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The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

J Ex- Sheriff H. S Anderson, who
been confined in the Jail at this place
two months past, held for trial at the
h circuit court, for embezzlement, took
|asty leave on Saturday night last. 1t
ms be had permission about s o'clock
khe evening to 60 out with guard for
washing. While at his washwoman' 9
let the guard have twenty-five cents
go and get whisky. A., it is suppos-
concluded after the guard had gone
take stroll round town, and up to
! latest information had not returned
o of the guard are up before magis.
ke, charged with being accessory to
escape. No one ever expected he
uld come to trial.
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~ From the Fayetteville Demscra

~ From the Fayetteville Demscra
Of the goth, we get the following items
MURDER.-We learn that on Sunday
last a young man by the name of Hale
shot and killed man by the name Of
Johnson. And that on Monday some
Of the relatives of the murdered man.
who had captured Hale, started with him
to Fayetteville, but never arrived here
with the prisoner, and it is supposed that
they murdered him on the way, as it was
hardly possible for the prisoner to make
his escape in coming so short distance
as from Brush Creek township, in this
county, where the killing took place, and
where the parties resided. We know no
thing as to the cause Of this difficulty, but
let that be as it may, ifyoung Hale has
been murdered while in custody, the per-
petrators of the crime are not justifable
in 80 doing, and should be made to suf.
fer the penalty Of an offended law.
A heavy hail storm visited this section
on Tuesday evening last; many of the
hail-stones were larger than full sized
over grown goose egg-and it didn't take
so very many either, to be larger.
We regret to learn that the fruit crop
has been very seriously injured by the
recent cold weather. There will not be
more than half crop Of apples. The
fruit in the valleys suffered most; that on
the mountains is uninjured. This failure
in the fruit will be very severely felt by
our citizens, as it is no small item, and
brings considerable revenue into oul
rnuutv
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~ Mr. john CARxALL "a rebel and .

H Mr. john CARxALL "a rebel and a
very excellent man however) has been
appointed by the radical County Court
OF Sebastian county, a Commissioner to
sell the $4,000 worth of their old Coun.
ty Scrip, which the Treasurer refused to
do, to realize some $4,000 in U. S. Cur
rency. The New Era makes pitiful ap-
peal for the citizens to come up and pur-
chase, that the two contractors may be
paid for their labor. We 60 our bottom
dollar, that John Carnall, nor any other
Southern man would have been permit
ted to have had a finger in that scheme, il
the Court were not in a tight place.
The Era appeals as follows:
"On the 25th day of March there was
due to William Geiger and Barnard
Sheppe about the sum of ninety seven
hundred dollars, in U. S. currency, for
the foundation of the Court House. Have
the tax payers met their part of the
agreement No, the Court House as.
sessment was met with scrip instead of
currency; in word, two poor mechan
les are asked to take promises to pay for
the currency promised them. Shall it be
bruited abroad that this community,
whose taxable property amounts to con,
siderably over one million ofdollars, en-
gagged mechanics to work for them, and
when their labor was done failed to pay
them their wages?
"Come forward, gentlemen, one and
all, and take back portion of this scrip
put your shoulders to the burden, and
by dividing the scrip among yourselves,
relieve these mechanics and save the
credit of the county.
"But who should come forward to take
part of this scrip? We want those who
vauntingly declared that il the county
seat was removed to this city, that an
ample and capacious court house should
be erected to accommodate all legal bust
ness of the county therein These we
want to walk up and help to bear the
burden.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

The BETHEL MURDER MIR. ALFRED
BETHEL, writes to the Fort Smith Herald
the following in regard to the mysterious
murder of James NJ Bethel. He says:
"Mr. Bethel left home on toot, and in
tended to cross the mountains at Bar
nett's Gap. His remains were found by
a man who was hunting on Wilson's
Creek, in the Choctaw Nation, at least
five miles from Barnett's Gap. When
found, his skull was some distance from
his body; the body was much decayed,
but his clothing was so rs to be reccg
nized as that belonging to him; his pis-
tol, with one barrel discharged, was
found with him, in good order; also his
watch, a 8100 bill, a 81 bill (greenback
and a 25 cent fractional currency. So
far, there is no correct clue, to the perpc-
traitor Of this foul deed, but assure you,
that no stone will be left unturned, to
ferret the murderer out.
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An EXTRAORDINARY SURGICAL OPRRA

An EXTRAORDINARY SURGICAL OPERA
rroN.-A young lady, the daughter OF
Mr.. Isaiah Thomas, Of New Castle, Della
ware, received severe injury in tho face
about four years ago, from the effects OF
which her lower jaw-bone had grown per-
fcctly solid and immovabe. Her front
teeth had been removed to enable her to
receive nourishment, which had to be in
jected mostly in liquid state. The in
convenience Of this arrangement and the
total loss of speech rendered life almost
ntolerabe. and her case was laid before
eminent surgeons ofPhladelpha. After
mature deliberation, two of them, Doc.
tors Charles ID. Green and J. Gilbert, un
dertook an operation which has scarce
" q parallel in the annals of surgery.
The jaw-bone was sawed of below each
socket, kept in motion till healed, and a
new and artificial joint was the result. 1t
is said she can now open and shut her
mouth as well as ever, and can eat and
talk without difficulty.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

H We wish to call special attention
to the advertisement Of Mr.. P. FRIzzELL
of New Orleans, who is here for the pur-
pose of purchasing Of Cotton, Hides
and Peltries, direct from the planter and
farmer. Mr. +. comes well recommend
ed from Fort Smith, where has been pur-
chasing largely of Gotten and Hides,
within the past month. 1t will cost no.
thing to give him o call at WHITE h
HANLEY's.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

EF The st. Louis Republican Of the
9th ult., says that Mr.. Morley, chief en-
gneer Of the Cairo and Fulton railroad
of Arkansas, left Little Rock Saturday
morning and reached ST. Louis by rail in
46 hours, the same time as that made by
steamer from Little Rock to Memphis
The completion of the Arkansas branch
of the Iron Mountain road, and the Cairo
and Fulton Of Arkansas, forms direct
route between st. Louis and Little Book
and shortening the distance to $40 miles
and time of running to II hours.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

EE- From the Washington, d. c., Ma
Honal Republican Of the oath, we find the
following personals;
Hon. John Edwards, Representative
from Arkansas, leaves this evening fol
Arkansas.
Senator Clayton, Of Arkansas, has gone
to Little Rock to return in time for the
called session of the Senate.
Colonel Mcconnell, of the Little Rock
(Ark.) Republican, returns to his home
this evening, having spent some weeks
in this city attending to business of his
State. He carries with him the best
wishes of his many friends for continued
and increasing success in the gallant fight
he is making for the triumph of Republi.
canism in Arkansas
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I We learn that at the meeting of
colorcd men of Crawford county,
|urday, in the Court House Yard. in
Buren,, resolutions were unanimous
passed, recommending the calling ofa
|ored State Convention at Little Rock.
\. Hagan Green, Geo. 7. Rutherford,
h, Granville Riles and others, spoke.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

~ On Friday night last man by the
me Of Hendrix, living 5 or 6 miles
Im town, was killed by his step-son,
the name of Yale, by shooting him.
have heard several versions of the
hing and before saying more will wait
HI an examination is had, as we under
Ind Yale will give himself up and stand
kial. Both were young men-Hendrix
but 81 years and Yale some Is years
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

~ Capt. JEFF BALDWIN, who came
on the Dardanelle Saturday night,
, us that the Importer left New Or
hs Thursday last, and may be looked
here about Friday. Capt. JEFF went
k on the Dardanelle, Monday, to meet
Importer at the Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02
RIVER NEWS.

TUESDAY. May 2, 1871.
nee our last the river has rose to II feet
Fhe bars, and Is now IA feet, " It'll indca-
OF rising again this morning. For sew
days past we have had heavy rains all
ut' Wealth cool and clear.
ARRIVED.
PIN Little Rock, from Little Rock.
tth Dar,lanelle, ("
Clarksville, New Orleans.
pm Little Rock. Little Rock.
lay ]. Dardanellc.
Clarksvillc, New Orleans
pc Little Rock looked for every hour.
Fapt. Eugene Smith and Billy Williams
= at the wheel Of tho Dardanclle, on her
trip.
t'e popular Desfhetes Is In command OF
''arksville, with Perry. chief In the Office.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02
Post Office News Room

Ne are glad to know that our enter
ping Deputy Postmaster has opened
ews Room, at the Post Office, where
St. Louis Dailies and Weeklies and
the Pictorials and Monthlies can be
Let sufficient encouragement be
|eu the enterprise to make it paying
permanent institution. Subscrip-
fs received for all papers and furnish.
ht short notice.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

10 s HIM.-A DR.. E. r. SHEFFIELD,
Eumbug and swindle, protesting to cure
Z. ewes and a thousand other COM
l;uts. He stopped at Van Buren, about
reor ago-swindled the Hotel and
hone US out of a..printing bill of 81 or
We see he is practicing at Helena,
lk.nsas. Look out for him.
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Valuable Building Lots.

S. R..LYoN, offers for sale valuable
track Of Land, situate in Log Town 1t
is pleasantly located and laid out with
Streets and Lots. For sale at bargain
For further information apply to G.
WILCOX. tt.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

TERRIBLE TORNADO Last Tuesday
night terrible storm entered this coun-
ty from the West, about one mile north
of Mai. Jere Hackett's, in Cole Town.
ship. 1t swept space Of half mile wide,
and along its course, houses, trees and
fences were demolished Thomas Pat.
ton was killed, twelve other persons
we're wounded and some ofthem serious
ly-F s. Nsw Era.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

y The Teachers and Pupils Of the
Schools Of Van Burcn, take a Pic
on Friday next. A general invita-
to the friends OF the school, is ex-
bed. And they will not forget to hang
|Asket on their arm. Give the children
lcasant day. A holiday now and then
Fhat they need. "All study and no
h makes Jack q dull boy"
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

- Attention Is called to tho adver-
kment of the new Livery Stables OF
(ssrs. JOHN T. LYTrLE Il Co., opposite
hth Corner of Court House Square.
s Is the most complete stable in this
ofthc State, having every accommo-
ION for the we'll taking care of the
ok of travellers and others. And they
up as good q turnout" as in any
u of the State.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02
Eg The Little Rock Gazette says !:

Johnson, the black shyster who figures
so extensively in the police court, got off
the annexed burst of eloquence the other
day: "Let de lowly ass crop de briar
of dc valley! Let de KNOWN goat
browse round de peak Of de Big Rock !!
but, gentlemen of de jury, tells you dat
John Gurdle amt guilty.!
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

E3 The Tribune's Washington cor.
respondent telegraphs that it was author
itatively announced successor had at
last been found for Fish. The next sec.
retary of state will either be Senator
Morton or Ex-Attorney General Evarts
probably the latter. The change will not
be made Immediately.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

ET A New York boat builder is get
ting up "ladies' wherry" for the use
of the governments family at Long
Branch. 1t Is to be finished in black
walnut and er-plated, and the man
thinks It ought to fetch revenue collec'
torship at least.
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~ The school Of Miss TErT HARRELL
|e May Party Pic Mic on Monday
!. We know, from the we'll known
Fral character of the Teacher and pa
hs Of the school, that it was perfect
(cess
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BRIDGING THE SEINE.

ET General Fitz Lee was married in
Alexandria, Va, on the 10Th inst, to
Miss Nellie, daughter of the late George
d. Fowle. Several -confederates gene
rails were in attendance at the ceremony
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1869 e. 20,
Van. Buren Agricultural Works.
STE AN
Cotton Gin.

VTNHE Van Buren, Agricultural Works have
erected i'm connection with their Other
works, Steam Cotton Gin, consisting OF
Two Sixty Saw Gins an Improved
Press, etc.
They are now prepared to receive and Gin
all Cotton that may be brought to them.
They have large BRICK WAREHOUSE,
for the Storage Of the Seed cotton, as well as
when baled, free Of charge; thus obviating all
danger from fire. We offer to cotton produc-
ers great Inducements in the ginning of their
cotton.
II We will Gin, Press, Store and deliver
cotton OH the river bank on as liberal terms
as any other Gin.
We are now rapidly rebuilding these
Works, destroyed by fire last ,cintsr The
machinery, Gins and Mills. tciH be Of the
most Improved styles. We WU be reddi-
ness for the first Of the ensuing crop, and
ask our old friends to remember m.
HAYMAN 4 SCOTT.
Van Buren,, Aug. l6, 1869 If
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LE We notice that Gov. CLAYTON was
euaded by the Soldiers and Sailors Un-
Of Washington City, on the 18th ult.
ksches, etc. made, in which Col. H. L.
lCoyNELL took part.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02
Lumber-Lumber,

tr. ". b. MOONEY received by Flat and
bmbost, the past week, large and desir-
lot Of Lumber. Orders fill from plank
|Q.O00 feet.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

|H We have for sale, a half dozen
ks superb Steel Engravings of Gen.
bnsr f. LEE. tits pronounced to be
best executed and most perfect like
5 of this distinguished General ever
'cuted. 1t is picture that will well
pm any parlor. Apply at this Office.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

- The Fayetteville Democrat an.
Pnces the death Of Hon. RoBT. W.
lckLrS, on the 25th inst. He was On
resident of the place.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02
REN0vED.

r,e Office Of the VAN BUREN PRESS has
removed to rooms OVER THE
bsr OFFICE.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

Josh Billings say. two old maids
kissing each other. look like two old fints
trying to strike ire.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02
FRENCH REPORTS.
VERSAILLES, A

VERSAILLES, April 26.
Fort D'Issy replied but feebly yester.
day to the fire of the batteries of the Yer.
sailles army at Mendon, Creteuil and Cha
tillon. 1t is thought the insurgents will
soon cvacuate the fort, as the incessant
fire of the government batteries prevents
repairs of the breaches already made in
its walls.
BRIDGING THE SEINE.
The army Of the Assembly are estab-
fishing pontoon bridges across the Seine,
at Puteaux and Neuilly.
The Van Buren press., 1871-05-02

rF Democratic state Convention in
Ohio June /, at Columbus.
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entitled "Au Act to de1ne the Jurlsdic-
ton and duties of the County Commis-
siouers," passed the twenty sixth day
of September, A. D. 1868, be amended
as follows: At the end of Section 10,
paragraph l, add and the County Com
missioners shall not, in anticipation OF
the tax levied upon the County, draw
upon the County Treasurer for more
than three fourths Of the whole amount
of said tax in any oEe year, nor shall
any order be drawn upon the County
Treasurer until after the monthly return
of the Treasurer shall have been made
to the County Commissioners of the
amount of funds collected, nor unless he
has the fuuis in the Treasury to pay the
same. And the County Commissioners
shall inform the County Treasurer OF
the orders drawn, IN whose favor, the
amount, and the order in which they
are drawn. And should the County
Commissioners, or any one Of them,
purchase, directly or indirectly, any
order drawn upon the County Treasurer
for less than its face value, they shall
be deemed guilty ola misdemeanor in
Office, aud, upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by fine or imprison-
ment, 10 the discretion of the Court by
any Court of competent jurisdiction.
Sec. 2. At the end Of paragraph 4,
Section 10, add, and all work given out
by the County Commissioners, when
the amount shall exceed the sun, of one
hundred dollars, shall be done By con-
tract, and the Commissioners are hereby
required to advertise the same at least
in one of the papers ofthe County, and
also post the same in three conspicuous
places in the County, fpr thirty days,
inviting proposals; said proposals shall,
iu all cases, be accompanied BY two, or
more, sufficient sureties, and the County
Commissioners shall have the right to
reject any or all bids, if in their judg-
ment the interests of the County so
require. =.
SEC. 8. Amend Section 8, of said
Act, so that it will read as follows /:
That all of the Board of County Com
missiouers shall be present for the
transaction of business, and shall audit
and sign all Bills and checks. The
checks shall in all cases be countersigued
BY the Clerk of the Board.
SEC. 4. Strike out November wher-
ever it occurs in the Act, and insert
September.
Approved the 9th day Of March,
4. d. 1871.
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AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATION AND
RAISE SUPPLIES FOR THEFISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING NOVEMBER ], 1870

COMMENCING NOVEMBER i, lolV
SECTION 1. Be Il enacted Iy& Sea-
ate and House of Representatives Of the
State Of South Carolina, woD met and
sitting in Genera assembly, and By Ae
authority of tie sa~se, That the following
sums be, and they are hereby, appropri-
ased for the paymehs Of the various off
Gers and expenses Of the State Govern
ment, that is to say;
FOR SALARIES.
For the Governor, three thousand
Eve hundred dollars; for the Secretary
of State, three thousand dollars. for
Clerk to Secretary Of State, one thou
sand dollars; for the private Secretary Of
the Governor, two thousand dollars; for
Adjutaut and Inspector General, two
thousand Eve hundred dollars for the
Comptroiler-Genersl, three thousand
dollars; for Clerk TO che Comptroller
General, fourteen hundred sad ninety
nine dollars; for tie State Treasurer,
two thousand Eve hundred dollars; for
the Chief Clerk to the State Treasurer,
fifteen hundred dollars. for . Book
Keeper Of the State Treasurer, eighteen
hundred dollars; for Auditor Of State,
two Thousand Eve hundted dollars; for
the State Auditors Clerk, one thousand
Eve hundred dollars; for the, Superin-
e.
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AN ACT 70 AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED
GAN ACT PROVIDING FOB The AS
sEssMENT AND TAXATION OF PROPER
TY," PASSED FIFTEENTH OF sEpTEM-
BER, 1868, AND ALL ACTS AMENDA-
TORY THERETO.
SECTION 1. Be 1t enacted by the .Se,l'
ate and House of Representatives. Of fMe
State of South Carolina, nov met and
setting in General assembly, and ty The
outtorsty ofBS sante, Thst so!mqah' Of
an Act entitled "An Act providing for
the assessment and taxation ofproperty,'
approved the fifteenth Of September,
1868, and all Acts amendatory thereto,
as provides for the appointment and pay
of District Assessors and assistants, be,
and the same are, hereby repealed, aud
hereafter it shall be the duty of the
County Auditors to receive the returns
aud make the Assessments provided. for
10 said Act, within the times prescribed
by law, aud for this purpose, the Offices
of the County Auditors shall be kept
open to receive the returns of tax
payers, during such times'ss is now, or
may be hereafter fixed by law.
SEC. 2. That the various County Au-
ditors be, and they are hereby, authori-
zed to appoint sufficient number Of
assistants 70 enable them 10 complete
the said assessment within the time
fixed by law, and to defray the expenses
of making said assessments, the said
Auditors shall draw their warrants aunu.
ally upon the County Treasurers, to be
approved By the County Commissioners,
for such sums as may be necessary, but
not to exceed the following, to wit: The
Auditor of Charleston, County, two
thousand dollars the Auditors Of Rich
land, Oraugeburg, Edge6eld, Beaufort,
BaruveIl, Colleton and Abbeville Coun'
ties, one thousand dollars; the Auditors
of Chester, Darlington, Fairfield, Green
vile, Marion, Sumter and York Coun.
.ics, eight hundred dollars; the Auditors
of G georgetown, Kershav, Laureus, Lex
ington, Newbetry, Spartanburg and Un-
ion Counties, seven hundred dollars the
Auditors of Chesterfield Clarendon,
Marlboro and Williamsburg Counties,
six hundred dollars; the Auditors Of
Anderson, Horny, Lancaster, Oconce
aud Pickens Counties, FIVE hundred
dollars each.
SEC. 3. That whenever any tax payer
shall fail to make return to the Auditor
of his County, within the time pre-
scribed by law, isshaiii be the duty Of
the County Auditor to enter on the tax
duplicate against such tax payer, the
property charged to him the previous
year, with 6fty per cent. penalty added
thereto, except 10 cases Of sickness or
absence from the County, when the true
amount of property only shallbe charged
Approved tae 9th day Of March, a.
D. 1871.
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debt, guaranty, endorsement or loan OF
its credit, none such shall be created or
made. /.
SEC. g. The Commission herein ap.
pointed, or majority of them, are
hereby authorized to pay such sums as
may be necessary for the purpose of
carrying this Act into effect, out of any
fuuds Of therState not otherwise appro.
priated. - - -
SEC. 10. For the purposes Of this Act,
and to carry ost the same, all Acts, OF
parts Of Acts, inconsistent with this Act,
are hereby repealed. 1917" ~
Approved, March 7sh 1871.
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AN scT TO REGULATE THE DISPOSITION
OF FINES. AND PENALTIES IMPOSED
AND c0LLECTED IN CRIMINAL CAUSES
By THE CIRCUIT COURT or q ENERAL
SESSIONS AND TRIAL LJuSTfCRS.
SEcrfoS k$Be it enacted By tic Sem
ate an,l House Of Representatives of the
State Of South Caroliaa, nov met and
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

thirty-oue thousand Eve hundred dol
lara. II :. 80; : ---s
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Ii kcsIro lslss. AN ACT ENTITLED
@ANAcr - ;DR1Espt 1Hsq yBRIsDIc.
ron AND DUTIES Or TIE COUNTY
coMMIssIoHHKs"
YgiCaF6kI. EsIit s,saas9 5y fas Ssa-
oteaad House at Representatives. Of Me
Sac Of sSbSsA Ca,cl,na, no0 met and
,s.aiao Ii GmsralS SAssens5g aad 6Ssde
'asktosig 9f ass sasse, fhst On Ast
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AN ACT TO DETER dINE TIE HNi o%
ELECTION OF TIE MAYOR AND Al
DERMEN OF THE CITY OF CHARLES
TON.
Section l. BE it enac,cd b. ;he
Senate and House of Representatives g
the STATE of South Caro;ua. ncw net
and sitting in General Assembly, and by
the authority of the sanc, That - much
of the charter Of The ci'y Of Charleston.
aud tie amendments thereto. as deter
mines the day of election, be, and the
same is hereby amcnde! so rs t" ix ;hc
day Of election of Mayor aud Ali"smen
for he said city Of Charleston, Oh tie
first Wednesday of August, c;ghiacn
hundred aud seventy en-, (lS1i) AMI
on II irst Wednesday Of same m"n:a
in ca h alternate year thereafter: Pro
cidei, Tha, the present Mayor AID Al
dermSn shall continue in "Giee nail i's
day fixed By Inc charter of 'hc city al
Charleston for the qualification et 'heIf
successors.
Sec. =. That the N.ycr and Alder
men now in Office shall continue there
in until their success, CTS are elcete'! and
qualified
SEC 5. That all laws now inf':r IN
relation to the election "i Ma!u. and
| Aldermen of the city ct Chai'e>'"a,
except so far as hereby rep 'aiel, be Saa
continue in force.
Approved March I 18Th
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