Chap. 22.—An ACT to provide more ctlectually for the punishment of
Horse Stealing,

Passed February 12, 1866.

1. Beit enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
any person who sh: Wl be guilty ot the lar ceny of a horse,
mule or jackass, shall be punished with death, or in the dis-
cretion of the jury, by confinement in the penitentiary for a
period of not less than five nor more than eighteen vears.
2. This act shall be in force from its passave.

Chap. 22.—An ACT to provide more ctlectually for the punishment of
Horse Stealing,

Passed February 12, 1866.

1. Beit enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
any person who sh: Wl be guilty ot the lar ceny of a horse,
mule or jackass, shall be punished with death, or in the dis-
cretion of the jury, by confinement in the penitentiary for a
period of not less than five nor more than eighteen vears.
2. This act shall be in force from its passave.