3rd session of parliament elected in 1783. Dates of Session: 19 Jan 1786–8 May 1786
Dates on which acts received royal assent: 16 Mar 1786 (1 act); 21 Mar 1786 (14 acts); 25 Mar 1786 (3 acts); 8 May 1786 (45 acts)
Total of 64 acts (61 public and 3 private)
The public acts of this session are printed in The statutes at large (21 vols, Dublin, 1786-1804), vol. xiii, pp 439-1037.
Regnal year description in The statutes at large: 26 George III
Dates of regnal year of 26 George III: 25 Oct 1785–24 Oct 1786
Enacted measures only are listed below. To see all measures of this session (including failed bills) click here
Public Acts
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[+]26 George III c.1 [Bill No. 3139] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors an additional duty on wi ...
26 George III c.1 [Bill No. 3139] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors an additional duty on wine, hides, beer, ale and other goods and merchandises therein mentioned, and for prohibiting the importation of all gold and silver lace, and of all cambrics and lawns, except of the manufacture of Great Britain, and of all hops, except of the growth of Great Britain and British plantations, and of all glass, except from Great Britain.
[+]26 George III c.2 [Bill No. 1620] For granting to his majesty the several duties, rates, impositions and taxes the ...
26 George III c.2 [Bill No. 1620] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting to his majesty the several duties, rates, impositions and taxes therein particularly expressed to be applied to the payment of the interest of the sums therein provided for, and towards the discharge of the said principal sums in such manner as therein is directed, and for such other purposes as are therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.3 [Bill No. 3252] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon malt ...
26 George III c.3 [Bill No. 3252] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties upon malt.
[+]26 George III c.4 [Bill No. 1755] To promote the linen and hempen manufactures by increasing the supply of Irish f ...
26 George III c.4 [Bill No. 1755] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
To promote the linen and hempen manufactures by increasing the supply of Irish flax seed, and encouraging the export of linens and sail cloth, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the duties therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.5 [Bill No. 3335] For regulating the sugar trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and s ...
26 George III c.5 [Bill No. 3335] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For regulating the sugar trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.6 [Bill No. 3358] For regulating and extending the tobacco trade, and for granting unto his majest ...
26 George III c.6 [Bill No. 3358] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For regulating and extending the tobacco trade, and for granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors the duties therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.7 [Bill No. 3198] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties there ...
26 George III c.7 [Bill No. 3198] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties therein mentioned upon coffee.
[+]26 George III c.8 [Bill No. 3192] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties on carria ...
26 George III c.8 [Bill No. 3192] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors certain duties on carriages.
[+]26 George III c.9 [Bill No. 3136] For the advancement of trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and suc ...
26 George III c.9 [Bill No. 3136] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For the advancement of trade, and for granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors the several duties therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.10 [Bill No. 3233] For granting certain duties upon licences to be taken out by the several persons ...
26 George III c.10 [Bill No. 3233] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting certain duties upon licences to be taken out by the several persons therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.11 [Bill No. 0315] For granting to his majesty the duties therein mentioned to be paid to the trust ...
26 George III c.11 [Bill No. 0315] Royal Assent: 25 Mar 1786.
For granting to his majesty the duties therein mentioned to be paid to the trustees of the Royal Exchange.
[+]26 George III c.12 [Bill No. 3274] For granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors certain rates and duties u ...
26 George III c.12 [Bill No. 3274] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For granting to his majesty, his heirs and successors certain rates and duties upon the portage and conveyance of all letters and packets within this kingdom, and for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.13 [Bill No. 1333] For licensing hawkers and pedlars, petty chapmen and other persons.
26 George III c.13 [Bill No. 1333] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For licensing hawkers and pedlars, petty chapmen and other persons.
[+]26 George III c.14 [Bill No. 3509] For making, widening and repairing public roads in the county of Dublin, and for ...
26 George III c.14 [Bill No. 3509] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
For making, widening and repairing public roads in the county of Dublin, and for repealing parts of several acts formerly made for that purpose.
[+]26 George III c.15 [Bill No. 3308] For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors several duties therein m ...
26 George III c.15 [Bill No. 3308] Royal Assent: 16 Mar 1786.
For granting unto his majesty, his heirs and successors several duties therein mentioned to be levied by the commissioners for managing the stamp duties.
[+]26 George III c.16 [Bill No. 0040] For facilitating the trade and intercourse between this kingdom and the United S ...
26 George III c.16 [Bill No. 0040] Royal Assent: 25 Mar 1786.
For facilitating the trade and intercourse between this kingdom and the United States of America.
[+]26 George III c.17 [Bill No. 0228] To explain and amend an act passed in this kingdom in the 8th year of the reign ...
26 George III c.17 [Bill No. 0228] Royal Assent: 21 Mar 1786.
To explain and amend an act passed in this kingdom in the 8th year of the reign of her late majesty Queen Anne entitled an act for the better payment of inland bills of exchange, and making promissory notes more obligatory.
[+]26 George III c.18 [Bill No. 1931] For punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and t ...
26 George III c.18 [Bill No. 1931] Royal Assent: 25 Mar 1786.
For punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the better payment of the army and their quarters within this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.19 [Bill No. 1301] For promoting the trade of Dublin, by rendering its port and harbour more commod ...
26 George III c.19 [Bill No. 1301] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For promoting the trade of Dublin, by rendering its port and harbour more commodious.
[+]26 George III c.20 [Bill No. 1158] To explain and amend an act passed in the 25th year of his present majesty entit ...
26 George III c.20 [Bill No. 1158] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To explain and amend an act passed in the 25th year of his present majesty entitled an act for the further improvement and extension of the fisheries on the coasts of this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.21 [Bill No. 3132] For continuing and amending several laws relating to his majesty's revenue, and ...
26 George III c.21 [Bill No. 3132] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For continuing and amending several laws relating to his majesty's revenue, and for the more effectually preventing of frauds therein, and for other purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.22 [Bill No. 1199] To suspend for a limited time the operation of an act passed last session of par ...
26 George III c.22 [Bill No. 1199] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To suspend for a limited time the operation of an act passed last session of parliament entitled an act for the more effectually registering of freeholders so far as the same shall affect the election of members to serve in parliament.
[+]26 George III c.23 [Bill No. 1200] For amending the several laws relative to the registering of freeholders.
26 George III c.23 [Bill No. 1200] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For amending the several laws relative to the registering of freeholders.
[+]26 George III c.24 [Bill No. 2325] For the better execution of the law within the city of Dublin, and certain parts ...
26 George III c.24 [Bill No. 2325] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the better execution of the law within the city of Dublin, and certain parts adjacent thereto, and quieting and protecting possessions within this kingdom, for the more expeditious transportation of felons, for reviving, continuing and amending certain statutes therein mentioned, and for repealing an act passed in the 17th and 18th years of the reign of his present majesty entitled an act for improving the police of the city of Dublin.
[+]26 George III c.25 [Bill No. 1160] For applying £10,000 being part of £71,600 granted this session of p ...
26 George III c.25 [Bill No. 1160] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For applying £10,000 being part of £71,600 granted this session of parliament for the advancement of fisheries, trade and manufactures.
[+]26 George III c.26 [Bill No. 0176] For the relief of uncertificated bankrupts.
26 George III c.26 [Bill No. 0176] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the relief of uncertificated bankrupts.
[+]26 George III c.27 [Bill No. 1245] For amending and carrying more effectually into force the several laws now in be ...
26 George III c.27 [Bill No. 1245] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For amending and carrying more effectually into force the several laws now in being for regulating the public gaols and prisons throughout this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.28 [Bill No. 0294] For building a bridge over the northern channel of the River Lee in the city of ...
26 George III c.28 [Bill No. 0294] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For building a bridge over the northern channel of the River Lee in the city of Cork and suburbs thereof, and for other purposes relative to the said city.
[+]26 George III c.29 [Bill No. 1758] For granting the sum of £4,000 to the trustees of the linen manufacture fo ...
26 George III c.29 [Bill No. 1758] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £4,000 to the trustees of the linen manufacture for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.30 [Bill No. 3580] For making, widening and repairing the road leading from the city of Dublin to M ...
26 George III c.30 [Bill No. 3580] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For making, widening and repairing the road leading from the city of Dublin to Malahide, and for erecting turnpike gates and receiving tolls thereout in aid of the barony presentments, and for appointing trustees for carrying the said purposes into execution.
[+]26 George III c.31 [Bill No. 0858] For making more effectual an act made in the 17th year of the reign of his late ...
26 George III c.31 [Bill No. 0858] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For making more effectual an act made in the 17th year of the reign of his late majesty King Charles II entitled an act to prevent delays in extending statutes, judgments and recognizances and for explaining an act made in the 10th year of the reign of his late majesty King Charles I entitled an act for contentation of debts upon execution.
[+]26 George III c.32 [Bill No. 3841] For explaining and further amending the several acts heretofore passed for the i ...
26 George III c.32 [Bill No. 3841] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For explaining and further amending the several acts heretofore passed for the improvement of the city of Dublin by making wide and convenient passages through the same.
[+]26 George III c.33 [Bill No. 1225] To amend an act passed in 3rd year of his present majesty entitled an act for th ...
26 George III c.33 [Bill No. 1225] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To amend an act passed in 3rd year of his present majesty entitled an act for the preservation of the game.
[+]26 George III c.34 [Bill No. 2210] For the more effectually promoting partnerships in trade, by amending the laws r ...
26 George III c.34 [Bill No. 2210] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the more effectually promoting partnerships in trade, by amending the laws respecting the same.
[+]26 George III c.35 [Bill No. 1579] To explain and amend an act passed in the 13th and 14th years of his present maj ...
26 George III c.35 [Bill No. 1579] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To explain and amend an act passed in the 13th and 14th years of his present majesty entitled an act for preventing frauds in the measurement of lime.
[+]26 George III c.36 [Bill No. 1681] For rendering effectual a grant formerly made by parliament for the encouragemen ...
26 George III c.36 [Bill No. 1681] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For rendering effectual a grant formerly made by parliament for the encouragement of the copper manufacture of this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.37 [Bill No. 3913] For the more effectual punishment of persons who shall attain or attempt to atta ...
26 George III c.37 [Bill No. 3913] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the more effectual punishment of persons who shall attain or attempt to attain possession of money or goods by false pretences or by threats.
[+]26 George III c.38 [Bill No. 1970] For continuing the encouragement given by former acts of parliament for promotin ...
26 George III c.38 [Bill No. 1970] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For continuing the encouragement given by former acts of parliament for promoting and carrying on inland navigations in this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.39 [Bill No. 0606] To prevent the practice of fraudulently buying and selling of light gold coin in ...
26 George III c.39 [Bill No. 0606] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To prevent the practice of fraudulently buying and selling of light gold coin in this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.40 [Bill No. 3508] For the more effectually collecting the public money to be raised by presentment ...
26 George III c.40 [Bill No. 3508] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the more effectually collecting the public money to be raised by presentment within the county of the city of Dublin, and also for the more effectually repairing the roads within the county of the said city and the liberties thereof.
[+]26 George III c.41 [Bill No. 3606] For continuing and amending the several laws relating to the turnpike road leadi ...
26 George III c.41 [Bill No. 3606] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For continuing and amending the several laws relating to the turnpike road leading from Dublin to Mullingar, and for more effectually enabling the trustees thereof to widen the narrow parts leading from Chapelizod to Dublin on the north and south sides of the River Liffey.
[+]26 George III c.42 [Bill No. 1676] For further promoting the purposes of an act entitled an act for the issuing tre ...
26 George III c.42 [Bill No. 1676] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For further promoting the purposes of an act entitled an act for the issuing treasury bills to the amount therein mentioned for the purpose of promoting manufactures by providing for the settlement of a number of industrious manufacturers at Prosperous in the county of Kildare.
[+]26 George III c.43 [Bill No. 2252] To establish the business of a pawnbroker, and to authorize such persons as shal ...
26 George III c.43 [Bill No. 2252] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To establish the business of a pawnbroker, and to authorize such persons as shall be duly qualified to carry on the same to lend money on pawns or pledges, and to receive interest at a higher rate than heretofore was receivable by law.
[+]26 George III c.44 [Bill No. 2928] For the relief of persons who have omitted to qualify themselves according to la ...
26 George III c.44 [Bill No. 2928] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the relief of persons who have omitted to qualify themselves according to law.
[+]26 George III c.45 [Bill No. 1247] To enable the grand juries of the several counties, counties of cities and count ...
26 George III c.45 [Bill No. 1247] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To enable the grand juries of the several counties, counties of cities and counties of towns within this kingdom to grant such sums as shall be necessary for building and repairing bridewells therein.
[+]26 George III c.46 [Bill No. 0251] For granting the sum of £20,000 to certain trustees for distributing bount ...
26 George III c.46 [Bill No. 0251] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £20,000 to certain trustees for distributing bounties and promoting the several manufactures therein named.
[+]26 George III c.47 [Bill No. 0442] For granting the sum of £9,000 to the Incorporated Society for Supporting ...
26 George III c.47 [Bill No. 0442] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £9,000 to the Incorporated Society for Supporting the Protestant Charter Schools of this Kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.48 [Bill No. 0949] For granting the sum of £5,000 to the Dublin Society for the purposes ther ...
26 George III c.48 [Bill No. 0949] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £5,000 to the Dublin Society for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.49 [Bill No. 0323] For granting the sum of £3,000 to the lord chancellor and chief judges for ...
26 George III c.49 [Bill No. 0323] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £3,000 to the lord chancellor and chief judges for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.50 [Bill No. 1155] To explain and amend an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present maj ...
26 George III c.50 [Bill No. 1155] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To explain and amend an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty entitled an act for the protection and improvement of the inland fisheries of this kingdom.
[+]26 George III c.51 [Bill No. 0420] For granting the sum of £5,000 to the governors of the foundling hospital ...
26 George III c.51 [Bill No. 0420] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £5,000 to the governors of the foundling hospital and workhouse for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.52 [Bill No. 0434] For granting the sum of £8,600 to the corporation for the relief of the po ...
26 George III c.52 [Bill No. 0434] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £8,600 to the corporation for the relief of the poor of the city of Dublin.
[+]26 George III c.53 [Bill No. 1112] For granting the sum of £5,000 to the board of first fruits for the purpos ...
26 George III c.53 [Bill No. 1112] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £5,000 to the board of first fruits for the purposes therein mentioned.
[+]26 George III c.54 [Bill No. 0431] For granting the sum of £1,000 to the governors of the Hibernian School, f ...
26 George III c.54 [Bill No. 0431] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £1,000 to the governors of the Hibernian School, for the support of that charity.
[+]26 George III c.55 [Bill No. 0429] For granting the sum of £1,000 to the Hibernian Marine Society, towards su ...
26 George III c.55 [Bill No. 0429] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For granting the sum of £1,000 to the Hibernian Marine Society, towards supporting the said charity.
[+]26 George III c.56 [Bill No. 0327] For vesting the house commonly called the Navigation House, in the city of Dubli ...
26 George III c.56 [Bill No. 0327] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For vesting the house commonly called the Navigation House, in the city of Dublin, with all furniture therein (not being private property) in his majesty, his heirs and successors.
[+]26 George III c.57 [Bill No. 3751] For regulating the stage in the city and county of Dublin.
26 George III c.57 [Bill No. 3751] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For regulating the stage in the city and county of Dublin.
[+]26 George III c.58 [Bill No. 0295] For building a bridge over the River Suir at Waterford.
26 George III c.58 [Bill No. 0295] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For building a bridge over the River Suir at Waterford.
[+]26 George III c.59 [Bill No. 1244] To amend an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty entitle ...
26 George III c.59 [Bill No. 1244] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To amend an act passed in the 23rd and 24th years of his present majesty entitled an act for the erecting and building a new and convenient gaol and marshalsea in the city of Limerick, and to enable certain trustees and commissioners therein named to purchase ground whereon to erect and build the same, and for enabling the Honourable and Reverend Maurice Crosbie, dean of Limerick, whereof he is seised in right of his deanery, and to purchase a house and offices in the said city for a deanery house as in manner therein set forth.
[+]26 George III c.60 [Bill No. 1993] To enable certain persons to make a navigable cut from the Grand Canal at Osbers ...
26 George III c.60 [Bill No. 1993] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To enable certain persons to make a navigable cut from the Grand Canal at Osberstown towards Naas, and into the adjacent country.
[+]26 George III c.61 [Bill No. 2246] For the improvement of the city of Dublin and the environs thereof, by the bette ...
26 George III c.61 [Bill No. 2246] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
For the improvement of the city of Dublin and the environs thereof, by the better paving, lighting and cleansing the same.
Private Acts
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[+]26 George III c.1 (private) [Bill No. 2607] To enable Henry Hamilton, esquire, of Dunmanway in the county of Cork, to take u ...
26 George III c.1 (private) [Bill No. 2607] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To enable Henry Hamilton, esquire, of Dunmanway in the county of Cork, to take upon him the surname of Cox instead of that of Hamilton, and to continue the said surname of Cox to all his descendants, pursuant to the will of Sir Richard Cox, baronet, deceased, and to oblige him and them to bear and use the arms of the said Sir Richard Cox instead of those belonging to the Hamiltons.
[+]26 George III c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2791] To enable Francis Ryves, esquire, and William Ryves, esquire, his son, to settle ...
26 George III c.2 (private) [Bill No. 2791] Royal Assent: 8 May 1786.
To enable Francis Ryves, esquire, and William Ryves, esquire, his son, to settle a jointure on such wife as the said William Ryves shall marry in the lifetime of the said Francis, his father, and to provide for younger children.
[+]26 George III c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2452] For vesting the residue of the real and personal estates of Jane Bonnell, otherw ...
26 George III c.3 (private) [Bill No. 2452] Royal Assent: 28 May 1786.
For vesting the residue of the real and personal estates of Jane Bonnell, otherwise Conyngham, widow, deceased, in trustees for the purposes mentioned in her will and codicil.
