The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-10-25
G. w. PEPPER, Recorder.


Be it ordained by the Town Council Of Grays
vile. That any person OF. the age Of fourteen
years. or upward, who shall be found on the frs
day of the week, Commonly called Sunday,
sporting, rioting. quarrelng, hunting, fishing
shooting, gambling, or at common labor, (ths
works OF necessity and charity only excepted h,
or she shall be fined in any not exceeding five
dollars. nor less than one dollar, Tor every sucf
offence. Provided. nothing herein contained shall
be construed 10 extend to those who conscien
tiously observe the seventh day of the week a.
the Sabbath, nor TO prevent families emigrating
from travelling. F+f
This ordinance 10 take effect from and after its
ISAAC Powell. Mayor.
G. W. PEPPER, Recorder.
No. Z. fin ordinance against Gambling, passed
N Sept. 2Oth. 1854
Be 1t ordained by the Town Counci! ot Grays-
Vile, That there shall not be any gaming of any
name or order, which is in its nature a game OF
chance, from playing pins up to running horses
within the limits Of the corporation.
ISAAC powell, Mayor
H. G. w. PEPPER, Recorder.
No. g. .An ordinance for the prere. tion of the
euiis arising from the sale, use and abuse OF
Spiritnous Liquors, psased Sept. goth, 1854
Be it ordained by the Town Council of Grays.
vile, That any person or persons who shall sell
or give away any sprituous liquors, to any person
or persons IN the habit of getting intoxicated; or
shall sell or give to any person or persons to be
drank where sold, either in or about the house or
in the street, shall sell or give to minor with
out order from the parent, guardian, or family
physician. shall be liable to the penalties of our
laws ordinances
This ordinance to take effect from aud after its
publication. ,a.,5.za.. s.s,.s4 =. is
- ISAAC powell. Mavor
G. w, PEPPER, Recorder.
No. 8. y9n ordnance for The prfpenfi0n of Hlt0r
icdtion az Drunkenness. passed Sept 20, 1854.
Be it ordained by the Town Council of Grays.
vile, That any person or persons known 10 be
within the limits OF the corporation
shall be liable to fine and imprisonment, at the
discretion of the Mayor. t.-.ss
This ordinance to take effect from and after its
publication.
= II f.is ISAAC powell, Mayor.
G. w. PEPPER, Recorder. 49,. ~
No. TO- san ordinance for 5ette,iag the Morals o,
Grnysuiile. passed Sept. 2Oth. 1854.
Be il ordained by the Town Council of Grays
vile. That there shall be rioting, quarreling
lighting. or swearing.
This ordinance to take effect from and after it's
publication. 7af....,.5 III s.s
ISAAC powell, Mayor.
G. w. PEPPER. Recorder.
No. IL. .aa ordinance for carrying into effect the
ordinance. entitled "an ordinance to regulate
fines. penalties and torfeitures, passed Sept.
3 20th, 1854. yIli% sh8et4 .sf{rt-
Be it ordained by the Town Council of Grsys.
vile. That any person or perrons, violating an
ordinance, shall pay their fines. work it out On
the street public highway. or be imprisoned not
less than three, nor more than ten days in civil
cases. or fined aud imprisoned both. at the discre-
tion of the Mayor; aud in criminal cases their
fines and Imprisonment shall be the same as our
state laws describe,
This ordinance to take effect from ard after its
publication .,...,..,a...s -5.,ls
- ISAAC powell, Mayor.
G. w. PEPPER, Recorder.
No. IL, fin ordinance de fning the dufifs of the
Treasurer. passed Oct. 18th. 1854
Be it ordained by the Town Council of Grays-
vile, That the Treasurer shall receive all moneys
of this. Town. and give receipt for the same,
and shall not pay out any moneys kept by order
of the Council.
This ordinance to take effect from and after its
publication. i
4 -, 80. ISAAC powell. Mayor.
G. W. PEPPER, Recorder