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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

Fines— how

one-half of the fine and forfeitures to go to the in-

disposed of.

former, the remainder to be paid to the School

Commissioners of Dorchester county, to be applied

to the maintenance of the public schools in said

county.

SEC. 4. And be it enacted, That the justice of the

peace making the condemnation under this act shall

give at least ten days' notice in writing or by hand-

Sale of forfeit-

bill, posted in the most conspicuous places in the

ed property.

neighborhood, not less than three places, as to the

time, place and terms of sale of said condemned and

forfeited property, which terms shall be cash, and

the right of appeal from the decision of the justice

Right of ap-

of the peace, in all cases, is reserved to the defendant

peal.

to the Circuit Court, and provided that unless the

defendant shall give good and sufficient bond or

security for his appearance at the next term of court,

and to pay all fines and costs that may be imposed

upon him, he shall stand committed to jail till said

fines and costs are paid, or until the Circuit Court,

upon appeal, shall reverse the judgment or sentence

of the said justice of the peace.

SEC. 5. And be it enacted, That this act shall

When effec-
tive.

take effect six months from the date of its passage.

Approved April 3, 1882.

Chapter 234.

AN ACT to authorize the Mayor and City Council

of Baltimore to remove, by purchase or condemn-

ation, Foley's wharf, situated at the mouth of the

harbor of said city.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assem-

bly of Maryland, That the Mayor and City Coun-

cil of Baltimore, for the purpose of improving the

navigation of its harbor, may agree with the owner

Authority to

or owners of Foley's wharf, situated on the east side

purchase.

of the mouth of the main harbor, adjoining the prop-

erty of the United States light house establishment,

for the purchase of so much of the said wharf or pier

as extends beyond the pier-head line laid down by