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Joint Resolution for the relief of Lorenzo Walker, and his wife Pheraba, of Fayette County. 1843 197 (1843)

handle is hein.slavery/ssactsal0309 and id is 1 raw text is: 197 JOINT RESOLUTION For the relief of Lorenzo Walker, and his wife Pheraba, of Fayette County. WHEREAS, LoreGizo Walker, a free man of color, and his wife, Pher- aba, who are both now, and for some years have been, citizens of the county of Fayette, have been emancipated by their master, Robert Logan, in due form of law ; and whereas, by their industry, persever- ance, and general good deportment, the said Loreuzo Walker and his wife Pheraba, have accumulated property in said county; and whereas, the said Lorenzo, and his said wife, have ample testimonials of good character: Therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate and House qf Representatives of the State of alabama in General dssembly convened, That the said Lorenzo Walker, and his said wife, in consideration of the premises, bu, and they are hereby allowed and permitted, to remain in the said county of Fayette, as if there were no law to the contrary : Provided, The said Lorenzo Walker, and his said wife, give bond, with good and suflicient security, to be approved by the Judge of the County Court of said. county, in the suni of twelve hundred dollars, conditioned for their good behaviour while residents in said county; and conditioned further, that neither of them shall ever become a charge upon any town or county in this State. Approved, loth January, 1844. JOINT RESOLUTIONS Of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Alabama, upon the subject of Postage. WarlnAs, serious inconvenience has resulted to the citizens of this State, from the existing rates of postage on letters; and -whereas, we beiieve that the Post Office charges should be regulated by the untional currency: Therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of dlabama in General assembly convened, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested, to use their best exertions to modify the present charges on letters, so as to comport with our national currency. Resolved further, That the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of this preamble and joint resolutions to our Senators and Repre- sentatives in Congress. Approved, 15th December, 1843.

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