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An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 10th May, 1858.) 21 Victoria Chapter 4 1858 This act defines the tariffs to be charged on various items, specifying those which are to be duty-free due to trade agreements between Great Britain and the United States. The manner in which the tariffs are to be collected is also specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend “An Act for Establishing the Legal Value of certain British and other Coins in this Colony.” (Passed 10th April, 1858.) 21 Victoria Chapter 1 1858 This is an amendment to an act passed in 1856, which established the value of British and Irish currency in Newfoundland, based on weight and quality. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 17th March, 1857.) 20 Victoria Chapter 4 1857 This is a continuation of prior acts concerning the amount of tariffs to charge on trade goods coming into the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the European and North American Railway Company. Passed 12th April 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 14 1856 This Act details the rights and responsibilities of debentures in the European and North American Railway Company. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act for Establishing the Legal Value of certain British and other Coins in this Colony. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 11 1856 This act establishes the value of British and Irish currency in Newfoundland, based on weight and quality. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act passed in the Seventeenth Year of the Reign of Her Majesty, intituled “An Act to Declare the Rates in Currency at which British Gold and Silver Coins shall be a Legal Tender.” (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 10 1856 This act continues an act first passed in 1854 which standardized the local currency rates which will be paid for British tender. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 1 1856 This act defines the tariffs to be charged on various items, specifying those which are to be duty-free due to trade agreements between Great Britain and the United States. The manner in which the tariffs are to be collected is also specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Unite the Offices of Colonial Treasurer, and Collector of Her Majesty's Customs and Revenue at the Port of Saint John's, into one Office. (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 6 1855 This act modifies two positions regarding the collection of duties and management of government revenue; rather than having two officers, one who deals with the collections of duties and another who manages the treasury, these two offices have been united into one office. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 21st July, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 3 1855 This act defines the tariffs to be charged on various items, specifying those which are to be duty-free due to trade agreements between Great Britain and the United States. The manner in which the tariffs are to be collected is also specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to give effect, on the part of the Island of Newfoundland, to a certain Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America. (Passed 7th July, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 2 1855 This act enacts the parts of a treaty signed between Great Britain and the United States which are pertinent to Newfoundland. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for giving effect on the part of the Province of New Brunswick to a certain Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America. Passed 3rd November 1854. 18 Victoria Chapter 1 1854 An act defining the clauses in which the legislative assembly of New Brunswick can limit the recent treaty between Britain and the United States - particularly regarding trade between the US and New Brunswick. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to declare the Rates in Currency at which British Gold and Silver Coins shall be a Legal Tender. (Passed 14th June, 1854) 17 Victoria Chapter 5 1854 This act standardizes the local currency rates which will be paid for British tender. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the granting Letters Patent for the manufacture of Malleable Iron from the Ore. Passed 3rd May 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 46 1853 This Act authorizes the granting of letters patent concerning iron and iron ore. 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 extend the Provisions of “The Trustee Act, 1850.” 30th June 1852. 30 Victoria – Chapter 55 (1852) 1852 This Act extends the powers of the trustees listed in "The Trustee Act, 1850", including managing the estate, appointing other trustees, and caring for dependants. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1867. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1867.
An Act to incorporate the Albert Mining Company. Passed 7th April 1852. 16 Victoria – Chapter 87 (1852) 1852 This Act incorporates the Albert Mining Company, detailing the appointment of officials, value of stock, and rights and responsibilities. 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 certain Acts of Assembly for facilitating the construction of the European and North American Railway, and to make other provisions for the construction of the same, with branches and extensions. Passed 29th October 1852. 16 Victoria – Chapter 3 (1852) 1852 This Act details the lands to be used for railway construction, and the management in charge of said construction. 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 further amendment of the Act to incorporate the European and North American Railway Company. Passed 29th October 1852. 16 Victoria – Chapter 2 (1852) 1852 This Act incorporates the European and North American Railway Company, detailing the value of shares and appointment of directors. 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 an Act to regulate Vessels arriving from Europe with Passengers. Passed 29th October 1852. 16 Victoria – Chapter 1 (1852) 1852 This Act regulates passenger ships, detailing their value and passenger rates. 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 incorporate the Trustees of the Provident Institution. Passed 7th April 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 79 1852 This act incorporates the Trustees of the Provident Institution. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act for raising, by way of Loan, Funds for the construction of a Great Trunk Line of Railway from Halifax to Quebec. Passed 30th March 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 30 1852 This act outlines the raising of funds, by way of loans, for financing the construction of a great trunk railway from Halifax to Quebec, creating a sinking fund for the payment of the loan in New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.