less than five, of counterfeit coin, knowing the same to be counterfeit, with intent to pass the same as true, or passing, or offering to pass, any such coin, subjects the offender, on conviction, to imprisonment in the State Prison not more than ten years, or to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars.

The making, or knowingly having in one's possession, tools for making counterfeit money, with the intent to use them, or to permit them to be used or employed in coining or making counterfeit money, subjects the offender on conviction, to imprisonment in the State Prison not more than ten years, or to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars and imprisonment in the County Jail not more than one year.

Questions-What is forgery? What is the penalty for forgery? What is meant by the uttering or publishing of forged instruments? The penalty? What of having in one's possession forged notes, bank bills, etc.? What provision is made with reference to making or mending implements for making counterfeit bills, etc.? Of the law as to persons who have the possession of such tools? What is the law with reference to the counterfeiting of coin? Of having counterfeit coin in one's possession? What is said of the possession or manufacture of tools for counterfeiting?

OFFICERS AND OTHERS IN ARRESTING OFFENDERS.

If any person authorized by the statute of this State to take an oath, or if any person of whom an oath shall be required by law, shall willfully swear falsely in regard to any

matter or thing respecting which such oath is authorized or required, such person shall be deemed guilty of perjury.

The punishment for perjury, if committed on the trial of treason against the State, is imprisonment in the State Prison for life, or any term of years, and if committed in any other case, by imprisonment in the State Prison not more than fifteen years.

Persons who procure others to commit perjury are subject to the same penalty as those who commit perjury. If any person shall attempt, though unsuccessful, to induce a person to commit perjury, he shall be punished by imprisonment in the State Prison not more than five years, or imprisonment in the County Jail not more than one year.

To give or to offer to any Legislative, Judicial, or Executive officer any gift or gratuity, with intent to influence his official action, vote, or opinion, subjects the offender to imprisonment in the State Prison not more than five years, or to a fine not exceeding three thousand dollars and imprisonment in the County Jail not more than one year.

To accept a bribe, by such officers, with the understanding that his vote, decision, or opinion, shall be given in a particular manner, or upon a particular side of a question, subjects the offender to imprisonment in the State Prison not more than ten years, or to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and imprisonment in the County Jail not more than one year.

The giving, offering to, or taking bribes, by jurors or others, not included in the preceding paragraphs, who act in an official capacity, is punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison not exceeding five years, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail not more than one year.

Aiding persons lawfully imprisoned, or in custody, to escape, subjects the offender to severe punishment, depending

upon the nature of the offense with which the prisoner is charged, and the manner in which such assistance is rendered. This punishment varies, and may be a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, imprisonment in the County Jail not exceeding one year, and in some cases imprisonment in the State Prison not exceeding seven years.

Jailors and others, having the lawful custody of prisoners, are liable for voluntarily or negligently, permitting them to escape. If the act is willful, the officer is liable to suffer the like punishment as the person he permits to escape.

Officers required to arrest offenders or to serve any process, are subject to severe penalties and even imprisonment, in some cases, for two years in the County Jail, for refusing to make such arrest or serve such process. Sheriffs, Coroners, and Constables have a right to call upon any person or persons to assist them in the execution of their office, in any criminal case, or in the preservation of the peace, or the arresting of any person for a breach of the peace, or in case of escape of persons arrested upon civil process; and to refuse such assistance, subjects the offender, on conviction, to imprisonment in the County Jail not more than six months, or to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars. The same penalty may be incurred by refusing to obey a Justice of the Peace, who may order the arrest of persons guilty of a breach of the peace.

Questions-What is perjury, under the statutes of Michigan? What is the penalty? What is said of procuring, or attempting to procure others to commit perjury? What is the law in relation to bribery ? In relation to aiding prisoners to escape? Permitting them to escape? How may officers be punished for refusing to discharge certain duties? What right have certain officers to assistance? What is the penalty for `a refusal to render such assistance, or to obey the order of a Justice of the Peace in relation to the arrest of disturbers of the peace?

If any person shall falsely take upon himself to act or officiate in any office or place of authority, he shall be punished by imprisonment in the County Jail not more than one year, or by fine not exceeding four hundred dollars.

Persons having knowledge of the commission of crimes, who, for a consideration, conceal such knowledge, or who attempt to settle and compromise such offense, so as to prevent a prosecution for the same, may be punished therefor the punishment being graded according to the nature of the offense sought to be concealed or compromised, the highest punishment being imprisonment in the State Prison for five years. This, however, does not apply to cases of assault and battery, and other misdemeanors, where the settlement is effected by the injured party, who would have a remedy by a civil action, for damages.

Officers who willfully and corruptly demand and receive for their services more than the law allows, may be punished for such extortion, by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars.

Resistance to officers engaged in the discharge of their duties, is an offense, and subjects the offender to imprisonment in the State Prison not to exceed two years, or imprisonment in the County Jail not to exceed one year, or to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars.

The assembling together of persons to disturb the peace and quiet of the people, or to engage in any unlawful conduct, is an offense. See Chapter 248 of the Compiled Laws of 1871.

Persons who, by threats, intimidations, or otherwise, without authority of law, interfere with and molest mechanics and other laborers in the quiet and peaceable pursuit of their avocations, may be punished by fine of not less than ten dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail not less than one month, nor more than one year, or by both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Court.

Questions-What is the penalty for falsely assuming to be an officer? What provision is made to prevent the concealing of crime? What is the law in relation to extortion by officers? In relation to resistance to officers? What is said of riotous assemblies and of efforts to molest mechanics and laborers while at work?

CHAPTER LXX.

OFFENSES AGAINST CHASTITY, MORALITY, AND DECENCY.

Severe penalties are prescribed for offenses against chastity and decency. The punishment therefor will be found stated in Chapter 249 of the Compiled Laws of Michigan.

The ill effects of obscene books, or prints, upon the morals of those who allow themselves to read or even look upon them, is so apparent, that in most, if not all the States, heavy penalties have been provided for the punishment of those who distribute, or have in their possession, such books or prints.

In this State it is provided that if any person shall import, print, publish, sell or distribute any book, pamphlet, bal