Standing as Liberals, the reformers sought to break the Anglican monopoly on government patronage and to tax the fisheries to fund the judiciary, road-building projects, and other expenses. They were opposed by the Conservatives (the "Tories"), who largely represented the Anglican establishment and mercantile interests. While Tories dominated the governor's appointed Executive Council, Liberals generally held the majority of seats in the elected House of Assembly.
Standing as Liberals the reformers sought to break the Anglican monopoly on government patronage and to tax the fisheries to fund the judiciary road-building projects and other expenses They were opposed by the Conservatives (the "Tories") who largely represented the Anglican establishment and mercantile interests While Tories dominated the governor's appointed Executive Council Liberals generally held the majority of seats in the elected House of Assembly