Uniacke, James Boyle

Son of Richard John Uniacke. Practised law in Nova Scotia. Entered the Legislature some time before 1837. Appointed to the Executive Council, 1840, and in 1848 formed an administration in which he took the office of attorney-general. Appointed commi ioner of crown lands, 1853. Died soon after. Index : H Virtual leader of Tory party in Nova Scotia, in 1837, 35; resists Howe's plans for responsible government, 49; leads government side in Legislature up to 1840, 57; resigns from Council, 63; joins forces with Howe, 64; appointed to Council by Lord Falkland, 69; unsucce ful candidate for speakership, 74; retires from government, 87; moves want of confidence in government, 97-99, 107; forms administration, 107, 110; becomes attorney-general, 111; legislation, 115; delegate to Portland Railway Convention, 121; becomes commi ioner of crown lands, 145. B Submits scheme of colonial union to Imperial authorities in 1805, 129. Bib. : Campbell, History of Nova Scotia ; Saunders, Three Premiers of Nova Scotia .