File contains: Cognovit; Confession of Judgment. The Plaintiff claims $175 principal and $7.50 interest due to him as payee on two promissory notes.

File contains: Affidavit of Service; Original Writ. The Plaintiff claims $410.70 for debt and $17.50 for costs as the amount due on an unpaid promissory note.

File contains: Appearance; Order; and Affidavit of J.R. Stewart and Exhibits. The Plaintiff claims $200 principal due to him as endorsee on a promissory note.

File contains: Affidavit of Anderson; Consent to Withdraw Suit; Writ of Capri as; Receipt of M.W. Drake; Order; and Rule to Discontinue. The Defendant is indebted to the Plaintiffs for $318.52 for goods sold and delivered and on accounts stated between them. Plaintiff is concerned that the Defendant is about to quit the colony and asks that he be apprehended.

File contains: Affidavit of Service of Writ; Copy of Writ; and Judgment Roll. The Plaintiff claims $128 principal interest due to him as payee on a promissory note.

Series consists of individual acts, proclamations and other documents printed by the British Columbia Colonial Government between 1858 and 1871. These documents include the foundation of law and rule in the province as well as early colonial policies.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [coat of arms type A, later state] R. PROCLAMATION. By His Excellency, JAMES DOUGLAS, Governor Of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies, Commander-In-Chief, and Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c. WHEREAS, it has been represented to me that Spirituous and other Intoxicating Liquors, have been sold to the Native Indians of Fraser River, and elsewhere, to ... {L.S.} Given under my hand and Seal, at Fort Hope, this sixth day of September n the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight, and in the twenty-second year of Her Majesty’s Reign, JAMES DOUGLAS. Governor. By His Excellency’s Command, WILLIAM MANSON, Acting Secretary. GOD SAVE
THE QUEEN.

Later issue completely reset in smaller format of the first proclamation, with no place of printing or imprint, and the anomalous “British Columbia” in the heading. This is the format universally cited, sometimes described as printed at Fort Hope, but certainly not.

[Coat of arms A] COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. ORDER OF COURT. WHEREAS, BY A PROCLAMATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, ISSUED AT VICTORIA, V.1., THE DAY OF DECEMBER, I, MATTHEW BAILLIE BEGBIE, JUDGE IN THE SAID COURT, AM AUTHORISED, WHILE RESIDENT IN VICTORIA, VANCOUVER, ISLAND TO MAKE GENERAL RULES AND ORDERS OF COURT IN THE SAME MANNER AND OF THE SAME FORCE AND VALIDITY AS IF I WERE RESIDENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA; ....

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. PROCLAMATION HAVING THE FORCE OF LAW IN HER MAJESTY’S COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, THIS EIGHTH DAY OF JUNE, ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE, IN THE TWENTY SECOND YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY COMMAND, OF HIS EXCELLENCY, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Establishes the Supreme Court of Civil Justice under Judge Begbie.

COLONY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND. [coat of arms—narrowjAN ACTTO MAKE PROVISION FOR
HE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING THERETO. ... PASSED THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, OCTOBER 7TH 1859. JOSEPH PORTER, CLERK OF THE HOUSE.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, VICE ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES AS THE “BRITISH COLUMBIA JOINT STOCK COMPANIES’ ACT, 1859.” ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS TENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE, AND THE TWENTY-THIRD YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY COMMAND OF HIS EXCELLENCY, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS TENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE, AND THE TWENTY-THIRD YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY COMMAND OF HIS EXCELLENCY, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Rates of duties from or to New Westminster, as of Jan. 1860.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Royal coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN CHIEF OF HER MAJESTY’S COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS EIGHTH DAY OF MARCH, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY, AND IN THE TWENTY-THIRD YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.]. BY COMMAND OF HIS EXCELLENCY, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Sheriff’s Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA.V. [royal coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, VICE ADMIRAL OF THE SAME. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY, IN THE TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR OF HER MARJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND. WILLIAM AG. YOUNG, ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Road Tolls Act.

[Royal coat of arms Bi] AN ACT TO IMPOSE CERTAIN DUTIES IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS. ... ASSENTED TO BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, 24TH OCTOBER, 1860.

Lists all trades and activities that will now require licenses, fees and schedules thereto. Trade Licenses Act.

[Royal coat of arms, small] AN ACT TO CONFIRM CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE FEE-SIMPLE OF THE REAL ESTATE WHICH THEY NOW HOLD. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THE 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1860. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

The Act to Cure Imperfect Titles.

[Royal coat of arms] AN ACT TO DECLARE THE LIMITATION OF CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION AND SUIT. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, 19TH DECEMBER, 1860. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Limitation of Foreign Actions Act.

[Royal coat of arms] AN ACT FOR RENDERING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN MINOR CRIMINAL CASES MORE SPEEDY AND CERTAIN. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, AD. 1860. JAMES DOUGLAS GOVERNOR.

Minor Offences Act.

[Coat of arms, small] AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE THE SALE OF WINES, SPIRITS,
MALT AND OTHER LIQUORS. ... ASSENTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY, 1861. JAMES DOUGLAS,
GOVERNOR.

Liquor License Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Royal coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO.13, A.D. 1861. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS FOURTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-ONE, AND IN THE TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

British Columbia Road Loans Act. 1861.

V. [Coat of arms A] R. AN ACT TO ENLARGE THE TIME LIMITED BY THE VICTORIA GAS COMPANY’S ACT, 1860, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GAS WORKS AND BUILDINGS BY THE VICTORIA GAS COMPANY. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1861. JAMES DOUGLAS.

Victoria Gas Company’s Extension Act, 1861.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 3, A.D. 1862. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO, AND IN THE TWENTY SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

The Lillooet Alexandria Road Toll Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A} R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 5, A.D. 1862. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS 22TH DAY OF AUGUST, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Schedule for the Debenture on page 4.

British Columbia Loan Act 1862.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A} R. PROCLAMATION. NO.8, A.D. 1862. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT LILLOOET, THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

New Westminster Municipal Extension Act, No. 2.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE REAL ESTATE TAX ACT, 1860.

A BILL FOR THE REGULATION OF THE HARBOURS OF VANCOUVER ISLAND.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. [Coat of arms A] PROCLAMATION. NO. 2 A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. … ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS TWENTY-THIRD DAY OF FEBRUARY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V.[Coat of arms A]R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 3, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. … ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Roads’ Toll Extension Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A ] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 6, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. … {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF MAY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Sunday Observance Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 12, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Crown Officers’ Salaries Act.

AN ACT TO DECLARE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBENTURES ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND THE MODE OF ENFORCING THE PAYMENT OF THE ASSESSMENTS, LICENSES, FINES AND PENALTIES DIRECTED TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED BY THE BY-LAWS PASSED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL BY VIRTUE OF THE “VICTORIA INCORPORATION ACT, 1862.” ... THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE “VICTORIA INCORPORATION AMENDMENT ACT, 1863.”

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PILOTS FOR THE PORT OF VICTORIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING THERETO. ... 25. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES , AS “THE VICTORIA PILOT ACT, 1863.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 1. AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE DRAINAGE OF MINES. [1ST FEBRUARY, 1864.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] NO.6. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE “LICENCES ACT, 1859.” [10TH MARCH, 1864.]

Trades Licences Amendment Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 8. AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF STEAM TRACTION ENGINES INTO BRITISH COLUMBIA. [10TH MARCH, 1864.]

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XI. AN ACT TO PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED ISSUE OF BANK NOTES AND PAPER CURRENCY. [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

Rare Harries imprint.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. I. AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS FOR THE CITY OF VICTORIA ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D., 1864. [5TH NOVEMBER, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 3. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF CUSTOMS. [15TH FEBRUARY, 1865.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 11. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE FORMATION AND REGULATION OF MUNICIPALITIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. [22ND MARCH, 1865.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 12. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EXCISE LAWS. [22ND FEBRUARY, 1865.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 20. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. [10TH APRIL, 1865.]

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO ET VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. VI. AN ACT RESPECTING COMMON SCHOOLS. [15TH MAY, 1865. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1865.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, MAY 18TH, 1865. AMENDMENTS TO “A BILL RESPECTING THE MEDICAL BOARD AND PRACTITIONERS IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY.”

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, MAY 29TH, 1865. AMENDMENTS TO “A BILL TO GRANT JURISDICTION TO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATES IN CIVIL CASES.”

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO ET VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XII. AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT PASSED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-TWO, ENTITLED “AN ACT TO REPEAL AND AMEND THE LAWS AFFECTING TRADE LICENCES.” [16TH JUNE, 1865. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1865.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO ET VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XV. AN ACT TO IMPOSE A TAX OF ONE HALF OF ONE PER CENTUM UPON ALL REAL ESTATE WITHIN THE CITY OF VICTORIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING THERETO. [24TH JUNE, 1865. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1865.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW OF PARTNERSHIP.

A BILL INTITULED AN ACT TO CONFIRM CERTAIN TITLES TO REAL PROPERTY IN VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. ... II. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE ACT FOR CONFIRMING TITLES FROM THE HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY, 1865.

A BILL TO AMEND THE FRANCHISE ACT, 1859.

A BILL TO AMEND THE VICTORIA PILOT ACT, 1864.