which they may have taken and may make all
such by-laws not inconsistent with the Constitu-
tion and laws of this State, as may be deemed
necessary for the appointment of its officers and
agents, and the conduct of its affairs in the various
cities and towns of this State and of sister States
and foreign governments as the said corporation
may deem most for its interests. The real estate
which it shall be lawful for this corporation to
purchase, hold, possess, and convey, shall be —
1st. Such as shall be requisite for its immediate
accommodation in the convenient transaction of its
business.
2d. Such as shall have been mortgaged to it in
good faith, by way of security for loans previously
contracted, or for money due.
3d. Such as shall have been conveyed to it in
satisfaction of debts previously contracted in the
course of its dealings.
4th. Such as shall have been purchased at sales
upon judgments, decrees, or mortgages obtained,
or made for such debts.
The said corporation shall not purchase, hold or
convey real estate in any other case, or for any
other purpose, and all such real estate as shall not
be necessary for the accommodation of said Com-
pany in the convenient transaction of its business,
shall be sold and disposed of within six years after
the said Company shall have acquired title to the
same.
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