When was it published?

June 24, 1842 in The Daily Madisonian

Foreign News June 24, 1842

The Daily Madisonian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lower Canada Appointments, Justices Of The Peace, Sir Charles Bagot, Lord Durham Policy, French Names, Montreal Herald

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Sir Charles Bagot, Governor General of Canada, appointed over 1,200 justices of the peace in four districts of Lower Canada, with many French names, to implement Lord Durham's policy of fair participation for both races in government. The Montreal Herald criticizes the appointments for too many French individuals.

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The Governor General of Canada.—A late Montreal Herald contains no less than seven and a half columns filled with the names of persons appointed justices of the peace in four several districts in Lower Canada. The whole list embraces more than 1,200 names. The Herald is far from satisfied with the appointments—there are too many French names for its taste, and sooth to say, Jean Baptiste Francois, Antoine, &c., do occur quite frequently. Sir Charles Bagot is evidently attempting to carry out the policy of Lord Durham, so far as giving the two races a fair participation in the Government.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Lower Canada Appointments Justices Of The Peace Sir Charles Bagot Lord Durham Policy French Names Montreal Herald

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Charles Bagot Lord Durham

Where did it happen?

Lower Canada

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lower Canada

Key Persons

Sir Charles Bagot Lord Durham

Outcome

over 1,200 persons appointed as justices of the peace, including many with french names, to ensure fair participation of the two races in government.

Event Details

A late Montreal Herald reported the appointment of more than 1,200 persons as justices of the peace in four districts of Lower Canada. The Herald expressed dissatisfaction due to the high number of French names such as Jean Baptiste, Francois, and Antoine. Sir Charles Bagot is implementing Lord Durham's policy for equitable racial participation in government.