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pauper in said almshouse has behaved in a disorderly manner, or
has neglected to obey and keep any of the ordinances, rules and
by-laws of the said corporation, the said trustees may order and
direct such moderate and proper correction for any such offence
as the nature of the case may require.

P L. L., (1860,) art. 4, sec. 59.

55. The said trustees shall be entitled to receive the sum of
two dollars per day for each day they shall meet together in the
discharge of their duties.

Ibid. sec. 60.

56. If any person shall sell or dispose of any strong liquor or
other thing to any inmate of said almshouse, he shall forfeit and
pay the sum of twenty-five dollars.

1863, cb. 279.

57. When .deemed necessary the trustees may require such
badge as they may select to be worn in an open and visible
manner on the arm or shoulder of any inmate of the almshouse;
and if any inmate shall neglect or refuse to wear such Badge, he
or she shall be subject to such moderate and proper punishment
as the trustees may see fit to inflict.

P. L. L, (1860,) art. 4, sec. 52.

58. All penalties and forfeitures imposed by this sub-title of
this article shall be recovered in the criminal court of Baltimore,
by action or by indictment.

Ibid. sec. 63.

59. All sheriffs, bailiffs, constables and other officers shall aid
the said trustees, and the officers appointed by them, in the
discharge of their respective duties.

Ibid. sec. 64.

60. If any person shall at any time be sued or prosecuted for
anything done in pursuance of the provisions of this sub-title of
this article, or anything therein contained, he may plead the
general issue and give the special matter in evidence; and if upon