July 27, 1867
NEWS FROM SASKATCHEWAN
A correspondent writes from the Saskatchewan District with news from Fort Pitt on the North Saskatchewan River that the Cree are upset at their land being settled without being paid for and are complaining to the missionaries. A treaty is necessary but there is no clear authority to make it.
The Prince Albert colony further down the North Saskatchewan is in need of all manner of settlers. Spirits have been outlawed but continue to be brought in by private traders. Without liquor, it is believed that the colony will thrive, achieving “a most important position.”
ELECTION NEWS FROM NEW BRUNSWICK
Lending some credence to Sir John A. Macdonald’s call the other day for a realignment of the party system in the wake of Confederation, the candidates preparing themselves for the Dominion elections in this province are adhering to the old label of Unionist and anti-Unionist. It is believed by some to be a ploy by Messrs. Tilley and Galt to ensure a victory for the current administration through an act of political transposition by shifting support for Confederation to the Ministry.
The dominant issue in the election will be the route chosen for the Intercolonial Railway, with the route running along the river all but guaranteeing victory for the government.
Riding-by-riding predictions
The following riding-by-riding predictions for New Brunswick have been published by The Globe: St John (City): Hon. Samuel Tilley (Customs) is expected to be returned. He currently has no opponent and may be acclaimed.
St John (Couty): Hon. John H. Gray, former speaker of the colonial legislature, is the only candidate so far. He is a Unionist with a Conservative pedigree. Former MPP Cudlip’s name is raised as a possible anti-Unionist opponent for Mr. Gray.
Restigouche: Hon. John McMillan, (Postmaster General, NB) is expected to be the the MP for this riding.
Westmoreland: Hon. Albert J. Smith, leader of the anti-Unionist party will be returned for this county.
Gloucester: Hon. T. W. Anglin, a member of Mr. Smith’s 1865 government, and editor of the St John Freeman will be the MP for this riding.
Northumberland: Hon. John M. Johnson, Unionist, will be elected here.
Kent: Two anti-Unionists, Messrs. Cale and McMuney, are expected to contest this seat and whoever wins it will sit with the Opposition.
Albert: H. T. Stevens will be the MP for this riding. He is the editor of the Hillsborough Advocate and a supporter of Mr. Tilley.
Charlotte: No prediction is made for this riding which will be contested by Mr. A. H. Gilmour (anti-Unionist) and Mr. John Bolton (Unionist).
King’s: There are three candidates in this riding — George Ryan (Union) and George Orty and a Mr. McCready, both anti-Unionists. It is believed that the presence of Mr. McCready helps Mr. Orty, by taking votes from Mr. Ryan.
Queen’s: No prediction in this riding which is being contested by John Ferris (Union) and S. R. Thomson (Anti).
Sunbury: Two Union candidates are vying for the constituency of Sunbury — W. E. Perley and John Glazler. The two men have represented the riding in the local legislature. It is expected they will decide amongst themselves which shall go to Ottawa and which will remain in New Brunswick.
York: Hon. Charles Fisher is expected to be the MP from York. It is suggested that Dr. Dow and John Pickard (Anti) may contest the riding.
Carleton: Hon. Charles Connell will contest and probably be elected here. L. P. Fisher is another possible candidate.
Victoria: No prediction is made for Victoria which will be a contest between B. Beveridge (Union) and John Costigan (Anti).
ELECTION NEWS FROM QUEBEC
We have received at a late hour a review of the election situation in Québec. It will be published in a special July 28 edition.
GLOBE DECLARES LACROSSE CANADA’S NATIONAL GAME
An article in The Globe declares lacrosse Canada’s national game and suggests that with its growing popularity in the Dominion it is not likely to remain the exclusive domain of aboriginal Canadians much longer. Reference is made to a recent match in Montreal where 10,000 spectators attended, 2,000 of whom were women.