Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-04
GiquOr-EGp Hrform.
ADDREss TO TEE PE6FIE On VTRaTEIG.
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To import, print, sell, publish, or distribute
any book or other thing containing obscene Ian.
guage, or any print, figure, description, gsaaifst
ty tending 10 corrupt he morals Of yOudh or 70
introduce into any family OF place Of education
d. e. school, or TO buy, or haze IN possession
any such thing for sale, exhibition, or circulation
or sCih intent 70 iHfrOdues Il info ann family o,
Place Of edHeafiOn; Is punishable BY years
imprisonment, and fne Of $500. iva. Code.
p. 74O, IL ...... =. -
To establish or conduct any Lottery, or sell
any LOttep-iicket, is totally prohibited by the
New Constitution Of Virginia; and Is made Sc.
verely punishable by an act Of 1852. 1Session
Acts p. 81, 8 2.
II any Of you set up or promote lottery or
rattle, or knowingly permit Il in any house under
his control, or permit the sale there Of any lot
terry ticket, &c, or permit anthing 70 be RATED
for there, or won bydice or other game Of chance;
he is punishable BY fine Of 81 900. ICOde,
p. 744, H.
All money and things Of value, drawn or pro-
posed 10 be drawn by an inhabitant Of this State.
or received by him as owner Of lOttery-ticket,
are forfeited TO the Commonwealth. r.. 745,
s u.s.
Other forms Of gaming are not less stringent
ly prOhi5ited:
IL any Of You keep or exhibit certain sorts Of
gsming-tables (tbough it be in his own private
dwelling or parlOr, or dining-room, for the mere
amusement Of his family or guests,) or permit
them TO be kept or exhibited on any premises
that you occuPy--OT act as doOT-keeper, or
watch, for such farO-bank or table--or hinder
or delay the lawful arrest Of the keeper or ex-
hibitor, or the seizure Of the table, bank, or NOR
ey; the penalty may be imprisonment for a year
and fine Of 81 900. Up. 743, 8 1,2,3.1
The table or faTo-bank, and all money siaked.
or exhibited TO allure persons TO bet, may BE-
seized by order Of court, or warrant Of Justice;
money shall be forfeited, and the table aad faro
bank burnt. [p. TAP, Sl.1
If one Of you play at such table or farO-bank
or play, in a tavern or other public place, AZ
any game, whatever, except four privileged
games, or licensed one, Though he bets noIll-
ing : he may be fined $50, and held 10 give
surety for his good behavior for year OF slse
be imprisoned three months. I743, S4.
You are forbidden by your laws 10 do num-
berless other things that it would seem your
clear, natural right TO dO-because your doing
them would, or might interfere, or lead 10 in
reference, with the right or enjOymeDts of 9TH
ers, or with good morals, good policy, CT the de-
cencies Of life.
You are forbidden
To lend your money, or other thing, at more
than SIX per cent. interest; pain Of forfeiiing
double the value lent. ST., Sll.1
To beat cruelty, or torture any horse or other
beasts-eVen your own. 74O, s II.
To labor OH the Sabbath, or employ your SER
wants, &C., except in household or other work Of
necessity or charity. [74l, 1851
To curse or swear PrOlanely. no, SI5l
Knowingly to sell diseased or uhwholesome
provisions, whether meat or drink, without ma
king il known 70 the buyer. [7A, SL1
To lend money, or sell or hire any thing else,
on credit, to cOllege-student, without his par
ents or guardians written permission. 578,
l, and 74S, 8 a..
% Va. Cases, II.
CONCLUSION To-M0noy-