December 2, 1867

QUEBEC CITY ELECTIONS

The nominations were held for the municipal elections in Québec City. One-half of the council has been re-elected by acclamation.

There will be only two election contests held. The first, will see incumbent mayor, Hon. Joseph Cauchon (Speaker of the Senate) facing challenger J. Lemeaurier.

The second is in St. John’s Ward, where Mr. Piché and Mr. Amiot are contesting the seat vacated by the retirement of the siting member Fra. Dussault.

The remainder of the council will consist of Dr. Roy, re-elected in Palace Ward, Abraham Hamel, re-elected in St. Lewis Ward, W. D. Campbell, re-elected in St. Peter’s Ward, Fra. McLaughlin, re-elected in Champlain Ward, A. G. Tourangeau, elected in St. Roch’s Ward, in place of F. Lavoie, and M. A. Hearn, elected in Jacques Cartier Ward in place of C. Langlois who has been appointed chief Vailiff in the Recorder’s Court.