all shows, exhibitions, and showmen, performing in' said town for the purpose of gain, and also upon all gaming tables and games of hazard, as may be established, opened, or played in said town, for the purpose of gain, and to collect and receive the same in such manner as they may prescribe by the by-laws of said town: Provided, the by-laws of said town do not exceed the tax imposed upon shows and showmen, shall not exceed five dollars for each day's exhibition or performance: that the tax to be imposed on gaming tables and games of hazard, shall not exceed ten dollars for each day that the same shall be established, opened, or played in said town: Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorise the keeping of any such table or tables, or practising any such game, not authorised by the laws of this State, within the corporate limits of said town.

Sec. 7. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That in case any person or persons, who are liable for the same, shall refuse to pay any tax to be imposed by any bylaws or regulations of said town, in pursuance of the authority of this act, then and in that case, the Commissioners of said town, or a majority of them, shall, and they are hereby authorised to issue their warrant, directed to any officer, to be by them appointed, requiring him to levy and sell of the goods and chattels of the person or persons so refusing, to make the amount of tax imposed; and said officer shall receive such fees as are allowed by law to Justices of the Peace and constables in similar cases: Provided, that all sales to be made by virtue of such warrant, shall be advertised at least ten days, at the court-house door in said town.

Sec. 8. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Commissioners of said town have power and authority to pass and ordain any by-laws and regulations, necessary to cause to be establiseed a strict patrol either by day or by night, within the limits of said town, and in case of neglect or refusal in any citizen of said town, to comply with the by-laws and regulations to be by said Commissioners ordained and established upon this subject, that the said Commissioners or a majority of them, may proceed to fine such citizens, and collect such fine as is herein before prescribed for the collection of taxes: Provided, that the fines to be imposed, in virtue of the power derived under the power of this act, shall not exceed two dollars for each case of neglect or refusal.

Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That said Commissioners shall, have power and authority to pass all by-laws and

regulations necessary to compel the citizens of said town, and other persons resident therein, and liable by the laws of this State to work on the public roads, to labour on the public spring, streets and square of said town, and in such manner and at such times as may be prescribed, for the improvement, repair, and prosecution [preservation] thereof, and in case of refusal or neglect in any citizen or other persons so liable as aforesaid, the said Commissioners or a majority of them, may proceed to impose a fine upon such citizens or other persons, (or in case of slaves, upon the owner or employer of such slave or slaves,) and to collect such fire in the manner prescribed in this act: Provided, any such fine to be imposed by virtue of this section, shall not exceed two dollars for each case of neglect or refusal.

Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That said Commissioners do, and they are hereby authorised to appropriate all taxes and fines imposed, assessed, and collected, by virtue of any by-laws or regulations adopted in purance of the authority given in this act, to the repair and improvement of the public spring, square and streets of said town, and to the preservation of the houses of said town from fire, in such manner as they or a majority of them shall deem most conducive to the interest and safety of the citizens,

Sec. 11. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Commissioners of said town, she have power to appoint their own marshal, for the purpose of carrying into execution, any by-laws and regulations ordained and established by them.

Sec. 12. And be it further enacted, That the said Commissioners, shall have power to remove, or cause to be removed, any building, post, or step, or other cstructions and nuisances in the public streets, or squares of said town.

Sec. 13. And be it further enacted, hat the Co..amissioners of said town, shall have full power and authority to pass such by-laws and regulations, as they may deem necessary for the preservation of the health of the chizens of said town, the security of the public buildings fro.a fire and other accidents, and for erecting and repairing fences and pailings in

said town.

Sec. 14. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the said corporation shall include all the inhabitants resident within one quarter of a mile of the court-house, in said town of Monroe; that no person shall be elected a Com[Laws of 1831.]

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missioner or an officer of said town, who shall not reside within those limits,

Sec. 15. And be it further enacted, That in case of failure to hold the election for Commissioners, on the day herein before specified, it shall be the duty of the Inferior Court or any two of them, to give at least ten days notice, by advertisement, at three of the most public places in said corporation, of such election.

Sec. 16. And be it further enacted, That the Commissioners shall keep a regular Journal of all their proceedings, and any member of the Board calling for the yeas and nays on the passage of any by-law, ordinance on imposing any tax on the inhabitants, they shall be recorded.

Sec. 17. And be it further enacted, That all by-laws, together with the Journals, shåll be subject to inspection by any person interested therein.

ASBURY HULL,

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

THOMAS STOCKS,

President of the Senate.

Assented to, Dec. 26, 1831.

WILSON LUMPKIN, Governor.

AN ACT to amend the several acts which have been passed, in relation to the powers and privileges of the corporation of the town of Athens.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the commissioners of the town of Athens, and each and every one of them, shall be vested with the powers of justice of the peace, so as to enable them or any one of them, within the corporate limits of the town of Athens, to suppress riots, or breaches of the peace, arrest, confine, or bind over offenders against the laws of the State, to answer for such offence be- . fore the proper tribunal.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the commissioners of said town, shall have power to raise by a poll tax, upon all white male persons of twenty-one years old and upwards, not to exceed one dollar per head, and on all real and personal property within the corporate limits, not to exceed twelve and a half cents, upon every hundred dollars value, any sum or sums of money necessary for the use and good government of said town, in all matters of internal police and general safety, and to enforce the collection of such assessment and taxes by the proper officers in such manner as the taxes of the State are collected and enforced.

Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That no person shall be allowed to retail spirituous liquors-To exhibit shows, or to keep a Billiard Table within said town corporation, but in pursuance of a license from the commissioners aforesaid, which license they or a majority of them shall have authority to grant to applicants upon the payment of such amount as such commissioners may deem proper.

Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the said commissioners shall have power to pass all ordinances, rules and regulations necessary for the government of slaves and free persons of colour within the corporate limits of the said town.

Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all the corporate rights of the town of Athens as now existing and of full force and effect according to the laws of the State, be, and the same are hereby confirmed.

Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That all acts or parts of acts militating against this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed.

Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the commissioners aforesaid, be and they are hereby authorised and empowered to build a market house in the said town of Athens, and to make and pass such rules and regulations for the government and management of the same as they may think proper. Provided, That said rules and regulations do not con-flict with the Constitution and laws of this State.

ASBURY HULL,

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

THOMAS STOCKS,

Assented to, Dec. 26, 1831.

President of the Senate.

WILSON LUMPKIN, Governor.

AN ACT to amend the several acts, incorporating the town and city of Darien.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, the election of Aldermen for the city of Darien, shall take place on the fourth Monday in November next, and on the fourth Monday in November, in each year thereafter.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said elections for Aldermen shall be superintended by two magistrates or three freeholders of said city of Darien, the said freeholder or freeholders, shall, before entering on their duties, take the following oath: I, A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm as the case may be) that I will well and truly superintend the election of Aldermen this day, and just and true return make of said election, so help me God.

Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever the vote of any person shall be objected to, the said person shall take the following oath, viz: I, A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm as the case may be) that I am twenty-one years of age, and that I am a citizen of the United States, and of this State, and that I am now a resident of the city of Darien and that I have resided in said city six months, that I have not voted out of McIntosh county, for the last six months, except for Governor or members to Congress, of this State, and that I have paid all taxes to the said State, which I am liable for, and which I have had an opportunity of paying agreeably to law, so help me God.

Sec. 4. And be it further enacted by the authority of the same, That the Mayor and Aldermen now in office or who shall be elected, to fill any vacancy, shall be entitled to serve until the fourth Monday in November next.

Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws militating against this act, be, and the same is hereby repealed.

ASBURY HULL,

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

THOMAS STOCKS,

President of the Senate.

Assentod to, Dec. 23, 1831.

WILSON LUMPKIN, Governor.