1808

Summary of sums considered by the Assembly during the 1808 session.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 15 number 159

1808

Report of the Committee concerning expenditure for the repairs of Halifax streets and roads out of the Licence Duty fund. This has been delayed because of the death of William Lyon, one of the commissioners.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 15 number 160

1808

Five draft resolutions, one to George Boyle for victualling the militia, one to improve the road between Seven and Three Mile Plains, two to repair roads and bridges in Pictou County and one regarding the payment of warrants.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 15 number 161

14 January 1808

Report of the committee on privileges regarding the Secretary’s letter concerning the Sydney County election, defending the rights of the Assembly. They enclose the opinions of the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General, James Stewart, supporting the position of the House. They recommend two resolutions, "That all attempts to draw the examination, discussion, or determination of the Qualifications of Electors, or Persons elected, or the proceedings of Sheriffs on the returns of writs for the Elections of Members, are unconstitutional attacks upon the most undoubted Rights of the People of Nova Scotia." and that a writ for Sydney County be demanded of the Governor by address. References to similar election cases in N.S. Letter from Foster Hutchinson, chairman of the committee of privileges, to Attorney-General Uniacke, asking him whether it was usual to give the reasons for the House declaring a seat vacant when applying to the Governor for a new writ. Uniacke’s reply that he "never considered it as any part of my Duty to state to the Governor the reasons which Induced the house to declare any Election void." (See Assembly Journal. p. 58-62).

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 15 number 162

23 November 1808

Return and Account of Arms and Accoutrements etc. issued to the Nova Scotia Militia between 30th August and 17th November 1808.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 15 number 163

16 December 1809

Resolution for contingency vote for the service of roads and bridges. Signed. Agreed to by the Council.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16

16 December 1809

Twenty resolutions for granting certain sums for various provincial services. Signed. Agreed to by the Council.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16

22 December 1809

Draft of resolution for the Clerk to make a correct index of and bind the Journals of the House of Assembly to the present time.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16

21 November 1809

Four votes for roads and bridges throughout the province. Signed. Not agreed to by the Council.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16

2 January 1809

Memorial of William Philipps to the President asking compensation for his services as health officer for Halifax between 20th July 1804 and 20th November 1805, and a list of vessels examined by him.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 1

2 January 1809

Two draft resolutions for granting several sums to be expended by Michael Wallace in payment of small debts against the new Government House. Signed.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 2

2 January 1809

Fourteen resolutions for granting sums for repairs to New Government House, roads, lighthouses and other services throughout the province.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 3

3 January 1809

Resolution granting the petition of William Sabatier and other Halifax merchants in favour of appointing and paying for a special agent to deal with trade matters and fisheries.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 4

5 January 1809

Report of the committee to examine the lighthouse on Briar Island and report on whether the contract has been properly filled. They approve of the work of the contractor, Isaiah Shaw.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 5

5 January 1809

Twelve resolutions for granting sums roads, lighthouses and other services.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 16 number 6