25 February 1812

Petition of Samuel and Joseph Peppard, Londonderry, contractors for building a bridge over Great Village River, explaining why they have been delayed in finishing the bridge, and expressing the hope that the House will make the necessary grant of money. Enclosing certificates of the truth of the petition.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 53

26 February 1812

Petition of William Hill, stating his services as Crown lawyer at the sitting of two courts at Lunenburg and Liverpool, and asking compensation.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 54

27 February 1812

Draft resolution and division on the legality of John Johnston’s vote in the township of Truro. Although deaf and dumb, he is adjudged to be capable of voting because he is in possession of his other senses and can communicate his meaning by signs.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 55

29 February 1812

Petition of John Inglis and other inhabitants of Aylesford, pointing out the need that exists for a carriage road from the township to the Bay of Fundy shore, since settlements have begun to be made there, and the inhabitants of Aylesford have no other way of getting fish. Signed with 40 names. Undertaking that John Inglis will contribute £50 for every £100 granted by legislature, and see that each settler on the road will do £10 worth of labour.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 56

March 1812

Memorial of James Allison, David Whidden and others requesting a grant to re-inforce the river bank of the publicv highway at the Cornwallis Town plot.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 57

2 March 1812

The answer of the Lieutenant -Governor agreeing with the report of the committee on the subject of quit rent.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 58

2 March 1812

Mr. Ritchie's motion for a resolution that a committee be appointed to contact the governor respecting the accounts of quit rent payable yearly and now due.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 59

3 March 1812

Resolution of the Committee of the whole House recommending Nathaniel Atcheson be appointed special agent and respecting a conference on the general state of the province.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 60

4 March 1812

Petition of Nathaniel Randall and other settlers in the Township of Aylesford, asking for a grant to make the road cut between Aylesford and the Bay of Fundy shore. Signed with 20 names.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 61

4 March 1812

Petition of D. Macfarlane and five other settlers at Fox Harbour, asking for a grant to help them cut a road which will connect their settlement with the Cumberland road.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 62

5 March 1812

Message from the Lieutenant -Governor, on the subject a petition regarding the bad condition of Water Street in Halifax, and recommending it to the consideration of the House.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 63

5 March 1812

Rough copy of Haliburton’s motion that provincial officers be requested to lay before the House a statement of the revenue from Import and Excise Duties collected for the past three years.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 64

6 March 1812

Letter from John Hughes to John Warwick and P. Wiswall, members for Annapolis County, informing the public through them "that in consequence of one or Two Acres of soft wood now standing on Briar Island, that all Vessels that make a strait course from Yarmouth through the Grand Passage is prevented from having the benefit of the Light, and if the said Woods are cut down the Light may be seen at Cape St. Mary’s, but as it now is, it cannot be seen unless you are some distance from the Land." Important to coasting craft. "Some persons below have requested me to state the Necessity of some Public Money on the road between Little River and Petite Passage."

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 65

7 March 1812

Draft of resolution for granting £34,000 for the public services of the province. (see Journal p. 58)

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 66

6 March 1812

Petition of the Magistrates and Grand Jury for Halifax County, "That the great increase of Tavern Licences have in great degree being owing to the trifling tax of Six Pounds per Annum; and as many evils are produced, and as one among the greatest is the Poor House filled with Paupers, from the excessive use of liquors", they recommend an increase in the tax.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 67