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An Act to revive, and amend, an Act for establishing the standard Weight of Grain, and for appointing proper Officers for measuring Grain Salt and Coals, and ascertaining the standard size of Bricks, and the quantity of Lime to be contained in a Hogshead. 32 George III Chapter 4 1792 This Act sets the rate at which certain grains can be sold according to weight and other regulations relating to trading grain, as well as salt, coal, and lime. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to abolish the Summary Proceedings of the Courts of Common Pleas in actions under Ten Pounds Sterling. 32 George III Chapter 4 1792 This act abolishes the proceedings of courts of common pleas in actions under ten pounds sterling and requires that all actions exceeding forty shillings be commenced in the same courts as those above ten pounds. 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 in addition to, and amendment of, an Act, entitled, “An Act for the appointment of sworn Gaugers,” ascertaining their Duty, granting them an Allowance, and establishing their Fees. 32 George III Chapter 3 1792 This Act amends the 1762 Act, "An Act for the appointment of sworn Gaugers," in order to establish penalties for gaugers who neglect their duties and to better regulate gaugers. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Maintenance of Bastard Children. 32 George III Chapter 3 1792 This act details what course of action the authorities can take against a man who has been charged with fathering a child out of wedlock. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to establish the Winchester Measure, and a Standard for other Weights and Measures throughout this Province. 32 George III Chapter 3 1792 This act standardizes weights and measures throughout the province and fines those who continue to use nonstandard units in public sale. 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 to amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Thirty-first year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to raise a Revenue for the purpose of paying off all such Debts as are now due by the Province, or which shall become due, before the first Day of July next, the Funded Debt only excepted.” 32 George III Chapter 2 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an act intituled “An Act for more effectively securing the Title of Purchasers of Real Estates against Claims of Dower.” And also to enable Femes Covert more easily to convey any Real Estate they may hold in their own Right. 32 George III Chapter 2 1792 This act amends a 1787 act stipulates how a widow living out of province may more eaily claim a New Brunswick based dower following her husband's death. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to establish Trials by Jury. 32 George III Chapter 2 1792 This act establishes trial by jury in 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 to enable the Treasurer to pay off certain Warrants drawn on the Treasury, and to enable the Commissioners to fund certain Debts not yet liquidated; as also to provide for allowing a drawback of the Duties on a quantity of Spirituous Liquors purchased for the use of His Majesty. 32 George III Chapter 1 1792 This Act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for continuing the establishment of a Militia and for Regulating the same. 32 George III Chapter 1 1792 This act legally establishes a New Brunswick militia, and lays down the regulations for its command, organization, recruitment, mobilization, training days, and fines. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act to repeal certain parts of an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of his Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An act for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the province of Quebec, in North-America, and to introduce the English Law, as the Rule of Decision in all Matters of Controversy relative to Property and Civil Rights.” 32 George III Chapter 1 1792 This act repeals the Quebec Act's provision allowing for resort to French civil law in matters relative to property and civil rights and establishes English common law as the rule for such decisions in 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.
Acte qui établit un Fonds pour payer les Salaires des Officiers du Conseil Législatif et de l’Assemblée, et pour défrayer les Dépenses contingentes d’iceux. 32 George III – Chapitre 8 1792 Cet acte impose la douane sur le vin importé pour payer le salaire des fonctionnaires publiques et les membres de l'assemblée législative. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
Acte qui pourvoit des Officiers Rapporteurs pour les Chevaliers, Citoyens et Burgeois pour servir en Assemblée. 32 George III – Chapitre 7 1792 Cet acte permet l'appointement des officiers rapporteurs par le chef administrateur de la province, spécifie la pénalité si ceux qui sont appointés refusent le poste, et impose des règles concernant qui peut être appointé, pour comment longtemps. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
Acte qui continue et amende un Acte passé dans la vingtième Année du Régne de sa Majesté, intitulé “Ordonnance qui regle toutes telles Personnes qui tiennent des Chevaux et Voitures de louage pour la facilité des Voyageurs, communément appellées et connues sous le nom de Maîtres de Poste.” 32 George III – Chapitre 6 1792 La continuance jusqu'au premier jour de mai 1795 d'une ordonnance passée en 1780 qui permet la réglementation de ceux qui louent des chevaux et voitures aux voyageurs. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
Acte qui met à effet les Réglemens concernant les Grands Chemins et Ponts. 32 George III – Chapitre 5 1792 Cet acte donne la jurisdiction des chemins et ponts de la province du bas-Canada au gouvernement provincial du Bas-Canada. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
Acte pour faciliter les Gens appellés Quakers. 32 George III – Chapitre 4 1792 Cet acte permet l'exemption du service militaire de ceux qui s'identifient comme Quaker. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
Acte pour prévenir les inconvéniens qui peuvent provenir de la discontinuation de certaines Ordonnances temporaires passées par le Lieutenant Gouverneur et le Conseil Exécutif 32 George III – Chapitre 3 1792 Un acte qui continue deux ordinances; "Ordonnace relative aux causes en appel à la Cour du Gouverneur et Conseil Exécutif," et "Ordonnance pour faciliter la production des preuves vocales dans les causes civiles," qui perdraient leur force sans provisions pour les continués. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
Acte qui permet l'importation de la Porcelaine ou Wampum des Etats Voisins par la communication intérieure du Lac Champlain, et de la Riviere Richelieu ou Sorel. 32 George III – Chapitre 2 1792 Cet acte réglemente l'importation du wampum, y imposant une douane sur tout wampum et porcelaine. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One, and for appropriating such Part of the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. 31 George III Chapter 17 1791 This Act outlines and provides for the provincial government's expenses for 1791, mainly the salaries of various government employees or sums owing for services rendered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act, for applying certain Monies therein mentioned for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety, and for appropriating such Part of the Supplies granted in the said Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety, as now remain unappropriated. 31 George III Chapter 16 1791 This Act outlines and provides for the provincial government's expenses from 1790, mainly the salaries of various government employees. Early Canadiana Online