An Act for the better regulation of the town of Kenansville, in
Duplin County

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, 
and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Hogan
Hunter, Redmond L. Stanley, Elijah Crosby, Daniel C. Moore, Williams
Cooper and Francis Williams, be, and they are hereby appointed
commissioners for the town of Kenansville, in the county of Duplin;
a majority of who shall have power to adopt and enforce all bye-laws
and regulations which may be necessary for the well ordering of the
police of said town, not inconsistent with the laws and constitution
of the State and of the United States; to fill such vacancies as may
occur by death, resignation, removal or otherwise; and it shall be
their duty, and they are hereby authorised and empowered to take
necessary measures for the removal of waggons, carts, and all other
encumbrances, from the public square of said town during the sittings
of the Superior and County Courts and on days of general muster.

Be it further enacted, That each and every person, who shall violate
the true intent and meaning of this act, shall forfeit and pay the
sum of ten dollars for each and every offence, to be recovered by
warrant before any justice of the peace in said county; the one half 
to the use of the person suing for the same - the other half to the
use of the poor of said county.


Source:
NC Archives
Public and Private Laws of North Carolina
1827
Chapter C
Page 72





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