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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved Nov. -, 1864.
An III reIatIng 10 NagranLs

h is hereby cadti,d, DC.
Sec /. All idle perssns, who net having
visible means to maintain themselves, live with
out employment all persons wandering abroad
and lodging 10 ayerns groceries, out-houses.
sheds OF barns, or in the open air, and not CIV
ing good account Of themselves, shall be deem
ed Yasraut'
Sec > Every person. who having his lac1
painted, discolored, covered or concealed, or be
ing otherwise disguised in a manner calculated
to prevent him rom being identified and his
true character discovered, shall appear in any
road OF public highway, or ia any field, lot,
wood OF mciosure shah be deemed IS yagralt
Sc. 3, llailll be the duty OF every sheriff,
constable or other peace officer, whenever requir
ed by any p0.soa, to arrest and carry such va
grant before any Justice OF the Peace OF The
County N which such yagrant shall be, for the
purpose Of examination.
$50 4. II such justice rs satisfied by the con.
icssion o. the asnd,r or by competent testimony
thatsuoh person Is Sagraut, within the meaning
ol thls Gcf, be STALL make up aud sign record
Of conviction thereof which shall be aled in the
office OF tie Cieik Of the County Court in such
County, aud shall by warrant uudeT his hand
caUso such yagrans to be mwlued to any jtll
in any County IN ,ais STATE, O., term not ex-
cesdias SIS months 10 be there confined and Sc
curtly kp.
sec. ). Every Sheriff, Dsputy Sheriff, Coz
stable or other c,uz.n Of Lhc County where sugh
yagrant shall be found, may Of his owa authority
aud without process, arrest, seegte and convey
TO auy Justice residing III thc oJGSly where such
arrest shall ba mall, such ya5Tant, 80 be eI
aminel aud pJgaodol against ia the manner
prescribed in the preceding section.
See. 6. Any jastico OF tho county where
sueh yagranl shall BE-, may On ,he eomplint Of
any ciuln ot sail county, issue his warrant fer
the arrest OF such ylsraut, apl mly aopGle and
empower any oii,.r W o.. lag ie,,un, 70 execute
the same aad tr.as s0yh ylsrAnt before bim to
aa.Weg ,sli compliant. And 10 auytueh warrant
or in auy oth9c Sagraa. or process against such
vagrAnt, whose names shall not be known, /.
shall be sa0ieant 70 describe the genjcr BY
any houo..usuame.
See I. lhs ~. aAau take eject from ito
passsso.
/ Approved, Nov. 3, 1904
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
An Ac, to prevent Raids.

ms hereby enacted BY the General .lss1miiyof
The State Of Vermont
Sec. |. II any three or more person, shall
constirs together for the purpose and with the
intent, violently and forcIbly to kill, main, or
wound any person, or to rob any persou, corpor-
alton or community, or to burn, blow up, OF
Otherwise destroy any bank-bulldings, store, fac.
tory, dwelling -house, or other buildinsg or derss
tory OF property, or any y.sasl, stoaaboaI, or
other wafer cgals, psed OF to be used in naytga.
be waters every person so offending, shall upon
due conviction thereof, be deemed and adjadgod
to 30 guilty Of felony, and shall be punished
by being confined to hard labor in the State
Prison, for term not more than twenty years,
and by fnc c; gss @ore than ten thousand dol
laI9,
Sec. . II any three or more pora,na acting in
concert, shall with force and violence, attempt
to kill, main or NoEnd any person, or to rob any
person, corporation or other community Of any
money or other property, or to burn, blow up,oI
otherwise destroy any blnk-buildrnF, store, fac.
tory, dwelline.house, or othsr building or doros
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved, Ngt 81, lojl

An Act % facilitate proceedings under the
Treaty. between the United State, Of America
aud Great BRITAIN, relating to the apprOhen-
siou anu surrender ei certain offenders.
Whereas By the tenth article Of Treaty
between the United States Of America and her
Majesty the Queen Of Great Britain, signed at
Washington on the ninth day OF August, 4. d.
1912, the ratitioauJns whereof were exchanged
al London oa the thlrtieth day Of October IN
tie slme year, 10 was agreed that the SAID Unl-
ted States and her Majesty, should upon mutual
regulations by tham aud their ministers. officers
or authorities respectively made, deliver up %
justice all persons who being charged with the
crime oil murder, or assault with intent 10 COM
mit murder, or piracy 1r arso1, o. robbery or
forgery, or the utteIaucs OF forged paper com
mttet within the jurisdiction OF either OF the
hlgh contracting parties, should seek an asylum
or should be found wthin'tho territories OF the
other, provided that this should only be done
upon such evidence Of crminalty as according
to the laws OF the place. where the fugitive per-
son 50 charged should bo found, Nould JUSTLY
his apprehension and commitment for trial, If
the crime OF offence had blen there committed !;
Therefore, II Is hert5y endted, &c.
Sec. |. That 10 aii cas- e, where any Justice
Of the Peace within this State, shall have rea-
sJn to suspect that either Of the above named
crimes has been committed within the county
in whlch suoh Justice has jurisdiction, and that
the person who committed said crime ls IN the
territories Of her Majesty, the Queen Of Great
Britain, it shall he lawful ior such Justice to
cause to come before him any person or persons
having knowledge respecting the commission Ot
such crime, who shall thersupou make his depo-
slu1n on oath or affirmation, in writing before
such justice all facts within his knowledge,
touching the commission ol such crime
See. >. Such deposI;iOns 80 taken shall be aept
on file, in tu. Office Of the Justcs before whom
the same are taken.
See. 3. II upon the taking OF said doposi-
tions, the Justice before whom the same are ta-
ken, shall be Of the opinion that the same con-
tain sufficient grounds TO warrant the app ehen-
sion and detention for trial OF the person suspect
ed Of such crime, he shall thereupOn Issue his
warrant i0r the apprehension OF such suspected
person IN the same form as is authorized upol
complaints made 10y town grand jurors.
See l. /. shall be lawful, 10 all cases arising
under the provisions of SAID Treaty, to proceed
in the manner and form heretstore provided by
law, anything IN tins act TO the contrary not
outstanding.
S.c. .. This ac. shall take eaec. from its pas
sage
Approved Nov -, 1864
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

after he has entered tho service and such town
may recover for all expense 50 Of necersity in
carred, and jldiciously expended in cases wbere
.ho soldier being Of sufficient ability, neglects to
provide for h!s family.
See. . In case said bounty or pay is due d.
rce1y from the town furnishing such support,
40 much thereof 40 tho oyerseor Of said town
may deem necessary, may be applied to such sup
rart of tba family u said soldier.
See 3. no action shall be had or sustained
lgaiest any town by soldier, for such bounty
or ply when ll,d soldier hes deserted the SER
vice.
Sc {. This as. shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved Nov. IS, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

An act in amendment Of Section lhrty-two of
Chapter sixteen of the General Statutes, en-
titled GOT the organization of Village Cor.
pordtions and fire Districts"
II is ker,bg enacted, &c.
Ssc. l. Section thiry-two of Chapter six.
teen OF the General Statutes, shall be amended,
hya.diug thereto the following, provided that
the polls OF no members OF fire companies shall
be exemp. from taxation, except by vote ct the
town IN which such members reside, given at
the annual March meeting Of said town, IA each
year, previous to such exemption. "
Sec. .. This act shall take effect from It's
passage.
Approved, Nov. 81, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

Sec. 2. II in any tswn where there is no
such index, the selectmen shall not cause such
index TO be made within one year from the pas
sage Of this act, then the Town Clerk Of such
town, is hereby required to make such index at
the expense OF the town.
Sec s. Any town which shall neglect to
have such index shall be prosecuted therefor by
Indictment OF information, and shall be fined
fifty dollars for each SIX months, neglect tO.have
such index after the expiration Of one year from
the passage Of this act.
Approved, Nov %, 1854
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
An Act defining whs shall be voters in towr

n u NV 4NUWItID WV HAII WV FWNVT0 III NUWUi
village, city ami school district meetings.
Il is her,Jy enacted, gc.
Sec l.. Noperson sttll be entitled to vote in
any towo, city, village, or school district meet
lns, who IS lot citizen of his State, and a res
sdent OF the town, city, yillage,or school district
where said person may claim right to vote,
Sec > The word otilen, as used in this
act shall be construed to mean Ier'on born
within yhl., 1g sjmo one Of the United States
or natuulssd agIooably to the Acts of Con.
gress, or perseu who has become freeman Of
this state, by virtue OF the laws in force before
June 26lh 1928
S.e 8, Tins act shall take e Ieot from lis
passage.
Approved Nor, 2l, l6GL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
An Act to authorize towns to prepare and pub
lish soldiers record.

An Act to authorize towns to prepare and pub
lsh soldiers record.
II is hereby enacted, DC.
See. |. Any town at any annual town meet
ing or at any town meeting duly warned for the
purpose, may appoint suitable person, who
need not be resident OF such town, to pre-
pare, at the expense Of the town, a soldiers
record
Sec. g Said record shall consist OF the name
Of every soldier and sailor furnished by said
town during the present war, his age at the time
Of his enlistment, birthplace, date OF bis enlist
ment, date OF muster into the service OF the
United States, rank, promotions, re-enlist-
ment, (ii re-enlisted,) date of discharge and
cause thereof, (if dischargsd,) y date of pension
and amount, ut received,) date OF death and
cause Git deceased, } stated place and nature Of
wounds, Gf wounded,) bounty received from the
town, bounty, if any, received from individuals,
and any other facts relating to the military his
tory Of every soldier and sailor Of said town
which may come to the knowledge Of the per-
son making the record.
Sec. 3. This record may embrace the name
Of any soldier or sailor whose birth place such
therein to become we'll known lnhabitant OF
the town, bat who has served tor another town
or another state.
Sec. 4. The record must embrace the name
Of every deserter, and state the fact of his de-
sertl0n.
Sec 5. The record may embrace the names
of those who havs furnished substitutes, paid
Communication, or furnished representative re-
cruits.
See. 6. The Adjutant and Inspector General
is hereby authorized and directed to give, on
proper application, any information which the
record of his office can furnish.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved, Nov. ls, 1864.
An Act to amend section twenty-seven Of chap
,;.htx f,ur nf thu Genernl Statutes

An Act to amend section twenty seven Of chap
ter eighty four Of the General Statutes.
II is hereby enacted, DC.
Sec. |. Section twenty Of chapter
eighty four Of the General Statutes, is hereby
amended 80 as to read US follows:
W hen any constable shall have commenced
proceedings in the sale Of lands under this
chapter, aud shall die. removelfrom the State,
become insane or otherwise incapable Of COM
pleting the proceedings, his successor IN SAID
Office shall have power to perform all the duties
required by this chapter lett unPeriormed by
his predecessors.
Sec. 3 This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Approved, Nov Is, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
An Act in addition to chapter one hundred q

An Act in addition to chapter one hundred and
tweaty-six OF the General Statutes, entitled
"0f salaries, fees, &C.
II is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. /. In all Judicial pro ,esdiugs, where
either plaintiff or defendant is qulred by law
to uss United States revenue stamp or stamps,
the same shall be allowed in the taxation OF
costs to the prevailing party SO required to use
the same.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect IRON its
passage.
Approved, Nov, Is, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved Nor, 9l, lSGL
"A Ao. 10 enable towns to fulfil certain con,

In ~. 10 enaQIo iONn9 20 hulhI certain con.
trae,l.
u IS hereby caacicd, 5c.
Sec. l. Any town NJ town meeting legally
warned and holden, may grant aud vote such
sum OK suas OF money as shall bs required 10 eu-
able such town to fulfil its contracts with those
persons who have heretofore furnished substi-
tutes without being drafted, pursuant to vote
Of the town, and all taxes assessed for the pur-
peso Aforesaid are hereby declared legal
SEC. :. Ihls &c. shall take ell ct from its pas,
sage.
Approved No;ombcr %, 1854.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
TERMS FOR ADYE RTISING.

For one Square or ~ lines less OF HonPareil type
three Insertions for each subsequent insertion
cents Unless the Gumber ofinsertions marked on
the Advertisement II will be continued till ordered out
Liberal discount made to Merchants and others sdEer-
tlting by the year
For Notices LiberatOns, EstrAys the Formation ana
Dissolution Of JoparReshlps &e, e00 each Tor three
insertions Ifsent BY mail the money must accompany
the order
Notices In news columns 10 cents per lneeach inser-
ton, bu, charge made cf less than 30 cents.
Notices OF Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis, but
extended Obituary Notices Poetry, will be charged
hall advertising rates.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved, Nov. %, 1864.

An Act in amendment Of chapter sixty-three
section twenty-five of the General Statutes,
entitled 40 { the limitations Of real and per-
sona actions and rights of enr:y."
II IS hereby enacted, DC.
Sec. l.. That section twenty-five OF chapter
sixty three oil the General Statutes shall not be
so construed as to apply to any acknowledgment
or promise made prior to Angus. |, A, DISCS.
Sec. q This act shall take effect from It's
passage.
Approved, Nov. Is, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved Nov. IS, lSG4
Al Ac. in relation TO the bounty and back pay
oil deceased soldiers.

II IS hTljy eaaeled, &C.
See. |. That any bounty money due SOL
der in the United States slraice or any money
due such soldier from the State Of Verment on
account OF Military service or allotted pay Of
such soldier al the time OF the deoease OF such
colder whilst in the service shall not be deemed
assets Of such soldier for the payment of debts
against such soldier, but shall 60 to and be held
by the widow Of such soldier or next of kin.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect from it's
passage.
Approved, Nov %, 1864
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

II IS hereby en1citd, DC
Sec. /. That no person shall serve as Petit
Juror at any term OF the county cosrt in any
count, in this State, at which term he may have
cause pending in court to be tried by Jury At
the term he is 80 summoned to serve as Juror,
but ON motion to the court such Juror or Jurors
shall be discharged from further serving as Juror
at uch term OF court.
So. .. THIS act shall take effect from It's pas
sage. ,o..
Approved, Nov. Is, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

An Act yo.st,as - tie bosaty ami pay oI SOL
oiers and tho support Of thaIr families.
H1h'rb b. enacted &c.
Se3 /. The bounty mon y or pay due !gom
any town IN this State % any yelgnte,r u dralt.
ed soldier By reason q any yOio Of ,noh town,
shall not ba sabeos to trustee process, except by
action in favor ol town which has been obliged
to fatn' nppE'n t11 fpilY Of sid 'oldier
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

An Act in addition to chapter sighty-nine Of
the General Statutes.
II IS hereby enacted, &c.
Sec |. Ii a person liable to any Of the &C.
tions arising under chapter eighty-nine of the
General Statutes, fraudulently conceal the cause
Of such action from the knowledge OF such per-
son entitled thereto, the acton may be COM
nenced at any time within six years alter the
person entitled to bring the same discovers that
he has such right of action, and not afterwards
or otherwise.
Approved, Nov. %, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved. Nov l6. 1861

An Act IN edition to an Acs TO prevent RAID
II is hGely eaafed, 9c.
SEC. ]. Whsaoger any person shall be under
arrest 10 this Slate, charged with violating the
provisions Of ~ ac, entitled " An act to prevent
Raids" approved November 10Th, 1854, the
Governor is hereby authorized BY his written
mandate to direct the officer having custody Of
such person to commit him for confinement and
safe keeping to the State Prison, at Windsor,
or to any jlil in any county, within this State,
pending proceedings upon such charge.
See . Whenever nny person shall be u der
indictment for any offence ssanst the act named
in the preceding ssctlon, any Judge Of the Su-
preme Court may, upon application by the re-
spoudent by the sate's Attorney Of the county
where such Of was committed direct tho
trial OF such respondent to be removed to any
county within this State and theroupon the
same proceedings shall be had as though such
offence had been committed in the county where
the trial is held
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from ia pas
age,
Approved, Nyu 81, loji
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

An Act in addition to chapter twenty-nine of
the General Statutes, entitled Of the Court
Of Chancery."
Il is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec |. In any proceedings BY bill or petition
to toreolose mortgage, the orator or petitioner
may join in such proceedings, as defendant, any
subsequent attaching creditor of the premises
sought to be iorecosed.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect frcm its pas-
sage.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

tory Of property, OF any railroad csr or engine, or
any steam oat, ylssol, or ether water-crait used
Or 10 DO us-i in aayislbla waters, whether the
same may Do finished cr % tha course Of eonsruc
zion, each person 10 clsndiug, shall, upon being
duy Convicted thereof, be deemed and adjudged
90 gully a felony, end an enemy Of the
Stat. snd shall suffer tIo pouilty Of death for
the sane within the space Of ninety days next
after such conviction
Sec. Any and all par'ons who shall will
fully ada knowingly aid, assst, counsel advise,
or support the commission Of any or either ct
tue offences uam d lu tho teo preceding sections
Of thIs oet or hl7in. knowledge thereof shall
not disclose the ame, shan be delmoj and al-
judged ID be principals ia the commission Of ouch
offences aoi snail be punished aa such
See /. This ctshal take effect from il pas
sage.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved, Nov. %, 1864.

An Act in amendment of section twenty-four of
chapter thirty-six OF the General Statutes.
His hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. |. The provIso to section twenty-fou OF
chapter thirty-six of the General Statutes shall
not IN any manner affect any suit brought or
pending on the first day of August one thousand
eight hundred and .ixty-three.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved, Nov, Is, 1864.
An ACT to increase the pay OF Grand and Petit
Jurors.

JufOTt.
h is hereby e,acied, Je
Sec. |. Grand aud Petit Jurors fees IN the
county courts, from the first day OF December
1864. TO the 6rst day OF December 1862 shall
be, ior travel eight cents per mile. For attend
apce per day Two dollars. For each tal'sman'
Al the rate Of one dollar and fifty cents per day.
Sec. .. This oct shall take elect from ito
passage. a..
Approved, Nos. 2l, 1894.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved No,embcr 80, 1854,

40 Act fequuiug Of towas a General ludOx to
their Rec)rds OF Deeds.
4 is hEsby snoelsd, &c.
SEQ. /. Each town in the State is hereby re.
qured N hlyo and keep 6enersl Index to all
the books vl records ol deeds 10 the olhce Of its
Town Clerk, such s is required by Section
thirty.thrse, Chapter fifteen OF the General Stat
ntes,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
Approved, Nov. Is, 1864.
An Act in relation to costs before r,

An Act in relation to coss before referees.
II is hereby enacted, &c.
Sec. l. la hearings before referees appoiated
by the county court, parties shall be allowed
the same fees for travel and attendance as are
allowed before auditors In actions OF book ae-
count.
Approved, Oct. 81, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29

An act in amendment of Section twelve Of
Chapter one-hundred twenty-six, of the Cen
eral Statutes
Il IS hereby enacted, &C.
Sec. l. Section twelve Of Chapter one.hun
dred tweny-s'S, OF the General Statutes,ls here
by amended 50 as to read as follows:
The annual salaries Of the Judges Of Probate
in the District Of Lamollle shall be four-hun-
drod dollars III the District of Rutland eight
hundred dollars,
Sec. 2 This act shall take effect on the first
day Of December next.
Approved, Nov Is, 1864.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-11-29
An &c! in amendment OF an Act providing for
Soldiers voting

is hereby enacted, &C.
Src / Section one Of an act providing for
Soldiers voting, approved November IL, 1868,
shal be amended b read as follows
Every citizen of this State, OF the age Of
twenty.one years or upwards, who shall be in the
actualmltary service Of the United States, either
within this Smte or without the same on the
days appointed for elections by the laws Of this
State OF the Unit.d States, IN any year, hall be
entitled TO exercise the right Of suffrage at the
several posts, camps or places, whore the regi-
ment, or battery Of artillery, or part OF regi-
meut, not less then one company, or part OF
company under q separate command to which
such cit.ztus belongs, may be on that day, as
fully as If such electors were present at the
places N this State where such elections may be
held. and where sich persons would be entitled
to vote, any provisions ol law now in force to the
contrary, notw ths,anding. Prouided that this
election shall not cxteai 70 and include any per-
son ln any regiment, battery or company organ
zed ani oliicer5d out Of this State.
Sc. 2 So much OF Section third as provides
for their right to vote for electors Of President,
and Vice President Of the United States, shall be
amended 50 rs to read as follows:
At the election Tor electors to be held on the
lNhh lAt11AJ htitt VIC Hiak Aluuud1 III 4NpftAh-
Der, each eector authorized to yo,e by this act,
shall have the right to vote for electors.
Sec 3. Volunteers in the United States SER
vice, who are ctlzsns OF this state, shall have the
right to vote for members OF Congress and eloc
tors Of President and Vice President Of the Uni-
ted States, at the polls opened in any company
from this State IN the brigade, division or corps,
to which they may be attached.
Sec. 4 Any Of the special constables prosi d
ed for by s1id act, shall have power to admins
ter oaihs provided in the constitution for free
men in this State.
Sec. 5. The Secretary Of State shall transmit
a statement of the votes together with the votes
east tor electors Of President and Vice President
Of the United States, to the board of canyassers
when assembled at Montpelier on the third
Tuesday OF November, to be oanyasses the same
as provided for 10 reference to votes for such Off
Gers cast Ia the STATE.
Sec. d. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage.