talked down rage but were provoked by McGee’s supporters.
HOWLAND REJECTS PLEA
Hon. William P. Howland (Inland Revenue) has recommended the cabinet reject a petition from Thomas Bourke of Smith’s Falls for relief from a fine imposed for contravening the Revenue Laws in relation to his distilling of spirits. In his report to the cabinet (1867-0055), Howland says that Bourke broke the law fraudulently, willingly, and repeatedly, and for that reason the petition should not be entertained. Following the seizure of Bourke’s still, the government realized a sum of $403.80. The Order will be considered on September 28, 1867, and approved on October 1, 1867.
DAILY ELECTION REPORT
Final Results for Polling Concluded on September 7
Ontario
East York
House of Commons
- James Metcalf (Liberal) 1174 ELECTED
- Mr. Milne 937
Ontario Legislature
- J. Bowman (Conservative) 885
- Hugh Crosby (Liberal) 1193 ELECTED
North Wellington
House of Commons
- George Drew (Liberal-Conservative) 1493 ELECTED
- Mr. Foley 1297
Ontario Legislature
- Mr. Beattie (Conservative) 1362
- Robert McKim (Liberal) 1434 ELECTED
South Wellington
House of Commons
- David Stirton (Liberal) 963 ELECTED
- Mr. Stone 652
Ontario Legislature
- Peter Gow (Liberal) 940 ELECTED
- Mr. Leslie (Conservative) 669
South Waterloo
House of Commons
- James Cowan 958
- James Young (Liberal) 1324 ELECTED
Ontario Legislature
- Isaac Clemens (Liberal) 1309 ELECTED
- J. Crombie (Conservative) 964
North Bruce
House of Commons
- Mr. Douglas 852
- Alexander Sproat (Conservative) 862 ELECTED
South Norfolk
House of Commons
- Peter Lawson (Liberal) 1050 ELECTED
- Dr. Walker (Conservative) 969
Ontario Legislature
- R. Crysler (Conservative) 957
- Simpson McCall (Liberal) 975 ELECTED
South Huron
House of Commons
- Malcolm Cameron (Liberal) 1624 ELECTED
- Mr. Ritchie 1453
- Mr. Sills 1
Ontario Legislature
- Isaac Carling (Conservative) 1548
- Robert Gibbons (Liberal) 1558 ELECTED
South Simcoe
House of Commons
- William Little (Liberal-Conservative) 1411 ELECTED
- Mr. Saunders 1055
Québec
Bagot
House of Commons
- Pierre-Samuel Gendron (Conservative) 1156 ELECTED
- Maurice Laframboise (Liberal) 889
Québec Legislature
- Pierre-Samuel Gendron (Conservative) 1136 ELECTED
- Joseph Pilon (Liberal) 879
Stanstead
House of Commons
- Charles Colby (Liberal-Conservative) 814 ELECTED
- Mr. Knight 616
Québec Legislature
- F-D. Gilbert 693
- Thomas Locke (Conservative) 735 ELECTED