Legislation by Concept: Infrastructure, Justice System

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to authorise the Justices of the Peace for the County of Westmorland to assess the inhabitants of the Parishes of Moncton and Salisbury for the erection of a Lock-up House for the said Parishes. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 41 1853 This Act authorizes the Justices of the Peace to assess Moncton and Salisbury up to one hundred and fifty pounds for building a lock-up house. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to authorise and empower the Justices of the Peace of the County of York to raise by loan a sufficient sum of money to enable them to erect a new Court House in the said County. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 40 1853 This Act authorizes the Justices of the Peace to borrow funds to build a court house in York county, with provisions to repay said loan. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to amend an Act for the division of Kind’s Ward, in the City of Saint John, into two separate Wards. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 38 1853 This Act redivides the city of Saint John into separate wards. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to amend the Charter of the City of Saint John, and certain Acts of Assembly relating to the local government of the said City. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 37 1853 This Act amends previous acts on the charter of Saint John, detailing the government structure and its responsibilities, eligibility for office and process for elections. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act in amendment of the Law relating to Inland Posts. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 31 1853 This Act details the rates and management of different printing means. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to provide for opening and repairing Roads and erecting Bridges throughout the Province. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 25 1853 This Act details the sums devoted to each road individually throughout the province, and the steps for maintaining them. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to authorise the sale of the Alms House Property in the County of York. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 23 1853 This Act authorizes the sale of Alms House lands, profits to be used for the improvement of said house. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to repeal an Act to amend an Act to consolidate and amend the Laws relative to the local government of Counties, Towns and Parishes, so far as relates to the County of Victoria. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 21 1853 This Act repeals a previous act consolidating local laws. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act in addition to and in amendment of an Act intituled An Act to authorise the Justices of the Peace for the County of Northumberland to erect a Lock-up House in the Town of Chatham, in the said County. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 20 1853 This Act further clarifies the funds to be used for the erection of a lock-up house in the Town of Chatham. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to confirm the Pariah Officers elected by the Rate Payers of the Parish of Newcastle, in the County of Northumberland, in January last, in their respective offices for the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty three. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 19 1853 This Act provides for the meeting of Parish officers. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to assess a certain District in the Parish of Saint Stephen, in the County of Charlotte, to defray the expense of a Fire Engine, Engine House, and other articles connected therewith. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 17 1853 This Act assesses Saint Stephen up to the sum of six hundred pounds. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to authorise the Justices of the Peace for the County of Charlotte to assess the inhabitants of the Parish of Saint Stephen for the erection of a Lock-up House in the said Parish. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 16 1853 This Act authorizes the Justices of the Peace to construct a lock-up house, providing funds and labour for doing so. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to erect the Parish of Saint Mark in the City of Saint John for Ecclesiastical purposes. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 12 1853 This Act provides for the erection of a Parish of Saint Mark, detailing the funds necessary for the purchase of land and construction of facilities. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to amend an Act passed in the Fifteenth Year of Her Majesty's Reign, intituled “An Act to repeal certain parts of an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of Her Majesty's Reign, intituled ‘An Act for the appointment of Electric Telegraph Commissioners, and for Incorporating Electric Telegraph Companies, and also to provide for Incorporating the Newfoundland Electric Telegraph Company.’” (Passed 15th June, 1853.) 16 Victoria Chapter 11 1853 This is an amendment to an act passed in 1852 which repeals certain parts of the incorporation of the Newfoundland Electric Telegraph Company under the named individuals, as well as amending a 1851 act which made provisions for the establishment of telegraph companies in order to benefit the businesses of the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate a Company under the Style and Title of “The St. John's Mutual Gas-Light Company.” (Passed 15th June, 1853.) 16 Victoria Chapter 10 1853 This act incorporates the St John's Mutual Gas-Light Company under the named individuals, and defines the rules and regulations under which the company will operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the Fire Police of the City of Saint John. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 8 1853 This Act authorizes the Fire Police to prevent persons from interfering with fires, fire equipment, and fire alleys. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to amend an Act for Consolidating and Amending the Saint John's Rebuilding Acts. (Passed 15th June, 1853.) 16 Victoria Chapter 6 1853 This act consolidates all past acts regarding the rebuilding of St John's after the fire of 1847, which destroyed a large portion of the town. Safety regulations, particularly regarding fire breaks, are clearly defined, as well as city regulations regarding sewage and street construction. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Granting to Her Majesty a sum of Money for the Constructing and Repairing of Roads, Streets and Bridges. (Passed 15th June, 1853.) 16 Victoria Chapter 5 1853 This act grants various sums of money to repair, build, and maintain various roads throughout the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Regulating the Appropriation of Packet Postage in this Colony. (Passed 15th June, 1853.) 16 Victoria Chapter 4 1853 This act specifies rates for package posting in order to make the service less of a drain on the public budge. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act to facilitate the construction of a Railway from Saint Andrews. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 3 1853 This Act provides for the construction and maintenance of railway lines. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.