October 1, 1867
RIDING OF GASPÉ
Commander Peter Fortin (Conservative) has been elected by acclamation to represent Gaspé in both the House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Québec.
TORONTO MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN MANEUVERINGS
With still three months to go before election day, campaign intrigues have begun to make their way around City Hall. Terms expire this year for seven councillors including
- George Ewart (St. James’)
- William Adams (St. David’s)
- Mayor James Edward Smith (St. John’s)
- John Clements (St. George’s)
- William Strachan (St. Lawrence)
- George Taylor Denison III (St. Patrick’s)
- Mr. T. Bell (St. Andrew’s).
It is believed that Robert Harrison, having been elected to represent West Toronto in the House of Commons will resign his seat, precipitating a second election in St. Patrick’s. An additional poll will also be held in St. David’s to fill the seat vacated by former mayor Francis Medcalf last month.
Word around City Hall is that, with the exception of those who have or might resign, all intend to stand for re-election.
Amendments to the Municipal Act adopted under the last session of the Legislative Assembly of Canada introduced a rotary system of election, with seats being declared vacant once every three years.