OF THE JOURNALS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE PROVINCE OF CANADA. From the 26th February to the 10th June, 1857, both days inclusive, IN THE TWENTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF OUR SOVEREIGN LADY QUEEN VICTORIA. Being the 3rd Session of the 5th Provincial Parliament of Canada. SESSION, 1857. Printed by Order of the Legislative Assembly. VOL. 15. HARVARD NOV 6 1940 PRINTED BY ROLLO CAMPBELL, CORNER OF YONGE AND WELLINGTON STREETS, TORONTO. RETURN To an Address from the Legislative Assembly of the 5th May, 1856, for Copies of certain Documents in relation to the claim of Denis Maguire, for damages to his property at Spencer Cove, occasioned by a rock and earth slide. Sir,-After having taken into consideration Mr. D. Maguire's letters, complaining of the damages caused to his property by the falling down of the ground, caused by the waters running from a drain on Spencer Wood property, and after having visited the premises, I have the honor to inform the Honorable the Commissioners of Public Works, that, at their request, I have forthwith taken away everything which was dangerous to his said property, and I consider now his said property free from any danger of all accidents by the falling down of the ground, caused by the water coming from the said drain; the damages caused to Mr. D. Maguire's property by the falling down of the ground, were only six panes of glass broken, and a few shingles broken upon the roof of his stores, amounting altogether to 15s. Sir,-I have the honor to inform the Chief Commissioner of Public Works that having investigated the claims of Mr. Denis Maguire, for damages caused |