Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ordinance to authorize the Commissioners appointed under a certain Act of the Legislature of this Province therein mentioned, to borrow a further sum of money to be applied to the improvement and enlargement of the Harbour of Montreal, and for other purposes. | 1 Victoria Chapter 23 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance makes further provision for carrying into effect the 1830 Act, “An Act to provide for the improvement and enlargement of the Harbour of Montreal." The Ordinance provides a further forty thousand pounds towards the improvement of the Harbour, to be expended and accounted for as outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal part of an Act passed in the seventh year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to protect the Public against injury from Private Banks, and for other purposes therein mentioned.” Passed 6th March, 1838. | 1 Victoria – Chapter 23 | 1838 | This act deals with the procedure to follow in the specific case of fraudulent bank notes created by two individuals under the name of the Agricultural Bank. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to provide for the better defence of this Province, and to regulate the Militia thereof. | 1 Victoria Chapter 22 (Session 1) | 1838 | Under this Ordinance, all able-bodied male British subjects between 18 and 60 who have lived in the Province over 6 months, who are not in the navy, military, or volunteer service, are required to serve in the militia. Roles within the militia and their duties are described. Exceptions to this Ordinance and penalties for those who do not comply with its terms are outlined. This Ordinance also repeals certain former measures relating to the militia. This Act is to remain in force until 1840. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal and amend part of an Act passed in the last Session, entitled, “An Act to authorise the Chartered Banks in this Province to suspend the redemption of their Notes in Specie, under certain regulations, for a limited time, and for other purposes therein-mentioned. Passed 6th March, 1838. | 1 Victoria – Chapter 22 | 1838 | This act amends a prior act, thereby allowing chartered banks to issue a greater amount of bank notes. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to authorize the payment of certain Moneys due by the Commissioners for the erection of a Common Gaol in the District of Montreal. | 1 Victoria Chapter 21 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance provides certain sums to be paid to individuals and companies, as listed, to cover the expenses incurred in fulfilling the 1830 Act, “An Act to provide for the erection of a Common Gaol in the District of Montreal." | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to alter and amend sundry Acts regulating the appointment and duties of Township Officers. Passed 6th March, 1838. |
1 Victoria – Chapter 21 | 1838 | This act amends the manner in which town representatives are appointed and elected. It specifies the qualifications necessary for electors as well as those running for election, and clarifies the responsibilities of various elected or appointed town officials. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance for preventing mischiefs arising from the printing and publishing Newspapers, Pamphlets and Papers of like nature, by persons not known, and for other purposes. | 1 Victoria Chapter 20 (Session 1) | 1838 | Under this Ordinance, no news or intelligence is to be published in any Newspaper or Pamphlets until affidavits or affirmations, stating the names and places of abode of the printers or publishers of such, are delivered to the Clerk of the Peace for the District. The processes by which this is to take place and penalties for those who fail to comply with the terms of this Ordinance are outlined. This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1840. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to postpone the Sale of Lands in arrear for Taxes. Passed 6th March, 1838. | 1 Victoria – Chapter 20 | 1838 | This act delays the sale of lands that are being sold in order to pay debts acquired from rates and assessments. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to provide for the more speedy attainder of persons indicted for High Treason, who have fled from the Province, or remain concealed therein, to escape from Justice. | 1 Victoria Chapter 19 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance makes it lawful for the Governor or person administering the government to issue a proclamation in the Quebec Gazette in the case that persons indicted with High Treason, Misprision of High Treason, or Treasonable Practices are not found in their District, requiring them to surrender themselves to the Sheriff of their District. Exceptions and processes by which this is to be enforced are described. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise the establishment of Boards of Boundary Line Commissioners within the several Districts of this Province. Passed 6th March, 1838. | 1 Victoria – Chapter 19 | 1838 | This act establishes a board of boundary commissioners for each district within the province in order to help settle disputes caused by improper boundary surveys. The manner in which the commissioners are to manage these disputes and comport themselves while arbitrating these disputes is detailed. | Early Canadiana Online |