September 7th, 1852. The Honourable E. P. Taché presented a Petition from the Reverend J. Kirwan and others, Roman Catholic inhabitants of the Town of London, praying that the Nineteenth Section of the Common School Act of Upper Canada of 1850, may be amended.

September 10th, 1852. The Honourable John Ross presented a Petition from the Roman Catholic Bishop and others being the Catholic Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Kingston, praying that the Proviso in the School Act of 1850, for authorizing Separate Schools in Upper Canada, may be amended, and that a separate Board of Education may be established, for the Roman Catholic inhabitants thereof.

September 15th, 1852. The Honourable James Morris presented a Petition from the Municipal Council of the Township of Sarnia, severally praying, that all Lands set apart for ecclesiastical purposes may be immediately sold and the proceeds applied to the purposes of Education.

September 23rd, 1852. The Honourable John Ross presented a Petition from the University of Queen's College. Kingston, praying that a larger sum than has heretofore been appropriated to the College, may be annually granted for its support.

The Honourable E. P. Taché presented a Petition from Mr. James McIntyre and others, Roman Catholic inhabitants of the Township of Williams and Adelaide in the County of Middlesex, praying that an Act may be passed defining the Rights and Privileges of Separate Schools.

October 6th, 1852. The Honourable John Ross presented a Petition from the Honourable and Right Reverend Doctor Strachan, the Bishop of Toronto, praying for such a modification of the Common School Act of Upper Canada, of 1850, as will secure to the Members of the Church of England, in the Province, the establishment of Separate Schools for the education of their children. He also presented a Petition from the Roman Catholic Corporation of the College of Bytown and others praying for aid in behalf of the said College.

October 11th 1852. The Honourable W. Walker presented a Petition from l'Institut Catholic de Saint Roch de Québec, praying that an Act may be passed defining clearly and explicitly the Rights and Privileges of Separate Schools, under the Ninteenth Section of the School Act of 1850, 13th and 14th Victoria Chapter, 48, for the Better Establishment and Maintainance of Common Schools in Upper Canada.

October 19th, 1852. The Honourable S. Crane presented a Petition from the Municipal Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, praying that the proposed measure for altering the Charter of the University of Toronto, may not become law in its present shape.

November 6th, 1852. The Honourable John Ross presented to the House a Bill intituled; "An Act Supplementary to the Common School Act of Upper Canada. The said Bill was read for the first time.

November 10th, 1852. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly by the Honourable Attorney General W. B. Richards and others, with a Bill intituled; "An Act to make Certain Provisions with regard to Common Schools in Upper Canada for a Limited Period", to which they desire the concurrence of the House, The said Bill was read for the first time, and it was,

Ordered, that the Forty-sixth Rule of this House be dispensed with, in so far as it relates to this Bill, and that the same be read a second time presently. The said Bill was then read a second time accordingly, and it was,

Ordered, That the said Bill be read a third time presently. The said Bill was then read a third time accordingly. The question was put whether this Bill shall pass, and it was resolved in the affirmative.

Ordered, That one of the Masters in Chancery do go down to the Legislative Assembly and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill without any amendment.

The Honourable the Speaker commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod to let the House of Assembly know that "it is His Excellency's pleasure they attend him immediately in this House," who being come with their Speaker, the Governor General assented, in Her Majesty's name, to the following Bill:

An Act to make certain Provisions with regard to Common Schools in Upper Canada for a limited period.

(NOTE. The Legislature having adjourned on this Day met again on the 14th of February, 1853, and the Legislative Council resumed business.)

February 24th, 1853. The Honourable James Morris presented a Petition from Captain J. H. Lefroy, F.R.S., and others, Members of the Canadian Institute, Toronto, praying that

the Observatory established there by Royal authority may be maintained from Colonial resources, and attached to the Provincial University.

He also presented a Petition from the Municipal Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, praying for the repeal of the Common School Act of 1850, and the substitution therefor of one general comprehensive Free School Law for Canada West.

March 3rd, 1853. The Honourable the Speaker presented a Petition from the Reverend A. F. Atkinson, and others, Members of the Board of Trustees for the Grammar School at St. Catharines, Upper Canada, praying for a grant of not less than One hundred pounds, (£100,) per annum to the said School, out of the moneys arising from the sale of School Lands, or such other permanent aid as may be deemed meet.

The Honourable the Speaker presented a Petition from the House of Convocation of the University of Toronto, praying that certain of their Rights and Priviliges may be preserved inviolate, and that the right and privilege of electing a Representative may be added thereto.

March 9th, 1853. The Honourable Henry J. Boulton presented a Petition from Mr. Robert Robson, on behalf of certain inhabitants of the Township of London, County of Middlesex, praying for the Amendment of the School Act of Upper Canada of 1850.

March 15th, 1853. The Honourable Henry J. Boulton presented a Petition from Doctor W. C. Gwynne and others, Professors in the Faculties of Law and Medicine in the University of Toronto, praying against the passing of the proposed Bill, respecting the University of Toronto, or that, in the event of the said Measure becoming law, they may be indemnified for the loss of the appointments which they now fill in the said University.

March 22nd, 1853. The Honourable Henry J. Boulton presented a Petition from Mr. Thomas Savage and others, Students of the Faculty of Medicine in University of Toronto, praying that the University Bill now before Parliament may not become Law.

March 23rd, 1853. The Honourable James Morris presented a Petition from the Municipal Council of the County of Kent, praying that the Nineteenth Section of the Common School Act of Upper Canada of 1850, which authorizes the establishment of Sectarian Schools, may be repealed.

March 29th, 1853. The Honourable Samuel Mills presented a Petition from Mr. George S. Tiffany and Mr. George J. Grange, both of Hamilton, praying for the passing of an Act to establish a College in the said City.

April 15th, 1853. The Honourable N. F. Belleau presented a Petition from the Honourable Philippe Panet and others, Roman Catholic Citizens of Quebec, praying that an Act may be passed defining clearly and explicitly the Rights and Privileges of Separate Schools in Upper Canada.

A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly by the Honourable Inspector General Francis Hincks and others, with a Bill intituled : "An Act to amend the Laws relating to the University of Toronto, by separating its Functions as a University from those assigned to it as a College, and by making Better Provision for the Management of the Property thereof, and that of Upper Canada College," to which they desire the concurrence of this House.

April 19th, 1853. The Honourable Samuel Mills presented to the House a Bill intituled: "An Act to Incorporate Hamilton College." The said Bill was read for the first time, and it was ordered, that the said Bill be read a second time on Friday next.

April 20th, 1853 Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled: "An Act to amend the Laws relating to the University of Toronto by separating its Functions as a University from those assigned to it as a College and by making Better Provision for the Management of the Property thereof and that of Upper Canada College,” was read a second time, and it was ordered, that the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Ordered, that the House be now put into a Committee on the same. The House, according to Order, was adjourned during pleasure and put into a Committee on the said Bill. After some time the House was resumed, and, The Honourable Philip Moore, Chairman, reported from the said Committee, that they had gone through the said Bill and had directed him to report the same to the House without any amendment, Ordered, that the said Bill be read a third time to-morrow.

April 21st, 1853. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled: "An Act to amend the Laws relating to the University of Toronto by separating its Functions as a University from those assigned to it as a College, and by making Better Provision for the Management of the Property thereof, and that of Upper Canada College," was read a third time. The Question was put whether the Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative.

Ordered, that one of the Masters in Chancery do go down to the Legislative Assembly and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill without any amendment.

April 22nd, 1853. The Honourable James Morris presented a Petition from Mr. Michael Gander and others of the Township of Willoughby, praying that no change may be made in the Charter of the University of Toronto. He also presented a Petition from Mr. William S. Scott and others, of the Villiage of Hornby, County of Halton, praying that the Professorships in the Faculties of Law and Medicine in the University of Toronto may not be abolished.

Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled: "An Act to Incorporate Hamilton College"; was read a second time. Ordered, that the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House. Ordered, that the House be put into a Committee on the same on Monday next.

The Speaker commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod to let the Honourable the Speaker of the House of Assembly know that it is His Excellency's pleasure that that House attend him immediately in Legislative Council Chamber. That House having done so, with the Speaker, the Governor General assented in Her Majesty's name to the Bill intituled;

An Act to amend the Laws relating to the University of Toronto, by separating its Functions as a University from those assigned to it as a College, and by making Better Provision for the Management of the Property thereof, and that of Upper Canada College.

April 25th, 1853. The House, according to Order, was adjourned during pleasure and put into Committee of the whole on the Bill intituled; "An Act to Incorporate Hamilton College." After some time the House was resumed, and, The Honourable George J. Goodhue, the Chairman, reported from the said Committee that they had taken the said Bill into consideration, had made some progress therein and asked leave to sit again. Ordered, that the Committee have leave to sit again to-morrow.

April 26th, 1853, The House, according to Order, was adjourned during pleasure and again put into a Committee of the whole on the Bill intituled: "An Act to Incorporate Hamilton College After some time the House was resumed, and the Honourable Roderick Matheson, the Chairman, reported from the said Committee, that they had gone through the said Bill and had directed him to report the same with certain amendments, which he was ready to submit whenever the House would be pleased to receive them. Ordered, that the report be now received, and the said Amendments were then read by the Clerk. The said Amendments being read the second time, and the question of Concurrence put on each they were severally agreed by the House. Ordered, that the said Bill with the Amendments be printed and read a third time on Thursday next.

April 28th, 1853. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled: "An Act to Incorporate Hamilton College" was read a third time The question was put whether this Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, that one of the Masters in Chancery go down to the Legislative Assembly and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill, to which they desire their concurrence.

May 23rd, 1853, A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly by the Honourable Attorney General W. B. Richards and others, with a Bill intituled: "An Act to Amend the Law relating to Grammar Schools in Upper Canada," to which they desire the concurrence of this House. The said Bill was read for the first time. Ordered, that the said Bill be read a second time on Friday next. The House was adjourned during pleasure, and after some time the House was resumed.

May 27th, 1853. Pursuant to the Order of the Day the Bill intituled: "An Act to amend the Law relating to Grammar Schools in Upper Canada" was read a second time. Ordered, that the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House. Ordered, that the House be now put into a Committee on the same. The House, according to Order, was adjourned during pleasure, and put into a Committee on the said Bill. After some time the House was resumed, and the Honourable John Macaulay, the Chairman, reported from the said Committee that they had gone through the said Bill, and had directed him to report the same to the House without any Amendment. Ordered, that the said Bill be read the third time to-morrow.

May 28th, 1853. Pursuant to the Order of the Day, the Bill intituled: "An Act to Amend the Law relating to Grammar Schools in Upper Canada" was read a third time. The question was put whether this Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, that one of the Masters in Chancery do go down to the Legislative Assembly and acquaint that House that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill without any amendment.

June 8th, 1853. A Message was brought from the Legislative Assembly by the Honourable Attorney General W. B. Richards and others, with a Bill intituled: "An Act Supplementary to the Common Schools Act for Upper Canada," to which they desire the concurrence of this

House. The said Bill was read for the first time. Ordered, that the said Bill be read a second time to-morrow.

June 9th, 1853. The Order of the Day, being read for a second reading of the Bill intituled: "An Act Supplementary to the Common School Act for Upper Canada." It was moved that the said Bill be now read for the second time, which being objected to, after debate, The question of Concurrence was put thereon, and the same was resolved in the affirmative, The said Bill was then read a second time accordingly. Ordered, that the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House. Ordered, that the House be now put into a Committee on the same. The House, according to Order, was adjourned during pleasure and put into a Committee on the said Bill. After some time the House was resumed, and the Honourable G. S. De. Beaujeu, the Chairman, reported from the said Committee, that they had gone through the said Bill, and had directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment. Ordered, that the said Bill be read a third time to-morrow

June 10th, 1853. The Order of the Day, being read for a third reading of the Bill intituled: "An Act Supplementary to the Common School Act for Upper Canada." It was moved that the said Bill be now read for the third time, which being objected to, The question of Concurrence was put thereon, and the same was resolved in the affirmative. The said Bill was then read a third time accordingly. The question was put whether this Bill shall pass? It was resolved in the affirmative.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

June 10th, 1853.

WILLIAM MORRIS,

ADAM FERRIE,

RODERICK MATHESON,

JOHN MACAULAY

GEORGE S. BOULTON.

Dissentients.

Ordered, that one of the Masters of Chancery, do go down to the Legislative Assembly, and acquaint that House, that the Legislative Council have passed this Bill without any Amendment.

June 10th, 1853. The Honourable James Ferrier presented a Petition from the Municipal Council of the Town of Chatham, praying for the passing of an Act authorizing the sale of divers lots within the said Town, granted for the use of certain Religious Demoninations, and for School purposes, and that the proceeds of such sales may be paid over to the Corporations for whose benefit the original grant was made.

June 14th, 1853. The Honourable James Ferrier presented a Petition from the Municipal Council of the County of Kent, praying that the Bill to amend the Common School Law of Upper Canada, may not be passed into a Law

June 28th, 1853. The Speaker commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod to let the Assembly known that "it is His Excellency's pleasure they attend him immediately in this House. Members of that House being come, with their Speaker, the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery read the titles of the Bills to be passed severally by the Governor General in Her Majesty's name, as follows:

An Act to amend the Law relating to Grammar Schools in Upper Canada.
An Act Supplementary to the Common School Act for Upper Canada.

CHAPTER XII.

EDUCATIONAL ACTS PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF CANADA IN 1852, 1853.

16TH AND 17TH VICTORIA, CHAPTER LXXXIX.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO BY SEPARATING ITS FUNCTIONS AS A UNIVERSITY FROM THOSE ASSIGNED TO IT AS A COLLEGE, AND BY MAKING BETTER PROVISION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY THEREOF, AND OF UPPER CANADA COLLEGE. *

THE EARL OF ELGIN AND KINCardine, Governor GENERAL.

[Received the Royal Assent, April 22nd, 1853.] WHEREAS the Enactments hereinafter repealed have failed to effect the end Preamble. proposed by the Legislature in passing them, inasmuch as no College, or Educat

* Certain changes in the Sections of the latter part of this Act, as originally drafted, were made in it as it passed through the Legislature. These changes are indicated in the particular sections, in which either changes, or additions, were made. The additions will be put in italic type; and the omissions in brackets, and in Brevier type.

Imperial Act of 1840.

Act of 1849:

Repealed.

Act of 1850,

13th and 14 Vict. Ch. 49: Repealed.

ional Institution, hath, under them, become affiliated to the University to which they relate, and many parents and others are deterred by the expense and other causes, from sending the youth under their charge to be educated in a large City distant, in many cases, from their homes; and:

WHEREAS, from these and other causes, many do and will prosecute and complete their studies in other Institutions in various parts of this Province, to whom it is just and right to afford facilities for obtaining those scholastic Honours and Rewards, which their diligence and proficiency may deserve, and thereby to encourage them and others to persevere in the pursuit of knowledge and sound learning; and:

WHEREAS experience hath proved the principles embodied in Her Majesty's Royal Charter to the University of London, in England, to be well adapted for the attainment of the objects aforesaid, and for removing the difficulties and objections herein before referred to:

Be it therefore, enacted by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council ard of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, constituted and assembled by virtue of and under the authority of an Act passed in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and intituled: An Act to Re-unite the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, and for the Government of Canada, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same :

1. That the Act passed by this Legislature in the Twelfth Year of Her Majesty's 12 Vict. Chap. 82 Reign, and intituled: "An Act to amend the Charter of the University established at Toronto by His late Majesty King George the Fourth, to provide for the more satisfactory government of the said University, and for other purposes connected with the same, and with the College and Royal Grammar School forming an Appendage thereof." And the Act passed in the Session held in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Years of Her Majesty's Reign, and intituled: "An Act to Remove certain Doubts respecting the intention of the Act of the last Session of the Parliament of this Province, for amending the Charter of the University of Toronto, and to provide for the institution and endowments of Regius and other Professorships, Lectureships, Fellowships, Scholarships, Exhibitions, Prizes and other Rewards connected with the said University and with the College and Royal Grammar School of Upper Canada College, forming an Appendage thereof," are hereby repealed, as is also so much of the Charter referred to in the Act, first mentioned, as may be inconsistent with this Act; but so much of the said Charter, as shall not be inconsistent with this Act, shall remain in force.

Royal Charter 1828.

Corporate name

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TOROnto, 1853.

II. The University established by the Charter aforesaid, and mentioned in the of the University said Acts, shall henceforth be called the University of Toronto, and shall continue to be a Body Corporate, with the powers vested in Corporate bodies by the Interpretation Act of this Province, and power to hold such real property as may be assigned to it under the provisions of this Act and such other powers and privileges as are confered upon it by those portions of the said Charter remaining in force, or by this Act, but such powers shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

His Genera
Powers.

Functions of the University defined.

Corporation,

how composed.

Senate :

III. There shall be no Professorship, or other Teachership, in the said University of Toronto, but its functions shall be limited to the examining of Candidates for Degrees in the several Faculties, or for Scholarships, Prizes, or Certificates of Honour, in different branches of knowledge, and the granting of such Degrees, Scholarships, Prizes and Certificates of Honour, after examination, in the manner hereinafter mentioned.

IV. The said Corporation of the University of Toronto shall hereafter consist of one Chancellor, one Vice-Chancellor, and such number of other Members of the Senate as the Governor of this Province shall, from time to time, appoint under His Hand and Seal-at-Arms, and as shall be appointed by the Senate under the power hereinafter given.

V. The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and other Members of the Senate, for Chancellor and the time being, shall constitute the Senate of the said University; and the first Vice-Chancellor. Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Governor in the manner

aforesaid.

Vacancies in the VI. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of Chancellor of the said Chancellor-Ship. University, either by death, resignation, or otherwise, the Governor may, in the