Legislation by Source Document: Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act in further amendment of the Law relating to Tavernkeepers and Retailers. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 50 1839 This act gives the courts greater powers to compell witness testimony at trials concerning alcohol dealers. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to alter and amend an Act, intituled “An Act to provide for the greater safety of Passengers on board Steamboats.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 49 1839 This act creates new safety regulations for the steamboats entering or working in New Brunswick. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to provide for the summary punishment of persons committing trespasses upon square Timber and other Lumber. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 48 1839 This act establishes penalties for those who damage cut timber on other's property. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act relating to Circuit Courts in the Counties of Glouester, Restigouche, and King’s. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 47 1839 This act establishes a circuit court for Restigouche County, and changes the dates for the sittings of those in Gloucester and Kings Counties. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to revive and continue “An Act to regulate the driving of Timber and Saw Logs down the River Magaguadavic and its branches.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 46 1839 This act extends the term of an act regulating the log drive on the River Magaguadavic until 1845. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to repeal An Act, intituled “An Act for the more effectual prevention of Fires, within the City of Saint John.” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 45 1839 This act repeals an earlier act regulating fire fighting in Saint John, but maintains the punishments for offenders convicted under it. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to provide for the prompt payment of all demands upon the Provincial Treasury. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 44 1839 This act allows for the provincial treasurer to advance money on credit from the province to the banks of Saint John, and what the interest on it will be. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to declare the priority of Registered Deeds, and other incumbrances upon Land. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 43 1839 This act any legal property document may be registered with the local county Register of Deeds. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to amend the Law relating to Bastardy. Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 42 1839 This act amends the law governing the care of illegitimate children, creating new stipulations for fatherly support of any such children. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.
An Act to continue an Act, intituled “An Act to provide for the support of a Nightly Watch in and for lighting the City of Saint John, and for other purposes,” Passed 23d March 1839. 2 Victoria Chapter 41 1839 This act allows for the extension of an act providing a nightly watch for Saint John until 1845. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1839. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1839.