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passengers across the straits, in winter season, to Cape Tormentine, provided for. An Act concerning ,‘ the property of the Methodist Church at Charlotte- . town. Glebe and school lands authorised to be sold. George Wright, President. The issue of certain promissory notes restrained. Part ofthe ‘ ‘ old Char- lottetown road ” closed. Indecent bathing prevent- ed in the waters contiguous to Charlottetown, and the old Episcopal Church in Charlottetown sold.

In 1837, under Lieut. Governor Harvey, seed grain and potatoes were distributed to certain poor settlers. The appointment of' a sheriff to each County authorised. Steam mill company in Char- lottetown incorporated. Sites for engine houses contemplated. Herrings and alewives taken notice of. The duty of surveyors examined. Harbor and ballast master appointed. Seats of members of the Assembly disturbed. Titles by Sheriff‘s to lands confirmed. The winter season of Charlottetown protected from Horses. Payment of interest on W'arrants provided for. Royalty roads legalized. Pilot duties explained. Schools encouraged, useful inventions registered. Grain and pulse officers ap- pointed. Pounds made more effectual. Absconding debtors non-plussed. A coal meter appointed. Bread baked by rule. The Bank of British North America is allowed to sue and be sued. The expor- tation ofgrain, meal and potatoes prohibited. The ordnance service propertyinvested. Avoiding law- suits suggested. General assessment levied. ln- crease ofthe revenue provided for, and moneys for the service ofthe year appropriated.

In 1838, under Lieut. Governor FitzRoy, the high- ways and ferries, the interest on VVarmnts, and as- sessment ofinhabitants, were looked after. Accidents by fire better prevented. Georgetown wharf regula- ted. Sub-collectors ofCustoms provided with sala— ries. lighthouses maintained, and buoys and beacons erected. Election laws amended, and grist mill re- gulations established.