4 Stat. at Large of S.C. 34 (1838)
Abstract
An Act for Disposing of the Acadians Now in Charleston, § 10: Prohibited "Acadians" from using a firearm or other offensive weapon and allowed people to seize such weapons.
Summary
Prohibited Acadians from using a firearm or other offensive weapon and allowed people to seize such weapons.
Law Text
X. And be it also enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall not be lawful for any of the said Accadians, upon any account or pretence whatever, to make use of any fire-arms or other offensive weapon whatever; and in case any person or persons shall find any fire-arms or other offensive weapon as aforesaid, in the possession of any of the said Accadians, it shall and may be lawful for such person and persons to seize and take away such fire-arms or other offensive weapons, and to keep the same to his and their own proper use; any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.
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ENSLAVED PERSONS & OTHER MINORITIES