NO. V. RESOLVES CONCERNING DEAF AND DUMB PERSONS. Preamble. What persons, admitted to asylum. [1825, Chap. 83.-February 18, 1825.] RESOLVE RESPECTING DEAF AND DUMB PERSONS. WHEREAS it appears, by a resolve of the directors of the American Asylum at Hartford, for the education and instruction of the deaf and dumb, passed on the 27th day of January, 1825, that the said directors will receive into the asylum the deaf and dumb from this Commonwealth, for the sum of one hundred and fifteen dollars per annum for each pupil'; and for that sum to furnish such pupils with instruction, board, washing and lodging, and stationary for the school-rooms, and to teach them mechanical trades, the sum aforesaid to be varied from year to year, as the state of the funds will warrant, such sum to be fixed by the directors at the commencement of each year, the year to commence on the last Wednesday of May, the money to be paid in advance, semi-annually: therefore, Resolved, That his excellency the governor be authorized to and how, to be give sixty days' notice, by publishing in such newspapers as he may think proper, that upon the application of the parent or guardian of any deaf and dumb persons between the ages of fourteen and twenty-five years, who have been citizens of this Commonwealth more than two years previous to the passing of this resolve, accompanied by a certificate of the selectmen of the town where such parent or guardian resides, that such parent or guardian, in addition to his or her necessary expenses, is not able to defray the expense of board and instruction of such deaf and dumb persons at the asylum aforesaid, then that said expenses shall be defrayed by this Commonwealth. Appropriation for. Resolved, That there be annually appropriated, out of the treasury of this Commonwealth, a sum not exceeding six thousand dollars, over and above such sum as may be reimbursed to the state as is hereinafter provided, to defray the expenses of board and instruction of such deaf and dumb persons at the asylum aforesaid, for a term of time not exceeding four years for each individual. And if the sum aforesaid should not be sufficient to defray the expenses of board and instruction of the deaf and dumb persons now at the said asylum from this Commonwealth, and of those who may make application, in manner aforesaid, for admission into the same, then the persons to be entitled to admission shall be designated by lot, under the direction of the governor; not, however, in any case to deprive any one of the benefit of this resolve, who shall have been once placed at said asylum. Resolved, That his excellency the governor be authorized to Governor to draw his warrant upon the treasury for such sum or sums of draw warrant. money as shall be necessary to pay the expenses of such persons as may be placed in said asylum by his direction. of deaf and Resolved, That whenever application shall be made to his When parent excellency the governor in behalf of any deaf and dumb per- dumb person is sons, for admission into the asylum, and it shall appear that of sufficient the parent or guardian of such deaf and dumb person is of ability. sufficient ability to defray the expense of board and instruction, the governor may give his certificate for the admission of such person into the asylum: provided the parent or guardian, previous to the giving of said certificate, shall have filed his bond in the secretary's office, agreeing to pay to the Commonwealth the same sum annually which the Commonwealth shall be obliged to pay for the board and instruction of such deaf and dumb person at the asylum aforesaid. Resolved, That the provisions made by the foregoing resolves Exceptions. shall not be applicable to the case of any pupil who has been supported at said asylum by this Commonwealth for four years before the passing of these resolves. solves. Resolved, That those who have already filed their claims in Claims under the secretary's office, under former resolutions, shall be consid- former reered as having made their application conformably to these. resolves. Resolved, That these resolves shall continue in force for the term of five years and no more. [1843, Chap. 79.-March 24, 1843.] RESOLVE RESPECTING DEAF AND DUMB PERSONS. Resolved, That all deaf and dumb persons between the ages of eight and twenty-five years, who possess the qualifications, and shall conform to the requisitions specified in the resolves respecting deaf and dumb persons, passed on the eighteenth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five, shall be, and hereby are, entitled to the benefit of all the provisions and appropriations heretofore passed and now in force, for the relief and education of the deaf and dumb within the Commonwealth; and his excellency the governor is authorized, with the advice and consent of the council, to continue pupils at the institution for the term of six years. Former provisions in favor of be preserved. Pupils to be the institution for six years. deaf mutes to continued in INDEX. ABATEMENT, for non-joinder of defendants in complaints for flowing land, 140. execution not to issue against, unless plaintiff give bond, 76. ACTIONS of trespass on the case, for injury to the person, to survive, 236. certain, to be carried from the court of common pleas to the supreme judicial court, by consent, 312. See Court of Common Pleas. Writs of Error. ADJUTANT, compensation of, in certain cases, discontinued, 143. ADJUTANT GENERAL, how and when accounts of, to be presented, adjusted and settled, 54. to distribute copies of the act of 1841, c. 106, 192. how appointed, and for what time, and how removable, 252. to give bond, 252; salary of, 252. not allowed for salary of a clerk, 252. allowance to, for services as military storekeeper, 252. to bring actions for injuries to arms furnished, 237. to receive arms, on disbanding of companies, 238. ADMINISTRATORS. See Executors, &c. Stocks. Witness. Public Administrators. ALIEN PASSENGERS, condition of, to be examined, before landing, 52. duty of pilots, in respect to such examination, 53. all others, not permitted to land, until payment of two dollars for each, 52. ALIMONY, provision for, in case of divorce for impotency of husband, 293. in case of divorce for five years' desertion, 77. See Divorce. AMENDMENT, where form of action is mistaken, 12. in case of variance between recital and proof of record, 140. by adding or striking out names of plaintiffs, 140. AMENDMENTS OF CONSTITUTION, in apportionment of representatives, 108. 109. 110. 179. AMMUNITION, when to be provided by towns, 55. 56. APPEAL, (in criminal cases,) from court of common pleas and municipal court, abolished, 142. (in civil cases,) from judgment on the verdict of a jury in the court of common pleas, abolished, 168. See Court of Common Pleas. Insolvent Debtors. Main Drains. APPRAISAL, &c. See Notice. ARMS AND EQUIPMENTS, when to be furnished by the Commonwealth, to the militia and volunteers, ASSESSORS, to take census of inhabitants, 19. 156; and of rateable polls, 24. to ascertain rateable estate, 159. to make out a list of persons liable to be enrolled in the militia, 170. 238. to obtain and make returns of certain statistics, 39. See Boarding Houses. Corporations. Taxation of Stocks. Taxes. ASSIGNMENT by insolvent debtors, 6. 83. 231. ATTACHMENT, of real estate, how notice of, shall be given, 103, 123, 290; in case of fraudulent convey ance, 289. See Foreign Corporations. Insolvent Debtors. Provisions. ATTORNEY OF COMMONWEALTH for Suffolk, salary and account of, 130. report of, 141. 274. duties of, 274. See Writs of Error. ATTORNEY GENERAL, to receive and account for advances for expenses of civil suits, to advise with certain officers, and take charge of certain processes, 113. when and how to make yearly report, 141. 142. 112. to file informations against intruders on Indian lands, 148; and against assessors in certain cases, 162. AUCTION, tax on sales by, wrecked vessels exempted from, 125. of rail-road stocks, 253. of manufacturing stocks, 278. of teas, 284. AUCTIONEERS, licensed by the selectmen of a town, may sell in any other town in the county, 51. BALLOTS. See Elections. BANK COMMISSIONERS, act establishing, 59; further acts, 112. 177. 246; repealed, 256; proceedings special, appointment of, 270. BANKRUPTCY. See Costs. BANKS, authorized to borrow money on post notes, 10; repealed, 47. not to issue bills to be kept from circulation, 47. payment of increased capital, 11. yearly returns of, 17. 226. proceedings to annul charters of, 74. 194. 270. powers of, when time is extended for closing their concerns, 199. conditional suspension of penalty against, for refusing to redeem bills, 103. yearly meeting of, when to be held, 106. 272. directors of, how removed, and vacancies filled, 106. to keep record of proceedings, 107. cashier not eligible as one, 107; nor any person whose whole stock is pledged, 107. loans by, limitations and restrictions on, 107. 270. may charge exchange, in certain cases, 106. not to purchase or hold their own stock, except, 107. voting by proxy, in meetings of, limited, 151. provisions relating to appointment of committee of examination, 270. 271; repealed, 312. not to pay out any bills but their own, 273. See Bank Commissioners. Boston. Cashier. Savings Banks. Supreme Judicial Court. BEET SUGAR, provisions to encourage manufacture of, 17. BILLS OF DISCOVERY, costs for defendants in, 207. BILLS OF EXCHANGE, damages on, when protested, rates of, 53. grace on, and notice, when payable on Sunday or certain holidays, 102. BIRTHS, registry and returns of, 308. See Registry and Returns, &c. secretary of, duties and compensation of, 56. 57. 82. 83. to prescribe form of returns by school committees, 73; and of register to be kept in schools, 74. BOARD OF HEALTH, authority and duty of, in case of infectious disease, 58. See Small Pox. See Judge of Probate. Pilots. Rail-road Corporations. Treasurer. |