Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 13 November 1862, NAC RG7:G8C/3, 147.
No. 120
Downing Street
13 November 1862
Sir,
I have received and have had under my consideration 7 Acts—Nos.
54 to 60 passed by the Legislature of Vancouver Island in the months of
May & July last, and transmitted to me in your Despatches in the Margin.
[Marginal note: 34—10 June/62, 38—24 July/62.]
I have reported to Her Majesty in Council my opinion that the said
Acts should be left to their operation; and I have the honor to
transmit to you herewith an Order of Her Majesty in Council, dated the
1st Instant approving that Report.
Governor Douglas C.B.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Arthur Helps, Council Office, to Colonial Office, 13 November 1862,
reporting the approval of the following acts: No. 54, An Act to
Authorize the Governor of Vancouver Island and Its Dependencies to
Borrow Money for Temporary Purposes; No. 55, An Act to Confirm the
Appointment of Certain Members of the Court of Revision under the Real
Estate Tax Act 1860; No. 56, An Act to Enlarge the Time Limited by the
Victoria Gas Company's Extension Act 1861 for the Establishment of Gas
Works and Buildings by the Victoria Gas Company; No. 57, An Act to
Authorize the Chief Justice of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies to
Make Certain Necessary Appointments; No. 58, An Act to Establish Fire
Limits within the Town of Victoria; No. 59, An Act to Protect the
Property of a Wife Deserted by her Husband; and No. 60, An Act to
Authorize the Appoinment of a Sanatory Commission for the Town of
Victoria and to Define the Powers thereof.