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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
BUGGY HORSE FOR SALE.

A Horse of excellent qualities for
family USE For terms, &C., apply at
this office.
Nov. IS, 1S7i-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

The finest selection of i'm.
ported Colognes, Handker.
chief Extracts, Hair Oils,
Toilet Soaps, Combs and
Brushes of all kinds for sale
by OWEN & MOOE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

. Owen Il Moore can furnish
you with Papers, Magazines
and Periodicals of all de-
scriptions, at publishers pri-
ces, by the year or single
copy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

CHANcERY Court is still in session,
having disposed of much regular bust
ness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

W. MATT. BRowN, JR. has started
a paper, entitled the News, at Edge
field, opposite Nashville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

The Stock of Fine Clothing and
Farnishing Goods, Has d'c-ata Pit
man & Lewis is kept well assorted with
late styles, superior qualities and nm
surpassed workmanship. The old and
young-large and small can be comfort
ably clothed at this house. Haa
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

TIE following aerostic, from the
New York Sun. may not be classeG
with the best poetical illusions of the
day. but it most assuredly hits the
mark
Beams Of hope and expectation
Ever active in-thy brain
Now are dormant, for the nation
Justly shows her diSdaIn
AT thy factiouS. thieving nature.
Mindful of thy past career
In its top-moSt legislature
Now rejects thee from that sphere
Friends of Benny-drop tearl
Bowed with grief and disappointment,
Undeplored in his defeat
Two small kegs OF Dalley's ointment %
Let us plaster on this beat.
EVer-pTudish, cock-eyed bore,
Rest in peace and steal no more!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

WE learn that Rev. Mr.. Pettis, Of
Paducah, declines to accept the call to
the Episcopal Church in this city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
80. seg.a.s. l.eIa.o s.e s.eL il no

Announcement of marriages and deaths
free-tributes of respect and obituaries
half price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

4 FINE assortment. of Jeans, and
Cassimeres, at low prices. at Hyman L
SCOTS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

LYMAN & SCoTT are selling the
cheapest Dry Goods and White Goods
in the city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE AND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
GOING NORTH,

GOING NORTH.
Train No. arrives and leaves at l2:o5 A. NJ
Train No. leaves at 2:2OP.N.
GOING SOUTH.
Ira n No. I arrives at e:22 P. N.
Train No. arrives and leaves at $40 A. N.
EENos. and are mail trains.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

First Round of Quarterly Meetings.
Cedar Hill, at Adams Station, Dec. 5, 6.
Antioch, at Tarsus. Dec. u, H..
GAINESVILLE and :. GAINESVILLE, Dec. l9, 20.
Saline, at Rose Valley, Dec. %, q.
Montgomery, at Williams Chapel. Jan.
2,3.
Asbury, at Williams Chapel, Jan. Q, 10.
w RURR p F.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

THE 44th Congress meets next Mon
day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
GOAL OIL.

I am selling Coal Oil that will not
explode under 1750 Fahrenheit. The
ordinary oil will take fire at about 1l0'
| have tested this Oil and know it will
stand 175o. H4 Ra 50
S. B. STEWART.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

Go TO Hyman & Scott for the cheap.
est Shoes and Boots in the city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

WHY don you gos
Where?
To Hyman Il SCOTS. for splendid
Water Proof Goods at 81 per yard, and
all other goods in proportion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

R. D. As Dee. 18th and 18th
Franklin Hall
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
! Goto Byers for French and

For Pure Drugs, Chemicals
Patent Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Window
Glass, Pure Wines, Brandy,
Whisky, Fine Tea and Spices
call on OWEN & MOORE.
Musical Instruments of all
kinds, such as violins, Quit
ars, Banjos, Harps, ETC., also
a splendid stock of Violin
and Guitar Strings for sale
by OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

Depot for all Patent Medi-
cines-Simmons' Liver Reg
ulater, Vinegar Bitters, Hos
letters Bitters, Rangum
Root Liniment Danforth's
Sanative Dentifrice, etc. We
sell ALL PATENT MEDICINES,
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at
manufacturers prices.
OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
Fine Cigars, also choice
Virginia Smoking and Chew
ing Tobacco for sale by
~ OWEN & MOO E.
Cheap Frames.

Cheap Frames.
The place to get Frames Cheap is at
McCormac's. He is selling strictly at
manufacturers prices, and has the
largest and best assorted stock in the
South.
Gallery and sale rooms opposite the
Court house, Franklin street.
ap11tf f-s
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
SHERIFF'S SALE
OF
LAND AND TOWN LOTS

By virtue of sundry writs of vendiiioni
exponas, TO me directed by the honorable
Circuit Court of Montgomery county, will
sell at public auction for cash, at the
Court House in GAINESVILLE, on
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ARTIoLEX.
n AIG IOuIl a
AGRICULTt' RE, MINING AND MANUFAc

AGRlCULTl Rk, MINING AND MANU- AZ
SECTION j, The general assembly
shall pass such laws as will foster
and aid the agricultural, mining
and manu:acturlng interests OF the
state, and create bureau, to be
known as the Mining, Ganuiactu-
ring and Agricultural bureau.
Sec. 2, The general assembly,
when deemed e&pedient, may cre-
ate the office of State Geologlsb to
be appointed by The Governor;~ 10y
and With, ,thc-ativiee and consent OF
the Senate, who sl,alAold his office
for such time, and perform such
duties, and receive such oompensa-
tion as may be prescribed by law ;
Provided: pha, lie shall be at all
times subject-o removal by the
Governor, for incompetency or
gross neglect OF duty.
See. 3, The general assembly
may, 10y general law, exempt from
taxation Tor the term Of seven
years from the ratification OF this
Constitution, tue capital Invested
in any and all kinds OF mining and
manufacturing business in this
state, under such regulations and
restrictions as may be prescribed
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maintain a general, suitable and
efficient system of free schools,
whereby all persons in the state,
between the ages of six and twenty
one years, may receive gratuitous
Instruction. .....
d. See. 2, No money or property
belonging to the public school fund,
or TO this state, for the benefit OF
schools or universities. shall ever
be used for any other than for the
respective purposes TO which it be
longs N'''N'At -'to"
o. See. 8, The general assembly
shall provide, by. general laws, iol
the support Of common schools by
taxes, which shall never exceed in
any one year two mills on the dol.
lar on the taxable property OF the
state and by an annual per capita
tax OF one dollar, to be assessed on
every male inhpbitant OF this state
over the age Of tweu,y-ono years ;
provided, the general assembly
may by genera law, authorize
school districts to lovy, by a vote
of the qualified electors of such
district, tax not 10 exceed five
mills on the dollar in any one year
for school purposes; provided
further, that no such tax shall be
appropriated to any other purpose,
nor 20 any other district than that
for which it was levied. ...-... ,.
Sec. 4, The supervision of public
schools, and the execution Of the
laws regnlatingthe same, shall be
vested IN and coniided to, sucr
officers, as may he provided for by
the general A ssembiy.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

STATE OtFCERs.
Governor hish iiaxiSr.
Iirut GuyerIor y. smith.
a,c'y Of state J. W. Johnson,
AudJur-J J X nnrt
Tr.a.urrr Il. & NcWton,
Au'y Ccn'l j. l. NiuIer>poon,
..upI. Of plb tn j toroin.
Srpior pcu'-ll Il. Kohlsou.
com. cl In j. y Nmilhce.
AdjI. Gcn.l-A Vi Hi-'iop
n,. Cum.--l,rci ~ J. Barnes.
DisTRILT AND CuUNTI OFFICERS.
Crrait JLds -
Pros. Att' II. NJ. McNGgh H.'
County q rk-J. u Best.
Shc,id-J. q Driver.
~rhuul Supt.--L. EJa.sst.
A-stssur-..lOhn II. lihuy'
,msesvr- ----,tEH. $50 El
r~ta,nrcr } n E'iingion.
Nuta,J Pub. l.. Ruu-san.
suscr,islrs- j. y Bprum, Past, l.. + VII
'l1Iu..
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ARTICLE XIII.
COUNTIES, COUNTY SEAS AND CT
LINES

LINES.
SECTION I, No county now estab-
lished shall be reduced to an area
Of less than six hundred square
miles, nor to less than five tn ousand
inhabitants; nor shall any new
county be established with less
than six hundred square miles and
five thousand inhabitants; Provid-
ed, That this section shall not ap.
ply to the counties of Lafayette,
Pope and Johnson, nor be 50 con-
strued as to prevent the General
Assembly from changing the line
between the counties OF Pope and
Johnson.
See. 2, No part Of a county shall
be taken oft to form n new county,
or a part thereof, without the con
sent OF majority of tho voters in
such part proposed TO the taken
off.
Sec. 3, No county scat shall be
established or changed without the
I consent OF II majority of the quail
fled voters of the county TO be
affected by such change, nor until
! the place at which it is proposed tc
establish or change such county
seat shall be fully designated.
Provided, That in formation o
new counties, the county seat may
be located temporarily by pro
visions Of law.
Sec. 4, In the formation of new
counties, no line thereof shall rur
within ten miles of the county sea
of the county proposed to be dvid
ed, except the county seat 0
lafayette county.
4 See. 3, Sebastian county may
have two districts and two county
seats, at which county, probate anC
circuit courts shall be held as may
be provided by law, each dstric
paying its own expenses.
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ed, the state shall never become u
stockholder in, or subscribe to, or
be interested in the stock OF any
corporation or association. .. ...
Sec. 8, No private corporation
shall issue stocks or bonds, except
iornoney or property actually re
ceived, or labor done and all ticti-
tious Increase OF stock or indebted
edncss shall be void nor shall the
stock or bonded Indebtedness OF
any private corporation be ihcreas-
cd, iceet iapursuance general
laws nor until the consent Of the
persons holding the larger amount
IN value. of stock, shall be obtain
ed at meeting held after notice
given, for a period not less than
sixty days in pursuance of law.
See. 9, No property nor right of
way, shall be appropriated to tho
use of any corporation, until full
compensation therefor shall be first
made to the owner IN money, or
first secured TO him by a deposit OF
money; which compensation,
irrespective of any benefit
from any Improvement proposed
by such corporation, shall be ascer-
tanned by jury Of twelve men, in
a court of competent jurisdiction,
rs shall be prescribed by law.
See. 10, No act ofthc general as
sembIy shall be passed authorizing
the issue of bills, notes or other
paper which may circulate as mon
cy. .s .,
See. II, Foreign corporations
may be authorized to do business in
this state, under such limitations
and restrictions as may be prescrib-
ed by law Provided: That no
such corporation shall do any busi-
ness IN this state, except while IL
maintains therein one or more
known places OF business, and
I'm authorized agent or agents
in the same upon whom pro.
cess may be served; and, as
to contracts made or business
done in this state, they shall be
subject to the same regulations, Inn
itatlons and liabilities as like cor
porat;ons of this state and shall ex-
ercise no other or greater powers,
privileges OF franchises than may
be exercised by like corporations
Of this state nor shall they have
power TO condemn or appropriate
private property. .a.
Soc. II Except as herein other
wise provided, the state shall new
er assume, or pay the debt or liza
bility ofauy county, towa, city, or
other corporation whatever, or any
part thereof; unless such debt or
liability shall have been created to
repel invasion, suppress lnsur-
roction, or 10 provide for the pub
lie welfare and defense. Nor shall
the Indebtedness of any corpora
tion to the state, over be released, 4,
or in any manner discharged, save
by payment INTO the public treasu-
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Laws Governing Subscribers.

II subscribers order the discontihUance oi ih'li
newspapers, the publisher mas continue 10 SEND
them until all areafages ae paid.
IT subscribers neglect or rcfnse.to take ti'el
newspapers from their ofice tDwhich they arc
directed, they are hald respon-ibie unti th'y
have settled uieir bills and ordered the paper dis
Goa luuc .. ... Ha
lrsabsciibcrs nfoyr 70 other places without III
iorh.ius the pnbli.her, and ncwsl@pers are seh'
10 III, former direction, toy arc held responsible
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ARTICLLXI.
NIIIITIA

SECTION ], The Militia shall con-
sst of al ;.bEc bodied made persona,
residents OF the state, Between the
ages Of eighteen and forty-fve
years except such as may be eX
cmpted by the laws of the United
States, or this state, and shall be
organized, Differed, armed and
traihedin such manner as may be
provided by law. srF f.P ....
See. 2, Volunteer ccmpal.ies of
infantry cavalry and artillery may
be formed IN such manner and with
such restrictions as may be provid-
ed by law. rt
See. 3, The volunteer and militia
forces shall in all cases except
treason, felony and breach Of the
peace be privileged from arrest
during their attendance at muster
and the election of officers, and ir
gong to and returning from the
same. ..... .--r
Sec 4 The governor shall. when
the general assembly is not in ses
sion, have power TO call ont the
volunteers or militia, 'or both, TO
execute tho laws, repel invasion
repress insurrection and preserve
the public peace. IN such manner as
,nn,- A., ,ptl,a,.,, ,a,l Nv aln,v % ~
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ARTICLE XII.


MUNICIPAL 4 PRIVATE CORPORATIONS.
SEcrIoN /, All existing charters
or grants of special or exclusive
privileges, under which . bora tde
Organization shall not have taken
place, and business been commenced
in good faith, at the time of the
adoption ofthis Constitution, shall
thereafter have no validity. Nd
Sec. =, The general assembly
shall pass no specia, act conferring
corporate powers, except for char.
table, educational, penal OF reform.
atory purposes, where the corpora
tions created are to be and remain
under the patronage and control
of the state. ~
/ Sec. 3, The general assembly
shall provide, by general laws, Tor
the organization Of cities (Which
may be classified ).and incorporated
towns and restrict their power of
taxation, assessment, borrowing
money, and contracting debts, so
as to prevent the abuse of such
power. p f"- AAf
Sec. 4, No municipal corporation
shall DO authorized to pass any
laws contrary TO the general laws
of the state nor levy any tax on
real or personal property TO a
greater extent, in one year, than
five mills on the dollar Of the as
sessed value Of the same. provided
That to pay Indebtedness existing
at the time OF the adoption OF this
Constitution, an additional tax OF
not more than fye mills on, the
dollar, maybe levied. u B5t.. 4
.iF See. ., No county, city, town, OF
municipal corporation, shall be-
come II stockholder in any eompa-
ny, association or corporation; OF
obtain or appropriate money for,
or loan its credit to, any corpora.
ton, association, institution or III
divIdual. .-y~, - v.tr-r7rrve. a
sec. 6, Corporations may be
formed under. general laws; which
laws may, from time TO time, be al.
tered or repealed. The general
assembly shall have the power to
alter revoke or annual any char.
ter of incorporation now existing
and revocable at the adoption OF
thus Constitution, or any that may
hereafter be created, whenever, in
their opinion, it may be injurious
to the citizens of tue state lin such
manner, however, that 30 injustics
shall be. done TO the corporaiors.
| Sec. :, Except as herein provid'
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ARTICLE XVII.

RAILROADS., CANALS AND TURNPIKEs
y SECTION /, All railroads, canals
and turnpikes shall be public high
ways, and all railroad and canal
companies shall be common car
ricrs. Any association or corpora
tion, organized for the PURPOSE,
shall have the right to construct
and operate u railroad between any
points within this state, and to com
meet at the state line with railroads
Of other states. Every railroad
company shall have the right with
it's road TO interscct, connect with,
or cross any other road, md shalt
receive am. transport each tho
others passengers, tonnage and
cars, loaded or empty, without
delay or discrimination. n' lI l' g
See. g. Every railroad, canal or
turnpike corporation operated, or
partly operated in this state, shall
maintain one Office therein, where
transfers Of its stock shall be made
ard where its books shall be kept
lor inspection by any stockholder
or creditor of such corporation; in
which shall DO recorded the amount
OF capital stock subscribed or paid
in, aud the amounts owned by them
respectively, tho transfer of said
stock, and the names and tho places
of residence Of the officers.
See. 3, All individuals, associa.
tions and corporations shall have
equal right 10 have persons and
property transported over rail.
roads, canals and turnpikes; and
| no undue or unreasonable discrimi-
nation shall be made in charges for,
or in facilities for transportation OF
freight or passengers within the
stateJ or coming from, or going to-
any other state. Persons and pro-
perty transported over any rail-
road Shall be delivered at any
station at charges not exceeding
] the charges for transportation Of
i persons and property ofths same
class, in the same direction, TO any
more distant station. But excur-
& sion and communication tickets may
be issued at special rates.
See. 4, No railroad, canal or other
\ corporation, or the lessees, pur-
chasers or managers OF any railroad,
canal or corporation shall consoli-
fdatc the stock, property or frar-
ehises of such corporation with, or
j lease, or purchase ahe works or
franchises OF, or in any way coR-
4 lbe.slGmliMael pn fausth pagesldT
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ARTICLE XIV.
IMpEACHMENr AND ADDREss

lMpEACiIMENr AND Address.
SccTloN J, The governor and all
state officers, Judges Of the supreme
and circuit courts, ciiancellors and
prosecuting attorneys, shall be
liable TO impeachment for high
crimes and misdemeanors, and
gross misconduct in Office; but the
Judgment shall 20 no further than
removal rom office and dlsqunhf-
cation to hold any Office OF honor,
trust or profit under this state. An
impeachment, whether successful
or not, shall be no bar to an indict.
ment. .uI. .I A
Sec. >, The house of representa-
tiyes shall have the sole power OF
Impeachment. All impcachments
shail be tried by the scnate. When
sitting for that purpose. the
senators shall be upon oatho or
fa.iirmauGh 10 person shall be
convicted without the CONCURRENCE
OF two thirds Of the members there
OF. The chief Justice shall preside,
unless he is lmpeached on other
wise disqualified, when the senate
shall select Il presiding officer.
See. 3, The governor, upon the
Joint address of two-thlrds of all
the members elected TO each house
Of the general assembly, tor good
cause, may remove the auditor,
treasurer, secretary OF state, at
torney-general, .judges Of the su-
preme and circuit courts, chancel-
lors and prosecuting attorneys. hei
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ARTICLE XVI.

.I FINANCE "A I'd TASATION
SECTION !, Neither the state, nor
amy city, county, town OF other
municipality, in this state shall
ever loan It's credit for any purpose
whatever. Nor shall any county,
city, town, or other municipality
ever issue any bearing
evidences of Indebtedness except
such bonds as may be authorized
by law 10 provide for and. secure
the payment Of the present existing
Indebtedness. And tire state shall
never issue aEy slnterest-b bearing
treasury warrants or scrip. l..
See. 2, The general assembly
shall, from time TO time, provlue
for the payment Of all just and
legal debts OF the state. esa' h'e
See, 3, The making OF profit out
iof public moneys, or using the
same Tor any purpose not author
lzed by law, by any officer OF the
state, or membef or officer Of the
general sssembiy, shall be punish
able as may be provided by law
but part Of such punishment shall
be disqualification TO hold Office in
this state fora period of five years
Sec. 4, The general assembly
shall fix the sahi'ies and fees o.
all officers IN the state aud nc
greater salary or fee than thai
liked by law shall be paid to any
officer, cinployc or other person, on
at any rate than per- value and
tho number and salaries OF the
clerks and employees Of the ditieren
department of the state shall be
fixed by law.
1 Sec. 4. All property subject to
taxation SHALL DO taxed according
TO its value, that value to be ascer
taincd in such manner rs the
general assembly shall direct
making the same equal and uniforr,
Throughout the state. No one
ispeciss ,oi property. from which .
ltax may, be eaileried, shall yb'
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ARTICLE XIV.
InrCAII0N

SECTION /, Intelligence and virtue
being the safeguards of liberty, and
the bu'wafk of II free aud good
goyernment, tho state shall ever
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taxed higher than another spccies
of property of equal value lproyid-
Ell the general assembly shall have
power, from time TO time, TO tax
hawkers, pedhrs, ferries, Cexlibi-
tions and privileges in such manner
as may be deemed proper. Pro-
vided further, that the following
property shall be exempt from tax
alton; Public property used aex.
clusively for public purposes
churches, used as such; cemeteries,
used exclusively as such school
buildings and apparatus; libraries
and grounds used exclusively for
school purposes; and buildings
and grounds d,naterials used eX-
cluslvely for public charity.
See. 6, All laws !exenptrng pro-
periy from taxation, other than az
provided in this Constitution shall
be void. .
See. !, The power 10 tax co,1por-
ations and . corporate property,
shall not be surrendcd or suspend
ed by any contract or grant to
which the state may be u party.
See. =, The general assembly
shall not have power to levy state
taxes for any one year TO exceed,
in the aggregate, one per cent. OF
the assessed valuation of the pro-
pcrty of the state tor that year. @
See. 8, No county shall levy
tax to exceed onehaIf Of one per
cent. for all purposes but may
levy an additional one-half OF one
per cent. 40 pay Indebtedness ex-
listing at the time of the ratification
Of this Constitution. 4 AID ND4
See. 10, The taxes of counties,
towns and cities shall only be pay
able in lawful currency of tho
United States, or the orders of
said counties, towns and cities
respectively.
Sec. IL, No tax shall be levied
except in pursuance of law, and
every law imposing . tax, shall
state distinctly the object of the
same; and no Moneys arising from
a tax levied tor any purpose shall
be used for any other purpose.
See. IL, No money shall be paid
out of the treasury until the same
shall have been appropriated by
law; and then only in accordance
with said appropriation.
See. l3, Any citizen Of any
county, city or town may institute
suit, in behalf OF himself and all
others interested, to protect tho
Inhabitants thereof against the en-,
iorcement of any illegal exactions
whatever ga ri 1am af l2i $3.50