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An Act to enable the Inhabitants of the Seigneurie of La Baie St. Antoine, commonly called La Baie du Febvre, to provide for the better regulation of the Common in the said Seigneurie. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 10 1822 This Act outlines the process by which a Chair and Trustees are to be elected to govern the Common of the Seigneurie of La Baie as a body politic and corporate by the name “Chairman and Trustees of the Common of the Seigneurie of La Baie Saint Antoine, commonly called La Baie du Febvre.” The Act also outlines how the land is to be governed. This Act is to expire in 1843. Early Canadiana Online
An Act For better regulating the Common of the Seigneurie of La Prairie de la Magdeleine. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 8 1822 This Act outlines the process by which a Chair and Trustees are to be elected to govern the Common as a body politic and corporate by the name “The Chairman and Trustees of the Common of La Prairie de la Magdeleine.” The Act also outlines how the land is to be governed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of a certain Act therein-mentioned, as far as the same relates to the Judicature in the Inferior District of Gaspé, and more effectually to provide for the due Administration of Justice in the said District. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 5 1822 An Act to extend the 1773 Act "An Act for the division of the Province of Lower-Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof, and for repealing certain Laws therein-mentioned," as it relates to the Inferior District of Gaspé. The 1773 Act established a court of King's Bench in each of the districts of Montreal, Trois-Rivières, and Quebec. This Act establishes that the Provincial Judge of the said Inferior District of Gaspé shall have Jurisdiction and outlines what cases the Provincial Judge can preside over and the processes they must abide by. Additionally, the Act applies the 1785 “An Ordinance to regulate she proceedings in the Courts of Civil Judicature and to establish Trials by Juries in Actions of a Commercial nature and personal wrongs to be compensated in damages,” to the Inferior District of Gaspé.

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An Act to reduce into one Act the several Laws now in force establishing District Courts, and regulating the Practice thereof, and also to extend the powers of the said District Courts. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 2 1822 This Act repeals a number of existing laws, or parts thereof, relating to District Courts in Upper Canada. It allows for the establishment of a "Court of Record" in each district, and lays out detailed regulations for the operation of these courts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a sum of Money towards opening and completing the Great Line of Communication from the Ottawa River passing through Richmond and Perth to Kingston. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 25 1821 This Act provides for 200 pounds to be put toward the construction of a road between Richmond Point and Kingston. 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 erect the upper part of the County of York, into a Town or Parish. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 22 1821 This act creates a new town and parish in York County, and gives it officials the same powers as seen in other towns and parishes. 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 authorizing the allowance of a drawback of part of the duties on certain articles imported into this Province, when such articles are exported. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 21 1821 This act lifts the duties on livestock imported from the United States, previously imposed by an 1812 act. 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 in addition to the Acts now in force for raising a Revenue in this Province, and to continue the same. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 18 1821 This amends the regulations concerning imports into the province and American trade. 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 authorize the Rector, Church Wardens, and Vestry of Saint Andrews Church, in the Parish of Saint Andrews, to convey a certain piece of Glebe Land of the said Parish, and to dispose of the money arising from the sale thereof, in the purchase of other Lands. Passed the 20th of March, 1823. 2 George IV Chapter 16 1821 This act allows the a St. Andrews church to sell land previously granted to it by the government. 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 for altering the times of holding the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Courts of Common Pleas, in the County of Northumberland, and for enlarging the times of the sitting of the said Courts. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 11 1821 This act changes the times when certain Northumberland County courts are in session. 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 the Laws now in force relative to the preservation of Salmon, and to make further provisions respecting the Fisheries in certain parts of this Province, and also to prevent accidents by fire from persons fishing by torch or fire light. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 10 1821 This Act prohibits salmon fishing between October 25th and January 1st each year; prohibits fishing by fire-light at a distance of less than 100 yards from a "[m]ill or [m]ill-dam"; describes more specific salmon-fishing regulations for certain parts of the province; describes exceptions for indigenous peoples; and delineates the penalties for breaking the terms of this Act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace in the County of Northumberland, in their General Sessions, to levy an assessment on the said County, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the repairs of the Gaol and Court House, and for payment of the County Debt. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 9 1821 This act allows Northumberland County justices to raise funds to repair the county jail and court house. 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 extend the provisions of an Act intituled “An Act to regulate the Herring Fisheries in the Parishes of West-Isles, Campo Bello [Campobello], Pennfield, and Saint George, in the County of Charlotte,” to the Parish of Grand-Manan. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 8 1821 This act expands the terms of a 1819 act regulating the herring fishery in certain Charlotte County Parishes to the parish of Grand-Manan. 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 for the erection of a Court House and Gaol in the County of Westmorland. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 7 1821 This act gives the justices of the peace of Westmorland County the authority to fund and supervise the construction of a county jail and court house. 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 authorize the Justices of the General Sessions of the Peace of the County of Charlotte, to levy an assessment to enable them to pay off the County debt. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 4 1821 This act allows Charlotte County justices to rasie funds to pay off the county's debt. 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 for the better extinguishing Fires which may happen in the Towns of Fredericton and Saint Andrews. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 2 1821 This act gives the officials in Fredericton and Saint Andrews the authority to appoint firewards and firemen to fight and prevent fires in their towns, and establishes rules governing their behaviour. 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 authorize the Justices of the Peace for the City and County of Saint John, to levy a further assessment on the Inhabitants of the said City, for the purpose of building and finishing a Poor House in the said City. Passed the 20th of March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 1 1821 This act allows for the authorities in Saint John to raise additional funds to complete the building of the city's poor house. 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 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 grant a further sum of money to complete the Common Gaol and Court Hall at New-Carlisle, in the Inferior District of Gaspé. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 20 1821 An Act to grant a further sum of two thousand one hundred pounds towards completing Common Gaol and Court Hall's construction at New-Carlisle, in the Inferior District of Gaspé. Early Canadiana Online