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An Act to enable the Provincial Government to dispose of claims against certain Companies for Loans made to them under the authority of certain Acts of the Parliament of Upper Canada. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 71 1850 This act allows the provincial government to transfer any public debt incurred in the construction of public infrastructure - such as harbours, railroads, or any other project - to any private corporate body who wishes to purchase the project, including municipalities. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal the Enactment appropriating the proceeds of that portion of the Marriage License Fund arising in Upper Canada, to the support of certain specified Institutions only, and to leave the same at the disposal of Parliament for Upper Canadian purposes generally. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 70 1850 This is a repeal of a 1846 act which appropriates the funds raised by the fees paid for marriage licenses and used to fund public institutions, and redirects those funds to parliament. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable Collectors of Local Taxes in Upper Canada, for the several years between one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six and one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine, (both inclusive,) to recover Taxes accrued in such years respectively, and remaining due. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 69 1850 This act enables tax collectors to collect back taxes owed to the provincial government of Upper Canada as far back as 1836. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to assign fixed Annual Salaries to certain Officers of Justice in Lower Canada, and to form a Special Fund out of the Salaries, Fees, Emoluments and Pecuniary Profits attached to their Offices. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 37 1850 This act details the salaries of various court officials throughout Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to remove doubts as to the right of the Crown to recover Costs in certain cases in Lower Canada. 24th July, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 33 1850 This act clarifies the ability of the government to recover costs in civil courts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to impose a duty on Foreign re-prints of British Copyright Works. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 6 1850 This act places a duty on British books that have been re-printed in countries outside the empire and being imported into the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act imposing Duties of Customs. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 5 1850 This is an amendment to an act passed in 1849 regarding the imposition of duties on trade goods, which exempts various goods destined to be used by the military from being taxed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Montreal Harbour Commissioners to commute for certain Harbour Dues, with the Corporations therein mentioned, and for other purposes. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 119 1849 An act authorizing the Montreal Harbour Commissioners to commute the Saint Lawrence and Atlantic Railway Company for not paying dues, and to order them to pay a lump sum instead. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal certain parts of an Act therein mentioned and to make better provision for the support of Common Schools in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 113 1849 An act to repeal certain provisions of previous legislation regarding the funding of Common Schools in Quebec and Montreal and to amend other pieces of legislation to order that certain revenues from licensing places of entertainment be used to fund Common Schools in Quebec and Montreal. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for the erection or repair of Court Houses and Gaols at certain places in Lower Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 112 1849 An act to raise funds for the construction or repair of several courthouses and gaols in Montreal, Bonaventure, and elsewhere through debentures and taxes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to increase the Salary of the Reporter of the Court of Chancery in Upper-Canada. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 65 1849 This act increases the salary of the reporter of the court of Chancery in Upper Canada to one hundred pounds per annum. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act, intituled An Act to incorporate the City of Fredericton. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 59 1849 This act amends the act of incorporation for the city of Fredericton in regards to elections, votes in the city council, and expenditures. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act for the re-appropriation of the Sums granted to the Counties of Northumberland and Restigouche at the last Session of the Legislature for the purchase of Seed. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 38 1849 This act makes it lawful for justices of the peace in Northumberland and Restigouche Counties to reappropriate sums for the purchase of seed. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 33 1849 This act appropriates part of the public revenue for payment of teachers' services. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act to indemnify Members of the Legislative Assembly for their expenses in attending the Sessions of the Legislature. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 33 1849 This act provides for the various expenses incurred by the members of the provincial legislative assembly, while attending the house of assembly meetings. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the Payment of the Ordinary Services of the Province. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 32 1849 This act awards monies to people for the services to the government and for local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act to provide for certain expenses of the Civil Government, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 30th May, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 32 1849 This act allows the governor of the province to raise money by taking out a loan in order to pay the expenses incurred by the provincial government. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Contingent Expenses of the Legislature. (Passed 23rd April, 1849.) 12 Victoria Chapter 23 1849 This act grants sums of money to various individuals who served the house of assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend an Act, intituled An Act relating to the Clerk of the Pleas. Passed 27th March 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 22 1849 This act reduces the salary of the Clerk of the Peace after the retirement of the incumbent. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act for granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for Defraying the Expenses of the Civil Government of this Colony, for the Year ending Thirty-first day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-nine. (Passed 23rd April, 1849.) 12 Victoria Chapter 22 1849 This act grants various sums of money to individuals who have served the provincial government in various capacities. Early Canadiana Online