Description
An Act to continue an Act that originally passed in 1818 that was continued in 1821 and 1823, then amended in 1823. Under the original Act, the Justices of the Peace residing in the cities of Quebec and Montreal were allowed to establish any number of men they deem necessary as Night Watchmen and cause the principal streets, public places, lanes, and avenues, to be lit by lamps at night. Under the 1823 amendments the number of Watchmen permitted in each city is limited, and multiple sections of the 1818 Act were repealed and replaced. Under this Act, the processes by which a Committee composed of Justices of the Peace is to assemble and their duties with relation to the Watch and Night Lights are described. These Acts are to remain in force until 1827.
