The Compact with the Charter and Laws of the Colony of New Plymouth 176 (William Brigham ed., 1836)
Abstract
Required every one to bring arms to Sunday church services, furnishing six chargers of powder and shott. Penalty of two shillings for violations.
Summary
Required every one to bring arms to Sunday church services, including six chargers of powder and shot. Penalty of two shillings for violations.
Law Text
It is ordered by the Court, That during the time of publicke danger every one that comes to the meeting on the Lords day bring his Armes with him and furnished with att least six charges of powder and shott untill further order shall be given; under the penaltie of 2s for every such defect to be levied by destresse by the Constable by order of any of the comission officers, for the Townes use.
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REQUIRED POSSESSION