An Ordinance for the suppression of the Rebellion, which unhappily exists within this Province of Lower Canada, and for the protection of the persons and properties of Her Majesty’s faithful subjects within the same.

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    2 Victoria Chapter 3 (Session 3)
  • Year
    1838
  • Concepts
    1837-1838 Rebellion
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    7
  • Description
    Under this Ordinance, people who participated in the rebellion or aided in the ongoing rebellion in the District of Montreal since November last are to be punished according to Martial Law, as described. The processes by which this is to be carried out are outlined. This Ordinance is to remain in force until June.
  • Source
    Not available