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An Act for the better securing of the Province against the King’s Enemies. 37 George III Chapter 1 1797 This act prevents anyone owing allegiance to a country or state at war with Britain within the last seven years from residing in Upper Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1797. West Niagara: Titus G. Simons, 1797.
An Act for further continuing, for a limited time, an Act made in the thirty-sixth year of His present Majesty’s Reign, intituled “An Act for making a Temporary provision for the Regulation of Trade between this Province and the United States of America, by land or by inland Navigation,” [2d. May, 1797.] 37 George III Chapter 1 1797 An act to continue an act originally passed in 1796, which allows for the suspension of any ordinance relative trade by the Governor or Lieutenant-Governor, and to give directions and make regulations with respect to imports, exports, duties, or anything else between Lower Canada and the United States. Early Canadiana Online
Acte qui continue un Acte passé dans la Trente-sixiéme année du règne de sa Majesté, intitulé "Acte qui continue certaines parties d’un Acte passé dans la trente-quatriéme année du règne de sa Majesté, intitulé, "Acte qui établit des règlements concernant les Etrangers et certains Sujets de sa Majesté, qui, ayant résidé en France, viennent dans cette Province ou y résident : et qui donne pouvoir à sa Majesté de s’assurer et détenir des personnes accusées ou soupçonnées de Haute trahison: et pour l’arrêt et emprisonnement de toutes Personnes qui peuvent individuellement, par des pratiques séditieuses tenter de troubler le Gouvernement de cette Province. [2me Mai, 1797.] 37 George III Chapitre 2 1797 La continuation d'un acte de 1793 qui exige que chaque maître de chaque navire notifie les autorités de la province des étrangers qui arrivent sur leur navire, et permettent les autorités locales de saisir dits étrangers soupçonnés du trahison. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for further continuing certain parts of an Act passed in the thirty-fourth year of His Majesty’s reign, intituled, “An Act for establishing regulations respecting Aliens and certain subjects of His Majesty, who have resided in France, coming into this Province or residing therein, and for empowering His Majesty to secure and detain persons charged with or suspected of High-Treason, and for the arrest and commitment of all persons who may individually by seditious practices attempt to disturb the Government of this Province.” [7th May, 1796.] 36 George III Chapter 8 1796 A continuation of an act passed in 1795 which relates to the establishment of any aliens who have resided in France for 6 months or more since 10 June 1789, or who have bought any real estate or public stock since that time. It also expands the legislation to include housekeepers who may reside with said aliens. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for making a temporary provision for the Regulation of Trade between this Province and the United States of America, by Land or by Inland Navigation. [7th May, 1796.] 36 George III Chapter 7 1796 This act allows for the suspension of any ordinance, in whole or in part, of any ordinance or act of this province relative to trade by the Governor or Lieutenant Governor, and to give directions and make regulations with respect to imports, exports, duties, or anything else between Lower Canada and the United States. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend certain parts of an act, entitled, “An act to fix the times and places of holding the courts of general quarter sessions of the peace, within the several districts of this province.” 36 George III Chapter 4 1796 This act alters the time and place in which various courts are to be held in the Western District. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, passed in the year 1796. Niagara: Gideon Tiffany, 1796.
An Act for allowing the Importation of fresh or salted Beef and Pork and Hogslard, for a limited time, from the United States of America. [7th May, 1796.] 36 George III Chapter 4 1796 This act allows for the importation of fresh and salted beef, pork, and hogs' lard, from the United States, specifying the routes. The regulations will be those imposed by an ordinance passed in 1788, called "An Act or Ordinance further to regulate the Inland Commerce of this Province and to extend the same." Early Canadiana Online
An Act for indemnifying all Persons who have been concerned in Advising and carrying into execution an Order or Proclamation of the Governor in Council of the Ninth day of September last, respecting an Embargo on all Vessels laden or to be laden in whole or in part with Wheat, Pease, Oats, Barley, Indian Corn, flour and Biscuit, for preventing suits in consequence of the same, and for making further provision relative thereto. [30th January, 1796.] 36 George III Chapter 2 1796 This act writes into law a proclamation by the Governor in Council made on the 9th day of September, 1795, declaring an embargo on all ships carrying a cargo of wheat, peas, oats, barley, indian corn, flour, and/or biscuit, to continue to the 10th of December following. It also voids all prosecutions and proceedings against any person or persons brought about by means of or in obedience to such order of the Governor in Council. Early Canadiana Online
Acte qui permet pour un tems limité, l’importation du bœuf et lard frais ou salés, et du saindoux des Etats Unis de l’Amérique. [7me mai, 1796.] 36 George III Chapitre 4 1796 Cet acte permet l'importation du boeuf et lard, frais ou salé, et du saindoux, des Étas-Unis. Les régulations imposées sur cette traite seront celles qui sont spécifiées par une ordonnance passée en 1788, "Acte ou Ordonnance qui règle plus amplement et étend davantage le commerce intérieur de cette province." Early Canadiana Online
An Act for continuing certain parts of an Act passed in the last Session of the Legislature, intituled “An Act for establishing regulations respecting Aliens and certain subjects of his Majesty who have resided in France, coming into this Province or residing therein; and for empowering his Majesty to secure and detain persons charged with or suspected of High Treason, and for the arrest and commitment of all persons who may individually by seditious practices attempt to disturb the Government of this Province.” 35 George III – Chapter 11 1795 This act continues prior legislation regarding the establishment of regulations respecting "Aliens and certain subjects of his Majesty" who have resided in France for six months since June 10, 1789, and who hold real estate or public funds in France. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act for allowing Pot and Pearl ashes to be brought into this Province by land or inland navigation, for prohibiting the importation of Tobacco from the United States, for regulating the fees of the Custom House Officer of St. John’s and for repealing the Act or Ordinance therein mentioned. 35 George III – Chapter 6 1795 This act allows potash and pearls to be imported into Lower Canada duty free, prohibits the importation of tobacco from the United States, and stipulates that no fees should be extracted by customs officers at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act to oblige ships and vessels coming from places infected with the plague or any pestilential fever or desease to perform Quarentine, and prevent the communication thereof in this Province. 35 George III – Chapter 5 1795 This act requires that any ship entering Lower Canada coming from a place where there has been an outbreak of plague, pestilence, or disease be quarantined for a period of time to be determined by the chief administrator of the province. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the Thirty fourth Year of His Majesty's Reign, entitled, “An Act to establish a Superior Court of Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction, and to regulate the Court of Appeal.” 35 George III Chapter 4 1795 This act establishes the jurisdiction of Upper Canadian courts over cases of smuggling arising in the province. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
Acte pour continuer certaines parties d’un Acte passe dans la derniére Session de la Législature, intitulé “Acte qui établit des réglemens concernant les Etrangers et certains sujets de sa Majesté qui, ayant résidé en France, viennent dans cette Province, ou y résident : et qui donne pouvoir à sa Majesté de s’assurer et détenir des personnes accusées ou soupçonnées de Haute Trahison : et pour l’arrèt et emprisonnement de toutes personnes qui peuvent individuellement, par des pratiques séditieuses; tenter de troubler le Gouvernement de cette Province. 35 George III – Chapitre 11 1795 Cet acte est une continuation d'un acte passé en 1793 concernant des étrangers ayant vécu en France pendant six mois depuis le 10 juin 1789 et qui sont en possession de terrain ou fonds publiques. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
Acte qui permet l’entrée de la Potasse et Perlasse en cette Province par terre ou par la navigation intérieure; qui défend l'importation du Tabac des Etats Unis; qui règle les Honoraires de l’Officier de Douane à Saint Jean, et qui rappelle un Acte ou Ordonnance y mentionné. 35 George III – Chapitre 6 1795 Cet acte élimine les douanes sur la potasse et perlasse importé au Bas-Canada, interdit l'importation du tabac des États-Unis, et stipule qu'aucune douane sera récupéré par les officiers des douanes à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
Acte pour obliger les bâtimens et vaisseaux venant des plates infectées de la peste ou aucune fiévre ou maladie péstilentielle, de faire la Quarantaine, et pour empécher la communication d’icelles dans cette Province. 35 George III – Chapitre 5 1795 Cet acte exige que chaque navire arrivant au Bas-Canada d'un lieu qui souffre d'une éruption de maladie contagieuse soit mise en quarantaine pour une période de temps, déterminé par le chef administrateur de la province. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of Lower Canada passed in the year 1795. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1795.
An Act to alter and amend an Act, intituled “An Act for ascertaining Damages of Protested Bills of Exchange.” 34 George III Chapter 6 1794 This act amends the 1786 act increases the damages and interest fees on Bills of Exchange sent back to New Brunswick from the West Indies protested. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1794. Brookville, NB: Christopher Sower, 1794.
An Act to establish a Fund for Paying the Salaries of the Officers of the Legislative Council and Assembly, and for defraying the Contingent Expences thereof. 33 George III Chapter 10 1793 This act places various rates of duty upon foreign wines imported into Upper Canada. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for Raising a Revenue in this Province. 33 George III Chapter 10 1793 This act establishes several duties and fees on imported goods, excluding those from Great Britain, Ireland, or the other British North American provines, to raise revenue for New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1793. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1793.
An Act for regulating the Size and Contents of Lime Hogsheads within this Province. 33 George III Chapter 7 1793 This act stipulates the dimensions of barrels being manufactured to hold limestone, and establishes fines for improperly transporting such barrells. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1793. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1793.