INDEX TO THE LAWS.

Chap.

Sec.

to lay out and open a road in Frederick

and,

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BALTIMORE COUNTY.— To enlarge the powers

of the commissions of,

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In case of disputes in regard to open-

ing roads, erecting bridges, making land-

ings, or damages in constructing any

public works &c, coming under their

cognizance, they may compel attendance

of witnesses to give testimony, &c,

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Such testimony to be taken on oath,

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Cost of such litigation shall be paid

by the parties,

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May increase the compensation allow-

ed to labourers employed by supervisors

not to exceed 75 cts., per day,

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3

No such increase to be allowed for

slaves,

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Such compensation shall be equal

amongst the several supervisors,

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For the relief of sundry poor persons

in,

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Further supplement to the act of 1831,

ch. 281, relating to the people of colour

in this State, so far as relates to, ren-

dering the amount of the colonization,

tax hereafter upon said county to $1075,

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Relating to damages in cases of suits

for tresspass, done by stock, so far as

relates to,

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Damages in such case must be claimed

within ten days after such trespass

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1

Upon complaint to any justice of the

peace for, he shall summons two persons

&c., to and value, assess the same,

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2

If the fences are of ordinary good

height and structure, the party injured

may proceed to recover as provided by

law,

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Oath required of assessors,

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3

Supplement to the act of 1836, ch.

195, to provide for the erection of a

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