For the parishes of St. Philip's and St. Michael's, two justices of the A. D.1804. quorum and three justices of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For Newberry district, two justices of the quorum and three of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For Laurens district, two justices of the quorum and four of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For the parish of Prince William, one justice of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For Abbeville district, four justices of the quorum, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For the election district of Williamsburgh, two justices of the quorum and two of the peace, in addition to those already allowed by law.

For the parish of St. Luke, one justice of the quorum and two of the peace, in addition to those already allowed by law.

For the election district of Kingston, two justices of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For the district of Marion, two justices of the quorum and two of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For St. George's, Dorchester, one justice of the quorum and one of the peace, in addition to the number already allowed by law.

For the district of Kershaw, one justice of the quorum and one of the peace, in addition to the number allowed by law.

For the parish of St. James, Goose Creek, one justice of the quorum and two of the peace, in addition to those allowed by law.

For the parish of All Saints, four justices of the quorum and five justices of the peace.

For Prince George, Winyaw, one justice of the peace, in addition to those already allowed by law.

For St. Paul's parish, two justices of the quorum and one justice of the peace, in addition to those already allowed by law.

For Lancaster district, two justices of the quorum, in addition to those now allowed by law.

II. And be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That Darlington district shall have one justice of the quorum and one justice of the peace, in addition to the number now allowed by law.

For the parish of St. Bartholomew's, two justices of the quorum and three of the peace, in addition to those now allowed by law.

III. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the treasurers of the upper and lower divisions of the treasury, the clerks of Justices ex the several courts of record in this State, the ordinaries, registers of mesne officio. conveyance, and notary publics, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be, ex-officio, justices of the quorum, so far as relates to the duties of their respective offices, in addition to the several justices of the quorum heretofore appointed; any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.

In the Senate House, the twenty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and in the twenty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America.

JOHN WARD, President of the Senate.

W. C. PINCKNEY, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

A. D. 1804.

No. 1829. AN ACT concerning the line of division between this State and the State of North Carolina.

(Passed December 21, 1804. See Vol. I. p. 415.)

No. 1830. AN ACT to authorize the City Council of Charleston, with the consent of Congress, to impose and levy a duty on the tonnage of ships and vessels, for the purpose therein mentioned.

(Passed December 21, 1804. See last volume.)

No. 1831.

AN ACT for extending the incorporation of the Saint Andrew's

Society.

(Passed December 21, 1804. See last volume.)

No. 1832. AN ACT TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS TO CAUSE TO BE RUN OUT AND MARKED THE DIVISION LINE BETWEEN THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER

FIELD AND THE DISTRICT OF DARLINGTON; AND FOR other purpOSES

THEREIN MENTIONED.

WHEREAS, it is necessary and proper that the line of division already fixed by law between the district of Chesterfield and the district of Darlington, in the State aforesaid, should be run out and marked:

I. Be it therefore enacted, by the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That William Falconer, Major J. Dewit, on the part and behalf of the district of Chesterfield, and Captain John Norwood and Alexander M'Intosh, on the part and behalf of the district of Darlington, or a majority of them, be commissioners, to have full power to cause the said line of division, as now fixed by law, between the said districts, to be run out and marked; and to procure and employ surveyors and axe men to assist them in running and marking the same.

II. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the legislature will provide the necessary expenses to be incurred by carrying the foregoing Act into effect.

In the Senate House, December the twenty-first, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-ninth.

JOHN WARD, President of the Senate.

W. C. PINCKNEY, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

A. D. 1804.

AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND Two HUNDRED No. 1833 DOLLARS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ABRAHAM; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

THEREIN MENTIONED.

WHEREAS, a certain negro man named Abraham, belonging to Mr. William Kirk, has rendered certain meritorious services to this State, for which he ought to be rewarded:

I. Be it therefore enacted, by the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That the Comptroller general be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to issue his warrant, directed to the treasurer of Charleston, to pay over to him the sum of one thousand two hundred dollars; and the said sum, when received, to apply to the purchase of the said negro man Abraham; and to take and receive from his present master, William Kirk, a receipt for the same, expressing to be the full consideration for the said negro Abraham; and the said receipt to record in the office of the Secretary of State; and on the recording thereof, the said negro man Abraham shall be, and he is hereby declared to be, emancipated, and for ever set free; any law, usage or custom to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding.

In the Senate House, the twenty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and in the twenty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America.

JOHN WARD, President of the Senate.

W. C. PINCKNEY, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

AN ACT to incorporate the several Religious Societies therein

mentioned.

(Passed December 21, 1804. See last volume.)

No. 1834.

AN ACT to vest in James H. Ancrum and his heirs and assigns, for No. 1835. a term of years, the Bridge called Rantole's Bridge and causeway, to fix the rates of toll thereof, and for other purposes therein mentioned; and for establishing certain other Ferries and Bridges; and appointing certain Commissioners of Roads in this State.

(Passed December 21, 1804. See last volume.)

VOL. V.-61.

A. D. 1804.

No. 1836. AN ACT TO COMPEL PERSONS HAVING ANY PAPERS OF THE LATE COUNTY COURTS, APPERTAINING TO THE OFFICE OF ORDINARY, TO DELIVER THE SAME TO THE RESPECTIVE JUDGES OF THE COURTS OF ORDINARY.

Preamble.

Documents of the Court of ordinary.

Office hours for certain districts.

Penalty.

WHEREAS, much inconvenience has arisen, and daily does accrue, to the citizens of this State, by reason of the papers and records of the late county courts, appertaining to the ordinary's office, remaining in the offices of the clerks of the district courts within this State:

I. Be it therefore enacted, by the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That the clerks of the several districts courts within this State, and all persons having any papers, books or records of the late county courts, relating or appertaining to business of the courts of ordinary, be, and they are hereby, directed and required to deliver over to the judge of the courts of ordinary, in his respective districts, all such papers and books, exclusively relating to or appertaining to the said courts of ordinary, and not containing any of the minutes or records of the late county courts; any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.

II. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the several ordinaries for the districts of Pendleton, Greenville, Laurens, Spartanburgh, Newberry and Lancaster, be, and they are hereby, respectively directed to attend at the court house of their several districts, on the first Monday in every month in every year, from and after the first day of February next, from the hour of ten in the morning till four in the evening, then and there to receive and transact any business that may be offered, appertaining to their offices.

III. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That should any ordinary for the aforesaid districts fail or neglect to comply with the injunctions above enacted, he or they shall, for every such offence, forfeit and pay the sum of twenty dollars, to be recovered by any person who shall sue for the same in any court of law having competent jurisdiction.

In the Senate House, the twenty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-ninth.

JOHN WARD, President of the Senate.

W. C. PINCKNEY, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

No 1837. AN ACT TO INDEMNIFY SAMUEL HARRIS FOR THE LOSS OF A NEGRO, KILLED WORKING ON THE ROADS, IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

WHEREAS, Samuel Harris has set forth in his petition to the legislature, that the only negro man slave which he owned, was accidentally killed whilst working on the public roads; and it is just and reasonable that he should be compensated therefor:

1. Be it therefore enacted, by the Senate and the House of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority

of the same, That the comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to issue a warrant, directed to the treasurer at Columbia, authorizing him to pay to the said Samuel Harris the sum of four hundred dollars, to indemnify him for the loss of his said negro.

In the Senate House, December the twenty-first, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the twenty-ninth.

JOHN WARD, President of the Senate.

W. C. PINCKNEY, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

A D. 1804.

AN ACT TO RAISE SUPPLIES FOR THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUN- No. 1838. DRED AND FOUR; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES THEREIN MENTIONED.

I. Be it enacted, by the honorable the Senate and House of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That a tax, for the sums and in the manner hereinafter mentioned, shall be raised, and paid into the public treasury of this State, and for the use and service thereof.

tion on lands.

II. And be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That twenty-five cents per centum ad valorem be paid in specie or paper medium on all lands granted within this State, under the several regulations herein- Rate of taxaafter expressed. Class No. 1 shall contain all tide swamp of the first quality, not generally affected by the salts or freshes, which shall be rated at twenty-six dollars per acre; all tide swamp of the second quality, not generally affected by the salts or freshes, which shall be rated at seventeen dollars per acre; all tide swamp of the third quality, not generally affected by the salts or freshes, which shall be rated at eight and an half dollars per acre; all pine barren lands adjoining such swamps, or contiguous thereto with respect to the benefit of water carriage, which shall be rated at two dollars per acre; all prime inland swamp, cultivated and uncultivated, which shall be rated at an average of thirteen dollars per acre; all inland swamp of the second quality, which shall be rated at eight and an half dollars per acre; all inland swamp of the third quality, which shall be rated at four dollars per acre; pine barren lands, adjoining or contiguous thereunto, which shall be rated at one dollar per acre; and all salt marsh, or inland swamp, clearly proved to the collectors to be incapable of immediate cultivation, which shall be rated at one dollar per acre. Class No. 2 shall comprehend all high river swamps and low grounds, cultivated and uncultivated, including such as are commonly called second low grounds, lying above the flow of the tides, and as high up the country as Snow Hill on Savannah river, and the fork of Broad and Saluda rivers on the Congaree, Graves's Ford on the Wateree, and the boundary line on Pedee; the first quality to be rated at thirteen dollars per acre; the second quality at eight and a half dollars per acre; the third quality at four dollars per acre; except such as may be clearly proved to the collectors to be incapable of immediate cultivation, which shall be assessed at one dollar per acre. Class No. 3 shall comprehend all high river swamps and low grounds, lying above Snow Hill, the fork of Broad and Saluda rivers, Graves's Ford on the Wateree, and the old Indian boundary line,