In Relations to Negroes, Slaves, & c.

Source

The St. Helena Echo (Greensburg, Louisiana) 16 Jun 1860, Sat

Sec 8.  Be it further ordained, & c. That no slave or slaves shall be allowed to own any poultry or livestock within the limits of the corporation, under a penalty of forfeiture to the corporation: provided, however, all slaves shall have fifteen days from the promulgation of the section from disposing of their stock.