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An Ordinance to repeal a certain Act therein mentioned, relative to a certain Market Place at Pres de Ville, in the City of Montreal. 2 Victoria Chapter 33 (Session 4) 1839 Under this Ordinance, the 1829 Act, “An Act to establish a certain Market Place in the City of Montreal,” is repealed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to explain and amend an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the Saint John Water Company.” Passed 23d March 1839 2 Victoria Chapter 33 1839 This act amends certain financial regulations in the original act encorporating the Saint John Water Company. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act in amendment of an Act, intituled “An Act in addition to and in amendment of the several Acts now in force to provide for sick and disabled Seamen, not being paupers belonging to this Province.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 32 1839 This act creates a new duty for certain ships entering Saint John Harbour to support sick and disabled seamen. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to authorize the raising of One Thousand Pounds, by an additional rate or levy of One Half-penny in the Pound, upon the Inhabitants of the Western District, for the purpose of relieving the said District from debt, and of enabling the Justices of the Peace of that District to repair and improve the Gaol at Sandwich. Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 32 1839 This act raises a levy on the inhabitants of the western district in order to pay off the debt of the district as well as to raise money to make repairs to the district jail. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the period for imposing an additional Rate upon the intended new District of Colborne. Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 31 1839 This act extends certain clauses from an act passed in 1837 which created the district of Colborne and which concerns the creation of tax rates in order to erect a court house and jail. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to suspend for a limited time certain parts of two Ordinances therein mentioned, as far as the same relate to the City of Quebec, and to establish a Society therein, for preventing accidents by Fire. 2 Victoria Chapter 30 (Session 4) 1839 This Ordinance suspends and replaces two Acts found insufficient relating to the Fire Society in Quebec City, including the 1777 , “An Ordinance for preventing accidents by Fire,” and the 1790, “An Act or Ordinance to amend an Act or Ordinance for preventing accidents by Fire, passed in the seventeenth year of His Majesty’s Reign.” This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1842. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the government and regulation of the House of Correction for the City and County of Saint John. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 30 1839 This act allows for the province to hire commissioners for the Saint John House of Correction and spells out what their duties and powers are to be. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to alter and amend an Act passed in the first year of Her Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to authorise the erection of the County of Huron, and certain other territory adjacent thereto, into a separate District.” Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 30 1839 This act amends the 1838 act which creates a separate district in the county of Huron, to determine the tax rates which this new district should pay to the district of London until the new tax district is properly established. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of an Act passed in the seventh year of the reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, entitled, “An Act to authorise the erection of the County of Oxford into a separate District, by the name of the District of Brock.” Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 29 1839 This act extends certain provisions from the 1837 act which created the district of Brock, allowing the district more time to repay the amount loaned to build their district court house and jail. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend an Act passed in the first year of Her Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to erect certain Townships now forming parts of the Districts of Bathurst, Johnstown and Ottawa, into a separate District, to he called the District of Dalhousie.” Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 28 1839 This act amends an act passed in 1838 which established the district of Dalhousie. This amendment defines the grounds which will hold the jail and court house, which had not at that point been determined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of New Brunswick.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 26 1839 This act creates a framework for a union between the Bank of New Brunswick and the City Bank of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act in addition to an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Company of the City Bank.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 25 1839 This act clarifies the terms by which the City Bank of Saint John may disolve itself. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to amend an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Company of the City Bank.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 24 1839 This act provides for a reduction of the directors of the City Bank of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the County of Charlotte to levy an assessment for the building a new Court House in the said County. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 22 1839 This act allows for Charlotte County officials to raise a tax to construct a new county court house. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to erect part of the Parish of Wickham, in Queen’s County into a separate and distinct Town or Parish. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 21 1839 This act establishes a new parish in Queen's County, Johnston, and accords its powers and authorities as all others. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to revive, and continue for a limited time, the Second Clause of an Act passed in the ninth year of the reign of King George the Fourth, entitled, “An Act to secure to and confer upon certain Inhabitants of this Province the civil and political rights of natural born British Subjects.” Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 20 1839 This act continues an act passed in 1835, which allows for specific individuals to be granted the rights of natural born citizens in order to validate their real estate claims. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to lay a Tax on Dogs in a certain part of the Parish of Chatham, in the County of Northumberland. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 20 1839 This act establishes a tax on and regulations for dogs, and establishes offices for those to enforce them. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Ordinance to suspend in part certain Acts therein mentioned, and to establish and incorporate a Trinity House in the City of Montreal. 2 Victoria Chapter 19 (Session 4) 1839 This Ordinance establishes a Trinity House at Montréal for the better regulation of the Saint Lawrence River around Portneuf and the city. This Ordinance suspends replaces sections of several former Acts, as outlined, and vests authority formerly distributed by these Acts in the Deputy Master and Wardens of the Trinity House, as described. Directions for the operation of the Trinity House are given. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to limit the period for owners of lands making claims for damages already occasioned by the construction of the Rideau Canal and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 19 1839 This act limits the time in which property owners can claim damages from the building of the Rideau Canal. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to divide the County of Restigouche into five Towns or Parishes and to define the boundaries thereof. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 19 1839 This act divides Restigouche County into five towns and parishes and awards them the same powers and authorities as all others. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.