88 LAWS OF MARYLAND. [CH. 38

of each, and the rate of taxation and the amount of taxes due
and owing from each taxpayer under said levy and assessment.

SEC. 23. And be it further enacted, That immediately upon
the receipt by him of the books specified in the preceding sec-
tion, the bailiff shall proceed to collect all taxes levied by the
said commissioners, and to pay over the same, when required to
do so by the said commissioners, to the treasurer of said cor-
poration; and if any person shall neglect or refuse to pay said
taxes on demand, then the bailiff shall furnish to such person
an account showing the aggregate of his tax, or if he be absent,
deliver the same at the place of his last residence, and unless
the same be paid to the bailiff within thirty days after such
account shall have been delivered, the bailiff may seize and
sell the property assessed, or if the same be goods and chattels
and cannot be found as conveniently, may seize and sell any
other of the goods and chattels, land or tenements of the person
or persons so refusing or neglecting to pay, after giving at
least twenty days' notice of the time and place of sale by written
or printed handbills, set up in two public places in said town
or printed in some newspaper published there.

SBC. 24. And be it further enacted, That any person who
shall pay his or her taxes levied as aforesaid within thirty days
after the tax list is placed in the hands of the bailiff for collec-
tion, shall be entitled to a discount of five per centum thereon,
which discount shall be allowed to the bailiff in his settlement
with the commissioners.

SEC. 25. And be it further enacted, That all taxes as afore-
said shall bear interest after four months from the date when
the tax list is placed in the hands of the bailiff for collection,
and the bailiff or collector shall pay over any levy placed in his
hands within nine months after receipt of said list, and upon
his failure to do so his bond shall be put in suit.

SEC. 26. And be it further enacted, That the said commis-
sioners may pass such by-laws and ordinances as they shall
deem necessary for the good government of said town and the
inhabitants thereof; and also for the prevention, removal or
abatement of nuisances, and to prevent swine, geese, fowls and
animals or stock from going at large; apprehend and fine all
tramps and vagabonds; for controlling the erection and location
of buildings, fences, stock enclosures; and for prohibiting and