July 23, 1867

ELECTIONS ANTICIPATED

As anticipation of the coming Dominion and provincial elections grows, candidates their public meetings. George Brown commenced a week of meetings in South Ontario last night in Dunbarton, in the Township of Pickering. Thomas Gibbs, the Conservative candidate was in attendance and engaged Brown in debate.

In the constituency of Châteauguay, in Québec, Mr. Ramsay will stand against Luther Holton.

The electors in the riding of Québec East have decided to nominate one candidate for each of the Dominion and provincial legislatures. Pierre Huot (Liberal), will represent the riding in the House of Commons. Jacque-Phillippe Rhéaume (Conservative) will represent the riding in the provincial legislature.

MORTALITY INCREASING IN MONTREAL

Last week saw a total of 181 burials in the Protestant (31) and Catholic (150) cemeteries in the city. 151 of those buried were children.

COUNCIL ADJOURNED

Toronto City Council adjourned last night without conducting any business on the grounds that the necessary quorum of members was not present.