An Ordinance to amend a certain Act therein-mentioned, and for the more effectual Punishment of such persons as shall seduce Soldiers to Desert.

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    2 Victoria Chapter 16 (Session 4)
  • Year
    1839
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This Ordinance repeals and replaces the 1838 Ordinance, “An Ordinance to declare and ascertain the period when the Laws and Ordinances made and passed by the Governor or person authorised to execute the Commission of Governor, and Special Council of this Province, shall take effect,” relating to how persons found to have persuaded any soldier or soldiers to desert or leave service are to be prosecuted and sentenced. This Ordinance is to be in force until 1840.
  • Source
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