The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 2 Page: 144
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Laws of twe Republic of Texas.
gage a President and other professors, and all other officers necessary
for the conducting the literary concerns of the college, and to
displace and appoint others at pleasure; they shall have power and
authority, and it shall be their imperative duty, to examine the
proficiency of the students, and to make all laws and regulations
p(not contrary to the constitution of the Republic,) which they shall
deem necessary for the good government of said college, and for
promoting learning, morality and virtue, among the students; they
:shall take effectual care that students of all religious denominations
may and shall be admitted to equal advantages, and that
they receive alike fair and generous treatment during their resi.dence
thereat.
Sec. C(. Be it further enacted, That the lands, public buildings,
and other property belonging to the college of DeKalb, are hereby
.declared to be free from any kind of public tax.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That the trustees of the college
,of DeKalb shall have corporate jurisdiction within a half mile in
any direction from said collge, to suppress and abate nuisances;
they shall have power to levy and exact fines upon all retailers of
spirituous liquors; they shall fine any and every person or persons
for each and every such person so offending within said jurisdiction,
in a sum of money not less than twenty-five dollars, nor
more than one hundred dollars; and said fine when imposed by
the said trustees, shall be directed to any sheriff, constable, or
coroner of the county of Red River, the said sheriff, constable or
coroner. as the case may be, shall proceed forthwith to act as if
upon an execution, to attach and sell. the property of said offender
to the highest bidder, sufficient to satisfy said fine, due notice beng
given, and the proceeds thereof. after deducting the usual fees
for said officer, shall be paid over to the trustees for the use and
benefit of the college.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That every trustee elected or appointed
by the provisions of this act, shall before entering on the
duties assigned him as trustee, take and subscribe the following
oath, before some judge or justice of the peace, to wit: I do solemnly
swear (or affirm,) that I will faithfully discharge the duties
assigned me as trustee, to the best of my skill and abilities, without
partiality or affection, so help me God.
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted, That the trustees of DeKalb
college shall have the power to appoint twelve honorary(144)
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Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen. The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 2, book, 1898; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth6726/m1/148/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .