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	regularly appointed constables in this State are now
	entitled to receive for like services.
	SEC. 7. And be it enacted, That the said presi-
	dent of the board of directors of the said association
	be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to
	discharge and dismiss, at any time, any one or more
	of the special constables aforesaid, on account of a	Discharge
	refusal or failure, for any cause, to perform any duty	and dismiss.
	imposed by or in accordance with this act ; and any
	special constable so discharged or dismissed shall for-
	feit and lose any part or all of his per diem or wages
	due to him from the said association for any services
	as special constable aforesaid, at the discretion of
	the aforesaid board of directors.
	SEC. F. And be it enacted, That in the event
	any person arrested and tried in accordance with the
	provisions of this act is acquitted, then all the ex-
	penses of the said arrest and prosecution are to be	How constru-
	paid by the said association ; and that nothing herein	ed.
	contained is to be construed so as to render either
	the State or Wicomico county liable for any expenses
	whatever incurred under and by virtue of this act.
	SEC. 9. And be it enacted, That all acts and parts
	of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act	Effective.
	be and the same are hereby repealed ; and that this
	act shall take effect from the date of its passage.
	Approved April 10, 1880.