1835.

LAWS OP MARYLAND.

on the books of the trustees; and that no stockholder in

CHAP. 322.

Transfers

said institution shall be permitted to vote at any elec-

tion by proxy.

Corporate powers

SEC. 6. And be it enacted, That the said trustees and

their successors, by the name and style aforesaid,

shall be capable in law to sue and be sued, plead and

be impleaded in any court or courts, and before any

judge, justice, or justices within this State and else-

where, in all and any manner of suits, complaints,

pleas, causes, matters and demands of whatsoever

kind, nature or form they may be, and all and every

other matter or thing to do therein, in as full and ef-

fectual a manner us any person or persons, bodies

politic or corporate within thin State, in like cases

Seal

may or can do and perform, and the said trustees or

their successors or a majority of them, shall have full

power and authority to have, make and use one com-

mon seal, with such device and inscription as they

shall think proper, and therewith to pass and authenti-

cate the certificates, acts and orders of the said cor-

poration, and the same seal to break, alter and renew

at pleasure.

Appointment of

SEC. 7. And be it enacted, That the said trustees

professors, teach- ers &c.

and their successors or a majority of them, from time

to time, and at all times hereafter, shall have full

power and authority to constitute and appoint profes-

sors, teaschers and assistants for instructing the stu-

dents and scholars of the said academy, in such science

and branches of education as they shall think proper

Their powers

and suitable to he taught therein, and make ordinances,

rules and regulations for the good government of the

institution, and the instruction of youth aforesaid, and

also to delegate to such professors and teachers, such

powers and authorities as they shall deem expedient

for the good government and discipline, of the said

academy, and the execution thereof; Provided, that the

same be not repugnant to the constitution and laws of

the State, or of the United States.

Quarterly meetings

SEC. 8. And be it enacted, That the said trustees

of trustees

and their successors, or a majority of them, shall meet

at least four times every year, in stated quarterly meet-

ings, to be appointed by their own ordinances, and at