A writ for the election of the 8th General Assembly of Nova Scotia was issued on October 21, 1799, returnable by December 23, 1799.
The assembly convened on February 20, 1800, held six sessions, and was dissolved on May 28, 1806.
Since a governor only has power when actually in their jurisdiction, the three additional appointments were effectively meaningless, with Lt. Gov.
By-elections are special elections held to fill specific vacancies.
When a member is noted as having taking their seat on a certain date, but a by-election isn't noted, the member was elected at the general election but arrived late.