Legislation by Jurisdictional Relevance: Private

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An Act to grant to the Religious Ladies Hospitalières, of the Hôtel-Dieu of Quebec, a certain sum of Money for the purposes therein mentioned. (1st April, 1818.) 58 George III Chapter 7 1818 An act to grant of sum of six thousand pounds to the Religious Ladies Hospitalières of the Hôtel-Dieu of Quebec to build new wards for the reception and relief of the sick. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the encouragement and relief of certain Persons therein-named, and others, and authorising them to associate themselves by the name of the “Quebec Friendly Society,” under certain restrictions, rules and regulations therein-mentioned. 57 George III Chapter 39 1817 An Act to permit several individuals to form the "Quebec Friendly Society" to collect voluntary contributions from its members for their mutual relief and maintenance in sickness, old age and infirmity. A committee composed of society members was to form to establish the rules, orders, and regulations. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Joseph Roi, Esquire, to build a Bridge over the River Jesus, opposite the Village of Terrebonne, in the County of Effingham, to fix the Rates of Toll for passing thereon, and to provide regulations for the said Bridge. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 38 1817 An act authorising Joseph Roi, Esquire to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River Jesus, opposite the Village of Terrebonne, in the County of Effingham. Roi is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Jean Marie Langlois, otherwise called Jean Marie Germain, to build a Bridge over the River Yamaska, at the foot of the cascade, opposite the village of Saint Hyacinthe, in the County of Richelieu, to fix the Rates of Toll for passing thereon, and to provide regulations for the said Bridge. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 37 1817 An act authorising Jean Marie Langlois to replace and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River Yamaska, in the County of Richelieu, upon land in his possession. Langlois is granted the authority to take and use of surrounding land if required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Louis Michel Viger, Esquire, to erect a Toll-Bridge over the River Des Prairies. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 36 1817 An act authorising Louis Michel Viger, Esquire to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River Des Prairies. Viger is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Roads communicating with this bridge are to be constructed. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Thimothé Dufour to build a Toll-Bridge over the River of Malbaie, in the County of Northumberland. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 35 1817 An act authorising Thimothé Dufour to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River of Malbaie, in the County of Northumberland. Dufour is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant to Pierre Casgrain, Esquire, a right of Toll over the Draw-Bridge erected on the River Ouelle, in the County of Cornwallis. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 34 1817 An act authorising Pierre Casgrain, Esquire to build and collect a toll on a draw bridge crossing the River Ouelle, in the County of Cornwallis. Casgrain is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Casgrain, his heirs, executors, curators, representatives, or assigns are made responsible to raise the bridge to allow vessels to pass under and will be held responsible for any damages incurred should they neglect to do so.Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of the Students in Law, for the profession of Advocate, Attorney, Solicitor and Counsel, who served during the late War with the United States of America. (22 March, 1817.) 57 George III Chapter 27 1817 An Act to provide for students of law who should have continued their clerkship following the end of the war or whose clerkship expired during the war. After a term of five years, these men are to be commissioned as a Barrister, Advocate, Solicitor, Attorney or Proctor at Law, upon undergoing an examination and obtaining a certificate of fit capacity and character. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the better supplying the Town of Halifax with Fresh Water. 57 George III – Chapter 15 1817 This act establishes the Halifax Water Company who are tasked with supplying fresh water to the city’s inhabitants. The processes by which the company may construct a reservoir or bason, as well as how it is to operate, are described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a sum of Money for the Remuneration of Elizabeth Wright. Passed 1st April, 1816. 56 George III – Chapter 31 1816 This act grants a sum of money to Elizabeth Wright, the widow of Charles Wright, a tailor of the Niagara region. The money was in remuneration for clothing made for the militia and which was not paid before Mr. Wright's death. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for founding, establishing and maintaining, an Academy at Pictou, in this Province. 56 George III – Chapter 29 1816 This Act establishes the Pictou Academy and sets out the manner in which its trustees are to operate as well as how they may be appointed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable certain persons therein named, to erect a Draw-Bridge across the Liverpool River, in the Town of Liverpool. 56 George III – Chapter 28 1816 This Act establishes the Liverpool Bridge Company and gives the company the power to build a draw bridge over the Liverpool River. They are also permitted to collect tolls but are barred from exacting a fee for raising the draw bridge. Early Canadiana Online
An Act Granting relief to several Inspectors within this Province. Passed 1st of April, 1816. 56 George III – Chapter 21 1816 This act permits the payment of specified sums of money to district inspectors who were responsible for the apprehending of militia deserters. Early Canadiana Online
An Act providing an Annual Pension for Judge Monk, on his retiring from office. 56 George III – Chapter 17 1816 This Act makes provision for George Henry Monk, Esq. to receive a yearly pension after his retirement. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the fifty-first year of His present Majesty’s Reign, entitled, An Act for the encouragement of Inland Navigation. 56 George III – Chapter 16 1816 This Act amends an earlier act in order to allow the Yarmouth Lock and Canal’s proprietors to meet and vote without the two-thirds attendance in person or by proxy required by the former act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act Granting Relief to Charlotte Overholt. Passed 22d March, 1816. 56 George III – Chapter 13 1816 This act provides a pension for Charlotte Overholt, the widow of Abraham Overholt, a soldier killed during the war of 1812. The preamble of the act specifies that he was not killed in action but rather "died under peculiar circumstances" and therefore Mrs. Overhold does not fall under the 1813 act allowing for widows of soldiers to be granted an annuity; this act makes an exception within the law to provide for her. Early Canadiana Online
An Act Granting relief to Catharine McLeod. Passed 22d March, 1816. 56 George III – Chapter 12 1816 This act grants an annuity to Catherine McLeod, mother of a soldier killed in action in 1813, as per an act passed in 1813 called "An act to provide for the maintenance of persons disabled, and the Widows and Children of such persons as may be killed in His Majesty's service." Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a certain sum of money to Joseph Bouchette, Esquire, to assist him in publishing Geographical and Topographical Maps of the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada. (25th March, 1815.) 55 George III Chapter 19 1815 An act to provide Joseph Bouchette, Esquire, Surveyor General of the Province of Lower Canada, a sum of five hundred pounds to be aid with him carrying out his mapping project which is deemed to be of great public utility. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the passage across the Harbour of Halifax. 55 George III – Chapter 19 1815 This act permits the establishment of a steam boat ferry across Halifax Harbour, to be operated and managed by the individuals named within the act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate the Midland District School Society. Passed the 14th March, 1815. 55 George III – Chapter 18 1815 This Act provides for the incorporation of the Midland School District, detailing the funds, management, and conduct of said district. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1815. Kingston: Stephen Miles, 1815.