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Volume 16, Part 1: Photostats | 2 |
1657 | Ordinance renewing sundry ordinances which have fallen into disuse
Ordinance. Renewing sundry ordinances which, by connivance or non-execution, have fallen into dissuetude. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 1 |
May 31 1647 | Ordinance against drinking during divine service or after nine o'clock in the evening
Ordinance. Against tapping or tippling during divine service on the Lord's day, or after nine o'clock in the evening on any day. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 5 |
July 1 1647 | Ordinance against furnishing strong drink to Indians and for the proper preservation of fences
Ordinance. Against furnishing strong drink to Indians and for the proper preservation of fences. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 6 |
July 4 1647 | Ordinance regulating the port of New Amsterdam, the loading and unloading of ships, and establishing passes
Ordinance. Regulating the port of New Amsterdam, the loading and unloading of ships and establishing passes. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 7 |
July 25 1647 | Ordinance regulating buildings in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Regulating buildings in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 9 |
January 12 1648 | Ordinance prohibiting brewers to be tapsters or to sell beer by retail
Ordinance. Prohibiting brewers to be tapsters, or to sell beer by retail. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 10a |
January 28 1648 | Ordinance prohibiting wooden chimneys and appointing firewardens in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Prohibiting wooden chimneys, and appointing firewardens in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 10b |
March 10 1648 | Ordinance for regulating taverns and granting licenses
Ordinance. For regulating taverns and granting licenses. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 11 |
March 16 1648 | Ordinance against goats and hogs running at large in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Against goats and hogs running at large in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 14a |
April 29 1648 | Ordinance for the stricter observance of the Sabbath
Ordinance. For the stricter observance of the Sabbath. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 14b |
May 14 1648 | Ordinance renewing the ordinance against furnishing strong drink to Indians
Ordinance. Renewing the ordinance against furnishing strong drink to Indians. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 16a |
September 28 1648 | Ordinance for the better prevention of fires in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For the better prevention of fires in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 16b |
September 28 1648 | Ordinance for the recovery of wages by Indians
Ordinance. For the recovery of wages by Indians. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 17a |
October 6 1648 | Ordinance against harboring or employing other people's indented servants
Ordinance. Against harboring or employing other people's indented men or maid servants. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 17b |
December 15 1648 | Ordinance for the speedier erection of buildings on vacant lots in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For the speedier erection of buildings on vacant lots in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 18a |
November 8 1649 | Ordinance requiring permits for the removal of wine or beer
Ordinance. Requiring permits for the removal of wine or beer. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 18b |
November 8 1649 | Ordinance regulating the baking and sale of bread
Ordinance. Regulating the baking and sale of bread. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 20 |
May 30 1650 | Ordinance regulating the currency
Ordinance. Regulating the currency. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 21 |
September 14 1650 | Ordinance for the better regulation of the currency
Ordinance. For the better regulation of the currency. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 22 |
June 5 1651 | Ordinance regulating the assize of bread and the price of wine, brandy, etc. in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Regulating the assize of bread and the price of wine, brandy, &c., in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 23 |
June 27 1652 | Ordinance regulating the driving of carts, wagons and sleighs in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Regulating the driving of carts, wagons and sleighs in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 26a |
June 27 1652 | Ordinance against boarding ships arriving at New Amsterdam before the same are entered
Ordinance. Against boarding ships arriving at New Amsterdam before the same are entered. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 26b |
July 1 1652 | Ordinance regulating the purchase of lands from the Indians and vacating and annulling several grants
Ordinance. Regulating the purchase of lands from the Indians, and vacating and annulling sundry grants to Wouter van Twiller, Wolphert Gerritse, Andries Hudde, Jacob Wolphertse, Brant van Slechtenhorst, Lubbert van Dineklagen, Govert Loockermans and Thomes Chambers. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 27 |
October 9 1652 | Ordinance against firing at partridges or other game within the limits of New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Against firing at partridges or other game within the limits of New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 31 |
March 20 1653 | Ordinance for the more general planting of wheat, corn, and other grains
Ordinance. For the more general planting of wheat, corn, and other grains. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 32 |
March 28 1653 | Ordinance for the publication of a certain ordinance of last October against the wasteful and unprofitable consumption of
grain in Renselaerwyck
Ordinance. For the publication of a certain ordinance of last October, against the wasteful and unprofitable consumption of grain in Renselaerwyck and for procuring a return of the grain there, and appointing commissioners to enforce the execution thereof. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 33 |
March 26 1653 | Ordinance increasing the excise on wines and strong liquors
Ordinance. Increasing the excise on wines and strong liquors. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 36 |
August 18 1653 | Ordinance amending the preceding ordinance on the excise of wines and strong liquors
Ordinance. Amending the preceding. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 37 |
November 19 1653 | Ordinance fixing the rate at which goods are to be sold in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Fixing the rate at which goods are to be sold in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 38 |
January 19 1654 | Ordinance annulling banns of marriage published in places where the parties have not been residents during the previous year
Ordinance. Annulling banns of marriage published in places where the parties have not been residents during the previous year. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 40 |
January 28 1654 | Ordinance imposing duties on Indian goods, wine, brandy, etc.
Ordinance. Imposing duties on Indian goods, wine, brandy, &c. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 41 |
April 8 1654 | Ordinance against harboring pirates or vagabonds; for arresting the same, and providing for the public safety
Ordinance. Against harboring pirates or vagabonds; for arresting the same, and providing for the public safety. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 43 |
July 1 1654 | Ordinance regulating the Ferry at the Manhattans
Ordinance. Regulating the Ferry at the Manhattans. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 47 |
August 20 1654 | Ordinance regulating the duties of the provost marshal of Fort Amsterdam
Ordinance regulating the duties of the provost marshal of Fort Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 50 |
August 24 1654 | Ordinance imposing a tax on land and cattle
Ordinance. Imposing a tax on land and cattle. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 53 |
August 28 1654 | Ordinance against furnishing liquors to Indians
Ordinance. Against furnishing liquors to Indians. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 55 |
March 10 1655 | Ordinance renewing the regulations for the inspection of tobacco enacted 10 February, 1653
Ordinance. Renewing the regulations for the inspection of tobacco, enacted 10 February, 1653. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 57 |
August 28 1655 | Ordinance exempting Jews between 16 and 60 years old from military service and obliging them to pay a monthly fine
Ordinance. Exempting Jews, between 16 and 60 years, from military service, and obliging them to pay a monthly fine therefor. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 59 |
October 9 1655 | Ordinance for the preservation of fences
Ordinance. For the preservation of fences. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 60 |
November 29 1655 | Ordinance fixing the price of good New Netherland beer
Ordinance. Fixing the price of good New Netherland beer. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 61 |
December 31 1655 | Ordinance against firing guns, planting May poles, beating drums,or selling liquors on New Year's day or May day
Ordinance. Against firing guns, planting May poles, beating drums,or selling liquors on New Year's day, or on May day. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 62 |
January 18 1656 | Ordinance prohibiting the slaughtering of cattle without a permit
Ordinance. Prohibiting the slaughtering of cattle without a permit. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 63 |
January 27 1656 | Ordinance for the more effectual collection of duties on exported peltries
Ordinance. For the more effectual collection of duties on exported peltries. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 65 |
February 1 1656 | Ordinance against conventicles and meetings other than the authorized reformed religion
Ordinance. Against conventicles, and meetings other than the authorized reformed religion. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 66 |
April 27 1656 | Ordinance for the better collection of the fees of the weigh house at New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For the better collection of the fees of the weigh house at New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 68 |
April 27 1656 | Ordinance regulating the fees of the weigh house and the duties of the weigh master
Ordinance. Regulating the fees of the weigh house and the duties of the weigh master. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 70 |
June 7 1656 | Ordinance establishing the duties to be paid to the farmer of the excise on exported liquors
Ordinance. Establishing the duties to be paid to the farmer of the excise on exported liquors. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 75 |
June 27 1656 | Ordinance for the payment of tenths
Ordinance. For the payment of tenths. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 76 |
June 27 1656 | Ordinance requiring all vessels and persons to take out a permit and to pay duties on exported furs and liquors before sailing
from New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Requiring all vessels and persons to take out a permit and to pay the duties on exported furs and liquors, before sailing from the port of New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 77 |
August 11 1656 | Ordinance for the more effectual prevention of smuggling at the port of New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of smuggling at the port of New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 78 |
September 6 1656 | Ordinance regulating certain fees payable at the public store in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Regulating certain fees, payable at the public store in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 82 |
September 13 1656 | Ordinance establishing a weekly market at New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Establishing a weekly market at New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 84 |
September 20 1656 | Ordinance for the officers and soldiers of the director-general's company
Ordinance. For the officers and soldiers of the director-general's company. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 85 |
September 27 1656 | Ordinance regulating the rate at which beavers are to be received in payment of duties
Ordinance. Regulating the rate at which beavers are to be received in payment of duties. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 89 |
October 26 1656 | Ordinance amending the laws for the better observance of the Sabbath; against the sale of liquors to the Indians, and regulating
the assize of bread and the trade of baking
Ordinance. Amending the laws for the better observance of the Sabbath; against the sale of liquors to the Indians, and regulating the assize of bread and the trade of baking. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 91 |
January 3 1657 | Ordinance regulating the currency
Ordinance. Regulating the currency. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 98 |
January 16 1657 | Ordinance for the fencing of private lands and authorizing the cutting of firewood and timber on unfenced lands
Ordinance. For the fencing of private lands, and authorizing the cutting of firewood and timber on unfenced lands. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 101 |
January 1657 | Ordinance obliging tavern keepers to take out a license and pay excise
Ordinance. Obliging tavern keepers to take out a license and pay excise. [Dated January 32nd.] |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 103 |
February 2 1657 | Ordinance declaring who may be admitted to great and small citizenship in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. Declaring who may be admitted to great and small citizenship in New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 105 |
March 30 1657 | Ordinance for the better inspection of tobacco
Ordinance. For the better inspection of tobacco. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 108 |
June 12 1657 | Ordinance concerning observance of the Sabbath; selling liquors to Indians; smuggling; the port of New Amsterdam, against
fast driving, and the delivery of letters
Ordinance. Renewing the laws for the better observance of the Sabbath; against selling liquors to Indians; against smuggling; prescribing the anchorage ground in the port of New Amsterdam, against fast driving through the streets of that city, and providing for the delivery of letters. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 112 |
August 12 1657 | Ordinance for the surer prevention of smuggling
Ordinance. For the surer prevention of smuggling. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 117 |
August 24 1657 | Ordinance against exporting goods without a permit
Ordinance. Against exporting goods without a permit. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 118 |
November 29 1657 | Ordinance further regulating the currency
Ordinance. Further regulating the currency. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 119 |
December 15 1657 | Ordinance annulling all fraudulent sales of mortgaged lands on South river
Ordinance. Annulling all fraudulent sales of mortgaged lands on South river. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 122 |
December 15 1657 | Ordinance concerning thatched roofs, wooden chimneys, hay stacks, fire buckets, hooks and ladders in New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of thatched roofs, wooden chimneys and hay stacks in New Amsterdam, and for providing that city with fire buckets, hooks and ladders. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 123 |
December 15 1657 | Ordinance for the more effectual prevention of quarrels and broils in the public streets of New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For the more effectual prevention of quarrels and broils in the public streets of New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 125 |
January 15 1658 | Ordinance for appraising and assessing vacant lots in the city of New Amsterdam
Ordinance. For appraising and assessing vacant lots in the city of New Amsterdam. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 126 |
January 15 1658 | Ordinance to oblige parties to marry after the proclamation of banns
Ordinance. To oblige parties to marry after the proclamation of banns. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 129 |
January 25 1658 | Ordinance regulating the office and fees of notaries, secretaries and town clerks
Ordinance. Regulating the office and fees of notaries, secretaries and town clerks. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 130 |
March 4 1658 | Ordinance for establishing a new village at the end of Manhattan Island (Harlem)
Ordinance. For establishing a new village at the end of Manhattan Island (Harlem). |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | 135b |
March 4 1658 | Title page
Title page of Volume 16, part 1. |
17 | 16 Pt. 1 | i |