July 12, 1867

GOVERNMENT COLLAPSE IN QUEBEC

Just one day after announcing the composition of his cabinet, Joseph-Édouard Cauchon has resigned and will not be sworn in as the Premier of Québec. Details are scarce but His Hounour Sir Narcisse-Fortunat Belleau has called on Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau to replace Mr. Cauchon as premier for the province.

DOMINION BUSINESS

Hon. Alexander Galt (Finance) has tabled an order (1867-0023) reclassifying Ginger Wine as a cordial on the basis of a a report from the Assistant Commissioner of Customs and Excise, finding that the product has a an alcoholic value equal to 29% on every one hundred gallons. The Assistant Commissioner believes that ginger wine should be considered a cordial as it does not undergo the process of fermentation and assessed a duty of $1.20 per gallon per Schedule A. The Order will be considered on August 6 and approved August 7, 1867.