An Act for making a Rail-road from Lake Champlain to the River Saint Lawrence. (25th February, 1832.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    2 William IV Chapter 58
  • Year
    1832
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Private
  • Number of Articles
    51
  • Description
    This Act makes provisions for the construction of a railroad between Lake Champlain and the River Saint Lawrence, opposite to the City of Montreal. The railroad's proprietors are listed and made a body politic and corporate by the name “The Company of Proprietors of the Champlain and Saint Lawrence Rail-road." Their rights, duties, and the terms under which they may operate are outlined. Stipulations for the construction and maintenance of the railroad are provided.
  • Source
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