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An Act to render ineligible to a Seat in the Commons House of Assembly of this Province, certain descriptions of Persons therein mentioned. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 4 1822 This Act details the restrictions on holding office in Upper Canada; excluded are those who have served in government in the United States, those who have committed certain criminal offences in other countries, and those who have sworn an "Oath of Abjuration" against the British government. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal part of and amend the Laws now in force for the raising and training the Militia of this Province. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 3 1822 This Act repeals portions of an 1808 law relating to the militia, along with introducing new laws relating to the militia, covering areas including but not limited to the storage of weapons, the punishment of militia officers of certain rank for various offences, and regulations around training and the formation of companies. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 24 1821 This act awards sums of money to various people for their services to the province, and for various local infrastrucutre projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act to repeal an Act passed in the fifty-fifth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the fifty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled ‘An Act to provide for the maintenance of persons disabled, and the widows and children of such persons as may be killed in his Majesty’s Service,” and also an Act passed in the fifty-sixth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act to repeal part of and to alter and amend the Laws now in force for granting Pensions to persons disabled in the Service, and the widows and children of persons who may have been killed in the Service, and to extend the provisions of the same” and an Act passed in the fifty-seventh year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act to repeal part of and amend an Act passed in the fifty-sixth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled ‘An Act to repeal part of and to alter and amend the Laws now in force for granting Pensions to persons disabled in the Service, and the widows and children of persons who may have been killed in the Service, and to extend the provisions of the same’ and to make provision for granting Pensions to persons disabled in the Service, and to the widows and children of persons who may have been killed in the Service, or who may have died while in captivity with the enemy, during the late War with the United States of America.” Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 4 1821 This Act repeals several previous Acts relating to military pensions, and specifies the means by which one may now qualify for such a pension. The Act is meant to apply for four years plus the time until the conclusion of the next legislative term, and was born of the need to reduce the amount of government money being spent on military pensions. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein-mentioned. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 22 1821 An Act to grant a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty pounds towards repairing several bridges and roads or portages, and a sums of one hundred and fifty pounds, eighteen shillings and fifty-four pounds, eleven shillings and one penny to defray the expenses incurred by officers of the militia. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue for a limited time, three Acts therein-mentioned, for better regulating the Militia of this Province. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 4 1821 An act to continue a former act originally passed in 1803 “An Act for the better regulation of the Militia of this Province, and for repealing certain Acts or Ordinances therein mentioned,” which was amended in 1819. The act declares that all men between the ages of eighteen and fifty are to be militia men, bound to serve in their division's militia.The act also outlines who is to be excepted from this law, how order is to be maintained, and how these men are to be enrolled and trained. This act makes it lawful for men drawn for service to present a substitute in their stead. These acts are to continue in force until 1823. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act, entitled, “An Act to provide for the Accommodation and Billetting of His Majesty’s Troops, or of the Militia, when on their march from one part of the Province to another;” and also the several Acts in amendment thereof. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 29 1821 This act was not published. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to provide for the greater security of this Province, by a better regulation of the Militia, and to repeal the Militia Laws now in force. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 2 1821 A consolidation of militia laws in the province. This act replaces all former militia acts passed by the Nova Scotia Legislation, and covers numerous matters, from the number of companies per regiment, to the equipment each militia member is entitled to receive, to consequences should members of the militia try to sell the equipment provided to them for private uses, such as hunting; along with various other rules governing the militia. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly, now in force, relating to a Militia. 60 George III – Chapter 25 1820 A continuation of several past acts which regulate how the militia operates in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed the 25th of March 1820. 60 George III Chapter 17 1820 This act awards sums of money to various persons for their services to the government and to fund local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1820. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1820.
An Act to continue an Act, entitled, An Act to provide for the accommodation and Billeting of His Majesty’s Troops, or of the Militia, when on their march from one part of the Province to another, and also the several Acts in amendment thereof. 60 George III – Chapter 11 1820 This Act continues an act making provision for militiamen to be billeted when marching from one part of the province to another for one year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several acts of the General Assembly now in force relating to a Militia, and in further amendment and alteration of the same. 59 George III – Chapter 23 1819 This act continues a number of acts relating to the province's militia, with several amendments pertaining to age and exceptions to mandatory militia service. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed the 24th of March, 1819. 59 George III Chapter 19 1819 This act awards sums of money to various officials for their services to the government, and for variousl local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1819. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1819.
An Act to prevent Deserting from His Majesty’s Forces, and to punish unlawful dealings with Soldiers or Deserters. Passed the 24th of March, 1819. 59 George III Chapter 15 1819 This act streghtens penalties for destering soldiers and those who aid them. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1819. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1819.
An Act to repeal part of and amend an Act passed in the forty-eighth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, “An Act to explain, ament, and reduce to one Act of Parliament the several Laws now in being for the Raising and Training the Militia of this Province.” Passed 12th July, 1819. 59 George III – Chapter 12 1819 This Act repeals parts of an act concerned with raising a militia, specifically redefining the punishment for various charges. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1819. York: R. C. Horne, 1819.
An Act for granting to His Majesty a sum of Money in aid of the Funds for defraying the Expenses of the Administration of Justice, and support of the Civil Government of this Province. Passed 12th July, 1819. 59 George III – Chapter 10 1819 This Act details the funds granted to each government office for their support. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1819. York: R. C. Horne, 1819.
An Act further to continue for a limited time, and to amend, an Act passed in the forty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for the better regulation of the Militia of this Province, and for repealing certain Acts or Ordinances therein-mentioned.” (24th April, 1819.) 59 George III Chapter 2 1819 An act to amend an act originally passed in 1803, amended in 1812, and revived in 1817. The amended act declares that all men between the ages of eighteen and fifty are to be militia men, bound to serve in their division's militia. This act repeals forty-first section of the original act, which had permitted the acceptance of volunteers. The original act outlines who is to be excepted from this law, how order is to be maintained, and how these men are to be enrolled and trained. The act is to expire in 1821. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly now in force, relating to the Militia. 58 George III – Chapter 24 1818 This Act continues a former act relating to a militia until 1819. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the Services therein mentioned. Passed the 11th March, 1818. 58 George III Chapter 22 1818 This act awards sums of money to various persons for their services to the government, and for local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1818. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1818.
An Act to appropriate a sum of Money for the payment of certain Militia Officers, and other purposes therein-mentioned. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 33 1817 An Act to take from the monies held by the Receiver-General, the funds necessary for several salaries and the expenses of the Militia, as described in the Act. Early Canadiana Online