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The appraisals fall mainly into two groups: the valuation of estates in probate, and those for the purpose of public compensation to the owners of slaves legally condemned for capital crimes. The former were oftentimes purely perfunctory, and they are generally serviceable only as aids in ascertaining the ratios of value between slaves of the diverse ages and sexes.
It must be remembered that the individual was not legally considered in former times: the family only was recognized; and the head of it legally existed only as representative. If he erred, the whole family was liable to suffer the penalty of his error. Furthermore, every extreme exercise of his authority involved proportionate responsibilities.
Of course they would require some guarantee that my work would be performed. Yet certain questions arose to my mind. "As soon as the property is legally in my possession I am to deed it over to you?" "Certainly; I represent the administrators, and the rightful heir." "That will involve forgery on my part." He waved his hand, as though brushing away an insect.
Generally speaking, when young girls find themselves a burden to their parents, they seek employment in the tea-houses, where they are well looked after and instructed in various accomplishments, for which they serve a certain apprenticeship, and at its expiration generally marry, as girls so educated are eagerly sought after. There are two forms of marriage, either of which is legally binding.
The election was therefore suffered to pass by default. But of this result the qualified electors who refused to vote can never justly complain. From this review it is manifest that the Lecompton convention, according to every principle of constitutional law, was legally constituted and was invested with power to frame a constitution.
The newcomer, who had been prowling near, keeping a close watch upon us, saw our boat jump up when released from the weight. Off he flew like an arrow to the labouring leviathan, now a "free fish," except for such claims as the two first-comers had upon it, which claims are legally assessed, where no dispute arises.
"In those days," replied George, "the right to a reasonable and equal allotment of land for private uses did not belong as a matter of course to every person as it does now. No one was admitted to have any natural right to land at all. On the other hand, there was no limit to the extent of land, though it were a whole province, which any one might not legally possess if he could get hold of it.
Up to the present, the Council, though legally an entirely independent body, has worked in the closest association with the Baptist Missionary Society's Committee. But now with the fullest sympathy both of the Baptist Missionaries on the field and the Committee in England, it is also inviting the co-operation of all evangelical Christian bodies in the work of Serampore College.
She naturally asked what punishment could be inflicted upon her in case the plot were discovered. "None legally," answered her master; "but I too am innocent of any crime, and you see to what sufferings I have been condemned." "Whatever come of it," said Elsje stoutly; "I will take the risk and accompany my master."
"They sound some tasty!" With the comment, she dropped weakly into a chair. Mary laughed in care-free enjoyment, as well she might after winning the victory in such a battle of wits. "Oh," she said, happily, "you just get it legally, and you get twice as much!" "And it's actually the same old game!" Aggie mused.
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