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An Act to provide for the more certain and expeditious Distribution of the printed Acts of the Legislature of this Province. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 21 1829 This Act makes provisions for the printing and distribution of acts passed in the Legislature of the Province and gives an outline of the responsibilities of several officials to allow for the speedy distribution of printed acts. For instance, the Clerk of the Legislative Council is responsible for distributing the printed acts to the people appointed to deliver them to Parsonage Houses throughout the Province. Upon delivery, the Churchwardens of each parish are responsible for causing public notice to be given. This Act is to remain in force until 1832. Early Canadiana Online
An Act provide for the more effectual Extinction of Secret Incumbrances on Lands, than was heretofore in use in this Province. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 20 1829 This Act prevents secret mortgages on property or possessions at the time of sale by discharging existing debts, not disclosed to the purchaser prior to or at the time of the sale, on these immoveables. Payments to creditors are to be paid out of the purchase money, as described. The terms and stipulations by which this is to be done are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a sum of Money for the improvement and completion of the Road from Drummondville to the Seigniory of De Guire, and that from Drummondville to the Township of Brompton. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 19 1829 An Act to apply a sum not exceeding one thousand four hundred pounds towards completing and repairing certain roads within the district, constructed under the 1823 Act “An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein-mentioned, towards opening and repairing a Road from Drummondville to Sorel, and the Temiscouata Road, and for other purposes,” and the 1817 Act “An Act to make more effectual provision for the improvement of the Internal Communications of this Province.” The processes by which these repairs are to take place and the commissioners who are to oversee the construction should be appointed and their duties are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a, certain Sum of Money to improve the High Roads within the Parish of Montreal and for other purposes therein mentioned. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 18 1829 An Act to appoint commissioners to oversee repairs to certain highways within Montreal, as described. The processes by which they are to be appointed, their duties, and allowable expenses are outlined. Stipulations and standards for these repairs are described. These commissioners are also to adopt a plan to change the course of the Little River of Montreal (Rivière St. Pierre). This Act is to remain in force until 1832. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate certain sums of Money towards the Macadamizing and improving certain Roads near Quebec, and to lay out certain new Roads. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 17 1829 An Act to appoint commissioners to oversee repairs to certain highways within the province, as described. The processes by which they are to be appointed, their duties, and allowable expenses are outlined. Stipulations and standards for these repairs are described. This Act is to remain in force until 1832. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to encrease the number of Assessors for the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 16 1829 This Act suspends and replaces the 1796 Act “An Act for making, repairing and altering the Highways and Bridges within this Province, and for other purposes,” as pertains to the number of Assessors appointed for making the assessment in Quebec and Montreal. This Act is to remain in force until 1831. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the exercise of the rights appertaining to proprietors and lessors against their tenants and lessees, and for other purposes therein-mentioned. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 15 1829 An Act outlining how disputes between tenants and lessors (landlords) can be settled, that describes lessors’ rights. This Act is to remain in force until 1832. Early Canadiana Online
An Act authorize the Collection of certain Duties at Montreal. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 14 1829 This Act stipulates that all duties to be paid on any Goods, Wares, or Merchandizes imported on Vessels coming into the Port of Montreal are to be paid to the Chief Officer of His Majesty’s Customs at Montreal before they are unladed. The Act also explains how the money collected is to be accounted for. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make more effectual provision for the improvement of the Internal Communications. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 13 1829 Under this Act, a sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand and forty pounds towards improving roads between the certain townships in the province, as described. The processes by which commissioners are to be appointed to oversee these projects are explained. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish certain Rates, Tolls and Duties on the Lachine Canal, and to provide for the care and management of the said Canal. (14th March, 1829.) 9 George IV Chapter 12 1829 This Act establishes and lists tolls to be collected on goods transported through the Lachine Canal that are to be used to repair the canal. The Act also establishes a body corporate under the name of the “Commissioners of the Lachine Canal,” and describes their duties. Early Canadiana Online