Note 6 — Chapter XVI
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Mr. Jacques Viger, the first mayor of Montreal and also a conscientious historian and archaeologist, made a concise statement of the political strength of the opposing parties in the counties, towns and boroughs as recorded in the votes at the last election for and against the spirit of the Ninety-Two Resolutions on which the election turned.
For Against Not Voting
361,801½ 115,838 35,619½
Quebec 7,120½ (i.e. ¼) 20,148½ (i.e. ¾)
Montreal 13,714 (i.e. ½) 6,254 (i.e. ¼)
One-fourth did not vote, owing to the vacancy in the seat of one of the representatives. See “Christie,” Vol. V, 238-242.