In the spring of 1832, he was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada (today Quebec) in which supporters of his opponent, Stangley Bagg, the candidate supported by the Family Compact, triggered a violent confrontation.
He was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada (today Quebec) in which supporters of his opponent triggered a violent confrontation. This was in the spring of 1832. Stangley Bagg was supporters of his opponent. Stangley Bagg was the candidate. This candidate was supported by the Family Compact.