July 4, 1867 — Parl(dot)gc(dot)1867

July 4 was appointment day for the Dominion government.

The Hon. Edward Kenny, Senator for the province of Nova Scotia, and former mayor of Halifax was appointed to the cabinet as Receiver General.

The Postmaster General appointed Mr. J. Howden as Clerk, 4th Class, upon the resignation of J. G. Leslie.

Thomas Ross was appointed to sign marriage licenses in the provinces of Ontario and Québec. Marriage licenses in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will be signed by the provinces’ respective lieutenant-governor.