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Canadian Reform Struggle Under Lord Gosford Comes Alive
The document recounts the 1835 to 1835-1836 Canadian political crisis under Governor Gosford, detailing clashes between the Legislative Assembly and the Council, push for elected representation, and accusations of corruption. It notes speaker contests, resignations, and the Governor’s contested acts amid cholera fears and financial strains. It highlights key figures like Papineau, Lord Aylmer, Sir John Caldwell, and James Bowmon Felton, and outlines bills, investigations, and culminating prorogation.
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Aymer
Gily
Lowden
Legissium
Lower Canada
Aylmer
House of Assembly
Lord Aylmer
Sesson
His Majesty
Mr. Papineau
Fumperia
John Arthur Roebuc
House of Commeans
England
Legislative Council
Wim
Bowman Felton
St. Francie
Henry Jessop
Thucbee
Quebec
National Tribunal
Three Rivers
Londes
William Walker
Tod Jet Neilson
People's Gle
Imperial
Hoovel Commons
Intertat
Himmel
Cou
Loni Gosford
George Gipps
Che. Grey
Canada
Avimer
Radical Party
Jones
Ayt
Ouehes
Lmarty
Lord Gosford
Legislaive Council
John Caldwell, Bart
Bogle
Gosford
House of Representatives
Jars
Post Office Department
Montreal
Great
Brisain
Meuse of Assembly
Hooureble DB. Viger
A. N. Morin Eagt
Consig
Benides
Himerif
William Bowman Felton
Crown Londe
Crown
Alen
Judge Gale
Lord Dalhousie
Atlantic
House of Commons
Seesinne
Sorlel
Jodiel
Gowland Saint
Gale
Gappe
Way