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Página 28 - He that planteth a tree is a servant of God, He provideth a kindness for many generations, And faces that he hath not seen shall bless him.
Página 18 - May 14, 1891. In case of the refusal or inability to pay a fine, the defendant is to be committed to the county prison for a period of one day for each dollar of penalty imposed. This act contains an innovation in forestry law, and one withal that is wholly commendable, being in line with the determination of later legislatures to have small causes finally disposed of in the justice's office. It gives to justices of the peace the power of summary conviction, saving to the defendant the right of appeal...
Página 8 - Commonwealth, or procured it to be done by others in my behalf; that I will not knowingly receive, directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing for the performance or non-performance of any act or duty pertaining to my office, other than the compensation allowed by law.
Página 16 - ... offending to be brought before him or some other justice of the peace of the same county, and if upon examination it shall appear...
Página 27 - Upon conviction he shall be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars for each offense, or undergo imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both, in the discretion of the court. This section shall not apply to the setting of a back fire in good faith, to extinguish a fire then burning.
Página 17 - Provided, this section shall not extend to any person who shall set on fire or cause to be set on fire any woods or...
Página 13 - Grounds or Enclosures of his Neighboures, he shall be Lyable to pay all Damage; of whatsoever Sort, and half so much more for a fine; or if not able to pay the Court shall Adjudge the Person guilty of Corporal punishment not exceeding tweenty Stripes, or do Service to Expiate the Crime.
Página 14 - March 29, 1735) referred to the act of November 27, 1700, stated that experience had shown "that the setting the woods on Fire at any time hath proved rather hurtful than beneficial to this Province, and great Losses have happened by Occasion of such Fire," repealed the previous act, and provided that thereafter every person should be liable for all damages caused by a fire which he should set, or cause to be set, at any time. The last clause of this act provided that if the offense were committed...
Página 15 - ... them, in the presence of the defendant, if he will be present, to view the place or thing damaged, or inquire into the loss sustained by the plaintiff, and to certify to the said justice, upon their oath or affirmation, what damage, in their judgment, the plaintiff hath sustained by...
Página 24 - Therefore let the Scriptures be thy authority, in determining what ought to be done, or what ought not to be done. Knowing what hath been declared by the ordinances of the Scriptures, thou oughtest to work in this world.

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