did not stand for election in 1851. In the first Parliament, Smith supported the union and was generally a moderate Reformer. He initially supported the government of the Governor General, Lord Sydenham, but gradually came to support Robert Baldwin in his contests with subsequent governors-general over the principles of responsible government. He was elected to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada for Burlington in 1856, serving until 1864. References 1790 births 1872 deaths Members of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from Canada West Members of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada