The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 2 Page: 209
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Laws of the Republic of Texas.
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removed from one place to another in due course of law, in order
to his discharge, or trial, or in case of sudden fire, or infection, or
other necessity.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted, That all laws now in force, in
any manner, conflicting with the provisions of this act, be and
the same are hereby repealed.
DAVID S. KAUFMAN,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
DAVID G. BURNET,
President of the Senate.
Approved 14th January, 1840.
MIRABEAU B. LAMAR.
AN ACT
Altering the several acts to raise a Public Revenue by Impost
Duties.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the Republic of Texas, in Congress assembled, That from
and after the thirtieth day of April, one thousand eight hundred
and forty, in lieu of the duties now imposed by law, on the importation
and introduction of all goods, wares and merchandise
into this Republic, there shall be levied, collected and paid an ad
valorem duty of fifteen per centum, except on such articles as may
by this act, be made objects of specific duties; which specific and
ad valorem duty of fifteen per centum shall be levied, collected
and paid, in conformity with such provisions and regulations as
shall be defined and set forth in this act; and all laws and parts of
laws heretofore enacted, which may contravene the intent and
operation of this law, shall be repealed, except so far as may be
necessary for the recovery and collection of all duties which shall
have accrued under said laws; and for the recovery, collection, distribution
and remission of all fines, penalties and forfeitures which
may have been incurred under the same; Provided, That books of
every description shall. be admitted free of duty.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That all duties accruing to this
Republic under this act, and which may be levied and assessed on
goods, wares and merchandise imported and introduced into the
territory of the Republic, shall be paid to the Collector of
the port, district or station, in cash. at the time of such importa14-VOL.
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