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An Act to re-establish the Easter Term of Her Majesty’s Supreme Court of Judicature in this Province. Passed 12th March 1847. 10 Victoria – Chapter 1 1847 This Act creates a new term for the Supreme Court. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.
An Act to extend the time for taking the Oath, and making the Declaration required of persons naturalized in this Province. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 112 1847 An act to extend the time for taking the Oath for naturalization which replaces an act which expired. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate commutation of the tenure of lands en roture in the Queen’s domain into that of free and common soccage, and to avoid the unnecessary delays and expense heretofore incidental to such commutations. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 111 1847 An act to stop the payment of feudal rent to seigneurs or the Jesuit order and turn the land into Crown lands. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate the sums therein mentioned to defray certain expenses of the Civil Government for the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven, and certain other expenses not otherwise provided for. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 34 1847 An act to gather and use the summers to pay for Civil Government in 1847. Using 140,919 pounds and 9 shillings from the Consolidated Revenue Fund and 1847 pounds from the revenue made from Jesuit property. It also outlines how the money will be spent. Early Canadiana Online
All Act to authorize the issuing of Debentures to pay the balance due to Claimants for losses during the Rebellion and Invasion in Upper Canada. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 33 1847 An act to allow a further 3613 pounds 8 shillings and 9 pence of debentures to pay those who suffered losses in the rebellion and invasion of Upper Canada. It also extends the initial act put in place to deal with these debentures to cover the new ones as well. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for repealing and consolidating the present Duties of Customs in this Province, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 31 1847 An act which repeals all previous acts related to Duties of Customs in the province and consolidates them into one act to aid with enforcement. It outlines the imperial and provincial duties that all wares, goods, and merchandise have when entering the province. It also states when they must be paid and the punishments for failing to do so. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for regulating the Shipping of Seamen. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 25 1847 An act to regulate the shipping of seamen to stop fraud. It outlines their rules and regulations related to hiring and paying seamen. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act, intituled, An Act to amend the Law constituting the Board of Works. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 24 1847 An act to amend the previous law establishing the Board of Works. It makes agreements between the board and property owner binding and regulates all financial interactions. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for taking the Census of this Province, and obtaining Statistical Information therein. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 14 1847 This Act outlines how a provincial census will be administered and state that all heads of household must participate. If they fail to, they will be charged. It also states that all births, marriages, and deaths must be registered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Laws relative to the appointment of Special Constables, and for the better preservation of the Peace. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 12 1847 An Act that allows Justices of the Peace to appoint Special Constables when the regular police officer cannot ensure public safety. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal a certain Act therein mentioned, and to make better provision for the Limitation of Actions in Lower Canada. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 11 1847 An Act to repeal An Act for Limitation of Actions, and for avoiding the Suits in Law. The new act calls for a statue of limitation of six years and makes verbal contracts invalid. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the better protection of Merchants and others who may hereafter receive Assignments and enter into Contracts and Agreements in relation to Goods and Merchandize entrusted to Agents. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 10 1847 An Act to protect merchants when entering a contract with an agent. This act makes the agent in charge of the transaction the legal owner of the merchandise. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws, and to repeal certain Acts relating to the crime of Forgery. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 9 1847 An Act to consolidate, amend, and repeal acts related to forgery of government documents including counterfeiting currency. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue for a limited time the several Acts and Ordinances therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 8 1847 An Act to continue for a limited time several acts and ordinances related to roads, finance, trade, and government structure.[Seigneury] Early Canadiana Online
An Act for compensating the Families of Persons killed by Accident, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 6 1847 An Act which outlines how a person responsible for an accident causing death must compensate the family of the deceased. This also includes those found to be aiding and abetting. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for shortening the time of Prescription in certain cases, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 5 1847 An Act which outlines the property rights of individuals who live or use a part of land for an extended period of time. This also includes who is allowed to make a profit off of the land or waterways. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for preventing malicious injuries to persons and property by fire, or by explosive or destructive substances. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 4 1847 An Act to punish arson and the use of explosive and other destructive materials to injury a person or property. If a person is convicted of maliciously harming another person using these means they will be convicted of a felony and serve at least seven years in the Provincial Penitentiary or a maximum of three years in a Common Gaol. If a person helps another individual by supplying them the materials they are charged with a misdemeanor and face up to two years in the Common Gaol. If the person convicted is a male under eighteen years of age, they will face the regular penalty along with up to three public or private whippings. If materials are seized during a search warrant, the court will sell them. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the issue of Debentures, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 2 1847 An Act related to An Act to authorize the raising of the Remainder of the Loan guaranteed by the Imperial Parliament. The money needed to pay the debt will be raised or borrowed in a manner dictated and by officers appointed by Her Majesty. As well, four percent of the debt will be taken annually from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to pay off the loan. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the making of a Railway from the City of Saint John, through Fredericton and Woodstock, to the Grand Falls of the River Saint John, and from thence to the Boundary Line of the Province of Canada, by the New Brunswick Railway Company. Passed 14th April 1846. 10 Victoria – Chapter 76 (1846) 1846 This Act provides for the construction of railways throughout the province, detailing the boundary lines. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.
An Act to incorporate the New Brunswick Railway Company. Passed 14th April 1846. 10 Victoria – Chapter 75 (1846) 1846 This Act incorporates the New Brunswick Railway Company, detailing the lands dedicated for construction, management appointed, and shareholders and stocks organized. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.