Statute Law Revision Act, 1887

STATUTE LAW REVISION ACT 1887

CHAPTER 59.

An Act for further promoting the Revision of the Statute Law by repealing Enactments which have ceased to be in force or have become unnecessary. [16th September 1887.]

Whereas with a view to the revision of the Statute Law, and particularly to the improvement of the Revised Edition of the Statutes, it is expedient that certain enactments, mentioned in the schedule to this Act, which may be regarded as spent, or have ceased to be in force otherwise than by express and specific repeal by Parliament, or have by lapse of time or otherwise become unnecessary, should be expressly and specifically repealed:

Be it therefore enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

Enactments in schedule repealed.

Saving.

1. The enactments described in the schedule to this Act are hereby repealed, subject to the exceptions and qualifications in the schedule mentioned:

Provided that where any enactment not comprised in the schedule has been repealed, confirmed, revived, or perpetuated by any enactment hereby repealed, such repeal, confirmation, revivor, or perpetuation shall not be affected by the repeal effected by this Act:

and the repeal by this Act of any enactment or schedule shall not affect any enactment in which such enactment or schedule has been applied, incorporated, or referred to;

nor shall such repeal of any enactment affect any right to any hereditary revenues of the Crown, or affect any charges thereupon, or prevent any such enactment from being put in force for the collection of any such revenues, or otherwise in relation thereto;

and this Act shall not affect the validity, invalidity, effect, or consequences of anything already done or suffered,—or any existing status or capacity,—or any right, title, obligation, or liability already acquired, accrued, or incurred, or any remedy or proceeding in respect thereof,—or any release or discharge of or from any debt. penalty, obligation, liability, claim, or demand,—or any indemnity,—or the proof of any past act or thing;

nor shall this Act affect any principle or rule of law or equity, or established jurisdiction, form or course of pleading, practice, or procedure, or the general or public nature of any statute, or any existing usage, franchise, liberty, custom, privilege, restriction, exemption, office, appointment, payment, allowance, emolument, or benefit, notwithstanding that the same respectively may have been in any manner affirmed, recognised, or derived by, in, or from any enactment hereby repealed;

nor shall this Act revive or restore any jurisdiction, office, duty, drawback, fee, payment, franchise, liberty, custom, right, title, privilege, restriction, exemption, usage, practice, procedure, or other matter or thing not now existing or in force;

and this Act shall not extend to repeal any enactment so far as the same may be in force in any part of Her Majesty’s Dominions out of the United Kingdom.

Short title.

2. This Act may be cited as the Statute Law Revision Act, 1887.

SCHEDULE.

This schedule is to be read as referring to the Revised Edition of the Statutes prepared under the direction of the Statute Law Committee, in all cases of statutes included in that edition; and as referring, in the case of all Acts not so included and passed before the reign of George the First, to the edition prepared under the direction of the Record Commission.

The chapters of the statutes (before the division into separate Acts) are described by the marginal abstracts given in those editions.

The repeal by the present Act of a part of a statute set out or referred to in terms of the translation given in that edition is to operate on the original Latin or Norman-French, of which the translation is set out or referred to, as if the original itself were in like manner set out or referred to.

A description or citation of a portion of an Act is inclusive of the words, section, or other part, first or last mentioned, or otherwise referred to as forming the beginning, or as forming the end, of the portion comprised in the description or citation.

Enactments which have been already repealed are, in a few instances, included in this schedule, in order to avoid the necessity of reference to previous statutes.

3 Edw. 1. c. 6. -

Amerciaments shall be reasonable - - -

in part; namely,—

The words “city, borough, nor town nor any.”

c. 31. -

Excessive Toll in Market town. Murage - -

in part; namely,—

From “Touching citizens” to “the King.”

c. 34. -

Of slanderous reports.

12 Edw. 1. cc. 1–14

Statuta Wallie (the Statutes of Wales).

13 Edw. 1. (Stat. Westm.Sec.) c. 1.

Several sorts of gifts of lands upon condition.

in part; namely,—

In such gifts the donor’s will shall be observed

Writs of formedon in descender - - -

from “And forasmuch as” to “Chancery.”

25 Edw. 1. (Mugna Carta.)

c. 32.

Alienation.

25 Edw. 1. (Confirmatio Chartarum.)

c. 3.

The charters shall be read in the Cathedrals.

c. 4.

The breakers of the charters shall be excommunicated.

25 Edw. 1. (Stat. de Tallag.) c. 5.

Pardon granted to certain offenders.

“c. 6.

Excommunication shall be pronounced against the breakers of this charter.

27 Edw. 1. (Ordin. de Lib. Perq.).

An Ordinance of purchasing Liberties.

Stat. temp. incert. (Stat. de Consp.) -

Statute concerning Conspirators - - -

in part; namely,—

From “Our Lord the King” to end of statute.

(Modus fac. hom. et fid.)

The manner of doing homage and fealty.

Juramentum Majorum et Ballivorum.

The oath of Mayors and Bailiffs.

5 Edw. 3. c. 8. -

Of the custody of prisoners by Marshalls of King’s Bench and Bail. The penalty for letting prisoners go at large, or escape.

18 Edw. 3. Stat. 2.

Grant to the King of two-fifteenths and two-tenths, by the Commons - - -

in part; namely,—

From the beginning of the statute to “defence of the North.”

18 Edw. 3. Stat. 3. c. 1.

Grant to the King by the Clergy - - -

in part; namely,—

From the beginning of the chapter to “Saint John Baptist.”

25 Edw. 3. Stat. 6. c. 9.

Indictments of Ordinaries for extortion must be certain.

28 Edw. 3. c. 2. -

Lords of Marches of Wales annexed to Crown.

2 Ric. 2. c. 5. -

The penalty for telling slanderous lyes of the great men of the realm.

12 Ric. 2. c. 11. -

Reporters of lies against peers, &c. shall be punished by the Council.

1 Hen. 4. c. 6. -

In petitions to the King for lands, offices, &c., the value thereof shall be mentioned.

2 Hen. 4. c. 2. -

Recital of the Statute 1 Hen. 4. c. 6. respecting grants of the King. Exposition thereof as to mention of former grants of the King, &c.

“c. 4. -

All persons purchasing bulls to be discharged of tithes shall incur the penalties of 13 Ric. 2. St. 2. cc. 2, 3.

6 Hen. 4. c. 2. -

The Statute 1 Hen. 4. c. 6. respecting petitions to the King for lands, &c. shall not extend to the Queen nor the princes.

7 Hen. 4. c. 6. -

The penalty for purchasing bulls to be discharged of tithes as under the Statute 2 Hen. 4. c. 4.

1 Edw. 4. c. 2. -

Unlawful Indictments in Sheriffs’ Tourns found by mean persons, &c.

11 Hen. 7. c. 15. -

An Acte agaynst Shreife and Under-Shreiffe.

19 Hen. 7. c. 7. -

De privatis et illicitis statutis non faciend - - in part; namely,—

Section three.

22 Hen. 8. c. 4. -

An Acte concnyng the avoydyng of Exaccyons levyed upon Prentyses.

27 Hen. 8. c. 5. -

An Acte for makyng of Justice of peace in Wales.

“c. 20. -

An Acte conteynyng an Order for Tithes thorowe the Realme.

Except as to tithes, offerings, and duties which have not been commuted, or are otherwise still payable.

“c. 26. -

An Acte for Lawes and Justice to be ministred in Wales in like fourme as it is in this Realme

in part; namely,—

Sections two from “and beyng noo parcele” to “reformacion whereof,” three from beginning of section to “into every shire of this Realme of Englond,” and from “and that the Shereff of the” to “do within this Realme of England,” and from “and that Shireffe and Eschetours” to end of section, eight from beginning of section to “and that the Shireffes Eschetours and other officers accomptauntes of the Counties of Mountgomery and Denbigh, frome and after the said feaste of All Seintes, shall yerely make their accomptes, before the Kinges Auditours and suche Chambreleyn or Baron of the said Eschequier as shalbe thereunto appoynted by our said So/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-6.pngaigne Lorde the Kinge, in such like ma/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-7.png and fourme as Shireffes Eschetours and other Officers accomptauntes do yerely make thir accomptes in the Kinges Eschequier at Westm/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-4.pngster within this Realme of England: And that” and from “and according to such other Customes” to “Lorde the Kinge,” eighteen to twenty-one, twenty-two from “And that the same Knyghtes” to “the said Shire of Monimouth” and from “and for e/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-8.pngy Borough” to “one Burgeis,” and from “And that the Knyghtes and Burgeis” to end of section, twenty-three to thirty-two.

28 Hen. 8. c. 5. -

An Acte for avoydyng of exaccyons taken upon

in part; namely,—

Prentesis in the Cyties Boroughes and Townes corpatt - - -

Section one from “nor by any” to “Henry the Eighth.”

32 Hen. 8. c. 2. -

Lymita/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-1.pngn of Prescription.

“c. 7. -

Payment of tithes and offringe.

Except as to tithes, offerings, and duties which have not been commuted or are otherwise still payable, and except section five.

Hen. 8. c. 13. -

An Acte concerninge /images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-9.pngten Lordshippes tñslated from the Countie of Denbigh to the countye of Flyntshire - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble, and sections one and two.

34 & 35 Hen. 8. c. 26.

An Acte for certaine Ordinaunces in the Kinges Majesties Domynion and Principalitie of Wales - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections three to eight, eleven to twenty, twenty-one from beginning of section to “Counsaill and Justices,” and from “Item that the said Justices of Peax Justices of Quorum” to “use to make”; and from “Item that no Justices of the Peax “Clerke of the Peax” to end of section; twenty-two from “And for the yerelie” to “Auditoures assigned for Wales,” and from “saide President” to “and allso of the,” and from “Item that the saide Sheriefe shall yerelie“to end of section, twenty-three,twenty-four, twenty-five from “Provided allwaies” to end of section, twenty-six to thirty-two, thirty-three to “growne to the contrarye there of notwithstanding”; thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-nine from “upon certificat” to “knowledged,” and the words “out of the Chauncerye of “Englande,” and from “Provided allwaies” to end of section, forty to forty-six, forty-seven, the words “the saide President “and Counsaile or,” forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty from “fynes “for” to end of section, fifty-one, fifty-two, the words “Fellones goodes and,” fifty-three to fifty-five, fifty-nine, sixty. sixty-one from “and that the Kinges High Justice” to “had made and provyded” and from “and that the judiciall Seall” to “anye of the saide Shyres of Pembroke Carmerden and Cardigan,” sixty-two to sixty-five.

37 Hen. 8. c. 1. -

An Acte for the offyces of the Custos Rotulo/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-10.png - in part; namely,—

Sections two, three, and four from “that the Archebisshoppe” to “successors and.”

1 Edw. 6. c. 10. -

An Acte for exigents and proclama/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-1.pngns in Wales, and in the Countie Palentyne of Chestre, and also in the City of Chester - - -

in part; namely,—

So much as relates to outlawry, except outlawry in criminal proceedings.

“c. 12. -

An Acte for the repeale of certaine Statutes concerninge treasons, felonyes, &c. - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble and section two.

2 & 3 Edw. 6. c. 13.

An Acte for the true payment of tithes.

Except as to tithes, offerings, and duties which have not been commuted or are otherwise still payable.

“c. 21.

An Acte to take awaye all posityve Lawes againste Marriage of Priestes - - -

in part; namely,—

Section three.

5 & 6 Edw. 6. c. 12.

An Acte for the declara/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-1.pngn of a Statute made for the Marriage of Pri/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-5.pngte and for the legittima/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-1.pngn of their children - - -

in part; namely,—

Section four.

“c. 26.

An Act for Writtes uppon pclama/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-1.pngns and exigents to be currant within the Countye Palantyne of Lancaster - - -

in part; namely,—

So much as relates to outlawry, except outlawry in criminal proceedings.

1 & 2 Phil. & Mar. c. 15.

An Act to confirm the Lyberties of the Lordes Marchers in Wales.

2 & 3 Phil. & Mar. c. 18.

An Acte touching Comissions of the Peace and Gaole delyverye in townes corporate, not being counties in themselfes.

5 Eliz. c. 9. -

An Act for the Punyshement of suche persones as shall procure or c/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-2.pngmit any wyllfull perjurye

in part; namely,—

Section seven, from “geven by Acte of Pliament” to “in the northe nor.”

27 Eliz. c. 9. -

An Act for Reformacion of Errors in Fynes and recoveries in the xij shieries of Wales, Towne and Countie of Haverforde West with the Counties Palentine.

31 Eliz. c. 9. -

An Acte for Writtes upon Pclama/images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-1.pngns and Exigente to be currant within the Countye Pallantyne of Durham - - -

in part; namely,—

So much as relates to outlawry, except outlawry in criminal proceedings.

21 Ja. 1. c. 10. -

An Acte of repeale of one Braunch of a Statute made in the xxxiiijth yere of King Henry the Eight.

16 Cha. 1. c. 11. -

An Act for repeal of a branch of a Statute primo Elizabethe concerning Commissioners for causes Ecclesiasticall - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble and section one.

13 Cha. 2. c. 4. -

An Act for a free and voluntary /images/en.act.1887.0059.sched1-3.pngsent to his Majesty - - -

in part; namely,—

Except section five.

14 Cha. 2. c. 12.*

An Act for the better Releife of the Poore of this Kingdom - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections three and twenty.

16 Cha. 2. c. 1. -

An Act for the assembling and holding Parliaments once in three years at the least, And for the repeale of an Act entituled An Act for the preventing of inconveniencies happening by the long Intermission of Parliaments.

25 Cha. 2. c. 9. -

An Act to enable the County Palatine of Durham to send Knights and Burgesses to serve in Parlyament.

3 Will. & Mar.

c. 11.

An Act for the better explanation and supplying the defecte of the former Laws for the Settlement of the Poor - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eleven.

* 13 & 14. Ruff.

5 Will. & Mar. c. 4.

An Act to repeal a Clause in the Statute made in the foure and thirtieth and five and thirtieth years of King Henry the Eighth, by which Justices of Peace in Wales are limited to Eight in each County - - - -

in part; namely,—

From the beginning of the Act down to “intents and purposes, and that”.

7 & 8 Will. 3. c. 6.

An Act for the more easie Recoverie of Small Tythes.

Except as to tithes, offerings, and compositions which have not been commuted, or are otherwise still payable.

8 & 9 Will. 3. c. 27.

An Act for the more effectual Relief of Creditors in Cases of Escapes, and for preventing Abuses in Prisons and pretended priviledged Places -

in part; namely,—

Section two and section seventeen from the beginning to “provided against.”

11 Will. 3. c. 16. -

An Act for the better ascertaining the Tythes of Hemp and Flax.

1 Ann. Stat. 2. c. 6.

An Act for the better preventing Escapes out of the Queen’s Bench and Fleet Prisons - -

in part; namely,—

Section five from the beginning down to “provided against”.

“c. 21.*

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for enlarging the Time,” and ends with the words “secret Abettors” - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for enlarging” to “appointed and,” and from “and for extinguishing” to end of title.

6 Ann. c. 12.† -

An Act for rendring more effectual an Act passed in the first year of Her Majestie’s Reign, intituled “An Act for the better preventing Escapes out of the Queen’s Bench and Fleet Prisons” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section six.

“c. 24. -

An Act for discharging small livings from their First Fruits and Tenths and all arrears thereof

in part; namely,—

Section six.

“c. 54.‡ -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to inlarge,” and ends with the words “First Fruits” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections two, three, four.

“c. 68.§ -

An Act for repealing the Act of the first year of King James the First, intituled “An Act for the well garbling of Spices, and for granting an Equivalent to the City of London by admitting Brokers” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for granting” to end of title, and section four.

7 Ann. c. 12. -

An Act for preserving the privileges of Ambassadors and other Publick Ministers of Foreign Princes and States - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section seven to “pleading and.”

“c. 20. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the” and ends with the words “and nine” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section twenty-one.

“c. 30.|| -

An Act for enlarging the capital stock of the Bank of England, and for raising a further supply to Her Majesty for the Service of the year one thousand seven hundred and nine -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for raising” to end of title, and section seventy-five.

* Chapter XVII. in common printed editions.

† Chapter IX., 5 & 6 Ann., in common printed editions.

‡ Chapter XXVII., 6 Ann., in common printed editions.

§ Chapter XVI., 6 Ann., in common printed editions.

|| Chapter VII. in common printed editions.

9 Ann. c. 6. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for reviving,” and ends with the words “Insurance Offices as are therein mentioned” - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for reviving” to “eleven and,” and the words “and such Insurance Offices.”

10 Ann. c. 28.* -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to give,” and ends with the words “more easie” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to give” to “limited and.”

13 Ann. c. 6.† -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for taking away Mortuaries,” and ends with the words “Catherine Hall in Cambridge” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for confirming” to end of title.

Section one from “the said proviso” to “repealed annulled and void and.”

“c. 13.‡ -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for rendering more effectual,” and ends with the words “Growth of Popery” -

in part; namely,—

The title from “And for vesting” to end of title.

1 Geo. 1. Stat. 2. c. 6.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for making,” and ends with the words “Oath of Abjuration” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for appointing” to end of title.

“Stat. 2. c. 48.

An Act to encourage the planting of Timber Trees, Fruit Trees, and other Trees, for Ornament, Shelter, or Profit; and for the better Preservation of the same; and for the preventing the burning of Woods.

3 Geo. 1. c. 8. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for redeeming,” and ends with the words “in this Act mentioned” - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for securing” to “the Rate of Five Pounds per Centum.”

4 Geo. 1. c. 11. -

An Act for the further preventing Robbery, Burglary, and other Felonies; and for the more effectual Transportation of Felons, and unlawful Exporters of Wooll; and for declaring the Law upon some Points relating to Pirates - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for the further” to “Wooll and.”

6 Geo. 1. c. 11. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for laying a Duty,” and ends with the words “one thousand seven hundred “and sixteen” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for applying” to end of title.

“c. 16. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to explain,” and ends with the words “of such woods.”

7 Geo. 1. c. 27. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for raising,” and ends with the words “East India Company” - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for borrowing” to end of title.

8 Geo. 1. c. 2. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for continuing,” and ends with the words “the Exchequer” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for continuing” to “certificates and,” and from “and for enlarging” to end of title.

* Chapter XVIII. in common printed editions.

† Chapter VI., 12 Ann. Stat. 2., in common printed editions.

‡ Chapter XIV., 12 Ann. Stat. 2., in common printed editions.

8 Geo. 1. c. 21. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to enable,” and ends with the words “therein mentioned.”

9 Geo. 1. c. 7. -

An Act for amending the Laws relating to the Settlement, Employment, and Relief of the Poor - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble; sections one, two, four.

“c. 19. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to continue” and ends with the words “twenty-three” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to continue” to “Widdrington and;” and from “and for ascertaining” to “Mercy;” and from “and for appropriating” to end of title.

11 Geo. 1. c. 4. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for preventing” and ends with the words “afterwards made.”

“c. 9. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for continuing” and ends with the words “Bank Bills or Notes” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for preventing” to end of title.

“c. 30. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for more effectual” and ends with the words “Policies of Insurance” - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for preventing” to end of title.

1 Geo. 2. c. 5. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for making” and ends with the words “of Parliament” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for making” to “such offices, and” and from “and for continuing” to end of title.

“c. 8. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for granting” and ends with the words “Civil List Revenues” - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for further” to end of title.

2 Geo. 2. c. 25. -

An Act for the more effectual preventing and further punishment of Forgery, Perjury, and Subornation of Perjury, and to make it Felony to steal Bonds, Notes, or other Securities for Payment of Money - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and to make” to end of title.

“c. 28. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to revive” and ends with the words “and Alehouses” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to revive” to “formâ pauperis.” and from “for licensing” to end of title.

3 Geo. 2. c. 14. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for reducing” and ends with the words “therein mentioned.”

5 Geo. 2. c. 7. -

An Act for the more Easy Recovery of Debts in His Majesty’s Plantations and Colonies in America.

6 Geo. 2. c. 35. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for appointing” and ends with the words “said Corporation” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for appointing” to “sufferers and” and from “and for impowering” to end of title.

Section thirty-two from “And be it” to “notice and.”

8 Geo. 2. c. 13. -

An Act for the Encouragement of the Arts of Designing, Engraving, and Etching Historical and other Prints, by vesting the Properties thereof in the Inventors and Engravers during the Time therein mentioned - - -

in part; namely,—

Section six.

9 Geo. 2. c. 5. -

An Act, the title of which begins with the words “An Act to repeal” and ends with the words “or Conjuration” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to repeal” to “Anentis Witchcraft, and.”

Section four from “and once” to “one hour.”

“c. 33. -

An Act, the title of which begins with the words “An Act to render” and ends with the words “of Scotland” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to render” to “Sea, and.”

11 Geo. 2. c. 17. -

An Act, the title of which begins with the words “An Act for securing” and ends with the words “to Papists” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for securing” to “Papists; and.”

12 Geo. 2. c. 26. -

An Act for the better preventing Frauds and Abuses in Gold and Silver Wares - -

in part; namely,—

Section twenty-four.

“c. 29. -

An Act for the more easy assessing, collecting, and levying of County Rates - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble, and sections one to five, eight from beginning of section to “on such account or accounts and,” and the words “and high-constables,” nine from beginning of section to “constables and,” ten, twelve, thirteen, fourteen from “after presentment” to “reparation of such bridges, ramparts, banks. or cops,” and from “and that such justices” to “works aforesaid,” fifteen to nineteen.

13 Geo. 2. c. 18. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to continue” and ends with the words “within themselves” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to continue” to “Commissions; and” and from “and for extending” to end of title.

“c. 19. -

An Act to restrain and prevent the excessive Increase of Horse Races, and for amending an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled “An Act for the more effectual preventing of excessive and deceitful Gaming”

in part; namely,—

The title from “to restrain” to “races, and.”

Section ten.

14 Geo. 2. c. 33. -

An Act to supply some defects in the laws for repairing and rebuilding county bridges, for repairing, enlarging, erecting, and providing houses of correction, and for passing rogues and vagabonds - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for repairing enlarging” to end of title.

15 Geo. 2. c. 13. -

An Act for establishing an Agreement with the Governor and Company of the Bank of England for advancing the sum of One million six hundred thousand pounds towards the supply for the service of the year One thousand seven hundred and forty-two - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section fourteen.

“c. 20. -

An Act to prevent the counterfeiting of Gold and Silver Lace; and for settling and adjusting the Proportions of fine Silver and Silk; and for the better making of Gold and Silver Thread - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section fifteen.

“c. 33. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to revive” and ends with the words “or Bent” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to revive” to “Law; and.”

17 Geo. 2. c. 40. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to continue” and ends with the words “without Licence” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to continue” to “War; and.”

18 Geo. 2. c. 18. -

An Act to explain and amend the Laws touching the Elections of Knights of the Shire to serve in Parliament for that Part of Britain called England - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section fifteen.

19 Geo. 2. c. 9. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the more easy” and ends with the words “called Scotland” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for the more” to “Majesty and.”

“c. 28. -

An Act for the better regulating of elections of Members to serve in Parliament for such Cities and Towns in that Part of Great Britain called England as are Counties of themselves -

in part; namely,—

Section eleven.

20 Geo. 2. c. 43. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for taking” and ends with the words “more complete” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for obliging” to “oaths.”

“c. 51. -

An Act to enlarge the time limited by an Act of the last session of Parliament for restraining the use of the Highland Dress; and to enable Heirs of Tailzie, Guardians, Tutors, Curators, and Trustees in Scotland to sell Lands to the Crown - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to enlarge” to “Dress; and.”

21 Geo. 2. c. 19. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the more” and ends with the words “therein mentioned” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for the more” to “Scotland; and.”

“c. 34. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend” and ends with the words “therein mentioned” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and restraining” to “Loyalty to His said late Majesty.”

22 Geo. 2. c. 30. -

An Act for encouraging the People known by the name of Unitas Fratrum or United Brethren to settle in His Majesty’s Colonies in America.

23 Geo. 2. c. 22. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for giving” and ends with the words “transferable Annuities” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for impowering” to end of title.

24 Geo. 2. c. 4. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for enabling” and ends with the words “of Parliament” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for enabling His” to “fifty-one; and,” and from “and for giving” to end of title.

“c. 40. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for granting” and ends with the words “of Excise” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for granting” to “retailing Spirituous Liquors; and,” and from “and for allowing” to end of title.

25 Geo 2. c. 4. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for appointing,” and ends with the words “Chief Clerk” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section three.

27 Geo. 2. c. 16. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for making” and ends with the words “such Carriages” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for making” to “Parliament; and,” and from “and for giving” to end of title.

28 Geo. 2. c. 6. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for taking” and ends with the words “his See” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section seven.

31 Geo. 2. c. 11. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend” and ends with the words “than a Year” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and also” to end of title.

“c. 22. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for granting” and ends with the words “and Duties” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and upon Houses” to end of title.

“c. 32. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for repealing” and ends with the words “Silver Plate” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for granting” to “dealing in Gold and Silver or Silver Plate,” and from “and for more effectually” to end of title.

32 Geo. 2. c. 24. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend” and ends with the words “or Silver” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for granting” to end of title.

4 Geo. 3. c. 31. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to indemnify” and ends with the words “and Chases.”

5 Geo. 3. c. 17. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to confirm” and ends with the words “or Lives” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section four.

“c. 26. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for carrying” and ends with the words “particularly mentioned” - -

in part; namely,—

Section five.

“c. 51. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for repealing” and ends with the words “Foreign Market” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section thirty-one.

6 Geo. 3. c. 23. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend” and ends with the words “Foreign Market” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section twenty-eight from “And also” to end of section.

7 Geo. 3. c. 38. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend” and ends with the words “certain Prints” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for vesting” to end of title.

“c. 48. -

An Act for regulating the Proceedings of certain Public Companies and Corporations carrying on Trade or Dealings with Joint Stocks in respect to the declaring of Dividends; and for further regulating the Qualification of Members for voting in their respective General Courts - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section four.

“c. 49. -

An Act for regulating certain Proceedings of the General Court of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies.

9 Geo. 3. c. 29. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the more effectual” and ends with the words “of Parliament.”

“c. 37. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for reviving” and ends with the words “counterfeit Coin” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for reviving” to “Consumption; and.”

10 Geo. 3. c. 44. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for more” and ends with the words “and Chairs” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for explaining” to end of title.

“c. 47. -

An Act for better regulating Persons employed in the Service of the East India Company, and for other purposes therein mentioned - -

in part; namely,—

Sections three and six.

12 Geo. 3. c. 21. -

An Act for giving relief in Proceedings upon Writs of Mandamus for the Admission of Freemen into Corporations; and for other purposes therein mentioned.

“c. 72. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for rendering” and ends with the words “called Scotland” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for rendering” to “Poinding and.”

13 Geo. 3. c. 52. -

An Act for appointing Wardens and Assay masters for assaying Wrought Plate in the Towns of Sheffield and Birmingham - -

in part; namely,—

Section thirty-one.

“c. 54. -

An Act for the more effectual Preservation of the Game in that part of Great Britain called Scotland; and for repealing and amending several of the Laws now in being relative thereto - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section fifteen.

“c. 63. -

An Act for establishing certain Regulations for the better Management of the Affairs of the East India Company as well in India as in Europe - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble; sections one to six, eleven, twenty to twenty-two, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-four, thirty-five, and forty-seven.

“c. 82. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the,” and ends with the words “and places” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section nineteen.

14 Geo. 3. c. 78. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the further,” and ends with the words “contrary to law” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for the further,” to “party walls and,” and from “and for indemnifying” to end of title.

15 Geo. 3. c. 53. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for enabling” and ends with the words “therein mentioned” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eight.

18 Geo. 3. c. 12. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for removing” and ends with the words “relates thereto” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for repealing” to end of title.

“c. 19. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the” and ends with the words “other Felony.”

19 Geo. 3. c. 20. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the better” and ends with the words “those purposes” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eighty-seven.

21 Geo. 3. c. 14. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for raising” and ends with the words “present Majesty” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for consolidating” to end of title.

“c. 66. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to explain,” and ends with the words “their Benefices” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section three.

24 Geo. 3. c. 20. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for altering,” and ends with the words “of Sheffield.” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section five.

“c. 25. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the” and ends with the words “East Indies” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections eighty-four, eighty-five.

25 Geo. 3. c. 18. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to empower,” and ends with the words “of Middlesex” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section two.

“c. 77. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend,” and ends with the words “herein contained” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and for indemnifying” to end of title.

Preamble and section one from the beginning of the section to “repealed and that,” and from “of debt” to “information,” and from “at Westminster” to “allowed,” and section six.

26 Geo. 3. c. 57. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the further,” and ends with the words “or India” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for repealing” to “resorting to the East Indies.”

Sections twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-nine.

“c. 62. -

An Act to enable the East India Company to raise Money by a Sale of Annuities, and by increasing their Capital Stock - -

in part; namely,—

Sections four to nine.

“c. 77. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to limit,” and ends with the words “of Excise” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to limit” to “Stamps, and.”

28 Geo. 3. c. 7. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend,” and ends with the words “silver thread” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eight.

“c. 37. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for repealing,” and ends with the words “or ale” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for repealing” to “such sales,” and from “and to prevent” to end of title.

29 Geo. 3. c. 41. -

An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by way of Annuities to be attended with the Benefit of Survivorship in Classes.

From and after the death of the last surviving annuitant under the Act.

“c. 65. -

An Act to enable the East India Company to raise Money by further increasing their Capital Stock - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections three to seven.

30 Geo. 3. c. 31. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to alter,” and ends with the words “Silver Wares” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section six.

30 Geo. 3. c. 45. -

An Act for converting certain Annuities to be attended with the Benefit of Survivorship in classes, established by an Act of the last session of Parliament, into certain Annuities for an absolute Term of Years, and for enabling the Commissioners of the Treasury to nominate Lives for the Shares so converted.

From and after the death of the last surviving annuitant under the Act.

32 Geo. 3. c. 58. -

An Act for the Amendment of the Law in Proceedings upon information in nature of Quo Warranto.

“c. 63. -

An Act for granting Relief to Pastors, Ministers, and Lay Persons of the Episcopal Communion in Scotland - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section fourteen.

33 Geo. 3. c. 47. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for placing” and ends with the words “said Company” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections ten to thirteen and section sixteen.

“c. 52. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for continuing,” and ends with the words “Madras and Bombay” - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble, and sections one to eighteen, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-six, twenty-eight, fifty-eight to sixty-one, sixty-eight, sixty-nine, one hundred and fifty-two to one hundred and fifty-five, one hundred and fifty-eight to one hundred and sixty, and one hundred and sixty-three.

“c. 68. -

An Act for remedying inconveniences attending certain proceedings in the Courts of Great Sessions in Wales and for the County Palatine of Chester, in the Court of Common Pleas for the County Palatine of Lancaster, in the Court of Pleas for the County Palatine of Durham, and in the County Courts in Wales.

36 Geo. 3. c. 60. -

An Act to regulate the making and vending of Metal Buttons, and to prevent the Purchasers thereof from being deceived in the real Quality of such Buttons - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section twenty-two.

“c. 85. -

An Act for the better Regulation of Mills - in part; namely,—

Section eleven.

37 Geo. 3. c. 25. -

An Act for the better raising and ordering the Militia Forces of the Tower Hamlets, in the County of Middlesex - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section nineteen.

38 Geo. 3. c. 48. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to alter” and ends with the words “of Commissioners” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section four.

39 Geo. 3. c. 73. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for exempting” and ends with the words “British Museum” - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and also” to end of title.

“c. 79. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the more,” and ends with the words “seditious practices” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section thirty-eight from “convictions” to “against this Act and,” and Form I. in Schedule.

39 & 40 Geo. 3. c. 28.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for establishing” and ends with the words “eight hundred” - - -

in part; namely,—

Section seventeen.

“c. 81.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to repeal” and ends with the words “of Hops” - - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to repeal” to “duty on Hops; and.”

39 & 40 Geo. 3. c. 109.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for granting” and ends with the words “otherwise destroyed” - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “for granting” to “Parliament and.”

41 Geo. 3. (U.K.) c. 24.

An Act for the indemnifying of Persons injured by the forcible pulling down and demolishing of Mills, or of Works thereunto belonging, by Persons unlawfully and riotously assembled.

“c. 79.

An Act for the better Regulation of Publick Notaries in England - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eighteen.

“c. 103.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to empower” and ends with the words “of Europe” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “to empower” to “Parliament; and.”

42 Geo. 3. c. 67. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to extend” and ends with the words “the said Act.”

43 Geo. 3. c. 59. -

An Act for remedying certain Defects in the Laws relative to the building and repairing of County Bridges, and other Works maintained at the Expense of the Inhabitants of Counties of England - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eight.

47 Geo. 3. Sess. 2. c. 68.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the better” and ends with the words “Service Abroad” - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble and section eleven.

48 Geo. 3. c. 110.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the further” and ends with the words “of Parliament” - - -

in part; namely,—

Sections five, seven, nine, in section eleven the words “the secretary and” wherever they occur, and section fifty-six.

“c. 140.

An Act for the more effectual Administration of the Office of a Justice of the Peace, and for the more effectual Prevention of Felonies within the District of Dublin Metropolis - -

in part; namely,—

Section one hundred and twenty-seven.

51 Geo. 3. c. 41. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to repeal” and ends with the words “such felonies” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble.

“c. 64. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to enable” and ends with the words “relative thereto” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble and section five.

52 Geo. 3. c. 63. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for more effectually,” and ends with the words “other Agents.”

“c. 155.

An Act to repeal certain Acts and amend other Acts relating to Religious Worship and Assemblies, and Persons teaching or preaching therein - - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section nineteen.

53 Geo. 3. c. 127.

An Act for the better Regulation of Ecclesiastical Courts in England and for the more easy Recovery of Church Rates and Tithes - -

in part; namely,—

Sections four, five, six, except as to tithes offerings and compositions which have not been commuted, or are otherwise still payable.

55 Geo. 3. c. 84. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act to amend,” and ends with the words “certain cases” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “and also” to end of title.

55 Geo. 3. c. 94. -

An Act to continue and amend several Acts relating to the British White Herring Fishery -

in part; namely,—

Sections two to four.

“c. 194.

An Act for better regulating the Practice of Apothecaries throughout England and Wales

in part; namely,—

Section thirty-one.

56 Geo. 3. c. 104.

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for the” and ends with the words “of shipment” - - - -

in part; namely,—

The title from “the making” to “Fishery and.”

57 Geo. 3. c. 19. -

An Act for the more effectually preventing Seditious Meetings and Assemblies - -

in part; namely,—

Section thirty-four from “convictions” to “against this Act and,” and Forms I. and III. in Schedule.

58 Geo. 3. c. 69. -

An Act for the Regulation of Parish Vestries - in part; namely,—

Section eleven from “and that” to end of section.

59 Geo. 3. c. 96. -

An Act to facilitate the Trials of Felonies committed on Stage Coaches and Stage Waggons, and other such Carriages; and of Felonies committed on the Boundaries of Counties.

1 Geo. 4. c. 100. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for amending” and ends with the words “of London” - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section fifty.

1 & 2 Geo. 4. c. 36.

An Act for the better Regulation of the Public Notaries in Ireland - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eighteen.

“c. 79.

An Act to repeal certain Bounties granted for the Encouragement of the Deep Sea British White Herring Fishery, and to make further Regulations relating to the said Fishery -

in part; namely,—

Section nine.

“c. 88.

An Act for the Amendment of the Law of Rescue - in part; namely,—

Section three.

3 Geo. 4. c. 33. -

An Act the title of which begins with the words “An Act for altering” and ends with the words “malicious offenders” - - -

in part; namely,—

Preamble.

“c. 116.

An Act for the more convenient and effectual registering in Ireland Deeds executed in Great Britain - - - - -

in part; namely,—

Section eight.