1837.

LAWS OF MARYLAND.

CHAP. 254.

lic, of a promissory note, for non payment, or of a bill
of exchange, whether foreign or inland, for non ac-
ceptance or non payment, shall be prima facie evidence
of such non payment or non acceptance, and of the
presentment of such note for payment, or of such bill
for acceptance or payment, at the time and in the man-
ner stated in the protest.

Notice thereof
prima facie
evidence.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That, when such protest
shall state that notice of such non payment or non ac-
ceptance has been sent or delivered to the party or
parties to such note or bill, and the manner of such
notice, such protost shall be prima facie evidence that
such notice has been sent or delivered in the manner
therein stated.

CHAPTER 254.

Passed Mar. 26,
1838.

An act in behalf of Charles Julius D Menou.

Preamble.

WHEREAS, it is represented to this General Assem-
bly, on behalf of Charles Julius D Menou, that he is
and has been a resident of the State of Maryland for a
number of years; and whereas, the said Charles Julius
D Menou has become the holder of real property in the
State, but cannot exercise a legal control or disposi-
tion of the same, because he is not a naturalized citi-
zen of the State: — Therefore,

May hold real
estate, &c.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland,
That Charles Julius D Menou be, and he is hereby
authorised and empowered to take, hold, and dispose
of the real property he may now have an equitable or
other claim to, within the limits of the State of Mary-
land, or which he may hereafter acquire, in the same
manner as if the said Charles Julius D Menou had
been, and was a naturalized citizen of the United
States, at the time when his claim to such property
originated.