THOMAS H. HICKS, ESQUIRE, GOVERNOR

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the sheriff and to enter the appearance of the de-
fendants when required, either in person or by
attorney.

SEC. 2. And be it enacted, That at any regular
or adjourned term of said court, in the absence
of the Judge as aforesaid, the clerk of said court
is hereby authorised, by the consent of parties
in person or by attorney to enter up judgment
on the trial, appeal, reference and appearance
dockets at the said terms and in the same manner
as if the Judge was present, and that all judg-
ments so entered shall be as effectual in law to
all intents and purposes as if the Judge was in
court.

In absence of
Judge, Clerk to
enter up judg-
ment.

SEC. 8. And be it enacted, That this act shall
be in full force from and after its passage.

CHAPTER 364.

In force.

AN ACT to permit Minerva Barnes, a free wo-
man of color, of Allegany county, Maryland,
to remain in the State, and to relieve her from
all penalties incurred by her removal into the
State.

Passed March
10, 1858.

WHEREAS, it appears that Minerva Barnes was
bound as an apprentice to one Alexander Clear,
in the State of Pennsylvania, and during such
apprenticeship was brought into this State by
the family of said Clear, and under their au-
thority, where she has since resided; And
whereas, the said Minerva Barnes is now free
from her apprenticeship, and is anxious to re-
main in this State, where she has been many
years; Therefore,

Preamble.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General, Assem-
bly of Maryland, That Minerva Barnes, a free
woman of color, be and she is hereby at lib-
erty to remain in this State, and that she be
entitled to the same rights and privileges as

Rights and pri-
vileges grant-
ed.