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for the County afd. of having
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contrary to the Statute in that behalf made Neglected & omitted to set or hang out a Candle or
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light in a Lanthorn on the outside of his house next
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the Street to enlighten the same for the conveniency
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of Passengers from time to time
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as it grew dark
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until 12 of the Clock in the night on twenty certain Nights between Michs. last & our Lady Day last
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(the said Rd B. not having agreed to make use of Lamps
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of any Sort to be placed at such Distances in the Street
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as should be approved of by two or more Justices of the
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Peace) whereby he hath forfeited the Sum of two
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Shillings for every default amounting in the Whole
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To 40s. the Moiety to the Use of the Poor of the same
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Parish & the other Moiety to
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who hath made discovery & Prosecution These are
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therefore to Comand You
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or
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some or one of You to levy the
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said Penalty by distress & Sale of the Goods & Chells
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of the said Offender rendring to him the Surplusage And
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for
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so doing this shall be your Warrt. Given
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the Day of June 1766.
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