Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-01-07
Extension of the STAY Law.

By General Order from Maj. General
Stoneman. which we publish below, ex
tending the Stay Law to the first day of
July, 1869, and if before that time all
interest is paid upon such debts, such ex-
eeutions shall be stayed until further or
ders.
The question of extending this law has
ELECTED, for some months past, considera-
BILE feeling and discussion. That the coun-
try is in most deplorable condition is
certain, and a short reprieve from the
,nerciless creditor, will bring relief to many
sad freside, and will probably enable
many of that unfortunate class to relieve
themselves to a considerable extent. The
order has been hailed as an evidence of the
good intention of the military ruler to-
wards the people Of Virginia, and many a
thankful heart will bless him for this hui
name action.
But, now that the respite is given, the
debtor class should 60 to work with will
and determined to carry out the purposes
of that order. and apply every spare dollar
to the satisfaction of these claims. There
Is an evident inclination all over the world
to help those who are disposed to help
themselves. The unjust and improvident
deserve Tot the sympathy which is due the
better class. We, ourselves, congratulate
the people upon the issuing of the follow
ingsGeneral Order:
HEADQUARTERS FIRsr MILITARY DIs-1
TRICT, STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond, Va, Dec. 1868.
0oaerat Orders, No. l49.
In view OF the pecunlary distress and difficult
ties which must necessarily ensue throughout this
military district upon the termination of the stay
law on the first of January next, and in the ab-
sence OF any Legislature or body competent to
devise the appropriate remedy therefor, it is or
dered.
l. That the stay of executions against personal
property, 30 far only the same exists under
Jaws now in force, and which by the provision
thereof expires the first day of January, 1869,
shall be and is hereby extended until the first day
OF July, 1869, and if before the said last day
aDneu the ueUtor sIali nave pdlQ ali tHe interest
then due and owing thereon, such execution shall
De further stayed until other orders from these
superior headquarters.
2. If, during the existence of this order, any
debtor shall be eloigning any property which, but
fer the existence of this order would be liable to
said execution, or shall dispose or attempt to dis
pose of the same to the prejudice of his creditor,
il shall be lawful and right such creditor to APP
ply to any circuit court, any judge thereof into
vacation, upon the statement under oath of the
parties, and such local evidence as they may ad-
duce, may make an order to the clerk to issue said
execution for the entire debt interest and cost
else dismiss such application with costs to either
party, as to the said court or judge shall seem
right.
s. General Orders No. "a, of March 18th, 1868,
ear hereby continued in force, and the military
commissioners and circuit judges intrusted with
their execution enjoined to observe and give
effect to the same.
4. 1t is intended by this order that, whilst af-
ording relief to the debtor, not to mI air the
rights of the creditor but to preserve and enforce
the same by subjecting the whole personal estate
which is now exempt by the y-law to the lien
OF the creditors execution, and at the same time
enforce prompt payment of part of the debt,
and an early payment of the remainder.
By command of Brevet Major General Stone
man. s. F. CHALFIN,
Assistant Adjutant General.